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machinenumbers I BOgAO2X
operating guide / warranty
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WARNING:
RECORDYOURMODELNUMBER |
(Now, wfiibeyou cansee tt)
The modeland serialnumberof yournewW art Located
on the backof the W cabinet. Foryourfuture convenience,
we suggestthat yourecordthese numbershere:
MODEL NO.
SERIALNO.
TO REDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER(ORBACK).NO USERSERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.
The Ughtningflashwith arrowheadsymboL,within an equiLateraLtriangle,is intended to alert the userto the presence
of uninsuLated"dangerousvoltage" within the product'senclosurethat maybe of sufficientmagnitudeto constitutea
risk of electricshockto persons.
/
TheexcLamationpointwithin an equiLateraLtriangleis intendedto alertthe userto the presenceof importantoperating
and maintenance(servidng)instructions in the literaturt accompanyingthe appliance.
WARNING:
TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARDS,DO NOTEXPOSETHISPRODUCTTORAINOR MOISTURE.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION:
CAUTION:ToPreventELectricShock,Matchwide bladeof plugto wideslot,fuLLyinsert.
ATTENTION:Pour_viter Leschocs6Lectriques,intrtduirt LaLameLaplusLargedeLafiche dansLahome
correspondantedeLapriseet pousserjusqu'au fond.
NOTETO CABLF./TV INSTALLER:
Thisreminderis providedto cal!.the cableW system instag.er'sattentionto ArticLe820-40 ofthe NationalELectricCode
(U.S.A.). Thecodeprovidesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,in particuLar,specifies that the cable groundshag.be
connectedto the groundingsystemof the building,ascloseto the point of the cableent_ aspracticaL.
REGULATORYINFORMATION:
Thisequipmenthasbeen testedand found to complywith the limits for a CLassBdigital device,pursuantto Part15
of the FCCRuLes.TheseLimitsart designedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference whenthe
equipment is operatedin a residentialinstallation. Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcan radiate radiofrequency
energyand,if not instaLLedand usedin accordancewith the instruction manuaL,maycauseharmfulinterference to radio
communications.However,there is no guaranteethat interferencewiU.not occurin a pa_cuLarinstallation. If this
equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto radioor televisionreception,whichcanbe determinedbyturning
the equipmentoffand on, the useris encouragedto W to correcttheinterferencebyoneor mort ofthe foLLowing
measures: • Reorientor rtLocate the receiving antenna.
• Increasethe separation betweenthe equipmentand receiver.
• Connectthe equipmentinto an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to whichthe
receiveris connected.
• ConsuLtthe dealeror an experiencedradio/TVtechnicianfur help.
CAUTION:
Donot attemptto modifij this productin anywaywithout written authorizationfromZenith ELectronicsCorporation.
Unauthorizedmodificationcouldvoidthe user'sauthorityto operatethis product.
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Importantsafeguardsforyouandyournewproduct
Yourproducthasbeenmanufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can resuLt in potential
eLectricaL shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read
and observe the foLLowingsafety points when instaLLing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
Observing the simpLe precautions discussed in this booklet can heLpyou get many years of enjoyment and safe operation
that are built into your new product.
This product complies with at[ appLicabLeU.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.
1. Read InstrucUons
ALLthe safety and operatinginstructions shouLdbe read
beforethe productis operated.
E. FoLLow Instructions
ALLoperatingand use instructions shouLdbe fu[towed.
3. Retain Instructions
The safety andoperatinginstructions shouLdbe retained
for future reference.
4.Heed Warnings
ALlwarningson the productand in the operatinginstruc-
tions shouldbe adheredto.
5. CLeaning
UnpLugthis productfrom the waLLoutlet beforecleaning.
Do not useLiquidcleanersor aerosolcleaners.Usea damp
cLothfor cleaning.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not usethis productnear water for exampLe,near a
bath tub, washbowL,kitchen sink, or Laundrytub, in a
wet basement,or neara swimmingpool
7.Accessories
Do not placethis producton an unstabLecart, stand,tri-
pod, bracket,or table. TheproductmayfaLL,causingseri-
ousinjury to a child or adult, and seriousdamageto the
product.Useonlywith a cart, stand,tripod, bracket,or
table recommendedbythe manufacturer,or sold with the
product.Any mounting of the productshouldfu[Low the
manufacturer's instructions, andshoulduse a mounting
accessoryrecommendedby the manufacturer.
8. Transporting Product
A productand cart combinationshouldbe movedwith
care. Quickstops,excessiveforce, and unevensurfaces
may causethe productand cart combinationto overturn.
9. Attachments
Do not useattachmentsnot recommendedby the product
manufacturer asthey maycausehazards.
10. Venti|aUon
SLotsand openingsin the cabinetareprovidedforventiLa-
tion andto ensurereLiabLeoperationof the productandto
protectit fromoverheating,andthese openingsmust not
be blockedor covered.The openingsshouLdneverbe
bLockedby placingthe producton a bed, sofa,rug, or
other similarsurface.Thisproductshouldnot be pLacedin
a buiLt-ininstaLLationsuchas a bookcaseor rack unless
properventiLationis providedor the manufacturer's
instructions havebeenadheredto.
11. Power Sources
Thisproductshouldbe operatedonlyfrom the type of
powersourceindicatedon the marking LabeL.If you are
not sureofthe type of powersupplyto yourhome,con-
suLtyourproductdealeror Localpowercompany. Forprod-
uctsintendedto operate from battery power,orother
sources,referto the operatinginstructions.
12. Line-Cord PotarizaUon
Thisproductis equippedwith a polarizedaLternating-cur-
rent Lineplug(a plug having one bladewider than the
other). ThispLugwiLt fit into the poweroutLetonly one
way.Thisis a safety feature. If you are unabLeto insert
the plugfuLLyinto the outlet, try reversingthe plug.If
the plugshouldstiLLfail to fit, contactyourelectricianto
replaceyourobsoleteoutLet.Donot defeat the safetypur-
poseof the polarizedplug.
13. Power-Cord Protection
Power-suppLycordsshouldbe routedso that they are not
LikeLyto be waLkedon or pinchedbyitemsplaceduponor
againstthem, payingparticularattention to cordsat
plugs,conveniencereceptacles, and the point wherethey
exit from the product.
(Continuedon next page)
PORTABLE CART WARNING
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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cablesystemis connectedto the
product,be surethe antenna orcablesystemis groundedso
as to providesomeprotectionagainst vottage surgesand
buitt-up static charges.Articla 810 ofthe National Elactricat
Code(U.S.A.), ANSI/NFPA 70 providesinformationwith
regardto proper groundingof the mastand supporting
structure,groundingofthe laad-in wireto an antenna dis-
chargeunit, size of groundingconductors,tocation of anten-
na-dischargeunit, connectionto groundingelactrodes,and
requirementsfor the groundingelectrode.
Example of GroundingAccordingto NaUonat Etectrical
CodeInstructions
GroundClamp _
NEC- Nationa[EtectricatCode
Anlenna load in Wire
Art250. PartH)
15. Lightning
Foradded protectionfor this product(receiver) duringa
lightning storm, or when it is left unattendedand unused
for tong periodsoftime, unptug it from the wattoutlet and
disconnectthe antennaor cablasystem.Thiswitt prevent
damage to the productdueto lightning and power-Line
surges.
16. Power Lines
An outsideantenna systemshoutdnot be tocated in the
vicinity of overheadpowertinesor otherelactric Lightor
powercircuits, or whereit canfail into suchpowertines or
circuits. Wheninstattlngan outsideantennasystem,extreme
careshould be taken to keep from touchingsuchpowertines
or circuitsas contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading
o Do not overtoadwattoutlets and extensioncordsasthis can
resultin a risk of fire or elactric shock.
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18. Object and Liquid Entry
Neverpushobjectsof any kind into this productthrough
openingsasthey may touch dangerousvottagepointsor
short-outpartsthat coutdresult in a fire or electricshock.
NeverspirtLiquid of any kindonthe product.
19. Senfidng
Donot attempt to servicethis productyourselfas opening
or removingcoversmayexposeyouto dangerousvottageor
other hazards.Referartservicingto qualifiedsen/ice
personnet.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unptugthis productfrom the wattouttet and refer servicing
to quaLifiedservicepersonnetunderthe fottowing
conditions:
a. If the power-supptycord orptugis damaged.
b. If Liquidhas beenspirted,or objects havefatteninto the
product.
c. If the producthasbeenexposedto rain or water.
d. If the productdoesnot operatenormattybyfoUowing
the operatinginstructions. Adjustonly those controls
that are coveredbythe operatinginstructionsasan
improper adjustmentof other controlsmayresultin
damageand wittoften requireextensiveworkby a
quatified technicianto restorethe productto its normat
operation.
e. If the producthasbeendroppedorthe cabinethas been
damaged.
f. If the productexhibitsa distinct changein performance.
21. Reptacement Parts
Whenreplacement partsare required,be surethe service
technician hasusedreplacementpartsspecifiedbythe man-
ufactureror havethe same characteristicsas the
originatpart. Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmay resuttin fire,
electricshock,or otherhazards.
22. Safety Check
Uponcomptetionof any serviceor repairsto this product,
askthe servicetechnician to performsafety checksto
determinethat the productis in properoperatingcondition.
23. Watt or Ceiling Mounting
Theproductshoutdbe mountedto a watt or celting ontyas
recommendedby the manufacturer.
24. Heat
The productshoutdbe situatedawayfrom heatsourcessuch
asradiators, heat registers,stoves,or other products
(incLudingamplifiers)that produceheat.
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Thispage will direct you to whichpage to go to .for proper hook- up of your Entertainment Machine _ ,
IMPORTANT{!
Use thispageto decidewhereyou needtobeginyoursetup.First,findtheline
belowthatbestdescribeswhatyou want todo,thengo tothatpagenumber.
Ifyouareusingan antenna,go to ................................... page8
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Antenna
If you have cableor are using a cable box,go to ......................... page8
watL_:k
Gt_WW
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Ifyouareusingan antennaand havea VCR,go to ....................... pageg
If you have cable or are using a cable box anda VCR,goto .................. page g
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Yourjack-packand its varfoususes.
!!_k_o°fa_On_i! ng headphones,
_. puVmsCR!_i i em_oSi!_islSand / ipT:;d3_mat( ll/85"_at_ (_ ?rb 8ml_hn_te re \
theTV, connect this DCInput Jack
to the Antennajack.
For DCoperation, use only a 12.volt negatiw ground power
sourceor the TV may be damaged.
JACK A connection on the backof a TV,VCRor any other A/V device.This includesthe RFjacks and the Audio/Videojacks
that are color-coded.
SIGNAL Pictureand soundtraveling through cableor in theair to yourtelevision screen.
Thisisthejackto use
when you want toconnect
yourDC cordfordirect
cunent(DC)powerfroma
12-voltsourcesuchasa
car cigarette Lighter, etc.
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Seeat a glance what each button on the front ofyour TVcontrols and operates.
POWER
(_ SOURCE PICTURE • ADJUST • • VOLUME • • CHANNEL •
{ t t I l o
Thisis the RemoteControlWindow.
Point the RemoteControlat this
_ndow to operatethe W.
Thisis the SOURCEbutton. Pressit
to select your picturesource,either
m I
from Antenna or from Video.
L
Pressrepeatedlyto choosethe dif-
ferent picture adjustmentoptions.
Whenthe PowerIndicator Light is
dimlytit, it indicatesthat the power
isconnectedto the TV Whenthe
PowerIndicator Lightis brightlylit it
indicatesthat the TVis turnedon.
Pressthe Up/Down A_UST buttons
to changethe selectedmenu opUon.
Useeither of the VOLUMEUp/Down
buttons to increaseor decreasethe
audio Levelof your Entertainment
Alwaystry to keepthe immediate area
infront of the RemoteControl Window
clearfor easierremotecontrolacce._,
Machine.
Pressthe CHANNELUp/Down buttons
to select a higheror Lowernumbered
channelthan you arecurrently
watching.
Thisis the PowerIndicator Ught
that Letsyou knowthat your
EntertainmentMachineis receiving
power.
Thisis the POWERbutton. Pressto
turn the the TV on and off.
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
SOURCE Thisis the term forthe equipmentthat providesaudioand video informationto yourEntertainment
Machine Antenna,CabLeBoxesor VCRsareexamplesof a source.
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Connectan antenna/cableor cableboxto your EntertainmentMachine.
Accessory
Component
Ptease referto diagramthen
hook up your
EntertainmentHachine.
Removethe back of the remote
and put in two AAAbatteries.
_PUT
MDEOAUDD
Rullt-inAntenna
Connector
OR
Cable
PHONESANIENNADC
o
CableTV
WailJack
Antenna
CeblsTV
WallJack
OR
m I
,.I 75 OHM RFCABLE
Pl.ugin your TV. Donot p!.ugit
into a switchedouttet.
Go to page 10 to Auto Search
your Entertainment Machine.
• 300 TO 75 OHHADAPTER
[]
Thewire that comesflora an off-air antennaor cable serviceprovider.Eachend |ooksEke a hex-shapednut with a wire
stickingthrough the middte,and it screwsontothe threadedjack on the hack of your W.
A smalldevicethat connectsa two-wire 300 ohm antennato a 75 ohm RFjack. They are usuallyabout an
inch tongwith two screwsonone end anda round openingwith a wire suckingout on the otherend.
Remember,when connectingRF
cablesontojacks, clockwise
tightensand counterclockwise
loosens.
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Connecto VCRtoyour EntertainmentMachine.
TV Connection Center
wuT /2 _ _ oc = Cabla-TV Cabla-TV Antenna
_ / Walt Jack Wall Jack
oo o 01 o, oo
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_._ _"'------ _ _ ¢r Jack Panel
i
Hook upyour
EntertainmentMachine as
outlinedabove.
Removethe backof the
remoteand put in two AAA
batteries.
L
Plugin your TV.Donot plug
F
it into a switchedoutLet.
Goto page 10 to AutoSearch
your EntertainmentMachine.
CABLESERVICE11_ewirethatsupptiesaUyourcabteTV(CAW)staUons.
If you're usingo cablebox, leaveyour
11/onchannel3 or 4 nnduseyour
cableboxto changechonneb.
Remember,whenconnectingRFcables
ontojacks, clockwisetightens,and
counterclockwiseloosens.
.r.f-vou'reusingncablebox,Auto-
Searchmightonl,v_nd thechannel
yourcableserviceison(usuaU.vchan-
nel3 or4). Don'tworry,that'sall,you
need!
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UseAuto Searchto outomaticallyJindand store
all of the stationsavailable in your area.
With the remote controt in hand,
pressthe POWERbutton to turn on
your Entertainmentt4achineTM.
Pressthe W/CAW button onthe
remoteeontrotrepeatedtyto
choosethe W picturesignet
source. _m
Nowpressthe AUTOSEARCHkey
and the TVwitt correctat[ of the
rive channelsthat are avaitab[e
through yoursignal source.
SelectW, ifyoursignaliscoming
froman antenna.SelectSTDif
yoursignalis comingj%m ecable
service.
If the picture.fromyour cableser-
vice is weakor snowy,try running
the AUTOSEARCHin the ZRCand
HRCmodeuntilyou jqndthe mode
that givesyou the bestpicture.
B m
U
rPOWER TV/CA_/ SOURCE_
-Q c:D (D
CDCD
4 5 6 CHANNEL
C) (_ (_ vC_
7 8 9 •
0 CZ) 0 CZ)
0 100+ VOLUME
CDCD _
PIC]URE
AUTOs_P/Er',AS_
EARCHSEARCHWRITE
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AUTOSEARCH A_toSearchis howyourEntertainmentt4achine_ findsartthechanneLsavailableinyourareaandstoresthemintomemory.
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A quicklist of atl the buttonsonyour remoteandwhat theydo.
Useto select TuningBand,
either TV or cabte service
modesSTD, IRCand HRC.
Turnscontrotted
deviceon and off.
I 2 3 •
C) CD CD
4 5 6
NUMBERKEYPAD
Usefor direct
channel
entry.
100+
Usewhen selecting
channeI. numbers
higherthan 100.
Example:For125,
press100+, then 2
and then 5.
OC) C)
7 8 9 I
CZ) CZ) E)
0 100+
SOURCE
Selectseither the Antenna
jacks orthe Audio/Video
jacks asthe sourceof the
TV picture.
Cycl.esthroughavail.able
channels.
_(Up/Down)
Adjuststhe soundlevel.
onyour Entertainment
Machine.
Turnssoundoff and on.
ADJUST
Useto changesettingsin
picture menu.
AUTOSEARCH
to find andretain al.tavail.-
Pressrepeatedlyto sel.ect
picturesettings.
Useto eraseor add channels
into memory.
abl.echannelsin memory.
Al.towsyouto skipto next
channel,in memoryor search
eachavaitabl.echannel...
remote control pa_ number
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Quickeraccessto your .favoritechannellistings
Pressthe SKIP/SEARCHbutton on
your RemoteControl..
If you want to see every channel.
numerical.tyin the channel,scan, put
the Skip Mode into the OFFposition.
If you want the channel,scanto go
directlyto the savedchannels only,
pressthe SKIP/SEARCHbutton until.
in the Skip ModedisptaysON.The 1V
will.dothe rest!
"POWER lVlCAlV SOURCE_
0o0
I 2 3 •
C9 C90CD
7 8 9 •
C9 (D (D Ci9
0 100+ VOLUME
CDO CD
PIC'i'I.JREMUTE
_EARCHSEARCH
"AUTO SIQP/ _1
C_ CD
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Customizeyour channelselect'on.
Pressthe ERASE/WRITEbutton on
the remotecontroL
Selectthe Lowestchanne!,you
F
wishto inctude in the channel.
scanand se!.ecteither ERASEor
ADDby pressingthe ERASE/WRITE
button.
L
Usingeither the NUt4BERkey pad
or the CHANNELUP/DOWNarrows
on the remote, sel.ectthe next
highest channe[and repeatNo. 2.
Do this unU[ youhave co[[ected
a[I.of the channelsyou wish to
savein your channe[scan.
FPOWER 1VICATV SOURCE*
Q Q
1 2 3 •
_ C23C9_
4 5 6 CHANNEL"
(Z9 CZ) CZ)C_.
7 8 9 •
C) C) (E3 CZ)
0 100+ VOLUME
CDCD
¢-• •
PIC'RJRE
If youerasea channel,it isn't
gonefor good.3ustselectit using
theNUMBERkeypodonthe
remote,oraddit later.
_ s_P/E_
HSEARCHWRITE
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ADD Thisfunctionletsyousaveoraddnewchannelsto thefistthat youltscro[I,throughwhenusingyourremote.
ERASE This function Letsyou removechanneisthat you don'twatch fromthe channelscan.
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Customizethe wayyourpicturelooks usingthe Videomenusettings.
Pressthe PICTUREbutton andthe
Video menu wit[ appear.Youroptions
are:
• Contrast: Adjuststhe Leverof differ
ence between white and blackin
the TV picture.The more contrast,
the brighter the picture appears.
• Brightness: Increases or decreases
amount of white in the TV picture.
• CoLor:Addsrevels of coLorsto the
TV picture.
• Tint Ba[ancesleveLsof red and
greenin the W picture.
Usethe UP/DOWNarrowsthat are
positionedto the [eft of the PICTURE
button on the remote contro[to
changethe picturesettings
rPOWER TV/CA1V SOURCE_
1 2 3 •
CD C) C) CZ)
7 8 9 •
(D (D CD CD
0 100+ VOLUME
CDCD CD
PICTURE MUTE
SEARCH
000
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Changingthe 50URCEonyour EntertainmentMachine.
If you have connecteda VCR,a laser discplayeror someother component to yourEntertainment
MachineTM and are readyto pl,aybackand view a videotape, laserdisc, etc., this is what you do.
HaveyourTV showingthe Livepicture
from yourantennaor cableserviceas
shownin FigureA.
Pressthe SOURCEbutton onthe
remotecontrol,or the SOURCEbutton
onthe fTont control,panel,ofyour
Entertainment Machine once.TheW
screenshoul,dnowbe blankexcept
forthe wordVIDEOwhichshouktbe
displayedin the right top comer.Your
EntertainmentMachine is nowready
to receiveandshowa video, laser
disc,etc.
PresstheSOURCEbuttononce
wheneveryouwishto returnto the
Uvepicturefromthe antenna/cabl,e.
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
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Howto install the swivel bracketthat comeswith this EntertainmentMachine.
Insert the s_L bracketLipinto the
top recessof the back panel ofyour
W until the Lip tabs at the front of
the swivel bracketsnapand Lockinto
position.
PLacethe TV with the swivel bracket
attached in the right Locationand
position.
Be sureto LeaveI 3/4" of clearance
B
to the wal!.or other surfacesothat
the W can be removedwhen
required.
B
D
m
m
Usea graphite pencil to mark a thin
Linealong the back ofthe bracket
whereit meets the cabinet'smount-
ing surface.
Usethis pencilLineas a guide for
positioning the swivel brackettem-
plate to drill the 5 holesthat will he
usedto securethe swivelbracketinto
position. Use a drill bit at Least3/16"
in diameter to drill the 5 holes.
Install the 5 phillips headscrewsin
your cabinet. PLacethe swivel bracket
in position. Nowthread the pLastic
finish washersandthe threadednuts
on each of the S screwsand tighten
into place.
Install the swivel plate to the backof
the TVusing the 2 Pan Headscrews
provided.
Oncetheswivel bracketismounted,attach
the TVset to the bracketby sliding the TV
cabinet overthe swivelbracketLipas before
until the 71/shopsinto its securedposition.
[] I fyour cabinethaso tongbottomskirt,you
mayneedto usethe extraspacersprovided
so that the bracketend TVwill be tocoted
far enoughbelowthe cabinetfor viewing.
SWI"VELBRACKETASSEHBLY
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1 SwivelBracketw/Lip Tabs.
1 SwivelPLate2 PanHeadScrews
5 Phillips HeadScrews.
5 Plas_c HeadedWashe_.
5 Space_ (if needed).
5ThreadedNuts
1
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Followthesestepsto removethe 71/from theswivelbracket.
Disconnectany antenna, cablesand
powercord from the TV.Shift TVso
that it is centered on the swivel
bracket.
Positionone hand on the bottom
rear of the TV.Place yourother
hand onthe bottom front of the TV.
SwingtheTV forward and up as
shownin FigureA, until you hear it
snapfree of the swivel,bracketlip
tabs.
Pul.l.the TV forward, asshownin
FigureB, and awayfrom the swivel.
bracket.
r.fyouusethebui_-inantennaasyour
signoLsource,makesurethatit isfuUy
Petroctedbeforeyou beginremovingthe
TVset.
FIGURE A 1
FIGURE B I
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Thereore two powercordsincluded v_thyourEntertainmentMachine.Hereis howto connectup your ACpowercord.
FIGURE A
IBB
Locate the 2-Pin receptaclefor the AC
powercord on the backpanel of your
EntertainmentMachine.
Insert the powercord into this
receptacle. (FigureA).
P_acethe other end ofthe ACcordinto
a regular120 householdoutlet
(FigureB).
AC
Makesureyou useon unswitchedregular
householdoutlet whenusingyour
Entertainment Machineat home.
Useeither o retainer or o rubberbond to
holdexcesscordneatly together.
FIGURE B
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Thisis howto connectthe DCpowercord to yourEntertainmentMachine.
Disconnectthe AC powercordfrom
the TV andplace in a safe place.
Locatethe DCpower receptacteon
the back pane[of your Entertainment
Machine.
Nowconnectthe receptae[eend of
the DCcordto the TV.
Plug the other end of the 12-Vo|t DC
powercord- yes] the end that [oaks
[ike a car cigarette tighter - into any
12-Vat[ NEGATIVEgroundsystemonly.
[]
Makesureyou disconnectthe ACpower
cordfrom your TVas the DCpowerwill
not workwhile the ACptug iss_ll con-
netted toyour Entertainment Mochin_
DC
Regardlessof whichpowercordisused,
alwaysconnectit tothebackofthe 71/
first.
i AC Alternatingcurrent
i DC Directcurrent
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Somequick ondeosytips tofixingproblemsyourself
SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS
Snowy picture and poor sound. • Checkyourantenna connectionor tocation.
Mu|tipie images or 'ghost shadows: • Checkyourantenna direction and/or [ocation.
• Makesurethe wire from yourantenna to your EntertainmentMachine is
properlyconnected.
Interference: Sharp lines across The_oUowing may couseimage problemsor distortion:
the screen and poor sound. Electricoloppliances,powe_ul lights, cars, trucks;Computersor
portablephones;Medical equipment
• tf possibleincreasethe distance betweenyour EntertainmentMachine
andthe offendingappliance.Orshut one of them off.
Normal picture but no sound. • Checkvolumecontrol
No picture and poor sound. • Areyouin TVor cabletuning mode (SeeAuto Programon page8), and
No picture and no sound. • Is the ACpowerp[uggedin?
No color, but the sound is O.K. • Checkthe corotcontro[in the Videomenu.
Remote control doesn't work.
• Makesurethe TV is not Muted.
• Tryanother channel Theprobtemmaybe the broadcast,not your
EntertainmentMachine.
• Arethe AudioA/V cablesproperlyinstalled?
• Are the wires for extema[ speakers(if you haveexternat speakers)
Properlyinsta[ted?
shou[dbe in the other?
• Makesureoutput channeLson a[[A/V equipment are onthe samechanne[(3 or 4).
• Checkthat art connectionsare tight.
• Checkthat your ACpowerouttet works.(Testit by pluggingin something
eLseor try anotherplug.)
• Makesureyour brightnessand audiocontrolsare set properly.
• Tryanother channel The problemmay bewith the broadcast.
• Tryanother channet.The problemmay be with the broadcast.
• Makesurethe batteries are fresh and insta[[ed properly.
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A completelist of definitionsfar wordsfound in thisguide.
ANTENNA
75 OHM RF CABLE
300 TO 75 OHM
ADAPTER
A]V CABLES
A/V DEVICE
ADD
ERASE
AUTO SEARCH
Thephysicalreceiveroftelevisionsignalssentoverthe air.A Large
metalpieceof equipmentdoesnot alwayshaveto be visible for your
hometo be usingan antenna.
Thewirethat comesfrom an off-air antennaor cable se_ce provider.
Theend LooksLikea h_-shaped nut with a wire stickingthrough the
middle. It screwsontothe threadedjack onthe backof yourW.
A smaLLdevice that connects a two-wire 300 ohm antennato a
75 ohm RFjack. Theyare usuaLLyaboutan inchLongwith two screwson
oneend anda roundopeningwith a wire stickingout on the otherend.
Audio/Videocables.Two(mono)orthree(stereo)cablesbunched
together--rightaudio(red), Leftaudio(white) andvideo(yellow).
A/V cablesareusedfor mono/stereoplaybackofvideocassettesand
for higherqualitypictureandsoundfrom otherA/V devices.
Anydevicethat producesvideoorsound(VCR,DVD,cablebox,
ortelevision).
This functionletsyouadd new channelsto Ustthat you'll scrollthrough
whenusingyour remote.
This function Letsyou removechanndsthat you don'twatchfiomthe
channelscan.
AutoSearchhasyour EntertainmentMachine automaticaLLyfind all
the channelsavailabLein yourarea.
INPUT
Refersto thejack that receivesa signalfromaTV,VCRorother
A/Vdevice.
OUTPUT
SIGNAL
SOURCE
MONO SOUND
DC CONNECTION,lACK
PHONES 3ACK
TUNER
Refersto the jack that sendsa signalout of a VCR,DVD,or other
A/V device.
Pictureand soundtravelingthroughcable,or onthe air, to your
televisionscreen.
Theterm for the equipmentthat providesaudioandvideo information
to your EntertainmentMachine.Antenna,VCR,DVDplayers,or
CabLeBoxesare examplesof sources.
Mono(monaural.)soundis one channel ofsound.Onmorethan one
speaker,all the speakersplaythe sameaudio.
Directcurrentpowerfroma 12-volt sourcesuchasa carcigarette
lighter.
Inputjack that youcan connect an earphoneor headphonesto for
privateaudioListening.
Devicethat picksupthe signalandtoms them into pictureand sound.
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Coring.foryour EntertainmentMachine.
EarLymatfiJnctionscanbe prevented.Carefutandregular cteaningcan extendthe amountof time youwitt havewith
your new EntertainmentMachine.Be sureto turn the poweroff and puttout the plugbeforeyoubeginanycteaning.
1. Here'sa great wayto keepthe dustoff yourscreenfor a white.Weta softc[oth in a mixtureof
[ukewannwateranda [itt[e fabricsofteneror dishwashingdetergent.Wringthe c[othunUtit's atmost
dry,and then useit to wipe the screen.
2. Makesurethe e_cesswateris offthe screen,andthen let it air-dry beforeyoutom on your
EntertainmentMachine.
1. Usea softcloth with a mild soapsobfdonto wipe the cabinet(avoid usinganycteaner that says
"industria[ strength_ or "wiEwashthe white off of rice"onthe [abet).
2. Rinsethe clothand wipe the cabinet again.
3. Let the cabinetair-drybeforetumfogthe EntertainmentMachine on.
If you reaveyour EntertainmentMachinedormantfor a tongtime (suchasa vacation),it's a goodidea
to unplugthe powerto protectagainstpossibledamagefromtightning or powersurges.If you usean
off-air antenna,you may alsowantto disconnectit fromthe backof yourTVbeforereaving.
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Find whatyou want quickly.
FEATURE....................... PAGE
Antenna ...................................... 6, 7
Auto Search ...................................... 8
Batteries ...................................... 6, 7
Cabte ........................................ 6, 7
Erase/Write...................................... 11
Front Panet Diagram................................. S
Glossary........................................ 19
Hook-Up Directory.................................. 3
Oackpack ........................................ 4
Maintenance ..................................... 20
Picture Settings................................... 12
PowerCords................................... 16, 17
RemoteControl. Diagram.............................. 9
Safety Information .................................. 2
Skip Search...................................... 10
Soun:e......................................... 13
Swivel Bracket. ; ............................... 14, 15
Tmuh!.eshooting ................................... 18
Video Menu...................................... 18
Warranty........................................ 22
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OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY
Effec_veWaninty Date
OperatingGuide
Can_In Sendce¸
Antenna
_mportunt ProductReg_st_at_on--P_msefi[[outandma_tyourProductReglstmtionCa_l.It is imperativethat Zenithknowhowto inch
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