Zenith B13A03D, B19A21D, B19A02D, B13A02D, B13A01L Owner’s Manual

machine numbers I B13AOIL B13AO2D I B13AO3D I BlgAO2D B19A21D

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operating guide / warranty

WARNING:

RECORDYOURMODELNUMBER J
(Now, while you cansee R)

The mode[andserialnumber ofyournewIV areLocated

onthe backof the TV cabinet.Foryourfutureconvenience,
wesuggestthat your recordthesenumbershere:

MODEL NO.

SERIALNO.

TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCKDONOTREMOVECOVER(ORBACK).NO USERSERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.

Thelightningflashwitharrowheadsymbol withinan equiLateraLtriangle,isintendedtoalerttheusertothepresence
ofuninsuLated"dangerousvoltage"withintheproduct'senclosurethatmay be ofsufficientmagnitudetoconstitutea

riskofelectricshocktopersons.

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Theexclamationpoint within an equibteral triangleis intendedto alert the user to the presenceof importantoperating
and maintenance(servicing)instructions in the literatureaccompanyingthe appliance.

WARNING:

TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARDS,DO NOTEXPOSETHISPRODUCTTORAINOR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION:ToPreventELectricShock,Matchwide bladeof plug to wide slot,fully insert.

ATTENTION:Pour_viter les chocs_iectriques, introddireta Lamela plus LargedeLafiche dansLaborne

correspondantede la priseet pousserjusqu'au fund.

NOTETO CABLF./I_ INSTALLER:

Thisreminderis providedto call thecable IV systeminstailer's attention to Article820-40 of the National ELectricCode
(U.S.A.). Thecode providesguidelinesfur propergroundingand,in particuLar,specifiesthat the cablegroundshaUbe
connectedto the groundingsystemofthe building,ascloseto the point of the cableentry as practical

REGULATORYINFORMATION:

This equipmenthasbeentested andfoundto complywith the Limitsfur a CLassBdigitaldevice,pursuantto Part 15
of the FCCRules.TheseLimitsare designedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhenthe
equipment is operatedin a residentia| instaEation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiate radiofrequency
energyand, if not installed and usedin accordancewith the instructionmanual may causeharmfulinterference to radio

communications.However,thereis no guaranteethat interference wil.I not occurin aparticularinstallation.If this
equipment doescauseharmfulinterference to radio or television reception,which can be determinedbyturning
the equipmentoft andon, the useris encouragedto try to correctthe interference byone or more of the fullowing

measures: • Reorientor ra|ocate the receivingantenna.

• Increasethe separation betweenthe equipment andreceiver.

• Connectthe equipmentinto an outi_eton a circuit differentfTomthat to whichthe
receiveris connected.

CAUTION:

Donot attempt to modify this product in any waywithout writtenauthorization from Zenith ELectronicsCorporation.
Unauthorizedmodification could void the user'sauthority to operatethis product.

EntertainmentMachineTM isa trademarkofZenithElectronicsCorporation.© Copyright1999ZenithEiectronicsCorporation

• Consu|tthe dealeror anexperiencedradio/iv technician fur help.

PA GE 2 B-WARN-DV-17/98

Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can resuLtin potential

electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read
and observe the fottow!_ngsafety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
Observlng the simple p_ecautioris discussed in this operating guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe

operation that are built into your new product.
This product complies with at[ applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.

1. Read Instructions
ALLthe safetyand operatinginstructions shouldbe read

beforethe productis operated.

2. Follow Instructions
At[operatingand useinstructions shouldbe followed.

3. Retain Instructions
The safetyand operatinginstructions shouldbe retained

for future reference.

4. Heed Warnings

A[twarningsonthe productandin the operatinginstruc-
tions shouldbe adheredto.

5. CLeaning

Unplugthis productfrom the watt outlet beforecleaning.
Donot useLiquidcleanersoraerosolcleaners.Usea damp

clothfor cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture

Do not usethis productnearwater for example,near a
bath tub, washbow[, kitchen sink, or Laundrytub, in a

wet basement,or near a swimmingpool

7. Accessories

Do notplacethisproducton an unstablecart,stand,tri-

pod,bracket,or table.The productmay fall,causingseri-
ousinjuryto a childoradult,and seriousdamage tothe

product.Useonlywitha cart,stand,tripod,bracket,or

tablerecommendedbythemanufacturer,orsoldwiththe

product.Any mountingoftheproductshouldfollowthe
manufacturer'sinstructions,and shouldusea mounting
accessoryrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

8.TransportingProduct

A productandcartcombinationshouldbe moved with
care.Quickstops,excessiveforce,and unevensurfaces
may causetheproductand cartcombinationto overturn.

9. Attachments

Do notuseattachmentsnotrecommendedby theproduct
manufacturerastheymay causehazards.

10. VenUtation

SLotsand openingsin the cabinetare provided for ventila-
tion and to ensurereliableoperationof the productand to

protectit from overheating, and these openingsmustnot
be blockedor covered.The openingsshouldnever be
blocked by placingthe producton a bed,sofa,rug, or
othersimilar surface.This productshouldnot be placedin

a built-in installation suchasa bookcaseorrackunless
properventilation is providedorthe manufacturer's

instructions have been adheredto.

11. Power Sources

Thisproduct shouldbe operated onlyfrom the type of

power sourceindicated on the marking[abet.If you are
not sureof the type of powersupplyto yourhome, con-

suit your productdealer or Local powercompany,for prod-

uctsintended to operatefrom battery power,or other

sources,referto the operatinginstructions.

12. Line-Cord Pol.arization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-cur-

rent Lineplug (a plug havingone bLadewider than the
other). This plug will fit into the poweroutlet onlyone
way.Thisis a safety feature. If youare unableto insert

the plug fully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. If
the plugshouldstilt fail to fit, contactyour electricianto

replaceyourobsolete outlet. Donot defeat the safety pur-
poseof the polarized plug.

13. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supplycordsshould be routed sothat they are not
Eke[yto be walkedon or pinchedby items placeduponor

against them, paying particularattention to cordsat
plugs, conveniencereceptacles,andthe point wherethey

exitfromtheproduct.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(ConUnued on next page)

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(Continuedfrompreviouspage)

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outsideantenna or cable systemis connectedto the
product,be surethe antenna or cablesystemis grounded

so asto providesomeprotectionagainst voltagesurges
and built-up static charges.A_cie 810 of the National

Etectrlca[Code(U.S.A.), ANSI/NFPA 70 providesinforma-

tion with regardto propergroundingof the mastandsup-
porting structure,groundingof the lead-in wire to an

antennadischargeunit, size of groundingconductors,Loca-
tion of antenna=dischargeunit, connectionto grounding
electrodes,and requirementsfor the groundingelectrode.

Examp|eof Grounding Accordingto National Electrical
CodeInstructions

• Antenna Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Gto=J_!dingConductor
(NEC Section 810-21)

GroundClamps

Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC

NEC- NationalELectricaLCode

15. Lightning

Foradded protectionfor this product(receiver) duringa

lightning storm, or whenit is [eft unattended and unused
for longperiodsof time, unplugit from the wait outlet and

disconnectthe antenna or cable system. Thiswit[ prevent
damageto the productdueto lightningand power-Line

surges.

16. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric tight or
power circuits, or where it can fair into such power lines or

circuits. When instaiting an outside antenna system,
extreme care shoutd be taken to keepfrom touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be

fatal

17. OverLoading

Donot overload watt outlets and extensioncords asthis

can resutt in a risk of fire or electric shock.

A_ 250, Part H)

18. Object and Liquid Entry

Neverpushobjectsof any kind into this productthrough
openingsasthey maytouch dangerousvoltagepointsor

short-outpartsthat couldresultin a fire or electricshock.
Neverspilt llquid of anykind on the product.

19. Servicing

Do not attempt to servicethis productyourselfasopening
or removingcoversmayexpose you to dangerousvoltage

or other hazards. Referatl servicing to qualified service
personnel

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplugthis product from the waitoutlet and refer servic-

ing to quatified service personne[underthe followingcon-
ditions:

a. If the power-supplycordor plugis damaged.
b. If liquid hasbeen spiited, or objectshave fatten into

the product.

c. If the product hasbeenexposedto rain or water.
d. If the product doesnot operatenormaLLyby foLlowing

the operatinginstructions.Adjustonly those controLsthat

arecoveredby the operatinginstructionsas animproper
adjustmentof other controLsmayresultin damageand wii[

often requireextensivework by a qualified technician to
restore the productto its normaloperation.

e. If the producthas beendroppedor the cabinethas

beendamaged.

f. If the productexhibitsa distinct changein perform-

ance.

21. RepLacement Parts

Whenreplacementpartsare required,be sure the service
technician has usedreptacementparts specified bythe

manufactureror havethe samecharacteristicsas the origi-
nal part. Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmay resultin fire,

electricshock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check

Upon compietlonof any service or repairs to this product,
askthe service technician to performsafety checksto
determine that the product is in proper operating condi-

tion.

23. WaLLor CeiLing Mounting

The product shoutd be mountedto a wail or ceiling ontyas

recommendedby the manufacturer.

24. Heat

The product should be situated awayfrom heatsources

such as radiators, heat registers,stoves, or other products

(inctuding amptifiers) that produce heat.

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Note: This operating guide describesfeatures for a family of TV models, as a result, not all features are

available on all models!

See the feature by mode[ chart below to identify which features are on your W.

Turnto the nextpage to beginyour TV setup.

SafetyWarnings 2
ImportantSafetyInstructions 3
Tableof ContentsandModelby FeaturesChart 5

Step 1. Hook Up W

Hookup Directory 6

TV and other Equipment Hookups

Antenna, accessoryDi-poLeantenna 7

Cable service 8

Antenna with VCR g
Cableservicewith VCR 10

Step 3. Customize Your W's Features

Setup Menu (Start with page 11, Auto Program)

Language 17
Ch Add/Det 18

CLockSet Menu

Set Time 19
Timer Setup, On and Off Time, On/Off Timer 20

SLeepTimer 21

Video Menu 22

Special FeaturesMenu

Caption/Text 23
CCWhenMute (CLosedCaptions) 24

Step 2. Reception Set Up and Channel Search

Signal Setup/Auto Program 11

(Select Antenna, or cable service and perform

channelsearch)

RemoteControlKeyFunctions 12
On-ScreenMenuOperationUsingRemote 13

On-ScreenMenu OperationUsingIV FrontPanel 14

Gtossary 28
Maintenance 29

TroubLeShooting 30
Recommended Accessories InsideBackCover

Warranty BackCover

ParentalControl 25

Audio 27

BasicTV Operation 15

On-ScreenMenus FeaturesOverview 16

Features AvaiLable by TV Mode[ Chart

Note: Eventhough this operatingguide showsa completelisting of features avail.abLefor this model [ine, aLLmodels do not have aLL

the features shown. ForexampLe,Model B13AOIL does not havea remotecontroL,or On/Off Timer features. See note above.

B13AOIL 813A02D B13AO3D BlgAO2D BlgAZID

RemoteControl No Yes Yes Yes Yes
DipoLeAntenna No Yes Yes No No

Earphone3ack Yes No Yes/Front No No
Sound Monaural Monaural Monaural Monaural Stereo

Audio/VideoIn 3acks No No Yes/Front No No
On/Off Timers No Yes Yes Yes Yes

SLeepTimer No Yes Yes Yes Yes
ParentalControl Y_ Yes Yes Yes Yes

CLosedCaptionsWhen Mute'-NoJ Yes Yes Yes Yes

Yes-featureisavailableon thatmodel.
No=featureisnotavailableon thatmodel.

ALLModelsincLude: Antenna Hookup3ack; FrontTVControls Pane[;EngLish,Spanish, French On-ScreenMenus;andCustom/Preset

Picture Preference.

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

PAGE 5

Directs you to which page to go to for proper hook up oj:your Entertainment MachineTM

IMPORTANT!!

Usethis page to decide whereyou need to begin your setup. First, find the tine betow that best describes

what you want to do, then go to that page number.

If youare using an antenna and no other equipment,go to .................. page 7

If subscribe

you to cabteserviceand no other equipment,go to ............... page 8

Cable P/

waU jack

If you are usingan antennaand havea VCR,go to ....................... page9

If yousubscribeto cable service and have aVCR,goto ..................... page10

r.ablelV
waajad<

Ifyou haveearphonesandwantto usethe earphonejack,goto ............... page15

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Connecting an antenna to your Entertainment MachineTM

Hookupyour EntertainmentMachineTM, see
diagramsat right.

Removethe backof the remoteand put in
two AAAbatteries.

PI.ugin your TV. Do not ptug it into a
switchedoutLet.

Goto page11 to Auto Programyour
EntertainmentMachineTM.

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If you haveo 75 ohm RFcable,

thenyou don't need any adapters!

Remember,whenscrewingRF
cablesontojacks,dock_se tight-
ens,and counterclockwiseloosens.

Over-the-Air
Antennas

Antenna

ohm)

Antenna

_ J 300/75 ohm

Adapter

V Feoa aL

Antenna

75 OHM RFCabte

300-75 OHH Adapter

2o_s4 PAGE 7

The wire that comesfToman off-air antennaor cabLeserviceprovider.Eachend rookstike a hex shapednut
with a wire stickingthroughthe middle, and it screwsonto the threadedjack on the backof yourW.

A smalldevicethat connectsa two-wire300 ohmantennato a 75 ohm RFjack. Theyare usuat|yaboutan

inch longwith two screwsononeend anda roundopeningwith a wire stickingout on the other end.

Connecting Cableservice to your Entertainment MachineTM

Hookup your EntertainmentHachineTM, see
diagramsat right.

Removethe backof the remote and put in

two AAAbatteries.

PLugin your W. Do not p!.ugit into a
switchedoutl.et.

Go to page 11 to Auto Programyour

EntertainmentHachineTM.

If you'reusing a cable box, leaveyour 1Van
channel 3 or 4 and useyour cable box to
change channels.

Without CabLeBox

CabLeW

waltjack

With CabLeBox

CabLeTV

waUjack

Antenna

l

i

Remember,whenscrewingRFcablesonto

jacks, clockwise tightens,and counterclock-

wiseloosens.

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' CABLESERVICE Thewire that supp[ies a[[ your cab[eTV (CAW)stations. |

PAGE 8

If you're usinga cable box,Auto Program

(page I1) might onlyfind the channelyour

cable serviceis on (usually channel3 or4).
Don't worry,that's o[lyou need!

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Connecting your oj_-air antenna and VCR
to your Entertainment Machine TM

(VCRwith Fiat Wire Antenna Adapter)

Hookup your EntertainmentMachineTM, seedia-
gramsat right.

Removethe backof the remote and put in two
AAAbatteries.

P[ugin your TV. Do not p[ug it into a switched

outtet.

Goto page11 to Auto Programyour
EntertainmentMachineTM.

nna_

z fiat wire

300/75 ohm
Adapter

(VCRwith Round Antenna Wire)

[] Remember,whenscrewingRFcablesontojocks,

clockwisetightens, and counterclockwiseloosens.

Antenna

Over-the-Air

I

Coblesnotindudedv_thTV

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