Sylvania SRT2127S Owner's Manual

SYLVANIA
LIMITED WARRANTY
FUNAI CORE will repair thl_ SYLVANIA prodtu:t, free of charge in tile USA in the event of def_t in rnatedMs or workman
ship m thllow_:
DURATION:
PARTS: FUNAI CORE will provide parts to replace defective parts wilhout charge for o_e (l) yea r from
Ire dote of (nlginal retail i_rcka.se T_o (2) years for pic_re Tube Certmn parts are excl_d
from this warranty.
LABOR: FUNAI CORp will provide the labor w ghont charge for a period of ninety (90) days from the date
of origln,fl reutll purchase
LINIITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
This wm_mty is extended only to the origins] retaE purchaser A put clms_ receipt or other proo[ of on_n al retail pup
chas_ will be req awed t_gether with the product to oblzln service under this warranty
This war runty sh_l not be extended to any other person or transferee
_is warranty is void and of no effect if any sepal number s on the product are _]tered, replaced, defrteed, missing or
if _ervi_ was anempted by an unauthorized servlce center This SYLVANIA Limited watrFmt y d_s not apply to any
I_e prodllct ant pulf'ha_ed _lnd _ in the United States,
This wartaqty o_ly covets failures dt_ to defects in t oateris] or workmanship w_Jch occurs during normal use it does
no_ cov_ damage wh_h 0_u,_ h_ shinpm_ ttt, or faihll_ which tae c.a0sed by repeats, aheratiom m" product not sup
plied by FUNAI CORE, or danmge which remtlts frem a,_ident, ndsuw_, a_tse, mishar, dling, roi*application, admr.
atlon, faulty installation, improper maintezt acre, commercial use such as hotel, rental _r office u_e of this produot or
damage which rebults from fire, flood, lightning or other acls of God
THIS WAP_RANTY DOE_ NOT COVER PACKING MATERIALS. ANy ACCESSORIES (E_CE PT p.E MO_I_
2ONTROL), ANY COSMETIC pARTS, COMPLETE ASSEMBLY PARRS, DEMO OR IWL OUR MODELS
_UNA] CORP AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
3ENERAL, _NDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AR[S[NG OUT OF OR OCCASIONED By'u-IE
USB OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTy IS MADE IN LiEU OF ALL
DTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND OF ALL OTI4ER LIABILITIES ON THE pART OF
_UNA], ALL OTI-_R WAR_ INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTAB[LITY, AND FiT
NESS FOR A pARTICULAR PU P,_OSE, ARE HEREBy DISCLAIMED BY PUNAI AND ITS REpRESENTA-
FIVES EN THE UNITED STATES
_LL WARRANTY INSPECTIONS AND REpAiRS MUST BE PERFORMED By FUNA[ AUTHORIZED SER.
VICE CENI_R THIS WARRANTY ]S VALID _ _ UNIT IS CARRIED IN TO FUNAI AUTHO RIZ_D
SERVICE FACILITZ
I'HE PRODUCT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF _dE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE KECEIPT
IF NO pROOF OF PURCHASE [S ATTACHED. THE WARRANTY WILL NOT BE HONORED AND REPAIRS
_OSTS WILL BE CHARGED
IMPORTANT:.
I_1[_ L[MII_D WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, YOU MAY 14AVE OTHER RIGHTS _dAT
VARy FROM STARE TO STATE. IF. AT ANY _[IME DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. YOU ARE UNABLE TO
DBTAIN SATISFACllON WITH THE REPAIR OF TF[!S PRODUCT. pLEASE CONTACT FUNA] CORP.
ATTENTION:
FUNA] CORE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY( ANY DESIGN OF THIS PRODUCT
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
b locate yuttr nearest SYLVANIA Authorized Service Ceuler or general service procedure
ease ca 1 -800-968-3429 or write to the fo ow ng:
FUNAI CORPORATION, INC.
Customer Service
100 Notlh Street; Teterboro, NJ 07608
Tel :1-800-968-3429
PLEASE DO NOT SHIP YOUR UNIT TO THE TETERBORO ADDRESS.
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FEATURES
SYLVANIA
27 INCH
COLOR TELEVISION
SRT2127S
• Tinted. Bright Black Matrix Picture "_be
• 181 Channel Selection- All VHFAIHF channels plus up to 125 cable channels.
• PLL Freqtten_/_nlhealzed "_ning- The latest PLL frequency synthesized electromc
tuning system provides flee and easy channel selection, and lets you tune directly to any chan-
nel using the abannel number buttons (0~9 and +100-key) on the remote control,
• On-Screen Function Dlspla_
• Fun-Function Remo_e Control
• Sloop "timer
• CIo_ Captiorl De_der- 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 atr signal input from the antenna terminal and no
operation for 15 minutes, the TV will turn itself off automatieall_
• V-CHIP- Enables parents to prevenl their children from watching inappropriate material on T'SI
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 _s 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 &_ a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase I- _ Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Doaier Purchase from t
This Owner's Manual is made of recycled paper.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE•
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEt_I RIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SER
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN
GEROUS VOLTAGE CONST] -TOTING A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS pRE
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
TrIERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING
AND M AINTFI_ A NCE {NSTRUCTIONS
]t_ THE LrlERATU RE ACCOMpANy ING
THE APPLIANCE.
The important _ is Ioeated on the rear of the eabineL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
I. Read instnletio_s All the safety and opers/thg in_na_
lions should be read before the apphance is operated.
2. Retain Instntctlons-The sa feay and e4_ectl0 ng liner t UC-
tions should be retained for future reference
3. Heed Wanungs All warnings on the appliaace and in
the 0pera_og iastruotions should be edbered to
4 Follow Instructions All operating and use izlsu tmdons
should be followed.
5. Cleaning-Unplug TV from the wall out]el before clean
ing Do not use liq,_id cleaners or _rosol cleaners. Use
a dm_lp cloth for eleanhlg.
EXCE_ION: A product that is meant for unintenupt-
ed service and, thai for some _peeific reason, such as
the possibility of the los* of an authorizauon cede for a
CA'IV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by
the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may
exclude the re ferenee to unpl_ggillg the applimlce in
the cleaqing dgsco priori othernvim required _n item 5
6. Attachment_-Do not u_ atta_hme_nt s nOl recoramend_d
by the TV m,mu fn;quler as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Mmstuw_Do _ot _se this TV near water, for
example, near a bath tub. wash bOwL kitchen sink. or
laundry lub, ill a we_ basement, or near a swimming
pex_L and _ like
8 Aecessorie_ Do not place this TV on an unstable cart.
strand, _a pe, d, bracket, nr table• The TV may fall, cans
ing serious injury to _omeone, _,nd sefiou_ damage to
the appliance Use only with a earl stand, tripe, d,
brmket, or table recommended by the _anofact urer, ot
said with the TV
Any mounting of the appliance should follow tile man-
ufacturer's lust,notions and should
_se a mourning accessory reeom.
_T_C_ W_NI._
r_end*d by the mauofaemte_ A_
appliaece and can _robination
should be mo_ed with e_e Quick
stops, exeeasive force, mid nneven
surfaces may cause the appliaaee
and can combination to oveuum.
AMEUBLES Cot appareil ne dolt _tre plze_ q_e sur un
meuble (aver ou sans roulette,s) recommand_ par le
f0bdcant Si vous I'i0stall_/sur
un menble _ roulettes, d_placez _,_t__s'_ _ ,_*st,_a _.
los deux ensembles avec pr_au @
lion¸ Un _ b_sque. I'otilisatz_
d'une force ex_ssive _ des sut.
f_ces irr_guli_r_s fi_q_l_nt de
d _st_bili_r F_lsemble _t de le
r_nv_rser
9 Ventila_on SIrAs _,_d q_nings m the cabinet and the
bael( or I_t_m ale provided for verRllati_l _lnd to
ensure fellable 01_r_tien of the TV and to Worst it
from overb_t thg, title Ol_niug_ mu_t not be blocked
nr _vemd. The o_nings shOUld never be blocked hy
pl_,=ing the TV on a bed, so&, rag, or other simil_ sur.
face _is TV shonld
never he placed _ or over a
r_iiator or h_l register¸ 'l_is T_ shOUld no4 be pla_ed
in a buih-in installation _ch _s a I_okca_e or rack
unless I_I_r vmtihtion )s provided nr the r_nufa_
_l_r's nlstlalotions have been _ to •
10 Power Sources-T!_s TV should be ol_mled only from
the type of i_wer s_ indicated on the marking
label If you _r_ Col _u_ of the tyt_ of po_e_ supply to
your home, _nslth your appliance de_lor or local
power company. For TVs intend_ to operate fl_m bat
_ry power, _ other sonre_, relier to the oper_ng
ins_l_ion_
I 1 Grounding or polari_tion This "IV is equip0ed with a
polarized _lt enlating current line plug/a plug having
one blade wider than the oth_rl T_is plug w_l] fit intn
the p0w¢r outlet _]y 0ne way This 18 a _af_y _atal_
If ynu am unable trt in_en the plug fully into the 0utlet,
tq r_v_r_thg _ plug¸ If the plug sh_ld still fail to fit.
contact your el_t rleiml to replace your ob_lete outlet
I2_ not d_feai the _afety purpo_ of the l_lanzed plug¸
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
12 POWe _ Cord Pmteetlen P_wer-_upoly ceres shnuld he
routed so that they are not likely to be w _lked on or
pir_h_ by items placed up_rl/_ agaln_i them. paynlg
particular attention In _/nls _ plugs, _ven,ence
receptacles, mid the I_)int where they'exit from file
appliance.
13. Outdooi Antenna grounding-If nn mttside ant_.na or
cable _y_tem is connected to the TV, be sine the _ten.
na or cable syswm is gmnnded so _s m provide some
pr_t_t ion agmnst voltage surges ml_ bnflt up s_c
eh_r_es _rlie]e S] 0 nf the N_lon_l E]_ffJ_ Cnde,
ANSI/NFpA Nn 70, provides inl_tion wllh _Sl_Ct
to proper gromding of the ma_t and _upporiing stme
ture, ji_xmdlng of the ]e_d Jn wire to an antenna ths
charge unit, sit£ Of grounding _xmd0ctor_, ]0ealion of
antenna-dlscharge unil, connection TOgrounding el_
under. _nd T_qulrements for the grounding el_n_le
(Fig. A)
14 Lbjhtlllng For added pr_t _inn for this TV r_eiver
dufillg a lightning stomL or when it is left unattended
_ld unused f_- long punods of lime, unph_g it from the
w_ll nutlet mid dls_nnect the _nt enna nr cable system
T_zs wth prevent damage to the TV due to liglnnin g
and p_wer-Iine surges
15. Power Lines An omshle arl_enna syuem _h_ld _,_t be
]_at_ in the victhh_ of overhead I_lwer lines or other
elecU2e hght o[ _n_r ci[cuits, or where it can fall i ntn
_0¢h power lines or circuits When installing _n outside
antetma sy_m, extreme care sh/mld be taken TO keep
from tonchthg _uch power lines or eJrethk_ _s eoln_t
with them might be lalal.
16 Oveikmding-Do not overload w_dl outlets avd extension
_rd_ _ II_i_ c_l _esuiI in a risk of tire or el_nte shOCk,
I7. Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any
kind thin this TV through _ning_ as they rosy touch
_gemns voltage puthts or _ om ,_ that conld
resu]t zll a fn_ or el_rie sh_k Never spill liqnid o[
any kind on the TV
18 So,icing Do rr_ artemis to sel_lce this TV yourself as
npe_ling nr removing covers may exp_ you to dan.
$oro_ voltage or other hazards. P.¢fet _fll _twiciug to
qualified service pemonnel
19 Dmmlge Requilmg Sar_lce Unplug this TV from the
../all CUtlet Md refer sol,icing ff_ qualified _i_ie¢ p_.
somtel under the following col:ditio,s:
a When the pow_x supply cord _ plug is dar_ or
Imyed
b Jf l_quid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
1he TV
e. ]f the TV h_ been ex Fam_l to rain or water¸
d ]f the TV d_es cot operate r_rmally by following the
operating instruetlons Adjust nnly those enntn01s th_
are covered by the 0peStling iastr0¢llons, as impt opex
adlust nlent of _her control_ may resull in damage and
will often require ext_lslve work by a qualified techni
clan to restore the TM to it_ normal operation
e If the TV has been dropped or damaged in any way
f When the TV exhibits a distiaot change ie perfor-
ounce this indicales a need _or service¸
20 Replacement parls-When replacement parts are
_qnireth be sore the service t echnielan uses replace
_ent paff._ specified hy the manufzctnn_r thai have the
lame characteristics as the nrJginM part Unauthonzed
_nbStltntlons may result in tire, elector shock, injury to
person_ or other h_rds
21 Safety Ch_k Ul:mn completion nf any _etvlee or
repairs to this TV_ _k the _e rvice technieian to perform
routine safety e hocks to determine that the "iV is th
?roper operating _dition
22. teat-This TV _uct should be situated away from
he_ s0ur_es Such as radia*o_, he_t registers, stoves, or
other prodt_9, tincluding amplifiers/that produce heat¸
ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
VHF
Antelma
(Not supplied)
UHF
Antenna
(Not supplied)
CLOSED CAPTION
VHFAJHF Combiner
(Not supplied) I
VHWUHF
Combiaadon Antenna
(Not supplied)
UHF/VHF Rod
Antenna
(Not supplied)
AV input (stereo)
*Some cable TV systems use scram-
bled signals and require a special con-
velter to reA2eive these channel s.
Consult your local cable company.
CATV Box *
or Satellite Box
(Not supplied)
OUT IN From Cable System
or Satellite Antenna
75-ohn
75 ohm Coaxial Cable
[_ From Cable System
FCC WARNING- This equip-
ment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or
modifications m this equipment
may cause harmful interference
unles_ the modifications are
expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user
could lose the authority to o0er-
ale this equipment if an unau-
thurt_d change or modification
is made.
Note to CATV system installer:
1"ills r_nlinder is providod t_ c0]l the CATV systom iastaller's attention to Article 820-
40 of the NEC that provides gu_elmea 1or proper grounding and, m pardeula_ speci-
fies that the cable ground shall be connected tu the gum nding system of the _ilding
as close to the point of cable entry as pracnca].
This TV can receive CI and C2 Caption and Text.
llllllllllll Ill
(I)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: Dispieys input characters on the screen immediately.
Pop-on mode: Once characters are stored in memory, they are displayed all at once.
Rull-up mode: Displays the characters continuously by scrolling (max. 4 lines)
Note: If CAPTION CI or C2 is selected but a Closed C_ion signal is not included, abaracters
will not be displayed.
Notes:
(1)When your TV receives a sl_ial effects playback signal (i.e,, Search, Slow, Still) from a
VCR's video output channal (CH3 or CH4). your TV may not display the correct caption nr
text,
(2)Captions and texts may not match the TV voice exactly.
(3) Imer ference may cause the closed caption system not TOthnclion properly.
(4)'lhe caption or teXl characters will not be displayed while the menu display or function's dis
play is shown.
(5)If you s_ this screen:
(1) Displays the text ou the screen by scrdifing (max. 7 lines)
(2) If the received broedc_t signal does not contain caption or text signals, no ehangn wig occur.
]f your TV displays a black box on the screen, this means that your TV is set to TEXT mode. To
clear screen, select CAPTION CI, C2 or CAPTION [OFF].
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
- FRONT PANEL -
IIIIITTI/
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
- REAR PANEL -
- REMOTE CONTROL-
1. HEADPHONE jack- To connecl earphone
(not supplied) for personal listening.
2. AUDIO L (in) jack Connect to the left
channel audio output jack of a video camera
or VCR,
NOTE: _£be rear-panel AUDIO L (IN) jack
is for mono input. The sound is heard from
beth speakers. Use this jack for monaural
aadfo equipment to be hooked up.
3, AUDIO R (in) jack Connect to the right
channel audio output jack of a video camera
or VCR.
4. VIDEO (in) Jack- Connect to the video
oulgnt jack of a video camera or VCR.
NOTE: The AUDIO and VIDEO jacks on
the front panel are given priority over those
on the rear panel, Suppose that the conner
lions are already made with the rear-gnncl
jacks and additionally with file fiont panel
jacks. In this case too, the input via the
front ones is automatically selected.
5. MENU buena- Press to display the menu
on the TV screen.
6. VOLUME _ buttons- P_ss to control
the volume level.
Press ;o deter tuthe the setting mode from the
menu on the TV screen. (only the VOL •
button)
Press to select or adjust from a particular
menu. (for example: Language Selection,
Channel Pre_dog, CIo_,ed Caption Selection,
Pmure Adjustment, VCHIP Set Up)
7. CHANNEL _ buIt_ns- Press to select
memorized channel.
NOTE:You MUST PRESET channels
BEFORE using CHANNEL •/_ button¸
(See CHANNEL PRESETTING)
Press to select the setting mode from the
menu on the TV scYeen.
Press to select item you want to adjust in
the picture control mode.
8 POWER (PWR) button- Press to turn the
TV ON and OFE
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 ehamlab
Remember to press a "0" before a single
digit channel.
+100 button- Press to select cable channels
higher than 99.
11.MUTE button P_ss the MUTE button to
turn off the sound portion of the TV pro-
gr_m. (Volume level display turns LIGHT
RED tom LIGHT BLUE.) P_ss the
MUTE button again or press the VOL(ume)
• or • button to restore sound.
12.CHA:NNEL RETURN button- Press this
button tu go back to the previously viewed
channel. For example, pressing the CHAN
NEL RETURN button once will change
channel display from CH 3 (p_esent chart-
nat) to CH 10 (previously viewed channel),
and pressing it a second time will return
from CH 10to CH 3.
13.DISPLAY button Press to display the
channel number on the screen. If you press
it again, the channel number wg[ disappear.
14.SLEEP button- Press the SLEEP buUon to
display the sleep timer and staff the fonc
ton. The shut off time can be determined
by the number of limes yon press the but-
_on. (0, 10. 20, 30..90, 0 minutes)
15.GAME button ['tess to set the Game
n_ode and exthrnal input mode at the same
iime. Press the GAME button again in exil
the this mode.
16.ANT(enna). IN jack Connect to an anion
ha, cable system, or satellite system.
17.AC cord Connect to a standard AC outlet
(I 20V/60Hz).
NOTE: Unwrap file AC cord completely
from the backcover before plugging the
cord into an AC outlet.
1) Slide the battery comparimeut cover on the
.emote unit•
2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into battery
compartment in the direction as indicated
by the polarity (+ t -) markings. Batteries
installed with incorrect polarity may dam-
age the remote unit•
3) Replace the cover