ZENITH Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual 97110114

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Monaural Color TV

with Remote Control

and Closed Captions

Return the Product Registration

Card, and your IV could be free!

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

PERSONNEL.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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

Refer to the "Safety Tips" booklet that came with your

product for important safety considerations.

Note to Cable "IV System Installer

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system

installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

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

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.

CAUTION

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.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Welcome ........................................... ii

Installation Considerations ........................... ii

CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

Make Basic Connection to TV ...................... 1-1

THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV

Step 1. Connect the Power .......................... 2-1

Step 2. Turn TV On ............................... 2-1

Step 3. Use Auto Ch. (Channel) Search ............... 2-1

Step 4. Use Other Options .......................... 2-1

OPERATING YOUR TV

Basic TV Operations .............................. 3-1

Sleep Timer (On Some Models) ..................... 3-1

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV

Horizontal Control Panel ........................... 4-1

REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420

Introduction ...................................... 5-1

Choosing Operating Mode ......................... 5-1

TV Operations .................................... 5-2

VCR Operations .................................. 5-3

Cable-TV Operations .............................. 5-4

Preparation for Use ............................... 5-5

Installing Batteries ................................ 5-5

Programming the Remote Control ................... 5-6

TV, VCR and Cable-TV Operating Codes ............ 5-7

ON-SCREEN MENUS

Available Menus ................................... 6-1

Summary of Menu Items ............................ 6-1

Basic Menu Operations ............................. 6-2

SETUP MENU

Auto Ch. (Channel) Search ......................... 7-1

Ch. (Channel) Add/Del ............................. 7-2

Ch. (Channel) Labels (Some Models) ................. 7-2

Tuning Band ...................................... 7-3

Auto Fine Tune ................................... 7-3

Clock Set ......................................... 7-4

Captions ......................................... 7-4

Ch. (Channel) Background .......................... 7-5

VIDEO MENU

Contrast .......................................... 8-1

Brightness ........................................ 8-1

Color ............................................ 8-1

Tint .............................................. 8-1

Sharpness ........................................ 8-1

Picture Pref. (Preference) ........................... 8-1

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Caring for Your TV ................................ 9-1

Extended Absence ................................. 9-1

TV Picture Interference ............................ 9-1

Before Calling for Service ............................ 9-2

Product Registration Card

Recommended Accessories fi_rYour 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.

Your new Zenith TV has been designed and built to give

you the vet3,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 effective-

ly to ordinary service needs.

If you should have an unusual performance or service problem

that cannot be satisfactorily resolved by your distrl'butor-

approved 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

Send the model number, serial number, and date of pur-

chase or original installation, with a full explanation of the

problem and the service history. We will welcome the op-

portunity 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.

Serial No.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Before you install your TV...

Ventilation -Proper ventilation keeps your TV

running cool. Air circulates through perfora-

tions in the back and bottom of the cabinet. Do

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

either way, your outlet is very old and non-

standard. 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 mishan-

dling, 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.

Please read and observe each safety point in the "Safety

Tips" folder when installing and using your "PC.

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 permarLentimprint 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 dis-

play when not in use.

PLUGGING IN YOUR TV - Be sure to plug your TV into

an "unswitched" AC power source. The "switched" AC out-

lets found on some video equipment will not continue sup-

plying 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.

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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR "IV

MAKE BASIC CONNECTION TO TV

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.

Your connection is made to the VHF-UHF/CABLE jack

on the back of the TV. This jack accepts 75-ol_aa cable ter-

minated 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.

A. 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.

Antenna

|or Flat Wire

Round Wire

_00175ohm

Adaptor

VHF-U HF/C/_LE

Connection Center on Beck of TV

B. Antenna Connection to VCR and TV

1. Antenna Hook Up

Connect 75-ohm round antenna wire into

ANTENNA IN jack on VCR.

2. VCR Hook Up

Connect ANTENNA OUT wire from VCR into

th_ VHF-UHF/CABLE jack on TV.

Antenna

CHAN 314

VCR

VHF-UHF/CABLE

Connection Center on Beck of 1V

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CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV

MAKE BASIC CONNECTION TO TV (CONTINUED)

C. 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 on

the TV.

If You Do Not Have a Converter/Decoder Box:

Connect the 75-ohm round cable-TV line directly to

the VHF-UHF/CABLE jack on the TV.

IDECODER

CONVERTER

CABLE-]V

CH 314

Output

(Direct Connectlon)

VHF-UHF/CABLE

Connection Center on Back of]V

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.

2. VCR Hook Up

Connect ANTENNA OUT wire from VCR into

VHF-UHF/CABLE jack on TV.

IDECODER

CONVERTER

CABLE-TV

(Direct Connection) (_

CH 3/4

Output

/VCR

0 _F-UHF/CABLE

Connec1lon Center on Back of IV

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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 equip-

ment 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 decoder

Do not plug "IV into s_vitched outlet on a VCR

STEP 2. TURN "IV ON

Turn the TV on by pressing OFF-ON.

STEP 3. USE AUTO CH. (Channel) SEARCH

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.

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.

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

NOTES:

*The AUTO CH. SEARCH reminder display appears

each time you turn on your TV until it has been used at

least once.

•Antenna or cable must be connected to TV before you use

AUTO CH. SEARCH

•._ 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

DETERMINING TLINING BAND

Determining

Tuning Band

TUNING BAND IS

CH [-----I IS FOUND

While Searching for

Active Channels

\LrI'O CH. SEARCH HAS COMPLETEE

TUNING BAND IS

----]CHANNELS FOUND

When Search is

Complete

CH 2

When Returning to

Channel Display

STEP 4. USE OTHER OPTIONS

You may want to consider using the following options:

• 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.

Set the clock in the TV. Refer to the CLOCK SET option

of the "Setup Menu" section of this operating guide for

details.

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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.

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.

FLASHBK (Flashback) on Remote: Press FLASHBK to

return to the last TV channel you were watching.

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.

After an Extended Power Outage: If you previously used

AUTO CH. SEARCH, you do not have to use it again un-

less 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.

CH 2

Channel Display

(Before Clock is Set)

CtI 2

10:56

MUTED

Channe!/Time Display

While TV is Muted

MLrFED

CH2

10".56

Channel/Time Display

(Afl_er(;lock is Set)

VOL

Volume Display *

VOL or MUTED display is

shown only when captions are

not being: displayed.

Mute Display *

SLEEP TIMER (On Some Models)

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 Set SLEEP TIMER

1. Pres_ TIMER to see status display.

2. Press TIMER repeatedly until you reach desired

shut-off time.

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. The

display will count off the remaining seconds.

2. Remove the GOOD NIGHT display by pressing

ENTER (ENT). The TV will still shut off in one

minute.

3. Delay the shut off by using TIMER Lo select a new

shut off time.

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.

NOTE: The SLEEP TIMER resets to OFF when you turn

off the TV.

0:15 GOOD NIGHT

0:58

Sleep Timer Display "Good Night" Display

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV

HORIZONTAL CONTROL PANEL

IENTER • ADJUSTb, SELECT MENU AVOLUMEv A(_IAJ'4N_Lv C_

1. ENTER (ENT)

Press to see the Channel/Time display, or to remove

any on-screen display or menu.

2. ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right or "_/l_

Press during on-screen menu operation to see infor-

mation/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 se-

quence through the available menus.

5. VOLUME (VOL) Up/l)own

Press to increase or decrease the sound level.

6. CHANNEL (CH) Up/l)own

Press to select channels higher or lower tlhanthe chan-

nels 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.

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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.

Your multi-brand remote h_ already been programmed to

operate your new Zenith TV, aZenith manufactured cable-

TV 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 "Program-

ming the Remote Control".

CHOOSING OPERATING 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 cor-

responding 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

Menu operations on TV

and some VCRs

Numbered buttons for

channel selection and

other uses

NOTE: See following pages

for operating instructions.

WENU

SELECT QUIT

Q®®

®®®

(Z)(-'-)

O C:23 C::3

LEARN A B

_ C:23 O

WEWORY "rIMER

CZZZ)(_EZ) CZEZ)

RECORD STOP

(i_ (SLID (12ED

I_:W PLAY FFWD

OFF ON

SOURCE

CHANNEL

VOLUWE

CZD

I'V/_:R

MBR3420

Controlled device OFF/ON

SF,ecial features on "IW and

some VCRs

Channel Up/Down for TVs,

VCRs and cable

Volume Up/Down fl)r TV

Special features on some

TVs and some VCRs

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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420

TV OPERATIONS

The following functions and operations apply to your

Zenith TV. The remote control must be in the TV mode to

operate your TV.

The VOLUME control will Mways adjust the "I?Wvolume

regardless of the selected operating mode of the remote.

MODE

Press repeatedly to select the TV

mode of operation.

Lights when TV mode of

operation is selected. X

CAPTIONS

Used to view closed captions broadcast

with some television programs.

MENU, SELECT and ADJUST

Used with on-screen menus to see menu,

select an option, and adjust that option.

Numbered Buttons

Used to select aTV channel.

ENTER

Used to view the Channel/Time Display

or to remove any on-screen menu or

display.

TIMER

Used to activate the SLEEP TIMER.

For optimum performance, point the

remote control toward your TV.

Remote Control MBR3420

'IV Operations

OFF/ON

Used to turn TV ON ,orOFF.

IRCE

Press to display the menu of TV sour-

ces 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.

FLASIt[BK (Flashback)

Press to return to the last TV channel

you were watching.

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.

VOLUIdE Up/Down

Used to adjust the volume level of the TV.

MUTE

Used to turn off sound wlfile the pic-

ture remains. Press again to restore

the sound.

SPATIAL EQUALIZATION (SEq)

Used to select SEq audio mode on TVs

equipped with SEq fe,ature.

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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420

VCR OPERATIONS

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.

For complete details on how to operate your Z_:nith VCR,

refer to the operating guide supplied with it.

The remote control must be !inthe VCR mode to operate

your VCR.

MODE

Press repeatedly to select the

VCR mode of operation.

VCR

Lights when VCR mode of operation

is selected.

MENU, SELECT, ADJUST and QUIT

Used with the on-screen menus and

programming options of the VCR. See

VCR operating guide for details

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.

ENTER

Used with the numbered buttons to

select a TV channel through the VCR.

AM/PM

Used to set timer during programming.

MEMORY

Used to activate the VCR MEMORY

feature. See VCR operating guide for

details.

For optimum performance, point the

remote control toward your VCIL

RECORD, STOP, PAUSE, SEARCH, "

REW, PLAY and F FWD

Used for tape recording and playback

functions. See the VCR operating guide

for details.

Remote Control MBR3420

VCR Operations

OFF/ON

Used to turn VCR ON or OFF.

FLASHBK (Flashback)

Press dlaring VCR playback to view the

chamael tuned by the VCR.

CHANNEL Up/Down

t sed to selecta TV da_mnelbygoing

-- Up or Down through claannkelsfrom the

VCR.

TIMER

Activates TIME RECORD on

some VCRs.

TV/VCR

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

throu_t the TV. VCR Mode: channels

or tape operation are selected through

the VCR.

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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420

CABLE-TV OPERATIONS

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.

For complete information on how to operate your cable-TV

decoder, refer to the operating guide provided with it.

MODE

Press repeatedly to select the

CABLE mode of operation.

CABLE

Lights when CABLE mode of

operation is selected.

MENU, SELECT, ADJUST

and QUIT

Function depends on

cable-TV system.

Numbered Buttons

Used to select channels through

cable-TV decoder

ENTER

Press after a channel number is entered

to change channel instantly.

The remote control must be in the CABLE mode to

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 optimum performance, point the

remote control toward your cable-TV.

_ _ orrON

SOURCE

FLASHBK

SELECT QUIT

CHANNEL

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C:_ C::::D (:_:) C:Z)

LEARN AB_

_N_ C_ CZD CZD

_WORY TIWER S_D

RECORD STOP F_USZ SEARCH

C_D C]D C]_D CZ)

REW PLAY F FWD TV/VCR

OFF/ON

Used toturn cable-TV decoder

ON or OFF.

SOURCE

Selects "A" or "B" cable channels.

CHANNEL Up/Down

-- sed to sequence through cable-TV

chamlels.

VOLUME Up/Down

-- Used to adjust the volume level of the TV.

Remote Control MBR3420

Cable-TV Decoder Operations

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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420

PREPARATION FOR USE

Batteries are provided with this remote, but you must install

them before using the remote.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

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 PUSH-

ING DOWN tab and PULLING OUT from top.

2. Insert new batteries as indicated in the diagram

inside the compartment. Observe proper battery

polarity.

3. Replace the cover by inserting the tab on the bottom

of the cover into its housing. Snap the cover into

position.

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.

CAUTIONS:

• 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 for damage, caused by such

battery leakage.

lo 10

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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.

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.

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.

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."

Write the brand codes for your equipment on the

following lines. Keep this operating guide for future

reference.

TV CODE:

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.

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.

6. If all three mode indicators fail to light briefly, an

error has occurred. Repeat steps 2.-5 to try again.

7. Repeat steps 2 - 5 _o program the remote for the

other equipment you are using.

NOTE: CABLE mode can be programmed to operate a

second TV or second VCR, if desired.

When batteries are removed: It will be necessary to

reprogram the proper VCR and cable-TV decoder codes.

CABLE CODE:

VCR CODE:

Operating Mode

Indicators

Numbered Buttons

Used to enter code number

for desired brand name

LEARN Button

ADJ, []

[]

SELECT QUIT

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S(X_CE

F/.._SHBK

CHANNEL

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RECORD STOP PJli.tS_ES_T.ikRCH

RIEW PLAY F FWD T'V/VCR

_ Operating MODE Selector

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MBR3420

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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420

"IV, VCR AND CABLE-TV OPERATING CODES

Table 1. "IV Code= by Brand

"IV Brand "IV Brand

Name Code Name Code

Admiral 116 Montgomery Ward 119

.Admiral 121 Montgomery Ward 121

Akai 104 Montgomery Ward 130

Amark 103 NEC 104

AOC 104 NEC 119

Bell & Howell 121 Panasonic 106

Centurion 119 Panasonic 107

Coronado 103 Philco 103

Curtis Mathes 116 Philco 104

Curtis Mathes 119 Philco 112

Curtis Mathes 121 Philco 113

Daytron 119 Philips 112

Emerson 103 Philip; 113

Emerson 104 Pioneer 135

Emerson 123 Portland 103

Emerson 124 Quasar 106

Emerson 131 Quasar 107

Emerson 136 Realistic 105

Fisher 109 Realistic 123

Fisher 118 Realistic 124

General Electric 106 RCA 104

General Electric 107 RCA 116

General Electric 114 RCA 126

General Electric 116 Sampo 119

Goldstar 103 Samsung 103

Goldstar 104 Samsung 119

Goldstar 119 Samsung 134

Hitachi 102 Sanyo 108

Hitachi 103 Sanyo 109

Hitachi 129 Sanyo 118

JVC 125 Scott 119

JVC 132 Sears 103

J.C. Penney 104 Sears 108

J.C. Penney 110 Sears 109

J.C. Penney 114 Sears 110

J.C. Penney 117 Sears 111

J.C. Penney 119 Sears 118

KMC 103 Sears 134

KTV 103 Sharp 103

KTV 104 Sharp 105

Lodgenet 121 Sharp 122

Logik 121 Sharp 133

LXI ,. 133 Sharp 137

LXI 137 Sony 115

Magnavox 103 Sylvania 112

Magnavox 112 Sylvania 113

Magnavox 113 Sylvania 117

Magnavox 119 Sylvania 119

Magnavox 127 Sylvania 127

Magnavox 128 Sylvania 128

Majestic 121 Tatung 106

Marantz 104 Teknika 103

Marantz 120 Teknika 112

Memorex 121 Teknika 121

MGA/Mitsubishi 104 Teknika 124

MGA/Mitsubishi 119 Telerent 103

MGA/Mitsubishi 120 Telerent 121

MGA/Mitsubishi 130 Toshiba 110

Montgomery Ward 103 Toshiba 111

Montgomery Ward 104 Toshiba 134

Montgomery Ward 105 Yorx 119

Montgomery Ward 113 Zenith 101

Montgomery Ward 114

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Table 2. VCR Codes by Brand

VCR Brand VCR Brand

Name Code Name Code

Akai 223 Pentax 215

Audio Dynamics 202 Philco 214

Audio Dynamics 218 Philips 214

Broksonic 221 Philips 227

Canon 214 Pioneer 210

Citizen 209 Pioneer 215

Craig 212 Pioneer Laser Disk: 228

Curtis Mathes 214 Quasar 214

Curtis Mathes 216 RCA 215

DBX 202 RCA 216

DBX 218 RCA 220

Emerson 203 RCA 227

Emerson 221 Realistic 206

Emerson 223 Realistic 208

Emerson 226 Realistic 212

Emerson 233 Realistic 214

Emerson 235 Realistic 231

Fisher 211 Samsung 220

Fisher 212 Samsung 230

Fisher 213 Sanyo 206

Funai 231 Sanyo 212

General Electric 214 Scott 204

General Electric 216 Scott 205

General Electric 220 Scott 233

Goldstar 209 Sears 206

Hitachi 215 Sears 209

Instant Replay 214 Sears 211

Instant Replay 227 Sears 212

JVC 202 Sears 215

JVC 225 Sharp 208

J.C. Penney 214 Sony VHS 232

J.C. Penney 218 Sony Video 8 217

J.C. Penney 227 Sylvania 207

Kenwood 202 Sylvania 214

Magnavox 207 Sylvania 227

Magnavox 214 Symphonic 231

Marantz 20'7 Tashiko 209

Marantz 218 Tatung 202

Marta 209 Teac 202

Memorex 212 Teac 231

Memorex 214 Teknika 234

Memorex 231 Toshiba 205

MGA]Mitsubishi 204 Toshiba 215

MGA/Mitsubishi 222 Vector Research 204

Montgomery Ward 208 Vector Research 218

Montgomery Ward 214 Yamaha 202

Montgomery Ward 219 Yamaha 218

NEC 202 Zenith VHS 201

NEC 218 Zenith VHS 225

Panasonic 214 Zenith VHS 229

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Table 3. Cable Decoder Codas by Brand

Cable De_xler Cable n_.oder

Brand Name Code Bra=ndName Code

Drake Satellite 312 Pioneer 315

Drake Satellite 330 Regency 329

Gemini 305 Samsunl; 335

Gemini 331 Scientific Atlanta 316

General Instrument 305 Scientific Atlanta 323

General Ins,trument 306 Scientific Atlanta 336

Hamlin 302 Sprucer

Hamlin 303 (Panasonic) 313

Jerrold 304 Standard

Jerrold 307 Components 335

Jerrold 308 STS Satellite 324

Jerrold 309 Tetecaption 4000 325

Jerrold 310 Tocom 317

Kale Vision 335 Tocom VIP 318

Macom 314 Toshiba 322

Macom 321 Toshiba Satellite 319

Macom Salellite 322 Zenith 301

Magnavox 334 Zenith 322

NSC 335 Ze nith AV3000 327

Oak 311 Zenith Satellite 312

Oak 332 Ze:nith Satellite 330

Panasonic 313 Zenith Satellite 328

Panasonic 320 Z_:nith Laser Disk 326

Paragon ()Senith) 333

ON-SCREEN MENUS

AVAILABLE MENUS

Your TV is menu operated, that is, adjustments that can be

made to the TV appear on the screen in alist 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.

SEIUP MENU

AUTO CH. SEARCH

CH. ADD/DEL

-> CH. LABELS *

TUNING BAND

AUTO RNE ]LINE

CLOCK SET

CAPnONS

CH. BACKGI_OUND

CH 13 ABC

MDEC) MENU

-_CONTRAST -

BRIGHINESS -

COLOR -

lINT G I

SHAK'PNESS -mm

RCTURE P_EF CUSTOM

41-

*Some models

SUMMARY OF MENU ITEMS

SETUP Menu

AUTO CH. SEARCH: Finds all available channels and

stores them in memory for access by using CHANNEL

(CH) Up/Down.

CH. ADD/DEL: Changes the list of active channels

selected by using CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down.

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 the operation of the chan-

nel tuner inside the TV.

AUTO FINE TUNE: Lets your TV compensate for

variations in broadcast and cable TV frequencies.

CLOCK SET: Sets the clock in your TV to the correct

time.

CAIri?IONS: Displays closed captions (CC) or informa-

tional text when available.

CH. BACKGROUND: Changes the background of the

Channel/Time display.

VIDEO Menu

CONTRAST: Adjusls the overall contrast and color

level of the picture.

BRIGHTNESS: Adjusts the brightness level of black

areas in the picture.

COLOR: Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the pic-

ture.

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

SHARPNESS: Adjusts the clarity for the clearest pic-

ture.

PICTURE PREF: Lets you decide if,you vcantto use

your own CUSTOM video settings, or the factory

PRESET video setting_s.

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ON-SCREEN MENUS

BASIC MENU OPERATIONS

ADJUST

Del3/Right -_

SELECT

Up/Down

C_3_

SlE:L£CT QUIT

®®®

CZD C_D C_

_ A B

_2_ C_ CZD

CZD C_ C_D

CHANNEL

VOLUME

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CZD

l'v/_

Typical Remote Control

(Your remote control may

differ from the one shown.)

ENTER

2. To Select an Option/Feature on a Menu

Press SELECT (SEL) repeatedly until tile desired

option/feature is highlighted. The following ex-

ample shows selecting TUNING BAND.

SETUP lvlENU

AUTO CH. SEARCH

CH. ADD/DEL

CH. LABELS

•->TUNING BAND

AUTO FINE TUNE

CLOCK SET

CAPTIONS

CH, BACKGROUND

BROADCASI

Selecting Tuning Band

3. To Adjust an Option/Feature

Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to see and choose

the available selections.

NOTE: Do not change channels during menu

operations unless instructed to do so in the proce-

dures given in this operating guide.

4. To Access a Different Main Menu

Press MENU repeatedly until the desired menu is

shown.

5. To Return to Normal Viewing

Press ENTER (ENT) or wait a few seconds and the

TV will return automatica!ly to normal operation.

1, To See aMenu or Change Menus

Press MENU repeatedly until the desired menu is

shown. Example shows choosing the SETUP Menu.

SETUP MENU

-_ AUTO CH. SEARCH

CH. ADD/DEL

CH. LABELS

TUNING BAND

AUTO RNE TUNE

CLOCK SET

CAPTIONS

CH. BACKGROUND

START

Choosing Setup Menu

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.

If you inadvertently access a service menu, press ENTER

(ENT) to return immediately to normal TV viex_6ng.

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SETUP MENU

* Some models

SETUP MENU

AUTO CH. SEARCH

CH. ADD/DEL

•),CH. LABELS *

TUNING BAND

AUTO FINE IUNE

CLOCK SET

CAPTIONS

CH. BACKGROUND

CH "13 ABC

AUTO ell. (Channel) SEARCH

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 memory, and

are not affected by a power outage.

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

DETERMINING TUNING BAND TUNING BAND IS

CH r_ is FOUND

IkUTOC.H.SEARCH HAS OOMPLErEE

TUNING BAND IS

r--] CHANNE LS FOUND

CH 2

Determining

Tuning Band

While Searching for

Active Channels

J _ J

When Search is When Returning to

Complete ('hannei Display

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SETUP MENU

CH. (Channel) ADD/DEL

i_rpose

Lets you add channels to and remove channels from the ac-

tive 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.

CH. ADD/DEL is an optional feature. You do not have to

activate this feature in order to use your TV.

Before Using CH. ADD/DEL

Use the AUTO CH. SEARCH feature, if not previously

used when you f'n'stinstalled the TV.

To Add a Channel to Scan Sequence

1. CH. ADD/DEL should be selected if you followed

the "Basic Menu Operation" given in the "On-

Screen Menus" section.

SETUP MENU

AUTO CH. SEARCH

•._ CH. ADD/DEL

CH. LABELS

TUNING BAND

AUTO RNE TUNE

CLOCK SET

CAP1]ONS

CH. BACKGROUND

CH 2 ADD

2. Using CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down go to the channel

you wish to add.

3. Add channel by pressing AD,IUST (ADJ)

Left/Right until the display shows ADD.

4. Press ENTER (ENT) to return to normal TV viewing.

To Delete a Channel from Scan Sequence

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.

2. Using CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down go to the channel

you wish to remove.

3. Remove channel by pressing AI)JUST (ADJ)

Left/Right until the display shows DEL.

4. Press ENTER (ENT) to return to normal TV viewing.

When Some Channels Can Not Be Tuned

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.

Selecting Ch. Add!Del

ell. (Channel) LABELS (Some Models)

Purpose

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" ap-

pears in the Channel/Time display. Therefore, you always

know what channel you are watching.

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".

SETUP MENU

AUTO CH. SEARCH

CH. ADD/DEL

CH. LABELS *

TUNING BAND

AUTO RNE TUNE

CLOCK SET

CAPI1ONS

CH. BACKGROUND

CH 13 ABC

Selecting Ch. Labels

* Some models

A&E ABC ACI'S

BRAV CA CBC

CNBC CNq'q COM

DIS DISC E[

EWTN EAM FNN

HN HSE HSN

MAX MEU MMT

NOS PBS PLA_

SC SHOW SIN

TMC "fNN TNT

USA VC VCR

WGN WTBS WWOR

ADC

CBN

CSPN

ENC

FOX

MTV

TRAV

Vltl

YTV

A!vlC BET

CI_ CMTV

CSFN CI'V

F.2;PN El"

GALA HBO

INSP LIFE

_BC NICK

OVC REQ

TBN TLC

_N TWN

VISN VJN

To Use CH. LABELS

1. CH. LABELS shouht be selected if you followed the

"Basic Menu Operation" given in the "On-Screen

Menu" section.

2. Using the number buttons or CHANNEL Up/

Down, select a channel.

3. Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to sequence

through the available choices until l:he desired label

appears.

4. Press ENTER to return to normal TV viiewing.

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SETUP MENU

TUNING BAND

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.

Before Using TUNING BAND

Connect and turn ON all external equipment, such as cable-

TV decoder, VCR, etc. Use AUTO CH. SEARCH if not

previously used.

To Use TUNING BAND

1. TUNING BAND should be selected if you followed

the "Basic Menu Operation" given in the "On-

Screen Menus" section.

SETUP MENU

AUTO CH. SEAI_CH

CH. ADD/DEL

CH. LABELS

•-_TUNING BAND

AUTO RNE TUNE

CLOCK SET

CAPTIONS

CH. BACKC-I_OU ND

BROADCAST

Selecting 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.

• Cable -CATV is used for most standard cable-TV

(CATV) systems.

• 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).

Available Channels per Band

The channels that are available in the broadcast and cable

tuning bands are shown below:

BROADCAST Baud

VHF 2 to 13 UHF 14 to 69'

*Channels above 69 are not selectable.

CATV, HRC and ICC Bands

1 to 125"*

** 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 op-

tion for details.

AUTO FINE TUNE

Purpose

Lets your TV compensate for variations in broadcast and

cable-TV frequencies.

If you are having difficulty tuning channels, the AUTO

FINE TUNE may have to be set manually to match your

viewing needs.

Before Using AUTO FINE TUNE

ConnecX and turn ON all external equipment, such as cable-

TV decoder, VCR, etc.

SETUP MENU

AUTO CH. SEARCH

CH. ADD/DEL

CH. LABELS

TUNING BAND

-_ AUTO RNE TUNE

CLOCK SET

CAPTIONS

CH. BACKGROUND

RXED

To Use AUTO FINE TUNE

1. AUTO FINE TUNE', should be selected if you fol-

lowed the "Basic Menu Operation" given in the

"On-Screen Menus" section.

2. Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to select the

desired mode of operation, as follows:

• FIXED is used to :receive "over-the-air" TV stations,

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.

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.

Selecting Auto Fine Tune

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SETUP MENU

CLOCK SET

Purpose

Sets the clock in the TV to the correct time.

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.

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

Selecting Clock Set

To Use CLOCK SET from Remote Control

1. CLOCK SET should be selected if you followed the

"Basic Menu Operation" given in tile "On-Screen

Menus" section."

2. Use the numbered buttons on the remote control to

enter the current time. Press ENTER (ENT) to start

the clock.

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.

CAPTIONS

Purpose

Displays closed captions (CC) or informational text when

available on the selected channel.

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. One of five different selections is shown: OFF,

CAPTION 1, CAPTION 2, TEXT 1 and TEXT 2.

3. Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to select desired

mode of operation.

4. The display disappears from the screen automat-

ically ifi about 10 seconds, or you may press ENTER

(ENT) to remove the display immediately.

To Access CAPTIONS Directly (Select Models)

1. Press CAPTIONS or CC/QUIT on the :remote con-

trol to select CAPTIONS. One of fiw_ different selec-

tions is shown: OFF, CAPTION 1, CAPTION 2,

TEXT 1 and TEXT 2.

2. Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to select desired

mode of operation.

3. The display disappears from the screen automat-

ically in about 10 seconds, or you ma:y press ENTER

(ENT) to remove the display immediately.

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SETUP MENU

AUTO CH. SEARCH

CH. ADD/DEL

CH. LABELS

TUNING BAND

AUTO FINE TUNE

CLOCK SET

CAP_ONS

CH. BACKGROUND

OFF

Selecting Setup Menu

and Captions Option

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SETUP MENU

CAPTIONS (CONTINUED)

Application

Your new TV is able to decode and display the closed cap-

tions and informational text that are broadcast with some

TV shows. Captions can be subtitles for the hearing im-

paired, or translations into another language. Informational

text can be the daily program schedule for the TV station,

or special announcements.

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 ap-

pearing on the TV. If they are received again, captions will

automatically appear again on the TV. The captions will ap-

pear 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 ap-

pear in both upper and lower case letters.

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.

To remove a display that is interfering with captions, press

ENTER until the display disappears. Likewise, you can in-

stanfly 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 cap-

tions.

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 ex-

cept CAPTION 1. Therefore you should select CAPTION

i and leave it in that position unless you know there is some-

thing you want to see in one of the other ,;elections. Once

you make a selection, that selection is reraembered until

you change it.

....................... --_ Captions may be shown

Hello! Are you anywhere on the screen.

there? (Sho_al here at bottom

Typical Captions Display of screen.)

See special

newscast tonight

at 7:00PM on

channel 2.

k............... ,d

Typical Text Display

Fixed size text window.

May l:,e _l black when no

information is shown.

CH. (Channel) BACKGROUND

Purpose

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-

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 ON

Selecting Setup Menu

and Ch. Background Option

To Operate CH. BACKGROUND

1. CH. BACKGROLIND should be selected if you fol-

lowed the "Basic Menu Operation:" given in the

"On-Screen Menus" section.

2. One of two different selections is shown: ON or

OFF.

3. Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to select desired

status.

4. The display disappears from the screen automat-

ically in about 10 s;econds, or you may press ENTER

(ENT) to remove the display immediately.

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VIDEO MENU

_DEO MENU

•"_CONTRAST -_+

BRIGHTNESS -_+

COLOR -_+

lINT GI R

SHARPNESS - == +

RCTURE PREF CUSTOM

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

Adjusts the overall contrast and color level of the picture.

If the tight areas in the picture are overly bright and some of

the highlight details are missing, press ADJUST (ADJ)

]Leftuntil the highlights are restored.

]Ifthe picture is grayish and lacks contrast and sparkle,

]press ADJUST (ADJ) Right until you reach the CON-

TRAST level you prefer.

BRIGHTNESS

Adjusts the brightness level of black areas in the picture.

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.

COLOR

Adjusts the intensity of the colors in the picture.

If all the colors seem too vivid or intense, press ADJUST

(ADJ) Left to decrease the COLOR intensity.

If all the colors seem faded or washed out, press ADJUST •

(ADJ) Right to increase the COLOR intensity.

TINT

Adjusts the color of the flesh tones.

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.

SHARPNESS

Adjusts the clarity for the dearest picture.

If the picture is too "grainy" and vertical edges show multi-

ple lines on the right side, press ADJUST (ADj[) Left to ob-

tain the desired SHARPNESS.

If the picture, is too "soft" and vertical edges are fuzzy,

press ADJUST (ADJ) Right to increase the SHARPNESS.

PICTURE PREF. (Prelierence)

Lets you decide if you want t,ouse your own CUSTOM

video settings, or the factory PRESET video settings.

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

setting.

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.

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MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

CARING FOR YOUR "IV

Your TV will look better, have a longer life and perform

better if you care for it properly.

First check to see that the TV is off. For added

safety, unplug the TV from the power outlet.

Picture Glass Cleaning

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.

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 al-

most dry. Wipe the glass face. Make sure no drops of mois-

ture are squeezed onto the glass. Do not wipe the glass dry.

Allow the glass to air-dry before you turn the TV on again.

Cabinet Care

Non-Wood Cabinet or Cabinet Components.

Moisten a soft cloth with a mild soap solution or Ivory dish-

washing 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.

Wood Cabinets or Cabinet Components.

Use any good furniture cleaner and polish. Regular care

will help preserve the f'misl:t.

EXTENDED ABSENCE

Before an extended absence (such as a vacation) you may

want to unplug the power cord from the electrical wall out-

let. This will protect the TV from possible damage from

lightning or power line surges. If you have an outdoor anten-

na, you may also want to disconnect the antenna lead-in

wires on the back of the TV.

NOTE: If you unplug your TV, you will have to reset the

clock to the current time.

TV PICTURE INTERFERENCE

Your TV picture may be affected by interference caused by

one or a number of factors. These include:

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.

Ghosts or Reflections Caused by signals being reflected

from surrounding buildings, water tanks, or other high struc-

tures.

Radio Signal Police, amateur or CB radio transmitters may

cause interference.

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 in-

formation, and available TV accessories.

climax1 9 - 1

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE CALLING FOR 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

_icture OK. Poor sound.

Sound OK. Poor picture.

No picture or sound.

Try This

i i

Re-orient antenna. Check for local interference. "Fry

another channel -possible station trouble. Check AUTO

FINE TUNE and TUNING B,_ND Menu options.

Re-orient antenna. Adjust "vIr)EO Menu optious with

PICTURE PREF. in CUSTOM mode. Try another channel

- possible station trouble.

Is TV on? Is there power in w_dloutlet? 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 un-

plugging 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.

2s_o-o 9 -- 2

PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD

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

Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video

product.

Each month a drawing is held by Zenith from the com-

pleted 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.

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.

Product Card lost or misplaced?

The Product Registration Card furnished with your video

product is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers.

Please £111out the card and mail it at your earliest con-

venience. It is imperative thai: Zenith know how to reach

you promptly if we discover asafety problem that would af-

fect 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:

Zenith Electron,ics Corporation

P. O. Box 173257

Denver, CO 80217-3257

Use the replacement Product Registration Card only if the

original card has been misplaced or lost.

PHOTOCOPY AND CUT ALONG DASHED LINE

Zenith Product Registration Card H5Z01-01

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Street

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State Zlp Code

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Apt. No,

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Date of Purchase

Me. Day Yr.

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Copy Numbers Here

From Label on Set

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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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Order Form Photocopy Page and Detatch Here

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exciting offer, please fill out JltemNumber Description

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Attn: Accessory Offem |

Zenith Video Tech Corporation /

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Charge card cu_omers, to speed Sales Tax: Please add your stale sales tax if you

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Check payment method you prefer:, live in one of the following states.

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To receive Information on other fine accessory products like those above,

please take a momenl to complete the following:

Television Model # Television Sadal #

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Shipping Information

Totat (1_bs)

Ship weight Charge

1 - 5 Ibs $4.50

6- 10 Ibs $5.35

11 - 15 Ibs $7.00

16 -20 Ibs $5.75

26 +Ibs $10.45

/ /

Mo. D_,y. Yr.

(A_x_ dateofpuR:_ase}

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ShipCharges(SeeChart}

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Name

Address

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State Zip Code

NOTE: Price and ax_Jlabllitysubject1o change.

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TVACCESI

YOUR ZENITH WARRANTY

Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith TV

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-

ty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have

other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A.

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.

Parts -New or remanufa¢_ured replacements for factory-

defective 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 replace-

ment parts are warranted for the remaining portion of the

original warranty period.

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 con-

trois in the home, installation or repair of home antenna sys-

tems, 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.

Owner's Responsibility

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 :asevidence

of the purchase date.

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.

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.

Antenna -- Reception problems caused by inadequate

home antennas or faulty antenna connections are the

owner's responsibUity.

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, con-

tact your Zenith dealer preferably, or any distributor-

approved Zenith service center. Parts and service labor that

are Zenith',; responsibilit2.¢ (see above) will be provided

without charge. Other se[vice Lsat the owner's expense. If

you have any problem in obltaining satisfactory warranty ser-

vice, write:

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, "MAIN-

TENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING." It may

be possible to avoid a service call.

TVWARR3

ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE

GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025

Paxt No. 206-2576

Printed in U.S.A.

EP-EDCBAO

ZENITH Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual 97110114

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