Sansui DFTV270A, DFTV270 Owner’s Manual

OWNER'S MANUAL SAN SUI¢

27" MTS STEREO FLAT COLOR TELEVISION

WITH DIGITAL TUNER

FTV270 FTV270A

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The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral

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dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of

triangle isintended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

OAU'FION" Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC

WARNING" TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR

Rules could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

MOISTURE.

the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert

(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

PORTA SAFEGUAR

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS All the safety and operating instructions shoutd be read before the unit is operated.

2. RETAIN iNSTRUCTIONS The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS All warnings on tile unit and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS Alt operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior cabinet only.

6. ATTACHMENTS The manufacturer of this unit does not make any recommendations for attachments, as they may cause hazards.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this unit near water. For example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool. PORTABLE CART WARNING

8. ACCESSORIES (symbol provided by RETAO)

Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.

The unit may fall, causing serious injury, and serious damage to the unit.

8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,

and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. VENTILATION s3126.a

Slots and openings in the cabinet back or bottom are provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the unit and

to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by

placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This unit should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This unit should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase, or rack unless proper ventilation is

provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCE This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating plate. If you are not sure of the type of

power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For units intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This unit 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 you are unable to insert the plug fully 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. If your unit is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third

(grounding) pin, this plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This too, is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert

the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding- type 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

them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13. LIGHTNING To protect your unit during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from

the wail outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the unit due to lightning and power

line surges.

14. POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light or power circuits,

or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken

to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

15. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Do not push objects through any openings in this unit as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid into the unit.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the unit, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire

to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding

electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

/_GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE $2898A

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

18. SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug this unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the unit.

c. If the unit has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the unit does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the unit to its normal operation.

e. If the unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the unit exhibits a distinct change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

20. REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this unit, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that

the unit is in proper operating condition.

22. HEAT The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including

amplifiers) that produce heat.

23. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER 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.

Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................................................ 2

Contents ........................................................................................ 4

Features ........................................................................................ 5

Power sou rce ................................................................................ 5

Parts and functions ........................................................................ 6

Remote control .............................................................................. 7

Antenna connections ..................................................................... 8

Cable TV connections ................................................................... 9

Connections to other equipment ................................................. 10

Selecting the VIDEO INPUT source ............................................ 12

Setting the language ................................................................... 13

Memorizing channels .................................................................. 14

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TV operation................................................................................I7

SettingtheV-Chip.......................................................................19

Settingtheclock..........................................................................23

Settingthepicturesize................................................................24

Picture control adjustment/Resetting your picture adjustment ....25

Closed Caption ............................................................................ 26

CC advanced ............................................................................... 28

Selecting Stereo/Second Audio Program (SAP) ......................... 29

Selecting the audio language (DIGITAL MODE) ......................... 30

Checking the Digital-signal strength (DIGITAL MODE) .............. 31

Using the auto shut off feature .................................................... 32

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Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 33

SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 34

LIMITED WARRANTY ................................................................. 35

Features

Nigh Quality Picture Horizontal Resolution more than 500 lines exceeds Super VNS (400 lines) or Laser Disc (430 lines) in resolution.

• integrated Digital Tuner =You can view digital broadcasts without using a Digital TV Set-Top Box.

• Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode - Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for hearing impaired viewers. Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control - The On-Screen display allows precise remote control

adjustment of BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS.

Programmable TV Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the TV can be programmed for up to 120 minutes to turn off automatically.

V-Chip - The V-Chip function can read the rating of a TV program or movie content if the program is encoded with this information. V-chip will allow you to set a restriction level. Stereo/SAP Reception - This TV is designed to receive stereo and second audio program (SAP) broadcasts

where available. S=Video/Component Video jacks - A VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver or other audio/video component

can be connected to this unit. Video Input Jacks - This unit is equipped with 3 types of video input jacks. The component video in jacks

and S-video in jack enable you to watch the DVD player or the video devices with a high quality picture.

On-Screen 3 Language Display - You can select one of 3 languages, English, Spanish or French for on-

screen programming.

Power source

AC Outlet

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Polarized AC Cord Plug (One blade is wider than the other)

TO USE AC POWER SOURCE

Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert

the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet.

NOTES:

• Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attached power cord only.

• If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-polarized AC

outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user's responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.

• If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the

unit fails to function, simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet and plug it back in. The unit should return to normal operation.

Parts and functions

Front

POWER button

Remote sensor AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN jacks (VIDEO2)

*CHANNEL A/V buttons *VOLUME A/V buttons

* To display the menu screen.

Press both VOLUME A/V buttons at the same time to display the menu screen. CHANNEL A/V buttons and VOLUME A/V buttons can be used to select the desired setting during the menu

screen operations.

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RF IN (VHF/UHF)jack

S-VIDEO IN jack

AC power cord

AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks

AUDIO (L/R)NIDEO IN jacks

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COMPONENT IN jacks

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1. POWER Button - Press to turn the power on/off to the TV.

2. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allow direct access to any channel.

3. -/DISPLAY Button - When the TV is receiving an analog signal pressing this button will display the current information on-screen. When the TV is receiving a digital signal, pressing this button once will display the digital information on-screen; pressing it a second time

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Before using the remote control, batteries must first be HOW TO iNSTALL BATTERIES

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

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Remote control

will display the anatog information on-screen. To remove the display from the screen, press this button again. This

button is also the "-" button used when selecting digital

channels.

4. SLEEP Button - To set the TV to turn off after a preset amount of time, press the SLEEP button. The clock will

count up 10 minutes each time the button is pressed in the order of 0, 10, 20, ...100, 110, 120. After the sleep time is

programmed, the display will disappear then reappear momentarily every ten minutes to remind you the sleep timer

function is operating. To confirm the sleep time setting,

press the SLEEP button once and the remaining time will be momentarily displayed. To cancel steep time, press the

SLEEP button repeatedly until the display turns to 0.

5. VOL (VOLUME) +/- Buttons - Press the + button to increase, or the "-" button to decrease the volume level.

Use to select the desired setting during the menu screen

operation.

6. MENU/ENTER Button - Press to display the menu screen.

While in the on-screen menu, press to enter or select options.

7. EXIT Button = Press to exit the menu screen.

8. TV/AV Button - Press this button to display SOURCE SELECTION menu to select the video input source.

9. QUICK VIEW Button - This button allows you to go back to

the previous channel selected by pressing the QUICK VIEW

button. Press this button again to return to the channel you

were watching.

10. MUTE Button - To turn off the sound, press this button once. The TV will be silenced and the symbol "MUTE" will appear on the screen. The muting feature can be released by pressing the MUTE button again or one of the VOL + or - buttons.

11. CH (CHANNEL) A/V Buttons- Press the A button to change to a higher numbered channel set into memory.

Press the V button to change to alower numbered channel set into memory. Use to select the desired setting during

the menu screen operation.

12. PICTURE SIZE Button - Press to change the picture size.

13. AUDIO Button - Press to select the desired audio setting.

14. CLOSED CAPTION Button - Press this button to display CLOSED CAPTION menu.

15. ANALOG/DIGITAL Button -Press to select analog/digital mode.

installed.

Use two "AAA" size batteries (not supplied). The batteries may last approximately one year depending on how much

the remote control is used. For best performance, it is

recommended that batteries should be replaced on a yearly basis, or when the remote operation becomes erratic. Do not mix old and new batteries or different types.

2. Install two "AAA" batteries (not supplied).

3. Replace the battery compartment cover.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

These precautions should be followed when using batteries

in this device:

• Use only the size and type of batteries specified.

• Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

• Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline

and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.

• If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

• Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged;

they can overheat and rupture (follow battery manufacturer's directions).

Antenna connections

if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your

antenna system, if you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page 9 for Cable TV connections.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm Cable or 300 ohm Twin-lead Wire)

Connect the 75 ohm Cable from the Combination VHF/UHF Antenna to the RF IN Jack.

Ifyour Combination VHF/UHF Antenna has a 300

ohm Twin-lead Wire, the use of the 300-75 ohm

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Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm Twin-lead Wires)

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300-75 ohm

Matching Transformer

Matching Transformer may be necessary.

Connect the UHF 300 ohm Twin-lead Wire to the Combiner (not supplied). Connect the VHF 300

ohm Twin-lead Wire to the 300-75 ohm Matching Transformer. Attach the Transformer to the

Combiner, then attach the Combiner to the RF IN Jack.

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Separate VHF/UHF Antennas (75 ohm VHF Cable and 300 ohm UHF Twin-lead Wires)

Connect the VHF 75 ohm cable and UHF 300

RF IN jack

UHF 300 ohm

ohm Twin-lead Wire to the Combiner. Attach the Combiner to the RF IN Jack.

Cable TV connections

This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable

TV Converter box. Some Cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels" in which the signal is

scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a deecrambler device

which is generally provided by the Cable TV company.

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE

RF IN jack

75 ohm Coaxial Cable

For basic cable service not requiring a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the 75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the RF IN Jack on the back of the unit.

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO SCRAMBLED CABLE TV SERVICE

If you subscribe to a Cable TV service which requires the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm Coaxial Cable to the Converter/Descrambler box. Using another 75 ohm Coaxial Cable, connect

the output jack of the Converter/Descrambler box to the RF IN Jack on the unit. Follow the connections shown

below. Set the unit to the output channel of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the Converter/Descrambler box to select channels.

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FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO UNSCRAMBLED BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE WITH SCRAMBLED PREMIUM CHANNELS

If you subscribe to a Cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, you may wish to use a signal Splitter and an A/B Switch box (available from the Cable TV company or an electronics supply store). Follow the connections shown below. With the

switch in the "B" position, you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your unit. With the switch in the

"A" position, tune your unit to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the

Converter/Descrambler box to tune scrambled channels.

Incoming 75 ohm CABLE TV Cable

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Connections to other equipment

The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the TV is dependent on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner's Manual provided with each component for the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.

The connection diagrams below are offered as suggestions. You may need to modify them to accommodate your particular assortment of components. The diagrams are intended to show component video and audio

interconnections only.

To connect the TV to a VCR

To connect the TV to a VCR with an S-Video cord

If you connect a VCR with a S-VIDEO cord to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the rear of the TV, you must also connect

the audio cords to the AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV. The S-VIDEO cord only carries the video signal. The audio signal is separate.

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NOTE:

When the S-video cord and the video cord are connected to each jack at the same time, the S-video cord takes precedence over the video cord.

To connect the iV to a DVD player/Satellite receiver

If your DVD playeror Satellite receiverhas a S-Videooutjack, connect cordsas shown.

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Connections to other equipment (continued)

To connect the TV to a DVD player with component video

If your DVD player has com )orient video out jacks, connect your TV to a DVD player using a component video

cord. It can greatly enhance picture quality and performance.

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NOTE:

This unit is only capable of displaying 480i interlaced signal when connected to a digital device with component video

outputs. If you input a 480p, 720p or 1080i signal to the component video inputs, "COMPONENT" and "NO SIGNAL

OR NOT SUPPORTED VIDEO RESOLUTION" will be displayed on a black screen, if this screen appears, set the

digital device's component output to 480i.

To connect the TV to a set-top box

If you connect a set-top box, connect your TV to it by using a component video cord.

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NOTE:

This unit is only capable of displaying 480i interlaced signal when connected to a digital device with component video

outputs. If you input a 480p, 720p or 1080i signal to the component video inputs, "COMPONENT" and "NO SIGNAL

OR NOT SUPPORTED VIDEO RESOLUTION" will be displayed on a black screen, if this screen appears, set the

digital device's component output to 480i.

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