Zenith A09A02X OPERATING GUIDE
machine numbers A09A02X
operating guide / warranty
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hook up directory
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RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER
(Now, while you can see it)
The model and serial number of your new TV are located
on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future convenience,
we suggest that you record these numbers here:
MODEL NO.____________________________________
SERIAL NO.____________________________________
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION:
CAUTION: To Prevent Electric Shock, Match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code
(U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation.
Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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INSTALLATION GETTING STARTED PAGE 3
This page will
direct you to
which page
to go to for
proper hookup of your
Entertainment
Machine.
Hook-Up Directory
IMPORTANT!!
Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup. First, find the line
below that best describes what you want to do, then go to that page number.
Cable TV
wall jack
Cable box
In
Out
Cable TV
wall jack
Cable box
In
Out
If you are using an antenna, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
If you have cable or are using a cable box, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
If you are using an antenna and have a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
If you have cable or are using a cable box and a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Antenna only
Cable only
Antenna with VCR
Cable and VCR
Antenna
UNDERSTANDING YOUR TV THE JACKPACK PAGE 4
Your jack-pack
and its
various uses.
Understanding the Rear Jackpack
DC Input Jack
This is the jack to use
when you want to connect
your DC cord for direct
current (DC) power from a
12-volt source such as a
car cigarette lighter, etc.
Antenna /RF Jack
Attach your antenna,
cable-TV line or VCR
to this jack.
Phone Jacks Can
be used for connecting headphones, earphones or an external speaker. 8-ohm impedance at 1.5 watts (min) subminnature plug
3.5mm (1/8”).
TV Built-in Monopole
Antenna Connector
If you are using the
“over-the-air” built-in
antenna supplied with
the TV, connect this
to the Antenna jack.
Audio/Video Input
Jacks for connecting the
audio and video signals
from VCRs, camcorders and
various other types of
equipment.
For DC operation, use only a 12-volt negative ground power
source or the TV may be damaged.
Mini glossary
JACK A connection on the back of a TV, VCR or any other A/V device. This includes the RF jacks and the Audio/Video jacks
that are color-coded.
SIGNAL Picture and sound traveling through cable or in the air to your television screen.
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UNDERSTANDING YOUR TV TV CONTROL PANEL PAGE 5
See at a
glance what
each button
on the front
of your TV
controls and
operates.
Mini glossary
SOURCE This is the term for the equipment that provides audio and video information to your Entertainment
Machine. Antenna, Cable Boxes or VCRs are examples of a source.
Front Panel Diagram
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This is the Remote Control Window.
Point the Remote Control at this
window to operate the TV.
This is the SOURCE button. Press it
to select your picture source, either
from Antenna or from Video.
Press repeatedly to choose the different picture adjustment options.
Press the Up/Down ADJUST buttons
to change the selected menu option.
Use either of the VOLUME Up/Down
buttons to increase or decrease the
audio level of your Entertainment
Machine.
Press the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons
to select a higher or lower numbered
channel than you are currently
watching.
This is the Power Indicator Light
that lets you know that your
Entertainment Machine is receiving
power.
This is the POWER button. Press to
turn the the TV on and off.
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When the Power Indicator Light is
dimly lit, it indicates that the power
is connected to the TV. When the
Power Indicator Light is brightly lit it
indicates that the TV is turned on.
Always try to keep the immediate area
in front of the Remote Control Window
clear for easier remote control access.
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INSTALLATION STANDARDPAGE 6
Connect an
antenna/cable
or cable box
to your
Entertainment
Machine.
Basic Hook Up of your Antenna, Cable or Cable Box to the TV
Mini glossary
75 OHM RF CABLE 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.
300 TO 75 OHM ADAPTER A small device that connects a two-wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RF jack. They are usually about an
inch long with two screws on one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end.
Remember, when connecting RF
cables onto jacks, clockwise
tightens and counterclockwise
loosens.
Please refer to diagram then
hook up your
Entertainment Machine.
Remove the back of the
remote and put in two AAA
batteries.
Plug in your TV. Do not plug it
into a switched outlet.
Go to page 10 to Auto Search
your Entertainment Machine.
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INSTALLATION TO VCR PAGE 7
Connect
a VCR to your
Entertainment
Machine.
Mini glossary
CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV) stations.
If you’re using a cable box, leave your
TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your
cable box to change channels.
Remember, when connecting RF cables
onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and
counterclockwise loosens.
If you’re using a cable box, AutoSearch might only find the channel
your cable service is on (usually channel 3 or 4). Don’t worry, that’s all you
need!
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Basic Hook Up of your Antenna, Cable or Cable Box to the TV and VCR
Hook up your
Entertainment Machine as
outlined above.
Remove the back of the
remote and put in two AAA
batteries.
Plug in your TV. Do not plug
it into a switched outlet.
Go to page 10 to Auto Search
your Entertainment Machine.
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