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Owner’s Manual

C6427TF

27 INCH COLOR TELEVISION

FEATURES

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

PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning- Provides free and easy channel selection and lets you tune directly to any channel using the channel number buttons on the remote control.

Sleep Timer

Closed Caption Decoder

Auto Shut Off Function- If there is no 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.

Tinted, Bright Black Matrix Picture Tube

Full-Function Remote Control

On-Screen Function Display

Front / Rear AV Input

MTS / SAP Tuner

Resume Function- If the power fails or is disconnected while the TV is on, the TV will turn on automatically when the power resumes.

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.

 

Dealer Purchase from

 

Model No.

 

Dealer Address

 

Serial No.

 

IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH SET-UP OR OPERATING AFTER READING OWNER’S MANUAL, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-287-4871.

SYLVANIA HOME ENTERTAINMENT WARRANTY

We appreciate your purchase of a SYLVANIA Home Entertainment product. We take pride in the quality of our products and have manufactured your new Home Entertainment unit to exacting quality standards. We feel confident that in normal use, it will provide you with satisfactory performance. However, should you experience difficulty, you are protected under the provisions of this warranty.

SYLVANIA Home Entertainment products are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship in normal use for the following periods from the date of purchase by the original user, and is conditional upon the unit being installed and used as directed in the instruction manual.

Product

 

Labour

 

Parts

 

Picture Tube

Colour Televisions

1 Year

 

1 Year

3 Years

Remote Control

90 Days

 

90 Days

SYLVANIA's obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair, including all necessary parts and the cost of the labour connected therewith, or at our option the exchange of any Home Entertainment product which shows evidence of a manufacturing defect within the warranty period.

Replacement parts, furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted for a period equal to the unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty.

CUSTOMER OBLIGATIONS

This warranty applies to the product from the original date of purchase at retail. Therefore, the owner must provide a copy of the original, dated bill of sale. No warranty service will be performed without a bill of sale. Transportation to and from the service depot is the responsibility of the owner.

WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS

This warranty is extended to SYLVANIA Home Entertainment products purchased and used in Canada. This warranty shall not apply to appearance or accessory items including but not limited to: antenna, cabinet, cabinet parts, knobs, batteries, connecting cables. This warranty shall, in addition, not apply to damages due to handling, transportation, unpacking, set-up, installation, customer adjustments that are covered in the instruction book, repair or replacement of parts supplied by other than the SYLVANIA authorized service depot, any malfunction or failure caused by or resulting from abnormal environmental conditions, improper unauthorized service, improper maintenance, modifications or repair by the consumer, abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, fire, flood, or other Acts of God, and incorrect line voltage.

This Home Entertainment product is only warranted to the original retail purchaser. This warranty becomes void in the event of commercial or rental use. This warranty becomes void in the event serial numbers are altered, defaced or removed.

SYLVANIA reserves the right to make changes in design or to make additions to or improvements upon this product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and SYLVANIA neither assumes nor authorizes any person to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale or service of this product. In no event shall SYLVANIA or its SYLVANIA dealers be liable for special or consequential damage arising from the use of this product, or for any delay in the performance of this warranty due to cause beyond our control.

The purchaser may have other rights under existing provincial or federal laws, and where any terms of this warranty are prohibited by such laws, they are deemed null and void, but the remainder of the warranty shall remain in effect.

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

Should this product require service, you may obtain specific information on how to obtain service by contacting the SYLVANIA Dealer from whom this product was purchased, or by contacting us directly:

SONIGEM SERVICE

300 Alden Road

Markham, Ontario

L3R 4C1

PHONE: (905) 940-5089 FAX: (905) 940-2303

1-800-287-4871

1EMN20319

Printed in Thailand

 

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING:

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

structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding elec- trode. (Fig. A)

19.DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE - Unplug this TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

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

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SER- VICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

1.

READ INSTRUCTIONS - All the safety and operating

 

instructions should be read before the appliance is

 

operated.

2.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS - The safety and operating

 

instructions 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 INSTRUCTIONS - All operating and use

 

instructions should be followed.

5.

CLEANING - Unplug TV from the wall outlet before

 

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean-

 

ers. 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 appliance in

THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DAN-

GEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING 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 ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE.

9. VENTILATION - Slots and openings in the cabinet and

the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to

ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it

from overheating, these openings must not be blocked

or covered. The openings should never be blocked by

placing the TV 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 TV should not be placed

in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack

unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufactur-

er’s instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES - This TV should be operated only

from the type of power source indicated on the mark-

ing label. If you are not sure of the type of power sup-

ply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or

local power company. For TVs intended to operate

from battery power, or other sources, refer to the oper-

ating instructions.

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 LINES - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other 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 cir- cuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16.OVERLOADING - Do not overload wall outlets and extension 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 parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liq- uid of any kind on the TV.

18.SERVICING - Do not attempt to service this TV your- self as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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 by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, 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 normal operation.

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

mance, this indicates a need for service.

20.REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to 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 TV product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

 

the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.

6.

ATTACHMENTS - Do not use attachments not recom-

 

mended 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 bowl, 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, causing 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 TV.

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 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.

12. 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 cords at plugs, con-

venience receptacles, and the point where they exit

from the appliance.

13. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING - If an outside

FIGURE A

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

LEAD IN

 

 

 

 

 

WIRE

 

GROUND

 

CLAMP

 

 

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

 

 

 

 

DISCHARGE UNIT

 

 

 

 

 

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

 

 

 

 

 

SERVICE

 

 

 

 

 

EQUIPMENT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

 

 

 

 

 

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

 

 

 

 

GROUND CLAMPS

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

 

 

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

 

 

 

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

S 2 8 9 8 A

 

 

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

FCC WARNING - This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equip- ment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unautho- rized change or modification is made.

Any mounting of the appliance should follow the man- ufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appli- ance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure

the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to pro-

vide some protection against voltage surges and built-

up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical

Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with

respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting

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 con- nected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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