Zenith SLS1935W Owner’s Manual

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Monaural Color TV

with Remote Control

and Closed Captions

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WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated

"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

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

accompanying the appliance.

Safety Tips

Refer to the "Safety Tips" booklet that came with your product for important safety considerations.

Power-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.

Note to Cable TV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION

Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la

prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

" CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV_

CONNECTION CENTER ON BACK OF TV

Your TV has one of the two connection centers shown below. Refer to the corresponding detail while reading the

following description. The connection center on the rear of your TV allows you to

connect the viewing source to your TV. You can choose from a variety of audio/video components for your viewing

pleasure.

1. VHF-UHF/CABLE or 'IV ANT (Antenna) Use this jack for 7S-ohm, antenna-type signal con-

nections to your TV. Attach your antenna, cable-TV line, or other video component to this jack. The input cable may come from an outdoor or master

antenna, cable-TV line, cable decoder box, or the

TV output from a VCR.

2. AUD (Audio) IN Audio input from VCR or other video equipment

(Disc Player).

3. VID (Video) IN

Video (Base Band) input from VCR or other video equipment (Disc Player). Gives improved picture

quality over that obtained through the TV ANT

jack.

(S)

VHF-UHF/CABLE

(75 ohm Input)

Type I Connection Center (Select Models) Type 11Connection Center (Select Models)

INPUT SOURCES FOR TYPE II CONNECTION CENTER

Two input connection areas are provided on the Type II Connection Center: one is marked TV ANT and the other

VID IN -- AUD IN. These two inputs allow you to connect two different "signal sources" to your TV at the same time. The "Signal Source" refers to the item supplying the picture and sound to your TV.

The most common "signal source" is your outdoor antenna (or master antenna) or a cable-TV system. This type of sig-

nal is called a radio frequency (RF) source, and is con- nected to the TV ANT input connector.

Another common "signal source" is the audio and video (A/V) from a VCR or video disc player. This type of signal is called base band (basic video and audio), and is con-

nected to the VID IN -- AUD IN connectors. To use these VCR connections, you must watch the AUX channel on the

TV. To select the AUX channel, press CHANNEL (CH)

Up/Down until you select the next channel after the highest/lowest channel (or you may enter the number 999 from the remote control.)

TV ANT

(75 ohm Inpu0

VID IN AUD IN

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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

STEP 1, MAKE BASIC CONNECTION TO TV

There are four basic hook ups to your TV; outdoor antenna (or master antenna) with or without VCR, and cable-TV system with or without VCR. Select the hook up that best fits your needs. See the following diagrams.

Your connection is made to the VHF-UHF/CABLE jack or to the "IV ANT jack on the back of the TV. This jack ac- cepts 75-ohm cable terminated in an F-type male connec-

tor. You may want to do the hook-up yourself, or call a TV service technician, or a cable company.

ANTENNA

A. Antenna Connection to TV

If You Have a Round Antenna Wire: Connect the 75-ohm round antenna wire into the

VI-IF-UHF/CABLE jack or to the TV ANT jack on the TV.

If You Have a Flat, Twin-Lead Antenna Wire: Use the 300/7.5 ohm adaptor included with the TV. Hook up the ends of the wire to the adaptor and plug

it into the VHF-UHF/CABLE jack or to the TV ANT jack.

Bo Antenna Connection to VCR and TV

1. Antenna Hook Up

Connect the 75-ohm round antenna wire into

ANTENNA IN jack on VCR.

2.VCR Hook Up Connect ANTENNA OUT wire from VCR into VHF-UHF/CABLE jack on TV or to the TV

ANT jack.

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Round Wire /

VHF-UHF/CABLE

(75 ohm |npuf)

NOTE: Connector is screened TV ANT on some models.

Connection Center on Back of TV

ANTENNA VCR

RF OUT OUT I

CHAN 3/4

VHF-UHF/CABLE

(75 ohm Inpul)

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NOTE: Connector is screened TV ANT on some models.

Connection Center on Back of TV

CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

STEP 1. MAKE BASIC CONNECTION TO "iV (CONTINUED)

Cable-TV Connection to TV

If You Have a Converter/Decoder Box: Connect the 75-ohm output from the con-

verter/decoder box into the VHF-UHF/CABLE jack or to the TV ANT jack on the TV.

If You Do Not Have a Converter/Decoder Box: Connect the 75-ohm round cable-TV line directly to the VHF-UHF/CABLE jack or to the TV ANT jack

on the TV.

CONVERTERI j

CABLE-TV

(Direct connection)

CH 3/4 OUTPUT

VHF-UHF/CABLE

(75 ohm input)

NOTE: Connector isscreened TV ANT on some models.

Connection Center on Back of TV

D° Cable-TV Connection to VCR and TV

1. Cable-TV Hook Up

Connect 75-ohm round cable-TV wire into

ANTENNA IN jack on VCR.

2. VCR Hook Up

Connect ANTENNA OUT wire from VCR into VHF-UHF/CABLE jack or to the TV ANT jack

on TV.

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CABLE-TV

(Direct bectlon)

NOTE: Connector is screened TV ANT on some models.

Connection Confer on Back of TV

CH 3/4 OUTPUT VCR

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RF OUT

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(S)

VHF-UHF/CABLE

(75 ohm Input)

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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

STEP 2. MAKE VCR CONNECTIONS TO TV (SELECT MODELS)

MONAURALVCR

Connections:

1. Connect VCR AUDIO OUT to the AUD IN (Audio

Input) jack on TV.

2. Connect VCR VIDEO OUTPUT into the VID IN (Video Input) jack on TV.

Operation:To use these VCR connections, youmustwatch

the AUX channel onthe TV. To select the AUX channel, press CH (CHANNEL) Up/Down until you select the next

channel after the highest/lowest channel (or you may enter the number 999 from the remote control.) For improved picture

quality, place VCR/TV switch on the VCR in the VCR position.

BASE BAND

VIDEO

MONAURAL VCR

3UTPUTS

AUDIO

TV ANT

VID IN AUD IN

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Connection Center on Back of TV

STEREO VCR Connections: Use the following connections to obtain

monaural sound from your TV while playing a stereo video

tape.

1. Connect VCR RIGHT/LEFT AUDIO OUTPUT using the "Y" adaptor (customer supplied), into the

AUD IN (Audio Input) jack on TV.

2. Connect VCR VIDEO OUTPUT into the VID IN

(Video Input) jack on TV.

Operation.- To use these VCR connections, you must watch the AUX channel on the TV. To select the AUX channel,

press CH (CHANNEL) Up/Down until you select the next channel after the highest/lowest channel (or you may enter the number 999 from the remote control.) For improved pi_ure quality, place VCR/TV switch on the VCR in the VCR position.

BASE BAND

VIDEO

LEFT STEREO AUDIO

RIGHT STEREO AUDIO

TV ANT

VID IN AUD IN

Connection Center on Back of TV

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THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV

STEP 1. CONNECT THE POWER

Plug your TV into an unswitched AC power source. Ill The switched AC outlets found on some video equipment

will not continue supplying power to the TV once the equip-

ment is turned off. If the power to the TV is interrupted,

you will have to set the clock in the TV to the current time.

STEP 2. TURN TV ON

Turn the TV on by pressing OFF-ON.

STEP 3. USE AUTO SEARCH

When your TV is first powered up you will see the AUTO CH. SEARCH reminder display. AUTO CH. SEARCH finds all available channels and stores them in memory for access by CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down. To activate AUTO CH. SEARCH, press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right. When the search is complete, you can watch the TV program of your choice.

Do not plug TV into switched outlet on cable-TV decoder

NOTES:

1. The AUTO CH. SEARCH reminder display ap-

2. Antenna or cable must be connected to TV before

Do not plug TV into switched outlet on a VCR

pears each time you turn on your TV until it has been used at least once.

you use AUTO CH. SEARCH.

AUTO CH. SEARCH

PRESS ADJUST KEY TO START

Auto Ch. Search

Reminder Display

SEARCHING FOR CHANNELS

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While Searching for

Active Channels

STEP 4. USE OTHER OPTIONS

You may want to consider using the following options:

* Program the channels accessed by using CHANNEL

(CH) Up/Down. Refer to CH. ADD/DEL option of the "Setup Menu" section of this operating guide for details.

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_LrI'O CH. SEARCH HAS COMPLEIEE

TUNING BAND IS

'"--]CHANNELS FOUND

When Search is

Complete

When Returning to

Channel Display

CH2

Set the clock in the TV. Refer to the CLOCK SET option of the "Setup Menu" section of this operating guide for

details.

OPERATING YOUR TV

BASIC TV OPERATIONS

Selecting Channels by Using CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down (All Models): You may select a channel through channel scan-

ningby using CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down. Only channels stored in the channel scan sequence can be selected.

Selecting Channels by Using Numbers on Remote (Select Models): Press the numbers corresponding to the channel

desired, then press ENTER (ENT). Any channel in the band chosen can be selected through direct number entry.

FLSHBK (Flashback) on Remote (Select Models): Press FI._HBK to return to the last TV channel you were watch-

ing.

Adjusting Volume (All Models): You can adjust the volume of your TV by using VOLUME (VOL) Up/Down.

Muting Volume (Select Models): To mute the sound com- ing from your TV, press MUTE on the remote control. To restore sound, press MUTE again.

After an Extended Power Outage (All Models): If you pre- viously used AUTO CH. SEARCH, you do not have to use

it again unless you permanently changed the connections to the TV. All of the channels previously found are stored in

protected memory, and are not affected by a power outage. However, the clock must be reset to the current time.

CH2 10".56

Channel/Time Display

Channe!/Time Display

While TV is Muted

VOL

Volume Display *

* VOL or MUTE display is shown only

when captions are not being displayed.

CH2

10:56 MUTED

MUTED

Mute Display *

EARPHONE JACK (Select Models)

The earphone jack is used to connect a private listening ear-

phone (optional item) to your TV set. When the earphone is plugged in, the TV speaker is turned off. This permits you to enjoy TV programs without disturbing others in the area. Any earphone having an 8-ohm impedance and terminated in a 3.5mm (1/8") subminiature plug may be used. You may purchase an earphone from your dealer.

SLEEP TIMER (Select Models)

Some remote controls are equipped with a TIMER button that provides access to the SLEEP TIMER available with

some TV models. By using the SLEEP TIMER, you can

program the TV to automatically shut off after a 15 minute

period up to 4 hours. To Set SLEEP TIMER

1. Press TIMER to see status display.

2. Press TIMER repeatedly until you reach desired shut-off time.

One minute before the TV shuts off, the GOOD NIGHT display appears on the screen. At this time you have a

choice of the following three actions.

1. Do nothing. The TV will shut off in one minute.

2. Remove the GOOD NIGHT display by pressing ENTER (ENT). The TV will still shut off in one

minute.

CAUTION: When using the earphone, we suggest that you set the volume on the TV to a low level before putting the

earphone in your ear. Then adjust the volume to a comfort- able listening level.

3. Delay the shut off by using TIMER to select a new shut off time.

To Cancel the SLEEP TIMER You can cancel the SLEEP TIMER by setting the SLEEP

TIMER status to OFF. NOTE: The SLEEP TIMER resets to OFF when you turn

off the TV.

SLEEP TIMER

0:15

PRESS TIMER

KEY TO CHANGE

Sleep Timer Display

GOOD NIGHT

"Good Night" Display

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV

HORIZONTAL CONTROL PANELS

The following description applies to models having a horizontal control panel.

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Full Size Control Panel

Front Panel Controls

1. ENTER (ENT) Press to see the Channel/Time display, or to remove any on-screen display or menu.

2. ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right or 4/II_ Press during on-screen menu operation to see infor-

mation/status display for selected option. Press again to adjust the selected menu option.

3. SELECT (SEL) Press during on-screen menu operations to select a menu option.

4. MENU Press once to see a menu. Press repeatedly to se-

quence through the available menus.

IOoor &

Mini Control Panel

5. VOLUME (VOL) Up/Down

Press to increase or decrease the sound level.

6. CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down Press to select channels higher or lower than the chan- nels being viewed. You can add channels to or delete channels from the scanning sequence stored in

memory. See CH. ADD/DEL option of the "Setup Menu" section of this operating guide for channel

programming information.

7. OFF-ON Press to turn TV power ON or OFF.

8. Remote Control Detector Window (Some Models) Point the remote control towards this window to

operate the TV.

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