Sears 580.41068390 Series User manual

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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
580. 41068390
SERIES
KNOW YOUR TELEVISION;
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so you will be
able to enjoy all
the features in
your television,
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COLOR TELEVISION
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CONTROL
Safety Information
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Warranty and Service
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U.S.A

ANIENNA GUNNLCTION_ ............................................................................................5
LOCATION OF CONTROLS ............................................................................................ 6
REMOTE CONTROL LAYOUT .................................................................................... 7N8
BASIC TV OPERATION
TURN ON THE "I"V .................................................................................................... 9
CHANNEL SELECTION ............................................................................................... 9
VOLUME CONTROL .................................................................................................... 9
MUTE BUTTON ........................................................................................................... 9
REVIEW BU'I-FON ...................................................................................................... 10
FUNCTION BUTTON
AUTO PROGRAMMING ............................................................................................. 11
SKIP MEMORY .......................................................................................................... 12
AIR/CABLE SELECTION ........................................................................................... 12
AFT MODE ................................................................................................................. 13
MENU BACKGROUND SELECTION ......................................................................... 13
CAPTIONS ................................................................................................................. 14
AUTO DEMONSTRATION ......................................................................................... 14
AUTO PICTURE CONTROL ........................................................................................... 15
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................................ 15,--'16
THE SLEEP TIMER ................................................................................................. 16_17
CLOSED CAPTION FUNCTION
CAPTION ............................................................................................................ 18_19
TEXT ................................................................................................................... 19,'--,20
CABLE "IV RECEPTION ................................................................................................. 21
TV TROUBLES ............................................................................................................... 22

You,_,_vv Lelewslon was n_anutactu[ed and assembled under a strict quality control
system.
We thank you for purchasing our product for enjoyment in your leisure time.
Before operating this television, please read this owner's manual carefully so that you
can enjoy all the features of this television.
Reading the manual will help you obtain maximum performance and assure hours of
trouble free viewing.
UNPACKING
Carefully remove your television from the packing material and identify the following
accessories.
OWNER'S MANUAL SAFETY TIPS REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ANT ADAPTER ROD ANTENNA
The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsula-
ted "dangerous voltage"
within the product's en-
closure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL.
The exclamation point
within an equilateral trian-
gle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the litera-
ture accompanying the
product.
Caution : The user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
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.

CableIcuuptIO_,Sul,lydvallable[obust(Jillui_5subscribing[uuabteservice.Gable-
compatiblemodelswilltuneinmostnonscrambledcablechannelswithouttheneedfor
anexternalconverterbox.Scrambledpay-TVservicesmayrequireanadditional
descramblingbox.Checkwithyourlocalcablecompanyforcompatibilityandany
additionalrequirements.
L,arelullytul_uwthetelevisionlromttsshtpplng u_lLurhd_ld savu the ud.l[Oll 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:
• SafetyTips Pamphlet • Remote Control Transmitter
• Antenna Adapter • Rod Antenna
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.
Plug th_ puwul (,old into a coJivur_lerlt wall outlet thaL has _tal_dard huu_e IJUWt;I (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

]hebestpossiblepictu(_u(_tillstelevJsioi_lucuive(dep_i_ds[uagruatdegfeuuponan
antennathatdeliversthesignaltoyourTV.TheproperlyinstalledoutdoorTVantenna
assuresyouofthebestpossiblepictureinyourreceptionarea.
YourlocalSearsstorecaninformyouofthebestoutdoorantennaforyourarea.Ifyou
intendtouseapreviouslyinstalledoutdoorantenna,Searsstronglyurgesthatyoueither
inspectyourantennaorhaveitinspectedfortheweatheringeffectsofwind,snow,ice
andcorrosionthatgreatlyreducetheefficiencyoftheantennaandleadincable.
INDOORANTENNA
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 TV.
<_ Rod ,,p 300 ohm flat wire
Antenna _ tl I_
\\ oo,o I
\\ // 75ohm I
The 300 to 75 ohm antenna adapter is provided, as an accessory, when you purchase
this TV set.
CABLE "IV (CA'FV) CONNECTION
Your "TV should tune in most of the cable channels without a converter box. This TV 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 is not used.
- _" ___75 ohm cable (from CATV company)
Cable TV
Cable Converter/Descrambler box is used. converter/descrarnbler
(from CI'_'_'J 75 ohm/_._leompany )

You can usu either the lront pul_uI or Hemute Control to upeiate the I V. _howl_ here are
the front panel controls.
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FUNCTION CH POWER
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1. REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR -To
operate the remote control, point its
front window at the l'V's remote control
sensor.
2. FUNCTION - Use this button to select
the SET-UP menus and PICTURE
modes.
If you press the button, SET-UP and
PICTURE appear on the screen.
Select the SET-UP or PICTURE by
pressing the FUNCTION button and
adjust the selected mode by pressing
the VOLUME + or -button.
The FUNCTION button will be
described in detail later in this manual.
3.
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5,
VOL +/- :Press the VOL + button to
increase volume, and the VOL -button
to lower the volume.
These buttons can be used to enter or
adjust the desired menu.
CH +/- :Press the CH +button to
scan up through memorized channels,
and the CH - button to scan down
through memorized channels.
NOTE : CH +/- will not work properly,
unless the set has been Auto
Programmed. (See page 11)
POWER - Press this button to turn on
or off the TV.
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POWER - Press this button to turn on
or off the TV. (See Pg. 9)
CHANNEL SELECTION Bu'rroNs -
Use these buttons to select the
desired channel directly. (See Pg. 9)
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4.
5.
6o
7,
8°
9°
10.
11.
12.
_SLP_.I--P- Us_ this bui.Lun to se_ the
sleep timer. (See Pg. 16_17)
REVIEW - Press this button to view
the previously watched channel.
(See Pg. 10)
ENTER - When the desired menu is
adjusted, use this button to enter the
desired menu.
CAPTION - Use this button to enjoy
the CAPTION or TEXT function.
(See Pg. 18_20)
MUTE - Press once this button to
mute the sound and once again to
restore the sound. (See Pg. 9)
CHANNEL+(UP)/ (DOWN) - Press
these buttons to select the memorized
channels conveniently. (See Pg. 9)
VOLUME+(UP)/-(DOWN) - Press
these buttons to adjust the volume
level.
Also, these buttons can be used to
enter or adjust the desired menu.
(See Pg.9)
PICTURE - Use this button to select
the picture mode (contrast, bright-
ness, color, tint, sharpness, auto
picture). (See Pg. 15_16)
APC(Auto Picture Control) - Press
this button to select the factory preset
picture. (See Pg. 15)
SET-UP - Press this button to enjoy
the desired menus. (See Pg. 11_14)

•IdATTERIE5
BATTERIES(1 .bVX2) AA
I he HumuLu UUllt.rol is puwutud ioy
batteries. This requires two AA batteries
for operation. To ensure consistent
operation, change the batteries about
once a year.
• Remove the battery compartment lid by
sliding it in the direction of the arrow.
• Remove the batteries and insert two
type AA batteries.
• Replace the battery compartment cover.
NOTE: For the correct polarity, refer to the
diagram in the battery compartment.
WARNING: Batteries installed incorrectly
may leak and damage the remote control.
Do not mix old and new batteries, or
different types of batteries (for example,
standard and alkaline).
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TURN ON THE lV
cH Press the PUWI:H buttoli uli thu lrolit pdliel ur
Remote Control.AChannel Number on-screen
displaywillappear inthe upper righthand cornerand
then disappear after a few seconds.
Press the button again to turn off the TV.
CHANNEL SELECTION
c_,2 Select the desired channel by using the CH + or -
button or CHANNEL SELECTION buttons (0-9). The
selected channel number will appear on-screen and
then disappear.
See AIR/CABLE selection. (See Page 12)
NOTE: CH +/- buttons and Selection Buttons will not
work properly, unless the set has been Auto
Programmed. (See Page 11)
VOLUME CONTROL
Press the VOL + button to increase the volume and
VOL - button to lower the volume until the desired
sound level is obtained.
[voL _ +1 The on-screen display will disappear after a few
[ J secondS.
MUTE BUTTON
MUTE°Press the MUTE button to mute the sound. Then, the
MUTE message appears.
If you press the CH + or - button or REVIEW button
when MUTE is selected, the channel number and
MUTE message appear on the scre'en.
CH 12
MUTED Press the MUTE button or VOL + or - button again to
restore the sound.
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REVIEW BUTTON
Press the REVIEW button to view Lt,e previously vv,_ctleu chaH_el.
Then the channel number will appear on the screen. At this time, the
MUTE message will appear on the screen, if you have already pressed
the MUTE button.
For example :
1. You are watching channel 2 now.
2. You decide to see what program is on "channel 11", so press "1"
button two times.
3. You now decide to return to the channel you were viewing, so press
the REVIEW button. Then, the on-screen display will appear.
4. If you like, you can quickly alternate between these two channels by
pressing this button repeatedly.
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-I his IV displays various iHu_us in ullu In_ulnupbctulu.
AUTO PROGRAMMING
Auto Programming sets up your TV to :_kip II_aCtivu chalLll_ts In yuur
area when you use the CH + or - button. To memorize the cable
channels, change the TV to CABLE rv mode. (See page 12)
You can make the TV repeat this procedure at any time.
•AUTO PROGRAM
SKI P MEMORY
AIPJCAIBLE
AFT MODE
BACKGROUND
CAPTIONS
AUTO DEMO
AUTO PROGRAM
PRESS VOLUME
KEY TO START
1. Press the SET-UP button until AUTO PROGRAM
is selected• (NOTE • The arrow points to the
selected function•)
NOTE : You must make your adjustments before
the on-screen display disappears ;
otherwise you will have to start the
procedure over again.
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AUTO PROGRAMMING
COMPLETED
2 ANTENNA
CHANNELS FOUND
2. Pressthe VOL + or-buttontwiceto startthe
AUTO PROGRAM•
3. Wait until the IV scans the channels and displays
the AUTO PROGRAMMING COMPLETED
message.
TO STOP THE AUTO PROGRAM :
Press the Power button on the Remote Control or front panel.
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SKIP MEMORY
After Auto Programming, you Hlay wish to delete ul_w_tnted i_emorizea
channels or add channels by the following procedure :
To Add or Delete a channel
AUTO PROGRA_
•SKIP MEMORY
,,R/cAB_ 1. Press the SET-UP until SKIP MEMORY is
AFT MODE
BAOKOROU,D selected.
CAPTIONS
AUTO DEMO
2. Press the VOL + or - button to display the SKIP
MEMORY.
SKIP MEMORY
CH 12
DELETED
PRESS VOLUME
KEYTOO"_NaE 3. Press the CH + or - button or CHANNEL
SELECTION BUTTON (0-9) to choose the
channel you wish to add or delete (for example :
channel 12).
SKIP MEMORY
CH 12
ADDED
,RESSMOLUME4. Press the VOL + or - button to select the ADDED
KEY TO CHAN(_E or DELETED.
5. Wait for the screen to clear automatically.
AIR/CABLE SELECTION
This TV is designed to receive a total of 181 channels, including 68
VHF/UHF channels (2-69) and 125 cable channels (1-125). You can
watch the AIR or CABLE TV by selecting AIR or CABLE mode.
AUTO PROGRAM
SKIP MEMORY
* AIR/CABLE
AFT MODE
BACKGROUND
CAPTIONS
AUTO DEMO
1. Press the SET-UP button repeatedly until the
AIR/CABLE indicates.
2. Press the VOL + or - button to enter the
AIR/CABLE.
3. Press the VOL + or - button to select the desired
mode, of ANTENNA, CABLE-IRC, CABLE-HRC
or CABLE-CAFV.
4. Wait for the screen to automatically clear.
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AFT(Aulol=latic Finu Tualing) MODE
Your TV set will power up with AFT in the ON MODE, ,_=_dyuu will not
normally have to switch the AFT to the OFF MODE. However, if your
-rv does not tune channels properly due to some rare signal conditions,
tou may have to switch the AFT to the OFF MODE by the following
)rocedure :
AUTO pROGRAM
SKIP MEMORY
AJR_ABLE
, AFT MODE
BACKGROUND
CAPTIONS
AUTO OEMO
AFT MODE
ON
PRESS VOLUME
KEY TO CHANGE
AFT MODE
OFF
PRESS VOLUME
KEY TO CHANGE
1. Press the SET-UP button repeatedly until the AFT
MODE is selected.
2. Press the VOL + or - button to switch the AFT
MODE ON or OFF.
3. Wait for the screen to automatically clear.
If the set is unplugged or a loss of power occurs, the
TV wilt power up with the AFT in the ON MODE.
MENU BACKGROUND SELECTION
You can add or delete the on-screen display Background according to
your viewing preference.
AUTO PROGRAM
SKIP MEMORY
_R/CABLE
AFT MODE
.BACKGROUND
CAP_ONS
AUTOOEMO
1. Press the SET-UP button repeatedly until the
BACKGROUND is selected.
BACK GROUND
OFF
PRESS VOLUME
KEY TO CHANGE
Press the VOL + or -button to select your
BACKGROUND viewing choice.
Wait for the screen to automatically clear.
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CAPTIONSYou can read the dialogue and narration of television programs by
using this function• This function will be described in detail later in this
manual.(See page 18N20)
AUTO DEMONSTRATION
You can view the menus that are programmed in this TV set.
AUTO PROGRAM
SKIP MEMORY
AIR/CABLE
AFT MODE
BACKGROUND
CAPTIONS
•AUTO DEMO
1. Press the SET-UP button repeatedly until AUTO
DEMO is selected.
2. Press the VOL + or - button to enter the AUTO
DEMO.
The order of the on-screen display will appear.
When the demonstration is completed, it will start
again from the beginning.
TO STOP THE AUTO DEMONSTRATION :
Press any button on the front panel or Remote
Control.
NOTE :
When you stop the AUTO DEMO, this TV is programmed to operate in the condition
displayed during the auto demonstration instead of the previous condition before AUTO
DEMO started.
For example. If you were viewing the picture with normal brightness before starting the
AUTO DEMO, and you stop AUTO DEMO at minimum Brightness, the -rv will remain at
minimum Brightness and must be readjusted. (TV can be readjusted by selecting APC or
Picture Adjustment)
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Wherl you first puwua-up yuul IV set, the AUIO Ptgl UHL will be (JN iu pruwde tactory
preset picture settings ; this will normally provide a very satisfactory picture without any
picture adjustments. However, if poor picture adjustments have been made, you may
return to the AUTO PICTURE settings by the following procedure :
AUTO PICTURE
ON
PRESS VOLUME
KEY TO CHANGE
1. Press the APC button, and the on-screen display will appear.
2. Press the APC button or VOL + or - button to switch APC to the ON
or OFF.
AOT%_TU"E
PRESS VOLUME
KEY TO CHANGE
3. Wait for the screen to automatically clear.
NOTE • If you adjust picture levels when the AUTO PICTURE is ON,
the AUTO PICTURE will change to OFF.
You can adjust the picture levels of the screen manually at any time, but these are not
required if the picture is satisfactory.
•CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
AUTO PICTURE
1. Press the PICTURE button repeatedly until the desired mode is
selected.
2. Press the VOL + or -button repeatedly to make the selection and
desired adjustment.
VOL + increases the control setting, and VOL - decreases the
control setting.
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CONTRAST
PRESS VOLUME
KEY TO CHANGE PRESS VOLUME KEY TO CHANGE
SHARPNESS
PRESS VOLUME
KEY TO CHANGE
COLOR
PRESS VOLUME
KEY TO CHANGE
TINT
GII R
PRESS VOLUME
KEY TO CHANGE
AUTO PICTURE
ON
PRESS VOLUME
KEY TO CHANGE
An adjustment of the levels must be done while the illustration shown above is still on the screen.
Refer to the following control chart.
CONTROL ADJUSTMENT
CONTRAST To adjust picture contrast
BRIGHTNESS To adjust picture brightness
COLOR To adjust color intensity
TINT To adjust color tones
SHARPNESS To adjust picture sharpness
CONTROL BU-I-I-ONS
-+
Darker Higher
Darker Brighter
Lighten Deepen
Greener Redder
Soft Sharp
You UdL_tuilJ 011the 1V automatically by setting [he pleset sleep time betwuurl 240 alld
15 minutes. You can set the Sleep Timer by the following procedures •
Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to scan through the sleep time options. Then, it
will count down from 240,210, 180, 150, 90, 60, 30, 15.
y
SLEEP TIMER
OFF
PRESS TIMER
KEY TO CHANGE
SLEEP TIMER
15MIN
PRESS TIMER
KEY TO CHANG E
SLEEP TIMER
240 MIN
PRESS TIMER
KEY TO CHANGE
SLEEP TIMER
30MIN
PRESS TIMER
KEy TO CHANGE
SLEEP TIMER
210 MIN
PRESS TIMER
KEY TO CHANGE
SLEEP TIMER
60 MiN
PRESS TIMER
KEY TO CHANGE
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2. When the desired sleep time appears on the screen, wait for the screen to clear
automatically. This completes the Sleep Timer setting.
SLEEP TIMER
80MIN
PRESS TIMER
TO CHANGE After 3 seconds
screen returns
to regular picture
NOTES :
•To viewthe remaining sleep time, pressthe SLEEP button once and the remaining
sleeptimewillbedisplayed.
•To erasethesleeptime,selecttheOFF modebypressingthe SLEEPbutton.
•The GOOD NIGHT messagewillappear in yellowon the screenbeforethe IV turns
OFF.
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CAPTIONS
Closed Captions ar_ hidden in the I V bruadcaut sigrl_ls, aLid c,_l_iI_t b_
seen without a decoder similar to that which is built into your new
television set. The picture below shows a typical caption.
FOLLOW ME
A caption is a printed version of dialogue, narration, lyric or sound
effects of a program. Closed Captions can be prepared for a wide
variety of programs such as news reports, presidential speeches,
sports, drama and live programs. Because most TV programs are pre-
recorded, captions can be produced in advance allowing caption
editors to proofread for correct captions. It is also possible to caption by
using a process called. "real-time captioning". Real-time captioning is
usually done by professional reporters using a machine shorthand
system and a computer which translates their shorthand into English
words.
NOTE: Some -IV programs may not be broadcast with closed caption
signals, and therefore your TV will not be able to display
captions.
Your television is designed to provide error free closed captions from
high quality antenna, cable and VCR signals, but poor quality signals
are likely to result in caption errors or no captions at all. Common
signal conditions which will normally cause caption errors are listed
below :
• Automobile ignition noise
• Electric motor brush noise
• Weak snowy picture
• Multipath signal reception displaying picture ghosts or airplane
flutter
• Poorly recorded VCR Tape
• Poorly tuned VCR channel recording
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Operating the Caption
You can operate the caption function by using the CAPTION button on the Remote
Control.
To view closed caption (cc), follow the procedure below.
CAPTIONS
OFF
PRESS CAPTION
OR VOLUME KEYS
CA%_,.,
PRE_ CAPTION
OR VOLUME KEYS
PRESS CAPTION
OR VOLUME KEYS
1. Press the CAPTION button until the desired selection appears.
2. Press the CAPTION button or VOL + or -button repeatedly to select
CAPTION 1 or CAPTION 2.
NOTE : Most programs in English are found on CAPTION 1.
3. Wait for the screen to automatically clear.
NOTES: To eliminate captions, repeat Steps 1 through Step 3 except select CAPTIONS
OFF in Step 2.
The built in Closed Caption decoder is designed to insert white boxes when
caption errors are detected. Therefore white boxes will normally appear under
poor signal conditions.
TEXT
Text is the information that is presented on the bottom half of your
television screen. It is usually not related to the program on the IV
station. Text services give a wide variety of information on all kinds
of subjects (example. captioned program lists, a weather forecast,
stock exchange, farm news, news for hearing-impaired persons,
general wire-service news, etc.)
A station can provide two different text services at the same time ;
one on TEXT 1 and another on TEXT 2. Text information is not
offered by all stations, and many stations which provide captions do
not provide text services.
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Operating the Text
To view text, follow the procedures below.
CAPTIONS
OFF
PRESS CAPTION
OR VOLUME KEYS 1. Press the CAPTION button until the desired selection appears.
PRESS CAPTION
OR VOLUME KEYS 2. Press the CAPTION button or VOL + or - button continuously to
select the TEXT 1 or TEXT 2.
To_2
"ESSCAPT,OR 3. Wait for the screen to automatically clear.
OR VOLUME KEYS
NOTES: TEXT 1 and TEXT 2, may provide two different services.
To eliminate text, repeat Step 1 through Step 3 except select CAPTIONS OFF
in Step 2.
The built in Closed Caption decoder is designed to insert white boxes when
caption errors are detected. Therefore white boxes will normally appear under
poor signal conditions.
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