Zenith Sentry 2 Operating Manual & Warranty

Direct-view color tv mts stereo audio

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  • Page 1 THE QUALITY GOES IN BEFORE THE NAME GOES ON ® 5mN'I"Imly iAviso para nuestros clientes de habla hispana: Direct-View Color TV consulte la informaci6n que MTS Stereo Audio aparece al final de este manual! Return the Product Registration recycled paper 50 percent Card, and your TV could be free!
  • Page 2 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 7"VWARYr Copyright © Zenith Electronics Corporation 1994...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ......Menu Operation Example ......Product Registration Card Recommended Accessories for Your Television Aviso para nuestros clientes de habla hispana Your Zenith Warranty HOW TO USE YOUR OPERATING GUIDE This operating guide describes a family of TV models. Some models...
  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 you the very best in quality, features and performance.
  • Page 5 CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV CONNECTION CENTER ON BACK OF TV VHF-UHF/CABLE VARIABLE AUDIO OUT- Jacks for 75-ohm antenna-type connections to your TV. Attach Standard phono jacks for out- your antenna, cabte-TV line or put to the customer's audio anl- VCR to this jack. plifier.
  • Page 6: Connections For Your Tv

    CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 1. MAKE BASIC CONNECTION TO TV Select the hook up that best fits your needs. Antenna Antenna Adaptor i ©R Flat Wire 300/75ohm 300ohm 75 ohm _id_n°n e ' 3 / 4 _--_i F_,GHT LEFT RIGHT LEFT VARIABLE...
  • Page 7: Step 2. Make Vcr Connections

    CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR TV STEP 2. MAKE VCR CONNECTIONS TO TV If you have a stereo VCR, you must make the A/V connec- RIGHT LEFT tions shown below in order to hear stereo sound .while playing a tape. VARIABLE AUDIO To use these VCR connections, you must watch the AUX OUTPUT channel on the TV.
  • Page 8: The First Time You Operate

    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-O'N. Do not plug TV into switched outlet on a VCR or cable-TV decoder STEP 2.
  • Page 9: Step 4. Set The Clock

    THE FIRST TIME YOU OPERATE YOUR TV STEP 4. SET THE CLOCK 1. Press MENU repeatedly until the SETUP MENU SETUP MENU shown. AUTO PROGRAM 2. Press SELECT (SEL) to highlight CLOCK SET. CH. ADD/DEL CH. LABELS 3. Use numbered buttons on remote control...
  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Tv

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV TYPICAL CONTROL PANEL The control panel on your TV may differ from the one shown. NOTE: Some TVs have a vertical control panel -- the opera- tion is the same as described for the control panels shox_n above. ENTER (ENT) SELECT (SEL)
  • Page 11: On/Offtimer

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR TV ON/OFF TIMER NOTE: ON/OFF TIMER cannot be accessed until the SLEEP TIMER clock is set. l. Press TIMER on remote control to see SLEEP 0:1:5 TIMER display, then press MENU to access ON/OFF TIMER. Sleep Timer Display 2.
  • Page 12: Remote Control Model

    REMOTE CONTROL MODEL SC3820 TV OPERATIONS The remote control must be in tlhe TV mode to operate your The following functions and operations apply to Zenith TV TV. Press MODE to select the TV mode. The TV indicator models built after 1981.
  • Page 13: Vcr Operations

    VCR. Press MODE to select the VCR mode. The VCR indica- tor lights when you are in the VCR mode. For complete details on how to operate your Zenith VCR, re- fer to the operating guide supplied with it. Point toward your VCR.
  • Page 14: Preparation For Use

    Insert new batteries as indicated in the diagram inside the remote control. the compartment. • Zenith is not responsible for damage caused by such battery Replace the cover by inserting the tab on the bottom leakage. of the cover into its housing.
  • Page 15: Quick Reference To On-Screen

    QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS AVAILABLE M ENUS Your TV is menu operated, that is, adjustments that can be made to the TV appear on the screen in _ilist of choices you can make. SETUP MENU ÷ AUTO PROGRAM START ADD/DEL LABELS IUNING...
  • Page 16: Menu Operation Example

    QUICK REFERENCE TO ON-SCREEN MENUS MENU OPERATION EXAMPLE SETUP MENU AUTO PROGRAM START CH. ADD/DEL MENU CH. LABELS TUNING BAND AUTO TUNING CLOCK SET Press MENU repeatedly until the desired menu is shown. CAPTIONS LANGUAGE This example shows choosing the SETUP MENU.
  • Page 17 SETUP MENU To Access SETUP MENU 'SETUP MENU SETUP MENU Refer to the "Quick Reference to On- -'> AUTO PROGRAM START CLOCK SET Screen Menus" section for details. CH. ADD/DEL CAPTIONS CH. LABELS LANGUAGE TUNING BAND Before Using SETUP MENU AUTO TUNING SETUP MENU While...
  • Page 18: Ch. (Channel) Labels

    SETUP MENU CH. (Channel) LABELS Purpose Assigns a network label or name to the selected ci_annels, If A&E ACTS I ADC you choose the label "ABC" for channel 13, "ABC" ap- BRAV CMTV ] CBN pears in the Channel/Time display when channel 13 is se- CSPN CNBC lected for viewing.
  • Page 19: Auto Tuning

    SETUP MENU AUTO TUNING Purpose If you are having difficulty tuning channels, the AUTO TUNING may have to be set manuallyto match your view- Lets your TV compensate for variations in broadcast and ing needs. cable-TV frequencies. To Use AUTO TUNING SETUP MENU Press ADJUST (ADJ) Left/Right to select the mode of op- eration that gives you the most channels:...
  • Page 20: Captions

    SETUP MENU CAPTIONS At the time of this writing, very little appears in any selec- Purpose tion except CAPTION 1. Therefore you should select CAP- Displays closed captions (CC) or informational text when TION 1 and leave it in that selection unless you know there available on the selected channel.
  • Page 21: Your Tv

    AUDIO MENU AUDIO MENU AUDIO MENU BASS BASS TREBLE TREBLE BALANCE BALANCE STEREO AUDIO AUDIO MENU While AUDIO MENU AUX Channel is Chosen BASS Adjusts the BASS (low-frequency) level. TREBLE Adjusts the TREBLE (high-frequency) level. BALANCE Adjusts the balance of sound between the left and right speakers.
  • Page 22: Color

    VIDEO MENU V1DEO MENU -> CONTRAST - "=_=-- BRIGHTNESS - "_.._. COLOR lINT SHARPNESS PICTURE PREF PRESET CONTRAST i Adjusts the overall contrast and color level of the picture. BRIGHTNESS Adjusts the brightness level of black areas in the picture. COLOR Adjusts the intensity...
  • Page 23: Caring For Your Tv

    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 sol_ cloth with a mild soap solution or Ivory dishwashing de- tergent.
  • Page 24: Picture

    PREF. selection, or to anyother menu selection, you must Safety performance. Keep your Zenith ALL Zenith. reset the TV. Simply disconnecE the AC power cord from the power outlet. Wait a few minutes, then plug the TV back into the power outlet.
  • Page 25: Product Registration Card

    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 furnished with your video prod- product ..
  • Page 26 .....,o..,._. i_;_,..,o_ ..pleasefill out this card and return a photocopy to: Attn: Accessory Offers Zenith Video Tech Corporation 1900 N. Austin Avenue Chicago, IL 60639 Sales Tax: Pleaseaddyour statesalestax if you SUBTOTAL live in oneof the following states.
  • Page 27: Your Zenith Warranty

    Service --Models under 19" diagonal (U.S.A.) Service Labor -- During a period of 90 days from effective warranty date, Zenith will pay for service labor by a U.S. or screen size must be taken to a distributor-approved Zenith service center...
  • Page 28 Part No. 206-2833 ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION Printed in U.S.A. 1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE EP-EDCBA GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025...

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