Sylvania SRT2027 User manual

FEATURES
SYLVANIA
27 INCH
COLOR TELEVISION
SRT2027
•Tinted, Bright Black Matrix Picture Tube
• 181 Channel Selection- All VHF/UHF channelsplus up to 125 cable channels.
•PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning- The latest PLL frequency synthesized electronic
tuning system provides free and easy channel selection, and lets you tune directly to any chan-
nel using the channel number buttons (0-9 and +100-key) on the remote control.
•On-Screen Function Display.
•Full-Function Remote Control
•Sleep Timer
•Closed Caption Decoder- You may view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news,
prerecorded tapes, etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program.
• Auto Shut Off Function- If there is no air signal input from the antenna terminal and no
operation for 15 minutes, the TV will turn itself off automatically.
• V-CHIP- Enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV.
PRECAUTION
•Place your TV in a room with adequate ventilation.
• Keep your TV set away from sources of direct heat, such as heat registers or direct sunlight.
• Do not place your TV on soft surfaces, 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 found on the back of the TV. No others have the same
serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain
this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchase from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
This Owner's Manual is made of recycled paper.

WARNING: APPLI-
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE,
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC /
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.
_THE APPLIANCE.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN
GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTI TUTING A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRE-
SENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE fNSTRUCTIONS
IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANY-INE
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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SEGUN EL COIYJGO NACIONAL ELECTRICO
1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating instruc-
tions should be reed before the appliance is operated
2. Retain Instructkins-Tbe safety and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference
3, Heed Warnings-All wamthgs on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Cleaning-Unplug TV from _be wall ouriez before clean-
ing. DO not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for ualmertupt
ed service and, that for some specific reason, such as
the possibility of the loss of an authohzadon code for a
CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by
the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may
exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in
the cleaning descripllo, otherwise required in item 5.
6. Attachments-Do nol Useattachments nol recommended
by the TV manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this TV neat water, for
example, near a bath tub, wash howl. kitchen sink. or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
8. Accessories-Do not place this TV on an unstable cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV may fall, caus-
ing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to
the appliance. Use only with a cart. stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by
the manufacturer, or sold with the ,_
TV.
Any mounting of the appliance
should follow the manufacturer's
instructions and should use a
mounting accesso_ recommended
by the nxanufacturer An appliance and cart combina-
tion should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart eombalation to overturn.
9 Ventilation-Slots and opaaings al the cabinet and the
back or Dottoln are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it
from overheating, these openings must not be blocked
or coveted. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the TV on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar sur-
face. This TV should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This TV should not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufac-
turers instructions have been adhered to.
]0, Power Sources This TV should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking
label If you are not sure oftbe type of power supply to
your home, consult your appliance dealer or local
power company. For TVs intended to operate from bet-
tery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions
I1. Grounding or Polarization This TV is equipped with a
polarized alternadng-currem line plug(a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to alsea the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug
12. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords shouJd be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the anten
na or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides inforaxadon with respect
to ptopor grounding of the mast and supporting struc-
ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis-
charge unit, size of grounding conductors, thcarion of
anterma-discharge unit, Connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
(Fig. A)
14. Lightning-For added protection for this TV receiver
during a lighmthg storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This wilt prevent damage to the TV due to lightning
and power-Bne surges.
15. Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light of power circuits, or where it can fail into
such power lines or circuits, When installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extort
sion co_s as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any
kind into this TV through openings as they may touch
dangerous vogage points or shoo out parts that cotdd
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the TV,
18. Servicing DO not attempt to service this TV yourself a-,
opening or removing covers may expose you to dan-
gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiting Service-Unptag this TV from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per
sonnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or
frayed
b. If liqudi has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the T_L
c. If the TV has been exposed to rain or water
d. If the TV does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operad,g instructions, as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by aqualified technl
clan to restore the TV to its normal operation.
e. If the TV has been dropped or damaged in any way
f. When the TV exhibits a distinct change in parfor-
mance-this indicates a need for service
20. Replacemem Paos-Wben replacemem pans are
required, be sure the service technician uses replace
ment paris specified by the manufacturer that have the
same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized
substitutions may result in Ere, electric shock, injury to
persons or other hazards
21, Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this TV, ask the service technician to perfort n
routine safety cho:ks to determine that the TV is in
proper operating condition.
22. Heat-This TV product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other producc_ (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
- FRONT PANEL -
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- REAR PANEL -
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1. HEADPHONE jack- To connect earphone
(not supplied) for personal listening.
2. AUDIO L (in) jack- Connect to the left
channel audio output jack of a video camera
orVCR.
NOTE: The rear-panel AUDIO L (IN) jack
is for mono input. The sound is heard from
both speakers. Use this jack for monaural
audio equipment to be hooked up.
3. AUDIO R (in) jack- Connect to the right
channel audio outputjack of a video camera
orVCR.
4. VIDEO (in) jack- Connect to the video
outputjack of a video camera orVCR.
NOTE: The AUDIO andVIDEO jacks on
the front panel are given priority over those
on the rear panel. Suppose that the connec-
tions are alreadymade with the rear-panel
jacks and additionally with the front-panel
jacks. Inthis case too, the input via the
front ones is automatically selected.
5. MENU button- Press to display the menu
on the "IV screen.
6. VOLUME _buttons- Press to control
the volume level.
Press to determinethe setting mode fromthe
menu on the TV screen. (only the VOL •
button)
Press to select or adjust from a particular
menu. (for example: Language Selection,
Channel Presetting, Closed Caption Selection,
Picture Adjustment, Vq_HIP Set Up)
7. CHANNEL _buttons- Press to select
memorized channel.
Press to select the setting mode from the
menu on the "IV screen.
Press to select item you want to adjust in
the picture control mode.
8. POWER (PWR) button- Press to turn the
TV ON and OFF.
9. Infrared Sensor Window- Receives the
infrared control signals from the remote
control unit.
10.CHANNEL NUMBER button- Press two
digits to directly access the desired channel.
Remember to press a "0" before a single
digit eharmol.
+100 button- Press to select cable channels
higher than 99.
11.MUTE button- Press the MUTE button to
turn off the sound portion of the TV pro-
gram. (Volume level display turns LIGHT
RED from LIGHT BLUE.) Press the
MUTE button again or press the VOL(ume)
•or • button to restore sound.
12.CHANNEL RETURN button- Press this
button to go back to the previously viewed
channel, For example, pressing the CHAN-
NEL RETURN button once will change
channel display from CH 3 (present chan-
nel) to CH 10 (previously viewed channel),
and pressing it a second time will return
from CH 10 to CH 3.
13.DISPLAY button- Press to display the
channel number on the screen. If you press
it again, the channel number will disappear.
14.SLEEP button- Press the SLEEP button to
display the sleep timer and start the func-
tion. The shut off time can be determined
by the number of times you press the but-
ton. (0, 10, 20, 30,..90. 0 minutes)
15.GAME button- Press to set the Game
mode and external input mode at die same
rime. Press die GAME button again to exit
the this mode.
16.ANT(enna). IN jack- Connect to an anten-
na, cable system, or satellite system.
17.AC cord- Connect to a standard AC outlet
(120W60Hz).
NOTE: Unwrap the AC cord completely
from the backcover before plugging the
cord into an AC outlet.
1) Slide the battery compartment cover 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.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
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If you want to change the language of the on-screen menu, follow the proce-
dure below.
I) Connect the power cord Io a standard AC outlet.
Note: If some digits appear in the comer of the screen,
press the POWER button without unplugging the power cord.
2) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
3) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears
on the TV screen.
4) Press the CH(annel) •or •button to point to "[ENGLISH]".
5) Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAIqOL" = Spanish by using
the VOL(ume) • or • button,
6) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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To preset a channel or to change apreset channel, follow the procedure
below.
I) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
2) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears
on the TV screen.
31 Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to "CHANNEL SET".
Then, press the VOL(ume) • button.
4) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to "AUTO MEMO".
Then. press the VOL(ume) • button.
The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area.
• The TV distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels.
•When AUTO MEMO action is completed, the lowest memorized channel
reappears on the screen.
• When you press the CH(annel) • or • button after selecting AUTO
MEMO. the tuner will stop at the memorized channels only.
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[ADD/DELETE FUNCTION]
l)Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV
screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to "CHANNEL SET".
Then. press the VOL(ume) • button.
3) Press the VOL(ume) • button so that "ADD/DELETE" is selected.
4)Use the CH(annel) • or • button to select the
channel you wish to put into memory or to erase from memory.
•P_CTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISHIESPAi_IOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
P{CTURE
CHANNEL SET
IP [ENGLISH]ESPAi_IOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
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•PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAi_IOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
PICTURE
• CHANNEL SET
[ENOL/SH]ESPANOL
V-CHiP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
l ADD/DELETE
•AUTO MEMO
STEREO [OFF]
PICTURE
•CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISR]ESPAt;IOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
• DD/DELETE
AUTO MEMO
STEREO [OFF]
Note: The display will return to the screen in about 10 seconds.
Perlorm "ADD/DELETE" function while this display appears on the screen.
• Press the VOL(ume) • or • button to light up the channel number
in LIGHT BLUE if you wish to add the channel into memory.
• Press the VOL(ume) • or • button to light up the channel nunther
in LIGHT RED if you wish to erase the channel from memory.
5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
This function is suppresses noise, restores the dynamic range and electroni-
cally expends the stereo signal to create a more specious sound effect.
1)Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV
screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) •or • button to point to "CHANNEL SET".
Then, press the VOL(ume) • button.
3) Press the CH(annel) • or • button so that "STEREO" is selected.
4)Press the VOL(ume) • or • button to select the stereo mode on or off.
Stereo sound is effective when the "STEREO" is on.
• PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAIqOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
PICTURE
II,-CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISHJESPANOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
ADD/DELETE 1 I ADD/DELETE
AUTOMEMO AOTOMEMO
• STEREO [OFF] _ • STEREO [ON 1
If the power fails or is disconnected while the TV is powered on, the TV will turn on automatical-
ly when the power resumes.

OPERATIONS
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1)Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
2) Select the desired channel with the CH(annel) • or • button.
3)Adjust the volume to the desired listening level using the VOL(ume) • or • button.
4) Adjust picture controls for a natural looking image. (See "PICTURE ADJUSTMENT".)
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The sleep timer function enables you to shut off the power without pressing ("
the POWER button after a desired time period. L
l)Press the POWER button to turn on the TV and press the SLEEP button
on the remote control.
2) You may change the sleep time by pressing the SLEEP SLEEP10
button on the remote control repeatedly. The timer is set up
to 90 minutes, 10 minutes each time the SLEEP button is To cancel the sleep timer:
pushed. (The timer display counts up and sleep timer will ] Press the SLEEP button repeated-
be displayed on the screen when you press the SLEEP ly until "SLEEP 0" is displayed.
button on remote contro .)
Note: When you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet, or if you have apower failure, the
sleep time will be lost.
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You may view specially labeled (cc) TV pro-
grams, movies, news, prerecorded tapes, etc.
with either adialogue caption or text display
added to the program.
["_1_': Press the VOL(ume) • or • button. ]
l) Press the MENU button so that the menu
display appears on the TV screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point
to "CAPTION".
3) Press the VOL(ume) • or • button to select
the mode you wish.
4) When done, press the MENU button to exit
the menu.
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CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET CHANNEL SET CHAt4NEL SET CHANNEL SET
[ENGLI_]ESPAfiOL _ [ENGLISH]ESPAf_OL _IENGLISIt]ESPA_OL _[ENGLI$fl]ESPANOL _[ENGLISHIESPANOL
V-CHiP SET k_P V CHiP _LJP V CHIP SET UP _/CHIP SET UP V CHIP SET UP
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l)Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen,
2) Press the VOL(ume) • button so that "PICTURE" is selected.
3)Select the feature you wish to adjust with the CH(annel) • or • button and adjust it with the
VOL(ume) • or • button.
GAME MODE
Set to the most suitable position for TV
GAME.
[+] : ON
[-] : OFF
BRIGHT
Adjust until the whitest parts of the picture are
as bright as you prefer.
[+] : increase brightness
[-] : decrease brightness
CONTRAST
Adjust to increase or decrease contrast.
[+] : increase contrast
[-] : decrease contrast
COLOR
Adjust to be brilliant or pale color.
[+] : be brilliant color
[-] : be pale color
TINT
Adjust to obtain natural skin tones.
[+] : greenish tone
[-1 : reddish tone
Notes:
•In the above steps, the picture adjustment
display will disappear from the TV screen
after about 10 seconds unless you press
another button. Press the MENU and
VOL(ume) • button so that "PICTURE" is
selected. Then, press the CH(annel) • or •
button repeatedly until the display returns to
the screen.
• If you adjust the other Picture control after
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 on the remote control, "'GAME"
appears on the TV screen.
• To exit the Game mode and external input
mode, press the GAME button on the remote
control again,
• To cancel the Game mode only. adjust the
picture control. In this case, "VIDEO" instead
of "GAME" appears on the TV screen.
• When you press the GAME button if the TV
is ofT, the TV turns on and will be in the
Game mode and external input mode auto
matically.
: Press the CH(annel) • or • button.
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OPERATIONS (Continued)
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V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV.
V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming (except for news and sports programs, unedited movies
on premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then denies access to pro-
gramming if the program's rating meets the limitations you select. In this case, "PROTECTED
PROGRAM by ..." message appears on the TV screen.
To block ratings, follow the steps below.
• Programming may be rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) or according
to the Television Parental Guidelines. In order to block any inappropriate programming, sel
your limits in both places (MPAA RATING and TV RATING).
•You cannot access the menu when the "PROTECTED PROGRAM by ..." message appears. In
this case. change to the unblocked channel, then press the MENU button.
[MPAA RATING SET UP]
I) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV
screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to "V-CHIP SET UP".
Then. press the VOL(ume) • button.
3) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to "MPAA RATING".
Then, press the VOL(ume) • button.
4) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to your desired item.
Then, press the VOL(ume) • button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW[.
<Rating Category Explanations>
General Audience
parental Guidance suggested
Unsuitable for children under 13
Restricted; under 17 requires at:_:onlpallynlg parenl or ildull guardian
No one under 17 admined
Mature audience only
• When you select the rating category and turn it [BLOCK], the higher rat-
ing will turn [BLOCK] automatically. Also, the lower rating will turn
[VIEW[ automatically.
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPA_IOL
•V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
TV RATING 1
• MPAA RATING
PG [VIEW]
PG-13 [VIEW]
• i [BLOCK]
C-17 [BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
• When you turn "G" to [BLOCK] or [VIEW[, the all ratings will turn to [BLOCK] or [VIEW[
automatically.
• When you turn "X" to [VIEW[, the all ratings will turn to [VIEW[ automatically.
5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
[TV RATING SET UP[
I) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV
screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to "V-CHIP SET UP".
Then, press the VOL(ume) • button.
3) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to "TV RATING".
Then, press the VOL(ume) • button.
4) Press the CH(annel) • or • button to point to your desired item.
Then, press the VOL(ume) • button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].
<Selection>
• TV- Y:
•TV-YT:
•TV-G:
• TV-MA:
• TV-PG:
• TV- 14:
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAiqOL
• V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
1
•TV RATING I
MPAA RATING I
TV-Y7 ( )[VIEW]
TV-G [VIEW]
TV-PG ( / [VIEW]
TV-14 ( )[VIEW]
TV-MA ( ) [VIEWl
<Rating Category Explanations>
Appropriate for all children
Appropriate for children seven and older
General Audience
Parental Guidance suggested
Unsuitable for children under 14
Mature audience only
• When you select the rating category and turn it [BLOCK], the higher rating will turn [BLOCK]
automatically. Also, the lower rating will turn [VIEW[ automatically.
• When you turn "TV-Y" to ]BLOCK] or [VIEW[, the all ratings will turn to (BLOCK] or
[VIEW[ automatically.
• When you turn "TV-MA" to [VIEW[, the all ratings will turn to [VIEW[ automatically.
When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-I4, or TV-MA and you press the VOL(ume) • button, the
sub-ratings will appear on the TV screen.
If you select the rating category (example: TV-PG) and turn it [BLOCK} or [VIEW]. the sub-rat-
ings (example: V for Violence) will turn [BLOCK] or [VIEW] automatically.
You can set the sub-ratings to [BLOCK] or [V1EW] individually when the rating category is set to
•[BLOCK]'whenyouT°selectSetthe[TV.Y7]:sub-ratingsindividually, follow the steps below. [• TVEvY7
Press the CH(annel) • or • button to select "FV" (Fantasy Violence).
Then, press the VOL(ume) • button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW[.
• When you select [TV-PG], [TV-14] or [TV-MA]:
Press the CH(annel) • or • button to select "D"(Suggestive Dialog),
"L"(Coarse Language), "S"(Sexual Situation), or "V"(Violence). Then,
press the VOL(ume) • button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW[.
Note: When you select [TV-MA], "D" does not appear on the TV screen.
• The sub-ratings which set to [BLOCK] appears next to the rating category
in the TV RATING menu.
5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
[BLOCK]]
[BLOCK]
TV-PG [BLOCK]]
I'D {BLOCK]
L [BLOCK]
S[BLOCK]
V[BLOCK]
I-TV-y [VrEWl ]
TV-Y7 ( )[VIEW]
TV-G [BLOCKl
TV-PG (DLSV)[BLOCK}
TV-14 (DLSV)[BLOCK]
TV-MA (LSV) [BLOCK]

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or Satellite Antenna instruction manual. The user
75-ohm could lose the authority to oper-
"1 _ //\ 175-ohm Coaxial Cable ate this equipment if an unau-
_::::_[[::=::_--OR--.------_..._ _") _ OR _ From Cable System is made.
VHF/UHF Combiner l I 1.-.--.-._...-_
(Nol supplied) 1AV input (stereo) [ Note to CA'I'V system installer: --
- This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820
VHF/UHF 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speci-
(NotsuppliedlC°mbinati°nAntenna_ ._ _n2t_o_i _LdeS t_Pe_itiesthat the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
This TV can receive CI and C2 Caption and Text.
i_ _'-i'illl'lm LIt1'_,
(l)Closed Caption Characters can be displayed on the TV screen only when the received broad-
cast signal contains the Caption Signals.
(2)Paint-on mode: Displays input characters on the screen immediately.
Pop-on 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.
Notes:
(l)When your TV receives a special effects playback signal (i.e., Search, Slow. Still) from a
VCR's video output channel (CH3 or CH4), your TV may not display the correct caption or
text.
(2)Captions and texts may not match the TV voice exactly.
(3)Interference may cause the closed caption system not to function properly.
(4)The caption or text characters will not be displayed while the menu display or function's dis-
play is shown.
(5)If you see this screen:
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(l)Displays the text on the screen by scrolling (max. 7 lines)
(2)If the received broadcast signal does not contain caption or text signals, no change will occur. If your TV displays a black box on the screen, this means that your TV is set to TEXT mode. To
clear screen, select CAPTION C1, C2 or CAPTION [OFF].

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE MAINTENANCE
Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often over-
looked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save your time and money. I&llt IL_IIOHli Ill |lltl k IU[NIIIH'4NlUNI]| [1111DF.I_.iI_.[.
QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST
POSSIBLE REMEDY
TD' a new channel, if OK, then i_ssibte ,ration trouble
Is TV plugged in?
Power at oullet ?
TV's POWER bunon on !
Is antenna connected to t erminal on tl_c back of Ihe sc_'!
If outside antenna is bein_ used. check lbr broken wire
Check for local inler ference
Turn off wilh POWER builds and then turn il on after ahoul a mintde
Adjust COLOR control
ktdiusl CONTRAST & BRIGHT control
Check galleries in Remote Control x
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Closed Caption Problem Possible Remedy
My TV is showing captions that are You are watching alive broadcast and spelling errors made by thc
IBisspelled. closed caplitming prnducrion conlpany may pass through uncorrect-
ed A prerecorded piogJam wig nt>l show any misspelled words
because ol Ibe norll/al time available lbr edding Ihe captions.
My TV will not shl_w Ibe texl Jn i(s entirely Caplimp, that are delayed a few :_e_ltntls pehind the actual dialogue
or there is adelay of what is being said are cmnmon _br live broadcasts Mos_ captioning production cllmpa
hies can display a dialogue In amaximum of 220 words per minute.
If adialogue exceeds thai rale. selective editing is used to insure thai
the captions rellaam up In date with Ibe eulTenl TV screell dialogue.
My capbons are scrambled with white ]nterfbeence caused by building, power floes, thunderstorms, etc
boxes on the TV screen, slay cause scraillbled or incomplete captions to appear.
My program guide listed a TV show as Broadcasters may at tiltles use a time compression process to the
being closed captioned actual progranl so tllat addili_mal advertising time can be given
but none of the captions were displayed. Since the decoder cannol read the cm_pressed information, captions
will be lost.
My prerecorded videotape does SOl show The videotape was either an illegal copying or thc tape duplicating
any captions. The tape box mentions it company accidentally lelt out the captioning signals during the
being closed captioned cupymg prt_ess
My TV screen shows a black box _m certam Youa_eintbeTEXTmode SeleclCAPTIONmodeorCAPTION
channels. [OFFI.
,,AS an ENERGy STA_ ® Partner, our company has determined thai this product meets
_the ENERGY STAR ® guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR _ ISa U S registered mark¸
• 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
insecticide liquid near 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 cleaning the picture tube, discon
nect the power cord.
SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES
Remote control unit
(NO I I0UD)
Batteries ("AA" x 2)
SPECIFICATIONS
Television system: NTSC-M
TV Standard
Closed Caption
System:
Channel coverage
VHF:
UHF:
CATV:
Tuning System
Channel access:
Terminals
Antenna input:
Video input:
Audio input:
(2 (L/R)
Headphone:
Stereo Sound System
2 speakers
Front/rear AV input
Sound output: IW, 8 ohm x2
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§15. 119/FCC Remote control: Digital encoded
2-13 infrared light system
14 -69 Operating
2-13, A-W, temperature: 5°C to 40°C
W+l -W+84, (41°F-104°F}
A-5 -A-I, 5A Power requirements: ACI20V. 60Hz
181 channel Power consumption
frequency synthesized (Maximum): I IOW
Picture tube: 27"
tuning system Dimensions: H :22- 1/16" (560rain )
Direct access keyboard, W: 26'" (660mm)
programmable
scan and up/down D : 19-1 I116"" (500ram)
Weight: 77.2 Ibs. (35ks)
VHF/UHFICATV Accessories: : Remote Control unit
75 ohm unbalanced with 2"AA"batteries
(F-type) : Owner's Manual
RCA connector x 2
(I x Front /1 x Rear) ,Designs and specifications are subject to
RCA connector x 4 change without notice and without our
x Front /2 (L/R) x Rear) legal obligation.
1/8" stereo (3.5ram) ,If there is adiscrepancy between languages,
the default language will be English.

SYLVANIA
LIMITED WARRANTY
FUNAI CORP. will repair this SYLVANIA product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workman-
ship as follows:
DURATION:
PARTS:
LABOR:
FUNAI CORE will provide parts to replace defective pans without charge for one (I) year from the date
of original retail purchase. Two (2) years for Picture Tube. Certain pans are excluded from this warranty.
FUNAI CORP. will provide the labor without charge for a period of ninety (90) days from the 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 warranty.
This warranty shall not be extended to any other person or transferee.
This warranty is void and of no effect if any serial numbers on the product are altered, replaced, defaced, missing or if service
was attempted by an unauthorized service center. This SYLVANIA Limited warranty does not apply to any the product not
purchased and used in the United States.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in material or workmanship which occurs during normal use. It does not
cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by repairs, alterations or product not supplied by
FUNAI CORP., or damage which results from accident, misuse, abuse, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installa-
tion, improper maintenance, commercial use such as hotel, rental or office use of this product or damage which results from
fire, flood, lightning or other acts of God.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PACKING MATERIALS, ANY ACCESSORIES (EXCEPT REMOTE CON-
TROL), ANY COSMETIC PARTS, COMPLETE ASSEMBLY PARTS, DEMO OR FLOOR MODELS.
FUNAI CORP. 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 FUNAI, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES
INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY FUNAI AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES IN THE UNITED STATES.
ALL WARRANTY INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY FUNAI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CEN-
TER. THIS WARRANTY IS VALID WHEN THE UNIT IS CARRIED-IN TO FUNAI AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITY.
WHEN YOU ARE RETURNING THE PRODUCT FOR SERVICE TO THE FACTORY SERVICE CENTER, PLEASE
CONTACT THE FUNAI SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO RECEIVE A.R.A. (RETURN AUTHORIZATION) NUMBER
PRIOR TO SHIPPING. ANY POSTAGE, INSURANCE AND SHIPPING COST, INCURRED IN PRESENTING OR
SENDING YOUR SYLVANIA PRODUCT FOR SERVICE ARE SHIPPER'S RESPONSIBILITY.
CAREFULLY PACK WITH PROPER PACKING MATERIALS, PREFERABLY IN THE ORIGINAL CARTON, AND IF
NEEDED DOUBLE BOX.
ATTACH WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION DETAILING THE COMPLAINT, TO THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE
CARTON.
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 SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT
VARY FROM STATETO STATE, IF,ATANY TIME DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, YOU ARE UNABLE TO
OBTAIN SATISFACTION WITH THE REPAIROF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT FUNAI CORP.
ATTENTION:
FUNAI CORP. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY DESIGN OF THIS PRODUCT WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
To locate your nearest SYLVANIA Authorized Service Center or general service procedure, please call 1-800-968-3429 or
write to the following: FUNAI CORPORATION
Factory Service Center
100 North Street; Teterboro, NJ 07608
Tel :[phone]
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