machine numbers |
A27A23W |
A25A23W |
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h o o k u p d i r e c t o r y |
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o p e r a t i n g g u i d e / w a r r a n t y
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
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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 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.
INSTALLATION |
GETTING STARTED |
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Hook-Up Directory
IMPORTANT
Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup. First, find the setup option below that best describes what you want to do, then go to that page number.
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
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This page will direct you to which page to go to
for proper hook-up of your
Entertainment Machine.
Antenna with VCR |
If you are using an antenna and have a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Cable and VCR |
If you have cable and a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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INSTALLATION |
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Connect an off-air antenna to your
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Hook Up Your Antenna to the TV
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If you have a 75 ohm RF cable, then you don’t need any adapters!
Remember, when screwing RF cables into jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens.
Antenna |
TV back |
A 300 to 75 ohm adapter
is not included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores.
RF coaxial wire (75ohm)
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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 |
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Connect cable to your Entertainment Machine.
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 into jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens.
If you’re using a cable box, Auto Program 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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Mini glossary
CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV) stations.
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P A G E 6 |
INSTALLATION |
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Hook Up Your Antenna and VCR to TV
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Remember, when screwing
RF cables into jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens.
No A/V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores.
Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound.
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Remember, when screwing in RF cables into jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens.
No A/V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores. Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound.
INSTALLATION |
STANDARD |
P A G E 7 |
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P A G E 8 |
INSTALLATION |
CUSTOM |
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Connecting an
S-VHS player
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Entertainment
Machine.
Hook Up Your TV to a Super VHS VCR
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No S-Video cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores.. Without an S-Video cable, you will not receive the Super VHS quality picture.
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Hook Up Your TV to Stereo Amplifier
For added audio depth and clarity, you can connect your Entertainment Machine to a stereo amplifier!
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No Audio cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores.
INSTALLATION |
CUSTOM |
P A G E 9 |
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P A G E 1 0 |
OPERATION |
BUTTON FUNCTIONS |
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A quick list of all the buttons on your remote and what they do.
Remote Control Button Functions
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Turns TV On and Off.
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CABLE/VCR/AUX/TV
Selects mode of operation for Remote Control
MUTE
Turns sound down (Soft) or off (Mute) while the picture remains.
VOLUME (LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS)
Adjusts the sound level on your Entertainment Machine.
MENU
Displays on-screen menus. Press repeatedly to cycle through other menus.
TIMER
Displays the Sleep Timer Menu. See page 21 for more information.
If your remote has Night Vision Glow-In-The-Dark keys, it must be exposed to light before the keys will glow in the dark. Longer exposure—longer glow.
Keys dedicated to VCR functions will still operate your VCR while the remote is in TV mode.
Grey keys indicate that they do not function on your model of TV.
CHANNEL (UP/DOWN)
1 2 3 Cycles through available channels.
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NUMBER KEY PAD
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Shows the Channel/Time display. Press after channel numbers for instant selection.
UP/DOWN ARROW
The UP/DOWN arrows select options.
QUIT/
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remote control part number
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LEFT/RIGHT ARROW
The LEFT/RIGHT arrows adjust options.
TV/VCR SOURCE
Switches between watching TV via the available sources, that is ANTENNA/CABLE and VIDEO IN.
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Auto Program
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Select your input source, then automatically find and store all the stations available in your area.
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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.
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OPERATION |
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An example of using the panel on the front of your Entertainment Machine.
Front Panel Diagram
The front keypads on your Entertainment Machine vary from model to model. Examine the front panel and follow the directions which apply to your machine.
When using the on-screen menus, the buttons on the front keypad correspond to the buttons on the remote control as follows:
VOLUME = Adjust Left/Right
CHANNEL = Select Up/Down
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Choose the function you wish to change using the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons. The Channel buttons act as a “Select”
The VOLUME buttons “adjustment” (Left/Right) function. Use the VOLUME buttons to make changes or adjustments.
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Basic Television Operation
Source
The source button (TV/VCR/Source) on the remote switches between Video input and Cable/Antenna input. On some models A/V input is designated as a channel that is one below the lowest/one above the highest.
You’ll have to use the Channel Up/Down buttons to access it. The Time/Channel display will read “Video” in place of a channel number.
Cable/Antenna Input: This setting allows you to change cable or
antenna channels and to view videocassettes on channel 3 (or 4) in mono sound.
Video Input: This setting allows stereo playback of videocassettes. The television cannot change channels in the Video mode, but the VCR can.
To view the current input source, press ENTER on your remote. The Time/Channel display should appear in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. If the display reads ‘Video,’ then the source is an A/V input. If the display reads a channel number, then the source is your Cable or Antenna.
Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Machine.
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Channel or Video (Indicates Source)
Time
Audio Mode
Date
This is an example of the Time/Channel display that appears in the top right and left corners of your screen.
Channel Changing
CHANNEL UP/DOWN arrows: Use these arrows to change the channels. Auto Program will have found all channels available to you.
NUMBER Key Pad: To skip to any channel, enter the number of the channel using the NUMBER key pad, then press ENTER.
FLASHBACK: To instantly return to the last channel viewed, press FLASHBACK.
SURF: Switches between the primary channel selection and your customized surf menus. The surf mode will appear in the lower right corner of your screen.
Audio
SURF 1
Volume Right/Left: To adjust the volume level, use the volume Right/Left arrows. To soften the volume of your TV, press MUTE once. To silence your TV instantly, press MUTE twice. To get the sound back, press MUTE again.
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