Sylvania SRT2219, SRT2213 Owner’s Manual

SYLVANIA

COLOR TELEVISION

SRT2213 (13 inch)

SRT2219 (19 inch)

FEATURES

o Tinted, Bright Black Matrix Picture Tube

• 181 Channel Selection- All VI-IFAII-IF channels plus up to 125 cable channels.

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

• 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
user operation for 15 minutes, the TV will turn itself off automatically.

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

PRECAUTIONS

• 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 sunlight.

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

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

NOTE:You MUST PRESET channels BEFORE using CHANNEL A or • button.

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. I

Dealer Purchase from ] Model No.

Dealer Address Serial No.

This Owner's Manual is made of recycled paper.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLI-
ANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNOING AS PER

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_ HERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING

The important note is located on the rear of the cabinet.

AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING
THE APPLIANCE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

I, Read lestmctions-All the safety and operating instruc-

tions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating insame-
tions should be retained for future reference.

3, Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in

the operating instructions should he adhered to.

4. Follow fostmctions-AIl operating and use instructions
should he folthwad,

5. Cleaning-Upplug "IV from the wall outlet before clean-
ing. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.

EXCEPTION: A product that is meant for uninterrupt-
ed service and. that for some specific reason, such a.s

the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a
CATV convener, is not intended to be unplugged by

the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may
exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance in

the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6. Aitachments-Do not use attachments not recommended

by the TV manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this TV near water, for

example, near a beth tub, wash howl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming

pool, and the like.

8, Accessories-Do not place this TV on an unstable cart,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV may fall, cans-
iflg serious thjul_ to someone, and serious damage to

the appliance. Use only with a cart. stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or
sold with the TV.

Any mounting of the appliance should follow the man-
ufectu_r's instructions and should use a mounting

accessoPy recommended by the FORT_'_E¢_r w_ut_o
manufacturer. An appliance and A

cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive

force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart combi-
nation tO overtuHL

AMEUBLES- Cot appereil ne dolt

_1_ plac_ que sat un meuble (avec _co_o_s_ Er _ Aw_otr_a
OUsans roniettes) recommand_ par A

le fabficant. Si vous I'installez sur
un metdil¢ _ ronieltes_ d_pizcez lea

deux ensembi_ av_ pr_aulion.
Un arr_t brusque, I'utilisation

d'une force excesalv¢ et des sur-
faces irr_guli_res risquent de d_stabiliser I'ensemble et

de le reBVeI_eL

9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are pix,vided for ventilation and to

ensure reliable operation of the 'IV and to protect it

from overheating, these openings must not be blocked

or covered. The openings should never be blocked by
plafmg the 1"/on a bed, sofa, rag. or other similar sur-

face. This TV should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This TV should not he placed
in a buih-in installation such as a bookcase or rack

unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufac-
turk's instructions have been adhered to.

10, Power Sources-This TV should he operated only from

the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to

your home, consult your appliance dealer or local
power compan_ For TVs intended to operate from bat-
tery power, or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.

11. Grounding or Polarization-This TV 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 folly into the outlet,

try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,

contact your elecu'ician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12.Power-Cord Protecdon-Power-sppply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or

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pthcbud by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience

rec_ptacins, and the point where they exit from the

appliance.

13. Outdoor Antenna groundthg-If an outside antenna or

cable system is connected to the 'IV, be sure the anten-
na or cable system is grounded so as to provide some

protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Arbule 810 of the National Electrical Code,

ANSI/N FPA No. 70, provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc-

ture, grounding of the lend-in wire to an antenna dis-
charge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit. connection to grounding elec-

trndes, and requirements for the grounding eleetrede.
(Fig. A)

14. Lightning-For added protection for this TV receiver
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended

and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

This will prevent damage to the TV due to lightning
and power-line surges.

15. Power Lthes-An outside antenna system should not he
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
eectnc lgh ofppwercireults, or wherel can falhno

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.

16. Overloadiug-Do not overload wail outlets and exten-
sion cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any
kind into this TV through openings as they may touch

dangerous voltage points or short out pag_ that could

result in a fife or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the TV.

18. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this "IV yourself as
openthg or removing covers may expose you to dan-

gerous voltage or other hazards, Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel,

19. Damage Requiting Service-Unplug this TV from the
wail outlet and refor servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged or

frayed.

b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into

the TK

c. If the "IV has been exposed to rain or waten
d. If the TV does not operate normally by following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating insUr_cdons, as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified techni-

cian to restore the TV to its nomlal operation.

e. If the "IV has been dropped or damaged in any way,
f. When the TV exhibits a distinct change in perfor-

mance-tins indicates a need for service,

20. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are
required, he sure the service techtheian uses replace-
ment parts spocified by the manufacturer that have the

same characteristics as Ibe original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury tu

persons or other hazards.

21. Safety Check-Upon completion of any service or
repairs to this TV, ask the service technician to perform
routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in

proper operating condition.

22. Heat-This "IV product should be situated away flora
heat sources such as radiators, beat rel_Jst_rs, stoves, or

other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS

Before plugging the UHF/VHF Rod
Antenna (Supplied with 13" model only)

into the ANT(enna). IN jack, check that the

pin is not bent. If it is bent, straighten the
pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into the
ANT(erma). IN jack.

Bent pin

Cable Plug
(Needstobe straightened) (Straight pin)

VHF/UHF
Combination Antennanna

(Not supplied) _

Antenna

(Not supplie

(Not supplied)

VHFAIFIF]_:_.._Combiner T

VI-IF

Antenna

(Not supplied)

UHFNHF Rod l

wi, I

13" model only_

CATV Box *
or Satellite Box

(Not supplied)

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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.

*Some cable TV systems use scram-

bled signals and require a special con-
verter to receive these channels.

Consult your local cable company.

3

IN

75-ohm
Coaxial Cable

From Cable System
or Satellite Antenna

Coaxial Cable

From Cable System

FCC WARNING- This equip-

ment may generate or use radio

frequency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment

may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are

expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user

could lose the authority to oper.
ate this equipment if an unau-
thorized change or modification

is made.

CLOSED CAPTION

This TV can receive CI and C2 of Caption and Text.
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(l)Characters can be displayed on the TV screen when the received broadcast signal contains

Caption Signals.

(2)Paint-on mode: Displays input characters on the screen immediately.

Pop-on mode: Once characters are stored in memory, they are 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.

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(1)Displays the text on the screen by scrolling (max. 7 lines)
(2) If the received broadcast signal does not contain caption or text signals, 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

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)Captinns 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 functions dis-

play is shown.

(5) If you see this screen :

clear screen, select CAPTION C1, C2 or CAPTION [OFF].