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WARNING:
TO REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
FIRE
OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLI-
ANCE
TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CA[
TION
CA[
TION:
TO REDU(E
THE RISK OF ELECTRI(
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.
THIS SYMBOL INDI(ATES
THAT DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGE (ONSTITUTING
A
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK IS PRE-
SENT WITHIN THIS EMIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDI(ATES
THAT
A
HERE ARE IMPORTANT
OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING
THE APPLIANCE.
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE
OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
NEC
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
S2898A
ANTENNA
LEAD
IN
WIRE
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC
SECTION
8/0
20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC
SECTION
8/0
21)
GROUND
CLAMPS
SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
(NEC
ART 250
PART
H)
1. Read insmlctions-All
the safety and operating instruc-
tions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instrucfions-The
safety and operating insmlc-
tions should be retained for filture reference.
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Insmlctions-All
operating and use insmlctions
should be followed.
5. Cleaning-Unplug
TV from the wall outlet before clean-
ing. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
EXCEPTION:
A product that is meant lbr unintemq_t-
ed service and, that for some specific reason, such as
the possibility of the loss of _ authorization
code for a
CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by
the user lbr cleaning or ant: other purpose, may
exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in
the cleaning description
otherwise required in item 5.
6. Attachments-Do
not use attachments not recommended
by the TV manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture-Do
not use this TV near water, lbr
example, near a bath tnb, wash bowl, kitchen silN, 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,
stmld, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV may fall, caus-
ing serious iNulT to someone, and serious damage to
the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table reconmrended
by the manufacturer,
or
sold with the TV
Any mounting of the appliance should lbllow the man-
ufacturer's
instructions and should
use
a
mounting
accessory
recom-
PORTABLE_CART
WARNING
mended by the manufacturer.
An
__
appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive lbrce, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
AMEUBLES-
(et appareil ne doit 4tre plac_ que sur un
meuble (avec ou sans roulettes) reconmrand4 par le
fabricant. Si vous l'installez sur
d@l
sY_o_D AVERTISSEMENT
POUR
un meuble g roulettes,
acez
LES COMPOSANTeS
APPAREl
ET
MEUBLE
A ROULE_ES
les deux ensembles avec precau-
tion. Un arr4t brusque, l'utilisation
d'une lbrce excessive et des sur-
faces irr4guli+res risquent de
d4stabiliser l'ensemble
et de le
renverser.
9. Venfilation-Slots
and openings m the cabinet and the
back or bottom 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 covered. The openings should never be blocked by
placing the TV on a bed, sofa, rag, 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-
turer's insmmtions have been adhered to .
10. Power Sources-This
TV should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
vour home. consult yottr appliance dealer or local
power company. For TVs intended to operate from bat-
telT power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization-This
TV is equipped with a
polarized alternating-current
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 vou are unable to insert the plug fitly 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 should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against thenr, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
13. Outdoor Antelma 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 buih-up static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical (ode,
ANSI NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect
to proper grotmding of the mast and supporting
smac-
ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dis-
chage unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge
unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and reqnirements lbr the grounding electrode.
(Fig. A)
14. Lightning-For
added protection lbr this TV receiver
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 antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the TV due to lightning
and power-line 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 fall into
such power lines or circuits. Vdlen installing an outside
antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as comact
with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading-Do
not overload wall outlets mid extension
cords 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 voltage poims or short out parts that could
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 ymtrself as
opening or removing covers may expose you to &m-
gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug
this TV from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel under the following conditions:
a. When the prover supply cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the TV
c. If the TV has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the TV does not operate normally by lbllowing the
operating insmactions. Adiust only those controls that
are covered by the operating insmlctions,
as improper
ac!iusnnent of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified techni-
cian to restore the TV to its normal operation.
e. If the TV has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. Vdlen the TV exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
nrance-this
indicates a need lbr service.
20. Replacement
Parts-X_qlen replacement
parts are
required, be sure the service technician uses replace-
mere p_ts specified by the manufacturer
that have the
same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, iNury to
persons or other hazar&.
21. Safety Check-Upon
completion of any service or
repairs to this TV, ask the service technician to perform
routine safety checks to deternrine 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 products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
OPERATING
CONTROLS
AND FUNCTIONS
- FRONT
PANEL -
- REAR
PANEL
-
HEADPHONE
VIDEO
L
AUDIO
R
1
2
3
4
5
- REMOTE CONTROL
-
10
7
6
SYLVANIA
1. HEADPHONE
jack- To connect head-
phone (not supplied)
for personal
listening.
2. VIDEO
(in) jack- Connect
to the video
outpm jack of a video camera or VCR.
NOTE:
The AUDIO
and VIDEO jacks on
the from panel are given priority over those
on the rear panel. Suppose that the connec-
tions are already made with the rear-panel
7
8
9
jacks and additionally
with the front-panel
jacks. In this case too, the inpm via the
front ones is atttomatically
selected.
3. AUDIO
L (in) jack-
Connect
to the left
channel attdio output jack of a video camera
or VCR.
NOTE:
The rear-panel
AUDIO
L (IN) jack
is for mono input. The sound is heard froln
both speakers. Use this jack for monaural
audio equipment
to be hooked
up.
4. AUDIO
R (in) jack-
Connect
to the right
channel attdio output jack of a video camera
or VCR.
5. MENU
button-
Press to display the menu
on the TV screen.
6. VOLUME
A/•
buttons-
Press to control
the vohtme level.
Press to deterlnine
the setting mode from the
lnenu on the TV screen. (only the VOL •
button)
Press to select or adjust froln a particular
lnenu. (for example: Langtmge Selection,
Chmmel Presetting, Closed Caption Selection,
Picture Adjustment,
V-CHIP Set Up)
7. CHANNEL
•/•
buttons-
Press to select
memorized
channel.
NOTE:
You MUST PRESET
channels
BEFORE
using CHANNEL
•/•
buttons.
(See CHANNEL
PRESETTING)
Press to select the setting mode froln the
menu on the TV screen.
Press to select item you want to adjust in
the picture control lnode.
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
buttons-
Press two
digits to directly
access the desired channel.
Remember
to press a "0" before a single
digit channel.
+100 button-
Press to select cable chmmels
higher than 99.
1t.MUTE
button-
Press the MUTE button to
turn off the sound portion of the TV pro-
gram. (Vohtme 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
frol'n CH 10 to CH 3.
13.DISPLAY
button-
Press to display the
channel nulnber on the screen.
If you press
it again, the channel nulnber will disappear.
14.SLEEP
button-
Press the SLEEP button to
display the sleep timer and start the fltnc-
tion. The shut off time can be determined
by the nulnber
of times you press the but-
ton. (0, 10, 20, 30,..90, 0 minmes)
4 16
15.GAME
button-
Press to set the Game
mode and external
inpm mode at the same
time. Press the GAME button again to exit
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
(120V/60Hz).
NOTE:
Unwrap
the AC cord completely
froln the backcover
before plugging
the
cord into an AC omlet.
1) Slide the battery
compartment
cover back
on the remote
unit.
2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries
into battery
COlnpartlnent in the direction
as indicated
by the polarity
(+ / -) markings.
Batteries
installed with incorrect
polarity may dam-
age the remote unit.
3) Replace
the cover.
When using an external input signal (VCR or
camcorder),
com_ect the player's
attdio/video
otltput cables to the AUDIO
IN/VIDEO
IN
jacks of your TV. Then press the GAME button.
For details, see "USING
THE GAME BUT-
TON" in PICTURE
ADJUSTMENT
section.
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