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REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE.

PERSONNEL.

REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE

THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

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

Safety Tips

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

Power-Cord

alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other.) This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Note to Cable TV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer' s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

CAUTION

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

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Welcome .........................................

Installation Considerations ...........................

CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

Basic Connection to TV Without VCR .................

Basic Connection to TV With VCR ...................

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV

Typical Control Panel ..............................

Sleep Timer ......................................

THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV

Step 1. Connect the Power ...........................

Step 2. Select Your Language ........................

Step 3. Use Auto Program ...........................

Step 4. Set the Clock ...............................

Step 5. Use Other Options ...........................

REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC3480

Operation ........................................

Preparation For Use ................................

Installing Batteries .................................

REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC3490/91

Operation ........................................

Preparation For Use ................................

Installing Batteries .................................

QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS

Available Menus ..................................

Basic Menu Operation ..............................

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SETUP MENU

Auto Program ....................................

Ch. (Channel) Add/Del .............................

Clock Set ........................................

Par (Parental) Control ..............................

Captions .........................................

Language ........................................

VIDEO MENU

Contrast .........................................

Brightness .......................................

Color ...........................................

Tint .............................................

Sharpness ........................................

Picture Pref. (Preference) ...........................

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Caring for Your TV ................................

Extended Absence .................................

TV Picture Interference .............................

Before Calling for Service ...........................

Replacement Product Registration Card

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Accessories for Your Television

Your Zenith Warranty

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FEATURES PROVIDED WITH YOUR TV

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

• On-Screen Menus Accessed Via Remote or TV Controls

• SC3480 * or SC3490 Remote Control

• Parental Control *

• Automatic Channel Programming

• English/Spanish/French On-Screen Menus

• 18t Channel Tuning, STD/HRC/ICC Bands

• Closed Caption and Text Modes • Antenna/Cable Input Jack

• Sleep Timer * • Monaural Sound t_ Model SR2549S uses remote SC3480 and is not equipped with Parental Control or Sleep Timer.

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

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INTRODUCTION

WELCOME

Welcome into the family of Zenith Color Television owners.

This guide provides instructions on how to operate your new

TV. It is supplemented by a booklet containing Safety Tips.

We urge you to read these publications carefully so that you will receive full enjoyment from your new Zenith TV for many years to come.

Your new TV has been designed and built to give you the very best in quality, features and performance. There are thousands of Zenith authorized service centers throughout the U.S.,

Canada and Mexico who can attend promptly and effectively to ordinary service needs.

If you should have an unusual performance or service problem that cannot be satisfactorily resolved by your Zenith dealer or

Zenith authorized service center, contact us at:

Zenith Electronics Corporation

Customer Service Department

1000 Milwaukee Avenue

Glenview, IL 60025-2493

Telephone: (847) 391-8752

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

Provide the model number, serial number, and date of purchase or original installation, with a full explanation of the problem and the service history. We will welcome the opportunity to look into your specific question or problem and to be of assistance in resolving it promptly.

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

Model No.

Serial No.

INSTALLATION

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CONSIDERATIONS

Before you install your TV...

Ventilation -Proper ventilation keeps your TV running cool. Air circulates through perforations

in the back and bottom of the cabinet. Do not

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

on normal household current, 120 volt 60 Hertz AC.

Power Source -Your TV is designed to operate

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

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

Please read and observe each safety point in the "Safety

Tips" folder when installing and using your TV.

VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER FIXED

PATTERN DISPLAY CAUTION -- If you use your TV for video games, teletext or other fixed displays, avoid setting the

BRIGHTNESS control for an excessively bright picture. A bright, fixed pattern, if used for long periods of time, can re- sult in a permanent imprint on the TV picture tube. You can reduce this possibility by alternating the use of the fixed pattern display with normal TV picture viewing, by turning down the

CONTRAST control for sustained fixed pattern use, and by turning off the fixed pattern display when not in use.

PLUGGING IN YOUR TV -- Be sure to plug your TV into an "unswitched" AC power source. The "switched" AC outlets found on some video equipment will not continue supplying power to the TV once the equipment is turned off. If the power to the TV is interrupted, you will have to reset the clock in the TV to the current time.

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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

BASIC CONNECTION TO TV WITHOUT VCR

If a VCR will not be connected to your TV, you have three basic connection options, as shown.

Cable TV

Walt Jack

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Antenna

VHF-UHF/CABLE

Jack for 75-ohm antenna or cable-TV connection to your TV.

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

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With Cable Box

Tune TV to cable box output channel (usually channel 3 or 4).

Use cable box to select channels for viewing.

Without Cable Box

Use TV to select channels for viewing.

CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

BASIC CONNECTION TO TV WITH VCR

If you are connecting a VCR to your TV, you have three basic connection options, as shown.

Cable-TV

Wall Jack

Cable-TV

Wall Jack

OR

Antenna

VCR's TV/VCR*

Switch Setting

TV

With Cable Box

VCR

Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually channel 3 or 4).

Use the cable box to select channels for viewing.

Tune VCR to cable box output channel (usually channel 3 or 4).

Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually channel 3 or 4).

Use cable box to select channels for viewing.

:g May be labeled TV/Video.

Without Cable Box

Use TV to select channels for viewing.

Tune TV to VCR output channel (usually channel 3 or 4).

Use VCR to select channels for viewing.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV

TYPICAL CONTROL PANEL

The control panel on your TV may differ from the one shown but the operation is the same.

ENTER (ENT)

Press to see the Channel/Time dis-

play, or to remove any on-screen display or menu.

SELECT (SEL)

Press during on-screen menu operations to select a menu

VOLUME (VOL) Up/Down

Press to increase or decrease the

/ sound level,

OFF-ON

Press to turn TV power ON or OFF.

• ADJUST

ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right

Press during on-screen menu operation to see information/status display for selected option.

Press again to adjust the selected menu option.

MENU

Press once to see a menu.

Press repeatedly to sequence through the other available menus.

CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down

Press to select channels higher or lower than the current channel.

To add or delete channels stored in the scanning sequence, see

CH. ADD/DEL option.

Remote Window

Point the remote control towards this window to operate the TV.

SLEEP TIMER

The SLEEP TIMER is a feature which allows you to program the TV to automatically turn itself off after a period of time; from 15 minutes up to 4 hours.

To Set SLEEP TIMER

1,

2.

Press TIMER to view the SLEEP TIMER display.

Press TIMER repeatedly to choose the period of time you want the TV to remain ON, before it turns itself off.

SLEEP TIMER

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Sleep Timer Set to Turn TV OFF in 30 Minutes.

3.

Press ENTER to start the timer and remove the display from the TV screen.

One minute before the TV turns off, the GOOD NIGHT display appears on the screen.

SLEEP TIMER

GOOD NIGHT

0:58

"Good Night" Display Appears 60 Seconds Before Shut-off.

At this time you have a choice of the following three actions:

1.

Do nothing.

The GOOD NIGHT display remains on the screen.

The TV will turn off in one minute.

2.

Remove the GOOD NIGHT display by pressing EN-

TER. The TV will still turn off in one minute.

3.

Delay the turn-off by resetting the timer with a new time period.

To Cancel the SLEEP TIMER

Cancel the SLEEP TIMER by returning to the SLEEP TIMER display and setting it to OFF or by turning the TV OFF.

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THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERA TE YOUR TV

STEP 1. CONNECT THE POWER

1.

Plug your TV into an unswitched AC power source.

2.

Turn the TV on by pressing OFF-ON.

Do not plug TV into switched outlet on a

VCR or cable-TV decoder

STEP 2. SELECT YOUR LANGUAGE

Select the language for the on-screen menus. Your options are

English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAIqOL) or French

(FRANI_AIS). The word LANGUAGE always appears in English regardless of which language is chosen.

1.

Press MENU repeatedly to see the SETUP MENU.

2.

Press SELECT (SEL) Up or Down to highlight LAN-

GUAGE then use ADJUST (ADJ) Left or Right to choose the desired language.

3.

Press ENTER (ENT) to remove the menu.

STEP 3. USE AUTO PROGRAM

When your TV is first powered up, AUTO PROGRAM will be selected in the Setup Menu. AUTO PROGRAM finds all available channels and stores them in the memory of the TV.

To start the AUTO PROGRAM procedure, press ADJUST

Left/Right.

Follow the instructions on the TV.

SETUP

AUTO PROGRAM

CH. ADD/DEL

CLOCK SET

PAR. CONTROL

CAPTION/TEXT

LANGUAGE

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STEP 4. SET THE CLOCK

1.

Press MENU repeatedly to see the SETUP MENU.

2.

Press SELECT to highlight CLOCK SET.

3.

Use numbered buttons on remote control to enter correct time. You can also use ADJUST Left/Right to advance the clock.

4.

Press ENTER to start the clock and remove the menu.

STEP 5. USE OTHER OPTIONS

You may want to use the following options:

• Program the channels accessed by using CHANNEL (CH)

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

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LANGUAGE

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Use the Parental Control feature to block the viewing of undesirable channels.

Refer to the PAR. CONTROL option for details.

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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC3480

OPERA TION

This remote control provides access to all on-screen menus, as well as, access to special features that can not be accessed by using the control panel on the TV.

For optimum performance, point the remote control toward your Zenith TV.

CC

Accesses closed captions on some TVs.

Numbered Buttons

Selects a number for direct channel tuning.

ENTER

Used to view the Channel/Time Display or to remove any on-screen menu or display.

OFF/ON

Turns TV ON or OFF.

CHANNEL Up/Down

Selects a TV channel by going Up or Down through channels programmed in the TV memory.

VOLUME Up/Down

Adjusts the volume level.

MUTE

Turns off sound while the picture remains. Press again to restore the sound.

MENU, SELECT and ADJUST

Used with any on-screen menu to see a menu, select an option, and to adjust that option.

INSTALLING BA'ITERIES

Batteries are provided with this remote, but you must install them before using it. When the effective range of your remote becomes noticeably shorter, replace the batteries with two (2) high quality, alkaline, size AA batteries.

NOTE:

• Zenith is not responsible for damage caused by battery leakage.

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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC3490/SC3491

OPERA TION

This remote control provides access to all on-screen menus, as well as, access to special features that can not be accessed by using the control panel on the TV.

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CC

Accesses closed captions on some TVs.

Numbered Buttons

Selects a number for direct channel tuning.

ENTER

Used to view the Channel/Time Display or to remove any on-screen menu or display.

TIMER

Used to activate the SLEEP TIMER.

MENU, SELECT and ADJUST

Used with any on-screen menu to see a menu, select an option, and to adjust that option.

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OFF/ON

Turns TV ON or OFF.

CHANNEL Up/Down

Selects a TV channel by going Up or Down through channels programmed in the TV memory.

VOLUME Up/Down

Adjusts the volume level.

MUTE

Turns off sound while the picture remains. Press again to restore the sound.

FLASHBACK

Returns to the last TV channel you were watching.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

Batteries are provided with this remote, but you must install them before using it. When the effective range of your remote becomes noticeably shorter, replace the batteries with two (2) high quality, alkaline, size AA batteries.

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NOTE:

• Zenith is not responsible for damage caused by battery leakage.

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QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS

AVAILABLE MENUS

Your TV is menu operated.

In other words, adjustments that can be made to the TV appear on the screen in a list of choices you can make.

SETUP MENU

AUTO PROGRAM

CH. ADD/DEL

CLOCK SET

PAR. CONTROL

CAPTION/TEXT

LANGUAGE

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Press SELECT Up/Down repeatedly until the desired option is highlighted.

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Press ADJUST Left/Right to adjust an option.

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Finds all active channels and stores them in the TV's memory for use by CHANNEL (CH) up or down.

Edits the channels found by AUTO PROGRAM. Use the numbered buttons or CHANNEL (CH) up or down to select the channel to be edited. Press ADJUST Left/Right to ADD or DEL (Delete) channels to create your own list of favorite channels.

Sets the clock in the TV to the correct time. Press ADJUST Left/Right to advance the clock, or use numbered buttons on the remote to enter time. Press ENTER to start the clock.

Use this feature to block viewing of any undesirable channels.

See the information following this chart for more details.

Displays closed captioning or informational text when available on the selected channel. Options are:

OFF, CAPTION 1, CAPTION 2, TEXT 1, or TEXT 2. See the information following this chart for more details.

Selects the language used for on-screen menus. Languages available include:

English (ENGLISH), Spanish (ESPAlqOL) or French (FRANI_AIS).

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SETUP MENU

USING PARENTAL CONTROL

1.

Select PAR. CONTROL and press ADJUST

Left/Right to view the Parental Control Menu.

2.

Select BLOCK CH. (CHANNELS) and, using the

CHANNEL Up/Down keys, toggle to each channel you wish to "block," including the AUX channel.

For each channel selected, press ADJUST Left/

Right to choose BLOCK.

3.

When all desired channels are set to BLOCK, press

SELECT Up/Down to select the BLOCK HOURS.

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4.

Using ADJUST Left/Right, choose the period of time you want the Parental Control to be active.

Your options are OFF, 12, 24, 48 or 72 hours.

5.

Press ENTER to exit the Parental Control option, and enter any 4-number password when prompted to do so.

REMEMBER THIS NUMBER!

TO RE-ACCESS

PARENTAL CONTROL WHILE IT IS ACTI-

VATED, YOU MUST ENTER THIS NUMBER.

Otherwise, simply allow the specified period of time to elapse.

NOTE:

• Do not unplug the TV in an attempt to deactivate the Parental Control.

This only resets Parental Control to the closest, greater time period.

Parental Control Set to Block Channels for 72 Hours.

USING CAPTIONS

Press ADJUST Left/Right to select desired mode of operation.

While in the Setup Menu, five different options are available and include: OFF, CAPTION 1, CAPTION 2, TEXT 1, or

TEXT 2.

Pressing the CC button on your remote immediately accesses a captions menu that provides the options OFF, CAPTION 1 and CAFFION 2. Press the CC button repeatedly to choose an option in this menu.

At present, very few TV programs or video tapes offer text captioning for any option other than CAPTION 1. Therefore,

CAPTION I is the only recommended choice, unless you know that a specific program is providing captioning using one of the other selections.

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Captions may be shown any- where on the screen.

Typical Text Display

Fixed size text window fills lower half of screen.

May be all black when no information is shown.

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Press ENTER or wait a few seconds for the TV to return to normal operation.

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CONTRAST

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR

TINT

SHARPNESS

PICTURE PREF.

(Preference)

Adjusts the overall contrast and color level of the picture.

Adjusts the brightness level of black areas in the picture.

Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the picture.

Adjusts the color of the flesh tones.

Adjusts the definition of the object edges for best picture quality.

Selects the video adjustments to be used:

(CUSTOM = your personal adjustment preferences; PRESET = factory set adjustments.)

NOTES:

• All adjustments on the VIDEO MENU are optional. It is not necessary to use these features in order to operate the

TV.

• Any adjustments made to the VIDEO MENU settings while PICTURE PREF. is in PRESET mode will automatically store the current settings as the CUSTOM setting.

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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

CARING FOR YOUR TV

Your TV will look better, have a longer life and perform better if you care for it properly.

First check to see that the TV is off. For added safety, unplug the TV from the power outlet.

NOTE: If you unplug your TV, you will have to reset the clock to the current time.

Cabinet Care

Non-Wood Cabinet or Cabinet Components Moisten a soft

cloth with a mild soap solution or Ivory dishwashing deter-

gent. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Then rinse the cloth

in clean water and wipe the surface again. Allow the TV to air-

dry before turning it on.

Wood Cabinets or Cabinet Components Use any good fur-

niture cleaner and polish. Regular care will help preserve the finish.

Picture Glass Cleaning

The picture tube face attracts dust particles and should be cleaned regularly.

To clean the face, spray a small amount of glass cleaner on a cleaning cloth and wipe the picture tube glass face until clean. Repeat if necessary.

To delay new dust accumulation, wet a soft cloth in lukewarm water in which a little fabric softener or Ivory dishwashing detergent has been mixed. Wring the cloth almost dry. Wipe the glass face. Make sure no drops of moisture are squeezed onto the glass. Do not wipe the glass dry. Allow the glass to air-dry before you turn the TV on again.

EXTENDED ABSENCE

Before an extended absence (such as a vacation) you may want to unplug the power cord from the electrical wall outlet.

This will protect the TV from possible damage from lightning or power line surges. If you have an outdoor antenna, you may also want to disconnect the antenna lead-in wires on the back of the TV.

NOTE: If you unplug your TV, you will have to reset the clock to the current time.

TV PICTURE INTERFERENCE

Your TV picture may be affected by interference caused by one or a number of factors. These include:

Speckled or Streaked Picture Can be caused by nearby automobile ignition, electrical appliances, etc. This is most noticeable in weak signal areas.

Snow in Picture Caused by insufficient signal. Usually caused by the TV being located too far from the TV station or by an improper antenna installation.

Ghosts or Reflections Caused by signals being reflected from surrounding buildings, water tanks, or other high structures.

Radio Signal Police, amateur or CB radio transmitters may cause interference.

These interference problems can often be corrected through the use of a better antenna, signal amplifiers, or various filter devices. See your TV dealer for additional information, and available TV accessories.

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BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE

Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble by changing the adjustment of a control or the setting of a switch.

By making these simple checks before calling for service, you may save time and money.

Problem

Picture OK. Poor sound.

Sound OK. Poor picture.

No picture or sound.

Picture blurred or distorted. Ghost in picture.

No color, or poor color.

No sound.

Cannot select certain channels.

No closed captions

Black or blue box covers half of screen.

Remote control does not work.

Try This

Re-orient antenna. Try another channel -- possible station trouble. Check for local interference. Is antenna/cable connection loose?

Re-orient antenna. Try another channel -- possible station trouble.

Adjust VIDEO MENU options. Trouble with cable-TV system? Is antenna/cable connection loose?

Is TV on? Is there power in wall outlet? Is TV plugged in? Is antenna hooked up? Is cable hooked up? Is the channel blocked by the

PARENTAL CONTROL?

Trouble with cable-TV system? Check auxiliary audio/video equipment. Check channel selection.

Check antenna or cable hook up for broken wires. Try another channel

-- possible station trouble. Check for local interference.

Is it a color program? Check antenna or cable hook up for broken wires.

Adjust VIDEO MENU options.

VOLUME (VOL) setting may be too low. Check MUTE button operation on remote control.

Channels may be skipped in CH. ADD/DEL option of SETUP MENU.

Are captions available? Is CAPTION 1 or CAPTION 2 selected using the CAPTIONS option on the SETUP MENU?

Is text information available? Is TEXT 1 or TEXT 2 selected in the

CAPTIONS option of the SETUP MENU.

Are batteries oka_€?Is TV turned ON? Is TV plu_ed in?

Always request that your technician use only genuine Zenith exact replacement parts for continued Quality and Safety performance. Keep your Zenith ALL Zenith.

NOTES:

• If your TV fails to respond to the PICTURE PREF. selection, or to any other menu selection, you must reset the TV.

Simply disconnect the AC power cord from the power outlet. Wait a few minutes, then plug the TV back into the power outlet. You will have to reset the clock to the current time.

• Unplugging the TV does not deactivate the Parental Control.

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Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith TV

Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Color TV. Please read this

Consumer Protection Plan carefully. It is a "LIMITED

WARRANTY" as defined under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A.

Zenith's Responsibility

Service Labor -- During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date, Zenith will pay for service labor by a Zenith

Authorized service center when needed as a result of manufacturing defects.

Parts -- New or remanufacturedreplacements for factory-defective parts will be supplied by a Zenith Authorized

service center for one year from effective warranty date (color picture tube -- two years). Such replacement parts are warranted

for the remaining portion of the original warranty period.

Home Service -- Warranty service for 19" diagonal (U.S.A.)

or larger screen size models is provided in the home in most

cases. (Some repairs may require the unit to be taken by the

servicer to the repair facility and returned, at no additional charge.)

Not Covered -- This warranty covers manufacturing defects and does not cover installation, adjustment of customer controls in the home, installation or repair of home antenna systems, cable converters or cable company-supplied equipment; it also does not cover damage due to misuse, abuse, negligence, acts of God or other causes beyond the control of Zenith. Any alteration of the product after manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety.

YOUR ZENITH WARRANTY

Owner's Responsibility

Effective Warranty Date -- Warranty begins on the date of original consumer installation. For your convenience, keep the

dealers dated bill of sale or delivery ticket as evidence of the purchase date.

Operating Guide -- Read your Operating Guide carefully so

that you will understand the operation of your set and how to adjust the customer controls.

Carry-In Service -- Models under 19" diagonal (U.S.A.) screen size must be taken to a Zenith Authorized service

center for warranty service and must be picked up by the owner.

Antenna -- Reception problems caused by inadequate home antennas or faulty antenna connections are the owner's responsibility.

Important: Product Registration -- Please fill out and mail your Product Registration Card. It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem that could affect you.

Warranty Service -- For warranty service information, contact any Zenith Authorized service center. Parts and service labor that are Zenith's responsibility (see above) will be provided without charge. Other service is at the owner's expense. If you have any problem in obtaining satisfactory warranty service, call or write:

Zenith Electronics Corporation

Customer Service Department

1000 Milwaukee Avenue

Glenview, IL 60025-2493

Telephone: (847) 391-8752

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

NOTE: Before you ask for Warranty service, check the

Operating Guide section entitled, "MAINTENANCE

AND TROUBLESHOOTING." It may be possible to avoid a service call.

ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE

GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025

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Part No. 206-2913-01

Printed in U.S.A.

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