machine numbers A 27B 41 A 32B 4 1 A32B84 A36B41 Thanks for choosing Zenith! hookup directory page 3 your on-screen menus page 16 index page 47 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 your 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. 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. Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification. Antenna only If you are using an antenna and no other equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4 This page will direct you to which page to go to for proper hookup of your Entertainment Machine. 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 Cable TV wall jack In Out If you have cable and a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7 Cable box Other If you have a Super VHS VCR, a DVD Player, or Audio equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . .pages 8-9 3374-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 antenna to your Entertainment Machine. 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine, see diagrams at right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. Antenna TV back back of remote Flat wire (300 ohm) TV back panel (expanded view) Antenna / Cable 3 Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. 300/75 ohm Adapter 4 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. A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine. Antenna TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) TV back panel (expanded view) 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 3374-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 Without Cable Box Connect cable to your Entertainment Machine. 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine, see diagrams at right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. Cable TV wall jack TV back back of remote TV back panel (expanded view) RF coaxial wire (75ohm) Antenna / Cable 3 Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. With Cable Box Cable TV wall jack 4 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, AutoProgram (page 10) 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) Antenna / Cable Mini glossary CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV) stations. 3374-O PAGE 6 I N S TA L L AT I O N S TA N DA R D Hook Up Antenna and VCR to the TV Connect your off-air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine. (VCR with Flat Wire Antenna Adapter) Antenna 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine, see diagrams at right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. Flat wire (300 ohm) VCR back VCR back AV panel 300/75 ohm Adapter In Out output switch 3 4 Audio Video R-L Out Out back of remote TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV 3 Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. 4 Go to page 10 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. A/V cables not included with TV TV back panel (expanded view) Remember, when screwing RF cables onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. Use Video sources for better picture and sound. Without A/V cables, VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound. (VCR with Round Antenna Wire) VCR back Antenna VCR back AV panel In Out output switch 3 4 Audio R-L Out Video Out Round wire (75 ohm) TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV A/V cables not included with TV TV back panel (expanded view) 3374-O 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 Without Cable Box Cable TV wall jack VCR back 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine, see diagrams at right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. Round wire (75 ohm) In Out Connect your VCR and Cable to your Entertainment Machine. VCR back AV panel output switch 3 4 Audio Video R-L Out Out back of remote TV back RF coaxial wire (75 ohm) not included with TV 3 Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. A/V cables not included with TV TV back panel (expanded view) 4 Go to page 10 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. With Cable Box 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. Use Video sources for better picture and sound. No A/V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine. Without A/V cables, VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound. Cable TV wall jack In Out Cable box output switch 3 4 Round wire (75 ohm) VCR back VCR back AV panel output In switch 3 4 Out Audio Video R-L Out Out TV back RF coaxial wire (75 ohm) not included with TV A/V cables not included with TV TV back panel (expanded view) 3374-O PAGE 8 I N S TA L L AT I O N S - V H S V C R / DV D P L AY E R Super VHS VCR/DVD Player Connecting a S-VHS VCR or DVD Player to your Entertainment Machine. Super VHS VCR 1 Locate the Ant In jack on the back of your S-VHS VCR. Connect the cable line coming from your wall directly to this jack. Now locate the Out to TV jack. Connect a cable from the Out to TV jack to the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of your TV. Find the audio and S-Video jacks on the back of your S-VHS VCR, and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment. Super VHS VCR Attach to cable wall jack, cable box, or antenna 2 Back AV panel In 34 S-Video Out DVD Player Jacks Audio Out R-L Out 3 DVD* Player Simply connect the S-Video/Audio out on the DVD to the S-VHS 1, R-L Audio or S-VHS 2, R-L Audio In on the TV. Cables not included with TV TV back Use Video sources for better picture and sound. To use with PIP: go to the Source Menu (page 30) and choose the jack you've connected your S-VHS (S-VHS 1,-2) as the Main or PIP source. * Digital Video Disk Player 3374-O 3375-O I N S TA L L AT I O N S T E R E O SY S T E M PAGE 9 Audio Hook-ups Before you begin plugging in your stereo system, it's a good idea to put it in its approximate place first. That way you know how much wire you have or will need. Get the best sound possible from your Entertainment Machine. 1 Locate the jacks marked Variable Out. These are for the stereo system. Connect the stereo system's cables, according to their color (red is the right channel, white the left) to these jacks. TV back A/V cables not included with TV These wires should be included with your stereo system. R-L Audio Input Stereo System 3375-O PAGE 10 I N S TA L L AT I O N AU TO P R O G R A M Auto Program Use Auto Program to automatically find and store all of the stations available in your area in the TV's memory. 1 2 3 4 5 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. Note: The option that is blinking and appears in white is selected. Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to begin Auto Program. Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing. PRG POWER 1 CABLE VCR AUX TV SURF FLASHBK MUTE CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL 1 4 7 0 2 5 8 ENTER 3 6 9 6 7 7 QUIT Note: Auto Program finds channels being received by the TV Tuner. See information on page 14 for using the Cable Box or VCR Tuners. To customize your channel selection, see page 18. 2 3/5 MENU 4/6 PIP PIP ch FREEZ 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 in memory. 3375-O O P E R AT I O N R E M OT E K E Y F U N C T I O N S TV MODE PAGE 11 TV Mode Remote Key Functions A quick list of all the keys on your remote and what they do. POWER Turns TV On or Off. LED INDICATOR LIGHT Lights when keys are pressed. CABLE/VCR/AUX/TV Selects remote operating mode. MUTE Turns sound Off and On while the picture remains. Press once to quiet sound, press again to mute, press again to restore sound. 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. ...