Sears 580.40378390 SERIES User manual

SEARS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
580. 40378390
SERIES
KNOW YOUR TELEVISION;
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able to enjoy all
the features In
your television.
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and the Serial No. as found
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13"TABLETOP
COLOR TELEVISION
WITH REMOTE
CONTROL
Safety Information
use
Warranty and Service
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept.817WA Hoffnmn Estates IL 60179 U.S.A

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURES ....................................................................................................................... 2
ANTENNA CONNECTIONS .............................................................................................. 5
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ............................................................................................. 6
REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT ......................................................................................... 7
"IV OPERATION .......................................................................................................... 8_9
DESCRIPTION OF SET-UP BU]-rON ..................................................................... 10_11
AUTO DEMONSTRATION ............................................................................................... 11
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................ 11_12
SE3-rlNG THE SLEEP TIMER ........................................................................................ 12
CLOSED CAPTION FUNCTION ............................................................................. 13_15
CABLE TV RECEPTION ................................................................................................. 16
IV TROUBLES? ............................................................................................................. 17
FEATURES
• CABLE COMPATIBLE 181 CHANNEL
TUNING CAPABILITY
• INFRARED WIRELESS REMOTE
CONTROL
• REMOTE CONTROL PICTURE
• PROGRAMMABLE SLEEP TIMER
• APC CONTROL
• AUTOMATIC CHANNEL
PROGRAMMING
• MULTICOLORED ON SCREEN BAR
GRAPH DISPLAYS FOR VISUAL
GUIDES OF ADJUSTMENTS
• AUTO DEMONSTRATION
• CAPTION/TEXT FUNCTION

Yournewtelevisionwasmanufacturedandassembledunderastrictqualitycontrol
system.
Wethankyouforpurchasingourproductforenjoymentinyourleisuretime.
Beforeoperatingthistelevision,pleasereadthisowner'smanualcarefullysothatyou
canenjoyallthefeaturesofthistelevision.
Readingthemanualwillhelpyouobtainmaximumperformanceandassurehoursof
troublefreeviewing.
UNPACKING
Carefully remove your television from the packing material and identify the following
accessories.
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OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY TIPS REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ANT ADAPTER ROD ANqrLNNA
CAUTION
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE CO_ER
(OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUAUFIED SERVICE PER-SONNEL.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS
PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT
OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE
LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THIS UNIT.
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
READ AND RETAIN this owner's manual and the safety tips pamphlet included with this
television.

CABLE COMPATIBLE
Cable reception is only available to customers subscribing to cable service. Cable-
compatible models will tune in most nonscrambled cable channels without the need for
an external converter box. Scrambled pay-TV services may require an additional
descrambling box. Check with your local cable company for compatibility and any
additional requirements.
UNPACKING AND POSITIONING
Carefully remove the television from its shipping carton and save the carton until you
are sure that the television has not been damaged. Report any damage to the store
from which it was purchased.
In addition to the television and owner's manual, you should find the following items in
the shipping carton:
• Safety 13ps Pamphlet • Remote Control Transmitter
• Antenna Adapter
Position your television where direct light from lamps or windows does not fall on the
screen. Soft, indirect room lighting is best. Viewing in a room that is too bright or too
dark can cause eye strain. A comfortable viewing distance, usually six feet or more, is
recommended.
Do not place your television too close to the wall or in a confined area. The electronic
parts need normal air circulation for reliable long life.
CONNECTING THE POWER
Plug the power cord into a convenient wall outlet that has standard house power (120
volts AC, 60 Hz). As a safety feature, the plug has one prong wider than the other. It will
fit only one way into a standard electrical outlet. If the plug will not fit into the outlet, try
turning it around. If the plug will not fit either way, the outlet is probably old and
nonstandard. In that event, a new outlet should be installed by a qualified electrician.
Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug.
POLARIZED
PLUG
4
WIDE
PRONG

ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
The best possible picture on this television receiver depends to a great degree upon an
antenna that delivers the signal to your "IV. The properly installed outdoor TV antenna
assures you of the best possible picture in your reception area.
Your local Sears store can inform you of the best outdoor antenna for your area. If you
intend to use a previously installed outdoor antenna, Sears strongly urges that you either
inspect your antenna or have it inspected for the weathering effects of wind, snow, ice
and corrosion that greatly reduce the efficiency of the antenna and lead in cable.
INDOOR ANTENNA
1. Insert the Rod antenna into the hole located on the upper side of the set.
Connect the 300 ohm flat wire to the 300 to 75 ohm antenna adaptor.
2. Connect the 300 to 75 ohm adaptor to the antenna terminal.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION
Using a Combination VHF/UHF Antenna with a 75 ohm Lead-in Cable
•Connect the lead-in cable directly to the antenna terminal on the back of the IV.
Rod
Antenna
Coaxial
Cable
BACK OF TV
The 300 to 75 ohm antenna adapter is provided, as an accessory, when you purchase
this TV set.
CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION
Your -IV should tune in most of the cable channels without a converter box. This IV is
designed to receive a total of 181 channels. Consult your local cable TV company for
additional information.
When using the cable "IV system, select the CABLE mode by using the FUNCTION or
SET-UP button and VOLUME +(up)/-(down) buttons.
Cable Converter/Descrambler box isnot used.
75 ohm cable (from CATV company)
Cable TV
converter/descrambler
Cable Converter/Descrambler box is used.
•I(fromCATVcompany)

LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Shown here are the front panel controls. You can use either the front panel controls or
the Remote Control to operate the TV. All buttons on the front panel work the same as
those on the Remote Control.
POWER BU'I-rON
Press to turn on or turn off the "IV.
REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
FUNCTION BUTTON
Use this button to obtain the
various functions.
CHANNEL +(UP)/-(DOWN)
BUTTONS
Press the CHANNEL +(UP) button
to scan up through memorized
channels, and the CHANNEL
-(DOWN) button to scan down
through memorized channels.
FUNCTION --VOL-I-
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VOLUME +(UP)/-(DOWN)
BU'I-rONS
Press the VOLUME +(UP) button
to increase volume, and the
VOLUME -(DOWN) button to lower
volume.
Also use these buttons to adjust
the desired PICTURE and MODE
in the various functions,
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REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT
POWER BUII'ON
Press once to switch the TV
on. Press again to switch
the TV off. (see page 8)
CHANNEL SELECTION
BUTTONS
Select the desired channel
directly with buttons 0
through9. (seepage 8)
SLEEP BUTTON ....... 1
Use this button to set the
sleep time. (see page 12)
REVIEW BUTTON I
Press this button to watch the I
previousyv ewed channel, i
(see page 9) _
RECALL BUTTON .............
Use this button to check the
channel number.
Also, use this button to clear
the on-screen display.
(see page 9)
CAPTION BUTTON
Use this button to obtain the
CAPTION or TEXT function.
(see page 14)
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•BATTERIES
The Remote Control is powered by
batteries. Batteries should be changed
after approximately one year use to
ensurecontinuedgoodperformance.
•Removethe batterycompartmentlidby
slidingitinthedirectionofthearrow.
•Remove the batteries and inserttwo
typeAA batteries.
NOTE : Forcorrectpolarity,refertothe
diagraminthebatterycompartment.
WARNING • Batteries installed with
incorrect polarity may leak and
damageyourset. Do notmix batteries
old and new, carbon and alkaline
types.
BATTERIES
MUTE BUTTON
Press once to turn the
volume off.
Press again to restore the
volume. (see page 9)
CHANNEL +(UP)/-(DOWN)
BUTTONS
Press the CHANNEL +(UP)
/-(DOWN) buttons to scan
through the memorized
channels. (see page 8)
-VOLUME +(LIP)/-(DOWN)
BUTTONS
Press the VOLUME +(UP)
buttonto increasevolume and
the VOLUME -(DOWN) button
tolowervolume. (see page 9)
Also, use these buttons to
adjust the desired PICTURE
and MODE in the various
functions. (see page 8, 10,
11, 12, 14, 15, 16)
PICTURE BUTTON
Use this button to select
picture element (contrast,
brightness, color, tint, shar-
pness) for adjustment. (see
page 11N12)
SET UP BUTTON
Press this button to obtain
the various function in the "IV
mode. (see page 10_11)
APC Bu'n'ON
Use this button to select the
factory preset. (see page 12)
(1.5V X 2) AA

TV OPERATION
1, TURN ON THE "IV
Press the POWER button on the control panel of the TV SE-[ or Remote Control to
turn the set on.
A channel number will appear for about 10 seconds.
Press it again to turn the "IV off.
2. AIR/CABLE SELECTION
This TV is designed to receive a total of 181 channels. You can watch the AIR or
CABLE TV by selecting AIR or CABLE mode.
[] Press the SET-UP button until the INPUT
SELECTION mode is displayed.
[] Press the VOLUME +(UP) or -(DOWN) button to
select the AIR or CABLE. The arrowhead indicates
the selected mode.
[] Wait for the screen to be automatically clear.
INPUT SELECTION
AIR
CABLE
[] Select your desired channel number with the
CHANNEL SELECTION (0-9) buttons on the Remote
Control or the CHANNEL +(UP)/-(DOWN) buttons on
either the TV SET or Remote Control.
3, CHANNEL SELECTION
Select the desired channel by using the CHANNEL +(UP)/-(DOWN) buttons or the
CHANNEL SELECTION (0-9) buttons.
EXAMPLE : channel 5: press "0" and "5" buttons, orpress "5" button,
and theon screenwillappear.
channel12:press"1" and "2"buttons, and theonscreenwillappear.
CAI-V channel121: press"1", "2"and "1" buttons.
The on-screen display will disappear after 3 seconds.

4. VOLUME CON-IROL
To increase the volume, pless the VULUMb +(UP) button u_ltJl thu desire,J sou_rJ
level is obtained. To decrease, press the VOLUME -(DOWN) button.
The number of the on-screen vertical bars at the lower
part of the screen indicates relative volume level.
MUTE
If you press the MUTE button to mute the sound, the
MUTE message will appear in red. To obtain the former
volume level, press the MUTE button again or the
VOLUME +(UP) or -(DOWN) button.
S, REVIEW BUTFON
This feature allows you to quickly alternate between two channels with a simple touch
of the REVIEW button on the Remote Control.
EXAMPLE : 1) You are watching channel 2now.
2) You decide to see what program is on "channel 11", so you press
"1" button on the Remote Control two times to go to channel 11.
3) You now decide to return to the channel you were viewing, so you
now press REVIEW button.
4) If you like, you can alternate between these channels with repeated
pressing of the REVIEW button.
6. RECALL ON SCREEN DISPLAY
Press the RECALL button on the Remote Control. The channel number will appear
on the screen. After 3seconds, it will disappear automatically.
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After 3seconds
When setting the on screen display, if you wish to clear the on screen, press the
RECALL button.

DESCRIPTION OF SET-UP BUTTON
1. AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING
The channel programming sets up your TV to skip on channels unactive in your area
when you use the CHANNEL +(up) or -(down) buttons. When you turn on the -rv for
the first time, follow these steps to program all the channels automatically. To
memorize the CABLE channels, change the TV to CABLE TV mode. However you
can make the TV repeat this procedure at any time. The channel programming is also
needed when you've unplugged for more than 24 hours.
[] Press the SET-UP or FUNCTION button continuously
until "AUTO PROGRAM" is appeared.
[] Press the VOLUME +(UP) or -(DOWN) button, and
the TV automatically scans and memorizes all active
channels in your area.
[] You can press CHANNEL +(UP) or -(DOWN) button AUTOPROGRAM
to change channels after "AUTO PROGRAM" is
completed.
NOTE : You can select the desired channel number
with the CHANNEL SELECTION buttons (0-
9) on the Remote Control. For example:
Press "1" then "3" for channel 13.
TO STOP THE AUTO PROGRAM:
Press any button on the Remote Control or TV SET.
2. MANUAL CHANNEL PROGRAMMING (To add or delete channels)
To delete channel:
If the TV stored a channel you do not want, follow these
steps to erase the channel from the TV's memory.
[] Inthe TV mode, select the AIR or CABLE. (see page8)
[] Press the CHANNEL +(UP)/-(DOWN) buttons on the
TV SET or Remote Control to select the channel that
you wish to delete. CH 10 AIR
[] Press the SET-UP button until the "ADD/DELETE" is ADD
displayed. _ DELETE
[] Press the VOLUME +(UP) or -(DOWN) button to
select the "DELETE".
[] Wait for the screen to be automatically clear.
[] You can now use the CHANNEL +(UP)/-(DOWN)
button to change channels.
To add a channel:
If you want to add to the TV's memory a channel the TV did not store during automatic
programming, follow these steps.
[] In the TV mode, select the AIR or CABLE. (see page 8)
[] Select the channel to be added using CHANNEL
SELECTION BUI-I-ON (0-9).
[] Press the SET-UP button until the "ADD/DELETE" is
displayed.
[] Press the VOLUME +(UP) or -(DOWN) button to CH 10 AIR
select the "ADD". _ ADD
[] Wait for the screen to be automatically clear. DELETE
[] Select your desired channel by using CHANNEL +
(UP)/-(DOWN) buttons.
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