Zenith SM3583BT Operating Manual & Warranty

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  • Page 1 Advanced Video Imaging Direct-View Color TV iAviso para nuestros clientes de habla hispana: Closed Captions cons'uite la informacibn MTS Stereo Audio aparece al final de este manual! Surround Sound Return the Product Registration recycled paper Card, and your TV could be free! 50 percent...
  • Page 2 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Copyright © Zenith Electronics Corporation 1994 TVWARN2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    For Your Television SOURCE MENU Aviso para nuestros clientes de habla hispana Source Se[ection ........Your Zenith Warranty Source Identification ....... HOW TO USE YOUR OPERATING GUIDE THIS OPERATING GUIDE DESCRIBES A FAMILY OF TV MODELS. SOME MODELS HAVE FEATURES THAT ARE NOT PROVIDED ON OTHER MODELS, SUCH AS AUXILIARY JACKS OR TWO REMOTE CONTROL,S.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    TV. It is supplemented by a booklet containing Safety Tips. We urge you to read these publications carefully so that you Glenview, IL 60025-2493 will receive full enjoyment from your new Zenith TV for Telephone: (_147)391-8752 many years to come.
  • Page 5 CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV CONNECTION CENTER ON BACK OF TV ANT/CABLE 1 or ANT/CABLE EXTERNAL 75-ohm antenna-type connections to your Standard phono jack connectors flgr output TV. Attach your antenna, cable-TV line or to the customer's audio amplifier or VCR to either of these jacks. Terminals figr ,connecting external speakers.
  • Page 6: Connections For Your Tv

    CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 1. MAKE BASIC CONNECTION TO TV Select the hook up that best fits your needs. See the following diagrams. NOTE: The antenna may be connected to the ANT/CABLE jack, however, connecting to the ANT/CABLE jack may produce a better picture in weak signal areas•...
  • Page 7: Step 2. Make Vcr Connections To Tv

    CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 1. MAKE BASIC CONNECTION TO TV DECODER/ CONVERTER . Video I Channel SPEAKERS LOOPOUT ART_ABLE2 ANT/CABLE1 INT_ I-Eli TO DECODER VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN VIDEO r--ADOID-- VIDEO AUO[O_ _--r_ Illlli I® ": ..LOOP OLIT $ -_V_E O SURROUND SPKRS...
  • Page 8: Step 3. Make Super-Vhs Vcr Connections To Tv

    CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 3. MAKE SUPER-VHS VCR CONNECTIONS TO TV VAAtULE RIQHT LEFT TO EXTERNAL AMP OR SPi(R SPEAKERS SUPER-VHSVCR LOOP OUT ANT/CABLE 2 ANT/CABLE1 IUT_ r EX'T TO OECODER VIDE0 1 IN VIO(O 2 IN VIOEO ,--AUOIO_ VIDEO AUDIO_ LOOP OUT...
  • Page 9: Step 6. Make External Speaker Connections To Tv

    CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 6. MAKE EXTERNAL SPEAKER CONNECTIONS TO TV Place the SPEAKERS EXT/INT switch on the TV in Place the SPEAKERS EXT/INT switch on the TV in the INT position, the EXT position. Connect the two external speaker terminals.
  • Page 10: The Firs]" Time You Operate Your Tv

    THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV STEP 1. CONNECT THE POWER Plug your TV into an unswitched AC power source. Turn the TV ON by pressing OFF-ON. Do not plug 'I?V into switched outlet on cable-_2V decoder or VCR STEP 2.
  • Page 11: Step 5. Use Other Options

    THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV To Use Sleep Timer Press TIMER to view the SLEEP TIMER screen. Press TIMER repeatedly until you reach desired shut- offtime. 0:15 GOOD NIGHT One minute before the TV shuts off, the GOOD NIGHT dis- 0:58 SLEEP TIMER --1 SLEEP TIMER -_...
  • Page 12: Remote Control Model Sc2400

    SC2400 INSTALLING BATTERIES When the effective range of the remote becomes noticeably shorter, replace the batteries with two (2) high quality, size AAA, alkaline batteries. Zenith is not responsible for damage caused by battery leakage. REMOVE SCREWS REPLACE BATTERIES 2736-0...
  • Page 13: Remote Control Model Mbr3420

    Your multi-brand remote has already been programmed to allows you to operate most models of infrared (IR) remote-con operate your Zenith TV, a Zenith VCR and a Zenith cable-TV trolled TVs, VCRs and cable-TV converters, even if they are decoder. It must be "taught" to operate other brands. Refer all different brands.
  • Page 14: Tv Operations

    REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420 TV OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to your Zenith TV. The remote control must be in the TV mode to operate your TV. MODE Used to select the TV mode of Point toward your TV.
  • Page 15: Vcr Operations

    The remote control supplied with your VCR may have keys The following functions and operations apply to Zenith VCR models built after 1988. The remote control must be in the not duplicated on the new remote. If these functions are de- sired, the original remote control will have to be used.
  • Page 16: Cable-Tv Operations

    CABLE-TV OPERATIONS The remote control supplied with your cable-TV decoder may The following fimctions and operations apply to a Zenith cable-TV decoder. The remote control must be in the CABLE have keys not duplicated on _:henew remote. If these functions are desired, the original remote control will haw;...
  • Page 17: Preparation For Use

    Zenith brand codes, as follows: TV=101, VCR=201 alkaline, size AAA batteries. CABLE=301. Zenith is no!:responsible for damage caused by battery leak- If you are going to operate equipment that uses different age. codes, the remote must be rewogrammed for those codes.
  • Page 18 'the selected TV, VCR or CABLE ate. If you are using a Zenith VHS VCR or a Zenith cable-TV decoder, the remote has already been programmed for you. mode of operation. Find the code that corresponds to each brand and type of...
  • Page 19 General Electric Zenith Satellite Funai Sanyo General Electric Zenith Satellite General Electric Scott General Electric Panasonic 7enith Satellite General Electric Scott Panasonic Zenith Laser Disk General Electric Sampo General Electric Scott Goldstar Samsung Goldstar Sears Paragon tZcnith) Hitachi Sears Goldstar Samsung...
  • Page 20: Remote Control Model Mbr3430

    The multi-brand remote supplied with your new Zenith TV Your multi-brand remote Eas already been programmed to allows you to operate most models of infrared (IR) operate yore"Zenith TV, a Zenith VCR and a Zenith cable-TV remote-controlled TVs, VCRs and cable-TV converters, even decoder.
  • Page 21 REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3430 "IV OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to your Zenith "IV. The remote control must be in the TV mode to operate your TV. MODE Used to select the TV mode of Point toward your TV.
  • Page 22: Vcr Operations

    REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3430 VCR OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to Zenith VCR The remote control supplied with your VCR may have keys models built after 1988. The remote control must be in the not duplicated on the new remote.
  • Page 23: Cable-Tv Operations

    REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3430 CABLE-TV OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to a Zenith The remote control supplied with your cable.-TV decoder may cable-TV decoder. The remote control must be in the CABLE have keys not duplicated on the new remote. If these functions mode to operate your cable-TV decoder.
  • Page 24: Preparation For Use

    INSTALLING BATTERIES After installing new batteries, the remote control will set itself When the effective operating range of your remote becomes to Zenith brand codes, as follows: TV=101, VCR=201 noticeably shorter, replace the batteries with two high-quality, CABLE=301. alkaline, size AAA batteries.
  • Page 25: Programming Brand Codes

    MODE to recognize the brands of equipment it will be used to operate. If you are using a Zenith VHS VCR or a Zenith indicator lights for the selected TV, VCR or CABLE mode of operation. cable-TV decoder,...
  • Page 26: Tv, Vcr And Cable-Tv Operating Codes

    Zenith Satellite General Electric Funai Sanyo Zenith Satellite General Electric General Electric Scott Panasoric Zenith Satellite General Electric General Electric Scott Panasoric Zenith Laser Disk General Electric Scott 2.33 General r'lectric Sampo Goldstar Sears Paras,on (Zenith) Goldstar Samsung Hitachi Sears Goldstar...
  • Page 27: Quick Reference To On-Screen Menus

    QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS AVAILABLE MENUS Your TV is icon and menu operated. That is, an icon is se- lected at the top of the TV screen and a menu of adjustment options appears. SETUP 5DUREE AUDIO UIOED IAUTO PROGRAM Unhighlighted CH.
  • Page 28 QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS SUMMARY OF MENU ITEMS BASS: Adjusts the BASS (low-fi-equency) level. IBASS TREBLE: Adjusts the TREBLE (high-frequency) level. TREBLE BALANCE: Adjusts the BALANCE of sound between BALANCE left and right speakers for stereophonic prognuns. AUDIO AUDIO MODE: Allows for receiving a Second Audio Pro-...
  • Page 29: Menu Operation Example

    QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS MENU OPERATION EXAMPLE Press MENU repeatedly until the desired icon is highlighted and its menu is showing. This example shows choosing the SETUP MENU. [AUTO PROGRAM CH. ADD/DEL CH. LABELS TUNING BAND MENU AUTO TUNING SOURCE CLOCK SET CAPTIONS...
  • Page 30: Source Menu

    SOURCE MENU [ANT/CABLE ANT/CABLE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 5FIUREE S-VIDEO 1 VIDEO 3 Some models ordy S-VIDEO 2 _- Source Menu :SOURCE SELECTION Purpose The viewing "source" refers to the equipment that supplies the picture and sound to your TV. You select the viewing CH 2 VIDEO l :source by using the SOURCE MENU.
  • Page 31: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU To Access SETUP Menu I SOURCE ID Refer to the "Using On-Screen IAUTO PROGRAM Menus" section for details. CLOCK SET CH. ADD/DEL CAPTIONS Before Using SETUP Menu CH. LABELS TUNING BAND Connect arid turn ON all external AUTO TUNING 5E, TUPI equipment, such as cable "IN decoder, SOURCE...
  • Page 32: Ch. Add/Del

    SETUP MENU Available channels for currently selected source. Live view of currently selected channel. Available channels are: BROADCAST Band -- VHF 2 to 13, UHF 14 to 69 CATV, HRC and ICC Bands -- PRESS 1 to 125 SOURCETO l:astructions CHANGE Channel Status: Added to or...
  • Page 33: Ch. Labels

    SETUP MENU TUNING BAND To Use TUNING BAND Purpose Allows for setting the TV channel selector (tuner) to match Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left, q_ight to select the tuning band that your antenna or cable-TV system. gives you the most channels: •...
  • Page 34: Clock Set

    SETUP MENU Live view of currently selected source Optional names for VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER FIXED ANT/CABLE ! or 2 PATTERN DISPLAY CAUTION Sources are: If you use your TV for video games or other fixed SOURCE LABEL ANTENNA, CABLE, displays, avoid setting the BRIGHTNESS control...
  • Page 35: Audio Menu

    AUDIO MENU TREBLE BALANCE AUDIO RUOIO J SEQ SURROUND BASS Adjusts the BASS (low-frequency)level. TREBLE Adjusts the TREBLE (high-frequency) level. BALANCE Adjusts the balance of sound between the left and right speakers for stereo program,;. AUDIO Allows you to select STEREO, MONO or 2ND AUDIO/SAP speaker operation. STEREO: Directs the sound to the left and right speakers as supplied by the program (AUDIO...
  • Page 36: Video Menu

    VIDEO MENU [CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS UIOEO COLOR TEMP VIDEO FILTER AUTO FLESH PICTURE PREF CONTRAST Adjusts the overall contrast and color level of the picture. BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness level of black areas in the picture. COLOR Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the picture. TINT Adjusts the color of the flesh tones, where G is Green and R is Red.
  • Page 37: Pip Menu

    PIP MENU To Access PIP Menu [CH. GUIDE _" ] Some models only Refer to the,, " Using On-Screen CH. REVIEW Menus" section for details. PIP SOURCE NOTE: Selecting the PIP Menu does PIP COLOR not "activate" PIP. However, a PIP PIP TINT inset will appear during menu PIP SIZE...
  • Page 38: Ch.guide

    PIP MENU CH. (Channel) REVIEW Purpose Provides a visual review of the last three (3) channels tuned on 3H. GUIDE START the TV. [CH. REVIEW PIP SOURCE To Use Ch. Review PIP COLOR PIP TINT Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to start Ch. Review. PIP SIZE TV will show...
  • Page 39: Ch. Review

    PIP MENU PIP COLOR Purpose Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the PIP inset. CH. GUIDE CH. REVIEW To Use PIP COLOR PiP SOURCE Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to decrease or increase the PIP COLOR p I-m intensity of colors in the PIP inset. PIP TINT PIP SIZE Selecting...
  • Page 40: Pip Operation And Connections

    OVERVIEW The most common use of PIP is to view two different chan- Your Zenith "IV must be connected to a video component nels; one from the TV tuner ;and the other from the VCR tuner. such as a VCR in order to view a different picture in the PIP reset.
  • Page 41 PIP OPERATION AND CONNECTIONS Option 2: Antenna or Direct Cable Connection Loop Out • You may select ANT/C'.ABLE 1 for main picture source to view channels tuned by the TV's channel selector. This illustration shows the basic connection of your TV to a Simultaneously, you may select VIDEO 1 for PIP source to stereo VCR.
  • Page 42 PIP OPERATION AND CONNECTIONS ,Option 3: Cable Decoder Connection HOW TO SELECT MAIN PICTURI-- 'This illustration shows the connection of both a cable-TV de- & PIP SOURCE :oder and a stereo VCR to your TV. Using this connection, In order to watch a different picture in the PIP inset, you must you are capable of, but not limited to, the following operation: choose a different picture source than the one used for your •...
  • Page 43: Pip Functions

    PIP OPERATION AND CONNECTIONS To Select Main Picture Source PIP FUNCTIONS The source for the main picture can be either ANT/CABLE 1 or 2 connections, or any of the VIDEO connections. The follow- Press PIP to display the PIP in,_et. Press PIP again to remove ing example :selects ANT/CABLE 1 for normal television...
  • Page 44: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING CARING FOR YOUR TV Cabinet Care Your TV will look better, have a longer life and perform better if you care tbr it properly. Non-Wood Cabinet or Cabinet Components. First check to see that the TV is off. For added Moisten a soft cloth with a mild soap solution or Ivory dish- washing detergent.
  • Page 45: Before Calling For Service

    TV. Simply disconnect the AC power. exact replacement parts for continued quality and safety per- formance. Keep your Zenith ALL Zenith. Wait a few minutes, then reconnect the AC power. 2736-o 13 --2...
  • Page 46: Product Registration Card

    PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD Product Card lost or misplaced? You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product. The Product Registration Card furnished with, your video prod- Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video uct is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers.
  • Page 47 BROKEN O RLOST REMOTE C ONTROIL? Foran ExactReplacement R emoteControl for your new ZenithTelevision, s eeyour local Zenith Dealeror order direct by calling 1-800-255-6790. To assurethe correct remotefor your newZenith, please haveyour television'smodel number ONLY $ 39.95 ready! OTHER F INEACCESSORIES FOR YOUR TELEVISION.,...
  • Page 49: Your Zenith Warranty

    YOUR ZENITH WARRANTY Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith TV Owner's Responsibility Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be Effective Warranty Date -- Wmrranty begins on the date of original consumer installation. For your convenience, keep the pleased with your new Zenith Color "IV.
  • Page 50 Part No. 206-2735 ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Printed in U. S. A. 1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE EP-EDC GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025...

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