Sylvania SRT2223 Owner’s Manual

SYLVANIA

23 INCH
COLOR TELEVISION

SRT2223

FEATURES

• 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 tun-

ing 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 TV.

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 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. 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.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN-
GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A
P.[SK OF ELFL?I'RIC SHOCK IS PRE-

SENT WITHIN 7HIS UNIT.

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT

USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER-
VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING
AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING
THE APPLIANCE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

RGURE A

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTSJC

SERVICE

I. Read instructions=All the safety and operating instruc-

tions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions-The safely and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.

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

the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow fosmmtions-All operating and use instructions

should be followed.

5. Cleathng-Unplng "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 as

the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a
CATV converter, is not intended to be unplugged by
the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may

exclude the reference to unplugging the applianc€ in
the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6. Attachments-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 bath tub, wash howl, kitchen sink, or

laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near aswimming

pool, snd the like.

g. Accessories-Do not place this TV on an unstable cat'l,

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV may fall, caus-
ing serious injury 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 T',L

Any mounting of the appliance should follow the man-
ufacturer's instlaaCrionsand should

US_a mounting accessory recom- PoqrABLEACAmWARNtNG
mended by the manufacturer. An
appliance and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick

stopS, excessive force, and uneven

stLr_aee$may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.

AMEUBLES - Cet appareil ne dolt gtre place que sur un

meuble (avec ou sans roulettes) recommandg par le
fabricanL Si vous l'installez sur

un metthle g ron]ett_a, acez _s ce_o_m_
les deux ensembles avec ptdcau- A

tion. Un artdtbrusque, l'utilisedon

d'une force excessive et des sur-
faces irtdgtdibres risquent de

d_stabiliser l'ensemble et de le

renverstr.

9. Vendfadon-Slots and openfags in the cabthet and the

back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the "IV and to protect it

ftx*mov_be.ating, these openings must not be blocked
or covered. The openings should never be blocked by

placing the "IV on a bed, sofa, rug. or other similar sur-
face. This TV should never be placed near or over a

radiator or heat register. This "IVshould not be placed
in a hoiit-fa installation such as a bookcase or rack

unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufac-

turer's instructions have been _ to.

10. Power Sources-This TV should be 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 company. For TVs intended to operate from bat-
tet_ power, or other sources, refer to the operating

thstmctions.

l 1.Grounding or Polarization-'laais 'IV is equipped with a

polarized alternatfag-curtent 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.

d_pl _0_

]2. 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 carols at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

appliance.

13. Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the TV. be sure the anten-

na or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voitnge surges and built-up static

charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,

AN SI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect
to proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc-
ture, grounding of the lead-fa wire to an antenna dis-

charge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of

ant_nna<lischarge unit, connection to grounding elec-

trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

(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 'IV due to lightning

and power-line surges.

lg. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be

located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or oti_er

electric light of 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.

16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension

cords as this can result ina 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 paris that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of

any kind on the TV.

18, Servicing-Do not attempt to service this "IV yourself as

opening or removing covers may expose you to den-
gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

qualified service personnel.

19.Damage Requiring Servlee-Unplng this TV from the
wall outlet and refer 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 TV.

c. If the TV has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the TV does not operate normally hy following the

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that

are covered by the operating instructions, as improper
adjustment of other conh_ols may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualified techni-

cian to restore theTV to its normal operation.

e. If the TV has hecn dropped or damaged in any way.
L When the TV exhibits a distinct change in perfor-

mance-this indicates a need for service.

20. Replacement Par ts-when replacement parts are
required, he sure the service technician uses replace-

merit parts specified by the manufacturer that have the
same eharacteftsrics as the original peil. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire. electric shock, injury to

persons or other hazards.

21. Safety Cbsck-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-Thls TV product should he situated away from

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF

PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

Antenna modifications to this equipment
(Not supplied) _ I _-_ _ ]/_ [ _ umnayc¢ atuleS_hare mfi_clliintesrfaeerenee

VHFAII-IF Combiner _
(Not supplied) l

Combination Antenna ties that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building

(No.opp.od, ____J °

CLOSED CAPTION

*Some cable TV systems use scram-

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

VHF

Antenna €=_ u _ CATV Box * FCC WARNING- This equip-
(Not supplied) _ _/ or Satellite. Box ment may generate or use radio

Consult your local cable company.

_ _ I I"r-=-( I I (Not_uppl,ed) ,,eqno°cyenergy.Chang,_o,

OUT 1N FromCable System expressly approved in the

75-ohm Coaxial Cable ate this equipment if an unau-
Coaxial Cable thortzed change or modification

,,. OR OR FromCable System is made.

Note to CATV system installer:

/ I gr°ueding

This reminderis provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-

This TV can receive CI and C2 Caption and Text.

(1)Closed Caption Characters can be displayed on the TV screen only when the received broad-

cast 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 CAPTION CI or C2 is selected but a Closed Caption signal is not included, characters
will not be displayed.

I IIII tl [l_t

(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:

(l)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)Captions 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 CI, C2 or CAPTION [OFF].