User manual ZENITH C27A25

Operating Guide | Warranty Machine Numbers | C27A25 © Copyright 2002, Zenith Electronics Corporation 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 EL 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. The responsible party for this device compliance is: Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA, Phone 1-847-941-8000. COMPLIANCE: 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. PAGE 2 © Copyright 2002 Zenith Electronics Corporation B-WARN-DV-1 7/98 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Important safety instructions shall be provided with each apparatus. This information shall be given in a separate booklet or sheet, or be located before any operating instructions in an instruction for installation for use and supplied with the apparatus. This information shall be given in a language acceptable to the country where the apparatus is intended to be used. The important safety instructions shall be entitled "Important Safety Instructions". The following safety instructions shall be included where applicable, and, when used, shall be verbatim as follows. Additional safety information may be included by adding statements after the end of the following safety instruction list. At the manufacturer's option, a picture or drawing that illustrates the intent of a specific safety instruction may be placed immediately adjacent to that safety instruction: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from type-over. PORTABLE CART WARNING (Continued on next page) PAGE 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all the servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. CAUTION concerning the Power Cord: Most appliances recommend they be placed upon a dedicated circuit; that is, a single outlet circuit which powers only that appliance and has no additional outlets or branch circuits. Check the specification page of this owner's manual to be certain. Do not overload wall outlets. Overloaded wall outlets, loose or damage wall outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, or damaged or cracked wire insulation are dangerous. Any of these conditions could result in electric shock or fire. Periodically examine the cord of your appliance, and if its appearance indicates damage or deterioration, unplug it, discontinue use of the appliance, and have the cord replaced with an exact replacement part by an authorized servicer. Protect the power cord from physical or mechanical abuse, such as being twisted, kinked, pinched, closed in a door, or walked upon. Pay particular attention to plugs, wall outlets, and the point where the cords exits the appliance. 16. Outdoor Use Marking: WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 17. Wet Location Marking: Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. PAGE 4 Table Of Contents Turn to the next page to set up your Entertainment MachineTM Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Source Menu Select Main Picture and PIP sources . . . . . 24 Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temp: (Cool, Warm), EZ Picture: (Custom, Normal, Movie, Digital Pres, Video Game, Sports, Weak Signal, Night Time). Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode: (Stereo, Mono, SAP), Front Surround, EZ SoundRite, Speakers, EZ Sound: (Custom, Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater). Parental Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 - 29 Restricts viewer programming. Special Menu EZ Timer Sleep Timer, On Time, Off Time, On/Off Timer . . . 30 Channel Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 XDS Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 PIP Picture Adjustment Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Picture-in-Picture Overview and Explanation 34 - 35 EZ Demo (On-screen menus overview) . . . . . . . . . . 36 EZ Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Remote Control Multi-Product Usage Programming 38 - 44 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 - 48 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 - 51 5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover Step 1. Hook Up TV Hookup Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 TV and other Equipment Hookups Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cable service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Antenna with VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cable Service with VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Super VHS VCR/Digital Video Disk Player . . . . . . . . 11 External Audio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Step 2. Channel Search and Reception Setup EZ Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (Select Antenna, or cable service and perform channel search) Remote Control TV Mode Key Functions . . . . . . Remote On-Screen Menu Operation . . . . . . . . . Front Panel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Viewing Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview . . . . . . . . On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 15 16 17 18 19 Step 3. Customize Your TV's Features Setup Menu (Starts with page 13, EZ Program) EZ Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Add/Del/Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 EZ Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Captions, Captions/Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Features on this TV also include: PIP - Picture-in-Picture, see page 34. Programmable Remote Control - Remote may control up to 7 products, see page 38. Extended data service (XDS) shows in-depth program information, see page 32. EZ Features: Designed to make your viewing experience less work; see the EZ Help menu on page 37. EZ Program Finds channels in your area automatically. EZ Clock Sets the time in the TV's clock. EZ Picture Customizes video level settings. EZ Sound Adjusts sound based on program. EZ SoundRite Maintains and even sound level during programming volume variances. EZ Timer Sets times to turn TV on/off automatically. EZ Mute Displays Closed Captions/Text selection when TV sound is mute, while picture remains. EZ Demo Shows menus and displays on this TV. EZ Help Offers solutions to common problems on one convenient menu. Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 206-3802 Entertainment MachineTM is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation. PAGE 5 Hookup Directory This page directs you to the appropriate page for hook up of your Entertainment Machine 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 7 Cable only If you subscribe to cable service and use no other equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 8 Cable TV wall jack In Out Cable box Antenna with VCR If you are using an antenna and have a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 9 Cable and VCR If you subscribe to cable service and have a VCR, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 10 Cable TV wall jack In Out Cable box S-VHS/DVD/Stereo If you have a Super VHS VCR, a DVD Player, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 11 If you want to connect Audio equipment, go to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 12 PAGE 6 206-3802 Hook Up an Over the Air Antenna Connect an off air 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 Typical TV back back of remote 3 Flat wire (300 ohm) Antenna / Cable Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. TV back panel (expanded view) 120 V AC 60 Hz 300/75 ohm Adapter 4 Go to page 13 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. A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine. Antenna Typical TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) Antenna / Cable TV back panel (expanded view) Mini glossary 75 OHM RF CABLE 300-75 OHM ADAPTER 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. 206-3802 PAGE 7 Hook Up Cable Service (CATV) Connect Cable Service 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. Without Cable Box Cable TV wall jack Typical TV back back of remote Antenna / Cable RF coaxial wire (75ohm) 3 Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. TV back panel (expanded view) With Cable Box 120 V AC 60 Hz Cable TV wall jack 4 Go to page 13 to EZ 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 to set the cable box output channel switch to channel 3 or 4. If you're using a cable box, EZ Program (page 13) 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 Typical TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) Antenna / Cable TV back panel (expanded view) Mini glossary CABLE SERVICE The wire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV) stations. PAGE 8 206-3802 Hook Up Antenna and a VCR Connect an off air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine Antenna Antenna Round wire (75 ohm) 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine, see diagrams at right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. back of remote Flat wire (300 ohm) VCR back 300/75 ohm Adapter VCR back A/V panel In Out Typical TV back output switch 3 4 Audio Video R-L Out Out 3 Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. RF coaxial wire (75 ohm) not included with TV 120 V AC 60 Hz 4 Go to page 13 to EZ Program your Entertainment Machine. Remember to set the VCR output channel switch to channel 3 or 4. Video sources provide better picture and sound. Without A/V cable hookup, VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound. A/V cables not included with TV TV back panel (expanded view) Front input jacks are also available for Video, L - R Audio. L audio R video s-video 206-3802 PAGE 9 Hook Up Cable (CATV) and a VCR Connect Cable service and a VCR to your Entertainment Machine Cable TV wall jack Cable TV wall jack RF coaxial wire (75 ohm) 1 2 Hook up your Entertainment Machine, see diagrams at right. Remove the back of the remote and put in two AAA batteries. In Cable box output switch 3 4 VCR back back of remote Out VCR back A/V panel In Out output switch 3 4 Audio Video R-L Out Out 3 Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Typical TV back RF coaxial wire (75ohm) not included with TV 120 V AC 60 Hz 4 Go to page 13 to EZ Program your Entertainment Machine. Leave your VCR and your television tuned to channel 3 or 4 and use the cable box to change channels. Remember to set the cable box output channel switch to channel 3 or 4. Auxiliary sources provide better picture and picture and sound. No A/V cables are included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine. TV back panel (expanded view) A/V cables not included with TV Front input jacks are also available for Video, L - R Audio. L audio R video s-video PAGE 10 206-3802 Super VHS VCR / DVD Player Connecting a S-VHS VCR or DVD player to your Entertainment Machine (VCR Only) Attach to cable wall jack, cable box, or antenna Super VHS VCR Super VHS VCR or DVD Player 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 ANT IN 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. Back A/V panel In Out 34 S-Video Out Audio R-L Out 2 3 DVD Player Jacks Typical TV back DVD (Digital Video Disk) Player Simply connect the S-Video/Audio out on the DVD to the S-Video Input, R-L Audio on the TV. Cables not included with TV TV back panel (expanded view) A/V cables not included with TV To use with PIP: go to the Source Menu (page 24) and choose the jack you've connected your S-VHS equipment to as the Main or PIP source. The TVs rear connections panel has both Video and S-Input jacks. You can connect equipment to either of these input jacks but not at the same time. Use the R - L Audio input jacks with either an S-Input or Video input. L audio R video s-video Front input jacks are also available for S-Video, L - R Audio. Mini glossary S-VHS DVD PLAYER Provides higher quality picture and sound than an ordinary VCR when connected to the S-Video in jacks. Digital Video Disks use the S-Video in jacks to provide the highest quality reproduction available from this technology. 206-3802 PAGE 11 External Audio Connection Use your stereo to play the sound from your Entertainment Machine Typical TV back 1 Locate the jacks marked Variable Audio Out, R - L. 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. 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. R-L Audio Input A/V cables are not included with TV Stereo System PAGE 12 206-3802 EZ Program (Channel Search) SETUP EZ PROGRAM ADD/DEL/SURF EZ CLOCK CAPTIONS CAPTION/TEXT LANGUAGE SOURCE MENU Use EZ Program to automatically find and store in the TV's memory all the channels in your area Select: AIR ANTENNA, If you receive over-the-air programs. CABLE TV, If you subscribe to a cable service. MENU CABLE TV AIR ANTENNA NEXT MENU MOVE NEXT 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press MENU repeatedly until the SETUP menu appears. PRG POWER Using the Up or Down arrow on the remote control, select EZ Program on your screen. Press the Right arrow to go to the EZ Program options. CABLE SURF VCR AUX TV MUTE FLASHBK CHANNEL Using the Up or Down arrow, choose either Air Antenna, or Cable TV on your screen. Press the LEFT arrow to begin the channel search. When the search is complete, press QUIT repeatedly to return to TV viewing. VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 ENTER 5 Note: EZ Program finds channels being received by the TV tuner. 2/4 6 3/5 0 1 2/4 MENU QUIT PIP Cable will not work unless you subscribe to a cable service. RECORD SWAP FREEZ CC TV/VCR SOURCE PAUSE TIMER PLAY REWIND STOP FFWD Mini glossary AIR ANTENNA CABLE TV The device receiving the program signal broadcast over-the-air. Your EZ Program selection, if you subscribe to a cable service. 206-3802 PAGE 13 Remote Key Functions for TV Mode Note: Pressing TV puts remote into TV operating mode A quick list of the keys on your remote and what they do in TV mode, see page 44 for remote key functions in the other modes POWER Turns TV On or Off. PRG PRG (PROGRAM) Programs your remote to operate other products. See page 38. FLASHBK (FLASHBACK) Return to the last channel viewed. SURF Press to turn Surf channel scan on and off for channel scanning using Channel Up/Down. On=Only Surf channels appear. Off=Normal channel scan. CHANNEL UP / DOWN Tunes next available channel. POWER CABLE SURF VCR AUX TV MUTE 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. VOLUME LEFT / RIGHT Adjusts the sound level. FLASHBK CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL 1 4 7 2 5 8 3 6 9 ENTER NUMBER KEYPAD Selects channels directly and enters numeric values for some options. ENTER Shows the Channel/Time display. (MENU) UP / DOWN DIRECTIONAL ARROWS The Up/Down directional arrows select and adjust menu options. QUIT/ Removes on-screen menu/display from view. With no menus shown on-screen, turns front surround sound on and off. CLOSED CAPTIONS Selects Off, On, or EZ Mute. TV / VCR SOURCE Switches between watching TV through antenna/cable, or one of the video sources. MENU Shows on-screen menus for TV mode. See page 18. (MENU) LEFT / RIGHT DIRECTIONAL ARROWS The Left/Right directional arrows select and adjust menu options. PIP FEATURES For PIP (Picture-in-Picture) operation. See page 34. TIMER Displays the Sleep Timer Menu. See page 30. 0 MENU QUIT PIP SWAP 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 MBR3457CT (124-233-05) PAGE 14 206-3802 On-Screen Menu Operation Use either the remote or the TV front controls to access the on-screen menus PARENTAL CTRL AUX. BLOCK MPAA AGE BLOCK CONTENT BLK SET HOURS SET PASSWORD LOCK ON/OFF UNBLOCKED BLOCKED MENU NEXT MENU MOVE NEXT PRG 1 2 3 4 5 Press MENU repeatedly on the remote control, to "select" one of the five main menus on your screen like PARENTAL CONTROL. Use the UP/DOWN directional arrow to select an option like AUX. BLOCK. (You can select the other menu options like AGE BLOCK by pressing the UP or DOWN directional arrow repeatedly.) Once the option is selected, in this case AUX BLOCK, press the RIGHT directional arrow to go to the next selection of options. Use the UP or DOWN directional arrow to choose an option, in this case BLOCKED or UNBLOCKED. When finished, press MENU repeatedly to go back to the main menu or press QUIT to remove the menus and submenus from the TV screen. POWER CABLE SURF VCR AUX TV MUTE FLASHBK CHANNEL VOLUME VOLUME CHANNEL 1 4 7 0 2 5 8 3 6 9 ENTER 2/4 5 2/3 1/5 On-screen menus automatically disappear after about 10 seconds. Remote must be in the TV mode for it to control the TV. Press TV on the remote to select TV mode. MENU QUIT PIP SWAP FREEZ CC TV/VCR SOURCE 2/4 RECORD PAUSE TIMER PLAY REWIND STOP FFWD Mini glossary MENU UP/DOWN LEFT/RIGHT QUIT ENTER On-screen displays you use to program the TV features. Use the Menu UP or DOWN directional arrow to "select" or highlight and choose menu options. Use the Menu LEFT or RIGHT directional arrow to move to or return from the menu options listings. Exits menus and removes on-screen displays. Returns to the previously selected menu option on some menus. 206-3802 PAGE 15 Front Panel Controls How to use your front control panel to operate the menus When using the on-screen menus, the buttons on the TV front panel correspond to the remote control keys as follows: CHANNEL = VOLUME = Moves Up/Down Moves Left/Right 1 2 3 4 menu channel volume power L audio R video s-video To access the on-screen menus, press MENU. Pressing MENU repeatedly will cycle through the available menus. Highlight the option you want using the DOWN or UP Channel arrow. ADJUST or change the selected feature using the LEFT or RIGHT Volume arrow. Wait a few moments and the menus will disappear by themselves or press MENU repeatedly to remove menus. Typical TV Front Panel menu channel volume power L audio R video s-video Menus disappear by themselves. To get them back, press MENU again. If you've lost your remote, you can get a new one by calling 1-800-255-6790 to purchase a replacement. 1 2 3 Turns TV On and Off Front Audio/Video Inputs Front S-Video Input PAGE 16 206-3802 Selecting Viewing Sources Typical TV back L audio R video s-video Front and Back Connection Panels. Where picture and sound "sources" are connected. R -AUD Camcorder VCR AUDIO/ IO-L VIDE VIDEO O OUT Pick the viewing source (picture and sound) you want to see and hear on your Entertainment Machine S-Video VCR R -AUD IO-L AUDIO/ VIDE VIDEO O OUT DVD Player R -AUD AUDIO/ IO-L VIDE VIDEO O OUT 1 Press TV/VCR SOURCE repeatedly to choose from the available viewing sources that are connected to the TV. R -AUD IO-L Other AUDIO IN Available Sources: Back Connections Panel ANTENNA/CABLE: ANTENNA/CABLE on TV back Jackpack, Over-the-Air Antenna or Cable service signal source. Video 1: Video on TV back Jackpack, Audio/Video Inputs. S-Video 1: S-Video on TV back Jackpack, Audio/Video Inputs. Front Connections Panel Video 2: Video on TV Front Jackpack, Audio/Video Inputs. S-Video 2: S-Video on TV Front Jackpack, Audio/Video Inputs. VOLUME Typical Equipment Sources CHANNEL VOLUME CHANNEL 1 4 7 0 2 5 8 3 6 9 ENTER MENU QUIT PIP SWAP FREEZ CC TV/VCR SOURCE RECORD PAUSE TIMER 1 PLAY REWIND STOP FFWD The sources you intend to view should be turned on. You can connect equipment to the Video or S-Video jacks, but not at the same time. Use the Audio input jacks with either the S-Video or Video input. 206-3802 PAGE 17 On-Screen Menus / Displays Overview Descriptions of the menus and displays on your Entertainment Machine Menu Name Page Description/Function ON-SCREEN MENUS SETUP EZ Program Add/Del/Surf EZ Clock Captions Caption/Text Language Source Menu 13 13 20 21 22 22 23 24 Sets the TV up and adjusts the basic features. Your options are: Automatically finds and stores active channels you will choose using Channel Up/Down. Choose which channels will appear when using Channel Up/Down. Adds favorite channels to Surf list. Sets the TV's clock. Turns closed captioning on, off, or set it to come on when the television sound is muted. Chooses a captioning or text option. Chooses the language in which you want the on-screen menus to appear. Selects which picture and sound will appear on your TV main screen and PIP inset picture. VIDEO AUDIO PARENTAL CTRL 25 26 27 Adjusts the picture for different viewing situations. Your options are: Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temperature, EZ Picture. Customizes the sound to suit your room and taste. Your options are: Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode, Front Surround, EZ Soundrite, Speakers, EZ Sound. Allows parents to block any program or A/V source for up to 99 hours, with the use of a password. SPECIAL EZ Timer 30 30 Goes beyond basics and customizes your Entertainment Machine's features. Your options are: Sleep Timer On Time Off Time On/Off Timer Sets a time that the TV will automatically turn itself off. Sets the time the TV will turn on automatically each day. Sets the time the TV will turn off automatically each day. Enables or disables the On and Off Time features. Channel Labels XDS Display PIP Menu EZ Demo EZ Help 32 32 33 36 37 Titles the channels with their network names (ABC, CBS, HBO, etc.). On/Off. If available, shows program information when a channel is tuned or ENTER is pressed. Adjusts the Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, and Size of the PIP picture. Demonstrates the on-screen menus that control TV setup and operational features. Help menu offers several features from different menus that can be adjusted on one convenient menu. ON-SCREEN DISPLAYS Surf's Up No Surfing Mute Volume Display Channel/Time PIP/Channel Sleep Timer Captions/Text 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 19 Indicates channel selection is in Surf mode. Indicates that Surf channel selection has been turned off and normal channel selection mode is on. Indicates sound has been removed. Shows the current sound level. Shows the current time, channel, video/incoming audio signal, and channel label if available. Appears on the Channel/Time display if PIP is on. Shows the chosen amount of time in which the TV will turn itself off. Selected caption or text option appears on-screen if provided by broadcaster. PAGE 18 206-3802 On-Screen Displays On-screen displays reveal the current status of your Entertainment Machine CH 32-UPN 2:45 PM STEREO PIP