Maintenance; And-,Troubleshooting; Extended Absence 8 - Zenith Sentry 2 Z25X22 Operating Manual & Warranty

. " MAINTENANCE AND-,TROUBLESHOOTING ,,
(';AXING FOR YOUR TV TV PICTURE INTERFERENCE '"
Your TV will look better, have a longer life, and perform
better if you care for it properly.
First, check to see that the TV is Off. For added
safety, unplug the TV from the power outlet.
Note: If you unplug your TV, you may have to re-
set the clock to the current time.
Cabinet Care
Non-Wood Cabinet or Cabinet Components
Your TV picture may be affected by interference such as:
Speckled or Streaked Picture
Can be caused by nearby automobile ignition, electxical appli-
ances, etc. Most noticeable in weak signal areas.
Snow in Picture
Caused by insufficient signal. Usually caused by the TV being
located too far from the TV station or by improper antenna
installation.
Moisten a soft cloth with amild soap solution. Wipe the surface
with a damp cloth. Then rinse the cloth in clean water and wipe
the surface again. Allow the TV to air-dry before turning it on.
Wood Cabinets or Cabinet Components
Use any good furniture cleaner and polish. Regular care will
help preserve the finish.
Picture Glass: Cleaning
The picture tube face attracts dust particles and should be
cleaned regularly. To clean the face, spray a small amount of
glass cleaner on a cloth and wipe the glass face until clean.
Repeat if necessary.
To prevent dust accumulation, wet a soft cloth in lukewarm
water mixed with a little fabric softener or a mild soap
solution. Wring the cloth almost dry. Wipe the glass face.
Make sure'no drops of moisture are squeezed onto the glass.
Do not wipe the glass dry. Allow the glass to air-dry before
you turn the TV on again.
EXTENDED ABSENCE
Before an extended absence (such as a vacation) you may want
Io unplug the power cord from the electrical wall outlet. This
will protect the TV from possible damage from lightning or
power line surges. If you have an outdoor antenna, you may
also want to disconnect the antenna lead-in wires on the back
of the TV.
Note: If you unplug your TV, you may have to reset the clock
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to the current t_me.
Ghosts or Reflections
Caused by signals being reflect_ from surrounding buildings,
water tanks, or other high stmclures.
Radio Signal
Caused by police, amateur, or CB radio transmitters.
These interference problems caa often be corrected by using a
better antenna, signal amplifier,.;, or various filter devices. See
your TV dealer for additional information and available "IV
accessories.
VIDEO GAMES AN[.) OTHER FIXED
PATTERN DISPLA Y CAUTION
If you use your TV for video g;unes or other £ixed displays,
avoid setting the Brightness control for an excessively bright
picture. A fixed display is any image that doesn't change fre-
quently, such as a channel/network identification or other sym-
bol that remains in the same location for long periods of time. A
bright, fixed pattern, if left on tor long period,; of time, can re-
sult in a permanent imprint on LheTV picture tube:. You can re-
duce this possibility by alternaling the use of lhe fixed pattern
display with normal TV picture viewing, by tumin_gdown the
Contrast control for sustained fixc_ pattern use, and by turning off
the fixed pattern display when not in use.
RECORD MODEL NUMBER OF YOUR 71/'
The model and serial numbers of your new TV are located on the
back of the TV cabinet. For you r future convenience and protec-
tion, we suggest that you record these numbers ihere:
Model No.
Serial No.
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