User manual SANYO AVM-27D6

[. . . ] TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Safety Instructions Locations of Controls Use of Remote Control Antenna Connections Cable TV Connections Video/Audio Connections Basic Operation Basic Menu Operation Set-Up Antenna Selection Auto Channel Programming Manual Memory (Add/Delete) Fine Tuning Channel Guide Channel Guard 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 13 Picture Adjustment P. STD Button Manual Adjustment 21 Sound Adjustment S. STD Button Sound Menu MTS 24 Clock/Timer Functions Picture-in-Picture (AVM-27D11 only) Other Useful Functions Reception Disturbance Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Warranty 28 32 34 38 39 39 40 41 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of this Sanyo MTS stereo television. The stereo speakers are front-mounted at the left and right sides of the TV screen for better stereo effect, delivering a high audio output of 24 watts (total). With over 500 lines of horizontal resolution via the built-in S-video jack, pictures from DVD will be reproduced in amazing detail. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ANTENNA Unless your TV is connected to a Cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for the best performance. However, if you are located in a strong signal area that is free from interference and ghost conditions (multipath), an indoor antenna may be sufficient. Other Features 181-channel cable-compatible frequency synthesizer tuner with built-in MTS decoder 2 sets of A/V inputs (1 set each on front and rear panels) Picture-in-Picture (1-tuner) (AVM-27D11 only) Clock and Sleep / On-Off timer Multi-color on-screen menu/display in English, French or Spanish High-contrast dark picture tube Closed-captioning decoder Audio out jacks Parental channel control (Channel Guard) Auto channel programming Automatic power shut-off in the absence of a signal Remote control with MoonGlowTM keys for easy operation in a darkroom (uses 2 x AAA batteries, not incl. ) S-VHS Input. [. . . ] When you have finished "ID NO SETTING", press MENU button repeatedly until the menus disappear. NUMBER, repeat the procedure. NOTES The selected channel is changed directly regardless of ANTENNA mode. At the video mode, CH GUIDE button does not operate. 18 19 SET-UP CH GUARD SETTING/CANCELLING 1. Press CH / buttons or number buttons to select the channel you wish to guard or cancel the guard. Press MENU button and move the cursor to "SET UP" option; press VOL + button then the "SET UP" menu is displayed. MENU PICTURE TIME SET UP FUNCTION SEL. + ENTER SET UP * ANTENNA : TV 2 * AUTOPROGRAM * FINE TUNE : 00 * CH GUIDE * CH GUARD SEL. + ENTER PICTURE ADJUSTMENT P. STD (Picture Standard) BUTTON By pressing the P. STD button on the remote control, you can sequentially select any one of the four possible picture standard presets. (1) CUSTOM mode (2) STANDARD mode (3) DYNAMIC mode (4) MILD mode 3. Press "0" twice then "CH GUARD" menu is displayed. CATV 36 MODE CUSTOM PICTURE Select this mode to use your customized picture setting. Select this mode to use the factory-presetting standard picture setting Select this mode -To emphasize more contrast. Press a number (1 to 4) to select or cancel the current channel you are viewing. 4. e. g. ) CATV 13 cancelled. DYNAMIC (The selected channel will change from cyan to magenta color) NOTES If you wish to set/cancel another channel, repeat procedure. Auto channel programming does not select guarded channels. MILD SELECT THE GUARDED CHANNEL 1. NUMBER is wrong, "INVALID ID NUMBER" will display and the desired channel cannot be selected. 20 21 PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CUSTOM (MANUAL) ADJUSTMENT You can sequentially select and adjust one of five picture properties. Contrast, Brightness, Color, Sharpness or Tint. PICTURE ADJUSTMENT If you select this mode, you can directly adjust "BRIGHTNESS" without "MENU" option. Adjustment by "PICTURE" button. 1 MENU PICTURE SOUND TIME SET UP FUNCTION SEL. Move the cursor to PICTURE by pressing the CH / buttons and press the VOL + button. 1 PICTURE PICTURE 75 CONTRAST 50 BRIGHTNESS 50 SHARPNESS 50 COLOR 00 TINT SEL. "PICTURE " menu is displayed. 2 PICTURE 75 CONTRAST 50 BRIGHTNESS 50 SHARPNESS 50 COLOR 00 TINT SEL. ADJ Move the cursor to CONTRAST by buttons and pressing the CH / press the VOL + / - buttons. 2 PICTURE 75 CONTRAST 50 BRIGHTNESS 50 SHARPNESS 50 COLOR 00 TINT SEL. ADJ Move the Cursor to BRIGHTNESS by pressing the CH / buttons and press the VOL + / - buttons. 3 CONTRAST 75 3 Adjust " CONTRAST " with VOL + / buttons. BRIGHTNESS 50 Adjust " BRIGHTNESS " by VOL + / buttons. 4 When you have finished contrast adjustment, press MENU repeatedly until the menus disappear. 4 PICTURE When you have finished BRIGHTNESS adjustment, press " PICTURE " repeatedly until the menus disappear. 22 23 SOUND ADJUSTMENT S. STD (Sound Standard) BUTTON There is a choice of five audio settings. By pressing the S. STD button, the five settings can be viewed in the sequence illustrated. [. . . ] When the signal is extremely weak, it may be necessary to install an external antenna to improve the picture. RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE: This interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture. PICTURE SIZE VARIATION: A slight variation in picture size is normal when you adjust the CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS controls. NOTE: If you subscribe to a cable service and any these symptoms appear, the problem may be caused by the cable company. CARE AND MAINTENANCE To prevent fire of shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning. The finish on the receiver may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture. Mild soap and a soft, damp cloth may be used. 38 39 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before requesting service, please refer to the following chart for the symptom and possible solution. SYMPTOM TV does not operate Poor sound or no sound Poor picture or no picture Poor reception on some channels. [. . . ]