Zenith Z27H96 Operating Manual & Warranty

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  • Page 1 Return Product Regi,.;tration Card andyour TV could FJI££!
  • Page 2 R_gulement sur le mat6nel brouillier du Pour _viter les chocs 61ectfiques, introduire la lame la plus Canada." lalge de la fiche dans la borne correst)ondante de la orise et pousserjusqu'au fond. Convriaht _ Zenith E lectronics Comoration 19 97. Z-fa/WARN2...
  • Page 3 IM RO R TA N T ISA ET #I N S TR U GTI O :> •Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result ih potential eleclri_tl shock or fn'e h_izards. To avoid deleting the safeguards that'have been built into ydtu"new prodpct;...
  • Page 4 IMP OR TAN SAFE -18. 14. Outdoor Antefina Grounding Object and Li,lui d Entry If an outside antenna or cable system is connected Never push obj ec ts of any kind -into this product!" " to the product, be sure the ar_tenna or cable system through openings, as they may touch dangerous i_,;...
  • Page 5 Set the Clock in the Remote, Sl:ecial Features Codes ..9--3 1. Connect The Power ......2--1 Key Functions for Zenith Modes ...... 9---4 2. Install The Batteries Into The Remote ....2--1 Equipment Codes ........9--5 VCR Plus Mode Key Function,; ....
  • Page 6: Connection Center 1

    PICAL*. CONNEC- .:T!ONS ;FOR YOUR I CONNECTION CENTER VARIABLE AUDIOOUTPUT Connect a stereo amplifier to these jacks to listen to your TV through your stereo system. Do not connect --- ANTENNA/CABLE speakers directly to these jacks. otmmrWeUmtE Aut_o Attach your VHF-tH-tF antenna, Variable audio output is always "_ ANTENNA...
  • Page 7: Basic Connection

    ,'FYPICA DIAGRAM # 1. BASICCONNECTION *_rn_'nf Cable TV Cable TV Antenna Wall Jack Wall Jack _.\\t //',: " \'U "/" Flat Wire -°" ° .."". {300 ohm) 300/75 Adaptol " RoundWire CH3/4 _hm) IoTV Note: Cables are not supplied with TV. TVBACK ..i.
  • Page 8 ! ICA r !!CONNE NS EORi O •DIAGRAMed/f2' __CONNECTIONS REQUIRED FOR PICTURE-IN;PICT ..)PERATIONS " WITHANTENNA ORDIRECT CABLE, : " " " _ " " _'° Cable-TV Antenna Wall Jack ..Flat Wire ..-" "'., (300 ohn_) :100/75 Ad_ror ,s" ."...
  • Page 9 DIAGRAM # 3. "CONNECTIONS- REQUIRED FOR PICTURE-IN-PICTURE, OPERA"lIONS WITH CABLE BOX AND _ _ • Cable-TV Wall Jack Signal Splitter Cable Box [ Ctl 3/4 To VCR ANTENNA OUT(_ • _t'ENNA ¢.AILE VCR can provide an addi- tional picture for PIP. i_i:ii!ii_Wi ii::,!iiiii'i_i!i!:,i_iii':iiiiiii:iii_iii_i:i _iliiiiiiii:iiii::i_i::i_iii!iii!iiiiiiii:iii:ii!:i:::',iiii:i!iii_...
  • Page 10: Audio Output

    D IA GRAM)#4. AUDiO _AMPLI FiER :€ONNECTiON _ TO TV _ To listen to yot_rTV through your sold system,_connect the stereo amplifier t,5 the 7VARIABLE AUDIO OU_'UT jacks 0n the TV as shown. " .." " " : " "...
  • Page 11 THE REMOTE irLstall the batteries that are provided with your remote. remote comes set with Zenith codes. If you'd like to use the remote to operate other brands of equipment, you will need to pr °- g;arn the codes for that equipment into the remote.
  • Page 12: Set The Clock

    QUICK SE UP GUIDE 4.-SET THE CLOCK_ _ ..- :o):._. Setu_ Menu Auto Program Add/DeVSurf 1. Press MENU repeatedly to view the Setup Menu. Ch. Labels Select Clock Set using the Up/Down arrows. [ lo:3oAM_ _;Iock Set 3. Use the numbers on your remote to enter the time and press Timer Setu o TIMER to select AM or PM.
  • Page 13 im ii MENU OPERA TiON,_I Setup Menu A_oProgram 141_ To Program Add/DeUSurf Ch. Labels ClockSet Timer Setup Parental C tl Captions Cap'lion/Text Language AutoDemo * These options are not available ifyouL choose VIDEO for Source Menu Options. : i-::_ii_i.:i?ii:!::-:iiil ::.ii:i :::i:i:iii:i:i:i_:iii::iiiiii.i:_i_iii:iiii_ii:::i::::i:_:iiii :iii:iii ::::.:.: ._:i:.ii::_i:: .
  • Page 14 S UR.MENU •USING ADDADEL/SURF ÷ These.chmmelsare selected by using the CI_kbINEL Up/Down arrows. Point Remote at TV Channels l_'ound by Auto Program areset as "Added" channels: Use the Up/Down arrows to choose Add/D :l/Surf. Select a channel using the numbers on the remote.
  • Page 15 IUS!NG CHANNEL •LABELS; • Auto Program 1. Select Ch_mnel Labels, • - Add/DeliSurf Ch. Labels 2. Select a channel using the numbers on the remote, Clock Set 3. Use the L=WRight arrows to see your choices until the desired Timer Setup Parental Ctl label appears.
  • Page 16: Using Auto Demo

    - arental - Control [E,Io(:k Ch. I: Select Parental Ctl and press a Left/Right arrow to view the Parental Blocked Control menu. E,lockVideo [Sources Blocked ] 5;et Hours Hour,'; 2. Select Block Ch• (channel). _;et Password IEnter Code: x x x :(-] 3.
  • Page 17 : II"/IENU OPER_A-Ti_ Audio Menu adiustmen_ are ontional.Yo_-don't haveto adiust these'features to Use _our TV. Menu [Bass Treble Balan_e Audio Mode Surround J' SoundRite Speakers • Menu Operation " - " -,---.-. 1. Press MENU repeatedly to choose Audio Menu. 2.
  • Page 18: Enu Opera Tion

    VIDEO3MENU OPERA TION ! Video Menu adjustments areopfional. Youdon't have to adjust these features to use your TV. Me.n_ _! _ V/de_, IContrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness ColorTemp Picture Pref :- . i! !i ii !i i!i !i ii iiiiiiii!iiiii ! i ii ! !i!ii 1.
  • Page 19 ! : Iiqi-NU.!UPI_.i.,[d_I,IUN Menu [Color "iqnte Size Selecting the Mend PIP do_ not turnOn PIP. PIP to access the PIP fe_Lture: _ .:.::.! :.:..:.:,:..,:..:.:.._..,.. ,.:., _:..::.., ::..:..:.:...:.., _:.:._:..:,::.::.:... : ....:._..:::..::...:::..::..:.:.:..:. _i_ii_i!ii_iii_iii_ii_iiiii_i_i!!iiiiiiiii_ii_iiiiiiii_ii_ii_ii_iii_i_!ii •1, PressMF_TI repeatedlyto choose PIP Menu. 2. Press an Up/Downarrowrep_;atedlyto select _moption.' 3..
  • Page 20 IMENU _OPER_-TiON I IM_'" Sour_: An_,_Cable I PIP Source uo.u Main Source " _. " ° • ? 1. Press MENU repeatedly to ChooseSou:rceMenu. 2. Press an Up/D0wn;_rri_w r epeatedlyto select an option. 3. Press a LeWRight arrow repeatedly to _lju_ an option. 4.
  • Page 21 OVERVIEW Picture-in-Picture (PIP) lets you see two different pictures on your TV, at the same time. The pictures visible on the "_r scr_fi'_e determined by the equipment sources connected to the TV. You can specify one inj3m-source for the main picture anda diffe_nf "...
  • Page 22: Picture,Source

    "1 SELECTING MAIN PICTURE SOURCE AND" PIPWINDOW4NSET PICTURE,SOURCE Channel of Main Picture shows here. PIP Window Picture Channel of PIP Picture shows here. Main Pictur_ Selecting Main Picture and PIP Picture Sources 1. Press TV on remote. 2. Press MENU repeatedly on your remote to view the Source Menu. 3.
  • Page 23: Pip Operations 8

    .." ..i ......, ..........PIP FE A TUREs/CONTROLS! o :_,. ! o_NS • Up/Down/LefffRight Arrows Pie (On/Of0 SOURCE PIP ch FREEZE PIP Active Features The highlighted area of the Channel/Time display shows • " Ch 20 - .
  • Page 24: Changing Channels

    • . "CHANGINGCHANNELS IN PIP WINDOW i ii iiii iiiiiiiii!i iiiii!ii!i! !! i ! i!i!!ii i i !i i : ii !iiiii:i ii iiiiiii !!i! !ii i i!i!iiii!i!! !!! Watching Two Different Watching a Videotape Channels and a TV Channel 1.
  • Page 25 ':'IY: MODE FLINCTIONS .To select TV mode, press the TVkey On the_mote control. • .÷ ? " Point Remote at TV. Mode/Time Display Displays remote control mode and time, POWFR if set. Press TV key twice to see Time Turns q"q On or Off. d!splay.
  • Page 26: Equipment Codes 9

    Follow these steps for each piece of equipment: codes works, try the Auto Find Option. 1. Locate the 3-digit code for your brand (such as Notes: Zenith) and type of equipment (such as VCR) in the "Equipment Codes" list on the following pages.
  • Page 27 THECLOCKIN THE REMOTE • " • l T._,e the numbers on the remote and Othei-keys as listed below-= PROGRAM 1. Press PRG (Program) Fir- 2. Press CLOCK (MENU) Hr-xx Min - 3. Enter the hour (1-12), press ENTER Min - x 1 AM 2 PM 4.
  • Page 28: Key Functions

    GEM 4 0 0 EII/I TE :GON TB KEY FUNCTIONS FOR ZENITH_MODES These are theoperations provided when usifig Zenith codes. "iV Mode -Name AUX Mode of Key VCR Mode Cable Moc Zenith Code 101 Zeriith Code 201 Zenith Code :353 Zenith Code 401 "...
  • Page 29 317, 318, Sony 202 " Tatung Yamaha 496 • 209,231 Soundesign Teac 202, 231 ..Unika 348, 362 207,214, Magnavox Zenith :i 460,461, • : 498,50i,502 Teknika 209, 234 United Sylvania Satellite 207,218 Toshiba .. Marantz 205, 215 Teac Ref: 124-215 and...
  • Page 30: Mode Keyfunctions

    PLUS:_C_ _ MODE KEYFUNCTIONS These de_-'ripfions apply to functions a,?l nneratinn_ of _iotir remote control in VCR Plu_+C°dVlode! To select _gCR Plusqi_C 3 Mode. press_the VCR+ key on the remote. ' ;. After you have programmed your VCR Plus+C3remote, set it down so it points in a dear path toward your VCR and cable box.
  • Page 31 G EM4 002 L US #I iR EM :zT T;B OL VCR. . - .PL'US:i" CHANNEL":MAPPING: :__.: Channel Mapping Overview Example: Writing in TVCII Numbers for_Gala aniiI-IBO The VCR Plus Guide channel nunibe_s listed.in Column 2 on the IGUIDE( " I ..
  • Page 32 !V_pLUS_"-CHANNEL _ MAPPING _(Continued) _Ch_gDefault Channel Number_ off Reniote "_: _ '_,_ , Channel Mapping Review . -' When finished Channel Mapping the Guide Channel Numbers Refer to youi completed worksheet on the previous page. You to your q?€"Channel Numbers, follow the instructions below will key-in the GUIDE CH numbers that need to bd mapped to to review your changes.
  • Page 33 VCR :PLUS4.C ") RECORDING_ _..• - channe! mappiffg' must be completed " ' _' Reviewing Your Rei:oCding Scbedule:__" _:_._ _ !.'_)?_' " ') :_- before you can record using VCR Plus+. See 1. Press VCR+..• details. previous page for 2, Press i_EvIEW repeatedly...
  • Page 34: Trouble Shooting 9

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, try these simple solutions to resolve difficulties with VCR Plus+.Opei'atiofis Problem JPossible Solution Operating Problems Remote does not respond to key presses, display does not Are batteries installed? Remove batteries for a minimum of 30 change, seconds to clear remote's memory_ Reinst_dl batteries and reprogram your equipment'.s brand codes: ff_necessary.
  • Page 35 iMA I ENANGE TROUBL ESH, G T!NGi CARING YOUR ,:TV PICTURE INTERFERENCE • Your TV picture may be affect_ by interferende such as: Your TV wil110ok better, have a longer life_and perform better if you care forit properly, Speckled or streaked Pictittr'e = "' ..": Can be caused by nearby autoraobile ignition, electrical appli- safety, unplug the TV from the power outlet.
  • Page 36: For Service

    BEFORE CALLING FOR'SERVICE Making these simple checks before calling_for service;_you may save time and money..: :::: :..: ......Picture OK. Poor sound. Re-orient antenna. Try anotkter channel possible station trouble. Adjust Audio Menu options. Check for local interference. Is antenna/cable connection loose? Sound OK.
  • Page 37 Please fill out the card and mail.it at your earli,_st convenience. Each month Zenith holds a drawing from the completed It is imperative that Zenith kalow how to reach you promptly if Product Registration Cards received during the preceding we discover a safety problem that would affec'I you.
  • Page 38 RA N UES TR O S iCIJEN TES D E HA S PANA Instrucciones: .Zenith publicamuchos de sus manuales de instrucciones en idioma espafiol. Si le in_'esa,pedir la yersi6n en espafiol de este 1.. Llene el formulario propol_ionadoa contimmci6n con la manual, llene el formulario provisto a continuaci6n, fotoc6pielo y informaci6n solicitada.
  • Page 39 • Safe and strong allow you to enjoy a new Zenith television, • 5-year warranty private listening experi- • Made in the U.S.A. your local Zenith dealer ence without disturbing others. The infr_ red or order direct by calling • Space-saving •...
  • Page 41 Z EN I TH_Q UE ST_A I II HELP US HELP We want you to get the most out of your new Zenith product Thanks for taking a few moments to complete the follov_xtg question- naire; we value your input! Aorne DlaaOme...
  • Page 42 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES •BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 203 GLENVIEW, IL POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ZENITH ELECTRONICSCORPORATION ATTN: TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS 1000 MILWAUKEE AVE. GLENVIEW, IL 60025-9852 I,II,,ll,,,Ih,,,,I,hhl,l,h,l,,I,,I,h,,I,h,li,I Fold Along This Line Fix'st.
  • Page 43 iZEN!T SER !GE GENTERS ]senith Consumer Services 801 East Roosevelt Road Lombard, IL 60148 Telephone - 630-705-2830 -. 630-705-9810 Canprovidein-homeservice J_rthefollowingZip Codes: 42300,42399,42400,42499 60000,60099,60100,60199,60200,60299,60300, 60399,60400,60499,60500,60599,60600,60699, 60700,60799,60800,60899 Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. gRVOqTR1...
  • Page 44: Direct-View

    DIRECT-VIEW COLOR Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe you'll be pleased Withyour new Zenith Color.TV. Please read thiswarranty carefully. Itis a "LIMITED WARRANTY" as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives _'ou specific legal fights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A.

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