Zenith SM2773BG Operating Manual & Warranty

Direct-view receiver/monitor mts stereo audio with seq & surround sound

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SYSTU
Direct-View Receiver/Monitor
MTS Stereo Audio with
SEq & Surround Sound
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  • Page 1 THE QUALITY GOES IN BEFORE THE NAME GOES ON ® i Aviso para nuestros SYSTU clientes de habla hispana: consulte la informacibn Direct-View Receiver/Monitor aparece al final de este manual! MTS Stereo Audio with SEq & Surround Sound Return the Product Registration recycled paper Card, and your TV could be, free! 50 percent...
  • Page 2 Do not defeat the safety purpos_ of the polarized plug. "rvwARN_ Copyright © Zenith Electronics Corporation 1994...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ......Before Calling for Service ......12-2 Product Registration Card Recommended Accessories for Your Television Aviso para nuestros clientes de hahla hispana Your Zenith Warranty HOW TO USE YOUR OPERATING GUIDE This operating guide describes a family of TV models.
  • Page 4: Welcome

    INTRODUCTION WELCOME Welcome into the family of Zenith Color Television owners. Send the model number, serial number, and date of purchase This guide provides instructions on how to operate your new or original installation, with a full explanation of the problem "IV.
  • Page 5: Connection Center On Back Of Tv

    CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV CONNECTION CENTER ON BACK OF TV VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT Standard phono jacks for out- put to the customer's audio amplifier. This output i:salways present regardless of the position of the SPEAKERS switch. SPEAKERS EXT/INT ANTENNA/CABLE EKT: TV's s]?eakers are off.
  • Page 6 CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 1. MAKE BASIC CONNECTION TO TV Select the hook up that be:st fits your needs. Antenna Antenna Adaptor I OR Flat Wire 00/75 ohm 300ohm Video /_,,. Channel 7R_U_dmWire[_-'l_ •- J./_ "°"_ AUDIO RIGHT LEFT OUTPUT I_IT LEFT...
  • Page 7 CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR "IV ..,;TEP 2. MAKE CONNECTIONS TO TV Stereo VCR If you have a stereo VCR, you must make either of the A/V connections shown below in order to hear stereo sound This is the VCR connec- OUTPUTS I VIDEO AUDIO tion you must make if your...
  • Page 8 CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 4. MAKE AUDIO CONNECTION TO STEREO AMPLIFIER Using an External Amplifier with Speakers While the TV's Using an External Amplifier with Speakers Vflaile the TV's Speakers are OFF. Speakers are ON. I. Place the SPEAKERS EXT/INT switch on the TV 1.
  • Page 9: The First Time You Operate Your "Iv

    THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV STEP 1. CONNECT THE POWER _.Plug your TV into an unswitched AC power source. B.Turn the TV on by pressing OFF-ON. Do not plug TV into switched outlet on a VCR or cable-TV decoder STEP 2.
  • Page 10: Step 5. Set The Clock

    THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV STEP 5. SET THE CLOCK 1. Press MENU repeatedly until the SETUP MENU is SETUP MENU shown. AUTO PROGRAM 2. Press SELECT (SEL) to highlight CLOCK SET. CH. ADDIDEL CH. LABELS 3. Use numbered buttons on remote control...
  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Tv

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV TYPICAL CONTROL PANEL The control panel on your TV may differ from the one shown. NOTE: Some TVs have a vertical control panel - r, h e operation is the same as described for the control panels shown above.
  • Page 12: On/Off Timer

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV ON/OFF TIMER NOTE: ON/OFF TIMER cannot be accessed until the SLEEP TIMER clock is set. 1. Press TIMER on remote control to see SLEEP 0:15 TIMER display, then press MENU to access ON/OFF TIMER. Sleep Timer Display 2.
  • Page 13: Remote Control Model Mbr3420/3430

    The multi-brand remote control supplied with your new operate your Zenith TV, a Zenith cable-TV decoder and a Zenith TV allows you to operate most models of infra-red Zenith VHS VCR. It must be programmed...
  • Page 14: Tv Operations

    REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420/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 Press repeatedly to select the TV OFF/ON mode of operation.
  • Page 15: Vcr Operations

    VCR OPERATIONS The remote control supplied with your VCP may have keys The following functions and operations apply to Zenith VCR models built after 1988. The remote control must be not duplicated on the new reraote. If these functions are desired, the original remote control will have to be used.
  • Page 16: Cable-Tv Operations

    REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420/MBR3430 CABLE-'IV OPERATIONS The; following functions and operations apply to a Zenith The remote control supplied witE your cable-TV decoder cable-TV decoder. The remote control must be in the may have keys not duplicated on the new remote. If these CABLE mode to operate your cable-TV decoder.
  • Page 17: Preparation For Use

    ,quality, alkaline, size AAA batteries. .After installing new batteries, the remote control will set it- :selfto Zenith brand codes, as follows: TV = 101, VCR = 201 .and CABLE = 301. If you are going to operate equipment that uses different codes, the remote must be reprogrammed for those codes.
  • Page 18 VCR or CABLE operating mode for the remote. to recognize the brands of equipment it will be used to operate. If you are using a Zenith TV, Zenith VHS VCR or a 2. Press LEARN for about 5 seconds until the MODE...
  • Page 19 Satellite Emerson 235 Realistic Emerson Quasar Macom Sat:llite Zenith Emerson Realistic Fisher 211 Samsung Magnaw_x Zenith Fisher Realistic 335 Zenith AV3000 Fisher 212 Samsung Fisher Realistic 311 Zenith Satellite Fisher Sanyo General Electric Zenith Satellite Funai Sanyo General Electric General...
  • Page 20: Quick Reference To On-Screen Menus

    QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS AVAILABLE MENUS Your TV is menu operated, that is, adjustments that can be made to the TV appear on the screen in a list of choices you ca:a make. SETUP MENU -_ AUTO PROGRAM START ADD/DEL LABELS TUNING...
  • Page 21: Menu Operation Example

    QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS MENU OPERATION EXAMPLE SE1-UP MENU "> AUTO PROGRAM START CH. ADD/DEL CH. LABELS MENU TUNING BAND AUTO TUNING CLOCK SET CAPTIONS Press MENU repeatedly until the desired menu is shown. LANGUAGE This example shows choosing the SETUP MENU. SETUP MENU AUTO PROGRAI_ CH.
  • Page 22: Source Menu

    SOURCE MENU SOURCE MENU -> ANTICABLE VIDEO I VIDEO 2 SOURCE SELECTION Purpose The viewing "source" refers to the equipment that supplies the picture and sound to your TV. You select the viewing CH 13 source by using the SOURCE MENU.
  • Page 23: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU To Access SETUP MENU SETUP MENU SETUP MENU Refer to the "Quick Reference to On- -'> AUTO PROGRAM START CLCCK SET Screen Menus" section for details. CH. ADD/DEL CAFTIONS CH. LABELS LANGUAGE Before Using SETUP MENU TUNING BAND AUTO TUNING SETUP MENU WhilLeVIDEO l or Connect and turn ON all external...
  • Page 24: Ch. (Channel) Labels

    SETUP MENU CH. (Channel) LABELS Purpose Assigns a network label or name to the selected channels. If ACTS ,M3 C AM C A&E you choose the label "ABC" for channel 13, "ABC" ap- CMTV BRAV pears in the Channel!Time display when channel 13 is CSPN CNBC selected for viewing.
  • Page 25: Auto Tuning

    SETUP MENU AUTO TUNING Purpose If you are having difficulty tinting channels, the .AUTO TUNING may have to be set manually to match your view- Lets your TV compensate for variations in broadcast and ing needs. cable-TV frequencies. To Use AUTO TUNING SETUP MENU Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to select the mode of operation that gives you the raost channels:...
  • Page 26: Captions

    SETUP MENU CAPTIONS At the time of this writing, very little appears in any selec- Purpose tion except CAPTION 1. Therefore you should select CAP- Displays closed captions (CC) or informational text when TION 1 and leaw: it in that selection unless you know there available on the selected channel.
  • Page 27: Audio Menu

    AUDIO MENU AUDIO MENU AUDIO MENU -_ BASS ")" BASS TREBLE TREBLE BALANCE BALANCE AUDIO STEREO AUDIO MENU AUDIO MENU While VIDEO JL or VIDEO 2 SouJrce is Chosen BASS Adjusts the BASS (low-frequency) level. TREBLE Adjusts the TREBLE (high-frequency) level.
  • Page 28: Video Menu

    VIDEO MENU 'vl DEO MENU -> CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS PICIURE PREF PRESET CONTRAST Adjusts the overall contrast and color level of the picture. BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness level of black areas in the picture. COLOR Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the picture. TINT Adjusts the color of the flesh tones, where G is Green and R is Red.
  • Page 29: Pip Menu (Some Models)

    PIP MENU (SOME MODELS) PIP MENU ÷ PIP SOURCE VIDEO 1 PIP COLOR PIP TINT Chooses the PIP inset source. PIP COLOR Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the PIP inset. PIP SOURCE PIP TINVF Adjusts the color of the flesh tones in the PIP inset, where G is Green and R is Red. To Access PIP MENU To Select PIP SOURCE Refer to the "Quick Reference to On-Screen...
  • Page 30: (Some Models)

    PIP CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION (SOME MODELS) INTRODUCTION The most common use of PIP is to view two different chan- Your TV must be connected to two separate sources nels; one from the channel selector in the TV and tile other order to view different pictures...
  • Page 31: Optional Picture-In-Picture Connection

    PIP CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION (SOME MODELS) OPTIONAL PICTURE-IN-PICTURE CONNECTION Using these connections, you can do the following: How to View Two Different Channels Simul_taneously • Simultaneously view video tape playback and a basic cable In order to _ew two different channels simultaneously using channel selected using the TV's tuner.
  • Page 32 PIP CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION (SOME MODELS) SELECTING MAIN PICTURE AND PIP PICTURE-IN=PICTURE OPERATION INSET SOURCES Press PIP to display the PIP in,;et. Press PIP again to remove inset. Source of main Moving the PIP Inset picture Use 4-way arrows (ADJ/SELECT) to move PIP inset to the desired corner of the TV screen.
  • Page 33: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING CARING FOR YOUR TV Cabinet Care Your TV will look better, have a longer life and perform better if you care for it properly. Non-Wood Cabinet or Cabinet Components: Moisten a soft cloth wil:h a mild soap solution or Ivory dishwashing safety, unplug the TV from the power outlet.
  • Page 34: Before Calling For Service

    Quality reset the TV. Simply disconrLect the AC power cord from Safety performance. Keep your Zenith ALL Zenith. the power outlet. Wait a few minutes, then pl,ag the TV back into the power outlet. You will have to reset the clock to the current time.
  • Page 35: Product Registration Card

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product. Product Card lost or misplaced? Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video The Product Registration Card furnished with your video product. product is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers.
  • Page 36 ITEM NUMBER DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICEPERITEM PRICE pleasefill out this card and return a photocopy to: Attn: AccessoryOffers Zenith VideoTech Corporation 1000 M_waukeeAvenue Glenview,Illinois 60025-2493 SalesTax: Pleaseadd your statesalestax if you SUBTOTAL live in oneof the following states. or call 1-800-255-6790 CA7 314%, GA4%,IL83t4%, KS4.c%, K Y6%,ME8%,...
  • Page 37 S, e rvice Labor -- During a period of 90 days from effective Carry-In Service --- Models urtder 19" diagorLal (U.S.A.) warranty date, Zenith will pay for service labor by a U.S. or screen size must be taken to a distributor-approved Zenith Canadian...
  • Page 38 Part No. 206-2743 ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Printed in U.S.A. 1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE EP-ED GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025...

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