Zenith IQB27B44W Owner's manual

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RECORDYOURMODELNUMBER |
(Now,while you can see it)
/
The model andserialnumberofyour newlV am Located
onthe backofthe TVcabinet. Foryourfutureconvenience,
wesuggestthat your recordthesenumbershere:
MODEL NO.
i SERIALNO.
WARNING:
TO REDUCETHE RISKOFELECTRICSHOCK DO NOT REMOVECOVER(OR BACK).NO USER SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE.
REFERSERVICINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVICEPERSONNEL.
TheLightning flashwith arrowheadsymbol within an equilateraltriangle,is intended to alert the userto the presence
of uninsulated"dangerousvoRage"within the product'senclosurethat maybe of sufficientmagnitudeto constitutea
risk ofelectricshockto persons.
The exclamationpointwithin an equilatera[triangleis intendedto alert the userto the presenceof important operating
and maintenance(servicing)instructions in the Literatureaccompanyingthe appliance.
WARNING:
TOPREVENTFIREORSHOCKHAZARDS,DO NOTEXPOSETHISPRODUCTTORAINOR MOISTURE.
POWER CORD POLARIZATION:
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock,match wide bladeof plug to wide slot, fut[y insert.
ATTENTION:Pour_viter Leschocs_tectriques, introduire la lamela pluslarge de la fichedens la borne
correspondantede la priseet pousser]usqu'aufond.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER:
Thisreminderis providedto caU.the cableW systeminstallersattentionto ArticLe820-40 of the NationalELectricCode
(U.S.A.). Thecodeprovidesguidelinesfor propergroundingand,in particular,specifiesthat the cablegroundshaLLbe
connectedto the grounding s_tem of the building, asdose to the pointof the cable entryaspracticaL.
REGULATORYINFORMATION:
Thisequipment hasbeentested and found to complywith the limitsfur a ClassB digital device,pursuantto Part15
of the FCCRuLes.Theselimitsaredesignedto providereasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhenthe
equipmentis operatedin a residentialinstallation. Thisequipmentgenerates,usesand canradiateradio frequency
energyand,if not instaL[edand usedin accordancewith the instruction manuaL,maycauseharmfulinterference to radio
communications.However,thereis no guaranteethat interference wiLLnot occurin a particularinstaLLation.If this
equipmentdoescauseharmfuLinterferenceto radio or televisionreception,whichcan be determinedbyturning
the equipmentoff andon, the useris encouragedto try to correctthe interferenceby oneor more of the foLLowing
measures: Reorient or relocatethe receiving antenna.
Increasethe separationbetween the equipmentandreceiver.
Connectthe equipmentinto an outlet on a circuitdifferentfromthat to whichthe
receiveris connected.
ConsuLtthe dealeror anexperiencedradio/IV technician fur help.
CAUTION:
Donot attempt to modif'j this productin any waywithout written authorization fTomZenith ELectronicsCorporation.
Unauthorized modification could void the user'sauthorityto operatethis product.
PAG E 2 B-WARN-DV-17/98
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
electffca[ 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 compUes with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.
1. Read Instructions
ALLthe safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2. Fo[|ow Instructions
ALLoperating and useinstructions should be foLLowed.
3. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions shouldbe retained
for future reference.
4. Heed Warnings
ALLwarningson the product and in the operatinginstruc-
tions shouldbeadhered to.
5. Cleaning
Unplugthisprodu_ fromthewalloutletbeforecleaning.
Do notuseLiquidcleanersoraerosolcleaners.Usea damp
clothforcleaning.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product nearwater for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or Laundrytub, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
7. Accessories
Donot place this product on an unstablecart, stand,
tripod, bracket,or table. The productmay fall, causing
seriousinjury to a child or adult, andseriousdamageto
the product.Useonly with a cart, stand,tripod, bracket,
or table recommendedby the manufacturer, or sold with
the product.Any mounting of the productshouldfollow
themanufacturersinstructions,and should usea
mountingaccessoryrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Transporting Product
A product and cart combinationshould be moved'with
care. Quick stops, excessiveforce, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
9. Attachments
Do notuseattachmentsnotrecommendedbytheproduct
manufacturerastheymay causehazards.
10. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinetare providedfor
ventilation and to ensurereliableoperationof the product
and to protectit from overheating,andthese openings
mustnot be blockedor covered.Theopeningsshou|d
neverbe blockedby placingthe producton a bed,sofa,
rug, or other similarsurface.This productshouldnot be
placedin a built-in installation suchas a bookcaseor rack
unlessproperventilation is providedor the manufacturer's
instructionshavebeen adheredto.
11. Power Sources
Thisproduct should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking [abe[. If you are
not sureofthe type of powersupplyto yourhome,
consultyour productdealeror Localpowercompany.For
productsintendedto operate from battery power,or other
sources,referto the operatinginstructions.
12. Line-Cord PotarizaUon
Thisproductisequippedwithapolarized
a[ternating-current[inepiug(aplughavingone blade
widerthantheother).Thisplugwillfitintothepower
outletonlyoneway.Thisisa safetyfeature,Ifyou are
unabletoinserttheplugfullyintotheoutlet,try
reversingtheplug.Iftheplugshouldstillfailtofit,
contactyourelectriciantoreplaceyourobsoleteoutlet.
Do notdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedplug.
13. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supplycordsshould be routed so that they arenot
Likelyto be walked on or pinched by itemsplaced upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at
plugs, convenience receptacles, andthe point wherethey
exitfrom the product.
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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
Ifan outsideantennaorcablesystemisconnectedtothe
product,besuretheantennaorcablesystemisgrounded
soastoprovidesome protectionagainstvoltagesurges
and built-upstaticcharges.Article810 oftheNational
ElectricalCode(U.S.A.),ANSI/NFPA 70 provides
informationwithregardtopropergroundingofthemast
and supportingstructure,groundingofthelead-inwireto
an antennadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconductors,
locationofantenna-dischargeunit,connectionto
groundingelectrodes,and requirementsforthegrounding
electrode.
Example of GroundingAccordingto National Electrical
CodeInstrucUons
NEC-NationalElectricalCode
Antenna Lead in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductor
(NEC Sectinn 810-21)
GroundClamps
Power Service Grounding
EleCtrode System (NEC
A_ 250, Pa_ H)
15. Lightning
Foradded protectionfor this product(receiver)duringa
Lightning storm, or whenit is [eft unattendedand unused
for tong periodsof time, unplugit from the waltoutlet and
disconnectthe antennaor cable system. Thiswit[ prevent
damageto the productdueto tlghtningand power-line
surges.
16. Power Lines
An outside antenna systemshouldhot be located in the
vicinity of overheadpowertines or other electrictight or
power circuits,or whereit canfatt into suchpowertines or
circuits.Wheninstalling an outsideantenna system,
extremecareshouldbetaken to keep fromtouching such
power Linesor circuitsas contactwith them might be
fatal.
17. Overloading
Do not overloadwatt outletsand extensioncords as this
can resultin a risk of fire or electricshock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Neverpushobjectsof any kindinto this productthrough
openingsasthey may touchdangerousvoltagepointsor
short-out partsthat couldresult in a fire or electricshock.
Neverspilt Liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this productyourselfas opening
or removing covers mayexpose youto dangerousvoltage
or other hazards.Refer at[ servicing to qualified service
personnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplugthis productfrom the watt outlet and refer servic-
ing to qualified service personnelunderthe fol!owing
conditions:
a.Ifthepower-supplycordorplugisdamaged.
b.Ifliquidhasbeenspilled,orobjectshavefalleninto
theproduct.
c.Iftheproducthasbeenexposedtorainorwater.
d.Iftheproductdoesnotoperatenormallybyfollowing
theoperatinginstructions.Adjustonlythosecontrolsthat
arecoveredbytheoperatinginstructionsasan improper
adjustmentofothercontrolsmay resultindamageandwill
oftenrequireextensiveworkby a qualifiedtechnicianto
restoretheproducttoitsnormaloperation.
e.Iftheproducthasbeendroppedorthecabinethas
beendamaged.
f.Iftheproductexhibitsa distinctchangein
performance.
21. Replacement Parts
Whenreplacementpartsare required,besure the service
technician hasusedreplacementpartsspecified bythe
manufacturer or havethe samecharacteristics asthe
originalpart. Unauthorizedsubstitutions mayresultin fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completionofanyserviceorrepairstothisproduct,
asktheservicetechnicianto performsafetychecksto
determinethattheproductisinproperoperating
condition.
23. Watt or Ceiling Mounting
The productshould be mountedto a watt or ceilingonlyas
recommendedbythe manufacturer.
24. Heat
The product shouldbe situatedawayfrom heatsources
such as radiators,heat registers,stoves,or other products
(includingamplifiers)that produceheat.
PAGE 4 2o_aI
Turn to the next page to begin setup oJ=your Entertainment Machine TM
Safety Warnings........................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ............... 3 - 4
Tableof Contents .......................... 5
Step 1. Hook Up IV
Hookup Directory ......... ................ 6
TVand other EquipmentHookups
Antenna ............................. 7
Cableservice .......................... 8
Antenna with VCR....................... 9
Cableservicewith VCR................... 10
SuperVHSVCR/Digital Video DiskPlayer ....... 11
Audio Equipment: Stereo ................. lZ
Step 2. Channel Search and Reception Setup
EZProgram ............................. 13
(Select Antenna, or cableservice and perform
channelsearch)
Remote Control TV ModeKeyFunctions ........... 14
RemoteOn-ScreenMenuOperation .............. 15
Front Pane[Controls ....................... 16
Basic"IVOperation, Tunersand Picture Sources...... 17
On-ScreenMenus/DisplaysOverview ............. 18
On-ScreenDisp[ays ........................ 19
Step 3. Customize Your TV's Features
Setup Menu (Starts with page 13, EZProgram)
Add/Oe[/Surf ......................... 20
CLockSet ........................... 21
Captions,Caption/Text................... 22
Language ........................... Z3
Spedal FeaturesMenu
EZTimer Setup, Sleep Timer ............... 24
Onand Off Time, On/Off Timer ............. 25
Channel Labels ........................ Z6
XDSDisplay .......................... 27
Parental Control .................... 28 - 29
EZOemo(On-screenmenusoverview) ......... 30
Audio Menu ............................ 31
Bass,Treble, Balance, AudioMode, FrontSurround,
Sound Rite, Speakers
Video Menu ............................ 32
Contrast,Brightness,Color,Tint, Sharpness,
ColorTemp,EZPicture
PIP Menu .............................. 33
Color, Tint,Size
SourceMenu ............................ 34
MainScreenPicture,PIPInsetPicture
GUIDE Plus+ ................ 35-36-37-38 - 3g
Watch/RecordOverview,and Operation
PIP (Ptcture-ln-Picture) ............ 40 - 41 - 42
Overview,and Operation
Remote Control Programming ............. 43 - 49
Maintenance ............................ 50
TroubleShooting ...................... 51 - 52
Glossary ............................... 53
EZ Help Menu ........................... 54
Zenith AccessoryProducts ......... Inside Back Cover
Warranty ......................... Back Cover
FeaturesonthisTValsoinclude:
GUIDE PLus+- Programs your TVto turn on your VCRand start/stop recording broadcasts, see page 35.
Parental Control - Restricts programs which can appear on your T_, seepage 28.
PIP - 2-Tuner Picture-in-Picture, see page 40.
Programmable Remote Control - Remote may control up to 7 products, see page 43.
KDSDisplay - Extended Data Se_ice. Shows current program information, see page 27.
EZFeatures:Designedto make your viewing experience lesswork; see the EZHelp menu on page 54.
EZ Program Finds channels in _/our area automatically.
EZTimer Sets times to turn the TV on and off.
EZ Picture Customizesvideolevelsettings.
EZ Oemo Shows menus and displayson this13/.
EZ SoundRite Maintainsand even sound Level.
EZ Mute Turnssound off,whilepictureremains.
Note:Oesignandspecificationsayesubjectto changewithout prior notice.
a_s-34eo EntertainmentMachine"isatrademarkofZenithElectronicsCorporation. P A G E 5
Thispage directs you to the appropriate page for hook up your Entertainment Machine
IMPORTANTU
Usethis pageto decidewhereyou needto begin your setup.First, find the [ine be{owthat best describeswhat you want
to do, then 9o to that page number.
Note: Designand specificationsare subjectto changewithout prior notification.
If you are using an antenna and no other equipment, go to .................. page 7
If you subscribe to cable sendce and no other equipment,goto ............... page8_m_e-m
Czb_
waiLjack
If you are usingan antenna and have a VCR,go to ....................... page 9
If you subscribe to cable sewice and have a VCR,go to ..................... page 10
CaMe _/
waLLjack
If you have a Super VHSVCR,a DVDPLayer,or Audioequipment,go to ........... pages11-12
GUIDE PLus+cable connection and emitter setup, goto ........................ page12
PAGE 6
Connectan oN airantenna toyourEntertainmentMachine
Hook upyourEntertainmentMachine,
seediagramsat fight.
Removethebackoftheremoteand
putintwo AAA batteries.
Ptugin your TV.Do not ptugit into a
switched outlet.
Go to page13 to EZProgramyour
EntertainmentMachine.
Antenna
Rat _re "" TV
(3_) ohm) (expandedview)
300/75 ohm
_ Adapter
If you have a 75 ohm RFcable, then
you don't needany adapters!
Remember,whenscrewing RFcables
ontojacks, clockwisetightens, and
counterclockwiseloosens.
[] A 300 to 75 ohm adapterisnot
includedwithyourZenith
EntertainmentMachine.
.P ( .(
Antenna
,' TV back panel
F (expandedview)
Antenna
/ Cable
75 OHM RFCABLE
I
1
i300-75OHM ADAPTER
The wire that comesfrom an off air antennaorcable serviceprovider.Eachend [oakslike a hexshapednutwith
a wire sucking through the middte, andit screwsonto the threadedjack on the backof yourTV.
A smaL[devicethat connectsa two-wire 300 ohm antennato a 75 ohm RFjack.TheyareusuaLlyaboutan
inch tongwith two screwsonone end and around openingwith a wire stickingout on the otherend.
2o_75 PAGE 7
Connect Cable service to your Entertainment Machine
Hook up your EntertainmentMachine,
see diagramsat fight.
Removethe backof the remoteand put
in two AAAbatteries.
Ptugin yourW. Donot ptug it into a
switchedoutlet.
Goto page13 to EZProgramyour
EntertainmentMachine.
Ifyou'_using a cable box, leaveyour
lV an channel 3 or 4 and use your
cable box to changechannel.
Rememberto set the cableboxoutput
switchto channel3 or4,
If you're usinga cablebox, EZProgram
(page 13) might only_nd the channel
your cable service is on
(usually channel 3 or 4). Don't"worry,
that's all you need!
Without CabLeBox
CabLeTV
wattjack
," TV back panel
_' (expandedview)
Antenna
/ Cable
With CabLeBox
CableW
walljack
In _1_ Cable box
v
Out _ output_
switch 3 4
_lre175ohm )
,,' W back panel
(expanded view)
Antenna
/ Cable
CABLESERVICE
PAGE 8
The wirethat suppLiesat[yourcabteW (CAW) stations.
J
206-3375
Connectyour offairantennaand
VCR toyourEntertainmentMachine
Hookup yourEntertainment
Machine,seediagramsat right.
Removethe back of the remote
and put in two AAAbatteries.
PtuginyourTV.Do notplugit
intoa switchedoutLet.
eOh_
Goto page13 to EZ Programyour
EntertainmentMachine.
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Remember tosettheVCRoutput
switchtochannel3 or4.
Videosourcesprovidebetter
pictureendsound.
WithoutA/V cablehookup,VCRs
willnotplayvideocossettesin"
stereosound.
(VCRwith Rat Wire Antenna Adapter)
na
output_
switch 3 4
TVbackpane[
(expandedview)
_Antenna
Roundwire (75ohm)
(VCRwith Round Antenna Wire)
output l[l_
switch 3 4
W back pane[
(expanded view)
PAGE 9
Connect Cable service and a
VCR to your Entertainment Machine
Hook up your Entertainment
Machine, see diagramsat right.
Removethe backof the remote
and put in two AAAbatteries.
PluginyourW. Do notplugit
intoa s_tched outtet.
Goto page13 to EZ Programyour
EntertainmentMachine.
Leaveyour VCRandyour television
tuned to channel3 or4 and use
the cablebox to change channels.
Remember to set the cable box
output switch to channel 3 or 4.
Videosourcesprovidebetter
pictureand sound.
No A/V cables are included with
your Zenith Entertainment
Machine. Without A/V cable
hookups, VCRswill not play video-
cassettesin stereosound.
Without Cab!.eBox
Cable IV
w_ jack
Out out:l_t _
With Cable Box
output ll_
switch 3 4
A_ilo
R-LOUt
W backpanel
(expanded v_ewI
@
A/V cables
notinduded
with W
PAGE 10
Connectinga S-VHS VCR orDVD playerto
your EntertainmentMachine
Super VHS VCR
mmm
Locatethe Ant In jack onthe back of your
S-VHSVCR.Connectthe cable Unecoming
from your waLLdirecttyto
this jack.
D
Now locatetheOut toIV jack.Connecta
cabtefromtheOutto l_/jackto the
Antenna/Cablejackon thebackof
your_.
B
Findtheaudioand S-Videojackson the
backofyourS-VHSVCR,and connectthem
fo[towingtheinstructionsprovidedwith
yourequipment.
DVD (Digital Video Disk) Player
SimplyconnecttheS-Video/Audiooutonthe DVD
totheS-VIDEO1,R-LAUDIO orS-VIDEO2, R-L
AUDIO IN on theTV. ForComponentVideo,con-
necttheComponentVideoOutjackson theDVD to
theCOMPONENT VIDEOjackson theTV.
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Use Video/Audiosourcesforbetter
pictureandsound.
Touse with PIP: go to the SourceMenu
(page 34) and choosethejack you've con-
nectedyour S-VHS(5-VHS1,-2) as the
Main or PIP source.
(VCROnLy)
Attach to
cable waUjack,
cable box, or
antenna
DVD
Player
Jacks
Cables
notinc_ded
wlth_
VIDEO
DVD PLayerwidth---_ 1
SUPERS-VHSVCR
DVD PLAYER
Provideshigherqualitypictureandsoundthan an ordinary VCRwhenconnectedto the S-Videoin jacks.
Digital.VideoDisksusethe S-Videoin jacks (or if available on the DMD,ComponentVideojacks) to provide the
highest quaLityreproduction avaiLabLefrom this techno[ogy.
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Useyourstereotoplaythesound
from your EntertainmentMachine
Beforeyou beginplugginginyourstereosystem,it'sa
goodideatoputitinitsapproximateptacefirst.That
way you know how much wireyou haveorwit[need.
LocatethejacksmarkedR - L VARIABLE
AUDIO OUTPUT.Theseareforthestereo
system.Connectthestereosystem'scables,
accordingtotheircolor(redisthefight
channel.,whitethe!eft)tothesejacks.
COMPONENTVIDEO
S-V_EO 1 VIDEO1 R-NJDIO L_,_3HO
S-VI_EO2 VIDEO2 R-AUDIO L41_ONO
StereoSystem
AntenBa
/ CaMe
R-LAudio
Input
A/V cabtes
orenot included
with 1!/
GUIDE Ptus+ Connections
Locate the jack markedIR Port. Thisjack is for the IR Cord
connection.Insert the connectorinto the IR Port.
Placetheotherend ofthe
cordswiththeIRemitter
sendingunitsinfrontofyour
VCRand Cabl.eBoxin sucha
wayas to a[towfor an unre-
strictedpath for the TRsig-
naLsto be abl.eto reachthe
front panelsof the VCRand
CabteBox.
IR=Infrared
Note:Seepage35 forGUIDE
Ptus+featureinformation.
COMPONENTVIDEO
Antenna
S-VIE_O2 _1[_O2 R_UOIO
PAGE 12
Use EZ Program to automaffcally fi'nd and store in the
11/'smemory all the channels in your area
Select:
Antenna If you receive 037 air signal reception.
Cable 11/ If you subscribe to a cable service.
Setup Menu
I F-ZProgram I<_'T°Pr°_ am I
Add/Del/Surf
Clock Set
Captions
Caption/Text
Language
[]
With the remotecontrol in hand, pressPOWERto turn
on your EntertainmentMachine.
PressHENUrepeatedlyunfitthe Setupmenuappears.
Usingthe UPor DOWNarrowon the remotecontroL,
selectEZProgramon your screen.
Pressthe RIGHTor LEFTarrow to showthe EZ
Programmenu.
Usingthe UPor DOWNarrow,chooseeither Off Air
Antenna,or CabLeTVon yourscreen.
Note:The optionthat is bunking is selected.
Pressthe RIGHTor LEFTarrowto beginthe channel
search.
Whenthe search is comptete,pressQUITto return to
W viewing.
Note:EZProgmmJ_ndschanneb being receivedby the 11/
tuner. Seepage 17for instructionson using the CableBoxor
VCRtuners.
Cable wiUnot workunlessyou subscribeto a cable service
@
0
OFFAIRANTENNA
CABLETV
Thedevice receivingthe programsignalbroadcastover-the-air.
YourEZProgramselection,if you subscribeto a cableservice.
PAGE 13
Note: Pressing TV puts remote into W operating mode
A quick list of the keys on your remote and what they do in TVmode, see page 49 for remote key
/unctions in the other modes
PRG (PROGRAM)
Programsyour remoteto operate
other products.
See page43.
FLASHBK (FLASHBACK)
Return to the Lastchannelviewed.
SeLectsAM/PMin Clock/Timermenus.
SURF
Turnson andoff customchannel
selection mode.
WhenSurf modeis active, CHANNEL
Up/Down keys"Surf" through the
channelsyou've selected.
CHANNEL (UP/DOWN)
FLipthrough avaiLabLechannels.
ENTER
Shows the Channel/Time
dlsp[ay. Press after channel num-
bers for instant selection.
MENU
Showson-screen
menusfor TVmode. Seepage 18.
LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS
The Left/Right arrows adjust
menuopUons.
PIP FEATURES
ForPIP (F_cture-in-Picture)
operation.Seepage40.
TIMER
DispLaysthe Sleep TimerMenu. See
"Timer Setup" on page24 for more
informa_on.
Keysdedicatedto VCRJ:unctions
wit[still operateyour VCRwhile
the remoteis in TVmode.
enter
remote control pa_cnumber
MBR3466Z
(124-231)
........................ POWER
TurnsW Onor Off.
................... LED INDICATOR L]GHT
Lights when keys are pressed.
i:::.::::_...........
CABLE/VCR/AUX/TV
SeLectsremoteoperating mode.
MUTE
TurnssoundOff and On
whitethe pictureremains.
Pressonceto quiet sound, press
again to mute, pressagain to
restore sound.
VOLUME LEFT/RIGHT
Adjusts the sound [eve[ on your
Entertainment Machine.
''"'*-..... ..........
NUMBER KEYPAD
Se_ctschannels di_ and
ente_ nume_cvaLuesfor
someopUons.
UP/DOWN ARROWS
The Up/Down arrows select menu
options.
QUIT
Removeson-screendisptayfrom
view.If no displayis on, switches
Surroundsoundfeature On andOff on
someTVs.
GUIDE
EntersGUIDEPLus+mode.
See pages35, 36, 37, 38, 39.
TV/VCR-SOURCE
SwitchesbetweenwatchingTV
through your antenna/cabLe,or
through your VCR.
PAGE 14
Use either the remote or the TVfront controls to accessthe on-screenmenus
Setup Menu
EZ f_o_n
Add/Del/Surf
Clock Set
Captions [ EZ Mute I
Caption/Text
Language
PressMENUrepeatedty unti[ the desiredmenuappears.
Usethe UPor DOWNarrowon the remote control to "select"
an option like Captionson your screen.
D Usethe RIGHTor LEFTarrowto "adjust" the selectedoption.
D PressQUITwhen finished,to return to W viewing.
D In the Crock,and Timermenus,usethe NUMBERkeypad to set
the dock, and timer features.
[] On-screenmenus automaticallydisappear after 15 seconds,
Usethe NUMBERkeypadto enter numerical valuesfor menu adjustments
whenrequited.
[] Remotemust be in the TVmodefor it to control the TV.
PressTVon the remoteto select TVmod_
HENU
SELECT
On-screendispLaysyou use to program the IV features.
Pressingthe UP or DOWNaffow repeatedlywi[["select" or highLightmenuoptions.
ADJUST Usethe LEFTor RIGHTarrowto chooseor changethe selectedmenuoption.
QUIT
Whenfinishedwith programming,pressQUUto exit on-screenmenusand returnto TVviewing.
How to useyour _ront control panel to operate
the menus
Whenusing the on-screenmenus,the buttonson the
6-Button front pane[ correspondto the remote control
keysas fo[[ows:
CHANNEl.= Select Up/Down
VOLUME- AdjustLeft/Right
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To accessthe on-screenmenus,press MENU.
PressingHENUrepeatedlywit[ cycle through
the avaitabte menus.
Oncethe menuyou want appears,
SELECTthe feature you want to changeusing
the DOWNor UParrowChannel buttons.
L
AD3USTor changethe se[ected feature using
the LEFTor RIGHTVotume buttons.
Note: If the feature you wantto change
requiresyou to enter numerfca[ values, use
the remote control..
\
_ Typical6-ButtonPanet
menu
channel volume power
Menusdisappearaflerfifteen seconds.Toget them
back, pressMENUagain.
If you'velost your remote,you canget o new one
by calling 1-800-255-6790 to purchasea replace-
ment.
o"" Typical lO-Button Pane[ ",
J
enter adjust se[ect menu volume channel power
fil!
PAGE 16
Basicoperatinginformationand usingyour EntertainmentMachinewithotherequipment
Turnon the TVand otherequipment.
Sel,ectyour picture and sound source.Seeinformation on tunersand picture sourcesbel,ow.
Adjustcontrolsfor picture (Video) and sound(Audio). Seeshortdescriptionsof the on-screenmenus/displ,ays
beginningon page 18 and 19; usethese to personal,izethe features of your EntertainmentMachine.
There are a number of waysyou canchooseto integrate your EntertainmentMachine with the restofyour audio/video
equipment. ChanneLscanbe changedusingthe tel,evision, the VCR,or the cablebox, with advantagesto each.
USING THE TELEVISION AS THE TUNER preservesal,l,your channel.[abels(not avail,abl,eon some modeLs).It also
reducesthe numberof keysonthe remotecontrol,youneedto wonyabout. (Onedevice,one remoteto l,earn.)
USING THE VCR AS THE TUNER hasthe advantage of simpl,ifying the recording process. If the VCRis tunedto chan-
nel,seven,then the VCRwil,l,recordchannel,seven.
USING THE CABLE BOX (ifyou haveone)tochangethestationssometimeshasan advantage,too,especial,l,yifyour
cabl,eproviderrequiresyouto usetheircabl.eboxto descrambl,etheirstations.
The source key (TV/VCRSource)on the remote,switchesbetweenVideoinput and Antenna/Cabl,einput. The
Channel,/Timedisplaywil,l,read"Video" in pl,aceof a channel,number if A/V inputs aresel,ectedasthe picturesource.
Antenna/Cabl,eInput: Thissetting a!U,owsyou to changecableor antenna channelsandto view videocassettes on chan-
nel 3 (or 4) in mono sound.
VideoInput: This settingal,l,owsstereo pl,aybackof videocassettes. Thetel,evisioncannotchangechannelsin the Video
mode,butthe VCRcan.
[] Toview the current input source,pressENTER,onyour remote,The£honne_/Timedisplayshouldappearin the upper fight-hand
comerofthescreen.IfthedisplayreadsI/ideo,"thenthepictureandsoundsourceisconnectedtoonesetoftheAudio/Video
inputjacks.Ifthedisplayreadsa channelnumber,thenthepictureandsoundsourceistheAntenna/Cablejack.
TUNER Thete|evision, VCR,or cable box that you chooseto changechannelswith.
SOURCE Connection on the 13fs backjack connectionpanel,providingpictureand soundto the TV.
PAGE 17
Descriptionsof themenus and displayson your EntertainmentMachine
Menu Name Page Description
ON-SCREEN MENUS
SETUP MENU 13
EZ Program 13
Add/Del/Surf 20
CLockSet 21
Captions 22
Caption/Text 22
Language 23
AdjuststhebasicfeaturesofyourEntertainmentMachine.
AutomaticalLyfindsand storesactivechanneLstoflipthroughusingChannelUp/Down.
Manuatlypicksand chooseswhichactivechanneLswritappearwhen usingChannelUp/Down and SURF.
Setsthetime.
Turnsdosed captioningon,off,orsetitto come on when thetelevisionismuted.
Choosesa captioningortextoptionforyourEntertainmentMachine.
Picksthetanguageyou wantyouron-screenmenusto appearin.
SPECIAL 24
FEATURES
Timer Setup 24
25
Channet LabeLs 26
XDSDisptay 27
ParentalControt 28
EZ Oemo 30
Goesbeyond basicsand customizesyour EntertainmentMachine'sTM features.
SLeepTimer,programsa timeforyourEntertainmentMachinetoturnitselfoff
aftera certainamountoftime.
On/OffTimer,programstimesforyourIVto turnitsetfon and off.
LabeLsyourchanneLswiththeirnetworknames (ABC,CBS,HBO,etc.).
TurnstheXDS programinformationfeatureon and off,seedescriptionbelow.
ALlowsparentsto blockanyprogramorA/V sourceforup to gg hours,withtheuseofa password.
Demonstratestheon-screenmenusthatcontrolTV setupand operationatfeatures.
AUDIO MENU 31
VIDEO MENU 32
PIP MENU 33
SOURCE MENU 34
GUIDE PLUS+ 35
PIP FEATURE 40
EZ HELP 54
ChanneLffime
PIP/ChanneL
Vo|ume Disptay
XDSDisplay
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Customizesthesoundto suityourroom and taste.Youroptionsare:Bass,TrebLe,Balance,Audio
Mode,FrontSurround,SoundRite,Speakers.
Adjustsyourpictureforanyviewingsituation.Youroptionsare:Contrast,Brightness,CoLor,
Tint,Sharpness,CoLorTemp,EZPicture.
ControLsthe appearahceand sizeofthePIPinset.Youroptionsare:CoLor,Tint,Size.
Choosesfromtheavailablepictureand soundsources,theMainscreenpictureand PIPinsetpicture.
Accessand operatethe GUIDEPlus+feature.
TurnsPicture-in-Picturef_atureon and off,fistsPIPoptions.
Hetpmenu offersseveralfeaturesfromdifferentmenusthatcanbe adjustedon one convenientmenu.
ON-SCREENDISPLAYS
19 Shows the currenttime, channeL,video/audio source, andchannet{abetif avaltable.
19 Ifpresent,indicatesPIPison.
19 Showsthe currentsoundreveL.
27 If provided by broadcasteron currentiyselectedchanneL,may displaysomeor aU of the foitowing
information: Programname, Lengthof program,time Leftin programin hoursand minutes,
andthe ChanneL/Time/Audio disptay.
20_
The on-screenstatus displays reveal the current status
oj:your Entertainment Machine
Ch 5 A&E
9:22AM
Stereo
m
D
B
D
B
Channe|/Time Display
PressENTERon the remote control,to viewthe
Channel,/Time,and audiosignal,displ,ay.
Mute Displays
PressMUTEon the remotecontro!,to quiet the
sound(Soft Mute).
PressMUTEa secondtime to remove the sound
entirety (Mute).
PressMUTEa third time to restore the sound.
Surf (ChannetSetection) Mode Dtsptays
PressSURFon the remotecontrol,to turn on
Surf channel,sel.ectionmode.
PressSURFagainto return to normal,channel.
setectlonmode.
Volume Disp|ay
PressVOLUMELEFTor RIGHTon the remote
control.,to view the soundstatusdisplay.
Sleep Timer Display
PressTIMERon the remote control,to view the
Sl,eepTimerStatusDisptay.PressTIMERrepeat-
edl.yto set the amountof time before the TV
automatical,iyturns itsel.foff.
%
%
Surf's Up! €£ I
INo Surfing (_)1
I :'_;i SleepTimerOff
B
RemoveOn-ScreenDispLaysand Menus
PressQUITto removedispl.aysand returnto TV
viewing, or wait a few moments and the dis-
playswil.I,disappearfromthe screen.
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Customize your channel selection
Setup Menu
EZ Program
Add/Del/Surf I Ch 9 Added I
EZ Clock
Captions
Caption/Text
Language
B
B
B
PressMENUrepeatedtyon the remoteuntilthe Setupmenu
appears.
Se[ectthe Add/Detete/Surfoptionwith the UPor DOWN
arrow.
Usingeither the NUMBERkeypad and ENTERor the CHAN-
NELUp/Downarrowson the remote,setecta channet.
(If addinga detetedcharmer,you wilt needto usethe
NUMBERkeypad.)
Usingthe RIGHTor LEFTarrow, pick whetherthat channe[
is Added,Deleted, or a Surfchanne!..(Surf channelsare
automaticaUy"added" channelsalso.)
Tocontinue, sel.ectanotherchannel,and repeatStep4. If
you are finished, pressQUITto returnto TVviewing.
r_fyou delete o channel, it isn't gonefor good.Just select it
usingthe NUMBERkeypod on the remote,or oddit later.
PressSURF,with Surf active,you can usechannel up/down to
scrollthe Su_ channel list. PressSURFdgain to return to normal
channel scan.
_new channelsto the channe[list that you'l,l,scrol.[throughwhenusingChannelUp/Down.
DELETEDRemoveschannelsthat youdon't watch fromthe channel.Listyou'l,[scrol,l,through usingChannel.Up/Down.
SURF Addsyourfavorite channelsto the Surf channelEst.
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