SYLVANIA
LIMITED WARRANTY
FUNAI CORP. will repair this SYLVANIA product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workman-
ship as follows:
Owner’s
Manual
COLOR TELEVISION
SST4193S
DURATION:
PARTS:
FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from
the date of original retail purchase. Two (2) years for Picture Tube. Certain parts are excluded
from this warranty.
FUNAI CORP. will provide the labor without charge for a period of ninety (90) days from the date
of original retail purchase.
LABOR:
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER. A PURCHASE RECEIPT
OR OTHER PROOF OF ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED TOGETHER WITH THE
PRODUCT TO OBTAIN SERVICE UNDER THIS WARRANTY..
FEATURES
This warranty shall not be extended to any other person or transferee.
G Tinted, Bright Black Matrix Picture Tube
This warranty is void and of no effect if any serial numbers on the product are altered, replaced, defaced, missing or
if service was attempted by an unauthorized service center. This SYLVANIA Limited warranty does not apply to any
the product not purchased and used in the United States.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in material or workmanship which occurs during normal use. It does
not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by repairs, alterations or product not sup-
plied by FUNAI CORP., or damage which results from accident, misuse, abuse, mishandling, misapplication, alter-
ation, faulty installation, improper maintenance, commercial use such as hotel, rental or office use of this product or
damage which results from fire, flood, lightning or other acts of God.
G 181 Channel Selection- All VHF/UHF channels plus up to 125 cable channels.
G PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning- The latest PLL frequency synthesized electronic tun-
ing system provides free and easy channel selection, and lets you tune directly to any channel
using the channel number buttons (0~9 and +100-key) on the remote control.
G On-Screen Function Display.
G Full-Function Remote Control
G Sleep Timer
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PACKING MATERIALS, ANY ACCESSORIES (EXCEPT REMOTE
CONTROL), ANY COSMETIC PARTS, COMPLETE ASSEMBLY PARTS, DEMO OR FLOOR MODELS.
G Closed Caption Decoder- 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.
G Auto Shut Off Function- If there is no air signal input from the antenna terminal and no
operation for 15 minutes, the TV will turn itself off automatically.
FUNAI CORP. AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
GENERAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY FUNAI AND ITS REPRESENTA-
TIVES IN THE UNITED STATES.
ALL WARRANTY INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY FUNAI AUTHORIZED SER-
VICE CENTER. THIS WARRANTY IS VALID WHEN THE UNIT IS CARRIED-IN TO FUNAI AUTHORIZED
SERVICE FACILITY.
G V-CHIP- Enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV.
PRECAUTION
THE PRODUCT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE RECEIPT.
IF NO PROOF OF PURCHASE IS ATTACHED, THE WARRANTY WILL NOT BE HONORED AND REPAIRS
COSTS WILL BE CHARGED.
G Place your TV in a room with adequate ventilation.
G Keep your TV set away from sources of direct heat, such as heat registers or direct sunlight.
G Do not place your TV on soft surfaces, such as rugs or blankets.
G Leave enough room for air to circulate around the bottom, top and back of the set.
IMPORTANT:
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, IF, AT ANY TIME DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, YOU ARE UNABLE TO
OBTAIN SATISFACTION WITH THE REPAIR OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT FUNAI CORP.
ATTENTION:
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 as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
FUNAI CORP. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY DESIGN OF THIS PRODUCT
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
To locate your nearest SYLVANIA Authorized Service Center or general service procedure,
please call 1-800-968-3429 or write to the following:
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchase from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
FUNAI CORPORATION
Customer Service
100 North Street; Teterboro, NJ 07608
Tel :1-800-968-3429
This Owner’s Manual is made of recycled paper.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR SET-UP OR OPERATING
AFTER READING OWNER’S MANUAL, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE
PLEASE DO NOT SHIP YOUR UNIT TO THE TETERBORO ADDRESS.
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L6404UE * * * * *
ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS
*Some cable TV systems use
scrambled signals and require
a special converter to receive
these channels. Consult your
local cable company.
FCC WARNING- This equipment may generate
or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modi-
fications to this equipment may cause harmful
interference unless the modifications are express-
ly approved in the instruction manual. The user
could lose the authority to operate this equip-
ment if an unauthorized change or modification
is made.
UHF/VHF Rod
Antenna
Before plugging the UHF/VHF Rod
Antenna into the ANT(enna). IN jack,
check that the pin is not bent. If it is
(Not supplied)
VHF
bent, straighten the pin as illustrated,
Antenna
CATV Box *
(Not supplied)
then plug the pin into the ANT(enna).
IN jack.
or Satellite Box
(Not supplied)
UHF
Antenna
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
(Not supplied)
Bent pin
OUT
IN
From Cable System
or Satellite Antenna
75-ohm
ANT.IN
Cable
Plug
ATTENTION:
Coaxial Cable
75-ohm
Coaxial Cable
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES,
INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE
DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRE-
SPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER
JUSQU’AU FOND.
(Needs to be straightened)
(Straight pin)
ANT. IN
OR
OR
From Cable System
VHF/UHF Combiner
(Not supplied)
Note to CATV system installer:
VHF/UHF
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable
ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
Combination Antenna
(Not supplied)
CLOSED CAPTION
This TV can receive C1 and C2 of Caption and Text.
Notes:
(1)When your TV receives a special effects playback signal (i.e., Search, Slow, Still) from a
VCR’s video output channel (CH3 or CH4), your TV may not display the correct caption or
text.
(2)Captions and texts may not match the TV voice exactly.
(3)Interference may cause the closed caption system not to function properly.
(4)The caption or text characters will not be displayed while the menu display or function’s dis-
play is shown.
Caption Mode
(1)Characters can be displayed on the TV screen when the received broadcast signal contains the
Caption Signals.
(2)Paint-on mode: Displays input characters on the screen immediately.
Pop-on mode: Once characters are stored in memory, it is displayed all at once.
Roll-up mode: Displays the characters continuously by scrolling (max. 4 lines)
Note: If the CAPTION C1 or C2 is selected but the caption signal is not included, characters will
not be displayed.
(5)If you see this screen :
Text Mode
(1)Displays the text on the screen by scrolling (max. 7 lines)
(2)If the received broadcast signal does not contain the caption or text signal, no change will
occur.
If your TV displays a black box on the screen, this means that your TV is set to TEXT mode. To
clear screen, select CAPTION C1, C2 or CAPTION [OFF].
PREPARATION FOR USE
[ADD/DELETE FUNCTION]
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV
screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) L or M button to point to "CHANNEL SET".
Then, press the VOL(ume) L button.
3) Press the VOL(ume) L button so that "ADD/DELETE" is selected.
4) Use the CH(annel) L or M button to select the
channel you wish to put into memory or to erase from memory.
Note: The display will return to the screen in about 10 seconds.
Perform "ADD/DELETE" function while this display appears on the
screen.
G Press the VOL(ume) L or M button to light up the channel number
in LIGHT BLUE if you wish to add the channel into memory.
G Press the VOL(ume) L or M button to light up the channel number
in LIGHT RED if you wish to erase the channel from memory.
5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
LANGUAGE SELECTION
If you want to change the language of the on-screen menu, follow the proce-
dure below.
1) Connect the power cord to a standard AC outlet.
2) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
3) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears
on the TV screen.
4) Press the CH(annel) L or M button to point to "[ENGLISH]".
5) Select "ENGLISH" or "ESPAÑOL" = Spanish by using
the VOL(ume) L or M button.
PICTURE
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
PICTURE
ADD/DELETE
AUTO MEMO
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
STEREO
[OFF]
6) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
CHANNEL PRESETTING
NOTE:You MUST PRESET channels BEFORE using CHANNEL L or M button.
To preset a channel or to change a preset channel, follow the procedure below.
1) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
2) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears
on the TV screen.
3) Press the CH(annel) L or M button to point to "CHANNEL SET".
Then, press the VOL(ume) L button.
STEREO SOUND SYSTEM
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
This function is suppresses noise, restores the dynamic range and electroni-
cally expends the stereo signal to create a more specious sound effect.
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV
screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) L or M button to point to "CHANNEL SET".
Then, press the VOL(ume) L button.
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
4) Press the CH(annel) L or M button to point to "AUTO MEMO".
Then, press the VOL(ume) L button.
PICTURE
The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area.
G The TV distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable channels.
G When AUTO MEMO action is completed, the lowest memorized channel
reappears on the screen.
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
3) Press the CH(annel) L or M button so that "STEREO" is selected.
4) Press the VOL(ume) L or M button to select the stereo mode on or off.
Stereo sound is effective when the "STEREO" is on.
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
G When you press the CH(annel) L or M button after selecting AUTO
MEMO, the tuner will stop at the memorized channels only.
G The TV may recognize TV channels to be CATV channels
by the receiving conditions. In this case, try AUTO MEMO action again
in the fine receiving conditions.
ADD/DELETE
AUTO MEMO
STEREO
[OFF]
ADD/DELETE
AUTO MEMO
ADD/DELETE
AUTO MEMO
STEREO
[OFF]
STEREO
[ON]
RESUME FUNCTION
If the power fails or is disconnected while the TV is powered on, the TV will turn on automatical-
ly when the power resumes.
OPERATIONS
WATCHING A TV PROGRAM
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
1) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
2) Select the desired channel with the CH(annel) L or M button.
3) Adjust the volume to the desired listening level using the VOL(ume) L or M button.
4) Adjust picture controls for a natural looking image. (See "PICTURE ADJUSTMENT".)
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.
2) Press the VOL(ume) L button so that "PICTURE" is selected.
3) Select the feature you wish to adjust with the CH(annel) L or M button and adjust it with the
VOL(ume) L or M button.
GAME MODE
Set to the most suitable position for TV
GAME.
G In the above steps, the picture adjustment
display will disappear from the TV screen
after about 10 seconds unless you press any
buttons, even though you may not be fin-
ished. Press the MENU and VOL(ume) L
button so that "PICTURE" is selected. Then,
press the CH(annel) L or M button repeat-
edly until the display returns to the screen.
G If you adjust the other Picture control after
you set the Game mode to [ON], the Game
mode is set to [OFF] automatically.
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER
The sleep timer function enables you to shut off the power without pressing
the POWER button after a desired time period.
1) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV and press the SLEEP button
on the remote control .
[+] : ON
[-] : OFF
BRIGHT
Adjust until the whitest parts of the picture are
as bright as you prefer.
2) You may change the sleep time with pressing the SLEEP
button on the remote control repeatedly. The timer is set up
to 90 minutes, 10 minutes each time the SLEEP button is
pushed. (The timer display counts up and sleep timer will
be displayed on the screen when you press the SLEEP
button on remote control.)
SLEEP 10
[+] : increase brightness
[-] : decrease brightness
To cancel the sleep timer:
Press the SLEEP button repeated-
ly until "SLEEP 0" is displayed.
CONTRAST
Adjust to increase or decrease contrast.
[+] : increase contrast
[-] : decrease contrast
COLOR
Adjust to be brilliant or pale color.
[+] : be brilliant color
[-] : be pale color
[USING THE GAME BUTTON]
You may also set the Game mode and external
input mode at the same time by pressing the
GAME button on the remote control. “GAME”
appears on the TV screen.
G To exit the Game mode and external input
mode, press the GAME button on the remote
control again.
G To cancel the Game mode only, adjust the
picture control. In this case, “VIDEO” instead
of “GAME” appears on the TV screen.
G When you press the GAME button if the TV
is off, the TV turns on and will be in the
Game mode and external input mode auto-
matically.
Note: When you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet, or if you have a power failure, the
sleep time will be lost.
CLOSED CAPTION SELECTION
You may view specially labeled (cc) TV pro-
grams, movies, news, prerecorded tapes, etc.
with either a dialogue caption or text display
added to the program.
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu
display appears on the TV screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) L or M button to point
to "CAPTION".
TINT
Adjust to obtain natural skin tones.
[+] : greenish tone
[-] : reddish tone
3) Press the VOL(ume) L or M button to select
the mode you wish.
4) When done, press the MENU button to exit
the menu.
: Press the VOL(ume) L or M button.
Notes:
G “+” is achieved by pressing the VOL(ume)
L button and “-” by pressing the VOL(ume)
Mbutton.
PICTURE
PICTURE
PICTURE
PICTURE
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [ C1]
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [ C2]
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [ T1]
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [ T2]
: Press the CH(annel) L or M button.
[-]
OFF
[+]
ON
[-]
[+]
[-]
[+]
[-]
[+]
[-]
[+]
GAME MODE
BRIGHT
CONTRAST
COLOR
TINT
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OPERATIONS (Continued)
[TV RATING SET UP]
PICTURE
1
V-CHIP SET UP
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑO
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.
2
V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV.
V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming (except for news and sports programs, unedited movies
on premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then denies access to pro-
gramming if the program's rating meets the limitations you select. In this case, "PROTECTED
PROGRAM by ..." message appears on the TV screen.
Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to "V-CHIP SET UP".
Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button.
3
TV RATING
MPAA RATING
To block ratings, follow the steps below.
Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to "TV RATING".
Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button.
4
● Programming may be rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) or according
to the Television Parental Guidelines. In order to block any inappropriate programming, set
your limits in both places (MPAA RATING and TV RATING).
● You cannot access the menu when the "PROTECTED PROGRAM by ..." message appears. In
this case, change to the unblocked channel, then press the MENU button.
Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to your desired item.
Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].
TV-Y
TV-Y7 (
TV-G
TV-PG (
TV-14
[VIEW
) [VIEW
[VIEW
) [VIEW
) [VIEW
) [VIEW
<Selection>
• TV-Y:
• TV-Y7:
• TV-G:
<Rating Category Explanations>
Appropriate for all children
Appropriate for children seven and older
General Audience
[MPAA RATING SET UP]
1
(
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
TV-MA (
Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.
• TV-PG:
• TV-14:
• TV-MA:
Parental Guidance suggested.
Unsuitable for children under 14
Mature audience only
[ENGLISH]ESPAÑOL
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
2
Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to "V-CHIP SET UP".
Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button.
3
● When you select the rating category and turn it [BLOCK], the higher rating will turn [BLOCK
automatically. Also, the lower rating will turn [VIEW] automatically.
● When you turn "TV-Y" to [BLOCK] or [VIEW], the all ratings will turn to [BLOCK] or
[VIEW] automatically.
Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to "MPAA RATING".
Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button.
4
TV RATING
MPAA RATING
● When you turn "TV-MA" to [VIEW], the all ratings will turn to [VIEW] automatically.
Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to your desired item.
Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].
When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA and you press the VOL(ume) ▲ button, the
sub-ratings will appear on the TV screen.
If you select the rating category (example: TV-PG) and turn it [BLOCK] or [VIEW], the sub-rat
ings (example: V for Violence) will turn [BLOCK] or [VIEW] automatically.
You can set the sub-ratings to [BLOCK] or [VIEW] individually when the
G
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
<Selection>
• G:
<Rating Category Explanations>
General Audience
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
• PG:
Parental Guidance suggested.
TV-Y7
[BLOC
• PG-13:
• R:
• NC-17:
• X:
Unsuitable for children under 13
Restricted; under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian
No one under 17 admitted
rating category is set to [BLOCK]. To set the sub-ratings individually, follow
the steps below.
FV
[BLOC
Mature audience only
● When you select [TV-Y7]:
Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to select "FV" (Fantasy Violence).
Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].
● When you select [TV-PG], [TV-14] or [TV-MA]:
Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to select "D"(Suggestive Dialog),
"L"(Coarse Language), "S"(Sexual Situation), or "V"(Violence). Then,
press the VOL(ume) ▲ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].
Note: When you select [TV-MA], "D" does not appear on the TV screen.
● The sub-ratings which set to [BLOCK] appears next to the rating category
in the TV RATING menu.
TV-PG
[BLOC
● When you select the rating category and turn it [BLOCK], the higher rating will turn [BLOCK]
automatically. Also, the lower rating will turn [VIEW] automatically.
● When you turn "G" to [BLOCK] or [VIEW], the all ratings will turn to [BLOCK] or [VIEW]
automatically.
● When you turn "X" to [VIEW], the all ratings will turn to [VIEW] automatically.
5
D
L
S
V
[BLOC
[BLOC
[BLOC
[BLOC
TV-Y
TV-Y7 (
TV-G
TV-PG (DLSV)[BLOC
TV-14 (DLSV)[BLOC
TV-MA ( LSV)[BLOC
[VIEW
)[VIEW
[BLOC
Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
5
Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
MAINTENANCE
CABINET CLEANING
SUPPLIED
Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often over-
looked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save your time and money.
ACCESSORIES
● Wipe the front panel and other exterior sur-
faces of the TV with a soft cloth immersed
in lukewarm water and wrung dry.
Remote control unit
(N0132UD or N0108UD)
● Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray
insecticide liquid near the TV. Such chemi-
cals may cause damage and discoloration to
the exposed surfaces.
Batteries ("AA" x 2)
Owner’s Manual
QUICK SERVICE CHECK LIST
Owner’s
Manual
PICTURE TUBE CLEANING
Wipe the picture tube of the TV with a soft
cloth. Before cleaning the picture tube, discon-
nect the power cord.
POSSIBLE REMEDY
Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Is TV plugged in?
Power at outlet?
Is TV’s POWER button on?
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
Check for local interference.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Television system:
Closed Caption
System:
NTSC-M TV Standard
Turn off with POWER button and then turn it on after about a minute.
Adjust COLOR control.
Sound output:
1W, 8 ohmx2
§15.119/FCC
Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.
Check batteries in Remote Control.
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Channel coverage
VHF:
Remote control:
Digital encoded
Move the TV away from the nearby appliances which have Magnetism.
Turn off using the power button, then turn it on again 30 minutes or so later.
2 ~ 13
infrared light system
UHF:
14 ~ 69
Operating
temperature:
CATV:
2 ~ 13, A ~ W,
W+1 ~ W+84,
A-5 ~ A-1, 5A
181 channel
frequency synthesized
tuning system
Direct access keyboard,
programmable
scan and up/down
Closed Caption Problem
Possible Remedy
5°C to 40°C
(41°F~104°F)
My TV is showing captions that are
misspelled.
You are watching a live broadcast and spelling errors made by the
closed captioning production company may pass through uncorrect-
ed. A prerecorded program will not show any misspelled words
because of the normal time available for editing the captions.
Power requirements: AC120V, 60Hz
Power consumption
Tuning System
Channel access:
(Maximum):
Picture tube:
Dimensions:
73W
19”
H : 16-3/4"(428mm)
W: 18-3/4"(475mm)
My TV will not show the text in its entirety Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialogue
or there is a delay of what is being said.
are common for live broadcasts. Most captioning production compa-
nies can display a dialogue to a maximum of 220 words per minute.
If a dialogue exceeds that rate, selective editing is used to insure that
the captions remain up-to-date with the current TV screen dialogue.
D : 18"
(454mm)
Weight:
37.5 lbs. (17kg)
Terminals
Antenna input:
VHF/UHF/CATV
75 ohm unbalanced
(F-type)
•Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice.
•If there is a discrepancy between languag
the default language will be English.
My captions are scrambled with white
boxes on the TV screen.
Interference caused by building, power lines, thunderstorms, etc.
may cause scrambled or incomplete captions to appear.
Video input:
Audio input:
RCA connector x 1
RCA connector x 2
(L+R)
My program guide listed a TV show as
being closed captioned
but none of the captions were displayed.
Broadcasters may at times use a time compression process to the
actual program so that additional advertising time can be given.
Since the decoder cannot read the compressed information, captions
will be lost.
Head phone
Stereo Sound System
2 speakers
1/8” stereo (3.5mm)
My prerecorded videotape does not show
any captions. The tape box mentions it
being closed captioned.
The videotape was either an illegal copying or the tape duplicating
company accidentally left out the captioning signals during the
copying process.
As an ENERGY STAR® Partner, our company has determined that this product meets
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