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Zenith A25A23W Operating Manual - 7/11

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Manual is about: Color Television Receiver

Summary of A25A23W

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    Machine numbers a 2 7 a 2 3 w a 2 5 a 2 3 w o p e r a t i n g g u i d e / w a r r a n t y thanks for choosing zenith let’s watch your entertainment machine h o o k u p d i r e c t o r y p a g e 3.

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    Record your model number (now, while you can see it) the model and serial number of your new tv are located on the back of the tv cabinet. For your future convenience, we suggest that you record these numbers here: model no.____________________________________ serial no._____________________________...

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    3373-o i n s ta l l at i o n g e t t i n g s ta r t e d p a g e 3 this page will direct you to which page to go to for proper hook-up of your entertainment machine. Hook-up directory important use this page to decide where you need to begin your setup. First, find the setup option below that best de...

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    3373-o i n s ta l l at i o n s ta n da r d p a g e 4 connect an off-air antenna to your entertainment machine. Hook up your antenna to the tv 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...

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    Hook up your entertainment machine. Remove the back of the remote and insert two aaa batteries. Plug in your tv into a standard 120v, 60 hz power outlet. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Go to page 11 to auto program your entertainment machine. 3373-o i n s ta l l at i o n s ta n da r d p a g ...

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    Hook up your entertainment machine. Remove the back of the remote and insert two aaa batteries. Plug in your tv into a standard 120v, 60 hz power outlet. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Go to page 11 to auto program your entertainment machine. I n s ta l l at i o n s ta n da r d p a g e 6 con...

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    Hook up your entertainment machine. Remove the back of the remote and insert two aaa batteries. Plug in your tv into a standard 120v, 60 hz power outlet. Do not plug it into a switched outlet. Go to page 11 to auto program your entertainment machine. 3373-o i n s ta l l at i o n s ta n da r d p a g ...

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    3373-o i n s ta l l at i o n c u s to m p a g e 8 audio out s-video out 3 4 vcr back vcr back av panel tv back panel (expanded view) tv back s-video cable not included with tv output switch a/v cables not included with tv antenna /cable video r l r-audio l/mono s-video variable audio out r l hook up...

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    I n s ta l l at i o n c u s to m p a g e 9 3373-o audio input stereo back stereo amplifier back panel tv back panel (expanded view) tv back a/v cables not included with tv antenna /cable video r l r-audio l/mono s-video variable audio out r l locate the left/right audio input jacks on the back of yo...

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    O p e r at i o n b u t to n f u n c t i o n s p a g e 1 0 a quick list of all the buttons on your remote and what they do. Remote control button functions 3373-o prg power cable vcr aux tv surf enter flashbk mute channel channel volume volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 9 menu rewind ffwd record quit a b c cc...

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    O p e r at i o n au to p r o g r a m p a g e 1 1 3373-o select your input source, then automatically find and store all the stations available in your area. Auto program with the remote control in hand, press the power key to turn on your entertainment machine. Press the menu key so the setup menu a...

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    3373-o o p e r at i o n f r o n t pa n e l c o n t r o l s p a g e 1 2 an example of using the panel on the front of your entertainment machine. Front panel diagram menu channel volume power to access the on-screen menus, push the menu button on the panel. Cycle through the various menus by pushing ...

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    Ch 12-fox 10:55 stereo 3373-o o p e r at i o n t v f u n da m e n ta l s p a g e 1 3 introducing you to the basics of your entertainment machine. Basic television operation the source button (tv/vcr/source) on the remote switches between video input and cable/antenna input. On some models a/v input ...

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    3373-o o p e r at i o n t v f u n da m e n ta l s p a g e 1 4 help on combining your entertainment machine with more equipment. Mini glossary tuner the television, vcr, or cable box that you use to change channels on your entertainment machine. A/v cables audio/video cables. Three cables bunched tog...

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    3373-o o p e r at i o n s e t u p m e n u p a g e 1 5 on-screen menus go to page 11 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 setup menu adjust the basic characteristics of your entertainment machine. Auto program automatically finds and stores active channels to flip through using channel up/down. Add/de...

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    3373-o 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 s e t u p m e n u s p a g e 1 6 customize your channel selection. Setting add/del/surf 1 2 3 4 5 4 3 5 1 2 mini glossa...

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    3373-o s e t u p m e n u s p a g e 1 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 1 2 3 4 5 1 clock set press the menu key on the remote control so the setup menu appea...

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    3373-o s e t u p m e n u s p a g e 1 8 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 mute surf power volume volume quit cc ffwd tv/vcr source caption press the menu key on the remote control so the setup menu appears. Using the ...

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    3373-o s e t u p m e n u s p a g e 1 9 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 mute surf power volume volume quit cc ffwd tv/vcr source caption/text press the menu key on the remote control so the setup menu appears. Using...

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    S e t u p m e n u s p a g e 2 0 3373-o 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 mute surf power volume volume quit cc ffwd tv/vcr source language options press the menu key on the remote control so the setup menu appears. U...

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    3373-o s p e c i a l f e at u r e s m e n u s p a g e 2 1 timer prg cable vcr aux tv flashbk channel channel menu rewind record a b c pause timer play stop surf mute power volume volume quit cc ffwd tv/vcr source enter 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 9 3/4/9 5/8 7 10 1 the on/off timer will not work until the clo...

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    3373-o m e n u s s p e c i a l f e at u r e s p a g e 2 2 prg power cable vcr aux tv enter flashbk mute channel channel volume volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 9 menu rewind record quit b c pause timer play stop ffwd tv/vcr source surf a cc channel labels using the number key pad or the channel up/down arro...

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    3373-o m e n u s s p e c i a l f e at u r e s p a g e 2 3 prg power cable vcr aux tv a enter flashbk mute channel channel volume volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 9 menu rewind record quit b c pause timer play stop ffwd tv/vcr source cc surf parental controls press the menu key on the remote control repeated...

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    M e n u s s p e c i a l f e at u r e s p a g e 2 4 your entertainment machine will show you all the menu options. Auto demo 3373-o prg power cable vcr aux tv enter flashbk mute channel channel volume volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 9 menu rewind record quit b c pause timer play stop ffwd tv/vcr source surf...

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    3373-o m e n u s au d i o m e n u s p a g e 2 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 audio menu press the menu key on the remote con- trol so the audio menu appea...

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    M e n u s v i d e o m e n u s p a g e 2 6 3373-o video menu prg power cable vcr aux tv a enter flashbk mute channel channel volume volume 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 0 8 9 menu rewind record quit b c pause timer play stop ffwd tv/vcr source surf cc press the menu key repeatedly and the video menu will appear. You...

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    3373-o m e n u s s o u r c e m e n u s p a g e 2 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 source menu press the menu key on the remote control repeatedly so the sou...

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    3373-o o p e r at i o n r e m ot e f u n c t i o n s p a g e 2 8 programming the remote the device you want to program should be on. On the chart in this manual, find the type of device you’re program- ming and then find the brand name. Make a note of the three- digit code—you’ll need it soon. Press...

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    Mini glossary amplifier an external machine that amplifies sound from a television, cd player, vcr, or other a/v device. 3373-o o p e r at i o n r e m ot e f u n c t i o n s p a g e 2 9 control the volume on your sound amplifier without leaving tv mode. Amplifier volume override 1 2 3 4 your volume ...

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    O p e r at i o n r e m ot e f u n c t i o n s p a g e 3 0 3373-o refer to the chart in this manual to find the type and brand name of the device you're programming. Press and hold the prg key until the indicator light turns on. Press the aux key and the 1 on the number pad at the same time (for aux ...

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    O p e r at i o n r e m ot e f u n c t i o n s p a g e 3 1 3373-o 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 use the remote control to search all possible codes. Remote ...

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    Mini glossary broadcaster channel or network providing the television program. 3373-o o p e r at i o n m e n u s p a g e 3 2 receive detailed program infor- mation on most public broadcasting stations. At this time, xds data is only being provided by some broadcasters; it is only available on some c...

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    Programming codes 3373-o r e f e r e n c e p r o g r a m m i n g c o d e s p a g e 3 3 find the codes you need to program your remote. On this page: tvs and vcrs. Tvs vcrs admiral . . . . . . . 116 121 130 133 adventura tv/vcr . 154 akai . . . . . . . . . . 104 amark . . . . . . . . 103 146 aoc . . ...

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    3373-o r e f e r e n c e p r o g r a m m i n g c o d e s p a g e 3 4 find the codes you need to program your remote. On this page: cable, satellite, video disc players, cd players and tape decks programming codes video disc players audio cd players audio tape decks cable satellite allegro . . . . . ...

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    3373-o r e f e r e n c e p r o g r a m m i n g c o d e s p a g e 3 5 a complete list of the button functions on your remote control. Zenith product codes tv mode vcr mode cable mode aux mode key name zenith code 101 zenith code 201 zenith code 353 zenith code 401 power tv on/off vcr on/off cable box...

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    3373-o r e f e r e n c e m a i n t e n a n c e p a g e 3 6 caring for your entertainment machine. Maintenance 1. Here’s a great way to keep the dust off your screen for a while. Wet a soft cloth in a mixture of luke- warm water and a little fabric softener or dish washing detergent. Wring the cloth ...

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    3373-o r e f e r e n c e m a i n t e n a n c e p a g e 3 7 some quick and easy tips to fixing problems yourself. Troubleshooting symptoms snowy picture and lousy sound. Multiple images or ‘ghost shadows.’ interference: sharp lines across the screen and lousy sound. Normal picture but no sound. No pi...

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    3373-o r e f e r e n c e p a g e 3 8 glossary a complete list of definitions for words found in this guide. 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. It screws onto the threaded...

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    3373-o r e f e r e n c e p a g e 3 9 glossary (cont’d) a complete list of definitions for words found in this guide. Jack a connection on the back of a tv, vcr, or any other a/v device. Mono sound mono (monaural) sound is one channel of sound. On more than one speaker, all the speakers play the same...

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    3373-o r e f e r e n c e p a g e 4 0 find what you want quickly. Index feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page amplifier volume override . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    3373-o recommended audio/video accessories broken or lost remote? Perhaps you would just like the convenience of having a second remote on hand. Order your replacement remote control direct from zenith! To ensure that you receive the correct remote, have your television's model number ready when you...

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    Your zenith limited warranty direct-view color tv welcome into the zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new zenith entertainment machine. Please read this warranty carefully, it is a “limited warranty” as defined under federal law. This warranty gives you specific legal right...