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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. COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:...
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 (Continued from previous page) 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding nductors, location of If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
HDTV Set top Box, 1080i DVD IN Connect a standard component DVD Player, 480i SDTV Set top Box, 480i TV Back VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN Connect your Audio/Video or S-Video equipment to these jacks. See pages 9, 10, 11.
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The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle, and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV.
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Remove the back of the remote and put in two “AAA” batteries. Back of Remote Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an out- let controlled by a switch. Your TV is designed to operate on standard house- hold current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.
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DC power. 120 V AC 60 Hz No adapters or A/V cables are included with the TV. See your Zenith dealer to purchase any adapters or cables. Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound. 206-3594...
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“AAA” batteries. Back of Remote Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch. The TV is designed to operate on standard current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.
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TV Hook up your S-VHS VCR to your Zenith TV according to the diagram shown at the right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two “AAA”...
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Make the connections as indicated. (Appearance of components may vary from those in the illus- trations.) Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on standard household current, 120- volt 60 Hertz AC.
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Make the HD connections as indicated. (Appearance of components may vary from those in the illustrations.) Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on stan- dard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC.
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Make the RGB connections as indicated. (Appearance of components may vary from those in the illustrations.) Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on stan- dard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC.
(Refer to the Audio Menu on page 31 for instructions on how to turn the TV’s internal speakers off and on.) Select Audio/Video Input on the exter- nal device to see the image and hear the sound from the TV.
Front Panel Controls/Inputs Using the front panel to operate the TV’s basic features and to make temporary connections Menu Operation Press MENU to place menus on-screen. Use Channel Up/Down to select menu option. Use Volume Left/Right to adjust menu option.
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TV Mode Remote Key Functions Note: Pressing TV puts remote into TV operating mode A quick list of the keys on your remote and what they do in TV mode, see page 44 for remote key functions in the 6 additional programmable modes...
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Using the Up or Down arrow on the remote control, select EZ Program on your screen, then press ENTER. Using the Up or Down arrow, select either Cable TV or Air Antenna, on your screen. Press ENTER to begin the channel search.
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Press MENU repeatedly to go back to the main menu. b. Press QUIT to remove the menus from the TV screen. Additional instructions are usually included on the bottom of the menu indicating which remote keys to use to move to the right, move to the left, or return to the original menu, etc.
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Language Chooses the language you want the on-screen menus to appear in. Source Menu Selects which picture and sound will appear on your TV. Background Adds or removes menu background for better readability. V I D E O 29 - 30 Adjusts the picture appearance to your preference.
35 - 36 • Sleep Timer, Sets a time that the TV will automatically turn itself off, one time. • Alarm, Sets the time the TV will turn on and off auto- matically each day. Channel Labels 37 Titles the channels with their network names (ABC, CBS, HBO, etc.).
Press ENTER on the remote control to view the Channel/Time/incoming audio signal display. Remove On-Screen Displays and Menus Instantly Press QUIT to remove displays and menus and return to TV viewing, or wait a few moments and the displays and menus will automatically disappear from the screen.
Adds your favorite channels to the Surf channel list. Press SURF, channels you specify as Surf channels will be the only ones to appear when you use Channel Up/Down. Press SURF to turn Surf off, (No Surfing!) and return TV to normal channel selection mode. 206-3594 SETUP menu,...
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Set hours/minutes using the NUMBER keypad or the left/right arrow keys. Use Flashbk for AM/PM. Press QUIT to return to TV viewing. The On/Off timers will not work until the Clock on your television has been set. Mini glossary TIME A four-number figure broken down into hours and minutes;...
Captions 1, 2, 3, 4, and Text 1, 2, 3, 4 are available to broadcasters. Mini glossary CAPTIONS The term for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen; usually the audio portion of the program provided for the hearing impaired.
Use the Up/Down arrow to select the Language option on your screen, then press Use the Up/Down arrow to choose any of the following options: English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER. Press QUIT to remove menu and to return to TV viewing. P A G E 2 6 Setup Setup...
After you have selected viewing sources for the Main picture and PIP inset, press QUIT to remove menus and return to TV viewing. See the Source Sense feature on page 40. Your TV can be set up to show what sources are connected.
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Use the Up/Down arrow to select the Background option on your screen, then press Use the Up/Down arrow to select On or Off. Press QUIT to remove menu and to return to TV viewing. P A G E 2 8 Setup...
• Sharpness: Raises or lowers the definition of the picture. The lower the level, the softer the image will appear. • Color Temp: Adjusts levels of all colors in the TV picture; Cool or Warm. • Advanced Video Menu Options: See next page.
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Using the Up/Down arrow, change the Aspect Ratio to the correct video proportion: Normal, 16:9, or WideScreen. Press QUIT, to return to TV viewing, or press MENU and repeat from step two to set the other menu options. Mini glossary...
• Front Surround: Turns front surround sound on or off. • EZ SoundRite: Turns the uniform volume level on or off. • Speakers: Turns the TV speakers on or off. • EZ Sound: Use one of the five factory audio presets: Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater, or your own “Custom”...
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The ratings are based mainly on children’s ages. Overview To insure complete coverage for all TV programs, (movies and regular TV shows) choose a rating for MPAA, from the selec- idual parameters such as: Strong Dialog, Bad Language, Sex Scenes, Violence tions below AND choose ratings from the TV Parental Guidelines Rating System on the next page, using the Age Block option for General Audiences, and for Children.
Parental Guidance Suggested Restricted viewing NC-17 Restricted Viewing Hard Core Films Note: Zenith Electronics Corporation is not liable for any program content that appears when using this rating system; as always, user discretion is advised. 206-3594 Setup EZ Program Add/Del/Surf...
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00 Hours ENTER CODE: - - - - TV PARENTAL GUIDELINE RATING SYSTEM Considered suitable for all audiences; children may watch unattended. Unsuitable for younger children, may contain: Suggestive Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes. Unsuitable for children under 14, may contain: Strong Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes.
ENTER. Press QUIT to return to TV viewing. One minute before TV turnoff, the Sleep Timer on-screen display will appear letting you know that the TV will turn itself off in the time specified. 206-3594 Setup...
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On Time, then press ENTER. Use the number keypad or the Left/Right arrows to pick a time for the TV to automatically turn itself on each day. Use FLSHBK to set AM or PM. Setting the TV Turn Off Time With the EZ Timer menu selected, use the Up/Down arrows to choose Off Time, then press ENTER.
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PIP Menu Audio Source Sense EZ Demo Lock Special Next Move ENTER MENU POWER CABLE SURF FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL ENTER QUIT MENU TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER SOURCE PLAY REWIND FFWD STOP P A G E 3 7 Back...
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ENTER is pr Off: XDS Display will not appear. Press QUIT to remove the menu and return to TV viewing. At this printing, XDS data may only be provided by some broadcasting stations; and as a result, may only be available on some channels.
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Using the Left/Right arrow, change the contrast level to your preference. Press QUIT, to return to TV viewing, or press MENU and repeat from step two to set other PIP inset appearance menu options. See the PIP section for Picture-in-Picture setup and operation.
Source Sense Sub-Menu Source Sense automatically determines the picture and sound sources connected to the TV Setup EZ Program Add/Del/Surf Video EZ Clock Captions Audio Caption/Text Language Lock Source Menu Background Special Move Next MENU ENTER Setup EZ Timer CH. Labels...
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L Audio R Press SOURCE repeatedly to choose from the available viewing sources or use the Source menu. Antenna: Antenna/Cable on TV back near Jackpack, Over-the-Air Antenna or Cable service signal source. Video 1 In: on TV back Jackpack, Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.
Use the Up/Down arrow to choose either: On; then press ENTER. EZ Demo will continue to run (even if the TV is turned off and on again) until it is turned off in the SPECIAL menu. Off; EZ Demo will not be active.
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TUNER A device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into picture and sound. A/V SOURCE Other equipment connected to the TV Audio/Video source inputs on the TV back or front connections panel; Video 1, Video 2 etc. 206-3594...
MUTE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL ENTER QUIT MENU rows TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER SOURCE Channel/Time/Audio Source Display Press ENTER to show display. Shows source for: Main picture, and PIP. Flip Main and PIP Sources Press SWAP to switch the Main picture source with the PIP inset source.
Note: To reset remote to factory settings, enter 9-1-1, in Step 5. Programming your Zenith remote may allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different devices, if all modes are programmed. Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control.
See Audio Tuners/Amp list on page 50. CABLE BOX VOLUME/MUTE Some cable boxes have volume controls. P A G E 4 6 POWER Indicator Light CABLE SURF FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL ENTER QUIT MENU TV/VCR RECORD PAUSE TIMER SOURCE PLAY REWIND FFWD STOP 206-3594-0...
POWER. It should turn off. Repeat the steps for AUX+2, and AUX+3. Programming your Zenith remote may allow you to use one remote to work up to 7 different products or devices. Some devices may not work with your Zenith remote control.
Press and hold PRG until the indicator light turns on, then release PRG. Press the key for the device you are trying to program (CABLE, VCR, AUX, TV). Press 0-0-0 (zero-zero-zero), then press ENTER right away. Aim the remote at the correct device and push the POWER key (The indicator light will turn off while the POWER key is pressed).
PAUSE REWIND PLAY STOP FFWD Some of the functions shown above may not be available on your equipment. 206-3594 enith Code 101 Zenith Code 201 TV Mode VCR Mode TV On/Off VCR On/Off Selects Cable Selects Cable Selects VCR Selects VCR...
Maintenance Routine TV cabinet and screen cleaning Careful and regular cleaning can extend the the useful service life of the TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning. Screen Cleaning 1.
The following may cause image problems or distortion: Electrical appliances, powerful lights, cars, trucks; computers or portable phones; medical equipment; VCR to close to TV, etc. -If possible increase the distance between your Entertainment Machine and the offending appliance. Or shut one of them off.
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-Move antenna, check connection/location. -Check cable input. -Set TV/VCR button on your VCR correctly. -Are you in TV or cable tuning mode, and should be in the other? -Make sure same channel (3 or 4). -Check that all connections are tight.
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HD-In R-L Audio. 206-3594 Possible Solution(s) -Make sure the TV sound is not muted. -The problem may be the broadcast, not your TV. -Install the Audio cables correctly. -Install external amplifier cables correctly. -Turn speakers on in the Audio menu.
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. It screws onto the threaded jack on the back of the TV. 300 TO 75 OHM...
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Zenith HDTV Monitor Warranty Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith’s option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of original consumer purchase. This war- ranty is available only to the original, end user purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the United States, excluding U.S.