Zenith MBR3430 User manual

REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3430
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OPERATION
The multi-brand remote supplied with your new Zenith TV
allows you to operate most models of infrared (IR)
remote-controlled TVs, VCRs and cable-TV converters, even
if they are all different brands.
Your multi-brand remote has already been programmed to
operate your Zenith TV, a Zenith VCR and a Zenith cable-TV
decoder. It must be “taught” to operate other brands. Refer
to “Auto Find Mode” and “Programming Your Remote
Control” for details.
CHOOSE THE OPERATING MODE
To operate your TV, VCR or CABLE-TV decoder, you must
first choose the remote’s mode of operation. To select the
mode, press the MODE key until the desired indicator lights.
Some KEYS on the remote will always operate a particular
appliance. For example, VOLUME always operates the TV
volume and PLAY always operates the VCR. The function of
other keys depends on the mode selected.
Point toward unit
to be controlled
Operating mode selection
and indicators
Menu operations on TV
and some VCRs
Numbered buttons for
channel selection and other
uses
Learn functions for user
programmed sequences
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NOTE: See following pages
for operating instructions.
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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3430
TV OPERATIONS
The following functions and operations apply to your Zenith
TV. The remote control must be in the TV mode to operate
your TV.
MODE
Used to select the TV mode of
operation.
TV
Lights when TV mode of
operation is selected.
CC (Closed Captions)
Used to view closed captions
broadcast with some television
programs.
MENU, SELECT and ADJUST
Used with on-screen menus to
see menu, select an option, and
adjust that option.
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Numbered Buttons
Used to select a TV channel.
ENTER
Used to view the Channel/Time
Display or to remove any on-
screen menu or display.
LEARN
Used to program remote.
PIP
Used to activate
Picture-In-Picture inset.
SWAP
Used to swap picture in PIP inset
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with the main television picture.
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Point toward your TV,
OFF/ON
Used to turn TV ON or OFF.
SOURCE
Used to display the menu of TV
sources for some TVs. Press again
to step through the source
selections. On some TVs, press to
select AUX (Auxiliary) channel,
FLASHBK (Flashback)
Used to return to the last TV
/ channel you were watching.
CHANNEL Up/Down
Used to sequence through the TV
channels.
VOLUME Up/Down
Used to adjust the TV’s volume.
MUTE
Used to turn off sound while the
- picture remains. Press again to
restore the sound.
SPATIAL EQUALIZATION
(SW
Used to select SEQ audio mode on
TVs equipped with SEQ feature.
FREEZE
Used to freeze the motion of the
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picture on the PIP inset.
TIMER
Used to activate the SLEEP
TIMER. Press repeatedly to select
desired turn-off time.
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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3430
VCR OPERATIONS
The following functions and operations apply to Zenith VCR The remote control supplied with your VCR may have keys
models built after 1988. The remote control must be in the not duplicated on the new remote. If these functions are
VCR mode to operate your VCR. desired, the original remote control will have to be used.
MODE
Used to select the VCR mode of
operation.
VCR
Lights when VCR mode of
operation is selected.
MENU, SELECT, ADJUST
and QUIT
Used with on-screen menus and
programming options of the VCR.
See VCR operating guide for details.
Numbered Buttons
Used to select a TV channel through
the VCR. Also, used to set the
timer in the VCR, and to enter
programming information.
ENTER
Used with the numbered buttons to
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select a TV channel through the VCR.
AIW/PM
Used to set timer during
programming.
Point toward your VCR.
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OFF/ON
Used to turn VCR ON or OFF.
FLASHBK (Flashback)
Used during VCR playback to
view the channel tuned by the
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CHANNEL Up/Down
Used to sequence through channels
on the VCR.
TIMER
Activates TIME RECORD on
some VCRs. See the VCR
operating guide for details.
TV/VCR
Used to select the source of the
programs seen on the TV. Switches
the VCR between TV mode and
VCR mode.
TV Mode: Channels are selected
through the TV.
VCR Mode: Channels or tape
operation are selected through the
VCR.
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RECORD, STOP, PAUSE,
SEARCH, REW, PLAY and
F FWD
Used for tape recording and
playback functions. See the VCR
operating guide for details.
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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3430
CABLE-TV OPERATIONS
The following functions and operations apply to a Zenith
cable-TV decoder. The remote control must be in the CABLE
mode to operate your cable-TV decoder.
The remote control supplied with your cable-TV decoder may
have keys not duplicated on the new remote. If these functions
are desired, the original remote control will have to be used.
MODE
Used to select the Cable mode of
operation.
CABLE
Lights when CABLE mode of
operation is selected.
MENU, SELECT, ADJUST
and QUIT
Functions depend on Cable-TV
system. See Cable-TV decoder
operating guide for details.
Numbered Buttons
Used to select channels through
Cable-TV decoder.
ENTER
Used with the numbered buttons to
select a TV channel through the
Cable-TV decoder.
Point toward your-Cable-TV decoder.
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OFF/ON
Used to turn VCR ON or OFF.
SOURCE
s Selects “A” or “B” cable channels.
CHANNEL Up/Down
Used to sequence through channels
on the Cable-TV decoder.
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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3430
PREPARATION FOR USE
Batteries are provided with this remote, but you must install
them before using the remote.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
When the effective operating range of your remote becomes
noticeably shorter, replace the batteries with two high-quality,
alkaline, size AAA batteries.
Zenith is not responsible for damage caused by battery
leakage.
After installing new batteries, the remote control will set itself
to Zenith brand codes, as follows: TV=1 0 I, VCR=20 1 and
CABLE=30 1.
If you are going to operate equipment that uses different
codes, the remote must be reprogrammed for those codes.
AUTO FIND MODE
Use Auto Find to automatically find the brand code needed to
operate your equipment L)
NOTE: If no button is pressed for 60 seconds or more during
Auto Find, the remote will automatically exit Auto Find
without storing any brand codes. (LEDs will flash 3 times
upon exiting.)
1. Turn on the equipment you wish the remote to oper-
ate.
2. Press and hold LEARN until mode indicator lights
(about 4 seconds).
3. Use MODE to select the mode you wish to program
(TV, VCR or CABLE).
4.
Enter “00” then press ENTER within 2 seconds. All four
mode indicator lights will turn ON and then OFF, leaving
the mode indicator light for the active mode ON.
5. Point remote towards the equipment.
6.
Press and release OFF/ON on the remote about once every
second, until the equipment turns OFF. Press ENTER
before pressing any other buttons.
If you press OFF/ON again before pressing ENTER
Auto Find will have to be repeated.
7.
Try other buttons to see if they operate the equipment.
If they do not, you may wish to reenter Auto Find and
try to find another code. The remote will begin with
codes starting from where it left off prior to exiting
Auto Find.
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8. Repeat Auto Find for each piece of equipment you want
your remote to operate. NOTE: Only one brand code can
be programmed in each of the four modes.
If no brand code has been entered after searching through all
brand codes in any mode, the remote will flash all four mode
indicator lights in a chasing manner. Wait 60 seconds or press
ENTER or LEARN to return to normal operation.
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PROGRAMMING BRAND CODES
Introduction
Before using your new remote control, it must be programmed
to recognize the brands of equipment it will be used to
operate. If you are using a Zenith VHS VCR or a Zenith
cable-TV decoder, the remote has already been programmed
for you.
Find the code that corresponds to each brand and type of
equipment you are going to operate. Refer to Tables 1,2 and 3.
For example, if you were programming the remote for use
with a Zenith TV, you would look for “Zenith” in “Table I”,
and find code “101.”
Write the brand codes for your equipment on the following
lines.
TV CODE:
CABLE CODE:
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VCR CODE:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Press MODE repeatedly to select the desired TV,
VCR or CABLE operating mode for the remote.
Press LEARN for about 5 seconds until the MODE
indicator lights for the selected TV, VCR or CABLE
mode of operation.
Enter the proper brand code number for the equipment
to be controlled.
Press LEARN. All three mode indicators should light
briefly, then turn off to indicate the brand code has
been programmed.
If all three mode indicators fail to light briefly, an
error has occurred. Repeat Steps 1-4 to try again.
Repeat steps 1-4 to program the remote for the other
equipment you are using.
NOTE: CABLE mode can be programmed to operate a
second TV or second VCR, if desired.
When batteries are removed: It will be necessary to reprogram
the proper VCR and cable-TV decoder codes.
Operating Mode
Indicators
Numbered Buttons
Use to enter code number
for desired brand.
LEARN Button
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REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3430
TV, VCR AND CABLE-TV OPERATING CODES
Table 1. TV Codes by Brand
TV Brand
Name Code
TV Brand
Name Code
Admiral
Admiral
Akai
Amark
AOC
Bell & Howell
Centurion
Coronado
Curtis Mathes
Curtis Mathes
Curtis Mathes
Daytron
Emerson
Emerson
Emerson
Emerson
Emerson
Emerson
Fisher
Fisher
General Electric
General Electric
General Electric
General Electric
Goldstar
Goldstar
Go1 dstar
Hitachi
Hitachi
Hitachi
JVC
JVC
J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney
J.C. Penney
KMC
KTV
KTV
Lodgenet
Logik
LX1
LX1
Magnavox
Magnavox
Magnavox
Magnavox
Magnavox
Magnavox
Majestic
Marantz
Marantz
Memorex
MGA/Mitsubishi
MGA/Mitsubishi
116 Montgomery Ward 119
121 Montgomery Ward 121
104 Montgomery Ward 130
103 NEC
104 NEC
12 1 Panasonic
119 Panasonic
103 Philco
116 Philco
119 Philco
121 Philco
119 Philips
103 Philips
104 Pioneer
123 Portland
124 Quasar
13 1 Quasar
136 Realistic
109 Realistic
118 Realistic
106 RCA
107 RCA
114 RCA
116 Sampo
103 Samsung
104 Samsung
119 Samsung
102 Sanyo
103 Sanyo
129 Sanyo
125 Scott
132 Sears
104 Sears
110 Sears
114 Sears
117 Sears
119 Sears
103 Sears
103 Sharp
104 Sharp
121 Sharp
121 Sharp
133 Sharp
137 Sony
103 Sylvania
112 Sylvania
113 Sylvania
119 Sylvania
127 Sylvania
128 Sylvania
121 Tatung
104 Teknika
120 Teknika
121 Teknika
104 Teknika
119 Telerent
MGA/Mitsubishi 120 Telerent
MGAMitsubishi 130 Toshiba
Montgomery Ward 103 Toshiba
Montgomery Ward 104 Toshiba
Montgomery Ward 105 Yom
Montgomery Ward 113 Zenith
Montgomery Ward 114
104
119
106
107
103
104
112
113
112
113
135
103
106
107
105
123
124
104
116
126
119
103
119
134
108
109
118
119
103
108
109
110
111
118
134
103
105
122
133
137
115
112
113
117
119
127
128
106
103
112
121
124
103
121
110
111
134
119
101
Table 2. VCR Codes by Brand
JCR Brand VCR Brand
(ame Code Name Code
1kai 223 Pentax 215
iudio Dynamics 202 Philco 214
iudio Dynamics 2 18 Philips 214
3roksonic 22 1 Philips 227
zanon 214 Pioneer 210
zitizen 209 Pioneer 215
:raig 212 Pioneer Laser Disk 228
:urt~s Mathes 214 Quasar 214
Curtis Mathes 216 RCA 215
>BX 202 RCA 216
>BX 218 RCA 220
zmerson 203 RCA 227
3merson 22 1 Realistic 206
zmerson 223 Realistic 208
imerson 226 Realistic 212
lmerson 233 Realistic 214
3merson 235 Realistic 231
?sher 2 11 Samsung 220
Tisher 212 Samsung 230
yisher 213 Sanyo 206
:unai 231 Sanyo 212
General Electric 214 Scott
204
General Electric 216 Scott 205
General Electric 220 Scott
233
3oldstar 209 Sears 206
Hitachi 215 Sears 209
nstant Replay 214 Sears
211
nstant Replay 227 Sears
212
vc 202 Sears 215
vc 225 Sharp 208
.C. Penney
214 Sony VHS 232
.C. Penney 2 18 Sony Video 8 217
.C. Penney 227 Sylvania 207
(enwood 202 Sylvania 214
vlagnavox 207 Sylvania 227
vlagnavox 2 14 Symphonic
231
vIarantz 207 Tashiko 209
tiararitz 2 18 Tatung 202
vlarta 209 Teat 202
demorex 212 Teat 231
tiemorex 214 Teknika 234
vIemorex 23 1 Toshiba 205
tiGA/Mitsubishi 204 Toshiba 215
vIGA/Mitsubishi 222 Vector Research 204
tiontgomery Ward 208 Vector Research
218
tiontgomery Ward 214 Yamaha
202
\/lontgomery Ward 219 Yamaha
218
qEC
202 Zenith VHS 201
gEC 2 18 Zenith VHS
225
)anasonic 2 14 Zenith VHS 229
Table 3. Cable Decoder Codes by
Brand
Cable Decoder
Cable Decoder
Brand Name Code Brand Name
Code
Drake Satellite 312 Pioneer 315
Drake Satellite 330 Regency 329
Gemini 305 Samsung 335
Gemini 33 1 Scientific Atlanta 316
General Instrument 305 Scientific Atlanta 323
General Instrument 306 Scientific Atlanta 336
Ham1 in
302 Sprucer
Ham1 in 303 (Panasonic) 313
Jerrold 304 Standard
Jerrold 307 Components 335
Jerrold 308 STS Satellite 324
Jerrold 309 Telecaption 4000 325
Jerrold 310 Tocom 317
Kale Vision 335 Tocom VIP 318
Macom 3 14 Toshiba 322
Macom 32 1 Toshiba Satellite 319
Macom Satellite 322 Zenith 301
Magnavox 334 Zenith 322
NSC 335 Zenith AV3000 327
Oak 3 11 Zenith Satellite 312
Oak 332 Zenith Satellite 330
Panasonic 3 13 Zenith Satellite 328
Panasonic 320 Zenith Laser Disk 326
Paragon (Zenith) 333
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