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Zenith INTEQ IQ5270 Operation Manual & Warranty

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  • Page 2 Do riot defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. INTEQ is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation. Copyright © ZENITH Electronics Corporation 1995 [I_2QWRN...
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Part Connections and Basic Part Z-Trak Remote Control and Menus Operations Z-TRAK REMOTE CONTROL INTRODUCTION Welcome ..........Battery Installation, Operating Mode, Installation Considerations ......Basic Operations and Auto Find ......11-1 Methods of Operation ......... QUICK REFERENCE TO MENUS Model/Features Chart .........

  • Page 4: Installation

    INTRODUCTION WELCOME I[-1TEO- Welcome into the family of Color Television Send the model number, serial number, and date ot' purchase c wners. This guide provides instructions on how to operate or original installation, with a fidl explanation of the problem your new TV.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION METHODS OF OPERATION Your new IF-IT_C-;- TV is a very sophisticated appliance. Optional features, video picture adjustments and audio sound adjust- ments are performed through on-screen menus and displays. Self explanatory ICONS are used throughout. Most features can be se- lected •"rod adjusted fi-om 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 (On top of TV) Place VCR s-"q /_.1- Shelf Here Point remote control toward Additional center of screen A/V Input to operate ,lacks Connection Center _ Power Cord Built-in Entry speakers Front View of TV...
  • Page 7 STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR' TV SETUP TV ONLY If you receive your television signal by antenna or basic cable- TV (no cable box), connect your television as shown here. FORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS TURN OFF POWER OR UNPLUG TV BE- YOUR TV.

  • Page 8: Standard Connections

    STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV SETUP "IV AND If you receive your television signal through your VCR, connect your television as shown here. 1, Attach the cable coming out of the wall O to the "VHF In" (From Antenna) jack of your VCR. 2., Attach an RF cable O between your VCR's "VHF Out"...
  • Page 9 STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV SETUP "IV WITH VCR AND CABLE If you receive your television signal through your VCR, connect your television as shown here. BOX AT ANY TIME! DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR CABLE DO NOT PLUG YOUR TV INTO THE BACK OF YOUR CABLE BOX! 1.
  • Page 10 STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TI/ AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) CONNECTIONS FOR OPTIONAL VIDEO EQUIPMENT Connections to VIDEO 3 IN or S-VIDEO 2 IN jacks. Stereo Camcorder (Some TV models only.) '_-[**''_,'T'T .."1'_--- TV[DEO 3 IN:S-VIDEO 2 IN L:.._ -_#,.._ I.,0Eo,... OPTIONAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER/SURROUND...

  • Page 11: The First Time You Opera Te Your Tv

    THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERA TE YOUR TV TYPICAL CONTROL PANEL The con':rol panel on your TV may differ from the one shown but its operation is the same. OFF-ON SELECT (SEL) (Up/Down) ENTER (ENT) VOLUME (VOL) Up/Down Press to increase or decrease the Press to turn 'IV' Press during on-screen menu op- Press to see the Channel/Time...
  • Page 12 THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERA TE YOUR TV STEP SELECT YOUR MAIN SOURCE & PIP SOURCE A TV source refers to the equipment connected to the TV that supplies tEte picture and sound to your TV. You select the viewing source by using the Source Menu.

  • Page 13: Pip Opera Tion

    PIP OPERA TION INTRODUCTION Your TV must be connected to two separate sources in order to view a different picture in the PIP window from that which showing in the main picture area of the TV. One source (such as an antenna) must be connected to the ANT/CABLE 1 or 2 jack.
  • Page 14 PIP OPERA TION PIP Functions using Z-Trak Remote PIP Functions using Universal Remote o PIP On/Off: Press the PIP key to display the PIP window. PIP On/Off: Move pointer to left of TV screen and press on PIP On Press it again to remove the PIP window. to disFlay the PIP window.
  • Page 15 PIP OPERA TION OPERATION WITH CABLE DECODER PIP VIEWING OPTIONS This illustration shews the basic connection of your TV to a VCR and a cable box. (Refer to the "Standard Connections Viewing a Video Tape Viewing Tw o Different For Your TV" section of this operating guide.) With your and a Cable Channel Cable Channels equipment setup in this manner, your television has the follow-...

  • Page 16: Universal Remote Control

    UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL flVTRODUCTION This universal remote control operates the common features of most, but not all, models and brand,; of IR (infrared) controlled TVs, VCRs, cable boxes, video disc players, and audio equipment. The remote may provide functions that are not available ,an your equip- eaent, e.g., menu operations.

  • Page 17: Remote Control

    UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL TV OPERATIONS These descriptions apply to functions and operations of your TV. First, press the 'rv button on the remote control to select the "I-N mode of operation. POWER PRG (Program) Turns TV ON or OFF. Point Remote at TV Used for programming your remote to oper- ate other equipment.
  • Page 18 UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL OPERA TIONAL MODES FACTORY PRESET CODES "IV Mode Push-button VCR Mode Cable: StarSight Mode AUX Mode Code 101 accessed with or Key Label Code 201 Code 353 Code 401 POWER TV Power On/Off Star Power On/Off VCR Power On/Off Cable Power On/Off AUX TV/Disc CABLE...

  • Page 19: Special Features

    5. Write the codes that operate yc,ur equipment on the label inside the battery compartment for future Zenith) and type of equipment (such as VCR) in the reference. code table on the following page. To erase all code programming and return to the factory preset 2.

  • Page 20: Auto Find Option

    UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL AUTO FIND OPTION If you have tried all the codes listed for your brand and type of Press ENTER immedial:ely to save the code. If your ° product in the code table, and none of those codes operate remote fails to operate the functions you use most your equipment,...
  • Page 21 131, 136, 145 Sansui AUDIO TUI'_,ILS 7_nith Satellite 312. 328,330. Emerson T'V/VCR Zenith '101 149 206, 212. 247 AND AMPLIFIERS Sanyo Fisher 109,118 Zenith TVFv'CR 1153.154,172 Scott 204, 205,233,243 Funaa TV/VCR Denon 462,463 VIDEO DISK Sears 206,209,211, Genera !06. 107.114. 116. Fisher...
  • Page 22 QUICK REFERENCE TO MENUS: UNIVERSAL REMOTE /.| VAILABLE 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 tions appears. i ¸¸¸¸ i ii 50UREE Highlighted Icon...
  • Page 23 SOURCE MENU I PIP Source StarSighi A PIP window appears while the StarSight. Source icon is selected to show the Ant/Cable 150U REEI t "°'n S°ur°e ] effect of choosing a PIP source. Video 1 Video 1 Video 2 Video 2 If the PIP Source is changed, the PIP _indow will remain on the S-Video...

  • Page 24: Menu Operation

    SETUP MENU Auto Pro qram Source ID Ch. Add/Del Clock Set Ch. Labels Timer Setup Source ID Parental Ctl ETUPI Clock Set Caption/Text Timer Setup Background Parental Ctl Caption/Text Background StarSight Press <1, To Program [ Press <_,Tc, Label Sources] While Video or Super-Video Source is Chosen MENU...

  • Page 25: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU USING CH. (CHANNEL) ADD/DEL Selector Highlight Available Channels Add Channels to Scan Delete Channels from Scan Live view of selected channel. [] Press the Up/Down keys to Press the Up/Down keys to ,_._ select Ch. Add/Delete. select Ch. Add/Delete. Channel (---------- _,-.o_A?I -l_...
  • Page 26 SETUP MENU TIMER SETUP: Sleep Timer Tile 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 -rirrer Menu ca Make sure the TV's clock is set: o With no menus showing on the TV, press TIMER on your remote to ra Press the Up/Down keys to select Timer...
  • Page 27 SETUP MENU USING PARENTAL CONTROL (PC) I "_ _-,0 Live view of Period of time PC will be active Parental Control Menu "_ ..Channel eb_(9_,_ selecte, d channel. Blocks entire __ source. BloCk Ho0rs _" Block Source Blocks individual channels for Anti .__Block Channels...
  • Page 28 AUDIO MENU Bass Treble Balance Audio Enhancement FILIDID MENU OPERATION ,f_. Press MENU repeatedly until the Ihe selected option. _,,,,_(,_ l_ress the Left/Right keys to adjust AUDIO MENU is shown. Press QUIT or wait a few seconds for the TV to return to normal operation. sired option is either highlighted or se-...
  • Page 29 AUDIO MENU SPEAKER BALANCE Stereo Operation Press 4,'I' To Change Speaker t2 Select Stereo as the Audio option, Press • • re Change Level Select a desired Enhancement: Concert Hall, Theater, Night Club or Stadium, or set Enhancement to Off. o Adjust Bass and Treble for the most pleasing sound.

  • Page 30: Video Menu

    VIDEO MENU Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness I/IrlErl Color Temp Video Filter Auto Flesh Picture Pref Projo Setup MEIVU OPERA TION F're_;sthe Left/Right keys to adjust ti_e selected option. VIDEO MENU is shown. Press MENU repeatedly until the Press QUIT or wait ;afew seconds fl)r Ihe TV to return Io normal op- ""_(_"\ Press the Up/Down keys until the...
  • Page 31 VIDEO MENU PROJO SETUP If you move your TV from its original location, or if after PRESS SOURCE KEYTOSELE3T COLOR time, you notice color "fringes" around objects in the picture, PRESS ARROW KEYS TOCONVERGE R ED I you may want to realign thte colors by adjusting the conver- (ORBLUE) gence as described in the following steps.
  • Page 32 PIP MENU Ch. Guide Ch. Review Selecti:ng the PIP Menu does not PIP Color "activate" PIP. However, a PIP PIP Tint window will appear during menu operal.ion to show the effect of any PIP Size setting:,changes. Press ToView MENU OPERA TION Press the Left/Right keys to adjust tl'te _elected option.
  • Page 33 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 particular equipment may not be controlled by this remote. In such cases, use the original remote control for your equipment.

  • Page 34: Basic Operations

    REMOTE CONTROL Z-TRAK BASIC OPERA TIONS Point Remote at TV or VCR POWER Set remote to TV mode. Set remote to VCR mode TRACKBALL perating TV or VCR: Moves on-screen pointer to desired TV menu selection. Press on the Upil_l_ trackball to "choose"...
  • Page 35 VCR, such as Play, Rewind, etc., to make sure that the correct Zenith VCR's. If you have a non-Zenith VCR, or if your Zenith brand code numher was selecl:ed. (If not, repeat VCR does not respond to your Z-Trak remote, you will need to steps 3 to 7.)
  • Page 36 21)9, 231 'Toshiba 205, 215 Magnavox 207, 214, ector Research 204, 218 Marantz "/amaha 202, 218 Marts Zenith 201,224,225, 229,237 Mcmerex _16, 212, 214, --231 XRI000 Milsubish] 204, 222, 252, 264 CLEANING THE TRACKBALL To keep the Z-Trak remote functioning properly,...

  • Page 37: Basic Menu Operation

    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 38: Quick Reference

    QUICK REFERENCE TO MENUS: Z-TRAK CHANNEL ICONS Ch 11 The Channel/Time display accompanies the Channel 3:15 Icons Menu. Stereo All Ch Flash Channel up or down; equivalent to CHAN Up or Down on the remote. Point to the arrow and p:ess. Gives you a complete listing of all channels on the screen.
  • Page 39 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 OPERA TION Move the pointer to the left of Pre,;s the trackball to select the option.
  • Page 40 SOURCE MENU Main Source PIP Source A PIP inset appears while Ihe StarSight I StarSight Source icon is selected to show AnVCable 2 the effect of choosing a PIP Video 1 Vide() 1 source. Video 2 Vide() 2 If the PIP Source is changed, S-Video 1 S-Video 1...
  • Page 41 SETUP MENU Source ID Auto Program Clock Set Ch. Add/Del Timer Setup Ch. Labels Parental Ctl Source Caption/Text Clock Set Background Timer Setup Parental Caption/Text Background StarSight ! Press To Label :Sources Press To Program While Video or Super-Video Source is Chosen MENU OPERATION Press on the option again to...
  • Page 42 SETUP MENU USING CHANNEL ADD/DEL Selector Highlight Available Channels Channels to Scan Select Ch. Add/Del. Select Ch. Add/Delete. 5_i? "'" selected channel. Point to the desired channel. Point to the desired channel. ..__ Live view of • ------ C hannel elete Channels from...
  • Page 43 SETUP MENU TIMER SETUP: Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer programs the TV to automatically turn itself off after a period !;rom 15 minutes up to 4 hottrs. Direct Access l_'rom Setup Menu Timer Menu Ma_:e sure the TV's clock is Move pointer to left of screen set.
  • Page 44 SETUP MENU USING PARENTAL CONTROL (PC) Live view of Enter Parental Access Code: ..selected channel. Channel <0><1><2><3><4><5><6><7><8><9> _:9_ Point and press Parental Control Menu on these digits to Status Unblocked enter code. eriod of time PC lock Hours Block Source / Block Channels will be active.
  • Page 45 AUDIO MENU Bass Treble Balance Audio Enhancement RLIDID MENU OPERATION Move the pointer to the top left of Press on the option or on the slider bar to adjust the option. the screen and point to the AUDIO icon. Press the trackball. Move the pointer off the menu Point and press on the desired and press the trackball to remove...
  • Page 46 AUDIO MENU Operation Stereo o Select Stereo as the Audio option. o Select a desired Enhancement: Concert Hall, Theater. Night Club or Stadium, or set Enhancement to Off. o Adjust Bass and Treble for the most pleasing sound. Front Speakers o Select Balance to view the speaker balance screen.
  • Page 47 VIDEO MENU Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness VIDEO Color Temp Video Filter Auto Flesh Picture Pref Projo Setup "G?' MENU OPERATION Move the pointer to the top left of the Press on the option or on the screen and point to the VIDEO icon. slider bar to adjust the °pti°n- %.L.q Press the trackball.
  • Page 48 VIDEO MENU PROJO SETUP If you move your TV from its original location, or if after .EO BLUE)---J 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.
  • Page 49 PIP MENU Ch, Guide Selecting tile ]PIP Menu does not PIP Color "activate" PIP. However, a PIP PIP Tint PIP Size inset will appear during menu Ch. Review operation to show the effect of any setting cha ng es. Press To View MENU OPERATION Move the pointer to the top left...

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING CARING FOR YOUR PROJECTION PICTURE SCREEN CLEANING Your projection 3N will look better, have a longer life and per- 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 51: For Service

    MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble by changing the adjus':ment of a control or the setting of a switch. By making these simple checks before calling for service, you may save time and motley. Problem Try This a Picture OK.
  • Page 52 REPLACEMENT PRODUCT REGISTRA"I ION CARD You could win a full refund on your new Ir-'ITEEI_- Product Card lost or misplaced? product. The Product Registration Card furni shed with your viideo prod- Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video uct is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers.
  • Page 53 II-"ITEI: .. YOUR WARRANTY CONSUMER PROTECTION PLAN OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR INTEQ Effective Warranty Date -- Wmranty begins on tile date of original consumer instalhttion. For y 3ur convenience, keep the Welcome into the INTEQ family! We believe that you will be dealers dated bill of sale or delivery :icket as evidence ef the pleased with your new INTEQ TV.
  • Page 55 STA[t T__ _ 39650 Liberty Street . Fremont, CA 94538 Part No. 206-2918-01 Printed in U.S.A. EP-EDCBA C ]FI U S.
  • Page 56 TO BE LICENSED TO USE THE STARSIGH'I SYSTEM STARSIGHT FEATURES OF THIS EQUIPMENT, MUST BE REGISTERED WITH STARSIGHT OR AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE,. LICFNSED UNDER U.S. PATENT NUMBERS 4,706,121 AND 5,151,789. USE RIGHTS RESER¥ STARSIGHT IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ,ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED...
  • Page 57 Selecting and de-selecting channels ....... B-I 3 INTRODUCTION ........Changing the channel order ......B-14 Welcome ..........USING STARSIGHT WITH THE Z-TRAK REMOTE ..Cable Box and VCR Requirements ......Quick Reference Guide ........INSTALLING STARSlGHT ......Getting started with the Z-Trak rerno*e...... STEP 1.
  • Page 58 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 With StarSight, you can: pertbrms properly.
  • Page 59 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. _]_, Refer to the TV portion of this operating guide to properly hook-up your TV. STEP Fill StarSight...

  • Page 60: You Should

    How to Activate StarSight: STEP 2. 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.
  • Page 61 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 StarSight,...
  • Page 62 P'BS Stations Channel Station City Station City Channel Station Channel City Allabama Louisiana Georgia Anniston WCIQ Albany WABW Alexandria KLPA Atlanta WGTV Birmingham WBIQ Baton Rouge WLPB Dothan WGIQ Augusta WCES El Dorado KLTM Decatur WHIQ Chatsworth WCLP Lafayette KLPB Huntsville WHIQ Columbus...
  • Page 63 Stations Station Channel Channel City Station Channel City Station City Missouri Minot KBME WLJT Jackson KSRE WKOP Knoxville Hannibal WQEC Willistoa KWSE WKNO Memphis loplin KOZJ WDCN Nashville Kansas City KCPT Ohio Springfield KOZK Texas Akron WVIZ St. Louis KETC WEAU Amarillo KACV...
  • Page 64 Video Way Jerrold 04, 07, 08, 09, Vid Tech Regency 10, 18, 60 Viewstar 54,55,72 Samsung Kale Vision Scientific Atlanta 16,23,36,64 Zenith Macom Zenith HT..20DO Signal Ma[_avox Sprucer Codes VCR Brand Code VCR Brand Code VCR Brand Code Adrairal 08,61 Jerrold...
  • Page 65 Basic Operation following This section of the guide discusses use of StarSight with the Universal Remote'. illustration shows Universal Remote and its controls. Press VCR button, then POWER button to turn VCR on and off CHANNEL Gc, to the next channel Return to the previously PAGE RIGHT...
  • Page 66 Finding more about what you're watching: STAR button Press the STAR button. You'll see the program title and time remaining "Pop up" for five seconds. 8_08P .£ Press STAR again. The Pop-up changes to provide more detailed information. (It goes away in 30 seconds.) Or...
  • Page 67 IrNhat's on when change channels: Grazing Press CtIANNEL/Day Up or Down to change channels.The Pop-up ibr 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.
  • Page 68 What's on without changing channels: Browsing iiiii!lBR 0WS I NG Eiiiiiiiiiiii Press 1`or ,l, 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 iiiiiiiiiiii;ii!i channel.
  • Page 69 Finding what's on all channels: Grid Guide Using the StarSight Grid Guide to see: U.S. Senate Coverage • what's on right now - '_" i '_ [.I ve . • what's on for the next seven days Scott Molly • what the programs are about Bingo I Home...
  • Page 70 Viewing what's on a single channel: C, hannel Guide Do you have a favorite channel? Showtime? Nickelodeon? _:i:_:, __i_i::_ai:._i_i_i_iiiiiiiiiiiiii i:il i liiii i::iiiiiiiiii ii!!ii!i!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i : : : ,i:i_:_:i!:,i:,ii! Whatever it is, StarSight can show you a channel's [--2-_ athnet_:Despai_: _n:Montere schedule for an entire week.
  • Page 71 Choosing programs category: _*..:_=_:_=*_:_._ _;_7; '_ _]i_i_ Theme Guide :.:.:.:.:..×_ x_:.._::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: _..-._:.:.:.:.:.x_:.:..x.:<+:..: ..... _.?_._._6...:..+..:.:.:.:+:?;!.'.z_:<._::::..+.<x::+_:_;:_;:._:.:x-:: .._::_$_ _._:_ ......_:_:::::: _:::_:_ ...... _:_:_:_:_:_: _:_:_:_:_:_:_:::::_:_;_:_..._:_:_,_:,_:::_:_::_&_:::_:_;_::_'_- .._;::_::;:_;,_:M ':_:_i_ _ siiiiii_i!_,i_!_ iiiii':iii iiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii:::_iiiiiiiiiiiiii]iii]iii i!ii ::iiiiiii!iiiiiiil 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.
  • Page 72 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 example, a haseball game), press •...
  • Page 73 Scheduling a recording from StarSight gd_ides: Future Recording S EP IMPORTANT: Your VCR must be turned off when you're not using it. U.S. Senate, Coverage Also, be sure you have inserted a blank P r i m e n e-ws-- videotape in the VCR.
  • Page 74 Reviewing your schedule of individual : ..RECORDINGS ..recordings: Recordings List StarSight keeps track of up to 25 scheduled recordings, including the four most recently completed. 11:00P 2:00 Gaslight 1:00A Showbiz Press TO DO to review your scheduled recordings. 4:00A Casablanca 2:00...
  • Page 75 Reviewing daily or weekly series recordings: Series Recordings List StarSight keeps track of up to five daily or weekly series recordings. I :00A Showbiz C_N_ Press TO DO to review your scheduled recordings. 4 :001\ Casablanca 2:00 6 :301\ Getting E_SP_ 6 :30A Getting...
  • Page 76 to 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 _ to highlight "Ant/Cable 2," then press QUIT/SEQ. You can now watch any unscrambled channel.
  • Page 77 S,electing deselecting channels StarSight 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 78 CI)anging channel order Yoa can list your channels on the Grid Guide in any order you want. Yo_ar channels will also be in this order as you switch from channel to channel. Select Guide Clnannels Press TO DO until you see the StarSight Setup menu. Press ,1, to highlight "Change Channel Order,"...
  • Page 79 Quick Reference Guide This section of the guide discusses the use of StarSight with the Z-Trak trackball 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 80 Geltting started with Z-Trak remote Press the 'D/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 trackbali up, down, left, and right.
  • Page 81 • • 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 82 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 83 I!Vhat's on when change channels: Grazing ]Lo Move the pointer to the fight edge of the screen. You'll see the channel display. Point to the "Chan" box and place it on or near the _,eo 1"or ,L symbol. Press the trackball to change channels.
  • Page 84 Finding what's on all channels: Grid Guide You can use StarSight to see what's on right now, the ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 'i_::_i_:: ::_:::r _::d_::_:i_::_;i_i_#::i{_:_i_:i_::_i:::::::::_::::::_i_i_i_:_#:_::_::_i_i_}_i_i_:: :_{_i_{_::_:.-._i: _::_ ' i_::_::_:¢_i_._ji::ii::iiii::iiii_ rest of today and the next six days, and what the Senate_Coverage U.S. programs are about.
  • Page 85 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 trackbail. You will get a S EP iii;_iM 0 N_i_oO_i_N___ list of the next eleven time slots. Point to one and ii:=ii_ii::i_ !_i_;:_i 'i _ i _NN:...
  • Page 86 Viewing what's on a specific channel: Channel Guide Do you have a favorite channel? Showtime? 7:00P Noneyline Nickelodeon? 8:00P Primenews Whatever it is, StarSight can show you a channel's schedule for an entire week. 9:00P Larry King Live! IO:OOP World News Move the pointer to the top of the screen and point 11:00P...
  • Page 87 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 88 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 89 Reviewing your schedule of individual recordings: Recordings List RECORDINGS StarSight keeps track of up to 25 scheduled recordings, 10:00P Northern 2:00 including the four most recently completed. D_.'_ 11:00P Gaslight I:00A Showbiz Move the pointer to the top of the screen and point 2:00 D_.'_ 4:00A...
  • Page 90 Reviewing daffy or weekly series ii!! i ¸iiii iiii!i! E-- iiiiiiiiii D!iiiiiii iiiii! iiiiii{, iiiiiiiiiiii recordings: Series Recordings List ..======================= S E R I E S R E C 0 R D E D StarSight keeps track of five daily or weekly series 'i ':'ili'":'7"...
  • Page 91 H/hat should when NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE. Make sure your Remote Emitter is positioned 2-3 inches in front of your new VCR. Find the code(s) for your brand of new VCR on tlhe "VCR Code" chart and write the code(s) here.
  • Page 92 What should do when change iiiiTiiUii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiii!iiii iiiiiii_i_iiiii your cable or service or when move NOTE: THIS PROCEDURE REQUIRES THE USE OF THE UNIVERSAL REMOTE. Change Channel Order If you are changing your cable box, find the code(s) for Change Cable BoxlService your brand of new Cable Box on the "Cable Box Code"...
  • Page 93 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 Make sure the Remote Emitter is plugged into the Starsight Control Port on the back...
  • Page 94 Operation Probh,ms Problem Try this I've registered for StarSight but don't have any 1. Make sure your TV is turned offor tuned to PBS in order to receive information. program data yet. It may take anywhere from 4-12 hours to initially get the full 7 days of information.
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