Sylvania 6427TD Owner's manual

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SYLVANIA
LIMITED WARRANTY
FUNAI ( {-)RP. x_ill lepail this SYLVANIA p]oduct, flee o1 chalge ill tile USA in the event o1 deject ill mntelinls ol v¢orkIll_lll-
ship as lollows:
DURATION:
PARTS: FUNAI CORE will provide pmls to replace delectixe parts without charge 1or one (I) year lrom
Ihe dale ol original retail purchase. T_vo (2) years k_r Picture Tube. Cellain pags are excluded
fl'om this warranty.
LABOR: FUNA[ CORE will provide the labor without charge lor a period of ninety (90) clays flom tile date
of original retail purchase.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER. A PURCHASE RECEIPT
OR OTHER PROOF OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED TOGETHER WITH THE
PRODUCT TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTYI
This warranty shall Jlot be exteJlded to any other person or Iransleree.
This warranty is void and ol no ellect il any serid numbers on tile product are altered, replaced, delaced, missing or
if seJwice was allempled by m unauthorized seB'ice center. This SYLVANIA Limited warranty does not apply to any
tile product not ptlrchased and used ill tile lhliled Stales.
This wan-anty only covers lailures due to delects in material or workmanship which occurs during normal use. It does
not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or Ihilures which are caused by repairs, allerations or product not sul>
plied by FUNAI CORE, or danlage which results h'om accidenl, nlisuse, abuse, mishandling, nlisapplicafion, aller-
ation, laully inslallation, improper maiJlten ulce, comnlercial use such as holel, renlal or ol:lice use of this producl or
damage which results h'om lire, Hood, lightJling or other acts of God.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PACKING MATERIALS. ANYACCESSOR[ES (EXCEPT REMOTE
CONTROL), ANY COSMETIC PARTS. COMPLETE ASSEMBLY PARTS. DEMO OR FLOOR MODELS.
FUNA[ CORR AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
GENERAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR OCCASIONED BY THE
USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. AND OF ALL OTHER LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF
FUNAL ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY. AND FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY FUNAI AND ITS REPRESENTA-
TIVES IN THE UNITED STATES.
ALL WARRANTY INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY FUNAI AUTHORIZED SER-
VICE CENTER. THIS WARRANTY IS VALID WHEN THE UNIT IS CARRIED-IN TO FI1NAI AUTHORIZED
SERVICE FACILITY.
THE PRODUCT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE RECEIPT.
IF NO PROOF OF PURCHASE IS ATTACHED. THE WARRANTY WILL NOT BE HONORED AND REPAIRS
COSTS WILL BE CHARGED.
IMPORTANT:
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFI( LEGAL RIGHTS, Y{-)U MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, IF, AT ANY TIME DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD_ YOU ARE UNABLE TO
OBTAIN SAT1SFACnON WITH THE REPAIR OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT FUNAI CORE
ATTENTION:
FUNAI CORE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY DESIGN OF THIS PRODUCT
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
To locate your nearest SYLVANIA Aufl-_ol:ized Service Ceutel or general selvice procedure,
please call 1-800-968-3429 or write to the lollowing:
FUNAI CORPORATION
Customer Service
100 North Street: Teterboro, NJ 07608
Tel :1-800-968-3429
http://www.fuuai-corp.eom
PLEASE DO NOT SHIP YOUR UNIT TO THE TETERBORO ADDRESS.
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FEATURES
SYLVANIA
27 INCH
COLOR TELEVISION
6427TD
* Tinted, Bright Black Matrix Picture Tube
o 181 Channel Selection= All VHF/UHF channels plus up to 125 cable channels.
* PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning= The latest PLL l]'equency synthesized electronic tun-
ing system provides free and easy channel selection, and lets you tune directly to any channel
using the chalmel number buttons ((}-9 and +100-key) on the remote controh
* On-Screen Function Display.
* Full=Function Remote Control
* Sleep Timer
* Closed Caption Decoder= You may view specially labeled (co) TV prograuls, movies, news,
plerecorded tapes, etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program.
* Auto Shut Off Funstion- If there is no aix signal input from the antenna terntinal and no
user operatiou li}r 15 mflmtes, the TV will turn itself off automatically.
o V-CHIP- Enables parents to prevent their children twin watching inappropriate material on TV.
* Front / Rear AV Input
PRECAUTIONS
Place your TV in a room with adequate ventilation.
® Keep your TV set away 1rom sources of direct heat, such as heat registers Ol direct sunlight.
® Do not place your TV on soft SUllaces, such as rugs or blankets.
® Leave enough room for air to circulate around the bottom, top and back of the set.
The serial number of this product may be touud or] the back of the TV. No others have the same
serial uumbel as yours. You should record the uumber and other vital intbnnation here and retain
this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theE.
Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchase from Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No.
This Owner's Manual is made of recycled paper.
ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT,
ATTENTION:
P(IUR ]EVITER LES CHOC ELECTRIQUES,
INTR(IDUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU'AU FOND.
CLOSED CAPTION
(No{ supplied)
VHF/UHF
Coltlbinalion Antenna 1_
(Nol supplied) _
UHF/VHF Rod l
Anlenna
(Not supplied)_
AV input (stereo)
*Some cable TV systems use scram-
bled signals and require a special con-
verter to receive these channels.
Consult your local cable company.
From (able System
or Satellite Antenna
75-ohm
Coaxial (able
,Frol2_l(ahle SySlel2_l
FCC WARNING- This equip-
meut may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment
may cause harufftt| interference
unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the
instruction manual The user
couJd lose the authority to ol}er-
ate this equipment if an unau-
thorized change or modification
is made.
Note to CATV system instaRer:
This reminder is provided to call the (ATV system installer's attention to Article 820-
40 of the NEt that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speci-
fies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding syslem of the buikling
as close to the point of cane entry as practical.
This TV can receive CI and C2 Caption and Text.
(1) Closed Caption Charactels 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-ou 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 CI or C2 is selected but a Closed Caption signal is not included, characters
will not be displayed.
(l)Displays the text on the screen by scroniug (max. 7 lines)
(2) If the received broadcast signal does not contain caption or text signals, no change will occur.
Notes:
(l)Wheu your TV receives a special ettects playback signal (i.e., Search, Slow, Still) from a
VCR's video output channel (CH3 or CH4), youl TV may uot display the correct caption or
text.
(2) Captious and texts may not match the TV voice exactly.
(3) Interference may cause the closed caption system not to lunction 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 sereeu:
If your TV displays a black box on the screen, this means that your TV is set to TEXT mode. To
cleal screen, select CAPTION CI, C2 or CAPTION IOFF].
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-
VICING TO QIIALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The important note is located on timerear of the cabinet.
,_ TH1S SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN-
GEROI]S VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRE-
SENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING
THE APPLIANCE.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read instructions-All tile salety and operating instruc-
tious should be read belore tile appliance is operated.
2. Retaiu Instructions-The salety and operathlg iustruc-
tious should be retained lor luture relerence.
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance aud hi
the operating il}structions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions-All operathlg and use instructions
should be Iollowed.
5. Cleaning-Unplug TV Ironl Ihe wall outlet belore clean-
fllg. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a dantp cloth Rir cleaning.
FXCI._PTION: A product that is meant Rir uuinterrupt-
ed seJwice and. that lor some specific reason, such as
Ihe possibility of the loss of all aulhorization code lor a
CATV conveller, is not intended to be unplugged by
the user R_r cleaning or any other purpose, may
exclude the relerence to tmpluggfl/g the appliance in
the cleaning descriptiou otherwise required in item 5.
6. attachmellts-Do uot use attachmelltS uot recolIllmended
by Ihe TV manulacturer as they may cause h lzards.
7. Waler ind Moisture-Do not use this TV near water, lor
example, near a balh tub. wash bow L kitchen sink. or
laund W lub. in a w,et basenlent, or near a swilnnlfi/g
pool, and time like.
8. Accessories-Do not phtce this TV ou an unstable cal*.
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV may lall, caus-
ing serious inju W to someone, and serious damage to
the appliance. Use Duly with a cart. stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recomlnended by the Inal}ulacturer. or
sold with Ihe TV.
Any mounting of the appliance should lollow Ihe man-
ul tcturer's instructiolls and should
use a mOUllth]g accessoly recom- PORTABLECARTWARNINC
meuded by the manulacturel: An
appliance and cart combination
should be moved _,i11/care. Quick
stops, excessive lorce, alld uneven
surlaces may cause the appliance
and cart combhlatiOll to ovel-tum.
AMEI]BLES- Cel appareil ne doll _lre place5 que sur un
meuble (avec ou sails roulelles) reconln-land_ par le
labricant. Si vous I'inslallez sLIr
I@l SYMmLEDAVERTISSEME__U_
till meuble ?l rouleues, ( acez LESOOMPOSamES
APPARg E k7 IdEUBLE A ROULErTES
les deux ensembles avec pr4cau-
lion. Un irr£_l brusque, l'utilisalion
d'une force excessive el des stir-
laces irrdguli&res risquent de
&5slabiliser I'ensemble et de le
renverser.
9. Venlilation-Slots and openiugs iu Ihe cabiuel and Ihe
back or bollon-i are provided for veutilation alK! to
ensure reli tble operaliou of the TV and Io prolecl it
Irom overhealing, Ihese openings musl ilol be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placiug Ihe TV oil a bed, sol& rug. or olher sinlil u stir-
htce. This TV should uever be placed near or over a
radhltor or heat register. This TV should nol I-m placed
iu a built-iu installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilaliou is provided or the nlanulac-
lurer's hlstructions h_ve been adhered Io.
ltk Po;ver Sources-This TV should I_e operaled only fronl
Ihe lype ol po;ver source flldicated oil the nlarking
labeh If 3ou are uol sure of Ihe lype of po_er suppl 3 Io
your home. COllSull your appliance dealer or local
power conlpally. For TVs iutended to operale from bah
tel3* pow, er, or other sources, reler to the operalhlg
inslruclions.
11. Groundhlg or Polarization-This TV is equipped ;\,ith a
i?olarized alternaling-curreut line plug(a plug having
<limeblade wider than Ihe olher). This plug x<,ill fit illlo
Ihe po_er oullel Dilly olle way. This is a sal>ty l_alure.
If 3ou are uuable Io hlserl Ihe phlg lully iuto Ihe outlel,
Ii3 reversing the phlg. II Ihe plug should slill lail to fil,
contacI your eleclrician Io replace your obsolete oullel.
Do not deleat Ihe s e y purpose ol Ihe polarized plug.
FIGUREA
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNAGROUNDINGAS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
_" GROUND
/
LEAD IN
WIRE
NEC NATIONALE[ECTRIOALOODE
82898A
(NEO SECTION 81021)
ELEOTRODE SYSTEM
INE0 ART25O PAtT H/
12. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be
rouled so that Ihey are Dot likely to be walked Oll or
piuched by items placed upou or agaiust them, paying
particular atleution to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, al/d tile poillt where they exit Irom the
appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna grouf[ding-II all outside afflenn i or
cable system is COlmnecled to Ihe TV. be sure the anten-
na or cable syslem is grounded so as to i?rovide some
protection against voltage sulges and built-up static
chalges. Article 810 of Ihe National Electrical Code.
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides inhlrmation with respect
to i?roper grounding of the mast and suppol*ing struc-
lure, grouuding ol the lead-in wire to all anlenna dis-
charge unit, size ol grounding conductors, Iocatiou ol
antenna-dischalge unit. connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requiremeuts R_r the groundiug electrode.
(Fig. A)
14. Lighmiug-For added prolection lor this TV receiver
during a lightning storm, or when it is lell un fltended
and unused Ior long periods ol time. unplug it hxnn the
wall outlet alld disconllect tile alltenna or cable systeln.
This will prevent danlage to the TV due to lightning
and poweMiue surges.
15. Power Liues-An outside antenna system should no[ be
located ill Ihe vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light ol power circuits, or where it can lall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing all outside
alltenna sysleln, extrenme care should be taken to kee I)
lrOlri touching such power lilies or circuits {is coutact
with them might be latal.
16. Overloadiug-Do not overload \<,all outlets and exlension
cords as this can result in a risk ol fire or electric shock.
17. Ohject and Liquid EmiT-Never push ohjects ol any
kind into this TV Ihrough openings as they nlay much
daiigerous voltage points or short out parts that could
resull ill a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid ol
any kiud on the TV.
18. Selwicing-Do not attempt Io service this TV yourself as
opeuh/g or rellmOviugcovers Inay expose you to dall-
gerous vollage or other hazards. Reler all selwichlg to
qualified seJwice personneh
19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV flom the
wall oullet and rel_r servicing to qualilied service i?er-
sonnel under the Iollowing conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or
lrayed.
b. If liquid has Ix?ell spilled, or ohjects have lallen into
the TV.
c. If the TV has Ixten exposed to rain or water.
d. If tile TV does not operate ilorlnally by Iolowing the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating hlstructions, as improper
adjustment ol other controls may result ill d unage and
will ofleu require extensive \york by a qualilied techui-
ciau to restore the TV to its uormal operation.
e. If {lineTV has Ix_en dropped or damaged iu any way.
E When the TV exhibits a distinct change ill pellof
mance-this indicates a need lot service.
20. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are
required, be sure the selwice technician uses replace-
melt pal_s specified by limemanulacturer that have the
same characteristics as tile original part. Unauthorized
substitutiolls may result ill fire, eleclric shock, illjulT tO
persons or other hazards.
21. Sale{y Check-Upon completiou ol any service or
repairs to this TV, ask the selwice technician to perR)rm
routine salely checks to delerlnille Ihat the TV is ]11
proper operating condition.
22. Heat-This TV product should be situated a_vay hom
Ileal sources such as radiators, heat regislers, stoves, or
other producls (inchldiug ampliliers) that produce heat.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
- FRONT PANEL - - REAR PANEL -
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
g
©
H
2 3 4 16
- REMOTE CONTROL -
8--
--14
--13
--12
--11
--10
1. HEADPHONE jack- Tu connect headphone
(not supplied) tor personal listening.
2. VIDE() (in) jack- Connect to the video
output ,jack of a video camera or VCR.
NOTE: The AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on
the front panel are given priority over those
on the rear panel. Suppose that the connec-
tions are already made with the rea>panel
,jacks and additionally with the ti"ont-panel
,jacks. In this case too, the input via the
front ones is automatically selected.
3. AUDIO L (in) jack- Connect to the left
channel audio output ,jack of a video cam-
era or VCR.
NOTE: The rear-panel AUDIO L (IN),jack
is for mono input. The SOMIld is heard from
both speakers. Use this jack tot monaural
aMdioequipment to be hooked up.
4. AUDIO R (in) jack- Connect to the right
channel audio output ,jack oI a video cam-
era or VCR.
5. MENU button- Press to display the menu
on the TV screen.
6. VOLUME A/_' buttons- Press to control
the volume level.
Press to determine the setting mode fl'om the
menu on the TV screen. (only the VOL A
button)
Press to select or atljust from a parlicular
menu. (tiorexample: Language Selection,
Channel Pxesetting, Closed Caption Selection,
Pictt]reAdjustment, V-CHIP Set Up)
7. CHANNEL A/Y buttons- Press to select
memorized channel.
NOTE:You MUST PRESET channels
BEFORE using CHANNEL A/_' buttons.
(See CHANNEL PRESETTING)
Press to select the setting mode li"om the
menu on the TV screen.
Press to select item you want to adjust in
the picture control mode.
8. POWER button- Press to turn the TV ON
and OFE
9. Infrared Sensor Window- Receives the
infrared control signals ti"om the remote
control unit.
10.MUTE button- Press the MUTE button to
tt]rn off the sound portion of the TV pro-
gram. (Volume level display turns LIGHT
RED ti"om L1GHT BLUE.) Press the
MUTE button again or press the VOL(ume)
& or Y button to restore sound.
11.CHANNEL RETURN button- Press this
button to go back to the previously viewed
channel. Fox example, pressing the CHAN-
NEL RETURN button once will change
channel display ti'om CH 3 (present chan-
nel) to CH 10 (previously viewed channel),
and pressing it a second time will return
li"om CH 10 to CH 3.
12.DISPLAY button- Press to display the
channel number on the screen. If you press
it again, the channel number will disappear.
13.SLEEP button- Press the SLEEP button to
display the sleep timer and start the tilnc-
tion. The shut off time can be determined
by the number of times you press the bt]t-
ton. (0, 10, 20, 30,..90, 0 minutes)
14.GAME button- Press to set the Game
mode and external input mode at the same
time. Press the GAME button again to exit
this mode.
15.CHANNEL NUMBER buttons- Press two
digits to directly access the desired channel.
Remember to press a "0" belore a single
digit channel.
+lO0 button- Press to select cable channels
higher than 99.
16.ANT(enna). IN jack- Connect to an anten-
na, cable system, or satellite system.
17.AC cord- Connect to a standard AC outlet
(120V/60Hz).
NOTE: Unwrap the AC cord completely
ti"om the backcover betore plugging the
cord into an AC outlet.
1) Slide the battery compartment cover back
on the remote unit.
2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into battery
compartment in the direction as indicated
by the polarity (+ / -) markings. Batteries
installed with incorrect polarity may dam-
age the remote unit.
3) Replace the cover.
When using an external input signal (VCR or
camcorder), connect the player's audio/video
output cables to the AUDIO IN/VIDEO IN
,jacks of your TV. Then press the GAME but-
ton. For details, see "USING THE GAME
BUTTON" in PICTURE ADJUSTMENT sec-
tion.
PREPARATION FOR USE
If you want to change tile language of tile on-screen menu, lollow the proce-
dure below.
1) Conuect the power cord to a standard AC outlet.
Note: If some digits appeal in the corner of tire screen,
press fire POWER button witlrout unplugging fire power cord.
25 Press tire POWER button to tul'n oi1 the TV.
35 Press tire MENU button so tlrat tire menu display appears
oi1 the TV screen.
45 Press tire CH(annel) A Ol Y button to point to "[ENGLISH]".
5) Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPANOL" = Spanislr by using
tire VOL(ume) ,A. or Y button.
6) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
I I_-PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAiqOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
I PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPA_IOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
NOTE: You MUST PRESET channels BEFORE using CHANNEL & or Y button.
To preset a clrannel or to change a preset clrannel, follow tire procedure below.
1) Press tire POWER button to turn oll tire TV. ["
2) Press tire MENU button so that tire menu display appears [ PICTURE
lb-CHANNEL SET
on tireTV screen. [ENGLISH]ESPAiqOL
V-CHIP SET UP
3) Press tile CH(annel) & ox Y button to point to "CHANNEL SET". CAPTION[OFF]
Then, press the VOL(ume) A button.
4) Press tire CH(annel) & or T button to point to "AUTO MEMO". f
Tlren, press the VOL(ume) A button. [ ADD/DELETE
TILetRuer scans and memorizes all active channels ill yo!lr area. _ AUTOMEMO
STEREO [ON]
* The TV distinguislres between standard TV cllannels and cable (CATV)
chauuels.
,_ Wlren AUTO MEMO action is completed, tire lowest memorized channel reappears o11the
screen.
,_ When you press the CH(annel) lk or Y button alter selecting AUTO MEMO,
the tuner will stop at tire memorized clrannels only.
,_ Tire TV may memorize TV clrannels as CATV channels if the reception conditions are poor. If
this happens, try the AUTO MEMO actiou again when reception conditious are better.
[ADD/DELETE FUNCTION]
l) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears o11the TV
screeu.
2) Press the CH(annel) A or Y button to point to "CHANNEL SET".
Then, press the VOL(ume) A button.
3) Press the VOL(ume) A button so that "ADD/DELETE" is selected.
4) Use the CH(annel) A or _' button to select the channel you wish to put
iuto memory or to erase fi'om memory.
Note: The display will return to tire normal screen automaticany in about
10 seconds.
Perform "ADD/DELETE" lmlction while this display appears on tire screen.
,_ Press the VOL(ume) A or Y button to light up the clrannel number
iu LIGHT BLUE if you wish to add the channel into memol T.
,_ Press the VOL(ume) A or Y button to light up the clranuel number
iu LIGHT RED if you wish to erase the channel ll"ommemory.
5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPA_IOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
ADD/DELETE
AUTO MEMO
STEREO [ON]
This ftmction suppresses noise, restores tile dynamic rauge and electronically
expands the stereo signal to create a more spacious sound el'feet.
1)Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears or1the TV
screeu.
2) Press the CH(annel) A or Y button to point to "CHANNEL SET".
Then, press the VOL(mne) A button.
3) Press the CH(annel) lk or V button so that "STEREO" is selected.
4) Press the VOL(ume) A or Y button to select the stereo mode o11or off.
Stereo sound is effective when "STEREO" is on.
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPANOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPANOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
ADD/DELETE 1 [ ADD/DELETE
AUTO MEMO AUTO MEMO
STEREO [OFF] _ I_ STEREO tON]
If tire pow'er fails or is disconnected wlrile the TV is powered o11,the TV will turn o11automatical-
ly when tile power resumes.
OPERATIONS
1) Press the POWER button to turn o11the TV.
2)Select the desired channel with tire CH(annel) A or Y button.
3)Adjust the volume to tile desired listeniug level using the VOL(ume) tk or Y button.
4)Adjust picture controls for a natural looking image. (See "PICTURE ADJUSTMENT".)
Tire sleep timer fuuction anows you to lrave tire power automatically turn ot_
r
after a set time period. ]
1)Press the POWER button to turn o11tireTV and press tire SLEEP button /
/
o11the remote control. ]
2)You may change tire sleep time by pressing the SLEEP | SLEEP10
button on the remote control repeatedly. The timer can be
k
set up to 90 minutes, 10 minutes each time the SLEEP To cancel the sleep timer:
button is puslred. (The timer display counts up and sleep Press tire SLEEP button repeated-
timer will be displayed or1the screen when you press the ly until "SLEEP 0" is displayed.
SLEEP button on remote control.)
Note: Wlren you disconnect the unit from tireAC outlet, or if you have a power failure, the
sleep time will be lost.
You may view specially labeled (cc) TV pro-
grams, movies, news, prerecorded tapes, etc.
with either a dialogue caption or text display
added to the program.
'_'_l_ : Press the VOL(ume) A or _' button.
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu
display appears oi1 the TV screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) A or Y button to point
to "CAPTION".
3) Press the VOL(ume) A or Y button to select
tire mode you wish.
4) Wlren done, press tire MENU button to exit
tile meuu.
I-I iI / /I
PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE PICTURE
CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET
" {ENGL[SH]ESPANOL _ [ENGL[SHIESPANOL _lllll_ _ [ENGLISH]ESPANOL[ENGL[SH]ESPANOL [ENGLISH]ESPANOL
V CHIP SET UP V CHIP SET UP V CHIP SET UP V CHIP SET UP V CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF| CAPTION [ C1] CAPTION { C21 CAPTION [ T1] I_ CAPTION [ T2 l
! !
1)Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears oi1the TV screen.
2)Press the VOL(ume) A button so that "PICTURE" is selected.
3)Select the teature you wish to adjust with tire CH(annel) A or Y button and adjust it witlr tire
VOL(ume) _, or Y button.
GAME MODE
Set to the most suitable position lbx TV
GAME.
I+l: ON I-I : OFF
BRIGHT
Adjust until the darkest parts of the picture are
as bright as you prefer.
[+1: increasebrightness [-1: decreasebrightness
CONTRAST
Adjust to increase or decrease contrast.
[+1 : increase contrast [-1 : decrease contrast
COLOR
Adjust to be brilliant or pale color.
[+1 : be brilliant color [-1 : be pale color
TINT
Adjust to obtain natural skin tones.
[+1 : greenish tone [-1 : reddish tone
SHARPNESS
Adjust to detail in the picture.
[+]:iucrease sharpness [-]:decrease sharpness
Notes:
* "+" is achieved by pressing tireVOL(ume)
& button and "-" by pressing tire VOL(ume)
'_"button.
® In the above steps, the picture adjustment
display will disappear from tire TV screen
automaticany al}er about 10 seconds if you
do not press any buttons. Press the MENU
and VOL(ume) A button so tlrat "PIC-
TURE" is selected. Then, press the
CH(annel) A or Y button repeatedly until
the display returns to the screen.
* If you adjust any picture control atlex you
set the Game mode to [ON], the Game mode
is set to [OFF] automatically.
[USING THE GAME BUTTON]
You may also set the Game mode and external
input mode at the same time by pressing the
GAME button oi1 the remote control. "GAME"
appears on the TV screen.
* To exit the Game mode and external input
mode, press the GAME button oi1 tire remote
control again.
* To cancel the Game mode only, adjust the
lficture control. In this case, "VIDEO" instead
of "GAME" appears o11the TV screen.
* If you press the GAME button when the TV
is oil tire TV turns oi1 and will be in the
Game mode and external input mode auto-
matically.
: Press the CH(annel) _, or Y button.
! !
V-CHIP enables pareuts to prevent their chil-
dren from watching inappropriate material oi1
TV.
V-CHIP reads the ratings lor programming
(except for news and sports progranls, unedited
movies oi1 premium cable channels, and
Emergency Broadcast System signals), then
denies access to progl'amming if the program's
rating meets or exceeds the limitations you
select. 111tlris
case, "PROTECTED PROGRAM by ..." mes-
sage appears o11tire TV screen.
To block certain ratings, follow the steps below.
,_ Programming may be rated by the Motion
Picture Association of America (MPAA) or
according to tire Television Parental
Guidelines. 111order to block any inappropri-
ate programming, set your limits in both
places (MPAA RATING and TV RATING).
® You callllot access the l'_lenu wheu tile "PRO-
TECTED PROGRAM by ..." message
appears. I11this case, change to an tmblocked
channel, then press the MENU button.
OPERATIONS (Continued)
[MPAA RATING SET UP]
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu
display appears on tire TV screen.
2) Press the CH(atmel) A
or Y button to point to
"V-CHIP SET UP".
Then, press tire
VOL(ume) A button.
3) Press the CH(annel) A.
or V button to point to
"MPAA RATING".
Then, press the
VOL(ume) A button.
4) Press the CH(anuel) &
or W button to point to
your desired item.
Then, press the
VOL(ume) A button
to select [BLOCK] or
IVIEW].
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH] E SPA[qOL
_* VCHIP SET UP
CAPTION ]OFF}
TV RATING
_- MPAA RATING
I_- IG ]VIEW]
[WEW}
PG 13 ]VIEW 1
[VlEWl
C 17 ]VIEW}
]VIEW}
<Selecthm> <Rating Category
Explanations>
G: General Audience
PC: Parental Guidance suggested.
PG 13: Unsuitable lor chikh'etl under 13
R: Restricled: under 17 requires accompany
ing parent or adull guardian
NC 17: No one under 17 admitted
X: Mature audience only
® When you select tire rating category and turn
it to [BLOCK], the higher rating will turn
[BLOCK] automatically. Also, the lower rat-
ing will turn ]VIEW] automatically.
,_ When you turn "G" to [BLOCK] or [VIEW],
the all ratings will turn to [BLOCK] or
[VIEWI automatically.
When you turn "X" to [VIEWl, then all rat-
ings will turn to [V1EW I automatically.
5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
[TV RATING SET UP]
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu
display appears on the TV screen.
2) Press the CH(anuel) A
or Y button to point to
"V-CHIP SET UP".
Then, press the
VOL(ume) A button.
3) Press the CH(anuel) A
or Y button to point to
_" TV RATING
"TV RATING". MPAARATING
Then, press the
VOL(ume) A button.
4) Press the CH(anuel) &
or Y button to point to (_.
TV Y
]VIEW}
[
your desired | TvYr( [WEWl
| TV G ]VIEW}
item.Then, press the | TVPG(
[WEWl
TV 14(
VOL(ume) A buttofl to/ TVMA( [VIEwI[VIEWI
select IBLOCKIOl
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH I E SPA[qOL
_- _CHIP SET UP
CAPTION ]OFF}
IVIEW].
<Selection> <Rating Category
Explanations>
• TVY: Appropriale lot all chikhvn
TVY7: Appropriate lb] childlvn seven and
older
• TVG: General Audience
• TVPG: Parental Guidance suggested.
• TV 14: Unsuitable for chikhvn under 14
• TVMA: Mature audience only
* When you select the rat[up category and turn
it to [BLOCK], the higher rating will tam
[BLOCK] automatically. Also, tire lower rat-
lug will turn ]VIEW] automatically.
,_ When you turn "TV-Y" to [BLOCK] or
[VIEWI, then all ratings will turn to
[BLOCKI or [VIEWl automatically.
,_ When you turn "TV-MA" to [VIEWl, then
all ratings will turn to ]VIEW] automatically
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Sourer[hies a perR)nnartce problent can be easily solved by checking seentingly apparent but often over-
looked possibilities. Betol'e arrangiltg tor service, check these [tents. It could save you tinte and ntoney.
POSSIBI,E REMEI)Y
T W a new channel, ifOK, lhen possible stalion trouble X X X X X X X X X X X X
Is TV phlgged in? X X
Powel al outlet?
Is TV's POWER button on? X
Is antenna connected 1o temfinal on the back of the set? X X X X X X
Ifoutsideanlennaisbeinpused, checkfbrblokenwile X X X X X X X X X X X
Check fbr local inlelfbwnce X X X X X X X
Turn off whh POWER bulton and then tmn h on ariel abouI a mhlute X
Adjust COl_OR colmok X
Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT colin ok X X
Check batteries in Remole Conllol. X
Mo_e the TV a_a 3 born the nealb 3 appliances _qlich ha_e M ignetism X
Turn off using the POWIR button, then tunl it on again 30 minutes ol so latel
Closed Caption Problem Possible Remedy
My TV is showing captions thai arc You ale walching a live broadcasl aiM spelling errors made by tile
misspelled, closed captioning production company may pass through unconect
ed. A prerecorded program will not show any misspelled words
because of the nornlal time available for editing the captions.
My TV will not show tile text in its entilcty Captions that are delayed afew seconds behind the actual dialogue
or there is a delay of what is being said. am comnlon lor live broadcasts. Most captioning production compa
hies candisplay a dialogue to a nlaximum of 220wordsper Hlillulc.
I1a dialogue exceeds that rate. selective editing is used to insmc fllat
tilecaptions icmafi/up to date with tile culmnt TV screen dialogue.
My captions ale scrambled with white Intelfl:lcnce caused by building, power lines, thunderstolms, etc.
boxes o11 tile TV SOlCeil. illay cause scranlbled or inconlplete captions Io appear.
My program guide lisled aTV show as Broadcasters may al times use a lime compression process to the
being closed captioned actual program so Ihal additional advertising time can be given.
but none of tile captions were displayed. Since the decoder cannot lead tile compressed inlkmlm/ion, captions
will be lost.
My prerecorded videotape does not show The videotape was either an illegal copying or the tape duplicating
any captions. The tape box nlenlions it company accidentally left out the captioning signals during the
being closed captioned, copying process.
My TV screen shows a black box on certain You ale m the TEXT mode. Select CAPTION mode or CAPTION
channels. [OFF].
QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST
As an ENERGY STAR i Partner, our company has determined that this product meets
the ENERGY STAR guideNnes for energy efficiency. ENERGY STAR is a B.S. registered mark.
When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or
TV-MA and you press the VOL(ume) A but-
ton, the sub-ratings will appear on the TV
screen.
If you select the rating category (example: TV-
PG) and turn it to [BLOCK] or ]VIEW], the
sub-ratings (example: V for Violence) will turn
[BLOCK] or ]VIEW] automatically.
You can set the sub-ratings to [BLOCKI or
[VIEWl individually when the ratiltg category
is set to [BLOCKI. To set the sub-ratings indi-
vidually, tollow the steps below.
* When you select [TV-Y7]:
Press the CH(auuel) _ or '_" buttort to select
"FV" (Fautasy Violence). Then, press the
VOL(ume) _ button to select [BLOCK] or
I
TV-Y7 [BLOCK]
I_FV [BLOCK]
* When you select [TV-PG], [TV-|4] or [TV-MA]:
Press the CH(auuel) & Ol V buttort to select
"D" (Suggestive Dialog), "L"(Coarse
Lauguage), "S"(Sexual Situation), or "V"
(Violence).
Then, press the VOL(ume) &buttou to
select [BLOCK] or ]VIEW].
P,'-D [BLOCKI[
[BLOCKI/
[BLOOKI/
[BOOK;/
Note: When you select [TV-MA h "D" does
not appear on the TV screen.
The sub-ratiugs which set to [BLOCK]
appear uext to the rating category in the TV
RATING menu. [I"TV-Y [VIEW] 1
[ TWY7 ( )[VIEW] /
] TV-G [BLOCK]/
| TV-PG (DLSV)[BLOCK]|
] TV-14 (DLSV)[BLOCK]]
[ TV-MA ( LSV)[BLOCK]J
5) Press tire MENU button to exit the menu.
MAINTENANCE
[ * -
® Wipe the front panel and other exterior sur-
faces of the TV with a soft cloth immersed
in lukewarm water and wrung dry.
,_ Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray
iltsecticide liquid uear 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 cleaniltg the picture tube, discon-
nect the power cord.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
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Ow[ler's Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
Television system: NTSC-M
TV Standard
Closed Caption
System:
Chaunel coverage
VHF:
UHF:
CATV:
Tuuing System
Chanflel access:
Wermilrals
Autelma iuput:
§ 15.119/Fee
2_13
14 _ 69
2_ 13, A_W,
W+l _ w+84,
A-5 - A-l, 5A
l81 chauuel
tt'equency synthesized
tuning system
Direct access keyboard,
programmable
scan and up/down
VHF/I JHF/CATV
75 ohm tmbalanced
iF-type)
Video iuput: RCA corutector x 2
(1 x Front / 1 x Rear)
Audio input: RCA cormector x 4
(2 (L/R) x Front / 2 (L/R) x Real)
Headphone: 1/8" stereo (3.5ram)
Stereo Sound System
2 speakers
Sound output: lW, 8 ohm x2
Remote control: Digital encoded
infrared light system
Operatiug
temperature: 5°C to 40°C
(41 °F_104°F)
Power requirements: ACI20V. 60Hz
Power cortsumption
(Maximum): 110W
Picture tube: 27"
Dimensions: H : 22-1/16" (560ram)
W: 26" (6611mm)
D : 19-11/16" (500ram)
Weight: 77.2 lbs. (35kg)
•Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice and without our
legal ohligation.
•If there is a discrepancy hetween languages,
the default language will he English.
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Sylvania 6427TD Owner's manual

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