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Advanced V deo Imaging Direct View Color TV MTS Stereo Audio Picture-In-Picture Surround Sound Return the Product Registration Card, and your TV could be FREE! OPERATING GUIDE & WARRANTY model SR2787, SR3287, SR3543, SR3587 iAviso para nuestros WATCH U S,. clielltes de habla hispana: consulte la informaci6n que recycled paper...
Replacement Product Registration Card Auto Program ........Aviso para nuestrns clientes de habla hispana Ch. (Channel) Add/Del ........ Accessories for Your Television Ch. (Channel) Labels ......... Source ID .......... Your Zenith Warranty Clock Set ..: ........FEATURES PROVIDED WITH YOUR This operating guide describes a family of TV models.
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STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TI/ BASIC CONNECTION TO TV WITHOUT If a VCR will not be connected to your TV, you have three basic connection options, as shown. Cable TV Cable TV Antenna Wall Jack Wall Jack Cable 300/75 Adaptor OUT _% ,""...
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STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV BASIC CONNECTION TO TV WITH If you are connecting a VCR to your TV, you have three basic connection options, as :shown. Cable TV Cable TV AntennEt Wall Jack Wall Jack \\\l \ X" ///.L/Z Flat Wire (300ohm) 30(')a/P75r°...
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STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEREO VCR CONNECTIONS TO TV If you have a stereo VCR, or other stereo audio/video component, you must make the connections shown below in order to hear stereo sound from the component. _ : ::. VARIAIILE STARSIGHT O_I_UT...
STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) CONNECTIONS FOR OPTIONAL VIDEO EQUI'PMENT C,onnections to VIDEO 3 IN or S- VIDEO 2 IN jacks. Stereo Camcorder Super-VHS AUDIO O{J r (Some TV models only.) OPTIONAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER/SURROUND SOUND CONNECTIONS TO TV ffyou wish to listen to the TV audiothroughan external ampfifier or stereo system, or listen to surround sound audio, make the connec- tions to the TV shown in the illustration below.
STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV CONNECTIONS FOR USING The illustrations that follow show the three most common connections for using Picture-In-Picture (PIP). For further info:rmation the actual use of PIP, refer to the "PIP OPERATION" section of this operating guide. Option 1: Antenna or Direct Cable Connection To VCR.
Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for a month or more. Battery leakage can permanently damage the remote, for which Zenith is not responsible. STEP 2. CONNECT THE POWER Plug your TV into an unswitched AC power source.
THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV STEP SELECT YOUR MAIN SOURCE & PIP SOURCE A TV source refers to the equipment connected to the TV that supplies the picture and sound to your 'IV. You select the viewing source by using the Source Menu.
Unless your equipment responds to the factory preset codes commonly used for Zenith products, i.e.., 101 for TV, 201 for VCR, 353 for CABLE, and 401 for AUX., you will need to program the remote control with the codes for your particular equipment.
UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL TV OPERA TIONS These descriptions apply to functions and operations of your TV. First, press the TV button on the remote control to select the TV mode of operation. POWER Turns TV ON or OFF. FLASHBK (Flashback) Point Remote at TV.
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FOR ZENITH PRODUCTS USING FACTORY PRESET CODES Pushbutton VCR Mode Cable Mo TV Mode Mode Zenith Code 101 Zenith Code 201 or Key Label Zenith Code Zenith Code "IV Power On/Off VCR Power On/Off Cable Power On/Of AUX TV/Disc POWER...
CONTROL PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE 4. Key in the three-digit code for your equipment, If you are using Zenith products, the remote is programmed then press ENTER. The indicator ligh_Lshould tile most commonly used codes. For other brands -- or if your flash, then turn off to ir.tdicate that the code was ac-...
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UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL AUTO FIND OPTION If you have tried all the codes listed for your brand and type of Press and hold POWER, then release it, repeating product in the code table, and none of those codes operate your this action about once a _;econd until the product turns OFF.
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106. 1(17. I14. VIDEO DISK AND AMPLIFIERS Electric 116.117. Zenith 101.149.175 Scott 204, 2(15,233,243 PLAYERS G3ldstar 102;. 104. 119. 147 Zenith TV/VCR 153.154.172 Scars 2{)6, 209,211, Denon [ 462,463 _ 212,215 G 31dstar TV/VCR 1531 Pioneer 402. 403 Fisher 2{18,261...
QUICK REFERENCE TO MENUS AVAILABLE MENUS "four TV is icon and menu operated. In other words, an icon is selected at the top of the TV screen and a menu of adjust- ment options appears. [ ..Ruotoj UiOEO PiP 50URIIE ]Highlighted Icon The menu for the se-...
SOURCE MENU PIP Source Ant/Cable 1 Ant/Cable 1 Ant!Cable 2 ISgU R EI I "'i"s°ur°e Video 1 Video 1 Video 2 Video 2 _rideo 3 and S-Video 2 are S-Video 1 -Video t source options fo,r some TV ideo 3 Video 3 models only.
SETUP MENU Soarca iD: Auto Pro qram Clock Set Ch. Add/Del Ch. Labels Timer Setup Parental Gtl Source ID Clock Set Caption/Text Background Timer Setup Parental Ctl Caption/Text Background Press ,1_ To Program Press _ll_To Label Sources] While a Video or Super-Video Source is Chosen MENU OPERATION Press the Left/Right...
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SETUP MENU USING (CHANNEL) ADD/DEL Available Channels Selector Highlighl: Add ChanneLs to Scan Delete Channels from Scan Live view of • Press the Up/Down keys to select_ channel. select Ch. Add/Delete. select Ch. Add/Delete. ['9-'7 Press the Up/Down keys to "16 Press Left!Right keys to view •...
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SETUP MENU 'TIMER SETUP: Sleep Timer The Sleep Timer programs the TV to automatically turn itself off after a period from 15 minutes up _:o4 hours. Direct Access From Setup Menu Timer Menu • Make sure the TV's clock is •...
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SETUP MENU LISING PARENTAL CONTROL (PC) Live view of selected channel. Period of time PC Channel willbe active. L Parental Control Menu Blocks entire source. _"_ BlockHours BLocks individual Unbloi_ Status channels for Ant/ Block Source Cable 1 or 2 sources. -]- Block Channels Press...
AUDIO MENU CH 2 STEREO is selected and 10:56 / Treble a stereo signal is being re- STEREO { Balance ceived. You will hear l.d ,lL | Audio stereo sound. FIUDIDI Surround L SEQ Audio Mode Shown in Channel/Time Display MENU OPERATION Press the Left/Right keys to...
VIDEO MENU Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness VIC]Erl Color Temp Video Filter Auto Flesh Picture Pref MENU OPERATION Press the Lefv_Right keys to adjust the selected option. VIDEO MENU is shown. Press MENU repeatedly until the Press QUIT or wait a few sec- Press the Up/Down keys until the onds for the TV to return to...
PIP MENU Ch. Guide and Ch. Review fCh.:Guide are options on some TV _Ch. Review models only. PiP Color PIP Tint PIP Size Press <I, To View MENU OPERATION Press the Left/Right keys to adjust the selected option. PIP MENU is shown. Press MENU repeatedly until the Press QUIT or wait a few sec- Press the Up/Down keys until the...
PIP OPERA TION INTRODUCTION The most common use of PIP is to view two different chan- Your TV must be connected to two separate sources in nels; one from the channel selector of the TV and the other order to view a different picture in the PIP inset from that from the channel selector of the VCR.
PIP OPERATION OPERATION WITH ANTENNA OR DIRECT CABLE This illustration shows the basic connection of your TV to a stereo VCR. With your equipment setup in this manner, your PIP VIEWING OPTIONS ..television has the following PIP capabilities: Viewing Two Different Viewing a Video Tape...
PIP OPERATION OPERATION WITH CABLE DECODER With your equipment setup in this manner, your television has the following PIP capabilities: PIP VIEWING OPTIONS • Simultaneously view a video tape playing in the VCR and ZL basic cable channel selected by the TV's tuner. Viewing Two Different Viewing...
MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING CARING FOR YOUR 71t' Your TV will look better, have a longer life and perform better Picture Glass Cleaning if you care for it properly. The picture tube face attracts dust particles and should be First check to see that the TV is off. For added cleaned regularly.
Quality and Safety per- • If your TV fails to respond io the PICTUKE PPEF. selec- formance. Kee, p your Zenith ALL Zenith. tion, or to any other menu selection, you must reset the TV. Simply disconnect t_:e AC power cord from the power outlet.
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PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Product Card lost or misplaced? You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product. Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video The Product Registration Card t_arnished with your video prod- uct is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers. Please product.
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CLIENTES DE HABLA HISPANA Instrucciones: Zenith publica muchos de sus manuales de instrucciones en idioma espafiol. Si le interesa pedir la versi6n en espafiol de este 1. Llene el formulario proporcionado a continuaci6n con la manual, llene el formulario provisto a continuaci6n, fotoc6pielo y informaci6n solicitada.
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BROKEN O RLOST REMOTE C ONTROL? Foran ExactReplacement R emoteControl for your new Zenith Televiision,seeyour local Zenith Dealeror order direct by calling 1-800-255-67(,)0. To assure the correct remote for your new Zenith, please haveyour television's model number ready ONLY s39.95 OTHER FINEACCESSORIES FOR YOUR TEILEVISION.
Carry-In Sere'ice --- Models under 19" diagonal (U.S.A.) Service Labor -- During a period of 90 days from effective screen size must be taken to a Zenith authorized service center warranty date, Zenith will pay for service labor by a Zenith...