User manual ZENITH C27A24T - OPERATING GUIDE

machine numbers: C 25A24T C 27A24T ® 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. K 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. 206-3588 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 206-3588 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 4 206-3588 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 206-3588 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 antenna to Entertainment Machine Antenna TV back 3 Flat wire (300 ohm) back of remote Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono 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 TV back panel (expanded view) Antenna to Entertainment Machine Antenna TV back 5 Go to page 12 to EZ 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. 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 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. RF coaxial wire (75ohm) Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono TV back panel (expanded view) 300 TO 75 OHM ADAPTER PAGE 6 206-3588 Hook Up Your Cable Service (CATV) Connect cable service to your Entertainment Machine. 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. Without Cable Box 1 2 Cable TV wall jack TV back 3 back of remote RF coaxial wire (75ohm) Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L S-Video Video With Cable Box Cable TV wall jack R-Audio L/Mono 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. Go to page 12 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. In Out Cable box output switch 3 4 TV back 5 Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L RF coaxial wire (75ohm) S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono TV back panel (expanded view) 206-3588 PAGE 7 Hook Up Your Antenna and VCR 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. Antenna VCR with Flat Wire Antenna Adapter VCR back Flat wire (300 ohm) VCR back AV panel 300/75 ohm Adapter In Out L 3 Output Audio Video R output switch 3 4 TV back back of remote RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV 4 Plug in your Entertainment Machine. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Your Entertainment MachineTM is designed to operate on household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC do not attempt to operate it on DC Current. 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 Antenna VCR with Antenna Wire In Out VCR back 5 Go to page 12 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. Round wire (75ohm) VCR back AV panel output switch 3 4 L Output Audio Video R If you have a 75 ohm RF cable, then you don't need any adapters! TV back Remember, when screwing RF cables onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and counterclockwise loosens. Antenna /Cable RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV Variable Audio Out R L S-Video Video R-Audio L/Mono TV back panel (expanded view) A/V cables not included with TV PAGE 8 206-3588 Hook Up Your Cable (CATV) and VCR Connect cable service and a VCR to your Entertainment Machine. Cable TV wall jack VCR Without Cable Box VCR back VCR back AV panel Round wire (75ohm) 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. In Out L output switch 3 4 Output Audio Video R TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV 3 Antenna /Cable Variable Audio Out R L S-Video Video back of remote TV back panel (expanded view) R-Audio L/Mono 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 VCR With Cable Box In Out Cable box output switch 3 4 VCR back VCR back AV panel Round wire (75ohm) 5 Go to page 12 to Auto Program your Entertainment Machine. In Out L output switch 3 4 Output Audio Video R 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. 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 with TV 206-3588 PAGE 9 Hook Up Your TV to a Super VHS VCR Connecting an S-VHS player to your Entertainment Machine. 1 2 3 Locate the S-Video Out to TV jack on the back of your S-VHS VCR. Connect the SVHS cable directly to this jack. VCR back 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 S-VHS player and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment. TV back VCR back AV panel output switch 3 4 S-Video cable S-Video Out Audio Out not included RL 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 No S-Video cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine but they can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores. Without an S-Video cable, you will not receive the Super VHS quality picture. PAGE 10 206-3588 Hook Up Your TV to a Stereo Amplifier Connecting your Entertainment Machine to a stereo amplifier. For added audio depth and clarity, you can connect your Entertainment Machine to a stereo amplifier. 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 jacks on the back of your TV. TV back Stereo back Stereo Amplifier back panel 2 Audio Input R L 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 they can be purchased in most consumer electronics stores. 206-3588 PAGE 11 EZ Program Use EZ Program to automatically find and store all of the stations available in your area. ANTENNA: If your signal source is an indoor/outdoor antenna. CABLE: If you get your signal from a cable service. Setup Menu EZ Program Add/Del/Surf Clock Set Captions Caption/Text Language To Program 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 EZ Program on your screen. Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to reach the EZ Program screen. Using the UP/DOWN arrows, choose either Cable TV or Off-Air Antenna on your screen. When you have made your selection, press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to begin EZ Program. Press ENTER to return to TV viewing. PRG POWER 1 CABLE SURF VCR AUX TV MUTE FLASHBK CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL 1 4 7 0 2 5 8 ENTER 3 6 9 7 QUIT 2 MENU 3/5 4/6 A B PAUSE C CC TV/VCR SOURCE RECORD TIMER PLAY If you are receiving your signal from an antenna, select Antenna in the EZ Program menu when it appears on screen. If you have cable service, select Cable. REWIND STOP FFWD Mini glossary EZ PROGRAM EZ Program is how your Entertainment Machine finds all the channels available in your area and stores them into memory. PAGE 12 206-3588 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 When active, it will "surf" through the favorite channels you have selected in your Entertainment Machine. CABLE SURF VCR AUX TV MUTE FLASHBK CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME 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. CHANNEL 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. 1 4 7 0 2 5 8 ENTER 3 6 9 MENU QUIT MENU Displays on-screen menus for TV mode. A B PAUSE C CC TV/VCR SOURCE RECORD TIMER PLAY QUIT Removes on-screen display from view. TIMER Displays the Sleep Timer Menu. REWIND STOP FFWD CC(CLOSED CAPTIONING) Displays the closed caption menu. TV/VCR-SOURCE Switches between watching TV through your antenna/cable or through your VCR. Keys dedicated to VCR functions will still operate your VCR while the remote is in TV mode. remote control part number MBR3447CT (124-233-04) 206-3588 PAGE 13 Front Panel Diagram There are three different front panel button styles used with this Operating Guide. Select the front panel that resembles the Entertainment Machine you are using and learn what each button operates and controls. Six Button Front Panel When using the on-screen menus, the buttons on the front panel of these models correspond to the remote control buttons as follows:VOLUME = Adjust Left/Right CHANNEL = Select Up/Down volume power menu channel 1 2 3 To access the on screen menus, press the MENU button repeatedly on the front panel. Choose the menu and then 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. menu channel volume power 1 Ten Button Front Panel 2 3 1 To access the Setup menu, press the MENU button repeatedly until the Setup Menu appears on screen. Press the Select button to choose the function you wish to change. Use the ADJUST buttons to make changes or adjustments. Press the Enter button to clear the screen. The Volume and Channel rocker buttons control Volume Up/Down and Channel Up/Down only. enter adjust select menu volume channel power 2 3 4 5 3 4 power 1 2 ch vol Menus disappear after five seconds. To get them back, push the MENU button again. 1 2 3 4 menu sel adj ent PAGE 14 206-3588 Basic Television Operation Introducing you to the basics of your Entertainment Machine. 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 or the Source Menu display (see page 30)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. Channel or Video (Indicates Source) Time Audio Mode CH 12 10:55 AM MONO 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. Press MUTE.toquiet the sound (Soft Mute). Press MUTE a second time to remove the sound entirely (MUTE). Press MUTE a third time to restore the sound. 206-3588 PAGE 15 Setup Menu Here are descriptions of the menu options found in the Setup menu. Function What it does Go to page Setup Adjust the basic chacateristics of your Entertainment Machine. 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. Use the Surf feature to select just the channels you wish to have on your favorite channel scan. Sets the current time on your Entertainment Machine. Switches the Captions feature On and Off and EZ Mute. Displays closed captions or text when available. Options are Caption 1, Caption 2, Caption 3, Caption 4, Text 1, Text 2, Text 3, and Text 4. Selects language for on-screen menus. Your options are English, Spanish, or French. Customize your Entertainment Machine's functions. Program a time for your Entertainment Machine to turn itself on or off, or to turn itself off after a certain amount of time. Label your channels with their network names (ABC, CBS, NBC, etc.). Extended Data Service displays Channel, Time, and Network Label, (Data is provided at the sole discretion of the broadcaster). Use V-Chip technolgy to block channels according to ratings. Your Entertainment Machine will show you what it's capable of by running through all of its options and menus automatically. Customize the sound to suit your room and your taste. Your options are: Bass, Treble, Balence, Audio Mode, Front Surround, EZ SoundRite, Speakers, and EZ Sound. Adjust your picture for any viewing situation. your options are: Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temperature, and EZ Picture. Choose from the available sources for the min picture. 22 12 Setup Menu EZ Program Add/Del/Surf Clock Set Captions Caption/Text Language To Program EZ Program Add/Del/Surf 17 Clock Set Captions Captions/Text 18 19 20 This is an example of what on-screen menus look like. Language 21 Special Features EZ Timer Ch. Labels 23 XDS Display 24 Parental Controls 25 EZ Demo 27 Audio Menu 28 Video Menu