32” digital / analog lcd tv built-in dvd player (96 pages)
Summary of Contents for Sylvania LD155SC8
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15" Digital / Analog LCD TV built-in DVD Player Owner's Manual LD155SC8 HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION TO RECEIVE DIGITAL/ANALOG SIGNAL, YOU MUST CONNECT ANTENNA. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH SETUP OR OPERATING AFTER READING OWNER’S MANUAL, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-968-3429, OR VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT http://www.SylvaniaConsumerElectronics.com...
NTRODUCTION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION 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.
OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of any kind into this TV through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fi re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV. SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
NTRODUCTION LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of the unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. •...
NTRODUCTION Features • DTV/TV/CATV - You can use your remote control to select channels which are broadcast in digital, conventional analog, standard definition. Also, cable subscribers can access their cable TV channels. • Program Information Display (DTV only) - You can display the title, contents and other information of the current DTV program on the TV screen.
Remote Control Function Remote Control Function POWER button (p13) Press to turn the unit on and off. MUTE button (p16) Press to turn the sound on and off. SLEEP button (p19) Press to activate the sleep timer. Number buttons (p16) •...
NTRODUCTION Control Panel SETUP STOP PLAY EJECT VOLUME CHANNEL top of the unit Rear Panel COMPONENT VIDEO2 COAXIAL S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO1 rear of the unit COMPONENT VIDEO 2 COAXIAL S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO 1 SETUP button (p14 / p37) Press to display the main menu. STOP C button (p28) Press to stop disc playback.
Attaching a Wall Mount Bracket (sold separately) The following is a description of the method for attaching a wall mount to this unit. When performing this operation, refer to the instruction manual included with the wall mount kit. CAUTION • Any damage caused by incorrectly attempting to mount this unit is not covered under the terms of the manufacturers warranty. •...
ONNECTION Cables not included. Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. Basic Connection This section describes how to connect the unit to an antenna, cable/satellite box, etc. Note: • Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the power cord. [Antenna Cable Connection] When connecting the unit to an antenna or cable TV company (without cable/satellite box) Connect the RF coaxial cable on your home outlet to the antenna input jack of this unit.
Cables not included. Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. External Device Connection [Component Video Cable Connection] Component video connection offers better picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. Use a component video cable to connect the unit to external video devices equipped with component video output jacks.
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ONNECTION Cables not included. Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. [Video Connection] Video connection offers standard picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. If you connect to the unit’s video input jack, connect RCA audio cables to the audio L/R jacks of VIDEO1. When the audio jack of the video device is monaural, connect the RCA audio cable to the audio L input jack.
NITIAL SETTING These operations are accessible by remote control. Some may also be accessible by controls on the main unit. Initial Setup This section will guide you through the unit’s initial setting which includes selecting a language for your on-screen menu and “AUTO PRESET CH”, which automatically scans and memorizes viewable channels.
NITIAL SETTING Main Menu This section describes the overview of the main menu displayed when you press [SETUP]. For more details, see the reference page for each item. The main menu consists of the function setting items below. Press [SETUP]. e.g.) digital TV mode - TV SETUP - CHANNEL SETUP...
Note: • If you connect the cable system directly, contact the CATV installer. • If you press [POWER] or [SETUP] during auto channel scan, the setting will be canceled. • When no channel can be received by auto channel scan, “NO TV SIGNALS”...
ATCHING TV Channel Selection Select channels by pressing [CH. K /L] or [the Number buttons]. • To select the memorized channels, use [CH. K /L] or [the Number buttons]. • To select the non-memorized channels use [the Number buttons]. To Use [the Number buttons] - When selecting analog channel 12 - When selecting digital channel 12-1 Be sure to press [–/ENT.] before entering the minor...
Switching Each Mode You can easily switch with the remote control to the DTV (ATSC) and TV (NTSC) or to access an external device when they are connected to the unit. Press [INPUT] repeatedly to cycle through analog TV, digital TV, VIDEO1 and VIDEO2. [ANALOG MODE] [DIGITAL MODE] [VIDEO1]...
ATCHING TV Screen Information You can display the currently selected channel or other information such as the audio mode on the TV screen. In the analog mode, the current channel number is displayed. Press [DISPLAY]. • The current channel number is displayed at the top- right corner of the TV screen.
TV Screen Display Mode 2 types of display modes can be selected in the digital mode when the broadcasting station is sending 16:9 video signal. Press [SCREEN MODE] repeatedly to switch the TV aspect ratio. LETTERBOX ZOOM [LETTERBOX] Display the digital-supported program in full-screen. Black borders will spread in the upper and lower screen.
PTIONAL SETTING Channel Add/Delete The channel add/delete function lets you add the channel that was not added by the auto channel scan due to the reception status at the initial setting. You can also delete the unnecessary channels. Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Use [Cursor K/L] to select “CHANNEL SETUP”, then press [ENTER].
Closed Caption You can view closed captioning (cc) for TV programs, movies and news. Closed caption refer to text of dialogue or descriptions displayed on-screen for the hearing impaired. Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Use [Cursor K /L] to select “CAPTION”, then press [ENTER] repeatedly to change the setting.
PTIONAL SETTING DTV Closed Caption In addition to the basic closed caption described on page 21, DTV has its own closed caption called DTVCC. Use this menu to change the settings for DTVCC. Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Use [Cursor K /L] to select “DTVCC“, then press [ENTER].
• CAPTION SIZE Closed captioning font size can be changed as below. • FONT STYLE Font style of the displayed caption can be switched as below. • CHARACTER EDGE Edge type of the displayed caption can be switched as below. •...
PTIONAL SETTING Color Temperature You can adjust color temperature of the TV screen. Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Use [Cursor K /L] to select “COLOR TEMP. ” , then press [ENTER] repeatedly to change the setting. e.g.) digital TV mode - TV SETUP - CHANNEL SETUP V-CHIP SETUP...
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A. TV Rating A. TV Rating Use [Cursor K /L] to select “TV RATING”, then press [ENTER]. e.g.) digital TV mode --- V--CHIP SETUP --- TV RATING MPAA RATING DOWNLOADABLE RATING CHANGE PASSWORD Use [Cursor K /L ] to select the desired rating, then press [ENTER] repeatedly to switch between “VIEW”...
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PTIONAL SETTING B. MPAA Rating B. MPAA Rating MPAA Rating is the rating system created by MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America). Use [Cursor K /L] to select “MPAA RATING”, then press [ENTER]. e.g.) digital TV mode TV RATING MPAA RATING DOWNLOADABLE RATING CHANGE PASSWORD Use [Cursor K /L], then press [ENTER] repeatedly to...
PERATING DVD These operations are accessible by remote control. Some may also be accessible by controls on the main unit. Playback Before you begin: Turn on the amplifi er and any other equipment which is connected to this unit. Make sure the external audio receiver are set to the correct input mode.
Step-by-step Playback Each time you [PAUSE F] in the pause mode, the disc goes forward one frame at a time. To continue playback, press [PLAY B]. Note: • Set “STILL MODE” to “FIELD” in “DISPLAY“ menu if pictures in the pause mode are blurred. (Refer to page 38.) Fast Forward / Fast Reverse Press and hold [REV / h ] or [FWD / g ] during playback to select the required...
PERATING DVD Search Functions Chapter / Title Search Chapter / Title Search Using [MODE] During playback, press [MODE] repeatedly until “ “ appears. • If you want to perform the title search, press [Cursor K / L] repeatedly until “ _ _ /12 (SEARCH) Press [the Number buttons] to select your desired chapter or title within 60 seconds.
Time Search Time Search During playback, press [MODE] repeatedly until “ “ “ “ appears. e.g.) DVD _ _ /12 (SEARCH) Use [Cursor K / L] repeatedly until “ Press [the Number buttons] to select your desired time lapse within 60 seconds. Playback will start automatically from the time you selected.
PERATING DVD Note: • Repeat setting (except “ALL“) will be cleared when moving to another title, chapter or track. • During programmed playback, repeat setting will be effective for the tracks in the program. • Repeat playback or repeat A-B playback may not available with some discs.
On-screen Display You can check the information about the current disc by pressing [DISPLAY] on the remote control. appears only when multi- angle is available on the DVD current playback status 11/16 0:00:00 - 0:03:30 remaining time of the current chapter elapsed time of the current chapter...
PERATING DVD Special Settings Subtitle Language Subtitle Language This unit allows you to select a subtitle language (if available) during DVD playback. During playback, press [MODE] repeatedly until “ “ appears. Use [Cursor K / L] repeatedly until your desired language appears.
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Black Level Setting Black Level Setting Adjust the black level to make the dark areas of the TV picture brighter. During playback, press [MODE] repeatedly until “ “ appears. OFF (BLACK LEVEL) Use [Cursor K / L] to adjust the black level. ON (BLACK LEVEL) ON : Makes the dark areas brighter.
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PERATING DVD Marker Setup Marker Setup This feature allows you to assign a specifi c point on a disc to be called back later. To set a marker During playback, press [MODE] repeatedly until “ ”/“ ” appears. e.g.) DVD _ _ /12 (SEARCH) Use [Cursor K / L ] repeatedly until maker search menu appears.
VD SETTING Settings are only effective when the unit is in DVD mode and any discs should not be played back. QUICK MENU AT A GLANCE QUICK MENU AT A GLANCE If you make setting for “TV MODE“ or “DOLBY DIGITAL”, you can also enter from the “QUICK“...
VD SETTING Display Setting You can change the TV aspect ratio and still mode clarity in “DISPLAY” menu. In stop mode, press [SETUP] to display “TV SETUP”. --- TV SETUP --- LANGUAGE BACK LIGHT COLOR TEMP. DVD SETUP Use [Cursor K / L ] to select “DVD SETUP”, then press [ENTER].
DVD Audio Setting Choose the appropriate audio settings for your equipment. It only aff ects during the playback of DVD. In stop mode, press [SETUP] to display “TV SETUP”. --- TV SETUP --- LANGUAGE BACK LIGHT COLOR TEMP. DVD SETUP Use [Cursor K / L ] to select “DVD SETUP”, then press [ENTER].
VD SETTING Parental Setting Parental setting prevents your children from viewing inappropriate materials. (password protected.) Playback will stop if the ratings exceed the levels you set. In stop mode, press [SETUP] to display “TV SETUP”. --- TV SETUP --- LANGUAGE BACK LIGHT COLOR TEMP.
Others You can change the other functions. In stop mode, press [SETUP] to display “TV SETUP”. --- TV SETUP --- LANGUAGE BACK LIGHT COLOR TEMP. DVD SETUP Use [Cursor K / L ] to select “DVD SETUP”, then press [ENTER]. --- TV SETUP --- LANGUAGE BACK LIGHT...
VD SETTING Reset to the Default Setting You can reset all the settings except for the parental setting and on-screen menu language. In stop mode, press [SETUP] to display “TV SETUP”. --- TV SETUP --- LANGUAGE BACK LIGHT COLOR TEMP. DVD SETUP Use [Cursor K / L ] to select “DVD SETUP”, then press [ENTER].
Troubleshooting Guide If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this owner’s manual, check the following chart once before calling for service. Symptom No power No picture or sound No color Sound OK, picture poor Picture distorted Weak picture Lines or streaks in picture Picture blurred...
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ROUBLESHOOTING Symptom The entered channel number changes automatically Remote control does not work Misspelled captions are displayed. Captions are not entirely displayed, or captions are delayed behind the dialogue. Captions are displayed as a white box. No caption is displayed in the Closed Caption-supported program.
Glossary ATSC Acronym that stands for Advanced Television Systems Committee and the name of the digital broadcasting standards. Aspect ratio The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the screen is almost twice as wide as its height).
NFORMATION Cable Channel Designations If you subscribe to cable TV, the channels are displayed as 1-135. Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter-number combinations. Please check with your local cable company. The following is a chart of common cable channel designations. CATV channel TV Display CATV channel...
FUNAI CORP. will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.