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THE QUALITY GOES IN BEFORE TI--IE NAME GOES ON ® iAviso para nuestros Projection Color TV • clientes de habla hispana: MTS Stereo Audio" consulte la informaci6n que aparece al final de este manual! Surround Sound Closed Captions Return the Product Registration recycled paper Card, and your TV could be free! 50 percent...
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Source Selection ........Source Identification ....... Product Registration Card Recommended Accessories For Your TelevMon Aviso para nuestros clientes de habla hispanLa Your Zenith Warranty TO USE YOUR OPERATING GUIDE THIS OPERATING GUIDE DESCRIBES A FAMILY OF TV MODELS. SOME MODELS...
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time many years to come. Your new Zenith projection TV has been designed and built to give you the very best in quality, features and performance. Send the model number, serial number, and date of purchase...
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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV LOCATIONS OF USER ITEMS CONTROL ]?ANEL (On top ofT'V) BUILT-IN SPEAKERS REMOTE CONTROL to operate TV) (Point toward screen Front View of TV VIDEO 3/S-VIDEO 2 Auxiliary A/V Input Jacks Place VCR Shelf (Some models) Here Connection Center Fixed A/V Output Jacks...
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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV CONNECTION CENTER ON BACK OF TV EXTERNAl, AMP ANT/CABLE 1 or ANT/CABLE Standard phoao jack cormectors for output 75-ohm antenna-type connections to your to the customer's audio amplifier or TV. Attach your antenna, cable-TV line or Terminals for connecting: external speakers.
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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 1. MAKE BASIC CONNECTION TO TV Select the hook up that best fits your needs. See the following diagrams. NOTE: The antenna may be connected to the ANT/CABLE jack, however, connecting to the ANT/CABLE 1 jack may produce a better picture in weak signal areas.
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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 1. MAKE; BASIC CONNECTION TO TV DECODER/ CONVERTER "1 Video ._-_ Channel ANTENNA '" r-i_ ' Cable-TV Direct 'i_Sa';', ,'_" / =o,o OUTPI/T TO E[IERI4AL.IMP OR SPill SPEAKERS LQOPOUT AHT/CABLI!2 J'_NT/CADLE1 INT_ E),'T TO DECOOER VIDEO 1 IN VIOEO 2 !IN VIDEO...
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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 3. MAKE SUPER-VHS VCR CONNECTIONS TO TV SUPER-VHS STEP 4. MAKE NV CONNECTIONS TO AUXILIARY NV JACKS (VIDEO 3 1INOR S-VIDEO 2 IN) VIDEO 3 IN S-'¢IOEO 2 IN .../' Super-VHS V'CFI Stereo Camcorder STEP 5. MAKE CONNECTIONS TO MONITOR OUT JACKS StereoVCR...
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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 6. MAKE SURROUND SOUND CONNECTIONS TO TV Mount and connect the optional surround sound The level of the surround sound varies relative to the speakers by following the instructions provided with difference between the left- and right-channel stereo the speakers.
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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV ',STEP 8. MAKE AUDIO CONNECTION TO STEREO AMPLIFIER Using an External Amplifier with Speakers; While the Using an External Amplifier with Speakers While the TV's Speakers are ON. TV's Speakers are OFF'. Place the SPEAKERS EXT/INT switch on the TV in Place the SPEAKERS EXT/INT...
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THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV STEP 1. CONNECT THE POWER Plug: your TV into an unswitched AC power source. Turn the TV ON by pressing OFF-ON. Do not plug TV into switched outlet on cable-TV decoder or VCR STEP 2.
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THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV To Use Sleep Timer Press TIMER to view the SLEEP TIMER screen. Press TIMER repeatedly until you reach desired shut- offtime. 0:15 GOOD NIGHT One minute before the TV shuts off, the GOOD NIGHT 0:58 SLEEP TIMER ---1 display appears on the screen.
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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC3820 TV OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to Zenith TV The remote control must be in the TV mode to operate your models built after 1981. TV. Press MODE to select the TV mode. _,?he TV indicator lights when you are in the TV mode.
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VCR. Press MODE to select the VCR mode. The VCR indicator lights when you are in tl:_,eVCR mode. For complete details on how to operate your Zenith VCR, refer to the operating guide supplied with it. Point toward your VCR.
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Insert new batteries as indicated in the diagram inside the remote control. the compartment. • Zenith is not responsible for damage caused by such battery Replace the cover by inserting the tab on the bottom leakage. of the cover into its housing.
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The multi-brand remote., supplied with your new Zenith TV Your multi-brand remote has already been programmed to operate your Zenith TV, a Zenith VCR and a Zenith cable-TV allows you to operate most models of infrared (IR) remote-controlled TVs, VCRs and cable-TV...
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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3430 TV OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to your Zenith TV. The remote control must be in the TV mode to operate your TV. MODE Used to select the TV mode of Point toward your TV.
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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3430 VCR OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to Zenith VCR The remote control supplied with your VCR may have keys models built after 1988. The remote control must be in the not duplicated on the new remote. '.£these functions are VCR mode te operate your VCR.
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CABLE-TV OPERATIONS The remote control supplied with your cable-TV decoder The following functions and operations apply to a Zenith cable-TV de,coder. The remote control must be in the CABLE have keys not duplicated on the Jlew remote. If these functions are desired, the original remote control will haw,' to be used.
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When the effective operating range of your remote becomes After installing new batteries, the remote conLtrolwill set itself noticeably shortez:, replace the batteries with two high-quality, to Zenith brand codes, as follows: TV=101, VCR=201 and CABLE=30I. alkaline, size AAA batteries.
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Press LEARN for about 5 seconds unl:il the MODE to recognize the brands of equipment it will be used to operate. If you are using a Zenith VHS VCR or a Zenith indicator lights for the selected TV, VCR or CABLE cab[e-TV decoder, the remote has already been programmed mode of operation.
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Zenith Satellite :unai Sanyo Zenith Satellite General Electric General Electric Scott General Electric Panasonic Zenith Satellite General Electric Scott 20:5 Panasonic Zenith Laser Disk General Electric Scott General Electric Sampo Goldstar Sears Goldstar Samsung Paragon (Zenith) Hitachi Sears Goldstar Samsung...
QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS AVAILABLE MENUS Your TV is icon and menu operated. That is, an icon is selected at the top of the TV screen and a menu of adjustment options appears. RUOlO UIOEO [AUTO PROGRAM CH. ADD/DEL Unhighlighted CH.
QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS SUMMARY OF MENU ITEMS BASS: Adjusts the BASS (low-fi'equency) level. IBASS TREBLE: Adjusts the TPd_BI.E (high-fTequency) level. TREBLE BALANCE: Adjusts the BALANCE of sound between the BALANCE left and right speakers for stereophonic programs. AUDIO AUDIO MODE.: Allows for receiving a Second Audio RUOIO Program (SAP), such as a program broadcast with two audio...
QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS MENU OPERATION EXAMPLE !Press MENU repeatedly until the desired icon is highlighted and its menu :isshowing. This example shows choosing the ',SETUP MENU. ALITO PROGRAM CH. ADD/DEL CH. I_ABELS TUN!!NG BAND AUTO TUNING MENU SOURCE CLOCK CAPTIONS PROJO...
SOURCE MENU IANT/CABLE ANT/CABLE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 SDUREE S-VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 Some models only S-VIDEO 2 Source Menu SOURCE SELECTION Purpose The viewing "source" refers to the equipment that supplies the picture and sound to your TV. You select the viewing CH 2 VIDEO 1 source by using the SOURCE MENU.
SETUP MENU To Access SETUP Menu IAUTO PROGRAM Refer to the "Using On-Screen [SOURC[- CH. ADD/DEL Menus" section for details. CLOCK CH. LABELS Before Using SETUP Menu CAPTIONS TUNING BAND PROJO SETUP Connect and turn ON all external AUTO TUNING equipment, such as cable TV decoder, SETUP i...
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SETUP MENU Available channels for currently selected source. Live view of currently 14 [_ selected channel. Available channels axe: BROADCAST Banct VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 CATV, HRC and ICC Bands PRESS 1 to 125 I:nstructions SOURCETO CHANGE Channel Stalus: Added to or...
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SETUP MENU TUNING BAND To Use TUNING BAND Purpose Allows for setting the TV channel selector (tuner) to match Press ADJUST (ADO LefiJRight to select the tuning band that your antenna or cable-TV system. gives you the most channels: • BROADCAST---is used for standard "over-the-air"...
SETUP MENU selected source. VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER FIXED C)ptional names for ANT/CABLE 1 or 2 PATrERN DISPLAY CAUTION Live view of currently _ Sources are: If you use your TV for video games or other fixed SOURCE ANTENNA, CABLE, displays, avoid setting the BRIGHTNESS control for CABLE BOX,...
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SETUP MENU PROJO SETUP Purpose PRESSSOURCEKEYTO SELECT COLOR _' Lets you verify and adjust, if needed, the dynamic color PRESS ARROW KEYS TO CONVERGE convergence of the TV picture. If you move your TV from its original location, or if after time, you notice color "fringes"...
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AUDIO MENU I BASS TREBLE BALANCE AUDIO RUDIrl SURROUND BASS Adjusts the BASS (low-frequency) level. TREBLE Adjusts the TREBLE (high-frequency) level. BALANCE Adjusts the balance of sound between the left and right speakers for stereo programs. AUDIO Allows you to select STEREO, MONO or 2ND AUDIO/SAP speaker operation. STEREO: Directs the sound to the left and right speakers;...
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VIDEO MENU [CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS UIOEO COLOR TEMP VIDEO FILTER AUTO FLESH PICTURE PREF CONTRAST Adjusts the overall contrast and color level of the pict7are. BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness level of black areas in the picture. COLOR Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the picture.
PIP MENU To Access PIP Menu [CH. GUIDE ] Some rnodels only CH. REVIEW Refer to the "Using On-Screen Menus" section for details. PIP SOURCE PIP COLOR NOTE: Selecting the PIP Menu does not "activate" PIP. However, a PIP PIP TINT inset will appear during menu PIP SIZE operation...
PIP MENU CH. (Channel) REVIEW Purpose Provides a visual review of the last three (3) channels tuned on CH. GUIDE the TV. CH. REVIEW START PIP SOURCE To Use Ch. Review PIP COLOR Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to start Ch. Review. PIP TINT PIP SIZE The TV will show small PIP-like...
PIP MENU PIP COLOR Purpose Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the PIP inset. ._H. G UIDE CH. REVIEW To Use PIP COLOR PIP SOURCE Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to decrease or increase the PIP COLOR intensity of"colors in the PIP inset. PIPTINT PIP SIZE Selecting PIP Color...
OVERVIEW The most common use of PIP is to view two different chan- Your Zenith TV must be connected to a video component such as a VCR in order to view a different picture in the PIP nels; one from the "I-9 tuner and the other frora the VCR tuner.
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PIP OPERATION AND CONNECTIONS Option 2: Antenna or Direct Cable Connection Loop Out • You may select ANT/CABLE 1 for mmn picture source to view channels tuned by the TV's channel selector. This illustration shows the basic connection of your TV to a Simultaneously, you may select VIDEO 1 for PIP source to...
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PIP OPERATION AND CONNECTIONS HOW TO SELECT MAIN PICTURE Option 3: Cable Decoder Connection & PIP SOURCE This illustration shows the connection of both a cable-TV coder and a stereo VCR to your TV. Using this connection, In order to watch a different picture in the PIP inset, you must you are capable of, but not limited to, the following operation:...
PIP OPERATION AND CONNECTIONS PIP FUNCTIONS To Select Main Picture Source The source for the main picture can be either ANT/CABLE 1 or 2 connections, or any of the VIDEO connections. The fol- Press PIP to display the PIP inset. Press PIP again to remove lowing example selects ANT/CABLE 1 for normal television inset.
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING CARING FOR YOUR PROJECTION Picture Screen (,'leaning Your projection TV 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.
PIP inset frame is snowy when using TV tuner for PIP and ls TV/VCR switch on VCR in the TV position? VCR for main picture. Always request that your technician use only genuine Zenith NOTE: If your TV fails to respond to any other menu selec- exact replacement parts for continued qualiW and safety, per- tion, you must reset the TV.
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARl) Product Card lost or misplaced? You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product. The Product Registration Card furnished with your video prod- Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video uct is pre-printed with its Model aad Serial numbers.
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BROKEN O RLOST REMOTE C ONTROL? For an ExactReplacementRemote Controlfor your new Zenith Television, seeyour local Zenith Dealeror order direct by calling 1-800-255-6790. To assure the correct remote for your new Zenith, please haveyour television's model and serial number and date of purchase ready! ONLY $39.95...
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Service Literature Depar_:ment espafiol. Sin embargo, podemos proporcionarle el manual que Zenith Video Tech Corporation corresponde a un modelo similar a este, en el cual se describen 1000 Milwaukee A venue casi todas las caracterfsticas del producto que usted utiliza.
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Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith Projection Owner's Responsibility 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.
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Part No. 206-2738 ZENITH ELECTR ONICS CORPORATION Printed in U.S.A. 1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE EP-ED GLENVIEW, ILHNOIS 60025...