Zenith SENTRY 2 Z25A65 Operating Manual & Warranty

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  • Page 1 ® THEQUALITYGOES IN BEFORE THE NAME GOES ON Return du c t Registration Card :and your could...
  • Page 2 SAFETYWARNINGS WARNING WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFELECTRIC SHOCKDONOTREMOVE COVER (OR BACK).NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE.REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL. Thelightning flash with arrowheadsymbol, within an equilateraltriangle, is intendedto alert the user to the presenceof uninsulated"dangerousvoltage,'within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamationpoint within an equilateraltriangle is intendedto alert the user to the presenceof impor- tant operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in the literatureaccompanyingthe appliance.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future refer- ence.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Power Lines If the product does not operate normally by An outside antenna system should not be lo- following the operating instructions. Ad.- cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines just only those controlsthat are covered by or other electric light or power...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Diagram 2. Basic Connection to TV with TV Operations ....: ..6--3 VCR ........ 1--2 Preset Codes For Zenith Products ..6--6 Diagram 3. Audio/Video Connection to TV with Special Features VCR ........ 1--3 Aux+l, Aux+2, Aux+3, Cable Box Volume Quick Setup Guide Override, Amplifier Volume Override .
  • Page 6: Typical Connections For Your Tv

    TYPICAL CONNECTIONS YOUR DIAGRAM 1. BASIC CONNECTION TO TV WITHOUT Cable Wall Jack Note: Cables, are not supplied with TV. "% _!i_iiii_ii_iiiiii!!i!ii_iii_i_iiiii_iiiiiiiiii!ii!ii_iiii!iiiiiiiiii_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiii_ii_i_iiii_ii!ii_i_i iiiii.iZiii /_i ..' ....With Cable Box Without Cable Box Select cable box output channel (usually Select channels for viewing at TV. channel 3 or 4) at TV.
  • Page 7: Vcr

    TYPICAL CONNECTIONS FOR YOUR DIAGRAM 2. BASIC CONNECTION TO TV WITH Cabla-TV Cable-TV Antenna We,II Jack Wall Jack ',. \ \ [_ ,'///// Flat Wire (aooohm) o. ""H • ..-'"'°' .... ""_ g:zz_ Note: Cables •-" not supplied ..i.-- with TV.
  • Page 8: Vcr

    TYPICAL CONNECTIONS YOUR DIAGRAM 3. AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTION TO TV WITH Note: Cables are ] ,_,,, _._*_,,_. not supplied with TV. TVBACK AN Connections to TV (Some TVs) You must make this Audio/Video connection in order to hear stereo sound from your VCR during tape playback.
  • Page 9: Quick Setup Guide

    THE REMOTE Install the batteries that are provided with your remote. The remote comes set with Zenith codes. If you'd like to use the remote to operate other brands of equipment, you will need to program the codes for that equipment into the remote.
  • Page 10: Required) Use Auto Program

    QUICK SETUP GUIDE 3. (REQUIRED) USE AUTO PROGRAM The first time you turn on your TV, use Auto Program to find all available channels. Press MENU repeatedly to view the Setup Menu Setup Menu. I_to Program [ <b" To Program Select Auto Program using the Add/Del/Surf Ch.
  • Page 11 QUICK SETUP GUIDE 4. SI'T THE CLOCK To Set the Clock etup Menu Press MENU repeatedly to view the Setup Menu. Auto Program Select Clock Set using the Up/Down Add/Del/Surf Ch. Labels alTOWS. Clock Set 10:30 3. Use the numbers on your remote to Timer Setup Parental Ctl enter the time and press TIMER...
  • Page 12: Using Remote Control For Menus

    BASIC MENU OPERATIOIV USING REMOTE CONTROL FOR MENUS Typical Remote Control ::. : -.ii ;::i i:i : _{ii!!i_::.i iiii:ii:: i ilBasiCi Menu ope;rafio.niili;i : .i}ii:::_ ::.: _i:ii::i:_ ii: i_::ii:i:i_: i:: i ilZ_i: i:i:::::, i.i.:i :::i:_i:i :::_:_:: ::::i:_ !i:i:i i:_ !:iiii!!::i:ii::! !:i:i::ii::_:::_! iiili i!i::!i ::i::iiiii::::i...
  • Page 13: Using Control Panel For Menus

    BASIC MENU OPERA TION USING CONTROL PANEL FOR MENUS MENU _'CI, POWER • Typical Six-Button Control Panel 1. Press MENU repeatedly to choose among available menus. 2. Press an Up/Down arrow (Channel button) repeatedly to highlight the menu option you want to select.
  • Page 14: Setup Menu Options

    SETUP MENU DESCRIPTIONS OF MENU OPTIONS Status Selector Menu etup Selected Option ]Highlight Auto Program Add/DeVSurf Ch. Labels Clock Set Timer Setup Parental Ctl Caption/Text Audio Mode Language Auto Demo genUOption i:.t:.iii ::: i FUnction ;. :: Auto Program Finds and stores active channels to use with the CHANNEL Up/Down arrows. Add!Del/Surf Creates a list of favorite channels to use with CHANNEL Up/Down arrows.
  • Page 15: Using Add/Del/Surf

    SETUP MENU USING ADDADEL/SURF Status ;Selector Setup • Menu Selected Option Itighlight Auto Program IAdd/Del/Surf Added Ch. Labels Clock Set Timer Setup Parental Caption/Text Audio Mode Language Auto Demo "SURF" channels forma list These channels are not selected These channels are selected by of your favorite channels.
  • Page 16 SETUP MENU USING CH. (CHANNEL) LABELS Status Selector Setup Menu Selected Option Highlight ---..Auto Program Add/Del/Surf Ch. Labels Ch 2 CBS Clock Set Timer Setup Parental Ctl Caption/Text Audio Mode Language Auto Demo Select Channel Labels. Select a channel by using the numbers on the remote.
  • Page 17: Timer Setup: Sleep Timer

    SETUP MENU Timer Timer Menu Menu Sleep-timer S II_ee p "timer ..........i iOn Time On T]rne i..!..o_q ...P.N__i Off"i]me IOn/Off "lqmer On/Off Timer set to turn TV ON at On/OffTimer Sleep Timer set to turn TV 11:00 am and OFF at 1:00 pm. off in 30 minutes.
  • Page 18: Using Parental Control

    SETUP MENU USING PARENTAL CONTROL Remember your pass- arental Menu word! To re-enter paren- tal control while it's on, [gloc.k Channel Blocked you must enter this num- Set Hours 1<I' Hours I ber. Otherwise, you'll Set Password IEnter Code: x x x x I Lock On/Off have to wait for the speci- fied time period to elapse.
  • Page 19: Using Auto Demo

    SETUP MENU USING A UTO DEMO Status of Selector Menu etup Selected Option Highlight Auto Program Add/Del/Surf Ch. Labels Clock Set Timer Setup Parental Ctl Caption/Text Audio Mode Language [Auto Demo Your new TV demonstrates on-screen menus that control the TV's setup and operational fea- tures, Turn on Auto Demo to show the on-screen menus one-by-one.
  • Page 20: Video Menu Options

    VIDEO MENU USING VIDEO MENU Video Menu adjustments are optional. You don't have to adjust these features to use your TV. Video Menu [Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Picture Pref !i!iii i6 iii!ii, i! iiiii iiiiiii iiiii{ii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iii iii!Fu ai i ! ii M n i i ! iii ii i i i i i i i i ii i i i i i ii'::::>:::::::: ::::::iiiii:!:...
  • Page 21: Simple Product Operation

    GET TO KNOW YOUR REMOTE (MBR3447) SIMPLE PRODUCT OPERATION 2nd VCR (AUX) For TV Operation For VCR Operation Press TV product button. 1. Press VCR product button. 21 Aim remote at TV. 2. Aim remote at VCR. 3. Press POWER tO turn on VCR.
  • Page 22 TV = 101, VCR = 201, CABLE = 353, and AUX = 401. For other brands, or if your remote fails to control your Zenith products, you'll have to program the remote. ii:iiii::i: :StepiB_r-S_p instructions :: .i :i: .iii;...
  • Page 23: Auto Find Option (Alternate Programming Method)

    GET TO KNOW YOUR REMOTE (MBR3447) AUTO FIND OPTION (ALTERNATE PROGRAMMING METHOD) If you've tried all the codes for your product and none operates it, you can use Auto Find to search for the code you need. Follow the steps below for each product you want to program.
  • Page 24: Operating Codes By Brand Name

    C,mturion ________._I 4o9, 4 2_4 161;i62_167, Goldstar Citi_n 121; 139 Crown [ 410 __.._ 201,224 Realistic 105 123 Go Vidlm 256 262 Zenith 225 229" Yamaha 2112,218 C..2)nloc --__ Denon I 411 263' 237' 124' Coronado ISam_ I119 . Hitachi...
  • Page 25 GET TO KNOW YOUR REMOTE (MBR3447) _l! OPERA TIONS Press TV on the remote to select TV operation. ÷ PRG (Program) Point Remote at TV POWER Programs your remote to Turns TV On or Off. operate other products. See "Programming Your Remote"...
  • Page 26: Preset Codes For Zenith Products

    GET TO KNOW YOUR REMOTE (MBR3447) PRESET CODES FOR ZENITH PRODUCTS Cable Mode Mode TV Mode Mode •Key Zenith Code 353 Code 401 Name Zenith Code Zenith Code Zenitl_ POWER VCR Power On¢Off Cable Power On/Off AUX T V/Disc TV Power On/Off...
  • Page 27: Special Features

    GET TO KNOW YOUR REMOTE (MBR3447) SPE'CIAL FEATURES AMPLIFIER VOLUME OVERRIDE AUX+I, AUX+2, AUX+3 Your remote can override your TV, VCR, or Your remote can control up to seven products. video disc player's volume functions with your If you've programmed the remote for four amplifier's volume and muting.
  • Page 28: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Caring For Your TV Picture Interference Your TV will look better, have a longer life Your TV picture may be affected by interfer- and perform better if you care for it properly. ence caused by one or a number of factors.
  • Page 29: Before Calling For Service

    BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE Before: you call tbr service, determine the symptoms and make a few simple checks shown below. Symptoms Check Picture Sound [ii__:::" ..° : : : 1 _m._,_., 1"[_'_'_' -- Antenna location and/or connection. Snow_' Picture Noisy Sound -- Antenna direction and/or location.
  • Page 30 • Safe and strong allow you to enjoy _ew Zenith television, • 5-year warranty private listenirlg experi- your local Zenith dealer • Made in the U.S.A. ence without disturbing others. The infrared )r order direct by calling •...
  • Page 31: Questionnaire

    Model and Serial numbers. Please fill out the Each month a drawing is held by Zenith from card and mail it at your earliest convenience. the completed Product Registration Cards...
  • Page 33 ZENITH QUESTIONNAIRE HELP US HELP We want you to get the most out of your new Zenith product. Thanks for taking a few moments to complete the following questionnaire; we value your input! Agree Dhagree The operating guide is well organized,...
  • Page 34 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES I ,US,N SS aAILI ST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 203 GLENVIEW, IL I POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ZENITH ELECTRONICS CORPORATION AT'I'N: TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS 1000 MILWAUKEE AVE, GLENViEW, IL 60025-9852 I,I1,,11,i,I1,,,,,I,1,1,1,1,1,,I,,I,,I,1,,,I,1,,11,1...
  • Page 35: Your Zenith Warranty

    ZENITH WARRANTY DIRECT-VIEW COLOR Welcome into the Zenith family! We believe that you will be pleased with your new Zenith Color TV. Please read this warrant./carefully. It is a "LIMITED WARRANTY" as defined under Federal Lax,,'. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rightsthat vary from state to state within the U.S.A.
  • Page 36 Part No. 206-3201 ZENITH EEECTRONICS CORPORATION 1000 MILWAUKEE AVENUE Printed in U.S.A. Issue-O GLENVIEW, ILLINOIS 60025-2493...

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