Zenith PVR5269 Operation Manual & Warranty

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  • Page 1 Projection Color TV Picture-In-Picture MTS Stereo Audio Surround Sound Return the Product RegistrationCard, andyour TV could be FREE! OPERATING GUIDE& WARRANTY for models... PVR4869,PVR5269,PVR6069 ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION WATCH 1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025 Part No. 206-2923-01 Pdnted in U.S,A. EP-EDCBA -...
  • Page 2 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polagized plug. rvw_m Copyright © Zenith Electronics Corporation 1995...
  • Page 3 Auto Program, Ch. Add/Del, Ch. Labels, Source ID, Replacement Product Registration Card Clock Set, Timer Setup, Parental Ctl, Caption/ Accessories for Your TV Text, Background, and StarSight ....... Your Zenith Warranty AUDIO MENU Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio, and Enhancement ..VIDEO MENU Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temp, Video Filter, Auto Flesh, Picture Pref, and Projo Setup ..
  • Page 4 The model and serial numbers of your new TV are located on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future convenience and protec- Your new Zenith projection "IV has been designed and built to tion, we suggest that you record these numbers here: give you the very best in quality, features and performance.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION METHODS OF OPERATION Your TV is a very sophisticated appliance. Optional features, video picture adjustments and audio sound adjustments are performed through on-screen menus and displays. Self explanatory ICONS are used throughout. Most features can be selected and adjusted from the comfort of your favorite chair by using either of the infrared remote controls.
  • Page 6 STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV LOCATION OF USER ITEMS Control Panel Place VCR Shelf Here (On top of "IV) Additional A/V Input Jacks ¢r Built-in (Pointtowardscreen Connection Power Cord Entry speakers Remote Control Center to operateTV) Rear View of TV Front View of TV CONNECTION CENTER...
  • Page 7 STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV OTHER JACKS ON TV (Some Models) S-VIDEO 2 IN 3 tN S-VIDEO 2 IN / Jacks for audio and video input from a second Super-VHS VCR. VIDEO Jacks for audio and video input from a third stereo VCR or other A/V AUOlO tN_'r .,.] VIOEO i NPUT X...
  • Page 8 STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR 715 BASIC CONNECTION TO TV WITH If you are connecting a VCR to your TV, you have three basic connection options, as shown. Cable TV Cable TV Antenna Wall Jack Wall Jack ,;;, Flat Wire (300 ohm) "'°'"...
  • Page 9 STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS FOR STEREO If you have a stereo VCR, or other stereo audio/video (MV) component, you must make these additional connections shown below in or- to hear stereo sound from the component. STARSIGHT • _, VARIABLE STARSIGUT TO EXTERNAL AMP...
  • Page 10 STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) CONNECTIONS FOR OPTIONAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT Connections to VIDEO 3 IN or S-VIDEO 2 IN jacks. (Some TV models only.) OPERATING YOUR TV USING AN JACKS Super-VHS • Select Video 3* in the Sol]rce Menu. AUDIOOUT Stereo Camcorder Jxl,...
  • Page 11 STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV CONNECTIONS FOR USING The illustrations that follow show the most common connections for using Picture-In-Picture (PIP). For further information on the actual use of PIP, refer to the "PIP OPERATION" section of this operating guide. Cable TV ANTENNA Wall Jack...
  • Page 12 THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV TYPICAL CONTROL PANEL The control panel on your TV may differ from the one shown but its operation is the same. OFF-ON SELECT (SEL) ENTER (ENT) VOLUME (VOL) Up/Down Press to see the ChannelfFime Press to increase or decrease the Press to turn TV Press during on-screen menu...
  • Page 13 THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV STEP SELECT YOUR MAIN SOURCE & PIP SOURCE A TV source refers to the equipment connected to the TV that supplies the picture and sound to your TV. You select the viewing source by using the Source Menu. PiP Source MainSeurce PIP Source...
  • Page 14 PIP OPERATION INTRODUCTION Your TV must be connected to two separate sources in order to view a different picture in the PIP inset from that which is showing in the main picture area of the TV. One source (such as an antenna) must be connected to the ANT/CABLE I or 2 jack.
  • Page 15 PIP OPERATION • PIP On/Off: Press the PIP key to display the PIP inset. Press it PIP On/Off: Move pointer to left of TV screen and press on PIP On again to remove the PIP inset. to display the PIP inset. Move the PIP inset to desired location on the screen and press the trackball to set it in place.
  • Page 16 OPERATION OPERATION WITH CABLE DECODER With your equipment setup in this manner, your television has PIP VIEWING OPTIONS the following PIP capabilities: Viewing a Video Tape • Simultaneously view a video tape playing in the VCR and Viewing Two Different and a Cable Channel Cable Channels a basic cable channel selected by the TV's tuner.
  • Page 17 UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL INTRODUCTION This universal remote control operates the common features of most, but not all, models and brands of IR (infrared) controlled TVs, VCRs, cable converters, video disc players, and audio equipment. The remote may provide functions that are not available on your equipment, e.g., menu operations.
  • Page 18 UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL TV OPERA TIONS These descriptions apply to functions and operations of your "IV. First, press the TV button on the remote control to select the TV mode of operation. POWER FLASHBK (Flashback) Point Remote at TV. Turns TV ON or OFF. Press to return to the previous TV channel selected for viewing.
  • Page 19 UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL OPERATIONAL MODES FOR FACTORY PRESET CODES Cable Mode AUX Mode TV Mode VCR Mode StarSight Mode Push-button Code 353 Code 401 Code 101 Code 201 accessed with Label VCR Power On/Off Cable Power On/Off AUX TV/Disc "IV Power On/Off Star Power On/Off POWER Selects Cable Mode...
  • Page 20 UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE If you are using Zenith products, the remote is programmed for 4. Key in the three-digit code for your equipment, then press ENTER/TUNE. The indicator light should the most commonly used codes. For other brands -- or if your...
  • Page 21 UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL AUTO FIND OPTION If you have tried all the codes listed for your brand and type of Press and hold POWER, then release it, repeating product in the code table, and none of those codes operate your this action about once a second until the product turns OFF.
  • Page 22 Fts_r Funa,t TV/VCR 101, 149 206. 209.211. Zemth Sears Goldslar General I06.107.114, Paoneet [ 402. 403 212.215 153.154. Electru: 116,117,161 Zenith TV/VCR Hannah/ sharp 208.26 I Kardon Goldstar I03,104,119,147 Sony Shimom Goldstar TVNCR Sa, yo 1 401 VCRS Zemth 208.214.216.
  • Page 23 QUICK REFERENCE TO MENUS: UNIVERSAL REMOTE AVAILABLE MENUS Your TV is icon and menu operated. In other words, an icon is selected at the top of the TV screen and a menu of adjustment options appears. VIDEO] J 5DUREE Highlighted Icon The menu for the PIP Source I Main Source...
  • Page 24 SOURCE MENU Main Source PIP Source A PIP inset appears while the StarSight StarSight Source icon is selected to show the Ant/Cable 2 effect of choosing a PIP source. Video 1 Video 1 Video 2 Video 2 If the PIP Source is changed, the S-Video 1 S-Video 1 PIP inset will remain on the screen...
  • Page 25 SETUP MENU Ch. Add/Del Clock Set Ch. Labels Timer Setup Source ID Parental Ctl ClockSet Caption/Text Timer Setup Background ParentalCtl Caption/Text Background StarSight Press 4), To Program I Press 4).To Label Sources] While a Video or Super-Video 2 Source is Chose. MENU OPERATION Press the Left/Right keys to...
  • Page 26 SETUP MENU USING CH. (CHANNEL) ADD/DEL Selector Highlight Available Channels Delete Channels from Scan Add Channels to Scan Live view of • Press the Up/Down keys to Press the Up/Down keys to se- selected channel. lect Ch. Add/Delete. select Ch. Add/Delete. Press Left/Right keys to view •...
  • Page 27 SETUP MENU TIMER SETUP: Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer programs the TV to automatically turn itself off after a period from 15 minutes up to 4 hours. Direct Access From Setup Menu • Make sure the TV's clock is • With no menus showing Timer Menu set.
  • Page 28 SETUP MENU USING PARENTAL CONTROL (PC) Live view of selected channel. Period of time PC Parental Control Menu will be active. Channel Blocks entire source. _",,,p Block Hours Blocks individual Block Source channels for Ant/ 1" Unblocked Status Cable I or 2 sources. _ Block Channels (Does not appear if the entire Ant/Cable...
  • Page 29 AUDIO MENU :::,Bass Treble Balance Audio Enhancement RUDID MENU OPERATION Press the Left/Right keys to Press MENU repeatedly until the adjust the selected option. AUDIO MENU is shown. Press QUIT or wait a few sec- Press the Up/Down keys until the onds for the TV to return to desired option is either high-...
  • Page 30 AUDIO MENU SPEAKER BALANCE Stereo Operation Press 4, 1' To Change Speaker is Select Stereo as the Audio option. Press • • To Change Level • Select a desired Enhancement: Concert llall, Theater, Night Club or Stadium, or set Enhancement to Off. , Adjust Bass and Treble for the most pleasing sound.
  • Page 31 VIDEO MENU Brightness Color Tint Sharpness UIOEO ColorTemp Video Filter Auto Flesh Picture Pref Projo Setup • MENU OPERATION Press the Left/Right keys to adjust the selected option. VIDEO MENU is shown. Press MENU repeatedly until the Press QUIT or wait a few sec- Press the Up/Down keys until the onds for the TV to return to desired option is either high-...
  • Page 32 REMOTE CONTROL Z-TRAK INTRODUCTION This multi-brand remote control operates the common features of most, but not all, models and brands of IR (infrared) controlled VCRs. Some functions of your particularequipment may not be controlled by this remote. Insuch cases, use the original remote controlfor your equipment, BATTERY INSTALLATION...
  • Page 33 REMOTE CONTROL Z-TRAK BASIC OPERATIONS Point Remote at TV or VCR POWER Set remote to "Iv mode. remote to VCR mode TRACKBALL operating TV or VCR: Moves on-screen pointer to desired TV menu selection. Press on the trackball to "choose" the selection. VOL Up/_ When operating TV: Increase volume CHAN Up/_...
  • Page 34 VCR, such as Play, Your Z-Trak remote is already programmed to work with most Rewind, etc., to make sure that the correct VCR Zenith VCR's. If you have a non-Zenith VCR, or if your Zenith brand code number was selected. (If not, repeat VCR does not respond to your Z-Trak remote, you will need to steps 3 to 7.)
  • Page 35 Magnavox 207. 214, 231 Vector Research 204, 218 Maratttz 207, 218 Yamaha 202,218 Marta Zenith 201.224.225,229,237 , Memorcx 206,212,214,231 XRI000 Mitsubishi 204,222,252,264 CLEANING THE TRACKBALL To keep the Z-Trak remote functioning properly, it is necessary to occasionally clean the TRACKBALL device. To do this:...
  • Page 36 QUICK REFERENCE TO MENUS: Z-TRAK AVAILABLE MENUS Your TV is icon and menu operated. In other words, an icon is selected at the top of the TV screen and a menu of adjust- ment options appears. Ch 11 3:15 Stereo All Ch Timer Flash...
  • Page 37 QUICK REFERENCE TO MENUS: Z-TRAK CHANNEL ICONS Ch 11 The Channel/Time display accompanies the Channel 3:15 Icons Menu. Stereo c. t All Ch Flash Chan I' and ,_ Channel up or down; equivalent to CHAN Up or Down on the remote. Point to the arrow and press. All Ch Gives you a complete listing of all channels on the screen.
  • Page 38 TV OPTIONS MENU The TV icon will only ,_---.._._ appear for Ant/Cable Timer Source selection. Captions Z Trak PIP ON Freeze Move PIP* Swap* *Not always displayed. See table below MENU OPERATION Move the pointer to the left of Press the trackball to select the option.
  • Page 39 SOURCE MENU PIP Source [ Main Source A PIP inset appears while the StarSight StarSight Source icon is selected to show Ant/Cable 2 the effect of choosing a PIP Video 1 Video 1 source. Video 2 Video 2 If the PIP Source is changed, R-Vidc_n 1 -Vidnn...
  • Page 40 SETUP MENU iiiiiii!A_!i!i_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iii!iiiiiii_i,liiiiii_i ource ID Ch. Add/Del Clock Set Timer Setup Ch. Labels Parental Ctl Source ID Caption/Text Clock Set 5ETUP Timer Setup Background Parental Ctl Caption/Text Background StarSight [ Press To Label Sources l Press To Program While Video or Super-Video Source is Chosen MENU...
  • Page 41 SETUP MENU USING CHANNEL ADDADEL Selector Highlight Available Channels Live view of Delete: Cha.elS fr?_iS _ Add Channels to Scan "- selected channel. :* Select Ch. Add/Del. • Select Ch. Add/Delete. • Point to the desired channel. • Point to the desired channel. Chg__ Channel !•...
  • Page 42 SETUP MENU TIMER SETUP: Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer programs the TV to automatically turn itself off after a period from 15 minutes up to 4 hours. Direct Access. From Setup Menu I Timer Menu * Make sure the TV's clock is •...
  • Page 43 SETUP MENU USING PARENTAL CONTROL (PC) Live view of I Enter Parental Access Code: selected channel. Channel ] <0><1><2><3><4><5><6><7><8><9>] Point and press I Parental Control Menu on these digits to Status enter code. Block Hours eriod of time PC Block Source Block Channels will be active.
  • Page 44 AUDIO MENU '_l_J:_ I ] B_unal_nnCceement ,unlnj ; Treble MENU OPERATION Move the pointer to the top left of Press on the option or on the the screen and point to the slider bar to adjust the option. AUDIO icon. Press the trackball. Move the pointer off the menu Point and press on the desired and press the trackball to remove...
  • Page 45 AUDIO MENU SPEAKER BALANCE • Stereo Operation option. • Select Stereo as the Audio • Select a desired Enhancement: Concert Hall, Theater, Night Club or Stadium, or set Enhancement to Off. • Adjust Bass and Treble for the most pleasing sound. I I I I I I I I I I_11 I I I I I I I I_ FrontSpeakers...
  • Page 46 VIDEO MENU Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness UInEn Color Temp Video Filter Auto Flesh Picture Pref Projo Setup MENU OPERATION Press on the option or on the slider bar to adjust the option. screen and point to the VIDEO icon. Move the pointer to the top left of the Press the trackball.
  • Page 47 VIDEO MENU PROJO SETUP If you move your TV from its original location, or if after nEDtOnBtoO-----I time, you notice color "fringes" around objects in the picture, you may want to realign the colors by adjusting the conver- gence as described in the following steps. : i!i _ _i: i :_i ¸...
  • Page 48 PIP MENU Ch.Review Selecting the PIP Menu does not PIPColor "activate" PIP. However, a PIP inset PIP Tint PIPSize will appear during menu operation to show the effect of any setting changes. Press To View MENU OPERA TION Move the pointer to the top left Press on the option or on the I_1_-"...
  • Page 49 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING CARING FOR YOUR PROJECTION Your projection TV will look better, have a longer life and per- Picture Screen Cleaning form better if you care for it properly. Use a soft cloth moistened with warm water and rub lightly in the soiled areas of the screen.
  • Page 50 Are batteries okay? Is TV turned ON? Is remote in TV mode? NOTES: Always request that your technician use only genuine Zenith exact replacement parts for continued Quality and Safety per- If your TV fails to respond to the Picture Pref. selection, formance.
  • Page 51 PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Product Card lost or misplaced? You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product. Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video The Product Registration Card furnished with your video prod- uct is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers. Please product.
  • Page 52 BROKEN O RLOST REMOTE C ONTROL? Foran ExactReplacement R emoteControl for your newZenithTelevision, seeyour local Zenith Dealeror order direct by calling 1-800-255-6790. Toassurethe correct remotefor your newZenith, please haveyour television'smodel number ONLY s39.95 ready! OTHER F INEACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VCR.
  • Page 53 Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith Projection Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be Effective Warranty Date -- Warranty begins on the date of pleased with your new Zenith Projection TV. Please read this original consumer installation. For your convenience, keep the...
  • Page 55 SIGHT ® STAR 39650 Liberty Street StarSight Telecast, Inc. s I G H T. Fremont, CA94538 Part No. 206-2923-01 Printed in U.S.A. EP-EDCBA WATCH...
  • Page 56 TO BE LICENSED TO USE THE STARSIGHT ® SYSTEM AND STARSIGHT FEATURES OF THIS EQUIPMENT, YOU MUST BE REGISTERED WITH STARSIGHT OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. LICENSED UNDER U.S. PATENT NUMBERS 4,706,121 AND 5,151,789. USE RIGHTS RESERVED. STARSIGHT IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION...
  • Page 57: Table Of Contents

    Selecting and de-selecting channels ....... B-13 INTRODUCTION ........Changing the channel order ......B-14 Welcome ..........USING STARSIGHT WITH THE Z-TRAK REMOTE ..(2-1 Cable Box and VCR Requirements ......Quick Reference Guide ........C- 1 INSTALLING STARSIGHT ......Getting started with the Z-Trak remote ...... STEP 1.
  • Page 58: Welcome

    Welcome Cable" Requirements. Welcome to StarSight, an innovative way to locate Be sure to read these requirements carefully. They contain programs and manage the many channels that you receive. important information you need to ensure that StarSight performs properly. With StarSight, you can: See an instant description of what's on any channel.
  • Page 59: Step 1. Fill Out The Starsight Checklist

    StarSight must be installed properly for you to enjoy all of its benefits. To ensure proper installation, follow the procedure in this section in the order they are presented. STEP Fill StarSight Checklist. STARSlGHT CHECKLIST Complete sections A and B, and keep this checklist close at hand during subsen'ption, PBS Station: Consult the table of PBS Stations, located at the end of this section.
  • Page 60: Step 2. Hook-Up Equipment

    STEP Hook-Up Equipment. There are four possible choices for hooking up your equipment. Only one of these choices will apply to your particular equipment setup. Turn to the appropriate Setup and follow the instructions, then proceed to "STEP 3. Activate StarSight." If you have...
  • Page 61 Setup 2: TV and Cable Turn on your Cable Box. NOTE: DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR CABLE BOX AT Plug your TV into a power outlet not controlled by a ANYTIME. light switch. NOTE: DO NOT PLUG YOUR TV INTO THE Turn off, but do not unplug, your Cable Box.
  • Page 62 Setup 3: TV and VCR Locate the section.on the back of your TV labeled "Video 1 In." Attach the three Audio/Video cables to Attach the cable coming out of the wall O to the the "Video," "Audio R" and "Audio L" jacks "VHF In"...
  • Page 63 Setup 4: TV and VCR and Cable Plug your VCR into a power outlet and leave it off. NOTE: DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR CABLE BOX AT Turn on your Cable Box. ANY TIME. 10. Plug your TV into a power outlet not controlled by a light switch.
  • Page 64: Step 3. Activate Starsight

    STEP 3. Activate StarSight How to Activate StarSight: To bring StarSight information into your home, you must If you have a Cable Box, make sure that it is tuned to activate StarSight. You start the process directly through the PBS channel listed on the StarSight Checklist. your TV, in a series of easy steps that take only minutes.
  • Page 65 Follow the on-screen instructions until you see a Step Checking Your StarSight Setup screen that says: Congratulations! If you do not have a VCR or Cable Box, proceed to number 4. If you have any difficulty finding the correct code or getting your VCR or Cable Box to respond, call the Now that you' ve activated...
  • Page 66: Pbs Stations

    PBS Stations Station Channel City Station Channel City City Station Channel Alabama Louisiana Georgia WABW Alexandria KLPA Anniston WCIQ Albany Atlanta WGTV Birmingham WBIQ Baton Rouge WLPB WCES El Dorado KLTM Dothan WGIQ Augusta Chatsworth WCLP Decatur WHIQ Lafayette KLPB Columbus WJSP Lake Charles...
  • Page 67 PBS Stations Station Channel City Station Channel City Station Channel City Jackson WLIT KBME Minor Missouri KSRE Knoxville WKOP Hannibal WQEC Williston KWSE Memphis WKNO Joplin KOZ! Nashville WDCN Ohio Kansas City KCPT Texas Springfield KOZK Akron WV1Z St. Louis KETC WEAU Amarillo...
  • Page 68: Cable Box Codes

    Jerrold Vid Tech Regency 10, 18, 60 Viewstar Samsung 54, 55, 72 Kale Vision Scientific Atlanta Zenith 16, 23, 36, 64 Macom Zenith HT-2000 Signal Magnavox Sprucer VCR Codes VCR Brand Code VCR Brand Code VCR Brand Code Admiral 08, 61...
  • Page 69: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation This section of the guide discusses the use of StarSight with the Universal Remote. The following illustration shows the Universal Remote and its controls. VCR_ Press VCRbutton,then_ POWER buttonto tum_ VCR onand off Go to the nextchannel FLASHBK "...
  • Page 70 Finding out more about what you're watching: the STAR button Press the STAR button. You'll see the program title and time remaining "Pop up" for five seconds. Press STAR again. The Pop-up changes to provide more detailed information. (It goes away in 30 seconds.) Or...
  • Page 71: What's On When You Change Channels: Grazing

    What's when change channels: Grazing Press CHANNEL/Day Up or Down to change channels.The Pop-up for the new program automatically displays and then disappears in five seconds. Press STAR while the Pop-up is displayed to get even more information on the program. i!i!!i!i! Travels 8:08 Press STAR again to resume watching TV.
  • Page 72: What's On Without Changing Channels: Browsing

    What's without changing channels: Browsing Press 1"or ,1,to see what's on other channels. Notice that you will continue to see your presently tuned program, but will get a Pop-up for a program on a different channel. Press 1"or ,[, as many times as you'd like (or hold to repeat) to see Pop-ups for different programs.
  • Page 73: Finding Out What's On All Channels: Grid Guide

    Finding what's on all channels: Grid Guide STARSIGHT Using the StarSight Grid Guide to see: • *what's on right now • what's on for the next seven days • what the programs are about ome ALOne In A Day's Press MENU/GUIDE to see a full listing of all M,a"ior League...
  • Page 74 Viewing what's on a single channel: STARSIGHT Channel Guide Do you have a favorite channel? Showtime? Nickelodeon? Whatever it is, StarSight can show you a channel's schedule for an entire week. Scott MoLly Bingo Press MENU/GUIDE to see the Grid Guide. a Day's Work Press 1"or ,1, to move the highlight bar to the channel...
  • Page 75: Choosing Programs By Category: Theme Guide

    Choosing programs by category: TARSIGHT Theme Guide What's your favorite kind of program? Sports? Movies? Comedies? StarSight gives you a selection of categories to help you pick your favorite shows for the coming week. Press THEME to see the StarSight Themes menu. Press 1"or ,L to highlight a Theme.
  • Page 76: R_:Ording What You're Watching: Current Recording

    Recording what you're watching: Current Recording IMPORTANT: Your VCR must be turned off when you're not using it. Also, be sure you have inserted a blank videotape in the VCR. Press RECORD to see a Recording Pop-up. Notice that the yellow highlight bar is on "ONCE." If you're recording an event that might run over (for...
  • Page 77 Scheduling a recording from StarSight STARSIGHT guides: Future Recording fMPORTANT: Your VCR must be turned off when you're not using it. Also, be sure you have inserted a blank Primenews videotape in the VCR. Mathnet: Desp] Hath Scott Holly Press MENU/GUIDE to see the Grid Guide.
  • Page 78: Reviewing Your Schedule Of Individual Recordings

    Reviewing your schedule of individual RECORDINGS recordings: Recordings List StarSight keeps track of up to 25 scheduled recordings, including the four most recently completed. I:00A Showbiz Press TO DO to review your scheduled recordings. 2:00 Casablanca 4:00A 6:30A Getting 6:30A Getting 1:00 8:00P...
  • Page 79: Reviewing Daily Or Weekly Series Recordings

    Reviewing daily or weekly series RECORDINGS recordings: Series Recordings List StarSight keeps track of up to five daily or weekly series 2:00 11:00P Gaslight recordings. Showbiz I:00A Press TO DO to review your scheduled recordings. 2:00 4:00A Casablanca 6:30A Getting 6:30A Getting 8:00P...
  • Page 80: How To Watch One Channel While Recording Another

    watch channel while recording another: Watch Record If you have a Cable Box: __°__-='.. _[ _[_[ After recording begins, press TV/VCR SOURCE. You will see the TV SOURCE menu highlighted. Ant/CabLe Ant/CabLe Press ,I, to highlight "Ant/Cable 2," then press QUIT/SEQ.
  • Page 81: Selecting And De-Selecting Channels

    Selecting deselecting channels SUtrSight allows you to remove channels that you rarely or never watch. When a channel is removed, it will no longer appear in StarSight Guides, nor will it appear when you flip through channels. To increase the amount of information for individual programs that you watch, you should Change Channel...
  • Page 82: Changing The Channel Order

    Changing channel order You can list your channels on the Grid Guide in any order you want. Your channels will also be in this order as you switch from channel to channel. SeLect Guide ChanneLs Press TO DO until you see the StarSight Setup menu. Press ,1, to highlight "Change Channel Order,"...
  • Page 83: Quick Reference Guide

    Quick Reference Guide This section of the guide discusses the use of StarSight with the Z-Trak trackbaU remote. Operation with the Z-Trak is different than with conventional remote controls. There are far fewer buttons, because the trackball is used to move an on-screen pointer through various menus.
  • Page 84: Getting Started With The Z-Trak Remote

    Getting started with Z-Trak remote Press the TV button on the top of the remote. This sets the remote's buttons for TV control, rather than VCR control. Press the trackball. The pointer, a small square, appears in the middle of the screen. You can move the pointer by rolling the trackball up, down, left, and right.
  • Page 85 6. Move the pointer to the right of the screen. The channel icons appear: All Chan: Gives you a complete listing of all channels. Point to a channel icon and press the trackball to tune. Or, point to the number pad and press the trackball to tune by channel number.
  • Page 86: Finding Out More About What You're Watching: Channel Pop-Ups

    Finding more about what you're watching: Channel Pop-Ups Move the pointer to the right edge of the screen. You'll see the program title and time remaining "Pop-up". Point to the "Info" box and press the trackball. The Pop-up changes to provide more detailed information.
  • Page 87: What's On When You Change Channels: Grazing

    What's on when you change channels: Grazing Move the pointer to the right edge of the screen. You'll see the channel display. Point to the "Chan" box and place it on or near the 1"or ,I, symbol. Press the trackball to change channels.
  • Page 88: Finding Out What's On All Channels: Grid Guide

    Finding out what's on all channels: Grid Guide You can use StarSight to see what' s on fight now, the rest of today and the next six days, and what the U.S. Senate. :€overage;_). °- programs are about. Larry King L'ive! Move the pointer to the top of the screen and point Scott...
  • Page 89: Choosing A Program: Tuning From A Guide

    To view listings for a different time slot, point to one of the time slots shown directly below the day of the week line, Press the trackball. You will get a list of the next eleven time slots. Point to one and press the trackball;...
  • Page 90: Viewing What's On A Specific Channel: Channel Guide

    Viewing what's on a specific channel: Channel Guide Do you have a favorite channel? Showtime? Honey,: ne" Nickelodeon? Primenews 8:00P Whatever it is, StarSight can show you a channel's 9:00P Larry King Live! s_-hedule for an entire week. World News O:OOP I:00P Sports...
  • Page 91: Choosing Programs By Category: Theme Guide

    Choosing programs by category: Theme Guide What's your favorite kind of program? Sports? Movies? Comedies? StarSight gives you a selection of categories to help you pick your favorite shows for the coming week. Move the pointer to the top of the screen and point to "'THEME".
  • Page 92: Recording What You're Watching: Current Recording

    Recording what you're watching: Current Recording IMPORTANT: Your VCR must be turned off when you're not using it. Also, be sure you have inserted a blank videotape in the VCR. Press the RECORD button on the Z-Trak remote to see a Recording Pop-up.
  • Page 93: Reviewing Your Schedule Of Individual Recordings

    Reviewing your schedule of individual recordings: Recordings List RECORDINGS StarSight keeps track of up to 25 scheduled recordings, IO:OOP Northern including the four most recently completed. 2:00 11:00P Gaslight I:00A Showbiz Move the pointer to the top of the screen and point TUE 4 :OOA Casablanca...
  • Page 94: Recordings List

    Reviewing daily or weekly series recordings: Series Recordings List StarSight keeps track of five daily or weekly series recordings. 8:01 Beverly 1:00 _TWThF 6:30A Getting Call up the Recordings list, as shown in the last section. Point again to "TO DO" and press the trackball.
  • Page 95: D-I

    What you should do when you get a NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE. Make sure your Remote Emitter is positioned 2-3 inches in Change Channel Order front of your new VCR. Find the code(s) for your brand of Change Cable Box/Service...
  • Page 96 What should when change your cable or service or when move NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE. _:.___e ct._ u] d.e*_h_n _ e..[.s._ _,_._ _,..., I Change Channel Order If you are changing your cable box, find the code(s) for Change Cable Box/Service...
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    Before calling service... LEAVE YOUR CABLE BOX ON AT ALL TIMES. LEAVE YOUR VCR OFF WHENEVER YOU ARE NOT WATCHING A VIDEOTAPE. DO NOT PLUG YOUR TV INTO THE POWER PLUG ON THE BACK OF YOUR CABLE BOX. Installation Problems Problem Try this StarSight is not controlling...
  • Page 98 Operation Problems Problem Try this 1. Make sure your TV is turned offor tuned to PBS in order to receive information. I've registered for StarSight but don't have any program data yet. It may take anywhere from 4-12 hours to initially get the full 7 days of information.

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