Xentia 72 M 72 400 DOLBY - Television GRUNDIG - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	CRT Television
Model	Xentia 72 M 72 400 DOLBY
Brand	Grundig
Screen Size	72 cm (28 inches)
Display Technology	CRT (Cathode Ray Tube)
Dimensions (W x H x D)	700 mm x 550 mm x 500 mm (estimated)
Weight	Approximately 30 kg
Power Supply	100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	120 W (typical)
Audio System	Dolby Surround, Stereo
Input Connectors	SCART, RF Antenna, Audio/Video RCA
Output Connectors	Headphone jack, Audio Out (RCA)
Remote Control	Infrared (included)
On-Screen Display (OSD)	Yes
Teletext	Yes
Energy Efficiency	Class D (estimated for CRT era)
Cleaning Instructions	Unplug before cleaning; wipe with dry soft cloth; do not use liquids or abrasives
Safety Features	Auto shut-off after prolonged standby; ventilation slots; anti-tip stability
Repairability	Spare parts available; serviceable by qualified technician
General Information	Supports PAL/SECAM systems; uses analog TV broadcast

Frequently Asked Questions - Xentia 72 M 72 400 DOLBY GRUNDIG

How do I turn on the Grundig Xentia 72 M 72 400 DOLBY TV?

Press the power button on the front panel or use the remote control power key. Ensure the power cord is connected and the mains switch is on.

Why is there no picture but sound is working?

Check the brightness/contrast settings. If still blank, the CRT may need adjustment. Try another source. If issue persists, consult a technician.

How do I connect a DVD player or game console?

Use a SCART cable or RCA cables (yellow for video, red/white for audio). Connect to the corresponding inputs on the back of the TV. Select the correct input source via AV button on remote.

The remote control does not work. What should I do?

Replace the batteries with fresh ones. Ensure no obstruction between remote and sensor. If still not working, test with a camera to see if infrared emits; if not, remote may need replacement.

How can I clean the TV screen safely?

Unplug the TV. Use a soft, dry cloth to gently wipe the screen. Do not use water, alcohol, or abrasive cleaners as they may damage the screen.

Can I mount this CRT TV on a wall?

This model is not designed for wall mounting due to its heavy weight and CRT construction. Place it on a sturdy, flat surface with adequate ventilation.

Why does the TV make a high-pitched noise?

A faint whine is normal for CRTs due to the flyback transformer. If it becomes loud or changes pitch, it may indicate a component issue; have it inspected.

How do I adjust the picture settings?

Press the Menu button on the remote. Use arrow keys to navigate to Picture settings. Adjust brightness, contrast, color, and sharpness to preference.

What do I do if the screen flickers?

Ensure the vertical hold is adjusted correctly. Check for magnetic interference near the TV. If flickering persists, a service check may be needed for the CRT or power supply.

How should I dispose of this old TV?

CRT TVs contain hazardous materials. Do not throw in regular trash. Take to a local e-waste recycling center or check with municipality for pickup services.

USER MANUAL Xentia 72 M 72 400 DOLBY GRUNDIG

4 XENTIA 72 M 72-400 DOLBY

Special features of your TV set

Scope of delivery

6 Installation and Safety

8 At a Glance

The front of the TV set

The back of the TV set

The remote control

13 Connection and Preparation

Sample connection with video recorder, satellite receiver and decoder

Connecting a hifi system or active loudspeakers

Putting batteries into the remote control

15 Settings

Switching the television on/ off

Programming TV channels

Setting the Dolby level

17 Easy Dialog System

The Easy Dialog System

The Dialog Center

Operating the Easy Dialog System

CONTENTS

19 Customer Information

Technical data

Service information for the specialized dealer

Contact assignment for the EURO-AV socket

22 Correcting Problems Yourself

XENTIA 72 M 72-400 DOLBY

Special features of your TV set

Technology

Super flat 72 cm colour picture tube (visible picture: 68 cm)

100 Hertz technology

GRUNDIG Megalogic

Megalogic possibilities:

- Perfect compatibility with the Megalogic video recorder. No troublesome programming of channel positions.

- By starting playpack on the video recorder, the video programme position on the TV set will be automatically selected.

Equipment

Dolby Surround *

Megatext, level 2.5, 512-page memory

Easy Dialog System

Retrofit options

VGA interface for connecting a PC

PIP - Picture in picture

Satellite receiver

Removable decorative frame

* Under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation."DOLBY" and the double-D symbol ij are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

XENTIA 72 M 72-400 DOLBY

Scope of delivery

1 TV set XENTIA 72 M 72-400 DOLBY
2 Remote control
3 2 batteries, 1.5 V-, Mignon (AA)
4 User manual
5 Mains cable

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INSTALLATION AND SAFETY

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In order to assure that this high-quality and easy-to-use TV set will be able to provide you with good service and pleasure for a long time to come, it is important that you observe the following points when installing the set.

This set has been designed for the reception and reproduction of picture and sound signals.

Any other use is explicitly forbidden.

The ideal viewing distance from the screen is 5 times the diagonal width of the screen.

External light shining on the screen adversely affects picture quality.

Assure that there is enough space inside a cabinet.

The TV set is designated for operation in dry rooms. Should you nevertheless operate it outside, make absolutely sure that it is protected against dampness (rain, water splashes). Never expose the TV set to any sort of moisture.

Do not place vessels filled with fluid (vases or similar things) on the TV set. The vessel may tip over and the fluid may adversely affect electrical safety.

Put the TV set on an even and hard surface. Do not place objects (for example, newspapers) on the TV set or place the set on a cloth cover, etc.

Do not place the TV set close to the heating or in direct sunshine as it could overheat.

Heat build-up can be dangerous and is detrimental to the service life of the equipment. From time to time, have a technician come to clean the inside of the set.

Keep the TV set away from magnetic fields (for example stereo speakers).

INSTALLATION AND SAFETY

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Do not open the TV set under any circumstance. The manufacturer will offer no liability for damage resulting from unauthorized tampering.

Be sure that the mains cable is not damaged at any time.

Storms represent a danger for every type of electrical device. Even if the set is switched off, it could be damaged by a lightning strike hitting the mains and/or the aerial lead. Therefore, always disconnect the mains plug and aerial plug when there is a storm.

When cleaning the screen, use only a soft, damp cloth. Use only clean water.

This TV set combines technology and ecology in a well thought-out overall concept. Only ecologically high-quality materials are used. The packaging is made almost entirely of 100% recycled paper, and the portion of plastic has been reduced to a minimum. The batteries supplied have no mercury or cadmium. The number of plastic types has been reduced in order to ensure high-quality recycling when the set is put out of use – all larger plastic parts are marked. To facilitate maintenance work and recycling, this TV set is easy to disassemble.

AT A GLANCE

The front of the TV set

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Switches the TV set on/off.

- + Volume

- P +

Select channel up/ down.

S-VIDEO SVHS video input for camcorder.

VIDEO IN Video input for camcorder.

L AUDIO R Audio input for camcorder.

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Headphones connector

AT A GLANCE

The back of the TV set

AT A GLANCE

The remote control

You can use the TP 810 C remote control supplied not only with the TV set, but also with a video recorder a satellite receiver.

Operating the TV set

Switches the TV set to standby.

1 ... 9 Channel selection and switch on the TV set from standby, 0 AV select AV position, enter teletext page numbers.

Switching on the TV set from standby (only »), select channels step by step, cursor up/ down.

Volume, cursor left/right.

OK Changes and activates various functions.

i Call up DIALOG CENTER (with »i« and »OK«). AKT TV-Guide, info about current broadcast.

TXT Teletext mode / TV mode switch-over.

Sound on/ off (mute).

see next page

AT A GLANCE

Picture settings, calls up the »PICTURE SETTINGS« menu. Clock time on/ off. Still picture. Sound settings, calls up the »SOUND SETTINGS« menu. Colour contrast. Brightness.

PIP TV picture in teletext. ? Brief instructions Picture format switch-over AUX Preselection button for various functions.

Operating a video recorder/ satellite receiver (see next page)

AT A GLANCE

Operating a video recorder/ satellite receiver

To operate a GRUNDIG video recorder press the »VIDEO« button and hold it down. Then press the desired button.

To operate a GRUNDIG satellite receiver press the »SAT« button and hold it down. Then press the desired button.

Switches to standby.

1 ... 0 Select channel positions and switch on from standby.

Select channels step by step.

• Recording
  ▶Playback
  II Pause
  ■ Stop
  Reverse picture search.
  Forward picture search.
  Fast reverse.
  Fast forward.

Note:

Just try out which functions of your GRUNDIG device can be controlled.

CONNECTION AND PREPARATION

Sample connection with video recorder, satellite receiver and decoder

Note:

To see what possibilities your television has for connecting external devices, see the Easy Dialog System in the Audio/Video connections menu. Consult page 17 and onwards to see how to use the Easy Dialog System.

If your video recorder is equipped with Megalogic functions, the video recorder and the TV set must be connected with the AV-EURO cable which was included with the video recorder.

CONNECTION AND PREPARATION

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Connecting a hifi system or active loudspeakers

Instead of using the television speakers as front speakers, you can use the loud-speakers of your hifi system or active front speakers.

1 Connect the hifi system or the active left/right speakers to the »L AUDIO R« Cinch sockets.

Putting batteries into the remote control

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1 Open the battery compartment by pulling off the cover.

2 Insert the batteries (Mignon, i.e. UM-3 or AA, 2 x1.5 V). Observe the polarity when inserting the batteries.

Note:

If your television does not react to the remote control commands correctly, then the batteries could be used up. Remove empty batteries. There is no liability for damage caused by leaking batteries.

Environmental note:

The batteries – even those free of heavy metal – cannot be disposed of in normal household rubbish. Used batteries must be disposed of in used battery collection containers in businesses or be taken to public waste disposal facilities.

SETTINGS

Switching the TV set on/off

An LED next to the mains switch indicates the current operating mode by a corresponding colour.

Green = Operation.

Yellow = Standby (TV-GUIDE mode, copy mode).

Red = Standby (energy saving mode, timer programmed).

Switching the TV set on

1 Press »IO« on the TV set.

The TV picture appears on the screen.

Switching the TV set to standby

1 Press » 🔊 on the remote control once.

Switching the TV set off definitely

1 Press »IO« on the TV set, or

press »◀◀ on the remote control twice.

Condition:

The ecologic switch must be activated (Dialog Centre, »Special Functions« menu).

Note:

The ecologic switch is not activated if a timer is programmed or the copy mode activated.

Switching on again is only possible with »IO« on the TV set.

Programming TV channels

The TV set is equipped with the automatic tuning system “ATS euro plus” which carries out channel position assignment for you.

1 After switching on the TV set, select he »English« dialog language and confirm with »OK«.

Note:

If the »Select dialog language« page does not appear, press »I« and then »OK« to display the Dialog Centre menu.

2 Confirm your country with »OK«.

The automatic tuning system is started. Depending on the number of channels which can be received, the search can take one minute and more.

3 When the automatic allocation of the channel positions is completed, a table with information about the installation menu is displayed.

4 Press »TXT« to exit this table.

The »INSTALLATION« menu is displayed.

5 Make desired settings and end setting with »TXT« or, if you want to watch television immediately, switch off menu with »TXT«. A menu with information on the Easy Dialog System appears.

6 Press »TXT« to switch to TV operation.

Note:

It is possible to call up all functions of the »INSTALLATION« menu also later in the Easy Dialog Centre under »INSTALLATION«.

EASY DIALOG SYSTEM

The Easy Dialog System

Your TV set is equipped with the Easy Dialog System.

That means that operating instructions are not, as is usual, in a printed manual, but rather appear on the screen as dialog fields.

The Dialog Centre

The Dialog Centre is the control centre for your TV set.

Here you can make a variety of settings, call up information, and get specific help for operating your television (e.g. info about the remote control, a list of key words, tips and tricks).

Just try it out. You can't do anything wrong.

1 Call up the Dialog Centre witht »i« and then »OK«.

- At every step of operation, the dialog symbols show which buttons can be used to carry out particular functions.

EASY DIALOG SYSTEM

Operating the Easy Dialog System

Move the yellow bar up/ down.

With two-paged menus, the second page will be turned to.

Change settings.

OK Calls up or confirms selected functions.

TXT Back to TV picture.

Acces to the Dialog Centre (with »i« and »OK«), one page back.

Calls up brief instructions.

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Technical data

Power supply voltage:

220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz (control range of the power supply unit 190 ... 264 V)

Power consumption:

in operation, 125 W, in standby 5 W

Sound output stage:

2 x 20 Watt music (2 x 10 Watt sine)

Reception ranges:

C01 ... C99, special channels S01 ... S41

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Service information for the specialized dealer:

The TV set may be operated only using the mains cable set supplied. It prevents mains interference and is an integral part of the appliance approval. For replacement purposes, please order only the mains cable set with the designation "GWN 9.22/ part number 8290.991-316" from an approved after-sales service.

CE The product meets the requirements of the following EU guidelines: 73/23/EEC guideline on electrical equipment for use with certain voltage limits.

89/ 336/ EEC guideline on electromagnetic compatibility.

The appliance complies with the standards:

EN 60065, EN 55013, EN 55020

CUSTOMER INFORMATION

Contact assignment for the EURO-AV socket

If you want to connect an other appliance to the TV set (e.g. computer, amplifier), your specialist dealer can establish a proper connection using the following connection table:

pin signal

1 = audio output right
2 = audio input right
3 = audio output left
4 = audio ground
5 = blue ground
6 = audio input left
7 = RGB blue input
8 = switching voltage
9 = green ground
10 = data line (MEGALOGIC)
11 = RGB green input
12 = -
13 = red ground
14 = ground
15 = RGB red input (S Video = Chroma)
16 = RGB switching voltage
17 = video ground
18 = RGB switching voltage ground
19 = video output
20 = video input, (S Video = luminance)
21 = shielding/ ground

CORRECTING PROBLEMS YOURSELF

If the remedies below do not lead to a good result, contact an authorised GRUNDIG dealer.

Please consider that problems can also be caused by external appliances, such as video recorders and satellite receivers.

Problem Possible cause Remedy
no picture, no audio no mains voltage	mains cable connected?	mains switch on?
	TV set in standby switch on with remote control
	TV set is not on a switch to another occupied AV channel position channel position
picture is bright (grainy or blue) aerial cable aerial cable connected? but no programme can be seen check aerial system?
picture contrast incorrect picture settings change brightness, contrast, or color settings
poor picture and/ or sound interference from other appliances change the (household appliances, mobile telephones etc.)		position of the appliances
double image, reflection	channel setting	automatic or manual channel setting/ fine tuning
	aerial	have aerial cable or device checked
no color	color intensity is on minimum	adjust color upward
	TV standard setting select proper color (if setting possibility is available)	or standards
	problem is with the broadcaster test	another channel

CORRECTING PROBLEMS YOURSELF

Problem Possible cause Remedy
colors wrong, color spots strong magnetic field from increase distance of speakers (or other) to TV set		weaker with permanent color spots, switch off the TV set with the mains switch and switch back on after after 10 minutes
picture is there, no sound volume at minimum or increase/ switch on volume speakers switched off
	volume regulation activated select sound output via audio cinch socket via speaker (if this possibility is available)
	problem is with the broadcaster test	another channel
	SAT mode check AV cable between	TV set and receiver
sound unclear	sound setting	correct sound setting
poor or no Teletext	TV channel (has no Teletext) or check aerial system possibly double image or reflection or fine tuning	check with another channel,
	transmission signal too weak (picture grainy)	check aerial system
remote control does not work	no optical connection	point remote control at the TV set
	remote control batteries check or replace the batteries pay attention to polarity
	undefinable operating mode	switch off TV set with the main power button for about 2 minutes
After switching on, “child lock” appears on the menu	child lock is activated	enter secret number or number combination 7038580.