Sears LXI 304.49010000,LXI 304.49010000 Owner's Manual

Owner's Manual

FEATURES

19" COLOR TELEVISION

Model No: 304.49010000

• Tinted, Bright Black Matrix Picture Tube

• 181 Channel Selection-All VHF/UHF channels plus up to 125 cable channels.

• PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning- The latest PLL frequency synthesized electronic

tuning 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.

• On-Screen Function Display.

• Full-Function Remote Control

• Sleep Timer
Q 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.

• 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.

• V-CHIP- Enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on

TV.

PRECAUTION

• Place your TV in a room with adequate ventilation.

• Keep your TV set away from sources of direct heat, such as heat registers or direct sun-
light.

• Do not place your TV on soft surfaces, such as rugs or blankets.

• Leave enough room for air to circulate around the bottom, top and back of the set.

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.

Date of Purchase Dealer Phone No.
Dealer Purchase from Model No.
Dealer Address Serial No.

This Owner's Manual is made of recycled paper.

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FULL 90 DAY WARRANTY

For 90 days from the data of purchase, Sears wdJrepair any defect in material or workmanship in thrs TV, free of charge For one year from the date of purchase, Sears will supply, at no

charge, replacement for defective parts
The above warranty coverage applies only to TV which are used for pnvate household purposes
TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY RETURN THE 1',/TO THE NEAREST SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES
This warranty gwes you specLfic legal rights, and you may also h_ve other rights which vary from state to state

Sears Roebuck and Co,, Dept. 817WA Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 For the location of a Sears Service Center in your area : 1-800-488-1222

ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS

UHFNHF Rod

Antenna
(Not s_pplted)

VHF

Antenna
{Not supplied)

LIHF

Antenna
(Not supplied)

VHF/UHF Comb=her I

(Not supplied)

VHF/UHF a'_ .._J

CombtnahonAntonn
(Notsupplied) --

CLOSED CAPTION

CATV BOX *
or Satellde Box
(Not supphed)

*Some cable"IV systemsuse scram-
bled signalsand require a specialcon-
veder to receive these channels
Consult your local cable company

From Cabte System

T or SatolldeAntenna

OU N 75-ohm

75-ohm Coax=arCable

Coax=alCable

OR From Cable System

FCC WARNING- This equip

meet may generate or use
rsdlo frequency energy.

Changes or modifications to
this equlpmem may cause
harmful interference unless

the modlflcaffone am express-

Jyapproved In the Instruction
manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this

equipment If an unauthorized
change or modification Is

made,

Note to CAW system Installer:

Th_s remJnder is provided to call the CATV system mstaller's attention to Atbcla 820-40 of
the NEC that pray=des gu_deknes for proper grounding and m parbcular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the gmuedmg system of the buddtrlg es close to
the point of cable entry as pracbcaf

This TV can receive C1 and C2 Captron and Text.

(1)ClosedCapt=onCharacters can be displayed onthe "iVscreen onlywhen the received

broadcastsignalcontainsthe Caption Signals

(2)Palnt..onmode: Displaysinput charactersonthe screenrmmedrately

Pop-on mode: Once ol'_rsctersare stored m memory, they are drsplayedall at once
Roll-up mode: D=splaysthecharacters contrnuouslyby scrolling(max 4 lines)

Nots: If CAPTION C1 or C2 tsselectedbut a Ck_sedCaptLonsignal ts not included, charac-
terswillnotbe drsplayed

Notes:
(t)Wben your TV recewes a special effects playback signal 0 e, Search, Slow, Still) from a

VCR's video output channel (CH3 or CH4), your'IV may not display the correct caption or
text

(2)Captions and texts may not match the TV vo;ce exactly
(3) Interference may cause the closed caption system not to function properly
(4) The oepbon or text characters will not be displayed wht_e the menu d}sptay or function's

display is shown

(5)If you see this screen:

Iiir'_]_il LVlr;T;[.

(1) Displays the text on the screen by scrolling (max 7 lines)
(2}ff the received broadcast s_gnal does not contain caphon or text slgeats, no change wdl If your TV displays a black box on the screen, th_s means thst your "IV _sset to TEXT mode

occur To clear screen, salect CAPTION C1, C2 or CAPTION [OFF]

! WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLi-

ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL

r

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN-

GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTI-TUTING
A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRE-
SENT WITHIN THIS UNIT

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT
THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANY- I

ING THE APPLIANCE

"rite important note Js located on the rear of the cabinet.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1 Read metruct_o_s-Afi the safety and operahng

,_strushons should be read before the appliance
=soperated

2 Retain thsttuct=ons-The safety and operating

instoJCbOnSshould be retained for future refer-
epics

3 Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and

In the operasog instrucbons should be adhered to

4 Folldw Insttuctmns-AII operating and use instruc-

buns should be follOwed

5 C_eantng-Unpl_g TV from the wa_loutlet before

cleaning DO not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning
EXCEPTION. A product that Jsmeant for unlnter-
rupfod service and, that for some specific reason,
such =18_ posslbddy of the toss of an authonza-
bun code for a CATV converter, is not intsrrdad to
be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any
other purpose, may exclude the reference to
unplugging the appfiance in the cleaning dsscnp-
tlon otherwise required _ndsm 5

6 Attachments-DO not Use attac_lments not recom-

mended by the "IV manufacturer as they may

cause hazards

7 Water and Mo_stute-Oo not use this TV near

water, for example, near a beth tub, wash bowl,
kitchen Sink, or feundry tub, In a wet basement, or

• near e swimming pool and the like

g Accessones-Do not place this 3",/on an unstable

cart. stand, thpad, bracket, or table The "rvmay

feg, causing senotJs inJuP/to someone, and seri-
ous damage to the apphance _r_ c_wW_N,.G
Use only with a cart, stand, trl- i

pod, bracket, cr table recom-

(9

mended by the manufacturer, or
safd w_h rhe TV

Any moUnhng of the appliance
should faffow the manufecturet's

instructions and should use a

mounbag a_cesso_ recomme_isd by the manu-
facturer An apphasoe and cart combination
should be moved with cam Quick stops, exces-
SrVeforce, 8rid une._n SUtf_ may cause the
apphance and cart GOmblnatlon to overturn

9 Vsnbtseen*S_s ar_l open_ags _ the c_bmet _u_

the back or bottom are prOVldadfor venblet_n
and to ensure reliable operabon of the TV arid to
protect it from overheetlng, these openings must
not be b_ocked or covered The 0penlngs should

never be blockad by p_ctag the TV on a bed,
sofa. rug. or other similar surface This TV should
never be placed near or over a r_dlatur or heat
regJstar This TV should not be placed in a budt-ln
installaUon such as 8 bookcase or rack unless
proper venfitotlon is provibed or the manutaafur-

er's msttuctlons have been adhered to

10 Power Sources-This TV should be operated only

from the type of power source tnrhcotad on the
marking label If you am not sum of the type of

power supply to your home. consult your apph-

ante dealer or local power company For TVs

intended to operate from battery power, or other

sources, refer to the oberatlng instructions

11 Grounding or Polanzat_-This "iV is equipped

with a polanzed altamatlng-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 tully _nfo the outlet, try reversing the plug
If the pleg should sell tad to fit. contact your etsc-
tnclan to replace your obselefo oufiet DO nol
defeat the safety purpose of the potanzed plug

12 Power-Cord Protecbon-Power-supply cords

should be muted so that they _ not fikely to be

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

against them, paying be_cutar atfenhon to cords
at plugs, conven_enGe receptacles, and the point
where they exd from the appliance

R_U_A

F.(AMp/.EOF ANTENNAGROUNOING AS PER

NATIONAL EL_Ct'RICAL CODE

QROUN0

S2898A

13 Outdoor A_tann_ grounding-If an outa(de antenna

or cable system _ connected to the TV, be sure
the antanrta or cable system is grounded so as to
provide some protecgon against voltage surges
and bulthup afabc charges ArtJcle 810 of the
Naf_n_ Efectoc_ Code, ANSgNFPA No 70, pro-
vides mfonnabon wsh respect to prober grounding
of the mast and supporting afructum, grounding of
the lead-th w_re to an lultanna discharge un/t, size
of grounding conductors, Iocahon of antenna-d_s-
charge unR, connecbon to grounding ek_ttobes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode

(F_g A)

14 Lighthlng-For added protection for this TV receiv-

er dunng a lighthmg storm, or when Jtis left unaF
tended and unused tot tong geneds ot brae,
unplug Jtfrom the wafl out)st and d=sconnect the
antenna ot cable system "_;s will prevent darn-

age to the TV due to hghthmg and pawer-hne
surges

15 Power Lines-An outside antenna system should

not be located in the victory of overhead power

lines or other elecfoc I_ghtof power _mults. or
where d can fall into such power I,les or circuits
When inafalhng an outside antenr_ system.

extreme care should be taken to keep from fouch-

)ng such power hnes or c_rcu_tsas contact with
them m_ghtbe fatal

16 Overloading-DO not ovadoad wall outlets and

extension cords as th_s can result In a nsk of fire
or electnc shock

17 Object and Liquid EnW-Never push objects of

any lend into this TV through opanmgs as they
may touch dangerous voltage p_nts or short out
pails that could rasuRm a hre or electric shock
Never spdl hquld of any kind on the TV

18 Serwcmg-Do not attempt to service this TV your-

self as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or cther hazards Refer
aJlsen/icing to qua_dJad serves personnel

19 Damage Requmng Senace-Unplug this TV from

the w_ o_llet end refer seww._ngto qu_fifmd ser-
vice personrm_ under the following condJtlons

a When the power supply cord or plug ts damaged

or frayed

b If I_lUld has been spdtsd, or objects have feJisn

into the T'4

c If the TV has been exposed to rain or water
d If the TV does not operate normally by folldwmg

the operetJng msttuchons Adjust only those co_-
trois that are covered by the operating Jnstruc-
fions, as tmproger adjustment of other confutes
may result in damage and will often requtre exterP
sire work by a quafdmd technician to restore the
TV to its normal oparafion

• If the TV has been dropped or damaged in any

way

f. When the TV exhibits a dishnct change in perfor-

mance-th_ Indicates a need for service

20 Replacement Parts-When replacement parts am

required, be sure the service fochnislan uses
replacement pads specified by the manufectumr
if=athave the same chaRsctanafm..sas the ongmaf
part Unauthorized subsafubens may result =n fire,

etscthc shock, in}ury to persons or other hazards

21 Safety Check-Upon compisson of any serwce or

repairs to rhlS TV. ask the senace taaflnlc_an to
perform routine safety checks to determine that

the "IV is in proper operetlng condition

22 Heet-'_ls TV product should be s_tuatedaway

from beat sources such so radiators, peat regJS-

tars, stoves, or other products (including arnph-
kers) that ptpouce heat