Zenith C36V28 Operating Guide

Operating Guide Warranty

M o d e l n u m b e r s C27V28, C32V28, C36V28 Direct View HDTV Monitors

TM

®

©Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation.

t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s p a g e

5

®

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER

The model and serial number of your Multimedia TM TV are located on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

Model No._________________________ Serial No. __________________________

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING:

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

REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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 product.

WARNING:

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

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

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

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code (U.S.A.). The code 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.

REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installation. This product 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 product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the product 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 product and receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Part 68

• This product complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the back of this product is a label that contains, among other information, the

FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalent Number (REN) for this product. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company.

• The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. Typically, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line (as determined by the total RENs) contact the local telephone company.

• If this product causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.

• The telephone company may make changes to it’s facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the product. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice so you can make the necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.

• Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or corporate commission for information.)

• If trouble is experienced with this product, for repair or warranty information, please contact Zenith Electronics Corporation. If the product is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the product until the problem is resolved.

COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:

Zenith Electronics Corporation, 201 James Record Road, Huntsville, AL 35824, USA • Digital TV Hotline: 1-800-243-0000.

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.

MULTMEDIA I PHONE10/00

Multimedia TM is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation

© Copyright 2002 Zenith Electronics Corporation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 instructions 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, Carts, and Stands

Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface or on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may slide or 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. Power Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating current power plug (a plug havind one blade wider than the other).

This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This plug 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.

3-WireRev6/00

PORTABLE CART WARNING

(Continued on next page)

P A G E 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(Continued from previous page)

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 Grounding According to National Electrical

Code Instructions

Ground Clamp

Electric Service

Equipment

NEC - National Electrical Code

Antenna Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductor

(NEC Section 810-21)

Ground Clamps

Power Service Grounding

Electrode System (NEC

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 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 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. The product may slide or fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product.

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.

25. Telephone Line Cord

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

P A G E 4

3-WireRev6/00

Table of Contents

Read the information below, then turn to page 7 to hook up your Entertainment Machine

TM

Step 1. Hook up external equipment and antenna or cable service wires to the TV. Install batteries in the remote control. After all connections have been made, plug your TV into standard household power, see pages 7 thru 16.

Step 2. Go to page 18 to EZ program the TV.

Step 3. Set up all other TV options see pages listed below.

Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Features on this TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Step 1. Hook Up TV

TV/VCR/Cable Box/Computer and other Equipment Hookup

Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Equipment Connection Options

Antenna, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cable Service, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . . . . . 9

Antenna with VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . 10

Cable Service with VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . 11

S-VHS VCR-DVD/External Audio Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Component Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Computer Hook up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Caller ID, GUIDE Plus+ TM connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Front Panel Controls/Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Remote Control Key Functions in TV mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Step 2. Reception Setup and Channel Search

EZ Program: Select Cable service or Air Antenna and run channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

On-Screen Menu Operation with Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Multi-media Hookup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Multi-media Source Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23

Other functions & On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Step 3. Customize the TV’s Features

Setup Menu (Start with page 18, EZ Program)

Add/Del/Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

EZ Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Captions (Caption/Text) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Background Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temp: . . . .

(Cool, Warm), EZ Picture: (Custom, Normal, Movie, Digital

Pres, Video Game, Sports, Night Time, Weak Signal).

Video Sub Menu, Aspect Ratio and other settings . . . . . . 32

Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode: (Stereo, Mono, SAP),

EZ Bass Front Surround, EZ SoundRite, Speakers, EZ Sound:

(Custom, Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater).

Lock (Parental Control Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 - 36

Restricts viewer programming.

Special Menu

EZ Timer: Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

EZ Timer: On/Off Timer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Channel Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

XDS Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

PIP Menu (Setup PIP picture appearance) . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Source Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

GUIDE Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Caller ID (Identify incoming caller’s phone numbers) . . . . 44

EZ Demo (On-screen menus overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

PIP (2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 - 47

GUIDE Plus+ Setup/Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 - 54

Remote Control Programming

Set up remote to operate other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Programming Product Brand Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 - 57

Remote Modes Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 - 59

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 - 63

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65-67

Zenith Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

206-03807

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Entertainment Machine TM is a registered trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation.

P A G E 5

Multimedia TV’s Features

Features On This Multimedia TV Include

COMPUTER INPUTS - Hookup your computer to the TV, see page 14.

CALLER ID - Shows the phone number of a caller on the TV Screen, see page 43.

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system - Programs your TV to turn on your VCR, and start/stop recording broad- casts, (if available over-the-air in your area, or provided by your cable service) see page 49.

Lock (Parental Control) - Restricts programs which can appear on your TV, see page 35.

PIP - 2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture, see page 47. Adjustable PIP inset picture options, see page 41.

Programmable Remote Control - Remote may be programmed to control other products, see page 54.

XDS Display - Extended Data Service. Shows current program information, see page 40.

EZ Features: Designed to make your viewing experience less work.

EZ Program, EZ Clock, EZ Timer, EZ Picture, EZ Demo, EZ Bass, EZ Sound, EZ SoundRite, EZ Mute.

For a more complete list of the features on this TV, see page 5.

VCR Plus+, C 3 , PlusCode, G-LINK and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ system and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR

Index Systems B.V. respectively.

GEMSTAR IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+

SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDI-

RECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR

SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

NOTE: VCR required for recording.

P A G E 6

206-03807

Connection Panel Overview

Use this page for reference if connecting:

DVD Player, high-definition equipment, standard definition equipment, or a computer.

G-LINK

Connect G-LINK cable (supplied with your TV set) to make timed recordings usign the GUIDE Plus+ system and accessory VCR/Cable converter boxes.

TV Back

To hook up a computer, see page 14. To hookup other equipment, refer to the Table of Contents on page 5; shows pages to go to for equipment hookup options. Also, see the front connections panel hookup options on page 16.

PHONE

Connect your phone to this jack.

ANTENNA/CABLE

Use to hookup your antenna or cable system.

ANTENNA

CABLE

Y

HD IN

Y

DVD IN

G-LINK

TO

PHONE

P

r

P

r

RGB/

COMPUTER

INPUT

P

b

HD/COMPUTER

P

b

LINE IN

R R

AUDIO AUDIO

L

L

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

S-VIDEO 1 S-VIDEO 2

VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

LINE IN

Connect your telephone line here for Caller I.D. hookup.

RGB/COMPUTER INPUT

Connect RGB/computer here.

Computer Format: SVGA 800 x 600p

Computer Format: VGA 640 x 480p

RGB Format:EDTV Set top Box 640 x 480p

RGB Format:HDTV Set top Box 1920 x 1080i

HD IN

Connect progressive scan or high-definition component video equipment here.

Progressive Scan DVD, 480p

EDTV Set top Box, 480p

HDTV Set top Box, 1080i

DVD IN

Connect a standard component video equipment or DVD player here.

DVD Player, 480i

SDTV Set Top Box, 480i

VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN

Connect Audio/Video or S-Video equipment to these jacks.

VIDEO / R - L AUDIO OUT

Use these output jacks to connect external audio/video equipment.

206-03807 P A G E 7

Hook Up an Off-Air Antenna

Connect an off-air antenna

1

2

3

Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine.

Connect the wire that runs from the wall directly to this jack, according to one of the diagrams to the right.

Remove the back of the remote and put in two

“AA” batteries.

Back of

Remote

Flat Wire

(300 ohm)

Antenna

300/75 ohm

Adapter

4

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch. Your Entertainment

Machine is designed to operate on standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.

Antenna

120 V AC

60 Hz

If you have a 75 ohm RF cable, then you don’t need any adapters!

A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with the TV.

RF Coaxial Wire

(75 ohm)

Typical

TV Back

ANTENNA

CABLE

Typical

TV Back

ANTENNA

CABLE

Mini glossary

75 OHM RF CABLE

300 TO 75 OHM

ADAPTER

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 threaded jack on the back of your TV.

A small device that connects a two-wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RF jack. They are usually about an inch long with two screws on one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end.

P A G E 8

206-03807

Hook Up Cable Service (CATV)

Connect cable service to your Entertainment Machine

1

2

3

Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of the TV.

Connect the cable service wire that runs from the wall or cable box directly to this jack, according to one of the diagrams to the right.

Remove the back of the remote and put in two “AA” batteries.

Back of

Remote

Coaxial Round Wire

(75 ohm)

Typical

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Typical

TV Back

ANTENNA

CABLE

4

Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch. Your TV is designed to operate on standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.

Typical

Cable TV

Wall Jack

120 V AC

60 Hz

Typical

TV Back

In

Out

Cable Box output switch 3 4

If you’re using a cable box, leave the TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels.

If you’re using a cable box, EZ Program might only find the channel your cable service is on

(usually channel 3 or 4). Don’t worry, that’s all you need!

RF Coaxial Wire

(75 ohm)

ANTENNA

CABLE

206-03807 P A G E 9

Hook Up an Off-Air Antenna and VCR

Connect your off-air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine

1

2

3

4

Locate the Antenna In jack on the back of the VCR.

Connect the wire that runs from the antenna, according to the diagram to the right. Make any other connections as necessary.


Typical

Antennas:

Flat or

Round Wire

RF Coaxial Round Wire

(75 ohm)

Flat Wire

(300 ohm)

Back of

Remote

300/75 ohm

Adapter

Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch. The TV is designed to operate on standard current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.

VCR Back

VCR Back AV Panel

In output switch 3 4

Out

Audio Video

TV Back

120 V AC

60 Hz

No adapters or A/V cables are included with the TV. See your Zenith dealer to purchase any adapters or cables.

Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound.

ANTENNA

CABLE

Y

HD IN

Y

DVD IN

G-LINK

LINE IN

P

R

C

TO

PHONE

COMPUTER

INPUT

P

B

HD/COMPUTER

C

B

R

R R

AUDIO AUDIO

L

L

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT



R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

Connect your VCR to the

Video 1 or Video 2 set of input jacks

P A G E 1 0 206-03807

Hook Up Cable Service (CATV) and VCR

Typical

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Connect Cable service and a VCR to the TV

In

Out

Cable Box output switch 3 4

1

2

3

Locate the Antenna/Cable In jack on the back of the VCR.

Connect the cable service wire that runs from the wall, according to one of the diagrams to the right. Make any other connections necessary for your setup.


Back of

Remote

Cable service with or without a cable box

Typical

Cable TV

Wall Jack

VCR Back

VCR Back AV Panel

In output switch 3 4

Out Audio Video

4

Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an outlet controlled by a switch. The TV is designed to operate on standard current, 120-volt 60

Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on

DC power.

TV Back

206-03807

120 V AC

60 Hz

Tune both the VCR and the television to channel 3 or 4 (cable box output channel) and use the cable box to change channels.

No A/V cables are included with your TV. Without

A/V cable hookups, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound.

ANTENNA

CABLE

Y

HD IN

Y

DVD IN

G-LINK

P

R

C

R

TO

PHONE

COMPUTER

INPUT

P

B

HD/COMPUTER

C

B

LINE IN

R

L

AUDIO

R

AUDIO

L

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT



R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

Connect your VCR to the

Video 1 or Video 2 set of input jacks

P A G E 1 1

Hook Up an S-VHS VCR

1

2

Your Zenith TV may be connected to a

Super-VHS VCR through the S-Video Input located on the front or rear connection panel on your TV

Hook up your S-VHS VCR to your Zenith TV according to the diagram shown at the right.

Remove the back of the remote and put in two

“AA” batteries.

Back of

Remote

Flat Wire

(300 ohm)

From Antenna or

Cable Service With or Without a Cable Box

300/75 ohm

Adapter

3

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Zenith TV is designed to operate on standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz

AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.

VCR Back

In

Out

VCR Back AV Panel

Audio Out

R L output switch 3 4

S-Video Out

120 V AC

60 Hz

Audio

Audio Output: Use the Left and Right Audio Out jacks to connect an external amplifier and speakers. (Refer to the Audio Menu on page 33 for instructions on how to turn the TV’s internal speakers off and on.)

Audio

R

AUDIO

L

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

Connect Audio R-L Out to your external amplifier's input jacks

TV Back

ANTENNA

CABLE

Y

HD IN

Y

DVD IN

G-LINK

LINE IN

P

R

C

TO

PHONE

COMPUTER

INPUT

P

B

HD/COMPUTER

C

B

R

R R

AUDIO AUDIO

L

L

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT



R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

Connect your S-Video VCR to the

S-Video 1 or S-Video 2 set of input jacks

P A G E 1 2 206-03807

Hook Up Component Video Equipment

Connecting component video equipment

1

2

Make the connections as indicated. (Appearance of components may vary from those in the illustrations.)

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet.

Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.

TV Back

120 V AC

60 Hz

3

4

Press POWER to turn TV on.

On the remote, press SOURCE repeatedly until “DVD” is displayed. Or use the Source menu to choose DVD.

Y

HD IN

Y

DVD IN

G-LINK

P

R

P r

PHONE

LINE IN

COMPUTER

INPUT

P

B

HD/COMPUTER

P b

R R

AUDIO AUDIO

L

L

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT



R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

206-03807

Component video jacks are sometimes labeled with C R , C B , or P B , P R . In this case, connect B to B and the R to R. The “Y” jack is usually labeled “Y”, connect Y to Y.

Y CR CB R

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

L

S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO R-AUDIO L-/MONO

DVD Player with

Component Video

P A G E 1 3

Hook Up a PC Computer

1

2

Here is the basic setup to use your TV as a computer monitor

If your computer is equipped with R-L Audio out jacks, use the rear computer inputs. If your computer provides a mini-plug for audio out, use the front panel computer inputs as shown. (Appearance of components may vary from those in the illustrations.)

TV Back

Make the connections as shown for front or rear computer hookup.

On the remote, press SOURCE repeatedly to select Front PC or Rear PC (the front or rear computer inputs as the source for the picture and sound.)

Y

HD IN

Y

DVD IN

G-LINK

PHONE

P r

C

R

RGB/

COMPUTER

INPUT

P b

HD/COMPUTER

C

B

LINE IN

R R

AUDIO AUDIO

L

L


R

L

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO

AUDIO

MONO

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

VIDEO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

VIDEO

On some notebook models you must locate the “display toggle key” and switch the display to “external.”

Refer to the instructions for your computer.

You can also connect your computer to the Front computer inputs; specify Front PC in the Source menu; or press SOURCE repeatedly on the remote.

Typical Computer

Connection Panel

Typical TV

Front Panel

Computer In Computer

Audio In

S-Video

Video L Audio R menu channel volume power


Audio In

P A G E 1 4 206-03807

Caller ID / GUIDE Plus+

TM

Connections

Connect your telephone to your Entertainment Machine and use your local phone service provider’s Caller ID feature

Caller ID Hookup

Connect a standard telephone line cord between the telephone output jack and the LINE IN jack on the TV back connections panel.

Connect your telephone to the PHONE jack on the TV back connections panel.

Notes: Caller ID service is available from your local telephone service provider.

Telephone line cords shown are not included with TV.

Typical

Telephone

Line

Output

Jack

TV back

G-LINK

TO

PHONE

LINE IN

P

Y

HD IN

R

Y

DVD IN VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

OUTPUT


C

R


P

B

HD/COMPUTER

C

B

R

L

AUDIO

R

AUDIO

L

R

L

AUDIO

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

GUIDE Plus+ Hookup

Use your Entertainment Machine to control your cable box and VCR with the GUIDE Plus+ feature

Locate the jack marked G-LINK. This jack is for the G-LINK cable. Insert the connector into the G-LINK jack.

Note: If there is a “demo pin” in the jack, remove it to disable demo mode.

Place the other end of the G-LINK cable with the G-LINK wands in front of your VCR and Cable Box in such a way as to allow for an unrestricted path for the IR signals to be able to reach the front panels of the VCR and

Cable Box.

IR=Infrared

Note: See page 21 and 48 for GUIDE

Plus+ GOLD feature information and setup.

Cable Box 17

VCR

TV back

Y

HD IN

Y

DVD IN

G-LINK

TO

PHONE

LINE IN

P r P r

COMPUTER

INPUT

P b

HD/COMPUTER

P b

R

L

AUDIO

R

AUDIO

L

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT



R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

206-03807 P A G E 1 5

Front Panel Controls/Inputs

Using the front panel to operate the TV’s basic features and to make temporary connections

Typical TV

Front Panel menu channel volume power

1

2

3

4

Menu Operation

Press MENU to place menus on-screen.

Use Channel Up/Down to select menu option.

Use Volume Left/Right to adjust menu option.

Use MENU to remove menus from screen.

TV Operation

Press POWER to turn TV on and off.

Press the CHANNEL Up or Down button to select the next higher/lower channel number

Use either the VOLUME Up or Down button to adjust the sound level louder or quieter to your preference.

Computer in computer

Audio in

S-video video L-audio-R

Computer / Audio

Input Connectors

Used for 800 x 600

60Hz SVGA for PC type computer hookup.

Standard computer audio input.

Left/Right Audio

Used for stereo sound from external equipment.

S-Video / Video

Connects the video signals from external equipment. menu

Typical Front Panel Controls channel volume power

1 2 3

P A G E 1 6 206-03807

TV Mode Remote Key Functions

Shows remote key functions in TV mode.

See pages 58-59 for remote key functions in other operating modes

SOURCE

Selects available TV sources.

Mode Indicator Lights

Light indicates mode when keys are pressed.

MODE (TV, VCR, CABLE,

DVD, HD/STB)

Switches remote operating mode to control other devices.

NUMBER KEYPAD 0 - 9

Selects channels directly and enters numerical values.

- (Digital Mode Dash)

Use as the dash when selecting digital channel numbers.

MUTE

Turns sound Off/On while picture remains.

VOL - VOLUME (+/-)

+ Increases the sound level.

- Decreases the sound level.

GUIDE

Turns GUIDE Plus+ system

On and Off. See GUIDE Plus+ section.

INFO

GUIDE Plus+ function key.

See GUIDE Plus+ section.

MENU

Press to show on-screen menus for TV mode.

RATIO

Selects different picture proportion formats.

VCR+

VCR Plus+ function key. See

GUIDE Plus+ section.

tv vcr cable dvd hd/stb source tv dvd light mode vcr hd/stb power cable

ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9 mute

0 page up surf flshbk vol ch guide pip ch page down freez pip menu info quit enter ratio vcr+ record stop sleep skip pause rew play f f

VCR Function Keys

RECORD, STOP, PAUSE, REW (Rewind),

PLAY, FF (Fast Forward) Still operate your

VCR, while remote is in TV operating mode.

remote control part number

MBR6000T

P124-00239

206-03807

SKIP <<

Left chapter scan for DVD.

SKIP >>

Right chapter scan for DVD.

LIGHT

Lights keys for five seconds

POWER

Turns TV On and Off.

I.D. (Caller Identification)

Shows last ten caller’s phone numbers, press again to remove list.

SURF

Turns Surf channel scanning mode On and Off; for use with Channel Up/Down.

On = Surf channels tuning.

Off = All channels tuning.

FLSHBK (FLASHBACK)

Returns to the previously tuned channel.

Selects a.m. and p.m. in the

Clock and Timer menus.

CH - CHANNEL (+/ -)

Tunes to next higher/lower available channel.

CH - Page Up / Down

GUIDE Plus+ function keys.

See GUIDE Plus+ section.

PIP Feature Keys

(PIP CH, FREEZ, PIP Lock)

For PIP (Picture-in-Picture) operation. See PIP section.

QUIT/

Removes menu/display from screen.

With no menus shown onscreen, turns front surround sound

On and Off.

With PIP On, switches audio between Main and PIP sources.

ENTER

Changes to selected menu option.

Shows the Channel/Time display.

Press after channel numbers for instant channel selection.

UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT/NEXT

(Menu Operation Directional

Arrows and Next action key)

Up/Down arrows select, and

Left/Right arrows adjust menu options. Press the bulls eye (shown on the menus as “Next”) the action button in the center of the directional arrows for an “Enter” function, or use the ENTER key.

SLEEP (TIMER)

Selects a preset time for the

TV to turn itself Off.

P A G E 1 7

EZ Program (Channel Search)

Use EZ Program to automatically find and store in the

TV’s memory, all the channels in your area

Select:

CABLE TV, If you subscribe to a cable service.

AIR ANTENNA, If you receive over-the-air programs.

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Cable TV

Air Antenna

Move Next

MENU

Back

1

2

3

4

5

Press MENU, (if not selected, use the Up/Down arrow to choose

Setup Menu,) then press ENTER/ .

Using the Up or Down arrow on the remote control, select EZ

Program on your screen, then press ENTER/ .

Using the Up or Down arrow, select either Cable TV or Air Antenna, on your screen.

Press ENTER/ to begin the channel search.

When the channel search is complete, press MENU repeatedly until all menus are removed, or press QUIT.

EZ Program finds channels being received by the TV tuner.

Cable will not work unless you subscribe to a cable service.

Mini glossary

Air Antenna

Cable TV

The device receiving the program signal sent over-the-air.

Your EZ Program selection, if you subscribe to a cable service.

1/5

2/3 tv vcr cable dvd hd/stb source tv dvd light mode vcr hd/stb power cable

ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 page up surf flshbk mute vol ch guide pip ch page down freez pip menu info quit enter

5

1/2/4 ratio vcr+ record stop sleep skip pause rew play f f

P A G E 1 8 206-03807

On-Screen Menu Operation

When selected, words and values change to a gold color

1

Use the remote to access the on-screen menus

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Color Temp

Advanced

EZ Picture

50

50

50

G

50

Move

Main TV Features Menu

Press MENU on the remote control. Use the Up or Down directional arrow to “select” or highlight (change the text color to

gold) the name of one of the five main menus on your screen like the VIDEO menu, then press ENTER/ . Note: You can also press the “ ” in the center of the directional arrows (shown alongside “Next” on menus) and use it for the Enter function.

Next

MENU

Back

Video Menu

Press the thumbstick center bulls eye to go to the “next” action, as shown on the menus.

R

2 Use the Up or Down directional arrow to highlight an option like

CONTRAST, then press ENTER/ . You can select other menu options like COLOR TEMP by pressing the UP or DOWN directional arrow repeatedly.

3 Once the option is selected, in this case CONTRAST, use the

RIGHT or LEFT directional arrow to adjust the setting; the larger the number the more contrast, the lower the number, the less contrast in the picture. Note: Some menu options use a checkmark to indicate setting, see page 18.

1/2

4 You can adjust the other menu options using the above procedure or if you are done changing the menu option settings: a. Press MENU repeatedly to go back to the main menu. b. Press QUIT to remove the menus from the TV screen.

Additional instructions are usually included on the bottom of the menu indicating which remote keys to use to move to the right, move to the left, or return to the original menu, etc.

1/4

3 menu info quit enter

4

1/2

1/2

Mini glossary ratio vcr+ record stop sleep skip

MENU

ENTER

UP/DOWN

On-screen displays used to set up and operate TV features.

Action key used to make changes on the menus.

Menu UP or DOWN directional arrows used to “select” or highlight and choose menu options.

LEFT/RIGHT Menu LEFT or RIGHT directional arrows used to “adjust”

QUIT some menu settings.

Exits menus and removes on-screen displays.

206-03807 pause rew play f f

P A G E 1 9

Multimedia Sources Hookup Options

Choose the source you want to see and hear

TV Back

Y

HD IN

Y

DVD IN

G-LINK

P

R

C

R

TO

PHONE

COMPUTER

INPUT

P

B

HD/COMPUTER

C

B

LINE IN

R

L

AUDIO

R

AUDIO

L

VIDEO 1

IN

VIDEO 2

IN


VIDEO VIDEO

OUTPUT

VIDEO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

AUDIO

L

MONO

R

L

AUDIO


Audio In

S-Video Video L Audio R

1

Press SOURCE repeatedly to choose from the available viewing sources connected to the TV.

Antenna: Antenna/Cable on TV back near Jackpack,

Over-the-Air Antenna or Cable service signal source.

Video 1: on TV back Jackpack,

Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.

Video 2: on TV back Jackpack,


F Video: on TV front Jackpack,


DVD: on TV back Jackpack,

Set of Component Audio/Video Input jacks.

HD: on TV back Jackpack,

Set of Component Audio/Video Input jacks.

R-Comp: on TV back Jackpack,

Rear Computer Input Connector.

F-Comp: on TV front Jackpack,

Front Computer Input Connector.

The source equipment you intend to view should be turned on.

P A G E 2 0

Phone

(Caller ID only)

Computers

Desktop/Laptop

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO/VIDEO OUT

R -AUDIO-L

Camcorder

Component

Video

VCR

S-Video VCR

R -AUDIO-L

DVD Player

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO IN

R -AUDIO-L

AUDIO IN

Typical Viewing Sources

Other

206-3594-01

Multi-Media Capabilities

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system

Premium electronic program guide that uses an easy to read grid guide system for channel navigation. Offers current news stories, program information, instant program tuning, scheduling to watch and record upcoming programs, and other features.

See page 49.

CH 32-UPN

2:45

STEREO

PIP

CH 2-CBS

2-Tuner Picture-In-Picture (PIP)

The most convenient way to watch 2 channels at the same time on the TV screen. Swap the audio from the main picture to the audio from the PIP inset. Move the

PIP inset around the screen. Adjust the PIP picture image to your personal preferences with the options available in the PIP menu.

See page 46.

206-03807

Recent Calls

(123) 456-7890

(123) 567-8904

(123) 678-9045

(123) 789-0456

(123) 890-4567

(123) 904-5678

(123) 456-7890

(123) 045-6789

(123) 456-7890

(123) 567-8904

11:39 PM OCT 22

8:30 PM OCT 22

8:33 AM OCT 21

10:33 AM OCT 21

7:33 PM OCT 19

9:33 AM OCT 19

11:33 PM OCT 18

8:33 AM OCT 17

5:33 PM OCT 17

6:33 AM OCT 16

Caller ID

If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your local telephone service provider, incoming telephone call numbers can be displayed on your TV screen; assuming the caller’s number is not an unlisted number. Also displays the last ten callers numbers.

See page 44.

Aspect Ratio

Choose the correct picture proportion for your:

Computer’s image, DVD’s image, Normal broadcast’s image, etc.

See page 32.

16 x 9

P A G E 2 1

On-Screen Menus Overview

Descriptions of the menus and displays

Using MENU, the Up/Down arrows, and the ENTER key and the other keys indicated on the remote, the user can access the menus and displays described below.

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Cable TV

Air Antenna

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Color Temp

Advanced

EZ Picture

50

50

50

G

50

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Bass

Treble

Balance

Audio Mode

EZ Bass

Front Surr

EZ Soundrite

Speakers

EZ Sound

11

40

L 2

P A G E 2 2

R

R

ON-SCREEN MENUS

SETUP 18

Sets the TV up and adjusts the basic features.

EZ Program 18

Automatically finds and stores active channels you tune to by using Channel Up/Down.

Add/Del/Surf 25

Choose which channels will appear when using Channel

Up/Down. Adds favorite channels to Surf channel list.

EZ Clock 26

Sets the TV’s clock.

Captions 27

Turns closed captioning On, Off, or set it to come on when the television sound is muted.

Caption/Text 27

Chooses a captioning or text option.

Language 28

Chooses the language you want the on-screen menus to appear in.

Source Menu 29

Selects which picture and sound will appear on your TV.

Background 30

Adds or removes menu background for better readability.

V I D E O 31-32

Adjusts the picture appearance to your preference.

Your options are:

Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color

Temperature, Advanced (Aspect Ratio etc.), EZ Picture.

A U D I O 33

Customizes the sound to suit your room and taste.

Your options are:

Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode, EZ Bass, Front

Surround, EZ Soundrite, Speakers, EZ Sound.

206-03807

On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview

LOCK 35 - 36

Allows parents to block programming based on the program’s content rating or the A/V source for up to 99 hours, with the use of a password.

SPECIAL 37 - 45

Goes beyond basics and customizes your Entertainment

Machine’s features. Your options are:

EZ Timer 37 - 38

• Sleep Timer, Sets a time that the TV will automatically turn itself off, one time.

• On/Off Timer, Sets the time the TV will turn on and off automatically each day.

Channel Labels 39

Titles the channels with their network names (ABC, CBS,

HBO, etc.).

XDS Display 40

On/Off. If available, shows program information when a new channel is tuned to, or ENTER is pressed.

PIP Menu 41

Adjusts the PIP inset image appearance.

Advanced 42 - 43 - 44

Source Sense, GUIDE Plus+, Caller ID options.

EZ Demo 45

On/Off. Demonstrates the on-screen menus that control the TV’s setup and operational features.

OTHER ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS (See pages indicated.)

• Surf’s Up 24

• No Surfing

• Mute/Soft Mute

24

24

• Volume Display

• Channel/Time

• Sleep Timer

• Captions/Text

24

23

24

23

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Aux Sources

MPAA

Age Block

Content Blk

Cdn. Ratings

Set Hours

Set Password

Lock On/Off

Unblocked

Blocked

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

EZ Timer

CH. Labels

XDS Display

PIP Menu

Advanced

EZ Demo

Special

TO SET

PRESS

CH 32-UPN

2:45

STEREO

PIP

CH 2-CBS

Channel/Time display shown with PIP on.

206-03807 P A G E 2 3

Other Functions & On-Screen Displays

On-screen displays reveal the current status of your Entertainment Machine

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

I.D. (Caller Identification)

Press ID repeatedly to access the recent calls list.

“Surf” Channels Mode Active Display

Press SURF to 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 SURF to display “No Surfing!” and return to normal channel tuning mode, using Channel Up/Down.

No Surfing S

Mute Display

Press MUTE to quiet the sound.

Press MUTE again to remove the sound.

Press MUTE again to restore the sound.

S

O

F

T

Volume Display

Press the VOLUME +/- key on the remote control to see the sound level status display.

Volume

18

M

U

T

E

Remove On-Screen Displays and Menus Instantly

Press QUIT to remove displays and menus and return to TV viewing, or wait a few moments and the displays and menus will automatically disappear from the screen.

Channel/Time Display (Shown on the previous page with

PIP on and the “Note” to show the audio source.)

Press ENTER or the bulls eye on the remote control to view the Channel/Time/incoming audio signal display.

Sleep Timer Display

Sleep Timer Status Display. Appears one minute before the

TV automatically turns itself off.

SLEEP TIMER

0:10

C

D tv vcr cable dvd hd/stb source tv dvd light mode vcr hd/stb power cable

ID

1 2 3 mute

4 5 6

7 8 9


A

B

E

F

G

206-03807 P A G E 2 4

Channel Add/Delete/Surf Setup

Customize your channel selection list: Add Channels not found by EZ Program, 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 using Channel Up/Down

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Ch 2 CBS

Deleted

Added

Surf

Move Next

MENU

Back

1

Use the NUMBER keypad to go to the Channel you want to Add,

Delete, or include in the Surf channel list.

2

Press MENU, use the Up/Down arrow to select the SETUP menu, then press ENTER/ .

3

Use the Up/Down arrow to highlight the Add/Del/Surf option, then press ENTER/ .

4

Use the Up/Down arrow to pick ADDED, DELETED, or SURF; move the checkmark next to the option, then press ENTER/ .

1

5

Use MENU to go back to the SETUP menu. Press QUIT to remove menu when finished or go to another channel you want to add or delete by using the NUMBER keypad to select it 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 also automatically “Added.”

Mini glossary

2/5

2/3/4

ADDED Includes new channels to the channel list that you'll scroll through when using Channel Up/Down.

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

SURF 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 to turn Surf off, (No Surfing!) and return TV to normal channel selection mode.

206-03807 tv vcr cable dvd hd/stb source tv dvd light mode vcr hd/stb power cable

ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


5


P A G E 2 5

Set the Clock

Set the clock yourself or have the TV do it for you

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Move Next

To Set

Press

MENU

Back

1

2

3

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

ENTER/ to go to the EZ Clock Menu.

Use the Select UP or DOWN arrows, the Adjust LEFT or 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 EZ Clock options.

• Clock Mode: Auto, Manual.

• Time Set: Highlight Time Set, press the right arrow. Set hours/minutes using the NUMBER keypad or the left/right arrow keys. Use Flashbk for AM/PM.

Press QUIT to return to TV viewing.

Automatic Mode

TV 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.

2

The On/Off timers will not work until the Clock on your television has been set.

2

1 Mini glossary

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 entered when setting the clock.

MINUTES Second two numbers entered when setting the clock.

FLASHBK Use to choose AM or PM when setting time.

P A G E 2 6 tv vcr cable dvd hd/stb source tv dvd light mode vcr hd/stb power cable

ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


2

3

1

2 ratio vcr+ record stop sleep skip pause rew play f f

206-03807

Captions Caption/Text

Turn on Closed

Captioning or

Captions when sound is Mute, then choose a Closed

Captions or Text option

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Move Next

Off

On

EZ Mute

MENU

Back

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Move Next

Caption 1

Caption 2

Caption 3

Caption 4

Text 1

Text 2

Text 3

Text 4

MENU Back

1

2

3

4

Caption/Text allows 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 on a given program. Standard captions are usually on Caption1, standard text is usually on Text 1.


Use the Up/Down arrow to choose Captions, then press ENTER/ .

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

Note: If you selected either On or EZ Mute, then use the Up/Down 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; so that the option will appear when the TV is muted or a program is tuned to that has Closed Captions or Text.

Press QUIT to remove menu and return to TV viewing.

1

Captions come in handy when the television is on mute. Standard closed captioning is available using the Caption 1 option.

Not all programming has closed captioning or text available; even though

Captions 1, 2, 3, 4, and Text 1, 2, 3, 4 are available to broadcasters.

1/2/3

Mini glossary

CAPTIONS 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.

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


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


4

1/2 ratio vcr+ record stop sleep skip pause rew play f f

P A G E 2 7

Language

Choose the language you want the onscreen menus to appear in

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Move Next

English

Spanish

French

MENU Back

1

2

3

4


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

Use the Up/Down arrow to choose any of the following options:

English, Spanish or French, then press ENTER/ .

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

1

1/2/3 tv vcr cable dvd hd/stb source tv dvd light mode vcr hd/stb power cable

ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


4


206-03807 P A G E 2 8

Selecting Sources: Main/PIP Pictures

Choose the picture and sound you want to see and hear for the main screen and PIP inset

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Move Next

To Set

Press

MENU

Back

Main Source

PIP Source

Antenna

Video 1

Video 2

F Video

DVD

HD

R-Comp

F-Comp

A

1

2

3

4

5

Using SOURCE to Choose Viewing Sources

Press SOURCE repeatedly to scroll through the available sources:

Antenna, Video 1, Video 2, F Video, DVD, HD, R-Comp, F-Comp.

(Note: See page 42 for source sensing options.)

Selecting Sources with the Menus

Press MENU to show the menus on-screen.

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the SETUP MENU option, then press ENTER/ .

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the Source Menu, then press

ENTER/ . (Use MENU to go backward as needed.)

Use the Up/Down arrow to move the checkmark and select Antenna, or one of the other available sources, then press ENTER/ .

After you have selected viewing sources for the Main picture and

PIP inset, press QUIT to remove menus and return to TV viewing.

A

1

Be sure to use the Video menu to change the Aspect Ratio as needed when using sources which have different picture proportions for the main screen image.

DVD, HD, R-Comp, and F-Comp sources are not available for the PIP inset and cannot be swapped from the main picture when the PIP inset is shown on the screen.

2/3/4

Any connected source can be used for the picture and sound for the main screen.

Use PIP ch key to switch source selection mode between the main screen and the PIP inset, when the PIP inset is on the screen.


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6 mute

7 8 9

0 page up surf flshbk vol ch guide pip ch page down freez pip menu info quit enter

5


206-03807 P A G E 2 9

Background Menu

Set the background option to

On and add a blue background to increase the readability of the menus

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Move Next

Off

On

MENU

Back

1

2

3

4


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

Use the Up/Down arrow to select On or Off.

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

1


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


4


P A G E 3 0 206-03807

Video Menu

1

2

3

4

Use the Video menu to customize the picture appearance

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Color Temp

Advanced

EZ Picture

Move Next

50

50

50

G

50

MENU

Back

Press MENU, use the Up/Down arrow to select the Video menu, then press ENTER/ .

Using the Up/Down arrow on the remote control, choose Contrast

(or another option on your screen), then press ENTER/ .

Using the Left/Right arrow, change the Contrast level to your preference.

Press QUIT, to return to TV viewing, or press MENU and repeat from step two to set the other menu options. Your options are:

• Contrast: Adjusts the level of difference between white and black in the TV picture. The more contrast, the brighter the picture appears.

• Brightness: Increases or decreases amount of white in the TV picture.

• Color: Adjusts levels of all colors in the TV picture.

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

• Sharpness: Raises or lowers the definition of the picture. The lower the level, the softer the image will appear.

• Color Temp: Adjusts levels of all colors in the TV picture; Cool or Warm.

• Advanced Video Menu Options: See next page.

• EZ Picture: Choose either Custom, Normal, Movie, Digital, Video

Game, Sports, Night Time, or Weak Signal.

Custom: Allows you to adjust the picture the way you want.

Normal: Resets the options to their original settings.

Other options adjust the picture to the source’s image.

1/4

3


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 page up surf flshbk mute vol ch guide pip ch page down freez pip menu info quit enter ratio vcr+ record stop sleep skip pause rew play f f

206-03807

Choose the NORMAL option in EZ Picture to quickly reset the Video Menu

options to their original pre-set values, or use your own settings with

CUSTOM.

Use the PIP menu to set your preferences for the PIP inset picture.

4

R

1/2

1/2

P A G E 3 1

Video Advanced Options Sub-Menu

Use the Video menu to customize the picture appearance to your preferences

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Color Temp

Advanced

EZ Picture

50

50

50

G

50

Move Next

MENU

Back

R

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Z-View

3D Filter

Aspect Ratio Normal

Over Scan

H. Size

16:9

WideScreen

V. Size

H. Position

V. Position

1

2

3

4

5

With the Video menu option selected, press ENTER/ .

Use the Up/Down arrow to select Advanced, then press ENTER/ .

Your options are:

• Z-View: On, automatically adjusts the picture displays for optimum quality: On or Off.

• 3D Filter: Can be turned on and off to change the appearance of the picture to your preference.

• Aspect Ratio: Selects the proper picture proportion to match the source’s image; Normal, 16:9, WideScreen.

• Over Scan: If necessary, use to resize a computer image to better fit the TV screen proportions.

Picture Adjustments For VGA and SVGA Computer Modes

• H. Size: Adjusts horizontal size of picture.

• V. Size: Adjusts vertical size of picture.

• H. Position: Adjusts horizontal position of picture.

• V. Position: Adjusts vertical position of picture.

Using the Up/Down arrow, choose Aspect Ratio on the menu (or choose another option), then press ENTER/ .

5

1/2/3

Using the Up/Down arrow, change the Aspect Ratio to the correct video proportion: Normal, 16:9, or WideScreen.

Press QUIT, to return to TV viewing, or press MENU and repeat from step two to set the other menu options. tv vcr cable dvd hd/stb source tv dvd light mode vcr hd/stb power cable

ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


5

1/2/3


206-03807 P A G E 3 2

Audio Menu

Adjust the sound to your preference and set up the audio features

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Bass

Treble

Balance

Audio Mode

EZ Bass

Front Surr

EZ Soundrite

Speakers

EZ Sound

11

40

L 20

Move Next MENU

Back

R

3

4

1

2

206-03807

Press MENU, use the Up/Down arrow to select the Audio menu, then press ENTER/ .

Using the Up/Down arrow on the remote control, highlight the audio option you want to change, then press ENTER/ . Choose from:

• 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: Choose from Stereo sound, Mono sound, or 2nd

Audio/SAP.

• EZ Bass: Turns the bass booster function on or off.

• Front Surround: Turns front surround sound on or off.

• EZ SoundRite: Turns the uniform volume level on or off.

• Speakers: Turns the TV speakers on or off.

• EZ Sound: Use one of the five factory audio presets: Normal,

Stadium, News, Music, Theater, or your own “Custom” settings.

Use the Left/Right arrow to adjust or change the selected option.

Use the Up/Down arrow to select another audio option and adjust it or press QUIT to return to TV viewing.

1

3

Not all programming is broadcast in stereo sound or has 2nd Audio SAP.

Mini glossary

STEREO SOUND

MONO SOUND

2nd Audio/SAP

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

Mono (monaural) sound is one channel of sound. For more than one speaker, all the speakers play the same audio.

Second audio program provided by some broadcasters; usually a different language.


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 page up surf flshbk mute vol ch guide pip ch page down freez pip menu info quit enter ratio vcr+ record stop sleep skip pause rew play f f

4

1/2/4

1/2/4

P A G E 3 3

Lock Options Overview

If used, this optional feature can “block” undesirable programming from appearing on the TV.

Note: Lock, also known and referred to in the text as Parental Control, is not available in Computer

Mode. To block Computer inputs, use the block AUX SOURCES option in the Lock menu in TV Mode; computer inputs will not be available.

Lock/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 acceptable, 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. General audience and children viewer blocks should both be programmed into the TV’s memory. Viewer ratings are specified for both TV and the motion picture industry; both rating systems should be used, for complete coverage. The ratings are based mainly on children’s ages.

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 Guidelines 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 add additional restrictions from the

Content Block menu. See the Parental Control menu, and submenus example on the next two pages.

Things to Consider before Setting Up Lock (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, connected to the TV Audio/Video input jacks; in the Aux. Block option.) Or leave unblocked, then choose allowable ratings.

• Block program “Content” based on individual parameters such as: Strong Dialog, Bad Language, Sex Scenes, Violence

Scenes, or Fantasy Violence Scenes; in the Content Blk 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 can set different Parental Control viewing restrictions for general audiences and for children - - both can be active at the same time

.

Simply specifying one content block such as Sex Scenes, will not automatically block another content in the programs from appearing.

Even if you choose to leave the Aux inputs unblocked, the ratings you specify will automatically restrict the programming that appears from the video sources.

You cannot disable Parental Control by disconnecting the TV from power. Block hours will automatically reset to the original block time setting specified if power is disconnected.

P A G E 3 4 206-03807

Lock Menu

After you have read the preceding page, follow instructions below to set up and activate Lock

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Aux Sources

MPAA

Age Block

Content Blk

Cdn. Ratings

Set Hours

Set Password

Lock On/Off

Move Next

Unblocked

Blocked

MENU Back

1

2

3

As shown above, with the Lock menu on-screen, use the Up/Down arrow to highlight an option like Content Blk, then press ENTER/ .

Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrows to select and adjust or set the rating for an option. For Sex Scenes for example, use the “From TV-

PG” setting. (See the Mini Glossary, Ratings Charts on this and the previous page for rating definitions.)

After you have selected and adjusted the Lock menu options to your preference:

- Set the hours you want Lock (Parental Control) active.

- Set a 4-number password.

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

Note: No Rating means the broadcast does not include rating information. You can choose to block broadcasts without rating data.

Number

Keypad

Menu

Up/Down

Left/Right

Arrows

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9 mute


Enter

(Next) ratio sleep

Mini glossary

MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (MPAA) RATING SYSTEM

G General Audiences

PG Parental Guidance

Suggested

PG-13 Parental Guidance

Suggested

R Restricted viewing

NC-17 Restricted Viewing

X Hard Core Films

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 PG rated 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.

Same as NC-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.

206-03807 P A G E 3 5

Lock Menu Structure

Lock menus with various restriction options are shown below

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Move Next

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

Aux Sources

MPAA

Age Block

Content Blk

Cdn. Ratings

Set Hours

Set Password

Lock On/Off

MENU Back

Unblocked

Blocked

Unblocked

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

X

GENERAL

CHILDREN

Unblocked

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

Unblocked

TV-Y

TV-Y7

DIALOG

LANGUAGE

SEX SCENES

VIOLENCE

F VIOLENCE

NO RATING

Unblocked

TV-PG

TV-14

Unblocked

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

Unblocked

TV-Y7

Unblocked

Blocked

ON

OFF

TO

SET

PRESS

ENTER CODE:

- - - -

00 Hours

(Cdn. English)

Exempt

Children

8+

General

PG

14+

18+

(Cdn. French)

Exemptées

Pour Tours

8+

13+

16+

18+

Mini glossary

TV PARENTAL GUIDELINE RATING SYSTEM

TV-G General Audience Considered suitable for all audiences; children may watch unattended.

TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested Unsuitable for younger children, may contain: Suggestive Dialog, Bad Language, Sex, and Violence Scenes.

TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned 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. TV-MA Mature Audience Only

CHILDREN’S CLASSIFICATIONS

TV-Y Children

TV-Y7 Children 7 and over

Considered suitable for all children under 7 years old.

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

206-03807 P A G E 3 6

EZ Timer: Sleep Timer Menu

Set the Sleep Timer to automatically turn the TV off, after the preset time has expired

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

EZ Timer

CH. Labels

XDS Display

PIP Menu

Advanced

EZ Demo

Special

Move Next

TO SET

PRESS

MENU

Back

A

1

2

3

Sleep Timer

Use SLEEP to choose a preset time from 10 minutes to 4 hours for the TV to automatically turn itself off.

Using the EZ Timer Menu

Selecting Sleep Timer Menu

With the EZ Timer menu selected, press ENTER/ . Use the

Up/Down arrows to choose Sleep Timer, then press ENTER/ .

Use the Up/Down arrows to select a TV turn-off time from the options listed, press ENTER/ .


One minute before TV turnoff, the Sleep Timer on-screen display will appear letting you know that the TV will turn itself off in the time specified.


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


3

1/2

1/2

A ratio vcr+ record stop sleep skip pause rew play f f

206-03807 P A G E 3 7

EZ Timer: On/Off Timer Menus

Set the On/Off timers to turn the TV on each day at the specified time and off, or have the timer settings retained and disable the

On/Off function temporarily

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

EZ Timer

CH. Labels

XDS Display

PIP Menu

Advanced

EZ Demo

Special

Move Next

TO SET

PRESS

MENU Back

1

2

1

2

1

2

3

Setting the TV Turn On Time

With the EZ Timer menu selected, use the Up/Down arrows to choose On Time, then press ENTER/ .

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

AM or PM.

Setting the TV Turn Off Time

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

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 set

AM or PM.

Using the TV On/Off Timer Option

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

Select On of Off On: TV on/off timers function each day.

Off: TV on/off timers do not function although on/off time settings are retained in menu.


2

2

1 tv vcr cable dvd hd/stb source tv dvd light mode vcr hd/stb power cable

ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


2

3

1

1 ratio vcr+ record stop sleep skip pause rew play f f

P A G E 3 8 206-03807

Using Preset Channel Labels

Customize your

Channel/Time on-screen display by adding preset Channel

Labels

CH 32-UPN

2:45

STEREO

PIP

CH 2-CBS

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

EZ Timer

CH. Labels

XDS Display

PIP Menu

Advanced

EZ Demo

CH 23 - - - -

Special

Move Next

MENU

Back

1

2

3

4

5

Using either the NUMBER keypad or the Channel Up/Down keys on the remote, select a channel.

Press MENU, use the Up/Down arrow to select Special, then press ENTER/ .

Select the Ch. Labels option using the Up/Down arrow, then press ENTER/ .

Pressing either the Up or Down arrow repeatedly, pick the label you want from the available selections; such as A & E.

To continue channel labeling, select another channel or if you are finished, press QUIT to remove menu.

Some channels already provide a channel label which is included with the broadcast signal.

Labeling the channels helps identify which familiar nationwide channels are available. For example, A & E - Arts and Entertainment, CNN

- News, ESPN - Sports, HBO - Movies, and so on...

1/5

2


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


5

2/3/4


Mini glossary

- - - - The 4 dashes will allow a channel label to appear; if one is provided by the broadcaster.

NONE Prevents any channel label from appearing.

206-03807 P A G E 3 9

XDS On-Screen Display

Rating:

TV-14

Ch 25 - PBS

7:15

PM

Stereo

Let the Extended

Data Service display in-depth program information

DISASTERS

Length 01:00 Time Left 00:45

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

EZ Timer

CH. Labels

XDS Display

PIP Menu

Advanced

EZ Demo

Special

Move Next

Off

On

MENU

Back

1

2

3

4

Press MENU, use the Up/Down arrow to select the SPECIAL menu on your screen, then press ENTER/ .

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the XDS DISPLAY option, then press ENTER/ .

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

On: XDS Display will appear as channels are changed or ENTER/ is pressed,

Off: XDS Display will not appear.

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

At this printing, XDS data may only be provided by some broadcasting stations; 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.

Mini glossary

XDS 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. Time remaining on the program in hours and minutes. Program content rating, and if PIP is active, the PIP channel number.

P A G E 4 0

1


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


4


206-03807

PIP Inset Picture Adjustments

Set the PIP inset picture appearance options to your personal viewing preferences

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

EZ Timer

CH. Labels

XDS Display

PIP Menu

Advanced

EZ Demo

Special

Move Next

TO SET

PRESS

MENU Back

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Size

50

50

50

G R

3

4

5

1

2

Press MENU. Use the Up/Down arrow to select the SPECIAL menu, press ENTER/ .

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the PIP Menu option, then press ENTER/ . Your options are:

• Contrast: Adjusts the level of difference between white and black in the TV picture. The more contrast, the brighter the picture appears.

• Brightness: Increases or decreases amount of white in the

PIP picture.

• Color: Adjusts levels of all colors in the PIP picture.

• Tint: Adjust the relative amounts of the color red and green in the PIP picture.

• Size: Chooses the size that the PIP inset will appear on the screen: Small or Large.

Using the Up/Down arrow on the remote control, choose

Contrast on your screen.

Using the Left/Right arrow, change the contrast level to your preference.

Press QUIT, to return to TV viewing, or press MENU and repeat from step two to set other PIP inset appearance menu options.

See the PIP section for Picture-in-Picture setup and operation.

1/5

4


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9 mute


5

1/2


206-03807 P A G E 4 1

Source Sense Sub-Menu

Source Sense automatically determines the picture and sound sources connected to the TV

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Move Next

To Set

Press

MENU

Back

Main Source

PIP Source

Antenna

Video 1

Video 2

F Video

DVD

HD

R-Comp

F-Comp

Selected Source appears in Yellow

(shown here in bold for clarity)

Main Source

PIP Source

Antenna

Video 1

Video 2

F Video

DVD

HD

R-Comp

F-Comp

Available Sources appear in White

(shown here in bold italic for clarity)

Main Source

PIP Source

Antenna

Video 1

Video 2

F Video

DVD

HD

R-Comp

F-Comp

Non-available Sources appear in Gray

(shown here in bold for clarity)

3

4

5

1

2

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

EZ Timer

CH. Labels

XDS Display

PIP Menu

Advanced

EZ Demo

TO SET

PRESS

Source Sense

GUIDE Plus+

Caller ID

Off

On

Special

Move Next

MENU

Back

Press MENU, then press ENTER/ .

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the SPECIAL menu, then press

ENTER/ .

Use the Up/Down arrow to select SOURCE SENSE, then press the center circle (ENTER/ ).

Use Up/Down to select On or Off, then press ENTER/ .

Press QUIT to remove menus and return to TV viewing.

1

Source Sense On

TV shows sources with and without equipment connected.

• Selected Source: Appears in yellow text on the menu.

• Connected Sources: Appear in white text on the menu.

• Unconnected Sources:

Appear in gray text on the menu.

Source Sense Off (Default)

TV shows all source menu options.

• Selected Source: Appears in yellow text on the menu.

• Connected/Not Connected

Sources: All sources appear in white text on the menu.

Be sure to use the Video menu or the RATIO key to change the picture aspect ratio if required to view sources with other picture proportions.

2/3/4


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


5


206-03807

GUIDE Plus+ Option Menu

Set up the TV to have the

GUIDE Plus+ programming grid appear when the TV is turned on

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

EZ Timer

CH. Labels

XDS Display

PIP Menu

Advanced

EZ Demo

TO SET

PRESS

Special

Move Next

MENU

Back

Source Sense

GUIDE Plus+

Caller ID

Off

On

1

2

3

4

5

Press MENU, use the Up/Down arrow to select the SPECIAL menu, then press ENTER/ .

Use the Up/Down arrow to select Advanced, then press

ENTER/ .

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the GUIDE Plus+ option, then press ENTER/ .

Use Up/Down to select On or OFF, then press ENTER/ .

GUIDE Plus+ On

TV shows GUIDE Plus+ Program Grid when TV is turned on.

GUIDE Plus+ Off (Default)

TV shows previously selected channel when TV is turned on.



ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9 mute


5

2/3/4

Be sure to complete the GUIDE Plus+ setup, see the GUIDE Plus+ section.


206-03807 P A G E 4 3

Caller ID (Identification) Menu

1

2

3

4

5

A

Caller ID reveals the phone number of a caller on your TV screen and stores the last ten calls in memory

Caller ID

If you subscribe to Caller ID service from your local telephone service provider, incoming telephone call numbers can be displayed on your TV screen. Also displays the last ten caller’s numbers, time, and date.

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

EZ Timer

CH. Labels

XDS Display

PIP Menu

Advanced

EZ Demo

Special

Move Next

TO SET

PRESS

MENU

Back

Source Sense

GUIDE Plus+

Caller ID Off

On

4-a.

5-a.

Press MENU, use the Up/Down arrow to select the SPECIAL menu, then press the center circle (ENTER/ ).

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the ADVANCED option, then press the center circle (ENTER/ ).

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the Caller ID option, then press the center circle (ENTER/ ).

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

ENTER/ .


Caller ID On, Phone rings

TV shows caller’s phone number.

Caller ID Off, Phone rings

No caller number displayed.

To Show The Phone Numbers Of The Last Ten Callers:

After step 4 above, press ENTER/ again to show last ten calls.

Press QUIT or ID to remove caller list and return to TV viewing.

To Show Last Ten Callers Without Using Menu:

Press ID. Press ID again to remove display.

1

2/3/4

Recent Calls

(123) 456-7890

(123) 567-8904

(123) 678-9045

(123) 789-0456

(123) 890-4567

(123) 904-5678

(123) 456-7890

(123) 045-6789

(123) 456-7890

(123) 567-8904

11:39 PM

8:30 PM

8:33 AM

10:33 AM

7:33 PM

9:33 AM

11:33 PM

8:33 AM

5:33 PM

6:33 AM

OCT 22

OCT 22

OCT 21

OCT 21

OCT 19

OCT 19

OCT 18

OCT 17

OCT 17

OCT 16

For Caller ID to work, you must subscribe to this service from your local phone company.


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9 mute


A

5

2/3/4

P A G E 4 4 206-03807

EZ Demo Menu

Your Entertainment

Machine can show you the menus available

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

EZ Timer

CH. Labels

XDS Display

PIP Menu

Advanced

EZ Demo

Special

Move Next

Off

On

MENU

Back

1

2

3

4

Press MENU and use Up/Down arrow to select the SPECIAL menu on your screen, then press ENTER/ .

Use the Up/Down arrow to select the EZ DEMO option, then press ENTER/ .

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.

Press QUIT to remove menu.

Even if the TV is turned off, the EZ Demo feature will continue to operate when the TV is turned on again.

The only way to turn EZ Demo off is to select Off, in the SPECIAL menu.

Mini glossary

EZ DEMO Feature provides an automatic demonstration of the on-screen menus on your Entertainment Machine.

View and learn what features are available to you as EZ

Demo cycles through the on-screen menus.

1


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9


4


206-03807 P A G E 4 5

2-Tuner Picture-In-Picture Overview

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 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 channels on the main picture screen.

WORKING WITH PIP

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

Antenna, then set the PIP source to Antenna, as an example.

Then if you use the TV’s tuner to choose 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 in the PIP inset while you watch a video tape, from a VCR connected to

Video 1. Have a DVD disk playing on the Main screen, while you watch a videotape in the PIP inset.

SOME TYPICAL PIP/MAIN SCREEN VIEWING SETUPS

1. You want to watch a videotape, but keep scanning for another movie or game. Set the PIP source to Video 1, or 2 and you can watch the VCR and TV, swapping between the two.

2. You want to watch your favorite live program on Antenna on the main screen and when a commercial break appears, swap to the PIP inset; which has a videotape in the VCR ready to play, or

Surf your favorite channels using the Antenna source for the PIP inset.

PIP Inset Picture Main Picture

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

To Set

Press

Main Source

PIP Source

Antenna

Video 1

Video 2

F Video

DVD

HD

R-Comp

F-Comp

Move Next MENU Back

Use the Source Menu to choose Main screen and PIP sources. Some sources are not available for PIP and cannot be swapped from the main screen to the PIP inset. See the Source menu page for details.

If no equipment is connected to a source you select for the

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

Mini glossary

TUNER

A/V SOURCE

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

Other equipment connected to the TV Audio/Video source inputs on the TV back or front connections panel;

Video 1, Video 2 etc.

P A G E 4 6 206-03807

2-Tuner Picture-In-Picture Operation

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

PIP Inset Picture

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 FREEZ to place the Main screen picture in the PIP inset and

“freeze” the image - turning

PIP on. (A good way to freeze the image so you can write down phone numbers etc.)

CH 32-UPN

2:45

STEREO

PIP

CH 2-CBS

Swap Main Picture with PIP

Use the Up/Down arrow to swap the images between the

Main picture and PIP inset.

Main Picture Source

In Main picture channel tuning mode, press SOURCE to change the source to Antenna, Video 1, Video 2, or

F Video. (Or, use the Setup Menu.)

Musical Note Symbol

Indicates if PIP or the Main screen is the sound source. (In this example the sound is from Main screen source.) To switch sound source, press QUIT repeatedly with the Channel/Time/Audio

Display on-screen.

Channel/Time/Audio Source Display

Press ENTER to show display. Shows source for: Main picture, PIP, and sound source (Main or PIP).

Channel Tuning Mode

Press PIP ch repeatedly to switch channel tuning between Main screen and PIP inset.

Flashing shows channel tuning mode; in this example, channel tuning is for the PIP inset. (When you press Channel

Up/Down, the channels in the PIP inset change.)

PIP Inset Source

In PIP channel tuning mode, press

SOURCE to change the source for the

PIP inset to Antenna, Video 1, Video 2, or F Video. (Or, use the Setup Menu.)


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9 mute


SOURCE

Chooses Main picture and PIP sources.

mute page up flshbk

vol ch

guide pip ch page down freez pip menu info quit enter ratio vcr+ sleep

FLASHBK (Flashback)

Returns to the last channel viewed.

PIP CH

Chooses channel tuning mode; Main screen channels or PIP channels.

FREEZ

PIP On: Freezes image in PIP inset.

PIP Off: Freezes Main screen picture in PIP inset and turns PIP on.

PIP

Turns PIP on and off.

QUIT

Chooses sound source. (With

Channel/Time Display on-screen.)

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.

P A G E 4 7

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system: Overview and Setup

Setting up your TV to receive the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system Programming Grid Guide

Overview

The GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system allows you to program your TV to:

Watch, TV will tune to the program automatically as it is aired. (If necessary, will turn TV on.)

Record, TV will tune cable box and/or VCR to the channel of the program and make the recording.

The feature also allows you to view on-screen the current program you are watching as well as to browse the other channels to see what else is being broadcast. Advanced features allow you additional options which are available when the Program Grid Guide is on the TV screen, like VCR Plus+ recording using the program’s PlusCode programming number.

Get Information Ready for the EZ Setup

Prior to the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system set up, and the VCR and Cable box tests, you will need to have handy the following information:

- Your Zip or Postal Code.

- Whether you receive programs over-the-air, or subscribe to a cable service.

- Name on your cable box, if you have one.

- Name on your VCR, if you have one.

- Cable Box output channel number.

(Usually located on the back of the cable box. If not there see your cable box owner’s manual or call your cable service provider for the number.)

Write in Setup Information

(Use a pencil.)

___________ Your Zip Code

___________ Name on your Cable Box

___________ Cable Box Output Channel

___________ Name on your VCR

Signal Reception: (Check one)

___ Over-the-Air ____ Cable Service Subscriber

1

Preview GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Options

Go to the Special menu and highlight the

GUIDE Plus+ option. Press the Right arrow on the remote.

In the “What would you like to do menu”, select View

Demo and press ENTER/ . You will see on-screen examples of the options available in the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system. Once you are familiar with the options available, select Setup.

Run GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system Setup

With the Setup option highlighted, press ENTER/ .

Answer the questions with the information you wrote in the “Write in Setup Information” box above, this will be used to run the Cable Box and VCR tests.

Cable Box Setup and Test

This test determines if the TV can control your Cable Box.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Cable

Box.

VCR Setup and Test

This test determines if the TV can control your VCR.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your VCR.

Once the tests are complete, you can use the GUIDE Plus+

GOLD system to view, schedule to watch, and schedule to record, programs listed in the Program Grid Guide.

Note: Be sure emitter cable for the VCR and Cable Box are in position and connected, see page 15.

P A G E 4 8 206-03807

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system:

Overview of downloads

It is possible to download information for the GUIDE Plus+ system from the Antenna or Cable sources. To download information it is necessary to setup the GUIDE Plus+ system in the following way:

1

Get in Setup Menu

The first time setup menu is displayed automatically.

The next time you need to get in the Setup menu manually. (See GUIDE Plus+ option section).

Follow the instruction in the screen.

1-a

Downloading with an Antenna.

Follow the instructions:

"Do you have cable?" select "No"

"Do you have a cable box?" select "No"

*If you have a VCR

"Do you have a VCR?" select "Yes". Otherwise "No"

1-b

Downloading with Cable.

Follow the instructions:

"Do you have cable?" select "Yes"

*If you have cable box.

"Do you have a cable box?" select "Yes". Otherwise "No"

*If you have a cable box the cable box screens configuration appears:

Select your cable box brand from a list.

Select cable box output channel: 2, 3,4

(you need to check in your cable box hardware configuration).

Note: In this configuration the Cable box must be ON and the TV OFF for the GUIDE Plus+ system to receive information.

2

Finally, the Setup Complete Screen appears. Press enter to leave the GUIDE Plus+ setup menu.

3

Select Exit option to Quit. (See fig.2)

Note: GUIDE Plus+ listings will be available within 24 hours of setup.

fig.1

fig.2

206-03807 P A G E 4 9

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system: Remote Functions

What the remote control keys do with GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system Program Grid Guide on TV screen

FREEZ (Record action key)

One-touch recording of program selected on Grid.

Green Key, sets program up to be recorded and selects recording duration options:

Once, Daily, Weekly.

PIP CH (Watch action key)

Blue Key, sets program up to be watched.

GUIDE

Enters/exits GUIDE Plus+

GOLD menu. Goes to selected channel on Grid on exit.

MENU

Provides direct access to the

Menu bar.

Up/Down/Left/Right Arrows

Use cursor keys to move within the Program Grid.

VCR+

Enters VCR Plus+ Recording mode.

Notes: PlusCode programming numbers can be viewed by pressing INFO; when the program you want to record is highlighted in the Program

Grid Guide.

PlusCode programming numbers are also usually included with program listings in your local TV guide.


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6 mute

7 8 9

0 page up surf flshbk

vol ch

guide pip ch page down freez pip menu info quit enter ratio vcr+ record stop sleep skip pause rew play f f

Number Keypad

Enters numerical values where required.

Page UP

Moves to the next full page of information on Program Grid.

Page DOWN

Moves to the previous full page of information on

Program Grid.

PIP (Lock action key

Locks/Unlocks PIP)

In PIP lock, the current TV program’s picture remains as the user scrolls through the programs on the grid.

In PIP unlock, the picture changes as the user selects programs on the grid.

Enter (ENTER/

)

Goes to highlighted channel on Grid. Accepts the action.

QUIT

Exits GUIDE Plus+ GOLD feature and returns to the last channel viewed in TV mode.

INFO

Shows selected program’s VCR

PlusCode and channel lineup.

206-03807

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system: Grid Guide Layout

Explains program Grid menu features in GUIDE Plus+ mode

Current Time

Picture-in-Guide

Current or upcoming program Ads

Interactive panel/Ads

Action Bar

Info Box

Menu Bar

Program Grid

Current Time

Shows current time.

PIP (Picture-in-Guide)

Live video of selected program, while user is scrolling the

Program Grid. Click GUIDE to place this program on TV screen and exit Grid Guide. Using PIP Lock/Unlock key, picture in window can be locked, while user scrolls other programs in Grid, or unlocked, user can see the video of the newly selected program on the Grid (assuming the program is currently being broadcast).

Current or Upcoming Program Ads

Displays Ads for current and upcoming programs. You can choose to watch or record the programs shown here.

Highlight this box, then press PIP CH (Blue) to Watch, or

FREEZ (Green) to Record the program.

Interactive Panel / Ads

Displays information on various subjects. If additional information is available, press left cursor arrow and it will be displayed. Press Right arrow to return to guide.

Action Bar

Watch: Automatically sets up the TV to tune to a program as it is broadcast. Press PIP CH (Blue) = Watch.

Record: Automatically sets up the VCR to record a program as it is broadcast. Press FREEZ (Green) = Record.

Info Box

With program highlighted, shows: Title of program; Gives a short description; Start time; Program duration; Channel number; Call letters of the channel; Indicates by displaying icons, if captions are present; Audio available; and

Parental Control Ratings.

With a program highlighted, press INFO to display the program’s VCR Plus+ PlusCode programming number, (if provided) and the channel’s program lineup. Press INFO again to return to program grid.

Menu Bar

Displays services and menus (Grid options) available by first highlighting the word GRID, then pressing the right arrow to scroll through and access the additional options:

Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages, Editor, Setup. (See the next page for a description of the Menu Bar options.)

Program Grid

Shows listing of current programs with channel icons, including time of day to Watch or Record. Also shows last channel viewed. Channels can be turned on or off by using the Editor option located on the Menu Bar.

206-03807 P A G E 5 1

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system: Watch/Record Menu

Schedules programs to be Watched or Recorded using the Program Grid Guide menu

Notes

• You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system before you can schedule programs to be watched or recorded, see the following page.

• After setup: TV must be turned Off to receive GUIDE

Plus+ information updates. VCR must be turned Off to be use for recording. Cable Box (if you have one) should be left On.

1

2

3

A

B

C

4

Point remote at TV and press the TV key.

Press GUIDE to place Grid Guide on TV screen.

(Follow on-screen instructions.)

Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrows to pick a program on the Grid Guide you want to watch/record.

Watch: Press PIP CH to schedule the program to be watched. (Blue key)

Record: Press FREEZ to schedule the program to be recorded. (Green Key)

Press VCR+ to go to the VCR Plus+ recording menu.

Press GUIDE to return to TV viewing.

Note: Requires a VCR for recording.

Note: If the cable box is turned OFF, then the GUIDE Plus+ system will be unable to receive data.

Mini glossary

GRID GUIDE Multi-day listing of the programs scheduled to be broadcast in your area.

WATCH TV will tune to program as it is broadcast.

RECORD Program will be recorded as it is broadcast automatically.

VCR Plus+ Recording using PlusCode programming numbers, usually listed

RECORDING with programs in Grid. Access by pressing INFO.

P A G E 5 2

1

B

A

2/4

3

C tv vcr cable dvd hd/stb source tv dvd light mode vcr hd/stb power cable

ID

1 2 3 mute

4 5 6

7 8 9


206-03807

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system:

Using the News feature

In the “News” menu follow the next instructions to read a “story”:

1

2

3

4

5

6

From the story list, select the story that you wish, by using the Up/Down arrow keys. (fig.1)

To see the information related with the selected story, press INFO or the Right arrow. (fig.2)

If you want to go back to the main list or close the current story, press INFO again.

When watching a story, press the Left/Right arrows to change page and get additional information.

If you reach the end of the story, TV will automatically return to the list.

When watching a story and you want to change to another story, just press the Up/Down arrows.

If you are in the “main” list, you can read all titles faster if you use the Up/Down page keys.

fig.1

206-03807 fig.2

P A G E 5 3

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system: Additional Features

Customize and edit your GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system Program Grid menu and setup - - Troubleshoot problems

VCR Plus+ Recording

Press VCR+ RECORD to record using PlusCode programming numbers. (With a program highlighted on the grid, pressing INFO shows the program’s PlusCode programming number, if provided.)

PIP Lock

Picture remains of original channel as other channels are selected. (Note: Press PIP to lock/unlock.)

PIP Unlock

Picture is shown of channel as it is highlighted in Program

Grid Guide.

(Select recording speed on VCR, see VCR owner’s manual.)

Messages - Displays a list of messages sent to the Guide.

Editor - Displays network/channel lineup available; each channel may be turned on or off. (Will appear, or set to not appear on Program Grid.)

Setup - Use to change Guide Setup, Zip or Postal Code,

Cable Box and VCR settings and also to view the GUIDE

Plus+ GOLD system Overview Demo.

Menu Bar

Option Descriptions

Grid - Displays program listings by channel and time.

Sort - Displays program listing by category for example,

Sports, Movies, etc.

News - Provides access to top news stories.

OPTIONS (GUIDE Plus+ Grid TV On/Off Setup)

- Each time you turn your TV on, the GUIDE Plus+ program grid display appears on the screen automatically.

- To remove GUIDE Plus+ grid, press QUIT or GUIDE.

Note: To turn off GUIDE Plus+ Grid Display at TV turn on

- Once the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up, you can change the display on/off option so that when the TV is turned on, the

GUIDE Plus+ program grid display will not automatically appear.

See below.

See page 53. Using the News feature.

Schedule - Shows date, title, and start time of the programs that are scheduled to be watched or recorded. Also allows the user to delete any programs, and make changes to the recording schedule from Once to Daily, or Weekly.

GUIDE Plus+ Program Grid Auto Display: On/Off menu.

Select:

On = When TV is turned on, GUIDE Plus+ program grid display will appear on the screen.

Off = When TV is turned on, GUIDE Plus+ program grid display will not appear on the screen.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Won’t record or watch

- Setup was not performed.

No picture or sound from cable box

- Cable box must be left on, even if TV is turned Off.

- G-LINK cable not connected to G-LINK jack.

Doesn’t Display Any Programs In Grid

- TV not turned off long enough for data to be received.

- Cables not connected?

Only Records In SP (Short Play)

- Set up VCR per instructions provided in owner’s manual.

- Press PIP CH, FREEZ or VCR+ RECORD as needed to get

P A G E 5 4 watch/recording options: Once, Daily, Weekly.

Won’t Tune To Selected Program

- Program may not be available or is not currently being broadcast.

Can’t Find All Networks/Channels For My Local Area

- May need to use the Editor option on Menu Bar to assign missing networks/channels channel numbers and then turn those channels on.

206-03807

Programming the Remote

Program your remote to control a variety of Audio/ Video devices

3

4

5

1

2

6

7

The device you want to program should be ON.

On the Brand Code reference pages 56/57 in this manual, find the type of device you’re programming and then find the brand name. Write down the three-number codes—you’ll need them soon.

Push the key with the name of the device you’re programming (VCR, CABLE, DVD, HD/STB).

Hold down MUTE and FLSHBK until the indicator light turns on, then release the keys.

Using the NUMBER keypad, enter the three-number

Brand Code found in the chart on the Brand Code reference pages 56/57.

Press ENTER to save the code; the indicator light will flash three times and turn off if the code was accepted.

Point the remote at the device and press the

POWER key. The device should turn off. If not, try the other codes listed and continue from step three.

Not all devices will work with your Zenith remote control.

Indicator Lights

3

5


ID

1 2 3

4 5 6 mute

7 8 9

0 page up surf flshbk

vol ch

guide pip ch page down freez pip menu info quit enter

Mode / Product Compatibility

TV VCR CABLE

TVs VCRs Cable Boxes,

Satellite

Receivers

DVD

Audio CD, Video Disk

Audio Tape Decks

Audio Tuners

Audio Amplifiers

HD/STB

Set top

Boxes ratio vcr+ record stop sleep skip pause rew play f f

7

4

6

206-03807 P A G E 5 5

Programming Codes

TVs

Daewoo . . . . . . . 149

Zenith . . . . . . . . 101 121 149 152

TV/VCR Combination Codes

Adventura TV/VCR . 154

Daewoo TV/VCR . . 148

Funai TV/VCR. . . . 154

Goldstar TV/VCR . . 153 172

Symphonic TV/VCR 154

Zenith TV/VCR . . . 150 152 153 154

172

VCRs

Admiral . . . . . . . 261

Akai . . . . . . . . . . 292 717 718 719

720

Audio Dynamics . . 726

Bell & Howell . . . . 247

Broksonic . . . . . . 221 250 255 729

Candle . . . . . . . . 727

Canon . . . . . . . . . 704

Capeheart . . . . . . 728

Citizen . . . . . . . . 727

Craig . . . . . . . . . 212

Curtis Mathes . . . 259 266 725 727

Daewoo . . . . . . . 244 246 248 254

703 729

Daytron . . . . . . . 246

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

Electrochrome. . . . 730

Emerson . . . . . . . 203 221 243 250

293 721 722 729

730 731 732

Fisher . . . . . . . . . 211 212 213 247

265 274

General Electric . . 216 220 266 282

701 702 725

Go Video . . . . . . . 256 262 263 700

Goldstar . . . . . . . 253

Harmon Kardon . . . 296

Hitachi . . . . . . . . 257 270 273 292

705 706 707 708

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

Jensen . . . . . . . . 292

JVC . . . . . . . . . . 224 225 258 268

292 299 726

Kenwood . . . . . . . 268 292 726 727

Magnavox . . . . . . 275

Marantz . . . . . . . 267 268 726 727

Memorex . . . . . . . 212 298

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

Mitsubishi . . . . . . 276 277 278 279

280 296 297 730

Montgomery Ward 216 219 249 291

730

MultiTech. . . . . . . 727

NEC . . . . . . . . . . 267 268 269 281

292 709 726

Orion . . . . . . . . . 250

Panasonic . . . . . . 245 251 259 713

714 715 716

Pentax . . . . . . . . 708 727

Philco . . . . . . . . . 275

Pioneer . . . . . . . 210 282 726

Portland . . . . . . . 246 727

ProScan . . . . . . . 216 260 266 282

725

Quasar . . . . . . . . 259 295

Radio Shack . . . . . 213 265 730

RCA . . . . . . . . . . 216 220 228 240

242 249 260 266

282 283 284 285

286 287 288 708

710 711 725

Realistic . . . . . . . 212 213 265 730

Saisho. . . . . . . . . 722

Salora . . . . . . . . . 297

Samsung . . . . . . . 220 230

Sansui . . . . . . . . 289 292 709 726

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

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

Sears . . . . . . . . . 211 212 213 265

274

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

Signature 2000 . . . 216 219 249

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

Sylvania . . . . . . . 275 297

Tatung . . . . . . . . 268 292

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

Teknika . . . . . . . . 272

Toshiba . . . . . . . . 213 274 290 297

Vector Research . . 726 727

Victor . . . . . . . . . 726

Video Concepts . . . 726 727

XR - 1000 . . . . . . 243

Yamaha . . . . . . . . 726

Zenith . . . . . . . . 201 224 225 229

Cable Boxes

Allegro . . . . . . . . 358 362

Allegro A-B Switch 361

Archer . . . . . . . . 325

Century . . . . . . . . 325

Citizen . . . . . . . . 325

Comtronic . . . . . . 326

Everquest. . . . . . . 379

Garrard . . . . . . . . 325

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

General Electric. . . 367

General Instrument 304 305 306 307

308 309 310 318

Hamlin . . . . . . . . 302 303 345 365

366

Jasco . . . . . . . . . 325

Jerrold . . . . . . . . 304 307 308 309

310 318 360 363

Kale Vision . . . . . 335

Macom . . . . . . . . 321

Magnavox . . . . . . 327 334

NSC . . . . . . . . . . 335 339 368 369

370

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

Panasonic . . . . . . 313 320

Philips . . . . . . . . 325 327 347 350

352 354 355

Pioneer . . . . . . . . 315 343

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

Regency . . . . . . . 329

Samsung . . . . . . . 326 335

Scientific Atlanta 316 323 336 337

364

Signal . . . . . . . . . 326

SL Marx . . . . . . . . 326

Sprucer . . . . . . . . 313

Standard Comp . . . 335

Stargate . . . . . . . 326 379

Teleview . . . . . . . 326

Texscan . . . . . . . 339 356 371

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

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

Universal . . . . . . 325 358 362

Vid Tech . . . . . . . 340

Video Way . . . . . . 349

Viewstar . . . . . . . 327 354 355 372

Zenith HT-2000 . . . 353

Zenith PM . . . . . . 374

P A G E 5 6 206-03807

Programming Codes

Satellite Receivers

Alphastar. . . . . . . 516

Chaparral . . . . . . . 501 502

Cheyenne. . . . . . . 502

Dishnet . . . . . . . . 515

Drake . . . . . . . . . 503

General Electric. . . 510 517

General Instrument 504 505

Hitachi . . . . . . . . 519 520

DVD Players

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

Mitsubushi . . . . . . 964

Pioneer . . . . . . . . 963

Audio CD Players

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

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

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

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

Denon . . . . . . . . 935

Dynatech . . . . . . . 953

Emerson . . . . . . . 952

Fisher . . . . . . . . . 438 933 951

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

Goldstar . . . . . . . 460

Hitachi . . . . . . . . 950

Audio Tape Decks

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

Audio Tuners/Amps

Citizen . . . . . . . . 914

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

Goldstar . . . . . . . 460 474

Hitachi . . . . . . . . 919

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

Kenwood . . . . . . . 484

Luxman . . . . . . . . 467

Hughes Network . . 514

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

Macom . . . . . . . . 314

Magnavox . . . . . . 521

Phillips . . . . . . . . 521

PrimeStar. . . . . . . 513

ProScan. . . . . . . . 510 517

RCA DSS . . . . . . . 373

Marantz . . . . . . . . 903 913

Memorex . . . . . . . 485

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

Nakamichi . . . . . . 493

Onkyo . . . . . . . . 471 906

Optimus . . . . . . . 905

Panasonic . . . . . . 912

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

Realistic . . . . . . . 506

Sierra I . . . . . . . . 502

Sierra II . . . . . . . 502

Sierra III . . . . . . . 502

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

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

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

Toshiba . . . . . . . . 509 512

Uniden . . . . . . . . 522

United . . . . . . . . 344

Zenith Drake. . . . . 312 330

Zenith Satellite . . 328 351 378 500

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

Toshiba . . . . . . . . 961

Zenith. . . . . . . . . 960

Pioneer . . . . . . . 402 403

Sanyo . . . . . . . . . 401

Sony . . . . . . . . . 404

Zenith . . . . . . . . 401

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

Kenwood . . . . . . 441 931 948

Luxman . . . . . . . . 930

Magnavox . . . . . . 421 422 433 434

Marantz . . . . . . . . 929 947

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

Mitsubishi . . . . . . 927

Nakamichi . . . . . . 925 926

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

Optimus . . . . . . . 920 921 922

Panasonic . . . . . . 431 432 945

Phillips . . . . . . . . 421 433 434

Pioneer . . . . . . . . 431 435 944

Quasar . . . . . . . . 432

Radio Shack . . . . . 431 441

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

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

Sears . . . . . . . . . 936

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

Sherwood . . . . . . 449

Sony . . . . . . . . . . 420 443 444 445

934

Soundesign . . . . . 461 498 901 902

Sylvania . . . . . . . 433

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

Technics . . . . . . . 432

Toshiba . . . . . . . . 915

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

Zenith . . . . . . . . 460 461 498 901

902

Zenith CD Recorder 415

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

902

Techniques. . . . . . 912

Toshiba . . . . . . . . 915

Victor . . . . . . . . . 908

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

901 902

HD/Set Top Boxes

Echostar . . . . . . . 805

Hughes . . . . . . . . 803

206-03807

Philips . . . . . . . . 802

RCA . . . . . . . . . . 804

Sony . . . . . . . . . . 801

Zenith. . . . . . . . . 800

P A G E 5 7

Remote Operating Mode Key Functions

A list of key functions by mode for your remote control

TV Mode

KEY NAME Zenith Code 101

VCR Mode Cable Mode DVD Mode HD/STB Mode

Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353 Zenith Code 960 Zenith Code 800 source TV Sources light Lights Keys 5 Seconds Lights Keys 5 Sec power TV On/Off tv Selects TV vcr Selects VCR cable Selects Cable dvd Selects DVD hd/stb Selects HD/STB

I.D.

TV Caller I.D.

1 TV Digit 1

2 TV Digit 2

3 TV Digit 3

4 TV Digit 4

5 TV Digit 5

6 TV Digit 6

TV Tuner or VCR Tuner N/A

VCR On/Off

Selects TV

Selects VCR

Selects Cable

Selects DVD

Selects HD/STB

VCR Memory

VCR Digit 1

VCR Digit 2

VCR Digit 3

VCR Digit 4

VCR Digit 5

VCR Digit 6

Lights Keys 5 Sec

Cable Box On/Off

Selects TV

Selects VCR

Selects Cable

Selects DVD

Selects HD/STB

DVD Open/Close

Lights Keys 5 Sec

DVD On/Off

Selects TV

Selects VCR

Selects Cable

Selects DVD

Selects HD/STB

N/A

Lights Keys 5 Sec

HD/STB On/Off

Selects TV

Selects VCR

Selects Cable

Selects DVD

Selects

HD/STB/direcTV

HD/STB Help

HD/STB Digit 1

HD/STB Digit 2

HD/STB Digit 3

HD/STB Digit 4

HD/STB Digit 5

HD/STB Digit 6

7 TV Digit 7

8 TV Digit 8

9 TV Digit 9

0 TV Digit 0

N/A surf Surf On/Off mute TV Mute volume (up) TV Volume Up volume (down) TV Volume Down channel (up) TV Channel Up

(Guide+ Page Up) channel (down) TV Channel Down

(Guide+ Page Down)

VCR Digit 7

VCR Digit 8

VCR Digit 9

VCR Digit 0

N/A

VCR SP/EP

TV Mute

TV Volume Up

TV Volume Down

VCR Channel Up

Cable Digit 7

Cable Digit 8

Cable Digit 9

Cable Digit 0

Cable FC/Fav Ch

TV Mute

TV Volume Up

TV Volume Down

DVD Digit 7

DVD Digit 8

DVD Digit 9

DVD Digit 0

DVD Audio

TV Mute/Sound

TV Volume Up

TV Volume Down

Cable Channel Up DVD Title

HD/STB Digit 7

HD/STB Digit 8

HD/STB Digit 9

HD/STB Digit 0

Cable/Satellite Dash DVD Setup (DVD Menu) HD/STB Dash

N/A

TV Mute

TV Volume Up

TV Volume Down

HD/STB Channel Up flashbk TV Flashback guide Guide+ On/Off pip ch TV PIP Channel Change VCR Eject

(Guide+ Blue) freeze TV PIP Freeze

VCR Channel Down

VCR Flashback

N/A

Cable Channel Down DVD Subtitle

Cable Flashback

N/A

Day Down

VCR Commercial Skip Cable Page Up

DVD Return/TV Input HD/STB Flashback

DVD Clear HD/STB Guide

DVD Marker Search N/A

DVD Repeat-Chap

HD/STB Channel

Down

N/A pip Lock

(Guide+ Green)

TV PIP On/Off

(Guide+ PIP Lock/Unlock)

N/A

Cable Page Down

Cable Digit 1

Cable Digit 2

Cable Digit 3

Cable Digit 4

Cable Digit 5

Cable Digit 6

Day Up

DVD Repeat A-B

DVD Digit 1

DVD Digit 2

DVD Digit 3

DVD Digit 4

DVD Digit 5

DVD Digit 6

DVD Marker N/A

P A G E 5 8 206-03807

Remote Operating Mode Key Functions

KEY NAME

TV Mode

Zenith Code 101

VCR Mode Cable Mode DVD Mode HD/STB Mode

Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code 353 Zenith Code 960 Zenith Code 800 menu TV Menu VCR Menu info Guide+ 2nd Level Info N/A quit/(note) Menu Quit VCR Quit

Surround Sound On/Off

PIP Audio Swap enter TV Enter VCR Enter

VCR Select Up up arrow TV Select Up

PIP Inset Swap down arrow TV Select Down

PIP Inset Swap left arrow TV Adjust Left

VCR Select Down

VCR Adjust Left

PIP Inset Move right arrow TV Adjust Right

PIP Inset Move

TV Enter ratio TV Picture Ratio sleep TV Sleep Timer vcr+/record VCR Record

Guide+ VCR+ stop VCR Stop

<< skip DVD Skip<< skip >> DVD Skip>> pause VCR Pause rew VCR Rewind play VCR Play ff VCR Fast Forward

VCR Adjust Right

VCR Enter

VCR Timer

N/A

VCR Record

VCR Stop

DVD Skip<<

DVD Skip>>

VCR Pause

VCR Rewind

VCR Play

VCR Fast Forward

Cable Menu

Cable Info

Cable Quit

DVD Menu

DVD Zoom

DVD Resume

Cable Enter

Cable Up Arrow

DVD Select

DVD Up Arrow

Cable Down Arrow DVD Down Arrow

Cable Left Arrow DVD Left Arrow

Cable Right Arrow DVD Right Arrow

Cable Enter

Cable Timer

N/A

Cable Buy

DVD Select

DVD Program

N/A

DVD Angle

VCR Stop

DVD Skip<<

DVD Skip>>

Cable Guide

VCR Rewind

VCR Play

VCR Fast Forward

DVD Stop/Eject

DVD Skip<<

DVD Skip>>

DVD Pause

DVD Scan <<

DVD Play

DVD Scan >>

HD/STB Menu

HD/STB Info

HD/STB Quit

HD/STB Enter

HD/STB Up Arrow

HD/STB Down arrow

HD/STB Left arrow

HD/STB Right arrow

HD/STB Enter

HD/STB Ratio

N/A

HD/STB Program

VCR Stop

DVD Skip<<

DVD Skip>>

HD/STB Signal

VCR Rewind

VCR Play

VCR Fast Forward

206-03807 P A G E 5 9

Maintenance

Routine TV cabinet and screen cleaning

Careful and regular cleaning can extend the the useful service life of the TV. Be sure to turn the power off and pull out the plug before you begin any cleaning.

Screen Cleaning

1. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off the 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 turning the TV on.

Cabinet Cleaning

1. Use a soft cloth with a mild soap solution to wipe the cabinet. (Don’t use any harsh, industrial strength variety of cleaner.)

2. Rinse the cloth and wipe the cabinet again.

3. Let the cabinet air-dry before turning the Presentation TV on.

Wood Cabinet Use a quality wood cleaner and polish. This will protect the TV from dirt and dust, as well as keep the cabinet looking new.

Extended Absence

If you leave your TV dormant (Off) for a long time (such as a vacation), it’s a good idea to unplug the power cord 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.

P A G E 6 0

If you unplug the TV, you may have to reset the clock using the Clock Set menu described earlier. See page 23.

206-03807

Troubleshooting

Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems

Symptoms

Power

No Power.

No Source image.

Possible Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) See page(s)

• AC Power Cord not connected.

• Local power failure?

• Source turned off.

• Source not selected.

-Connect power cord. Try a different household outlet.

-Contact power company for information.

-Turn Source equipment on.

-Use SOURCE to choose correct picture and sound source.

9/10/11

17

17

Picture Reception

Poor or no picture.

Local interference.

Poor or no color.

• TV station problems.

-Try a different channel.

• Video menu not adjusted properly. -Check Video menu option settings.

• Check for disturbing source.

• Appliance too close to TV.

• Sub-standard broadcast.

• Sub-standard cable signal.

17/17

32

The following may cause image problems or distortion:

Electrical appliances, powerful lights, cars, trucks; computers or portable phones; medical equipment; VCR to close to TV, etc.

-If possible increase the distance between your Entertainment

Machine and the offending appliance. Or shut one of them off.

-Try a different channel.

-Notify cable company of reception problem.

16/17

Picture wobbles or drifts.

No CATV reception.

• CATV wire not connected or loose. -Make or tighten connection.

• Local interference.

-Try different channel. Turn off interfering appliance.

• Scrambled CATV channel.

-Tune to unscrambled channel.

• Cable wire not connected.

• Cable service interrupted.

• Antenna set, not Cable (CATV).

Images in picture distorted. • Wrong aspect ratio.

-Connect cable to Antenna/Cable.

-Contact cable service.

-Select Cable in EZ Program menu.

-Use RATIO to change to correct picture proportion.

Poor or no sound.

• Audio muted.

• Broadcast problem.

• Wake up Alarm turned TV On.

TV turns On.

TV turns Off.

• Sleep Timer turned TV Off.

No Closed Captions or Text.

• Not available on show.

-Press MUTE or VOL (Volume) + key to increase sound level.

-Tune to a different channel.

-Cancel Wake up Alarm, and/or turn TV off.

-Turn TV back on.

-Check local TV listings to see if available on broadcast.

-Relocate over-the-air antenna.

-Try a different channel with Closed Captions or Text.

-Pick a Closed Caption or Text option and turn Captions on.

-Set Captions option to off.

• Not turned on.

• EZ Mute selected.

Captions appear when sound is muted.

Lock (Parental Control) Problems

Protected by Lock • Viewing is restricted by Lock.

appears on screen.

• Don’t know password.

-Key-in password and turn Lock On/Off (Restrictions) off.

Set individual restriction options in Lock menu to Off.

-Set Lock On/Off option to Off in Lock menu.

-Tune to channel without Lock “Content” restrictions.

7/9/11

16/17

16/17

9/11

27

27

35/36

16/17

18

17

17

33

38

27

206-03807 P A G E 6 1

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Some quick and easy tips to resolving problems

Symptoms

Using Remote Control

Remote does not work.

Cause(s)

Remote does not operate accessory product.

• Wrong mode selected.

• Not aimed at remote sensor.

• Remote too far from TV or too much light in room.

• IR path to TV interrupted.

• Weak batteries.

• Wrong battery polarity.

• Product Mode not programmed.

• Product not IR controlled.

Possible Solution(s) Page(s)

-Press correct mode key to change mode (TV for TV operation.)

-Point remote at Front Control Panel.

-Move remote closer to TV or darken room.

-Remove obstructions.

-Replace batteries.

9/10/11

-Check that “+” and “-” match in battery compartment.

9/10/11

-Program for other equipment: VCR, DVD, STB etc..

-Remote only controls IR equipment.

55

Menu Operation

Menu options can’t be changed or selected.

Timers do not work.

• Software lock-up.

• “Off” selected on menu.

• Clock not set.

-Unplug power cord for 5 minutes to unlock software.

(Reset clock if necessary.)

-Choose “On” to make timer(s) work.

-Set clock.

9/10/11

37

26

Clock is set, or sets itself, to Wrong Time

Clock time is wrong. • Wrong Time Zone.

-Reset to your time zone.

• Daylight Savings Time wrong.

-If not observed in your area, set to Off.

• Time does not set automatically.

-Set clock manually.

• Auto Clock doesn’t work.

-Turn Auto Clock option “Off” in menu, set clock manually.

26

Picture Viewing Problems

Image looks wrong.

Snowy or Poor Picture

• Wrong Video Menu Aspect Ratio.

-Use correct aspect ratio for source’s image: 16x9 or 4x3. 17/33

• Wrong Ant. connection/location. -Move antenna, check connection/location.

-Check cable input.

• TV/VCR button set wrong.

• Wrong tuning mode.

-Set TV/VCR button on your VCR correctly.

-Are you in TV or cable tuning mode, and should be in the other?

• Wrong output channels selected.

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

• Loose connection.

-Check that all connections are tight.

Picture has a big black box • Caption/Text mode turned on.

on it, but the sound is O.K.

No picture.

• AC power not plugged in?

• AC power outlet doesn’t work.

• Menu options set wrong.

• Broadcast problem.

-The CC (closed caption) option may be in Text 1, 2, 3, or 4 mode.

-Select Caption 1, or OFF in the Caption/Text menu.

-Plug AC power cord in.

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

-Make sure brightness controls are set properly.

-Try another channel.

32

16/17

P A G E 6 2 206-03807

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Symptoms

Sound/Audio Problems

Normal picture but no sound.

Cause(s) Possible Solution(s) Page(s)

• Check volume levels.

• Try another channel.

• A/V cables incorrectly connected.

• Audio Out cables installed wrong.

• Speakers turned off.

• No SAP signal.

-Make sure the TV sound is not muted.

-The problem may be the broadcast, not your TV.

-Install the Audio cables correctly.

-Install external amplifier cables correctly.

17

-Turn speakers on in the Audio menu.

34

-If the Audio Mode is set to SAP, the channel may not have an SAP program.

10 - 15

10 - 15

Multi-Media Features Problems

Caller ID Problems

No Caller ID display.

Pressing ID doesn’t work.

Phone rings, no number shows on-screen.

Computer Problems

• Phone not connected to TV.

• No Caller ID phone service.

• Wrong remote mode?

• “Off” selected on menu.

• Caller has an unlisted number.

-Connect phone to TV.

-Subscribe to Caller ID, call local phone company.

-Press TV, for TV operating mode.

-Choose “On” to make Caller ID work.

-Cannot display unlisted numbers.

15

17

44

No Laptop/Computer image. • Video monitor out set to internal.

-Reset computer monitor image to external.

• Video monitor settings wrong.

-Set computer video monitor output to 800K x 600K 60Hz.

No Audio Mini-plug input on TV back panel.

• Mini-plug input on TV front.

-Connect equipment with mini-plug audio out to front of TV.

16

HD/DVD Problems

Picture looks wrong.

No picture or sound.

• Wrong Video menu Aspect Ratio.

-Use correct aspect ratio for source’s image:

Normal, 16:9, WideScreen. Press RATIO repeatedly.

• Wrong source selected on TV.

• Source equipment turned off.

• Tape or Disk not playing.

• Try another channel.

• Wires incorrectly connected.

-Select correct source equipment.

-Turn source equipment on.

-Press “PLAY” on source equipment.

-The problem may be with the broadcast, not your TV.

-Install wires correctly on TV and equipment.

17/33

17

10 - 15

If all else fails to resolve the problem, call 256-772-1515, between 7:00 am and 8:00 pm Central Standard Time.

206-03807 P A G E 6 3

Glossary

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

75 OHM RF CABLE The wire that comes from an off-air antenna or cable service provider. The end looks like a hex-shaped nut with a wire sticking through the middle. It screws onto the threaded jack on the back of the TV.

300 TO 75 OHM

ADAPTER

A small device that connects a two-wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RF jack.

They are usually about an inch long with two screws on one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end.

A/V CABLES

A/V DEVICE

ADDED

AMPLIFIER

ANTENNA

Audio/Video cables. Three cables bunched together—right audio (red), left audio (white), and video (yellow).

A/V cables are used for stereo playback of videocassettes and for higher quality picture and sound from other

A/V devices.

Any device that produces video or sound (VCR, DVD, cable box, or television).

Lets you add new channels to channel scan list that you'll scroll through.

An electronic device that amplifies sound from a television, CD player, VCR, DVD or other A/V equipment.

DELETED

EZ PROGRAM

INPUT

JACK

The physical receiver of television signals sent over the air. A large metal piece of equipment does not always have to be visible for your home to be using an antenna.

Lets you remove channels from the channel scan list that you’ll scroll through.

Auto Program (channel search) automatically finds the channels available in your area.

Refers to the jack that receives a signal from a TV, VCR or other A/V device.

An input or output connection on the back of a TV, VCR, or other A/V device.

MONO SOUND

OUTPUT

Mono (monaural) sound is one channel of sound. With more than one speaker, all the speakers play the same audio.

Refers to the jack that sends a signal out of a VCR, DVD, or other A/V device.

2ND AUDIO Second Audio Programming (SAP) is another, separate, audio channel available with some programming.

PROGRAMMING/SAP Choosing SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language, such as Spanish or French.

SIGNAL

STEREO SOUND

TUNER

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

Stereo (Stereophonic) sound refers to audio that’s divided into right and left sides.

Device that picks up the signal and turns it into picture and sound.

P A G E 6 4 206-03807

Notes

206-03807 P A G E 6 5

Notes

P A G E 6 6 206-03807

Notes

206-03807 P A G E 6 7

Zenith Electronics Corporation

Direct-View TV Limited Warranty-USA

®

Zenith will repair or replace your product, at Zenith's option, if it proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period ("Warranty Period") listed below, effective from the date ("Date of Purchase") of original consumer purchase of the product. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product and effective only when used in the

United States, excluding U.S. Territories.

WARRANTY PERIOD:

LABOR: 90 days from the Date of Purchase.

Parts: One year from the Date of Purchase.

Picture Tube: Two years from the Date of Purchase.

* Parts replaced are warranted for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.

HOW SERVICE IS HANDLED:

In-Home Service: Please retain dealer’s dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the Date of

Purchase for proof of warranty, and submit a copy of the bill of sale to the service person at the time warranty service is provided.

Please call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484) to locate your nearest Zenith Authorized Service Center.

Replacement parts may be new or factory remanufactured.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WAR-

RANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. TO THE EXTENT ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS REQUIRED

BY LAW, IT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE. ZENITH WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCI-

DENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY

OF SUCH MAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOST REVENUES OR PROFITS, LOST OR CORRUPTED PROGRAMMING OR

DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusion or limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that may vary from state to state.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO:

1.

Damages or operating problems that result from shipping, installation, adjustment of user controls, calibration, maintenance or failure to maintain, or separate system components; and

2.

Damages or operating problems that result from normal wear and tear, misuse, abuse, operation outside environmental specifications or contrary to the requirements or precautions in the Operating Guide, accident, lightning strikes or other natural causes, unauthorized modification or alteration, incorrect electrical current or voltage, reception problem caused by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections, computer software, institutional or commercial use, or other causes not arising out of defect in material or workmanship .

3.

Therefore, the cost of repair or replacement of such defective product shall be borne by the consumer.

CUSTOMER INTER-ACTIVE CENTER NUMBERS:

For nearest Authorized Service Center,

Where to buy, Product Assistance, or

Customer Assistance

Call 1-877-9Zenith (1-877-993-6484) (Monday~ Friday 7 AM ~ 8 PM CT and Saturday 8 AM ~ 5 PM CT) and select appropriate option from the menu.

Or visit our website at http://www.zenithservice.com

© Copyright 2002 Zenith Electronics Corporation

206-03807

Zenith C36V28 Operating Guide

Assistant Bot

Operating Guide Warranty

M o d e l n u m b e r s C27V28, C32V28, C36V28 Direct View HDTV Monitors

WARNING:

WARNING:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read Instructions

2. Follow Instructions

3. Retain Instructions

4. Heed Warnings

5. Cleaning

6. Water and Moisture

7. Accessories, Carts, and Stands

8. Transporting Product

9. Attachments

10. Ventilation

11. Power Sources

12. Power Cord Polarization

13. Power Cord Protection

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

15. Lightning

16. Power Lines

17. Overloading

18. Object and Liquid Entry

19. Servicing

20. Damage Requiring Service

21. Replacement Parts

22. Safety Check

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

24. Heat

25. Telephone Line Cord

Table of Contents

Read the information below, then turn to page 7 to hook up your Entertainment Machine

Multimedia TV’s Features

Features On This Multimedia TV Include

COMPUTER INPUTS - Hookup your computer to the TV, see page 14.

CALLER ID - Shows the phone number of a caller on the TV Screen, see page 43.

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system - Programs your TV to turn on your VCR, and start/stop recording broad- casts, (if available over-the-air in your area, or provided by your cable service) see page 49.

Lock (Parental Control) - Restricts programs which can appear on your TV, see page 35.

PIP - 2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture, see page 47. Adjustable PIP inset picture options, see page 41.

Programmable Remote Control - Remote may be programmed to control other products, see page 54.

XDS Display - Extended Data Service. Shows current program information, see page 40.

EZ Features: Designed to make your viewing experience less work.

EZ Program, EZ Clock, EZ Timer, EZ Picture, EZ Demo, EZ Bass, EZ Sound, EZ SoundRite, EZ Mute.

For a more complete list of the features on this TV, see page 5.

Connection Panel Overview

Use this page for reference if connecting:

DVD Player, high-definition equipment, standard definition equipment, or a computer.

TV Back

Y

Y

P

P

P

P

R R

L

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

Hook Up an Off-Air Antenna

Connect an off-air antenna

Hook Up Cable Service (CATV)

Connect cable service to your Entertainment Machine

Hook Up an Off-Air Antenna and VCR

Connect your off-air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine

Hook Up Cable Service (CATV) and VCR

Connect Cable service and a VCR to the TV

Hook Up an S-VHS VCR

Your Zenith TV may be connected to a

Super-VHS VCR through the S-Video Input located on the front or rear connection panel on your TV

Audio

Audio

Hook Up Component Video Equipment

GUIDE Plus+ GOLD* system - Programs your TV to turn on your VCR, and start/stop recording broad- casts, (if available over-the-air in your area, or provided by your cable service) see page 49.*