Sanyo AVM-3260G Owner’s Manual

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AVM-3260G

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AVM-3660G

Welcome to the World of Sanyo

Thank you for purchasing a Sanyo Color Television. You made an excellent choice for Performance, Reliability, and Value. The TV is designed with easy on-screen set-up instructions and operating features. To meet the growing needs of our

customers, this television has a "V-Chip" for parental controlled viewing.

CONTENTS

Important Safety qqps .................... 2

Features .............................. 3

Specifications .......................... 3

Basic Setup ............................ 3

Basic Hookup Methods ................... 4

Rear Panel ............................. 5

Universal Remote Control ............. 5 ~ 9

TV Adjustment and Setup ........... 10 ~ 12

Using the Audio Output Jacks ............ 12

Using the Audio/Video Input Jacks ........ 13

V-Guide Information .................... 14

V-Guide Operation (Parental Control) .. 14 ~ 15

Closed-Captioning ...................... 16

Setting the Sleep "rimer ................. 16

Resetting the "IV ....................... 17

Care and Cleaning ..................... 17

Helpful Hints-Problems/Solutions ..... 17 ~ 18

Warranty ............................. 19

ESPAI_IOL ........................ 20 ~ 39

Contenido ............................ 20

Sears HomeCentral sM ................... 40

Del Propietario

TV screen image / Imagen de la Pantalla del

Televisor O 2000 PhotoOisc, Inc.

AVM-3260G pictured / Ilustr6

"As an ENERGY STAR_ Partner, Sanyo has determined that this

product meets the ENERGYSTAR_

guidelines for energy efficiency."

PrintedinU.S.A.SMC,May,2000/Irnpres0enU.S.A,SMCMayo,2000 PartNo./ No.deParte: 1AA6P1P2322--

ServiceCode/C6dig0deServici0: 610286 1389

A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THiS UNIT ,_

CAUTFON: TO RIEEDUC_ T:tE RISK OF EMECTR_ SHOCK, on NOT ReMOVL¢ COVER (OR THIS SYMBC4= INDICATES THAT TItERIE ARE IMPORTANT OPIERATING

BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN_41[]_. REFER SERVICING TO OUAUFIEO AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE UTERATURIE ACCOMPANY_ SERVICE PERSONNEL ING THIS UNI_

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:PLEASEADHERETOALLWARNINGSON THEPRODUCTANDIN THEOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS.BEFORE OPERATINGTHEPRODUCT,PLEASEREADALL OF THE SAFETYAND OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS.RETAINTHIS

LITERATUREFORREFERENCE.Follow all instructions...

Positioning the appliance t Donotplaceyourapplianceonanunstablecart,stand,shelfortable.

Seriousinjurytoanindividual,anddamagetotheappliance,mayresult if it should fag. Your salespersoncan recommend

approvedcartsandstandsorshelf andwallmounting instructions.Anapplianceandcartcombinationshould

bemovedwithcare Quickstope,excessiveforce, and

unevensurfacesmaycausethe applianceand cart combinationto overturn.

2. Slotsand openingsin the cabinetand in the backor bottom ere providedfor ventilation.TOensurereliableoperationof the appliance

andtoprotectitfrom overheating,theseopeningsmustnotbeblocked orcovered,Theopeningsshouldneverbecoveredwithaclothorother

material,andthebottomopeningsshouldnotbe blockedbyplacingthe unitona bed,sofa,rug,orothersimilarsurface.Thisapplianceshould

neverbeplacednearor overaradiatoror heatregister.Thisappliance

shouldnotbeplacedina built-ininstallationsuchasobookcaseunless

properventilationisprovided.

3. Donotexposetheapplianceto rainor usenearwater.., forexample,

neara bathtub,swimmingpool,kitchensink,ina wet basement,etc.

Hooking Up Outdoor Antenna LIGHTNINGPROTECTIONFOR YOUR ANTENNAAND SET AS PER NATIONALELEC3RICALCODEINSTRUCTIONS.

EXAMPLEOF ANTENNAGROUNDINGACCORDINGTONATIONAL ELECTRICALCODE, ANSI]NFPA 70

LEAD IN

WIRE GROUND

POWERSERVICEGR_JND_IG_ INECOE_N 810-21) ELECTRODESYSTEM

(NECART250,PARTIt) NEC-NA11ONALELECTRICALCODE

"Note to CATV system i_el_n

This remillder is provided to call the CATV system InStaller's attentlon to A_e 82040 of the NEC that provides guidelines for prc_r grounding and, in particular, spe_es Ihat

the cable ground shall be CON_t_ to the grounding system of the building, 8_1 close to

the point of cable entr] as practical."

4. If an outsideantennaisconnectedto thereceiver,besuretheantenna

systemisgroundedsoasto providesomeprotectionagainstvoltage surgesandbuiltupstaticcharges.Article810 of the NationalElectrical Code,ANSI/NFPA70, providesinformationwith respectto proper groundingof themastand supportingstructure,groundingofthelead

in wireto an antennadischargeunit,sizeof groundingconductors, locationofantennadischargeunit,connectiontogroundingelectrodes,

endrequirementsforthegroundingelectrode.

CLAMp

Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbelocatedinthevicinityofover- headpowerlinesor otherelectriclightor powercircuits,or whereit

canfallinto suchpowerlinesor circuits.Wheninstallingan outside

antennasystemextremecareshouldbetakento keepfrom touching such powerlinesor circuitsas contactwith themmight be fatal.

Plug in the power cord 5 The designof manyappliancesdoesnotrequirea polarizedACline

plug(one bladewiderthanthe other).However,if yourapplianceis equippedwith a polarizedAC line plug,it isa safetyfeaturewhich preventstheplugbeinginsertedincorrectly.If youhave difficultyinsertingthe plug,try reversingit. If the plug stilldoesnotfitfullyintotheoutlet,contactyourelectri- cianto replaceyourobsoleteoutlet.Do notdefeatthe safetypurposeofthispoicrizedplug.

6, DOnotallowanythingtorestonthe powercord,DOnot locatethe

appliancewherethecordwill beabusedbypersonswalkingonit.

Cleaning

7. 8ethre cleaning,unplugthe unitfrom the wallouUst.Do notapply liquidcleanersoraerosolcleanersdirectlytotheunit.Useadrycloth for cleaning.

Service & Repair

8. Unpicgthe appliancefrom the wall outletand refer servicingto

qualifiedservicepersonnelunderthe followingconditions: A. Ifthe powercordorplu0is damagedorfrayed.

B.If liquidhasbeenspilledintotheappliance.

C. Iftheappliancehasbeenexposedto rainorwater.

D.Iftheappliancehasbeendroppedorthecabinethasbeendamaged. E.If theapplianceexhibitsa distinctchangeinperformance.

E if the appliancedoesnot operatenormallybyfollowingtheoperat-

inginstructions,adjustonlythosecontrolsthatarecoveredinthe operatinginstructions.Improperadjustmentof othercontrols may resultindamageandwilloftenrequireextensiveworkbyaqualified technicianto restoretheappliancetonormaloperation.

9. Uponcomp_stionof anyserviceor repair,requestthe servicetechni-

cian'sassurancethatonly FactoryAuthorizedReplacementPartsthat havethesamecharacteristicsasthe originalpartswereused,andthat

routinesafetycheckshavebeenperformedtodeterminethat theappli-

anceis in safeoperatingcondition.Unauthorizedsubstitutionsmay resultinfire,electficelshock,orotherhazards.

10. Neveraddaccessoriesthathavenotbeenspecificallydesignedforuse

• iththis apphance.

11. Foraddedprotectionduringa lightningstorm,orwhenthesetisleft

unattendedandunusedfor longperiodsoftime,unplugit fromthewall outletanddisconnecttheantenna.Thiswillpreventdamageto theset

dueto lightningor powerlinesurges.

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

• TrgingualOn-ScreenMenu 181 ChannelTuningSystem

• AutomaticChannelSearch VHFChannels2-13

• Auto ShutOff UHFChannels14-69

• Closed-Captioning/OuikCap CableTV(CA]V)1,14-125

• Comb Filter AutematipFineTuning

• Digital picturecontrols VHFandCableChannels

withon-screendisplay Multi-Brand:Cable/VCR]TV/

• MTSstereo/dbx®/SAP Satellite/AuxBiary Oeoodor Backlitkeysand LargeGlow-

• Color Enhancer in-the-Darkbasicoperating

• Auto FleshTone keys

• XDS (Extendeddataservice) NumberedChannelSelection stationcallletters,titleof ChannelScanning show,ratings Volume Mute

• Automaticpicture/sound Power Enter adjustmentsfor Recall Display Sports/Movie/News Light Sleep

• Initial Channel Caption Reset

• Bass/Treble VCRkeys V-Guide

• Audio/VideoInputJacks Video/TY.VCR Menu/Guide

(2sets-R/L)

• S-VideoinputJack(2 sets dbx_ isaregistersdtrademarkof for ModelAVM-3660Gonly) CadlfonElectronicsCorporation

• FixedAudio OutputJacks CAUTION:FCCRegulationsstate

• V-Guide(ParentalControl) that impropermodificationsor

• Clock unauthorizedchangestothisunit

• SleepTimer(3 hours) mayvoidthe user'sauthorityto

• TVReset operatetheunit.

PICTURETUBESIZE(MeasuredDiagonally)

AVM-3260G........... 32-inchscreen

AVM-3660G........... 36-inchscreen

PICTURERESOLUTION.... 330 Lines/ VideoInput600 Lines

ANTENNAINPUT......... UHF/VHF/CATV75_

POWERREQUIREMENT.... t 20VAC6OHz

POWER AVM-3260G... 89watts/ AVM-3660G. .102watts HORIZONTALDIM.(Width)

AVM-326OG........... 30.0 in.(762mm)

AVM-366OG........... 33.4in.(848mm)

VERTICALDIM.(Height)

AVM-3260G........... 27.8 in.(707ram)

AVM-3660G........... 29.5 in. (750mm)

DEPTHDIM. (Thiskness)

AVM-3200G........... 21.2in.(530mm)

AVM-3660G........... 24.4in. (620mm)

WEIGHT(LB.)(Approx.)

AVM-3260G........... 108.8(49.3Kg.)

AVM-3_ ........... 144.3(65.5Kg.)

SOUND AVM-326OG..... 2 Speakers,Size:10cm

AVM-3660G..... 2Speakers,Size6x12cm

AMPLIFIER............. Built-inwith3.OW

A/VINPUTJACKS... VideoInputandAudioinput(2 sets-R/L),

S-VideoInput(2setsMode/AVM-3660G)

AUDIOOUTPUTJACKS.... FixedAudioOutput(R/L)

(RCAConnectors)

BASIC SETUP

(SeeHookuppage4.)

(Installbagerles,seegage5.)

AVM-3260G

(SwitchonPower.)

Quick Tnps

• Do not position the TV in a confined

area, Allow normal air circulation for

electronic parts.

i • Position your TV at

least 2 feet from

stereo speakers.

The magnets in the speakers may affect

the picture quality.

i• The TV will automat- i

ically select the

i correct Antenna

mode for the type of

i signal you connect.

Quick Tmps

i • The TV will automat- i icaUy select the =

i correct Antenna

mode for the type of

i signal you connecL

i • TV will switch off

automatically after

15 minutes if there is no signal reception

i (cable out or station i not broadcasting).

i Exeeption--When the i Video mode is selected,

i the TV will not auto- i matically switch off

i when signal reception i has stopped for 15 i rninutes.

BASIC HOOKUP METHODS

Use one of these methods to connect a signal to your TV. Select ia--if you have cable service and a VCR, lb--if you have a cable box and a VCR, lc--if you have an outdoor or indoor

antenna and a VCR, or ld--if you have a satellite dish and a VCR. Connect your cable or antenna directly to the TV if you don't have any optional accessories.

_) Cable with VCRand TV

VCR

"IVBACK(AVM-366OG)

• •

_) Cable with CableBox,VCR andTV

VCR

TVBACK(AVM-3660G)

• • e

O OutdoororIndoorAntennawith VCRandTV

TVBACK(AVM-3aac6)

CATVFRANCHISENOTE: Cable companies,like public utilities,

are franchiseriby local oovern- mentauthorities.To receivecable

programs, even with equipment which is capable of receiving cable channels, the consumer

must subscribe to the cable company'sservLce.

Usethe75ohmterminalto connectaVCR,cable,cablebox,

VCR

_) Satellite Dishwith Receiver,VCR and"iV

VCR

RECEIVER

Seepage13,Usingthe Audio/Videojacks.

75 OHMTerminal

outdoor/indoorantennaorsatellite receiverdirectlytotheTV.

REAR PANEL

S.Video (Super-Video) In 1 Terminal

To enhance video detail use the S-Videol jack

Cable/Antenna Input

Terminal (75 ohms

Audio/Video Input Jacks (A/V1)

Connect external video equipment I here (see page 13). I

instead of the A/VI Video jack, if available on your

external video equipment. (S-Videol connection will

override a Videol connection.)

S-Video (Super-Video) In 2 Terminal

(Model A VM.3660G only)

To enhance video detail use the S-Video2 jack instead of the A/V2

Video jack, if available on your external video equipment. (S-Video2 connection

will override a Video2 connection.)

Audio Output Jacks (Fixed)

[ eC°un;::n_t herr_ IsaUdt_ge 12).

Audio/Video Input Jacks (A/V2) Connect other external video equip-

ment here (see page 13).

UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL

Operates your TV, VCR, Cable Converter Box and Satellite Receiver. Simply program it according to the directions on pages 7,-9. Then press the proper function key (VCR, T_,

CABLE, SAT/AUX) to set the remote control to operate each product. The SAT/AUX mode can be programmed to operate a Satellite Receiver, VCR, or Cable Box. Also, this remote offers large Channel, Volume, Power and Light keys that glow-in-the-dark. It has Funclion

keys that light and a keypad that lights when the Light key or other related keys are pressed.

INSTALLING BATTERIES (2 AA not included)

1. Remove the battery cover by pressing the tab and tilting the cover upward. Insert batteries. Make sure you match

O / O signs on the batteries with marks inside the

remote control.

2. Replace battery cover. The remote control is ready?

Notes:

- Do not mix old batteries with new ones or mix different types of batteries together.

- Remove the batteries if the remote control will not be used for a month or more. Weak batteries may leak and

cause damage.

batteriesmustberecycledor disposedof

properlyin compliancewithallapplicable laws. For detailedinformation,contact

IMPORTANTNOTE:Spentor discharged[

yourlocalCountySolidWasteAuthority.

Quick lTps

i • Make sure all cable i connectors are fully

seated on jacks. • See pages 12 and 13

before connecting

external video equipment.

Cables

• are not supplied for connect-

i .

'i mg your external

equipment.

i • A solid Blue screen

with the word Video1 i or Video2 displayed

means that the Video mode is selected, but

no signal is being detected at the

Video jack. Check connection, and

turn on external equipment.

• Be sure batteries are installed correctly.

• Point the remote control toward the

equipment you want to control. Objects

between the remote control and the

equipment may cause i misoperation of the

remote control

function.

UNIVERSAL REMOTE CONTROL KEYS

Point towards TV

Q--

-0

GUIDE / _ _ _

(_) Number Keys--Use these keys to directly select chan-

nels on your VCR, TV, Cable Converter Box, or

Satellite Receiver. Two keys must be pressed to select a channel. Example: Press 0 then 6 to select channel 6. For cable channels 100 through 125, press and hold the

1 key until C¶-- appears. Then press the other two

numbers.

(_) Caption Key (See page 16.)

(_)V-Guide Key (See pages 14 ~ 15.)

_)Menu/Guide Key--Use this key with the

and [_/[_ keys to navigate and adjust features of the on-screen menu system (see pages 10 ~ 12). Use it to

display the Satellite Guide in the SAT/AUX mode.

(Z) Channel Scanning (CH _3/_) and

Volume (VOL [_/[_ ) Keys--Press to scan through

the channels in memory and to adjust the volume. In the SAT/AUX mode, these keys move the cursor.

(_)Mute Key_Press once to turn off the volume. Press

again to restore.

Note: When using the audio out jacks this key will

not mute the sound.

(_) VCR Keys

These keys control the VCR's Fast Forward (t._.), Rewind (.1.t), Play ( • ), Record (Rec), Stop (•), Tracking (-/+), and Pause functions.

!)Mode Keys --Use these keys to programthe remote

control and to select the operating mode (VCR, TV,

Cable, or SAT/A UX [satellite/auxiliary]).

(_ Video/TV.VCR the and Satellite

modes, this key selects the program source to display on the screen (TV signal or signal from equipment

connected to the A / Vjacks). In the VCR mode, this key functions as a VCR's TV/VCR key. This key has

no function in the Cable mode.

Key--In

(_Reset Key--Press this key twice to restore factory

settings. The TV will automatically start Channel Search and dear all customized settings (see

page 17). Ithas no function in other modes.

(_Sleep Key--Use this key with the "0" key to set the

Sleep Timer on the TV (see page 16).

_Enter Key--Satellite operation only.

(_Recall Key_Select a channel then select another

channel using the number keys. Press Recall to switch between the channels.

(_Display Key--Press once to display the TV channel

number. Press twice to display the channel number

continuously. Press again to remove the display.

(_Light Key--Press to bacldight the keypad. Keyswill

remain lit fora few secondsafterreleasing thekey.

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