Zenith D27D51 User manual

machine numbers D27D51 D32D51 D36D51

®

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operating guide / warranty

table of contents

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WARNING:

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

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of

electric shock to persons.

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

maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

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

POWER CORD POLARIZATION:

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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

REGULATORY INFORMATION:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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

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.

COMPLIANCE:

The responsible party for this product’s compliance is:

Zenith Electronics Corporation, 2000 Millbrook Drive, Lincolnshire, IL 60069, USA • Phone: 1-847-391-7000.

RECORD YOUR MODEL NUMBER

The model and serial number of your

Entertainment Machine

TM

are located on the

back of the TV cabinet. For your future conve-

nience, we suggest that you record these num-

bers here:

Model No._________________________

Serial No. __________________________

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Entertainment Machine

TM

is a trademark of Zenith Electronics Corporation

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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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

manufacturer.

8. Transporting Product

A product and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may

cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

9. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product

manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product

and to protect it from overheating, and these openings

must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never

be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or

other similar surface. This product should not be placed in

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

proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instruc-

tions 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 polarized alternating - cur-

rent power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the

other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one

way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the

plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the

plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to

replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur-

pose of the polarized plug.

13. Power Cord Protection

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

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

against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit

from the product.

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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

Refer to the information below to hook up external equipment and set up the features

on your Entertainment Machine

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

Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4

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

Step 1. Hook Up TV

Connection Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Equipment Connection Options

Antenna, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Cable Service, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . . . . . 8

Antenna with VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . . 9

Cable Service with VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . 10

S-VHS VCR, Install batteries in remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 11

DVD Component Video Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

High-Definition Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

High-Definition/RGB Hookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Audio/Video Signal Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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

On-Screen Menus/Displays Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 - 21

Other Functions and On-Screen Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 3. Customize the TV’s Features

Setup Menu (Start with page 18, EZ Program)

Add/Del/Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

EZ Clock Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Captions (Caption/Text) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Background . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Video Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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 . . . . . . 30

Audio Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 - 33 - 34

Restricts viewer programming.

Special Menu

EZ Timer: Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

EZ Timer: On/Off Timer Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Channel Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

XDS Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

PIP Menu (Setup PIP picture appearance) . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Source Sense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Source Hookup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

EZ Demo (On-screen menus overview) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 - 44

Remote Control Programming

Set up remote to operate other devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Amplifier Volume Override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Aux 1 -2 -3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

AutoFind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Programming Product Brand Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 - 50

Remote Modes Key Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 - 54 - 55

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 - 58

Recommended Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

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

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

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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 14.

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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“Source” Connection Panel Overview

To hook up source equipment,see below and also

refer to the Table of Contents on page 5; shows

pages to go to for equipment hookup options. Also,

see the front connections panel source’s hookup

options on page 16.

After you have finished hooking up your source

equipment, go to page 18 and use

EZ Program to search for and find

all the available channels in

your area.

TV Back

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VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

ANTENNA

CABLE

VIDEO 1 IN VIDEO 2 IN

Connect your Audio/Video or

S-Video equipment to these

jacks.

See pages 9, 10, 11.

HD IN

Connect your high-

definition equipment to

these jacks.

See page 13.

ANTENNA/CABLE

Use to hookup your

antenna or cable system.

See pages 7, 8, 9, 10, 11.

HD-RGB INPUT

Connect HD-RGB output

to this connector.

See page 14.

DVD IN

Connect your DVD

player to these jacks.

See page 12.

VIDEO / R - L AUDIO OUT

Use these output jacks to connect

external audio/video equipment.

See page 15.

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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

“AAA” 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

120 V AC

60 Hz

1

2

3

4

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Hook Up Cable Service (CATV)

If you’re using a cable box, leave the TV on

channel 3 or 4 and use your cable box to

change channels.

If you’re using a cable box, EZ Program might

only find the channel your cable service is on

(usually channel 3 or 4). Don’t worry, that’s all

you need!

Typical

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Coaxial Round Wire

(75ohm)

Typical

TV Back

ANTENNA

CABLE

Typical

Cable TV

Wall Jack

Cable Box

In

Out

RF Coaxial Wire

(75ohm)

3 4

output

switch

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 “AAA” 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.

120 V AC

60 Hz

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.

TV Back

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VIDEO 2

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VIDEO 1

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DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

ANTENNA

CABLE

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

RF Coaxial Round Wire

(75ohm)

Connect your VCR to the

Video 1 or Video 2 set of input jacks

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 “AAA”

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.

120 V AC

60 Hz

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.

TV Back

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VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

ANTENNA

CABLE

In

Out

Audio

Video

3 4

VCR Back

VCR Back AV Panel

output

switch

CB

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

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 “AAA” 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.

120 V AC

60 Hz

1

2

3

4

Back of

Remote

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TV Back

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VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

ANTENNA

CABLE

In

Out

Flat Wire

(300 ohm)

300/75 ohm

Adapter

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

Your Zenith TV may be connected to a

Super-VHS VCR through the S-Video Input

located on the front or rear source connec-

tion panels 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

“AAA” 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.

On the remote, press SOURCE repeatedly until

“S-Video” is displayed. Or use the Source menu

to choose the S-Video input the equipment is

connected to.

1

2

3

Back of

Remote

Hook Up S-VHS VCR

120 V AC

60 Hz

4

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VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

DVD Player with

Component Video

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

Y

Pr

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R

L

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO

L-/MONO

Make the connections as indicated. (Appearance

of components may vary from those in the illus-

trations.)

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 DVD 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

120 V AC

60 Hz

4

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Make the HD 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 stan-

dard 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 “HD-In” is displayed. Or use the

Source menu to choose HD-In.

Hook Up HD Equipment

Connecting high-definition equipment

1

2

3

120 V AC

60 Hz

4

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VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

ANTENNA

CABLE

Set Top Box with

Component Video

HD OUT

Y

Pr

Pb

R

L

S-VIDEO OUT

VIDEO

R-AUDIO

L-/MONO

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Make the RGB 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 stan-

dard 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 “HD-RGB In” is displayed. Or use

the Source menu to choose HD-RGB In.

Hook Up HD-RGB Equipment

Connecting High-definition RGB output equipment

1

2

3

120 V AC

60 Hz

4

TV Back

Pr

Pb

Y

R

L

P

r

Pb

Y

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

RGB

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

AUDIO

R

L

Audio Out

RGB Out

Set Top Box with

HD-RGB Output

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Make the Audio/Video Output connec-

tions as indicated. (Appearance of

devices may vary from those in the

illustrations.)

Video Output

Use the Video Out jack to connect to an

external video device.

Audio Output

Use the Left and Right Audio Out jacks

to connect an external amplifier and

speakers. (Refer to the Audio Menu on

page 31 for instructions on how to turn

the TV’s internal speakers off and on.)

Select Audio/Video Input on the exter-

nal device to see the image and hear

the sound from the TV.

Audio/Video Signal Output

Output to Audio/Video devices

1

2

3

TV Back

Pr

Pb

Y

R

L

P

r

Pb

Y

R

L

R

L

R

L

R

L

RGB

VIDEO 2

IN

VIDEO 1

IN

DVD IN

HD IN

MONITOR

OUTPUT

AUDIO

MONO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO 1

S-VIDEO 2

ANTENNA

CABLE

Audio/Video Device

VIDEO

IN

R-AUDIO

IN

L-/MONO

IN

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Front Panel Controls/Inputs

menu

L-audio-Rvideo

S-video

volume

channel

power

menu

volume

channel

power

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.

Use the CHANNEL Up/Down buttons to select the next

higher/lower channel number

Use the VOLUME Up/Down buttons to adjust the sound

level louder or quieter to your preference.

Using the front panel to operate the TV’s 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

3

4

1

2

3

Audio Mini Plug

Audio input from

external equip-

ment.

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PRG

POWER

CABLE

VCR

AUX

TV

SURF

ENTER

FLASHBK

MUTE

CHANNEL

VOLUME

12

3

4

56

7

0

8

9

MENU

REWIND

FFWD

RECORD

QUIT

PIP

SWAP

FREEZ

CC

TV/VCR

SOURCE

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

TV Mode Remote Key Functions

Note: Pressing TV puts remote into TV operating mode

A quick list of the keys on your remote and what they do in TV mode, see page 44 for remote key

functions in the 6 additional programmable modes...

PRG (PROGRAM)

Programs your remote to operate

other products.

See page 45.

FLASHBK (FLASHBACK)

Return to the last channel viewed.

Selects AM/PM in Clock/Timer menus.

POWER

Turns TV On or Off

.

CABLE/VCR/AUX/TV

Selects remote operating mode.

CHANNEL (UP/DOWN)

Select next available channel.

MUTE

Turns sound Off and On

while the picture remains.

Press once to quiet sound, press

again to mute, press again to

restore sound.

ENTER

Shows the Channel/Time

display. Press after channel num-

bers for instant selection.

NUMBER KEYPAD

Selects channels directly and

enters numeric values for

some options

.

MENU

Shows on-screen

menus for TV mode.

See pages 20 - 21.

UP/DOWN ARROWS

The Up/Down arrows select options.

remote control part number

MBR3457CT

(124-233-05)

TIMER

Displays the Sleep Timer Menu.

See “Timer Setup” on pages

35 - 36 for more information.

VOLUME LEFT/RIGHT

Adjusts the sound levels on your

Entertainment Machine.

QUIT

Removes on-screen display from

view. If no display is on, switches

Surround sound feature On and Off on

some TVs.

TV/VCR-SOURCE

Switches between watching TV

through your antenna/cable, or

through your VCR.

Keys dedicated to VCR functions

will still operate your VCR while

the remote is in TV mode.

CC (CLOSED CAPTIONING)

Displays the closed caption menu.

LEFT/RIGHT ARROWS

The Left/Right arrows adjust

options.

LED INDICATOR LIGHT

Lights when keys are pressed.

PIP FEATURES

For PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

operation. See page 36.

SURF

Turns on and off custom channel

selection mode.

When Surf mode is active, CHANNEL

Up/Down keys “Surf” through the

channels you’ve selected.

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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

MENU

Move

ENTER

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

TV’s 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.

PRG

POWER

CABLE

VCR

AUX

TV

SURF

ENTER

FLASHBK

MUTE

CHANNEL

VOLUME

12

3

4

56

7

0

8

9

MENU

REWIND

FFWD

RECORD

QUIT

PIP

SWAP

FREEZ

CC

TV/VCR

SOURCE

PAUSE TIMER

PLAY

STOP

1/5

1/2/4

2/3

5

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ENTER

MENU

QUIT

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.

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

G

50

R

MENU

Move

ENTER

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.

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 direc-

tional arrow repeatedly.

Once the option is selected, in this case CONTRAST, use the

RIGHT or LEFT directional arrow to adjust the setting; the larg-

er the number the more contrast, the lower the number, the

less contrast in the picture. Note: Some menu options use a

checkmark to indicate setting, see page 19.

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.

Use the number keypad to enter numerical values when required.

2

3

When selected, words and

values change to a gold color

Main TV Features Menu

Video Menu

1/4

3

2

4

1/2

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On-Screen Menus Overview

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Color Temp

Advanced

EZ Picture

Audio

Lock

Special

Setup

Video

Cable TV

Air Antenna

EZ Program

Add/Del/Surf

EZ Clock

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Source Menu

Background

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

11

40

L 2

Bass

Treble

Balance

Audio Mode

EZ Bass

Front Surr

EZ Soundrite

Speakers

EZ Sound

Setup

Video

Audio

Lock

Special

R

50

G

50

R

Descriptions of the menus and displays

Using MENU, the Up/Down arrows, and the ENTER key and the other keys indicated on

the remote, the user can access the menus and displays described below.

ON-SCREEN MENUS

SETUP 18

Sets the TV up and adjusts the basic features.

EZ Program 18

Automatically finds and stores active channels you

tune to by using Channel Up/Down.

Add/Del/Surf 23

Choose which channels will appear when using Channel

Up/Down. Adds favorite channels to Surf channel list.

EZ Clock 24

Sets the TV’s clock.

Captions 25

Turns closed captioning On, Off, or set it to come on

when the television sound is muted.

Caption/Text 25

Chooses a captioning or text option.

Language 26

Chooses the language you want the on-screen menus to

appear in.

Source Menu 27

Selects which picture and sound will appear on your TV.

Background 28

Adds or removes menu background for better readability.

VIDEO 29 - 30

Adjusts the picture appearance to your preference.

Your options are:

Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color

Temperature, Advanced (Aspect Ratio etc.), EZ Picture.

AUDIO 31

Customizes the sound to suit your room and taste.

Your options are:

Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode, EZ Bass, Front

Surround, EZ Soundrite, Speakers, EZ Sound.

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