FEATURES
SYLVANIA
20 INCH
COLOR TELEVISION
SRT2420P
* Flat Screen Picture Tube
• 181 Channel Selection- All VI:[F,'UIIF chamtels plus up to t25 cable channels.
* PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning- The late.-t PLL I"rcqueucy synthesized ele_-tr_)i_ tun-
ing system provide_ free and easy t-hanne| selection, and lets you tune di_ctly to any channel
using the channel number humans ttb-9 and + I{K)-key) on the remole t'ontr_&
• On-Screen Function Display
* MTS/SAP Tuner
• Sleep Timer
• Closed Caption Decoder- You may view specially labelext tee/"1%' pl'ogram._, movie_, new_.
prerecorded ropes, elc. with eifher a dialogue capdon or text disphty adtk'd to the progranl.
. Auto Shut Off Function- 11"there is no signal input I_m the -uate.nna terminal and n_ user
operati_m for t5 minutes, iheTV will turn itself off aultm_atically.
• V-CHIP- Enables parents t_ prevent their children from watt'hing inappropriak- material on TV
. S-VIDEO input- Allows you to get better picturedetail and clarity.
• Front AV Input
• Rear Audio Input
PRECAUTIONS
* Pla_:e your "1%'in a rm_m with adequate _,endlmitm.
• Keep your TV set away from sources of direct heat, sut'h a.she_t registers or direc! sunli2dat.
• Do t'_otplace your TV ou _Jf! surfaces. _:uch a.srugs ot hbuzkets.
• Leave enough tx_m_ for air to eircutatt, around Ihe Ix_.tt_rt, tup and b;_.'k or"d_e set.
The __erial number of this product may be found on the back of the TV. No otl_rs have the same
_-.'.fialtttm_bcr as yours. You .'4r,ould record the i_tuuber ant] other vital iltK_l'm_ttion here and I'etain
thi,q b_ok as a permanent record of your purt'hase to aid ideatification in ea_e of thell.
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ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
MISE EN GARDE:
P(IUR EVITER LES CH(IC ELECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU FOND.
CLOSED CAPTION
VHF Antenna
(Not supplied)
UHF Antenna
(Not supplied)
VHF/UHF Combiner
(Not supplied)
VHF/UHF
Combinatic, n Antenna I_
(Not supplied) ]_"
UHF/VHF Rod l
antellna
(Nol supplied) _
_Some cable TV systems use scram-
bled signals and require a special con-
verter to receive these channels.
Consult your local cable company.
CATV Box _
or Satellite Box
(Not supplied)
From Cable System
or Satellite Antenna
75-ohm
Coaxial Cable
From (?able Systeln
FCC WARNING- This equip-
ment may generate or nse radio
h'equency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment
may cause harmful interl_rence
unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the
instruction mamml. The user
could lose the authority to oper-
ate this equipment if an unau-
thorized change or modification
is made.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines lor proper grounding and, in particular, speci-
fies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding syslcm of the building
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
This TV call receive C1 a_]d C2 Caption mid Text.
1) Closed Caption Characters can be displayed on the TV screen only when the received broad-
cast signal contains Caption Signals.
2) Paint-on mode: Displays input characters on the screen immediately.
Pop-on mode: Once characters are stored in memory, they are displayed all at once.
Roll-up mode: Displays the characters continuously by scrolling (max. 4 lines)
Note: If CAPTION C1 or C2 is selected but a Closed Caption signal is not inckMed, characters
will not be displayed.
Notes:
1) When your TV receives a special effects playback signal (i.e., Search, Slow, Still) from a
VCR's video output channel (CH3 or CH4), your TV may not display the correct caption or
text.
2) Captions and texts may not match the TV voice exactly.
3) Interference may cause the closed caption system not to function properly.
4) The caption or text characters will not be displayed while the menu display or functions dis-
play is shown.
5) If you see this screen:
liH_3ilL_ [I]I] Pl
1) Displays the text on the screen by scrolling (max. 7 lines)
2) If the received broadcast signal does not contain caption or text signals, no change will occur.
If your TV displays a black box on tl]e screen, this means that your TV is set to TEXT mode. To
clear screen, select CAPTION C l, C2 or CAPTION [OFF].
WARNING: APPLI-
TO REDUCE THE R1SK OF FIRE OR ELECTR1C SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TH1S
ANCE TO RA1N OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER
VIC]NG TO QUALIF]ED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The important note is located Oll the rear of the cabinet.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRE-
SENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
[N THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING
THE APPLIANCE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read instructions-All tile salety and opeiating instruc-
tions should be read belom the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions-The salety and operating instiuc-
lions should be retained lot fultlre ielei'ence.
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in
tile opeialing instiuctions should be adheied to.
4. Follow [nshuctions-AIl operating and use instructions
should be lollowed.
5. Cleaning-Unplug TV flom the wall outlel belore clean-
inT. Do nol use liquid cleaners oi aeiosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth 1oi cleaning.
EXCH_TION: A product lhat is meant loi unillleriupt-
ed service and, that lot some specific reason, such as
the possibility of lhe loss of an authorization code lot a
CATV convelter, is not inlended 1o be unplugged by
tile ilser kli cleaning oi any olher puipose, may
exclude lhe mlerence 1o unplugging lhe appliance ill
the cleaning description olheiwise iequimd ill ilem 5.
6. Attachments-Do nol use attachlnents nol recolnlnended
by the TV n/anuhlcturei as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this TV neai walei, tot
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl. kitchen sink. oi
]aundiy lub, ill a wet basement, or lleai a swimming
pool. and the like.
8. Accessories-Do not place this TV on an unstable cait,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV may Iall caus-
ing serious illjUl} lo someone, and seriolls dalllage 1o
tile appliance. Use only with a cain, stand, nipod,
bracket, or table ieconnnended by lhe manulactuier, oi
sold with the TV.
Any mounting of the appliance shoukl Billow the man-
IIl_lctllreI 'S illstructions and shollld
Ilse a mollnling accessol T recolll- PORTABLECARTWARNING
mended by the manuhacturer. All
appliance and cait conlbinafion
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive Iorce, and uneven
suilaces may cause lhe appliance
and cail combination 1o overlurll.
AMEIJBLES- Cet appareil ne doit g_tre placd que sur un
metlble (avec Oil sans iotllenes) ieCOlTImandd pal + ]e
fabricant. Si vous l'installez sur
kSpl syM_a_O_Wm,SSEMENrPOU_tin nleuble _ roulettes, ( acez LESCOMPOS*aTES
_PpAnSlL_7M_UBLEAnOULFrES
les deux enselllbles avec pi'eScau-
tion. Un arr_.t brusque, l'utilisation
d'tlne force excessive el des stir-
faces iii_guli_res risquent de
d4stabiliser I'ensen_ble et de le
ienveisel +.
9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back ol +bottonl are piovided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the TV and to pl+otect it
Blurt/oveiheating. these openings nmst not be blocked
or covered. The openings shouM nevei ¸ be blocked by
phtcing the TV on a bed, sofa, rug, oi ¸ othei ¸ similar sur-
I_ace. This TV shoukl never be placed near or over a
radiatoi ¸ Ol+heat registei ¸. This TV shouM not be placed
B/a built-in installation such as a bookcase oi ¸ rack
unless pioper ventilation is piovided or the nlanufac-
turei's instl+tlctions have been adhel+ed to.
10. Powei ¸ Sources-This TV shouM be operated only from
tile type of power souice indicated on the nmrking
labeh If you are not sure of the type of powrer supply to
your honle, consult youi ¸ appliance dealei ¸ Ol+local
power colnpany. For TVs intended to opeiate B+om bat-
teiy I powei ¸, Ol+other sources, i'ele?i¸ to tile operating
instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization-This TV is equipped with a
polaiized alternating-curient line plug(a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
tile powei ¸ outlet only one way. This is a sal_ty feature.
ff you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
tD' reveising the plug. ff the plug shouM still fail to fit,
contacl your electl+ician to ieplace youi ¸ obsolete Otltlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND
ELECTRIC
SERVIC£
NEO.NATIONALELEOTRIOALOODE
$2898A
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
DISCNARGE UNIT
(N£C SECTION 810-20)
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUNDCLAMPS
ELECTRODESYSTEM
(NECARTgSOPARTH)
12. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords shouM be
routed so lhat lhey am not likely to be walked on oi
pinched by items placed upon oi against them. paying
pailiculai attention to cords at phlgs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit fi'om the
appliance.
13. Outdoor Anlenna giounding-[f an outside anlenna or
cable system is connected to the TV, be sum the amen-
na or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
proteclion agaillsl voltage surges and buill-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, piovides inlonnation wilh respect
to propei grounding of the mast and suppolting stiuc-
rare, grounding of the lead-in wiie to an antenna dis-
charge unit, size of groundfllg conductors, location of
antenna-dischaige unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirenlents B)I lhe giounding elechode.
(Fig. A)
14. Lighming-Foi added piotection tot this TV receiver
during a liglnning storm, or when it is left unattended
and tlmlsed B)I long peiiods (if lime. unplug il Irom lhe
wall oullel and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent danlage to tile TV due to lighlllillg
and poweMine surges.
15. Power Lines-An outskle antenna system shouM not be
located ill the vicinity of overhead powei lines or other
electric light of powei circuits, or where it can hdl into
such powei lines oi circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system, extrenle care shoukl be taken to keep
flom touching such powei lines oi ciicuits as contact
with them nlight be IlEal.
16. OveiIoading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fiie or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid EntlT-Never push ot_iects of any
kind into this TV through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points oi shoi_ olll parts that could
result in a fiie or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the TV.
18. Selwicing-Do not attempt to seivice this TV yourself as
opening oi relnovillg coveis lnay expose you to dall-
gerous voltage or other hazards. Reler all selwicing to
qualified seiwice personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV Bum the
wall outlet and rater seiwicing to qualified service per-
sonnel under the Bdlowing conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is danmged oi
fl+ayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have hdlen into
tile TV.
c. If the TV has been exposed to rain oi water.
d. If the TV does not operate normally by Rdlowing the
operating instiuctions. Adjust only those controls that
lie covered by the operating instiuctions, as improper
adjttstlnellt of other co.trols may result in damage alKl
will olten requiie extensive woik by a qualified techni-
cian to iestore tile TV to its noilnal opeiation.
e. If the TV has been dropped oi damaged in any way.
L When the TV exhibits a distinct change ill pedof
mance-this indicates a need Ioi service.
20. Replacement Parts-When replacement pai_s aie
required, be sure the seiwice technician uses replace-
ment pans specified by the nmnulactumr that have the
same characteiistics as the original pm_. Unamhorized
subetitutions nmy result ill fire, electric shock, injulT to
peisollS oi other hazards.
21. Salety Check-Upon completion of any seivice or
repairs to this TV, ask the selMce technician to peiRnm
routine salety checks to determine that the TV is in
proper operating condition.
22. Heat-This TV pioduct should be situated away Bum
heat souices such as iadiator_, heat registeis stoves, oi
other pioducts (including amplifiers) that produce Ileal.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
- FRONT PANEL - - REAR PANEL -
"7"
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
- REMOTE CONTROL -
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1. VIDE() (IN) jack- Connect to the video
output ,jack of a video camera, VCR, or
video game.
2. AUDIO L/R IN jacks- Connect to the
let1/Fight channel audio output,jacks ol a
video camera, VCR, OFvideo game.
Note: The AUDIO L (IN) ,jack is foF mouo
iuput. The sound is heaFd tYomboth speak-
ers. Use this ,jack for monaural audio equip-
ment to be hooked up.
3. HEADPHONE jack- To connect headphone
(not supplied) for personal listening.
4. MENU button- Press to display the menu
on the TV screen.
5. VOLUME (VOL) •/• buttons- Press to
control the volume level.
Press to determiue the setting mode fl'om the
meuu on the TV screen. (only the VOL •
button)
Press to select or adjust fl'om a particular
menu. (ti)r example: Language Selection,
Chmmel Presetting, Closed Caption Selection,
Picture Adjustment, V-CHIP Set Up)
6. CHANNEL (CH) •/W bnttons- Press to
select memorized channel.
Press to select the setting mode E'om the
rnenu on the TV screen.
Press to select item you want to adjust in
the picture contFol mode.
7. POWER (PWR) bntton- Press to turu the
TV ON aud OFF.
8. Infrared Sensor Window- Receives the
infrared contFo1 signals from the remote
coutml unit.
9. MUTE button- Press the MUTE button to
turn off the souud poFtion of the TV pro-
gram. (Volume level display turns LIGHT
RED E'om LIGHT BLUE.) Press the
MUTE button again or press the VOL(ume)
• or • button to restore SoEmd.
10.INPUT SELECT button- Press to select
TV or the external input (VIDEOI OF
VIDEO2) mode.
(See USING AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS.)
11.CHANNEL RETURN button- Press this
button to go back to the previously viewed
channel. FOF example, pressing the CHAN-
NEL RETURN button once will change
chanuel display fl'om CH 3 (present chan-
nel) to CH 10 (previously viewed channel),
and pressing it a second time will return
Irom CH 10 to CH 3.
12.DISPLAY bntton- Press to display the
chanuel numbeF on the screen. If you press
it again, the chanuel numbeF will disappear.
13.SLEEP button- Press the SLEEP button to
display the time and to staFt the timer. The
shut off time can be determined by the
numbeF of times you press the button. (0,
10, 20, 30,..90, 0 minutes)
14.GAME button- Press to set the Game
mode. To exit, press the INPUT SELECT
button.
(See USING AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS
aud PICTURE ADJUSTMENT.)
15.CHANNEL NUMBER buttons- Press two
digits to directly access the desired chaunel.
RemembeF to press a "0" before a single
digit chaunel.
+100 button- Press to select cable channels
higher thau 99.
16.AC cord- Conuect to a standard AC outlet
(120V/60Hz).
Note: Unwrap the AC coFd completely
from the backcover before plugging the
coFd into an AC outlet.
17.S-VIDEO inpnt jack- Connect to the S-
VIDEO output.jack of a video camera,
VCR, video game system usiug the S-
VIDEO cable (not supplied).
18.ANT(enna). IN jack- Connect to an anten-
na, cable system, or satellite system.
• A • , IA !
l) Slide the batteFy compartment cover back
on the remote unit.
2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteFies into battely
compartment in the direction as indicated
by the polarity (+ / -) markings. BatteFies
installed with incorrect polarity may dam-
age the remote uuit.
3) Replace the covet;.
When you use the AUDIO/VIDEO input
,jacks, select "VIDEO I" or "VIDEO2" mode
by pressing the INPUT SELECT button on the
remote control.
• To use the jacks on the back ol the TM select
"VIDEO l'.
• To use the jacks on the front of the TV.
select "VIDEO2".
Note:
• You may also set the Game mode and lront
A/V input at the same time by pressing the
GAME button on the remote contFo1.
"GAME" appears on the TV screeu and the
TV input switches to the front A/V input.
(See PICTUREADJUSTMENT.)
PREPARATION FOR USE
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If you want to ctlauge tbe language of tile on-screen menu, follow the proce-
dure below.
1) Connect the power cord to a standard AC outlet.
Note: If some digits appear ill tile corner of the screen,
press the POWER button without unplugging the power cord.
2) Press tile POWER button to turn on the TV.
3) Press tile MENU button so that the menu display appears
on the TV screen.
4) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to "[ENGLISH]".
5) Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL"=Spanisb by using
tile VOL(ume) • or • button.
6) Press tile MENU button to exit tile menu.
• ICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH] ESPA_IOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND [MAIN;
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
• [ENGLISH; ESPANOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND [MAIN;
IN; IP'._I_I_IDImQ'_t_"1DIIIIIII_[1t
To preset a channel or to change a preset channel, follow the procedure below.
l) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
2) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears PICTURE
on the TV screen. • CHANNELSET
[ENGLISH] ESPANOL
3) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to "CHANNEL SET". V-CHIPSETUP
Ttlen, press the VOL(ume) • button. CAPTION[OFF]
TV SOUND [MAIN;
4) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to "AUTO PRESET CH".
Then, press the VOL(ume) • button.
ADD/DELETE
The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area. • AUTOPRESETCH
• The TV distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable (CATV)
channels.
• When AUTO PRESET CH action is completed, file lowest memorized
channel reappears on the screen.
• When you press the CH(aunel) • or • button after selecting "AUTO PRESET CH",
the tuner will stop at tile memorized channels only.
• The TV may recognize TV channels to be CATV channels by receiving conditions. Ill this case,
try AUTO PRESET CH action again after checking antenna connections.
• When AUTO PRESET CH is activated where there is no TV signal input, "NO TV SIGNALS"
will appear on the display after the completiou of the channel scauning.
[ADD/DELETE FUNCTION]
l) Press tile MENU button so that tile nlenu display, appears on the TV screen. I" PICTURE
2) Press tbe CH(aunel) • or • buttou to point to "CHANNEL SET". / • CHANNELSET
Theu, press the VOL(ume) • button. | V-CHIp[ENGLISH]sETESPANOLup
[
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND [MAIN;
3P*estheVOLume'but*oo'h*ADDJD LET ec*edl 1
4) Use tile CH(annel) • or • buttou to select tile channel you wisb to put • ADD/DELETE
iRto lnel]-lory or to erase _rol]-i lnel]-lory. AUTO PRESET CH
Note: The display' will return to the normal screeu automatically in about
10 seconds.
Perfornl "ADD/DELETE" function while tbis display appears on the screeu.
• Press the VOL(ume) • or • button to light up tile chain;el number
in LIGHT BLUE if you wish to add the ctlaunel into memory.
• Press file VOL(ume) • or • button to ligtlt up tile chmmel number
in LIGHT RED if you wish to erase the chaunel from memory.
5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
You call listeu to a program in MTS stereo by followin
Mem_
cfion
SAP
bruadca_4 _.
Regulal -No_e-
S_eleo
broa Icasl STERE()
SAP SAP
MAIN
-Nolle-
STERE(-)
MAgN
MONO
-Nolle-
MONO
MAIN
the steps below.
--To show the status, press the DISPLAY
button ou the remote control.
SAP: Second Audio Program, wllich
meaus yoIJr program, Call also be
received ill a second language or
sonletimes a radio station.
lb Select STEREO, MONO or SAP in Stereo I}roadcastl
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to "TV SOUND".
3) Press the VOL(ume) • or • button to select your desired stereo mode. ([MAIN;, [MONO] or
[SAP1.)
: Press the VOL(ume) • or • button.
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH] ESPA_IOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFFI
• TV SOUND [MAIN1
[ PICTURE ] [ PICTURE
CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH[ ESPANOL _ [ENGLISH] ESPA_IOL
V-CHIP SET UP V-CHIP SET UP
[ [CAPTION[OFF] ] / CAPTION[OFF]
J l• TVSOUND[MONO]J LI_TvSOUND[SAP]
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I't }k'IIkl I }gDLII_[IIi [I]_l
If tile power fails or is disconnected while the TV is powered on, the TV will turn on automatical-
ly wheu the power resumes.
OPERATIONS
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1) Press the POWER button to turn ou the TV.
2) Select tile desired channel with the CH(annel) • or • button.
3) Adjust the volume to file desired listening level using the VOL(ume) • or • button.
4) Adjust picture controls for a natural looking image. (See "PICTURE ADJUSTMENT".)
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Tile sleep timer fuuctiou allows you to have the power automatically turn off
after a set time period.
1) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV and press the SLEEP button
OU the renlote coutrol.
2) You may change tile sleep time by pressiug the SLEEP button on the
remote control repeatedly. The timer can be set up to 90 miuutes, 10 rain- SLEEP10
utes eacb time file SLEEP button is pushed. (The timer dis-
play, counts up and sleep time will be displayed on the screen To cancel the sleep tinier:
when you press the SLEEP button on remote coutrol.) Press the SLEEP button
Note: Wlleu you disconnect the unit from tile AC outlet, or if repeatedly until "SLEEP 0" is
you bave a power failure, the sleep time will be lost. displayed.
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You ]nay view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, uews, prerecorded tapes, etc. with
either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program.
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.
2) Press tile CH(annel) • or • button to point to "CAPTION".
3) Press tile VOL(ume) • or • button to select the mode you wish.
4) Wllen done, press tile MENU button to exit file menu.
: Press the VOL(ume) • or • button.
'OTU"] IPOT RE] 'OT "1 'eTUdEl P T RE
CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH] ESPANOL [ENGLISH] E SPAi_IOL [ENGLISH} ESPANOL [ENGLISH] ESPANOL [ENGLISH] ESPAi_OL
V-CHIP SET UP _ V-CHIP SET UP _ V-CHIP SET UP _ V-CHIP SET UP _ V_HIP SET UP
I_CAPTIONtOFFI / [ I_CAPTION{ ClJ / [ I_'CAPTION[ 021J [ I_CAPTIONtTI} ] { I_'CAPTION[ Z21
TV SOUND [MAIN} YV SOUND [MAIN} TV SOUND [MAIN; TV SOUND [MAIN} YV SOUND [MAIN;
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I) Press the MENU button so that tile menu display appears on the TV screen.
2) Press the VOL(ume) • button so that "PICTURE" is selected.
3) Select the feature you wish to adjust with tbe CH(annel) • or • button and a(ljust it with the
VOL(ume) • or • buttou.
GAME MODE
Set to the most suitable position for playback
of video games.
[+]:ON [-1 :OFF
BRIGHT
Adjust until file darkest parts of tile picture are
as bright as you prefer.
[+l : increase brightness [-I :decrease brightness
CONTRAST
Adjust to increase or decrease contrast.
[+1 : increase contrast [-1 : decrease contrast
COLOR
Adjust to be brilliant or pale color.
[+] : be brilliant color [-] : be pale color
TINT
Adjust to obtain natural skill tones.
[+] : greeuish tone [-] : reddish toue
SHARPNESS
Adjust to detail ill file picture.
[+]:increase sharpness [-]:decrease sharpness
Notes:
• "+" is achieved by pressing the VOL(ume)
• button and "-" by pressing the
VOL(ume)• buttou.
• In the above steps, the picture adjustnlent
display will disappear h'onl the TV screen
automatically aRer about 10 seconds if you
do not press ally buttons. Press the MENU
and VOL(ume) • button so that "PIC-
TURE" is selected. Then, press the
CH(annel) • or • button repeatedly until
tile display retm'ns to tile screen.
• If you adjust ally picture control after you
set the Game mode to [ON], tile Game ]node
is set to [OFF] automatically.
[USING THE GAME BUTTON]
You may also set the Game mode and select
tile flout A/V input at the same time by press-
ing the GAME button on the remote control.
"GAME" appears on the TV screen.
• To exit the Game ]node and t1"ont A/V input,
press tile INPUT SELECT button on tile
rePnote COl]trol.
• To cancel tbe Game ]node onl E acljust tile
picture control. The GAME mode will be set
to [OFF] automatically as explained in the
previous section. Ill this case, "VIDEO"
(external input mode) iustead of "GAME"
appears ou the TV screen.
• If you press the GAME buttou wlleu the TV
is off, the TV turns on and will be in tile
Game mode and will select front A/V input
mode automatically.
: Press tile CH(anuel) • or • buttou.
V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their cllildreu fronl watching inappropriate material ou TV.
V-CHIP reads the ratings flor programming (except for news and sports progralns, unedited
movies ou premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System siguals), then denies access
to programming if the program's ratiug meets or exceeds file limitations you select. Ill this case,
"PROTECTED PROGRAM by ..." message appears ou tile TV screeu.
To block certain ratings, follow the steps ill the next page.
• Programming ]nay be rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) or accord-
ing to the Television Parental Guidelines. In order to block any inappropriate programming, set
your limits ill botb places (MPAA RATING aud TV RATING).
• You cannot access the menu wheu the "PROTECTED PROGRAM by ..." message appears. Ill
this case, chauge to all unblocked channel, theu press the MENU buttou.
OPERATIONS (Continued)
[MPAA RATING SET UP]
_) Pre_s the MENU bntton so that the menu display appe u's on the TV
screen.
2) Press the CH(anne_) A or W barton to point to "V-CHIP SET Up-.
Then, press the VOL(nme) A button.
3) Use the number buttons to enter 4-digit access code. The default access
code is 0000. If yon have not set up your personal access code, you should
nse (/O00.
4 Pres', the CH(annel) A or _v button to point to "MPAA RATING".
Then, press the VOL(ume) A button.
5) Press the CH(anne_) A or V button to point to your desired item.
Then, press the VOL(ume) A button to select [BLOCKI or [VIE\W|.
<Selection> <Rating CategoryExplanations>
• G: GeneralAudience
• PC: ParentalGuidancesuggested
• PC-13: UnsuitablelbrchiMrenunder 13
Mature audience only
® When you select the rating category and turn it to [BLOCK], the higher
rating will turn [BLOCK[ antomatic lily. A]so, the lower rating will turn
[VIEW Iantomatically.
® When you turn "G" to [BLOCK] or [VIEW], the fll ratings will mrn to
[BLOCK[ or [VIEW[ automatically.
® When you turn "X" to [VIEW[, the aHratings will turn to [VIE\W]antomaticaHy.
6) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISHI ESPANOL
• V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF}
TV SOUND [MAIN I
ACCESS CODE
TV RATING
• MPAA RATING
CHANGE CODE
• G |VIEW|
PG [VIEW}
PC-13 |VIEW|
R [WEW]
NC-17 |VIEW|
x [WEW]
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH] ESPANOL
• V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND MAN
ACCESS CODE
[TV RATING SET UP]
_) Press the MENU bntton so thtt the menu display appears on the TV
screen.
2) Press the CH(anne_) A or V button to point to "V-CHIP SET Up-.
Then, press the VOL(mne) A button.
3) Use the number bultons to enter 4-digit access code. The default access
code is 00()0. It you have not set up you*'personal access code, you should
nse (/O(/O.
4) Press the CH(annel) A or V button to point to "TV RATING".
Then, press the VOL(ume) A bulton.
5) Press the CH(annel) A or V button to point to yottr desired item.
Then, press the VOL(ume) A button to select [BLOCKI or [VIEW|.
<Selection> <Rating Category Explanations>
• TV-Y: Appropriate lbr all chiMren
• TV Y7: Appropriate lbr chiMren se_en and oMer
• TV-G: General Audience
• TV-PG: Parental Guidance suggested
• TV 14: UnsuiDtble lbr chiMren under 14
• TV-N A: r_TV.Y
Mature audience only [ TV-Y7(
® When yon select the ratffig category and turn it to [BLOCK[ the higher rat- [ TV-G
h/g will turn [BLOCK[ aurora tticaH3. Also, the Mwer rating will tm'n TV-PG(
TVd4 (
[V1EW[ anton'mticflly. TV-MA(
• V RATING
MPAA RATING
CHANGE CODE
[VIEW]
)|VIEW|
[VIEW]
)[VIEW]
)[WEW]
)[VIEW]
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Sometimes a petlbnnance problem can be easily,solved by checking seemingly apparent but often over-
looked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save you time and money.
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POSSIBI,E REMEI)Y
Twanewchlnnd, if OK,then pos iblestlHon trouble X X X X X X X X X X X X
Is TV ph/gged in _ X X
Powe_ I[ outk't?
t TV's POWER button on? X
t antenna connecRd to teHnma[ on rtw back of rtw s_t _ X X X X X X
tloutskk, anl_nnalsbeingued, check_>_b_okenwhe X X X X X X X X X X X
Check I)_ local intedck'nce X X X X X X X
Turn off wlth POWER button and rtwn tmn it on ;de_ _bout a minute X
Adiust COI,()R contwl X
Adiust CONTRAST & BRIGHT comlol X X
Check bated_ s h/R_ mote Control X
Move the TV aBg flora the nel_by sF'ake_s and appilances whk:h gent/ale a
magnetic fidd X
Turn oB using the P( B,VER button, then turn it on aglin 30 mhlutes ktRi o_ so
Closed Caption Problem Possible Remedy
My TV is showing captions that arc You are watching a live broadcast and spelling errors made by the
misspelled, closed captioning production company may pass through uncorrcct
ed. A prerecorded program will not show any misspelled words
because of the normal time available for editing the captions.
My TV will not show the text m its entirety Captions that are delayed a I;:w seconds behind the actual dkdogue
or there is a delay of what is being said. are common lbr live broadcasts. Most c_q)tionmg production compa
hies can display a dialogue to a maximum of 220 words per minute.
If a dialogue exceeds that rate. selective editing is used to insure thai
the captions remain up to date with the current TV screen dialogue.
My captions are scrambled with white Interk, rence caused by building, power lines, thunderstorms, etc.
boxes on the TV screen, may cause scrambled or incomplete captions to appear.
My program guide listed a TV show as Broadcaslers may at times use a time compression process It) the
being closed captioned actual program so that additional advertising time can be given.
but ilot]e of the caplions were displayed. Since lhe decoder Callt]ot read the compressed inlbnnation, captions
will be lost.
My prerecorded videotape does not show The videotape was either an illegal copy or the tape duplicating
any captions. The tape box mentions it company accidemally left out the captiotdng signals during the
being closed captioned, copying process.
My TV screen shows a black box on celtain You are in the TEXT mode. Select CAPTION ]]]ode or CAPTION
chmmels. [OFF].
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,_ When yOBtnrn "TV-Y" to [BLOCK] or [VIEW|, then aH ratings will tBrn to [BLOCK] or
[VIEW| automatically.
,_ When yOBtnrn "TV-MA" to [VIEW1, then aH ratings wHIturn to [VIEW| automatically.
*V-CHIP SET UP SUB RATINGS
When yon select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-[4, or TV-MA and yOBpress the VOL(ume) _ button, the
snb-rath/gs "_,iHappe tr on the TV screen.
if you select the rating category (example: TV-PG) ahd Rn'n it to [BLOdKI or
[VIEW[, the sub-ratings (examl)_e:V for Violence) will tBrn [BLOCK] or ]
[VIEW[ automatically. TV-Y7 ]BLOCK]
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Yon can set the sub-ratings to [BLOCK[ or [VIEW[ individu dly when the _FV [BLOCK]
rating category is sel to [BLOCKI. To set the sBb-ratings individu dly, follow
the steps below.
* When you select ITS-Y7|: ]BLOCK]
Press the CH(umel) A or Wbutton to se]ect "FV" (Fantasy Violence). TV-PG [BLOCK]
Then, press the VOL(ume) _ button to se[ect [BLOCK] or [VIEW|. •D
(_ L [BLOCK]
® When you select [T%'-P ,], [TV-t4] or [TV-MA]: s [BLOCK]
Press the CH(annel) A or V button to select "D"(Snggestive [)ia_og), v BLOCK
"L"(Co lrse Language), "S'(Sexna] Sitnation), or "V"(Violence).
{_'TV-Y [VIEW|
The_, p]'ess the VOL(ume) _ bBtton to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW|. ]
Note: When yon select [TV-MA[, "D" does not appear on the TV screen. Tv-YrTv.G( )[VIEW][BLOCK]|]
® The sub-ratings which set to [BLOCK] al)pe lr next to the ]ating c ltegor 3 in TV-PG(DLSV}[BLOCK}]
TV-14 (DLSV)[BLOCK]|
the TV RATING menn. TV-MA( LSV)[BLOCKIJ
61 Press the MENU barton to exit the menn.
IV-CHIP ACCESS CODE]
To change access code, tblMw steps. PICTURE
])Press the MENU button, then press the CH0mnel) _k or _ button to select CHANNELSET
[ENGLISH] ESPA_IOL
V-CHIP SET UP. Press the VOL(ume) A barton to contiYlne. • V-CHIPSETUP
21Press the number buttons to enter boar old access code. If yon ha'_e never CAPTION[OFF]
set up your persona_ access code, use (tO00. TVSOUND[MAIN]
31Press the CH(mne]) _k or _ bntton to select CHANGE CODE. Then, press
the VOL(ume) A bntton to conthme. ACCESSCODE
41Use the number bnttons to enter yonr desired access code in the NEW
CODE space. Then, enter the same code in the CONFIRM CODE space.
Yonr new access code is set. You will return to the "V-CHIP SET UP'.
If the code in the CONFIRM CODE spice does not match the code in the
NEW CODE space, repeat step 4, making sBre 3OBenter the same new code
exacHyin the CONFIRM CODE sp _ce. TVRATING
MPAA RATING
Notes: • CHANGECODE
[t a power taUnre occurs, the default code, (/{}{/(}will be the access code.
, If 3on connect the power cold to an AC curler that is controlled b3 a v.iaH
switch, 3oar persona! access code will be erased every time you tam oft
the power at the wall switch. The default code will retm'n to O(}(}(L NEWCODE
[IF YOU FORGET YOUR ACCESS CODE] F------1
COMFIRM CODE
You shonld restore the lccess code to (/0(/0 as your lccess code,nl/pltlg the
TV's power cord for lt/seconds, then ph_g it in again.
MAINTENANCE
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior sur-
faces ol the TV with a soft cloth immersed
in lukewarm water and wrung dry.
• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray
insecticide liquid near the TV. Such chemi-
cals may cause damage and discoloration to
the exposed surfaces.
Wipe the picture tube of the TV with a soft
cloth. Before cleaning the picture tube, discon-
nect the power cord.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Remote control unit Owner's Manual
(NEI43UD) (0EMN02409)
Batteries CAA" x 2)
SPECIFICATIONS
Television system: NTSC-M
TV Standard
Closed Caption
System:
Channel coverage
VHF:
UHF:
CATV:
Tuning System
Channel access:
Tel'lllillals
Antenna input:
Video input:
Audio input:
S-Video input:
Headphone:
Stereo Sound System
2 speakers
[ * _ * Ok
Sound output: I W, 8 ohm x2
§ 15.l 19/FCC
Remote control: Digital encoded
2 _ 13 infrared light system
14 _ 69 Operating
2 _ 13, A _ W, temperature: 5°C to 40°C
W+ 1 _ W+84, (41 °F_I04°F)
A-5 _ A-l, 5A Power requirements: ACI20V, 60Hz
181 channel Power consumption
frequency synthesized (Maximnm): 74W
Picture tube: 2(t"
tuning system
Direct access keyboard, Dimensions: H : 17-1/8" (435mm)
programmable W: 19-15/16" (506ram)
scan and up/down D : 17-15/16" (455mm)
Weight: 44.1 lbs. (20kg)
VHF/UHF/CATV
75 ohm unbalanced
(F-type)
RCA connector x 1
RCA connector x 4
Mini DIN 4-pin ,jack
1/8" stereo (3.5mm)
• Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice and without our
legal obligation.
• If there is a discrepancy between lan-
guages, the default language will be
English.
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