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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 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.
NOTES: 1. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s P B input and the components R-Y output to the TV’s P R input. 2. Your component outputs may be labeled Y-C connect the component C output to the TV’s P...
Note: Your Entertainment machine will appear to be turned off if there is no video input when VIDEO 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 is selected. Check to see if the Power Light is lit to make sure the TV is turned off when not in use.
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.
Source selection on your remote. Locate the Antenna/Cable 1 jack on the back of your TV. Connect the cable that runs from the wall direct- ly to the jack. Now find the To Cable Box jack.
If you want to receive your signals on Channel 3 or 4, locate the Out to TV jack on your VCR. Connect a cable from the Out to TV jack to the Antenna/Cable 1 jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine.
Locate the RF or VHF/UHF/CATV In jack on the back of your VCR. Connect the cable line coming from your wall directly to this jack. Locate the Antenna/Cable 1 jack on the back of your TV. Connect the cable that runs from the RF or VHF/UHF/CATV Out jack on the back of your VCR directly to this jack.
Back A/V Panel Component Video A/V cables not included with TV For several pieces of equipment, edit the names under Source ID so you don’t forget which is which. See page 31. P A G E 1 2 DVD Player...
To prevent damage to the speaker and avoid distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier to a quiet or low setting and adjust the sound on the TV, using the remote control or the front panel vol controls.
S-VIDEO out only works when recording an S-VIDEO input. (You cannot use S-VIDEO out to record the ANT 1/2 input.) Back AV panel S-Video Audio Video A/V cables not included with TV P A G E 1 4 ANTENNA/ CABLE 1 INPUT 1 INPUT 2 TO CABLE S-VIDEO...
Choose the signal source for your Entertainment Machine. If your signal comes from an outdoor antenna, leave set at ANTENNA. If your signal comes from a cable TV service, select CATV 1 by pressing the DOWN arrow button. Press “select” to set (confirm) your choice, then press the MENU button to return to the Setup Menu.
Scan (Channel Search) SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set HD Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar Press select to set SETUP Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set HD Focus Picture Formats Menu...
+ Increases the sound level. - Decreases the sound level. SPLIT Turns “Split Screen” feature on and off. SLEEP (TIMER) Sets a preset time for the TV to turn itself off. Turns On/Off Closed caption/text options. MENU Displays on-screen menus.
Displays signal’s audio broadcast. CHANNEL SKIP Shows that Channel Skip is active. SECURITY TIMER Displays time that TV is set to turn off. SLEEP TIMER SET Displays time left on Sleep Timer before TV shut off. P A G E 1 8...
You can adjust the other menu options using the above proce- dure or if you are done changing the menu option settings: Press QUIT to remove the menus from the TV screen. Additional instructions are usually included on the top and bottom of...
• S-Video Monitor Out only works when an S-Video device is connected to either Inputs 1, 2, or 5. • For monaural VCR sound output, insert the VCR audio out cable into the Left audio in jack on the TV. 206-3711...
Front Control Panel / Side Panel Inputs Use the front panel to operate the TV’s basic features and the side source input panel to make temporary connections To access the menus, press the MENU but- ton on the panel. Also use MENU as the Select key when required.
Clock Set Set the Clock on your Entertainment Machine. HD Focus Use to have the TV automatically adjust the color convergence. Picture Formats Choose the picture aspect style for your DVD player or High Definition Set Top Box source. SPECIAL MENU Go beyond basics and customize your Entertainment Machine’s features.
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Reset and Advanced Settings: Stereo, Mono, Second Audio Program, Internal Speakers, Auto Noise Cancel, Loudness, and SoundRite. Select the right audio and video automatic configuration setup that optimize your TV’s performance for TV, Movies, Music, Sports, or Reset. Select Surround sound options.
Trilingual Menus SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set HD Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar Press select to set SETUP Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set HD Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar...
Channel Add/Del (Delete) SETUP VIDEO AUDIO SPECIAL Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set HD Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar Press select to set SETUP Trilingual Menus Signal Channel Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set HD Focus Picture Formats Menu...
Channel Review SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set HD Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar Review channel settings on your Entertainment Machine Press MENU to access the Setup menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose the Channel Review option.
Clock Set SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set HD Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar Set the clock on your Entertainment Machine Press the MENU button on your remote to access the Setup menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose Clock Set.
HD Focus SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Trilingual Menus Signal Scan Channel Add/Del Channel Review Clock Set HD Focus Picture Formats Menu To Menu Bar Let your Entertainment Machine adjust the color convergence automatically Press the MENU button on your remote to access the Setup menu.
Press SELECT to set and confirm your settings. Press QUIT to save and exit. Note: 1080i signal source settings are fixed while other signal source formats are adjustable. (1080i=1080i) (TV converts 720p to 540p, 480p to 540p, 480i to 540p.) 206-3711 THEATER Picture Formats...
Channel Labels SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Channel Labels Source I D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Captions Background Menu To Menu Bar SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Channel Labels Ch 03 X X X X Ch Labels Custom Ch. Reset Next Ch Or #Keys Menu...
THEATER Menu To Exit Quit Note: When you label Input 1, Input 2, etc. the TV will automatically change to the source of the last source labeled. To return to your original viewing IN 5 source, press the Source button on the remote repeatedly until you see the picture you were orig- inally watching.
To access your favorite channels categories, simply press the RIGHT arrow button repeatedly while watch- ing TV. Use the UP/DOWN arrow buttons to scroll through the Favorite Channels you have set up. While in Favorite Channels Mode, press the MENU but-...
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. TV-G General Audience TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested...
SELECT to confirm your choice: • Channel: Selects the channel you wish to restrict. (This option only works if TV is tuned to Antenna 1 or Antenna 2) • Video Lock: Selects the Video Inputs to be blocked.
Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose Security Timer. Press the RIGHT arrow button to go to the Security Timer option. You may set up to four ON/OFF times for your TV. Use the RIGHT arrow button to choose 1-4, then press the DOWN arrow button to go to the TV On time option.
Captions SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Channel Labels Source I D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Captions Background Menu To Menu Bar Set the Caption/Text options for your Entertainment Machine Press MENU and the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose Captions.
Background SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Channel Labels Source I D Favorite Channels Parental Control Security Timer Captions Background Menu To Menu Bar Select Solid or Shaded for the menu backgrounds Press MENU and use the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to access the Special Menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose Background.
Video Menu SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Reset Advanced Settings Menu To Menu Bar Customize the picture appearance Press MENU and the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to show the Video Menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose one of the following options. Press the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to activate that option (For these items only, the adjustment bar will drop to the bottom of the screen, contin- ue with normal operation.):...
Audio Menu SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO THEATER Bass Treble Balance Reset Advanced Settings Menu To Menu Bar Customize the sound to your preference Press MENU and use the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to access the Audio Menu. Use the UP/DOWN arrow to choose one of the following options. Use the RIGHT/LEFT arrow buttons to adjust that option.
Theater Modes Menu SETUP SPECIAL VIDEO AUDIO Theater Modes Surround Menu To Menu Bar Set Theater Modes to your preference Press MENU and then the RIGHT/LEFT arrow button to access the Theater menu. Press DOWN arrow button to access the Theater Modes or Surround.
Main Picture POP-3 shows multiple channels on the screen With the TV on and Ant 1 source shown on-screen, press MULTI on the remote to turn on the POP-3 feature. POP-3 shows three additional channels on the right side of the screen.
Original Channel Split Screen shows two live tunable channels on the screen at the same time With the TV on and Ant 1 source shown on-screen, press SPLIT on the remote to turn on the Split Screen two-chan- nel viewing feature.
Point the remote at the device and press the POWER key. The device should turn off. If not, try the other 3-number codes listed and continue from step three. Your Zenith remote control may not operate all devices. Mode / Product Compatibility CABLE TVs VCRs...
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TV Flashback split TV Split Screen On/Off multi TV POP-3 Multi On/Off pip ch TV Split Screen Channel VCR Display Tuning Switch c skip Channel Skip sleep TV Sleep Timer TV Closed Captions P A G E 4 6...
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TV Select Down left arrow TV Adjust Left Favorite Channels right arrow TV Adjust Right Favorite Channels ⁄ Push “Select” TV Menu Item Select menu TV Menu theater TV Theater Modes record VCR Record stop VCR Stop I<< skip DVD Skip I<<...
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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-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 output channels tuned on all A/V equipment are on the same channel (3 or 4).
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-Select correct source equipment. -Turn source equipment on. -Press “PLAY” on source equipment. -The problem may be with the broadcast, not your TV. -Install wires correctly on TV and equipment. -Be sure to press “Select” thumbstick center bulls-eye when required as shown on menus.
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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