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:

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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.

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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

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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.

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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
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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

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Audio Video

Out R L Out Out

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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.

©

_ 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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Turns TV On and Off

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Front Audio/Video Inputs

Front S-Video Input

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L audio R video s-video

Front and Back
Connection Panels. w_ab_Audioo_

Where picture and _

sound "sources" are R L_

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Camcorder

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Pick the viewing source (picture and sound) you want to
see and hear on your Entertainment Machine

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PressTV/VCR SOURCErepeatedly to choose from the available

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viewing sources that are connected to the TV.

Available Sources:

Back Connections Panel

ANTENNA/CABLE: ANTENNA/CABLEon TV back Jackpack,
Over-the-Air Antenna or Cable service signal source.

Video 1: Video on TV back Jackpack,
Audio/Video Inputs.

S-Video 1 S-Video on TVback Jackpack,
Audio/Video Inputs.

Front Connections Panel

VCR

S-VideoVCR

DVDPlayer

Other

Typical Equipment Sources

Video 2: Video on TV Front Jackpack,
Audio/Video Inputs.

S-Video 2: S-Video on TV Front Jackpack,
Audio/Video Inputs.

The sources you intend to view should be turned on.

You can connect equipment to the Video or S-Video jacks, but not
at the same time. Use the Audio input jacks with either the S-Video
or Video input.

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Descriptions of the menus and displays on your Entertainment Machine

Menu Name Page Description/Function

ON-SCREEN MENUS

SETUP 13

EZProgram 13

Add/Del/Surf 20

EZClock 21

Sets the TV up and adjusts the basic features. Your options are:
Automatically finds and stores active channels you will choose using Channel Up/Down.

Choose which channels will appear when using Channel Up/Down. Adds favorite channels to Surf list.
Sets the TV's clock.

Captions 22

Caption/Text 22

Language 23

SourceMenu 24

VIDEO 25

AUDIO 26

PARENTALCTRL 27

SPECIAL 30

EZTimer 30

Channel Labels 32

XDSDisplay 32

PIP Menu 33

EZDemo 36

EZHelp 37

Turns closed captioning on, off, or set it to come on when the television sound is muted.
Chooses a captioning or text option.

Chooses the language you want the on-screen menus to appear in.
Selects which picture and sound will appear on your TV main screen and PIP inset picture.

Adjusts the picture for different viewing situations. Your options are:
Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temperature, EZ Picture.

Customizes the sound to suit your room and taste. Your options are:

Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode, Front Surround, EZ Soundrite, Speakers, EZ Sound.

Allows parents to block any program or A/V source for up to 99 hours, with the use of a password.

Goes beyond basics and customizes your Entertainment Machine's features. Your options are:
Sleep Timer Sets a time that the TV will automatically turn itself off.

On Time Sets the time the TV will turn on automatically each day.
Off Time Sets the time the TV will turn off automatically each day.

On/Off Timer Enables or disables the On and Off Time features.
Titles the channels with their network names (ABC, CBS, HBO, etc.).

On/Off. If available, shows program information when a channel is tuned or ENTER is pressed.
Adjusts the Contrast, Color, Tint, and Size of the PIP picture.

Demonstrates the on-screen menus that control the TV's setup and operational features.

Help menu offers several features from different menus that can be adjusted on one convenient menu.

ON-SCREENDISPLAYS

Surf's Up 19

No Surfing 19

Mute 19

Volume Display 19

Channel/Time 19

PIP/Channel 19

Sleep Timer 19

Captions/Text 19

Indicates channel selection is in Surf mode.
Indicates that Surf channel selection has been turned off and normal channel selection mode is on.

Indicates sound has been removed.

Shows the current sound level.
Shows the current time, channel, video/incoming audio signal, and channel label if available.
Appears on the Channel/Time display if PIP is on.

Chooses the amount of time in which the TV will turn itself off.

Selected caption or text option appears on-screen if provided by broadcaster.

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On-screen displays reveal the current status of

your Entertainment Machine

"Surf" Channels Mode Active Display
Press SURFto turn on Surf channels tuning mode; only

channels specified as Surf channels will appear when using
channel Up/Down.

Surf's Up

No Surfing
Press SURFto display "No Surfing!" and return to normal

channel tuning mode.

No Surfing @

Mute Display

PressMUTEto quiet sound,
PressMUTEagain to remove the sound.

PressMUTEa third time to restore the sound.

Volume Display

Press the VOLUME Left/Right arrow on the remote control,

to view the sound status.

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Channel/Time Display (Shown above with PIP on)

Press ENTERon the remote control to view the Channel-

Time-Incoming Audio signal display. Channel selection

mode is indicated by flashing source; Main screen or PIP
inset. Pressing QUIT/./" repeatedly with the Channel/Time

display on-screen will move the note symbol allowing you
to choose either main screen or PIP as the sound source.

Remove On-Screen Displays and Menus

Press QUIT/a/" to remove displays or menus, returning to TV

viewing. Or, wait a few moments and the displays or menus
will automatically disappear from the screen. J'Turns front

surround sound on or off, if no menus are shown on-screen.

Captions/Text (Appear if available, see example above)

Press COrepeatedly to select a Captions/Text option or to

turn Captions/Text off.

Sleep Timer Display

PressTIMERon the remote control to view the SleepTimer
Status Display.PressTIMERrepeatedly to set the amount of

time before the TV automatically turns itself off.

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SETUP

Customize your channel selection list."

Add Channels not found by EZProgram

Delete channels you don't watch

Create a favorite channels list to "Surf"

- - with Surf on, only those channels specified

as Surf channels will appear when pressing the
Channel Up/Down keys

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Use the NUMBERkeypad to go to the Channel you want to add,
delete, or include in the Surf channel list.

Press MENUrepeatedly until the SETUPmenu appears.

Use the Up/Down arrow to highlight the Add/Del/Surf option,
then press the Right (adjust) arrow.

Use the Up/Down arrow to pick ADDED or DELETEDor SURF;

move the check mark next to the option.

EZ PROGRAM

ADD/DEL/SURF

EZ CLOCK

CAPTIONS
CAPTION/TEXT

LANGUAGE

SOURCE MENU

CH 20 DELETED

_ADDED

SURF

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UseMENUto go back to the SETUPmenu.

PressQUITto remove menu when finished. Or, go to another
channel you want to add, delete, or include as a Surf channel

by using the NUMBERkeypadto select the channel and repeat
from Step 3.

If you've deleted a channel, it isn't gone for good. Just select it

using the NUMBER keypad on the remote, or add it later.

Surf channels are automatically added.

ADDED

DELETED

SURF

Includes new channels to the channel list that you'll scroll through when using Channel Up/Down.
Removes channels that you don't watch from the channel list you'll scroll through using Channel Up/Down.

Adds your favorite channels to the Surf channel list. Press SURF, channels you specify as Surf channels will be the only ones to
appear when you use Channel Up/Down. Press SURF repeatedly to turn Surf off, (No Surfing!) and return TV to normal channel

selection mode.

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Set the clock yourself or have the TVdo it for you

SETUP

EZ PROGRAM

ADD/DEL/SURF

EZ CLOCK

CAPTIONS
CAPTION/TEXT

LANGUAGE
SOURCE MENU

[@NEXT MENU_MOVE _'NEXT

_ln the Setup menu with the EZ Clock option highlighted, press the

Adjust RIGHT arrow to go to the EZ Clock Menu.

_I Use the Select UP or DOWN arrows, the AdJust LEFTor RIGHT

arrows, and the NUMBER keypad to set the clock menu options. As
indicated on the menu, use FLASHBK to set AM or PM.

EZ Clock Menu Options

_ Manual Mode

User sets the El Clock options.

• Clock Mode: Auto, Manual.

• Time Set: Set Hours and minutes
using the NUMBER keypad or the

left/right arrow keys. Use Flashbk

to set AM/PM.

TO SET

PRESS

Automatic Mode

IV sets the clock, but the user
can enter the menus and make

custom changes if needed.

• Time Zone: Auto, Eastern,
Central, Mountain, Pacific.

• Daylight Savings: Auto, Off, On.

EZ CLOCK

CLOCK MODE _ _/AUTO

TIME ZONE MANUAL
DAY. SAVINGS

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_) Press ENTERor QUIT to return to TV viewing.

TIME A four-number figure broken down into hours and minutes; first two numbers are hours, last two numbers are minutes.

HOURS First two numbers that are entered when setting the clock.
MINUTES The second two numbers that are entered when setting the clock.
FLASHBK Use to set AM or PM when setting time.

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Turn on Closed Captioning or Captions when sound is Mute, then choose a Closed Captions or Text option

SETUP

EZ PROGRAM

ADn/DEL/SURF

EZ CLOCK
CAPTIONS

CAPTION/TEXT
LANGUAGE

SOURCE MENU

I@NEXT MENU_MOVE _'NEXT I@NEXT MENU€MOVE _NEXT

The Caption/Text feature sets up your Entertainment Machine to receive
various closed caption and text options provided by broadcasters.
Availability and functionality of Caption/Text is determined only by the
broadcaster and may not be available.

/_) Press MENU repeatedly until the SETUPmenu appears.

_ se the Up/Down arrow to highlight the Captions option, then

press the Right arrow.

OFF

_ON

EZ MUTE

IRm

W

EZ PROGRAM

ADn/DEL/SURF

EZ CLOCK
CAPT IONS

CAPTION/TEXT
LANGUAGE
SOURCE MENU

SETUP

CAPTION 1
CAPTION 2
CAPTION 3
CAPTION 4

TEXT 1
TEXT 2

TEXT 3
TEXT 4

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Use the Up/Down arrow to select Off, On or EZ Mute, then press

the Right arrow.

Note: If you selected either On or EZ Mute, then use the

Up/Down/Left/Right arrows to choose an option from the
Caption/Text menu: Caption 1, Caption 2, Caption 3, Caption 4,
Text 1, Text 2, Text 3, or Text 4. The option will appear when the
TV sound is muted or a program is tuned to that has Closed
Captions or Text available.

Press QUIT to remove menu and return to TV viewing.

Captionscomein handy whenthe television is on mute. Standard closed
captioning is available using the Caption 1option.

Not all programming has closed captioning or text available; eventhough _ _
Captions 1, 2, 3, 4, and Text 1,2, 3, 4 are available to broadcasters.

CAPTIONS

TEXT

The term for the words that scroll across the bottom of the TV screen; usually the audio portion of the program provided
for the hearing impaired.

The term for the words that appear in a large black frame and almost cover the entire screen; usually messages provided
by the broadcaster.

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SETUP

Choose the language you want the on-screen

menus to appear in

Press MENU repeatedly to select the SETUPmenu.

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the Language option on your
screen, then press the Right arrow.

Use the Up/Down arrow to choose any of the following
options: English, Spanish or French.

Press QUIT to remove menu and to return to TV viewing.

EZ PROGRAM

ADn/DEL/SURF

EZ CLOCK
CAPTIONS

CAPTION/TEXT

LANGUAGE

SOURCE MENU

ENGLISH
SPANISH
FRENCH

I@NEXT MENU€MOVE _NEXT_

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Choose the picture and sound you want to view on the Main Picture Screen and the smaller PIP inset

SETUP SOURCE MENU

EZ PROGRAM

Ann/DEE/SURF

EZ CLOCK
CAPTIONS

CAPTION/TEXT
LANGUAGE

TO SET
PRESS

MAIN SOURCE _ _/ANTENNA/CABL
PIP SOURCE _ VIDEO 1

SOURCE MENU

N ,XT M ,NU#Mov , N ,XT .'Move BACK

Selecting Sources with the Menus

Press MENU repeatedly to select the SETUPmenu.

Usethe Up/Down arrow to select SOURCEMENU,then
press the Right arrow.

Usethe Up/Down arrow to choose MAIN SOURCEor PIP
SOURCEoption, pressthe Right arrow.

UseUp/Down arrow to select ANTENNA/CABLE,Video 1, or
Video 2.

After you have selected viewing sources for the Main pic-
ture screen and the smaller PIP inset, press QUIT to
remove menus and return to TV viewing.

VIDEO 2

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Using TV/VCRSOURCEto ChooseViewing Sources

PressTV/VCRSOURCErepeatedly to scroll through the
available sources:ANTENNA/CABLE,VIDEO1, VIDEO2.

With the smaller PIP inset picture on-screen, press PIP Ch
repeatedly to toggle between Main Picture channel tuning
mode and PIP inset channel tuning mode. (Pressing ENTER
reveals what channel tuning mode the TV is in shown by
the "blinking" on-screen display.)

No extra equipment required for PIP source. This TVhas two
tuners which allows the viewer to see two different channels at

the same time," one channel on the Main picture and another
channel on the PIP inset.

ANTENNA/CABLE
VIDEO1, 2

TV/VCRSOURCE

The source from the ANTENNA/CABLEjack.
The equipmenL connecLed Lo Lhe video inpuLjacks on r.he back or fronL of r.he IV: VCR,DVD, camcorder eLc.
The key on r.he remote conLrol providing direcL access Lo available sources.

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Customize the picture to your personal viewing

preferences

VIDEO ]

CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

TINT

SHARPNESS
COLOR TEMP

EZ PICTURE

_Move

With the VIDEO menu on-screen, use the Up/Down arrow to
select an option like EZ Picture, press the Right arrow to go to

the EZ Picture menu selections.

Using the Up/Down arrow, select a Video menufeature.

Your options are:

Contrast: Changes the amount of difference between black lev-

els and white levels in your picture.

Brightness: Increases or decreases the amount of white in

your picture.

Color: Adjusts levels of all colors.
Tint: Adjusts the relative amounts of the colors red and green

in your picture.

Sharpness: Raises or lowers the definition of the picture. The

lower the level, the softer the image will appear.

Color Temperature: Changes the overall picture appearance.

Options are: Warm, Medium, Cool.

EZ Picture: Sets your viewing preference based on the viewed

image's setting.

Options are: Custom, Normal, Movie, Digital Pres, Video

Game, Sports, Weak Signal, Night Time.

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After you have used the Up/Down and Left/Right arrows to
select and adjust the VIDEO menu options to your preference,

press QUIT to return to TV viewing.

Custom
Preset

The settings you have changed to your personal preferences.
Select this option to reset the video menu settings to their original levels.

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Personalize the sound coming from your
Entertainment Machine

With the AUDIO menu selected and the Audio Mode option

highlighted, press the Right arrow.

Using the Left/Right arrows, select your preferred settings.

Choose from Mono, Stereo, or SAP.
Audio Menu Options Include:

• Bass: Increases/decreases lower-end sounds.

• Treble: Increases/decreases higher-end sounds.

• Balance: Allows you to put the sound more to the left or right
channel.

• Audio Mode: Chooses sound: Stereo, Mono, 2nd Audio/SAP.

• Front Surf: Turns the front surround sound on or off.

(Or QUIT/_will turn front surround sound on and off, if no
menus are shown on the screen.)

• EZ SoundRite: Scans for changes in sound level during com-

mercials, then adjusts the sound to match your current level.

• Speakers: Turns the regular speakers on or off.

• EZ Sound: Chooses from Custom, Normal, Stadium, News, Music,
or Theater. (Normal resets all audio settings to original levels.)

n

AUDIO I

BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE

AUDIO MODE

FRONT SURR
EZ SOUNDRITE
SPEAKERS
EZ SOUND

_Move

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B
D

Press the Left arrow to go back to the AUDIO menu and change

other options settings to your preference.

Press QUIT to remove menu and return to TV viewing.

Not all programming is broadcast in stereo sound,or has SecondAudio
Programming/SAP,

If 2nd Audio SAP is selected and none is present, audio may not be

heard.

AUDIOMODES
Mono
Stereo
2nd Audio/SAP

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Sound is broadcast over one audio track.
Sound is broadcast over two audio tracks, divided between the left and right speakers.

An extra audio signal that may be transmitted in addition to the regular audio portion of a broadcast.

This optional feature can be used to "block" undesirable programming from appearing on your TV

Note." If you use this feature, PIP will not be available.

Parental Control offers the user a wide variety of options and settings that restrict or "block" the programming that can
appear on the TV. Parental Control allows the user the capability of defining which program rating they consider accept-
able, 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-number code, the password. The number of hours blocked are specified. For complete coverage, General Audience
and Children viewer blocks should both be programmed into the TV's memory. Viewer ratings are specified for both TVand
the motion picture industry; both rating systems can be used. The ratings are based mainly on the ages of children.

Overview

To insure complete coverage for all TV programs, (movies and regular TV shows) choose a rating for "MPAA", from the
selections below AND choose ratings from the "TV Parental Guideline Rating System" on the next page, using the Age
Block option for General Audiences, and for Children. In addition to those, you may wish to include additional restrictions
from the Content Block menu. See the Parental Control menu, and submenus example on the next page.

Things to Consider before Setting Up Parental Control

Determine which rating you consider acceptable to the viewer. (For example, if you choose TV-PG, all more restrictive
ratings will be automatically blocked; the viewer will not be able to see: TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA rated programming.)

Do you want to block the auxiliary video source entirely? (Blocks the signal sent by the equipment, such as a VCR, con-
nected to the TV Audio/Video input,jacks; in the Aux. Block option.) Or leave unblocked, and have the restrictions you

specified filter programming from the video source.

Block program "Content" based on individual parameters such as: Strong Dialog, Bad Language, Sex Scenes, Violence
Scenes, or Fantasy Violence Scenes; in the Content BIk option.

How many hours do you want Parental Control to be active? You can set the Hours option for up to 99 hours.

Select a secret password; in the Set Password option. Use the NUMBER keys on the remote. Don't forget the password, it is
the only way you can access the Parental Control menu and change rating selections, or turn Parental Control off.

Do you want Parental Control to be active all the time? If not, you can turn it on or off; with the Lock On/Off option.

You should set Parental Control viewing restrictions

for General Audiences and for Children - - both
should be active at the same time.

Simply specifying onecontent blocksuch as Sex
Scenes,will not automatically block anothercontent

in the programsfrom appearing.

If you choose to leave the Aux inputs unblocked, the rat-
ings you specify will still restrict the programming content

that appears from the video sources.

You cannot disable Parental Control by disconnecting the TV

from power, Block hours will automatically reset to the orig-
inal block time setting specified if power is disconnected.

MOTIONPICTUREASSOCIATIONOFAMERICA(MPAA) RATINGSYSTEM

G GeneralAudiences
PG Parental Guidance

Suggested

PG-13 Parental Guidance

Suggested

R Restricted viewing
NC-17 Restricted Viewing
X Hard CoreFilms

Content not offensive to most viewers.
Content is such that parents may not want their children to view the program.

Program is inappropriate for preteens, with a greater degree of offensive material
than a PGrated program.
Not for children under age 17. Strong elements of sex and/or violence.

Not for children under age 17 under any circumstances. Strong sexual content.
Sameas N0-17 rating.

Note: Zenith Electronics Corporation is not liable for any program content that appears when using this rating system," as always, user
discretion is advised.

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After you have read the preceding page,

follow instructions below to set up and activate Parental Control

B

PARENTAL

AUX. BLOCK

MPAA
AGE BLOCK

CONTENT BLK
SET HOURS
SET PASSWORD
LOCK ON/OFF

CTRL

_' _ UNBLOCKED

BLOCKED

Note: Use the remote control to set up Parental Control.

In the PARENTALCONTROLmenu, highlight the Content

Block option, then pressthe RIGHTarrow.

Use the Up/Down arrow to select an option, like F. Violence
(Fantasy Violence) for example, then press the Right arrow
to go to the restrictions menu for Fantasy Violence.

Use the Up/Down arrow to select an acceptable rating like
TV-Y7. (See the Mini Glossary, Ratings Charts on this and the

previous page for rating meanings.)

choose an acceptable rating. Or, press the Left arrow repeat-
edly to return to the PARENTALCONTROLmenu to select and
adjust other options.

After you have selected and adjusted the PARENTAL
CONTROLmenu options to your preferences, select and:

- Set the number of hours you want Parental Control on.

- Set your 4-number password

- - use the NUMBERSon the remote.

- Set the Lock On/Off option to either on or off.

Press the Left arrow to go back to select another Content
Block classification like Language for example and then

No Rating, means the broad-
cast does not contain any rat-

ing information. Select the "No
Rating" option and block it if
appropriate.

Up Arrow __ Right Arrow

Left Arrow //<__ QUit

TVPARENTALGUIDELINERATINGSYSTEM

TV-G GeneralAudience

TV-PG Parental GuidanceSuggested
TV-14 ParentsStrongly Cautioned
TV-MA Mature Audience Only

CHILDREN'S CLASSIFICATIONS

TV-Y Children
TV-Y7 Children 7 and over

Considered suitable for all audiences; children may watch unattended,

Unsuitable for younger children, may contain: Suggestive Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes,

Unsuitable for children under 14, may contain: Strong Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes,

Adults only, may contain: Strong Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes,

Considered suitable for all children under 7 years old.

Considered suitable for children over 7, may contain Fantasy Violence Scenes,

Press QUIT to remove menus from the screen.

Removesall menus from screen

DownArrow

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[

PARENTAL CTRL I

MPAA
AGE BLOCK

AUX. BLOCK

SET HOURS
SET PASSWORD

LOCK ON/OFF

_ ONTENT BLK

,/UNBLOCKED

BLOCKED

IPARENTAL CTRL I

MPAA
AGE BLOCK

AUX. BLOCK

SET HOURS
SET PASSWORD

LOCK ON/OFF
CONTENT BLK

G and above
PG and abov

G-13 and a ore

_UNBLOCKED 1

C-17

I_NEXT MENU#MOVE _NEXT|

PARENTAL CTRL ]

MPAA

AGE BLOCK _ TO SET

_ AUX. BLOCK

SET HOURS
SET PASSWORD

LOCK ON/OFF

CONTENT BLK PRESS

I'_MOVE _NEXT _BACK_

IPARENTAL CTRL I

MEAA

AGE BLOCK TO SET

_ AUX. BLOCK

SET HOURS
SET PASSWORD

LOCK ON/OFF
CONTENT BLK PRESS

I'_MOVE _'NEXT _BACK_

GENERAL
CHILDREN--

DIALOG
LANGUAGE --

SEX SCENES--
VIOLENCE-----
F VIOLEN£_

NO RATI_

I_MOVE _NEXT _BACK_

TV-G and ab{ ve
TV-PG and

TV-14 and
TV -MA

TV-PG and
TV-13 and

UNBLOCKED

TV-PG and a o
TV-14 and a o

I _/ UNBLOCKED I

TV-MA

_/UNBLOCKED

IPARENTAL CTRL I

_ MP_

AGE BLOCK
CONTENT BLK

SET HOURS 00 HOU S
SET PASSWORD
LOCK ON/OFF

TV-Y7

BLOCKED

I v/UNBLOCKE D

{#_OVE_NEXT_BACKI

I PARENTAL CTRL I

AGE BLOCK

SET HOURS
SET PASSWORD

MPAAAUX.CONTENTBLOCKBLK
LOCK ON/OFF

[_MOVE _NEXT @_BACK]

TO SET

ENTER CODE:

_ ONTENT BLK

ICMOVE_NEXT_BACK_

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PARENTAL CTRL 1

MPAA

AGE BLOCK

AUX. BLOCK

SET HOURS
SET PASSWORD _ON

LOCKON/OFF _ OFF

Set the Sleep Timer to automatically turn the TV off, after the preset time has expired
On/Off Timer to turn TVon and off each day at the specified time

SPECIAL [EZ TIMER

EZ TIMER

CH. LABELS

XDS DISPLAY

PIP MENU
EZ DEMO

EZ HELP

TO SET TIME_S SLEEP TIMER

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@NEXT MENU_MOVE _NEXT

Sleep Timer Direct Access

Press TIMER to place the Sleep Timer menu on the screen. Press
TIMER repeatedly to scroll through the available sleep timer set-
tings and choose one of the preset turn-off times. Options are:

Off, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes. You can also
set the Sleep Timer by using the menu.

Using the EZTimer Menu
On Time

With the EZTimermenu selected, use Up/Down arrows to choose
On Time, then pressthe Right arrow.

ON TIME

OFF TIME
ON/OFF TIM.

MOVE _NEXT @BACK_

8:00 JAM

PM

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Use the NUMBERkeypad or the Left/Right arrows to pick a time
for the TV to automatically turn itself on each day. Use FLSHBK to

choose AM or PM.

Off Time

With the EZ Timer menu selected, use Up/Down arrows to choose
Off Time, then press the Right arrow.

Use the number keypad or the Left/Right arrows to pick a time for
the TV to automatically turn itself off each day. Use FLSHBK to

choose AM or PM.

On/Off Timer

With the EZ Timer menu selected, use Up/Down arrows to choose
On/Off Timer, then press the Right arrow.

Choose either:
On-TV will automatically turn itself on and off each day at the

specified times.
Off-TV will not turn itself on and off each day, but the turn on
and turn off times will be retained in memory for future use.

_1 Press QUIT to return to TV viewing.

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Pick a preset label to help identify the network you just tuned to or are currently watching

SPECIAL

EZ TIMER

CH

20

I\PIP I /I

_cH 2,cBs<-I

CH. LABELS

XDS DISPLAY
PIP MENU
EZ DEMO
EZ HELP

J

USA

Channel/Time Display with Channel Labels

@NEXT MENU_MOVE _NEXT i

Using the NUMBERkeypad or the CHANNELUp/Down arrow,
pick the channel you want to label.

PressMENUrepeatedly to choose the SPECIALmenu.
Usethe Up/Down arrow to select CH.LABELS,then pressthe

Right arrow.

Select a Label for the Channel

Press the Down arrow key (each press will bring up a different
label) to go through the alphabetical listing, starting with A -

B- C- D, etc.

Or, use the Up arrow key to go through the alphabetical listing

backwards, starting with Z - Y - X - W, etc.

.... Autolabel setting will show a label if one is provided by

the broadcaster.

Press QUIT to accept the label and return to regular TV viewing

or use the NUMBERkeypad to select another label and repeat

from Step 3.

Ira channel label is picked, the Channel Label for the channel you are
watching appears when you press ENTERor change to a different chan-

nel that also has a channel label," a convenient way to know which net-

work you are viewing.

©

Some networks display their own channel labels.

Channel Labels do not appear for video sources.

.... This label indicates that a label will appear if one is provided by the broadcaster.

None This label prevents any labels from appearing.

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Use the Extended Data Service to show in-depth program information

SPECIAL

Ch 25 - PBS |

7:15PM |

Stereo

PIP Ch 30-ABC|

M

NOVA

Length 01:00

PressMENUrepeatedly to select the SPECIALmenu on your

screen.

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the XDS DISPLAYoption, then
press the Right arrow.

Use the Up/Down arrow to choose: On, or Off.

On, XDSDisplay will appear as channels are changed or ENTER

is pressed,

Off, XDS Display will not appear.

Time Left 00:45

@NEXT MENU_MOVE _NEXT

EZ TIMER
CH. LABELS

XDS DISPLAY

PIP MENU
EZ DEMO
EZ HELP

OFF
ON

XDS

Press QUIT to remove the menu and return to TV viewing.

At this printing, XDS data is only being provided by some broadcast-
ers," and as a result, may only be available on some channels.

Even though XDS data may be present, it may not be available during
commercial or network breaks.

Extended Data Service - - if provided by the broadcaster may show some or all of the following information:
Channel/Time/Audio display, Network label if present, Title of program, Length of program in hours and minutes, and the
Time remaining on the program in hours and minutes, Program content rating and if PIP is active,

the PIP channel number

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Customize the PIP inset appearance and size

SPECIAL I

EZ TIMER

CH. LABELS

XDS DISPLAY

PIP MENU

EZ DEMO
EZ HELP

TO SET

PRESS

CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS

COLOR
TINT

SIZE

r_

i_ADJUST =MOVE @BACK i

i_ Press MENU to select the SPECIAL

screen.

_I Use the Up/Down arrow to highlight the PIP MENU option, then

press the Right arrow.

I Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrows to select and change the

PIP menu options.

• Contrast: Changes the amount of difference between black
levels and white levels in your picture.

• Brightness: Increases or decreases the amount of white in

your picture.

• Color: Adjusts levels of all colors.

• Tint: Adjusts the relative amounts of the colors red and green
in your picture.

• Size: Selects the PIP inset picture size.

Options are: Large, Small.

repeatedly

menu on

your

PIP MENU

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_ Press QUIT to remove menu and return to TV viewing.

[_ Turn to the next page for a more detailed description of the PIP feature.

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PIP = Picture-In-Picture

Think of PIP as a mini TV screen superimposed onto your main TV screen

Press PIP on the remote to place the PIP inset on the screen, press PIP again to remove it

YOUR PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FEATURE

The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) function allows you to put a smaller
picture, called the "inset," on the bigger screen, or the "main"

picture.

Normally you would need some other piece of equipment, like a
VCR, to act as a tuner to receive and display a second channel at
the same time. Your TV eliminates that need by giving you two
tuners on one TV, on the Antenna/Cable source. PIP is always
available, no matter what equipment you have.

Don't want to miss any of the big game, but hate commercials?
Just put the game in the PIP inset, and Surf your favorite chan-
nels on the main picture screen.

WORKING WITH PIP

Just like your Entertainment Machine's main screen, PiPwill need
a source to take its image from. Set the main screen source to

Antenna/Cable, then set the PiP source to Antenna/Cable, asan
example. Then if you usethe TV'stuner to pick your channels, you

can enjoy 2-tuner PiP; channel scan capability for both the main
screen and the PiP inset.

PIP can be used in any picture mode. Put Antenna/Cable in the

inset while you watch a video tape, from a VCRconnected to
Video 1. Have a DVD disk playing in the PIP inset, while you
watch a videotape on the main screen.

PIP Inset Picture Main Picture

SETUP I

ADD/DEL/SURF

EZ CLOCK
CAPTIONS
CAPTION/TEXT
LANGUAGE

EZ PROGRAM

SOURCE MENU

TO SET

PRESS

SOURCE MENU ]

MAIN SOURCE _ _/ANTENNA/CABI

PIP SOURCE _ VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2

SOME TYPICAL PIP/MAIN SCREEN VIEWING SETUPS

1. Youwant to watch a videotape, but keep scanning for another

movie or game.Set the PIP source to Video 1, or 2 and you can

[@NEXT MENU*MOVE _NEXT i

CMOVS _SaCK i

Usethe SourceMenu to choose Mainscreen and PiP sources.

watch the VCRand TV,swapping between the two.

2. You want to watch your favorite live program on Antenna/Cable
on the main picture and when a commercial break appears,swap

to the PIP inset; which has a videotape in the VCRreadyto play,
or Surf your favorite channels using the Antenna/Cable source for

the PIP inset.

TUNER
A/V SOURCE

Adevice that picks up broadcastsignals and turns them into picture and sound.
Other equipment connected to the TVAudio/Video source inputs on the TVbackor front connections panel;

If is connected select for the

no equipment to a source you

PIP inset, or if it is turned off, the PIP inset will be black.

Video1 or Video 2.

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Using two-tuner, Picture-in-Picture (PIP) features

PIP Inset

Press PIP to turn PIP on

and off.

Move PIP Around Screen

Press Right/Left arrows to
move the PIP inset to the

other corners of the screen.

Main Screen Picture

With PIP off, press FREEZto

place the Main screen pic-

ture in the PIP inset and

"freeze" the image thereby

turning PIP on. (A good

way to freeze the image so

you can write down phone

numbers etc.)

Swap Main Picture with PIP

Pressthe Up/Down arrows repeatedly to swapthe images
between the Main picture and PIP inset.

Main Picture Source

In Main picture channel tuning mode, press TV/VCR

SOURCEto change the source to ANTENNA/CABLE, Video

1, or Video 2. (Or, use the Setup Menu.)

Musical Note Symbol

Indicates if PIP or the Main screen is

the sound source. (In this case sound

is from Main screen source.) To change
sound source, press QUIT repeatedly
with the Channel/Time/Audio Display

on-screen.

Channel/Time/Audio Source Display
PressENTERto show display. Shows

source for: Main picture, PIP,and
sound source (Main or PIP).

ChannelTuning Mode

PressPIP ch repeatedly to switch
channel tuning between Main screen

and PIP inset.
Flashing shows channel tuning mode;

in this case, channel tuning is for the
PIP inset. (Whenyou pressChannel

Up/Down, the channels in the PIP

inset change.)

PIP Source

In PIP channel tuning mode, press
TV/VCR SOURCEto change the source

for the PIP inset to ANTENNA/CABLE,
Video 1, or Video 2. (Or, use the Setup

Menu.)

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FLASHBK (FLASHBACK)
Returns to the last channel viewed.

( ENTER

ENTER

Shows Channel/Time Display on

Main screen.

Up/Down/Left/Right Arrows
UP/DOWN ARROWS

Swap Main and PIP sources

LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS

Move PIP inset around screen,

QUIT
Chooses sound source. (With
Channel/Time Display on-screen.)

FREEZ

PIP On: Freezes image in PIP inset.
PIP Off: Freezes Main screen picture

in PIP inset and turns PIP on.

TV/VCR SOURCE
Chooses Main picture and PIP sources.

PIP CH

-- PIP
Turns PIP on and off.

Chooses the channel tuning mode;

Main screen channels or PIP chan-
nels.

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Your Entertainment Machine can show you the

menus available

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Press MENU repeatedly to select the SPECIAL menu.

D'

h

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the EZ DEMOoption, then

F

press the Right arrow.

Use the Up/Down arrow to choose either:

On; then press ENTER. EZ Demo will continue to run (even

if the TV is turned off and on again) until it is turned off in

the SPECIAL menu.
Off; EZ Demo will not be active.

SPECIAL

EZ TIMER
CH. LABELS

XDS DISPLAY

PIP MENU

EZ DEMO

EZ HELP

M

Im"

@NEXT MENU_MOVE _NEXT

_/ OFF

o

ON

E

EZDEMO

Press QUIT to remove menu and to return to TV viewing.

Even if the TVis turned off, the EZ Derno feature will
continue to operate when the TVis turned on again.

The only way to turn EZ Demo off is to select Off,

in the SPECIAL menu.

Featureprovidesan automatic demonstration of the on-screen menuson your Entertainment Machine.
Seeand learn what features areavailable to you asEZDemocycles through the on-screen menus.

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Need Help?

Go to the on-screen EZ Help menu and
use it to solve the problems listed

below

m,ml

PressMENUrepeatedly to select the SPECIALmenu on your
screen.

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the EZHELP option, then
press the Right arrow.

Use the (Up/Down/Right/Left arrow keys) as described on-
screen to select the options below and correct the problem.

• If you do not have any watchable channels:
Do a channel search.

• If you want to add or delete a channel:
Adds or Deletes channels.

• If your screen is stained:
Use Degaussing.

• If you have a color problem:
Use viewing option for picture setting.

• If there is a volume difference between channels:
Turn on Soundrite so sound level is maintained.

• If there is noise in picture or picture is shaky:
Message shows some common problem solutions.

SPECIAL

EZ TIMER

CH. LABELS

XDS DISPLAY

PIP MENU

EZ DEMO

EZ HELP

r_l

@NEXT MENU_MOVE _NEXT

TO SET

PRESS

o

Press QUIT to remove the menu and return to TV viewing.

EZ Help offers solutions to common problems on one convenient menu.

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Set up your remote to operate other IR controlled brand name devices."

VCRs, Cable Boxes, TVs, Satellite Receivers, DVD Players, Audio CD Players, Audio Tape Decks,

Audio Tuners and Amplifiers etc. See listing on pages 42/43

Turn on the device you want to program.

F

On the chart on page 42/43, find the type of device you're

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programming, and then find the brand name. Make a note of

the three-number code, you'll need it soon.

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Press and hold PRG. It's recessed so it doesn't get pushed

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accidentally. Use a small, blunt object. When the indicator

light turns on, you can release PRG.

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Pushthe key namewith the type of device you're program-

p,

ming (VCR,CABLE,AUX, TV).
Using the NUMBERkeypad, enter the three-number code you

found on page 42/43.

Press ENTERto save the code. (The indicator light will flash
3 times, then turn off to indicate the code is valid.)

Point the remote at the device and push POWER.It should
turn off. If not, try the other codes listed and continue from
step three.

Note: Toreset remote to factory settings, enter 9-1-1, in

Step5.

Note: After programming, be sure to press the mode key
first to operate the device you have just programmed.

Programming your Zenith remote may allow you to use one remote

to work up to 7 different devices.

Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control.

PROGRAMMING
PRG

DEVICE

Procedureto set up remote to operate other equipment.
Programming modekey.

Infra-red remotecontrollable electronic accessoryequipment.

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Control the volume on your home audio system without changing modes

Findthe code that operates your amplifier. Test it to

make sure it's the correct one by following the procedure

in "Programming Your Remote"on the previous page.
Programyour audio system into one of the available AUX

modes: Aux, Aux+l, Aux+2, or Aux+3.

Press and hold PRGon your remote until the indicator
light stays lit, then release.

Press 4-9-9; then ENTERon the remote. The indicator
light will flash three times the code was accepted.

Audio system volume/mute now appears in all modes.

Note: Youcan also program Cable BoxVolume and Mute
control (if available) into your cable box mode (CABLEor
AUXmode) by repeating the steps for programming on

the previous page but entering 3-9-9, instead of a brand
code, then pressing ENTER.

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Toput everythingback to normal, reprogramthe modefrom Step
3 with the original brand code.

If you can't find thecodeforyour amplifier, use the Auto Find
feature on page 41.

AMPLIFIER

CABLE BOX VOLUME/MUTE Some cable boxes have volume controls.

Audio devicewhich sendssound to speakers,like an Audio Tuner,Receiver,or Amplifier.
See AudioTuners/Amp list on page43.

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Control up to seven different devices with your remote

Refer to the chart on page 42/43 to find the type and brand
nameof the device you're programming.

Press and hold down PRGwith a small blunt object until the
indicator light turns on, then release PRG.

Press AUX and the 1 on the NUMBER keypad at the same
time (for AUX +1).

E

Using the NUMBER keypad, enter the three-number code for
the device you've selected.

Press ENTERto save the code.

With the device turned on, point the remote at it and press
POWER.It should turn off.

Repeatthe steps for AUX+2, and AUX+3.

Programmingyour Zenith remote may allow you to useone remote to
work up to 7 different products or devices.

Some devices may not work with your Zenith remote control.

AUX

Auxiliary equipment. Canbe any equipment which does not have a dedicated key on your remote likeCableor VCR.
Typically a secondVOR,stereo system, audio tape deck, etc.

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Use Auto Find to automatically search and try all possible brand codes

Turn on the device you want the remote to control.

E

Press and hold PRGuntil the indicator light turns on,
then release PRG.

Pressthe key for the device you aretrying to program

(CABLE,VCR,AUX,TV).

Press0-0-0 (zero-zero-zero), then press ENTERright away.

Aim the remote at the correct device and push the POWER
key (The indicator light will turn off while the POWERkey is
pressed). Allow a second to pass, then push the POWERkey
again. Repeat until the device turns off.

Push ENTERto save the code (The indicator light will flash 3
times and then turn off).

L

Press POWERto turn the device back on.

F

You can quickly get out of Auto Find by pressing PRG.

If the indicator light stays on while you press Power instead of turn-

ing off, all the codes have been tried and your device can't be con-
trolled.

_©

AUTOFIND

Another way of finding a brand code for controlling auxiliary equipment such as a VCR, DVD player, etc. that is

not available through the regular remote brand code programming method.

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Find the codes you need to program your remote. On this page." TVs, VCRs,and Cable Boxes

Admiral ........ 121

Bell & Howell .... 121

Citizen ........ 121

Curtis Mathis .... 121

Daewoo ....... 149

Elektra ........ 121

Kurazi......... 121

Admiral ....... 261

Akai .......... 292 717 718

Audio Dynamics .. 726

Bell & Howell .... 247

Broksonic ...... 221 250 255

Candle ........ 727

Canon ......... 704

Capeheart ...... 728

Citizen ........ 727

Craig ......... 212

Curtis Mathes . . . 259 266 725

Daewoo ....... 244 246 248

Daytron ....... 246

DBX .......... 726

Electrochrome .... 730

Emerson ....... 203 221 243

[isher ......... 211 212 213

719 720

729

727

254 703 729

250 293 721
722 729 730
731 732

247 265 274

Lodgent ........ 121

Logik ......... 121

Majestic ....... 121

Memorex ....... 121

Montgomery Ward . 121

Teknika ........ 121

Telerent ........ 121

Geneml Electric .. 216 220 266

GoVideo ....... 256 262 263

Goldstar ....... 253

Harmon Kardon... 296

Hitachi ........ 257 270 273

J.C. Penny ...... 268 726

Jensen ........ 292

JVC .......... 224 225 258

Kenwood ....... 268 292 726

Magnavox ...... 275

Marantz ....... 267 268 726

Memorex ....... 212 298

MGA.......... 297 730

Mitsubishi ...... 276 277 278

Montgomery Ward 216 219 249

282 701 702
725

700

292 705 706
707 708

268 292 299
726

727

727

279 280 296
297 730

291 730

Signatu_ 2000... 121

XR-IO00 ....... 121

Zenith ........ 101 121 149

152

TV/VCR Combination Codes

Adventura TV/VCR. 154

DaewooTV/VCR .. 148

MultiTech ....... 727

NEC .......... 267 268 269

Orion ......... 250

Panasonic ...... 245 251 259

Pentax ........ 708 727

Philco ......... 275

Pioneer ....... 210 282 726

Portland ....... 246 727

ProScan ....... 216 260 266

Quasar ........ 259 295

Radio Shack..... 213 265 730

RCA .......... 216 220 228

Reali_ic ....... 212 213 265

Saisho......... 722

Salora ......... 297

281 292 709
726

713 714 715
716

282 725

240 242 249
260 266 282
283 284 285
286 287 288
708 710 711
725

730

Funai TV/VCR.... 154

Goldstar TV/VCR.. 153 172
Symphonic TV/VCR154

ZenithTV/VCR ...150 153 154

Samsung ....... 220 230

Sansui ........ 289 292 709

Sanyo ........ 212 247 294

Scott ......... 243 290 729

Sears ......... 211 212 213

Sharp ......... 261 730

Signature2000... 216 219 249

Sony ......... 232 723 724

Sylvania ....... 275 297

Tatung ........ 268 292

Teac .......... 268

Teknika ........ 272

Toshiba ........ 213 274 290

Vector Research .. 726 727

Victor ......... 726

Video Concepts... 726 727

XR-1000 ...... 243

Yamaha ........ 726

Zenith ........ 201 224 225

172

726

265 274

297

229

Allegro ........ 358 362

Allegro A-B Switch 361

Archer ........ 325

Century ........ 325

Citizen ........ 325

Comtronic ...... 326

Garrard ........ 325

Gemini ........ 305 331 338

General Electric... 367
General Instrument 304 305 306

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

307 308 309
310 318

365 366

Jasco ......... 325

Jerrold ........ 304 307 308

Kale Vision ..... 335

Macom ........ 321

Magnavox ...... 327 334

NSC .......... 335 339 368

Oak .......... 311 332 342

Panasonic ...... 313 320

Philips ........ 325 327 347

309 310 318
360 363

369 370

350 352 354

Pioneer ........ 315 343

RCA .......... 341

Regency ....... 329

Samsung ....... 326 335

Scientific Atlanta 316 323 336

Signal ......... 326

SL Marx........ 326

Sprucer ........ 313

Standard Comp ... 335

Stargate ....... 326 379

355

337 364

Teleview ....... 326

Texscan ....... 339 356 371

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

Unika ......... 325 348 362

Universal ...... 325 358 362

VidTech ....... 340

Video Way ...... 349

Viewstar ....... 327 354 355

Zenith HT-2000... 353

Zenith PM ...... 374

372

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Find the codes you need to program your remote.

On this page." Cable, Satellite, CD Players, Tape Decks and Audio Tuners and Amplifiers.

Alphastar ....... 516

Chaparral ....... 501 502

Cheyenne....... 502

Dishnet ........ 515

Brake ......... 503

General Electric... 510 517
General Instrument 504 505

Hitachi ........ 519 520

JVC .......... 965

Mitsubushi ...... 964

ADC .......... 940

ADO.......... 939

Aiwa.......... 938

Akai .......... 937

Denon ........ 935

Dynatech ....... 953

Emerson ....... 952

Fisher ......... 438

GE ........... 932

Goldstar ....... 460

Hitachi ........ 950

933 951

Hughes Network .. 514

JVC .......... 518

Macom ........ 314

Magnavox ...... 521

Phillips ........ 521

PrimeStar....... 513

ProScan........ 510 517

RCADSS ....... 373

Pioneer ........ 963

Sony.......... 962

JVC .......... 949 954

Kenwood ...... 441 931 948

Luxman ........ 930

Magnavox ...... 421 422 433

Marantz ........ 929 947

MCS.......... 928

Mitsubishi ...... 927

Nakamichi ...... 925 926

Onkyo ........ 923 924 946

Optimus ....... 920 921 922

434

RCA .......... 510 517

Realistic ....... 506

Sierra I ........ 502

Sierra II ....... 502

Sierra III ....... 502

Sony.......... 511

STS1.......... 507

STS3.......... 508

Toshiba ........ 961

Zenith ......... 960

Panasonic ...... 431

Phillips ........ 421

Pioneer ........ 431

Quasar ........ 432

Radio Shack ..... 431 441

RCA .......... 437 943

Sanyo......... 438 439

Sears ......... 936

Sharp ......... 441 442

Sherwood ...... 449

432 945
433 434

435 944

Toshiba ........ 509 512

Uniden ........ 522

United ........ 344

Zenith Drake..... 312 330

Zenith Satellite . . 328 351 378

Sony.......... 420 443 444

Soundesign ..... 461 498 901

Sylvania ....... 433

Teac ......... 418 419

Technics ....... 432

Toshiba ........ 915

Yahama ........ 414 941 942

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

500

445 934

902

901 902

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

Citizen ........ 914

GE ........... 916

Goldstar ....... 460 474

Hitachi ........ 919

JVC .......... 908

Kenwood ....... 484

Luxman ........ 467

Marantz ........ 903 913

Memorex ....... 485

Nad .......... 904

Nakamichi ...... 493

Onkyo ........ 471 906

Optimus ....... 905

Panasonic ...... 912

Pioneer ........ 470 485 907

Proton ........ 910

Quasar ........ 912

RCA .......... 909

Sharp ......... 483 917 918

Sherwood ...... 900

Sony .......... 486 489 490

491 492

Soundesign ..... 461 498 901

Toshiba ........ 915

Techniques...... 912

Victor ......... 908

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

9O2

901 902

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A complete list of key functions for your remote control

TVMode VCRMode Cable Mode

KEY NAME Zenith Code 101 Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353

PRG Program Mode Codes Program Mode Codes Program Mode Codes Program Mode Codes

POWER TV On/Off VCR On/Off Cable Box On/Off AUX On/Off

CABLE Selects Cable Selects Cable Selects Cable Selects Cable

VCR Selects VCR Selects VCR Selects VCR Selects VCR

AUX Selects AUX Selects AUX Selects AUX Selects AUX

TV Selects TV Selects TV Selects TV Selects TV

Surf Channel Preview VCR SP/EP Cable FC/Fav Oh AUX Audio

FLASHBK TV Flashback VCR Flashback Cable Flashback AUX Return

MUTE TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute

CHANNEL UP TV Channel Up VCR Channel Up Cable Channel Up AUX Skip >>

CHANNEL DOWN TV Channel Down VCR Channel Down Cable Channel Down AUX Skip <<

VOLUME (RIGHT) TV Volume Up TV Volume Up TV Volume Up TV Volume Up

VOLUME (LEFT) TV Volume Down TV Volume Down TV Volume Down TV Volume Down

1 TV Digit 1 VCR Digit 1 Cable Digit 1 AUX Digit 1
2 TV Digit 2 VCR Digit 2 Cable Digit 2 AUX Digit 2
3 TV Digit 3 VCR Digit 3 Cable Digit 3 AUX Digit 3

4 TV Digit 4 VCR Digit 4 Cable Digit 4 AUX Digit 4
5 TV Digit 5 VCR Digit 5 Cable Digit 5 AUX Digit 5

6 TV Digit 6 VCR Digit 6 Cable Digit 6 AUX Digit 6
7 TV Digit 7 VCR Digit 7 Cable Digit 7 AUX Digit 7
8 TV Digit 8 VCR Digit 8 Cable Digit 8 AUX Digit 8

9 TV Digit 9 VCR Digit 9 Cable Digit 9 AUX Digit 9
O TV Digit 0 VCR Digit 0 Cable Digit 0 AUX Digit 0

ENTER TV Enter VCR Enter Cable Enter AUX Display

MENU TV Menu VCR Menu Cable Menu AUX Menu

UP ARROW TV Select Up VCR Select Up Cable Up Arrow AUX Up Arrow

DOWN ARROW TV Select Down VCR Select Down Cable Down Arrow AUX Down Arrow

LEFT ARROW TV Adjust Left VCR Adjust Left Cable Left Arrow AUX Title

RIGHT ARROW TV Adjust Right VCR Adjust Right Cable Right Arrow AUX Sub-Title

QUlT/(Note) TV Surr Sound VCR Quit Cable Quit AUX Resume

PIP TV PIP VCR+ Day Up AUX Marker

PIP CH TV PIP Channel Mode VCR Eject Tape Day Down AUX Marker Search

FREEZ TV PIP Freeze VCR Commercial Skip Cable Page Up AUX Repeat-Chap

CO TV Closed Captions VCR Memory Cable Page Down AUX Repeat A-B

TIMER TV Timer VCR Timer Cable Timer AUX Program

TV/VCR/SOURCE TV Sources TV Tuner or VCRTuner Cable Info AUX Open/Close

RECORD VCR Record VCR Record Cable Buy AUX Angle

PAUSE VCRPause VCR Pause Cable Guide AUX Pause

REWIND VCR Rewind VCR Rewind VCR Rewind AUX Scan <<

PLAY VCRPlay VCR Play VCR Play AUX Play
STOP VCRStop VCR Stop VCR Stop AUX Stop/Eject

FFWD VCR Fast Forward VCR Fast Forward VCR Fast Forward AUX Scan >>

AUX Mode
Zenith Code 960

PAGE

References:

MBR3458CT,124-233-06 and pP 221-1445-01

Some of the functions shown above may not be available on your equipment.

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Caring for your Entertainment Machine

Early malfunctions can be prevented. Careful and regular cleaning can extend the amount of time you will
have with your new Entertainment Machine. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you
begin any cleaning.

1. Here's a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture
of lukewarm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth
until it's almost dry, and then use it to wipe the screen.

2. Make sure the excess water is off the screen, and then let it air-dry before you turn on your

Entertainment Machine.

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1. Use a soft cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe the cabinet.

2. Rinse the cloth and wipe the cabinet again.

3. Let the cabinet air-dry before turning your Entertainment Machine on.

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Use a quality wood cleaner and polish. This will protect the Entertainment Machine from dirt

and dust, as well as keep the cabinet looking new.

If you leave your Entertainment Machine dormant for a long time (such as a vacation), it's a
good idea to unplug the power to protect against possible damage from lightning or power
surges. If you use an off-air antenna, you may also want to disconnect it from the back of your
TV before leaving.

If you unplug your Zenith Entertainment Machine, you may have to reset the clock using the EZ Clock

menu described earlier. See page 21.

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Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself

SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS

Snowypicture and poor sound. • Check your antenna connection or location.

Multiple images or 'ghost shadows.' • Checkyour antenna direction and/or location.

° Makesure the wire from your antenna to your Entertainment Machineis

properly connected.

Interference: Sharp lines across
the screen and poor sound.

Normal picture but no sound.

The following may cause image problems or distortion:

Electrical appliances, powerful lights, cars, trucks; computers or

portable phones; medical equipment

• If possible increase the distance between your Entertainment Machine and
the offending appliance. Or shut one of them off.

• Check volume levels.

• Make sure the TV is not muted.

• Try another channel. The problem may be the broadcast, not your
Entertainment Machine.

• Are the Audio A/V cables properly installed?

No picture and poor sound. • Are you in TV or cable tuning mode, and should be in the other?

° Make sure output channels on all A/V equipment are on the same channel (3 or 4).

• Check that all connections are tight.

No picture and no sound. • Is the AC power cord plugged in?

• Check that your AC power outlet works. (Test it by plugging in something
else or try another plug.)

• Make sure your brightness and audio controls are set properly.

• Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.

No color, but the sound is O.K.

Picture hasa big black box
on it, but the sound is O.K.

• Check the color control in the VIDEO menu.

• Try another channel. The problem may be with the broadcast.

• Is Text model selected but no text is available on the broadcast?

• The CC (closed caption) option may be in Text mode. Select OFF in the
Captions menu (see page 22).

Picture has two horizontal
black bars, one on top and

one on bottom.

Remote control doesn't work.

Menu options can't be
changedor selected.

No picture or soundwhen a
non-cable source is selected.

Your program is in letterbox. This means that the shape of your TV is a
square, but the program is a rectangle. Think of the bars as empty space the
program doesn't fill; not picture that's blocked out. Because this format is a

direct representation of film as you see it in movies, you are actually seeing
MORE of the program when you see those bars.

• Make sure the batteries are flesh and installed properly. Does indicator light
work, is it nice and bright?

° Is remote in TV mode? Press TV for TV mode.

• Try unplugging your Entertainment Machine for a few minutes,
then plug it back in. (Don't forget to reset the clock.)

• Check to see if the source equipment has been turned on.

• Make sure that the connections are secure on the back of your TV and on the source.

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SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS

Weak or no Stereo Sound • Check to see if all the connections are secure.
when using a stereo VCR. • Look in the AUDIO menu to see if all the settings are correct.

With no key presses, on-screen menus • EZ Demo feature is operating. Turn EZ Demo off in the SPECIAL menu.

continue to appear.

PIP Problems

PIP does not work. • Is Parental Control set to block programming?

The PIP inset is black or • Check that all the wires are connected properly.
lacks contrast when VIDEO • PIP source turned on?
is the PIP source.

The PIP inset is "snow" when • Look to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCRhas the TV selected.
the source is Video.

There is no picture in the • Look to see if the TV/VCR button on your VCRhas the TV selected.
PIP inset when using VIDEO

for the PIP and Antenna/Cable
for the main picture.

Parental Control Problems

Can't tune to programs • Is Block option not allowing programs to appear?
listed in TV guide, • Parental Control set to block rating?

Parental Control doesn't work, • Has Block Time expired? Lock On/Off turned Off? No hours set?

Can't watch TV or VCR, • Is Parental Control block on? Are Aux inputs blocked? Do you know the password to

unblock Parental Control?

Programs with a rating of PG-13, • Is Parental Control set to block programs with those ratings.
R, NC-17, and X do not appear,

Can't view TV-PG program,

TV turns itself off, or on by itself, • Sleep Timer set to turn TV off.

• Is TV-PG set to be blocked in Parental Control? Reset restrictions to PG-13, then
TV-P6 rated programs will appear.

• Is the On/Off Timer set to turn TV on and off at preset times?

• Power Failure?

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Some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself

SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS

Channel/Time Display does not
disappear after a period of time.

EZ Help menu shows only
two options.

• Display will not function properly if a selected source does not have any equipment
connected to it.

• A Video source is the selected source. Main screensource has more EZHelp options.

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A list of definitions for some of the words found in this operating guide

A/V CABLES

A/V DEVICE

ADDED

AMPLIFIER

ANTENNA

CABLE

CABLESERVICE

CAPTIONS/TEXT

DELETED

Audio and Video cables. Three cables
bunched together--Right audio (red), Left

audio (white), and Video (yellow). A/V
cables are used for stereo playback of video-
cassettes and for higher quality picture and

sound from other A/V devices.

Equipment that produces picture and sound

(VCR, DVD, cable box, or television).

Includeschannels that you want to watch
in addition to the channels found by EZ

Program.

An external device that amplifies sound
from a television, CDplayer, VCR,DVD,etc.

The physicalreceiverof television signals
sent overthe air. (A largemetal piece of
equipment doesnot alwayshaveto be visi-
ble for your home to be using an antenna.)

Cable Box operating mode on the remote.

Programming provided by a cable company.

A form of subtitling that writes out the dia-

log for your program.

Removeschannels that you don't watch
from the channels found by EZProgram.

MONO SOUND

OHM RF CABLE

OUTPUT

PIP

SECONDAUDIO
PROGRAMMING/SAP

SIGNAL

SOURCE

Mono (monaural) sound is one channel of
sound. On more than one speaker, all the

speakers play the same audio.

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
large threaded jack on the back of your TV.

Refersto thejack that sendsa signal out of
aVCR,DVD,or other A/V device.

This is the mostcommon way to refer to
the Picture-in-Picture (PIP)feature.

SecondAudio Programming(SAP)
is another, separate,audio channel
availablewith some programming. Choosing
2nd Audio/SAPoften refers to listening to
audio in another language,such as Spanish

or French.

Picture and sound traveling through cable,
or over the air, to your television screen.

The term for the equipment or connection
that provides audio and video (picture and

sound) to your Entertainment Machine. VOR,
DVD players, or Cable Boxes are examples of
sources.

ICON

INPUT

A small picture onyour screenrepresenting
a function or menu item.

Refersto thejack that receivesasignal into
the TV,VCRor other A/V device.

STEREOSOUND

SURF

Stereo (stereophonic) sound refers to audio
that's divided into right and left sides or

channels.

Usethe Surf feature to create aspecial list
of your favorite channels. Youcan access

JACK

MODE

A connection on the back of a TV,VCR, or
other A/V device. This includes the RFjack

that is threaded with a place for a small
wire in the center, and the Audio/Video

jacks that have a bigger opening and are

color-coded.

The equipment that the remote control is
currently controlling (TV, VOR, Cable, etc.) is
the remote's operating "mode."

TUNER

the "Surf" channelsby pushing SURFon the
remote to put the TVinto Surfchannel tun-
ing mode. PressSurf again to cancelSurf
channel tuning mode.

Device that picks up broadcast signals and
turns them into picture and sound.

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Parts New or remanufactured replacements for factory-defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith authorized service center for one year from effective

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Home Service Warranty servicefor 21" diagonal (U.S.A.) or larger screen size models is provided in the home in most cases. (Somerepairs may require the unit

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Effective Warranty Date

Operating Guide

Carry-In Service

Antenna

Important

Warranty Service

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