Zenith A25A76ROM, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...Thanks for choosing Zenith machine numbers A25A76R A25A76R o p e r a t i n g g u i d e w a r r a n t y h o o k u p d i r e c t o r y p a g e 3 ...

Page 2: ...lectric 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...

Page 3: ... First find the line below that best describes what you want to do then go to that page number Cable TV wall jack Cable box In Out Cable TV wall jack Cable box In Out If you are using an antenna and no other equipment go to page 4 If you have cable and no other equipment go to page 5 If you are using an antenna and have a VCR go to page 6 If you have cable and a VCR go to page 7 Antenna only Cable...

Page 4: ...ack Flat wire 300 ohm Antenna 300 75 ohm Adapter TV back panel expanded view Antenna Cable Audio In Video Audio In Video If you have a 75 ohm RF cable then you don t need any adapters Remember when screwing RF cables onto jacks clockwise tight ens and counterclockwise loosens A 300 to 75 ohm adapter is not included with your Zenith Entertainment Machine back of remote 1 2 3 4 300 TO 75 OHM ADAPTER...

Page 5: ... jacks clockwise tight ens and counterclockwise loosens If you re using a cable box Auto Program might only find the chan nel your cable service is on usual ly channel 3 or 4 Don t worry that s all you need back of remote Locate the Antenna Cable jack on the back of your Entertainment Machine Connect the cable that runs from the wall directly to this jack Remove the back of the remote and put in t...

Page 6: ... your TV TV back panel expanded view Antenna Cable TV back In Out Audio Video 3 4 VCR back VCR back AV panel Flat wire 300 ohm Antenna 300 75 ohm Adapter RF coaxial wire 75ohm not included with TV output switch Audio In Video A V cables not included with TV Remember when screwing RF cables onto jacks clockwise tightens and counterclockwise loosens No A V cables are included with your Zenith Entert...

Page 7: ...e and use the cable box to change channels Remember when screwing in RF cables onto jacks clockwise tight ens and counterclockwise loosens No A V cables are included with your Entertainment Machine Without A V cables most VCRs will not play videocassettes in stereo sound Cable TV wall jack Round wire 75ohm TV back panel expanded view Antenna Cable TV back In Out Audio Video 3 4 VCR back VCR back A...

Page 8: ...V to a Super VHS VCR Locate the S Video Out to TV jack on the back of your S VHS VCR Connect the S VHS cable directly to this jack Connect this cable from the Out to TV jack to the S Video jack on the back of your TV Find the audio and S Video jacks on the back of your S VHS player and connect them following the instructions provided with your equipment 1 2 3 Connecting an S VHS player to your Ent...

Page 9: ...arrows on the remote control select Auto Program on your screen Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to reach the Auto Program screen Using the UP DOWN arrows choose either Cable TV or Off Air Antenna on your screen Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to begin Auto Program Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PRG CABLE VCR AUX TV ENTER FLASHBK CHANNEL CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 9 MENU REWIND RE...

Page 10: ...3447 TIMER Displays the Sleep Timer Menu See page 19 for more information TV VCR SOURCE Switches between watching TV via the available sources that is ANTENNA CABLE and VIDEO IN SURF Activates custom channel select mode on your Entertainment Machine When Surf mode is active CHANNEL UP DOWN keys Surf through the channels you ve selected MODES CABLE VCR AUX TV Selects mode of operation for Remote Co...

Page 11: ...n on the panel Cycle through the various menus by pushing the button repeatedly Press the SELECT button repeatedly to highlight the option you want to modify Press either Right or Left on the ADJUST button to modify the option you have chosen Push the ENTER button to return to normal TV viewing 1 2 3 4 Refer to the various pages on how to use the on screen menus The CHANNEL and VOLUME buttons work...

Page 12: ...n To view the current input source press ENTER on your remote The Time Channel display should appear in the upper right hand cor ner of the screen If the display reads Video then the source is an A V input If the display reads a channel number then the source is your Cable or Antenna CHANNEL UP DOWN arrows Use these arrows to change the channels Auto Program will have found all channels available ...

Page 13: ...ent Machine to turn itself on or off or to turn itself off after a certain amount of time Parental Controls Allows parents to block any channel with the use of a password Caption Text Choose the captioning or text method for your Entertainment Machine Audio Mode Customize the sound to suit your room and your taste Your options are Monaural and Stereo sound Language Selects language for on screen m...

Page 14: ... access this group of channels by pushing the surf button on the remote Press the MENU key Select the Add Del Surf menu on your TV screen using the Up Down select arrows Using either the number pad or the CHANNEL UP DOWN arrows on the remote select a channel Using the RIGHT LEFT select arrows pick whether that channel is Added Deleted or p laced on the Surf list To continue select another channel ...

Page 15: ...ws select the channel you wish to label Press the MENU key on the remote control repeatedly so the Special Features menu appears Using the UP DOWN select arrows on the remote control select Ch Labels on your screen Using the RIGHT LEFT adjust arrows choose the channel label that best describes that channel Choose another channel to label using the process described in steps 1 and 4 or press ENTER ...

Page 16: ...ss a RIGHT or LEFT arrow to adjust the time Press the TIMER button to select AM or PM Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing 1 2 3 4 5 PRG CABLE VCR AUX TV ENTER FLASHBK CHANNEL CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 9 MENU REWIND RECORD A B C PAUSE TIMER PLAY STOP SURF MUTE POWER VOLUME VOLUME QUIT CC FFWD TV VCR SOURCE 1 2 Clock Set You can use the NUMBER pad to simply type in the time AM or PM is still...

Page 17: ...T LEFT arrows to adjust the length of time until the TV shuts down select a countdown from ten minutes to four hours At this point continue to step five to set the On Time or press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing On Time Using the UP DOWN arrows on the remote control select On Time on your screen Press a RIGHT or LEFT arrow or use the NUMBER key pad to enter the time your TV will automatical...

Page 18: ...ct Set Hours Press a RIGHT LEFT select arrow to adjust length of time your TV will automatically block a channel Password Press the DOWN arrow to select Password Enter a four digit code using the NUMBER key pad on your remote Enter it again to confirm password After your password is confirmed Lock On Off will be selected Use the RIGHT LEFT arrows to turn parental control on or off Press Enter or Q...

Page 19: ...he following options Caption 1 Caption 2 Caption 3 Caption 4 Text 1 Text 2 Text 3 or Text 4 Press ENTER or QUIT to return to TV viewing Standard closed captioning is avail able using the Caption 1 option Not all programming has closed cap tioning or text available 1 2 3 4 3 1 4 2 Turn on closed captioning or text that appears on your screen Caption Text is a feature which allows your Entertainment...

Page 20: ...L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 9 MENU REWIND RECORD A B C PAUSE TIMER PLAY STOP SURF MUTE POWER VOLUME VOLUME QUIT CC FFWD TV VCR SOURCE Choose between stereo sound and mono sound Audio Mode Press the MENU key on the remote control so the Setup menu appears Using the UP DOWN arrows on the remote control select Audio Mode on your screen Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to select either of the following options Stereo...

Page 21: ...WN arrows on the remote control select Language on your screen Press a RIGHT LEFT arrow to choose any of the following options English Spanish or French Press ENTER or QUIT to return to regular TV viewing 1 2 3 4 PRG CABLE VCR AUX TV ENTER FLASHBK CHANNEL CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 9 MENU REWIND RECORD A B C PAUSE TIMER PLAY STOP SURF MUTE POWER VOLUME VOLUME QUIT CC FFWD TV VCR SOURCE 1 3 4 2 ...

Page 22: ... on the remote control so the Special Features menu appears Using the UP DOWN select arrows on the remote control select Auto Demo on your screen Turn Auto Demo on or off using the RIGHT LEFT adjust arrows Press ENTER to return to TV viewing 1 2 3 4 3 4 1 Auto Demo will continually show you every menu and display that your Zenith Entertainment Machine has It will even attempt to show you what it d...

Page 23: ...ight or Nighttime Custom allows you to set the picture the way you want Preset moves all the above options back to their original factory set levels Daylight and Nighttime optimizes your Entertainment Machine to a day time or nighttime environment Using the UP DOWN arrows on the remote control select Contrast on your screen Using the RIGHT LEFT arrows adjust the contrast level to your preference P...

Page 24: ...Using the number pad enter the three digit code found on the chart in the Reference section Press ENTER to save the code The indicator light will flash three times and turn off if the code was accepted Aim the remote at the device and push the POWER button It should turn off If not try the other codes listed and continue from step three Programming your Zenith remote will allow you to use one remo...

Page 25: ...the three digit code for the device you ve selected Press ENTER to save the code Aim the remote at the device and press POWER It should turn off Repeat the steps for AUX 2 and AUX 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PRG CABLE VCR AUX TV ENTER FLASHBK CHANNEL CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 9 MENU REWIND RECORD A B C PAUSE TIMER PLAY STOP SURF MUTE POWER VOLUME VOLUME QUIT CC FFWD TV VCR SOURCE 5 7 2 4 3 Programming your Ze...

Page 26: ...your amplifier use the Auto Find feature 5 Program the code that operates your amplifier into the CABLE or AUX mode as described on the Programming Your Remote page Select the mode in which you want volume to appear e g TV Press and hold PRG on your remote until the indicator light stays lit Press 4 9 9 then ENTER on the remote The indicator light will flash three times if code is accepted Audio s...

Page 27: ...the correct device and press the POWER button Allow a second to pass then push the POWER button again Repeat until the device turns off This is a trial and error process so it may be necessary to repeat these steps until the remote finds your code Push ENTER to save the code Press POWER to turn the device back on 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 You can quickly get out of Auto Find by pressing the Quit button If the...

Page 28: ... 117 119 127 128 139 Symphonic TV VCR 154 Tatung 106 Teknika 103 112 121 124 139 Telerent 103 121 Toshiba 110 111 134 171 XR 1000 121 Yorx 119 Zenith 101 149 175 Zenith TV VCR 153 154 172 Admiral 208 261 Adventura 231 Aiwa 231 Akai 223 238 241 Audio Dynamics 202 218 Bell Howell 206 247 Broksonic 221 226 250 255 Canon 214 Citizen 209 Craig 212 Curtis Mathes 214 259 Daewoo 244 246 248 254 Daytron 23...

Page 29: ...3 374 Zenith Satellite 312 328 330 351 378 Pioneer 402 403 Sanyo 401 Sony 404 Zenith 401 Akai 409 424 Crown 410 Denon 411 Fisher 412 438 Goldstar 460 Harman Kardon 413 JVC 415 Kenwood 412 416 417 441 Magnavox 421 422 433 434 Mitsubishi 423 424 NAD 425 426 447 Nakamichi 427 428 NEC 429 Onkyo 430 Panasonic 431 432 Philips 421 433 434 Pioneer 431 435 Quasar 432 Radio Shack 431 436 439 440 441 RCA 437...

Page 30: ... 8 Cable Digit 8 AUX Digit 8 9 TV Digit 9 VCR Digit 9 Cable Digit 9 AUX Digit 9 0 TV Digit 0 VCR Digit 0 Cable Digit 0 AUX Digit 0 ENTER TV Enter VCR Enter Cable Enter Aux Display MENU TV Menu VCR Menu Cable Menu AUX Program UP ARROW TV Select Up VCR Select Up Cable Up Arrow AUX Part DOWN ARROW TV Select Dn VCR Select Dn Cable Dn Arrow AUX Random LEFT ARROW TV Adjust Left VCR Adjust Left Cable Lef...

Page 31: ...ry before turning the Entertainment Machine on Use a quality wood cleaner and polish This will protect the Entertainment Machine from dirt and dust as well as keep the cabinet looking new If you leave your Entertainment Machine dormant for a long time such as a vacation it s a good idea to unplug the power to protect against possible damage from lightning or power surges If you use an off air ante...

Page 32: ...ternal speakers if you have external speakers properly installed Are you in TV or Cable tuning mode See Auto Program on page 9 and should be in the other Make sure output channels on all A V equipment are on the same channel 3 or 4 Check that all connections are tight Is the AC power plugged in Check that your AC power outlet works Test it by plugging in something else or try another plug Make sur...

Page 33: ...or stereo playback of videocassettes and for higher quality picture and sound from other A V devices A V DEVICE Any device that produces video or sound VCR DVD cable box or television ADD This function lets you add new channels to list that you ll scroll through when using your remote AMPLIFIER An external machine that amplifies sound from a television CD player VCR DVD or other A V device ANTENNA...

Page 34: ...Programming SAP is another separate audio channel PROGRAMMING SAP available with some programming Choosing SAP often refers to listening to audio in another language such as Spanish or French SIGNAL Picture and sound traveling through cable or on the air to your television screen STEREO SOUND Stereo Stereophonic sound refers to audio that s divided into right and left sides TUNER Device that picks...

Page 35: ...to Program 9 AUX 1 AUX 2 AUX 3 25 Basic Television Operation 12 Batteries 4 7 Button Functions 10 Cable 5 7 Captions and Text Menu 17 Clock Set 15 Front Panel 11 Glossary 34 35 Hook up Directory 3 Language Menu 21 Maintenance 31 Programming the Remote 24 Remote Control Auto Find 27 Safety Information 2 Timer 17 Troubleshooting 32 VCR 6 7 Video Menu 23 Warranty 37 ...

Page 36: ...ound Sound compatible TV These speakers create a sound so real it s as if you were part of the action The convenient space saving shelf design make these speakers an ideal addition to any Home Theater System The contemporary black finish comple ments any room ONLY 39 95 CV5000 ONLY 224 95 PLUS 4 95 SHIPPING HANDLING PLUS 17 95 SHIPPING HANDLING STEREO SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS REPLACEMENT REMOTE ORD...

Page 37: ... by inadequate home antenna or faulty antenna connections are the owner s responsibility Important Product Registration Please fill out and mail your Product Registration Card It is imperative that Zenith know how to reach you promptly if we should discover a safety problem that could affect you Warranty Service For warranty service information contact any Zenith authorized service center Parts an...