Zenith C36C41T Owner’s Manual

machine numbers I C27C41
C32C41 I C36C41
zenith
WARN ING"
TO REDUCETHE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCKDO NOTREMOVECOVER(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
REFERSERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.
WARNING
RECORDYOUR MODEL NUMBER | (Now, while you can see it)
Themodel andserial number of your new TVare located on the backof the TVcabinet. Foryour future convenience,
we suggest that your recordthesenumbers here:
MODELNO.
SERIALNO.
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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
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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 userto the presenceof important operating and maintenance /servicinq) instructions in the literature accompanyinq the appliance.
WARNING:
TO PREVENTFIRE ORSHOCKHAZARDS, DO NOTEXPOSETHIS PRODUCTTO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION:
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock,match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION:Poureviter leschocselectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondantede la prise et pousserjusqu'au fond.
NOTETO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
This reminder is providedto call the cableIV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code
(U.S.A.). Thecode provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifiesthat the cable groundshall be
connected to the grounding systemof the building, ascloseto the point of the cable entry as practical.
REGULATORYINFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
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.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
PA GE 2 ©Copyright 2000 Zenith Electronics Corporation B-WARN-DV-17/98
Important safeguards for you and your new product
Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can 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.
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 instruc- tions 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
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may 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. Line-Cord Polarization
This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This 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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PORTABLE CART WARNING
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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.
Example of GroundingAccordingto National Electrical Code Instructions
Ground Clamp
_ Antenna Discharge Unit
/ Electrode System (NEC
NEC- National Electrical Code
Antenna Lead in Wire
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductor (NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding
Art 250, Part H)
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 servic-
ing 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.
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.
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Turn to the next page to set up your Entertainment Machine TM
Safety Warnings ........................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ............... 3 - 4
Tableof Contents .......................... 5
Step 1. Hook Up TV
Hookup Directory ......................... 6
TV and other Equipment Hookups
Antenna .............................. 7
Cable service ........................... 8
Antenna with VCR ........................ 9
Cable Service with VCR .................... I0
Super VHS VCR/Digital Video Disk Player ........ 11
External Audio Connections ................. 12
Step 2. Channel Search and Reception Setup
EZ Program ............................. 13
(Select Antenna, or cable service and perform
channel search)
Remote Control TV Mode Key Functions ........... 14
Remote On-Screen Menu Operation .............. 15
Front Panel Controls ....................... 16
Selecting Viewing Sources ................... 17
On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview ............. 18
On-Screen Displays ........................ 19
Step 3. Customize Your TV's Features
Setup Menu (Starts with page 13, EZ Program)
EZ Program ............................ 13
Add/Del/Surf .......................... 20
EZ Clock ............................. 21
Captions, Captions/Text ................... 22
Language ............................ 23
Source Menu
Select Main Picture and PIP sources ......... 24
Video Menu ............................ 25
Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temp:
(Cool, Warm), EZPicture: (Custom, Normal, Movie, Digital
Pres, Video Game, Sports, Weak Signal, Night Time).
Audio Menu ............................ 26
Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode: (Stereo, Mono, SAP), Front Surround, EZ SoundRite, Speakers, EZ Sound:
(Custom, Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater).
Parental Control Menu ............... 27 - 28 - 29
Restricts viewer programming.
Special Menu
EZ Timer
Sleep Timer, On Time, Off Time, On/Off Timer . . . 30
Channel Labels ........................ 31
XDS Display ........................... 32
PIP Menu ............................ 33
Picture-in-Picture Overview and Explanation 34 - 35
EZ Demo (On-screen menus overview) .......... 36
EZ Help .............................. 37
Remote Control Multi-Product Usage Programming 38 - 44
Maintenance ............................ 45
Trouble Shooting ................... 46 - 47 - 48
Glossary ............................... 49
Notes ................................. 50
Zenith Accessory Products ......... Inside Back Cover
Warranty ......................... Back Cover
Features on this TV also include:
PI P - 2- Tuner Picture-in-Picture, see page 34.
Programmable Remote Control - Remote may control up to 7 products, see page 38.
Extended data service (XDS) shows in-depth program information, see page 32.
EZ Features: Designed to make your viewing experience less work; see the EZ Help menu on page 3.
EZProgram EZClock
EZPicture EZSound EZSoundRite EZTimer EZMute EZDemo
EZHelp
Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
206-3591 Entertainment Machine TMis a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation. PA GE 5
Finds channels in your area automatically. Sets the time in the TV's clock.
Customizes video level settings. Adjusts sound based on program. Maintains and even sound level during programming volume variances. Sets times to turn TVon/off automatically. Displays Closed Captions/Text selection when TV sound is mute, while picture remains. Shows menus and displays on this TV. Offers solutions to common problems on one convenient menu.
This page directs you to the appropriate page for hook up of your Entertainment Machine
IMPORTANT!!
Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup. First, find the line below that best describes what you want to do, then go to that page number. Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
If you are using an antenna and no other equipment, go to .................. page 7
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If you subscribe to cable service and use no other equipment, go to ............. page 8
Cable TV walUack
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If you are using an antenna and havea VCR,go to ....................... page 9
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If you subscribe to cable service and have a VCR,go to ..................... page 10
Cable TV wall jack
In (_) CabIe box-
If you havea Super VHSVCR,a DVDPlayer,go to ............................ page 11
If you want to connect Audio equipment, go to .............................. page 12
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Connect an off air antenna to your Entertainment Machine
Hook up your Entertainment Machine,
see diagrams at right.
Removethe back of the remote and
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put in two AAA batteries.
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Plug in your TV.Do not plug it into a switched outlet.
6OHz
Antenna
Flat wire Antenna
(300 ohm) / Cable
300/75 ohm
Adapter
TV back panel
(expanded view)
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Goto page 13 to EZProgramyour Entertainment Machine.
If you havea 75 ohm RFcable, then
you don't need any adapters!
Remember, when screwing RF cables onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and
counterclockwise loosens.
A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with your Zenith
Entertainment Machine.
Antenna
RF coaxial wire / Cable
Antenna
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TV back panel
(expanded view)
75 OHMRFCABLE Thewire that comes from an off air antenna or cableservice provider. Eachend looks likea hex shaped nut with
a wire sticking through the middle,and it screwsonto the threadedjack on the backof your TV.
300-75 OHMADAPTER A small device that connects a two-wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RFjack. Theyare usually about an
inch long with two screwson one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end.
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Connect Cable Service to your Entertainment Machine
Hook up your Entertainment Machine, see diagrams at right.
Removethe back of the remote and put
in two AAA batteries.
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Plug in your TV.Do not plug it into a
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switched outlet.
60 Hz 120VA_
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Goto page 13 to EZProgram your
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Entertainment Machine.
If you're using a cable box, leave your TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your
cable box to change channels.
Without Cable Box
CableTV
wall Jack
RFcoaxial wire (75ohm)
With Cable Box
CableTV
wall Jack
Antenna / Cable
Typical TV back
TV back panel
(expanded view)
Remember to set the cable box output
channel switch to channel 3 or 4.
If you're using a cable box, EZ Program (page 13) might only find the channel
your cable service is on
Antenna
/ Cable
(usually channel 3 or 4). Don't worry, that's aft you need!
TV back panel
(expanded view)
CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV) stations.
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Connect an off air antenna and
VCRto your Entertainment Machine
Round wire (75ohm)
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Hook up your Entertainment
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Machine, see diagrams at right.
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Remove the back of the remote
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and put in two AAA batteries.
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Plug in your TV.Do not plug it
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into a switched outlet.
60 Hz 120VA_
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Goto page 13 to EZProgramyour Entertainment Machine.
Flatwire
3oo/75ohmL_ -'-'--(/_
Adapter _ _
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RF coaxial wire
(75ohm)
not included
with TV
VCR back
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Audio Video
0ut R-L Out Out
Remember to set the VCRoutput
channel switch to channel 3 or 4.
Video sources provide better
picture and sound.
Without A/V cable hookup, VCRs will not play videocassettes in
stereo sound.
A/V cables
not included with TV
TV back panel
(expanded view)
Front input jacks are also available for
Video, L - RAudio.
L audio R video
s-video I
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Connect Cableservice and a
VCRto your Entertainment Machine
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Hook up your Entertainment
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Machine, see diagrams at right.
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Removethe back of the remote
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and put in two AAA batteries.
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Plug in your TV. Do not plug it
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into a switched outlet.
6O Hz
Cable TV
wall jack
Cable TV wall jack
Cable box
re (75ohm)
RF coaxial wire
(75ohm)
not included
with TV
VCR back' _,/V
In _1_
Audio Video
Out R L Out Out
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Go to page 13 to EZProgramyour
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Entertainment Machine.
Leave your VCRand your television
tuned to channel 3 or 4 and use the cable box to change channels.
Remember to set the cable box output channel switch to channel 3 or 4.
Video sources provide better
picture and sound.
No A/V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine. Without
A/V cable hookups, VCRswill not play
videocassettes in stereo sound.
S : V_deo Video
TV back panel
(expanded view)
A/V cables
not included with TV
L audio R video s-video
Front input jacks
are also available for Video, L - R Audio.
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Connecting a S-VHS VCRor DVDplayer to
your Entertainment Machine
Super VHS VCR
Locate the Ant Injack on the back of
your S-VHSVCR.Connect the cable line
coming from your wall directly to this
jack,
Now locate the Out to TVjack. Connect a cable from the Out to TVjack to the ANTENNA/CABLEjack on the back of
your TV.
Find the audio and S-Video jacks on the back of your S-VHS VCR,and connect
them following the instructions provid- ed with your equipment,
(VCR Only) ALtach to
cable wall jack, cable box, or antenna
DVD (Digital Video Disk) Player
Simply connect the S-Video/Audio out on the DVD to the S-Video, Audio R-L Mono on the
TV.
Use Video/Audio sources for better
picture and sound.
To use with PIP." go to the Source Menu (page 24) and
choose the jack you've connected your S-VHSequipment to as the Main or PIP source.
Both Video and S-Videojacks are available. You can con- nect equipment to either of these input jacks but not at
the same time. Use the R - L Audio input jacks with either the S-Video or Video input.
SUPERS-VHSVCR
DVDPLAYER
Provides higher quality picture and sound than an ordinary VCR when connected to the S-Video jacks.
Digital Video Disks can be connected to the S-Video jacks to provide the highest quality reproduction
available from this technology,
Front inputjacks arealso availablefor
S-Video,L - RAudio.
A/V cables
not included with TV
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Use your stereo to play the sound from your Entertainment Machine
I Locate the jacks marked VARIABLE AUDIO
OUT, R - L. These are for the stereo system. Connect the stereo system's cables, according to their color (red is the right channel, white the left) to these,jacks.
Before you begin plugging in your stereo system, it's a good idea to put it in its approximate place first, That way you know
how much wire you have or will need,
R-LAudio
Input
Stereo System
A/V cables
with 1-V
are not included
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SETUP I
Use EZ Program to automatically find and store in the TV's memory, all the channels in your area
Select."
AIR ANTENNA, If you receive over-the-air programs. CABLE TV, If you subscribe to a cable service.
Press MENU repeatedly until the SETUPmenu appears.
Using the Up or Down arrow on the remote control, select EZ Program on your screen.
Press the Right arrow to go to the EZ Program options.
Using the Up or Down arrow, choose either Air Antenna, or
Cable TV on your screen.
Press the RIGHT arrow to begin the channel search.
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EZ PROGRAM ADn/DEL/SURF
EZ CLOCK CAPTIONS
CAPTION/TEXT LANGUAGE
SOURCE MENU
@NEXT MENU_MOVE _NEXT n
CABLE TV
AIR ANTEN_
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When the search is complete, press QUIT repeatedly to return to TV viewing.
Note: EZ Program finds channels being received by the TVtuner.
Cable will not work unless you subscribe to a cable service.
AIRANTENNA CABLETV
Thedevice receiving the programsignal broadcast over-the-air. YourFZProgramselection, if you subscribeto a cable service.
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Note: Pressing TV puts remote into TV operating mode
A quick list of the keys on your remote and what they do in TV mode, see page 44 for remote key functions in the other modes
PRG (PROGRAM)
Programs your remote to operate
otherproducts.
See page 38.
FLASHBK (FLASHBACK)
Returnto the lastchannel
viewed.
SURF
Press to turn Surf channel scan
on and off for channel scanning
using Channel Up/Down.
On=Only Surf channels appear.
Off=Normal channel scan.
CHANNEL UP / DOWN
Tunes to next available channel.
MENU
Shows on-screen menus for TV
mode. See page 18.
(MENU) LEFT / RIGHT __
DIRECTIONAL ARROWS
The Left/Right directional arrows
select and adjust menu options.
PIP FEATURES
For PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
operation. See page 34.
TIMER
Displays the SleepTimer Menu.
See page 30.
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ENTER
POWER
TurnsTVOnor OFF.
LED INDICATOR LIGHT
Lights when keys are pressed.
CABLE / VCR / AUX / TV Selects remote operating mode.
MUTE
Turns sound Off and On
whilethe pictureremains.
VOLUME LEFT / RIGHT Adjuststhesoundlevel.
NUMBER KEYPAD Selectschannels directlyand enters numeric valuesforsome options.
ENTER
Showsthe Channel/Time display.
(MENU) UP / DOWN
DIRECTIONAL ARROWS The Up/Down directional arrows
select and adjust menu options.
QUIT/ Removes on-screen menu/display from view. _With no menus shown on-screen,turns frontsurround sound
on and off.
CLOSED CAPTIONS
Selects OFF,On, or EZ Mute.
TV / VCR SOURCE Switches between watching TV
through antenna/cable,or one of the video sources.
Keys dedicatedto VCR functions
willstilloperateyour VCR while theremote isin TV mode.
remote control part number
MBR3458CT
(124-233-06)
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Use either the remote or the TV front controls to access the on-screen menus
I PARENTAL CTRL
AUX. BLOCK
MPAA
AGE BLOCK
CONTENT BLK SET HOURS SET PASSWORD LOCK ON/OFF
I@NEXT MENU_MOVE _'NEXTI
,/ NBLOCKED
BLOCKED
PressMENUrepeatedly on the remote control, to "select" one of
the five main menuson your screen like PARENTALCONTROL.
Usethe UP/DOWNdirectional arrow to select an option like AUX. BLOCK.(Youcan select the other menu options like AGEBLOCK
by pressingthe UPor DOWNdirectional arrow repeatedly.)
Once the option is selected, in this case AUX BLOCK, press the
RIGHT directional arrow to go to the next selection of options,
Usethe UPor DOWNdirectional arrow to choose an option, in
this case BLOCKEDor UNBLOCKED.
When finished, press MENU repeatedly to go back to the main menu or press QUIT to remove the menus and submenus from the
TV screen.
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_ n-screen menus automatically disappear aRer about 20 seconds.
Remote must be in the TVmode for it to control the TV,
Press TVon the remote to select TVmode.
MENU UP/DOWN LEFT/RIGHT
QUIT ENTER
On-screen displays you use to program the TV features. Use the Menu UP or DOWN directional arrow to "select" or highlight and choose menu options, Use the Menu LEFTor RIGHT directional arrow to move to or return from the menu options listings, Exits menus and removes o-screen displays, Returns to the previously selected menu option on some menus,
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How to use your front control panel to operate the menus
When using the on-screen menus, the buttons on the TV front
panel correspond to the remote control keys as follows:
CHANNEL= MovesUp/Down VOLUME= MovesLeft/Right
Toaccessthe on-screen menus,press MENU.Pressing MENUrepeatedly will cycle through the available menus.
Highlight the option you want using the DOWNor UPChannelarrow.
ADJUSTor changethe selected feature using the LEFTor RIGHTVolumearrow.
Wait a few moments and the menus will disappear by themselves or press MENU
repeatedly to remove menus.
Menusdisappearby themselves.Toget them back, pressMENUagain.
If /ou've Iost your remote, you can get a new
one by calling 1-800-255-6790 to
purchase a replacement.
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