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operating guide / warranty
RECORDYOURMODELNUMBER |
(Now, wfiibeyou cansee tt)
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The modeland serialnumberofyour newW art Located
on the backof the W cabinet. Foryourfuture convenience,
we suggestthat yourecordthese numbershere:
MODEL NO.
SERIALNO.
WARNING:
TO REDUCETHE RISKOF ELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER(ORBACK).NO USERSERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.
The Ughtningflashwith arrowheadsymboL,within an equiLateraLtriangle,is intended to alert the userto the presence
of uninsuLated"dangerousvoltage" within the product'senclosurethat maybe of sufficientmagnitudeto constitutea
risk of electricshockto persons.
TheexcLamationpointwithin an equiLateraLtriangleisintendedto alertthe userto the presenceof importantoperating
and maintenance(servidng)instructions in the literaturt accompanyingthe appliance.
WARNING:
TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARDS,DO NOTEXPOSETHISPRODUCTTORAINOR MOISTURE.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION:
CAUTION:ToPreventELectricShock,Matchwide bladeof plugto wideslot,fuLLyinsert.
ATTENTION:Pour_viter Leschocs 6Lectriques,intrtduirt LaLameLaplusLargedeLafiche dansLahome
correspondantedeLapriseet pousserjusqu'au fond.
NOTETO CABLF./TV INSTALLER:
Thisreminderis providedto cal!.the cableW system instag.er'sattentionto ArticLe820-40 ofthe NationalELectricCode
(U.S.A.). Thecodeprovidesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,in particuLar,specifies that the cablegroundshag.be
connectedto the groundingsystemof the building,ascloseto the pointof the cableent_ aspracticaL.
REGULATORYINFORMATION:
Thisequipmenthasbeentestedand found to complywith the limitsfor a CLassBdigital device,pursuantto Part15
of the FCCRuLes.TheseLimitsart designedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterference whenthe
equipment is operatedin a residentialinstallation. Thisequipmentgenerates,usesand canradiate radiofrequency
energyand, if not instaLLedand usedin accordancewith the instruction manuaL,maycauseharmfulinterference to radio
communications.However,there is no guaranteethat interferencewiU.notoccurin a pa_cuLarinstallation. If this
equipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferenceto radioor televisionreception,whichcanbe determinedbyturning
the equipmentoff and on, the useris encouragedto W to correctthe interferenceby oneor mort of the foLLowing
measures: • Reorientor rtLocate the receiving antenna.
• Increasethe separationbetweenthe equipmentand receiver.
• Connectthe equipment into an outlet on a circuit differentfrom that to whichthe
receiveris connected.
• ConsuLtthe dealeroran experiencedradio/TVtechnicianfur help.
CAUTION:
Donot attemptto modifij this productin anywaywithout written authorizationfromZenith ELectronicsCorporation.
Unauthorizedmodificationcouldvoidthe user'sauthorityto operatethis product.
Importantsafeguardsforyouandyournewproduct
Yourproducthasbeenmanufactured 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 foLLowingsafety points when instaLLing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
Observing the simpLe precautions discussed in this booklet can heLpyou get many years of enjoyment and safe operation
that are built into your new product.
This product complies with at[ appLicabLeU.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.
1. Read InstrucUons
ALLthe safety and operatinginstructions shouLdbe read
beforethe productis operated.
E. FoLLow Instructions
ALLoperatingand useinstructions shouLdbe fu[towed.
3. Retain Instructions
The safety and operatinginstructions shouLdbe retained
for future reference.
4.Heed Warnings
ALlwarningson the productand in the operatinginstruc-
tions shouldbe adheredto.
5. CLeaning
UnpLugthis productfrom the waLLoutlet beforecleaning.
Do not useLiquidcleanersor aerosolcleaners.Usea damp
cLothfor cleaning.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not usethis productnear waterfor exampLe,near a
bath tub, washbowL,kitchen sink,or Laundrytub, in a
wet basement,or neara swimmingpool
7.Accessories
Do not placethis producton an unstabLecart, stand,tri-
pod, bracket,or table. The productmayfaLL,causingseri-
ousinjury to a child or adult, and seriousdamageto the
product.Useonlywith a cart, stand,tripod, bracket,or
table recommendedbythe manufacturer,or soldwith the
product.Any mounting of the productshouldfu[Lowthe
manufacturer's instructions, andshouldusea mounting
accessoryrecommendedby the manufacturer.
8. Transporting Product
A productand cart combinationshouldbe movedwith
care. Quickstops,excessiveforce, and unevensurfaces
may causethe productand cart combinationto overturn.
9. Attachments
Do not useattachmentsnot recommendedbythe product
manufacturer asthey may causehazards.
10. Venti|aUon
SLotsand openingsin the cabinetareprovidedfor ventiLa-
tion andto ensurereLiabLeoperationof the productandto
protectit fromoverheating,andthese openingsmustnot
be blockedor covered.The openingsshouLdneverbe
bLockedby placingthe producton a bed, sofa,rug, or
other similarsurface.Thisproductshouldnot be pLacedin
a buiLt-ininstaLLationsuchas a bookcaseor rack unless
properventiLationis providedor the manufacturer's
instructions havebeen adheredto.
11. Power Sources
Thisproductshouldbe operatedonlyfrom the type of
powersourceindicatedon the marking LabeL.If you are
not sureofthe type of powersupplyto yourhome,con-
suLtyourproductdealeror Localpowercompany. Forprod-
uctsintendedto operatefrom battery power,or other
sources,referto the operatinginstructions.
12. Line-Cord PotarizaUon
Thisproductis equippedwith a polarizedaLternating-cur-
rent Lineplug (a plug havingone bladewider than the
other). ThispLugwiLt fit into the poweroutLetonly one
way.Thisis a safety feature.If you are unabLeto insert
the plugfuLLyinto the outlet, try reversingthe plug.If
the plugshouldstiLLfail to fit, contactyourelectricianto
replaceyourobsoleteoutLet.Donot defeatthe safetypur-
poseof the polarizedplug.
13. Power-Cord Protection
Power-suppLycordsshouldbe routedsothat they are not
LikeLyto be waLkedon or pinchedbyitemsplaceduponor
againstthem, payingparticularattention to cordsat
plugs,conveniencereceptacles, and the point wherethey
exit from the product.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna orcablesystemis connectedto the
product,be surethe antennaor cablesystemis groundedso
as to providesomeprotectionagainstvottage surgesand
buitt-up static charges.Articla 810 ofthe National Elactricat
Code(U.S.A.), ANSI/NFPA 70 providesinformationwith
regardto propergroundingof the mastand supporting
structure,groundingofthe laad-in wireto an antennadis-
chargeunit, size of groundingconductors,tocation of anten-
na-dischargeunit, connectionto groundingelactrodes,and
requirementsfor the groundingelectrode.
Example of GroundingAccordingto NaUonat Etectrical
CodeInstructions
GroundClamp _
Anlenna load in Wire
Art250. PartH)
NEC- Nationa[EtectricatCode
15. Lightning
Foraddedprotectionfor this product(receiver)duringa
lightning storm, or when it is left unattendedand unused
for tong periodsoftime, unptug it from the wattoutlet and
disconnectthe antennaor cablasystem.Thiswitt prevent
damage to the productdueto lightning and power-Line
surges.
16. Power Lines
An outsideantenna systemshoutdnot be tocated in the
vicinity of overheadpowertinesor otherelactric Lightor
powercircuits,or whereit canfail into suchpowertines or
circuits. Wheninstattlngan outsideantennasystem,extreme
careshouldbe taken to keepfrom touchingsuchpowertines
or circuitsas contact with them might befatal.
17. Overloading
o Do not overtoadwattoutlets and extensioncordsasthis can
resultin a risk of fire or elactricshock.
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18. Object and Liquid Entry
Neverpushobjectsof anykind into this productthrough
openingsasthey may touchdangerousvottage pointsor
short-outpartsthat coutdresult in a fire or electricshock.
NeverspirtLiquid of any kindon the product.
19. Senfidng
Donot attempt to servicethis productyourselfas opening
or removingcoversmay exposeyou to dangerousvottageor
other hazards.Referartservicingto qualifiedsen/ice
personnet.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unptugthis productfrom the wattouttet and referservicing
to quaLifiedservicepersonnetunderthe fottowing
conditions:
a. If the power-supptycordor ptugis damaged.
b. If Liquidhasbeenspirted,or objectshavefatteninto the
product.
c. If the producthasbeenexposedto rain or water.
d. If the productdoesnot operatenormattybyfoUowing
the operatinginstructions. Adjustonlythose controls
that are coveredbythe operatinginstructionsas an
improper adjustmentof other controlsmayresultin
damageand wittoften requireextensiveworkby a
quatified technicianto restorethe productto its normat
operation.
e. If the producthasbeen droppedorthe cabinethasbeen
damaged.
f. If the productexhibitsa distinct changein performance.
21. Reptacement Parts
Whenreplacement partsare required,be surethe service
technician hasusedreplacementpartsspecifiedbythe man-
ufactureror havethe same characteristicsas the
originatpart. Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmay resuttin fire,
electricshock,or otherhazards.
22. Safety Check
Uponcomptetionof any serviceor repairsto this product,
askthe servicetechnician to performsafety checksto
determinethat the productis in properoperatingcondition.
23. Watt or Ceiling Mounting
Theproductshoutdbe mountedto a watt or celting ontyas
recommendedbythe manufacturer.
24. Heat
The productshoutdbe situatedawayfrom heatsourcessuch
asradiators, heat registers,stoves,or other products
(incLudingamplifiers)that produceheat.
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Thispage will direct you to whichpage to go to .for proper hook- up of your Entertainment Machine _ ,
IMPORTANT{!
Use thispageto decidewhereyou needto beginyoursetup.First,findtheline
belowthatbestdescribeswhatyou want to do,thengo tothatpagenumber.
Ifyou areusingan antenna,goto ................................... page8
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Antenna
If you have cable or are using a cable box, goto ......................... page8
watL_:k
Ifyou areusingan antennaand havea VCR,goto ....................... pageg
If you have cable or are using a cable box anda VCR,goto .................. page g
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Yourjack-packand its varfoususes.
!!_k_o°fa_On_i! ng headphones,
_. puVmsCR!_i i em_oSi!_islSand / ipT:;d3_mat( ll/85"_at_ (_ ?rb 8ml_hn_te re \
theTV,connectthis DCInput Jack
to the Antennajack.
For DCoperation, useonly a 12.volt negatiw ground power
sourceor the TVmay be damaged.
Thisisthejackto use
when you want toconnect
yourDC cordfordirect
cunent(DC)powerfroma
12-voltsourcesuchasa
car cigarette Lighter, etc.
JACK A connection on the backof a TV,VCRor any other A/V device.This includesthe RFjacks and the Audio/Videojacks
that arecolor-coded.
SIGNAL Pictureand soundtraveling through cableor in the air to yourtelevision screen.
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Seeat a glancewhat eachbutton onthe front ofyour TVcontrols and operates.
POWER
(_ SOURCE PICTURE • ADJUST • • VOLUME • • CHANNEL •
{ t t I l o
Thisis the RemoteControlWindow.
Point the RemoteControlat this
_ndow to operatethe W.
Thisis the SOURCEbutton. Pressit
to selectyour picturesource,either
from Antenna or from Video.
Pressrepeatedlyto choosethe dif-
ferent picture adjustmentoptions.
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Pressthe Up/Down A_UST buttons
to changethe selectedmenu opUon.
Useeither of the VOLUMEUp/Down
buttons to increaseor decreasethe
audio Levelof your Entertainment
Machine.
Pressthe CHANNELUp/Down buttons
to select a higheror Lowernumbered
channelthan you are currently
watching.
Thisis the PowerIndicator Ught
that Letsyou knowthat your
EntertainmentMachineis receiving
power.
Thisis the POWERbutton. Pressto
turn the the TV on andoff.
Whenthe PowerIndicator Light is
dimlytit, it indicatesthat the power
isconnectedto the TV Whenthe
PowerIndicator Lightisbrightlylit it
indicatesthat the TVis turnedon.
Alwaystry to keepthe immediate area
infront of the RemoteControl Window
clearfor easierremotecontrolacce._,
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SOURCE Thisisthe term forthe equipmentthat providesaudioand video informationto yourEntertainment
Machine Antenna,CabLeBoxesor VCRsareexamplesof a source.
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Connectan antenna/cableor cableboxtoyour EntertainmentMachine.
Accessory
Component
Ptease referto diagramthen
hook up your
EntertainmentHachine.
Removethe back of the remote
and put in two AAAbatteries.
_PUT
MDEOAUDD
Rullt-inAntenna
Connector
OR
Cable
PHONESANIENNADC
o
CableTV
WailJack
Antenna
CeblsTV
WallJack
OR
Pl.ugin your TV. Donot p!.ugit
into a switchedouttet.
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Go to page 10 to Auto Search
your Entertainment Machine.
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Remember,when connectingRF
cablesontojacks, clockwise
tightensand counterclockwise
loosens.
,.I 75 OHM RFCABLE
• 300 TO 75 OHH ADAPTER
Thewire that comesflora an off-air antennaor cable serviceprovider.Eachend |ooksEke a hex-shapednut with a wire
stickingthrough the middte,and it screwsonto the threadedjack on the hackof your W.
A smalldevice that connectsa two-wire 300 ohm antennato a 75 ohm RFjack. They areusuallyabout an
inch tongwith two screwson oneend and a roundopeningwith a wire suckingout on the other end.
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Connecto VCRtoyour EntertainmentMachine.
TV Connection Center
wuT /2 _ _ oc = Cabla-TV Cabla-TV Antenna
_ / Walt Jack Wall Jack
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_._ _"'------ _ _ ¢r Jack Panel
Hook upyour
i
EntertainmentMachine as
outlinedabove.
Removethe back of the
remoteand put in two AAA
batteries.
Plugin your TV.Donot plug
it into a switchedoutLet.
If you're usingo cablebox, leaveyour
11/onchannel3 or 4 nnduseyour
cableboxto changechonneb.
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Goto page 10 to AutoSearch
your EntertainmentMachine.
Remember,whenconnectingRFcables
ontojacks, clockwisetightens,and
counterclockwiseloosens.
.r.f-vou'reusingncablebox,Auto-
Searchmightonl,v_nd thechannel
yourcableserviceison (usuaU.vchan-
nel3 or4). Don'tworry,that'sall,you
need!
CABLESERVICE11_ewirethatsupptiesaUyourcabteTV(CAW)staUons.
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UseAuto Searchto outomaticallyJindand store
all of the stationsavailable in your area.
With the remote controt in hand,
pressthe POWERbutton to turn on
your Entertainmentt4achineTM.
Pressthe W/CAW button onthe
remoteeontrotrepeatedtyto
choosethe W picturesignet
source. _m
Nowpressthe AUTOSEARCHkey
and the TV witt correctat[ of the
rive channelsthat are avaitab[e
through your signal source.
SelectW, ifyoursignaliscoming
froman antenna.SelectSTDif
yoursignaliscomingj%m ecable
service.
If the picture.fromyour cableser-
vice isweak or snowy,try running
the AUTOSEARCHin the ZRCand
HRCmodeuntilyou jqndthe mode
that givesyou the bestpicture.
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rPOWER TV/CA_/ SOURCE_
-Q c:D (D
CDCD
4 5 6 CHANNEL
C) (_ (_ vC_
7 8 9 •
0 CZ) 0 CZ)
0 100+ VOLUME
CDCD _
PIC]URE
AUTOs_P/Er',AS_
EARCHSEARCHWRITE
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AUTOSEARCHA_toSearchis howyourEntertainmentt4achine_ findsartthechanneLsavailableinyourareaandstoresthemintomemory.
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A quicklist of atl the buttonsonyour remoteand whattheydo.
Useto select TuningBand,
either TV or cabte service
modesSTD, IRCand HRC.
Turnscontrotted
deviceon and off.
NUMBERKEYPAD
Usefor direct
channel
entry.
100+
Usewhen selecting
channeI. numbers
higherthan 100.
Example:For125,
press100+, then 2
and then 5.
ADJUST
Useto changesettingsin
picture menu.
AUTOSEARCH
to findandretain al.tavail.-
abl.echannelsin memory.
SOURCE
I 2 3 •
C) CD CD
4 5 6
OC) C)
7 8 9 I
CZ) CZ) E)
0 100+
Selectseither the Antenna
jacks orthe Audio/Video
jacks asthe sourceof the
TV picture.
Cycl.esthrough avail.able
channels.
_(Up/Down)
Adjuststhe soundlevel.
onyour Entertainment
Machine.
Turnssoundoff and on.
Pressrepeatedlyto sel.ect
picturesettings.
Useto eraseor add channels
into memory.
Al.towsyouto skipto next
channel,in memoryor search
eachavaitabl.echannel...
remote control pa_ number
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Quickeraccessto your.favoritechannellistings
Pressthe SKIP/SEARCHbutton on
your RemoteControl..
If you want to see every channel.
numerical.tyin the channel,scan, put
the Skip Mode into the OFFposition.
If you want the channel,scanto go
directlyto the savedchannels only,
pressthe SKIP/SEARCHbutton until.
in the Skip ModedisptaysON.The 1V
will.dothe rest!
"POWER lVlCAlV SOURCE_
0o0
I 2 3 •
C9 C90CD
7 8 9 •
C9 (D (D Ci9
0 100+ VOLUME
CDO CD
PIC'i'I.JREMUTE
"AUTO SIQP/ _1
_EARCHSEARCH
C_ CD
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Customizeyour channelselect'on.
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Pressthe ERASE/WRITEbuttonon
the remotecontroL
Selectthe Lowestchanne!,you
wishto inctude in the channel.
scanand se!.ecteither ERASEor
ADDby pressingthe ERASE/WRITE
button.
Usingeither the NUt4BERkey pad
or the CHANNELUP/DOWNarrows
on the remote, sel.ectthe next
highest channe[and repeatNo. 2.
Do this unU[ youhave co[[ected
a[I.of the channelsyou wish to
savein your channe[scan.
If youerasea channel,it isn't
gonefor good.3ustselectit using
theNUMBERkeypodonthe
remote,oraddit later.
FPOWER 1VICATV SOURCE*
Q Q
1 2 3 •
_ C23C9_
4 5 6 CHANNEL"
(Z9 CZ) CZ)C_.
7 8 9 •
C) C) (E3 CZ)
0 100+ VOLUME
CDCD
¢-• •
PIC'RJRE
_ s_P/E_
HSEARCHWRITE
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ADD Thisfunctionletsyousaveoraddnewchannelsto thefistthat youltscro[I,throughwhenusingyourremote.
ERASE This function Letsyou removechanneisthat youdon'twatch fromthe channelscan.
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Customizethe wayyourpicturelooks usingthe Videomenusettings.
Pressthe PICTUREbutton andthe
Video menu wit[ appear.Youroptions
are:
• Contrast: Adjuststhe Leverof differ
ence between white and blackin
the TV picture.The morecontrast,
the brighter the pictureappears.
• Brightness: Increases or decreases
amount of white in the TV picture.
• CoLor:Addsrevels of coLorsto the
TV picture.
• Tint Ba[ancesleveLsof red and
greenin the W picture.
Usethe UP/DOWNarrowsthat are
positionedto the [eft ofthe PICTURE
button on the remote contro[to
changethe picturesettings
rPOWER TV/CA1V SOURCE_
1 2 3 •
CD C) C) CZ)
7 8 9 •
(D (D CD CD
0 100+ VOLUME
CDCD CD
PICTURE MUTE
SEARCH
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Changingthe 50URCEonyour EntertainmentMachine.
If you have connecteda VCR,a laser discplayer or someother component to your Entertainment
MachineTM and are readyto pl,aybackand view a videotape,laser disc, etc., this is what you do.
HaveyourTV showingthe Livepicture
from yourantennaor cableserviceas
shownin FigureA.
Pressthe SOURCEbutton onthe
remotecontrol,or the SOURCEbutton
onthe fTont control,panel,of your
Entertainment Machine once.TheW
screenshoul,dnowbe blankexcept
forthe wordVIDEOwhichshouktbe
displayedin the righttop comer.Your
EntertainmentMachine is nowready
to receiveand showa video, laser
disc,etc.
PresstheSOURCEbuttononce
wheneveryouwishto returnto the
Uvepicturefromthe antenna/cabl,e.
FIGURE A
FIGURE B
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Howto install theswivel bracketthat comeswith this EntertainmentMachine.
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B
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Insert the s_L bracketLipinto the
top recessof the back panel ofyour
W until the Liptabs at the front of
the swivel bracketsnapand Lockinto
position.
PLacethe TVwith the swivel bracket
attached in the right Locationand
position.
Be sureto LeaveI 3/4" of clearance
to the wal!.or other surfaceso that
the W can be removedwhen
required.
Usea graphite pencil to mark a thin
Linealong the back ofthe bracket
whereit meets the cabinet'smount-
ing surface.
Usethis pencilLineas a guidefor
positioning the swivelbrackettem-
plate to drill the 5 holesthat will he
usedto securethe swivelbracketinto
position. Usea drill bit at Least3/16"
in diameter to drill the 5 holes.
Install the 5 phillips headscrewsin
your cabinet. PLacethe swivel bracket
in position. Nowthread the pLastic
finish washersand the threadednuts
on each of the S screwsand tighten
into place.
Install the swivel plate to the backof
the TVusing the 2 PanHeadscrews
provided.
Oncetheswivel bracketismounted,attach
the TVset to the bracketby sliding the TV
cabinet overthe swivelbracketLipas before
until the 71/shopsinto itssecuredposition.
[] I fyour cabinethaso tongbottomskirt,you
mayneedto usethe extraspacersprovided
so that the bracketend TVwill be tocoted
far enoughbelowthe cabinetfor viewing.
SWI"VELBRACKETASSEHBLY
1 SwivelBracketw/Lip Tabs.
1 SwivelPLate2 PanHeadScrews
5 Phillips HeadScrews.
5 Plas_c HeadedWashe_.
5 Space_ (if needed).
5ThreadedNuts
1
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Followthesestepsto removethe 71/fromtheswivelbracket.
Disconnectany antenna, cablesand
powercord from the TV. Shift TV so
that it is centered on the swivel
bracket.
Positionone hand on the bottom
rear of the TV. Placeyour other
hand onthe bottom front ofthe TV.
SwingtheTV forward and up as
shownin FigureA, until you hearit
snapfree ofthe swivel,bracketlip
tabs.
Pul.l.the TV forward,asshownin
FigureB, and awayfromthe swivel.
bracket.
FIGURE A 1
FIGURE B I
r.fyouusethebui_-inantennaasyour
signoLsource,makesurethatit isfuUy
Petroctedbeforeyou beginremovingthe
TVset.
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Thereore twopowercordsincluded v_thyourEntertainmentMachine.Hereis howto connectup yourACpowercord.
Locate the 2-Pin receptaclefor the AC
powercord on the back panelof your
EntertainmentMachine.
IBB
Insert the powercord into this
receptacle. (FigureA).
P_acethe other end of the ACcordinto
a regular120 householdoutlet
(FigureB).
FIGURE A
AC
Makesureyou useon unswitchedregular
householdoutlet whenusingyour
Entertainment Machineat home.
Useeither o retainer or o rubberbond to
holdexcesscordneatly together.
FIGURE B
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Thisis howto connectthe DCpowercord to yourEntertainmentMachine.
Disconnectthe ACpowercordfrom
the TV and place in a safe place.
Locatethe DCpowerreceptacteon
the back pane[ of yourEntertainment
Machine.
Nowconnectthe receptae[eend of
the DCcordto the TV.
Plug the other end of the 12-Vo|t DC
powercord- yes] the end that [oaks
[ike a car cigarette tighter - into any
12-Vat[ NEGATIVEgroundsystemonly.
DC
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Makesureyou disconnectthe ACpower
cordfrom your TVas the DCpowerwill
not workwhile the ACptug iss_ll con-
netted toyour Entertainment Mochin_
Regardlessof whichpowercordisused,
alwaysconnectit tothebackofthe 71/
first.
i AC Alternatingcurrent
i DC Directcurrent
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Somequickondeosytips tofixing problemsyourself
SYMPTOMS SOLUTIONS
Snowy picture and poor sound. • Checkyour antennaconnectionor tocation.
Mu|tipie images or 'ghost shadows: • Checkyour antennadirection and/or [ocation.
• Makesurethe wire fromyour antenna to your EntertainmentMachine is
properlyconnected.
Interference: Sharp lines across The_oUowing may couseimage problemsor distortion:
the screen and poor sound. Electricoloppliances,powe_ul lights, cars,trucks;Computersor
portablephones;Medical equipment
• tf possibleincreasethe distance betweenyour EntertainmentMachine
andthe offending appliance.Orshut one of them off.
Normal picture but no sound. • Checkvolumecontrol
• Makesurethe TV is not Muted.
• Try another channel The probtemmay be the broadcast,not your
EntertainmentMachine.
• Arethe AudioA/V cablesproperlyinstalled?
• Are the wires for extema[ speakers(if you haveexternat speakers)
Properlyinsta[ted?
No picture and poor sound. • Are you in TVor cabletuning mode (SeeAuto Programon page8), and
shou[dbe in the other?
• MakesureoutputchanneLson a[[A/V equipment are onthe samechanne[(3 or 4).
• Checkthat art connectionsare tight.
No picture and no sound. • Is the ACpowerp[uggedin?
• Checkthat your ACpowerouttet works.(Testit by pluggingin something
eLseor try anotherplug.)
• Makesureyour brightnessand audio controlsare set properly.
• Try another channel The problemmay be with the broadcast.
No color, but the sound is O.K. • Checkthe corotcontro[in the Videomenu.
• Try another channet.The problemmay be with the broadcast.
Remote control doesn't work.
• Makesurethe batteries are fresh and insta[[ed properly.
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