Sylvania SST4324A Owner's Manual

SST4324A
32 INCH COLOR TELEVISION
FEATURES
* AV MEMORY (MANUAL/SPORT/NEWS/MOVIE/GAME)
o MTS/SAP Tuner
* 181 Channel Selection= All VHF/UHF channels Ntis tip to ]25 cable chauneis.
* PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning- Provides free and easy chanue] selection and lets
you tune directly to any channel using the channel nuPnber buttons on the reEnote corttrol.
o Sleep Timer
o Closed Caption Decoder
o
Auto Shut Off Function=
It" tbere is no signal input from the antenna terminal and no user
operatiou
for 15
minutes,
tlae TV will
turl'J
itself oft
automatically.
o Resume
Function=
If the power fails or is disconnected while tile TV is on, the TV will tt]rn
on
automatically when the power resumes.
e. V-CHIP- Enables pareuts to prevent tbeir childreu from watching inappropriate lnaterial on TV.
o Tinted, Bright Black Matrix Picture Tube
o Full-Function Remote Control
. On-Screen Function Display
o
S-VIDEO Input-
Allows you to get better picture detail and clarity.
. Front / Rear AV input
PRECAUTIONS
• Place your TV in a rooln with adequate ventilation.
_, Keep your TV set away froln sources of direct heat, such as heat registers or direct sunlight.
® Do not place your TV ou soft surlaces, such as rugs or blaukets.
® Leave enough room for air to circulate around the bottoln, top and back of the set.
The serial number of this product may be found on the back of tbe TV. No others have the same
serial uumber as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain
tbis book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid ideutificatiou iu case of theE.
Date of Purchase Dealer Phoue No.
Dealer Pro'chase from Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No.
SYLVANIA
LIMITED WARRANTY
FUNAI CORP. will lepail this SYLVANIA i_loducl, hee ol charge in tile USA in Ihe evenl ol delecl in male]ills ol wolkman-
ship as Ik)llo\_s:
DURATION:
PARTS:
FUNAI CORE will provide paris Io rephce del)clive paris withoul charge lor one (It yeu Irom
Ihe dfle ol origin d relfil purchase. Two (2) years lor Picture Tube. Ce]lain paris are excluded
hon/ this
xA, arranly.
LABOR:
FUNAI CORE will provide Ihe labor _,ilhout ch _rge lor a period ol ninety (90) days Irom Ihe (late
ol original retail purch lse.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
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THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER. A I URCHASE RECEIPT
OR OTHER PROOF OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIREI) TOGETHER WITH THE
PRODUCT TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTYI
This x,\,arrallly shall nol be exlended Io any olher persoll or transl_ree.
This a, arranly is void and of no ell_cl if any serial munbers on the producl are altered, replaced, defaced, missing or
if service a, as auempled by an unauthorized service cenler. This SYLVAN A L e( a, 'a y (oes Pl N r O ?'
producl uot purchased and iised in die tJililed Slales.
This warrallly ollly covers laihlres due to delecls ill illalerial or w orlqllallship a, hich occurs during uornlal lisp. [1 does
nol cover danlage which oc{ urs ill shipnleut. 1 tilures which are caused by repairs, alleralions or producl nol supplied
by FUNAI CORR or damage which resulls fiom accidenL misuse abuse mishandlin_ nfisa))licalion alteralion,
: v sa a OL lp" pe _ I e/ Ice. c( I /e'c Lsestc Soe. "e o'o :_e seo: sp-o(tc - 3 ge
_\,hich resulls from fire, Ik)od, lightning or olher acts of Ood.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PACKING MATERIALS. ANY ACCESSORIES (EXCEPT REMOTE
CONTROL), ANY COSMETIC PARTS, COMPLETE ASSEMBLY PARTS. DEMO OR FLOOR MODELS.
FUNAI CORR AN[) ITS REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
GENERAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENT[AL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR OCCASIONED BY THE
USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND OF ALL OTHER LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF
FUNAI, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
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FOR A I ARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY FUNAI AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES IN
THE UNITED STATES.
ALL WARRANTY INSPECTIONS AN[) REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY A F!]NAI AUTHORIZED SER-
VICE CENTER. THIS WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WHEN THE UNIT 1S CARRIED-IN TO A FUNA[ AUTHO-
RIZED SERVICE FAC[L1TYI
THE I RODUCT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE RECEIPT.
1F NO PROOF OF PURCHASE IS ATTACHE[). THE WARRANTY WILL NOT BE HONORED AND REPAIRS
COSTS WILL BE CHARGED.
IMPORTANT:
THIS LIMITED WSkRRANTY G]VES YOU SPE( let( LEGAL RIGHTS, YOU iVlAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT
VARY FROM STATE Tr) STATE. IF, AT ANY TIME DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD. YOU ARE UNABLE TO
OBTAIN SATISFACTION WITH THE REPAIR OF THIS PRODUCT. PLEASE CONTACT FUNA] CORP.
ATTENTION:
FUNAI CORE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY DESIGN OF THIS PRODUCT
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
To locate yore nearest SYLVANIA Authorized Service Center or general service inquiries,
please call or write to the followiug:
FUNAI CORPORATION, INC.
SERVICE CENTER
19900 Van Ness Avenue, Torrauce, CA 90501
Tel :1-811t1-968-3429
httl_://www.SylvaniaConsunlerElectronics.eom
Head Olfice: 100 Nollll Slreet. Telerboro, NJ 07608
PLEASE DO NOT SHIP YOUR UNIT TO THE TETERBORO ADDRESS.
IEMN20452 Printed in Thaihmd
L3906UG _ * ' _ *
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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 cai)inet+
[ _lt THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRE-
SENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
[_ THEREARE IMPORTANT OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING
THE APPLIANCE.
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS -All the salety and operating
instructions should be read belore the appliance is
operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - Tile sal)ty and operating
instructions should be retained lor luture relerence.
3. HEED WARNINGS - All _\,amings on the appliance
and in the operating instructions shouM b_ adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS -All operating and use
instructions should be Iollowed.
5. CLEANING - !]nplug TV hom the wall oullet belore
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean-
ers. Use a damp cloth kn cleaning.
EXCEPTR)N: A product dlat is illeant I_11-uninlerrupt-
ed selwice and, that lor some specilic reason, such as
Ihe possibility of the loss of an aulhorization code R)r a
CATV convel*er, is not intended to be unplugged by
the user k_r cleaning or any other plupose, may
exclude Ihe relerence to unplugging the appliance in
the cleaning description othelwise required in ilem 5.
6. ATTACHMENTS - Do not use altachnJems not recom-
nlended by the TV nlanul tctm'er as they nlay cause
hazaMs.
7. WATER AND MOISTURE - I)o not use this TV near
a, ater, lor example, near a bath tub. _\,ash bowl, kitchen
sink. or laundry tub, in a wet basen/ent, or near a
swinmfing pool and the like.
8. ACCESSORIES - Do not place this PORTABLEOARTWARNINS
TV on an unstable cart. stand, t]ilx_d,
bracket, or table. The TV ma?_ lall,
causing serious injury to someone.
and serious dam lge to the appliance.
Use only with a cart. stand, tripod,
bracket, or table reconmlended by the
nlanulacturer, or sold _\,ith the TV.
Any mounting of the appliance should lollow the man-
uJacturer's instructions and should USE a mounting
accessory recomllleuded by Ihe Illanulactllrer. All appli-
alice and cart COlllbinatiou should Ix_ moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive Jorce. and unevell SUllaces may
cause the appliance and cal_ combiuatiou to ovel_tlrlL
AMEUBLES - Cel appareil lie (kilt 8YM_OLgDAVgRTI_gMENTPOURLBOOMPOSANTg8
_?lre place5 clue sur un meuble (ave( _PPAnE=LETMEU_LE_ROULETTES
OU sans rouleues) recomn/an(]_5 par
le labricanl. Si vous I'inslallez sur
till meuble h rouleues, d@lacez les
deux ensen/bles avec precatlliOll.
tJn a]rg_l brtlsque, I'utilisalioll d_uue
force excessive el des surhtces irr_Sguli_res risqueut de
d_Sslabiliser I'ensemble el de le renverser.
9. VENTILATION - Slols md openings in die cabinet and
Ihe back or boltonl are provided Ior ventilation and to
eusure reliable operatioll of Ihe TV alld Io prolecl il
lrom overhealing, these openings musl not he blocked
or covered. Tile openings should never be blocked by
placing Ihe TV oil a bed, sola, rug, or olher simil u"sur-
lace. This TV s]/ouR! never he placed near or over I
radialor or heat regisler. This TV shouM not be pl tced
in a buill-in inslallation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper velltihltioll is provided or tile nl iiitllaclur-
er's ilISIl+tKlioIIs have beell adhered Io.
10. POWER SOURCES - This TV shouk] be operaled only
fronl Ihe type ol power source indicaled on die mark-
ing label. If you are not sure of the lype of power sup-
i) 3, yot_o _e, colst 3' t Pl a_ce(eaeo
local po_\,er comp0.ny. For TVs intended Io operale
fronl ballery power, or other sources, reler
IO Ihe ope]-
aling insIructiolls.
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION - This TV is
equipped _\,ilh a polarized allernating-currenl lille
plug(a plug having one bltde wider than Ihe olher).
This plug x<,ill fit inlo Ihe po_\,er oudel only one way.
This is s ;_ v leamre, vo t are unable Io insert the
plug fully inlo the oullel, v reversing the plug. I1 Ihe
plug shouM still fail Io liL contact )o "e ec "c a i
replace your obsolele oullet. Do i (e e _e sa e y
purpose ol die polarized plug.
2 POWER-CORD PROTECT ON - Powe -st I P v cog s
S]/OU]d be rouled so _ _ey a'e o ke y o e
a, alked on or pinched by items placed upon or againsl
Ihenl, paying parlicular auention Io cords al plugs, con-
veuiellce receplacles, aud Ihe poiut where ev exit
from Ihe appliance.
13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an oulside
antenna or cable system is connecled to the TV, be suie
the antenna or cable system is giounded so as to pio-
vide some protection against voltage stu_es and buill-
up static chaiges. Ailicle 8 l0 of the Nalional Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, piovides inlornmlion with
respect to pioper grounding of the nlast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of giounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requiiements loi the grounding elec-
tiode. (Fig. A)
14. LIGHTNING - Foi added protection lot this TV
receiver duiing a lighming stoinL oi when it is lelt
unauended and unused loi long periods of time. unplug
i[ h'oIIl lhe wall oullet and disconnect lhe antenna oi
cable systeln. This will prevellt damage lo lhe TV due
to lighming and poweMine surges.
15. POWER LINES - An outskle antenna system shouM
not be located ill the vicinity of overhead powei lines
or othei electric light of powei circuits, or where it call
hdl inlo such power lines oi circuits. When installing
an oulside anlenna syslenl, extieme care should be
taken to keep hom touching such power lines oi cii-
cults as contact with them mighl be |alal.
16. OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets and
extension cords as this call _sult in a risk of life or
electric shock.
17. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Nevm push objects
of ally kind into this TV tlnough openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or shol_ Oil[ paits lhat
coukl resull ill a fiie oI electric shock. Never spill liq-
uid of ally kind on the TV.
18. SERVICING - Do not attempt to seivice this TV youi-
self as opening or iemoving coveis nmy expose you to
dangerous voltage oi other hazaids. Relei all servicing
to qualified service peisonneh
19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this TV
B'om lhe wall outlet alKl ielei selwicing to qualiJied
selwice per,onnel under the lollowing conditions:
a. When the power supply coid or plug is damaged oi
h'ayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objecls have lallen into
lhe TV.
c. If lhe TV has been exposed 1o rain oi water.
d. If the TV does not opeiale normally by Rdlowing the
operaling insh+uctions. Adjusl only those conlrols lhat
aie covered by lhe operaling instructions, as improper
adjusllnellt of other conlrols may iesult in damage and
will oBen iequire exlensive woik by a qualified techni-
cian to reslom lhe TV lo its noimal operation.
e. If the TV has been dropped oi damaged in any way.
L When the TV exhibils a distillcl change ill pellor-
man(e, lhis indicales a need lbr service.
20. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacemenl pairs
are iequimd, be sure lhe selwice technician uses
replacelnellt palls specified by the nlanulaclumi that
have lhe salne characteristics as lhe original pall.
Unaulhofized subslilutions may result in fire. eleclric
shock, iujury 1o peisons oi olher hazards.
21. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service oi
repaiis to this TV, ask lhe service technician 1o peiRn'm
rouline salety checks to determine lhal the TV is in
propei opeiating condition.
22. HEAT - This TV product shouM be silualed away B+om
heat sources such as iadiatols heat regislels+ stoves+ oi
other pioducts (including amplifiers) thal produce heal.
FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELEOTFt[CAL CODE
_nOUND
CLAUP \
d
FCC WARNING - This equipment may
generate or use radio frequency energy.
Changes or modifications to this equip-
ment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly
approved in the instruction manual.
The user cou|d lose the authority to
operate this equipment it an unautho-
rized change or modification is made.
$2898A
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
Note to CATV system insta|ler:
This reminder is provided to call the (ATV system installer's ancntion to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines
%r proper
grounding
and, ill
particular, specifies
that the cable
ground
shall be con-
nected to file grounding syslem of the buikling as close to the point of cable entry as practical.