User manual ZENITH A27B41 - OPERATING GUIDE

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. If no display is on, switches SEQ sound feature On and Off on some TVs. CC(CLOSED CAPTIONING) Displays the closed caption menu. PRG (PROGRAM) Programs your remote to operate other products. See page 35. 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. 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. See page 16 PIP FEATURES For PIP (Picture-in-Picture) operation. See page 32 TIMER Displays the Sleep Timer Menu. See "Timer Setup" on page 24 for more information. CABLE SURF VCR AUX TV MUTE FLASHBK CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL 1 4 7 0 2 5 8 3 6 9 ENTER MENU QUIT PIP PIP ch FREEZ CC TV/VCR SOURCE RECORD PAUSE TIMER PLAY REWIND STOP FFWD 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. MBR3458 (124-212-51) 3375-O PAGE 12 O P E R AT I O N B U T TO N F U N C T I O N S Front Panel Diagram How to use your front control panel to operate the menus. Note: For model A27B41, when using the onscreen 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 menu, press the MENU button once; to get the other menus, keep pressing the MENU button. Choose the function you wish to change using the SELECT button. The ADJUST buttons act as an "adjustment" (Left/Right) function. MEN U Typical 6-Button TV Front Panel 2 3 CHANNEL VOLUME POWER Menus disappear after five seconds. To get them back, push the MENU button again. If you've lost your remote, you can get a new replacement by calling 1-800-255-6790 to purchase a replacement. 1 2 3 ENTER ADJUST SELECT MENU VOLUME CHANNEL POWER Typical 10-Button TV Front Panel 3375-O O P E R AT I O N T V F U N DA M E N TA L S PAGE 13 Basic Television Operation Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Machine Ch 12-MTV 10:55 Stereo PIP Ch 30-ABC Source The source button (TV/VCR/Source) on the remote switches between Video input and Cable/Antenna input. The Time/Channel display will read "Video" in place of a channel number if A/V inputs are selected as the picture source. 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. Channel/Label or Video (Indicates Source) Time Audio Mode PIP Channel & Label (Note Shows Source of sound) 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. XDS Data Feature XDS = Extended Data Service Some broadcasters are including on the signal they provide additional information (data) about the program. This data (see example) appears on your TV screen when you press ENTER; if the channel has XDS. Date Channel/Time/Audio Display (shown with PIP display, if PIP is on) Title of Program Length of Program (in hours and minutes) Time Remaining (in hours and minutes) Jan/30/98 Ch 25-MTV 7:55 Stereo PIP Ch 30-ABC NOVA Length 00:44 Time Left 00:37 Showing XDS Data Select a channel. Press ENTER to display XDS data; if available. XDS Channel Labels XDS can provide a channel label automatically. For the programs to display an XDS channel label, select the dashes (- - - -) for that channel from the Channel ID option in the Setup Menu. Example of an XDS Data Display At this printing, XDS data is only being provided by some public broadcasting stations; and as a result, it is only available on some channels. You must set the Clock in the Setup Menu before the time will appear on the Channel/Time Display or on the XDS display. 3375-O PAGE 14 O P E R AT I O N T V F U N DA M E N TA L S Basic Television Operation (cont'd) Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Machine Changing Channels CHANNEL UP/DOWN arrows: Use these arrows to change the channels. Autoprogram 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. 1 CHANNEL CHANNEL 2 5 8 3 6 9 ENTER FLASHBACK: To instantly return to the last channel viewed, press FLASHBACK. SURF: Switches between the primary channel selection and your customized surf channel selections. The surf mode icon will appear in the lower right corner of the screen when you change channels. Press SURF to turn surf On, press again to turn surf mode Off. 4 7 0 FLASHBK SURF This is while the source is set to Antenna/Cable. For any other source, such as a VCR, the Main Picture channel changing will be controlled by that equipment. Surfing Audio Volume Right/Left: To adjust the volume level, use the volume Right/Left arrows. To silence your TV instantly, press MUTE once to soften the volume, press again to turn sound off. To get the sound back, press MUTE again. VOLUME VOLUME MUTE 3374-O O P E R AT I O N T V F U N DA M E N TA L S PAGE 15 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. Help on combining your Entertainment Machine with more equipment. 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 The television, VCR, or cable box that you choose to change channels with. 3374-O PAGE 16 O P E R AT I O N MENUS Descriptions of all the menus on your Entertainment Machine. On-Screen Menus Using the Menu button on your remote you can access all the menus below. Menu Name SETUP MENU Auto Program Adjusts the basic characteristics of your Entertainment Machine. Automatically finds and stores active channels to flip through using Channel Up/Down. Manually picks and chooses which active channels will appear when flipping through using Channel Up/Down Sets the time. Turns closed captioning on, off, or set it to come on automatically when the television is muted. Chooses the captioning or text method for your Entertainment Machine. Picks the language you want your on-screen menus to appear in. Turns the background for on-screen menus transparent or opaque. Goes beyond basics and customizes your Entertainment Machine's functions. Programs a time for your Entertainment Machine to turn itself on or off, or to turn itself off after a certain amount of time. Labels your channels with their network names (ABC, CBS, HBO, etc.). Allows parents to block any channel or A/V source for up to 99 hours, with the use of a password. Demonstrates the on-screen menus that control TV setup and operational features. Go to page 10 Add/Del/Surf 18 Clock Set Captions 19 20 21 22 23 Caption/Text Language Background SPECIAL FEATURES Timer Setup 24 25 26 Channel Labels Parental Control Auto Demo 27 Continued on next page. Mini glossary ADD DELETE SURF The add function adds channels to the list that will be scrolled through when using your remote. The delete function removes channels from the list that will be scrolled through when using your remote. The surf function creates a special list of your favorite channels. You can access this group of channels by pushing the surf button on the remote. 3374-O O P E R AT I O N MENUS PAGE 17 On-Screen Menus Overview, cont'd Using the Menu button on your remote, you can access all the menus below. Descriptions of all the menus on your Entertainment Machine. Go to page Menu Name A U D I O M E N U Customizes the sound to suit your room and your taste. Your options are: Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode, Front Surround, SoundRite, Speakers. VIDEO MENU Adjusts your picture for any viewing situation. Your options are: Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temp, Picture Pref. Controls the size and appearance of the PIP inset. Your options are: Color, Tint, Size. Chooses from the available sources for both the main picture and PIP. 28 29 PIP MENU 30 31 SOURCE MENU Channel/Time/ Audio Display PIP/Channel Audio Source Shows the current time, channel, video and audio source, and the Surf status. If present, indicates PIP is on. Shows (with PIP on), the source sound is coming from, main or PIP. Shows the current sound level. If available on currently selected channel, gives program name, length of program and time left in program in hours and minutes. Also shows Channel/Time/Audio display. If the clock has been set, displays the time also. 13 13 Volume Display XDS Display 14 13 3374-O PAGE 18 O P E R AT I O N MENUS SETUP MENU Customize your channel selection. Setting Add/Del/Surf 1 2 3 Press the MENU key on the remote so the Setup menu appears. Select Add/Delete/Surf 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 pad.) Using the RIGHT/LEFT arrows, pick whether that channel is Added, Deleted, or a Surf channel. To continue, select another channel and repeat step 4. If you are finished, press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing. PRG POWER CABLE VCR AUX TV SURF FLASHBK MUTE 3 VOLUME CHANNEL VOLUME 4 5