Important Safeguards; Controls And Functions - Sylvania 6432TE Owner's Manual

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
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.
A THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRE-
SENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
l_ THEREARE IMPORTANT OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING
THE APPLIANCE•
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read instiuctions-AIl file salety and opeiating instruc-
lions should be read belom the appliance is opeiated.
2. Retain Instructions-The salety and operating instiuc-
tions should be retained lor future mleience.
3. Heed Warnings-All wainings on file appliance and in
file opeiating instiuctions should be adheied to.
4. Follow [nstiuctions-AIl operating and use inslruclions
should be lkfllowed.
5. Cleaning-Unplug TV It+ore file wall outlet belore clean-
ing. Do not use liqukl cleaners oi aeiosol cleaneis. Use
a clamp cloth loi cleaning•
EXCEI)TION: A product lhal is meant R_r uninleiiupt-
ed service and, that for some specific mason, such as
file possibility of the loss of all authoiization code for a
CATV convelter, is not intended to be unplugged by
tile user Rn cleaning or ally other puipose, may
exchlde file relerence to unplugging the appliance ill
tile cleaning description olheiwise required in item 5.
6. attacllmenls-Do not use attachlnents not recolnlllended
by the TV manuiacturei as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture-Do not use rids TV neai water, lor
example, near a balh lub. wash bowl, kitchen sink. oi
laundry tub, in a wet baselnellt, or ileal
a
SWilllllling
pool. and the like•
8. Accessories-Do not place this TV on an unstable cait,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table• The TV may fidl, caus-
ing serious in*my to someone, and serious damage to
the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table iecolnmended by the nlanulactuler, oi
sold with the TV.
Any mounting of the appliance should Iollow the man-
IlIaCtlll+ei s inslruclions
and
shollld
use a motlnling access(n 5 iIeCOlll- PORTABLECAIqTWARNING
mended by the nlanul_*ctuier. All
appliance and cmt conlbinafion
should be moved with care• Quick
stops, excessive Iorce, and uneven
stufi*ces may cause file appliance
and tail con/bination lo overlurlL
AMEIJBLES- Cet appareil ne doit g_tre placO que sur un
metlble (avec Oil sans iotlletles) iecolTImandd pai¸ le
fabricant. Si vous l'installez sur
kSpl SYM_'_E 0_Wm'SSEME"r POUR
un nleuble _ roulettes+ ( acez LESCOMPOS_TES
AppAnEIL _7 MEUBLE AROUL_ES
les deux ensenlbles avec precau-
tion. Un arrgSt brusque, l'utilisation
d'tlne force excessive el des stir-
faces iii_guli_res risquent de
ddstabiliser I'ensemble et de le
i+enversel+•
9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottonl are provided _i ¸ ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it
Iron/oveiheating. these openings must not be blocked
or coveted. The openings shouM never be blocked by
placing the TV on a bed, sofa, rug, oi ¸ othei ¸ sinfilar sur-
face. This TV shoukl never be placed neat ¸or over a
radiatoi ¸ or heat registei ¸. This TV shouM not be placed
in a built-in installation such as a bookcase oi ¸ rack
unless pioper ventilation is piovkled or the nlanufac-
turei's hlstl+tlctions have been adhered to •
l(I. Power Sources-This TV shouM be operated only fron_
the type of power source indicated on the markfllg
labeh If you are not sure of tile type of powei ¸ supply to
your honle, consult youi ¸ appliance dealei ¸ o1 local
power colnpany. For TVs intended to opeiate ftom bat-
tei) I power, Ol+other SOtlices. iel_?i ¸ to the operathlg
instructions•
11. Grounding or Polarizatk)n-Tllis TV is equipped with a
polaiized alternating-current lille plug(a ph,g having
one bhtde wider than the other). This plug will fit into
tile powei ¸ outlet only one way. This is a sal_ty feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
tlT ieveising tile plug. ff the plug shouM still fail to fit,
contacl your electl+ician to ieplace your obsolete Otltlet•
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
LEAD IN
W_RE
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT ___
NEC. NATIONAL ELECTRIOAL OODE
S2898A
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEe ART 25O PART H)
12. Powe>Cord Protection-Power-supply coids shouM be
routed so that they am not likely to be walked on oi
pinched by items placed upon or against flleln, paying
paitictllai attention to cords
at plugs,
convenience
receptacles, and file point where riley exit ft+olnfile
appliance•
13. Outdooi Antenna giounding-If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to file TV, be sum file 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, piovides inlormation wilh respect
to propm grounding of file inasl and suppolting stifle-
rare, giounding of file lead-ill wiie to an antenna dis-
charge unit, size of grounding conductors, locadon of
antenna-dischaige unfl, connection to grounding elec-
nodes, and reqtfirements Rn+file grounding elecnode.
(Fig. A)
14. Lighming-Foi added piotection lot this TV receiver
during a lighming storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused R)I long peiiods of time. unplug it Irom tile
wall oullel and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent danmge to tile TV due to lightning
and poweMine surges.
15. Power Lines-An outskle antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of ovefllead powei lines or oilier
electric light of powei ciicuits, or where it call lall into
such power lines oI circuits. When installing an outside
antenna systeln, extrenle care shoukl be taken to keep
It+oretouching such powei lines oi circuits as contact
with them might be latah
16. OveiIoading-iN) not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of die or electric shock.
17. Ot_iect and Liquid EmiT-Never push objects of any
kind into lids TV through openings as they may louch
dangelx)us voltage points oi sholl otll parts that could
result in a die oi electiic shock. Nevei spill liquid of
any kind on file TV.
IS. Selwicing-Do not attempt to seivice this TV yourself as
opening oi renloving covers lnay expose you to dan-
gerous voltage or other hazaMs. Reler all seivicing to
qualified seiwice personneh
19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV ftom the
wall outlet and ieibr seiwicing to qualified selwice per-
sonnel under the lollowing conditions:
a. When the power supply coid or plug is danlaged oi
hayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have lallen into
tile TV.
c. If the TV has been exposed to rain oi water.
d. If the TV does not opeiate nornlally by R_llowing the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls lllat
aie covered by the operating instructions, as improper
adjustlnent of other contiols may result in damage and
will often requiie extensive woik by a qualified techni-
cian to iestore tile TV to its nOllllal opelation+
e. If tile TV has been dropped oi danmged in any way.
I. When the TV exhibits a distinct change ill pedor-
nmnce-this indicates a need loi sel'dce.
20. Replacement Parts-Wllen replacement pails aie
required, be suie tile service technician uses replace-
ment palts specified by the manulactumi that have file
same characteristics as the original pro1. Unauthorized
substitutions nlay result ill fire. electric shock, flljul T to
pelsons oi ()tiler hazalds+
21. Salety Check-Upon completion of any seivice or
repaiis to this TV, ask file service technician to peil_uln
I+ouline salety checks to deternline that the TV is ill
proper opeiating condition.
22. Heat-This TV pioduct shouM be situated away flora
heat sources Stlch as iadialois heat registeis, stoves, oI
other pioducts (i]lchlding alnplifiers) that produce heat.
OPERATING CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS
-FRONTPANEL-
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- REAR PANEL -
1 16 2 17 18 19 20
-REMOTE CONTROL-
(_ @ INPUT
SELECT
_A_ RI_[_
--14
--13
--12
--11
--10
--9
1. VIDE() (INPUT) jack- Connect to the
video output ,jack of a video camera or VCR.
2. AUDIO (INPUT) L/R jacks- Conuect to
tbe let,/right channel audio output,jacks ol
a video cameEa or VCR.
Note: Tbe AUDIO L jack is for mono
iuput. The sound is heard lrom both speak-
eES.Use this ,jack for connecting monaural
audio equipment.
3. MENU button- Press to display the menu
on the TV screen.
4. VOLUME (VOL) A/• buttons- Press to
control the volume level.
Press to determine the setting mode from
tbe menu on the TV screen. (only tbe VOL
• button)
P_ess to select or adjust fl'om a paEticular
menu. (for example: Language Selection,
Chmmel Presetting, Closed Caption Selection,
PictuEe Adjustment, V-CHIP Set Up)
5. CHANNEL (CH) A/• buttons- Press to
select memorized channel.
Press to select the settiug mode from the
rnenn oil tile WV screen.
Press to select item you want to adjust in
the picture control *node.
6. POWER button- Press to mm the TV ON
and OFE
7. hffrared Sensor Window- Receives the
infrared control signals from the remote
control unit.
8. Channel number buttons- Press two digits
to directly access tile desired channel.
Remember to press a "0" before a single
digit channel.
+100 button- Press to select cable channels
bigher thau 99.
9. MUTE button- Press to turn off the souud
portiou of tile TV program. (Volume level
display turns LIGHT RED from LIGHT
BLUE.)
Press button again or press tile VOL(ume)
• or • buttou to restore sound.
10.INPUT SELECT button- Press to select TV
or the external input (VIDEO l, VIDEO2, or
COMPONENT) mode.
(See USING AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT JACKS.)
11. CHANNEL RETURN button- Press to go
back to tbe previously viewed channel. For
example, pressing button once will change
chanuel display flora CH 3 (present chan-
nel) to CH lO (previously viewed channel),
and pressing it a second trine will return
tt'om CH l0 to CH 3.
12.DISPLAY button- Press to display the
chaunel uumber on the screen. If you press
it again, the chaunel numbeE will disappear.
13.SLEEP button- Press to display the sleep
timer and start the function. Tile shut otT
time can be determined by the number of
times you press tile button. (0, 10, 20, 30,
_90, 0 minutes)
14.GAME button- Press to set Game mode
and external input mode at the same time.
Press the INPUT SELECT button to exit.
15.AC cord- Connect to a standard AC outlet
(120V/60Hz).
Note: Unwrap the AC cord completely
from tbe backcover before plugging the
coLd into an AC outlet.
16.AUDIO OUTPUT L/R jacks- Connect to
the audio iuput of an external amplifieE or
decorder.
17.S-VIDEO INPUT jack- Connect to the
S-VIDEO output ,jack of a video camera or
VCR using the S-VIDEO cable (not supplied).
Note: The S-VIDEO ,jack is given priority
OVeE the VIDEO,jack on tbe reaL panel.
18.COMPONENT AUDIO INPUT jacks-
Connect to tbe left/right channel audio out-
put,jacks of DVD player wben using the
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ,jacks.
19.COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks-
Connect to tbe Component Video output
,jacks ol DVD playeE.
20.ANT(enna). IN jack- Connect to an anten-
na, cable system or satellite system.
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1) Slide the battery compartment cover back
on the remote unit.
2) Insert 2 "AA" penlight batteries into bat-
tery compartment in tile direction as indi-
cated by the polarity (+ / -) markings.
Batteries installed with incoErect polarity
may damage the remote unit.
3) Replace tile cover.
When you use the AUDIO/VIDEO input,jacks
or COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ,jacks,
select "VIDEO 1" OE"VIDEO2" or "COMPO-
NENT" mode by pressing the INPUT
SELECT button ou the remote control.
• To use the VIDEO ,jack on the rear of tbe
TV, select "VIDEO 1".
• To use the jack on tile front ol tile TM select
"VIDEO2".
• To use the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTjacks
on the rear of the TM select"COMPONENT".
Notes:
• You may also set Game mode by pressing
the GAME button on tile remote control.
"GAME" appears on tile TV screen. In this
case, connect tile external source to the
AUDIO/VIDEO ,jacks on the front panel.
(See PICTURE ADJUSTMENT.)
• Wben you use the S-VIDEO connection,
S-VIDEO jack is given priority over the
VIDEO (Rear),jack.