Zenith SM2773BG, SM2783, SM2738RK, SM2771S, SM3271BT Operating Manual & Warranty

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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.

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.

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 purpos_ of the polarized plug.

CAUTION

To prevent electrk" shock, match wide blade of 'plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION

Pour dviter les chocs dlectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

CONTENTS

II_O'RODUCTION

Welcome ........................................... ii

Installation Considerations ........................... ii

CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

Connection Center on Back of TV ................... 1-1

Step 1. Make Basic Connection to TV ................ 1-2

Step 2. Make VCR Connections to TV ............... 1-3

Step 3. Make Surround Sound Connections to TV ...... 1-3

Step 4. Make Audio Comlection to Stereo Amplifier ... 1-4 THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR "IV

Step 1. Connect the Power .......................... 2-1

Step 2. Select Your Language ....................... 2-1

Step 3. Select Your Viewing Source .................. 2-1

Step 4. Use Auto Program .......................... 2-1

Step 5. Set the Clock ............................... 2-2

Step 6. Use Other Options .......................... 2-2

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV

T,@ical Control Panel .............................. 3-1

Sleep Timer ...................................... 3-1

On/Off Timer ..................................... 3-2

REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420/3430

Introduction ...................................... 4-1

Choosing Operating Mode ......................... 4-1

TV Operations .................................... 4-2

VCR Operations .................................. 4-3

Cable-TV Operations .............................. 4-4

Preparation for Use ............................... 4-5

Installing Batteries ................................ 4-5

Programming Brand Codes ......................... 4-6

TV, VCR and Cable-TV Brand Codes ............... 4-7

QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS

Available Menus .................................. 5-1

Basic Menu Operation ............................. 5-1

Menu Operation Example .......................... 5-2

SOURCE MENU

Source Selecgion .................................. 6-1

Source Identification .............................. 6-1

SETUP MENU

Auto Program ..................................... 7-1

Ch. (Channel) Add/Del ............................. 7-1

Ch. (Channel) Labels ............................... 7-2

Tuning Band ...................................... 7-2

Auto Tuning ...................................... 7-3

Clock Set .......................... ............... 7-3

Captions ......................................... 7-4

Language ......................................... 7-4

AUDIO MENU

Bass .............................................. 8-1

Treble ............................................. 8-1

Balance ........................................... 8-1

Audio ............................................. 8-1

SEQ (Spatial Equalization) .......................... 8-1

VIDEO MENU

Contrast ............................................. 9-1

Brightness ........................................... 9-1

Color ............................................... 9-1

Tint ................................................. 9-1

Sharpness ........................................... 9-1

Picture Pref. (Preference) ............................ 9-1

PIP MENU (SOME MODELS)

PIP Source ....................................... 10-1

PIP Color ......................................... 10-1

PIP Tint .......................................... 10-1

PIP CONNECTIONS AND OPEIL_,TION (SOME MODELS)

Introduction ...................................... 11-1

Basic Picture-In-Picture Connecticns ................. 11-1

Optional Picture-In-Picture Connection ............... 11-2

Selecting Main Picture and PIP Insert Sources .......... 11-3

Picture-In-Picture Functions ........................ 11-3

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Caring for Your TV ................................. 12-1

Extended Absence .................................. 12-1

TV Picture Interference ........................... 12-1

Before Calling for Service .......................... 12-2

Product Registration Card Recommended Accessories for Your Television

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Your Zenith Warranty

HOW TO USE YOUR OPERATING GUIDE

This operating guide describes a family of TV models. Some models have features that are not provided on other models, such as Picture-In-Picture. Different control panels and remote corttrols :may be used from model-to-model. Refer to the applicable sections of this operaLng guide for the features and items provided with your TV.

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INTRODUCTION

WELCOME

Welcome into the family of Zenith Color Television owners. This guide provides instructions on how to operate your new "IV. It is supplemented by a booklet containing Safety Tips. We urge you to read these publications carefully so that you

will receive full enjoyment from your new Zenith "IN" for many years to come. Your new Zenith TV has been designed and built to give you

tile very best in ,quality, features and perfbrmance. There are

many regional Zenith distributors and thousands of distributor-

approved Zenitl-_ service centers throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico who can attend promptly and effectively to ordi-

nary service needs. If you should have an unusual performance or service problem

that cannot be satisfactorily resoh, ed by your distributor- approved Zenith service center, contact the regional Zenith dis- tributor in your area, or write:

Zenith Electronics Corporation Customer Service Department

1000 Milwaukee Avenue Gtenview, Illinois 60025-2493 Telephone: (847) 391-8752 Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

Send the model number, serial number, and date of purchase or original installation, with a full explanation of the problem and the service history. We will welc3me the opportunity to

look into your specific question or prablem and to be of assis- tance in resolvim_= it promptly.

The in_x.tel and serial numbers of your new TV are located on the

back of the TV cabinet. For your future convenience and protec- tion, we suggest that you record these numbers her,::

Model No.

Serial No.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Befbre you install your TV... Ventilation --- Proper ventilation keeps your TV

running coo/. Air circulates through perforations in the back and bottom of tile cabinet. Do not

bloc.k these vents or you will shorten the life of your TV.

Power Source -- Your TV is designed to operate on normal household current, 120 volt 60 Hertz

AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC current. Power Cord -- Your power cord has a polarized

plug as required by Underwriters' Laboratories. It has one regular blade and one wide blade and fits only one way )nto a standard electrical outlet. If the blades will not enter either way, your outlet is very old and non- standard. A new outlet should be installed by a qualified electrician.

Safe Operation -- Your TV is manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However. unusual stress caused by dropping or mishandling, expo- sure to flood, fire. rain or moisture, or accidental spilling of liquids into the "IN',can result in poten- tial electrical shock or fire hazards. If this hap- pens, have your TV checked by a service technician before using it again.

Please read and observe each safety point in the ":Safety Tips" folder when installing and using your ']?V.

FIXED PATTERN DISPLAY CAUTION -- If you use your "FV for video garnes, teletext or other fixed displays, avoid setting the BRIGHTNESS control for an e,xcessively bright picture. A bright, fixed pattern, if used for long periods of time, can result in a permanenl imprint on the TV picture tube. You can reduce this possibility by alternating the use of the fixed pattern display with normal TV picture viewing, by turning down the CONTRAST control for sustained fixed pat- tern use, and by turning off the fixed pattern display when not

in use.

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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

CONNECTION CENTER ON BACK OF TV

ANTENNA/CABLE Jacks for 75-ohm antenna-type connections to your TV. Attach your antenna, cable-TV line or VCR to this jack.

ANTENNA/CABLE

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AUDIO

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VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT

Standard phono jacks for out- put to the customer's audio amplifier.

This output i:salways present regardless of the position of

the SPEAKERS switch.

SPEAKERS EXT/INT

,i EKT: TV's s]?eakers are off.

I!'_q': TV's speakers are on.

SURROUND SPKRS

Terminals

Connections for output to optional surround sound speakers.

VIDEO 1 IN or VIDEO 2 IN Jacks for baseband audio and

video (A/V) input from a VCR or other component.

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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

STEP 1. MAKE BASIC CONNECTION TO TV

Select the hook up that be:st fits your needs.

Antenna

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Adaptor

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Antenna Through VCR to TV

Video

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Decoderor O_R

Converter

Cable-TV (Direct Connection to TV)

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Cable Through VCR to TV

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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR "IV

..,;TEP 2. MAKE VCR CONNECTIONS TO TV

If you have a stereo VCR, you must make either of the A/V connections shown below in order to hear stereo sound

while playing a tape.

Stereo VCR

OUTPUTS

I VIDEO AUDIO I

OUT R (L

This is the VCR connec- tion you must make if your

TV has Picture-In-Picture and you wish to use this

feature.

ANTENNA/CABLE

VIOEO 21N

\ \ Stereo VCR

I OUTPUTS

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Connections for second stereo VCF[ or alternate connections for' first VCR.

STEP 3. MAKE SURROUND SOUND CONNECTIONS TO TV

1. Mount and connect the optional surround sound

speakers by following the instructions provided with the speakers.

2. Connect the two external speaker terminals. Ob- serve polarity of the connections.

The level of the surround sourtd varies relative to the dif-

ference betwe,en the left- and :right-channel ,;tereo signals. NOTE: The SURROUND St'KRS terminals are always ac-

tive. Therefore, the position o:Fthe SPEAKERS EXT/INT

switch does not affect the ope:ration of surround speakers.

ANTENNAICABLE

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AUDIO

RIGHT LEFT OUTPUT

TO EXTERNAL AMP OR SPKR

SPEAKERS

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Right

Speaker

8 ohms

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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

STEP 4. MAKE AUDIO CONNECTION TO STEREO AMPLIFIER

Using an External Amplifier with Speakers While the TV's

Speakers are OFF.

I. Place the SPEAKERS EXT/INT switch on the TV

in the INT position (TV's speakers are ON).

2, Turn the TV ON. Increase the volume level of the

TV until the sound just starts to distort (sound bad).

3. Place the SPEAKERS EXT/INT switch on the TV in the EXT position (TV's speakers are OFF).

4. Turn the external audio amplifier ON. Adjust the volume level of the audio amplifier for the highest

level you will need for your listening pleasure.

5. Adjust the volume level of the TV for the normal listening level as heard through the speakers of your

audio amplifier.

Using an External Amplifier with Speakers Vflailethe TV's

Speakers are ON.

1. Place the SPEAKERS EXT/INT switch on the TV in the INT position (TV's speakers are ON).

2. Turn the TV ON. Incre_Lse the volume level of the

TV until the sound just starts to distort (sound bad).

3. Turn the external audio amplifier ON. Adjust the volume level of the audio amplifier for the highest level you will need for your listening pleasure.

4. Adjust the volume level of the TV for the normal listen-

ing level as heard throulgh the speakers of the TV.

NOTE: If the 'volume of the internal TV spe_Lkers is set too low, you may hear undesirable noises through the speakers connected to your audio amplifier.

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Stereo Amplifier

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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. [][

B.Turn the TV on by pressing OFF-ON.

Do not plug TV into switched outlet on a

VCR or cable-TV decoder

STEP 2. SELECT YOUR LANGUAGE

Select the language for the on-screen menus. Your options a:reEnglish (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAI'7,1OL)or French (FRAN_AIS). The word LANGUAGE always appears in English no matter which language is chosen.

1. Press MENU repeatedly on the remote control until the SETUP MENU is shown.

2. Press SEI, ECT (SEL) to highlight LANGUAGE then use ADJUST (ADJ) to choose the desired language.

3. Press ENTER (ENT) to return to normal viewing.

--SETUP I_ENU

AUTO PROGRAM CH. ADD/DEL CH. LABELS TUNING BAND AUTO TUNING CLOCK SET CAPTIONS

-9 LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

Setup Menu with I,anguage Highlighted

STEP 3. SELECT YOUR VIEWING SOURCE

A TV source refers to the equipment connected to the TV. You select the viewing source that supplies the picture and sound to your TV by means of the SOURCE MENU.

To Access SOURCE MENU

1. Press SOURCE on the remote control to view the SOURCE MENU.

2. Press SOURCE repeatedly until the ANT/CABLE source is highlighted.

SOURCE MENU

ANI/CLBLE

VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

3. Press ENTER (ENT) to return to normal viewing.

NOTE: ANT/CABLE source faust be selected before using

AUTO PROGRAM in order to correctly find available

channels.

STEP 4. USE AUTO PROGRAM

When your TV is first powered up you will see the AUTO PROGRAM reminder display. AUTO PROGRAM finds all available channels and stores them in the memory of the TV. To activate AUTO PROGRAM, press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right.

--SETUP MENU-

_,' AUTO PROGRAM

CH. ADD/DEL CH. LABELS TUNING BAND AUTO TUNING CLOCK SET CAPTIONS

LANGUAGE

START

Setup Menu with Auto Program Highlighted

DETERMINING TUNING BAND

Determining Tuning Band

TUNING BAND IS

CH ["'7 IS FOUND

Searching for Channels

AUTO PROGRAM HAS COMPLETED

TUNING BANE) IS

r_ CHANI',IELS FOUND

Search is Completed

CH 13

STEREO

Normal[ Operation

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THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV

STEP 5. SET THE CLOCK

1. Press MENU repeatedly until the SETUP MENU is

shown.

2. Press SELECT (SEL) to highlight CLOCK SET.

3. Use numbered buttons on remote control to enter correct time and TIMER to select AM or PM. You can also use ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to advance the 24 hour clock.

,4. Press ENTER (ENT) to start the clock and return

to normal viewing.

SETUP MENU

AUTO PROGRAM

CH. ADDIDEL CH. LABELS TUNING 8AND

AUTO TUNING

-)CLOCK SET CAPTIONS LANGUAGE

10:30 AM

Setup Menu with Clock Set Highlighted

STEP 6. USE OTHER OPTIONS

You may want to consider using the following options:

_, Program the channels accessed by using CHANNEL

(CH) Up/Down. Refer to the CH. (Channel) ADD/DEL option for details.

• Assign labels (such as ABC) to appear in the Channel/ Time disl)lay. Refer to the CH. (Channel) LABELS op-

tion for details.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV

TYPICAL CONTROL PANEL

The control panel on your TV may differ from the one shown. NOTE: Some TVs have a vertical control panel -

r,he operation is the same as described for the control panels shown above.

ENTER (ENT)

Press to see the Channel!Time dis- play, or to remove any on-screen display

SELECT (SEL) VOLUME (VOL) Up/Down OFF-ON Press during on-screen menu Press to increase or decrease Press to turn TV operations to select a menu op- the sound level, power ON or OFF.

omenu

AVOLUMEv ,&CHANNELvkOFF/ON

MENU Press once to see a menu. Press repeatedly to sequence through

the available menus.

ADJUST (ADJ) Left!Right Press during on-screen menu operation to see information/status

display for selected option. Press again to adjust the selected menu option.

CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down Press to select channelLs higher or lower than the channels being viewed. You can add channels to or delete c,hannels

from the scanning seqaence stored in memory of the TV. See CH. ADD/DEL option for channel programming in-

formation.

Remote Window

Point the remote

control towards

this window to

operate the TV.

SLEEP TIMER

Some remote controls are equipped with a TIMER button that providea 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 period from 15 minutes up to 4 hours.

To Set SLEEP TIMER

1. Press TIMER to see SLEEP TIMER 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 GOOD NIGHT display remains on the scrc.en. 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.

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. Press TIMER repeatedly until OFF is selected.

NOTE: The SLEEP TIMER resets to OFF' when you turn off the TV.

SLI-EPTIMER

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Sleep Timer Display

SLI-EP TIMER

GOOD NIGHT

3:58

"Good Night" Display

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV

ON/OFF TIMER

NOTE: ON/OFF TIMER cannot be accessed until the clock is set.

1. Press TIMER on remote control to see SLEEP TIMER display, then press MENU to access

ON/OFF TIMER.

2. Press SELECT (SEL) to highlight ON TIME. Use numbered buttons on remote to enter time for TV to turn ON and TIMER to select AM or PM. You can

also use ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to advance the time set for ON TIME.

3. Press SELECT (SEL), if needed, to highlight OFF TIME. Use numbered buttons on remote to enter time

for TV to turn OFF and TIMER to select AM or PM. You can also use ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to

advance the time set for OFF TIME.

4. Press SELECT (SEL) to highlight TIMER. Use AD-

JUST (ADJ) on remote to turn TIMER ON or OFF.

NOTE: A time must be set for either ON TIME or OFF TIME in order to turn TIMER ON.

5. Press ENTER (ENT) to start the timer and return to normal viewing.

SLEEP TIMER

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Sleep Timer Display

ONIOFF TIMER --

•-> ON TIME

OFF TIME

TIMER

11:51 PM 12:00 PM

On/OffTimerDisplay

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