User manual ZENITH B27A11Z5 - OPERATING GUIDE

machine numbers B25A11Z B 27A 1 1 Z ® hookup directory page 5 enjoy the view © Copyright 2000, Zenith Electronics Corporation. operating guide / warranty RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER (Now, while you can see it) The model and serial number of your new 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 SERVICING 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 appliance. 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: This equipment 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 equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment 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 equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment 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. 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. "Entertainment Machine" is a trademark of 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 booklet 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. 9. Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 2. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed. 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. 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. 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. 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. 12. Line-Cord Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 7.Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. 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. 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. (Continued on next page) PORTABLE CART WARNING 206-3477 PAGE 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued from previous page) 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. 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 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. Ground Clamp 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) Electric Service Equipment NEC - National Electrical Code 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. 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. 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. 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. 17. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 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. PAGE 4 206-3477 Hook-Up Directory IMPORTANT!! Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup. First, find the line below that best describes what you want to do, then go to that page number. Antenna only If you are using an antenna and no other equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 Cable only Cable TV wall jack If you have cable service or a cable box and no other equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . page 7 Cable box In Out Antenna with VCR If you are using an antenna and have a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8 Cable and VCR If you have cable service or a cable box and a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9 Cable TV wall jack In Out Cable box 206-3477 PAGE 5 Hook Up Your Antenna to the TV Connect an antenna to your Entertainment Machine. 1 2 Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine. Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack, according to the diagram to the right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. Flat wire (300 ohm) back of remote Flat wire antenna to Entertainment Machine Antenna TV back 3 TV back panel (expanded view) Audio Video R L Antenna Cable 4 Plug in your Entertainment Machine.. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC do not attempt to operate it on DC Current. 300/75 ohm Adapter Antenna to Entertainment Machine Coaxial wire Antenna TV back 5 Go to page 10 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. If you have a 75 ohm RF cable, then you don't need any adapters! Remember, when screwing RF cables onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. RF coaxial wire (75ohm) TV back panel (expanded view) Audio Video R L Antenna Cable Mini glossary 75 OHM RF CABLE 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 you Entertainment Machine. 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. 300 TO 75 OHM ADAPTER PAGE 6 206-3477 Hook Up Your Cable Service (CATV) Connect cable service to your Entertainment Machine. 1 2 Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine. Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack, according to the diagram to the right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. Cable TV wall jack Cable to TV TV back 3 RF coaxial wire (75ohm) back of remote TV back panel (expanded view) Video Antenna Cable Audio R L 4 Plug in your Entertainment Machine. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC do not attempt to operate it on DC Current. Cable TV wall jack Cable with Cable Box to TV In Out Cable box output switch 3 4 TV back 5 Go to page 10 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. If you're using a cable box, leave your TV on channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to change channels. Remember, when screwing RF cables onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. If you're using a cable box, Auto- Program might only find the channel your cable service is on (usually channel 3 or 4). Don't worry, that's all you need! Mini glossary CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV) stations. RF coaxial wire (75ohm) TV back panel (expanded view) Audio Video R L Antenna Cable 206-3477 PAGE 7 Hook Up Your Antenna and VCR Connect an antenna and a VCR to your Entertainment Machine. Antenna Antenna with Flat Wire to Entertainment Machine with VCR VCR back 1 2 Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine. Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack, according to the diagram to the right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. Flat wire (300 ohm) VCR back AV panel In Out output switch 3 4 Video Audio 3 TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV back of remote TV back panel (expanded view) 4 Plug in your Entertainment Machine. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC do not attempt to operate it on DC Current. Antenna Cable Audio L Video R A/V cables not included with TV Antenna Antenna with Round Wire to Entertainment Machine with VCR VCR back 5 Go to page 10 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. RF coaxial wire (75ohm) VCR back AV panel In Out output switch 3 4 Video Audio If you have a 75 ohm RF cable, then you don't need any adapters! Remember, when screwing RF cables onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV TV back panel (expanded view) Video Antenna Cable Audio R L A/V cables not included with TV PAGE 8 206-3477 Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) and VCR Connect cable service and a VCR to your Entertainment Machine. Cable TV wall jack Cable to Entertainment Machine with VCR VCR back 1 2 Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine. Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack, according to the diagram to the right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. VCR back AV panel RF coaxial cable (75ohm) In output switch 3 4 Out Video Audio TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV 3 back of remote Antenna Cable TV back panel (expanded view) Video Audio R L A/V cables not included with TV 4 Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC do not attempt to operate it on DC Current. Cable TV wall jack Cable with Cable Box to Entertainment Machine with VCR In Out Cable box output switch 3 4 RF coaxial cable (75ohm) VCR back 5 Go to page 10 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. VCR back AV panel output In switch 3 4 Out Video Audio Leave your VCR and your television tuned to channel three and use the cable box to change channels. Remember, when screwing in RF cables onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound. Antenna Cable TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV TV back panel (expanded view) Video Audio R L A/V cables not included with TV 206-3477 PAGE 9 Auto Program Use Auto Program to automatically find and store all of the stations available in your area. Setup Menu Auto Program Ch. Add/Del Clock Set Timer Setup Parental Ctrl Caption/Text Audio Mode Language To Program Auto Program Cable TV Off Air Antenna Auto Program Searching Auto Program Searching Auto Program Press To Change To Program Checking Cable TV Input Type Ch 84 Is Found 96 Channels Found Done! 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 With the remote control in hand, press the POWER button to turn on your Entertainment Machine. Press the MENU key so the Setup menu appears. Using the UP/DOWN arrows on the remote control, select Auto Program on your screen. Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to reach the Auto Program screen. Using the UP/DOWN arrows, choose either Cable TV or Off-Air Antenna on your screen. Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to begin Auto Program. Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing. 1 PRG POWER CABLE SURF VCR AUX TV MUTE FLASHBK CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL 1 4 7 0 2 5 8 ENTER 3 6 9 7 4/6 2 3/5 MENU QUIT A B C CC TV/VCR SOURCE RECORD PAUSE TIMER PLAY REWIND STOP FFWD Mini glossary AUTO PROGRAM Auto Program is how your Entertainment Machine finds all the channels available in your area and stores them into memory. PAGE 10 206-3477 The Buttons on Your Remote A quick list of all of the buttons on the remote and what they do. PRG (PROGRAM) Programs your remote to operate other products. PRG POWER POWER Turns TV On or Off. LED INDICATOR LIGHT Lights when keys are pressed. CABLE/VCR/AUX/TV Selects remote operating mode. FLASHBK (FLASHBACK) Return to the last channel viewed. SURF Not available for operation on this Entertainment Machine. CABLE SURF VCR AUX TV MUTE FLASHBK CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME MUTE Turns sound Off and On while the picture remains. CHANNEL (UP/DOWN) Flip through available channels. ENTER Shows the Channel/Time display. Press after channel numbers for instant selection. LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS The Left/Right arrows adjust options. MENU Displays on-screen menus for TV mode. CHANNEL 1 4 7 0 2 5 8 ENTER 3 6 9 VOLUME LEFT/RIGHT Adjusts the sound levels on your Entertainment Machine. NUMBER KEY PAD Selects channels directly and enters numeric values for some options. UP/DOWN ARROWS The Up/Down arrows select options. QUIT Removes on-screen display from view. MENU QUIT A B PAUSE C CC TV/VCR SOURCE RECORD TIMER PLAY TIMER Displays the Sleep Timer Menu. REWIND STOP FFWD CC(CLOSED CAPTIONING) Displays the closed caption menu. Keys dedicated to VCR functions will still operate your VCR while the remote is in TV mode. remote control part number TV/VCR-SOURCE Switches between watching TV through your antenna/cable or through your VCR. MBR3447Z (124-233) 206-3477 PAGE 11 Front Panel Diagram Here's how to use your six-button panel to operate the menus. When using the on-screen menus, the buttons on the front panel correspond to the remote control buttons as follows: VOLUME = Adjust Left/Right CHANNEL = Select Up/Down 1 To access the Setup menus, press the MENU button once; to get the Video menus, press the MENU button twice. Choose the function you wish to change using the CHANNEL UP/DOWN buttons. The Channel buttons act as a "select" (Up/Down) function. The VOLUME buttons act as an "adjustment" (Left/Right) function. Use the VOLUME buttons to make changes or adjustments. 2 3 menu channel volume power Menus disappear after five seconds. To get them back, push the MENU button again. 1 2 3 PAGE 12 206-3477 Basic Television Operation Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Machine. Source The source button (TV/VCR/SOURCE) on the remote switches between the Video input and Cable/Antenna input. On some models, the A/V input is designated as a channel that is one below the lowest/one above the highest. You'll have to use the Channel Up/Down buttons to access it. The Time/Channel display will read "Video" in place of a channel number. Cable/Antenna Input: This setting allows you to change cable or antenna channels and to view videocassettes on channel 3 (or 4) in mono sound. Video Input: This setting allows stereo playback of videocassettes. The television cannot change channels in the Video mode, but the VCR can. CH 12 10:55 MONO Channel or Video (Indicates Source) Time Audio Mode This is an example of the Time/Channel display that appears in the top corner of your screen. To view the current input source, press ENTER on your remote. The Time/Channel display should appear in the upper right hand corner of the screen. If the display reads `Video,' then the source is an A/V input. If the display reads a channel number, then the source is your Cable or Antenna. Channel Changing CHANNEL UP/DOWN arrows: Use these arrows to change the channels. Auto program will have found all channels available to you. NUMBER Key Pad: To skip to any channel, enter the number of the channel using the NUMBER key pad, then press ENTER. FLASHBACK: To instantly return to the last channel viewed, press FLASHBACK. Audio Volume Right/Left: To adjust the volume level, use the volume Right/Left arrows. To silence your Entertainment Machine instantly, press MUTE once. To get the sound back, press MUTE again. 206-3477 PAGE 13 Setup Menu Here are descriptions of the menu options found in the Setup menu. Function What it does Go to page Setup Menu Auto Program Automatically finds and stores active channels to flip through using Channel Up/Down. Manually pick and choose which active channels will appear when flipping through using Channel Up/Down. Sets the current time on your Entertainment Machine. Opens menu for the following functions: · Turns the Sleep Timer on or off. · Selects an automatic On Time for your Entertainment Machine. · Selects an automatic Off Time for shut-down. · On/Off timer controls automatic power on and power off. Must be set to On for above functions to work. Allows you to block out any channels or sources for a designated period of time. Displays closed captions or text when available. Options are Off, Caption 1, Caption 2, Caption 3, Caption 4, Text 1, Text 2, Text 3, and Text 4. Select between Stereo And Mono Selects language for on-screen menus. Your options are English, Spanish, or French. 10 Auto Program Ch. Add/Del Clock Set 4:34 PM FLASHBK Ch. Add/Del 15 Timer Setup Parental Ctrl Caption/Text Clock Set 16 Audio Mode Language Timer Setup 17 This is an example of what on-screen menus look like. Parental Ctrl 18 Captions/Text 20 Audio Mode Language 21 22 PAGE 14 206-3477 Setting Ch. Add/Del Customize your channel selection. Setup Menu Auto Program Ch. Add/Del Ch 72 Added Clock Set Timer Setup Parental Ctrl Caption/Text Audio Mode Language Setup Menu AutoCh 72 Deleted Program Ch 74 Deleted Ch. Add/Del Clock Set Timer Setup Parental Ctrl Caption/Text Audio Mode Language 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU key on the remote so the Setup menu appears. Select the Ch. Add/Delete menu using the UP/DOWN arrows. Using either the NUMBER key pad or the CHANNEL UP/DOWN arrows on the remote, select a channel. (If adding a deleted channel, you will need to use the NUMBER key pad.) Using the RIGHT/LEFT arrows, pick whether that channel is Added or Deleted. To continue, select another channel and repeat step 4. If you are finished, press ENTER to return to TV viewing. PRG POWER CABLE SURF VCR AUX TV MUTE FLASHBK CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL 3 3 6 9 1 4 7 0 2 5 8 ENTER 5 QUIT You can add or delete a channel without the remote control by using the buttons and working the menus on the front of your Entertainment Machine. If you delete a channel, it isn't gone for good. Just select it using the NUMBER key pad on the remote or add it later. 1 MENU 2 A B C CC TV/VCR SOURCE RECORD PAUSE TIMER PLAY 4 REWIND STOP FFWD Mini glossary ADD DELETE This function lets you add new channels to the list that you'll scroll through when using your remote. This function lets you remove channels that you don't watch from the list you'll scroll through. 206-3477 PAGE 15 Clock Set Set the clock on your Entertainment Machine. Setup Menu Auto Program Ch. Add/Del 4:48 PM Clock Set Timer Setup Parental Ctrl Caption/Text Audio Mode Language FLSHBK 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU key on the remote control so that the Setup menu appears onscreen. Using the UP/DOWN arrows on the remote control, select Clock Set on your screen. Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to adjust the time. PRG POWER CABLE SURF VCR AUX TV MUTE FLASHBK CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME Press the FLASHBK button to select AM or PM. Press ENTER to return to TV viewing. 1 4 7 0 CHANNEL 2 5 8 ENTER 3 6 9 5 QUIT 1 You can use the NUMBER key pad to simply insert the time (AM or PM is still selected with the FLASHBK key). MENU 3 2 4 A B C CC TV/VCR SOURCE RECORD PAUSE TIMER PLAY REWIND STOP FFWD PAGE 16 206-3477 Timer Automatically turn your Entertainment Machine on or off. Setup Menu Auto Program Ch. Add/Del Clock Set Timer Setup Parental Ctrl Caption/Text Audio Mode Language Timer Menu To Set Timers Sleep Timer On Time Off Time On/Off Timer 0 : 10 Timer Menu Sleep Timer On Time 12:00 PM Off Time On/Off Timer Timer Menu FLSHBK Sleep Timer On Time Off Time On/Off Timer Timer Menu 2:00 PM FLSHBK Sleep Timer On Time Off Time On/Off Timer