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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome ........................................... Installation Considerations ........................... CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV Connection Center On Back Of TV .................. ii ii 1-1 Input Sources For Your TV ......................... 1-2 Step 1. Make Basic Connections To TV .............. 1-2 Step 2. Make VCR Connections To TV ............... 1-4 Step 3. Make Super-VHS Connections To TV ......... 1-5 Step 4. Make Stereo Audio Connections To TV ....... 1-6 Step 5.
INTRODUCTION WELCOME Welcome into the family of Zenith Color Television owners. This guide provides instructions on how to operate your Send the model number, serial number, and date of purchase or original installation, with a full explanation of the problem and the service history. We will welcome the opportunity'to look into your specific question or problem and to be of assistance in resolving it promptly. new TV. It is supplemented by a booklet containing Safety Tips.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTION CENTER FOR YOUR TV ON BACK OF TV Using these five connections, you can choose from a variety of antenna sources and audio/video components for your viewing pleasure. Note that the correct source must be selected from the SOURCE MENU (as described later in this booklet) to watch TV. Refer to the illustration while reading the following descriptions. The connection center on the back of your TV will be similar to the one shown below.
CONNECTIONS INPUT SOURCES FOR YOUR TV FOR YOUR TV Another common "signal source" is the audio and video (A/V) from a VCR or video disc player. This type of signal is called base band (basic video and audio), and is connected to one of the VIDEO IN connections. Your TV has five input connection areas: ANT/CABLE 1, ANT/CABLE 2, VIDEO 1 IN, VIDEO 2 IN, and SVIDEO 1 IN. (In addition, some models have a sixth input area on the front of the TV.
CONNECTIONS STEP 1. MAKE BASIC CONNECTION C. Cable-TV Connection FOR YOUR TV TO TV (CONTINUED) to TV If You Do Not Have a Converter/Decoder O/3/4 OOfPlff Box: 1. Connect the 75-ohm cable-TV input directly to the ANT/CABLE I jack. If You Have a Converter/Decoder Box: 1. Connect 2. ANT/CABLE 2 jack on the TV. Connect a 75-ohm cable from the LOOP OUT jack on the TV to the IN jack on the decoder/ converter. 3.
CONNECTIONS STEP 2. MAKE VCR CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV TO TV STEREO VCR STEREOVCR Connections: You must make the following connections to obtain stereo sound from your TV while playing a stereo video tape. 1. Connect the VCR Right/Left AUDIO OUTPUT into the VIDEO 1 IN Right and Left audio.jacks on the TV. 2. Connect VCR VIDEO OUTPUT into the VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO jack on TV. _ R L ,o a _c- 0 Operation: To use these VCR connections, VIDEO I must be selected from the SOURCE MENU.
CONNECTIONS STEP 3. MAKE SUPER-VHS FOR YOUR TV VCR CONNECTIONS In addition to the video connections already described, your TV is also capable of using a Super-VHS VCR as a video source. Refer to the illustration below. t. TO TV 2. Connect the Right and Left AUDIO Output from the Super-VHS VCR to the Right and Left (Audio) S-VIDEO INPUT jacks on the TV. (These audio connections must be made in order to receive sound from the VCR.
CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 4. MAKE STEREO AUDIO CONNECTION TO AUDIO AMPLIFIER Using an External Amplifier with Speakers While the TWs Speakers are OFF Using an External Amplifier with Speakers While the TWs Speakers are ON 1. 1. 2. 3. Make the connections to the external amplifier as shown in the diagram below. Place the SPEAKER EXT/INT switch on the TV in the INT position (TV's speakers are ON). Turn the TV ON.
CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 5. TV CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL SPEAKERS STEP 6. "rv CONNECTION TO SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS 1. I. 2. 3. 4. Place the SPEAKERS switch on the back of the TV in the INT position. Connect the two external speaker terminals. Observe polarity of the connections; silver speaker wire to the red terminal and copper speaker wire to the black terminal. Use 8-ohm speakers only. Place the SPEAKERS switch on the back of the TV in the EXT position.
CONNECTIONS STEP 7. AN CONNECTION TO FRONT AN JACKS (Some FOR YOUR TV Models) Some models of TVs are equipped with an additional set of audio and video jacks on the front of the TV. These are provided primarily as a convenience for connecting a video Camcorder. However, they are just as useful in connecting VCRs or Video disc players. In addition, a Super-Video (Y-C) jack is also provided. VIDEO 3 IN 0--0 LEFT To connect a S-Video VCR to these jacks: 1.
THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV STEP 1. CONNECT THE POWER Plug your "IV into an unswitched AC power source. The switched AC outlets found on some video equipment will not continue supplying power to the TV once the equipment is turned off. If the power to the TV is interrupted, you will have to set the dock in the TV to the current time. Do not plug TV into switched outlet on cable-TV decoder. Do not plug TV into switched outlet on a VCR. STEP 2. TURN TV ON Turn the TV ON by pressing OFF-ON.
THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV STEP 4. USE AUTO CH. (Channel) SEARCH (CONTINUED) ALr_ DE'!ERMINING TUNING BAND TUNING BAND C_£ SEAI_ TUNING D BAND STEP 5. USE OTHER FOUND When Search is Complete While Searching for Active Channels When Returning to Channel/Audio Display OPTIONS set the clock in the TV. Refer to the CLOCK SET option of the "Setup Menu" section of this operating guide for details.
OPERATING YOUR TV BASIC TV OPERATIONS r Selecting Channels Using CHANNEL Up/Down: You may select a channel through channel scanning by using CHANNEL Up/Down keys. Only channels stored in the channel scan sequence can be selected. . CH 2 10:56 STEREO CH2 STEREO Selecting Channels by Using Numbers on Remote: Press the numbers corresponding to the channel desired, then press ENTER. Any channel in the band chosen can be selected through direct number entry.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV FRONT PANEL CONTROLS Refer to the illustration below while reading the descriptions of the TV controls. ENTER • ADJUSTI* SELECT OI 1. MENU 4,VOLUMEv O 3. ENTER 1 , menu operations to select a Press once to see a menu. Press repeatedly quence through the available menus. zsso 6. ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right or ,/j_ Press during on-screen menu operation to see information/status display for selected option. Press again to adjust the selected menu option.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Your multi-brand remote has already operate your new Zenith TV, a Zenith TV decoder and a Zenith VHS VCR. programmed to operate other brands The multi-brand remote control supplied with your new Z,enith TV allows you to operate most models of infrared (IR) remote-controlled TVs, VCRs and cable-TV decoders, even if they are all different brands. In this way, it takes the place of the several remote controls previously needed.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR REMOTE CONTROL "IV OPERATIONS The following funct2ons and operations apply to your Zenith TV. The remote control must be in the TV mode to operate your "IV. MODE The VOLUME control will always adjust the "IV volume regardless of the selected operating mode of the remote. ! Press repeatedly to select the "IV mode of operation. 'IV Lights when "IV mode of operation is selected. For optimum performance, point the remote control toward your TV. OFF/ON Used to turn TV ON or OFF.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR REMOTE CONTROL VCR OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to Zenith VCR models builtafter 1988.The remote control suppfied with yourVCR may have keys not duplicated on the new remote. If these functions are desired, the original remote control will have to be used. For complete details on how to operate your Zenith VCR, refer to the operating guide supplied with it. The remote control must be in the VCR mode to operate your VCR.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR REMOTE CONTROL CABLE-TV OPERATIONS The remote control must be in the CABLE mode to operate your cable-TV decoder. The VOLUME control will always adjust the TV volume regardless of the selected operating mode of the remote. The following functions and operations apply to a Zenith cable-TV decoder. The remote control supplied with your cable-TV decoder may have keys not duplicated on the new remote. If these functions are desired, the original remote control will have to be used.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR REMOTE CONTROL PREPARATION FOR USE Batteries are providedwith this remote, but you must install them before using the remote. INSTALLING BA'I-rERIES CAUTIONS: When the effective operating range of your remote becomes noticeably shorter, replace the batteries with two (2) high quality, alkaline, size AAA batteries. Do the following steps: • Do not place heavy objects on top of the remote control buttons.
ON-SCREEN MENUS AVAILABLE MENUS There are four basic menus: SOURCE, SETUP, AUDIO, and VIDEO. These menus list everything you can adjust to your personal preference or needs. In addition, separate SOURCE and VIDEO menus appear for PIP while PIP is active. Your TV is menu operated, that is, adjustmentsthat can be made to the "IVappearon the screen in a list of choices you can make by using the controls on the front panel of the TV or on the remote control. SETUP MENU SOURCE MENU •._ AUTO CH. SEARCH CH.
ON-SCREEN SUMMARY OF MENU ITEMS MENUS (CONTINUED) BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the brightness level of black areas in the picture. AUDIO Menu BASS: Adjusts the BASS (low frequency) level. TREBLE: Adjusts the TREBLE (high frequency) COLOR: Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the picture. level. BALANCE: Adjusts the BALANCE of sound between the leR and right speakers for stereophonic programs. TINT: Adjusts the color of the flesh tones.
SOURCE MENU _SOURCE ANT/CABLE1 ANT/CABLE2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 S-VIDEO t VIDEO 3 S-VIDEO 2 .._ ANT/CABLEt ANT/CABLE2 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2MENU SOURCE S-VIDEO 1 Source Menu for TVs with Front Jacks Source Menu TO SELECT MENU_ A SOURCE PURPOSE SOURCE EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS The SOURCE MENU is used to specify the equipment that is being used to supply the video and audio signals. You select the source you want by selecting the SOURCE MENU. It shows the possible sources available for your viewing selection.
SETUP MENU SETUP MENU •'_ AUTO CH. SEARCH CH. AOD/DEL CH. LABELS TUNING BAND AUTO FINE TUNE CLOCK SET CAPTIONS CH. BACKGROUND START SETUP MENU •.> CL(XT, K SET CAPTIONS CH. BACKGROUND SETUP MENU for VIDEO and S-VIDEO SOURCES SETUP MENU AUTO CH. (Channel) SEARCH 3. Use AUTO CH. SEARCH only when you first install your TV, or when you permanently change the connections to the TV. For example, when you replace the antenna with a cable-TV system. Use the AUTO CH.
SETUP MENU CH. (Channel) ADD/DEL To Add a Channel to Scan Sequence Purpose Lets you add channels to and remove channels from the acfive channels found by the AUTO CH. SEARCH option. In this way, you can customize the channels that are accessed through CHANNEL Up/Down. CH. ADD/DEL is an optional feature. You do not have to activate this feature in order to use your TV. Before Using CH. ADD/DEL Use the AUTO CH. SEARCH feature, if not previously used when youfirst installed the TV. CH. (Channel) 2.
SETUP MENU TUNING BAND 2. Purpose Allows for setting the 'IV tuner to match your antennaor cable-TV system. If you used the AUTO CH. SEARCH feature, the proper BAND was set automaticallyfor yourTV. If you did not use AUTO CH. SEARCH, or you are having difficulty tuning channels, the TUNING BAND may have to be set manually to match yourviewing needs. BeforeUsing TUNING BAND Connect and turn ON all external equipment, such as a cable-TV decoder, VCR, etc. Use CH. AUTO SEARCH, if not previouslyused.
SETUP MENU CLOCK SET To Use CLOCK SET from Remote Control Sets the clock in the TV to the correct time. After the time is set, the currenttime will appear on the Channe!/Timedisplay whenever the TV is turned on, the channel is changed, or ENTER is pressed. Power Failure Note: The time will have to be reset if power to the TV is interrupted. Selecting CLOCK SET should be selected if you followed the "Basic Menu Operation" given in the "On-Screen Menu" section. 2.
SETUP MENU CAPTIONS (CONTINUED) To remove a display that is interfering with captions, press ENTER until the display disappears. Likewise, you can instanfly remove any captions by pressing ENTER to call up the Chaune!/Time display. When you press ENTER again, the Channel/Time display disappears and you return instantly to captions. CAPTIONS has four different selections that can be made: CAPTION 1, CAPTION 2, TEXT 1 or TEXT 2.
SETUP MENU SETUP MENU wrrH AUXILIARY VIDEO SOURCE If one of the auxiliary video sources (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, VIDEO 3, S-VIDEO 1 or S-VIDEO 2) is selected for your main viewing picture, many of the SETUP MENU options will not appear when the SETUP MENU is accessed. The illustration below shows the SETUP MENU as it would appear. Only the CLOCK SET, CAPTIONS and CH. BACKGROUND options remain. Refer to the earlier discussions when setting these options. SETUP MENU CLOCKSET CAPTIONS CH.
AUDIO MENU AUDIO MENU •_- BASS TREBLE BALANCE AUDIO SEQ SURROUND GENERAL - ! I I STEREO ON NOTE: All adjustments on the AUDIO MENU are optional. You do not have to use these features in order to use your TV. + + + ='_ INFORMATION Your TV is equipped to receive Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS) when available in your area. It can also receive a Second Audio Program (SAP), that is, a program broadcast with two audio portions (two languages). The following modes of operation are available.
AUDIO MENU AUDIO SURROUND Use ADJUST (ADJ) Left_ight to select the speaker audio output mode. You may choose either STEREO, MONO or 2ND AUDIO/SAP. If current mode selection is not being received, the status display shows NOT AVAILABLE. If STEREO is selected but not received, the following line appears at the bottom of the menu: THIS PROGRAM IS NOT IN STEREO Use ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to adjust the level of Surround sound you wish to obtain. To decrease (-) Surround sound, press ADJUST (ADJ) Left.
AUDIO MENU AUDIO SELECTION CONSIDERATIONS NOTES: The last line of the Channel/Time display shows the current audio heard. The display is shown each time you turn the "IV ON, change channels, or press ENTER. The audio heard depends on the following: • AUDIO mode selected on AUDIO MENU: STEREO, MONO or 2ND AUDIO/SAP. • • Audio signal being received. Whether SEQ is ON or OFF.
VIDEO MENU VIDEO MENU ->.CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS COLOR TEMP VIDEO FILTER AUTO FLESH PICTURE PREF GENERAL INFORMATION - _= - _ - _zmm G - _ + + + R + z COOL ON OFF CUSTOM COLOR TEMP CONTRAST Allows you to change the "color temperature" or picture white balance between cooler natural whites and warmer (red) colors. To use COLOR TEMP, press ADJ until either WARM or COOL shows in the display. Adjusts the overall contrast and color level of the picture.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL INTRODUCTION Before using your new remote control,it must be programmed to recognize the brands of equipment it will be used to operate. If you are using a Zenith 'IV, Zenith VHS/VCR or a Zenith cable-TV decoder, it has already been programmed for you. Otherwise, follow the steps below. 2. NOTE: The remote control can only be used to operate one VCR, one TV and one cable-TV decoder at a time.
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE CONTROL TV, VCR AND CABLE-TV OPERATING Table I. "IVCodes by Brand 'IV Brand Name Code Admiral Admiral Akai Amark AOC Bell & Howell Centurion Coronado Curtis Mathes Curtis Mathes • Curtis Mathes Daytton Emerson Emerson Emerson Emerson Emerson Emerson Fisher Fisher General Electric General Electric General Electric General Electric Goldstar Goldstar Goldstar Hitachi Hitachi Hitachi JVC JVC J.C. Penney J.C. Penney J.C. Penney J.C. Penney J.C.
MAINTENANCE CARING FOR YOUR AND TROUBLESHOOTING TV Your TV will look better, have a longer life and perform better if you care for it properly. A safety, unplug the TV from the power outlet. irst check to see that the TV is off. For added Cabinet Care Non-Wood Cabinet or Cabinet Components. Moisten a soft cloth with a mild soap solution or Ivory dishwashing detergent. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Then rinse the cloth in clean water and wipe the surface gain.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE CALLING FOR AND TROUBLESHOOTING SERVICE Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble by changing the adjustment of a control or the setting of a switch. By making these simple checks before calling for service, you may save time and money. Problem Try This Picture OK. Poor sound. Re-orient antenna. Check for local interference. Try another channel - possible station trouble? Check AUTO FINE TUNE and TUNING BAND options in SETUP Menu. Sound OK. Poor picture.
MAINTENANCE VCR MODE CHART 1. OUTPUT AND TROUBLESHOOTING TO TV FROM ANTENNA The operatingmode of yourVCR determineswhat type of a program source is provided, andwhether the audio is stereo or monaural.Use this flow chart to determine the operating status of yourVCR, so that you can select the proper viewing source and channel on your"IV.Select the VCR outputchannel (3 or 4) on yourTV to view tapes or to see programsselected by using the channel tuner in the VCR.
MAINTENANCE VCR MODE CHART 2. OUTPUT AND TROUBLESHOOTING TO TV FROM AUDIO/VIDEO JACKS ON VCR The operating mode of your VCR determines what type of programsource is provided,andwhetherthe audio is stereo or monaural Use this flow chart to determine the operating status ofyourVCR, so thatyou knowwhen to select the VCR (or au_liary) source on yourTV. Use the LEFT and RIGHT AUDIO output jacks on the VCR to get stereo sound.
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YOUR ZENITH WARRANTY Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith TV Owner's Responsibility Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Color TV. Please read this Consumer Protection Plan carefully. It is a "LIMITED WARRANTY" as defined under Federal Law. This warran- Effective Warranty Date - Warranty begins on the date of original consumer installation. For your convenience, keep the dealers dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.
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