DNT Zulus question.

So zeroed in the Zulus today, works like a charm. That said, the reticle is not centered in the scope, and the values in the zero profile show how far "off zero" I set them. Am I to understand that it doesn't really "zero" the scope, it just shifts it to the part of the screen corresponding to POI? I know that's technically what zeroing a scope does, but in optical scopes, it shifts the entire erector tube, so it still appears centered. This one kinda looks like part of the reticle is off screen. It's zeroed pretty close, and I will zero it further down, so should bring it up, but still feels like the reticle and the picture exist separately. Is that the case or am I missing something?
 
this thread should answer your question:

Thread 'Recticle position on digital/NV optics'
https://www.airgunnation.com/threads/recticle-position-on-digital-nv-optics.1326288/

in short, having a off centered reticle at base magnification is a characteristic of the zulus optic. If the barrel on your rifle is indexable, this might be your best solution to get the reticle aligned horizontally. I have a thermnight tnc335r on a Dreamline compact, and I was able to get the reticle nearly centered by indexing the barrel with the 0moa mount.
 
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So zeroed in the Zulus today, works like a charm. That said, the reticle is not centered in the scope, and the values in the zero profile show how far "off zero" I set them. Am I to understand that it doesn't really "zero" the scope, it just shifts it to the part of the screen corresponding to POI? I know that's technically what zeroing a scope does, but in optical scopes, it shifts the entire erector tube, so it still appears centered. This one kinda looks like part of the reticle is off screen. It's zeroed pretty close, and I will zero it further down, so should bring it up, but still feels like the reticle and the picture exist separately. Is that the case or am I missing something?
You have to press and hold the left button and it should recenter and save.
 
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So zeroed in the Zulus today, works like a charm. That said, the reticle is not centered in the scope, and the values in the zero profile show how far "off zero" I set them. Am I to understand that it doesn't really "zero" the scope, it just shifts it to the part of the screen corresponding to POI? I know that's technically what zeroing a scope does, but in optical scopes, it shifts the entire erector tube, so it still appears centered. This one kinda looks like part of the reticle is off screen. It's zeroed pretty close, and I will zero it further down, so should bring it up, but still feels like the reticle and the picture exist separately. Is that the case or am I missing something?
It's exactly like a regular scope in principle of reticle movement. It's just more pronounced looking on a little square screen. Update your firmware , mine got some new features and smoothed out the zero look.