Sears 274.42428390 SERIES User manual

OWNER'S
MANUAL
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274.42428390
SERIES
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SEARS
27" TABLETOP
COLOR TELEVISION
WITH REMOTE CONTROL
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

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 "IV 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 +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
IuI
PressPOWER on the TV.
5. Place most available
channels in memory
(autoprogram)
Details for adding and deleting
channelsareon page 12. Controls Alarm
13 A, Press MENU until the Setup
menu is selected. This menu is
white.
B. Press + to start placing channels
intheTV'smemory
(autoprogram).
C. Wait until the TV has cycled
through all the channels and
returns to the original channel.
6. Set the Tune 12:21 AM
Controls
13 A. Press MENU until the Alarm
menu is selected. This menu is
green.
B. The Clock is automatically
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 -I-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 more details, see pages 6.
Power Button
Volume and Channel Controls
Detai/s are onpage 6.
Turns the TV on.
Operates the TV.
Operates special features of the TV.
Menu Buttons
Seenext pagefor 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
_ontrols Alarm
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 themenu buttonson
thefrontoftheTV ortheremote.
IMENU CHV CH/X VOL- VOL+
0 0 0 0 0 I
Moving through the Menus
Controls Alarm
On
Ao
B.
C°
PressMENU to move from
menu to menu
PressCHANNEL up and down
tomove up and down through
thefeaturesinthemenu
PressVOLUME + and- to
move leftand righton the
menu lines
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Using Your TV and Remote
With Remote Buttons
1. Power Buttons
POWER
Turns the "IV off.
Turns the "iv 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 O0/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)
Selects any channel number.
Two numbers must be pressed for
each channel. Press 0 and 6 for
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 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 amenu 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
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Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.
2. Highlight Picture 12:00 AM
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13 Press CHANNEL down to
highlightPicture.
3. Use VOLUME + and- to
adjust the Picture
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
12:00 AM
Alarm Ad
13 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
PressMENU 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
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Press + or-- to adjust each item.
Color
T'mt
Bright (Brightness)
Sharp (Sharpness)
Autocolor
Press VOLUME + to:
Increase color richness
Give red tint to skin color
Add more light to dark parts of
the picture
Press VOLUME -- to:
Lower color toblack and white
Give green tint to skin color
Show cleaner, dearer images
Add more dark to light parts of
the picture
Turn on to keep Color and Tint in i
proper balance each time you
change channels I
Picture Reset Reset the picture back to the i
original settings [
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
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13 Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.
2. Highlight item to change 12:00 AM
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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
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13 Press + or-- to adjust each item.
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On
Sound is automatically reproduced
in stereo or mono, whichever the
TV station is broadcasting.
High
High pitched sounds are louder.
Off
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
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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
13 Press + or-- to turn the speakers
on or off.
Speakers On
The sound comes from the TV's
internal speakers.
No sound comes from the TV.
The sound is directed through the
speakers of an amplifier that is
connected to your TV.
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Using Advanced Features
Placing Channels in Memory (Autoprograrnming)
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 "IV. 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 T:v"was programmed. Refer to the Add
or Delete Channels section below.
1. Place channels in
memory (autoprogram)
Controls Alarm
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°
D.
Press + to start the TV adding
most of the channels into
memory.
Wait untiltheTV hascycled
throughallthe channelsand
returnstotheoriginalchannel.
2. Add or delete channels
3. Press DONE to save the
setting
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Autoprogram :
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A. PressMENU repeatedlyto
selecttheSetupmenu.
B. PressCHANNEL down to
highlightChannel Memory.
C. Selectthechannelnumber you
want toadd ordeletewith the
number buttons.
D. Press + to add or delete a
channel (youwillseeStoredon
thescreentoadd and Erasedto
delete).
E. RepeatC and D formore
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
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NBC
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A. Press MENU repeatedlyto select
the Setup menu.
B. Press CHANNEL down to
hi_,_i_t Label
C. Press + to highlight the channel
number.
D. Select the channel number with
the number buttons.
E. Press + tohighlight the first
character of the name.
F. Choose the character using
CHANNEL up or down.
G. Repeat E-F to complete the
nazne.
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 Ad
12 A. Follow A and B above.
B. Press + until dear is
highlighted.
C. Press CHANNEL up or down to
clear the name.
Character List
ABCD EFG HIJ KLM NO P Q R STUVWXYZ&
' () _,+- . /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 Tuner 11:00 PM 13
Alarm
A. Press MENU to select the
Controls menu and highlight
Sleep Timer.
B. 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
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3. Add more time
11:00 PM 13
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A. When 0:01 appears on the
screen before the TV shuts off,
press + to add more time.
4. Cancel the Tuner 11:00 PM
Controls Alarm Ad
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 "IVcan 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 itself off again. The Alarm cannot be used until the clock is set.
1. Turn on the Alarm 12:34 AM 131
Alarm A. PressMENU to selectthe Alarm
menu and highlight Alarm.
B. Press + or -- to select On or
Off.
2. Set the Alarm Channel
3. Press Done to save the
setting
12:34 AM 13
Alarm
Controls ust Setu
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 Tunes
4. Press Done to save the
setting
12:34 AM
Alarm
12:34 AM
Alarm 13
Controls ust Setu
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.
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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 deaf, hearing impaired, or anyone who wants to
watch a program without sound.
Two types of dosed 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
_ Alarm Ad
Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.
2. Highlight Closed
Captioning
11:00 PM 13
Alarm
Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Closed Captioning.
3. Select Setting
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
11:00 PM 13
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Press + 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
13 PressMENU repeatedly to select
the Setup menu. This menu is
white.
2. Highlight Cable/Air
Controls Alarm Ad
13 PressCHANNEL down to
highlight Cable/Air.
3. Select Cable or Air
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
Controls Alarm Ad
13 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.
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12:00 AM KNBC 13
Alarm Sleep
Volume -. ...... I....... +
Mute Stereo 1:55
ror 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 dock. Details are on page 3.
Name you chose to describe the channel. Details are on page I3.
(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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References
Trouble Checks
You may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments.
Look for the type of problem you are having below and then try the
suggestions to get your TV going again.
Trouble Checks and Adjustments
Power
TV will not turn on Plug TV in.
Plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working.
Make sure batteries are not dead.
Aim the remote at the TV and press POWER.
Make sure batteries are placed in the remote the right way. See batteries
on page 2.
No picture, no sound but
TV has power
Check antenna connections.
Check position of Cable/Air feature. See page 17.
Try another channel. Inactive channel may be tuned.
Make sure component connected to the VIDEO INPUT jacks is turned on
if you choose channel 00. (Not on all models)
Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the switch on back of VCR
if watching a VCR.
Make sure TV/VCR button on VCR is in correct position.
Picture
Blank screen or Unusable
Signal appears on screen
Picture poor, sound okay
Turn to channel 00 and turn on component connected to jacks.
Try another channel Inactive channel may be tuned.
Scan the channels.
Check antenna connections.
Adjust TV picture. See pages 8-9.
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Reference
Trouble Checks
Trouble
Remote
Buttons don't work when you
press them
Checks and Adjustments
Unplug TV for a few minutes and then turn it on again.
Works part or none of the
time
Can't select certain channel
Clear the path between the remote and TV of any objects.
Make sure batteries are not dead.
See if batteries are placed in remote correctly. See batteries, page 2.
Press number buttons. Channel may not be in memory. See autoprogram
on page 12.
Make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in the TV position.
For numbers over 100, press I until 1- appears, then press the other two
numbers.
Sound
Noisy stereo reception
Picture okay, no sound
Picture okay, sound poor
No stereo on stereo station
Set Cable/Air feature to Cable for channels higher than 69. See page 17.
Turn Stereo off. The stereo broadcast may not be dear. See page 10.
Press VOLUME + or MUTE to restore sound.
Make sure TV's speakers are on. Details are on page 11.
Try another channel.
Try adjusting Stereo, Tone or Speakers option. See page s 10-11.
Change Stereo to off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 10.
Make sure Stereo is turned on. See page 10.
TV Turns on or off
Turns off by itself
Turns on by itself
Does not turn off at
Alarm Time
Check Sleep Timer. See sleep timer on page 14.
Wait 30 seconds and turn on again, a power surge may have occured.
Check Alarm Off time. See alarm clock on page 15.
Check Alarm On Time. See alarm clock on page 15.
Check Clock time. See clock on page 3.
Make sure alarm is turned on or off. See alarm clock on page 15.
Check Clock time. See clock on page 3.
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