OPERATING GUIDE & WARRANTY Monaural Color TV with Remote Control and Closed Captions -ecycled paper Return the Product Registration Card, and your TV could be free!
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CONTENTS REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC3820 INTRODUCTION Welcome ............................................ Installation Considerations ........................... ii ii CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR 'IV Connection Center on Back of TV ................... Input Source, s for Type II Connection Center .......... Step 1. Make Basic Connection to TV ................ Step 2. Make VCR Connections to TV (Select Models) ............... TV Operations ...................................... VCR Operations .....................
INTRODUCTION WELCOME Send the model number, serial number, and date of purchase or original installalion, with a full explanation of the problem and the service history. We will welcome the opportunity to look into your specific question or problem and to be of assistance in resoMng it promptly. Welcome into the family of Zenith Color Television owners. This guide provides instructions on how to operate your new TV. It is supplemented by a booklet containing Safety Tips.
CONNECTIONS CONNECTION CENTER FOR YOUR TV ON BACK OF TV Your TV has one of the two connection centers shown below. Refer to the corresponding detail while reading the following description. 2. AUD (Audio) IN Audio input from VCR or other (Disc Player). The connection center on the rear of your TV allows you to connect the 'viewing source to your TV. You can choose from a variel_ of audio/video components for your viewing pleasure. 3.
CONNECTIONS STEP 1. MAKE BASIC CONNECTION FOR YOUR "i%r TO TV There are four basic hook ups to your TV; outdoor antenna (or master antenna) with or without VCR, and cable-TV system with or without VCR. Select the hook up that best fits your needs. See the following diagrams. Your connection is made to, the VHF-UHF/CABLE jack or to the TV ANT jack on the back of the TV. Tlfis jack accepts 75-ohan cable terminated in an F-type male connector.
CONNECTIONS STEP 1. MAKE BASIC CONNECTION C. Cable-TV Connection to TV If You Have a Converter/Decoder Box: Connect from the 75-ohm output FOR YOUR TV TO TV (CONTINUED) CH 3/4 OUTPUT the con- verter/decoder box into the VHF-UHF/CABLE jack or to the TV ANT jack on the TV. DECODER OR _CONVERTER CABLE-TV (Direct connection) If You Do Not Have a Converter/Decoder B6x" Connect the 75-ohm round cable-TV line directly to the VHF-UHF/CABLE jack or to the TV ANT jack on the TV.
CONNECTIONS STEP 2. MAKE VCR CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV TO TV (SELECT MODELS) MONAURAL VCR MONAURAL VCR Connections: OUTPUTS v_o _ol 1. Connect VCR AUDIO Input) jack on TV. 2. Connect VCR VIDEO (Video OUT to the AUD IN (Audio OUTPUT OUT AUDIO into the VID IN Input) jack on TV. ,Operation: To use these VCR connections, you must watch the AUX channel on the TV.
THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV STEP 1. CONNECT THE POWER i ® Plug your "IV into an unswitched AC power source. _= The switched AC outlets found on some video equipment will not continue supplying power to the TV once the equipment is turned off. If the power to the TV is interrupted, you will have to set the clock in the TV to the current time. Do not plug TV into switched outlet on cable-TV decoder Do not plug TV into .,;witched outlel_ on a VCR STEP 2.
OPERATING YOUR TV BASIC TV OPERATIONS Selecting Channels by Using CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down (All Models): You may select a channel through channel scanning by using CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down. Only channels stored in the channel scan sequence can be selected. C'H 2 10".56 Selecting Channels by Using Numbers on Remote (Select Models): Press the numbers corresponding to the channel desired, then press ENTER (ENT). Any channel in the band chosen can be selected through direct number entry.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV HORIZONTAL CONTROL The following description horizontal c_ontrol panel. PANELS applies to models having a I w &tM I '' w &IM 4 I_ i I SKI. I dO4U I _ _ Q.I 04 ",, ,L v h. I I 1 1 E Mini Control Full Size Control Panel 5. VOLUME (VOL) Up/Down Press to increase of decrease Front Panel Controls 1. ENTER (ENT) Press to see the Channel/Time display, or to remove any on-screen display or menu. menu operations to select 4. MENU Press once to see a menu.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV VERTICAL CONTROL The following description cal control panel. PANEL applies to models having a verti- [ OR:ION I=,,J I,=.J : 3q : 4q CHANNEl. Y A VOLUME v pro, ME/',IU --[6--1 SELECT ). _:)JUSI' m '4 --[8-1 ENTER m Mini Control Panel Full Size Control Panel Front Panel Controls 5. MENU Press once again to see a menu. Press repeatedly sequence through _he available menus. 1.
REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC2300 TV OPERATIONS t For optimum performance, point the remote control toward your Zenith "IV. © _LUI( OFF-ON Used to turn TV ON or OFF. Cll.hf_H1 VOLUME Up/Down Used to adjust the volume level of the TV. CHANNEL Up/Down Used to select a TV channel by going up or down throu_ ,:hannels. MUTE RECALL (ENTER) Used to see Channel!Time display for TVs having on-scrc,en displays. Press again to remove display. Used to turn offsound while the picture remains.
REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC3390 OPERATION This remote control provides access to all on-screen menus, as well as, access to special features that can not be accessed by using the control panel on the,TV. t For optimum performance, point the remote control toward your Zenith "IV. OFF-ON Used to turn TV ON or OFF. FLStIBK (Flashbackl_ --t Used to return to the :last TV / v--] MENU, SELECT and ADJUST tdDdJ Ol'lr.4_q CZY Used with on-screen menus to see menu, select an option, and adjust that option.
REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC3390 PREPARATION FOR USE Batteries are provided with this remote, but you must install them before using the remote. INSTALLING BATTERIES NOTES: When the effective operating range of your remote becomes noticeably shorter, replace the batteries with two (2) high quality, alkaline, size AAA batteries. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover, DOWN tab and PULL OUT from top. 2. Insert new batteries as indicated inside the compartment. 3.
REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC3820 'IV OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to Zenith TV models built after 1981. The remote control must be _a the TV mode to operate your TV. Press MODE to select the TV mode. The TV indicator lights when you are in the TV mode. t MODE Press to select TV mode of operation. For optimum performance, point the remote control toward your TV. Used to turn TV ON or OFF.
REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC3820 VCR OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to Zenith VCR models built after 1991. The remote control must be in the VCR raode to operate your VCR. Press MODEl to select the VCR mode. The VCR indicator lights when you are in the VCR mode. For complete details on how to operate your Zenith VCR, refer to the operating guide supplied with it. For optimum performance, point the remote control toward your VCIL MODE Press to select VCR mode of operation.
REMOTE TV AND VCR OPERATIONAL CONTROL SC3820 NOTES Some controls on the remote, like PLAY and VOLUME will always operate the VCR or the TV. Whether other keys operate the TV or the VCR depends on the mode of the remote control. For example, OFF-'ON will turn the VCR ()N and OPT while the remote control is in the VCR mode. litwill turn the TV ON or OFF while the remote control is in the TV mode.
ON-SCREEN AVAILABLE MENUS MENUS Your TV is menu operated, that is, adjustments that can be made to the TV appear on the screen in a list of choices you can make by using the controls on the front panel of the TV or on the remote control. SETUP There are two menus: SETUP and VIDEO. These menus -list everything you can adjust to your personal preference or needs. VIDEO MENU MENU f- -- > AUTO CH. SEARCH SUMMARY - > CONTRAST CH. ADD/DEL TUNING BAND E;R.
ON-SCREEN BASIC MENU MENUS OPERATIONS o To Access an Option/Feature for Adjustment Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to access the selected option/feature to see its submenu or status display. Follow the instructions shown in the display. In :most cases, you simply press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right a second time to adjust the accessed option/feature. You still see the status of the item change in the display.
SETUP MENU CH. ADD/DEL TUNING BAND | | AUTO FINE TUNE[ > AUTO CH, SF_ARCtt'_ CLOCK SET i CAPTIONS ..,} I I I i i AUTO CH. SEARCH Auto Ch. Search Display 1 < 1 CH2 BROADCAST ADDED PRE_KSADJUST KEY TO START I TUNING PRESS ,M)JUST BAND KEY TO CHANGE PRESS ADJUST KEY TO CHANG E Ch. Add/Dei Display Tuning Band Display I I i 1 PRESS ADJUST KEY TO CHANGE I PRESS .
SETUP MENU CH. (Channel) 2. ADD/DEL Purpose Lets you add channels to and remove channels from the ac'five channels found when using the AUTO CH. SEARCH option. In this way you can customize the channels that are accessed through CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down. 5. Press ENTER 3. Remove channel by pressing ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right until the display shows DELETED. CH. ADD/DEL CH 2 ADDED 4. Press ENTER (ENT) to return to normal TV viewing.
SETUP MENU AUTO FINE TUNE To Use AUTO FINE TUNE Purpose 1. AUTO FINE TUNE display shouht be shown on the TV if you followed the "Basic Menu Operation" given in the "On-Screen Menus" section. Lets your TV compensate for variations in broadcast and cable-TV frequencies. If you are having difficulty tuning channels, the AUTO FINE TUNE may have to be set manually to match your viewing needs. 2.
SETUP MENU CAPTIONS Purpose Application Displays dosed captions (CC) or informational available on the selected channel. Your new TV is able to decode and display the closed capdons and infl_rmational text that are broadcast vAth some text when TV shows. Capdons can be subtitles for the hearing impaired, or translations into another language. Informational text can be the daily program schedule for the TV station, or special announcements. To Access CAPTIONS Menu Indirectly (All Models) 1.
VIDEO MENU F ! NOTE: All adjt_stments on the VIDEO Menu are optional. You do not:have to use these features in order to use your TV. BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT - > CONTRAST SHARPNESS PICI'URE I I I PREF 1 BRIGHTNESS -I ]-I + PRESS ADJUST CONTRAST 1 ] _ Contrast Display + -" l + PRESS ADJUST KEYTO CHANGE Brightness Display Color Dis play I I SHARPNESS TINrI' I iP--i CUSTOM PRESS ADJUST KEY TO CHANGE [-= +/ ° ' PRESS ADJUST L Picture Pref Display KEY TO CHANG[_.
MAINTENANCE CARING FOR YOUR AND TROUBLESHOOTING TV Your "IV will look better, have a longer life and perform better if you care for it properly. _k safety, unplug the TV from the power outlet. irst check to see that the TV is off. For added Cabinet Care Non-Wood Cabinet or Cabinet Components. Moisten a soft cloth with a mild soap solution or Ivory dishwashing detergent. Wipe the surface with a damp cloth. Then rinse the cloth in cle_m water and wipe the surface again.
MAINTENANCE BEFORE CALLING AND TROUBLESHOOTING FOR SERVICE Check these items and see if you can correct the trouble by changing the adjustment of a control or the setting of a switch. By making: these simple checks before calling: for service, you may save time and money. Problem Try This Picture OK. Poor sound. Re-orient antenna. Check for local interference. Try another channel - possible station trouble. Check AUTO FINE TUNE and TUNING BAND Menu options. Sound OK. Poor picture.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product. Product Card lost or misplaced? Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video product. The Product Registration Card furnished with your video product is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers. Please Fill out 'the card and mail it at your earliest convenience. It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly ff we discover a safety problem that would affect you.
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YOUR ZENITH WARRANTY Consumer Protection Plan for Zenith TV Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Color TV. Please read this Consumer Protection Plan carefully. It is a "LIMITED WARRANTY" as det'med under Federal Law. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state within the U.S.A. Owner's Responsibility Effective Warranty Date - Warranty beg_s on the date of original consumer installation.
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