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operating guide / warranty

RECORDYOURMODELNUMBER /

(Now,w_ile youam seeIt) /

Themode(and serialnumber of your newTVare locatedon the backof the TV cabinet. Foryourfuture convenience,

we suggestthat your record these numbershere:

MODELNO.

SERIALNO.

WARNING

WARNING:

TO REDUCETHE RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT REMOVECOVER(ORBACK).NO USERSERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.

REFERSERVICINGTOQUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.

The Lightningflash with arrowheadsymboL,within an equiLateraLtriang|e, is intendedto alert the userto the presenceof uninsulated"dangerousvoltage"within the product'senclosurethat may be of sufficientmagnitudeto constitutea

riskof electricshockto persons, p

The exclamationpoint within an equiLateraLtriang|e is intendedto alert the userto the presenceof importantoperatingand maintenance(servicing)instructions in the Literatureaccompanyingthe appliance.

WARNING:TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARDS,DONOTEXPOSETHISPRODUCTTORAINOR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZAT:ON:CAUTION:To PreventELectricShock,Match wide bladeof plug to wide slot, fulLyinsert.

ATTENTION:Pour_viter [eschocs_Lectriques,introduireLalame ta plus large de la fiche dansla bornecorrespondantede la priseet pousserjusqu'aufond.

NOTETO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:This reminder is providedto call the cableTVsysteminstaLLersattention to ArticLe820-40 of the NationalELectricCode(U.S.A.). Thecodeprovidesguidelinesfor propergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthat the cablegroundshallbeconnectedto the grounding systemof the building,asdose to the point of the cableentryas practical

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththeUmitsfora ClassB digitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15

oftheFCCRuLes.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovidereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhen the

equipmentisoperatedina residentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,usesandcanradiateradiofrequency

energyand,ifnotinstalledand usedinaccordancewiththe"instructionmanual may causeharmfulinterferencetoradio

communications.HoweveI,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurina particularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturning

theequipmentoffandon,theuserisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowing

measures: • Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.

• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentand receiver.

• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletona circuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected.

• Consultthedealeroran experiencedradio/IVtechnicianforhelp.

CAUTION:Do not attempt to modifythis productin any waywithout written authorizationfrom ZenithElectronicsCorporation.Unauthorizedmodification couldvoidthe user'sauthority to operatethis product.

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IMPORTANT!{

Usethis pageto decidewhereyou need to begin your setup. First, find the tinebetowthat best describeswhat you want to do, then go to that page number.Note: Designand specificationsare subject to changewithout prior notification.

If you are usingan antenna and no other equipment, go to .................. page 4mm_

If you have cabteand no other equipment, go to ......................... page 5

CabLeWwaUjack

In _ Cable box I P

L'm¶u,,n..v,,mmVl1=_ Ifyou are using an antenna and have a VCR.go to ....................... page 6

This page wiUdirect you towhich page

to go to forproperhook-up of yourEntertainmentMacMne.

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If you have cabte and a VCR, go to .................................. page 7

Cabte W

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If you havea SuperVHSVCR,DVDPrayer,or Audioequipment, go to ............ pages8-9

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I ' IPAGE 4 INSTALLATION STAND°ARD

FConnect an

antenna

to yourEntertainment

Machine. Hook up your EntertainmentMachine, seediagrams at right.

Remove the back of the remote

and put in two AAA batteries.

PLug in your TV. Do not plug itinto a switched outtet.

Go to page 10 to Auto Program

your Entertainment Machine.

Zfyod haveo 75 ohm RFcable,

thenyou don't need any adapters!

Remember,whenscrewingRFcob_ ontojod_, clockwiset_'ght-ens, and counterclockwiseloosens.

A 300 to 75 ohmadapter is notinduded withyour ZenithEntertainmentMachine.

*t• 3=• _• a, .I tl

Antenna

Flat_re(3ooohm)

,' TV backpanel• (expandedview)

AntennaI Cable

300/75 ohmAdapter

Antenna

Y RFcoaxialwire

,,° wpackpana(expandedview)#

Antenna/ Cable

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75 OHMRFCABLE

300 TO75 OHMADAPTER

The wire that comesfrom an off-air antenna or cable serviceprovider.Eachend rooks Eke a hexshapednut with a wire

suckingthrough the middle, and it screwsonto the threadedjack on the back of your TV.

A smaLtdevicethat connectsa two-wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RFjack. They are usuattyabout an

inch tong with two screwson one end and a roundopeningwith a wire stickingout on the other end.

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Hookupyour EntertainmentMachine,see diagramsat right.

Removethe back of the remote

andput in two AAAbatteries.

Ptugin your TV. Do not plug itinto a switchedoutlet.

Goto page 10 to AutoProgramyourEntertainmentMachine.

Z/you're usinga cablebox,leave yourTVon channel3 or 4 and useyourcableboxto changechannels.

Remember,whenscrewingRFcables

ontojacks, clockwisetightens,andcounterclockwiseloosens.

If you're usinga cablebox, Auto-Program(page 10) might only.find thechannelyour cableserviceis on(usuallychannel3 or 4). Don'tworry,that's oUyou need!

(Without CabLeBox)

CabLeW :waLLjack

,," TV back panel(expandedview)

RF coaxiatwire_ Antenna/ CabLe

(Wci_ _abl.e Box)wall.jack

Out_ output 1"-OI

,'" W back panel.

_mre (7_ An(t(:: rldedview)

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cable to yourEntertainment

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CABLESERVICEThe wire that suppliesaE yourcableTV (CATV)stations.

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off-air

antenna and

VCRto yourEntertainment

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rHookup your EntertainmentMachine,see diagramsat right.

Removethe backof the remote

and put in two AAA batteries.

(VCRwith Rat Wire Antenna Adapter)

iAntenna

i Flat wireT (300 ohm)

300/75 ohmAdapter

PLugin your TV. Do not p|ug itinto a switchedoutlet.

Go to page 10 to Auto Programyour Entertainment Machine.

Remember,whenscrewing

RF cob_sontojacks, clockwisetightens, and counterd_kwiseloosens.

Usevideosourcesfor betterpic-ture endsound.

WithoutA/q/cables, VCRswillnotploy videocossettesin stereosound.

TVbackpanel.(expandedview)

IVV cablesnotincluded_th P/

(VCRwith Round Antenna Wire)• ._--1_-_- ,

Roundwire (75ohm)

S-Video1 Video1 R-Audio-L Antenna

@ ) / cab_

S - Video 2 Video

@W back panel.(expa.ndedview)

.Vv cablesnot includedwithW

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Hookup your EntertainmentMachine,see diagramsat Hght.

Removethe back of the remote

and put in two AAAbatteries.

PLugin _dourTV. Do not pLugitinto a switchedoutlet.

Goto page 10 to Auto Programyour Entertainment Machine.

your V_ andyourtPJevidont_nedto channelthreeandusethe mb_ boxW changechan_l_

Remember,whenscrewingin RFrabiesontojacks,dodo_'setight-ens,andcoun_Jdodoviseloosens.

No A/V cabl_ are includedwithyour ZenithEntertoffnmentMochine. WithoutAi_ cables,mostVCRswig not play videncassett_in stereosound.

(Without Cabte Box)CabLeTVwaUjack

_]__ dre (75ohm)

cablesnot includedwith W

(With Cabte Box)

Antenna

/caue

A/V cablesnot intruded

with W

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Connecting aS-VHSVCR

or DVDPlayer

to yourEntertainment

Machine.

Super VHS VCR

Locate the Ant In jack on theF backof your S-VHSVCR.

Connect the cable Linecomingfrom your wall directly tothis jack.

NowLocate the Out to TV

jack. Connecta cable fromthe Out to TV jack to theAntenna/Cablejack onthe back of your TV.

Find the audioand S-Video

jacks on the backof your DVDor S-VHSplayer,and connectthem followingthe instructionsprovidedwith your equipment.

DVD* Player

Simplyconnect the S-Video/Audioout onthe DVDto the S-VHS1, R-LAudio orS-VHS2, R-LAudio In on the TV.

Use Videosources[orbetterpic-ture and sound.

Touse with PIP: go to theSourceMenu (page 30) andchoosethejack you've connectedyour S-VHSor DVDplayer(S-VHSI,-Z) as the Mainor PIP source.

* Digital Video DiskPLayer

I DVD Player

Jacks

AudioR-LOut

Cablesnot incSJded

Attach to

cable wattjack,cable box, orantenna

Ant_enna

/ Cable

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Beforeyou begin plugging in your stereosys-tem, it's a good idea to put it in itsapproximateplace first. That wayyou knowhow muchwire you have or wit[ need.

Getthebest sound

possible

from yourEntertainmentMachine.

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Locatethe jacks markedVariabLeOut. Theseare for the

stereosystem.Connectthestereosystem'scab(es,accord-ing to their corot (red is theright channe[,white the Left)to these jacks.

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Thesewiresshouldbeincludedwithyour stereo

S - Vfdeo1 Video1 i_Antenna

S - Video 2 Video2

@ _ _A/V cablesnot includedw_hTV

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UseAuto

1 ProgramtoI automatically| find and| store all of/the _ons/ availablein/your area in

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With the remote control in hand,

pressthe POWERkeyto turn onyour EntertainmentMachine.

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Pressthe MENUkey sothe Setup

menu appears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowsonthe remote control select Auto

Programon your screen.

Pressa RIGHTor LEFTarrowto

reach the Auto Programscreen.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrows,chooseeither CabLeTVor Off-Air

Antenna on your screen.Note: The option that is bunkingand appearsin white is selected.

Pressa RIGHTor LEFTarrowto

begin Auto Program.

PressENTERor QUIT to return to

TV viewing.

Note: AutoProgramfinds channelsbeingreceivedby the TVTuner.Seeinformationon page 1#.for usingthe CableBoxor VCRTuners.

Tocustomizeyour channelselection,seepage 18.

AUTOPROGRAMAuto Programis how yourEntertainmentMachinefinds aUthe channels avaitab[ein your areaand sto_s them in memonj.

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Keturnto the _ r

Activates customchannelselect

modeon yourEntertainment Machine.

When Surfmode is acti_ve,CHANNELUP/DOWNkeys "Surl_ throughthe

channelsyou'veselected.

CHANNEL (UP/DOWN)

Flip throughavailable channels.

ENTER

Showsthe Channel/Timedisplay. Pressafter channel

numbersfor instant selection.

LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS

The Left/Right arrows

adjust options.

MENU

Displayson-sCreenmenusfor TV mode.

PIP FEATURES

See PIP operation section.

TIMER

Displaysthe SLeepTimerMenu. See"Timer Setup"

on page 24 formore information.

Keysdedicatedto VCRfunctions wiUstill operateyour VCRwhile the remoteis in 7t/mode.

remote control part numberMBR3457

(124-212-36/37)

POWER

TurnsTVOn or Off.

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LED INDICATOR LIGHT

Ughts when keysare pressed.

CABLEIVCRIAUXITVSelectsremoteoperatingmode.

MUTE

TurnssoundOff and On

while the picture remains.Pressonceto quiet sound, pressagain to mute, pressagain torestoresound.

VOLUME LEFT/RIGHT

Adjuststhe soundLevelsonyour EntertainmentMaChine.

NUMBER KEY PAD

Selects channelsdirectly andenters numericvaluesfor

someoptions.

UP/DOWN ARROWS

The Up/Down arrowsselect options.

QUIT

Removeon-screendisplayfromview. If no displayis on, switchesSEQsoundfeature On andOff forsomeTVs.

CC(CLOSED CAPTIONING)

Displaysthe closedcaption menu.

TV/VCR-SOURCE

Switches betweenwatching TVthrough your antenna/cable, orthrough your VCR.

A quickUstofall thekeysonyourremoteandwhattheydo.

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paneltooperate

the menus.

Note: Formodel AZ7B33, when usingthe on-screen menus,the buttonson the front panel

correspondto the remote controlbuttonsas fat-Lows:

VOLUME- AdjustLeft/Right

CHANNEL- SeLectUp/Down

To accessthe Setup menu, pressthe MENUbutton once; to get the

other menus,keep pressingtheMENUbutton.

Choosethe function you wish tochangeusingthe SELECTbutton.

The ADJUST buttons act as an

"adjustment" (Left/Right) func-Lion.

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illMenusdisappearafterjgveseconds.

Toget them beck,push the MENUbutton again.

IJ you've last your remote,you canget a newreplacementby calling1-800-255-6790 to purchaseareplacement.

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Introducingyouto thebasicsof yourEntertainment

Machinei./

The sourcebutton (TV/VCR/Source)on the remote switchesbetweenVideo input and Cable/Antennainput. The Time/Channeldisplaywilt

read _Video" in place of a channelnumber if A/V inputs are selectedas-the picture source.

Cable/Antenna Input: This setting allows you to change cable or

antenna channels and to view videocassettes on channel 3 (or 4)

in mono sound.

Video Input: This.settingaLLowsstereoplaybackof videocassettes.Thetelevisioncannotchangechannelsin the Video mode,but the VCRcan.

Ch 12-MTV

10:55

_ Stereo '_--I_

PIP Ch 30-ABC_--_-

Toview the currentinputsource,pressENTERon your remot_

TheTime/_onnel displayshouldappearin the upperrighthand comerof the screen. If the dfsplmjreads_'deo," then the

sourceis on A/q/ inpuL If the displayreadso chonnelnumber,then the sourceis your Cobteor Antenna.

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XDS - Extended Data Service

Somebroadcastersare including on the signalthey provide

additional information (data) about the program.This addition-at information appearson your W screen(seeexample) when

you pressENTER;if the channel hasXDS.

Date

ChanneL/Time/AudioDisplay

(shownwith PIPdisplay,if PIP is on)

Title of Program

Lengthof Program(in hoursand minutes)Time Remaining(in hoursandminutes)

Exampleof on XDSData Display

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ChanneL/LabeLor Video (Indicates Source)TimeAudio Mode

PIP Channel&Label

Ch 25-MTV7:55

Stereo

Showing XDS DataSeLecta channel PressENTERto displayXDSdata; if avaiLabLe.

XDS Channel labels t

XDScan providea channel LabelautomaticaLLy.Forthe pro-

gramsto display an XDSchannel labeL, select the dashes(.... ) for that channelfrom the ChannelID option in theSetupHenu.

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At this printing,XDSdata is ontybeingprovidedbysomepublic broadcastingstations;and as oresul_ it is only availableon somechannels.

Youmustset the Clockin the SetupMenu

he, re the time wiUappearon theChanneVTimeDisplay or on the XDSdisplay.

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CHANNELUP/DOWNarrows:Usethese arrowsto change the channeLs.Autoprogramwitt havefound at[ channelsavaiLabLeto you.

NUMBERKey Pad:To skip to any channel enter the numberof thecharmerusingthe NUMBERkey pad, then pressENTER.

FLASHBACK:To instant|y return to the Lastcharmerviewed,

pressFLASHBACK.

SURF:Switchesbetweenthe primarychannetsetectionand your cus-tomized surfchanne| setections.Thesurf modeicon wit[ appearin the

tower right cornerof the screenwhen youchangechannels.PressSURFto turn surf On, pressagain to turn surf modeOff.

This is while the sourceis set to Antenna/Cabl_ Forany othersource,suchas a V_, the Main Picturechannelchangingwig

be controlledby that equipmenL

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Votume Right/Le_ To adjust the vo{ume reveL use the volumeRight/Left arrows. To silence your TV instantty, press MUTE once to

soften the votume, press again to turn sound off. To get the sound

back, press MUTE again.

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There are a numberof waysyou can chooseto integrate your EntertainmentMachine with the rest of your equipment. Channels can be changedusingthe television, the VCR,or the cable box, with advantagesto each.

USING THE TELEVISION AS THE TUNER preservesartyourchanne[labels(not availableon somemodeLs).It also

reducesthe numberof keyson the remotecontro[youneedto worry abouL(Onedevice,oneremoteto learn.)p

U-SING THE VCR AS THE TUNER hasthe advantageof simp[if_ng the recordingprocess.If the VCRis tuned to

channelseven, then the VCRwit[ recordchanne| seven.

USING THE CABLE BOX (if you haveone) to changethe stationssometimeshas an advantage,too, especially if

your cable providerrequiresyou to usetheir cable boxto descrambletheir stations.

Help oncombining

yourEntertainmentMachinewith more

equipment.

Basedon the advantages[isted above, decidewhat

deviceyou want to use as the tuner.

Connect the antenna or cable source to the input

of your tuner. (If you chose your television as the

tuner, then you're done. Go watch your

Entertainment Machine.)

Connect the output of yourtuner to the input of thenext device.

If you usedA/V cables for step 3, set the "nextdevice"to Video input. If you used an RFcoaxiatcable in step 3, then tune the "next device"to

matchthe output channelof your tuner (usuatLychanne|3 or 4).

Repeat steps 3 and 4 unti| you reach your

Entertainment Machine. Then enjoy!

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TUNER

A/V CABLES

A/V DEVICE

The tension, VCR, or cable box that you choose to change channels with.

Audio/Video cabtes. Three cables bunched together--right audio (red), [eft audio (white), and video (yellow).

Any device that produces video or sound (VCR, DVD, cabte box, or television).

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of all theenuson your

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OPERATION I MENUS

Usingthe Menu button on your remoteyou can accessat[ the menusbelow.

Menu Name Goto page

SETUP MENU

Auto Program

Add/Del/Surf

CLockSet

CapUons

CapUon/Text

Language

Background

SPECIALFEATURES

Timer Setup

CharmerLabeLs

Parentat Controt

Auto Demo

Adjuststhe basiccharacteristicsof your EntertainmentMachine.

Automatica|iyfinds and storesactive channelsto flip through usingChannel Up/Down.

Manua|[ypicksand chooseswhich active channelswilt appearwhen flip-ping through usingChanne|Up/Down

Sets the time.

Turnsclosedcaptioningon, off, or set it to comeon automaticaUywhenthe te|evision is muted.

Choosesthe captioningor text method for your EntertainmentMachine.

Picksthe language you want your on-screenmenusto appearin.

Turnsthe backgroundfor on-screenmenustransparentor opaque.

Goesbeyond basicsand customizeyour EntertainmentMachine's functions.

Programsa time for your EntertainmentMachine to turn itself on or off,or to turn itself off after a certain amountof time.

Labels your channelswith their network names(ABC,CBS,HBO,etc.).

Altowsparentsto brockany channelor A/V sourcefor up to 99 hours,with the use of a password.

Demonstrates the on-screenmenusthat contro|TV setup and operationalfeatures.

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ADD

DELETE

SURF

The add function adds channels to the list that wig be scrolled through when usingyour remote.

The de|ete function removes channels from the fist that will be scroLled through when using your remote.

The surf function creates a special fist of your favorite channels. You can access this group of channels by

pushing the surf button on the remote.

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Usingthe Menubutton on yourremote you can accessat[ the menusbelow.

Menu Name Goto page

Descriptionsof all the

menuson yourEntertainmentMachine.

.AUDIO MENU

VIDEO MENU

P][P MENU

SOURCE MENU

Channet/T|me/Audio Display

PIP/Channel

Volume Display

Xl)SDisplay

Customizes the sound to suit your room and your taste. Your options are:

Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode, Front Surround, SoundRite, Speakers.

Adjusts your picture for any viewing situation. Your options are:

Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temp, Picture Pref.

Controls the size and appearance of the PIP inset. Your options are:Color, Tint, Size.

Chooses from the available sources for both the main picture and PIP.

Showsthe current time, channel,video andaudio source,and theSurf status.

If presentindicates PIP is on.

Showsthe currentsoundLeveL.

Ifavailable on currentlyselectedchannel givesprogramname, Lengthofprogramand timeLeftinprograminhoursand minutes.Alsoshows

Channet/Time/Audiodisplay.Iftheclockhasbeen set,wiLtdisplaythetimealso.

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OPERATION MENUS I SETUP MENU

Pressthe MENUkeyon the remotesothe Setup menuappears.

SetectAdd/Delete/Surf menu

usingthe UP/DOWNarrows.

Using either the NUMBER key pador the CHANNEL UP/DOWN arrows

on the remote, select a channel

(If adding a deleted channeL, youwit[ need to use the number pad.)

Usingthe RIGHT/LEFTarrows,pick whether that channetisAdded,Deleted, or a Surfchan-net.

To continue, select another

channeiand repeat step 4. If youare finished, pressENTERor QUITto returnto TVviewing.

Zfyou deleteo channel, it isn'tgonefor good. Just selectitusingthe NUMBERkeypad onthe remote,or add it later.

PressSURF,with Su_ active, youcon use channelup/downto scroll

the Surfchannel list. PressSURFagain to return to normalchannelscan.

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DELETE

SURF

This function [ets you add new channelsto the fist that you'ff scmEthrough when usingyour remote.

This function Letsyou remove channelsthat you don't watch from the !ist you'll,scroll,through.

Thisfunction lets you add yourfavorite channelsto the Surf tist.

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Pressthe MENUkeyon the remotecontroLsothe SetupMenuappear_

Using the UP/DOWNarrowsonthe remote controL,select CLock

Set on your screen.

Pressa RIGHTor LEFTarrowtoaccessthe CLockMenu.

Select DateSet, usea RIGHTorLEFTarrow to set the date, pressENTER'.

Select CLockSet, use a RI6HT orLEFTarrow to set the time, pressENTER.

Usethe TLMERbutton to selectAM or PM.

PressENTERor QUITto return to

TVviewing.

Youcon usethe NUMBERkeypad to simplytype in the timeand the date (AM or PMis stillselectedwith the 17MERkey).

If you wait too long to enterthe time, the dock Set menudissappears.

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Pressthe MENUkey on theremote controt sothe Setup

menu appears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowson the remote con'a'ot,setect

Captions.

Pressa RZGHT/LEFTarrow tochooseany of the foLLowingoptions: On, Off, or CaptionsWhen Muted.

PressENTERor QUITto returnto

W viewing.

Press"CC"to selectOn,Off,orCaptionsWhenMuted.

Coptionsmineinhandywhenthetelevisionisonmute.

Not oil programminghas dosedcoptioningor text evaiEobl_

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Caption/Textis a feature whichaUowsyourEntertainmentMachine to receive variousclosedcap-

Lionand text optionsprovidedby your broadcaster.Avaitabiti_ and fuctionaU_ of Caotion!Textfeature isdeterminedonty byyour broadcasterand maynot beavaitab[ein our area.

Pressthe MENUkey on theremotecontrotso the Setup

menuappears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowson the remote control Select

Caption/Texton yourscreen.

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrowtochoose any of the fo[|owing

options:Caption 1, Caption2,Caption 3, Caption 4, Text 1,Text 2, Text 3, or Text4.

PressENTERor QUIT to returnto

TVviewing.

Turn on closed

captioning or

__ text thatappearsat the

bottom of0 your screen.

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Captionscomein handywhenthetelevisionis onmute.

Standardclosedcaptioningisavailableusingthe Caption1option.

Not oUprogramminghas dosedcaptioningor text ovoiloble;eventhoughCaptions 1, 2, 3, 4 andText1, 2, 3, and 4 oreovoiloblefor use to the broodcn-_ter.

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CAPTIONSThetermforthewordsthat scrotLacrossthe bottomofyourTVscreen;usuallythe audioportionof theprogramprovidedfor thehearing

impaired.

TEXT Theterm forthe wordsthat appearina largeblackframeandalmostcovertheentirescreen;usuaUymessagesprovidedbythe broad-caster.

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Choosethe

Languageyouwant all the

menus to

appearin. Pressthe MENUkey on theremote controtso the Setupmenu appears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowsonthe remote control select

Languageon your screen.

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrowtochooseany of the followingoptions: EngUsh,SpanishorFrench.

PressENTERor QUITto returntoTV viewing.

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Pressthe MENUkey on theremote control sothe Setup menu

appears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowsonthe remote controL,se|ectBackgroundon your screen.

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrowtochoose On or Off.

PressENTERorQUITto return toregula_TVviewing.

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contro[ so the Specia[ Features

menu appears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowsonthe remote controt,setectTimer

Setup on your screen.

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrow.TheTimerSetupscreenwill appear.

SteepTimer: Usethe RIGHT/LEFTarrowsto adjustthe tength of timeuntit the TV shutsdown(setectacountdownfrom ten minutes to

four hours). -

At this point, continueto stepfive to set the On Time,or pressENTERor QUITto return to

TV viewing.

OnTime: Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowson the remotecontrol setect

OnTimeon yourscreen.

Pressa RIGHTor LEFTarrowor use

the NUMBERkeypad to enter thetime your TVwill automaticattyturn on.

Pressthe TIMERbutton to setectAM or PM.

Pressthe UP/DOWNarrowstoselect On/Off Timer.

Pressthe LEFTor RIGHTarrowto

turn on the On/Off Timer.

PressENTERor QUH to returnto

TVviewingor continueprogram-ming by repeatingthe abovestepsfor Off Time.

Usethe numberkeypodto typeintime settings.

TheOn/OMtimer will not workuntil the Clockon your televisionhas beenset.

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With the CHANNELUP/DOWNkey, setyour EntertainmentMachine to thechannelyou want to label

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Pressthe MENUbutton TWICEuntil the

Spedat Featuresmenu appears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNbuttons, selectCh. Labelsin the menu.

Usea RIGHT/LEFTarrowto select achannel label. (Each presswill bring upa different label.)

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PressENTERto accept the label andreturn to regularTVviewing.

NOTE:The (.... ) label indicates thatyour TV wilt acceptthe original broad-cast label, and (None) will blockalllabeEng.

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PressMENUtwice until the Special

Featuresmenuappears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrows,seLectParentalCtL in the menu.

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrowto enter theParental Control menu.

With the UP/DOWNarrows,selectBLockCh.

Choosea channelnumber. Pressa

I_GHT/LEFTarrow to chooseBLockedorUnbtocked.Chooseanother channel num-

ber and continue BtockingiIJnbLockingchanneLs.

Use UP/DOWNand RIGHT/LEFTarrowsforthe foLLowing:

Choose BLockVideo, Usethe R!GHT/LEFTarrowsto BLockor Unbtockthe A/Vinputs.

ChooseSet Hours. Use the RIGHT/LEFT

arrowsto increase/decreasethe hoursparentalControlwiLLbe active.

ChooseSet Password.A displaywiLLappearon the screen,promptingyou toenter a code. Usethe NumberKeypad,enter a four-number code.YouwiLLbeaskedto reenter the samecode.

ChooseLock On Off. Use a RIGHT/LEFTarrow keyto choose whether ParentalControl wiLLbe Onor Off, for the hoursyou specified.

Usethe NUMBERSkey pad tochoosechannelnumbers.

TheOn/OJ_timer willnot workuntil the Clockhas beenset.

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Pressthe MENUkey twice on theremote control sothe Specia[

Featuresmenu appears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowsonthe remote control, select

Auto Demoon your screen.

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrowtochooseOn or Off.

PressENTERor QUIT to return to

reguta3W viewing.

Auto DemowiUcontinueto oper-ore untieit is turnedOff in the

SpecialFeaturesmenu.

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Pressthe MENUkey three times on theremote controluntil the Audio menu

appears.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrowson theremote control select the setting youwant to change.Choosefrom:

• Bass:Increase/decreaselower-endsounds.

• Treble:Increase/decreasehigher-endsounds.

• Balance:Allowsyouto putthesoundmoretothe teft or fight channeL

• AudfoNode:Choosefromstereosound,mono, or SAP.

• FrontSum.Turnthefrontsurroundsoundspeakerson oroff.

• Soundl_te:Scansfor changesin soundleverduringcommercials,thenadjuststhesoundto matchyourcurrentleveL

• Speakers:Turnthe R_jularspeakersonoroff.

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrow to changethe

option you have seLectedor adjust thesoundsetting to whateveryou prefer.

PressENTERor QUITto returnto

TV viewing, or pressthe UP arrowtoreturnto the Audio Menuto adjustanotheroption.

Not oUprogrammingis broodcostinstereosound,orhosSecondAudio

Progromming/SAP.

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Pressthe MENUkey four times sothe Videomenu appears.F

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrows,select the menuoption that you want to change.Youroptionsare:

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• Contrast= Changesthe amountof differencebetween black Levelsand white Levelsinyour picture.

• Brightness: Increasesor decreasestheamountof white in your picture.

• Colon Adjust Levelsof all colors.

• Thtt: Adjust the relative amountsof thecolorred and green in your picture.

• Sharpness;Raiseor lower the definitionof the picture.The Lowerthe LeveL,thesofter the imagewiLLappear.

• Corot Temp=Adjust the colorqualities ofthe entire picture at once: warm, medium,and cooL

Picture Pref: Chooseeither Custom orPreset.Custom allows you to set thepicturethe wayyou want. Preset movesallthe above optionsback to their original.factonkset Levels.

Pressa RIGHT/LEFTarrowto adjust the optionyou have selected.

PressENTERto return to regularTVviewing.

Someone left the picture iooldng terrible?3ust choosePresetunderPicturePref (preJer.ence) to get the regularpicture backquickly.

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Pressthe MENUrepeatedlyuntil the PIP

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Usingthe UP/DOWNarrows,selectthe

PIPopUonyou want to change;Color,Size, or Tint.

Usea P,1GHT/LEFTarrow to changethe

option.

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This menu showsyour viewing sourceoptions.

Pushthe MENUkey repeatedLyuntiLtheSourceMenuappearson your screen.

Usingthe UP/DOWNarrows,choosethesourcefor Main picture or PIP inset.

Usingthe LEFT/RIGHTarrows,choosethesourcefor Main picture or PIP inset. Thenames_ilt correspondto the jackson thebackof your TV. If you connecteda VCRtothe Video I jacks, then setectVideo I towatch that VCR.

PressENTERto returnto regularTV view-

ing.

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Picture-in-

pictureexplained.

YOUR PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FEATURE

The Picture-In-Picture(PIP) function aLLowsyou to put a smatterpicture,caLLedthe "inset," on the biggerscreen,or the "main"picture.Youneed someother pieceof equipment,Eke a VCR,toact asa tuner to receive and displaya secondchannelat thesameLime.Don'twant to missany of the big game,but hatecommercials?Just put the gamefrom your VCRtuner in the PIPinset, and surf your favorite channelsusingthe TV tuner for themain picture.

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Just Uke your EntertainmentMachine'smain screen,PIP wiLlneeda sourceto take its image fTOm.Set the main screensourcetoAntenna/CaMe, then set the PIP sourceto Video 1, as an exam-pte. This can be adjustedunder the Sourcemenu (see page31).

PIP can be usedin any picture mode. PutAntenna/CabLein theinset white you watch a tape. Have a DVDdiscgoing in the PIPinset white you watch a tape on the main screen.

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POSSIBLEREASONSFORAD3USTING PIP SOURCE

1. Youwant to watch a video tape, but keep scanningfor anothermovie or game.Set thePIP sourceto VIDEO1, or 2 and youcan watch the VCRand TV, swappingbetweenthe two.

2. You want to watch your favorite live program on Antenna/Cable

on the main picture and when a commercial break appears,

swap to the PIP inset which has a videotape in the VCR ready

to play.

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TUNER Any devicethat picksup broadcastsignalsandtums them into pictureand sound.

SOURCE Other equipment connectedto the TV sourceinputs on the TV backconnectionspane|;Video1, or Video2 for example.

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PressPIP to place the PIP inset on themain screen.PressPIP again to removeinset.

With PIP inset on, pressSWAPto switchthe inset image with the main screenimage, pressSWAPagain to return.

With PIP inset on, pressFREEZto freezethe image in the PIP inset, pressFREEZagain to resumemotion.

Other'PIP OperaUonsChanneLs

If the PIPsourceis V|deo 1, or Video 2

jacks, tune channels on that equipment.If the PIP sourceis Antenna/Cable,PIPcan be usedto Freezethe Mainpicturein the PIP inset. Youcan then tune

another channe[and sti[I haveofigina|channel frozen on the PIP inset.

PIP Inset Video Source

PressTV/VCRSOURCEto switchvideosourcesfor the PIP inset between,

Antenna/CaMe,Video 1, or Video 2.

Move PIP Inset around Screen

Press the up/downi_eft/right arrows tomove the PIP inset to a different loca-

tion on the main screen.

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switch input sourcefor the PIP inseL

Or, go to the Sourcemenu, hightight PIPSourceand use RIGHT/LEFTarrowstoseLectPIP inset source.HighUghtMainSourceand use RIGHT/LEFTarrowstosetect main picturesource.

Main Screenor PIP Inset SourcesYou can use:

Antenna/CableVideo I/S-Video 1

Video 2/S-Video 2

S-VMeo2_) Vfdee2(_ n-_)-t__._

Where sources are connected

Youconuse any inputsourcefor the PIPinset that is connectedto the 11/connec-

tionspor_L (Antenna/Cable,Video1, orVideoZ.)Note: If you usedthe S-VideoI, or theS-Video2 inpu_ S-VHSI, orS-VIlS2 wiUappearas availablesourcesinsteadofVideo 1, or Video 2.

If no equipmentis connected to a sourceyou select/or the PIP inset, or if it is

turned0_, the PIP inset willbe block.

Camcorder

VCR

S-VideoVCR

DVDPrayer

Other

Examptesof the types ofequipmentyou can connectto your TV

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MAINSOURCE

PIPSOURCE

Equipmentconnectedto the backconnectionspane[jacks on the W.

Connection or equipmentprovidingthe pictureand soundfor the main picture.

Equipmentprovidingthe picture for the PIP inset.

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The deviceyou want to programshoutdbe on.

On the chart on page 39/40, findthe type of deviceyou'reprogramming,and then find the brandname.Make a note of the three-digitcode,you'll need it soon.

Pressand hold the PRGkey. It's recessedso it doesn'tget pushedaccidentatty.

Use a sma[|object. Whenthe indicator[ight'turns on, you can releasethe key.

Pushthe key namewith the type of

deviceyou're programming(VCR,CABLE,AUX,TV).

Usingthe numberpad, enter the threedigit codeyou found on page 39/40.

PressENTERto savethe code. (The indi-cator tight wit[ flash 3 times, then turnoff to indicate the code is valid.)

Aim the remoteat the deviceand pushthe POWERkey. It shouldturn off. Ifnot, try the othercodestisted and con-tinue from step three.

Note: To reset remote to factory set-tings, enter 9-1-1, in step 5.

ProgrammingyourZenith remotewiUoUowyou to useone remoteto workup to 7 different things.

Not all deviceswill workwithyourZenith remotecontrol.

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Procedureto set up remote to operateother equipment.

Programmingkey.

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volumeon

your homeaudiosystem

without

changingmodes.

Find the codethat operatesyouramptifier.Test it to makesureit's thecorrectone by foRowingthe proce-

dure in "ProgrammingYourRemote"on the previouspage.

Program your audio systeminto theCABLEor one of the avaitabteAUXmodes.

Select the modeyou want amptifiervotumeto appear(e.g. IV).

Pressand hotd PRGon your remoteuntit the indicator tight stays lit,then release.

Press4-9-g; then ENTERon theremote.The indicator tight wilt flashthree times if code is accepted.

Audio systemvolume/mute now

appearsin the modesetected.Note: Youcan aLsoprogramCabteBoxVolumeand Mute controt (if

available) into your cabtebox mode(CABLEor AUXmode)by repeatingthe steps for programmingon thepreviouspage but entering 3-9-9,instead of a brandcode, then press-

ing ENTER.

Toput evenjthingback to normol,reprogromthe modefrom step 3with the originalbrandcode

If youcan'tfindthecodeforyouromplifier,usetheAuto Findfeatureonpage38. \

AMPLIFIER

CABLE BOX VOLUME/MUTE

Audio devicewhich sendssoundto speakers,tike as Audio Tuner,Receiver,or Amptifier.

See AudioTuners/Amplist on page 40.

Somecable boxeshave volumecontrols.

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to find the type and brand name

of the device you're programming.

Pressand hold the PRGkey untilthe indicator tight turnson, thenre|easether PRGkey.

Pressthe AUXkey and the 1 onthe NUMBERkey pad at the same

time (for AUX+1).

Using the NUMBERkey pad, enterthe three-digit code for the

deviceyou'veselected.

PressENTERto savethe code.

With the device turned on, pointthe remote at it and pressPOWER.It shou|dturn off.

Repeatthe stepsfor AUX+2,andAUX+3.

Programmingyour Zenithremotewillallowyou to useoneremoteto workupto 7 rh't_erentproductsordevices.

Somedevicesmay not workwithyour Zenith remotecontToL

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AUX Auxi|iaryequipment. Canbeany equipmentwhich doesnot have a dedicatedkey on the remoteEke cable or VCR.

TypicaLLya secondVCR,stereo system,audiotape deck, etc.

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Usetheremote

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possibtecodes.

I R .OTEI R .OTE

Turn on the deviceyou want theremote to controt.

Pressand hold the PRGkey untitthe indicator tight turns on, thenreteasethe PRGkey.

Pressthe key for the deviceyou

aretrying to program(CABLE,VCR,AUX,TV).

Press 0-0-0 (zero-zero-zero), then

- _ press the ENTER key right away.

Aimthe remoteat the correct

deviceand pushthe POWERkey (The indicator tight writturnoff white the POWERkey ispressed).At|owa secondto pass,

then pushthe POWERkey again.Repeat untit the deviceturnsoff.

PushENTERto save the code (The

_ indicator tight 3 times_tt flash

andthen turn off).

Press POWERto turn the device

_back on.

Youconquicklyget out of AutoFindby pressingPRG.

If the indicatorUghtstaysonwhileyou pushPowerinsteadofturningoff, all the codeshavebeen t#ed and your devicecan't

beprogrammedinto the remote.

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REFERENCE I PROGRAMMING CODES I PAGE 39

Admiral ....... 116 121 130 Funai TV/VCR .... 154133

General Electric .. 106 107 114Adventura TV/VCR 154 116 117 161

Akai .......... 104 Goldstar ....... 103 104 119147

Amark ........ 103 146GoldstarW/VCR.. 153

_OC .......... 104Hitachi ........ 102 103 129

Belt & Howell ... 121 163

Broksonic ...... 131 136 3.C. Penney ..... 104 110 114117 119

Candle ........ 139

3VC .......... 125 132 164Centurion ...... 119

KHC .......... 103Citizen ........ 121 139

Contec ........ 141" KTV .......... 103 104 138

Kurazai ........ 121Coronado ...... 103

Crown ........ 103 Lodgenet....... 121

Curtis Mathes .... 116 119 121 Logik ......... 121

LXI .......... 133 137Daewoo ....... 149 159

Daewoo TV/VCR 148 Magnavox ...... 103 112 113• " 117 119 127

Daytron ....... 119 128 139 165

Elektra ........ 121 Magnavox W/VCR 173

Emerson ....... 103 104 123 Majestic ....... 121

124 131 136 Marantz ....... 104 120 155145

EmersonTV/VCR.. 158 Megatron....... 146

Memorex ....... 121Fisher ......... 109 118

MGA/Mitsubishi... 104 119 120130 140 155

Montgomenj Ward 103 104 105113 114 119121 130 133

NEC .......... 104 11g

Panasonic ...... 106 107 160166

PanasordcW/VCR 174

Phi[co......... 103 104 112113 139

Philips ........ 112 113

Pioneer ........ 135

Portland ....... 103

ProScan ....... 116 157 162167

Quasar ........ 106 107

RCA .......... 104 116 126157 161 162167 168

Realistic ....... 105 123 124

Sampo ........ 119

Samsung........ 103 119 134141

Sanyo ......... 108 109 118

Scott ......... 119 124

Sears ......... 103 108 109110 111 118134

Sharp ......... 103 105 122133 137 156169

Signature 2000... 103 104 105113 114 119121 130 133

Sony ......... 115 143 151170

Soundesign ..... 139

Sytvarda ....... 112 113 117119 127 128139

SymphonicTV/VCR 154

Tatung ........ 106

Teknika ........ 103 112 121124 139

Telerent ....... 103 121

Toshiba ....... 110 111 134171

XR 1000 ....... 4121

Yorx .......... 119

Zenith ........ 101 149 175

Zenith TV/VCR ... 153 154 172

Findthe codesyou needto

programyourremote.On

this page:TVsand VCRs.

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Admiral ....... 208 261 General Electric .. 214 216 220

Adventura ...... 231 Gotdstar ....... 209

Aiwa ......... 231 GoVideo ....... 256 262 263

Akai .......... 223 238 241 Hitachi ........ 215 257

Audio Dynamics .. 202 218 Instant Replay ... 214 227

Belt& Howell .... 206 247 J.C. Penny ...... 214 215 218227

Broksonic ...... 221 226 250255 3VC .......... 202 224 225

Canon". ....... 214 258Kenwood....... 202.

Ci_zen ........ 209Logik ......... 239

Craig ......... 212LXl .......... 209 231

CurtisMathes ... 214 259

Magnavox ...... 207 214 231Daewoo ....... 244 246 248

254 Marantz ..._...207 218Daytmn ....... 236 246 Marta ......... 209

DBX .......... 202 218 Memorex ....... 206 212 214231

_merson ....... 203 209 221223 226 233 Mitsubishi ...... 204 222 252235 243 250 264

Fisher......... 211 212 213 Montgomerj Ward 208 214 216247 219 231 249

Funai ......... 231 Multi Tech ...... 239

NEC.......... 202 218

Orion ......... 250

Panasonic ...... 214 251 259

Pentax ........ 215

Phi[co......... 207 214

Philips ........ 207 214 227

Pioneer ....... 210 215

Portland ....... 246

ProScan ....... 216 260

Quasar ........ 214 259

RCA .......... 215 216 220227 240 242249 260

Realistic ....... 206 208 212214 231

Samsung....... 220 230 238

Sansui ........ 239

Sanyo ........ 206 212 247

Scott ......... 204 205 233243

Sears ......... 206 209 211212 215

Sharp ......... 208 261

Shintom ....... 239

Signature 2000... 208 214 216219 231 249

Sony ......... 217 232 237

Sylvania ....... 207 214 227

Symphonic ..... 231

Tashiko........ 209

Tatung ........ 202

Teac.......... 202 231

Teknika ........ 209 234

Toshiba........ 205 215

XR1000 ....... 239

Vector Research .. 204 218

Yamaha........ 202 218

Zenith ........ 201 224,225229 237'

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gramyourremote.

On this page:CabLe,SatelUte,

CD Players,TapeDecksand Audio

Tunersand

._mptifiers.

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AUegro ........ 358 362 KaLeVision ..... 335 RCADSS ....... 373

ALLegroA/B Switch 361 Macom ........ 314 321 Regency ....... 329

Gemini ........ 305 331 338 Magnavox ...... 334 Sarnsung....... 335

Genera|ELectric... 367 NSC .......... 335 339 368 Sdentific Atlanta 316 323 336369 370 364

General Instrument 304 305 305307 308 309 Oak .......... 311 332 342 Sprucer........ 313310 318

Panasonic ...... 313 320 Standard Comp... 335Ham[in ........ 302 303 345

365 366 Paragon ....... 333 Stanjate ....... 379

3_rrotcl ........ 304 307 308 PhiLips........ 347 350 352 Ten,can ....... 339 356 371309 310 318 354 355

Tocom ........ 317 318 346360 363 Pioneer ........ 315 343

Sony ......... 404

Zenith ........ 401

Pioneer ....... 402 403

Sanyo ......... 401

Akai .......... 409 424 434 Radio Shack..... 431 435 439440 441

Crown ......... 410 Mitsubishi ...... 423 424RCA .......... 437

Denon ........ 411 NAD .......... 425 426 447Sanyo ......... 438 439

Fisher .... .... .412 438 - Nakamichi ...... 427 428Scott ......... 440

Gotdstar ....... 460 NEC.......... 429Sharp ......... 441 442

Harman/Kardon .. 413 Onkyo ........ 430Sony .......... 443 444 445

3VC .......... 415 Panasonic ...... 431 432Soundesign ..... 461 498 501

Kenwood ...... 412 416 417 Phi[ips ........ 421 433 434 502441

Pioneer........ 431 435 Sy(vania ....... 433Magnavox ...... 421 422 433

Quasar ........ 432

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Denon......... 455

Harman/Kardon... 456

3VC .......... 457

Kenwood....... 450

Onkyo......... 458

PhiEpsDCC ..... 454

Pioneer ........ 451 478

Sony.......... 452

Marantz........ 472 503

Onbjo ........ 473

Phi_ps ........ 475 475

Pioneer ........ 477 478479

RadioShack..... 487 488

Rea_stic ....... 480

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Denon......... 4.62 463

Fisher......... 464

GoLdstar....... 460

Harman/Kardon .. 465

3VC .......... 465

Kenwood ...... 468 469

Unika ......... 348 362

United SateUite .. 344

UniversaL ...... 358 362

Vid Tech ....... 340

Video Way ...... 349

Viewstar ....... 354 355 372

Zenith ........ 301 353 374

Zenith Satellite .. 312 328 330351 378

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Teac ......... 445

Technics ....... 432 459

Toshiba........ 447

Yamaha ....... 448

Zenith ........ 460 461 498501 502

Sanyo ......... 481

Scott ......... 482

Sharp ......... 483

Sony.......... 489 490 491492

Soundesign ..... 461 498 501502

Teac ......... 494 495

Technics ....... 497

Yamaha ....... 496

Zenith ........ 460 461 498501 502

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Presetor defau|t key functionsby mode for Zenith products

1!/Mode VCRMode Cable Node AUXModeKEY NAME Zenfth Code 101 Zenith Code 201 Zenith Code353 Zenith Code401

POWER TV On/Off VCROn/Off CableBoxOn/Off AUXW/DISCCABLE SelectsCabLe SeLectsCabLe SeLectsCabLe SeLectsCabLe

VCR Selects VCR SelectsVCR SelectsVCR SeLectsVCR

AUX SeLectsAux SeLectsAUX Selects Aux Selects AUX

"IV SeLects"IV SeLectsTV SeLectsW Selects "IV

SURF Surf On/Off VCRAM/PM CABLEFCFayCh AUXAudioFLASHBK TV Flashback VCRFlashback CabLeFlashback AUX Frame/Time

MUTE TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute

CHANNEL UP TV Channel Up VCRChannel Up Cable Channel Up AUXSkip >>CHANNEL DN TV Channel Dn VCRChannel Dn Cable Channel Dn AUXSkip <<

VOLUME (RIGHT) TV VoLumeUp TV VoLumeUp TV VolumeUp TV VoLumeUp

VOLUME (LEFT) TV Volume Dn TV VolumeDn TV VolumeDn TV VoLumeDn

1 TV Digit I VCRDigit 1 CabLeDigit I AUX Digit 1

2 TV Digit 2 VCRDigit 2 CabLeDigit 2 AUX Digit 2


4 TV Digit 4 VCRDigit 4 CabLeDigit 4 AUX Digit 45 TV Digit 5 VCRDigit 5 CabLeDigit 5 AUX Digit 56 TV Digit 6 VCRDigit 6 Cable Digit 6 AUX Digit _'



9 TV Digit g VCRDigit g CabLeDigit g AUX Digit g

O TV Digit 0 VCRDigit O CabLeDigit 0 AUX Digit OENTER W Enter VCREnter CabLeEnter AuxDisplay

MENU TV Menu VCRMenu Cable Menu AUX Program

UP ARROW TV SeLectUp VCRSelect Up CabLeUp Arrow AUXPartDOWN ARROW TV Select Dn VCRSdect Dn CabLeDn Arrow AUXRandom

LEFT ARROW TV Adjust Left VCRAdjust Left Cable Left Arrow AUXx3 FAST<

RIGHT ARROW TV Adjust Right VCRAdjust Right CabLeRight Arrow AUXx3 FAST>

QUIT/ TV Seq Sound VCRQuit CabLeQuit AUXCLear

PIP TV PIP VCR+ Day Up AUX Repeat-Side

SWAP TV PIP Swap VCRChannel Map Day Down AUX Repeat-A-BFREEZ TV PIP Freeze VCRSearch CabLePg Up AUX Repeat-Chap

CC TV CLosedCaptions VCRMemory Cable Pg Down AUX MemoryTIMER TV Timer VCRTimer CableTimer AUXStill

TV/VCR/SOURCE TV Sources W Tuner or VCRTuner CabLeInfo AUXW/DiscRECORD VCRRecord VCRRecord Cable Buy AUX Edit

PAUSE VCRPause VCRPause Cable Guide AUX Pause

REWIND VCRRewind VCRRewind VCRRewind AUX Scan<<

PLAY VCRPlay VCRPlay VCRPlay AUX PLay

STOP VCRStop VCRStop oVCRStop AUX Stop/EjectFFWD VCRFast Forward VCRFast Forward VCRFastForward AUX Scan>>

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Caringforyour

EntertainmentMachine.

EarLymalfunctions can be prevented.Carefuland regulardeaning can extendthe amountof time you wiUhavewithyour newEntertainmentMachine. Be sureto turn the poweroff and puLLout the plugbefore you begin anycleaning.

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1. Here'sa greatwayto keepthe dustoff your screenfor a while.Wet a softcloth in a mixtureof Luke-warmwateranda LittLefabric softeneror dishwashingdetergent.Wringthe cloth until it's almostdnj,

andthen useit to wipethe screen.

2. Makesurethe excesswateris off the screen,and then Letit air-dnj beforeyouturn on yourEntertainmentMachine.

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1. Usea soft clothwith a mild soapsolutionto wipe the cabinet (avoid usingany cleanerthat says

"industrialstrength"or "wiLLwashthe white off of rice"on the labeL). J'

2. Rinsethe cloth andwipe the cabinetagain.

3. Let the cabinetair-dnj before turning the EntertainmentMachineon.

Usea qua[i_jwoodcleanerandpolish.Thiswill protect the EntertainmentMachinefrom dirt anddust,as

welt askeepthe cabinetLookingnew.

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If you LeaveyourEntertainmentMachinedormantfor a Longtime (suchasa vacation), it's a goodideatounplugthe powerto protectagainstpossibledamagefrom Lightningor powersurges.If you use an off-air antenna,you may alsowant to disconnectit from the backof your TVbeforeLeaving.

If you unp_zgyour Zenith EntertainmentMachin¢ you may hove to resetthe clockusingthe ClockSet

menudescribedeorb'er.Seepage I9.

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Snowy picture and Lousysound. • Checkyour antennaconnectionor Location.

•Multiple images or "ghostshadows."

Interference:Sharptinesacrossthe screenandLousysound.

s Checkyour antenna direction and/or Location.• Makesure the wire from your antenna to your EntertainmentMachine is

propertyconnected.

Thefollowing may causeimageproblems or disto_'on:Electricalappliances,powe_sLlights, cars, trucks;computersorportable phones;medical equipment• If possibleincreasethe distancebetweenyour EntertainmentMachine and

the offending appliance.Or shutone of them off.

Normal picture but no sound. • CheckvolumeLevels.

• Makesure the TV is not Muted.

• Tryanother channel The problemmaybe the broadcast,not yourEntertainmentMachine.

• Arethe AudioA/V cablespropertyinstalled?

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Somequickand easyUps to fixingproblemsyourself.

No picture and lousysound. • Areyou in TVor cable tuning mode,and shouldbe in the other?• Makesureoutput channelson all A/V equipmentare on the samechannel(3 or4).• Checkthat all connectionsare tight.

No picture and no sound--The thing is just DEAD!

No color, but the soundis O.K.

• Is the ACpowerpluggedin?• Checkthat yourACpower outlet works. (Test it by pluggingin something

else or try another plug.)• Makesureyour brightnessand audiocontrolsare set property.• Try anotherchannel The problemmay be with the broadcast.

• Checkthe color control in the Video menu.

• Try anotherchannel. The problemmay be with the broadcast.

Picture has a big black boxo_nit, but the sound is O.K.

• The CC(closedcaption) option may be in Text mode.Select OFFin the

Captions menu (see page 20).

Picture has two horizontal

black bars, one on top andone on bottom.

• Yourprogramis in Letterbox. This means that the shapeof your TVis asquare,but the programis a rectang|e. Think of the barsas empty spacetheprogramdoesn'tfill; not picturethat's blockedout. Becausethis format is a

fdirect representationof film asyou see it in the movies, you are actually seeingMOREof the programwhen you see those bars.Trustus.

Remote control doesn't work. • Makesurethe batteries are freshand installed properly.

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tips to fixingproblemsyourself.

Menu opUons can't bechangedor setected.

• Try unplugging your Entertainment Machine for a few minutes,

then ptug it hack in. (Don't forget to reset the dock.)

No picture or soundwhen any non-cabte sourceis selected.

Checkto see if the sourceequipment has been turned on.Make surethat the connectionsare secureon the back of your TVand onthe sourceequipment.

Weak or no Stereo Sound

when using a stereo VCR.

• Checkto seeif art the connectionsare secure.

• Look in the Audio mode menu to see if art the settings arecorrect.

-The PIP inset is black orlacks contrast when VIDEO1is the PIP source.

• You might want to adjust the PIP picture settings underthe pTp menu.• Checkthat art the wiresare connectedproperty.

The PEPinset is "snow" when

the source is Antenna/Cable,Video 1, or Video 2.

• Look to see if the TV/VCRbutton on your VCRhasthe TV setected.

There is no picture in the

PIP inset when using VIDEO 1for the PIP and Antenna/Cablafor the main picture.

• Lookto see if the TV/VCRbutton on your VCRhas, he TV setected.

I.f all eLselaits, try unpluggingyourentertainmentmachinefor about5 minutes,thenpluggingit backin.(Don'tforget to resetthe clock.)IJ:that doesn'twork,call1-847-391-875P.,extension5, between8:30amand4:30 pmCentralStandardTim_

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A/V CABLES

A/V DEVICE

ADD

AMPLIFIER

ANTENNA

CAPTIONS/TEXT

DATASOURCE

DELETE

ICON

INPUT

3ACK

MQDE

NONO SOUND

OHM RF CABLE

OUTPUT

Audio/VideocabLes.Threecablesbunchedtogether--Right audio(red),

Left audio(white), and Video(yellow).A/V cablesare usedfor stereoplaybackof videocassettesand for higherquality pictureandsoundfrom otherA/V devices.

Anydevicethat producesvideoorsound(VCR,DVD,cablebox,ortelevision).

This functionLetsyouadd newchannelsto Listthat yoult scro|Lthrough whenusingyourremote.

An extemaLmachinethat ampLifiessound from a television,CDplayer,VCR,DVDor otherA/V device.

Thephysicalreceiver of televisionsignals sent overthe air. A largemetaLpieceof equipmentdoesnot alwayshaveto be visibLefor yourhometo be usingan antenna.

A form of subtittingthat writesout the cLia[ogfor yourprogram.

A jack for hookingup optionalequipmentthat givesyou accessto theIntemet through yourW.

Thisfunction Letsyouremovechannelsthat you don'twatchfrom theListyou'LLscroLLthrough.

A smaLLpictureon your screenthat representsa function or menuitem.

Refersto the jack that receivesa signalinto the TV,VCRorotherA/V device.

A connectionon the backof a TV,VCR,or any otherA/V device.This inctudes the RFjack that is threaded with a placefor a smaLLwirein the center,and the Audio/videojacks that havea biggeropeningandare coLor-coded.

The devicethat the remotecontrol is currentlycontrolling(TV,VCR,CabLe,etc.) is its "mode."

Mono(monaura|)soundis one channelof sound.Onmore than one

speakera|[ the speakersplay the sameaudio.

Th_ wire that comesfrom an off-air antennaorcable service provider.Eac_endLookstike a hexshapednut with a wire stickingthrough themiddLe,and it screwsonto the threaded jack on the backof yourW.

Refersto the jack that sendsa signalout of a VCR,DVD,or otherA/Vdevice.

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REFERENCE I GLOSSARY

PIP

SECOND AUDIO

PROGRAMMING/SAP

SIGNAL

SOURCE

STEREOSOUND

SURF

TUNER

This is the most commonwayto refer to the Picture-In-Picture(PIP) option.

SecondAudioProgramming(SAP)is another,separate, audiochannelavailablewith someprogramming.ChoosingSAPoften referstoListeningto audio in anotherlanguage,suchasSpanishor French.

Pictureandsoundtravelingthroughcable,or on the air, to yourtelevisionscreen.

Theterm for the equipmentthat providesaudioandvideo informationto your EntertainmentMachine.VCR,DVDplayers,orCableBoxesareexamplesof sources.

Stereo(Stereophonic)soundrefersto audiothat's dividedinto fightandLeftsides.

Thesurf function createsa specialListof your favoritechannels.

Youcan accessthis groupof channelsby pushingthe surfbutton onthe remote.

Anydevicethat picksup broadcastsignalsand turnsthem intopictureandsound.

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Add/Del[Surf ............................. 18

AmpUflerVotumeOverride..................... 36

- Audio Hook-ups ............................ g

Audio Menu .............................. 28

Auto Demo............................... 27

Auto Find ............................... 38

Auto Program............................. 10

BackgroundMenu .......................... 23

BasicTelevisionOperation..................... 13

Batteries................................. 4

Button Functions........................... 11

Cable ................................. 5, 7

Captions/Text Menu ...................... 20, 21

Channet LabeLs............................ 25

Channe[Search(Auto Program) ................. 10

Clock Set ................................ 19

DVDplayer ........... • • • • ...... .- ......... 8

ExtematStereo............................. 9

Front Panel Diagram......................... 12

Glossary.............................. 45, 46

Hook-UpDirectonj ........................... 3

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Jack Pack ................................ 6

LanguageMenu............................ g2

Maintenance ............ : .............. 43, 44

On-ScreenMenus........................... 16

Picture-in-Picture ........................ 32-34

PIP ................................. 33-34

PIP Menu ................................ 30

Programming Codes ....................... 39-40

Quickstart Menu ........................... 10

RemoteContso[ Diagram ...................... 11

Safety Information .......................... 2

Serial Number....................... .P...... 2

SuperVHSVCR ............................. 8

Surf ................................... 18

Timer .................................. 24

TroubLeshooting......................... 43-44

VCR .................................. 6, 7

VideoMenu .............................. 2g

Warranty ................................ 48

XDS ................................... 13

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wananty carefully,it is a "I TMITEDWARRANTY"as definedunder FederalLaw.Thiswarrantygivesyou specific legaLrights,

and yon may also have other rights that va_ fromstate to state within the U_S._

ZENITH RESPONSIBILITY

Sendce Labor Duringa periodof 90 daysflora effective warrantydate, Zenith wiLLprovideserviceLaborby a Zenith authorizedseMce center

when needed,as determinedby the Zenith ser_ce center, as a resultof manufacturingdefoc_

Parts Newor rernanofacturedreplacementsfor factory-defectiveparts wiU be suppliedby a Zenith authorizedservicecenter for one year

flora effective warranty date (color picturetube -- two years).Such replacementparts are

warrantedfor the remainingportion of t_ originatwarranty period.

HomeService Warrantyservicefor21"diagonal(U.S.A.)or LargersoeensizemodeLsis providedin the homein mostcese_(Somerepairsmayrequiretheunitto betakenbytheservicerto therepairfadUtyandreturned,at noadditionatcharge.)

Not Covered Thiswarranty coversmanufacturingdefectsand does not coverinstaLLation,adjustmentof customercontrolsin the home,

instaLLationor repairof home antenna systems,cabLeconvertersor cablecompamj-suppL_,clequipment; it aLsodoes

not cover damagedueto misuse,abuse, negligence,acts of God or other causes beyondthe conboLof Zenith. Any

aLteraUonof the productal_cermanufacture voidsthis warranty in its entirely.

THISWARRAN'IYIS IN ITEU OFANYOTHERWARRANTY,EXPRESSEDOR IMPLIED, INCLUDINGWITHOUTI IMITATION,ANYWARRANTYOF

MERCHANTABILTWOR FETNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSE,AND Z_JCITHSHALLNOTBELIABLEFORANYCONSEQUENT_L,INDIRECT,

ORINCIDENTALDAMAGESOFANYKIND, INCLUDINGLOSTREVENUESOR PROF'_TSIN CONNECTIONWITH TH1_PRODUCT.

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

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Warranty Service

Warrantybeginsonthe dateof o_gin_, consumerpurchase.Foryour convenience,keepthe dealers dated bill of saLeor

deUve_ ticket asevidenceof the purchasedate. P

Readyour 0perating Guide cerefoUy so that you will understandthe operationof your set and how to adjust ff_ customercontrols.

ModeLsunder21" diagonal(U.S.A.) sonen sizemust be taken to a Zenffil authorizedservice center for warrantyse_ce

and mustbe pickedup by the owner.

Receptionproblemscaused by inadequatehome antenna or faulty antenna connectionsare the ow_s responsibility.

Pmd,,ct RegislTat_n--Ploesefill out and maiLyour ProductRegistrationCard. It is imperative that Zenith knowhow to reach

you promptlyif we shouMdiscovera safety problemthat could affect you.

Forwarranty se_co information, contactany Zenith authorizedservicecenter. Partsand sen_icetabor that are Zeniths

responsibiLity(see above)will be providedwithout charg_ Other service is at the owna(s e_pens_ If you have anyproblem

in obtaining satisfa_ wananty service, call or write the Zenith ResponseCenter.Yonmust providethe model number,

seriaLnumber and date of purchaseor data of original installation. Beforeyou ask for warrantyservice,read "Maintenance

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