Sentry 2 series direct view color tv stereo audio (27 pages)
Summary of Contents for Zenith SENTRY 2 SMS1917SG
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OPERATING GUIDE #206-2731 #43032 SMSI917SG THE QUALITY GOES IN BEFORE THE NAME GOES'0 N® i Aviso para nuestros 9ENTI=P clientes de habla hispana: consulte la informaci6n que Monaural Color TV aparece al final de este manual! Return the Product Registration recycled paper Card, and your TV could be free! 50 percent...
Product Registration Card Introduction ........Recommended Accessories for Your Television Choosing Operating Mode ......Aviso para nuestros clientes de habla hispana TV Operations ........Your Zenith Warranty VCR Operations ........Cable-TV Operations ......Preparation for Use ....... Installing Batteries ........
The model and serial numbers of your new TV are located on the back of the TV cabinet. For your future convenience and Your new Zenith TV has been designed and built to give protection, we suggest that you record these numbers here: you the very best in quality, features and performance.
CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV CONNECTION CENTER ON BACK OF TV UHF-VHF/CABLE Jacks for 75-ohm antenna-type connections to your TV. Attach your antenna, cable-TV line or VCR to this jack. UHF-VHF/CABLE Connection Center Type I VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN UHF-VHI_TCABLE Jacks for baseband audio and Jacks for 75-ohm antenna-type...
CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 1. MAKE BASIC CONNECTION TO TV Select the hook up that best fits your needs. Antenna Antenna 300 ohm Video Channel UHF-VHF/CABLE VIDEO UHF-VHF/CABLE VIDEO AUDIOIN AUDIO Antenna Direct to TV Antenna Through VCR to TV Video Video Channel3/4...
CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 2. MAKE VCR CONNECTIONS TO TV If you have a stereo VCR, you must make the A/V connec- tions shown below in order to hear stereo sound while play- ing a tape. To use these VCR connections, you must watch the AUX channel on the TV.
THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV STEP 1. CONNECT THE POWER A.Plug your TV into an unswitched AC power source. B.Turn the TV on by pressing OFF-ON. Do not plug TV into switched outlet on a VCR or cable-TV decoder STEP 2.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV TYPICAL CONTROL PANEL The control panel on your TV may differ from the one NOTE: Some TVs have a vertical control panel - the shown. operation is the same as described for the control panels shown above.
INSTALLING BATTERIES When the effectivc operating range of your remote becomes noticeably shorter, replace the batteries with two (2) high quality, alkaline, size AAA batteries. NOTE: Zenith is not responsible for damage caused by bat- tery leakage. REMOVE SCREWS REPLACE BATTERIES ®...
TV. For optimum performance, point the remote control toward your Zenith TV. OFF-ON Used to turn TV ON or OFF. FLSHBK (Flashback) Used to return to the last TV channel you were watching.
Batteries are provided with this remote, but you must install them before using the remote. INSTALLING BATTERIES NOTE: Zenith is not responsible for damage caused by bat- When the effective operating range of your remote becomes tery leakage. noticeably shorter, replace the batteries with two (2) high quality, alkaline, size AAA batteries.
The multi-brand remote control supplied with your new Your multi-brand remote has already been programmed Zenith TV allows you to operate most models of infra-red operate your Zenith TV, a Zenith cable-TV decoder and a (IR) remote-controlled TVs, VCRs, and cable-TV Zenith VHS VCR.
CONTROL MODEL MBR3420 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 Press repeatedly to select the TV OFF/ON Used to turn TV L)N o_ _.)Jvl'.
MODEL MBR3420 VCR OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to Zenith The remote control supplied with your VCR may have keys VCR models built after 1988. The remote control must be not duplicated on the new remote. If these functions are in the VCR mode to operate your VCR.
REMOTE CONTROL MODEL MBR3420 CABLE-TV OPERATIONS The following functions and operations apply to a Zenith The remote control supplied with your cable-TV decoder cable-TV decoder. The remote control must be in the may have keys not duplicated on the new remote. If these CABLE mode to operate your cable-TV decoder.
AAA batteries. After installing new batteries, the remote control will set it- self to Zenith brand codes, as follows: TV = 101, VCR = 201 and CABLE = 301. If you are going to operate equipment that uses different codes, the remote must be reprogrammed for those codes.
2. Press LEARN for about 5 seconds until the MODE operate. If you are using a Zenith TV, Zenith VHS VCR or a Zenith cable-TV decoder, it has already been programmed for indicator lights...
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QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS AVAILABLE MENUS Your TV is menu operated, that is, adjustments that can be made to the TV appear on the screen in a list of choices you can make. Video Menu Setup Menu -- > AUTO CH. SEARCH - >...
QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS MENU OPERATION EXAMPLE CH. ADD/DEL TUNINGBAND AUTO FINETUNE CLOCKSET MENU CAPTIONS Press MENU repeatedly until the desired menu is shown. This example shows choosing the SETUP Menu. AUTO CH. SEARCH CH. ADD/DEL - > TUNING BAND AUTO FINE TUNE...
SETUP MENU To Access SETUP Menu Before Using SETUP Menu - > AWFO CH. SEARCH Connect and turn ON all external Refer to the "Quick Reference to On- CH. ADD/DEL TUNING BAND Screen Menus" section for details. equipment, such as cable TV decodc_, AUTO FINE TUNE V(_R, etc.
SETUP MENU CH. (Channel) ADD/DEL Purpose To Add a Channel to Scan Sequence Lets you add channels to and remove channels from the ac- 1. Using CHANNEL (CH) Up/Down go to the nearest channel ABOVE the channel you wish to add. tive channels found when using the AUTO CH.
SETUP MENU AUTO FINE TUNE If you arc having difficulty tuning channels, the AUTO Purpose FINE TUNE may have to be set manually to match your Lets your TV compensate for variations in broadcast and viewing needs. cablc-TV frequencies. To Use AUTO FINE TUNE Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to select the mode of operation that gives you the most channels:...
SETUP MENU CAPTIONS Purpose At the time of this writing, very little appears in any selec- tion except CAPTION 1. Therefore you should select CAP- Displays closed captions (CC) or int0rmational text when available on the selected channel. TION 1 and leave it in that selection unless you know there is something you want to see in one of the other...
VIDEO MENU BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT -> ONTRAST SHARPNESS PICTURE PREF BRIGHTNESS PRESS ADJUST PRF_S ADJUST PRESS ADJUST COLOR ICONTRAST KEY TO CHANGE KEY TO CHANGE KEY TO CHANGE Color Display Brightness Display Contrast Display SI tARPNESS T INvF /-m ÷t °...
MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING CARING FOR YOUR TV Cabinet Care Your TV will look better, have a longer life and perform better if you care for it properly. Non-Wood Cabinet or Cabinet Components: Moisten a soft cloth with a mild soap solution or Ivory dishwashing safety, unplug the TV from the power outlet.
TV. Simply disconnect the AC power cord from Safety performance. Keep your Zenith ALL Zenith. the power outlet. Wait a few minutes, then plug the TV back into the power outlet. You will have to reset the clock to the current time.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION CARD You could win a full refund on your new Zenith product. Product Card lost or misplaced? Look for the Product Registration Card on your new video The Product Registration Card furnishcd with your video product. product is pre-printed with its Model and Serial numbers.
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BROKEN ORLOST R EMOTE CONTROL? Foran ExactReplacement Remote Control f or your new ZenithTelevision, seeyour local Zenith Dealeror order direct by calling 1-800-255-6790. To assurethe correct remotefor your new Zenith, pleasehaveyour television's model and serial numberand date of purchaseready! ONLY $39.95...
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Service Labor - During a period of 90 days from effective Carry-In Service - Models under 19" diagonal (U.S.A.) warranty date, Zenith will pay for service labor by a U.S. or screen size must be taken to a distributor-approved Zenith...