machine numbers A27A23W A25A23W thanks for choosing zenith let's watch your entertainment machine hook up directory page 3 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 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. 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 setup option 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 3373-O 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 Hook up your Entertainment Machine. Remove the back of the remote and insert two AAA batteries. Antenna TV back back of remote Flat wire (300 ohm) Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L 3 Plug in your TV into a standard 120V, 60 Hz power outlet. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. S-Video Video TV back panel (expanded view) R-Audio L/Mono 300/75 ohm Adapter 4 Go to page 11 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 into jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. Antenna TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores. S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono TV back panel (expanded view) 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 3373-O 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 Connect cable to your Entertainment Machine. Cable TV wall jack TV back 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine. Remove the back of the remote and insert two AAA batteries. back of remote Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L 3 Plug in your TV into a standard 120V, 60 Hz power outlet. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. RF coaxial wire (75ohm) S-Video Video Cable TV wall jack R-Audio L/Mono TV back panel (expanded view) 4 Go to page 11 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 into 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! In Out Cable box output switch 3 4 TV back Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L RF coaxial wire (75ohm) S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono TV back panel (expanded view) Mini glossary CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV) stations. 3373-O 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 an off-air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine. Antenna 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine. Remove the back of the remote and insert two AAA batteries. Flat wire (300 ohm) VCR back VCR back AV panel 300/75 ohm Adapter back of remote In Out L Output Audio Video R output switch 3 4 TV back 3 Plug in your TV into a standard 120V, 60 Hz power outlet. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono TV back panel (expanded view) A/V cables not included with TV 4 Go to page 11 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. Remember, when screwing RF cables into jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. No A/V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores. Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound. VCR back Antenna VCR back AV panel In Out L output switch 3 4 Round wire (75ohm) Output Audio Video R TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono TV back panel (expanded view) A/V cables not included 3373-O I N S TA L L AT I O N S TA N DA R D PAGE 7 Hook Up Your VCR and Cable (CATV) Cable TV wall jack VCR back 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine. Round wire (75 ohm) Connect your VCR and Cable to your Entertainment Machine. VCR back AV panel In Out L output switch 3 4 Remove the back of the remote and insert two AAA batteries. Output Audio Video R back of remote TV back RF coaxial wire (75 ohm) not included with TV 3 Plug in your TV into a standard 120V, 60 Hz power outlet. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono TV back panel (expanded view) A/V cables not included with TV 4 Go to page 11 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. Cable TV wall jack Leave your VCR and your television tuned to channel 3 and use the cable box to change channels. Remember, when screwing in RF cables into jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. No A/V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores. Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound. In Out Cable box output switch 3 4 VCR back VCR back AV panel Round wire (75 ohm) In Out L output switch 3 4 Output Audio Video R TV back RF coaxial wire (75 ohm) not included with TV Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono TV back panel (expanded view) A/V cables not included with TV 3373-O PAGE 8 I N S TA L L AT I O N C U S TO M Connecting an S-VHS player to your Entertainment Machine. Hook Up Your TV to a Super VHS VCR 1 Locate the S-Video Out to TV jack on the back of your S-VHS VCR. Connect the S-VHS cable directly to this jack. Connect this cable from the Out to TV jack to the S-Video jack on the back of your TV. Find the audio and S-Video jacks on the back of your S-VHS player, and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment. VCR back 2 3 VCR back AV panel output switch 3 4 S-Video cable S-Video Out Audio Out not included RL with TV TV back Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono TV back panel (expanded view) A/V cables not included with TV No S-Video cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores.. Without an S-Video cable, you will not receive the Super VHS quality picture. 3373-O I N S TA L L AT I O N C U S TO M PAGE 9 Hook Up Your TV to Stereo Amplifier For added audio depth and clarity, you can connect your Entertainment Machine to a stereo amplifier! Stereo back Connecting your Entertainment Machine to a stereo amplifier. Stereo Amplifier back panel Audio Input 1 Locate the Left/Right Audio Input jacks on the back of your stereo amplifier. Connect the Audio cables directly to these jacks. Connect these cables from the Left/Right Variable Audio Input jacks to the corresponding Left/Right Audio Out jacks on the back of your TV. R L TV back 2 Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L TV back panel (expanded view) S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono A/V cables not included with TV No Audio cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine, but can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores. 3373-O PAGE 10 O P E R AT I O N B U T TO N F U N C T I O N S A quick list of all the buttons on your remote and what they do. Remote Control Button Functions PRG(PROGRAM) Used to begin programming procedure. PRG POWER FLASHBK(FLASHBACK) Return to the last channel viewed. SURF Activates custom channel select mode on your Entertainment Machine. When Surf mode is active, CHANNEL UP/DOWN keys "Surf" through the channels you've selected. VOLUME (LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS) Adjusts the sound level on your Entertainment Machine. MENU Displays on-screen menus. Press repeatedly to cycle through other menus. POWER Turns TV On and Off. (MODES) CABLE/VCR/AUX/TV Selects mode of operation for Remote Control MUTE Turns sound down (Soft) or off (Mute) while the picture remains. CHANNEL (UP/DOWN) Cycles through available channels. NUMBER KEY PAD Key-in numbers for direct channel tuning. ENTER Shows the Channel/Time display. Press after channel numbers for instant selection. UP/DOWN ARROW The UP/DOWN arrows select options. QUIT/ Escape from most Menu options and toggle between Audio features. CABLE SURF VCR AUX TV MUTE FLASHBK CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL 1 4 7 0 2 5 8 ENTER 3 6 9 MENU QUIT TIMER Displays the Sleep Timer Menu. See page 21 for more information. A B PAUSE C CC TV/VCR SOURCE RECORD TIMER PLAY If your remote has Night Vision Glow-In-The-Dark keys, it must be exposed to light before the keys will glow in the dark. Longer exposure--longer glow. Keys dedicated to VCR functions will sti ...