Zenith INTEQ IQZ36Z98C Operating Manual & Warranty

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Page 1 THE QUALITY GOES IN BEFORE THE NAME GOES ON Return Product Registration Card your could FRE£!
Page 2 CAUTION: Do not attem pt to modify this product in any contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. Corporation. Unauthorized modification could void the Caution user's authority to operate this product.
Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potentia_l electrical :shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read andLobserve the :following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding 18. Object and Liquid Entry If an outside antenna or cable system is connected Never push objects of any kind into this product to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system through openings, as they may touch dangerous is grounded...
Page 5 Timer, Channel Labels, Sour,:e ID, Parental (;lock in the Remote Control, Supplemental Codes, Key Control, Auto Demo ....... 17-1 Functions for Zenith Modes, Equipment Codes, VCR+ Mode Audio Menu: TRAKBALL Remote Key Functions, VCR+ Channel Mapping, VCR+ Recording, Menu Operation, Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode, Trouble shooting ........
Page 6 FEATURES If you really like modern toys, you'll want to operate your Television with the programmable trak- ball remote. "Point-and-press" -- like a pointer on a computer screen -- is the effortless way to unleash the TV's capabilities. Additionally, it can also be programmed for the basic functions of most VCRs.
Page 7 GET TO KNOW YOUR TELEVISION OVERVIEW: SOURCE EQUIPMENT CONNECTION OPTIONS A "source" refers to the equipment that supplies the picture and sound to your TV. Several types of "source" equipment are shown below: Antennas, cable boxes and VCRs. And, your television has many input jacks to allow the connection of several different input sources all at the same time.
Page 8 GET TO KNOW YOUR TELEVISION TV SOURCE CONNECTION PANEL Before you can use it, you have to connect it! And with the help of the easy-to-follow diagrams on the following pages, setting up your television is a snap. The jacks shown here on the Source Connection Panel provide three basic functions: 1.
Page 9 CONNECTING YOUR "iV Setup I: ANTENNA OR DIRECT CABLE-TV If you receive your signal by antenna or direct cable-'lV (no cable box), connect your'IV as shown here, Wall Jack - IV - 75 ohm Antenna From Antenna or Antenna/ Cable Cable Service Cable 1 V_3_'OttlN_...
Page 10 CONNECTING YOUR 71/ ,SETUP3: VCR OR SUPER-VHS VCR If you receive your signal through your VCR, connect your TV as shown here. Leading from:: i Connected to:: _al_le-- Wall Jack - VCR- Most stereo VCRs do 75 ohm Antenna From Antenna or VHFIn Cable not ;)ass stereo sound...
Page 11 CONNECTING YOUR TV SL-ILIP 4: VCR AND CABLE BOX If you receive your signal through a VCR and a cable-TV box, connect your TV as shown here. Wall Jack - 75 ohm Antenna From Antenna or "Antenna/Cable Cable Cable Service In"...
Page 12 CONNECTING YOUR "IV FRONT AUDIO/VIDEO (A/V) CONNECTIONS Stereo Camcorder Super'VHS VCR I ,Y/CoVIDE_ • ÷_ ..+_.._+s] FR_X_T VIE_EO ee_K _ FRC=_rAUObOINPUT_ OPTIONAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER/SURROUND SOUND CONNECTIONS TO TV If you wish to listen to the -IV audio through an external amplifier or stereo system, or connect Surround...
Page 13 CONNECTING YOUR "IV TYPICAL HOME THEATER SETUP What is "home theater?" In simple terms, it is providing a movie theater-like experience in 1Ehe privacy of your own I_ome. Your Inteq television has been designed with home theater in mind and delivers outstanding video ar_:laudio per- 1romance.
Page 14 CONNECTING YOUR Placement of System Equipment Typically, you'll want to place your home theater equipment as shown in the illustration: Left, Center, and Right channel speakers are set in front of you, creating what is refered to as a "front sound stage" to provide dialog and stereo sound. The Surround Sound speakers (rear-channel sound) are set behind you and to the side.
Page 15 TURNING ON YOUR TV THE FIRST TIME" STEP I: INSTALL THE BATTERIES Install 3 AA batteries, matching + with + (positive with Tips: positive), and - with - (negative with negative), as shown O Do not to place heavy objects on top of the remote in the battery compartment.
Page 16 TURNING ON YOUR TV THE FIRST TIME ,STEP4: USE AUTO PROGRAM Auto Program finds all available channels on the selected antenna or direct cable-TV source and stores them in the Setup memory of the TV. • Auto Program Add/DeVSurf To Start the Auto P_ram P_edure".
Page 17 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) OPERA TION OVERVIEW--- TWO PICTURES TWO SOURCES Picture-in-Picture (PIP) allows your single TV to perform like two "P/s. As illustrated below, two different pictures can be watched at the same time - on one TV screen - using the PIP feature. With this kind of convenience, you'll no longer need to place two TVs side-by-side to keep track of two important football games being played at the same time.
Page 18 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) OPERA TION SELECTING MAIN PICTURE SOURCE AND PIP WINDOW PICTURE SOURCF. Source of Audio Sourm.=of Main Picture (Main Picture) shows here. Audio Mode PiP Window Source of PIP Window Picture Picture shows here. Main Picture Note: The PIP features described here are based on using Antenna/Cable 1 or 2 as the Main and PIP sources.
Page 19 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) OPERA TION PIP FEATURES/CONTROLS OPTIONS WITH UNIVERSAL REMOTE Up,Dowr 'e,',,RightArrow Keys - - (Audio Swap) PIP (On/Off) _.i:_i!!;i:i.. :_:.ii!!_Ly f_ _ SOURCE PIP Active Remote Control Functions Main Picture /"" :..,. :"'H"':: [he "highlighted" text of the ChannelYl'ime display shows X..,.i _i ,.:-:.
Page 20 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION PIP FEATURES/CONTROLS OPTIONS WITH TRAKBALL REMOTE Listed below are descriptions of the PIP features available when using the Trakball remote. When PiP is Off, PIP On/Off, PIP Freeze and Surf-to-PIP are the only PIP features available to you. However, once PIP is turned On, all PIP...
Page 21 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) OPERATION AUDIO SWAP USING THE CHANNEL/TIME DISPLAY The Audio Swap feature can be performed using the InTraq remote while the ChanneL/Time display is show- Ch 20 ing on the TV screen. To hear the sound from the Main picture source: Point 3:56 and press here.
Page 22 GEM4002 VCR PLUS+C3® REMOTE C,ONTROL TV MODE FUNCTIONS To select TV mode, press the TV key on the remote control. Point Remote at TV. Mode/Time Display Displays remote control mode and time, POWER if set. Press TV key twice to see Time Turns TV On or Off.
Page 23 On and Off. If none of the brand codes works, try the Auto Find Option. Locate the 3-dig_t code for your brand (such as Notes: Zenith) and type of equipment (such as VCR) in the "Equipment Codes" list on the following pages.
Page 24 REMOTE CONTROL GEM4002 VCR PLUS+C3® ;SET CLOCK REMOTE Use the numbers on the remote and other keys as listed below. 1. Press PRG (Program) iI-Ir- 2. Press CLOCK (MENU) Hr-xx Min - 3. Enter the hour (1-12), press ENTER Min-xx 4.
Page 25 GEM4002 VCR PLUS+ REMOTE CONTROL KEY FUNCTIONS FOR ZENITH MODES These are the operations provided when using Zenith codes. TV Mode VCR Mode Cable Mode ._=UXMode Name of Key Zenith Code 101 Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353 Zeniith Code 401...
Page 26 GEM4002 VCR PLUS+C3® REMOTE CONTROL Equipment Codes Mitsubishi Viewstar Zenith 204,222, Zenith 201,224, 460,461, 354, 355, 1225,229, 252,264 498,501,502 Zenith ] 101 [237 Zenith Montgomery 208,214, 301,353, AUDIIO TAPE VCRS Ward 216,219, CABLE/SATELLITE DFCKS 231,249 Zenith Admiral 208, 261 312,328,...
Page 27 GEM4002 VCR PLUS+C3@ REMOTE CONTROL VCR PLUS+C3@ MODE KEY FUNCTIONS _[hese descriptions apply to functions and operations of your remote control ia VCR Plus+C 3 Mode. To select VCR Plus + C 3 Mode, press the VCR+ key on the remote. After you have programmed your VCR Plus+C3remote, set it down so it points in a clear path toward...
Page 28 GEM4002 VCR PLUS+C3® REMOTE CONTROL PLUS+ CHANNEL MAPPING Example: Writing in TV CH Numbers for Gala and HBO Channel Mapping Overview The VCR Plus Guide channel numbers listed in Column 2 on the (_olumn 1 ]Colunm 2 Column worksheet below are used on a nationwide basis, for the most part. In contrast, your local TV stations and cable networks usually assign ;ALAMble Channels...
Page 29 GEM4002 VCR PLUS+C3@ REMOTE CONTROl. PLUS+ CHANNEL MAPPING (Continued) (:hanging Default Channel Numbers on Remote Channel Mapping Review Refer to your completed worksheet on the previous page. You When finished Channel Mapping the Guide CEannel Numbers will key-in the GUIDE CH numbers that need to be mapped to your TV Channel Numbers, follow the instn_ctions below...
Page 30 GEM4002 VCR PLUS+C 3® REMOTE CONTROL II/CR PLUS+C 3 RECORDING Reviewing Your Recording Schedule Note: The channel mapping must be completed before you can record using VCR Plus+. See I. Press VCR+. previous page for details. 2. Press REVIEW repeatedly te view your recording schedule. "1?'his remote control can: turn your VCR on and off;...
Page 31 GEM4002 VCR PLUS+C3® REMOTE CONTROL TROUBLESHOOTING Before calling for service, try these simple solutions to resolve difficulties with VCR Plus+ Operations. Problem Possible Solution Operating Problems Remote does not respond to key presses, display does not Are batteries installed? Remove batteries for a minimum of 30 change, seconds to clear remote's memory.
Page 32 MBR REMOTE MENUS REFERENCE • QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS WITH MBR REMOTE Your.TV is menu operated; in other words, features and adjustments of the TV are all operated from a list of options that appear on the TV screen. When you select a feature from the list, an adjustment window (or sub-menu) appears so that the adjustment may be completed.
Page 33 SOURCE MENU: MBR REMOTE Source Men_;: Source Source_ Main picture source menu se- lected (left) Main 4• Main q• PI.__.P_P PIP Window Source menu selected (righ;) Ant/Cable 1E • AnUCable 1 Front Video and Front Ant/Cable 2 • Video 1 Initially, the Main and PIP picture S-Video are source Video 2...
Page 34 SETUP MENU: MBR REMOTE Setup • Clock Set • Auto Program Add/'Del/Surf Captions Setup Menu While Clock Set Caption/Text Video or Super-Video Captions Language Background ',Source is Chosen Caption/Text Language Background MENU OPERATION Press the Left/Right buttons repeat- Press MENU repeatedly until the edly' to complete the ad;justment.
Page 35 SETUP MENU: MBR REMOTE USING (CHANNEL) ADD/DEL/SURF ::: i i :::: TO S_p Su_ Cha_n_ls_ .."Surf" channels act as a "Added" channels a, r e tuned Aw_ilableChannels Selector Highlight list of favorite channels, in- when using the CHANNEL Up and Down arrow keys.
Page 36 SETUP MENU: MBR REMOTE CHOOSING CAPTIONS OR TEXTOPTIONS r-n'E_-EC_ Setup 1. Press MENU repeatedly on your remote until the Inteq Auto Program Setup menu is displayed. Add/Del/Surf 2. Use the Up/Down buttonsto highlightCaption/Text then Clock Set CaptioN'Text press a LeWRight arrow buttonto see the adjustment Captions c_=poon 1 window.
Page 37 SPECIAL FEATURES MENU: REMOTE Features • Timer Setup Ch. Labels Source ID Parental Ctl Auto Demo MENU OPERATION Press the Left/Right buttons repeat- Features menu isshown. edly to complete the adjustment. Press MENU repeatedlyuntilthe Inteq r.,t o Oow onsto, ec, 0®...
Page 38 SPECIAL FEATURES MENU: MBR RE:MOTE 1. With no menus showing on the TV, press TIMER on your remote • _lr'.. Good Night 0:58 to directly access the Sleep Timer. 58 Seconds °._o* :2. Press TIMER repeatedly to set the pedod of time the TV will re- main on.
Page 39 SPECIAL FEATURES MENU: MBR REMOTE USING CHANNEL LABELS Live view of selected channel. To a_ign ipr_et _bei_ i Ziii i i:ii _ii{ i i _ !i _!i_i f ill _ii_i! i i !! i{ i iii i ii i ;:_;i_ii_ _:_:i i ii i: i_i i iili !:i_i_iii_!ii i _ill ;i i_iil i_i:Si_{i_ii_ii_iii!:i:ii! i!iii_iiiiiii_iiii!iiiiii!iiiiiii!iiiii!iiii_i!i_ ii i!_!i_ii_ii:ii:i 1.
Page 40 SPECIAL FEATURES MENU: MBR REMOTr USING PARENTAL CONTROL (PC) Parental Control allows you to be selective about the channels and video sources that can be watched or=your TV. If there are ur_:lesirable programs or channels that you do not want viewed by someone in your household, you can use Parental Control to block specific channels or the video input sources.
Page 41 AUDIO MENU: MBR REMOTE Audio • Bass Treble Balance Audio Mode SoundRIte All adjustments on the Audio Menu Enhance ,t are optional. You do not have to BBE Audio adjust these features in order to use Speakers your TV. MENU OPERATION Press the Left/Right keys repeatedly 1:o complete the adjustment.
Page 42 AUDIO MENU: MBR REMOTE SELECTING AUDIO ENHANCEMENTS Your television is engineered with many audio adjustments which can be set for your listening taste. However, Inteq has included .several pre-set enhancement "effects" which may be used to emulate different viewing environ_ants. These enhancements are Concert Hall, Theater, Night Club, Stadium and Pseudo Stereo.
Page 43 VIDEO MENU: REMOTE Vldeo • Contrast Brightness Color Tint All adjustments on the Video Menu Sharpness are optional. You do not have to Color Temp adjust these features in order to use Video Filter your TV. Skin Tone Video Preset MENU OPERATION Press the Left/Righl: keys repeatedly Press MENU repeatedlyuntilthe Inteq...
Page 44 PIP VIDEO MENU: MBR REMOTE Selecting the PIP Menu does I_ Contrast not "activate" PIP. However, a Tint PIP window will appear during Size menu operations to show the effect of any setting changes. Press PIP to access PiP feallure. MENU OPERATION Press the Left/Right keys repeatedly Press MENU repeatedly until the Inteq...
Page 45 TRAKBALL REMOTE CONTROL INTRODUCTION This multi-brand remote control operates the common features of most, but not all, mode_lsand brands of IR (infrared) controlled VCRs. Some functions of your particular VCR may not be controlled by this remote. In such cases, use the original remote control for your VCR.
Page 46 TRAKBALL REMOTE CONTROL BASIC OPERATIONS Point remote at TV, press POWER. Press down on trackball to activate on-screen pointer. Rotating trackball wiFI move pointer around screen to access on-screen menus. Click on highlighted menu or option, (See Quick Reference to Or-screen Menus section.) Point remote at TV or VCR...
Page 47 TRAKBALL REMOTE CONTROL PROGRAMMING YOUR TRAKBALL REMOTE The Trakball remote is already programmed to work with most Inteq VCRs. If your VCP, is not an Inteq, or if your Inteq VCR does not respond to the trakball remote, you will need to program the remote. To program the remote to operate a VCR other than an Inteq brand: 1.
Page 48 203, 221. 223. 226. 233, 235, XR-1000 207, 214,227 Philips 243, 250 Yamaha 202, 218 210,215 Pioneer Fisher 211. 212. 213. 247 Zenith 201,224, 2,75, 229, 237 Portland Funai 2: 6, 260 PreScan General Electric 214, 216. 220 214, 259 Quasar...
Page 49 TRAKBALL REMOTE MENUS REFEFIENCI" QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS WITH TRAKBALL REMOTE Shown bek)w are some of the on-screen displays that appear when using the Trakball remote control. These displays appear when the pointer is moved to the Top, Bottom, Left, and Right locations on the TV ..screen.
Page 50 TRAKBALL REMOTE MENUS REFEFIENCE. POINT AND PRESS OPERATION A typical on-screen menu, as it would appear when you use the Trakball remote, is shown below. The on-screen menus are accessed by rolling the pointer to the top of the "IV screen and pressing on one of the menu i,_ns to see its list of options.
Page 51 TRAKBALL REMOTE MENUS REFERENCE Move pointer to a menu icon. Press to view the icon's menu op- tions. Source Setup Special Audio Video PIP Video Menu Menu Features Menu Menu Menu ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS Channel/Time/Audio Mode Channel - Reveals the currently tuned channel _--_ Ch3:56;!0 or video source.
Page 52 SOURCE MENU: TRAKBALL REMOTE • Point and press on Source Icon MENU OPERATION 1. Point and press on a Main source. Source Menus shown with 2. Point and press on Source If-T[EO- Main picture source menu a PIP source. selected (left:) and Main <_, Msln...
Page 53 SETUP MENU: TRAKBALL REMOTE Point and press on Setup icon Setup Menu MENU OPERATION 1. Point and press on an option. Setup Menu wlhile Video 2. Point and press on an or Super-Vide<) Source is option in the adjust Chosen •...
Page 54 SETUP MENU: TRAKBALL REMOTE AUTO PROGRAM _ Selup • Aulo ProgrBm Add/Del/Surf_: Clock 8_t 1. Point and press on Auto Program in the Setup menu. Caption= Caption/Text 2. Point and press on OffAir Antenna or Cable TV. Language I 3. Point and press on Begin Search. Background Setup Menu with Auto Program Highlighted USING (CHANNEL)
Page 55 SETUP MENU: TRAKBALL REMOTE USING CAPTIONS iiiii i:ii! ii:_ii ii i i ii!i!_:i:: ::_o;Tum:_:pt_:: _n: _:9_ :i!i :_i! i:_ : :i: Adjustment Window Setup 1. Point and press on Captionsin the Setup menu to Auto Program Add/DeVSurf view the adjustwindow. Clock Set 2.
Page 56 SPECIAL FEATURES: TRAKBALL REMOTE Point and Press on Special Features Icon Special Features MENU OPERATION 1, Point and press on an option. 2, Point and press on an Fealures opSon in the adjust window to complete • Timer Setup the adjustment, Ch.
Page 57 SPECIAL FEATURES: TRAKBALL REMOTE TIMER SETUP: Sleep timer iiiiiiiiiiiii:i i i!iiToP_mm _eSleepT_r: 1. Point and press on Timer Setup in the Features menu to view the Timer Setup display. 2. Point and press on Sleep Timer to view the adjust IFTI-EO Timer window.
Page 58 SPECIAL FEATURES: TRAKBALL REMOTE USING CHANNEL LABELS Live view of selected ..NONE A&E ACTS channel. BRAV 1. Point and press on Ch. (Channel) Labels in the Fed- CMTV tures menu to view the label select screen. CNBC CNN CSPN CSP2 DISC 2.
Page 59 SPECIAL FEATURES: TRAKBALL REMOTE USING PARENTALCONTROL (PC) Blocks individual channels for Ant/Ca- a. Point and press on BlockCh. to view the channel se- IF-FFEO- sources. lect screen. ble ! or 2 Blocks video and b. Point and press on Ant/Cable 1 or 2 to select a source. ._._ S-Video images.
Page 60 AUDIO MENU: TRAKBALL REMOTE Move pointer to Audio Menu Icon, press trackball to access menu Audio Menu MENU OPERATION Point and press on desired feature to view adjust screen, then press trakball on adjustment to option(s) to make changes. Choose Main/PIP Audio: To selectthe audio(sound)
Page 61 AUDIO MENU: TRAKBALL REMOTE SPEAKER BALANCE To Change Speaker To Change Level 1. Select Stereo as the Audio option. 2. Select Dolby 3 Stereo as the Enhancement. 3. Adjust Bass and Treble to your preference. Left Sp.lk_ •tlltllllllillllllllllk 4. Point and press on Balance to view the speaker bal- R_h_Speak_ ance screen.
Page 62 VIDEO MENU: TRAKBALL REMOTE Point and press on Video Menu Icon Video Menu MENU OPERATION Point and press on an option. Ir3TEO Point and press on an Video option in the adjust window to complete I_ Contrast the adjustment. Brightness _..j-' Bass Tint...
Page 63 PIP MENU: TRAKBALL REMOTE' Point and press on PIP Menu Icon PIP Video Menu MENU OPERATION 1. Point and press on an option. 2. Point and press on an optionin the adjust window to complete Contrast the adjustment. "Rnt Size <, Bass Note: Point and pres,,;on any place...
Page 64 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING TV PICTURE INTERFERENCE CARING FOR YOUR "IV Your TV picture may be affected by interference such as: Your TV will look bette_r,have a longer life, and perform better if you care for it properly. Speckled or Streaked Picture Can be caused by nearby automobile ignition, electrical appli- safety, unplug the TV from the power outlet.
Page 65 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble by changing the adjustment of a control or a menu setting. making these simple checks before calling for service, you may save time and money. Problem Try This Re-orient antenna.
Page 66 Please fall out the card and mail it at your earliest convenience. Each month a drawing is held by Zenith from the completed It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if Product Registration Cards received during the preceding we discover a safety problem that would affect you.
Page 67 ZENITH QUESTIONNAIRE HELP US HELP We want you to get the most out of yottr new Zenith woduct. Thanks for taking a few moments to complete the following question- naire; we value your input! Agree Di_grQe The operating guide is well-organized.
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Page 69 DIRECT-VIEW COLOR Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe you'll be pleased with your new Zenith Color TV. Please mad this warranty carefully. It is a "LIMITED WARRANTY" as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legait fights, and you may also have other rights that va-,7 from state to state within the U.S.A.
Page 70 Part No. 206-3209 ZENITH ELEC'I_ONICS CORPORATION Printed in U.S.A. 1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE Issue-O GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025-2493 ZTVWRDIR-I...

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