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Sanyo AVL-278 Instruction Manual

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True HDTV Flat Panel TV
Please consult pages 23 & 26 for aspect ratio information in order to maximize your viewing experience.
Save all packaging material for possible reshipment should you move, etc.
Subscribe to HDTV cable or satellite?
Call our HELPLINE 1-800-263-2244 for further assistance.
SANYO Canada Inc.
www.sanyo.ca
AVL-278/328/408 LCD
AVP-428 Plasma Display
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  • Page 1 Save all packaging material for possible reshipment should you move, etc. Please consult pages 23 & 26 for aspect ratio information in order to maximize your viewing experience. Call our HELPLINE 1-800-263-2244 for further assistance. AVL-278/328/408 LCD AVP-428 Plasma Display Series Subscribe to HDTV cable or satellite? SANYO Canada Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Important Information ...1 Important Safety Precautions...2 Preparation ...5 Using the Remote Control ...5 Batteries for the Remote Control ...5 Power Connection ...5 Antenna Connection ...6 Identification of Controls ...7 Main Unit ...7 Remote Control ...9 Connections ...11 Cautions Before Connecting...11 Connect a VCR...11 Connect a Camcorder...12 Connect a DVD player ...13...
  • Page 3 Setting System In YPbPr Mode ...26 Adjusting Phase ...26 Adjusting Screen Aspect ...26 Reducing Picture Noise...26 Loading Default Values ...26 Setting Sound ...27 Customizing the Sound ...27 Using the Preset Sound Mode ...27 Setting SRS effect ...27 Adjusting On-Screen Display...28 Adjusting OSD Position ...28 Adjusting OSD Transparence ...28 Zooming OSD Menu ...28...

  • Page 4: Important Information

    Thank-you for choosing SANYO. This product can display true HDTV (High definition) pictures. A subscription to your cable or satellite provider is required. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR WARNING: MOISTURE.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Precautions Electrical energy can perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
  • Page 6 12. Stand---Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Do not place the product on an unstable trolley, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product.
  • Page 7 22. Power source---This product is intended to be supplied by a listed power supply indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable system.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation Using the Remote Control < Use the remote control by pointing it towards the remote sensor window of the set. Objects between the remote control and sensor window may prevent proper operation. Cautions regarding use of remote control < Do not expose the remote control to shock. In addition, do not expose the remote control to liquids, and do not place in an area with high humidity.

  • Page 9: Antenna Connection

    Antenna Connection CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75- ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75-ohm cable to the ANT. Terminal. Some cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels”. Since the signals of these premium pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally provided to the subscriber by the cable TV company.

  • Page 10: Identification Of Controls

    Main Unit Remote Sensor Power Indicator A blue indicator lights when the power is on and a red indicator lights when in the standby mode. 1. POWER Press this button to turn the unit ON from STANDBY mode. Press it again to turn the set back to STANDBY.
  • Page 11 Identification of Controls (continued)

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Identification of Controls Remote Control (continued) 1. POWER Turn the unit on or off. 2. CH+/-: Use to switch channels; In Menu operation, use CH+/- to select menu item. VOL+/-: Use to adjust volume; In Menu operation, use VOL+/-to adjust selected item. 3.
  • Page 13 Remote Control Identification of Controls 17. Auto To rectify the picture automatically in VGA mode 18. PBP To activate picture-by-picture 19. POS To adjust TVPC frame position 20. TVPC To activate TVPC function 21. P.S. To select signal source for TVPC frame 22.

  • Page 14: Connections

    Cautions Before Connecting Carefully check the terminals for position and type before making any connections. The illustration of the external equipment may be different depending on your model. Loose connectors can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connectors are securely inserted into their terminals. Refer to the operating manual of the external device as well.

  • Page 15: Connect A Camcorder

    Connect a Camcorder Yellow (VIDEO) White (AUDIO L) Red (AUDIO R ) How to connect: Connect the Audio/Video cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and camcorder. To play back Camcorder 1. Turn on your TV, press Source 2.

  • Page 16: Connect A Dvd Player

    (continued) Connect a DVD player LCD Models Video cable Audio cable AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO AV OUT S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Rear of the DVD player - ub IN - ub IN DVI IN DVI IN D-SUB D-SUB D-Sub D-Sub AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO...

  • Page 17: Connect A Dtv Receiver

    Connect a DTV receiver (Set-Top Box) Video cable Audio cable AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO AV OUT S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO Rear of the DTV receiver How to connect: Connect the cable or antenna to the antenna input jack on the DTV receiver. Connect the Video cable between the Y, Pb, Pr input jacks on the unit and Y, Pb, Pr output jacks on the DTV receiver .

  • Page 18: Connect A Pc

    Connections (continued) Connect a PC Audio cable How to connect: Connect a VGA cable between the VGA jack on the PC and the VGA input jack on the unit. Connect an Audio cable between the AUDIO output on the PC and AUDIO input jack on the unit. To Watch the PC screen 1.

  • Page 19: Connect A Vcr For Recording

    Connect a VCR for Non-timer Recording Yellow (VIDEO) White (AUDIO L) Red (AUDIO R ) AV OUT VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VCR for recording...

  • Page 20: Turning The Unit On And Off

    Turning On Insert the power cord into the wall outlet. Press the Power button on the remote control. The unit will be turned on and you will be ready to use its features. Turning Off With the power on, Press the Power to turn off.

  • Page 21: Memorizing The Channels

    Your LCD TV can memorize and store all of the available channels for both antenna and cable channels. After the available channels are memorized, use CH+/- to scan through the channels. Selecting the Signal Source Before your LCD TV can memorize the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the unit.

  • Page 22: Adding And Erasing Channels

    Memorizing the Channels Adding and Erasing Channels Press Menu to display the menu main Press CH repeatedly to select CH. Press Enter to access the submenu. Press CH- to highlight Channel No. Press VOL+/- to select a channel number you want to add or erase. You can also use number buttons to select a desired channel number Press CH- to highlight Add/Erase.

  • Page 23: Basic Operations

    Changing Channels Using the Channel Buttons (CH+ or CH-) Press the CH+ or CH- to change channels. When you press the CH+ or CH-, the unit changes channels in sequence. You will see all the channels that the unit has memorized. You will not see channels that were erased.

  • Page 24: Select Input Source Signal

    Select Input Source Signal Press the Source button to access Source Select menu. Press CH+ or CH- to select a desired input source. Press Enter to confirm and the unit displays a signal from the selected input source. VGA ---Select signal from VGA (15-pin D-sub) jack. RF------Select TV signal.

  • Page 25: Setting Picture

    Customizing the Picture Press Menu to display the menu main The picture menu page will be displayed automatically. Press Enter to access the Picture submenu. Press CH+/- to select the item you wish to change. Press VOL+/- to adjust the value of the item. Press Menu to exit.

  • Page 26: Setting System

    Setting System In TV Mode Adjusting Screen Aspect Ratio Press Menu to display the menu main page. Press CH repeatedly to select System. Press Enter to access the submenu. The Aspect Ratio item will be highlighted automatically. Press Enter repeatedly to select a desired aspect ratio. You can select the image aspect ratio between 4:3, 16:9, Panorama and Zoom.

  • Page 27: Setting System In Vga Mode

    Setting System In VGA Mode Changing the Position of Image The unit allows you to adjust the position of the screen if it is not well-aligned. Press Menu to display the menu main page. Press CH repeatedly to select System. Press Enter to access the submenu.

  • Page 28: Adjusting Screen Aspect

    (continued) Setting System In VGA Mode Adjusting Screen Aspect Press Menu to display the menu main page. Press CH repeatedly to select System. Press Enter to access the submenu. Press CH repeatedly to highlight Press Enter repeatedly to select 4:3 or 16:9. Note: You may quickly select the screen aspect by using the Screen button on the remote Display Resolution Information...

  • Page 29: Setting System In Ypbpr Mode

    Setting System In YPbPr (Component Video) Mode Adjusting Phase Press Menu to display the menu main page. Press CH repeatedly to select System. Press Enter to access the submenu. The Phase item will be highlighted automatically. Press VOL+/- repeatedly to adjust the value for clearest picture. Adjusting Screen Aspect Press Menu to display the menu main page.

  • Page 30: Setting Sound

    Customizing the Sound Press Menu to display the menu main page. Press CH repeatedly to select Sound. Press Enter to access the submenu. Press CH+/- repeatedly to select the option items you want to adjust. Press VOL+/- to adjust the value or Enter to toggle settings. Option Volume Adjusts volume value...

  • Page 31: Adjusting On-Screen Display

    Adjusting OSD Position Press Menu to display the menu main Press CH repeatedly to select OSD. Press Enter to access the submenu. Press CH repeatedly to select H Position or V Position. Press VOL+/- to adjust the OSD position. Adjusting OSD Transparency Press Menu to display the menu main Press CH repeatedly to select OSD.

  • Page 32: Tvpc Operations

    Viewing the Picture-in-Picture The TVPC function is available only when the main frame is in VGA (computer) mode and the vertical frequency is 60 Hz. Press Menu to display the menu main page. Press CH repeatedly to select PIP. Press Enter to access the submenu. The PIP On/Off item will be highlighted automatically.

  • Page 33: Changing The Position Of The Pip Frame

    Changing the Position of the PIP Frame Press Menu to display the menu main page. Press CH repeatedly to select PIP. Press Enter to access the submenu. Press CH repeatedly to select H Position or V Position item. Press VOL+/- to adjust the PIP frame position. Note: You can quickly adjust PIP position by using the POS button.

  • Page 34: Using Hotkeys

    Setting Sleep Timer Press the Sleep button repeatedly to set a sleep time to automatically turn off the unit. Each press of the button, the value changes as below. 5 minutes Setting Audio Mode Press the Stereo button repeatedly to select the audio mode between MONO, SAP and STEREO.

  • Page 35: Viewing Closed Captions

    The unit decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign language translations. All VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes also provide closed captions. Most prerecorded commercial video tapes provide closed captions as well.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Child Lock Settings

    Child Lock This function allows TV programs to be restricted and TV usage to be controlled based on U.S.A. FCC and Canadian data. It prevents children from watching violent or sexual scenes that may be harmful. Restriction of TV programs includes two ratings that contain information about the program: the MPAA rating and the TV Parental Guidelines.
  • Page 37 [2] TV Rating Rating TV-Y (All children) TV-Y7 (Direct to Older Children) TV-G (General Audience) based TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Content Rating can be set but this Rating is not normally broadcast by TV Station. Content Rating can be set.

  • Page 38: Turning Child Lock On Or Off

    Turning Child Lock On or Off Press the Menu button to display the menu main page.; Press CH+/- repeatedly to select Press Enter to access the submenu; Enter password with the number buttons. The default password is 1234, you can change the password by yourself. The unit allows you to access the Child Lock menu if you input the right password, or you will be denied.

  • Page 39: Adjusting Canadian English Rating

    Adjusting Canadian English Rating From the Child Lock menu page, press CH+/- repeatedly to select CA EngRateSys item. Press Enter repeatedly to select a desired rating you want to block. Press the Menu button to exit. CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    Before calling for repair service, check the following items for possible remedies to the encountered symptoms. Symptoms “Ghost” or double images No power No picture Good picture but no sound Good sound but poor color Poor picture Horizontal dotted line Television not responding to remote control Snowy picture and noise...

  • Page 41: Specifications

    Type Display Size diagonal Display Feature Resolution Pixel Pitch Maximum Colors Brightness Contrast Viewing Angle Response Time TV Tuner & Color System Tuner TV System Channel Coverage Video Features Audio Speaker System Maximum Audio Output Stereo Sound System Power Supply Power Consumption Stand by Mode Power Consumption <1W Unit weight (lb)
  • Page 42 (continued) Terminals Video In Video Out Audio In Audio Out Accessories Display Format Supported by This Unit For VGA: 640X480 @ 60Hz,72Hz,75Hz,85Hz; 1024X768 @ 60Hz,75Hz,85Hz; 1280X1024 @ 60Hz. For YPbPr: 480P @ 60Hz; 720P @ 60Hz; 1080i @ 60Hz. RF : TV/CATV 75ohms coaxial x 1 AV : RCA 75ohms composite video x 2 S-Video : 4-pin DIN x 1 D-Sub 15 x 1...
  • Page 43 30-km radius of any authorized Sanyo Service Depot, throughout Canada. WARRANTY BECOMES VOID This warranty becomes void if the product's serial numbers are altered or removed or if any repair to the product is made other than by SANYO Canada Inc. or by an authorized Sanyo Service Depot.
  • Page 44 PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER 604-L27K67-01...

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