ZENITH Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual 97110114

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OPERATING

GUIDE

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Monaural Color TV
with Remote Control

and Closed Captions

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pape,"

Return the Product Registration
Card, and your IV could be free!

WARNING:

TO REDUCE

THE

REMOVE
COVER
PARTS
INSIDE.
PERSONNEL.
TO PREVENT
EXPOSE
THIS

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK

DO NOT

(OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
REFER
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE

FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARDS,
DO
PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

NOT

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an eqluilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that rnay be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is hatended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and
maintenance
(servicing)
instructions
in the
literature
accompanying the appliance.

Safety Tips

Note to Cable "IV System

Refer to the "Safety Tips" booklet that came with your
product for important safety considerations.

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

Installer

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.

Power-Cord

Polarization

CAUTION

This product is equipped with a polarized alternatingcurrent 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.

aWWA_Z

To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION
Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame la
plus large de la fiche daas la borne correspondante de la
prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

Corporation

1993,

CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Welcome ...........................................
Installation Considerations ...........................
CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV
Make Basic Connection to TV ......................

ii
ii

1. Connect the Power ..........................
2. Turn TV On ...............................
3. Use Auto Ch. (Channel) Search ...............
4. Use Other Options ..........................

OPERATING

GETTING

TO KNOW

Horizontal

Control

REMOTE

CONTROL

Introduction

...........................

MODEL

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2-1
2-1
2-1

7-1
7-2
7-2
7-3
7-3
7-4
7-4
7-5

VIDEO MENU
Contrast ..........................................

8-1

Brightness ........................................
Color ............................................
Tint ..............................................

8-1
8-1
8-1

Sharpness ........................................
Picture Pref. (Preference) ...........................

8-1
8-1

3-1
3-1

4-1

MBR3420

......................................

6-1
6-2

Auto Ch. (Channel) Search .........................
Ch. (Channel) Add/Del .............................
Ch. (Channel) Labels (Some Models) .................
Tuning Band ......................................
Auto Fine Tune ...................................
Clock Set .........................................
Captions .........................................
Ch. (Channel) Background ..........................

YOUR TV

Panel

Summary of Menu Items ............................
Basic Menu Operations .............................
SETUP MENU

YOUR TV

Basic TV Operations
..............................
Sleep Timer (On Some Models) .....................

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1-1

THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV
Step
Step
Step
Step

ON-SCREEN MENUS
Available Menus ...................................

5-1

Choosing Operating
Mode
.........................
TV Operations
....................................
VCR Operations
..................................
Cable-TV
Operations
..............................

5-1
5-2
5-3
5-4

Preparation
for Use ...............................
Installing Batteries
................................
Programming
the Remote Control
...................
TV, VCR and Cable-TV
Operating
Codes ............

5-5
5-5
5-6
5-7

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
Caring for Your TV ................................
Extended Absence .................................
TV Picture Interference ............................

9-1
9-1
9-1

Before Calling for Service ............................

9-2

Product Registration Card
Recommended

Accessories fi_r Your Television

Your Zenith Warranty

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INTRODUCTION
WELCOME
Welcome into the family of Zenith Color Television owners.
This guide provides instructions on how to operate your
new TV. It is supplemented by a booklet containing Safety
Tips. We urge you to read these publications carefully so
that you will receive full enjoyment from your new Zenith
TV for many years to come.

Send the model number, serial number, and date of purchase or original installation, with a full explanation of the
problem and the service history. We will welcome the opportunity to look into yore" specific question or problem and
to be of assLstance in resolving it promptly.
The model and serial numbels of your newTV are located on
the back of the TV cabinet For your future convenience and
protection, we suggest that you record these ntmlbers here:
Model No.

Your new Zenith TV has been designed and built to give
you the vet 3, best in quality, features and performance.
There are many regional Zenith distributors and thousands
of distributor-approved
Zenith service centers throughout
the U.S. and Canada who can attend promptly and effectively to ordinary service needs.

Serial No.

If you should have an unusual performance or service problem
that cannot be satisfactorily resolved by your distrl'butorapproved Zenith service center, contact the regional Zenith
distributor in your area, or write:
Zenith Electronics Corporation
Customer Service Department
1900 N. Austin Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60639-5079
Telephone: (312) 745-5152
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

INSTALLATION

CONSIDERATIONS

Before you install your TV...

Please read and observe each safety point in the "Safety
Tips" folder when installing and using your "PC.

Ventilation - Proper ventilation keeps your TV
running cool. Air circulates through perforations in the back and bottom of the cabinet. Do

FIXED PATI'ERN DISPI_AY CAUTION - If you use your
TV for video games, teletext or other fixed displays, avoid
setting the BRIGHTNESS _=ontrol for an excessively bright
picture. A bright, fixed pattern, if used for long periods of
time, can result in a permarLent imprint on the TV picture
tube. You can reduce thh_possibility by alternating the use
of the fixed pattern display with normal TV picture viewing,
by turning down the CONTRAST control for sustained
fixed pattern use, and by tuJrningoff the f[_ed pattern display when not in use.

not block these vents or you will shorten the life
of your TV.
Power Source - Your TV is designed to operate
on normal household current, 120 volt 60 Hertz
AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC current.
Power Cord - Your power cord has a
polarized plug as required by Underwriters'
Laboratories. It has one regular blade and one
wide blade and fits only one way into a standard
electrical outlet. If the blades will not enter

PLUGGING IN YOUR TV - Be sure to plug your TV into
an "unswitched" AC power source. The "switched" AC outlets found on some video equipment will not continue supplying power to the TV once the equipment is.turned off. If
the power to the TV is interrupted, you will have to reset
the clock in the TV to the current time.

either way, your outlet is very old and nonstandard. A new outlet should be installed by a
qualified electrician.
Safe Operation - Your TV is manufactured
and tested with your safety in mind. However,
unusual stress caused by dropping or mishandling, exposure to flood, fire, rain or moisture,
or accidental spilling of liquids into the TV, can
result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. If this happens, have your TV checked
by a service technician before using it again.

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CONNECTIONS
MAKE BASIC CONNECTION

FOR YOUR "IV

TO TV
Your connection is made to the VHF-UHF/CABLE
jack
on the back of the TV. This jack accepts 75-ol_aa cable terminated in an F-type male connector. You may want to do
the hook-up yourself, or call a IW service teclufician, or a
cable company.

There are four basic hook ups to your TV; outdoor antenna
(or master antenna) with or without VCR, and cable-TV
system with or without VCR. Select the hook up that best
t_ts your needs. See the following diagrams.

Antenna

Antenna Connection
to TV
If You Have a Round Antenna Wire:
Connect
the 75-ohm round antenna

wire

into the

VHF-UHF/CABLE
jack on the TV.
If You Have a Flat, Twin-Lead Antenna Wire:
Use the 300/75-ohm adaptor included with the TV.
Hook up the ends of the wire to the adaptor and plug
it into the VHF-UHF/CABLE
jack.

| or

Flat Wire

Adaptor
00175ohm

I
I
.l
Round

Wire

VHF-U HF/C/_LE

Connection

Center on Beck of TV

Antenna

B. Antenna Connection
to VCR and TV
1. Antenna Hook Up
Connect 75-ohm round antenna wire into
ANTENNA

IN jack on VCR.

VCR

2. VCR Hook Up
Connect ANTENNA
OUT wire from VCR into
th_ VHF-UHF/CABLE
jack on TV.

CHAN

314

VHF-UHF/CABLE

Connection

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Center

on Beck

of 1V

CONNECTIONS
MAKE BASIC CONNECTION
C.

FOR YOUR TV

TO TV (CONTINUED)

Cable-TV Connection
to TV
If You Have a Converter/Decoder
Box:
Connect the 75-ohm output from the converter/
decoder
box into the VHF-UHF/CABLE
jack
the TV.
If You Do Not Have a Converter/Decoder
Box:
Connect the 75-ohm round cable-TV line directly
the VHF-UHF/CABLE
jack on the TV.

CH 314

Output

on
I

OR
CONVERTER
DECODER

CABLE-]V
(Direct

Connectlon)

VHF-UHF/CABLE

Connection

Center

on Back

of]V

CH 3/4
Output

OR
CONVERTER
DECODER

VCR

CABLE-TV
Do

Cable-TV Connection
to VCR and TV
1. Cable-TV Hook Up
Connect 75-ohm round cable-TV wire into
ANTENNA
IN jack on VCR.

(Direct Connection)

2. VCR Hook Up
Connect ANTENNA
OUT wire from VCR into
VHF-UHF/CABLE
jack on TV.
0

_F-UHF/CABLE

Connec1lon

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Center

on Back of IV

THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV
STEP 1. CONNECT

THE POWER

Plug your TV into an unswitched AC power source.
The switched AC outlets found on some video equipment
will not continue supplying power to the TV once the equipment is turned off. If the power to the TV is interrupted,
you will have to set the clock in the TV to the current time.

Do not plug TV into swilx:hed outlet on cable-TV

Do not plug "IV into s_vitched outlet

STEP 2. TURN

decoder

on a VCR

"IV ON

Turn the TV on by pressing OFF-ON.

STEP 3. USE AUTO CH. (Channel)

When your TV is first powered up you will see the AUTO
CH. SEARCH reminder display. AUTO CH. SEARCH
finds all available channels and stores them in memory for
access by CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down.

NOTES:
*

The AUTO CH. SEARCH reminder display appears
each time you turn on your TV until it has been used at
least once.

NOTE: If you do not see the AUTO CH. SEARCH display
press MENU repeatedly until SETUP Menu appears. Press
SELECT until AUTO CH. SEARCH option is highlighted.

•

Antenna or cable must be connected to TV before you use
AUTO CH. SEARCH

To activate AUTO CH. SEARCH, press ADJUST (ADJ)
Left/Right. When the search is complete, you can watch the
TV program of your choice.

SETUP MENU
•._ AUTO CH. SEARCH
CH. ADD/DEL
CH. LABELS
TUNING BAND
AUTO RNE TUNE
CLOCK SET
C_I]ONS
CH. BACKGROUND

START

Auto Ch. Search Reminder Display
f

\LrI'O CH. SEARCH HAS COMPLETEE
DETERMINING

TLINING

BAND

CH 2
TUNING

BAND IS
TUNING

[-----I

BAND

IS FOUND
----]CHANNELS

Determining
Tuning Band

STEP 4. USE OTHER

When Returning to
Channel Display

OPTIONS
Set the clock in the TV. Refer to the CLOCK SET option
of the "Setup Menu" section of this operating guide for
details.

Program the channels accessed by using CHANNEL
(CH) Up/Down. Refer to CH. ADD/DEL option of the
"Setup Menu" section of this operating guide for details.

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FOUND

When Search is
Complete

While Searching for
Active Channels

You may want to consider using the following options:
•

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OPERATING YOUR TV
BASIC "IV OPERATIONS

Selecting Channels by Using CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down:
You may select a channd through channel scanning by using
CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down. Only channels stored in the
channel scan sequence can be selected.

CH 2

Selecting Channels by Using Numbers on Remote: Press
the numbers corresponding to the channel desired, then
press ENTER (ENT). Any channel in the band chosen can
be selected through direct number entry.

CH2
10".56

Channel Display
(Before Clock is Set)

Channel/Time Display
(Afl_er(;lock is Set)

FLASHBK (Flashback) on Remote: Press FLASHBK to
return to the last TV channel you were watching.
CtI 2
10:56
MUTED

Adjusting Volume: You can adjust the volume of your TV
by using VOLUME (VOL) Up/Down.
Muting Volume: To mute the sound coming from your TV,
press MUTE on the remote control. To restore sound,
press MUTE again.

VOL

After an Extended Power Outage: If you previously used
AUTO CH. SEARCH, you do not have to use it again unless you permanently changed the connections to the TV.
All of the channels previously found are stored in protected
memory, and are not affected by a power outage. However,
the clock must be reset to the current time.

Channe!/Time Display
While TV is Muted

Volume Display *

MLrFED

VOL or MUTED display is
shown only when captions are
not being: displayed.

Mute Display *

SLEEP TIMER

(On Some Models)
3. Delay the shut off by using TIMER
shut off time.

Some remote controls are equipped with a TIMER button
that provides access to the SLEEP TIMER available with
some TV models. By using the SLEEP TIMER, you can
program the TV to automatically shut off after a period
from 15 minutes up to 4 hours.

To Cancel the SLEEP TIMER
You can cancel the SLE;EP TIMER by setting the SLEEP
TIMER status to OFF. Press TIMER repeatedly until the
status shows OFF.

To Set SLEEP TIMER
1. Pres_ TIMER
2. Press TIMER
shut-off time.

to see status display.
repeatedly

until

you reach

Lo select a new

NOTE: The SLEEP TIMER resets to OFF when you turn
off the TV.

desired

One minute before the TV shuts off, the GOOD NIGHT
display appears on the screen. At this time you have a
choice of the following three actions.
1, Do nothing. The TV will shut off in one minute.
display will count off the remaining seconds.
2. Remove
ENTER
minute.

The
0:15

the GOOD NIGHT
display by pressing
(ENT). The TV will still shut off in one
Sleep Timer Display

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GOOD NIGHT
0:58

"Good Night" Display

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV
HORIZONTAL

CONTROL

PANEL

I
ENTER

• ADJUSTb,

SELECT

AVOLUMEv

A(_IAJ'4N_Lv

5. VOLUME (VOL) Up/l)own
Press to increase or decrease

1. ENTER (ENT)
Press to see the Channel/Time display, or to remove
any on-screen display or menu.

the sound

level.

6. CHANNEL (CH) Up/l)own
Press to select channels higher or lower tlhan the channels being viewed. You can add channel:s to or delete
channels
from the scanning
sequence
stored
in
memory. See CH. ADD/DEL
option of the "Setup
Menu" section of this operating guide for channel
programming informat:ion.
7. OFF-ON
Press to turn TV power ON or OFF.
8. Remote Control Detector Window
Point the remote control towards this window to
operate the TV.

2. ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right or "_/l_
Press during on-screen menu operation to see information/status
display for selected
option. Press
again to adjust the selected menu option.
3. SELECT (SEL)
Press during on-screen menu operations to select a
menu option.
4. MENU
Press once to see a menu. Press repeatedly
to sequence through the available menus.

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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420
INTRODUCTION
The multi-brand remote control supplied with your new
Zenith TV allows you to operate most models of infra-red
(IR) remote-coutroUed TVs, VCRs, and cable-TV
decoders, even if they are all different brands. In this way, it
takes the place of the several remote controls previously
needed.

CHOOSING

OPERATING

Your multi-brand remote h_ already been programmed to
operate your new Zenith TV, a Zenith manufactured cableTV decoder and a Zenith VHS VCR. It must be
programmed

to operate other brands of equipment.

The following instructions axe fl)r operation of Zenith
equipment. The instructions; for using this remote with
non-Zenith equipment are in the section entitled "Programming the Remote Control".

MODE

To use the remote to operate your TV, a cable-TV decoder
or a VCR, you must first choose the mode of operation of
the remote control. To select the TV, CABLE or VCR
mode of operation, press MODE repeatedly until the corresponding indicator lights.

Some controls on the remote, like PLAY and VOLUME,
will always operate the VCR or the TV. Whether other keys
operate the TV or the VCR depends on w]_ich mode of
operation the remote control is in. For example, OFF-ON
will turn the, VCR on and off while the remote control is in
the VCR mode. It will turn the TV on or off while the
remote control is in TV mode.

Operating MODE switch
and indicators
OFF ON

Menu operations on TV
and some VCRs

SOURCE

WENU
SELECT

Numbered buttons for
channel selection and
other uses

Controlled device OFF/ON

®
VOLUWE

(Z)(-'-)
_

C:23

Channel Up/Down
VCRs and cable

CHANNEL

®®®
®®®
LEARN

SF,ecial features on "IW and
some VCRs

QUIT

Q®®

Volume Up/Down fl)r TV

®
C::3

for TVs,

CZD

C:23
WEWORY

O
"rIMER

CZZZ)(_EZ) CZEZ)CZD
RECORD

(i_
I_:W

STOP

Special features on some
TVs and some VCRs

(SLID (12EDC_
PLAY

F FWD

I'V/_:R

NOTE: See following pages
for operating instructions.

MBR3420
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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420
TV OPERATIONS
The VOLUME control will Mways adjust the "I?Wvolume
regardless of the selected operating mode of the remote.

The following functions and operations apply to your
Zenith TV. The remote control must be in the TV mode to
operate your TV.

MODE
Press repeatedly to select the TV
mode of operation.
TV

For optimum performance, point the
remote control toward your TV.

Lights when TV mode of
operation is selected.
CAPTIONS

OFF/ON
Used to turn TV ON ,or OFF.
IRCE
Press to display the menu of TV sources for TVs having a SOURCE Menu.
Press SOURCE again to step through
the source selections. On some TVs,
press. SOURCE to seitect the AUX
(Auxilkuy) channel.

Used to view closed captions broadcast
with some television programs.

FLASIt[BK (Flashback)
MENU, SELECT and ADJUST

Press to return to the last TV channel
you were watching.

Used with on-screen menus to see menu,
select an option, and adjust that option.

CHANNEL Up/Down
Used te sequence through the TV channels.
Press CHANNEL Up or 13_wnto change
to the next higher or lo_r channel.

Numbered Buttons
Used to select a TV channel.

VOLUIdE Up/Down

ENTER

Used to adjust the volume level of the TV.

Used to view the Channel/Time Display
or to remove any on-screen menu or
display.

MUTE
Used to turn off sound wlfile the picture remains. Press again to restore
the sound.
SPATIAL

TIMER

(SEq)

Used to select SEq audio mode on TVs
equipped with SEq fe,ature.

Used to activate the SLEEP TIMER.

Remote Control MBR3420
'IV Operations

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EQUALIZATION

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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420
VCR OPERATIONS
For complete details on how to operate your Z_:nith VCR,
refer to the operating guide supplied with it.

The following functions and operations apply to Zenith
VCR models built after 1988. The remote control supplied
with your VCR may have keys not duplicated on the new
remote. If these functions are desired, the original remote
control will have to be used.

The remote control must be !in the VCR mode to operate
your VCR.

!
For optimum performance,
point the
remote control toward your VCIL

MODE
Press repeatedly to select the
VCR mode of operation.

OFF/ON

VCR

Used to turn VCR ON or OFF.

Lights when VCR mode of operation
is selected.
FLASHBK (Flashback)
MENU, SELECT, ADJUST and QUIT
Used with the on-screen menus and

Press dlaring VCR playback to view the
chamael tuned by the VCR.

programming options of the VCR. See
VCR operating guide for details

CHANNEL Up/Down

Numbered Buttons
Used to select a TV channel through
the VCR. Also, used to set the timer in
the VCR, and to enter programming
information.

-- Up or Down through claannkelsfrom the
sed to select a TV da_mnelbygoing
VCR.
TIMER
Activates TIME RECORD
some VCRs.

ENTER

Used with the numbered buttons to

TV/VCR

select a TV channel through the VCR.
AM/PM

Used to select the souxce of the
programs seen on the TV. Switches the
VCR between TV mode and VCR
mode. ']iV Mode: channels are selected

Used to set timer during programming.

MEMORY

Used to activate the VCR MEMORY
feature. See VCR operating guide for
details.

RECORD, STOP, PAUSE, SEARCH,
REW, PLAY and F FWD

throu_t the TV. VCR Mode: channels
or tape operation are selected through
the VCR.

/
"

Remote Control MBR3420
VCR Operations

Used for tape recording and playback
functions. See the VCR operating guide
for details.

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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420
CABLE-TV

OPERATIONS
The remote control must be in the CABLE mode to

The following functions and operations apply to a Zenith
cable-TV decoder. The remote control supplied with your
cable-TV decoder may have keys not duplicated on the new
remote. If these functions are desired, the original remote
control will have to be used.

operate your cable-TV decoder. The VOLUME control
will always adjust the TV volume regardless of the selected
operating mode of the remo_te.

For complete information on how to operate your cable-TV
decoder, refer to the operating guide provided with it.

t
MODE

For optimum performance,
point the
remote control toward your cable-TV.

Press repeatedly to select the
CABLE mode of operation.

OFF/ON

CABLE

Used toturn cable-TV decoder

Lights when CABLE mode of
operation is selected.

orrON

SOURCE

MENU, SELECT, ADJUST
and QUIT

0
SOURCE

QUIT

SELECT

FLASHBK

CHANNEL

Numbered Buttons

®®®

to change channel instantly.

C:_
LEARN

_N_

C::::D (:_:)
A

RECORD

STOP

C_D

C]D

REW

C:Z)
_

CZD CZD

_WORY

PLAY

TIWER

S_D

F_USZ

C]_D CZ)
F FWD

TV/VCR

Remote Control MBR3420
Cable-TV Decoder Operations

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CHANNEL Up/Down
-- chamlels.
sed to sequence through cable-TV

-- Used
to adjust
the volume level of the TV.
VOLUME
Up/Down

ENTER
Press after a channel number is entered

Selects "A" or "B" cable channels.

Function depends on
cable-TV system.

Used to select channels through
cable-TV decoder

ON or OFF.

REMOTE CONTROL
PREPARATION

MODEL MBR3420

FOR USE

Batteries are provided with this remote, but you must install
them before using the remote.

INSTALLING

BATTERIES
CAUTIONS:

When the effective operating range of your remote becomes
noticeably shorter, replace the batteries with two (2) high
quality, alkaline, size AAA batteries. Do the following:
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover by PUSHING DOWN tab and PULLING
OUT from top.
2. Insert new batteries
as indicated
inside the compartment.
Observe
polarity.

•

Do not place heavy objects on top of the remote control
buttons. Prolonged accidental operation of the remote
control will shorten bal:tery life.

•

If you are not going to use the remote control for a month
or more, remove the batteries. Battery leakage can cause
damage to the remote control.

•

Zenith is not responsible
battery leakage.

in the diagram
proper battery

3. Replace the cover by inserting the tab on the bottom
of the cover into its housing. Snap the cover into
position.

for damage, caused by such

4. After installing new batteries,
the remote control
will set itself to Zenith brand codes, as follows:
TV = 101, VCR = 201 and CABLE = 301.
If you are going to operate
equipment
that uses
different codes, the remote must be reprogrammed
for those codes. Refer to "Programming
the Remote
Control" section for programming
information.

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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420
PROGRAMMING

THE REMOTE

CONTROL

Before using your new remote control, it must be programmed
to recognize the brands of equipment it will be used to
operate. If you are using a Zenith TV, Zenith VHS/VCR or a
Zenith cable-TV decoder, it has already been programmed for
you. Otherwise, follow the steps below.

2. Press MODE repeatedly
to select lthe desired TV,
VCR or CABLE operating mode for the remote.
3. Press LEARN for about 5 seconds until the MODE
indicator
lights for the selected
TV, VCR or
CABLE mode of operation.

NOTE: "I_aeremote control can only be used to operate
one VCR, one TV and one cable-TV decoder at a time. If
you program the remote control to operate a TV that is not
a Zenith, it will no longer operate your Zenith TV.

4. Enter tile proper brand code number determined
in
Step 1.
5. Press LEARN.
All three mode indicators
should
light briefly, then turn ,off to indicate the brand code
has been programmed.

1. Find the code that corresponds
to each brand and
type of equipment
you are going to operate. Refer
to Tables 1, 2 and 3.

6. If all three mode indicators
error has occurred. Repeat

For example, if you were programming
the remote
for use with a Zenith
TV, you would look up
"Zenith" in "Table 1.", and find code "101."

fail to light briefly, an
steps 2.-5 to try again.

7. Repeat steps 2 - 5 _o program
other equipment
you are using.

the remote

NOTE: CABLE mode can be programmed
second TV or second VCR, if desired.

Write the brand codes for your equipment
on the
following lines. Keep this operating guide for future
reference.

to operate a

When batteries are removed: It will be necessary to
reprogram the proper VCR and cable-TV decoder codes.

TV CODE:
CABLE CODE:
VCR CODE:

_
Operating
Indicators

Mode

Numbered Buttons
Used to enter code number
for desired brand name

[]
[]

QUIT

©®®
®®®
®®®

CHANNEL

®
N
N

VOLUI4E

(ZD
ka.n'g

__D
LEARN Button

CZD CZD

CZD C_D

CS_D CD

RECORD

STOP

PJli.tS_ES_T.ikRCH

PLAY

F FWD

RIEW

MBR3420
2599-A

for the

5--6

T'V/VCR

Operating

MODE Selector

REMOTE
"IV, VCR AND CABLE-TV

CONTROL

OPERATING

Table 1. "IV Code= by Brand
"IV Brand
Name

Code

"IV Brand
Name

MBR3420

CODES
Table 3. Cable Decoder Codas by Brand

Table 2. VCR Codes by Brand
Code

Code

VCR Brand
Name

Code

Cable n_.oder
Bra=ndName

Code

119
121
130
104
119
106

Pentax

215

Drake Satellite

312

Pioneer

315

Audio Dynamics
Audio Dynamics
Broksonic
Canon
Citizen

202
218
221
214
209

Philco
Philips
Philips
Pioneer
Pioneer

214
214
227
210
215

Drake Satellite
Gemini
Gemini
General Instrument
General Ins,trument

330
305
331
305
306

Regency
Samsunl;
Scientific Atlanta
Scientific Atlanta
Scientific Atlanta

329
335
316
323
336

Craig
Curtis Mathes
Curtis Mathes
DBX
DBX

212
214
216
202
218

Pioneer
Quasar
RCA
RCA
RCA

Laser Disk: 228
214
215
216
220

Hamlin
Hamlin
Jerrold

302
303
304

Sprucer
(Panasonic)
Standard

313

Jerrold
Jerrold

307
308

Components
STS Satellite

335
324

Emerson
Emerson
Emerson
Emerson
Emerson
Emerson

203
221
223
226
233
235

RCA
Realistic
Realistic
Realistic
Realistic
Realistic

227
206
208
212
214
231

Jerrold
Jerrold
Kale Vision
Macom

309
310
335
314

Tetecaption 4000
Tocom
Tocom VIP
Toshiba

325
317
318
322

Macom
Macom Salellite

321 Toshiba
322 Zenith

Fisher
Fisher

211 Samsung
212 Samsung

220
230

Fisher
Funai
General Electric
General Electric

213 Sanyo
231 Sanyo
214 Scott
216 Scott

206
212
204
205

Magnavox
NSC
Oak
Oak
Panasonic
Panasonic

334
335
311
332
313
320

119 Panasonic
103 Philco
116 Philco

107
103
104

Curtis Mathes
Curtis Mathes

119
121

112
113

Daytron
Emerson
Emerson
Emerson

119 Philips
103 Philip;
104 Pioneer
123 Portland

112
113
135
103

Emerson
Emerson
Emerson

124 Quasar
131 Quasar
136 Realistic

106
107
105

Fisher
Fisher
General Electric
General Electric
General Electric

109
118
106
107
114

Realistic
Realistic
RCA
RCA
RCA

123
124
104
116
126

General Electric
Goldstar
Goldstar
Goldstar
Hitachi
Hitachi

116
103
104
119
102
103

Sampo
Samsung
Samsung
Samsung
Sanyo
Sanyo

119
103
119
134
108
109

General Electric
Goldstar
Hitachi

220 Scott
209 Sears
215 Sears

233
206
209

Instant Replay
Instant Replay
JVC

214
227
202

Sears
Sears
Sears

211
212
215

Hitachi
JVC
JVC

129
125
132

Sanyo
Scott
Sears

118
119
103

JVC
J.C. Penney

225 Sharp
214 Sony VHS

208
232

J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney
KMC

104
110
114
117
119
103

Sears
Sears
Sears
Sears
Sears
Sears

108
109
110
111
118
134

J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney
Kenwood

218
227
202

217
207
214

Magnavox
Magnavox
Marantz

207 Sylvania
214 Symphonic
20'7 Tashiko

227
231
209

KTV
KTV
Lodgenet
Logik
LXI
LXI

103
104
121
121
133
137

Sharp
Sharp
Sharp
Sharp
Sharp
Sony

103
105
122
133
137
115

Marantz
Marta
Memorex

218 Tatung
209 Teac
212 Teac

202
202
231

Memorex
Memorex
MGA]Mitsubishi
MGA/Mitsubishi

214 Teknika
231 Toshiba
204 Toshiba
222 Vector Research

234
205
215
204

Magnavox
Magnavox
Magnavox
Magnavox
Magnavox
Magnavox
Majestic
Marantz
Marantz
Memorex

103
112
113
119
127
128
121
104
120
121

Sylvania
Sylvania
Sylvania
Sylvania
Sylvania
Sylvania
Tatung
Teknika
Teknika
Teknika

112
113
117
119
127
128
106
103
112
121

Montgomery
Montgomery
Montgomery
NEC
NEC
Panasonic

208 Vector Research
214 Yamaha
219 Yamaha
202 Zenith VHS
218 Zenith VHS
214 Zenith VHS

218
202
218
201
225
229

MGA/Mitsubishi
MGA/Mitsubishi
MGA/Mitsubishi
MGA/Mitsubishi

104 Teknika
119 Telerent
120 Telerent
130 Toshiba

124
103
121
110

Montgomery
Montgomery
Montgomery
Montgomery
Montgomery

103 Toshiba
104 Toshiba
105 Yorx
113 Zenith
114

111
134
119
101

2599-A

Code

223

Centurion
Coronado
Curtis Mathes

Ward
Ward
Ward
Ward
Ward

Cable De_xler
Brand Name

Akai

116
121
104
103
104
121

Philco
Philco

Ward
Ward
Ward

VCR Brand
Name

Admiral
.Admiral
Akai
Amark
AOC
Bell & Howell

Montgomery
Montgomery
Montgomery
NEC
NEC
Panasonic

MODEL

Ward
Ward
Ward

5--7

Sony Video 8
Sylvania
Sylvania

Paragon

()Senith)

333

Zenith
Ze nith
Zenith
Ze:nith
Zenith
Z_:nith

Satellite

AV3000
Satellite
Satellite
Satellite
Laser Disk

319
301
322
327
312
330
328
326

ON-SCREEN
AVAILABLE

MENUS

Your TV is menu operated, that is, adjustments that can be
made to the TV appear on the screen in a list of choices you
can make by using the controls on the front panel of the TV
or on the remote control.

There are two menus: SF.TUP and VIDEO. These menus
list everything you can adjust to your personal preference or
needs.

MDEC) MENU

SEIUP MENU
AUTO CH. SEARCH
CH. ADD/DEL
-> CH. LABELS
*
TUNING
BAND
AUTO RNE ]LINE
CLOCK
SET
CAPnONS
CH. BACKGI_OUND

-_ CONTRAST
BRIGHINESS
COLOR
lINT
SHAK'PNESS
RCTURE
P_EF

CH 13 ABC

G
-mm

41+
÷

R
+

CUSTOM

* Some models

SUMMARY

OF MENU

ITEMS
VIDEO Menu

SETUP Menu
AUTO CH. SEARCH: Finds all available channels and
stores them in memory for access by using CHANNEL
(CH) Up/Down.

CONTRAST: Adjusls the overall contrast and color
level of the picture.
BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the brightness
areas in the picture.

CH. ADD/DEL: Changes the list of active channels
selected by using CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down.

COLOR: Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the picture.

CH. LABELS (Some models): Adds a channel name
"LABEL" to the Channel/Time display. For example,
ABC may appear when this network channel is tuned.
TUNING BAND: Determines
nel tuner inside the TV.

the operation

TINT: Adjusts the color of the flesh tone.,;.
SHARPNESS:
ture.

of the chan-

CLOCK SET: Sets the clock in your TV to the correct
time.
CAIri?IONS: Displays closed captions (CC) or informational text when available.

25,_o

Adjusts the clarity for the clearest pic-

PICTURE PREF: Lets you decide if,you vcant to use
your own CUSTOM video settings, or the factory
PRESET video setting_s.

AUTO FINE TUNE: Lets your TV compensate for
variations in broadcast and cable TV frequencies.

CH. BACKGROUND: Changes the background
Channel/Time display.

level of black

of the

6 -- 1

ON-SCREEN
BASIC MENU

MENUS

OPERATIONS
2. To Select an Option/Feature
on a Menu
Press SELECT (SEL) repeatedly until tile desired
option/feature
is highlighted.
The following
example shows selecting TUNING BAND.
C_3_

SETUP lvlENU

ADJUST
Del3/Right -_

AUTO CH. SEARCH
CH. ADD/DEL
CH. LABELS
•->TUNING BAND
AUTO FINE TUNE
CLOCK SET
CAPTIONS
CH, BACKGROUND

O
SELECT
Up/Down

SlE:L£CT

QUIT

®®®

CHANNEL

®®®

VOLUME

®®®

Selecting Tuning Band

[]
CZD C_D C_
_

3. To Adjust an Option/Feature
Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right
the available selections.

_2_ C_

CZD

CZD C_

C_D

BROADCASI

ENTER

to see and choose

NOTE:
Do not change
channels
during
menu
operations
unless instructed
to do so in the procedures given in this operating
guide.
4. To Access a Different Main Menu

CZD

l'v/_

Press MENU
shown.

repeatedly

until the desired

5. To Return to Normal Viewing
Press ENTER (ENT) or wait a few seconds and the
TV will return automatica!ly
to normal operation.

Typical Remote Control
(Your remote control may
differ from the one shown.)

1, To See a Menu or Change Menus
Press MENU repeatedly
until the desired menu is
shown. Example shows choosing the SETUP Menu.

SETUP MENU
-_ AUTO

CH.

START

CH. ADD/DEL
CH. LABELS
TUNING BAND
AUTO RNE TUNE

Service Menus: In addition to the menus shown above,
there are menus for factory artd field servicing. S,ervice
menus are not intended for use by the owner.

CLOCK SET
CAPTIONS
CH. BACKGROUND

If you inadvertently access a service menu, press ENTER
(ENT) to return immediately to normal TV viex_6ng.

Choosing Setup Menu

259o-o

6 -- 2

SETUP MENU
SETUP MENU
AUTO CH. SEARCH
CH. ADD/DEL
•),CH. LABELS
*
TUNING BAND
AUTO FINE IUNE
CLOCK SET
CAPTIONS
CH. BACKGROUND

* Some models

AUTO ell.

(Channel)

CH "13 ABC

Purpose
Finds all available channels and stores them in memory for
access by CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down.
Use AUTO CH. SEARCH only when you first install your
TV, or when you permanently change the connections to
the TV. For example, when you replace the antenna with a
cable-TV system.
Programmed channels are stored in protected
are not affected by a power outage.

memory, and

Before Using AUTO CH. SEARCH
Connect and turn ON all external equipment, such as cable
TV decoder, VCR, etc.

To Use AUTO SEARCH
1. AUTO CH. SEARCH
should be selected
if you
followed the "Basic Menu Operation"
given in the
"On-Screen
Menus" section.
2. Press ADJUST
(ADJ)
Left/Right
to start the
AUTO CH. SEARCH,
the status of the search is
shown in the display. When the search is complete,
you can watch the T'V program of your choice.
When Some Channels Are Not Found
AU'I_ CFL SEARCH finds only active ch_amelsand stores
them in the favorite channel memory. You (an add channels to
those stored in memory by ufing the CH. ADD/DEL option.
If you have difficulty tufing some channds, you may have to
manually change the TLINING BAND a_adAUTO FINE
TUNE. Refer to respective option for details.

SETUP MENU
-_ AUTO CH. SEARCH
CH. ADD/DEL
CH. LABELS
TUNING BAND
AUTO RNE TUNE
CLOCK SET
CAPTIONS
CH. BACKGROUND

START

Selecting Auto Ch. Search

I
DETERMINING

TUNING

BAND

TUNING

kUTOC.H.SEARCH HAS OOMPLErEE

TUNING

BAND

r--]

CHANNE

is FOUND
LS FOUND

Determining
Tuning

Band

CH 2

BAND IS

When Search is
Complete

While Searching for
Active Channels

7 -- 1

When Returning to
('hannei Display

SETUP MENU
CH. (Channel)

ADD/DEL

i_rpose

2. Using CHANNEL
you wish to add.

Lets you add channels to and remove channels from the active channels found wheti using the AUTO CH. SEARCH
option. In this way you can customize the channels that are
accessed through CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down.

4. Press ENTER

(ENT) to return to normal TV viewing.

1. CH. ADD/DEL
display should be shown on the TV
if you followed the "B_tsic Menu Operation"
given
in the "On-Screen
Menus':' section.

Use the AUTO CH. SEARCH feature, if not previously
used when you f'n'stinstalled the TV.

2. Using CHANNEL
(CH) Up/Down
you wish to remove.

to Scan Sequence

go to the channel

3. Remove
channel
by pressing
AI)JUST
Left/Right until the display shows DEL.

1. CH. ADD/DEL
should be selected if you followed
the "Basic Menu Operation"
given in the "OnScreen Menus" section.

(ADJ)

4. Press ENTER (ENT) to return to normal TV viewing.
When Some Channels Can Not Be Tuned

SETUP MENU

(ADJ)

To Delete a Channel from Scan Sequence

Before Using CH. ADD/DEL

AUTO CH. SEARCH
•._ CH. ADD/DEL
CH. LABELS
TUNING BAND
AUTO RNE TUNE
CLOCK SET
CAP1]ONS
CH. BACKGROUND

go to the channel

3. Add
channel
by pressing
AD,IUST
Left/Right until the display shows ADD.

CH. ADD/DEL is an optional feature. You do not have to
activate this feature in order to use your TV.

To Add a Channel

(CH) Up/Down

If you have some difficulty tinting some chalmeLs, you may
have to manually set the TUNING BAND option. If you
have the correct band, but are still having di_ficlflty finding
a channel you know to be active, set the AUTO FINE
TUNE to SEARCH.

2 ADD

Selecting Ch. Add!Del

ell.

(Channel)

LABELS

(Some

Models)

Purpose

A&E

ABC

ACI'S

ADC

A!vlC

BET

This option allows you to show a channel "name" each time
the channel display appears on the TV. In other words, if
you choose the label "ABC" for channel 13, "ABC" appears in the Channel/Time display. Therefore, you always
know what channel you are watching.

BRAV

CBC

CBN

CI_

CMTV

CNBC

CNq'q

COM

CSPN

CSFN

CI'V

DIS

DISC

ENC

F.2;PN

El"

EWTN

EAM

FNN

FOX

GALA

HBO

HSE

HSN

INSP

LIFE

MAX

MEU

MMT

MTV

_BC

NICK

The labels shown in the following table may be "assigned"
to channels.
NOTES:
•
•

You may choose from any of the labels in the following
table.
To remove an assigned channel label, select the one that
is "blank".

PLA_

OVC

REQ

SHOW

SIN

TBN

TLC

TMC

"fNN

TNT

TRAV

TWN

USA

VCR

Vltl

VISN

VJN

WGN

WTBS

WWOR

YTV

1. CH. LABELS shouht be selected if you followed the
"Basic Menu Operation"
given in the "On-Screen
Menu" section.

CH 13 ABC

2. Using the number
buttons
Down, select a channel.

or CHANNEL

Up/

3. Press ADJUST
(ADJ)
Left/Right
to sequence
through the available choices until l:he desired label
appears.

Selecting Ch. Labels

4. Press ENTER

* Some models
2s_-o

PBS

To Use CH. LABELS

SETUP MENU
AUTO CH. SEARCH
CH. ADD/DEL
CH. LABELS
*
TUNING BAND
AUTO RNE TUNE
CLOCK SET
CAPI1ONS
CH. BACKGROUND

NOS
SC

7 -- 2

to return to normal TV viiewing.

SETUP MENU
TUNING

BAND
2. Press ADJUST
(ADJ) Left/Right
to select the
desired tuning band, as follows:
• BROADCAST
[s used for standard "over-the-air"
broadcasts.

Purpose
Allows for setting the TV tuner to match your antenna or
cable-TV system.
If you are having difficulty tuning channels, the TUNING
BAND may have to be set manually to match your viewing
needs.

•

Cable - CATV is used for most standard

cable-TV

(CATV) systems.

Before Using TUNING BAND

•

Connect and turn ON all external equipment, such as cableTV decoder, VCR, etc. Use AUTO CH. SEARCH if not
previously used.

Cable - HRC is used for cable-TV systems that use
HRC (Harmonically Related Carrier).

•

Cable - ICC is used for cable-TV systems using ICC
(Incremental Coherent Carrier).

To Use TUNING BAND

Available Channels per Band
The channels that are available in the broadcast and cable

1. TUNING BAND should be selected if you followed
the "Basic Menu Operation"
given in the "OnScreen Menus" section.
SETUP

tuning bands are shown below:
BROADCAST Baud
VHF 2 to 13

*
AUTO CH. SEAI_CH
CH. ADD/DEL
CH. LABELS
•-_ TUNING BAND
AUTO RNE TUNE
CLOCK SET
CAPTIONS
CH. BACKC-I_OU ND
Selecting

Tuning

UHF

14 to 69'

Channels above 69 are not selectable.

CATV, HRC and ICC Bands
1 to 125"*
BROADCAST

** Channels above 125 may not be selectable.
When Some Channels Are Not Clear
If some channels are not clear, change the AUTO FINE
TUNE. You may have to tJ3' different TLINING BAND and
AUTO FINE TUNE settings until you get a clear picture,
channel-to-channel.
Refer to the AUTO FINE TUNE option for details.

Band

AUTO FINE TUNE
To Use AUTO FINE TUNE

Purpose
Lets your TV compensate
cable-TV frequencies.

for variations in broadcast

and

1. AUTO FINE TUNE', should be selected if you followed the "Basic Menu Operation"
given in the
"On-Screen
Menus" section.

If you are having difficulty tuning channels, the AUTO
FINE TUNE may have to be set manually to match your
viewing needs.

2. Press ADJUST
(ADJ)
Left/Right
to select
desired mode of operation, as follows:

the

Before Using AUTO FINE TUNE

•

ConnecX and turn ON all external equipment, such as cableTV decoder, VCR, etc.

FIXED is used to :receive "over-the-air"
and with many cable TV systems.

•

SEARCH is used only when the TV must search to
find the frequency being received, such as when used
with certain VCRs and video game oantrollers.

SETUP MENU
AUTO CH. SEARCH
CH. ADD/DEL
CH. LABELS
TUNING BAND
-_ AUTO RNE TUNE
CLOCK SET
CAPTIONS
CH. BACKGROUND

When Some Channels

Art Not Clear

If some channels are not clear, change the TUNING
BAND. You may have to try different AUTO FINE TUNE
and TUNING BAND settings until you get a consistently
clear picture, channel-to-chalmel.
Refer to the TUNING
BAND option tor detai_s.

RXED

Selecting Auto Fine Tune

_9_o

TV stations,

7 -- 3

SETUP MENU
CLOCK

SET
To Use CLOCK SET from Remote Control

Purpose
Sets the clock in the TV to the correct time.

1. CLOCK SET should be selected if you followed the
"Basic Menu Operation"
given in tile "On-Screen
Menus" section."

After the time has been set, the current time will appear on
the Channel/Time display whenever the TV is turned on,
the channel is changed, or ENTER (ENT) is pressed.

2. Use the numbered buttons on the remote control to
enter the current time. Press ENTER (ENT) to start
the clock.

Power Failure Note: The time will have to be reset if power
to the TV Lsinterrupted.
SEIUP MENU
AUTO CH. SEARCH
CH. ADD/DEL
CH. t.AB:ELS
TUNING BAND
AUTO FINE TUNE
CLOCK SET
CAP11ONS
CH. BACKGROUND

For example, to set the clock to 12:343, press 1, then
2, then 3, then 0; and then press ENTER (ENT). If
you enter an invalid time, such as 14:35 or 2:80, the
time will disappear
and you can enter another time.
Use CLOCK SET from Control Panel

1. CLOCK SET display should be shown on the TV if
you followed the "Basic Menu Operation"
given in
the "On-Screen
Menus"' section.
2. Use ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to set the time, and
then press ENTER (ENT) to start tlhe clock.

Selecting Clock Set

CAPTIONS
To Access CAPTIONS Directly (Select Models)

Purpose
Displays closed captions (CC) or informational
available on the selected channel.

1. Press CAPTIONS
or CC/QUIT on the :remote control to select CAPTIONS.
One of fiw_ different selections is shown: OFF, CAPTION
1, CAPTION
2,
TEXT 1 and TEXT 2.

text when

To Access CAPTIONS Indirectly (All Models)
1. CAPTIONS
should be selected if you followed the
"Basic Menu Operation"
given in the "On-Screen
Menus" section.

2. Press ADJUST
(ADJ)
mode of operation.

2. One of five different
selections
is shown: OFF,
CAPTION
1, CAPTION 2, TEXT 1 and TEXT 2.

3. The display disappears
from the screen automatically in about 10 seconds, or you ma:y press ENTER
(ENT) to remove the display immediately.

3. Press ADJUST (ADJ)
mode of operation.

Left/Right

to select

desired

SETUP MENU

OFF

Selecting Setup Menu
and Captions Option

2s9_o

to select

(continued

4. The display disappears from the screen automatically ifi about 10 seconds, or you may press ENTER
(ENT) to remove the display immediately.

AUTO CH. SEARCH
CH. ADD/DEL
CH. LABELS
TUNING BAND
AUTO FINE TUNE
CLOCK SET
CAP_ONS
CH. BACKGROUND

Left/Right

7 -- 4

desired

on nextpage)

SETUP MENU
CAPTIONS

To remove a display that is interfering with captions, press
ENTER until the display disappears. Likewise, you can instanfly remove any captions by pressing ENTER to call up
the Channel/Time display. When you press E]_VI'ER again,
the Channel/Time display disappears and you return to captions.

(CONTINUED)

Application
Your new TV is able to decode and display the closed captions and informational text that are broadcast with some
TV shows. Captions can be subtitles for the hearing impaired, or translations into another language. Informational
text can be the daily program schedule for the TV station,
or special announcements.

CAPTIONS has four different selections that can be made:
CAPTION 1, CAPTION 2. TEXT 1 or TEXT 2. At the
time of this writing, very litl:le appears in ;my ,;election except CAPTION 1. Therefore you should select CAPTION
i and leave it in that position unless you know there is something you want to see in one of the other ,;elections. Once
you make a selection, that selection is reraembered until
you change it.

Look for a (CC) or similar sign in your TV schedule, or on
the video tape cassette, which indicates that captions are
provided.
The closed caption signal is recorded by all VCRs when
recording a TV broadcast or copying a tape having closed

captions.
About Closed Caption Operation
Once you turn CAPTIONS ON, they will stay ON until you
turn CAPTIONS OFF. Captions will appear as they are
received. If captions stop being received, they will stop appearing on the TV. If they are received again, captions will
automatically appear again on the TV. The captions will appear on the TV screen as they were created. If they were
created in color, they will appear in color. If they were
created in both upper and lower case letters, they will appear in both upper and lower case letters.

Hello! Are you

.......................

--_

there?

Typical Captions

The TV can not show more than one on-screen display at a
time, so no captions will appear until all other displays have
been removed from the screen.

See special
newscast tonight
at 7:00PM on
channel 2.

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Display

anywhere on the screen.
Captions may be shown
(Sho_al
here at bottom
of screen.)

Fixed size text window.
May l:,e _l black when no
information is shown.

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Typical Text Display

CH. (Channel)

BACKGROUND

Purpose

To Operate CH. BACKGROUND

When you turn on your TV, the Channel/Time display
shows the current channel and time (if set). The CH.
BACKGROUND
feature allows you to show the numbers
and letters on a small colored field which serves as the back-

1. CH. BACKGROLIND
should be selected if you followed the "Basic Menu Operation:"
given in the
"On-Screen
Menus" section.

ground. NOTE: This background will then also appear on
the Mute display as well.
SETUP MENU
AUTO CH, SEARCH
CH. ADD/DEL
CH. LABELS
TUNING BAND
AUTO FINE TUNE
CLOCK SE1
CAPTIONS
•-_CH. BACKGROUND

selections

3. Press ADJUST
status.

Left/Right

(ADJ)

is shown:
to select

ON or
desired

4. The display disappears
from the screen automatically in about 10 s;econds, or you may press ENTER
(ENT) to remove the display immediately.

Selecting Setup Menu
and Ch. Background Option
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2. One of two different
OFF.

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VIDEO MENU
_DEO

•"_CONTRAST
- _
BRIGHTNESS - _
COLOR
- _
lINT
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SHARPNESS
- ==
RCTURE PREF
CUSTOM

+
+
+
R
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NOTE:: All adjustments on the
VIDE(3 Menu are optional. You do
not have to use these features in
order to use your TV.

CONTRAST

TINT

Adjusts the overall contrast and color level of the picture.

Adjusts the color of the flesh tones.

If the tight areas in the picture are overly bright and some of
the highlight details are missing, press ADJUST (ADJ)
]Left until the highlights are restored.

If the flesh tones are too red or purple, pre_ ADJUST
(ADJ) Left until you reach the desired flesh tones.
If the flesh tones are green or have a greenish TINT, press
ADJUST (ADJ) Right unt_ you reach the desired flesh
tones.

]Ifthe picture is grayish and lacks contrast and sparkle,
]press ADJUST (ADJ) Right until you reach the CONTRAST level you prefer.

SHARPNESS

BRIGHTNESS
Adjusts the brightness

Adjusts the clarity for the dearest
level of black areas in the picture.

picture.

If the picture is too "grainy" and vertical edges show multiple lines on the right side, press ADJUST (ADj[) Left to obtain the desired SHARPNESS.

If the black areas are too light, press ADJUST (ADJ) Left
until you reach the BRIGHTNESS level you prefer.
If the black areas in the picture are too dark and show tittle
detail, press ADJUST (ADJ) Right until you reach the
BRIGHTNESS level you prefer.

If the picture, is too "soft" and vertical edges are fuzzy,
press ADJUST (ADJ) Right to increase the SHARPNESS.
PICTURE

COLOR

PREF.

(Prelierence)

Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the picture.

Lets you decide if you want t,ouse your own CUSTOM
video settings, or the factory PRESET video settings.

If all the colors seem too vivid or intense, press ADJUST
(ADJ) Left to decrease the COLOR intensity.

Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to obtain the desired
setting.

If all the colors seem faded or washed out, press ADJUST
(ADJ) Right to increase the COLOR intensity.

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If the factory. PRESET setting i.sselected, any adjustment
made to the VIDEO Menu options automatically changes
the PICTURE PREF. setlJng to CUSTOM, and saves your
current video settings in the CUSTOM mode.

MAINTENANCE
CARING

FOR

YOUR

AND TROUBLESHOOTING

"IV

Your TV will look better, have a longer life and perform
better if you care for it properly.
safety, unplug the TV from the power outlet.
First check to see that the TV is off. For added

Cabinet Care
Non-Wood

Cabinet or Cabinet Components.

Moisten a soft cloth with a mild soap solution or Ivory dishwashing detergent. Wipe the surface with a dlunp cloth.
Then rinse the cloth in clean water and wipe the surface
again. Allow the TV to air-dry before turlfing it on.

Picture Glass Cleaning

Wood Cabinets or Cabinet Components.

The picture tube face attracts dust particles and should be
cleaned regularly. To clean the face, spray a small amount
of glass cleaner on a cleaning cloth and wipe the picture
tube glass face until clean. Repeat if necessary.

Use any good furniture cleaner and polish. Regular care
will help preserve the f'misl:t.

To delay new dust accumulation, wet a soft cloth in
lukewarm water in which a little fabric softener or Ivory
dishwas.hing detergent has been mixed. Wring the cloth almost dry. Wipe the glass face. Make sure no drops of moisture are squeezed onto the glass. Do not wipe the glass dry.
Allow the glass to air-dry before you turn the TV on again.

EXTENDED

ABSENCE

Before an extended absence (such as a vacation) you may
want to unplug the power cord from the electrical wall outlet. This will protect the TV from possible damage from
lightning or power line surges. If you have an outdoor antenna, you may also want to disconnect the antenna lead-in
wires on the back of the TV.

TV PICTURE

NOTE: If you unplug your TV, you will have to reset the
clock to the current time.

INTERFERENCE

Your TV picture may be affected by interference
one or a number of factors. These include:

caused by

Ghosts or Reflections Caused by signals being reflected
from surrounding buildings, water tanks, or other high structures.

Nearby .Automobile Ignition, Electrical Appliances, etc.
Which causes a speckled, streaked picture. This is most
noticeable in weak signal areas.
Snow in Picture Caused by insufficient signal. Usually
caused by the TV being located too far from the TV station
or by an improper antenna installation.

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Radio Signal Police, amateur or CB radio transmitters
cause interference.

may

These interference probleras can often be corrected
through the use of a better antenna, signal axnplifiers, or
various filter devices. See your TV dealer for additional information, and available TV accessories.

9 - 1

MAINTENANCE
BEFORE

CALLING

FOR

AND TROUBLESHOOTING

SERVICE

Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble by
changing the adjustment of a control or the setting of a
switch.

By making these simple checks before calling for service,
you may save time and money.

Problem

Try This
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_icture OK. Poor sound.

Re-orient antenna. Check for local interference. "Fry
another channel - possible station trouble. Check AUTO
FINE TUNE and TUNING B,_ND Menu options.

Sound OK. Poor picture.

Re-orient antenna. Adjust "vIr)EO Menu optious with
PICTURE PREF. in CUSTOM mode. Try another channel
- possible station trouble.

No picture or sound.

Is TV on? Is there power in w_dl outlet? Is TV plugged in?
Is antenna hooked up? Is cable hooked up? Check with
your cable company. Check auxiliary audio/video
equipment. Check channel selection. Check TUNING
BAND and AUTO FINE TUNE Menu options.

Picture blurred, ghost in picture, or distorted.

Check antenna or cable hook up for broken wires. Possible
station trouble - try another channel. Check for local
interference.

No color, or poor color.

Check antenna or cable hook up. Adjust VIDEO Menu
options with PICTURE PREP. in the CUSTOM mode. Is it
a color program?

No sound.

Check VOLUME (VOL) setting. Check MUTE button
operation on remote control, if provided.

Cannot select certain channels.

Channels may be skipped ha CH. ADD/DEL Menu option.
Check TUNING BAND and AUTO FINE TUNE Menu
options.

Remote control does not work.

Are batteries okay? Is TV turned ON? Is TV plugged in?

No closed captions.

Are captions available? Is CAPTION 1 or CAPTION 2
selected using the CAPTIONS option on the SETUP Menu.

Black box covers most of screen.
•

Is TEXT 1 or TEXT 2 selected itsing the CAPTIONS
option on the SETUP Menu? Text information maynot be
available.

Always request that your technician use only genuine
Zenith exact replacement parts for continued Quality and
Safety performance. Keep your Zenith ALL Zenith.

NOTE: If your TV fails to respond to the PICTURE
PREF. selection, or to any other menu selection, you must
reset the TV. Simply discon_ect it from AC power by unplugging the AC power cord from the power outlet. Wait a
few minutes,, then plug the TV back into the power outlet.
You will have to reset the clock to the current time.

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PRODUCT

REGISTRATION

CARD

You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product.

Product Card lost or misplaced?

Look for the Product Registration
product.

The Product Registration Card furnished with your video
product is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers.
Please £111
out the card and mail it at your earliest convenience. It is imperative thai: Zenith know how to reach
you promptly if we discover a safety problem that would affect you. If the original card has been lost or misplaced, you
may use the replacement card provided below. Either card
will qualify you for the free drawing, but you are limited to
only one entry in the drawing;. Complete the card, place it in
an envelope and mail it to:

Card on your new video

Each month a drawing is held by Zenith from the completed Product Registration Cards received during the
preceding month. Zenith will reimburse the winner for the
full purchase price of the product purchased.
In order to participate, simply complete and return the
Product Registration Card at once, even if you choose not
to complete the information and interests portion of the
questionnaire.

Zenith Electron,ics Corporation
P. O. Box 173257
Denver, CO 80217-3257
Use the replacement Product Registration
original card has been misplaced or lost.

The odds of winning the free drawing described above,
depend on the number of participants. Free drawing
offer is void in Canada and other places where
restricted or prohibited by law. Offer is void for
Hote!/Motel and Institutional models. Rental models
are not eligible.

PHOTOCOPY

Zenith
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Please

Product
Prlnt

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Clearly

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AND CUT ALONG DASHED LINE

Registration
or Type

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Please record the model number
and serial number from the sticker
on the back of your set.

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of set)

Television
(from

back

Ship to:
Telephone
Name
Address

Apt#

c_y

State

Zip Code

products like those above,

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1 - 5 Ibs
6 - 10 Ibs

Signature

"nount of Order

Ship weight
Number

Television

Tax

ShipCharges(SeeChart}
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Sales

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NOTE: Price and ax_Jlabllity
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YOUR ZENITH WARRANTY
Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith TV

Owner's Responsibility

Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be
pleased with your new Zenith Color TV. Please read this
Consumer Protection Plan carefully. It is a "LIMITED
WARRANTY" as def'med under Federal Law. This warran-

Effective Warranty Date .- Warranty begins on the date of
original consumer installati_,n. For your convenience, keep
the dealers dated bill of sale or delivery ticket :as evidence
of the purchase date.

ty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A.

Operating Guide - Read your Operating Guide carefully
so that you will m_derstand the operation of your set and
how to adjust the customer controls.

Zenith's

Responsibility

Service Labor - During a period of 90 days from effective
warranty date, Zenith will pay for service labor by a U.S. or
Canadian distributor-approved
Zenith service center when
needed as a result of manufacturing defects.

Carry-In Service - Models under 19" diagonal (U.S.A.)
screen size must be taken to a distributor-approved
Zenith
service center for warranty service and must be picked up
by the owner.

Parts - New or remanufa¢_ured replacements for factorydefective parts will be supplied by a U,.q. or Canadian
distributor-approved service center for one year from effective
warranty date (color picture tube - two years). Such replacement parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the
original warranty period.

Antenna -- Reception problems caused by inadequate
home antennas or faulty antenna connections are the
owner's responsibUity.

Home Service - Warranty service for 19" diagonal
(U.S.A.) or larger screen size models is provided in the
home.
Not Covered - This warranty covers manufacturing defects
and does not cover installation, adjustment of customer controis in the home, installation or repair of home antenna systems, cable converters or cable company-supplied
equipment; it also does not cover damage due to misuse,
abuse, negligence, acts of God or other causes beyond the
control of Zenith. Any alteration of the product after
manufacture voids this warranty in its entirety.

Important: Product Registration - Please fllJlout and mail
your Product Registration Card. It is imperative that Zenith
know how to reach you promptly if we should ,discover a
safety problem that could affect you.
Warranty Service - For warranty service information,
tact your Zenith dealer preferably, or any distributorapproved Zenith service center. Parts and service labor
are Zenith',; responsibilit2.¢ (see above) will be provided
without charge. Other se[vice Lsat the owner's expense.
you have any problem in obltaining satisfactory warranty
vice, write:

conthat

Zenith Electronics Corporation
Customer Service Departmeat
1900 N. Austin Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60639-5079
Telephone: (3112)745-5152
Mon-Fri, 8:(10a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

NOTE: Before you ask for Warranty service, check
the Operating Guide section entitled, "MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING."
It may
be possible to avoid a service call.

TVWARR3

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ZENITH ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION
1000 MILWAUKEE
AVENUE
GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025

Paxt No. 206-2576
Printed in U.S.A.
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