Zenith B32AZ4W, B25A24W, B27A24W, B36A24W Operating Manual & Warranty

machine numbers I B25A24W I B27A24W I B32AZ4W I B36A24W

I B25A74R I B27A74R I B25A76R I B27A76R

operating guide / warranty

RECORDYOURMODELNUMBER |
(Now,white you cansee it)

!

Themode[andseda[numberof yournew1Vare [orated
onthe backof the W cabinet. For.yourf_ture convenience,
wesuggestthat yourecordthesenumbershere:

MODELNO.

SERIALNO.

WARNING:

TOREDUCETHERISKOFELECTRICSHOCKDONOTREMOVECOVER(ORBACK).NOUSERSERVICEABLEPAR1SINSIDE.

REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.

The Lightning flashwith arrowheadsymbol within an equiletera[ triangle,is intendedto alertthe userto the presence
of unlnsuleted"dangerousvoltage"within the product'senclosurethat maybeof sufficient magnitudeto constitutea

riskof electricshockto persons.

The exclamationpoint within an equilatera[triangteisintendedto alertthe userto the presenceofimportantoperating

and maintenance (servicing)instructions in the Literatureaccompanyingthe apptiance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENTFIREOR SHOCK HAZARDS,DO NOT EXPOSETHISPRODUCTTO RAINOR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION:TOPREVENTELECTRICSHOCK,MATCHWIDEBLADEOFPLUGTOWIDESLOT,FULLYINSERT.

ATTENTION:POUR _/ITERLESCHOCS_LECTRIQUES,INTRODUIREIA LAME IA PLUSLARGEDE LAFICHEDANS LA BORNE
CORRESPONDANTEDE LAPRISEEl"POUSSER,IUSQU_UFOND.

NOTETOCABLE/TV INSTALLER:

Thisreminderis providedto call the cableIV systeminstatter'sattentionto A_c[e 820-40 ofthe Nationa[EtectricCode

(U.S.A.). The codeprovidesguidelinesfor propergroundingand,in particular,specifiesthat the cablegroundshafthe
connectedto the groundingsystemofthe building, asdose to the pointof the cab}.eenby as practical

REGULATORYINFORMATION:

Thisequipmenthasbeentested andfound to comply with theLimitsfor a ClassBdigitatdevice,pursuantto Part15

ofthe FCCRules.Theselimitsare designedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfo[interference whenthe
equipmentis operatedin a residentiat installation. Thisequipmentgenerates,usesand canradiate radio fiequency

energyand,if not insteUed andusedin accordancewith the instru_oo manual maycauseharmfulinterference to radio
communications.However,there is no guaranteethat interferencewill not occurin aparticularinstattation.If this

equipmentdoescauseharmfo(interference to radio ortelevisionreception,whichcan be determinedbyturning
the equipment off andon, the useris encouragedto tryto correctthe interft=mnee-by_Q(e ofthe following
measures: . Reorientor relocate the receivingantenna.

• IncTeasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandraceiver.

• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutleton a circuitdifferentfrem-that,_.whichthe

receiverisconnected.

• Consultthedeareroran experiencedradio/ivtechnicianfor_le_.

CAUTION:

Donot attemptto modify this productin anyway without writtenauthorizationfTomZenith ElectronicsCorporation.
Unauthorizedmodificationcouldvoidthe usedsauthori_ to operate-th_s_6_LiJ_;

Entertainment Machine is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation.

Important safeguardsfor you and your new product

Yourproducthasbeen manufactured andtested with your safety in mind. However,improper usecan result in potential

electricalshockorfire hazards.To avoiddefeatingthe safeguardsthat havebeenbuilt into your new product,pleaseread
and observethe following safety pointswhen installing and usingyour new product,and savethem for future reference.

Observingthe simple precautionsdiscussedin this bookletcan helpyou get manyyearsof enjoymentand safeoperation
that are built into your new product.

Thisproductcomplieswith all applicableU.S. federalsafety requirements,andthoseof the CanadianStandardsAssociation.

1. Read (nstructions

A{Ithe safety andoperatinginstructions shouldbe read

beforethe productis operated.

2. Fo[|ow Instructions

Aftoperatingand useinstructionsshouldbe followed.

3. Retain Instructions
Thesafetyand operatinginstructions shouldbe retained

for future reference.

4.Heed Warnings

ALlwarningson the product andin the operatinginstruc-
tionsshouldbe adheredto.

5. Cleaning

Unplugthis productfromthe walt outlet before cleaning.
Donot useliquid cleanersor aerosolcleaners.Usea damp
clothfor cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture
Donot usethis productnearwater - for example,neara

bath tub, washbowl, kitchensink, or laundrytub, in a
wet basement,or near a swimmingpool

7.Accessories

Do not placethis productonan unstablecart, stand,tri-
pod, bracket,ortable. Theproductmayfall, causingseri-
ousinjury to a child oradult, andseriousdamageto the
product,Useonly with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,or
table recommendedbythe manufacturer,or soldwith the
product.Anymountingof the productshouldfollowthe
manufectureKsinstructions,and shouldusea mounting
accessoryrecommendedbythe manufacturer.

8. Transporting Product

A productand cart combinationshould be movedwith

care.Quickstops, excessiveforce, and uneven surfaces
may causethe productand cart combinationto overturn.

PORTABLECART WARNING

g. Attachments

Oo notuse attachmentsnot recommendedby the product
manufacturerasthey may causehazards.

lO. Ven_taUon

Slots and openingsin the cabinetare providedfor ventila-

tion andto ensurereliableoperationof the product andto

protectit from overheating,and these openingsmust not
be blockedor covered.Theopeningsshouldneverbe
blockedby placingthe producton a bed, sofa, rag, or
othersimilar surface.Thisproductshouldnot be placedin
a built-in installation suchas a bookcaseor rack unless
properventilation is providedor the manufacturer's
instructionshavebeenadheredto.

11. Power Sources

Thisproductshouldbe operatedonlyfrom the type of
powersourceindicated onthe maddng Label.If you are

not sureof the type of powersupplyto your home,con-

sult your productdealer or localpower company.Forprod-

ucts intended to operatefrom battery power,or other

sources,refer to the operatinginstructions.

12. Line-Cord Polarization

Thisproductis equippedwith a polarizedalternating-cur-
rent line plug (a plug havingone bladewiderthan the
other). This plugwill fit into the poweroutlet only one
way.Thisis a safetyfeature. If you are unableto insert
the plugfully into the outlet, try reversingthe plug. Tf
the plugshouldstill fail to fit, contactyourelectricianto
replaceyour obsoleteoutlet. Donot defeatthe safety pur-
poseof the polarizedplug.

13. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supplycordsshouldbe routedso that they are not
Likelyto be walkedon or pinchedby items placedupon or

againstthem, payingparticularattention to cordsat

plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe point wherethey
exit fromthe product.

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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outsideantenna orcabtesystemis connectedto the
product,be surethe antenna or cabtesystemis grounded
soas to providesomeprotection againstvoltage surges
and buitt-up static charges.Articte 810 of the National

ELectricaLCode (U.S.A.), ANSI/NFPA 70 providesinforma-

tion with regardto propergroundingof the mastand sup-

portingstructure,groundingof the read-in wire to an
antennadischargeunit, size of groundingconductors,toca-

tion of antenna-dischargeunit, connectionto grounding

etectrodes,and requirements for the groundingelectrode.

Exampteof GroundingAccordingto National Etectricat
CodeInstructions

GroundCramp _"---i--_-

_, AntennaLeadin_re

Art 25O,PartH)

NEC- NaUonatEtectricatCode

15. Lightning

Foraddedprotectionfor this product(receiver)during a
tightningstorm,or whenit is Leftunattendedand unused
for tongperiodsof time, unplugit from the wattouttet and
disconnectthe antenna or cabtesystem.Thiswit[ prevent

damageto the productdueto Ughtningand power-fine
surges.

16. Power Lines

An outsideantennasystemshouldnot be tocatedin the
vicinity of overheadpowertines or otherelectric tight or

powercircuits, or whereit canfaLLinto such_ower tinesor

circuits. Wheninstattingan outside antennasystem,
extreme careshoutdbe takento keepfrom touchingsuch
powertinesor circuitsascontact with them might be

fatat.

17.0vertoading

Do notoverloadwattouttets andextensioncordsasthis
canresultin a riskof fire or electrlcshock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry

Neverpushobjectsof anykind into this productthrough

openingsas they maytouch dangerousvottage pointsor
short-outpartsthat coutdresuttin a fire or electric shock.

NeverspirtUquidof anykindon the product.

19. Servidng
Do notattempt to servicethis productyourselfasopening

or removingcoversmay exposeyou to dangerousvottage
or other hazards.ReferaLtservicingto quatifiedservice
personnel

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unptugthis productfrom the wattouttetand refer servic-

ing to quaUfiedservicepersonnetunderthe fottowingcon-
ditions:

a. If the power-supptycordor ptugis damaged.
b. If Liquidhasbeenspitled,or objectshavefatteninto

the product.

c. If the producthasbeenexposedto rain or water.
d. If the productdoesnot operatenormattybyfottowing

the operatinginstructions.Adjust ontythose controlsthat
are coveredbythe operatinginstructions asan improper

adjustmentof othercontrolsmay resuttin damageand witt
often requireextensiveworkby a quatifiedtechnician to
restore the productto its normatoperation.

e. If the producthas beendroppedor the cabinethas

beendamaged.

f. If the productexhibitsa distinctchangein perform-

ance.

21. Reptacement Parts

Whenreptacementparts are required,be surethe service
technicianhasusedroptacement partsspecifiedby the

manufacturer or havethe samecharacteristicsas the origi-
natpart. Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmay resuttin fire,

etectric shock,orother hazards.

22. Safety Check

Uponcomptetionof anyserviceor repairsto this product,
askthe servicetechnicianto performsafetychecksto
determinethat the productis in properoperatingcondi-

tion.

23. Watt or Ceiting Mounting

The productshoutdbe mountedto a watt orceiUng on|y as

recommendedby the manufacturer.

24. Heat

Theproductshouldbe situated awayfrom heat sources
suchas radiators, heat registers,stoves,orother products
Onctuding amplifiers)that produceheat.

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IMPORTANT!!

Use this page to deride 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.

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If you are using an antennaand no other equipment,goto .................. page6

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If you have cable serviceor a cable boxand no other equipment,go to .......... page7

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are usingan antenna and have a VCR,goto ....................... page8

_ Tfyou have cabl.eserviceor a cable boxand a VCR,go to .................... pageg

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Connect an antenna to your Entertainment Machine.

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

Connectthe cable that runsfrom
the waft directlyto this jack,
accordingto the diagramto the

right.

Removethe backof the remote
and put in two AAAbatteries.

Plug in yourEntertainment

Machine.Do not plug it into a
switched outlet. Your

EntertainmentMachineis

designedto operate on household

current, 120-vo[t 60 HertzACdo

not attempt to operateit on DC

Current.

Goto page12 to EZ Programyour

EntertainmentMachine.

[_ If you haveo 75 ohmRFcable,

thenyou don't need any

adapters!

[_ Rernemher,whenscrewingRF

cables ontojacks, clockwise

tightens, and counterclockwise

loosens.

Fiat wire antenna to
Entertainment Machine

Antenna

Flatwire , "

,,alk (300ohm _ ^"_'_ _

_'/ _/I TVbackpanel

_"-"_ J _oo_Sohm¢_"_)

Ada_

Antenna

Antenna to

Entertainment Machine

TVbackpane{
(expandedview)

75 OHMRFCABLE Thewire that comes flom an off-air antenna or cable sen_iceprovider,Eachend LooksLikea hexshapednut with a wire

stickingthrough the middLe,andit screwsonto the threadedjackon the back of your EntertainmentMachine.

I 300 TO75 OHMADAPTER A smalldevicethat connectsa two-wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohmRFjack. Theyare USL_ilyabout an

inch longwith two screwson oneend and a roundopeningwith a wire stiddng out on the other end.

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Connect cable service to your Entertainment Machine.

Locatethe Antenna/Cable jack on

the backof your Entertainment

Machine.

Connectthe cable that runsfrom

the wall directlyto thisjack,

according to the diagramto the
fight.

Removethe back of the remote
and put in two AAAbatteries.

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Plug in your Entertainment
Machine. Do not plugit into a

switchedoutlet. Your
EntertainmentMachine is
designedto operateon household
current,120-volt 60 Hertz AC do
not attempt to operateit on DC

Current.

Goto page 12 to AutoProgram

your EntertainmentNachine.

CableW
wokjack

O=i:

RFcoaxiat wire (75ohm)

CabteW
waUjack

t

i

ANO_I yt;:_N,*

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W backpane[

(_nded _ew)

With Cable Box

In I_) Cabtebox

RFcoaxialwine (75ohm)

i backi i

_] I_you're usingo cable box,leaveyourTVon

channel3 or 4 and useyour cableboxto change
chonneb.

W backpanel
(expandedview)

_] Remember,whenscrewingRFcoblesontojocks,

clockwisetightens, and counterclockwiseloosens.

I_you're usinga cable box,Auto- Programmight

only.find the channelyour cableserviceison (usu-
ally channel3 or 4). Don'tworry,that's aUyou

need!

CABLESERVICEThewirethat suppliesairyourcameW (C_TV)stations.

206-3479 PAG E 7

Connectan antenna toyourEntertainmentMachine.__

na OR with FlatWire

Antenna Adapter

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

Machine.

ConnectthecablethatrunsFrom
thewattdirectlytothisjack,

accordingtothediagramtothe

right.

Removethe backof the remote
and put in two AAAbatteries.

Flatwire

'T (300 ohm)

300/75 ohn
Adapter

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B

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PLugin your Entertainment
Machine. Do not plug it into a

switchedoutlet. Your

Entertainment MachinerMis
designedto operate on
householdcurrent, 120-volt 60

HertzACdo not attempt to

operateit on DCCurrent.

Goto page12 to Auto Program
your Entertainment Machine.

W

PAGE 8

[_ If you hoveo 75 ohm RFcable,

thenyou don't needony odopte_!

Remember,when screwingRF
cobiesontojocks,clockwisetight-

ens,and counterclockwiseloosens.

withTV _I

not included
with TV

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Connect cable service and a VCRto your
Entertainment Machine.

Locate the Antenna/Cab[e jack on
the back of your Entertainment

Machine.

Connectthe cab|ethat runs from
the wall directlyto this jack,

according to the diagramto the
right.

Removethe back of the remote
and put in two AAA batteries.

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,emote

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PLugin your TV.Do not plugit

into a switchedout[et. Your

EntertainmentMachine is

designedto operate on househo[d
current, 120-vol.t 60 Hertz ACdo
not attempt to operate it on DC
Current.

Go to page 1-2to AutoProgram
your EntertainmentMachine.

Leaveyour VCRand your television
tunedto channelthree and use

the cable box to changechonneb.

Remember,whenscrewingin RF

cablesontojacks, clocl_s_*
tightens and counterclod_vise
loosens.

WithoutA/V cables, most VCRswill

notplay videocassettesin stereo

sound.

Cable W

waLUackWithout Cable Box

!_re (75ohm)

ha--L2"

(75ohm)

Ant_nr_

VCR bad(',AVpanel '-_

Out Audio Video

RFcoaxial wire f

(7Sohm)

not induded

wlth TV

205-3479 PAG E 9

Connecting on S-VHS player to your Entertainment Machine.

_ Locate the S-VideoOut to TVjack on the

backofyour S-VHSVCR.Connect the S-
VHScabledirectly to this jack.

B Connectthis cabtefrom the Outto IV

jack to the S-Videojack on the backof
your IV.

B Findthe audioand S-Videojackson the

backofS-VHSprayerand connectthem
foLLowingthe instructions providedwith

your equipment.

NoS-Videocablesareincludedwith your
Zenith EntertainmentMachine butthey

canbe purchasedin mostconsumer
electronicsstores.Withoutan S-Video

cabLe,you wilt not receivethe SuperVHS
quaEtypicture.

Connecting your Entertainment Machine to a stereo umpl_er.

Foradded audiodepth and clarity,you can connectyour EntertainmentMachineto

a stereoampUfier.

B Locatethe Left/Right Audio Input jacks

on the back of your stereoampfifier.
Connectthe Audiocabtesdirecttyto

thesejacks.

B Connectthesecab|esfromtheLeft/Right

VariableAudioInputjackstothe
correspondingLeft/Rightjackson the

backofyourTV.

TV back

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tereo Amptifi_e,rback p_

_Audio Input

y

_A/V cables

NoAudio cab|esareincludedwith your

Zenith EntertainmentMachine but they
can he purchasedin most consumer
etectronics stores.

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Use EZProgram to
automatically find and store

all of the stations available
in your area.

ANTENNA." If your signal
source is an indoor/outdoor

antenna.

CABLE-If you get your signal

from a cable service.

f

Setup Menu

I EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf
Clock Set

Captions
Caption/Text
Language

[• • To Program I

\

With the remote controlin hand, pressthe POWERbutton
to turn on your EntertainmentMachine.

Pressthe MENUkey so the Setup menuappears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowson the remotecontrol,

setect EZProgramon your screen.

Pressa RIGHT or LEFTarrowto reach the EZProgramscreen.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrows,chooseeither CableTVor

Off-Air Antennaon yourscreen.

Whenyou have madeyourselection, pressa RIGHTor LEFT
arrowto begin EZProgram.

PressENTERto return to 1Vviewing.

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ff you are receiving your signal from an
antenna, select Antenna in the Auto

Program menu when it appears on
screen, ff you h_ve cable service,
select Cable.

i F7PROGRAM EZProgramis howyour EntertainmentMachine findsartthechannelsavailablein yourareaandstorestheminto memory. !

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

PRG (PROGRAM)

Preg_ms

ope_te other preducts.

FLASHBK (FLASHBACK)

Returnto the

Lastchannet viewed.

SURF

Whenactive,

it wit[ "surl _ throughthe favorite

channeLsyou havese[ectedin your

EntertainmentMachine"

CHANNEL (UP/DOWN)

FUpthrough

avaffabtechanneLs.

ENTER

Showsthe Channel/Time

disptay.Pressafterchannet

numbersforinstantsetection.

LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS

The Left/Right arrows

adjustoptions.

POWER
TurnsTVOn or Off.

LED INDICATOR LIGHT

Lights when keys are pressed.

CABLE/VCR/AUX/TV
Sel.ectsremote operating mode.

MUTE

Turnssound Off and On

whitethe picture remains.
Pressonceto quiet sound,press

again to mute, pressagain to

restoresound.

LEFT/RIGHT

Adjuststhe soundrevelson

your EntertainmentMachine.

KEY PAD

Setectschannels directl.y and
entersnumericvatuesfor

someoptions.

Displays on-screen

menus for W mode.

ARROWS

TheUp/Downarrowsselectoptions.

UIT

Removeson-screendisptayfrom

view.

Displaysthe Steep

TimerMenu.

'CLOSED CAPTIONING)

Disptaysthe dosed caption menu.

/VCR-SOURCE

Switchesbetween watching TV
through your antenna/cableor
through your VCR.

_Keys dedicated to VCR

functions will still operate
your VCRwhile the remote

is in 71/mode.

remote controlpart number

MBR3447Z

(t24-zss)

206-3479 PAG E 1 3

ThereorethreedifJ:erentfiontpanelbuttonstylesusedwiththisOperaffngGuide.Selectthefront

panel that resembles the Entertainment Machine you are using and learn what each button operates

and controLs.

VOLUME- Adjust Legit/Right
CHANNEL- Select Up/Down

B Toaccessthe on screen menus,pressthe MENUbutton

repeatedty on the front panel..

D Choosethemenu and thenthefunctionyou wishtochange

usingtheCHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons.TheChanne[buttons

actasa "se|ect"(Up/Down)function.

B The VOLUME buttons actasan _adjustment_ (Lea/Right)

function.UsetheVOLUME

buttonsto make changesoradjustments.

B

B
D

B

Toaccessthe Setup menu, press

the MENUbutton repeatedly until
the Setup Menuappears on

screen.

Pressthe Setect button to choose

the function you wishto change.

Usethe AD3USTbuttonsto make
changesor adjustments.

Pressthe Enter button to dear
the screen.

The Vol.umeand ChanneI`rocker

buttons control`Vol`umeUp/Down
and Channel`Up/Down only.

Menus disappeorofterJ:ivesecands.

Toget them back,pushthe MENU

button again.

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Introducing you to the basicsof your Entertainment Machine.

On somemodels, the A/V input is designatedasa channel that is one

belowthe lowest/one abovethe highest.

You'llhave to use the Channel Up/Downbuttonsto accessit. The
Time/ChanneLdisplayWILLread_/ideo" in p_aceof a channel number.

Cable/Antenna Input: This setting allowsyou to changecable or
antenna channelsand to view videocassettes on channel3 (or 4)

in mono sound.

VideoInput: This setting allowsstereoplaybackof videocassettes.The
televisioncannotchangechannelsin the Videomode,but the VCRcan.

I _ Channelor Video

CH 12 _ (IndicatesSource)

10:55 _ Time

MONO -_ AudioHods

Toview the currentinputsource,pressENTERonyour remote.
The Time/Channeldisplay shouldappearin the upper right
hand comer of the screen. If the displayreads %deo/ then the

sourceis onA/V input. If the displayreadso channelnumber,

then thesourceisyour Cableor Antenna.

CHANNELUP/DOWNarrows:Usethese arrowsto changethe channels.
Auto programwill havefound all channelsavailable to you.

NUMBERKeyPad:To skipto any channel, enter the numberofthe

channel usingthe NUMBERkey pad, then pressENTER.

FLASHBACK:Toinstantly return to the last channelviewed,

pressFLASHBACK.

I

VolumeRight/Left: Toadjust the volumelevel use the volume

Right/Left arrows.
PressHUTE.tuquiet the sound(Soft Mute).
PressHUTEa secondtime to removethe soundentirely (MUTE).
PressMUTEa third time to restorethe sound.

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Here are descriptions of the menu optionsfound in the Setup menu.

Function What it does Go to page

EZProgram AutomaticaUyfinds andstoresactive 12

channeLsto flip through using
ChannetUp/Down.

Add/De[/Surf Hanua[[ypick andchoosewhich 17

active channelswilt appearwhen
flipping throughusing Channet
Up/Down. Usethe Surffeature to
selectjust the channelsyou wish to

haveon your favorite channet scan.

ClockSet Setsthe current time on your 18

EntertainmentHachine.

Captions Switchesthe Captionsfeature On 19

and Off.

Captions/Text DLsplaysdosed captionsor text 20

when availabte.Optionsare Caption

1, Caption2, Caption 3, Caption4,

Text1, Text 2, Text 3,
and Text4.

Language Selectslanguage for on-screen 21

menus. Youroptionsare Engtish,

Spanish, or French.

Setup Menu

[ EZ Program

Add/DeFSuff

Clock Set

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

I< bT° Program I

Thisis onexampleof what

on-screenmenuslooklike.

PA G E 1 6 206-3479

Customize your channel sale.'on.

Setup Menu

EZ Program

Add/Del/Suff
Clock Set

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

[ Ch 9 Added I

Pressthe MENUkeyon the remotesothe Setupmenuappears.

Se[eettheAdcl/De[/Surf menuusingthe UP/DOWNarrows.

Usingeither the NUMBERkey pad or the CHANNELUP/OOWN
arrows on the remote, select a channet. (If addinga deleted
charmer, you will need to use the NUMBERkev pad.)

Usingthe RIGHT/LEFTarrows,selecteither Add,Surfor
Delete forthat particular channel.

Tocontinue, se|ectanotherchanneland repeat step4.

If you are finished, pressENTERto return to 13/viewing.

B

You con add or delete a channel without the remote control_

Pleaserefer to page 14 on workingthe menuswith the
buttons Onthefront of your EntertainmentMachine.

8

If you delete a channel, it isn'tgonefor good.dust selectit
usingthe NUMBERkeypod on the remoteor add it later.

A

ADD ThisfunctionLetsyouaddnewchannelsto the fistthatyou'[[scroltthroughwhenusingyourremote.

DELETE Thisfunctionletsyou removechannelsthatyoudon'twatchfromtheUstyou'[[scro[[through.

SURF This function creates a customized list of your favorite channels.

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Set the clock on your Entertainment Machine.

Setup Menu

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

I Clock Set

Captions
Caption/Text

Language

[ 8:55 AM¢-_2_] I

Pressthe MENUkey on the remotecontrotsothat

the Setup menuappearsonscreen.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowson the remote controt,
select CLockSet on yourscreen.

Pressa RIGHTor LEFTarrowto adjust the time or enter

the time using the digits on the remote control

Pressthe FLASHBKbutton to selectAM or PM.

PressENTERto return to TV viewing.

m m

[] Youcon usethe NUMBERkeypodto simp_l insertthetime

(AMor PMisselectedwiththe flashbackkey).

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Turn the captionsfeature onyour
Entertainment Machine on or off.

Setup Menu

,_. Program

Add/Oel/Suff
Clock Set

ICapti°ns I

Caption/Text

Language

Mute ]

Pressthe MENU key on the remote control
so that the Setup menuappears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowsonthe remotecontrol
selectCaptionson your screen.

Pressa glGHTiLEFTarrowtoswitchthe captions

featureon,off orEZMute.

• w

PressENTERtocontinue.

n

Usethe captions feature when_ou haveto listen
to aphone call and still want tofoUowwhat's

happeningon yourfavoriteshow.

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Select dosed captioning or text that
appears at the bottom of your screen.

Setup Menu

F.Z Program

Add/Del/Surf
Clock Set
Captions
Caption/Text

Language

I Caption 1

Pressthe MENUkey on the remotecontrol sothat the Setup
menu appears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowsontheremotecontrol,
selectCaptions/Textonyourscreen.

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrowto choose any of the fottowing
options: Caption1, Caption2, Caption3, Caption4,
Text1, Text 2, Text 3 or Text4.

PressENTERto return to TV viewing.

Captionscomein handywhenthe television

is on mute.

[] Standard ClosedCaptioningis

available using the Caption I option.

[] Notall programminghasclosed captioning

or text available.

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Choosethe language you want all of the

menus to appear in.

Setup Menu

EZ Programac

Agr/Bor/Surf
Ajuste Reloj
Subtit
Subtit/Texto

[ Language t Spanish

Pressthe MENUkey on the remotecontrotso that
the Setup menuappears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowson the remote contro[,
select Languageon yourscreen.

F

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrowto choose any of the fot-

towing options:Engtish,Spanish,
or French.

PressENTERto return to regularTVviewing.

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Set your

Entertainment

Machine to

automatically

_umon and off.

EZ Timer

[ Sleep Timer [ 0:30

On Time
OffTime
On/Off 2qmer

o:30

[II:56AM_|

9:30 PM
On

Pressthe MENUkeyrepeatedty untitthe SpeciatFeatures
menuappearson screen.

Se|ectEZTIMER,usingthe UP/DOWNarrowkeys.

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrowsto choosethe time (10 minutes

up to 4 hours)that you wantyourTV to turn itsetf off.
If you want the TV to turn on and off automaticat|yevery

day usethe UP/DOWNarrowkeys,selectONTIME and use
the RIGHT/LEFTkeysto set the time you wantthe TVto

turn itsetf on.

Onceagain, usingthe UP/DOWNarrowkeys,selectOFF

TIME. Usethe RIGHT/LEFTkeysto set the time youwant
the TVto turn itsetf off.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowkeys,setectON/OFFTIMER.Use

the RIGHT/LEFTkeysto setectONor OFF.TheTimer

featureis nowset.

PressENTERto returnto normalviewing.

i

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Choosepreset labels
orcall letters for

your channels.

Ch 5 A&E

9:22
Stereo

Special
Features

EZTimer

ChLabels [ Ch 5None [
XDS Display

ParentalCfi'l+
F_ZDcmo

ChannelFRmeDisplaywithChannelLabel

Pressthe MENUkey repeatedlyunti[ the Specia[Features

menuappearson screen.
SetectCHLABELS,usingthe UP/DOWNarrowkeys.

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrowsrepeatedly to choosethe correct

CartLettersor Channel.Letters from the 84 setections
included.

Enterthe next channetyou wishto [abel.and repeat 3 until.

al.tof the channeLshave a Channe[Label..

PressENTERto return to normal,viewing.

If your cableserviceshouldchangeyourchannellineupat any

time, you canreset all of the labeLsagain.

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Usethe ExtendedData Serviceto showin-depthprograminformo_on.

Special

Features
EZ Timer

ChLabels

I XDS Display I o. I

Parental Ctrl
EZ Demo

Ch 25- PBS Ig

7:15PM |

Stereo 'l

P PCh 30-ABC1

|

NOVA

Length 01:00 Time Left 00:45

)

B PressMENUon the remoterepeatedly unti!,the SpecialFeatures

menuappears.

HighEghtthe XDSDisplayopUon usingthe SetectUPand DOWN

an'ows.

Ill Useeither the RIGHTor LEFTarrowto specifyOnor Off.

On - - XDS Display witt appear as channels are changed.
Off - - XDSDisplay witt not appear when channeLs are changed.

B PressQUIT to returnto TVviewing.

At the time of this printing,XDSdata is onlybeing carriedby
same bmedces'tingstations and as a result, is onlyavailableon

somechanne&

EventhoughXD$data maybepresentff maynot be available

duringcommercialornetwork breaks.

XDS

ExtendedData Sewice - - if providedbythe broadcaster,mayshowsomeor all.ofthe followinginformation:

Channet/Time/Audfodisplay/Network[abe[,if present.Title of program,Length of programin hoursand minutes andthe Time

remainingon the programin hoursand minutes.

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This.feature offers a wide variety of op_.'onsand settings that restrict or "block" undesirable

programming.Fromappearing on your IV screen.

AN OVERVIEW

Parental Control allows the user the capability of defining which program rating they consider acceptable

to the younger or more sensitive viewer. It can be preset and turned either on or off by the user who

specifies the secret 4-diglt code. The number of hours blocked can be spedfiod. General audience and
children viewer blocks can both be programmed into the TV's memory. Viewer ratings are specified for
both TV and the motion picture industry; both rating systems can be used. These ratings are based main-
Ly on the ages of children.

Below are listed explanations of each o-fthe blocking options and a guide to help you access and select the
Parental Controloption best suited for your viewing environment.

Aux. BLock:

MPAA:

Age Block:

Content Block:

Set Hours:

Set Password:

Lock On Off:

AU.owsyou to blockthe signalsentby equipmentconnected to the TVAudio/Videoinput jacks suchasa
VCR,a DVDPlayer,LaserDiscPlayer,etc. So,if you donot wish somebodyto watch a videotape, a Laser

Disc,etc, just set the Aux. BLockto SourcesBlocked.

The Notion PictureAssodationofAmerica'sRating systemhasbeen included for those peoplewho may be

more famiUar with this rating system.(See Layouton next page). Therearesix LeveLsof settings.They are:
G andAbove, PGand Above, PG-13 and Above, Rand Above, NC-17 and Above and X. Pressto access.

NOTE.'If youchooseTV-PG,all of the morerestrictive ratings will be automaticaLLyblocked.Thismeansthat

the viewer wiLLnot be ableto seeTV-PG,TV-14, or W-HA rated programming.

You maywish to usethese ratingsinstead. Theyare dividedinto two groups,GeneralandChildren.

Thesesettingsare:TV-Gand Above, TV-PGand Above,TV-14 and Above andW-MA.

Thesesettingsare:W-Y and Aboveand W-Y7. Pressto access.

Onceagain, there aresix designatedblocksthat you canaccess.Theyare: Dialog, Language,SexScenes,
Violence, FViolence and No Content. Thesesettingsallowyou the option to blockthe program _Content"
basedon individual parameterssuchas: StrongDialog,BadLanguage,SexScenes,ViolenceScenesor
FantasyViolenceScenesand then to selectan age Levelas well. Pressto access.

Usethis setting to enterthe amountof hoursyou wish the AdvancedTV Control feature to be active.

Selecta secretpasswordor code,usingthe numberkeys on the remote control Don't forgetthe password.

It is the onlyway you can accessthe AdvancedTVControlmenuandchangethe rating selections.It is aLso
the onlyway you canturn the AdvancedTVControl feature off.

Thissetting givesyou the option to have the AdvancedTVControl feature active all the time or allow
you to turn it on oroff as needed.

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Simplyspading one contentblocksuchasSex

Scenes,willnot automatically blockanothercontent

in the programsfrom appearing.

[] Evenif.youchooseto leave the Auxinputs unblocked,the

ratingsyouspeci_ will automaticallyrestrictthe program-
ming that appearsfrom the videosources.

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Determine

the channels
and video

sources your

family and

fTiends can

or cannot

access.

m

Pressthe MENUkeyrepeatedtyuntil the SpecialFeatures
menuappearson screen.

SetectParentatControl,usingthe UP/DOWNarrowkeys.
Pressthe RIGHT/LEFTarrowsto setect BlockChanneLs.

Enterthe first charmeryou wish to adjust. Usethe
RIGHT/LEFTarrowsto blockor unb[ock.

Enterthe next channetyou wishto [abetandrepeat unUt
air of the channelsyou wishto Mock havebeeninctuded.

Ifyou wish to brocka video source(VCRor OVO,etc),
pressthe UP/DOWNarrowkeysandselect BLOCKVIDEO
and repeat3.

To set the hoursyouwish the ParentalControlfeatureto

be on, pressthe UP/DOWNarrowkeysand setectSET
HOURS.

Usethe SETPASSWORDfeature to inserta fourdigit code

that witt makesureno oneelse can changeyour settings.

Finattyset the tack to ONto comptete the blockingout of

the channelsor video sources.

PressENTERto returnto normatviewing.

MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATEON OF AMERICA (MPAA) RATING SYSTEM

G GeneratAudiences
PG Parent.atGuidance

Suggested

PG-13 Parental Guidance

Suggested

R Restrictedviewing
NC-17 RestrictedViewing

"Contentnot offensive to mostviewers.

Contentis suchthat parentsmay not want their childrento view the program.

Programis inappropriate for preteens,with a greater degreeof offensivematerial

than a PGratedprogram.

Not for chitdrenunderage 17. Strongelementsof sexand/or violence.
Not for chitdrenunderage 17 under any circumstances.Strongsexualcontent.

X Hard CoreFilms SameasNC-17 rating.

Note:Zenith ElectronicsCorporationisnot liable for any programcontentthat appearswhenusingthisrating system;asalways, userdis-

cretionis advised.

[] Fora compteterestrictioncoverage you shou[dsetrestffctions

for both Genera[and Childrenin the AgeB[ockOption.

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YourEntertainment Machine
will showyou all of your

Menu options.

Special
Features

_. Timer
Ch Labels

XDS Display
Parental Ctrl

] _ Demo

On

B Pressthe MENUkey on the remote control repeatedly

until the Special Featuresmenuappears.

BUsing the UP/DOWNarrowson the remotecontrol,

selectEZDemoon your screen.

I PTessa P,IGHT/LEFTarrowto tom the AutoDFJ40onor off.

I PressENTERto continue.

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Personalize the sound
coming from your

Entertainment Machine.

Audio Menu

Bass
Treble
Balance

Audio Modr

Fron¢ Surround

F_Z SoundRite

Speakers
r_Z Sound

D

Pressthe MENUkey on the remotecontro[repeatedtyuntR
the Audio menuappears.

Usethe UP/DOWNarrowsonthe remoteconbo[to makeyour
setection.

Pressa I_GHT/LEFTarrowto makean adjustment.Changing
the Bass,TrebteandBalance[evetswilt after the sound

emanatingfrom the TV'sspeakers.

• SelectAudioModeif you wantto changethe soundfrom
Rono, 2nd Audio/SAPor Stereo.

• FrontSurroundgivesa senesthat the soundis open and

expanded.

• EZSoundritescansfor changesin sound level duringcorn-
mercia[s,then adjuststhe soundto matchyour current

audio leveLs.Thiswilt makesure that the volumeleverwill

be consistentwhetheryou arewatching commercialsor a
regularW program.

• The Speakersfeature a[towsyou to switch the intemat
speakersofthe TV On and Off. Many people who usea
homestereo systemwith their 11/use this feature.

• EZSoundarrowsyou to choosean appropriate tistening
setting basedon different audio options.Theyare: Custom,

Normat,Stadium,News,Music and Theater.Norrnatresets
at[ audiosettingsto the origlna[[eve[s.

PressENTERto return to TVviewing.

[] Notal! programmingis broadcastin stereo.

PAG E 2 8 206-3479

Customize the way your picture

looks using the Vidbo menu.

Video Menu

Contrast
Brightness

Color
Tint

Sharpness
Color Temp

_. Picture

IDigital Preset I

D

Pressthe MENUkeyrepeatedlyuntil the Video menuappears.

Youroptions are:

• Contrast: Adjuststhe level of differencebetweenwhite and Mackin
the IV picture. Themore contrast,the brighterthe pictureappears.

• Brightness: Increases or decreasesamount of white in the IV picture.

• Color: AdjustsleveLsof all colorsin the TV picture.

• Tint: Balancebetweenamountof red and green in the IV picture.

• Sharpness: Raiseor lowerthe definition of the IV picture. The lower

the level the softer the imageswilt appear.

• ColorTemperature: se[ect betweena warmora cootcolor[ayout to

the overall picture.

• EZ Picture: Chooseeither Customor Preset.

Customallows you to set the picturethe wayyou want.
Presetmovesat[ the aboveoptionsbackto their original,

factory-setleveLs.

Usethe UP/DOWNarrowson the remote controlto makeyourse[ection.

Usingthe RIGHT/LEFTarrowsto adjustthe lever to your preference.

PressENTER,QUIT or MENUone moretime to returnto IV viewing,
or repeatto set the other menuoptions.

Usingthe Up/Down arrow,select EZPictureon your screen.

Usethe RIGHT/LEFTarrowsto choosean appropriateviewing setting
basedon video imageoptionsincluded in your'EXZPicturefeature.
Theyare: Custom,Normal,Movie, Digital Preset,VideoGame,Sports,
WeakSignalandNight Time.

206-3479 PA GE 2 9

Choose betweenAntenna/Cable
and Video Sources.

Source Menu

Main Source

[ Video ]

Pressthe MENUkey on the remote control repeatedly unfit

the SourceMenuappearson screen.It will showthat the

sourceofthe pictureon your screenis either comingfrom
your AntennaCabte or from your Video e.g. Videocan be a
VCR,a DVDplayer,etc.

D Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrowto makean adjustment.,changing

the signa!,sourcefromAntenna/Cab!.eto yourVideoor vice
versa.

B PressENTERto c!.earthe screen.

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Program your remote to work with a vast range o.fA/V dew'ces.

The device you want to program
shoutdbe ON.

Onthe chartin this manuat,find the

type of device you'reprogrammingand
then find the brand name.Make a

note of the three-digit code--you'tt
need it soon.

L

F

Pressand hotdthe PRGkey. It's

recessedsoit doesn't get pushed
accidentatty.Whenindicatortight

behindthe PRGbutton turns on, you
can reteasethe button.

Pushthe button with the nameof the
deviceyou'reprogramming(VCR,

CABLE,W).

Usingthe numberpad, enter the
three digit code found on the chartin

the Referencesection.

PressENTERto savethe code The
indicator tight wi[[ flash three times
and turn off if the codewas
accepted.

Aim the remoteat the deviceand

pushthe POWERbutton. It shoutd
turn off. Efnot, t_ the other codes

tisted and continuefrom stepthree.

[]

[]

Programmingyour Zenith remote

will allowyou to use one remote

to workup to 7 different devices!

Notall devices will workwithyour

Zenith remote control.

PAGE 31

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Control the volume on your home audio systemwithout changing modes.

B

Setectthe codethat operates
your amplifier and programit into

the mode in which you want the

vol.umeto appear(e.g. CABLEor
AUXmode), as describedon the
"Programming the Remote"on
page 31.

Pressand hold PRG,using a blunt
instrument,on your remote until
the indicator tight staysLit.

Press4-9-9; then ENTERon the

remote.The indicator light witt

flashthree times if codeis

accepted.

Theaudiosystemvol.ume/mute
now appearein the modeyOU

have selected.

w

If you can'tj=indthe codej=orypuromp_iffer,

usethe AutoFind_oture on page34.

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PAGE 32

£ontrol up to seven devices with your remote!

D

Referto the chart in this manual

to find the type and brandname

of the deviceyou're programming.

Pressand hotd the PRGkey unti[

the indicator tight turns on.

Pressthe AUXkeyand the 1 on

the number pad at the sametime

(for AUX+1).

Usingthe numberpad,enter the

three-digit codefor the device
you'veselected.

PressEnterto savethe code.

Aim the remote at the deviceand

pressPOWER.It shoutdturn on.

Repeatthe steps for AUX+2, and

AUX+3.

R

El

u

[]

Programmingyour Zenith remote
will aUowyou to useone remote
to workup to 7 different devices!

Not all devices will workwithyour
Zenith remote control.

zo6-3479 PA GE 3 3

Usethe remote control to search all possible codes.

If Programming the Remote did not find your code, try this procedureto automaticaLLyfind

the code for your device.

Turnon the deviceyou're
programmingfor the
remotecontroL.

L
F

Pressand holdthe PRGkey until
the indicator [tight turns on.

W

Pressthe key for the deviceyou're
t_jing to program(CABLE,VCR,

TV).

m_

Enterthe code0-0-0 (zero-zero-
zero), then pressthe ENTERkey
right away.

Aim the remote at the correct
deviceand pressthe POWER
button. ALlowa secondto pass,
then pushthe POWERbutton
again. Repeatuntil the device

(This is a trial anderror

process,so it may be necessaryto

repeat these steps until the
remotefinds yourcode.)

PushENTERto savethe code.

PressPOWERto turn the device

back on.

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Findthecodesyou need toprogramyourremote.On thispage:TVsand VCRs.

AdmlmL ....... 116 121 130 F_malW/_/CR .... 154 MGA/MitsuhlshL.. 104 119 tZO 110 111 118

133 130 140 155 134

General ElecLHc .. 106 107 114

Adventura TV/VCR. 154 116 117 161 Montgomep]Ward. 103 104 10_ Sharp ......... 103 105 122

113 114 119 133 137 156

Akai .......... 104 _stza ....... 103 104 119 121 130 133 _G9

147

Amark ........ 103 14G NEC .......... 104 119 Signature ZC_O... 103 104 105

Goidstar TV/VCR .. 153 113 114 119

AOC.......... 104 panasonic ...... 106 107 160 121 130 133

H_tac_ ........ 102 103 12cj 1GG

Bell & Howe[[ ... 121 163 Sony ......... 115 143 151

PanasonlcW/VCR. 174 170

Broksonic ...... 131 136 J.C. Penney ..... 104 110 114

117 119 Philco......... 103 104 112 Soundesign ..... 139

Candle ........ 139 113 139

Centurion 119 JVC .......... 125 132 164 Philips ........ 112 113 Sylvania ....... 112 113 117

...... 119 127 128

KMC.......... 103 139

Citizen ........ 121 139 Pioneer........ 135

Contec ,. 141 _ .......... 103 104 138 SymphonicTV/VCR 154

...... Portland ....... 103

Coronado ...... 103 Kurazai ........ 121 proScan ....... 116 157 16Z Ta_ur_ ........ 106

£mwi_ ........ 103 Lodgenet....... 121 167 Teknlka........ 103 112 12:1

Curtis Mathes .... 116 119 121 Logik ......... 121 Quasar ........ 106 107 124 139

LXI .......... 133 137 RCA .......... 104 116 126 Te{erent ....... 103 121

Daewoo ....... 149 159 lS7 16l 162 Tos_ba ....... 110 111 134

DaewooW/VCR .. 148 Magnavox ...... 103 112 113 167 168 171

117 119 127

Daytmn ....... 119 128 13g 165 ReaEstic ....... 105 123 124 XR1000 ....... 121

Elektra ........ 121 MasnavoxTV/VCR , 173 Sampo ........ 119 Yorx .......... 119

Emerson ....... 103 104 123 Majestic ....... 121 Samsun9 ....... 103 119 134 Zenith ........ 101 149 175

124 131 136 Marantz ....... 104 120 155 141

145 Zenith W/VCR ... 153 154 172

EmersonW/VCR . . 158 Hegatron ....... 146 Sanyo ......... 108 109 11B

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

Memorex....... 121

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

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

gL(_

Admtml ....... 208 261

kdventura ...... 231

Aiwa ......... 231

A_i .......... 223 238 241

Audio Dynamics.. 202 218

Bell & Howell .... 206 247

Broksonic ...... 221 226 250

255

Canon ........ 214

Citizen ........ 209

Craig ......... 212

Curtis Mattes ... 214 259

Daewoo ....... 244 246 24B

254

Oaytron ....... 236 246

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

Emerson ....... 203 209 221

223 Z26 233

235 Z43 250

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

247

Funad......... 231

GenemtELect_c .214 216 220

Gotdstat ..... 209

GoVideo ..... 256 262 263

Hitachi ...... 215 257

Instant Replay .214 227

3.C. Penny.... 214 215 218

227

3VC .......... 202 224 225

258

Kenwood ....... 202

Logik ......... 239

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

Magnavox ...... 207 214 231

Marantz ....... 207 218

Marta ......... 209

Memorex ....... 206 212 g14

231

_ts_blsM ...... 204 222 252

264

MontgomeryWard .208 214 216

219 231 249

Mu[5 Tech...... 239

HEC .......... 202 218 Sharp ......... 208 261

Orion ......... 250 Shint.om....... 239

Panasonlc ...... 214 251 259 Signature 2000... 208 214 216

219 231 249

Pentax ........ 215

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

Philo ......... 207 214

Sy_anla ....... 207 214 227

PhiUps ........ 207 214 227

Symphonic ..... 231

P_oneer ....... 2_0 215

Tashiko........ 209

PoRQnd ....... 246

Tatun9 ........ 202

ProScan ....... 216 260

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

Quasar ........ 214 259

Teknlka........ 209 234

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

227 240 Z42 Toshiba........ 205 215

249 260

XR 1000 ....... 239

ReaSstic ....... 206 208 212

214 231 VectorResearch ..204 218

$amsun9 ....... 220 230 238 Yamaha........ 202 218

Sansui ........ 239 Zenith ........ 201 224 225

229 237

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

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

243

Sea_s ......... ZO6 ZQ9 Ztt

212 215

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Find the codesyou need to program your remote. On this page: Cable,Satellite, £DPlayers, Tape Decks
and Audio Tuners and Amplij_'ers.

[!_,'I_P.IE'ETmIIh_.

AUegro ........ 358 362 KaLeVision ..... 335

AtbegroA/B S_tch 361 Nacom ........ 314 321

Gemini ........ 305 331 338 t4agnavox ...... 334

Genera[ Electric... 367 NSC .......... 335 33g 368

369 370

Genera[ Instrument 304 305 306

307 308 309 Oak .......... 311 332 342

310 318

Panasonlc ...... 313 320

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

365 366 Paragon ....... 333

Jerro[d ........ 304 307 308 PhiUps ........ 347 350 352

309 330 318 354 355

360 363 Pioneer........ 315 343

RCAOSS ....... 373

Regency ....... 329

Samsung....... 335

5cientificAt_nta . 316 323 336

364

Sprucer........ 313

StandardComp ...335

Stargate ....... 37g

Texscan ....... 33g 356 371

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

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

Un_edSataLUte .. 344

Universal ...... 358 362

VidTech ....... 340

Vldeo Way ...... 349

Viewstar ....... 354 355 37z

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

ZenithSateU_e .. 312 328 330

351 378

mimed

_oneer ....... 402 403

Sanyo......... 401

Sony ......... 404

Zenith ........ 401

mJr_ m

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

Crown ......... 410

Denon ........ 411

_sher ......... 412 438

GoLdstar ....... 460

Hannan/Kardon ,. 413

3VC .......... 415

Kenwood ...... 412 416 417

441

Hagnavox ...... 421 422 433

434

Mitsubishi ...... 423 424

NAO.......... 425 426 447

Nakamichi ...... 427 428

NEC .......... 42g

Onkyo ........ 430

Panasonic ...... 431 432

PhiUps ........ 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

Sounde_gn ..... 461 498 501

5O2

Syivanb ....... 433

Teac ......... 446

Technics....... 432 459

Toshiba........ 447

Yamaha ....... 448

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

501 502

h

Denon......... 455

Hannan/"Kardon... 456

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

Kenwood ....... 450

Onkyo......... 458

PhilipsDCC ..... 454

Fioneer ........ 451 478

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

Oenon......... 462 463

_sher ......... 464

GoWsl_ar....... 460

Harman/Kadon .. 465

3VC .......... 466

Kenwood ...... 468 469

Marantz ........ 472 503

Onkyo ........ 473

PhiUps ........ 475 476

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

Radio Shack..... 487 488

Rea_sUc ....... 480

Sanyo......... 481

Scott ......... 482

Sharp......... 483

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

492

Soundesign ..... 461 498 501

502

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

Technics ....... 497

Yamaha ....... 496

Zen_h ........ 460 461 498

501 SOZ

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A completelistof thebuttonfuncHonson your remotecontrol.

TV Mode VCRMode Cable Mode AUXMode

KEY NAME Zenith Code101 Zenith Code201 Zenith Code 353 Zenith Code 401

POWER IV On/Off VCROn/Off Cable Box On/Off AUXW/Disc

CABLE SelectsCable Selects Cable Selects Cable SelectsCable

VCR SelectsVCR SelectsVCR SelectsVCR SelectsVCR

AUX SelectsAux SelectsAUX SelectsAux SelectsAUX

IV SelectsIV SelectsTV Selects IV SelectsTV

SURF Surf On/Off VCRAM/PM Cable FC/FavCh AUX Audio

FLASHBK TV F'lashback VCRFlashback CableFLashback AUX Frame/Time

MUTE IV Mute TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute

CHANNEL UP IV ChannelUp VCR ChannelUp CableChannelUp AUX Skip>>

CHANNEL ON IV ChannelDn VCR Channe[Dn CableChannelDn AUX Skip•<

VOLUME (RIGHT) TV Volume Up TVVolumeUp TVVolumeUp IV Volume Up

VOLUME (LEFT) TV Volume Dn IV Volume Dn IV Volume Dn IV VolumeDn

! IV Digit1 VCR DigitI CabbeDigit1 AUX Digit1

2 W Digit2 VCR Digit2 CableDigit2 AUX Digit2

3 TV Digit 3 VCRDigit3 Cable Digit3 AUX Digit 3
4 TV Digit 4 VCRDigit4 Cable Digit4 AUX Digit 4

5 IV Digit5 VCR Digit5 CableDigit5 AUX Digit5
B IV Digit6 VCR Digit6 CableDigit6 AUX Digit6
7 TV Digit7 VCR Digit7 CableDigit7 AUX Digit7
B TV Digit8 VCR Digit8 CableDigit8 AUX Digit8
g TV Digitg VCR Digitg CableDigit9 AUX Digitg
0 IV DigitO VCR DigitO CableDigitO AUX DigitO

ENTER IV Enter VCREnter Cable Enter Aux Display

MENU TV Menu VCRMenu Cable Menu AUXProgram

UP ARROW TVSelect Up VCRSelect Up CableUpArrow AUXPart

DOWN ARROW TV Select Dn VCRSelect Dn Cable Dn Arrow AUXRandom

LEFt ARROW TVAdjust Left VCRAdjustLeft Cable Left A_ow AUXx3 FAST•

RIGHT ARROW TVAdjust Right VCRAdjust Right Cable Right Arrow AUXx3 FAST>

QUIT/ TVSeqSound VCRQuit CableQuit AUXClear

A TV PIP VCR+ Day Up AUX Repeat-Side

B IV PIPSwap VCR ChannelMap Day Down AUX Repeat-A-B
C IV PIPFreeze VCR Search CablePgUp AUX Repeat-Chap

CC IV ClosedCaptions VCR Memonj CablePg Down AUX Memory

TIMER IV Timer VCRTimer CableTimer AUXStill

TV/VCR/SOURCE IV Sources IV Tuner or VCRTuner CableInfo AUX IV/Disc

RECORD VCRRecord VCRRecord Cable Buy AUX Edit

PAUSE VCRPause VCRPause CableGuide AUXPause

REWIND VCRRewind VCRRewind VCRRewind AUX Scan•<

PLAY VCRP[ay VCRPlay VCRP[ay AUX P[ay

STOP VCR Stop VC_ Stop VCR Stop AUX Stop/Eject

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References:

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A complete list of dej_'nitions for wordsfound in this guide.

76 OHM RF CABLE

300 TO 75 OHM
ADAPTER

A/V CABLES

ADD

ANTENNA

AUTO PROGRAM

BLOCK

DELETE

INPUT

3ACK

MONO SOUND

OUTPUT

SECOND AUDIO

PROGRAMMING/SAP

SIGNAL

STEREOSOUND

TUNER

The wirethatcomesfroman off-airantennaorcableserviceprovider.
The end[cokslikea hex-shapednutwitha wiresUckingthroughthe

middle.Itscrewsontothethreadedjackon thebackofyourIV.

A small device that connects a two-wire 300 ohm antennato a
75 ohm RFjack. Theyareusuallyaboutan inch tong with two screwson
one endand a roundopeningwith a wirestickingouton the other end.

Audio/Video cables. Three cables bunched together--right audio (red),
left audio (white), and video (yellow). A/V cablesare usedfor stereo
playbackof videocassettes and for higher qualitypictureand sound
from other A/V devices.

Thisfunctionletsyouadd newchannelsto list that you'!!,scrollthrough
whenusingyourremote.

Thephysicalreceiverof tdevision signalssentoverthe air.Alarge
metal pieceof equipmentdoesnot alwayshaveto be visible for your
hometo be usinganantenna.

Auto ProgramhasyourEntertainmentMachineautomaUcattyfind all the
channelsavailableinyourarea,

Restrictor censora channel for aset lengthof time.

Thisfunction letsyouremovechannelsthat you don'twatch from the

listyou'll scroU,throughusingyourremote.

ReferstothejackthatreceivesasignalfromaIV,VCRorother
A/Vdevice.

A connection on the backof a TV,VCR,or any other A/V device.

Mono (monaural)soundisone channelofsound.On morethanone
speaker,allthespeakersplaythesameaudio.

Refersto the jack that sendsa signalout of a VCR,DVD,or other
A/V device.

SecondAudio Programming(SAP)is another,separate,audiochannel
availablewith someprogramming.ChoosingSAPoften refersto [istening

to audioin anotherlanguage,suchasSpanishor French.

Pictureand soundtraveling throughcable, oron the air, to your

televlslonscreen.

Stereo(stereophonic)soundrefersto audio that'sdividedinto rightand

[eftsides.

Devicethat picksupthe signalandturns theminto

picture andsound.

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Some quick and easy tips to J_'ng problems yourself.

SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS

Snowy picture and poor sound. • Checkyour antenna connectionor location.

Mu|tipte images or 'ghost shadows: • Checkyourantenna direction and/or location.

• Make surethe wire fromyourantennato yourEntertainment Machine is

propertyconnected.

Interference: Sharp Unes across Thefollowing may causeimageproblemsor distortion:

the screen and poor sound. Electricalappliances, powe_ul lights, cars, trucks; computersor

portablephones;medical equipment

• If possibleincreasethe distancebetweenyourEntertainmentMachineTMand
the offendingappliance.Or shutoneof them off.

Nonna{ picture but no sound. • Checkvo[umecontrol.

• Make surethe TV is not Muted.

• Tryanother channel The problemmay bethe broadcast,nutyour
EntertainmentMachineTM.

• Are the Audio A/V cablesproperlyinstalled?

• Are the wires for external speakers(if youhave external speakers)propertyinstalled?

No picture and poor sound. • Are youin TVor cabletuning modeandshouldbein the uther?

• Make sureoutputchanneLson at{A/Vequipment am on the samechannel(3 or4).

• Checkthat all connectionsare tight.

No picture and no sound • Is the ACpowerplugged in?

• Check that your ACpoweroutiet works.(Testit by pluggingin something
eLseor try anotherp[ug.)

• Make sure yourbrightnessand audio controLsare set property.

• Try anotherchannel The problemmay be with the broadcast.

No co{or, but the sound is O.K. • Checkthe co{orcontrolin the Videomenu.

• Try anotherchannel The problemmay be with the broadcast.

Picture has a big Mack box • The CC(closedcaption) optionmay bein Textmode. Select OFFin the Captions/
on it, but the sound is O.K. Text menu.

Picture has two horizontal • Your programis in [etterbox. Thismeansthat the shapeof yourTVis a
black bars, one on top and square,but the programis a rectangle. Think of the barsas empty spacethe

one on bottom, programdoesn'tfill; not picturethat's blockedout. Becausethis format is a

direct representationoffi[m asyou seeit in the movies, you areactuallyseeing
MOREofthe programwhen you seethose bars.Trustus.

Remote control doesn'twork.

• Make surethe batteries are fresh and installed properly.

• Removebatteries for 30 secondsand repiace.

Menu options won't change. • Tryunplugging the TV,waiting aboutfive minutes, and then pluggingit backin

and trying again.

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Caring for your Entertainment Machine.

Earlymalfunctionscan be prevented.Carefuland regularcleaningcanextendthe amountoftime

you wilt havewith yournewEntertainmentMachine. Besureto turn the poweroff and puttout
the plugbeforeyoubeginanycleaning.

1. Hem'sa great wayto keepthe dustoff yourscreenfor a white.Wetasoft dote in a mixtureof
I.ukewarmwater and a Little fabric softenerordish washingdetergent.Wringthe clothuntil,it's almost

dry,and then useit to wipe the screen.

2. Makesurethe excesswaterisoff the screen,and then tet it air-dryhefure youturn onyour
EntertainmentMachine.

1. Usea softcloth witha mild soapsolutionto wipe the cabinet(avoidusinganycl.eanerthat says

"industrial. strength_ or "wit[washthe white offof rice# onthe lahe[).

2. Rinsethe clothand wipe the cabinetagain.

3. Letthe cabinetair-dry beforeturningthe EntertainmentMachine on.

Usea quaLibjwoodcleanerandpolish.Thiswilt protectthe EntertainmentMachinefrom dirt anddust,as

weltas keepthe cabinet[ooldngnew.

If youleaveyour Entertainment Machinedormantfor a tongtime (suchasa vacation),it's a goodidea

to unplugthe powerto protectagainstpossibledamagefrom I.ightningor powersurges.If you usean
off-air antenna,youmayako wantto disconnectit from the backof yourIV beforeLeaving.

[_ Zfyou unplug your Entertoinment Mochine,

you may hove to reset the clock using

the ClockSet menudescribedeadier.

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FEATURE PAGE

Antenna ............................. 6, 8

AudioMenu ............................ 28

Basic Tetevision Operation................... 15

Batteries ............................. 6-g

Button Functionson Remote ................. 13

Cable ............................... 7, g

Captions and TextMenu .................. lg-20

Ch. Add/Det/Surf ......................... 17

Ch. Labels ............................. 23

ClockSet .............................. 18

EZDemo .............................. 25

EZProgram ............................ 12

Front Panet Diagram....................... 14

Gtossary.............................. 38

Hook-Up Directory......................... 5

Language Menu.......................... 21

Maintenance............................ 40

Parental Control....................... 25-26

RemoteControl Diagram.................... 13

Safety Information ....................... 2-4

Setup Menu ............................ 16

SourceMenu............................ 30

StereoAmptifierHookup.... ,................. 11

TimerSetup............................ 22

_rroubteshooting ......................... 37

VCR................................ 8-10

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

Warranty.............................. 43

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