Zenith SY3281 Operating Manual & Warranty

Brand: Zenith

Model: SY3281

Category: LCD TVs

Type: Operating Manual & Warranty

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SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE "/HIS

PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,

is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dange:rous

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

POWER-CORD POLARIZATION

"/laisproduct is equipped 'with a three-wire grounding-type

alternating-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 power outlet, contact your elec-

trician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the three-wire grounding-type plug.

CAUTION

To prevent electric shock, do not u.';ethis three-wire,

grounding-type plug with an extension cord, receptacle or

other outlet unless all three of the blades of the plug can be

fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

REGULA TORY INFORMATION

Note: 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 reason-

able protection against h_uanful interference in a residential in-

stallation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

r_tdiofrequency energy and, if not installed and used in accord-

ance with th_ instructions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that in-

terference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause hamfful interference to radio or televi-

sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equip-

ment 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 writ-

ten authorization from the manufacturer. Unaul_horized modifi-

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

CAUTION

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service

personnel only. To reduce the risk ,gfelectric shock, do not

perform any servicing other than th,_se contain('xl in the operat-

ing instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer all

servicing to qualified personnel.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 section of the operating guide can help you get many ,.rearsof enjoyment and

safe operation that are built into your new product.

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 fol-

lowed.

3. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be re-

tained for future reference.

4. Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating in-

structions should be: adhered to.

5. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol

cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Water and Moisture

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

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

tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

7. Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may

fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and

serious damage to tire 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 manufac-

turer'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 combina-

tion to overturn.

PORTABLE CART WARNING

9. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the

product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for

ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the

product and to protect it from overheating, and

these openings must not be blocked or covered. The

openings should never be blocked by placing the

product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar sur-

face. This product should not be placed in a built-in

installation such as a bookcase or rack unless

proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's

instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources

This product should be operated only from the type

of power source indicated on the marking label. If

you are not sure of the type of power supply to

your home, consult your product dealer or local

power company. For products intended to operate

from battery power, or othet sources, refer to the

operating instructions.

12. Line-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped wi':h a polarized alternat-

ing-current line plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other). This plug will fit into the

power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.

If you are unable to insert tl-e plug ful]!y into the

outlet, try reversing the plu_;. If the plug should

still fail to fit, contact your _lectrician 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 at-

tention to cords at plugs, co:avenience receptacles,

and the point where they exit from the product.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected

to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system

is grounded so as to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code

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

with regard to proper grounding of the mast and

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con-

ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,

connection to grounding electrodes, and require-

ments for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF GROUNDING ACCORDING TO

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS

Antenna Lead in Wire

J Ground

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding Conductors

• (NEC Section 810-21)

Power Service Grounding

Electrode System (NEC

Art 250, Part H)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

15. Lightning

For added protection for this product (receiver) dur-

ing 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 out_ide antenna system should not be located in

the vicinity of overhead power lines or other elec-

tric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into

such power lines or circuits. When installing an out-

side antenna system, extreme care should be taken

to keep from touching such power lines or circuits

as contact with them might be fatal.

1.7. 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 the), may touch dangerous volt-

age points or short-out part:; that could result in a

fire or electric shock. Neve: spill liquid of any kind

on the product.

19. Servicing

Do not attempt to service tl_is product yourself as

opening or removing covers may expose you to dan-

gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing

to qualified service personnel.

20. Damage Requiring Service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to qualified service personnel under the

following', conditions:

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

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

into the product.

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

d. If the product does not operate normally by fol-

lowing 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 re-

quire extensive work by a qualified technician

to restore the product tc 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 per-

formance.

21. Replacement Parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts speci-

fied by the manufacturer or have the same

characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in :fire, electric shock, or

other hazards.

22. Safety Check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

product, ask the service technician to perform

safety checks to determine that the product is in

proper operating condition.

23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling

only as recommended by the manufacturer.

24. Heat

The product should be situated away l_rom heat

sources such as radiator,';, heat registers, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce

heat.

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INTRODUCTION

WEL C OME

Welcome into the family of Zenith Color Television owners.

This guide provides instructions on how to operate your new

TV. In addition, we strongly advise you to read and observe

the precautions listed in the Safety Tips section of this operat-

ing guide. Read this publication carefully so that you will re-

ceive full enjoyment from your new Zenith TV for many

years to come.

Your new TV has been designed and built to give you the

very best in quality, features and performance. There are

many regional Zenith authorized service centers throughout

the U.S., Canada and Mexico who can attend promptly and ef-

f_=tively to ordinary service needs.

If you should have an unusual performance or service problem

that cannot be satisfactorily resolved by your Zenith authorized

service center, call or write:

Zenith Electronics Corporation

Customer Service Department

1000 Milwaukee Avenue

Gtenview, IL 60025-2493

Telephone: (847) 391-8752

Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Central Time

Send the model number, serial number, and date of purchase

or original installation, with a full1e:_planation of the problem

and the service history. We will welcome the opportunity to

look into your specific question or Izroblem and to be of assis-

tance in resolving it promptly.

The model and serial numbers of you::new TV are located on the

back of the TV cabinet. For your fiatu::econvenience and protec-

tion, we suggest that you record these numbers here:

Model No.

Serial No.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Before you install your TV...

Ventilation --- Proper ventilation keeps your TV

running cool. Air circulates through perforations

in the back and bottom of the cabinet. Do not

block these vents or you will shorten the life of

your TV.

Power Source -- Your TV is designed to operate

on normal hou,;ehold current, 120 volt 60 Hertz AC.

Do not attempt to operate it on DC current.

Power Cord -- Your power cord has a polarized

plug as required by Underwriters' Laboratories. It

has one regular blade and one wide blade and fits

only one way into a standard electrical outlet. If

the blades will not enter either way, your outlet is

very old and non-standard. A new outlet should be

installed by a qualified electrician.

Safe Operation -- Your TV is manufactured and

tested with your safety in mind. However, unusual

stress caused by dropping or mishandling, expo-

sure to flood, fire, rain or moisture, or accidental

spilling of liquids into the TV, can result in poten-

tial electrical shock or fire hazards. If this hap-

pens, have your TV checked by a service

technician before using it again.

Please read and observe each safety point in the "Safety

Tips" section when installing and using your TV.

VIDEO GAMES AND OTHER FIXED

PATTERN DISPLAY CAUTION -- If you use your TV for

video games or other fixed displays, avoid setting the

BRIGHTNESS control for an excesdvely bright picture. A

fixed display is any image which does not change fiequently,

such as a channel/network identification or other symbol that

remains in the same location for long periods of time. A

bright, fixed pattern, if left on for long periods of time, can re-

sult in a permanent imprint on the TV picture tube. You can

reduce this possibility by alternating the use of 1:hefixed pat-

tern display with normal TV picture viewing, by turning down

the CONTRAST control for sustained fixed pattern use, and

by turning off the fixed pattern display when nc,t in use.

PLUGGING IN YOUR TV --- Be sure to plug your TV into

an "unswitched" AC power source. The "switched" AC out-

lets found on some video equipment will not continue supply-

ing power to the TV once the equipment is turned off. If the

power to the TV is interrupted, you will have tc reset the

clock in the TV to the current time.

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INTRODUCTION

METHODS OF TV AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT OPERA TiON

Your new Zenith TV is a very sophisticated, High-Tech electronic appliance. TV operation, video picture adjustments and audio

sound adjustments are performed through on-screen menus and displays. Self-explanatory menu icons are used thrc,ughout. Most

features can be selected and adjusted from the comfort of your favorite chair by using the infrared universal remote con_trol.

Use the multi-brand programmable remote if you have different brands and types o1'equipment in your video system which you

need to control remotely. Also, many features can be selected and adjusted by using the control pane, I on the TV.

FEATURES PROVIDED ON YOUR TV

This operating guide describes a family of TV models. Most models include the following features:

GENERAL FEATURES AUDIO FEATURES

Closed Captions and Text Modes 2-Level Audio Mute Control

VCR Plus+C3 Remote Control Treble, Bass, Balance Control

with Built-In Instant Programming

Automatic TV Operation Demonstration On-Screen Captions When Audio Muted

On-Screen Menus accessed by Remote Control or TV Soft Mute (Low Sound Level)

Control Panel

VCR Plus Operation/TV Operation Universal SoundRite Channel Changing .Auto Volume Control

Programmable Remote Control

On-Screen Menu Icon Identifiers Front and Rear Surround Sound Speaker Controls

On-Screen Video Adjustments Preset Surround Sound

181 Channel Tuning Surround Sound Speaker Hook-Up Jacks

Automatic Channel Se,arch Programming On-Screen Audio Adjustments

Parental Control, Block Channel(s) MTS Stereo

Channel Labels (ABC, NBC, MAX, SHO, etc. SAP (Second Audio Programrrfing)

or create your own custom labels)

!,Source Identification (VCR, Cable Box, etc.) PIP (Picture-In-Picture) FEATURES

Channel Scan Add/Delete Channels Move PIP Window to any Comer of Screen

On/Off Timer (Vacation Timer), Sleep Timer PIP/Main Screen Pictures Freeze

Activate/Deactivate On/Off Timer selection PIP Video Menu Adjustments

'Variable Audio Output jacks Video Swap PIP Window/Main Screen Picture

Select Cha]mel Surfing Channels Audio Swap PIP Window/Main Szreen Picture

Audio/Video (A/V) In Jacks Multi-Source Picture-in-Picture. Capability

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

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CONTENTS

Connections and Basic Operations

Safety Warnings ...................................... ii

]Important Safety Instructions ............................ iii

]INTRODUCTION

'Welcome ............................................ v

]Installation Considerations .............................. v

Methods of Operation .................................. vi

Features Provided on your TV Chart ...................... vi

Setup Checklist ...................................... viii

STANDARD TV/SOURCE CONNECTIONS

Introduction TV/Source Connection Panel, Overview Connection

Options, "IV/Source Connections Panel, Front of TV A/V Jacks,

Setups: 1-TV Only, 2-TV and Cable Box, 3-TV and 4-VCR, TV

with VCR and Cable Box, Accessory Jacks, Surround

Speakers and Audio Amp]Lifter .......................... 1-1

FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV

Control Panel, Battery Installation, Power, Main Picture and PIP

Source, Auto Program, Clock, Other Options .............. 2-1

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) OPERATION

Overview, Selecting Main Picture and PIP Inset

Source, PIP ON/Off, PIP Features/Controls Options with

Universal Remote, PIP Source Capabilities with Different

Connection Setups ................................... 3-1

]REMOTE CONTROL WITH VCR PLUS+C3

VCR Plus Recording, VCR Plus Recording Setup, VCR Plus

Channel Mapping Setup, VCR Plus Remote Key Operation, TV

Operation, Key Functions by Mode, Multi-Brand Codes Table,

Programming Options ................................ 4-1

QUICK REFERENCE TO MENUS

Available Menus, Basic Menu Operation ................. 5-1

SOURCE MENU

Menu Operation, Source Selection ....................... 6-1

SETUP MENU

Menu Operation, Auto Program, Channel Add/Del/Surf, Clock

Set, Captions, Caption/Text, Langu_ge and Background ..... 7-1

SPECIAL FEATURES

Menu Operation, Timer Setup, Sleep Timer, On/Off Timer,

Channel Labels, Source ID, Parental Control, Auto Demo .... 8-1

AUDIO MENU

Menu Operation, Bass, Treble, Balance, Audio Mode, SoundRite,

Front Surround, Rear Surround, ;Speakers ................. 9-1

VIDEO MENU

Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Color

Temp, Video Filter, Skin Tone, and Video Preset .......... 10-1

PIP VIDEO MENU

Contrast, Tint, Size ................................. 11-1

MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Caring, Extended Absence, Interfere nce,

Before Calling for Service ............................ 12-1

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,SETUP CHECKLIST

Note: Turnoff the power on all system components before making connections. Do not disconnect your cable box F,ower cord, it

may interfere with your (:able service.

[----] Connect All Source Equipment to TV

Connect your Antenna or Cable service line as well as

any accessory equipment such as a VCR. Do not con-

nect this TV or other system component equipment to

an electrical outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.

Install Batteries in the Remote Control

Batteries are provided but must be installed in the re-

mote control.

Setup'VCR Plus in Remote Control

Program codes for your VCR, Cable Box and Audio

Equipment into Remote Control.

Turn on All Source System Components

The TV and other Source equipment you connected to

the TV/Source Connection Panel

Select Main Picture Source and PIP Inset Picture

Source

The Main Picture Source and the PIP Inset Window Pic-

ture Source can be any source listed andavailable in the

Source Menu.

Perform Auto Program Procedure

This procedure finds and stores the available channels

from your local broadcast area in the TV's memory.

Options

You may consider using the following options: Surf Channel

Scan, Channel Labels, Channel Acd/Delete/Surf, Source ID,

and make changes to the Audio an'l Video settings to your per-

sonal preference. Setup Remote; Control to record VCR Plus

encoded programs.

Options Quick Overview

Surf Channel Scan -- Create a list of only the channels you

view frequently for access by C,han Up/Down.

Channel Labels -- Include a channel or network name such as

HBO, Max etc., for the channels you receive or give a channel

a custom name of your own.

Channel Add/Delete/Surf -- Allows to you include or omit

any available channel from the channel scan accessed by Chan

Up/Down.

Source ID --,Allows you to label and identify your system

component by type of equipment such as VCR, Photo CD, etc.,

Audio/Video Adjustments --- You can set the video and audio

adjustments to, your personal preferences.

VCR Plus Remote Control -- Once programmed, is capable

of turning on your VCR, tuning your Cable Box Channels,

starting the VCR Record function and turning your VCR Off

after recording,, is complete.

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STANDARD TV/SOURCE CONNECTIONS

INTRODUCTION W/SOURCE CONNECTION PANEL

Shown below are examples of the type of "Source" equipment you can connect to your TV. Your anterma or cable service line

should be connected to Antenna/Cable. If you have a Cable Box, connect it to Antenna/Cable. Use the Audio/Video connections for

accessory equipment like a VCR. To hear stereo audio from your stereo VCR during tape playback, you faust use the Audio/Video

connections. See the recommended setup options listed on the following pages.

OVERVIEW: SOURCE EQUIPMENT CONNECTION OPTIONS

Over-the-Air Antenna

or Cable Service

TV/Source

Connection

Panel

Extension Speakers

Camcorder

Input Source jacks on TV/Source Connection Panel

on back of TV.

Antenna/Cable In Jack

Video In Jacks

S-Video In Jacks

Output Jacks on TV/Source Connections Panel to

Accessory Equipment

Variable Audio Out Jacks

Surround Speakers Out Jacks

Example list of accessory equipment that can be

connected to the TV/Source Connections Panel.

VCRs, S-Video Equipment, Camcorders, Laser Video Disk

Players, Video/Surveillance Cameras, Various Audio Equip-

ment such as an Audio Amplifier or Stereo System, Surround

Sound Speakers etc. Use Audio/Video Cables to make the con-

nections shown above.

Note: Cables shown above are not :;upplied with your TV and

can be purchased at )'our local Zenith dealer. Measure each ca-

ble length needed.

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STANDARD TV/SOURCE CONNECTIONS

TV/SOURCE CONNECTIONS PANEL

Locate the TV/Source Connection Panel on the back of the TV.

ANTENNA/CABLE

75-ohm antenna or cable-TV con-

nection to your TV. Attach your an- --

terma, cabte-TV line or VCR to

this jack.

sumuxmg*t_as _-------

SURROUNDTERMINALSSPEAKER __

Connections for output to optional

surround sound speakers.

VIDEO IN

-- Jacksfor audio and vide,o input

froma stereo VCR orother A/V

component. (Youmust connect to

thesejacks inorder to hear stereo

sound when playing a stereo tape.)

_ -VII)EO IN

Jacks for audio and video input

from a Super-VHS component.

VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT

Standard phono jack connectors for

outpu: to an optional stereo ampli-

tier or to external speakers.

A URN OFF POWER OR UNPLUG

TV POWER CORD BEFORE

MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS.

SETUP 1: TV ONLY

If you receive your television signal by antenna or basic cable-

TV (no cable box), connect your television as shown here.

Cable Leading from.. Connected to..

A Wall Jack-- TV--

75 ohm Antenna From Antenna or "Antenna/Cable."

Cable Cable Service.

CABLE A

Antenna or Cable-TV Connection

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STANDARD W/SOURCE CONNECTIONS

SETUP 2: TV AND CABLE BOX

If you receive your television signal from a cable box,

cormect your television as shown in the illustration.

DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR CABLE BOX

POWER CORD AT ANY TIME!

DO NOT PLUG YOUR TV POWER CORD INTO

THE BACK OF YOUR CABLE BOX!

tble Leading from.. Connected to..

A Wall .lack-- Cable Box--

75 ohm Antenna From Antenna or "In."

ble Cable Service.

B Cable Box-- TV--

7_';ohm Antenna "Out." "Antenna/Cable."

C ble

Note: All cables shown arc:not supplied with this TV.

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CABLEBOX BACK

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CABLE A

Cable Box Connection

SETUP 3: TV AND VCR

If you receive your television signal through your VCR, connect

your television as shown here.

Cable Leading from.. Connected to..

A Wall Jack-- VCR--

75 ohm Antenna From Antenna or "VHF In."

Cable Cable Service.

B VCR--- TV--

7,'; ohm Antenna "Out 'to TV." "Antenna/Cable."

Cable

C VCR--- TV--

Audio/Video,, "R-A_t_dio-L/Video "Video In."

Cables Out."

Notes: Use the Audio/Video connections if you wish to hear

Stereo sound from your VCR in tape playback mode.

If you have a Super-VHS VCR, make connections for that

type of equipment to the S-Video jacks.

All cables shown are not sapplied with this TV.

Notes to above:

Your VCR Input jack may be called;

VHF, VHF In, Ant In, RF In, UHF/VHF/CABLE IN, In from

Ant, Antenna In, From Antenna.

Your VCR Output jack may be called;

Out To TV, VHF Out, Ant Out, RF Out.

Your Cable Box Input and Output jacks may be called;

Cable In, Cable Out, Out to TV, CATV In, CATV Out.

Standard VHS VCR Connection

Note: Cables shown above can be purchased at your local Ze-

nith Dealer. Measure each cable length needed.

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STANDARD TV/SOURCE CONNECTIONS

SETUP 4: "IV WITH VCR AND CABLE BOX

If you receive your television signal through your Cable Box and

VCR, connect your television as shown here.

DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR CABLE

BOX POWER CORD AT ANY TIME!

DO NOT PLUG YOUR TV POWER CORD

INTO THE BACK OF YOUR CABLE BOX!

Cable

75 ohm Antenna

Cable

75 ohm Antenna

Cable

75 ohm Antenna

Cable

Audio/Video

Cables

Leading from..

Wall Jack--

From Antenna or

Cable Service.

Cable Box--

i" Out."

VCR--

"VHF Out."

VCR--

"R-Audio-L/Video

Out."

Connected to..

Cable Box--

"In."

TV--

"Antenna/Cable."

Notes: Use the Audio/Video connections if you wish to hear

Stereo sound from your VCR in tape playback mode. All

cables shown are not supplied with the TV.

Notes to above:

Your VCR Input jack may be called;

VHF, VHF In, Ant In, RF In, UHF/VHF/CABLE IN, In from

Ant, Antenna In, From Antenna.

Your VCR Output jack may be called;

Out To TV, VHF Out, Ant Out, RF Out.

Your Cable Box Input and Output jacks may be called;

Cable In, Cable Out, Out to TV, CATV In, CATV Out.

Note: Cables shown above can be purchased at your local Ze-

nith dealer. Measure each cable length needed.

Cable Box and VCR Connection

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STANDARD TV/SOURCE CONNECTIONS

OPTIONAL AUDIO AMPLIFIER/SURROUND SOUND CONNECTIONS TO TV

If you wish to listen to the'la/audio through an external amplifier or stereo system, or listen to surround sound audio, make the connec-

tions to the TV shown in the illustration below.

TURN OFF POWER OR UNPLUG TV

BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS TO YOUR TV.

8ohm

Surround

Speakers Silver

StereoAmplifier

I ^ 8ohm

IS,,,rro-nO

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Amplifier and Dual Surround Speaker Connections

Single Surround Speaker Connection

DIFFERENT WAYS TO LISTEN TO YOUR W ....

TV Speakers Off : Surround Sound

(Some Models Only) : ....

_l o TV speakers are OFF. Sound is only heard n

from the speakers connected to the external

amplifier.

[] Use TV's volume control to raise and []

lower the level of sound being heard from

the amplifier's speakers, u

TV Speakers ,On

(Some Models Only)

TV speakers are ON. Sound is heard

from both the TV's speakers and the

external amplifier's speakers.

Use TV's volume control to raise and

lower the level of sound being heard

from both _ets of speakers.

Connect surround sound speakers as

shown. The level of surround sound will

vary, depending on the program being

viewed. Note that not all programs have

surround sound audio.

The SURROUND SPKR te_:ninals are

always active.

If you want to connect only one surround

speaker to your TV, connect the speaker

wires to the ter_ainals adjacent to the

positive (+) and negative (-) symbols that

are circled.

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THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV

TYPICAL CONTROL PANEL

"]['hecontrol panel on your TV may differ from the one shown but its operation is the same.

ENTER (ENT) SELECT (SEL) VOLUME (VOL) Down/Up

Press to see the Channel/Time dis- Press during on-screen menu op- Press to decrease or increase: the

[,lay, or to remove any on-screen dis- erations to select a menu option, sound level.

[)lay or menu.

ENTER ,_;USTk" SELECT/ VV0LUMEA vCHAIlNELA POWER

POWER

Press to turn TV

power ON or OFF.

ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right

Press during on-screen menu opera-

tion to see information/status display

for selected option. Press again to ad-

just the selected menu option.

Press once to see a menu. Press re-

peatedly to sequence through the

available menus.

CHANNEL (CH) Down/Up

Press to select channels lower o:

higher th;uathe current channel.

Remote:Window

Point the remote con-

trol towards this

window to operate the

TV.

,STEP 1. INSTALL THE BATTERIES INTO THE REMOTE CONTROL

Batteries are provided but they must be installed before using

the remote controls. When a remote no longer functions nor-

mally, or when it loses memory, replace the batteries with

high-quality, alkaline batteries. Match positive with positive

(+ with +), negative with negative (- with -), as shown in the

battery compartment.

You will need to program the remote control with the codes of

your particular equipment; VCR, Cable Box and Auxiliary

equipment and also each time you replace batteries.

Notes:

in Do not to place heavy objects on top of the remote control

keys. Prolonged unintentional operation of the remote short-

ens battegy life.

Universal Remote

(Uses 3 size AA bat-

teries.)

_ ] Push tab Into

] remove cover

(; )

ra Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used

for a month or more. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPON-

SIBLE FOR DAMAGE CAUSED B3,BA'ITERY I.EAKAGE.

STEP 2. CONNECT THE POWER

1. Plug your TV into an unswitched AC power source.

(Normal household current outlet that is not controlled

by a wall switch.)

2. Turn the TV On by pressing POWER.

Do not plug TV into switched outlet

on a VCR or cable-TV decoder

3J3t-o 2 _ 1

THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV

STEP 3. SELECT YOUR MAIN SOURCE & PIP (Picture-in-Picture) SOURCE

A TV source refers to the cxtuipment connected to the TV/Source Connections Panel that supplies the picture and sound to your TV.

You select the viewing source by using the Source Menu. Use the universal remote control.

Main Picture Source

1. Press SOURCE on

your remote to view

the Source Menu.

Use Up or Down

arrow key to select the

Main Picture source

--which corresponds

to the jack(s) on the

TV/Source

Connection Panel.

3. Press QUIT to remove

the menu.

pIP Picture Source

1. Press SOURCE on

your remote to view

the Source Menu.

Use the Left or Right

arrow key to select

PIP Source column.

Use the Up or Down

arrow key to select the

PIP Window Inset

Picture source.

4. Press QUIT to remove

the menu.

Main <_ PIP

Ant/Cable ]

Video

S-Video

_ SMeOUZ:c e

Main <1, PiP

Ant/Gable

Video ]

S-Video

Source Menu with Main Source set to Ant/Cable and PIP

Source set to Video. Connections must be made to the cor-

responding jack(s) on the TV/Source Connection Panel.

STEP 4. USE AUTO PROGRAM (Available Channels Search)

Auto Program finds all awlilable channels on the currently se-

lected source and stores them in the memory of the TV. To

start the Auto Program procedure press the Left or Right

arrow key. Follow the instructions on the TV.

1. Press T..Lto select OFF AIR ANTENNA or CABLE TV.

2. Press _-- --->to begin channel search.

3. Wait for the TV to complete scmrch, press QUIT.

Setup

Auto Program __]

Add/Del/Surf

Clock Set

Captions

Caption/Text

Language

Background

• I_ To Program

Setup'Menu with Auto Program Highlighted

utoProgram _'

OR: AIR ANTENNA

test T,_ To C_mg_ q I. To Pro_an

%q) Program Searching..."

"-'---* / Ch__ IsNotFound

_. -J

AutoProglam Donel

ChannelsFound

STEP 5. SET THE CLOCK

1,,

Press MENU repeate.dly on your universal remote until

the SETUP icon is selected and the Setup Menu is

displayed.

Press the Up or Down arrow key to select Clock Set,

then press the left or right arrow key repeatedly to

advance the clock, or use the numbered keys on the

universal remote corttrol to key-in the correct time.

Press TIMER to select AM or PM.

3. Press QUIT to remove the menu.

STEP 6. USE OTHER OPTIONS

You may want to consider using: the following options:

O Create a Surf Channel Scan: "Surf' scan only your raost tuned

or favorite channels, refer to the;Setup Menu for d_fils.

Ca Delete channels or add additional channels: Refer to the

Ch. (Channel)Add/Dd/Surf option, Setup IVlenufor details.

CaApply "labels" to available cl_annels: Refer to the Ch. La-

bels option, Special Features Menu for details.

Ca Label the inputsources with descriptive names, such as"VCR."

Refer to the Source ID option, Special Features Menu for

details.

CaAdjust options in the Audio and Video Menus.

3t3t-o 2 -- 2

PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION

OVERVIEW

'The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature is like having several TVs connected to different sources and watching two of them at the same

time. As illustrated below, two pictures or source images can be viewed at one time (on one TV screx;n) using the PIP feature. The

pictures visible on the TV screen are provided by the equipment or sources connected to the TV/Source Connection PaxLelon the

back of the TV. Of the variety of inputs available on the TV/Source Connection Panel, you can specify the input source for the PIP

image, see Standard TV/Source Connections section. The input sources available are selected on-screen, see Source: Menus section.

Picture from

VCR

TV #1

Picture from

Laser Disk Player

Picture from

Cable Service

Example sources

available for the PIP

Window Inset Picture

TV #2 TV #3

TV with Main Picture

and PIP Window Inset

The Picture-in-Picture fi_ature provides an on-screen reference (in the form of a PIP Window Inset Picture) for monitoring the other

sources (equipment) which you have connected and are available on your TV, while watching your regular Main picture screen.

These other sources are also connected to the TV/Source Connection Panel located on the back of the "I3r and also (available on

some TVs) the front input jacks. PIP features can only be accessed by the universal remote. PIP must be turned on for the PIP Win-

dow Inset Picture to be visible on the TV.

Turn PIP on: Universal Remote Control

Press TV. Point the remote at the TV. To access the PIP Win-

dow Inset Picture, press the PIP key. The PIP Window Inset

Picture will appear. Use the Source Menu to choose the source

for the PIP Window Inset Picture. Highlight PIP, then select

PIP source.

(See next page.)

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PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERA "liON

SELECTING MAIN PICTURE SOURCE AND PIP WINDOW INSET PICTURE SOURCE

Source of Audio ,-

(Main Picture)

PIP Window Inset

Picture

Ch2-CB -

12:30 i

Surround_

IPIP

[Ch 5- NBC"

-,%

___..__l- Source of Main Picture

--------" Audio Mode

_--- Source of PIPWindow

Inset Pictu]re

-- Main Picture

SELECT MAIN PICTURE SOURCE

1. Press TV on remote.

2. Press SOURCE on your

remote to view the Source Menu.

3. Press the Left or Right arrow key to select Main

Source column.

4. Press Up or Down arrow key repeatedly to select

the source jack(s) from the TV/Source Connections

Panel, you want as the Main picture.

5. Press QUIT to remove the menu.

SELECT PIP PICTURE SOURCE

1. Press TV on remote.

2. Press SOURCE on remote to view the Source

Menu.

3. Press the [,eft or Right arrow key to select PIP

Source column.

4. Press Up or Down arrow key repeatedly to select

the source jack(s) from the "IV/Source ,Connections

Panel, you want as the PIP picture.

5. Press QUIT to remove the menu.

Available

Main

Picture

Sources

Source

Main <P, PIP

Ant/Cable

Video

S-Video

Source

Main <_, PIP

Ant/Cable

[Video ]

S-Video

Jack(s) on back of TV/Source Connections Panel

Available

PIP Win-

dow Inset

Picture

Sources

3o_5-o 3 -- 2

PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION

PIP FEATURES/CONTROLS OPTIONS WITH UNIVERSAL REMOTE

Up/Down/Left/Right Arrow Key_

PIP (On/Off)

PIP Swap

FREEZE

(Audio Swap)

SOURCE

PIP Active Remote Control Functions

The yellow color of the Channel/Time display on-screen

(shown at the right in black) reveals which mode (Main or

PIP) is active. The active mode (in this case PIP) will be the

source thatthe remote will operate. For example, Channel

Up/Down, Flashback, Numbered keys for direct channel en-

try, Source key etc., will be controlling the PIP Window Inset

Picture source.

'When PIP is turned On, the remote keys operate in the PIP

mode. PIP functions such as: Channel Up/Down, Channel

]_ashback, Numbered keys for direct channel entry and

Source will be functioning and operate on the source of the

PIPWindow Inset Picture.

To change mode of remote:

--- Press PIP ch to switch Channel Up/Down to the Main Pic-

ture source, press again to return to PIP operation mode

(change channels of the PIP inset picture source).

To change source of Audio:

--- To switch Audio sound from the Main Picture source to the

:_oundfrom the PIP inset picture source, (without any other

'menus on-screen) repeatedly press the note key ,b.

:PIP(On/Off)

Press PIP to turn the Picture-In-Picture feature On and Off.

PIP Freeze

Use to stop action (freeze) the image in the PIP Window inset

picture. Press FREEZ again to return to live action.

Note: If PIP is not active, pressing this key will freeze the

Main Picture in the PIP inset and turn PIP on.

Source

Press to switch sources of the PIP Window Inset.

Audio Swap

To switch Audio sound from the Main Picture source to the

sound from the PIP insel picture source, (without any other

menus on-screen) repeatedly press the note key jS.

Note: Audio is being

heard from the source

(in this case PIP) that

has the note appearing

next to iL

With no other menus

on screen, press',b key

to switch Audio to

other source (in this

case Main picture).

Ch 20

3:56

Stereo

PIP

Ch 5

PEPChannel display will appear

on..screen and be added to the

Channel/Time display when

PEPis turned (Sin.

PIP Active Arrow Keypad

When you press PIPon the Universal remote a help menu will

appear. This is;an an on-screen reference defining which ar-

row keypad keys perform what furLction.

Swap _,,

PIP Move

Swap ]

Move _j"

PIP Swap

Press the Left or Right arrow key lepeatedly to move the PIP

Inset to any of the four corners of lhe TV screen.

PIP Swap

Press the Up/Down arrow key 1:oswap the picture in the Main

Picture screen with the picture from the PIP inset window.

Press again to restore.

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PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION

PIP CAPABILITIES

In the Standard TV/Source connections chapter a variety of connection options were listed. Using one of the four basic connection

setups will allow you the following PIP viewing capabilities (in addition to all the PIP features listed on the previous pages) using

both the Main picture and the PIP Inset picture as viewing sources.

Note: Please refer to TV/Source Connections section for further connection details.

Setup 1: OPERA TION WITH ANTENNA OR DIRECT CABLE, (No VCR or Cable Box)

With your equipment setup in this manner, your television has the following PIP capabilities:

13 View one channel.

Setup 2: OPERATION WITH DIRECT CABLE TO CABLE BOX

With your equipment setup in this manner, your television has the following PIP capabilities:

cl 'View one channel selected with the Cable Box Tuner.

Setup 3: OPERA TION WITH ANTENNA OR DIRECT CABLE TO VCR (No Cable Box)

With your equipment setup in this manner, your television has the following PIP capabilities:

O ;Simultaneously view two different channels; one selected cl Simultaneously view a video tape playing in tJaeVCR and a

with the TV's tuner and another using the VCR's tuner, channel selected by the TV's tuner.

El Swap the Main Picture and the PIP Window Inset Picture.

Setup 4: OPERA TION WITH CABLE DECODER AND VCR (With Cable Box)

With your equipment setup in this manner, your television has the following PIP capabilities:

Cl View one channel selected with the Cable Box Tuner.

Cl Simultaneously view a video tape playing in the VCR and a

cable channel selected with the Cable Box tuner.

O Simultaneously view two different channels; one selected

with the Cable Box tuner and another using the VCR's

tuner.

El Swap the Main Picture and the PIP Window Inset Picture.

Note:

The cable channe.ls you can view (Basic/Unscrambl_d/Scram-

bled etc.,) depends on the service yo_ have purchasext from

your cable company.

SOURCE SELECTION MAIN PICTURE/PIP WINDOW PICTURE

You can choose any source listed for the Main Picture and the

PIP Window Picture as long as you have equipment connected

to _Ihem.

Main Picture Source Selection Column

PIP Window Inset Picture Source Selection Column

Source

,,_ 'q)," PiP

Ant/Cable 1

Video

S-Video

Sen°Urce

MainAn_21_•PIfP__

I V_eo ]

/_-Video

3_6s-o 3 -- 4

VCR PLUS+ RECORDING

/Vote: The VCR Plus+ Setup must be completed before you can record using VCR

Plus+. Complete VCR Plus+ Setup as instructed on the following pages.

Programming for V(

STEPS

1. Press VCR+

2. Enter the PlusCode number of

the program you want to record.

(See Notes below)

3. Press: ONCE--

WEEKLY--

DALLY--

(See Notes below)

4. Press ADD TIME while

program data is displayed _oadd

15 minutes to the recording time

if desired.

Repeat to add additional 15

minutes, up to a maximum of 4

hours additional recording time.

Repeat Steps 1 - 4 to program at

most 7 additional programs (8

total) up to 30 days in advance.

5. Press a mode key to exit

VCR+ mode and return to the

desired mode or press CANCEL

to return to the previous mode.

6. Turn VCR Off.

7. Leave Cable Box On.

8. Place remote in a position

where it will have an

unobstructed path to VCR and

Cable Box.

:R Plus+ Recording

REMOTE DISPLAY

VCR Plus+

(Numbers that have been

pressed.)

(Record) Date/Channel/Time

(Record) Day/Channel/Time

(Record) DA/ChanneliTime

then displays VCR Plus+.

"ADD" x : x x

(Times out 5 seconds after ADD

TIME is pressed, then displays

"VCR+" ).

Note: While recording, you will not

be able to program additional

recordings; PRG key is inactive.

Wait until current recording is

complete before programming

additional broadcasts.

Notes: VCI_,Plus+ Code Numbers for programs in your local

broadcast area are usually included with the broadcast program

listing in your local TV guide.

Once: Program will be recorded once.

Weekly: Program will be recorded one time each week at the same

time, for up to 30 days.

Daily: Program will be recorded Monday through Friday

at the same time each day.

Reviewing Your Recording Schedule

1. Press VCR+.

2. Press REVIEW repeatedly to view your recording schedule.

3. Press CANCEL for the program you wish to delete from recording

schedule.

4. Press CANCEL when finished editing.

After programming, place Remote so it

points in direction of VCR and Cable Box.

Remote Display

pO_R []

Equipment to be

controlled

lypical Remote

Control

3131-0 4 _ 1

VCR PLUS+ SETUP

Overview

Thi,,;remote control is capable of turning on your VCR, tuning your Cable Box to the channel you want _orecord the program on

and beginning the recording function on your VCR and turning off your VCR when finished recording.

V('R Plus+ Setup Procedure Checklist

Before you can record using the VCR Plus+ feature you must first:

-- Install the batteries into the remote control.

-- I_etthe clock in the remote control.

-- Program the VCR mode, the Cable Box mode and the optional Aux mode, see Codes Listing Tables.

-- Check Channel Mapping of local channel numbers with National VCR Plus+ Guide Numbers in local TV program listings.

Step 1. INSTALL THE BATTERIES

Install three AA batteries match + with + (Positive with Positive),

match - with - (Negative with Negative), as shown in the battery

compartment.

_-AA Push tab in,to

remove cover

i -(3

Step 2. SET THE CLOCK IN THE REMOTE

Use the numbered keys on the remote and other keys as listed below.

7EPS

i. Press PRG (Program)

2. Press CLOCK (MENU)

3. Key-in the hour (1-12)

4. Press ENTER

5. Key-in the minutes (0-59)

6. Press ENTER

7. Key-in 1or 2

REMOTE DISPLAY

PROGRAM

HR-

HR-xx

MIN - __

MIN - x x

1AM 2PM

MO-__

STEPS

8. Key-in the month (1-12)

9. Press ENTER

10. Key-in the date (1-31)

I1. Press ENTER

12. Key-in the year (00-99)

13. Press ENTER

REMOTE DISPLAY

MO- x x

IDA -

DA- xx

YR-

YR- xx

S_tep 3. PROGRAMMING YOUR REMOTE VCR, CABLE BOX AND AUX MODES

Fo]llowthesesteps foreach productyou are using:

1. Locate th_ three-digit code for your brand (such as

Zenith) and type of equipment (such as VCR) in the

Multi-Brand VCR, Cable Box and Audio Equipment

Code Listing Chart provided on the following pages.

2. Press PRG; Remote displays PROGRAM.

3. Press VCR, CABLE, or AUX to select the product

you want your remote to control. (Use CABLE or

AUX, to program your remote for a second VCR or

Cable Box. Use AUX, to program your remote for a

video disc player or audio equipment.)

4. Key in the three-digit code for your equipment,

then press ENTER.

If valid, Remote Displays "OK".

If invalid, Remote Displays "ERR: ENTRY".

To erase all code programming and clock settingskey-in 9-1-1 when

programming the remote.Code 9-1-1 will erase all clock settings

a_d delete allmode codes except forTV.

Notes:

• If no code is programmed into the VCR, Cable or Aux

modes and that mode key is presse.d, the remote will

display the "Err: Setup" message. You must enter a code(s)

to use the VCR, Cable or Aux moales. The TV mode is not

programmable.

• If no key on 3,ourremote is pressed within 30 seconds, the

programming process stops, and :youwill have to start

again.

• You may cancel programming mode at any time by

pressing CANCEL, or wait 30 sezonds.

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