Sony FDL-370 User Manual

SONY

3-752-845-23 (3)

LCD Color TV

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FDL-370

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual
thoroughly and retain it for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model number is located at the front and bottom
and the serial number at the bottom. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to these
numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.

Model No. FDL-370 Serial No.

Features

• The LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) provides clear
pictures and natural facial color tones.

• It is used as an AV (audio/video) monitor.

• The signal booster amplifies the radio waves and
improves receiving.

• It has a powerful sound output of 500mW.

• The voltage synthesizer tuning system allows easy
tuning.

• Provides 8 hours of continuous operation using the
six size C (LR14) alkaline batteries.

• An angle-adjustable stand is provided.

Supplied accessory

AC power adaptor (1)

Sony Corporation ©1990 Printed in Japan

WARNING

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To prevent fire or shock hazard,
do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated “danger
ous voltage” within the product’s en
closure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instruc
tions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.

*The graphical symbols are on the rear enclosure.

INFORMATION

This equipment generates and uses radio frequency
energy and if not installed and used properly, that is, in
strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions,
may cause interference to radio and television recep
tion. It has been type tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B computing device in accordance
with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC
Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protec
tion against such interference in a residential installa
tion. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular Installation. If this equip
ment does cause interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna
Relocate this equipment with respect to the receiver
Move this equipment away from the receiver
Plug this equipment into a different outlet so that
equipment and receiver are on different branch

circuits.
If necessary, the user should consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions. The user may find the following booklet
prepared by the Federal Communications Commission
helpful:
“How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference
Problems”.
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Print
ing Office, Washington, DC 20402, Stock No.
004-000-00345-4.

Precautions

• Do not open the casing. Refer serving to qualified
personnel only.

• Operate the unit only on 9 V DC.
For AC operation, use the supplied AC power
adaptor. Do not use any other AC power adaptor.
For car battery operation, use the Sony DCC-E190L

car battery cord (not supplied). Do not use any other
car battery cord.

• Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall

outlet when the unit is not to be used for an
extended period of time.

• Do not place the unit in a hot place or in a place

subject to excessive dust or vibration.

• Avoid rough handling.

• Clean the unit with a soft cloth slightly dampened

with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong
solvents, such as thinner or benzine, as they may
damage the finish.

• When the unit is exposed to a sudden change of

temperature, moisture condensation will occur
inside. In this case, leave the unit In a dry place
for a while before use.

On LCD

• Do not press the LCD screen forcibly, as it may

cause poor picture and damage to the unit.

• Use the unit within a temperature range of 0°C to

45°C (32°Fto 113°F).

• When you use the unit in a cold place, double
images or delayed images may occur but this is not
a malfunction.

On the AC power adaptor

• One blade of the plug is wider than the other for the
purpose of safety and will fit into the power outlet
only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, contact your dealer.

Note to CATV system installer in the U.S.A.: —

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.

If you have any question or problem concerning your
unit that is not covered in this manual, please consult
the nearest Sony dealer.

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Power Sources

Using on House Current (120V AC)

Use only the supplied AC power adaptor or DCC-E190L
car battery cord. Do not use any other AC power adaptor
or car battery cord.

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Polarity of the plug

When the unit is not to be used for a long period of time,

remove the batteries to avoid unit damage caused by
battery leakage and corrosion.

Using on the Alkaline Batteries

Insert six size C (LR14) batteries (not supplied).

Insert the batteries with
correct polarities.

Reinstall the lid.

To remove the batteries

Pull the ribbon. The batteries will come out of the

compartment.

Battery replacement

When the batteries become weak, the unit’s protective
function will automatically cause the picture to disappear.

In this case, replace all the batteries with new ones.

Battery life

You can continuously use for approximately 8 hours on
the alkaline batteries, or approximately 2.5 hours on the
manganese batteries. The batteries will last shorter in
cold places.

using on Car Battery

You can use the unit only in a 12 V DC car.
You need the Sony DCC-E190L car battery cord (not
supplied).

Using as a Monitor

You can use the unit as a color monitor for your VCR or
video camera recorder.
Connect your VCR to the AUDIO/VIDEO IN jack.
Before connection, turn off the unit and the VCR.

If the picture is distorted or noisy, move the unit away
from the VCR.
When watching TV, disconnect the plug from the
AUDIO/VIDEO IN jack.

Video camera recorder

Connecting an External Antenna

to AUDIO/VIDEO IN

AVK-715M
AV cord (not supplied)

Connecting the Outdoor Antenna

Connecting the Car Antenna

When an external antenna is connected, the SIGNAL
BOOSTER switch does not function.

Watching the TV

r For your safety, do not watch the TV nor operate the

controls while driving.

Adjusting the Picture

Brightness

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for more brightness

for less brightness

skin tones become greenish

skin tones become purplish

To indicate the current channel

Press the CH (channel) CALL button.
The line (green for VHF, red for UFIF) appears at the
position of the current channel.

To improve the receiving condition

SIGNAL BOOSTER

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) HIGH •• LOW

Set to LOW where the radio wave
is strong.
Set to FIIGFf where the radio wave
is weak.

To turn off the TV

Set the POWER switch to OFF, and fold the antenna.

If the channel changes

If the power is momentarily lost because of a mechanical
shock, or if the unit has passed through a tunnel, the
channel may change. If this happens, tune in the desired
channel again with CFfANNEL +/-.

To listen with the earphones

How to Use the Stand

To watch the TV

You can adjust the stand in
three angles.

To carry

Specifications

TV standard
Color system
Channel coverage

Antenna
Display

Picture size
Speaker
Input

Output
Power requirement

Battery life
Power consumption
Dimensions

Weight
Supplied accessory

Optional Accessories

Alkaline battery size C (LR 14)

Car battery cord DCC-E190L
AVcord AVK-715M
Car antenna VCA-3W, VCA-4

American TV standard
NTSC
VHP channels 2-13
UHF channels 14-69
VHF/UHF telescopic antenna
TN LCD/TFT active matrix method
Total picture-element number:
89,505

Effective picture-element ratio:
more than 99.99%
3-inch picture measured diagonally
77 mm (3 inches) dia.

EXT ANT: minijack, impedance 75
ohms
AUDIOA/IDEO IN: tripolar minijack,

Impedance Audio 47 kilohms/
Video 75 ohms
EAR: minijack, impedance
8-300 ohms
9 V DC, See “Power sources”.
See “Power sources”.

5.8 W (9 V DC)
Approx. 208 X 116.5 X 72.5 mm
(w/h/d)
(8 '/4 X 4 % X 2 % inches)
incl. projecting parts
Approx. 1.1 kg (2 lb 7oz) incl.
batteries.
AC power adaptor (1)

Design and specifications subject to change without

notice.

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Troubleshooting

Symptom Check and Adjust

The unit does not
operate (No picture
nor sound)

Sound is heard,
but there is no
picture.
The picture
disappears soon
after the power is
turnde on.

No coior
Snow and noise

only

Indistinct picture,
doubie images

Dotted lines or
stripes

• The polarity of the batteries
is incorrect.

• The batteries are
exhausted.

• The AC power adaptor is
not firmly connected.

• Battery operation is
attempted while the AC
power adaptor or car
battery cord is still
connected to the DC IN 9 V
jack.

• The batteries are
exhausted.

• The program is not in color.

• The VHF or UHF band is
not selected correctly.

• The SIGNAL BOOSTER
switch is to LOW.

• The channel is not tuned in
accurately.

• Adjust the antenna.

• Often caused by inter
ference from neon signs,
hair dryers, etc. Move the
unit to another spot.

Notes on the built-in small fluorescent lamp

When the picture becomes dim or goes out soon after you turn

on the unit installed with new batteries, the built-in small

fluorescent lamp (used in the internal lighting unit) has to be
replaced with new one.
When replacing, consult the nearest Sony dealer.

• The life of the lamp is about 2 years when you use the unit
two hours a day.

• When the batteries are run down, the lamp goes out.

• If the unit is used in a cold place, the lamp may become dim.
But as the temperature of the lamp goes up, it will be as bright
as in a normal condition.