User manual ZENITH A27A11D - OPERATING GUIDE

machine numbers A 19A 11D A25A11D A27A11D Thanks for choosing Zenith! hookup directory page 3 operating guide / warranty RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER 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 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 SYSTEM 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. I N S TA L L AT I O N G E T T I N G S TA R T E D PAGE 3 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. This page will direct you to which page to go to for proper hook-up of your Entertainment Machine. Antenna only If you are using an antenna and no other equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 Cable only Cable TV wall jack If you have cable and no other equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5 In Out Cable box Antenna with VCR If you are using an antenna and have a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6 Cable and VCR If you have cable and a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7 Cable TV wall jack In Out Cable box 206-3370-A PAGE 4 I N S TA L L AT I O N S TA N DA R D Hook Up Your Antenna to the TV Connect an off-air 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 AA batteries. Flat wire antenna to TV Antenna TV back 3 Flat wire (300 ohm) back of remote TV back panel (expanded view) Audio In Video Antenna Cable 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. 300/75 ohm Adapter Antenna to TV Coaxial wire Antenna TV back 5 Go to page 8 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. A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with your Entertainment Machine. RF coaxial wire (75ohm) TV back panel (expanded view) Audio In Video 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 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. 300 TO 75 OHM ADAPTER 206-3370-A I N S TA L L AT I O N S TA N DA R D PAGE 5 Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) to the TV 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 AA batteries. Cable to TV Connect cable to your Entertainment Machine. Cable TV wall jack TV back 3 back of remote RF coaxial wire (75ohm) TV back panel (expanded view) Audio In Video 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. Antenna Cable Cable TV wall jack Cable with Cable Box to TV 5 Go to page 8 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 (page 8) might only find the channel your cable service is on (usually channel 3 or 4). Don't worry, that's all you need! In Out Cable box output switch 3 4 TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) TV back panel (expanded view) Audio In Video Antenna Cable Mini glossary CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV) stations. 206-3370-A PAGE 6 I N S TA L L AT I O N S TA N DA R D Hook Up Your Antenna and VCR to TV Connect your off-air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine. Flat wire Antenna to TV with VCR Antenna 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 AA batteries. Flat wire (300 ohm) VCR back VCR back AV panel 3 300/75 ohm Adapter In Out output switch 3 4 Video Audio TV back back of remote RF coaxial wire (75ohm) 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. TV back panel (expanded view) Audio In Video A/V cables not included with TV Antenna Cable Optional for 25" and 27" screens only. Coaxial wire Antenna to TV with VCR 5 Go to page 8 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. Antenna VCR back Remember, when screwing RF cables onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. No A/V cables are included with your Entertainment Machine. Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound. RF coaxial cable (75 ohm) VCR back AV panel In Out output switch 3 4 Video Audio TV back RF coaxial wire (75 ohm) not included with TV TV back panel (expanded view) Audio In Video Antenna Cable A/V cables not included with TV 206-3370-A I N S TA L L AT I O N S TA N DA R D PAGE 7 Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) and VCR Cable to TV with VCR Cable TV wall jack 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 AA batteries. TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV VCR back Connect your VCR and Cable to your Entertainment Machine. VCR back AV panel RF coaxial cable (75ohm) In output switch 3 4 Out Video Audio 3 back of remote TV back panel (expanded view) 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. Antenna Cable Audio In Video A/V cables not included with TV Optional for 25" and 27" screens only. Cable with Cable Box to TV with VCR Cable TV wall jack 5 Go to page 8 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. In Out Cable box output switch 3 4 RF coaxial cable (75 ohm) VCR back 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. No A/V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine. Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound. VCR back AV panel output In switch 3 4 Out Video Audio TV back RF coaxial wire (75 ohm) not included with TV TV back panel (expanded view) Audio In Video A/V cables not included with TV Antenna Cable 206-3370-A PAGE 8 I N S TA L L AT I O N Q U I C K S TA R T Use Auto Program to automatically find and store all the stations available in your area. Auto Program 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 With the remote control in hand, press the POWER key 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 to return to TV viewing. POWER 1 TIM ER FLSHB K MUTE VO LUM E CHAN NEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER 7 MENU 2 3/5 ADJ SELECT ADJ 4/6 Mini glossary AUTO PROGRAM Auto Program is how your Entertainment Machine finds all the channels available in your area and stores them into memory. 206-3370-A I N S TA L L AT I O N Q U I C K S TA R T PAGE 9 The Buttons on Your Remote A quick list of all the buttons on your remote and what they do. FLSHB ER Power Turns controlled device on and off. CC Selects closed captions. POWER K MUTE TIM Mute Turns sound off and on. Timer Displays Sleep Timer menu. See "Timer Setup" on page 17 for more information. VO LUM E CHAN NEL Flashback Returns to last channel viewed. 1 2 3 Volume Adjusts the sound on your Entertainment Machine. 4 5 6 Channel Cycles through available channels. 7 8 9 0 ENTER Number Key Pad Use for direct channel entry or for on-screen programming. MENU Enter Displays current TV channel and time, removes on-screen menus. Press after channel numbers for instant selection. Select Up/Down Arrows Selects on screen menu options. Menu Displays on-screen menus available. ADJ ADJ SELECT Adj Left/Right Arrows Adjust on-screen menu options. remote control part number SC3492 206-3370-A PAGE 10 O P E R AT I O N B U T TO N F U N C T I O N S How to use your six-button panel to operate the menus. Front Panel Diagram 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. CHANNE M ENU 2 3 L VOLUME POWER Menus disappear after five seconds. To get them back, push the MENU button again. You'll want to get a new remote; call 1-800-255-6790 to purchase a replacement. 1 2 3 206-3370-A Source O P E R AT I O N B U T TO N F U N C T I O N S PAGE 11 Basic Television Operation Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Machine Channel or Video (Indicates Source) Time Audio Mode Source 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 STEREO 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 TV instantly, press MUTE. To get the sound back, press MUTE again. While some mono models (A19AO2D and A25AO2D) do not have A/V inputs, you can still use or install a VCR. Just turn to page 6 to learn how to hook up your antenna and VCR. 206-3370-A PAGE 12 O P E R AT I O N T V F U N DA M E N TA L S Help on combining your Entertainment Machine with more equipment. Basic Television Operation (cont'd) There are a number of ways you can choose to integrate your Entertainment Machine with the rest of your equipment. Channels can be changed using the television, the VCR, or the cable box, with advantages to each. USING THE TELEVISION AS THE TUNER preserves all your channel labels (not available on some models). It also reduces the number of keys on the remote control you need to worry about. (One device, one remote to learn.) USING THE VCR AS THE TUNER has the advantage of simplifying the recording process. If the VCR is tuned to channel seven, then the VCR will record channel seven. USING THE CABLE BOX (if you have one) to change the stations sometimes has an advantage, too, especially if your cable provider requires you to use their cable box to descramble their stations. Setting Up a Tuner 1 2 Based on the advantages listed above, decide what device you want to use as the tuner. Connect the antenna or cable source to the input of your tuner. If you chose your television as the tuner, then you're done. Go watch your Entertainment Machine. Connect the output of your tuner to the input of the next device. If you used A/V cables for step 3, set the "next device" to Video input. If you used an RF coaxial cable in step 3, then tune the "next device" to match the output channel of your tuner (usually channel 3 or 4). Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you reach your Entertainment Machine. Then enjoy! 3 4 5 Mini glossary TUNER A/V CABLES A/V DEVICE The television, VCR, or cable box that you choose to change channels with. Audio/Video cables. Three cables bunched together--right audio (red), left audio (white), and video (yellow). Any device that produces video or sound (VCR, DVD, cable box, or television). DESCRAMBLE Programs are often broadcast scrambled. Your cable box sorts out the channels you pay for. 206-3370-A O P E R AT I O N MENUS PAGE 13 Setup Menu 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. 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. Switches your sound between Stereo (separate sound on left and right speakers) and Mono (same sound on both speakers). Selects language for on-screen menus. Your options are English, Spanish, or French. 8 AutoProgram 14 Ch. Add/Del Ch. Add/Del Clock Set 4:34 PM Clock Set 15 Timer Setup Captions/Text Timer Setup 16 Audio Mode Language This is a sample of what on-screen menus look like. Captions/Text 17 Audio Mode 18 Language 19 In video mode, only Clock Set, Timer Setup, Caption/Text and Language will appear. To view all menus, switch to Cable/Antenna input. 206-3370-A PAGE 14 O P E R AT I O N MENUS Setting Ch. Add/Del Customize your channel selection. 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. TIM ER 1 2 3 POWER FLSHB K MUTE VO LUM E CHAN NEL 3 3 1 2 4 5 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ENTER 5 MENU 1 You can add or delete a channel without the remote control. Please refer to page 10 on working the menus with the buttons 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. 2 ADJ SELECT ADJ 4 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. 206-3370-A O P E R AT I O N MENUS PAGE 15 Clock Set Set the clock. on your Entertainment Machine 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU key on the remote control so the Setup menu appears. 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. Press the TIMER button to select AM or PM. POWER FLSHB ER K MUTE 4 TIM VO LUM E CHAN NEL 1 2 3 Press ENTER to return to TV viewing. 4 5 6 7 8 9 You can use the NUMBER key pad to simply type in the time (AM or PM is still selected with the Timer key). 0 ENTER 5 MENU 1 2 ADJ SELECT ADJ 3 206-3370-A PAGE 16 O P E R AT I O N MENUS Automatically turn your Entertainment Machine on or off. Timer 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU key on the remote control so the Setup menu appears. Using the UP/DOWN arrows on the remote control, select Timer Setup on your screen. Press a RIGHT/LEFT arrow. The Timer Setup screen will appear. Sleep Timer: Use the RIGHT/LEFT arrows to adjust the length of time until the TV shuts down (select a countdown from ten minutes to four hours). At this point, continue to step six to set the On Time, or press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing. POWER FLSHB ER K MUTE 8 TIM VO LUM E CHAN NEL 1 2 3