Zenith TV without any controls

Marty Vezina

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Dec 24, 2001, 1:46:34 PM12/24/01

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Hi,

Purchased a second hand Zenith H2077H color TV that was previously used
in a hotel. I have the remote, but can not adjust a number of things
including the contrast, brightness, etc.

There are no obvious controls on the TV itself.

Can anyone help?

Thanks - Marty

Arthur Jernberg

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Dec 24, 2001, 2:53:40 PM12/24/01

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Nees to access the service mode, 9,8,7,6 enter; and trun off the hotel
feature.
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Marty Vezina

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Dec 24, 2001, 4:56:52 PM12/24/01

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Hi Arthur,

Thanks for the reply!

I do not have an enter key on the remote that came with this unit. I tried
using a universal remote with the only selection which works with this TV.
No avail.

Any other suggestions? I think this service mode is the right direction.

Marty

Arthur Jernberg

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Dec 25, 2001, 7:30:20 AM12/25/01

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I have a "One or All" Remote that cost almost nothing at K-Mart that is
comprehensive in preforming the required selections for Zenith Teles. or get
a original Zenith Remote for a similar model that does have an 'Enter"
button. Best of the New Year

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Gary Kohl

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Dec 25, 2001, 7:25:52 PM12/25/01

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"Arthur Jernberg" <stu...@massnet1.net> wrote in message news:<wj_V7.44066$va.22...@news2.rdc1.mi.home.com>...

Marty,

Many times with hotel motel units the controls are hidden behind a
panel or door. I am not sure of the vintage of the set of which you
refer but look around for a cosmetic panel attached by small screws or
sometimes a Zenith logo will pry off reveling a screw or other method
of attachment.
Good Luck

Marty Vezina

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Dec 26, 2001, 8:36:10 AM12/26/01

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Hi Arthur,

I have tried using one of those all in one controls, to no avail.

Marty

Marty Vezina

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Dec 26, 2001, 8:39:18 AM12/26/01

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Hi Gary,

Thanks - did try looking, but I do not see any panel.

Many of the FAQ's I have read have said something about a switch on the main board, however, it would not seem
pratical for the type of settings I need to change.

Marty

QVR

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Dec 26, 2001, 9:11:00 AM12/26/01

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With the Zenith Hotel models you need a master Zenith remote to access the
menus. They lock them out so the patrons cannot mess with the TV. Zenith sells
a universal remote under the Alegro brand that will work the same as the Zenith
remote.
Bill

Marty Vezina

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Dec 26, 2001, 12:57:00 PM12/26/01

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Looks like I have come full circle.

From what I have gathered from the messages I have posted regarding this TV
is:

1) I need to get into service mode
2) It can not be done with the remote I got with the TV
3) There is a remote which will do this and is/was made by Zenith

I believe that amost all universal remotes are based upon the same chip.
Does anyone know what code would be used?

Thanks - Marty

io...@webtv.net

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Dec 26, 2001, 6:44:15 PM12/26/01

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I beleive on that set the controls are in usual place,( center under
tube in front) insead of push open/push shut, it has a pinhole for
security key. Find the door and just pry hard.

Marty Vezina

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Dec 27, 2001, 7:54:15 AM12/27/01

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BINGO - :) :) :) :) :)

Thanks ever so much!!!!!

Marty

Andrew Rossmann

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Dec 27, 2001, 12:06:13 PM12/27/01

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[This followup was posted to sci.electronics.repair and a copy was sent to
the cited author.]

In article <3C2A0F6C...@mv-inc.com>, Mar...@mv-inc.com says...

> Looks like I have come full circle.
>
> From what I have gathered from the messages I have posted regarding this TV
> is:
>
> 1) I need to get into service mode
> 2) It can not be done with the remote I got with the TV
> 3) There is a remote which will do this and is/was made by Zenith
>
> I believe that amost all universal remotes are based upon the same chip.
> Does anyone know what code would be used?

From another post, it looks like you found the hidden buttons behind a
security door.

To answer your 3rd question, consider a 'One For All' remote. Look for
one that has a 'MAGIC' button (although the SETUP button on cheaper ones
does the same thing). With that button, you can send any of the 256
possible command codes for each device code. You hit Magic, then a 3-digit
code from 000 through 255. You can see my .sig below for a link to more
details.

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