Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • CAUTION: Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product. Entertainment Machine is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safeguards for you and your new product Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 18. Object and Liquid Entry (Continued from previous page) 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Hook-Up Directory IMPORTANT!! Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup. First, find the line below that best describes what you want to do, then go to that page number. Antenna only If you are using an antenna and no other equipment, go to ....page 7 Cable only If you have cable service or a cable box and no other equipment, go to .
Hook Up Your Antenna to the TV Connect an antenna to your Entertainment Machine. Flat wire antenna to Entertainment Machine Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine. Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack, according to the diagram to the Antenna right.
Hook Up Your Cable Service (CATV) Connect cable service to your Entertainment Machine. Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on Cable to Entertainment Machine the back of your Entertainment Machine. Connect the cable that runs from Cable TV the wall directly to this jack, wall jack according to the diagram to the right.
Hook Up Your Antenna and VCR Connect a VCR to your Entertainment Machine. Antenna Flat Wire Antenna with VCR Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Flat wire VCR back (300 ohm) Machine. Connect the cable that runs from VCR back AV panel the wall directly to this jack, output...
Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) and VCR Cable with VCR Cable TV wall jack Connect cable service and a VCR to your Entertainment Machine. Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on VCR back Cable box the back of your Entertainment output switch Machine.
Hook Up a Second TV or Monitor Your Entertainment Machine has a special feature which allows you to hook up a second TV or monitor! Just connect the second TV or monitor using the OUT Audio/Video jacks located Second TV on the back of your Entertainment Machine.
EZ Program Use EZ Program to automatically find and store all of the stations available in your area. Input TV 66 Input TV 66 EZ Program EZ Program EZ Program Channel Add/Del Channel Add/Del Turbo Auto Program Source Source Normal Auto Program And ENTER And ENTER And ENTER...
The Buttons on Your Remote A quick list of all of the buttons on the remote and what they do. PRG (PROGRAM) Used to begin multibrand programming procedure. Power Turns your Entertainment power Machine on and off. cable Mode Keys Lets you select the Activates Closed Captions volume...
Front Panel Diagram Here’s how to use your six-button panel to operate the menus. When using the on-screen menus, the buttons on the front panel correspond to the remote control buttons as follows: VOLUME = Adjust Left/Right CHANNEL = Select Up/Down To access the Menus, press the MENU button.
Setting Channel Add/Del Customize your channel selection. Input TV 66 EZ Program Channel Add/Del Channel Add/Del Source TV 20 Added And ENTER And ENTER Press the MENU key on the remote so the Input menu appears. Select the Channel Add/Delete using the UP/DOWN arrows. power cable Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to access the Channel Add/Del...
Language Options Choose the language you want all of the menus to appear in. Language English Captions Caption/Text CC 1 Mono EZ Demo Parental Ctl And ENTER Press the MENU key on the remote control so that the Setup menu appears. power Using the UP/DOWN arrows on the remote control, cable...
Captions Select the captions option on your Entertainment Machine that suits you best. There is On, Off or Captions When Muted. Language English Captions Caption/Text CC 1 Mono EZ Demo Parental Ctl And ENTER Press the MENU key on the remote control so that the Setup menu appears.
Captions and Text Turn on the closed captioning or text feature that appears at the bottom of your screen. Language English Captions Caption/Text CC 1 Mono EZ Demo Parental Ctl And ENTER Press the MENU key on the remote control so that the Setup menu appears.
Audio Mode Choose between stereo and mono sound. Language English Captions Caption/Text CC 1 Mono EZ Demo Parental Ctl And ENTER Press the MENU key on the remote control so that the Setup menu appears. power Using the UP/DOWN arrows on the remote control, select MTS cable on your screen.
EZ Demo Your Entertainment Machine will show you all of your Menu options. Language English Captions Caption/Text CC 1 Mono EZ Demo Parental Ctl And ENTER power Press the MENU key on the remote control repeatedly until the Special Features menu appears. cable Using the UP/DOWN arrows on the remote control, select EZ Demo on your screen.
IAAT Parental Control This feature offers a wide variety of options and settings that restrict or “block” undesirable programming from appearing on your TV screen. AN OVERVIEW Parental Control allows the user the capability of defining which program rating they consider acceptable to the younger or more sensitive viewer.
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Hard Core Films Same as NC-17 rating. Note: Zenith Electronics Corporation is not liable for any program content that appears when using this rating system; as always, user dis- cretion is advised. For a complete restriction coverage you should set restrictions for both General and Children in the Age Block Option.
Clock Set Set the clock on your Entertainment Machine. Clock Set --:-- AM Sleep Timer On Time --:-- AM Off Time --:-- AM On/Off Timer And ENTER Press the MENU key on the remote control so that the Clock Set menu appears on screen.
Timer Setup Set your Entertainment Machine to automatically turn on and off. Clock Set --:-- AM Sleep Timer On Time --:-- AM Off Time --:-- AM On/Off Timer And ENTER Press the MENU key repeatedly until the Clock Set menu appears on screen.
Video Menu Customize the way your picture looks using the Video menu. Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness EZ Picture And ENTER Press the MENU key until the Video menu appears. Your options are: power • Contrast: Adjusts the level of difference between white and black in cable the TV picture.
Note: After programming, to operate the device you have just programmed, press the proper Mode button first. Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one remote to work up to 3 different devices! Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control.
Zenith Product Codes A complete list of the button functions on your remote control. TV Mode VCR Mode Cable Mode KEY NAME Zenith Code 101 Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353 POWER TV On/Off VCR On/Off Cable Box On/Off CABLE...
Troubleshooting Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself. SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS Snowy picture and poor sound. • Check your antenna connection or location. Multiple images or ‘ghost shadows.’ • Check your antenna direction and/or location. • Make sure the wire from your antenna to your Entertainment Machine is properly connected.
Glossary A complete list of definitions for words found in this guide. 75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. The end looks like a hex-shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle.
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Maintenance Caring for your Entertainment Machine. Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have with your new Entertainment Machine. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning. Screen Cleaning 1.
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Index Find what you want quickly. FEATURE ..... . . PAGE Antenna ......7, 9 Audio Mode .
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Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer controls. Carry-In Service Models under 21” diagonal (U.S.A.) screen size must be taken to a Zenith authorized service center for warranty service and must be picked up by the owner.
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