Zenith A32B84R, A27B41, A36B41W, A36B41D, A32B41D OPERATING GUIDE

machine numbers A27B41 A32B41 A32B84 A36B41

operating guide / warranty

Thanks for

choosing Zenith!

hookup directory

index

your on-screen menus

page

47

page

16

page

3

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.

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

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 notification.

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

Other

If you have a Super VHS VCR, a DVD Player, or Audio equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . .pages 8-9

Hook up your Entertainment
Machine, see diagrams at right.

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 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

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

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.

back of
remote

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2

3

4

Hook up your Entertainment
Machine, see diagrams at right.

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 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

TV back panel
(expanded view)

Antenna
/ Cable

TV back

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, Auto­Program (page 10) might only find the
channel your cable service is on
(usually channel 3 or 4). Don’t worry,
that’s all you need!

back of
remote

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2

3

4

Without Cable Box

With Cable Box

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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

TV back panel
(expanded view)

TV back

RF coaxial wire
(75ohm)
not included
with TV

In

Out

Audio

R-L Out

Video

Out

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

In

Out

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

Flat wire
(300 ohm)

Antenna

300/75 ohm
Adapter

Round wire (75ohm)

Antenna

output

switch

output

switch

A/V cables
not included
with TV

A/V cables

not included
with TV

TV back panel
(expanded view)

TV back

RF coaxial wire
(75ohm)
not included
with TV

Audio

R-L Out

Video

Out

back of

remote

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

Use Video sources for better
picture and sound.

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

Hook up your Entertainment
Machine, see diagrams at right.

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 Program
your Entertainment Machine.

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2

3

4

(VCR with Round Antenna Wire)

(VCR with Flat Wire Antenna Adapter)

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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.

Use Video sources for better
picture and sound.

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

TV back panel
(expanded view)

TV back

RF coaxial wire
(75ohm)
not included
with TV

TV back panel
(expanded view)

TV back

RF coaxial wire
(75ohm)
not included
with TV

Cable TV
wall jack

Cable TV
wall jack

Round wire (75ohm)

Round wire (75ohm)

Cable box

In

Out

In

Out

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

In

Out

3 4

VCR back

VCR back AV panel

A/V cables
not included
with TV

output
switch

output
switch

3 4

output
switch

A/V cables
not included
with TV

Audio

R-L Out

Video

Out

Audio

R-L Out

Video

Out

back of

remote

Hook up your Entertainment
Machine, see diagrams at right.

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 Program
your Entertainment Machine.

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2

3

4

With Cable Box

Without Cable Box

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INSTALLATION S-VHS VCR/DVD PLAYERPAGE 8

Connecting a

S-VHS VCR

or DVD Player

to your

Entertainment

Machine.

Super VHS VCR/DVD Player

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Locate the Ant In jack on the
back of your S-VHS VCR.
Connect the cable line coming
from your wall directly to
this jack.

Now locate the Out to TV
jack. Connect a cable from
the Out to TV jack to the
Antenna/Cable jack on
the back of your TV.

Find the audio and S-Video
jacks on the back of your
S-VHS VCR, and connect them
following the instructions pro­vided with your equipment.

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2

3

Use Video sources for better
picture and sound.

To use with PIP: go to the
Source Menu (page 30) and
choose the jack you’ve connected
your S-VHS (S-VHS 1,-2) as the
Main or PIP source.

TV back

In

Out

3 4

Super VHS VCR

Back AV panel

Cables
not included
with TV

Audio

R-L Out

S-Video

Out

Attach to
cable wall jack,
cable box, or
antenna

Super VHS VCR

DVD* Player

Simply connect the S-Video/Audio out on
the DVD to the S-VHS 1, R-L Audio or
S-VHS 2, R-L Audio In on the TV.

DVD Player
Jacks

* Digital Video Disk Player

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INSTALLATION STEREO SYSTEM PAGE 9

Get the
best sound
possible
from your
Entertainment
Machine.

Audio Hook-ups

A/V cables

not included
with TV

TV back

R-L Audio

Input

Stereo

System

Locate the jacks marked
Variable Out. These are for the
stereo system. Connect the
stereo system’s cables, accord­ing to their color (red is the
right channel, white the left)
to these jacks.

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These wires should be included
with your stereo system.

Before you begin plugging in your stereo sys­tem, it’s a good idea to put it in its
approximate place first. That way you know
how much wire you have or will need.

INSTALLATION AUTO PROGRAM

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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 in memory.

Use Auto

Program to

automatically

find and

store all of
the stations
available in

your area in

the TV’s

memory.

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.
Note: The option that is blinking
and appears in white is selected.

Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to
begin Auto Program.

Press ENTER or QUIT to return to
TV viewing.

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2

3

4
5

6

7

PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

7

4/6

2

3/5

1

Note: Auto Program finds channels
being received by the TV Tuner. See
information on page 14 for using
the Cable Box or VCR Tuners.

To customize your channel
selection, see page 18.

OPERATION REMOTE KEY FUNCTIONS TV MODE

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A quick list
of all the
keys on your
remote and
what they do.

TV Mode Remote Key Functions

PRG

POWER

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

SURF

ENTER

FLASHBK MUTE

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

VOLUME VOLUME

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND FFWD

RECORD

QUIT

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

CC

TV/VCR
SOURCE

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

PRG (PROGRAM)

Programs your remote to

operate other products.

See page 35.

FLASHBK (FLASHBACK)

Return to the

last channel viewed.

POWER

Turns TV On or Off.

CABLE/VCR/AUX/TV

Selects remote operating mode.

CHANNEL (UP/DOWN)

Flip through

available channels.

MUTE

Turns sound Off and On
while the picture remains.
Press once to quiet sound, press
again to mute, press again to
restore sound.

ENTER

Shows the Channel/Time

display. Press after channel

numbers for instant selection.

NUMBER KEY PAD

Selects channels directly and
enters numeric values for
some options

.

MENU

Displays on-screen

menus for TV mode. See page 16

UP/DOWN ARROWS

The Up/Down arrows select options.

remote control part number

MBR3458

(124-212-51)

TIMER

Displays the Sleep Timer

Menu. See “Timer Setup”

on page 24 for

more information.

VOLUME LEFT/RIGHT

Adjusts the sound levels on
your Entertainment Machine.

QUIT

Removes on-screen display from
view. If no display is on, switches
SEQ sound feature On and Off on
some TVs.

TV/VCR-SOURCE

Switches between watching TV
through your antenna/cable, or
through your VCR.

Keys dedicated to VCR
functions will still operate
your VCR while the remote
is in TV mode.

CC(CLOSED CAPTIONING)

Displays the closed caption menu.

LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS

The Left/Right arrows

adjust options.

LED INDICATOR LIGHT

Lights when keys are pressed.

PIP FEATURES

For PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

operation. See page 32

SURF

Activates custom channel select

mode on your

Entertainment Machine.

When Surf mode is active, CHANNEL

UP/DOWN keys “Surf” through the

channels you’ve selected.

MENU

POWER

VOLUME

CHANNEL

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OPERATION BUTTON FUNCTIONSPAGE 12

How to use

your front

control

panel to

operate

the menus.

Front Panel Diagram

ENTER ADJUST SELECT MENU VOLUME CHANNEL POWER

To access the Setup menu, press
the MENU button once; to get the
other menus, keep pressing the
MENU button.

Choose the function you wish to
change using the SELECT button.

The ADJUST buttons act as an
“adjustment” (Left/Right) func­tion.

Menus disappear after five seconds.
To get them back, push the MENU
button again.

If you’ve lost your remote, you can
get a new replacement by calling
1-800-255-6790 to purchase a
replacement.

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2
3

Note: For model A27B41, when using the on­screen menus, the buttons on the front panel
correspond to the remote control buttons as
follows:

VOLUME = Adjust Left/Right
CHANNEL = Select Up/Down

Typical 10-Button TV Front Panel

Typical 6-Button TV Front Panel

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OPERATION TV FUNDAMENTALS PAGE 13

Introducing
you to the
basics of your
Entertainment
Machine

Basic Television Operation

The source button (TV/VCR/Source) on the remote switches between
Video input and Cable/Antenna input. The Time/Channel display will
read “Video” in place of a channel number if A/V inputs are selected as
the picture source.

Cable/Antenna Input: This setting allows you to change cable or
antenna channels and to view videocassettes on channel 3 (or 4)
in mono s o und.

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.

Source

XDS Data Feature

Channel/Label or Video (Indicates Source)
Time
Audio Mode

PIP Channel & Label
(Note Shows Source of sound)

Ch 12-MTV

10:55

Stereo

PIP Ch 30-ABC

XDS = Extended Data Service

Some broadcasters are including on the signal they provide
additional information (data) about the program. This data (see
example) appears on your TV screen when you press ENTER; if
the channel has XDS.

Date
Channel/Time/Audio Display

(shown with PIP display, if PIP is on)
Title of Program

Length of Program (in hours and minutes)
Time Remaining (in hours and minutes)

Showing XDS Data

Select a channel. Press ENTER to display XDS data; if available.

XDS Channel Labels

XDS can provide a channel label automatically. For the pro­grams to display an XDS channel label, select the dashes
(- - - -) for that channel from the Channel ID option in the
Setup Menu.

Example of an XDS Data Display

Jan/30/98

Ch 25-MTV

7:55

Stereo

PIP Ch 30-ABC

NOVA

Length 00:44 Time Left 00:37

At this printing, XDS data is only being provided
by some public broadcasting stations; and as a
result, it is only available on some channels.

You must set the Clock in the Setup Menu
before the time will appear on the
Channel/Time Display or on the XDS display.

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OPERATION TV FUNDAMENTALS

Basic Television Operation (cont’d)

Surfing

VOLUME VOLUME

CHANNEL UP/DOWN arrows: Use these arrows to change the channels.
Autoprogram 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 channel selections. The surf mode icon will appear in the
lower right corner of the screen when you change channels. Press SURF
to turn surf On, press again to turn surf mode Off.

This is while the source is set to Antenna/Cable. For any other
source, such as a VCR, the Main Picture channel changing will
be controlled by that equipment.

Volume Right/Left: To adjust the volume level, use the volume
Right/Left arrows. To silence your TV instantly, press MUTE once to
soften the volume, press again to turn sound off. To get the sound
back, press MUTE again.

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

ENTER

123
456
7089

SURF

Audio

Changing Channels

MUTE

Introducing

you to the

basics of your

Entertainment

Machine

Mini glossary

TUNER The television, VCR, or cable box that you choose to change channels with.

OPERATION TV FUNDAMENTALS

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Basic Television Operation (cont’d)

Help on
combining
your
Entertainment
Machine
with more
equipment.

There are a number of ways you can choose to integrate your Entertainment Machine with the rest of your equip­ment. Channels can be changed using the television, the VCR, or the cable box, with advantages to each.

USING THE TELEVISION AS THE TUNER preserves all your channel labels (not available on some models). It also
reduces the number of keys on the remote control you need to worry about. (One device, one remote to learn.)

USING THE VCR AS THE TUNER has the advantage of simplifying the recording process. If the VCR is tuned to
channel seven, then the VCR will record channel seven.

USING THE CABLE BOX (if you have one) to change the stations sometimes has an advantage, too, especially if
your cable provider requires you to use their cable box to descramble their stations.

Setting Up a Tuner

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3

4

5

Based on the advantages listed above, decide what
device you want to use as the tuner.

Connect the antenna or cable source to the input
of your tuner. (If you chose your television as the
tuner, then you’re done. Go watch your
Entertainment Machine.)

Connect the output of your tuner to the input of the
next device.

If you used A/V cables for step 3, set the “next
device” to Video input. If you used an RF coaxial
cable in step 3, then tune the “next device” to
match the output channel of your tuner (usually
channel 3 or 4).

Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you reach your
Entertainment Machine. Then enjoy!

OPERATION MENUS

Mini glossary

ADD The add function adds channels to the list that will be scrolled through when using your remote.
DELETE The delete function removes channels from the list that will be scrolled through when using your remote.
SURF The surf function creates a special list of your favorite channels. You can access this group of channels by

pushing the surf button on the remote.

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On-Screen Menus

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SETUP MENU Adjusts the basic characteristics of your Entertainment Machine.

Auto Program Automatically finds and stores active channels to flip through using

Channel Up/Down.

Add/Del/Surf Manually picks and chooses which active channels will appear when flip-

ping through using Channel Up/Down

Clock Set Sets the time.

Captions Turns closed captioning on, off, or set it to come on automatically when

the television is muted.

Caption/Text Chooses the captioning or text method for your Entertainment Machine.

Language Picks the language you want your on-screen menus to appear in.

Background Turns the background for on-screen menus transparent or opaque.

SPECIAL Goes beyond basics and customizes your Entertainment

FEATURES Machine’s functions.

Timer Setup Programs a time for your Entertainment Machine to turn itself on or off,

or to turn itself off after a certain amount of time.

Channel Labels Labels your channels with their network names (ABC, CBS, HBO, etc.).

Parental Control Allows parents to block any channel or A/V source for up to 99 hours,

with the use of a password.

Auto Demo Demonstrates the on-screen menus that control TV setup and operational

features.

Continued on next page.

Descriptions

of all the

menus on your

Entertainment

Machine.

Using the Menu button on your remote you can access
all the menus below.

Menu Name Go to page

10

18

19

20
21
22
23

24
25
26

27

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On-Screen Menus Overview, cont’d

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AUDIO MENU Customizes the sound to suit your room and your taste. Your options are:

Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode, Front Surround, SoundRite, Speakers.

VIDEO MENU Adjusts your picture for any viewing situation. Your options are:

Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temp, Picture Pref.

PIP MENU Controls the size and appearance of the PIP inset. Your options are:

Color, Tint, Size.

SOURCE MENU Chooses from the available sources for both the main picture and PIP.

Channel/Time/ Shows the current time, channel, video and audio source, and the

Audio Display Surf status.

PIP/Channel If present, indicates PIP is on.

Audio Source Shows (with PIP on), the source sound is coming from, main or

PIP.

Volume Display Shows the current sound level.

XDS Display If available on currently selected channel, gives program name, length of

program and time left in program in hours and minutes. Also shows
Channel/Time/Audio display. If the clock has been set, displays the time
also.

Descriptions
of all the
menus on your
Entertainment
Machine.

Using the Menu button on your remote, you can access
all the menus below.

Menu Name Go to page

28

29

30
31

13

13

14
13

OPERATION MENUS SETUP MENU

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Setting Add/Del/Surf

Customize

your channel

selection.

PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR
SOURCE

Press the MENU key on the remote
so the Setup menu appears.

Select Add/Delete/Surf menu
using the UP/DOWN arrows.

Using either the NUMBER key pad
or the CHANNEL UP/DOWN arrows
on the remote, select a channel.
(If adding a deleted channel, you
will need to use the number pad.)

Using the RIGHT/LEFT arrows,
pick whether that channel is
Added, Deleted, or a Surf chan­nel.

To continue, select another
channel and repeat step 4. If you
are finished, press ENTER or QUIT
to return to TV viewing.

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3

4

5

4

3

5

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If you delete a channel, it isn’t
gone for good. Just select it
using the NUMBER key pad on
the remote, or add it later.

Press SURF, with Surf active, you
can use channel up/down to scroll
the Surf channel list. Press SURF
again to return to normal channel
scan.

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Mini glossary

ADD This function lets you add new channels to the list that you'll scroll through when using your remote.
DELETE This function lets you remove channels that you don't watch from the list you'll scroll through.
SURF This function lets you add your favorite channels to the Surf list.

OPERATION MENUS SETUP MENU

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PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

1
2

3

4
5

Clock Set

Press the MENU key on the remote
control so the Setup menu appears.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows on
the remote control, select Clock
Set on your screen.

Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to
access the Clock Menu.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows,
select Date Set.

Using the LEFT or RIGHT arrows,
SELECT the Month, Date, or Year.

Use the UP/DOWN arrows to
change the Month, Date, or Year.

Once you have set the correct
year, press the RIGHT arrow, then
use an UP/DOWN arrow key to
select Clock Set.

Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow key
to adjust the time.

Press the TIMER key to select AM
or PM.

Press ENTER or QUIT to return to
TV viewing.

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You can use the NUMBER key
pad to simply type in the time
and date (AM and PM are still
selected with the Timer key).

Set the clock
and date on
your Zenith
Entertainment
Machine.

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Captions

Press the MENU key on the
remote control so the Setup
menu appears.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows
on the remote control, select
Captions.

Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to
choose any of the following
options: On, Off, or Captions
When Muted.

Press ENTER or QUIT to return to
TV viewing.

Captions come in handy when the
television is on mute.

Not all programming has closed
captioning or text available.

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PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR
SOURCE

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1

4
2

Turn on closed

captioning or

Captions When

Muted.

Press “CC” to turns captions On,
Off, or select Captions When
Muted.

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Turn on closed
captioning or
text that
appears at the
bottom of
your screen.

Caption/Text

Press the MENU key on the
remote control so the Setup
menu appears.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows
on the remote control. Select
Caption/Text o n your screen.

Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to
choose any of the following
options: Caption 1, Caption 2,
Caption 3, Caption 4, Text 1,
Text 2, Text 3, or Text 4.

Press ENTER or QUIT to return to
TV viewing.

Captions come in handy when the
television is on mute.

Standard closed captioning is
available using the Caption 1
option.

Not all programming has closed
captioning or text available; even
though Captions 1, 2, 3, 4, and
Text 1, 2, 3, and 4 are available
for use to the broadcaster.

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PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

3

1

4
2

Caption/Text is a feature which allows your
Entertainment Machine to receive various closed cap­tion and text options provided by your broadcaster.
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vailability and fuctionality of Caption/Text feature is

d

etermined only by your broadcaster and may not be

available in our area.

Mini glossary

CAPTIONS The term for the words that scroll across the bottom of your TV screen; usually the audio portion of the program provided for the hearing

impaired.

TEXT The term for the words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover the entire screen; usually messages provided by the broad-

caster.

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Language Options

Press the MENU key on the
remote control so the Setup
menu appears.

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

Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to
choose any of the following
options: English, Spanish or
French.

Press ENTER or QUIT to return to
TV viewing.

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Choose the

language you

want the

menus to

appear in.

PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR
SOURCE

3

1

4
2

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Background

Press the MENU key on the
remote control so the Setup menu
appears.

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

Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to
choose On or Off.

Press ENTER or QUIT to return to
regular TV viewing.

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PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

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1

4
2

Add a
background
to the
on-screen
menus.

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PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

Timer Setup

Use the number keypad to type in
time settings.

The On/Off timer will not work
until the Clock on your television
has been set.

Automatically

turns your

Entertainment

Machine on

or off.

Press the MENU key on the remote
control so the Special Features
menu appears.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows on
the remote control, select Timer
Setup on your screen.

Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow. The Timer
Setup screen will appear.

Sleep Timer: Use the RIGHT/LEFT
arrows to adjust the length of time
until the TV shuts down (select a
countdown from ten minutes to
four hours).

At this point, continue to step
five to set the On Time, or press
ENTER or QUIT to return to
TV viewing.

On Time: Using the UP/DOWN
arrows on the remote control, select
On Time on your screen.

Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow or use
the NUMBER key pad to enter the
time your TV will automatically
turn on.

Press the TIMER button to select
AM or PM.

Press the UP/DOWN arrows to
select On/Off Timer.

Press the LEFT or RIGHT arrow to
turn on the On/Off Timer.

Press ENTER or QUIT to return to
TV viewing or continue program­ming by repeating the above steps
for Off Time.

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Channel Labels

With the CHANNEL UP/DOWN key, set
your Entertainment Machine to the
channel you want to label.

Press the MENU key repeatedly until the
Special Features menu appears.

Using the UP/DOWN keys, select
Ch. Labels in the menu.

Use a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to select a
channel label. (Each press will bring up
a different label.)

Press ENTER to accept the label and
return to regular TV viewing.

NOTE: The (----) label indicates that
your TV will accept the original, broad­cast label, and (None) will block all
labeling.

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PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

4

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5

2

3

1

Label the
channels
for the
Channel/Time
Display.

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Make sure

you know

what your

kids aren’t

watching.

Parental Control

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Use the NUMBERS key pad to
choose channel numbers.

The On/Off timer will not work
until the Clock has been set.

PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE

TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

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Press MENU repeatedly until the Special
Features menu appears.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows, select
Parental Ctl. in the menu.

Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to enter the
Parental Control menu.

With the UP/DOWN arrows, select
Block Ch.

Choose a channel number. Press a
RIGHT/LEFT arrow to choose Blocked or
Unblocked. Choose another channel num­ber and continue Blocking/Unblocking
channels.

Use UP/DOWN and RIGHT/LEFT arrows for
the following:

Choose Block Video, Use the RIGHT/LEFT
arrows to Block or Unblock the A/V
inputs.

Choose Set Hours. Use the RIGHT/LEFT
arrows to increase/decrease the hours
parental Control will be active.

Choose Set Password. A display will
appear on the screen, prompting you to
enter a code. Use the Number Keypad,
enter a four-number code. You will be
asked to reenter the same code.

Choose Lock On Off. Use a RIGHT/LEFT
arrow key to choose whether Parental
Control will be On or Off, for the hours
you specified.

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Your
entertainment
machine will
show you
all your
menu options.

Press the MENU key repeatedly on
the remote control so the Special
Features menu appears.

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

Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to
choose On or Off.

Press ENTER or QUIT to return to
regular TV viewing.

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PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

3

1

4
2

Auto Demo

Auto Demo will continue to
operate until it is turned Off in
the Special Features menu.

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Customize
the sound

on your

Entertainment

Machine.

Audio Menu

Press the MENU key repeatedly on the
remote control until the Audio menu
appears.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows on the
remote control, select the setting you
want to change. Choose from:

Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to change the
option you have selected or adjust the
sound setting to whatever you prefer.

Press ENTER or QUIT to return to
TV viewing, or press the UP arrow to
return to the Audio Menu to adjust
another option.

Not all programming is broadcast in
stereo sound, or has Second Audio
Programming/SAP.

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PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

• Bass: Increase/decrease lower-end sounds.

• Treble: Increase/decrease higher-end sounds.

• Balance: Allows you to put the sound more to

the left or right channel.

• Audio Mode: Choose from stereo sound,

mono, SEQ, or SAP.

• Front Surr: Turn the front surround sound

speakers on or off.

• SoundRite: Scans for changes in sound level

during commercials, then adjusts the sound
to match your current level.

• Speakers: Turn the regular speakers on or off.

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Press the MENU key repeatedly so the Video
menu appears.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows, select the menu
option that you want to change.
Your options are:

Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to adjust the option
you have selected.

Press ENTER to return to regular TV viewing.

Someone left the picture looking terrible?
Just choose Preset under Picture Pref (prefer­ence) to get the regular picture back quickly.

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Customize the
picture quality
on your
Entertainment
Machine.

Video Menu

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PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

3

1

4
2

• Contrast: Changes the amount of difference

between black levels and white levels in
your picture.

• Brightness: Increases or decreases the

amount of white in your picture.

• Color: Adjust levels of all colors.

• Tint: Adjust the relative amounts of the

color red and green in your picture.

• Sharpness: Raise or lower the definition

of the picture. The lower the level, the
softer the image will appear.

• Color Temp: Adjust the color qualities of

the entire picture at once: warm, medium,
and cool.

• Picture Pref: Choose either Custom or

Preset. Custom allows you to set the
picture the way you want. Preset moves all
the above options back to their original,
factory-set levels.

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PIP Menu

PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

3

1

4
2

Control

the picture

qualities

of your

PIP inset.

Press the MENU key repeatedly until the
PIP Menu appears.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows, select the
PIP option you want to change; Color,
Size, or Tint.

Use a RIGHT/LEFT arrow to change the
option.

Press ENTER to return to regular
TV viewing.

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Mini glossary

PIP This is the most common way to refer to the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) option.

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Choose
the sources
for your main
picture
and PIP.

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You can watch home movies and
still scan for the big game.

This menu shows your viewing source options.

Mini glossary

SOURCE The term for the equipment that provides audio and video information to your Entertainment Machine. VCRs, Laser Disk players, or

Cable Boxes are examples of sources.

Source Menu

PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

3

1

4
2

Push the MENU key repeatedly until the
Source Menu appears on your screen.

Using the UP/DOWN arrows, choose the
source for Main picture or PIP inset.

Using the LEFT/RIGHT arrows, choose the
source for Main picture or PIP inset. The
names will correspond to the jacks on the
back of your TV. If you connected a VCR to
the Video 1 jacks, then select Video 1 to
watch that VCR.

Press ENTER to return to regular TV view­ing.

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Picture-in-

picture

explained.

PIP Overview

YOUR PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FEATURE

The Picture-In-Picture (PIP) function allows you to put a smaller
picture, called the “inset,” on the bigger screen, or the “main”
picture.

Normally you would need some other piece of equipment, like a
VCR, to act as a tuner to receive and display a second channel at
the same time. Your Entertainment Machine eliminates that need
by giving you two tuners on one TV. PIP is always available, no
matter what equipment you have.

Don’t want to miss any of the big game, but hate
commercials? Just put the game in the PIP inset, and surf your
favorite channels using the main picture.

WORKING WITH PIP

Just like your Entertainment Machine’s main screen, PIP will need
a source to take its image from. Set the main screen source to
Antenna/Cable, then set the PIP source to Antenna/Cable, as an
example. This can be adjusted under the Source menu (see page

31).
PIP can be used in any picture mode. Put Antenna/Cable in the

inset while you watch a tape. Attached to Video 1, have a DVD
disc going in the PIP inset while you watch a tape on the main
screen.

POSSIBLE REASONS FOR ADJUSTING PIP SOURCE

1. You want to watch a video tape, but keep scanning for another
movie or game. Set the PIP source to VIDEO 1, or 2 and you
can watch the VCR and TV, swapping between the two.

2. You want to watch your favorite live program on Antenna/Cable
on the main picture and when a commercial break appears,
swap to the PIP inset which has a videotape in the VCR ready
to play, or choose a different channel on Antenna/Cable.

Picture-in-Picture Main Picture

Mini glossary

TUNER Any device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into picture and sound.
SOURCE Other equipment connected to the TV source inputs on the TV back connections panel; Video 1, or Video 2 for example.

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Header

Learn to
use the PIP
features on
your
entertainment
machine.

PIP Operation

Press PIP to place the PIP inset on the
main screen. Press PIP again to remove
inset.

With PIP inset on, press PIP ch to switch
to PIP inset channel scan, press PIP ch
to return channel scan to the main
screen.

With PIP inset on, press FREEZ to freeze
the image in the PIP inset, press FREEZ
again to resume motion.

PIP On Operations
Audio Swap

With no other on-screen menus active,
use the QUIT key to switch sound
between main picture and the PIP inset;
the musical note shows which audio is
being heard.

PIP Swap

Use Up/Down arrows to flip PIP image
with main picture.

Channels

Press CHANNEL Up/Down to change
channels in the PIP inset - - if the
source for the PIP inset is
Antenna/Cable.
If the source is other equipment con­nected to the Vldeo 1, or Video 2 jacks,
tune channels on that equipment.

PIP Inset Video Source

Press TV/VCR SOURCE to switch video
sources for the PIP inset between,
Antenna/Cable, Video 1, or Video 2.

Move PIP Inset around Screen

Use the left/right arrows to move the
PIP inset to a different location on the
main screen.

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Mini glossary

PIP This is the most common way to refer to the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) option.

PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

PIP ch

FREEZ

3

1

2

Mini glossary

SOURCE Equipment connected to the back connections panel jacks on the TV.
MAIN SOURCE Connection or equipment providing the picture and sound for the main picture.
PIP SOURCE Equipment providing the picture for the PIP inset.

Press PIP to place the PIP inset on the
main screen. Press TV/VCR Source to
switch input source for the PIP inset.

Or, go to the Source menu, highlight PIP
Source and use RIGHT/LEFT arrows to
select PIP inset source. Highlight Main
Source and use RIGHT/LEFT arrows to
select main picture source.

Main Screen or PIP Inset Sources
You can use:
Antenna/Cable
Video 1/S-Video 1
Video 2/S-Video 2

Where sources are connected

You can use any input source for the PIP
inset that is connected to the TV connec­tions panel. (Antenna/Cable, Video 1, or
Video 2.)
Note: If you used the S-Video 1, or the
S-Video 2 input, S-VHS 1, or S-VHS 2 will
appear as available sources instead of
Video 1, or Video 2.

If no equipment is connected to a source
you select for the PIP inset, or if it is
turned Off, the PIP inset will be black.

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Choosing

which source

to watch for

main screen

and PIP inset.

PIP-Selecting Viewing Sources

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AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO IN

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R -AUDIO-L

Examples of the types of
equipment you can connect
to your TV

Camcorder

VCR

S-Video VCR

DVD Player

Other

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Programming the Remote

Program your
remote to
work with a
vast range of
brand name
devices.

The device you want to program should
be on.

On the chart on page 39/40, find
the type of device you’re
programming, and then find the brand
name. Make a note of the three-digit
code, you’ll need it soon.

Press and hold the PRG key. It’s recessed
so it doesn’t get pushed accidentally.
Use a small object. When the indicator
light turns on, you can release the key.

Push the key name with the type of
device you’re programming (VCR, CABLE,
AUX, TV).

Using the number pad, enter the three
digit code you found on page 39/40.

Press ENTER to save the code. (The indi­cator light will flash 3 times, then turn
off to indicate the code is valid.)

Aim the remote at the device and push
the POWER key. It should turn off. If
not, try the other codes listed and con­tinue from step three.

Note: To reset remote to factory set­tings, enter 9-1-1, in step 5.

Programming your Zenith remote
will allow you to use one remote
to work up to 7 different devices.

Not all devices will work with your
Zenith remote control.

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PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

PIP ch

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

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Mini glossary

PROGRAMMING Procedure to set up remote to operate other equipment.
PRG Programming key.
DEVICE Infra-red remote controllable electronic accessory.

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Control the

volume on
your home

audio system

without

changing

modes.

Amplifier Volume Override

Find the code that operates your
amplifier. Test it to make sure it’s the
correct one by following the proce­dure in “Programming Your Remote”
on the previous page.

Program your audio system into the
CABLE or one of the available AUX
modes.

Select the mode you want amplifier
volume to appear (e.g. TV).

Press and hold PRG on your remote
until the indicator light stays lit,
then release.

Press 4-9-9; then ENTER on the
remote. The indicator light will flash
three times if code is accepted.

Audio system volume/mute now
appears in the mode selected.
Note: You can also program Cable
Box Volume and Mute control (if
available) into your cable box mode
(CABLE or AUX mode) by repeating
the steps for programming on the
previous page but entering 3-9-9,
instead of a brand code, then press­ing ENTER.

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To put everything back to normal,
reprogram the mode from step 3
with the original brand code.

If you can’t find the code for your
amplifier, use the Auto Find
feature on page 38.

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PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

PIP ch

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5

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Indicator Light

Mini glossary

AMPLIFIER Audio device which sends sound to speakers, like as Audio Tuner, Receiver, or Amplifier.

See Audio Tuners/Amp list on page 40.

CABLE BOX VOLUME/MUTE Some cable boxes have volume controls.

REMOTE REMOTE PROGRAMMING PAGE 37

Mini glossary

AUX Auxiliary equipment. Can be any equipment which does not have a dedicated key on the remote like cable or VCR.

Typically a second VCR, stereo system, audio tape deck, etc.

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AUX+1, AUX+2, AUX+3

Control up
to seven
different
devices with
your remote!

Refer to the chart on page 39/40
to find the type and brand name
of the device you're programming.

Press and hold the PRG key until
the indicator light turns on, then
release the PRG key.

Press the AUX key and the 1 on
the NUMBER key pad at the same
time (for AUX +1).

Using the NUMBER key pad, enter
the three-digit code for the
device you've selected.

Press ENTER to save the code.
With the device turned on, point

the remote at it and press
POWER. It should turn off.

Repeat the steps for AUX+2, and
AUX+3.

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3

4

5
6

7

PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7
0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

PIP ch

5

7

2

4

3

Programming your Zenith remote
will allow you to use one remote
to work up to 7 different products
or devices.

Some devices may not work with
your Zenith remote control.

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Use the

remote

control to

search all

possible

codes.

Remote Control Auto-Find

PRG

CABLE

VCR

AUX TV

ENTER

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

CHANNEL

123
456

7

0

89

MENU

REWIND

RECORD

PIP

FREEZ

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

SURF

MUTE

POWER

VOLUME VOLUME

QUIT

CC

FFWD

TV/VCR

SOURCE

PIP ch

1
2

3

4

5

6

7

5/7

3

6

2

You can quickly get out of Auto
Find by pressing PRG.

If the indicator light stays on
while you push Power instead of
turning off, all the codes have
been tried and your device can’t
be programmed.

4

Indicator Light

Turn on the device you want the
remote to control.

Press and hold the PRG key until
the indicator light turns on, then
release the PRG key.

Press the key for the device you
are trying to program (CABLE,
VCR, AUX, TV).

Press 0-0-0 (zero-zero-zero), then
press the ENTER key right away.

Aim the remote at the correct
device and push the POWER
key (The indicator light will turn
off while the POWER key is
pressed). Allow a second to pass,
then push the POWER key again.
Repeat until the device turns off.

Push ENTER to save the code (The
indicator light will flash 3 times
and then turn off).

Press POWER to turn the device
back on.

REFERENCE PROGRAMMING CODES PAGE 39

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Admiral . . . . . . . 208 261

Adventura . . . . . . 231

Aiwa . . . . . . . . . 231

Akai . . . . . . . . . . 223 238 241

Audio Dynamics . . 202 218

Bell & Howell. . . . 206 247

Broksonic . . . . . . 221 226 250

255

Canon . . . . . . . . 214

Citizen . . . . . . . . 209

Craig . . . . . . . . . 212

Curtis Mathes . . . 214 259

Daewoo . . . . . . . 244 246 248

254

Daytron . . . . . . . 236 246

DBX . . . . . . . . . . 202 218

Emerson . . . . . . . 203 209 221

223 226 233

235 243 250

Fisher . . . . . . . . . 211 212 213

247

Funai . . . . . . . . . 231

General Electric . . 214 216 220

Goldstar . . . . . . . 209

Go Video . . . . . . . 256 262 263

Hitachi . . . . . . . . 215 257

Instant Replay . . . 214 227

J.C. Penny . . . . . . 214 215 218

227

JVC . . . . . . . . . . 202 224 225

258

Kenwood . . . . . . . 202

Logik . . . . . . . . . 239

LXI . . . . . . . . . . 209 231

Magnavox . . . . . . 207 214 231

Marantz . . . . . . . 207 218

Marta . . . . . . . . . 209

Memorex . . . . . . . 206 212 214

231

Mitsubishi . . . . . . 204 222 252

264
Montgomery Ward 208 214 216

219 231 249

Multi Tech . . . . . . 239

NEC . . . . . . . . . . 202 218

Orion . . . . . . . . . 250

Panasonic . . . . . . 214 251 259

Pentax . . . . . . . . 215

Philco. . . . . . . . . 207 214

Philips . . . . . . . . 207 214 227

Pioneer . . . . . . . 210 215

Portland . . . . . . . 246

ProScan . . . . . . . 216 260

Quasar . . . . . . . . 214 259

RCA . . . . . . . . . . 215 216 220

227 240 242
249 260

Realistic . . . . . . . 206 208 212

214 231

Samsung . . . . . . . 220 230 238

Sansui . . . . . . . . 239

Sanyo . . . . . . . . 206 212 247

Scott . . . . . . . . . 204 205 233

243

Sears . . . . . . . . . 206 209 211

212 215

Sharp . . . . . . . . . 208 261

Shintom . . . . . . . 239

Signature 2000. . . 208 214 216

219 231 249

Sony . . . . . . . . . 217 232 237

Sylvania . . . . . . . 207 214 227

Symphonic . . . . . 231

Tashiko. . . . . . . . 209

Tatung . . . . . . . . 202

Teac. . . . . . . . . . 202 231

Teknika. . . . . . . . 209 234

Toshiba. . . . . . . . 205 215

XR 1000 . . . . . . . 239

Vector Research . . 204 218

Yamaha. . . . . . . . 202 218

Zenith . . . . . . . . 201 224 225

229 237

Admiral . . . . . . . 116 121 130

133
Adventura TV/VCR 154

Akai . . . . . . . . . . 104

Amark . . . . . . . . 103 146

AOC . . . . . . . . . . 104

Bell & Howell . . . 121

Broksonic . . . . . . 131 136

Candle . . . . . . . . 139

Centurion . . . . . . 119

Citizen . . . . . . . . 121 139

Contec . . . . . . . . 141

Coronado . . . . . . 103

Crown . . . . . . . . 103

Curtis Mathes . . . . 116 119 121

Daewoo . . . . . . . 149 159

Daewoo TV/VCR . . 148

Daytron . . . . . . . 119

Elektra . . . . . . . . 121

Emerson . . . . . . . 103 104 123

124 131 136

145
Emerson TV/VCR . . 158

Fisher . . . . . . . . . 109 118

Funai TV/VCR . . . . 154

General Electric . . 106 107 114

116 117 161

Goldstar . . . . . . . 103 104 119

147
Goldstar TV/VCR . . 153

Hitachi . . . . . . . . 102 103 129

163

J.C. Penney . . . . . 104 110 114

117 119

JVC . . . . . . . . . . 125 132 164

KMC . . . . . . . . . . 103

KTV . . . . . . . . . . 103 104 138

Kurazai . . . . . . . . 121

Lodgenet. . . . . . . 121

Logik . . . . . . . . . 121

LXI . . . . . . . . . . 133 137

Magnavox . . . . . . 103 112 113

117 119 127

128 139 165
Magnavox TV/VCR 173

Majestic . . . . . . . 121

Marantz . . . . . . . 104 120 155

Megatron. . . . . . . 146

Memorex . . . . . . . 121

MGA/Mitsubishi. . . 104 119 120

130 140 155

Montgomery Ward 103 104 105

113 114 119

121 130 133

NEC . . . . . . . . . . 104 119

Panasonic . . . . . . 106 107 160

166
Panasonic TV/VCR 174

Philco. . . . . . . . . 103 104 112

113 139

Philips . . . . . . . . 112 113

Pioneer. . . . . . . . 135

Portland . . . . . . . 103

ProScan . . . . . . . 116 157 162

167

Quasar . . . . . . . . 106 107

RCA . . . . . . . . . . 104 116 126

157 161 162

167 168

Realistic . . . . . . . 105 123 124

Sampo . . . . . . . . 119

Samsung . . . . . . . 103 119 134

141

Sanyo . . . . . . . . . 108 109 118

Scott . . . . . . . . . 119 124

Sears . . . . . . . . . 103 108 109

110 111 118
134

Sharp . . . . . . . . . 103 105 122

133 137 156
169

Signature 2000. . . 103 104 105

113 114 119
121 130 133

Sony . . . . . . . . . 115 143 151

170

Soundesign . . . . . 139

Sylvania . . . . . . . 112 113 117

119 127 128

139
Symphonic TV/VCR 154

Tatung . . . . . . . . 106

Teknika. . . . . . . . 103 112 121

124 139

Telerent . . . . . . . 103 121

Toshiba . . . . . . . 110 111 134

171

XR 1000 . . . . . . . 121

Yorx . . . . . . . . . . 119

Zenith . . . . . . . . 101 149 175

Zenith TV/VCR . . . 153 154 172

Find the codes
you need to
program your
remote. On
this page: TVs
and VCRs.

Programming Codes

TVs

VCRs

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Allegro . . . . . . . . 358 362

Allegro A/B Switch 361

Gemini . . . . . . . . 305 331 338

General Electric. . . 367
General Instrument 304 305 306

307 308 309
310 318

Hamlin . . . . . . . . 302 303 345

365 366

Jerrold . . . . . . . . 304 307 308

309 310 318
360 363

Kale Vision . . . . . 335

Macom . . . . . . . . 314 321

Magnavox . . . . . . 334

NSC . . . . . . . . . . 335 339 368

369 370

Oak . . . . . . . . . . 311 332 342

Panasonic . . . . . . 313 320

Paragon . . . . . . . 333

Philips . . . . . . . . 347 350 352

354 355

Pioneer. . . . . . . . 315 343

RCA DSS . . . . . . . 373

Regency . . . . . . . 329

Samsung . . . . . . . 335

Scientific Atlanta 316 323 336

364

Sprucer . . . . . . . . 313

Standard Comp . . . 335

Stargate . . . . . . . 379

Texscan . . . . . . . 339 356 371

Tocom . . . . . . . . 317 318 346

Unika . . . . . . . . . 348 362

United Satellite . . 344

Universal . . . . . . 358 362

Vid Tech . . . . . . . 340

Video Way . . . . . . 349

Viewstar . . . . . . . 354 355 372

Zenith . . . . . . . . 301 353 374

Zenith Satellite . . 312 328 330

351 378

Pioneer . . . . . . . 402 403

Sanyo . . . . . . . . . 401

Sony . . . . . . . . . 404

Zenith . . . . . . . . 401

Akai . . . . . . . . . . 409 424

Crown. . . . . . . . . 410

Denon . . . . . . . . 411

Fisher . . . . . . . . . 412 438

Goldstar . . . . . . . 460

Harman/Kardon . . 413

JVC . . . . . . . . . . 415

Kenwood . . . . . . 412 416 417

441

Magnavox . . . . . . 421 422 433

434

Mitsubishi . . . . . . 423 424

NAD . . . . . . . . . . 425 426 447

Nakamichi . . . . . . 427 428

NEC . . . . . . . . . . 429

Onkyo . . . . . . . . 430

Panasonic . . . . . . 431 432

Philips . . . . . . . . 421 433 434

Pioneer. . . . . . . . 431 435

Quasar . . . . . . . . 432

Radio Shack. . . . . 431 436 439

440 441

RCA . . . . . . . . . . 437

Sanyo . . . . . . . . . 438 439

Scott . . . . . . . . . 440

Sharp . . . . . . . . . 441 442

Sony. . . . . . . . . . 443 444 445

Soundesign . . . . . 461 498 501

502

Sylvania . . . . . . . 433

Teac . . . . . . . . . 446

Technics . . . . . . . 432 459

Toshiba. . . . . . . . 447

Yamaha . . . . . . . 448

Zenith . . . . . . . . 460 461 498

501 502

Find the codes

you need to pro-

gram your

remote.

On this page:

Cable,Satellite,

CD Players, Tape

Decks and Audio

Tuners and
Amplifiers.

Programming Codes

Video Disc Players

Audio CD Players

Audio Tape Decks

Cable Satellite

Denon. . . . . . . . . 462 463

Fisher . . . . . . . . . 464

Goldstar . . . . . . . 460

Harman/Kardon . . 465

JVC . . . . . . . . . . 466

Kenwood . . . . . . 468 469

Marantz. . . . . . . . 472 503

Onkyo . . . . . . . . 473

Philips . . . . . . . . 475 476

Pioneer. . . . . . . . 477 478 479

Radio Shack. . . . . 487 488

Realistic . . . . . . . 480

Sanyo . . . . . . . . . 481

Scott . . . . . . . . . 482

Sharp . . . . . . . . . 483

Sony. . . . . . . . . . 489 490 491

492

Soundesign . . . . . 461 498 501

502

Teac . . . . . . . . . 494 495

Technics . . . . . . . 497

Yamaha . . . . . . . 496

Zenith . . . . . . . . 460 461 498

501 502

Audio Tuners/Amps

Denon. . . . . . . . . 455

Harman/Kardon. . . 456

JVC . . . . . . . . . . 457

Kenwood . . . . . . . 450

Onkyo. . . . . . . . . 458

Philips DCC . . . . . 454

Pioneer. . . . . . . . 451 478

Sony. . . . . . . . . . 452

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A complete
list of key
functions for
your remote
control.

Some of the functions shown above may not be available on your equipment.

Remote Key Functions by Mode

Remote Control Part No. 124-212-51 and µP 221-952-02A

Preset or default key functions by mode for Zenith products

TV Mode VCR Mode Cable Mode AUX Mode

KEY NAME Zenith Code 101 Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353 Zenith Code 401

POWER TV On/Off VCR On/Off Cable Box On/Off AUX TV/DISC

CABLE Selects Cable Selects Cable Selects Cable Selects Cable

VCR Selects VCR Selects VCR Selects VCR Selects VCR

AUX Selects Aux Selects AUX Selects Aux Selects AUX

TV Selects TV Selects TV Selects TV Selects TV

SURF Surf On/Off VCR AM/PM CABLE FC Fav Ch AUX Audio

FLASHBK TV Flashback VCR Flashback Cable Flashback AUX Frame/Time

MUTE TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute
CHANNEL UP TV Channel Up VCR Channel Up Cable Channel Up AUX Skip >>
CHANNEL DN TV Channel Dn VCR Channel Dn Cable Channel Dn AUX Skip <<

VOLUME (RIGHT) TV Volume Up TV Volume Up TV Volume Up TV Volume Up

VOLUME (LEFT) TV Volume Dn TV Volume Dn TV Volume Dn TV Volume Dn

1 TV Digit 1 VCR Digit 1 Cable Digit 1 AUX Digit 1
2 TV Digit 2 VCR Digit 2 Cable Digit 2 AUX Digit 2
3 TV Digit 3 VCR Digit 3 Cable Digit 3 AUX Digit 3
4 TV Digit 4 VCR Digit 4 Cable Digit 4 AUX Digit 4
5 TV Digit 5 VCR Digit 5 Cable Digit 5 AUX Digit 5
6 TV Digit 6 VCR Digit 6 Cable Digit 6 AUX Digit 6
7 TV Digit 7 VCR Digit 7 Cable Digit 7 AUX Digit 7
8 TV Digit 8 VCR Digit 8 Cable Digit 8 AUX Digit 8
9 TV Digit 9 VCR Digit 9 Cable Digit 9 AUX Digit 9
0 TV Digit 0 VCR Digit 0 Cable Digit 0 AUX Digit 0

ENTER TV Enter VCR Enter Cable Enter Aux Display

MENU TV Menu VCR Menu Cable Menu AUX Program

UP ARROW TV Select Up VCR Select Up Cable Up Arrow AUX Part

DOWN ARROW TV Select Dn VCR Select Dn Cable Dn Arrow AUX Random

LEFT ARROW TV Adjust Left VCR Adjust Left Cable Left Arrow AUX x3 FAST <

RIGHT ARROW TV Adjust Right VCR Adjust Right Cable Right Arrow AUX x3 FAST >

QUIT/ TV Seq Sound VCR Quit Cable Quit AUX Clear

PIP TV PIP VCR+ Day Up AUX Repeat-Side

SWAP TV PIP Swap VCR Channel Map Day Down AUX Repeat-A-B

FREEZ TV PIP Freeze VCR Search Cable Pg Up AUX Repeat-Chap

CC TV Closed Captions VCR Memory Cable Pg Down AUX Memory

TIMER TV Timer VCR Timer Cable Timer AUX Still

TV/VCR/SOURCE TV Sources TV Tuner or VCR Tuner Cable Info AUX TV/Disc

RECORD VCR Record VCR Record Cable Buy AUX Edit

PAUSE VCR Pause VCR Pause Cable Guide AUX Pause

REWIND VCR Rewind VCR Rewind VCR Rewind AUX Scan <<

PLAY VCR Play VCR Play VCR Play AUX Play
STOP VCR Stop VCR Stop VCR Stop AUX Stop/Eject

FFWD VCR Fast Forward VCR Fast Forward VCR Fast Forward AUX Scan >>

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Caring for

your

Entertainment

Machine.

Maintenance

1. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of luke­warm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth until it’s almost dry,
and then use it to wipe the screen.

2. Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then let it air-dry before you turn on your
Entertainment Machine.

1. Use a soft cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe the cabinet (avoid using any cleaner that says
”industrial strength“ or ”will wash the white off of rice“ on the label).

2. Rinse the cloth and wipe the cabinet again.

3. Let the cabinet air-dry before turning the Entertainment Machine on.

Use a quality wood cleaner and polish. This will protect the Entertainment Machine from dirt and dust, as
well as keep the cabinet looking new.

If you leave your Entertainment Machine dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it’s a good idea to
unplug the power to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges. If you use an off­air antenna, you may also want to disconnect it from the back of your TV before leaving.

Screen Cleaning

Extended Absence

If you unplug your Zenith Entertainment Machine, you may have to reset the clock using the Clock Set
menu described earlier. See page 19.

Cabinet Cleaning

Wood Cabinet

Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will have with
your new Entertainment Machine. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning.

Maintenance

REFERENCE MAINTENANCE

SYMPTOMS

Snowy picture and lousy sound.

Multiple images or ‘ghost shadows.’

Interference: Sharp lines across
the screen and lousy sound.

Normal picture but no sound.

No picture and lousy sound.

No picture and no sound —
The thing is just DEAD!

No color, but the sound is O.K.

Picture has a big black box
on it, but the sound is O.K.

Picture has two horizontal
black bars, one on top and
one on bottom.

Remote control doesn’t work.

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SOLUTIONS

• Check your antenna connection or location.

• Check your antenna direction and/or location.

• Make sure the wire from your antenna to your Entertainment Machine is
properly connected.

The following may cause image problems or distortion:
Electrical appliances, powerful lights, cars, trucks; computers or
portable phones; medical equipment

• If possible increase the distance between your Entertainment Machine and
the offending appliance. Or shut one of them off.

• Check volume levels.

• Make sure the TV is not Muted.

• Try another channel. The problem may be the broadcast, not your
Entertainment Machine.

• Are the Audio A/V cables properly installed?

• Are you in TV or cable tuning mode, and should be in the other?

• Make sure output channels on all A/V equipment are on the same channel (3 or 4).

• Check that all connections are tight.

• Is the AC power plugged in?

• Check that your AC power outlet works. (Test it by plugging in something
else or try another plug.)

• Make sure your brightness and audio controls are set properly.

• Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.

• Check the color control in the Video menu.

• Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.

• The CC (closed caption) option may be in Text mode. Select OFF in the
Captions menu (see page 20).

• Your program is in letterbox. This means that the shape of your TV is a
square, but the program is a rectangle. Think of the bars as empty space the
program doesn’t fill; not picture that’s blocked out. Because this format is a
direct representation of film as you see it in the movies, you are actually seeing
MORE of the program when you see those bars. Trust us.

• Make sure the batteries are fresh and installed properly. Does indicator light
work?

• Is remote in TV mode? Press TV for TV mode.

Some quick
and easy
tips to fixing
problems
yourself.

Troubleshooting

Menu options can’t be
changed or selected.

No picture or sound
when any non-cable source
is selected.

Weak or no Stereo Sound
when using a stereo VCR.

The PIP inset is black or
lacks contrast when VIDEO 1
is the PIP source.

The PIP inset is “snow” when
the source is Antenna/Cable,
Video 1, or Video 2.

There is no picture in the
PIP inset when using VIDEO 1
for the PIP and Antenna/Cable
for the main picture.

If all else fails, try unplugging your entertainment machine for about 5 minutes, then plugging it back in.
(Don’t forget to reset the clock.) If that doesn’t work, call 1-847-391-8752, extension 5, between 8:30 am
and 4:30 pm Central Standard Time.

• Try unplugging your Entertainment Machine for a few minutes,
then plug it back in. (Don’t forget to reset the clock.)

• Check to see if the source equipment has been turned on.

• Make sure that the connections are secure on the back of your TV and on
the source equipment.

• Check to see if all the connections are secure.

• Look in the Audio mode menu to see if all the settings are correct.

• You might want to adjust the PIP picture settings under the PIP menu.

• Check that all the wires are connected properly.

• PIP source turned on?

• Look to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected.

• Look to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCR has the TV selected.

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Troubleshooting cont’d

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Some quick

and easy

tips to fixing

problems

yourself.

REFERENCE GLOSSARY PAGE 45

Glossary

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A/V CABLES Audio/Video cables. Three cables bunched together—Right audio (red),

Left audio (white), and Video (yellow). A/V cables are used for stereo
playback of videocassettes and for higher quality picture and sound
from other A/V devices.

A/V DEVICE Any device that produces video or sound (VCR, DVD, cable box,

or television).

ADD This function lets you add new channels to list that you’ll scroll

through when using your remote.

AMPLIFIER An external machine that amplifies sound from a television, CD player,

VCR, DVD or other A/V device.

ANTENNA The physical receiver of television signals sent over the air. A large

metal piece of equipment does not always have to be visible for your
home to be using an antenna.

CAPTIONS/TEXT A form of subtitling that writes out the dialog for your program.
DATA SOURCE A jack for hooking up optional equipment that gives you access to the

Internet through your TV.

DELETE This function lets you remove channels that you don’t watch from the

list you’ll scroll through.

ICON A small picture on your screen that represents a function or menu

item.

INPUT Refers to the jack that receives a signal into the TV, VCR or other

A/V device.

JACK A connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or any other A/V device.

This includes the RF jack that is threaded with a place for a small wire
in the center, and the Audio/Video jacks that have a bigger opening
and are color-coded.

MODE The device that the remote control is currently controlling

(TV, VCR, Cable, etc.) is its “mode.”

MONO SOUND Mono (monaural) sound is one channel of sound. On more than one

speaker all the speakers play the same audio.

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.

OUTPUT Refers to the jack that sends a signal out of a VCR, DVD, or other A/V

device.

A complete
list of
definitions
for words
found in
this guide.

REFERENCE GLOSSARY PAGE 46

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PIP This is the most common way to refer to the Picture-In-Picture

(PIP) option.

SECOND AUDIO Second Audio Programming (SAP) is another, separate, audio channel
PROGRAMMING/SAP available with some programming. Choosing SAP often refers to

listening to audio in another language, such as Spanish or French.

SIGNAL Picture and sound traveling through cable, or on the air, to your

television screen.

SOURCE The term for the equipment that provides audio and video information

to your Entertainment Machine. VCR, DVD players, or
Cable Boxes are examples of sources.

STEREO SOUND Stereo (Stereophonic) sound refers to audio that’s divided into right

and left sides.

SURF The surf function creates a special list of your favorite channels.

You can access this group of channels by pushing the surf button on
the remote.

TUNER Any device that picks up broadcast signals and turns them into

picture and sound.

Glossary (cont’d)

A complete

list of

definitions

for words

found in

this guide.

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Header

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Index

FEATURE PAGE

Add/Del/Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Amplifier Volume Override. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Audio Hook-ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Auto Demo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Auto Find . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Auto Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Background Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Basic Television Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Button Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 7

Captions/Text Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 21

Channel Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Channel Search (Auto Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Clock Set. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

External Stereo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Front Panel Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Glossary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45, 46

Hook-Up Directory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Find what you
want quickly.

Jack Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Language Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43, 44

On-Screen Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Picture-in-Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-34

PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34

PIP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Programming Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39-40

Remote Control Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Serial Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Super VHS VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43-44

VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

XDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

FEATURE PAGE

Direct-View Color TV Welcome to the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Entertainment Machine. Please read this

warranty carefully, it is a “LIMITED WARRANTY” as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A.

ZENITH RESPONSIBILITY

Service Labor During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date, Zenith will provide service labor by a Zenith authorized service center

when needed, as determined by the Zenith service center, as a result of manufacturing defects.

Parts New or remanufactured replacements for factory-defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith authorized service center for one year

from effective warranty date (color picture tube — two years). Such replacement parts are
warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.

Home Service Warranty service for 21” diagonal (U.S.A.) or larger screen size models is provided in the home in most cases. (Some

repairs may require the unit to be taken by the servicer to the repair facility and returned, at no additional charge.)

Not Covered This warranty covers manufacturing defects and does not cover installation, adjustment of customer controls in the home,

installation or repair of home antenna systems, cable converters or cable company-supplied equipment; it also does
not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith. Any
alteration of the product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety.
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ZENITH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT,
OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS IN CONNECTION WITH THIS PRODUCT.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY

Effective Warranty Date Warranty begins on the date of original consumer purchase. For your convenience, keep the dealer’s dated bill of sale or

delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.

Operating Guide Read your Operating Guide carefully so that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer controls.

Carry-In Service Models under 21” diagonal (U.S.A.) screen size must be taken to a Zenith authorized service center for warranty service

and must be picked up by the owner.

Antenna Reception problems caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections are the owner’s responsibility.

Important Product Registration—Please fill out and mail your Product Registration Card. It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach

you promptly if we should discover a safety problem that could affect you.

Warranty Service For warranty service information, contact any Zenith authorized service center. Parts and service labor that are Zenith’s

responsibility (see above) will be provided without charge. Other service is at the owner’s expense. If you have any problem
in obtaining satisfactory warranty service, call or write the Zenith Response Center. You must provide the model number,
serial number and date of purchase or date of original installation. Before you ask for warranty service, read “Maintenance
And Troubleshooting” in your operating guide. You might avoid a service call.

ZENITH CONSUMER SERVICES

Factory Owned Service Center
Home & Carry-in Service
Television/VCR
Parts and Accessories
PTV/Computer
Service Contracts Hours:
M-F 8-6, Sat 9-2
801 E. Roosevelt Rd

Lombard, IL 630-705-2830

Be sure to send in the Product Registration Card. We will send you an application for the Protection Plan near the expiration of the
two-year manufacturer’s warranty on the picture tube. For additional information call [phone].

206-3375-O

Issue*

Your Zenith Warranty

ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Zenith Response Center
1000 Milwaukee Avenue
Glenview, IL 60025-2493
Telephone [phone]
Mon-Fri, 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. CST

IN CANADA, WRITE OR CALL US AT:

LG Electronics
235 Superior Blvd.
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada LST-2L6
tel: [phone],
fax:[phone]

IN MEXICO, WRITE OR CALL US

LG Electronics
Av. San Andres Atoto, No 8
Col. San Andres Atoto, Naucalpan
Estado de Mexico,
C.P. 53500
tel; 01 (800) 50 481
y en el D.F. 359 43 55
fax [phone]
y en el D.F. 357 17 56

Additional Zenith Picture Tube Protection Plan Available

Zenith offers you the opportunity to obtain additional long-term protection against failure of the picture tube in your new television. Our Picture Tube
Protection Plan enables you to avoid any unexpected picture tube repair expenses and keep your television in top condition. It guarantees you a genuine
Zenith replacement picture tube and service from a Zenith authorized service center.

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