Sears 274.42418390 Series User manual

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274.42418390
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SEARS
25" TABLETOP
COLOR TELEVISION
WiTH REMOTE CONTROL
L38-13828-0
Safety Information
Use
Warranty and Service
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

Important Information
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this
TV to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
O0 NOT OFEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
A hissymbol indicates
importantinstructions
accompanying the
product.
To prevent electric shocl_, match wide blade of plug to wide
slot, fully insert.
Pour 4viter les chocs dlectriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusq_ au fond.
Cautions
Note To Cable TV Installer
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the
wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it
matches the plug of the TV.
OperateTV onlyon 120volts,60 Hz AC power (normalhouse power).
For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to
this product bears the UL listing mark or, if purchased and used in
Canada, the CSA certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service
personnel.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system
of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Table of Contents
Important Information Warning, Safety Information
Quick Guide to Your TV Startup 2-3
Hook up your TV, Plug in the TV, Put Batteries in the Remote,
Turn on the TV, Place Channels into Memory, Set the Time
Tour of the Remote 4
Power Button, Volume and Channel Controls, Menu Buttons
Guide to the Menus
Colors, Menu Buttons, Moving through the Menus
5
Using Your TV and Remote With Remote Buttons
With TV Buttons
6
7
Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture 8
Picture Settings 9
Color, Tint, Brightness, Sharpness, Autocolor, Picture Reset
Sound Settings 10-11
Stereo, Tone, Speakers
Using Advanced Features Place Channels in Memory/Autoprogram
Naming Channels
Setting the Sleep Timer
Setting the Alarm Clock
Watching Closed Captioning
Setting your TV for Antenna or Cable
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References Displays on the Screen
Trouble Checks
Index
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Quick Guide to Your TV
Startup
The steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching.
For more details, see the page numbers listed.
1. Hook up your TV
Details are in the Connections book. CONNECTIONS
GUIDE
Hook up any antennas, cables or
other equipment to your TV before
you follow the steps below.
2. Plug in the TV Plug the cord into the outlet,
matching the wide and the small
end of the plug with the outlet.
3. Put Batteries in the Remote A. Slide off the cover of the battery
compartment.
B. Place the two AAA batteries as
shown, matching the -t- and -
end of each battery in the
compartment.
C. Replace the cover.
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Quick Guide to Your TV
Startup
4. Turn on the TV Press POWER on the remote.
OR
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Press POWER on the TV.
5. Place most available
channels in memory
(autoprogram)
Details for adding and deleting
channels are on page 12. Controls Alarm Ad
Label
Ao Press MENU until the Setup
menu is selected. This menu is
white.
B. Press + to start placing channels
in the TV's memory
(autoprogram).
C. Wait until the TV has cycled
through all the channels and
returns to the original channel.
6. Set the Time
12:21 AM 13
IControls Alarm Adjust Setup
]Alarm: Off ..;.:.
I Alarm Channeh 07 _:
I On Time: Disabled i i.il
A. Press MENU until the Alarm
menu is selected. This menu is
green.
B. The Clock is automaticallv
highlighted the first time you
set it. If it is not, press
CHANNEL down to highlight it.
C. Press -- to set the hour.
D. Press +to set the minutes.
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Quick Guide to Your TV
Basic Tour of the Remote
Basic information about your remote is shown below. This will give you a
general idea of how your remote works. For m,,re details, see pages 6.
Power Button
Volume and Channel Controls
Details areon page6.
000
CHAN
Turns the TV on.
Operates the "IV.
Operates special features of the TV.
Menu Buttons
See next page for details.
Changes the menus and features
on the screen.
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Quick Guide to Your TV
Menu Basics
General information about using the on-screen menu system is shown
below. Details for using remote buttons are on page 6. Many menu items are
explained in detail in Using Advanced Features starting on page 12.
Colors
Yellow Green Light White
1-1 Bie 1
Controls Alarm Ad
Cable/Air: (
Stereo: On
Press MENU repeatedly to see
each of the four menu colors.
Each menu has a different color
background as shown at the left.
Menu Buttons
These buttons are used with the
TV's menus to adjust the features.
You can use the menu buttons on
the front of the TV or the remote.
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MENU CHV CH/_ VOL- VOL+
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Moving through the Menus
Controls Alarm Ad
Channel Mem: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
Stereo: On "
A. Press MENU to move from
menu to menu
B. Press CHANNEL up and down
to move up and down through
the features in the menu
C. Press VOLUME +and -to
move left and right on the
menu lines
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Using Your TV and Remote
With Remote Buttons
1. Power Buttons
POWER
Turns the TV off.
Turns the TV on.
2. TV Buttons
PREV CHAN (Previous Channel)
Changes back and forth between
two channels.
Select a channel and then select
another. Press PREV CHAN to
switch between the two channels.
DISPLAY
Shows displays on the screen.
Clears menus from the screen.
MUTE
Reduces the TV sound.
CHAN (Channel)
Scans up and down through
channels in the TV's memory.
Moves up and down menus. See
Menu Basics on page 5.
VOL/Volume
Raises and lowers sound.
Moves left and right on a menu
line. See Menu Basics on page 5.
Changes a feature setting.
MENU
Shows menus on screen and moves
from menu to menu.
RESET
Returns the picture adjustments to
the original settings.
DONE
Saves the setup of a feature.
INPUT
Switches between the TV channels
and VIDEO 00/S-VIDEO 00.
SKIP:30 (Commercial Skip)
Allows you to scan other channels
during commericals.
Each press adds 30 seconds. TV
switches back to original channel
when time runs out. Press CLEAR
to cancel SKIP.
3. Number Buttons (0-9)
Selectsany channel number.
Two numbers must be pressed for
each channel. Press 0 and 6for
channel 6.
For three digit channels, press and
hold 1 until 1-- appears on the
screen. Then press the other two
numbers.

References
Front Panel Buttons
For details on using buttons with menus, see Menu Basics on page 5.
MENU Shows menus on screen.
Moves from menu to menu.
CH Aand v Channel up and down.
Scans up and down through channels in the TV's memory.
Moves up and down menus.
VOL -!- and -Volume up and down
Raises and lowers sound.
Moves left and right on a menu line.
Changes a features setting.
POWER Turns the TV on or off.
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Adjusting Your TV
Overall Picture
Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without
changing the color.
1. Select the Controls Menu 12:00 AM 13
Alarm
Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.
2. Highlight Picture 12:00 AM 13
Controls Alarm Ad
Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Picture.
3. Use VOLUME + and - to
adjust the Picture
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
12:00 AM 13
iControls Alarm Ad
Press +to lighten the picture.
OR
Press - to darken the picture.

Adjusting Your TV
Picture Settings
Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your
personal setting. The chart at the bottom of the page explains your options.
1. Select the Adjust Menu
2. Highlight item to change
12:00 AM 13
Controls Alarm
Press MENU repeatedly to select the
Adjust menu. This menu is light
blue.
Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the picture item you
want to adjust.
3. Use VOLUME + or- to
adjust each item
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
12:00 AM 13
Controls Alarm
Press + or -- to adjust each item.
Press VOLUME + to: Press VOLUME - to:
Sharp (Sharpness)
Autocolor
Color Increase color richness
Tint Give red tint to skin color
Bright (Brightness) Add more light to dark parts of
the picture
Show cleaner, clearer images
Picture Reset
Turn on to keep Color and Tint in
proper balance each time you
change channels
Reset the picture back to the
original settings
Lower color to black and white
Give green tint to skin color
Add more dark to light parts of
the picture
Make picture more smooth
Turn off for manual adjustment
of Color and Tint
Reset the picture back to the
original settings

Adjusting Your TV
Sound Settings: Stereo and Tone
Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo or Tone of your TV. The chart
below explains your options.
1. Select the Controls Menu 12:00 AM 13 Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.
2. Highlight item to change 12:00 AM
Alarm
13 Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the sound item you
want to adjust.
3. Use VOLUME + or- to
adjust each item
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
12:00 AM
Alarm Ad
13 Press + or -- to adjust each item.
Stereo On
Sound is automatically reproduced
in stereo or mono, whichever the
TV station is broadcasting.
Tone " High
: High pitched sounds are louder.
toff
Sound is reproduced in mono.
Low
Low pitched sounds are louder.
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Adjusting Your TV
Sound Settings: Speakers
Follow the steps below to turn the speakers on or off in your TV. The chart below explains your options.
Note: This set incorporates special circuits which enhance stereo imaging and effect when used with the TV's
own speakers. If external speakers are used, the stereo effect may decrease.
1. Select the Setup Menu
Controls Alarm Ad
13 Press MENU repeatedly to select
the Setup menu. This menu is
white.
2. Highlight speakers
Controls Alarm Ad
13 Press CHANNEL down until Speakers is highlighted.
3. Press VOLUME + or - to
adjust the item.
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
Controls Alarm Ad
.Aut0pmgram,. ,
13 Press -I-or -- to turn the speakers
on or off.
Speakers On " Off !!
The sound comes from the TV's [ No sound comes from the TV.
internal speakers. I The sound is directed through the
! speakers of an amplifier that is
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Using Advanced Features
Placing Channels in Memory (Autoprogramming)
Only channels 2-13 appear in the TV's memory when you first turn it on.
The channels available in your area must be programmed into the TV's
memory when you hook up your TV. Using CHANNEL up or down
allows you to scan through these channels.
You may want to add or delete a few channels if some stations have weak
signals or were off the air when the TV was programmed. Refer to the Add
or Delete Channels section below.
lo Place channels in
memory (autoprogram)
Cable/Air: Cable
Speakers: Off .
13
Speakers: Off
13
A. Hook up components before
you begin these steps or you
will not be able to add channels
into memory.
B. Press MENU repeatedly to
select the Setup Menu and
highlight Autoprogram.
C. Press + to start the TV adding
most of the channels into
memory.
D. Wait until the TV has cycled
through all the channels and
returns to the original channel.
2. Add or delete channels
3. Press DONE to save the
setting
Controls Alarm Adjust Se_,
Autoprogram . '_+_,_'_
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•CablelAir: Cable .:::+++_f+_
•Speak6rs: Off" :_
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Autoprogram .....
Label 13 clear
Cable/Air: Cable ,,_.+:,i.;+_i,!
Speakers: Off ......
A. Press MENU repeatedly to
select the Setup menu.
B. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Channel Memory.
C. Select the channel number you
want to add or delete with the
number buttons.
D. Press +to add or delete a
channel (you will see Stored on
the screen to add and Erased to
delete).
E. Repeat C and D for more
channels.
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Using Advanced Features
Naming the Channels (Not on all models)
You can name up to 26 channels with four characters in each name.
Full appears beside Label when the memory is used up. Fixed appears
when a channel number cannot be named. Below are the characters that
can be used in a name.
1. Name a channel
2. Press DONE to save the
setting
o
Controls Alarm Ad
NBC
Controls Alarm Ad
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A. Press MENU repeatedly to select
the Setup menu.
B. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Label.
C. Press + to underline the channel
number.
D. Select the channel number with
the number buttons.
E. Press +to highlight the first
character of the name.
F. Choose the character using
CHANNEL up or down.
G. Repeat E-F to complete the
name.
H. Press -- to move backward if
you want to change an item.
3. Erase a name
4. Press DONE to clear the
name
Controls Alarm
12 A. Follow A and B above.
B. Press + until clear is
underlined.
C. Press CHANNEL up or down to
clear the name.
Character List
IABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ& f!
( ) fi , +- . /0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > ? @ blank space _
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Using Advanced Features
Setting the Sleep Timer
You can set your TV to turn itself off. If you're watching TV at night and
fall asleep, the TV will turn off for you.
1. Set Sleep Timer 11:00 PM 13
Co_tr_ Alarm Ad
A. Press MENU to select the
Controls menu and highlight
Sleep Timer.
Bo Press + enter the amount of
time you want to watch TV
before it shuts off. Each press
equals 15 minutes.
C. Press - to subtract time from
the sleep timer.
2. Press Done to save the
setting 11:00 PM 13
Alarm Ad
3. Add more time
11:00 PM
Controls Alarm Ad
Tone:iHi
13 A. When 0:01 appears on the
screen before the TV shuts off,
press + to add moretime.
4. Cancel the Timer 11:00 PM
Controls Alarm Ad
Stereo: On
Tone: High -,-,
13 A. Press MENU to select the
Controls menu and highlight
Sleep Timer.
B. Press -- until the time reaches
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Using Advanced Features
Setting the Alarm Clock
The TV can be set to turn on each day like your alarm clock. You can set
it to turn on to your favorite channel at a certain time. You can also set it
to turn ikseK off again. The Alarm cannot be used until the clock is set.
1. Turn on the Alarm 12:34AM 13
Alarm
Controls Alarml Adiust Setu
A. Press MENU to select the Alarm
menu and highlight Alarm.
B. Press -I-or -- to select On or
Off.
2. Set the Alarm Channel
3. Press Done to save the
setting
12:34 AM 13
Alarm
Controls i,_-larm!Adjust Setu_
Alarm:.On ,...........:,'_:,_,_-:,_._,=_
Off Time: DL=
Clock: 12 : 34 AM
A. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the Alarm Channel.
B. Press + to highlight the
channel number.
C. Enter the channel that you
want the TV to turn on to with
the number buttons.
3. Set On and Off Times 12:34 AM 13
Alarm
Controls Alarm. Adjust Setup
Alarm: On ............. _'_
Alarm Channel: 07 ,
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Off Time: Disabled _ "'_-_i
Clock: 12:34AM -- _._;_
A. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the On or Off Time.
B. Press -- to set the hour.
C. Press + to set the minutes.
D. Press and hold - to choose
Disabled. This turns the TV
only on or only off at a certain
time each day.
4. Press Done to save the
setting 12:34 AM 13
Alarm
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup_
Alarm: On "::-"->_
Alarm Channel: 07
Clock: 12 : 34 AM _:;-:.
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Using Advanced Features
Watching Closed Captioning
Closed captioning displays the sound of a program as words on the TV
screen. It is useful for the deal hearing impaired, or anyone who wants to
watch a program without sound.
Two types of closed captioning are available. They are C1 and C2. Select
C1 for .full translation of the primary language in your area. Select C2 for
secondary language translation, simplified English, or nothing at all.
This TV does not support the text mode. Text Mode is general
information usually shown in a box on the screen with information that is
not related to closed captioning.
1. Select the Controls Menu 11:00 PM 13
Controls Alarm Adust Setu
Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.
2. Highlight Closed
Captioning 11:00 PM 13
Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Closed Captioning.
3. Select Setting
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
11:00 PM 13
Controls Alarm Adjust
Timer: : m
Picture -..... I..... +
Stereo: On
Tone: High
Press -I-or -to select Off, C1, or C2.
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Using Advanced Features
Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable
Your TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places channels
in memory (autoprogram).
1. Select the Setup menu
Controls Alarm Ad
Speakers:Off ......
13 Press MENU repeatedly to select
• the Setup menu. This menu is
white.
2. Highlight Cable/Air 13
Controls Alarm Adjust Se|_
Autoprogram. ;__:i:;_.:!i_
Labe, " ,-:,__:i
Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Cable/Air.
3. Select Cable or Air
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
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Controls Alarm Adjust S_@_._
Autoprogi'am ":: _:;,d:,-...,:_
Label
channel
Speakers: Off
Press +or -- to select Cable or Air.
Select Cable if you have cable.
Select Air if you have a home
antenna connected to your TV.
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References
Displays on the Screen
Your TV shows the settings of several features on the screen. To see what
features have been set on your TV, press DISPLAY on the remote.
12:00 AM KNBC 13
Alarm Sleep
Volume -. ...... I....... +
Mute Stereo 1:55
or VIDEO 00, S-VIDEO 00
(Not on all models)
or Unusable Signal
Screen Display
12:00 AM
KNBC
13
S-VIDEO 00
VIDEO 00
Alarm
Sleep
Volume
Unusable Signal
Mute
Stereo
1:55
Description
Time of the clock. Details are on page 3.
Name you chose to describe the channel. Details are on page 13.
(Not on all models)
Channel number you are watching.
Indicates that a component is connected to the S-VIDEO jack on the back
of the TV, it is turned on, and channel 00 is selected.
Indicates that a component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the back of
the TV, it is turned on, and channel 00 is selected.
Alarm clock is set to turn on or off. Details are on page 15.
Sleep Timer is set to turn off the TV. Details are on page 14.
Sound level of the TV.
Weak signal is coming in on selected channel.
There is no sound. See MUTE button on page 6.
The sound is being broadcast in stereo. Details are on page 10.
The time remaining for commercial skip. Details are on page 6.
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