Zenith C27V28, C36V28, C32V28 OPERATING GUIDE

Operating Guide Warranty

Model numbers C27V28, C32V28, C36V28

Direct View HDTV Monitors

©Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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table of contents

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RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER

The model and serial number of your Multimedia

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TV are located on the back of the TV

cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

Model No._________________________ Serial No. __________________________

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte­nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The
code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding sys­tem of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installa­tion. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc­tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the product off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the product and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Part 68

• This product complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the back of this product is a label that contains, among other information, the
FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalent Number (REN) for this product. If requested, this information must be provided to the
telephone company.

• The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone
line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. Typically, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5). To
be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line (as determined by the total RENs) contact the local telephone
company.

• If this product causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinu­ance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possi­ble. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

• The telephone company may make changes to it’s facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the
product. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice so you can make the necessary modifications to maintain
uninterrupted service.

• Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or
corporate commission for information.)

• If trouble is experienced with this product, for repair or warranty information, please contact Zenith Electronics Corporation. If the
product is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the product until the prob­lem is resolved.

COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:

Zenith Electronics Corporation, 201 James Record Road, Huntsville, AL 35824, USA • Digital TV Hotline: [phone].

CAUTION

:

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation.
Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

MULTMEDIA I PHONE10/00

MultimediaTMis a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation

© Copyright 2002 Zenith Electronics Corporation

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

1. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.

2. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.

4. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc­tions should be adhered to.

5. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water for example, near a bath
tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet base­ment, or near a swimming pool.

7. Accessories, Carts, and Stands

Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface or
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the man­ufacturer.

8. Transporting Product

A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the product and cart combination to overturn.

9. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila­tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper venti­lation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.

11. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product
dealer or local power company. For products intended to
operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.

12. Power Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current
power plug (a plug havind one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This
plug is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.

13. Power Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured 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 following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.

Observing the simple precautions 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 all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis­charge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.

15. Lightning

For added protection for this product (receiver) during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.

16. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme
care should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

17. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or

short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service person­nel.

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following condi­tions:

a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the

product.

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

d. If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

21. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the man­ufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.

22. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to deter­mine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer. The product may slide or
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.

24. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

25. Telephone Line Cord

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or
larger telecommunication line cord.

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductor
(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding

Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)

Ground Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

Example of Grounding According to National Electrical
Code Instructions

NEC - National Electrical Code

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Read the information below, then turn to page 7 to hook up your Entertainment Machine

TM

Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features on this TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 1. Hook Up TV

TV/VCR/Cable Box/Computer and other Equipment Hookup

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Equipment Connection Options

Antenna, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cable Service, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . . . . . 9

Antenna with VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . 10

Cable Service with VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . 11

S-VHS VCR-DVD/External Audio Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Component Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Computer Hook up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Caller ID, GUIDE Plus+TMconnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Front Panel Controls/Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Remote Control Key Functions in TV mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 2. Reception Setup and Channel Search

EZ Program: Select Cable service or Air Antenna

and run channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

On-Screen Menu Operation with Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Multi-media Hookup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Multi-media Source Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23

Other functions & On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Step 3. Customize the TV’s Features

Setup Menu (Start with page 18, EZ Program)

Add/Del/Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

EZ Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Captions (Caption/Text) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Background Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temp: . . . .

(Cool, Warm), EZ Picture: (Custom, Normal, Movie, Digital

Pres, Video Game, Sports, Night Time, Weak Signal).

Video Sub Menu, Aspect Ratio and other settings . . . . . . 32

Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode: (Stereo, Mono, SAP),
EZ Bass Front Surround, EZ SoundRite, Speakers, EZ Sound:
(Custom, Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater).

Lock (Parental Control Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 36

Restricts viewer programming.

Special Menu

EZ Timer: Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

EZ Timer: On/Off Timer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Channel Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

XDS Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

PIP Menu (Setup PIP picture appearance) . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Source Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

GUIDE Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Caller ID (Identify incoming caller’s phone numbers) . . . . 44

EZ Demo (On-screen menus overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

PIP (2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 - 47

GUIDE Plus+ Setup/Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 - 54

Remote Control Programming

Set up remote to operate other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Programming Product Brand Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 - 57

Remote Modes Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 - 59

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 - 63

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-67

Zenith Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

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

Entertainment Machine

TM

is a registered trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation.

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Step 1. Hook up external equipment and antenna or cable service wires to the TV. Install batteries in the remote

control. After all connections have been made, plug your TV into standard household power, see pages 7 thru 16.

Step 2. Go to page 18 to EZ program the TV.
Step 3. Set up all other TV options see pages listed below.

Table of Contents

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Multimedia TV’s Features

Features On This Multimedia TV Include

COMPUTER INPUTS - Hookup your computer to the TV, see page 14.

CALLER ID - Shows the phone number of a caller on the TV Screen, see page 43.

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system - Programs your TV to turn on your VCR, and start/stop recording broad-

casts, (if available over-the-air in your area, or provided by your cable service) see page 49.

Lock (Parental Control) - Restricts programs which can appear on your TV, see page 35.

PIP - 2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture, see page 47. Adjustable PIP inset picture options, see page 41.

Programmable Remote Control - Remote may be programmed to control other products, see page 54.

XDS Display - Extended Data Service. Shows current program information, see page 40.

EZ Features: Designed to make your viewing experience less work.

EZ Program, EZ Clock, EZ Timer, EZ Picture, EZ Demo, EZ Bass, EZ Sound, EZ SoundRite, EZ Mute.

For a more complete list of the features on this TV, see page 5.

VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, G-LINK and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+
system and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR
Index Systems B.V. respectively.

GEMSTAR IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+
SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDI­RECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR
SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

NOTE: VCR required for recording.

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Connection Panel Overview

TV Back

Pr

Pb

Y

R

L

P

r

Pb

Y

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

RGB/

COMPUTER

INPUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

MONO

MONO

HD/COMPUTER

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

G-LINK

ANTENNA

CABLE

LINE IN

TO

PHONE

VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN

Connect Audio/Video

or S-Video equipment to

these jacks.

HD IN

Connect progressive scan or high-definition

component video equipment here.

Progressive Scan DVD, 480p

EDTV Set top Box, 480p

HDTV Set top Box, 1080i

G-LINK

Connect G-LINK cable (supplied with your TV set)

to make timed recordings usign the GUIDE Plus+

system and accessory VCR/Cable converter boxes.

ANTENNA/CABLE

Use to hookup your

antenna or cable system.

LINE IN

Connect your telephone line

here for Caller I.D. hookup.

RGB/COMPUTER INPUT

Connect RGB/computer here.

Computer Format: SVGA 800 x 600p

Computer Format: VGA 640 x 480p

RGB Format:EDTV Set top Box 640 x 480p

RGB Format:HDTV Set top Box 1920 x 1080i

PHONE

Connect your phone to

this jack.

DVD IN

Connect a standard component

video equipment or DVD player here.

DVD Player, 480i

SDTV Set Top Box, 480i

VIDEO / R - L AUDIO OUT

Us e these output jacks to

connect external audio/video

equipment.

To hook up a computer, see
page 14. To hookup other
equipment, refer to the Table
of Contents on page 5; shows
pages to go to for equipment
hookup options. Also, see the
front connections panel
hookup options on page 16.

Use this page for reference if connecting:
DVD Player, high-definition equipment,
standard definition equipment,
or a computer.

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Mini glossary

75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with a wire

sticking through the middle, and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV.

A small device that connects a two-wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RF jack. They are usually about an inch long with two screws
on one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end.

Hook Up an Off-Air Antenna

Connect an off-air antenna

If you have a 75 ohm RF cable, then you
don’t need any adapters!

A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with
the TV.

300 TO 75 OHM
ADAPTER

Typical

TV Back

Flat Wire

(300 ohm)

Antenna

300/75 ohm

Adapter

ANTENNA

CABLE

RF Coaxial Wire

(75ohm)

Antenna

Typical

TV Back

ANTENNA

CABLE

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

Connect the wire that runs from the wall
directly to this jack, according to one of the
diagrams to the right.

Remove the back of the remote and put in two
“AA” batteries.

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into an outlet
controlled by a switch. Your Entertainment
Machine is designed to operate on standard
household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do
not attempt to operate it on DC power.

Back of

Remote

120 V AC
60 Hz

1

2

3

4

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Hook Up Cable Service (CATV)

If you’re using a cable box, leave the TV on
channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to
change channels.

If you’re using a cable box, EZ Program might
only find the channel your cable service is on
(usually channel 3 or 4). Don’t worry, that’s all
you need!

Typical
Cable TV
Wall Jack

Coaxial Round Wire

(75ohm)

Typical

TV Back

ANTENNA

CABLE

Typical
Cable TV
Wall Jack

Cable Box

In

Out

RF Coaxial Wire

(75ohm)

3 4

output

switch

Typical

TV Back

ANTENNA

CABLE

Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the
back of the TV.

Connect the cable service wire that runs
from the wall or cable box directly to this
jack, according to one of the diagrams to
the right.

Remove the back of the remote and put in
two “AA” batteries.

Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an out­let controlled by a switch. Your TV is
designed to operate on standard house­hold current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do
not attempt to operate it on DC power.

120 V AC
60 Hz

1

2

3

4

Connect cable service to your Entertainment Machine

Back of

Remote

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Hook Up an Off-Air Antenna and VCR

Connect your off-air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine

No adapters or A/V cables are included with the TV. See
your Zenith dealer to purchase any adapters or cables.

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

In

Out

Audio

Video

3 4

VCR Back

VCR Back AV Panel

output
switch

Typical

Antennas:

Flat or

Round Wire

Flat Wire
(300 ohm)

300/75 ohm

Adapter

TV Back

CR

CB

Y

R

L

P

R

PB

Y

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

COMPUTER

INPUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

MONO

MONO

HD/COMPUTER

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

G-LINK

ANTENNA

CABLE

RF Coaxial Round Wire

(75ohm)

Connect your VCR to the

Video 1 or Video 2 set of input jacks

LINE IN

TO

PHONE

Locate the Antenna In jack on the back of the VCR.

Connect the wire that runs from the antenna, accord­ing to the diagram to the right. Make any other con­nections as necessary.

Remove the back of the remote and put in two “AA”
batteries.

Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an outlet con­trolled by a switch. The TV is designed to operate on
standard current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not
attempt to operate it on DC power.

120 V AC
60 Hz

1

2

3

Back of

Remote

4

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Hook Up Cable Service (CATV) and VCR

Connect Cable service and a VCR to the TV

Tune both the VCR and the television to channel 3
or 4 (cable box output channel) and use the cable
box to change channels.

No A/V cables are included with your TV. Without
A/V cable hookups, most VCRs will not play
videocassettes in stereo sound.

In

Out

Audio

Video

3 4

VCR Back

VCR Back AV Panel

output
switch

TV Back

CR

CB

Y

R

L

P

R

PB

Y

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

COMPUTER

INPUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

MONO

MONO

HD/COMPUTER

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

G-LINK

ANTENNA

CABLE

Typical
Cable TV
Wall Jack

Cable Box

In

Out

3 4

output

switch

Cable service
with or without
a cable box

Connect your VCR to the

Video 1 or Video 2 set of input jacks

Typical
Cable TV
Wall Jack

LINE IN

TO

PHONE

Locate the Antenna/Cable In jack on the
back of the VCR.

Connect the cable service wire that runs
from the wall, according to one of the dia­grams to the right. Make any other connec­tions necessary for your setup.

Remove the back of the remote and put in
two “AA” batteries.

Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an outlet
controlled by a switch. The TV is designed to
operate on standard current, 120-volt 60
Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on
DC power.

120 V AC
60 Hz

1

2

3

4

Back of

Remote

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R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

MONO

MONO

Connect Audio R-L Out to

your external amplifier's

input jacks

In

Out

Flat Wire

(300 ohm)

300/75 ohm

Adapter

TV Back

CR

CB

Y

R

L

P

R

PB

Y

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

COMPUTER

INPUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

MONO

MONO

HD/COMPUTER

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

G-LINK

ANTENNA

CABLE

From Antenna or

Cable Service With

or Without a Cable Box

Connect your S-Video VCR to the

S-Video 1 or S-Video 2 set of input jacks

Audio Out

S-Video Out

3 4

VCR Back

VCR Back AV Panel

output

switch

R L

LINE IN

TO

PHONE

Your Zenith TV may be connected to a
Super-VHS VCR through the S-Video Input
located on the front or rear connection
panel on your TV

Hook up your S-VHS VCR to your Zenith TV
according to the diagram shown at the right.

Remove the back of the remote and put in two
“AA” batteries.

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched
outlet. Your Zenith TV is designed to operate on
standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz
AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.

Audio Output: Use the Left and Right Audio Out
jacks to connect an external amplifier and
speakers. (Refer to the Audio Menu on page 33
for instructions on how to turn the TV’s internal
speakers off and on.)

1

2

3

Back of

Remote

Hook Up an S-VHS VCR

Audio

Audio

120 V AC
60 Hz

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TV Back

Pr

Pb

Y

R

L

P

R

PB

Y

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

COMPUTER

INPUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

MONO

MONO

HD/COMPUTER

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

LINE IN

PHONE

G-LINK

DVD Player with
Component Video

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

CR

CB

R

L

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO

L-/MONO

Make the connections as indicated. (Appearance of
components may vary from those in the illustrations.)

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet.
Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on
standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do
not attempt to operate it on DC power.

Press POWER to turn TV on.

On the remote, press SOURCE repeatedly until “DVD” is
displayed. Or use the Source menu to choose DVD.

Hook Up Component Video Equipment

Connecting component video equipment

Component video jacks are sometimes
labeled with C

R, CB, or PB, PR. In this case,

connect B to B and the R to R. The “Y”
jack is usually labeled “Y”, connect Y to Y.

1

2

3

4

120 V AC
60 Hz

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TV Back

CR

CB

Y

R

L

P

r

Pb

Y

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

RGB/

COMPUTER

INPUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

MONO

MONO

HD/COMPUTER

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

LINE IN

PHONE

G-LINK

Typical Computer

Connection Panel

Computer In

Computer

Audio In

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L

A
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n

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p
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w
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Typical TV

Front Panel

Make the connections as shown for front or
rear computer hookup.

On the remote, press SOURCE repeatedly to
select Front PC or Rear PC (the front or rear
computer inputs as the source for the picture
and sound.)

Hook Up a PC Computer

Here is the basic setup to use your TV as a computer monitor

If your computer is equipped with R-L Audio out jacks, use the rear computer
inputs. If your computer provides a mini-plug for audio out, use the front
panel computer inputs as shown. (Appearance of components may vary from
those in the illustrations.)

On some notebook models you must locate the “dis­play toggle key” and switch the display to “external.”
Refer to the instructions for your computer.

You can also connect your computer to the Front
computer inputs; specify Front PC in the Source
menu; or press SOURCE repeatedly on the remote.

1

2

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TV back

CR

CB

Y

R

L

P

R

PB

Y

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

COMPUTER

INPUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

OUTPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

MONO

MONO

HD/COMPUTER

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

G-LINK

Typical

Telephone

Line

Output

Jack

LINE IN

TO

PHONE

Connect a standard tele­phone line cord between the
telephone output jack and
the LINE IN jack on the TV
back connections panel.

Connect your telephone to
the PHONE jack on the TV
back connections panel.

Notes: Caller ID service is
available from your local
telephone service provider.
Telephone line cords shown
are not included with TV.

Caller ID / GUIDE Plus+

TM

Connections

Caller ID Hookup

GUIDE Plus+ Hookup

Connect your telephone to your Entertainment Machine and
use your local phone service provider’s Caller ID feature

Use your Entertainment Machine to control your cable box and VCR with the GUIDE Plus+ feature

Locate the jack marked G-LINK. This
jack is for the G-LINK cable. Insert
the connector into the G-LINK jack.

Note: If there is a “demo pin” in the jack,
remove it to disable demo mode.

Place the other end of the G-LINK
cable with the G-LINK wands in front
of your VCR and Cable Box in such a
way as to allow for an unrestricted
path for the IR signals to be able to
reach the front panels of the VCR and
Cable Box.

IR=Infrared

Note: See page 21 and 48 for GUIDE
Plus+ GOLD feature information and
setup.

Cable Box

17

VCR

TV back

DVD IN

HD IN

Y

RGB/

COMPUTER

INPUT

Y

P

r

Pb

HD/COMPUTER

R

AUDIO

L

Pr

Pb

R

AUDIO

L

G-LINK

TO

PHONE

LINE IN

VIDEO 1

IN

S-VIDEO 1

VIDEO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

VIDEO 2

IN

S-VIDEO 2

VIDEO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

MONITOR

OUTPUT

VIDEO

R

AUDIO

L

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Front Panel Controls/Inputs

menu

L-audio-R

video

S-video

Computer

in

computer

Audio in

volume

channel

power

m
e
n
u

v
o

lu
m
e

c
h
a
n
n

e
l

p
o
w

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r

Typical TV

Front Panel

1

2

Menu Operation

Press MENU to place menus on-screen.

Use Channel Up/Down to select menu option.

Use Volume Left/Right to adjust menu option.

Use MENU to remove menus from screen.

TV Operation

Press POWER to turn TV on and off.

Press the CHANNEL Up or Down button to
select the next higher/lower channel number

Use either the VOLUME Up or Down button to
adjust the sound level louder or quieter to
your preference.

Using the front panel to operate the TV’s basic features
and to make temporary connections

1

2

Left/Right Audio

Used for stereo
sound from exter­nal equipment.

S-Video / Video

Connects the video signals from
external equipment.

Typical Front Panel Controls

Computer / Audio
Input Connectors

Used for 800 x 600
60Hz SVGA for PC
type computer
hookup.

Standard computer
audio input.

3

3

4

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4 5 6

7 8 9

0

mute

vol

ch

flshbk

freez

pause

rew

f f

play

vcr+

record

stop

skip

info

ratio

guide

pip

page down

page up

quit

tv

vcr

power

dvd

hd/stb

ID

cable

menu

pip ch

surf

tv

vcr

cable

hd/stb

source

light

dvd

sleep

mode

enter

remote control part number

MBR6000T

P124-00239

Shows remote key functions in TV mode.
See pages 58-59 for remote key functions in other
operating modes

Mode Indicator Lights

Light indicates mode when

keys are pressed.

MODE (TV, VCR, CABLE,

DVD, HD/STB)

Switches remote operating

mode to control other devices.

I.D. (Caller Identification)

Shows last ten caller’s phone num­bers, press again to remove list.

SURF

Turns Surf channel scanning
mode On and Off; for use
with Channel Up/Down.
On = Surf channels tuning.
Off = All channels tuning.

POWER

Turns TV On and Off.

CH - CHANNEL (+/ -)

Tunes to next higher/lower
available channel.

CH - Page Up / Down

GUIDE Plus+ function keys.
See GUIDE Plus+ section.

MENU

Press to show on-screen

menus for TV mode.

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT/NEXT
(Menu Operation Directional
Arrows and Next action key)

Up/Down arrows select, and
Left/Right arrows adjust menu
options. Press the bulls eye (shown
on the menus as “Next”) the action
button in the center of the direc­tional arrows for an “Enter” func­tion, or use the ENTER key.

PIP Feature Keys
(PIP CH, FREEZ, PIP Lock)

For PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
operation. See PIP section.

FLSHBK (FLASHBACK)

Returns to the previously
tuned channel.
Selects a.m. and p.m. in the
Clock and Timer menus.

QUIT/

Removes menu/display from screen.

With no menus shown on­screen, turns front surround sound
On and Off.

With PIP On, switches audio

between Main and PIP sources.

SKIP <<

Left chapter scan for DVD.

SKIP >>

Right chapter scan for DVD.

NUMBER KEYPAD 0 - 9

Selects channels directly and

enters numerical values.

- (Digital Mode Dash)

Use as the dash when select-

ing digital channel numbers.

VOL - VOLUME (+/-)

+ Increases the sound level.

- Decreases the sound level.

VCR

+

VCR Plus+ function key. See

GUIDE Plus+ section.

MUTE

Turns sound Off/On while

picture remains.

INFO

GUIDE Plus+ function key.

See GUIDE Plus+ section.

GUIDE

Turns GUIDE Plus+ system

On and Off. See GUIDE Plus+

section.

RATIO

Selects different picture

proportion formats.

VCR Function Keys

RECORD, STOP, PAUSE, REW (Rewind),

PLAY, FF (Fast Forward) Still operate your

VCR, while remote is in TV operating mode.

TV Mode Remote Key Functions

SOURCE

Selects available TV sources.

LIGHT

Lights keys for five seconds

SLEEP (TIMER)

Selects a preset time for the
TV to turn itself Off.

ENTER

Changes to selected menu option.
Shows the Channel/Time display.
Press after channel numbers for
instant channel selection.

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EZ Program (Channel Search)

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2

3

4

5

Cable TV

Air Antenna

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Next

Back

MENU

Move

Mini glossary

Air Antenna The device receiving the program signal sent over-the-air.

Cable TV Your EZ Program selection, if you subscribe to a cable service.

Use EZ Program to automatically find and store in the
TV’s memory, all the channels in your area

Select:
CABLE TV, If you subscribe to a cable service.
AIR ANTENNA, If you receive over-the-air programs.

EZ Program finds channels being received by the TV tuner.

Cable will not work unless you subscribe to a cable service.

Press MENU, (if not selected, use the Up/Down arrow to choose
Setup Menu,) then press ENTER/ .

Using the Up or Down arrow on the remote control, select EZ
Program on your screen, then press ENTER/ .

Using the Up or Down arrow, select either Cable TV or Air Antenna,
on your screen.

Press ENTER/ to begin the channel search.

When the channel search is complete, press MENU repeatedly until
all menus are removed, or press QUIT.

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0

mute

vol

ch

flshbk

freez

pause

rew

f f

play

vcr+

record

stop

skip

info

ratio

guide

pip

page down

page up

quit

tv

vcr

power

dvd

hd/stb

ID

cable

menu

pip ch

surf

tv

vcr

cable

hd/stb

source

light

dvd

sleep

mode

enter

1/5

1/2/4

2/3

5

Mini glossary

MENU On-screen displays used to set up and operate TV features.
ENTER Action key used to make changes on the menus.
UP/DOWN Menu UP or DOWN directional arrows used to “select” or

highlight and choose menu options.

LEFT/RIGHT Menu LEFT or RIGHT directional arrows used to “adjust”

some menu settings.

QUIT Exits menus and removes on-screen displays.

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Use the remote to
access the on-screen
menus

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Color Temp

Advanced

EZ Picture

Audio

Lock

Special

Setup

Video

50

50

50

G

50

R

Next

Back

MENU

Move

Press MENU on the remote control. Use the Up or Down direc­tional arrow to “select” or highlight (change the text color to
gold) the name of one of the five main menus on your screen
like the VIDEO menu, then press ENTER/ . Note: You can also
press the “ ” in the center of the
directional arrows (shown alongside “Next” on menus) and use it
for the Enter function.

Use the Up or Down directional arrow to highlight an option like
CONTRAST, then press ENTER/ . You can select other menu
options like COLOR TEMP by pressing the UP or DOWN directional
arrow repeatedly.

Once the option is selected, in this case CONTRAST, use the
RIGHT or LEFT directional arrow to adjust the setting; the larger
the number the more contrast, the lower the number, the less
contrast in the picture. Note: Some menu options use a check­mark to indicate setting, see page 18.

You can adjust the other menu options using the above proce­dure or if you are done changing the menu option settings:
a. Press MENU repeatedly to go back to the main menu.
b. Press QUIT to remove the menus from the TV screen.

On-Screen Menu Operation

1

2

3

4

Additional instructions are usually included on the bottom of the menu
indicating which remote keys to use to move to the right, move to the
left, or return to the original menu, etc.

pause

rew

f f

play

vcr+

record

stop

skip

info

ratio

quit

menu

sleep

enter

1/4

1/2

3

4

When selected, words and

values change to a gold color

Main TV Features Menu

Video Menu

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Press the thumbstick center
bulls eye to go to the “next”
action, as shown on the menus.

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Multimedia Sources Hookup Options

1

Choose the source you want to see and hear

Press SOURCE repeatedly to choose from the available
viewing sources connected to the TV.

Antenna: Antenna/Cable on TV back near Jackpack,
Over-the-Air Antenna or Cable service signal source.

Video 1: on TV back Jackpack,
Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.

Video 2: on TV back Jackpack,
Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.

F Video: on TV front Jackpack,
Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.

DVD: on TV back Jackpack,
Set of Component Audio/Video Input jacks.

HD: on TV back Jackpack,
Set of Component Audio/Video Input jacks.

R-Comp: on TV back Jackpack,
Rear Computer Input Connector.

F-Comp: on TV front Jackpack,
Front Computer Input Connector.

TV Back

CR

CB

Y

R

L

P

R

PB

Y

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

COMPUTER

INPUT

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

OUTPUT

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

MONO

MONO

HD/COMPUTER

VIDEO

VIDEO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

G-LINK

L Audio R

Video

S-Video

Computer In

Computer

Audio In

LINE IN

TO

PHONE

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO IN

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO IN

R -AUDIO-L

Computers
Desktop/Laptop

Camcorder

Component
Video

VCR

S-Video VCR

DVD Player

Other

Typical Viewing Sources

The source equipment you intend to view should be turned on.

Phone
(Caller ID only)

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Multi-Media Capabilities

16 x 9

Recent Calls

[phone] 11:39 PM OCT 22
[phone] 8:30 PM OCT 22
[phone] 8:33 AM OCT 21
[phone] 10:33 AM OCT 21
[phone] 7:33 PM OCT 19
[phone] 9:33 AM OCT 19
[phone] 11:33 PM OCT 18
[phone] 8:33 AM OCT 17
[phone] 5:33 PM OCT 17
[phone] 6:33 AM OCT 16

Caller ID

If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your local
telephone service provider, incoming telephone call
numbers can be displayed on your TV screen; assuming
the caller’s number is not an unlisted number. Also
displays the last ten callers numbers.
See page 44.

CH 32-UPN

2:45

STEREO

PIP

CH 2-CBS

PM

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system

Premium electronic program guide that uses an easy to
read grid guide system for channel navigation. Offers
current news stories, program information, instant pro­gram tuning, scheduling to watch and record upcoming
programs, and other features.
See page 49.

2-Tuner Picture-In-Picture (PIP)

The most convenient way to watch 2 channels at the
same time on the TV screen. Swap the audio from the
main picture to the audio from the PIP inset. Move the
PIP inset around the screen. Adjust the PIP picture
image to your personal preferences with the options
available in the PIP menu.
See page 46.

Aspect Ratio

Choose the correct picture proportion for your:
Computer’s image, DVD’s image, Normal broadcast’s
image, etc.
See page 32.