Zenith D27D53 User manual

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LCD TVs
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User manual

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machine numbers D27D53 D32D53 D36D53
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enjoy the view
operating guide / warranty
table of contents
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5
Copyright 2001, Zenith Electronics Corporation.
TM
®
RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER
The model and serial number of your Multimedia
TM
TV are located on the back of the TV
cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here:
Model No._________________________ Serial No. __________________________
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER 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 mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’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 sys-
tem of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
REGULATORY INFORMATION: FCC Part 15
This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the product is operated in a residential installa-
tion. This product generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruc-
tion manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this product does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the product 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 product and receiver.
Connect the product 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.
FCC Part 68
• This product complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the back of this product is a label that contains, among other information, the
FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalent Number (REN) for this product. If requested, this information must be provided to the
telephone company.
• The REN is used to determine the quantity of devices that may be connected to the telephone line. Excessive RENs on the telephone
line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. Typically, the sum of the RENs should not exceed five (5). To
be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to the line (as determined by the total RENs) contact the local telephone
company.
• If this product causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinu-
ance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possi-
ble. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
• The telephone company may make changes to it’s facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the operation of the
product. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice so you can make the necessary modifications to maintain
uninterrupted service.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. (Contact the state public utility commission, public service commission, or
corporate commission for information.)
• If trouble is experienced with this product, for repair or warranty information, please contact Zenith Electronics Corporation. If the
product is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the product until the prob-
lem is resolved.
COMPLIANCE: The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:
Zenith Electronics Corporation, 201 James Record Road, Huntsville, AL 35824, USA • Digital TV Hotline: 1-800-243-0000.
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.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
MULTMEDIA I PHONE10/00
Multimedia
TM
is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation
© Copyright 2001 Zenith Electronics Corporation
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 base-
ment, or near a swimming pool.
7. Accessories, Carts, and Stands
Do not place this product on a slippery or tilted surface or
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
product may slide or 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 man-
ufacturer.
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.
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 ventila-
tion 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 venti-
lation 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. Power Cord Polarization
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type alter-
nating-current line plug. 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, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the three-wire ground-type 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Important safeguards 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 oper-
ation 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.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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 dis-
charge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
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 person-
nel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following condi-
tions:
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 man-
ufacturer 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 deter-
mine 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. The product may slide or
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product.
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.
Antenna Lead in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductor
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)
Ground Clamp
Electric Service
Equipment
Example of Grounding According to National Electrical
Code Instructions
NEC - National Electrical Code
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Table of Contents
Read the information below, then turn to page 7 to hook up your Entertainment Machine
TM
Safety Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features on this TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Step 1. Hook Up TV
TV/VCR/Cable Box/Computer and other Equipment Hookup
Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Equipment Connection Options
Antenna, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cable Service, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . . . . . 9
Antenna with VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . 10
Cable Service with VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . 11
S-VHS VCR-DVD/External Audio Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Component Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Computer Hook up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Caller ID, GUIDE Plus+ connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Front Panel Controls/Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Remote Control Key Functions in TV mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 2. Reception Setup and Channel Search
EZ Program: Select Cable service or Air Antenna
and run channel search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
On-Screen Menu Operation with Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Multi-media Hookup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Multi-media Source Capabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 - 23
On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Step 3. Customize the TV’s Features
Setup Menu (Start with page 18, EZ Program)
Add/Del/Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
EZ Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Captions (Caption/Text) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Source Sub Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color Temp: . . . .
(Cool, Warm), EZ Picture: (Custom, Normal, Movie, Digital
Pres, Video Game, Sports, Night Time, Weak Signal).
Video Sub Menu, Aspect Ratio and other settings . . . . . . 33
Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode: (Stereo, Mono, SAP),
EZ Bass Front Surround, EZ SoundRite, Speakers, EZ Sound:
(Custom, Normal, Stadium, News, Music, Theater).
Lock (Parental Control Menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 - 36
Restricts viewer programming.
Special Menu
EZ Timer: Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
EZ Timer: On/Off Timer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Channel Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
XDS Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
PIP Menu (Setup PIP picture appearance) . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Source Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
GUIDE Plus+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Caller ID (Identify incoming caller’s phone numbers) . . . . 44
EZ Demo (On-screen menus overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
PIP (2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 - 47
GUIDE Plus+ Setup/Operation . . . . . . 48 - 49 - 50 - 51 - 52-53
Remote Control Programming
Set up remote to operate other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Programming Product Brand Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 - 56
Remote Modes Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 - 58
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 - 62
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Recommended Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Zenith Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
®
Note: Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Entertainment Machine
TM
is a registered trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation.
PAGE 5
Step 1. Hook up external equipment and antenna or cable service wires to the TV. Install batteries in the remote
control. After all
connections have been made, plug your TV into standard household power, see pages 7 thru 16.
Step 2. Go to page 18 to EZ program the TV.
Step 3. Set up all other TV options see pages listed below.
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Multimedia TV’s Features
Features On This Multimedia TV Include
COMPUTER INPUTS - Hookup your computer to the TV, see page 14.
CALLER ID - Shows the phone number of a caller on the TV Screen, see page 43.
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system - Programs your TV to turn on your VCR, and start/stop recording broad-
casts, (if available over-the-air in your area, or provided by your cable service) see page 49.
Lock (Parental Control) - Restricts programs which can appear on your TV, see page 35.
PIP - 2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture, see page 47. Adjustable PIP inset picture options, see page 41.
Programmable Remote Control - Remote may be programmed to control other products, see page 54.
XDS Display - Extended Data Service. Shows current program information, see page 40.
EZ Features: Designed to make your viewing experience less work.
EZ Program, EZ Clock, EZ Timer, EZ Picture, EZ Demo, EZ Bass, EZ Sound, EZ SoundRite, EZ Mute.
For a more complete list of the features on this TV, see page 5.
VCR Plus+, C
3
, PlusCode, G-LINK and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+
system and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR
Index Systems B.V. respectively.
GEMSTAR IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+
SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDI-
RECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR
SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
NOTE: VCR REQUIRED FOR RECORDING.
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Connection Panel Overview
TV Back
Pr
Pb
Y
R
L
P
r
Pb
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
RGB/
COMPUTER
INPUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
HD/COMPUTER
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
G-LINK
ANTENNA
CABLE
LINE IN
TO
PHONE
VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN
Connect your Audio/Video or
S-Video equipment to these
jacks.
HD IN
Connect your high-
definition equipment to
these jacks.
G-LINK
GUIDE Plus+ cable
connect G-LINK cable (supplied with your TV set)
to make timed recordings usign the GUIDE Plus+
System and accesory VCR/Cable converter boxes.
ANTENNA/CABLE
Use to hookup your
antenna or cable system.
LINE IN
Connect your telephone line
here for Caller I.D. hookup.
COMPUTER INPUT
Connect your computer
output to this connector.
PHONE
Connect your phone to
this jack.
DVD IN
Connect your DVD
player to these jacks.
VIDEO / R - L AUDIO OUT
Use these output jacks to connect
external audio/video equipment.
Note: When you have finished hooking up your equipment, go to page 18
and use EZ Program to search for and find all the available channels in
your area.
To hook up a computer, see page 14. To hookup
other equipment, refer to the Table of Contents on
page 5; shows pages to go to for equipment hookup
options. Also, see the front connections panel
hookup options on page 16. See note below.
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Mini glossary
75 OHM RF CABLE 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 RF jack. 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.
Hook Up an Off-Air Antenna
Connect an off-air antenna
If you have a 75 ohm RF cable, then you
don’t need any adapters!
A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with
the TV.
300 TO 75 OHM
ADAPTER
Typical
TV Back
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
Antenna
300/75 ohm
Adapter
ANTENNA
CABLE
RF Coaxial Wire
(75ohm)
Antenna
Typical
TV Back
ANTENNA
CABLE
Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the back of
your Entertainment Machine.
Connect the wire that runs from the wall
directly to this jack, according to one of the
diagrams to the right.
Remove the back of the remote and put in two
AA batteries.
Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into an outlet
controlled by a switch. Your Entertainment
Machine is designed to operate on standard
household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do
not attempt to operate it on DC power.
Back of
Remote
1
2
3
4
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Hook Up Cable Service (CATV)
If youre using a cable box, leave the TV on
channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to
change channels.
If youre using a cable box, EZ Program might
only find the channel your cable service is on
(usually channel 3 or 4). Dont worry, thats all
you need!
Typical
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Coaxial Round Wire
(75ohm)
Typical
TV Back
ANTENNA
CABLE
Locate the Antenna/Cable jack on the
back of the TV.
Connect the cable service wire that runs
from the wall or cable box directly to this
jack, according to one of the diagrams to
the right.
Remove the back of the remote and put in
two AA batteries.
Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an out-
let controlled by a switch. Your TV is
designed to operate on standard house-
hold current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do
not attempt to operate it on DC power.
1
2
3
4
Connect cable service to your Entertainment Machine
Back of
Remote
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Hook Up an Off-Air Antenna and VCR
Connect your off-air antenna and VCR to your Entertainment Machine
No adapters or A/V cables are included with the TV. See
your Zenith dealer to purchase any adapters or cables.
Without A/V cables, most VCRs will not play
videocassettes in stereo sound.
In
Out
Audio
Video
3 4
VCR Back
VCR Back AV Panel
output
switch
Typical
Antennas:
Flat or
Round Wire
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm
Adapter
TV Back
CR
CB
Y
R
L
P
R
PB
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
COMPUTER
INPUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
HD/COMPUTER
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
G-LINK
ANTENNA
CABLE
RF Coaxial Round Wire
(75ohm)
Connect your VCR to the
Video 1 or Video 2 set of input jacks
LINE IN
TO
PHONE
Locate the Antenna In jack on the back of the VCR.
Connect the wire that runs from the antenna, accord-
ing to the diagram to the right. Make any other con-
nections as necessary.
Remove the back of the remote and put in two AA
batteries.
Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an outlet con-
trolled by a switch. The TV is designed to operate on
standard current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do not
attempt to operate it on DC power.
1
2
3
Back of
Remote
4
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Hook Up Cable Service (CATV) and VCR
Connect Cable service and a VCR to the TV
Tune both the VCR and the television to channel 3
or 4 (cable box output channel) and use the cable
box to change channels.
No A/V cables are included with your TV. Without
A/V cable hookups, most VCRs will not play
videocassettes in stereo sound.
In
Out
Audio
Video
3 4
VCR Back
VCR Back AV Panel
output
switch
TV Back
CR
CB
Y
R
L
P
R
PB
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
COMPUTER
INPUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
HD/COMPUTER
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
G-LINK
ANTENNA
CABLE
Typical
Cable TV
Wall Jack
Cable Box
In
Out
3 4
output
switch
Cable service
with or without
a cable box
Connect your VCR to the
Video 1 or Video 2 set of input jacks
Typical
Cable TV
Wall Jack
LINE IN
TO
PHONE
Locate the Antenna/Cable In jack on the
back of the VCR.
Connect the cable service wire that runs
from the wall, according to one of the dia-
grams to the right. Make any other connec-
tions necessary for your setup.
Remove the back of the remote and put in
two AA batteries.
Plug in the TV. Do not plug it into an outlet
controlled by a switch. The TV is designed to
operate on standard current, 120-volt 60
Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it on
DC power.
1
2
3
4
Back of
Remote
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R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
Connect Audio R-L Out to
your external amplifier's
input jacks
In
Out
Flat Wire
(300 ohm)
300/75 ohm
Adapter
TV Back
CR
CB
Y
R
L
P
R
PB
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
COMPUTER
INPUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
HD/COMPUTER
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
G-LINK
ANTENNA
CABLE
From Antenna or
Cable Service With
or Without a Cable Box
Connect your S-Video VCR to the
S-Video 1 or S-Video 2 set of input jacks
Audio Out
S-Video Out
3 4
VCR Back
VCR Back AV Panel
output
switch
R L
LINE IN
TO
PHONE
Your Zenith TV may be connected to a
Super-VHS VCR through the S-Video Input
located on the front or rear connection
panel on your TV
Hook up your S-VHS VCR to your Zenith TV
according to the diagram shown at the right.
Remove the back of the remote and put in two
AA batteries.
Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched
outlet. Your Zenith TV is designed to operate on
standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz
AC. Do not attempt to operate it on DC power.
Audio Output: Use the Left and Right Audio Out
jacks to connect an external amplifier and
speakers. (Refer to the Audio Menu on page 33
for instructions on how to turn the TVs internal
speakers off and on.)
1
2
3
Back of
Remote
Hook Up an S-VHS VCR
Audio
Audio
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TV Back
Pr
Pb
Y
R
L
P
R
PB
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
COMPUTER
INPUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
HD/COMPUTER
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
LINE IN
PHONE
G-LINK
DVD Player with
Component Video
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Y
CR
CB
R
L
S-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO
R-AUDIO
L-/MONO
Make the connections as indicated. (Appearance of
components may vary from those in the illustrations.)
Plug in your TV. Do not plug it into a switched outlet.
Your Entertainment Machine is designed to operate on
standard household current, 120-volt 60 Hertz AC. Do
not attempt to operate it on DC power.
Press POWER to turn TV on.
On the remote, press SOURCE repeatedly until DVD is
displayed. Or use the Source menu to choose DVD.
Hook Up Component Video Equipment
Connecting component video equipment
Component video jacks are sometimes
labeled with C
R, CB, or PB, PR. In this case,
connect B to B and the R to R. The Y
jack is usually labeled Y, connect Y to Y.
1
2
3
4
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TV Back
CR
CB
Y
R
L
P
r
Pb
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
RGB/
COMPUTER
INPUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
HD/COMPUTER
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
LINE IN
PHONE
G-LINK
Typical Computer
Connection Panel
Computer In
Computer
Audio In
menu
L Audio R
Video
S-Video
Com
puter In
Com
puter
Audio In
volume
channel
power
Typical TV
Front Panel
Make the connections as shown for front or
rear computer hookup.
On the remote, press SOURCE repeatedly to
select Front PC or Rear PC (the front or rear
computer inputs as the source for the picture
and sound.)
Hook Up a PC Computer
Here is the basic setup to use your TV as a computer monitor
If your computer is equipped with R-L Audio out jacks, use the rear computer
inputs. If your computer provides a mini-plug for audio out, use the front
panel computer inputs as shown. (Appearance of components may vary from
those in the illustrations.)
On some notebook models you must locate the dis-
play toggle key and switch the display to external.
Refer to the instructions for your computer.
You can also connect your computer to the Front
computer inputs; specify Front PC in the Source
menu; or press SOURCE repeatedly on the remote.
1
2
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TV back
CR
CB
Y
R
L
P
R
PB
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
COMPUTER
INPUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
HD IN
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
HD/COMPUTER
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
G-LINK
Typical
Telephone
Line
Output
Jack
LINE IN
TO
PHONE
Connect a standard tele-
phone line cord between the
telephone output jack and
the LINE IN jack on the TV
back connections panel.
Connect your telephone to
the PHONE jack on the TV
back connections panel.
Notes: Caller ID service is
available from your local
telephone service provider.
Telephone line cords shown
are not included with TV.
Caller ID / GUIDE Plus+ Connections
Caller ID Hookup
GUIDE Plus+ Hookup
TV back
Pr
Pb
Y
R
L
P
r
Pb
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
RGB/
COMPUTER
INPUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
HD IN
MONITOR
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
HD/COMPUTER
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
G-LINK
VCR
Cable Box
17
LINE IN
TO
PHONE
Connect your telephone to your Entertainment Machine and
use your local phone service providers Caller ID feature
Use your Entertainment Machine to control your cable box and VCR with the GUIDE Plus+ feature
Locate the jack marked G-LINK. This
jack is for the G-LINK cable. Insert
the connector into the G-LINK jack.
Note: If there is a demo pin in the jack,
remove it to disable demo mode.
Place the other end of the cords with
the G-LINK wands in front of your
VCR and Cable Box in such a way as
to allow for an unrestricted path for
the IR signals to be able to reach the
front panels of the VCR and Cable
Box.
IR=Infrared
Note: See page 21 and 48 for GUIDE
Plus+ GOLD feature information and
setup.
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Front Panel Controls/Inputs
menu
L-audio-R
video
S-video
Computer
in
computer
Audio in
volume
channel
power
m
e
n
u
v
o
l
u
m
e
c
h
a
n
n
e
l
p
o
w
e
r
Typical TV
Front Panel
1
2
Menu Operation
Press MENU to place menus on-screen.
Use Channel Up/Down to select menu option.
Use Volume Left/Right to adjust menu option.
Use MENU to remove menus from screen.
TV Operation
Press POWER to turn TV on and off.
Press the CHANNEL Up or Down button to
select the next higher/lower channel number
Use either the VOLUME Up or Down button to
adjust the sound level louder or quieter to
your preference.
Using the front panel to operate the TVs basic features
and to make temporary connections
1
2
Left/Right Audio
Used for stereo
sound from exter-
nal equipment.
S-Video / Video
Connects the video signals from
external equipment.
Typical Front Panel Controls
Computer / Audio
Input Connectors
Used for 800 x 600
60Hz SVGA for PC
type computer
hookup.
Standard computer
audio input.
3
3
4
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4 5 6
7 8 9
0
mute
vol
ch
flshbk
freez
pause
rew
f f
play
vcr+
record
stop
skip
info
ratio
guide
pip
page down
page up
quit
tv
vcr
power
dvd
hd/stb
ID
cable
menu
pip ch
surf
tv
vcr
cable
hd/stb
source
light
dvd
sleep
mode
enter
remote control part number
MBR6000T
P124-00239
Shows remote key functions in TV mode.
See pages 56-57 for remote key functions in other
operating modes
Mode Indicator Lights
Light indicates mode when
keys are pressed.
MODE (TV, VCR, CABLE,
DVD, HD/STB)
Switches remote operating
mode to control other devices.
I.D. (Caller Identification)
Shows last ten callers phone num-
bers, press again to remove list.
SURF
Turns Surf channel scanning
mode On and Off; for use
with Channel Up/Down.
On = Surf channels tuning.
Off = All channels tuning.
POWER
Turns TV On and Off.
CH - CHANNEL (+/ -)
Tunes to next higher/lower
available channel.
CH - Page Up / Down
GUIDE Plus+ function keys.
See GUIDE Plus+ section.
MENU
Press to show on-screen
menus for TV mode.
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT/NEXT
(Menu Operation Directional
Arrows and Next action key)
Up/Down arrows select, and
Left/Right arrows adjust menu
options. Press the bulls eye (shown
on the menus as Next) the action
button in the center of the direc-
tional arrows for an Enter func-
tion, or use the ENTER key.
PIP Feature Keys
(PIP CH, FREEZ, PIP Lock)
For PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
operation. See PIP section.
FLSHBK (FLASHBACK)
Returns to the previously
tuned channel.
Selects a.m. and p.m. in the
Clock and Timer menus.
QUIT/
Removes menu/display from screen.
With no menus shown on-
screen, turns front surround sound
On and Off.
With PIP On, switches audio
between Main and PIP sources.
SKIP <<
Left chapter scan for DVD.
SKIP >>
Right chapter scan for DVD.
NUMBER KEYPAD 0 - 9
Selects channels directly and
enters numerical values.
- (Digital Mode Dash)
Use as the dash when select-
ing digital channel numbers.
VOL - VOLUME (+/-)
+ Increases the sound level.
- Decreases the sound level.
VCR
+
VCRPlus+ function key. See
GUIDE Plus+ section.
MUTE
Turns sound Off/On while
picture remains.
INFO
GUIDE Plus+ function key.
See GUIDE Plus+ section.
GUIDE
Turns GUIDE Plus+ System
On and Off. See GUIDE Plus+
section.
RATIO
Selects different picture
proportion formats.
VCR Function Keys
RECORD, STOP, PAUSE, REW (Rewind),
PLAY, FF (Fast Forward) Still operate your
VCR, while remote is in TV operating mode.
TV Mode Remote Key Functions
SOURCE
Selects available TV sources.
LIGHT
Lights keys for five seconds
SLEEP (TIMER)
Selects a preset time for the
TV to turn itself Off.
ENTER
Changes to selected menu option.
Shows the Channel/Time display.
Press after channel numbers for
instant channel selection.
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EZ Program (Channel Search)
1
2
3
4
5
Cable TV
Air Antenna
EZ Program
Add/Del/Surf
EZ Clock
Captions
Caption/Text
Language
Source Menu
Background
Setup
Video
Audio
Lock
Special
Next
Back
MENU
Move
Mini glossary
Air Antenna The device receiving the program signal sent over-the-air.
Cable TV Your EZ Program selection, if you subscribe to a cable service.
Use EZ Program to automatically find and store in the
TVs memory, all the channels in your area
Select:
CABLE TV, If you subscribe to a cable service.
AIR ANTENNA, If you receive over-the-air programs.
EZ Program finds channels being received by the TV tuner.
Cable will not work unless you subscribe to a cable service.
Press MENU, (if not selected, use the Up/Down arrow to choose
Setup Menu,) then press ENTER/ .
Using the Up or Down arrow on the remote control, select EZ
Program on your screen, then press ENTER/ .
Using the Up or Down arrow, select either Cable TV or Air Antenna,
on your screen.
Press ENTER/ to begin the channel search.
When the channel search is complete, press MENU repeatedly until
all menus are removed, or press QUIT.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
mute
vol
ch
flshbk
freez
pause
rew
f f
play
vcr+
record
stop
skip
info
ratio
guide
pip
page down
page up
quit
tv
vcr
power
dvd
hd/stb
ID
cable
menu
pip ch
surf
tv
vcr
cable
hd/stb
source
light
dvd
sleep
mode
enter
1/5
1/2/4
2/3
5
Mini glossary
MENU On-screen displays used to set up and operate TV features.
ENTER Action key used to make changes on the menus.
UP/DOWN Menu UP or DOWN directional arrows used to select or
highlight and choose menu options.
LEFT/RIGHT Menu LEFT or RIGHT directional arrows used to adjust
some menu settings.
QUIT Exits menus and removes on-screen displays.
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Use the remote to
access the on-screen
menus
EZ Program
Add/Del/Surf
EZ Clock
Captions
Caption/Text
Language
Source Menu
Background
Setup
Video
Audio
Lock
Special
Contrast
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
Color Temp
Advanced
EZ Picture
Audio
Lock
Special
Setup
Video
50
50
50
G
50
R
Next
Back
MENU
Move
Press MENU on the remote control. Use the Up or Down direc-
tional arrow to select or highlight (change the text color to
gold) the name of one of the five main menus on your screen
like the VIDEO menu, then press ENTER/ . Note: You can also
press the “” in the center of the
directional arrows (shown alongside Next on menus) and use it
for the Enter function.
Use the Up or Down directional arrow to highlight an option like
CONTRAST, then press ENTER/ . You can select other menu
options like COLOR TEMP by pressing the UP or DOWN directional
arrow repeatedly.
Once the option is selected, in this case CONTRAST, use the
RIGHT or LEFT directional arrow to adjust the setting; the larger
the number the more contrast, the lower the number, the less
contrast in the picture. Note: Some menu options use a check-
mark to indicate setting, see page 18.
You can adjust the other menu options using the above proce-
dure or if you are done changing the menu option settings:
a. Press MENU repeatedly to go back to the main menu.
b. Press QUIT to remove the menus from the TV screen.
On-Screen Menu Operation
1
2
3
4
Additional instructions are usually included on the bottom of the menu
indicating which remote keys to use to move to the right, move to the
left, or return to the original menu, etc.
pause
rew
f f
play
vcr+
record
stop
skip
info
ratio
quit
menu
sleep
enter
1/4
1/2
3
4
When selected, words and
values change to a gold color
Main TV Features Menu
Video Menu
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1/2
Press the thumbstick center
bulls eye to go to the next
action, as shown on the menus.
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Multimedia Sources Hookup Options
1
Choose the source you want to see and hear
Press SOURCE repeatedly to choose from the available
viewing sources connected to the TV.
Antenna: Antenna/Cable on TV back near Jackpack,
Over-the-Air Antenna or Cable service signal source.
Video 1: on TV back Jackpack,
Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.
Video 2: on TV back Jackpack,
Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.
F Video: on TV front Jackpack,
Set of Composite Audio/Video Input jacks.
DVD: on TV back Jackpack,
Set of Component Audio/Video Input jacks.
HD: on TV back Jackpack,
Set of Component Audio/Video Input jacks.
R-Comp: on TV back Jackpack,
Rear Computer Input Connector.
F-Comp: on TV front Jackpack,
Front Computer Input Connector.
TV Back
CR
CB
Y
R
L
P
R
PB
Y
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
COMPUTER
INPUT
VIDEO 2
IN
VIDEO 1
IN
DVD IN
HD IN
OUTPUT
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
AUDIO
MONO
MONO
HD/COMPUTER
VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO 2
G-LINK
L Audio R
Video
S-Video
Computer In
Computer
Audio In
LINE IN
TO
PHONE
A
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I
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Computers
Desktop/Laptop
Camcorder
Component
Video
VCR
S-Video VCR
DVD Player
Other
Typical Viewing Sources
The source equipment you intend to view should be turned on.
Phone
(Caller ID only)
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