Zenith C36A26 Owner's manual

Brand: Zenith

Model: C36A26

Category: LCD TVs

Type: Owner's manual

Operating Guide I Warranty

Machine Numbers I C32A26 I C36A26

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RECORDYOUR MODEL NUMBER |

(Now, whi|e you can see it)

The model and serial number of your new TV are located

on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future convenience,

we suggest that your record these numbers here:

NODEL NO.

SERIAL NO.

WARNING

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating

and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the Literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION:TOPRFVENTELECTRICSHOCK,MATCHWIDEBLADEOFPLUGTOWIDESLOT,FULLYINSERT.

ATTENTION:POUREVITERLESCHOCSELECTRIQUES,INTRODUIRE12,LAMELAPLUSLARGEDELAFICHEDANSLABORNE

CORRESPONDANTEDELA PRISEELPOUSSERJUSQU'AUFOND.

NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:

This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system instalter's attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code

(U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15

of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the

equipment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning

the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

COMPLIANCE:

The responsible party for this device compliance is:

Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Ni![brook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 6006g, USA, Phone 1-847-941-8000.

CAUTION:

Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation.

Unauthorized modification could void the user's authority to operate this product.

Importantsafeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential

electrical shock or fire hazards, To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read

and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.

Observing the simple precautions discussed in this operating guide can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe

operation that are built into your new product,

This product complies with all applicable U,S, Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.

1. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read

before the product is operated,

2. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained

for future reference,

4. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc-

tions should be adhered to,

5. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning,

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners, Use a damp

cloth for cleaning,

6. Water and Moisture

Do not use this product near water for example, near a

bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a

wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

7. Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table, The product may fall, causing

serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to

the product, Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with

the product. Any mounting of the product should follow

the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a

mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Transporting Product

A product and cart combination should be moved with

care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces

may cause the product and cart combination to overturn,

PORTABLECART WARNING

9. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product

manufacturer as they may cause hazards,

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product

and to protect it from overheating, and these openings

must not be blocked or covered, The openings should

never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,

rug, or other similar surface, This product should not be

placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack

unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's

instructions have been adhered to,

11. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type of

power source indicated on the marking label. If you are

not sure of the type of power supply to your home,

consult your product dealer or local power company, For

products intended to operate from battery power, or other

sources, refer to the operating instructions,

12. Line-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a polarized

alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other), This plug will fit into the power

outlet only one way, This is a safety feature, If you are

unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try

reversing the plug, If the plug should still fail to fit,

contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug,

13. Power-Cord Protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not

likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them, paying particular attention to cords at

plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they

exit from the product,

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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the

product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded

so as to provide some protection against voltage surges

and built-up static charges, Article 810 of the National

Electrical Code (U,S.A,), ANSI/NFPA 70 provides

information with regard to proper grounding of the mast

and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to

an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,

location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to

grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding

electrode,

Example of GroundingAccording to National Electrical

Code Instructions

Ground Clamp

NEC- National Electrical Code

Antel_na Lead in Wire

Antenna Discharge Unit

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conduoto_

(NEC Section 810=21)

Ground C4amps

Power Service Grounding

Electrode System (NEC

Art 250, Part H)

15. Lightning

For added protection for this product (receiver) during a

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused

for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and

disconnect the antenna or cable system, This will prevent

damage to the product due to lightning and power-line

surges,

16. Power Lines

An outside antenna system should not be located in the

vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or

power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or

circuits, When installing an outside antenna system,

extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such

power lines or circuits as contact with them might be

fatal,

17. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this

can result in a risk of fire or electric shock,

18. Object and Liquid Entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through

openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or

short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock,

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product,

19. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening

or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage

or other hazards, Refer all servicing to qualified service

personnel,

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servic-

ing to qualified service personnel under the following

conditions:

a, If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,

b, If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the product,

c, If the product has been exposed to rain or water,

d, If the product does not operate normally by following

the operating instructions, Adjust only those controls that

are covered by the operating instructions as an improper

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will

often require extensive work by a qualified technician to

restore the product to its normal operation.

e, If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has

been damaged,

f, If the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

21. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service

technician has used replacement parts specified by the

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the

original part, Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock, or other hazards,

22. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,

ask the service technician to perform safety checks to

determine that the product is in proper operating

condition,

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as

recommended by the manufacturer,

24. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products

(including amplifiers) that produce heat,

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Turn to the next page to set up your Entertainment Machine TM

Safety Warnings ........................... 2

Important Safety Instructions ............... 3 - 4

Table of Contents .......................... 5

Step 1. Hook Up TV

Hookup Directory ......................... 6

TV and other Equipment Hookups

Antenna .............................. 7

Cable service ........................... 8

Antenna with VCR ........................ 9

Cable Service with VCR .................... 10

Super VHS VCR/Digital Video Disk Player ........ 11

External Audio Connections ................. 12

Step 2. Channel Search and Reception Setup

EZ Program ............................. 13

(Select Antenna, or cable service and perform

channel search)

Remote Control TV Mode Key Functions ........... 14

Remote On-Screen Menu Operation .............. 15

Front Panel Controls ....................... 16

Selecting Viewing Sources ................... 17

On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview ............. 18

On-Screen Displays ........................ 19

Step 3. Customize Your TV's Features

Setup Menu (Starts with page 13, EZ Program)

EZ Program ............................ 13

Add/Del/Surf .......................... 20

EZ Clock ............................. 21

Captions, Captions/Text ................... 22

Language ............................ 23

Source Menu

Select Main Picture and PiP sources ......... 24

Video Menu ............................ 25

Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temp:

(Cool, Warm), EZPicture: (Custom, Normal, Movie, Digital

Pres, Video Game, Sports, Weak Signal, Night Time),

Audio Menu ............................ 26

Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode: (Stereo, Mono, SAP),

Front Surround, EZ SoundRite, Speakers, EZ Sound:

(Custom, Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater),

Parental Control Menu .................. 27 - 29

Restricts viewer programming.

Special Menu

EZ Timer

Sleep Timer, On Time, Off Time, On/Off Timer . , . 30

Channel Labels ........................ 31

XDS Display ........................... 32

PiP Menu ............................ 33

Picture-in-Picture Overview and Explanation 34 - 35

EZ Demo (On-screen menus overview) .......... 36

EZ Help .............................. 37

Remote Control Multi-Product Usage Programming 38 - 44

Maintenance ............................ 45

Trouble Shooting ...................... 46 - 48

Glossary ............................... 49

Notes ................................. 50

Zenith Accessory Products ......... Inside Back Cover

Warranty ......................... Back Cover

Features on this TValso include:

PIP - 2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture, see page 34.

Programmable Remote Control - Remote may control up to 7 products, see page 38.

Extended data service (XDS) shows in-depth program information, see page 32.

EZFeatures: Designed to make your viewing experience less work; see the EZHelp menu on page 3.

EZ Program

EZ Clock

EZ Picture

EZ Sound

EZ SoundRite

EZ Timer

EZ Mute

EZ Demo

EZ Help

Finds channels in your area automatically,

Sets the time in the TV's clock.

Customizes video level settings,

Adjusts sound based on program,

Maintains and even sound level during programming volume variances,

Sets times to turn TV on/off automatically,

Displays Closed Captions/Text selection when TV sound is mute, while picture remains,

Shows menus and displays on this TV,

Offers solutions to common problems on one convenient menu,

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice,

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This page directs you to the appropriate page for hook up of your Entertainment Machine

IMPORTANT!!

Use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup. First, find the line below that best describes what you want

to do, then go to that page number.

Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.

If you are using an antenna and no other equipment, go to .................. page 7

If you subscribe to cable service and use no other equipment, go to ............. page 8

Cable TV

wall jack

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If you are using an antenna and have a VCR, go to ....................... page 9

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If you subscribe to cable service and have a VCR, go to ..................... page 10

Cable TV

wall jack

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Out

If you have a Super VHSVCR,a DVDPlayer, go to ............................ page 11

If you want to connect Audio equipment, go to .............................. page 12

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Connect an off air antenna to your Entertainment Machine

IlL

Hook up your Entertainment Machine,

see diagrams at right.

Remove the back of the remote and

put in two AAA batteries.

baok

_J remote _

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a

switched outlet.

Goto page 13 to EZProgramyour

Entertainment Machine.

Arlt enna

Flat wire

Typical TV back

Antenna

/ Cable

TV back panel

(expanded view)

300/75 ohm

Adapter

Ifyou have a 75 ohm RF cable, then

.you don't need any adapte_!

Remember, when screwing RF cables

onto jacks, clockwise tightens, and

counterclockwise loosens.

[_ A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not

included with your Zenith

Entertainment Machine.

Arltenna

Typical TV back

ii£_...............................

Antenna

RF coaxial wire / Cable

_ (75ohm)

TV back panel

(expanded view)

75 OHMRFCABLE

300-75 OHMADAPTER

The wire that comes from an off air antenna or cable service provider. Each end looks like a hex shaped nut with

a wire sticking through the middle, and it screws onto the threaded jack on the back of your TV.

A small device that connects a two-wire 300 ohm antenna to a 75 ohm RFjack. They are usually about an

inch long with two screws on one end and a round opening with a wire sticking out on the other end.

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Connect Cable Service to your Entertainment Machine

Hook up your Entertainment Machine,

see diagrams at right.

Removethe back of the remote and put

in two AAA batteries.

Without Cable Box

Cable TV

wall jack

[ .......

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a

switched outlet.

6o to page 13 to EZProgramyour

Entertainment Machine.

[_ If you're using a cable box, leave your

TVon channel 3 or 4 and use your

cable box to change channels.

Remember to set the cable box output

channel switch to channel 3 or 4.

If you're using a cable box, EZ Program

(page 13) might only find the channel

your cable service is on

(usually channel 3 or 4). Don't worry,

that's all you need!

With Cable Box

Cable TV

walljack

}

In i#_! i Cablebox

l /

/ .........

TypicalTVback

TV back panel

(expanded view)

iii i

CABLESERVICE Thewire that supplies all your cable TV (CATV)stations.

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Connect an off air antenna and

VCRto your Entertainment Machine

Round wire (75ohm)

Hook up your Entertainment

Machine, see diagrams at right.

Remove the back of the remote

and put in two AAA batteries.

Flat wire

VCR back'A/V panel

In 11_}

Audio Video

Out R L Out Out

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it

into a switched outlet.

Goto page 13 to EZProgramyour

Entertainment Machine.

Remember to set the VCRoutput

channel switch to channel 3 or 4.

Video sources provide better

picture and sound.

Without A/V cable hookup, VCRs

will not play videocassettes in

stereo sound.

TV back panel

(expanded view)

A/V cables

not induded

wim TV

L audio R video s-video

RF coaxial wire

( 75 ohm)

not included

with TV

Front input jacks

are also available for

Video, L - R Audio.

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Connect Cable service and a

VCRto your Entertainment Machine

Hook up your Entertainment

Machine, see diagrams at right.

Remove the back of the remote

and put in two AAA batteries.

back of '

_}J remote

Plug in your TV. Do not plug it

into a switched outlet.

6o to page 13 to EZProgramyour

Entertainment Machine.

Leave your VCRand your television

tuned to channel 3 or 4 and use the

cable box to change channels.

Remember to set the cable box output

channel switch to channel 3 or 4.

Auxiliary sourcesprovide better picture and

sound than do antenna or cable inputs.

No A/V cables are included with .your

Zenith Entertainment Machine.

Cable TV

wall jack

_re (15 ohm)

S- V_deo

VCRback' g/V panel"

In h

Audio Video

Out R£ Out Out

RF coaxial wire

(75ohm)

not included

with TV

TV back panel

(expanded view)

A/V cables

not included

wi_h W

L audio R video s-video

Front input jacks

are also available for

Video, L - R Audio.

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Connecting a S-VHSVCRor DVDplayer to

your Entertainment Machine

Super VHS VCR

Locate the Ant Injack on the back of

your S-VHS VCR. Connect the cable line

coming from your wall directly to this

jack,

Now locate the Out to TVjack. Connect

a cable from the Out to TVjack to the

ANTENNA/CABLEjack on the back of

your TV.

Find the audio and S-Video jacks on the

back of your S-VHS VCR, and connect

them following the instructions provid-

ed with your equipment.

(VCR Only)

Attach to

cable walljack,

cable box, or

antenna

DVD (Digital Video Disk) Player

Simply connect the S-Video/Audio out on the

DVD to the S-Video, Audio R-L Mono on the

TV.

[_ Touse with PIP." to the SourceMenu (page 24) and

choosethejack .you'veconnectedyour S-VHSequipment to

asthe Main or PiP source.

Both Video and S-Video jacks are available. You can con-

nect equipment to either of these input jacks but not at

the same time. Use the R - L Audio input jacks with either

the S-Video or Video input.

gables

not included

with TV TV back p_me[

(_xpanded view)

A/V cables

not inclua_l

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

Front input jacks

are also available for

S-Video, L - R Audio.

S-VHS

DVDPLAYER

Provides higher quality picture and sound than an ordinary VCRwhen connected to the S-Videojacks.

Digital Video Disks can be connected to the S-Video Jacks to provide the highest quality reproduction

available from this technology,

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Useyour stereo to play the sound from your

Entertainment Machine

B Locate the jacks marked VARIABLE AUDIO

OUT, R - L, These are for the stereo system,

Connect the stereo system's cables, according

to their color (red is the right channel, white

the left) to these jacks,

Before you begin plugging in your stereo

system, it's a good idea to put it in its

approximate place first, That way you know

how much wire you have or will need.

Stereo System

R-LAudio

Input

A/V cables

are net included

w_th IV

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Use EZ Program to automatically find and store in

the TV's memory all the channels in your area

Select.

AIR ANTENNA, If you receive over-the-air programs.

CABLE TK If you subscribe to a cable service.

SETUP ]

EZ PROGRAM

ADD/DEL/SURF

EZ CLOCK

CAPTIONS

CAPTION/TEXT

LANGUAGE

SOURCE HENU

CABLE TV

JAIR ANTENNA

Press MENU repeatedly until the SETUPmenu appears.

Using the Up or Down arrow on the remote control, select

EZ Program on your screen.

Press the Right arrow to go to the EZ Program options.

Using the Up or Down arrow, choose either Air Antenna, or

Cable TV on your screen.

Press the RIGHT arrow to begin the channel search.

When the search is complete, press QUIT repeatedly to

return to TV viewing.

Note. EZProgram finds channels being received by the TV tune_

Cable will not work unless you subscribe to a cable service.

AIRANTENNA

CABLETV

The device receiving the program signal broadcast over-the-air.

Your EZ Program selection, if you subscribe to a cable service.

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Note: Pressing TV puts remote into TV operating mode

A quick list of the keys on your remote and what they do in TVmode,

see page 44 for remote key functions in the other modes

PRG (PROGRAM)

Programsyour remote to operate

other products.

Seepage 38.

FLASHBK (FLASHBACK)

Return to the last channel

viewed.

SURF

Press to turn Surf channel scan

on and off for channel scanning

using Channel Up/Down.

On=Only Surf channels appear.

Off=Normal channel scan.

CHANNEL UP / DOWN

Tunesto next available channel.

Showson-screen menusfor TV

mode. Seepage 18.

(MENU) LEFT / RIGHT

DIRECTIONAL ARROWS

The Left/Right directional arrows

select and a#just menu options.

PIP FEATURES

For PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

operation. Seepage 34.

TIMER

Displays the SleepTimer Menu.

See page30.

POWER

TurnsTVOn or OFF,

LED INDICATOR LIGHT

Lights when keys are pressed.

CABLE / VCR / AUX / TV

Selects remote operating mode.

MUTE

Turns sound Off and On

while the picture remains.

VOLUME LEFT / RIGHT

Adjusts the sound level.

NUMBER KEYPAD

Selects channels directly and enters

numeric values for some options,

ENTER

Showsthe Channel/Time display.

(MENU) UP / DOWN

DIRECTIONAL ARROWS

The Up/Down directional arrows

select and a#just menu options.

QUIT/

Removes on-screen menu/display

from view. _'With no menus shown

on-screen, turns Front surround sound

on and off.

CLOSED CAPTIONS

Selects Off, On, or EZ Mute.

TV I VCR SOURCE

Switches between watching TV

through antenna/cable, or one of the

video sources.

[_ Keys dedicated to VCRFunctions

will still operate your VCRwhile

the remote is in TVmode.

remote control part number

MBR3458CT

(124-233-06)

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Use either the remote or the TV front controls to access the on-screen menus

PARENTAL CTRL ]

v NBLOCKED

BLOCKED

AUX. BLOCK

HPAA

AGE BLOCK

CONTENT BLK

SET HOURS

SET PASSWORD

LOCK ON/OFF

[@NEXT HENU_HOVE }NEXT_

Press MENU repeatedly on the remote control, to "select" one of

the five main menus on your screen like PARENTALCONTROL.

Use the UP/DOWN directional arrow to select an option like AUX.

BLOCK. (You can select the other menu options like AGE BLOCK

by pressing the UP or DOWN directional arrow repeatedly.)

Once the option is selected, in this case AUX BLOCK, press the

RIGHT directional arrow to go to the next selection of options.

Usethe UPor DOWNdirectional arrow to choose an option, in

this case BLOCKEDor UNBLOCKED,

When finished, press MENU repeatedly to go back to the main

menu or press QUIT to remove the menus and submenus from the

TV screen.

On-screen menus automatically disappear after about 10 seconds.

[_ Remote must be in the TVmode for it to control the TIZ

Press TVon the remote to select TVmode.

UP/DOWN

LEFT/RIGHT

QUIT

ENTER

On-screen displays you use to program the TV features.

Use the Menu UP or DOWN directional arrow to "select" or highlight and choose menu options.

Use the Menu LEFT or RIGHT directional arrow to move to or return from the menu options listings.

Exits menus and removes o-screen displays.

Returns to the previously selected menu option on some menus.

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How to use your Front control panel to operate the menus

When using the on-screen menus, the buttons on the TV front

panel correspond to the remote control keys as follows:

CHANNEL= MovesUp/Down

VOLUME= MovesLeft/Right

To access the on-screen menus, press

MENU. Pressing MENU repeatedly will cycle

through the available menus.

Highlight the option you want using the

DOWNor UP Channel arrow.

ADJUST or change the selected feature

using the LEFTor RIGHT Volume arrow.

Wait a few moments and the menus will

disappear by themselves or press MENU

repeatedly to remove menus.

Menusdisappear by themselves.Toget them

back, pressMENUagain.

If you've lost your remote, you can get a new

one by calling 1-800-255-5790 to

purchase a replacement.

Typical TVFront Panel

volume_ po_ue_I

._____j0 0 0

@©©

L audio R video

°1

s-video

Turns TV On and Off

Front Audio/Video Inputs

Front S-Video Input

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L audo R video

Front and Back

Connection Panels.

Where picture and

sound "sources" are

connected.

Pick the viewing source (picture and sound) you want to

see and hear on your Entertainment Machine

PressTV/VCR SOURCErepeatedly to choose from the available

viewing sources that are connected to the TV.

Available Sources:

Back Connections Panel

ANTENNA/CABLE:ANTENNA/CABLEon TVback Jackpack,

Over-the-Air Antenna or Cableservicesignal source.

Video 1: Video on TV back Jackpack,

Audio/Video Inputs.

S-Video 1: S-Video on TV back Jackpack,

Audio/Video Inputs.

Front Connections Panel

Video 2: Video on TV Front Jackpack,

Audio/Video Inputs.

S-Video 2: S-Video on TV Front Jackpack,

Audio/Video Inputs.

The sources you intend to view should be turned on.

You can connect equipment to the Video or S-Video jacks, but not

at the same time. Use the Audio input jacks with either the S-Video

or Video input.

Camcorder

VCR

S-Video VCR

DVDPlayer

Other

Typical Equipment Sources

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Descriptions of the menus and displays on your Entertainment Machine

Menu Name Page Description/Function

ON-SCREEN MENUS

SETUP 13

EZProgram 13

Add/Del/Surf 20

EZClock 21

Captions 22

Caption/Text 22

Language 23

SourceMenu 24

Sets the TV up and adjusts the basic features. Your options are:

Automatically finds and stores active channels you will choose using Channel Up/Down.

Choose which channels will appear when using Channel Up/Down. Adds favorite channels to Surf list.

Sets the TV's clock.

Turns closed captioning on, off, or set it to come on when the television sound is muted.

Chooses a captioning or text option.

Chooses the language in which you want the on-screen menus to appear.

Selects which picture and sound will appear on your TV main screen and PIP inset picture.

VIDEO 25

AUDIO 26

PARENTALCIRL 27

SPECIAL 30

EZTimer 30

Channel Labels 32

XDSDisplay 32

PiP Menu 33

EZDemo 36

EZHelp 37

Adjusts the picture for different viewing situations. Your options are:

Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temperature, EZ Picture.

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

Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode, Front Surround, EZ Soundrite, Speakers, EZ Sound.

Allows parents to block any program or A/V source for up to 99 hours, with the use of a password.

Goes beyond basics and customizes your Entertainment Machine's features. Your options are:

Sleep Timer Sets a time that the TV will automatically turn itself off,

On Time Sets the time the TV will turn on automatically each day,

Off Time Sets the time the TV will turn off automatically each day,

On/Off Timer Enables or disables the On and Off Time features,

Titles the channels with their network names (ABC,CBS,HBO,etc,),

On/Off. If available, shows program information when a channel is tuned or ENTER is pressed,

Adjusts the Contrast, Color, Tint, and Size of the PIP picture,

Demonstrates the on-screen menus that control the TV's setup and operational features,

Help menu offers several features from different menus that can be adjusted on one convenient menu,

ON-SCREENDISPLAYS

Surf's Up 19

NoSurfing 19

Mute 19

Volume Display 19

Channel/Time 19

PIP/Channel 19

Sleep Timer 19

Captions/Text 19

Indicates channel selection is in Surf mode.

Indicates that Surf channel selection has been turned off and normal channel selection mode is on.

Indicates sound has been removed,

Shows the current sound level,

Shows the current time, channel, video/incoming audio signal, and channel label if available,

Appears on the Channel/Time display if PIP is on,

Shows the chosen amount of time in which the TV will turn itself off,

Selected caption or text option appears on-screen if provided by broadcaster,

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On-screen displays reveal the current status of

your Entertainment Machine

"Surf" Channels Mode Active Display

Press SURFto turn on Surf channels tuning mode; only

channels specified as Surf channels will appear when using

channel Up/Down,

Surf's Up!<{[-

No Surfing

Press SURFto display "No Surfing!" and return to normal

channel tuning mode,

NoSur i g®

Mute Display

Press MUTEto quiet sound,

Press MUTEagain to remove the sound,

Press MUTEa third time to restore the sound.

Volume Display

Press the VOLUME Left/Right arrow on the remote control,

to view the sound status,

VOLUME

Channel/Time Display (Shown above with PIP on)

Press ENTERon the remote control to view the Channel-

Time-Incoming Audio signal display, Channel selection

mode is indicated by flashing source; Main screen or PIP

inset, Pressing QUIT/J- repeatedly with the Channel/Time

display on-screen will move the note symbol allowing you

to choose either main screen or PIP as the sound source,

Remove On-Screen Displays and Menus

Press QUIT/_ to remove displays or menus, returning to TV

viewing, Or, wait a few moments and the displays or menus

will automatically disappear from the screen. J-Turns front

surround sound on or off, if no menus are shown on-screen,

Captions/Text (Appear if available, see above)

Press CCrepeatedly to select a Captions/Text option or to

turn Captions/Text off,

Sleep Timer Display

Press TIMER on the remote control to view the Sleep Timer

Status Display, Press TIMER repeatedly to set the amount of

time before the TV automatically turns itself off,

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Customize your channel selection list.

Add Channels not found by EZ Program

Delete channels you don't watch

Create a favorite channels list to "Surf"

- - with Surf on, only those channels specified

as Surf channels will appear when pressing the

Channel Up/Down keys

EZ PROGRAH

ADD/DEL/SURF

EZ CLOCK

CAPTIONS

CAPTION/TEXT

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Use the NUMBERkeypad to go to the Channel you want to add,

delete, or include in the Surf channel list,

Press MENU repeatedly until the SETUPmenu appears,

Use the Up/Down arrow to highlight the Add/Del/Surf option,

then press the Right (adjust) arrow,

Use the Up/Down arrow to pick ADDED or DELETEDor SURF;

move the check mark next to the option,

Use MENU to go back to the SETUPmenu.

Press QUIT to remove menu when finished, Or, go to another

channel you want to add, delete, or include as a Surf channel

by using the NUMBERkeypad to select the channel and repeat

from Step 3.

If you've deleted a channel, it isn't gone for good. Just select it

using the NUMBER keypad on the remora or add it late_

Surf channels are automatical!y added.

ADDED Includes new channels to the channel list that you'll scroll through when using Channel Up/Down.

DELETED Removes channels that you don't watch from the channel list you'll scroll through using Channel Up/Down.

SURF Adds your favorite channels to the Surf channel list. Press SURF,channels you specify as Surf channels will be the only ones to

appear when you use Channel Up/Down. Press SURFrepeatedly to turn Surf off, (No Surfing!) and return TV to normal channel

selection mode.

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Zenith C36A26 Owner's manual

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Model: C36A26

Category: LCD TVs

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