Zenith A13P01D, H13P01L OPERATING GUIDE

machine numbers H13P01L A13P01D

operating guide / warranty

Thanks for

choosing Zenith!

hookup directory

index

your on-screen menus

page

20

page

11

page

3

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 your 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.
Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Cable TV
wall jack

Cable box

In

Out

Cable TV
wall jack

Cable box

In

Out

If you are using an antenna and no other equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4

If you have cable and no other equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5

If you are using an antenna and have a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6

If you have cable and a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7

Antenna only

Cable only

Antenna with VCR

Cable and VCR

Hook up your Entertainment
Machine, see diagrams at right.

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it
into a switched outlet.

Go to page 8 to Auto Program
your Entertainment Machine.

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INSTALLATION STANDARDPAGE 4

Connect an

antenna

to your

Entertainment

Machine.

Hook Up Your Antenna 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.

RF coaxial wire
(75ohm)

Antenna

Antenna

Flat wire
(300 ohm)

Antenna

300/75 ohm
Adapter

TV back panel
(expanded view)

Antenna

Typical TV back

Typical TV back

If you have a 75 ohm RF cable,
then you don’t need any adapters!

Remember, when screwing RF
cables onto jacks, clockwise tight­ens, and counterclockwise loosens.

A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not
included with your Zenith
Entertainment Machine.

120V
60Hz

1

2

3

Flat-Wire Antenna to Adapter

Round Antenna Wire

Hook up your Entertainment
Machine, see diagrams at right.

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it
into a switched outlet.

Go to page 8 to Auto Program
your Entertainment Machine.

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INSTALLATION STANDARD PAGE 5

Connect
cable to your
Entertainment
Machine.

Mini glossary

CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV) stations.

Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) to the TV

Cable TV
wall jack

Cable TV
wall jack

Cable box

In

Out

RF coaxial wire (75ohm)

RF coaxial wire (75ohm)

3 4

output

switch

Antenna

Antenna

Typical TV back

Typical TV back

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 screwing RF cables
onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and
counterclockwise loosens.

If you’re using a cable box, Auto­Program (page 8) might only find the
channel your cable service is on
(usually channel 3 or 4). Don’t worry,
that’s all you need!

1

2

3

Without Cable Box

With Cable Box

120V
60Hz

Hook up your Entertainment
Machine, see diagrams at right.

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it
into a switched outlet.

Go to page 8 to Auto Program
your Entertainment Machine.

Flat wire
(300ohm)

Antenna

300/75 ohm
Adapter

Cables not included with TV

Over-the-Air

Antenna

In

Out

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

Output
switch

Typical
TV back

In

Out

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

Output

switch

Typical
TV back

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INSTALLATION STANDARDPAGE 6

Connect your

off-air

antenna and

VCR to your

Entertainment

Machine.

Hook Up Antenna and VCR to the TV

Remember, when screwing
RF cables onto jacks, clockwise
tightens, and counterclockwise
loosens.

1

2

3

Flat-Wire Antenna to Adapter

Round Cable to VCR

120V
60Hz

Hook up your Entertainment
Machine, see diagrams at right.

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it
into a switched outlet.

Go to page 8 to Auto Program
your Entertainment Machine.

Cable TV
wall jack

Cable TV
wall jack

Round wire (75ohm)

Round wire (75ohm)

Cable box

In

Out

3 4

output

switch

In

Out

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

Output

switch

Typical
TV back

In

Out

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

Output

switch

Typical
TV back

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INSTALLATION STANDARD PAGE 7

Connect
your VCR and
Cable to your
Entertainment
Machine.

Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) and VCR

Leave your VCR and your television
tuned to channel three and use
the cable box to change channels.

Remember, when screwing in RF
cables onto jacks, clockwise tight­ens, and counterclockwise loosens.

1

2

3

Cable Service

Cable Service with a Cable Box

120V
60Hz