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SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING:

SAFETY TIPS

Refer to the "Safety Tips" section of this operating guide for important safety considerations.

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 literatureaccompanying the appliance.

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 thatthe 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 purpose of the polarized plug.

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Caution

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to

wide slot, fully insert.

Attention

Pour_viter ies chocs _iectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

SAFETY TIPS

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 section of the operating guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and

safe operation that are built into your new product.

1. Read Instructions 9. All the safety and operating instructions should be

read before the product is operated.

2. Follow Instructions 10. All operating and use instructions should be fol-

lowed.

Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be re- tained for future reference.

Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating in-

structions 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 manufac-

turer'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 combina- tion to overturn.

Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 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 sur-

face. 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 alternat-

ing-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 pur-

pose 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 at- tention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

SAFETY TIPS

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 con-

ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and require-

ments for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF GROUNDING ACCORDING TO

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS

AntennaLeadin Wire

Ground

Antenna OischaKJe Unit (NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding

Electrode System (NEC Art 250, Part H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

15. Lightning For added protection for this product (receiver) dur-

ing 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 elec-

tric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an out- side 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 volt-

age 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 dan-

gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

20.

Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following conditions:

a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

into the product. c. if the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by fol-

lowing 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 re- quire 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 per-

formance.

21. Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts speci- fied 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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CONTENTS

SAFETY WARNINGS SAFETY TIPS

INTRODUCTION

Welcome .............................................. vi

installafon Considerations ................................ vi

STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

Connection Center ..................................... I--I

Connection Options .................................... i--I

GET TO KNOW THE TV'S CONTROL PANEL

Control Panel......................................... 2--1

Basic Menu Operation Using theConD'olPanel.............. 2--1

GET TO KNOW THE REMOTE CONTROL

Introduction.......................................... 3--1

Battery Installation..................................... 3--1

Choosing Operating Mode ............................... 3--1

TV Operations ........................................ 3--2

OperationalModesFor Zenith Products

Using Factory PresetCodes ............................ 3--3

ProgrammingYourRemote.............................. 3--4

Special Features ....................................... 3------4

Auto FindOption ...................................... 3--5

Operating Codes By BrandName ......................... 3---6

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO FIRST

Connect The Power.................................... 4--1

InstallTheBatteriesIntoThe RemoteControl ............... 4--I

Get To Know The On-screenMenus....................... 4----I

Select YourLanguage.................................. 4--2

Use Auto Program..................................... 4--2

Set The Clock ......................................... 4-..--2

UseOther Menu Options................................ 4--2

QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS

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

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

SETUP MENU

Menu Opera_on ....................................... 6--I

Using Add/Dei/Surf .................................... 6----2

Using Channel Labels .................................. 6-.--2

Timer Setup: Sleep Timer ............................... 6---2

Timer Setup: On/Off Timer .............................. 6---3

Using Parental Control ................................. 6---3

AUDIO MENU

Menu Operation ....................................... 7--1

VIDEO MENU

Menu Operation ....................................... 8--1

PIP MENU

Menu Operation ....................................... 9--1

SOURCE MENU

Menu Operation ...................................... 10--I

PIP CONNECTIONS AND OPERATION

Introduction ......................................... i I--I

PIP Functions ........................................ II--I

Basic Picture-in-Picture Operation ....................... 1I--2

Optional Picture-In-Picture Operation .................... II--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

REPLACEMENT PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD AVISO PARA NUES'rROS CLIENTES DE HABLA HISPANA ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR TV YOUR ZENITH WARRANTY

FEATURES PROVIDED WITH YOUR TV

This operating guide describes a family of TV models. Not all models have all of the features described in this guide, Different control panels may be used from model to model. Most models include the following features:

• On-Screen Menus Accessed By Remote orTV Controls

• Picture-In-Picture

• Multi-Brand Programmable Remote

• Parental Control

• MTS Stereo

• Front Channel Surround Sound

• Closed Caption and Text Modes

• Channel Labels for Easy Channel Identification

(Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.)

• Sleep Timer andOn/OffTimer

• Automatic Channel Programming

• English/Spanish/French On-Screen Menus

• Audio/Video Input Jacks for Stereo VCR

• ! 81 ChannelTuningISTDI HRC/ICC Bands

• Antenna/Cable InputJack

• Variable Audio OutputJacks

INTRODUCTION

WEL C OME

Welcome into the family of Zenith Color Television owners. This guide provides instructions on how tooperate your new

TV. in addition, we strongly advise you to read and observe the precautions listed in the Safety Tips section of this operat- ing guide. Read this publication carefully so that you will re-

ceive full enjoyment from your new Zenith TV for many years to come.

Your new TV has been designed and built to give you the very best in quality, features and performance. There are many re-

gional Zenith authorized service centers throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico who can attend promptly and effectively

to ordinary service needs.

Ifyou should have an unusual performance orservice problem thatcannot be satis/actorily resolved by your Zenith authorized service center, call or write:

Zenith Electronics Corporation

Customer Service Department

1000 Milwaukee Avenue

Glenview, IL 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 welcome the opportunity to look into your specific question or problem and to be of assis- tance in resolving it promptly.

The model and serial numbers of your new TV are located on the back of the TV cabinet. For your futureconvenience and protec-

tion, we suggest that you recordthese numbers here: Model No.

Serial No.

INSTALLATION CONSlDERATIONS

Before you install your TV... Ventilation -- Proper ventilation keeps your "IV

running cool. Air circulates through perforations

in the back and bottom of the cabinet. Do not

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

A_ Power Source w Your "IV is designed to operate

on normal household current, 120 volt 60 Hertz AC.

Do not attemptto operate it on I)(2 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 into 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 m 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 TV, can result in poten- tial electrical shock or fire hazards. It 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" section when installing and using your TV.

VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER FIXED

PATTERN DISPLAY CAUTION -- If you use your TV for

video games or other fixed displays, avoid setting the BRIGHTNESS control for an excessively bright picture. A

fixed display is any image which does not change frequently,

such as a channel/network identification or other symbol that

remains in the same location for long periods of time. A

bright, fixed pattern, if left on for long periods of time, can re- sult in a permanent imprint on the TV picture tube. You can re-

duce this possibility by alternating the use of the fixed pattern display with normal TV picture viewing, by turning down the CONTRAST control forsustained fixed pattern use, and by

turning off the fixed pattern display when not in use. PLUGGING IN YOUR TV m Be sure to plug your TV into

an "unswitched" AC power source. The "switched" AC out- lets found on some video equipment will not continue supply-

ing power to the TV once the equipment is turned off. if the power to the TV is interrupted, you will have to reset the clock

in the TV to the current time.

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STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

CONNECTION CENTER

VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT

Connect these jacks to the auxiliary input

jacks of a stereo amplifier to listen to your

TV through your stereo system.

_ /ance. (You must connect to these jacks in

AUX INPUT

Jacks for external audio and video input

/ from a stereo VCR or other A/V appli-

..-,. ____ / order to hear stereo sound when using the

C(_(_--_ _'_._,_© _ A/V appliance.)

_'_ "_'_-- / If you connect a single audio plug (from a

SPEAKER EXT/INT

-'1- _][=' _ _ / jack, monaural sound is directed to both

/ monaural A/V appliance) to the MONO

Select EXT (external) to remove sound

from the TV's speakers. (You must now listen to TV sound using your stereo sys-

of the TV's speakers.

tem, via the Variable Audio Output jacks.)

Select INT (internal) to listen to your TV

using the TV's (internal) speakers.

(If a stereo amplifier is connected to the

Variable Audio Output jacks, you hear the

l (O) 1(_(_) _(_ I '_"_ / ANTENNA/CABLE

(_ / - 75-ohm antenna or cable-TV connection

TV line or VCR to this jack. to your TV. Attach your antenna, cable-

audio from the TV's speakers and your ste-

reo system at the same time.)

CONNECTION OPTIONS

Your TV may be connected in many different ways. The following illustrations show the most common, and recommended connec-

tions for your new TV.

SETUP I: TV ONLY If you receive your television signal by antenna or basic cable-

TV (no cable box), connect your television as follows:

Cable Leading from.. Connects to..

A 75-ohm (round) cable ANTENNA/CABLE

from Antenna or cable- connector on TV.

!TV wall jack.

B & C Not required.

NOTE:

!O If your antenna has a flat (300-ohm) wire leading from it, you

will have to attach this wire to a 300-75 ohm adapter before the antenna can be connected to the TV.

SETUP2: TV AND CABLE BOX If you receive your television signal from a cable box, connect

your television as follows:

CABLEA

Flat wire :

from antenna :

(300 ohm) :

300/75 ohm :

Adaptor l

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Cable Leading from.. [ Connects

A Not required. B 75-ohm cable from Input connector of cable

Cable-TV wall jack. box.

C 75-ohm cable from ANTENNA/CABLE

output connector of connector on TV. cable box.

to..

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SETUP 1 and SETUP 2

STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

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SETUP 3: TV ANDVCR If you receive your television signal throughyour VCR, connect

_ourtelevision as follows:

Cable Leading from.. Connects to..

A 75-ohm cable from "VHF In" (From Antenna)

Antenna or cable-TV jack of VCR. wall jack.

B & C Not required.

D ANTENNA/CABLE

75-ohm cable from VCR's "VHF Out" (To

TV) jack.

E Corresponding "Video,"

Audio/Video (A/V)

cables from "Video Out," "Audio R Out" and "Audio L Out" jacks

on the back of VCR.

NOTE:

If your antenna has a flat (300-ohm) wire leading from it, you will have to attach this wire to a 300-75 ohm adapter before the

antenna can be connected to the VCR.

connector on TV.

"Audio R" and "Audio L" input jacks on the back of

the TV.

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Flat wire

from antenna

(300 ohm)

, 300/75 ohm :

Adaptor ,_

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BACI

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Setup 3 describes the basic connection of your TV if you wish to properly use the PIP feature. With your equipment setup in this manner, your television has the following PIP capabilities:

Q Watch a vide() tape (playing in the VCR) in the TV's main

picture area and simultaneously watch a TV channel in the

PIP window.

Q Watch one channel (selected by the TV's tuner) in the

TV's main picture area and simultaneously watch another channel (selected by the VCR's tuner) in the PIP window.

For further details on PIP, refer to the "PIP Operation" section of this operating guide.

SETUP4: TV WITH VCR AND CABLE BOX

If you receive your television signal through your VCR and cable box, connect your television as follows:

Cable Leading from.. Connects to..

A Not required.

B 75-ohm cable from cable- Input connector of cable

TV wall jack. box.

C 75-ohm cable from "VHF In" (From Antenna)

output connector of Ijack of VCR.

cable box.

D ANTENNA/CABLE

75-ohm cable from VCR's "VHF Out" (To

TV) jack.

Audio/Video (A/V) cables from "Video Out," "Audio R Out"

and "Audio L Out" jacks on the back of VCR.

connector on TV.

Corresponding "Video," "Audio R" and "Audio L"

inputjacks on the backof the TV.

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SETUP 3 and SETUP 4

STANDARD CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

SETUP 5:

ALTERNATE PIP CONNECTION

Cable Leading from.. Connects to..

A 75-ohm cable from cable- RF signal splitter. (Purchased

TV wall jack. seperately.)

B 75-ohm cable from ANTENNA/CABLE

output connector of RF connector on TV. signal splitter.

C 75-ohm cable from Input connector of cable box.

output connector of RF signal splitter.

D 75-ohm cable from "VHF In" (From Antenna)

output connector of cable jack of VCR. box.

Audio/Video (A/V) cables from "Video Out," "Audio R Out"

and "Audio L Out" jacks

Corresponding "Video," "Audio R" and "Audio L"

mput jacks on the back of the TV.

on the back of VCR.

Setup 5 describes an alternate connection for using the PIP fea- ture. With your equipment setup in this manner, your televi-

sion has the following PIP capabilities: [] Watch a cable channel in the TV's main picture area and

simultaneously watch a video tape (playing in the VCR) in the PIP window.

[] Watch a basic cable channel (selected by the TV's tuner)

in the TV's main picture area and simultaneously watch a

premium cable channel (selected by the cable box) in the PIP window.

For further details on PIP, refer to the "PIP Operation" sec- tion of this operating guide.

CABLE A

SETUP 5:

ALTERNATE.PIP CONNECTION

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AFTER YOU HAVE CONNECTED YOUR TV, PLUG THE POWER CORD INTO AN OUTLET THAT IS NOT

CONTROLLED BY A SWITCH.

GET TO KNOW THE TV'S CONTROL PANEL

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CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS

The control panel shown here may be slightly different from the one on your TV, but the operation of the controls are the same.

The majority of the TV's features may be operated using the control panel on the "IV. However, to fully appreciate all of the fea-

tures built in to the TV, such as last channel FLASHBACK and volume MUTE, use the supplied remote control.

Press to see the Channel/ Press once to see a menu. Press Press to increase or decrease

ADJUST Left/Right

Pressduring on-screenmenu

operation to adjust the se-

ENTER MENU VOLUME Up/Down

Time display, repeatedlyto sequence through the sound level.

_ 4ADJUST), SELECT__MENU VVOLUMEIA, VCHANNELA OFF-ON/

lectedmenu option.

the other available menus.

SELECT

Press during on-screen

menu operations to se-

lect a menu option.

CHANNEL Up/Down Press to select channels higher or lower than the current channel. (To add or delete channels stored in the scanning sequence, see Add/Del/Surf option.)

BASIC MENU OPERATION USING THE CONTROL PANEL

OFF-ON Pressto turnTV

power ON or OFF.

Remote Window Point the remote control towards this window to

operate the TV.

PressSELECT repeatedly to tog-

gle the highlight to the menuop-

tion you wantto select.

ENTER

• ADJUSTI_ SELECT MENU

PressENTERto remove menus fromview orwait a

fewseconds and the menu will disappearby itself.

Press MENU repeatedly to choose between available

menus.

Press the Left or Right ADJUST key to adjust the

selected menu option.

Selector

semp

Auto Program Add/Del/Surf

Ch. Labels Clock Set

]imer Setup

Parental Ctl

Caplion/Text

._Quage

to Demo

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Status of

selected option.

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Example of "Selected" Menu option.

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