Zenith A25A11D, A19A11D, A27A11D OPERATING GUIDE

Thanks for

choosing Zenith!

machine numbers A19A11D A25A11D A27A11D

operating guide / warranty

hookup directory

page

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RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER

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 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 SYSTEM 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 hook-up
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 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

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INSTALLATION STANDARDPAGE 4

Connect an

off-air 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

TV back

TV back panel
(expanded view)

Antenna
Cable

TV back

Flat wire
(300 ohm)

Antenna

300/75 ohm
Adapter

TV back panel
(expanded view)

Antenna
Cable

Audio In

Video

Audio In

Video

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 Entertainment
Machine.

Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on
the back of your Entertainment
Machine.

Connect the cable that runs from
the wall directly to this jack,
according to the diagram to the
right.

Remove the back of the remote
and put in two AA batteries.

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it
into a switched outlet. Your
Entertainment Machine is
designed to operate on household
current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC do
not attempt to operate it on DC
Current.

Go to page 8 to Auto Program
your Entertainment Machine.

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2

3

4

5

back of remote

Flat wire antenna to TV

Antenna to TV Coaxial wire

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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

Audio In

Video

Cable box

In

Out

RF coaxial wire (75ohm)

RF coaxial wire (75ohm)

3 4

output

switch

TV back panel
(expanded view)

Antenna
Cable

TV back

Audio In

Video

TV back panel
(expanded view)

Antenna
Cable

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, Auto Program
(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!

Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on
the back of your Entertainment
Machine.

Connect the cable that runs from
the wall directly to this jack,
according to the diagram to the
right.

Remove the back of the remote
and put in two AA batteries.

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it
into a switched outlet. Your
Entertainment Machine is
designed to operate on household
current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC do
not attempt to operate it on DC
Current.

Go to page 8 to Auto Program
your Entertainment Machine.

1

2

3

4

5

back of remote

Cable to TV

Cable with Cable Box to TV

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INSTALLATION STANDARDPAGE 6

Connect your

off-air

antenna and

VCR to your

Entertainment

Machine.

Hook Up Your Antenna and VCR to TV

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

No A/V cables are included with
your Entertainment Machine.

Without A/V cables, most VCRs
will not play videocassettes in
stereo sound.

Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on
the back of your Entertainment
Machine.

Connect the cable that runs from
the wall directly to this jack,
according to the diagram to the
right.

Remove the back of the remote
and put in two AA batteries.

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it
into a switched outlet. Your
Entertainment Machine is
designed to operate on household
current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC do
not attempt to operate it on DC
Current.

Go to page 8 to Auto Program
your Entertainment Machine.

1

2

3

4

5

back of remote

TV back panel
(expanded view)

Antenna
Cable

TV back

In

Out

Audio

Video

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

Flat wire
(300 ohm)

Antenna

300/75 ohm
Adapter

RF coaxial wire
(75ohm)
not included
with TV

output
switch

Audio In Video

A/V cables
not included
with TV

TV back panel
(expanded view)

Antenna
Cable

TV back

RF coaxial wire
(75ohm)
not included
with TV

Audio In Video

A/V cables
not included
with TV

In

Out

Audio

Video

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

output
switch

RF coaxial cable
(75ohm)

Antenna

Flat wire Antenna to TV with VCR

Coaxial wire Antenna to TV with VCR

Optional
for 25” and
27” screens
only.

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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.

No A/V cables are included with
your Zenith Entertainment
Machine. Without A/V cables, most
VCRs will not play videocassettes
in stereo sound.

Cable TV
wall jack

RF coaxial cable (75ohm)

TV back panel
(expanded view)

Antenna
Cable

TV back

In

Out

Audio

Video

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

RF coaxial wire
(75ohm)
not included
with TV

A/V cables
not included
with TV

output

switch

Audio In Video

Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on
the back of your Entertainment
Machine.

Connect the cable that runs from
the wall directly to this jack,
according to the diagram to the
right.

Remove the back of the remote
and put in two AA batteries.

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it
into a switched outlet. Your
Entertainment Machine is
designed to operate on household
current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC do
not attempt to operate it on DC
Current.

Go to page 8 to Auto Program
your Entertainment Machine.

1

2

3

4

5

back of remote

Cable TV
wall jack

RF coaxial cable (75ohm)

Cable box

In

Out

In

Out

Audio

Video

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

output
switch

3 4

output
switch

TV back panel
(expanded view)

Antenna
Cable

TV back

RF coaxial wire
(75ohm)
not included
with TV

Audio In Video

A/V cables
not included
with TV

Cable with Cable
Box to TV with
VCR

Cable to TV with VCR

Optional
for 25” and
27” screens
only.

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Mini glossary

AUTO PROGRAM Auto Program is how your Entertainment Machine finds all the channels available in your area and stores them into memory.

INSTALLATION QUICK STARTPAGE 8

Use Auto
Program to
automatically
find and
store all the
stations
available in
your area.

Auto Program

With the remote control in hand,
press the POWER key to turn on
your Entertainment Machine.

Press the MENU key so the Setup
menu appears.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows on
the remote control, select Auto
Program on your screen.

Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to
reach the Auto Program screen.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows,
choose either Cable TV or Off-air
Antenna on your screen.

Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to
begin Auto Program.

Press ENTER to return to
TV viewing.

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ENTER

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POWER

TIMER

FLSHBK

MUTE

VOLUME

CHANNEL

MENU

ADJ ADJ

SELECT

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