Sears 274.4392839 manual

I OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 274.43928390 SERIES Record the Model No. and the Serial No. of your television in the space provided. Model No. Serial No. Keep this information for future use. 0 J I _".; i.o_ ._ .J I I SEARS 35" TABLETOP COLOR TELEVISION WITH REMOTE CONTROL Safety Information Use Warranty and Service Sears, Roebuck and Co[...]

Safety Precautions I WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not [ I expose this TV to rain or moisture. CAUTION: Avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of your TV. If you suspect that liquid has entered the TV, unplug it immediately and contact a Sears Service Center. Turning it off is not enough - your TV has power applied to some c[...]

Getting Started First-Time Operation The steps below will help you get your TV connected and x, orking quickly. The page numbers on which you can find detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed for your convenience. 1. Unpack TV and accessories. Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV. An.oa--r Remote Control[...]

Getting Started of geomagnetism (Earth's magnetic field) may cause the picture to tilt slightly. The POLARITY and STRENGTH switches on the back of the TV let you compensate for this effect. If the picture appears tilted, follow these steps to improve it. First-Time Operation (continued) Adjust PICTURE TILT switches if necessary. This model has[...]

Controlling Your TV Front Panel Controls Shown here are the front panel controls. The controls on your TV resemble the picture below. 1 I O o ooooooo (_ CHV CH_, VOL-- VOL+ qo / _UDtO VIDEO SETUP O _ () ] i i POWER Button • Press once to turn on TV. • Press again to turn off TV. _) VOLUME Buttons (Also + and - Buttons) • Press VOL + to incre[...]

Controlling Your TV On-Screen Displays (_ Time Sleep Timer Parental Contro ® ® Channel Channel Label Captioning MUTE Commercial Skip O ® ® ® Time Display This display appears (after the clock is set) whenever you change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY button. Sleep Timer (SLEEP) This display appears when the SLEEP TIMER funct[...]

Controlling Your TV Remote Control Operation Before attempting to operate your remote control, install the batteries as shown here. Your remote control is designed to be very rugged and will withstand a considerable drop. If it receives an extreme blow, the case is designed to slightly separate at the seam rather than fracture. If this happens, sim[...]

Controlling Your TV Remote Control Operation (continued) ® ® DSPY (Display) Button • Displays time (if clock has been set) and channel number on the TV screen. • Quickly removes menus and displays from the screen. TV Button • Turns on TV and puts remote in "TV Mode" so that the other remote buttons will control the TV. • Display[...]

Operating Features VIDEO Button Repeatedly press the VIDEO button to select (highlight) the video function you want to adjust, then press + or - to adjust it to your personal preference. Pressing the RES/MEM button lets you move back up the screen (one item per press). 2! The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + to inc[...]

Operating Features AUDIO Button Repeatedly press the AUDIO button to select (highlight) the function you want to change, then press + or - to change the setting. Pressing the RES/MEM button lets you move back up the screen (one item per press). _i _ i _ _:ii_i_!:!iil I RES/MEM AUDIO Speakers: On The TREBLE function adjusts the high frequency audio.[...]

Operating Features SETUP Button Repeatedly press the SETUP button to select (highlight) the function you want to adjust, then press + or - to change or set it. Pressing the RES/MEM button lets you move back up the screen (one item per press). The setup menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press + or - within a few seconds[...]

Operating Features Closed Captioning The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without the sound. There are four types of closed captioning transmissions available: Captions 1 and Captions 2, Text 1 and Text 2. Captio[...]

Operating Features Sleep Timer Operation By setting the Sleep Timer. you can program your TV to turn itself off after a certain period of time (up to four hours). This is useful whenever you want to watch TV for an hour or so before going to sleep. Setting Sleep Timer 1. Press the SETUP button to select the Sleep Timer. i_ _Parental P.,ontrol: Off [...]

Operating Features Alarm Timer Operation By setting the alarm, you can program the TV to turn on and/or off by itself. Setting the Alarm 1. Repeatedly press the SETUP button After the ON TIME is set and the ALARM ON/OFF function is set to ON, the TV will automatically tum on each day at the time you selected and remain on until the OFF TIME is reac[...]

Operating Features Labeling Channels The labeling feature lets you program names (or labels) for the channel numbers. The name you program will then appear on the screen below the channel number whenever the channel number is displayed. Each name can contain up to four characters, and you' tl be able to assign up to 64 names. After 64 names or[...]

Operating Features Parental Control The PARENTAL CTRL and CHAN CTRL functions let you lock out any Activating Parental Control (with remote only) The PARENTAL CTRL and the CHAN 2. To lock out channels, press the channels you choose so they cannot be viewed by your children. Channels that have been locked out can be viewed only when the PARENTAL CTR[...]

Operating Features Programming Channel Memory 'he channel memory is the list of TV channel numbers your TV will stop on when you press the CHANNEL up or down button. You can program any list of channels into the channel memory. The quickest way to program your channel memory is to use the AUTOPROGRAM function. If you use the A UTOPROGRAM funct[...]

Operating Features VCR Channel Setup The VCR 1 CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR 1 button on the remote. This is handy if you connect a, VCR to your TV. You will no longer have to remember to which input jacks the VCR is connected because the TV will remember for yOU. For example, [...]

Operating Features Cable Box Setup l'he CABLE CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the CABLE button on the remote. This is handy if you have to connect a cable box to your TV. You will no longer have to remember the output channel of the cable box because the TV will remember for yOtl. F[...]

Connecting Your Monitor Panel @ CAUTION TO AVOID DAMAGE: 1. DO NOT CONNECT SPEAKER OUTPUT TO A SEPARATE AMPLIFIER OR TO SPEAKERS CONNECTED TO ANOTHER PRODUCT. 2, DO NOT CONNECT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUTS TOGETHER. i O ® ® EXTERNAL SPEAKERS Terminals-permit direct connection of auxiliary speakers. Connection details are on page 32. CABLE/ANTEN[...]

Connecting Your TV Home Antenna Connections Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (only if you do not have a cable-TV system). A If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries only VHF (channels 2-13), only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, conn[...]

Connecting Your TV Cable-TV Connections Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information. A Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a converter/decoder box (no scrambled channels)[...]

Connecting Your TV Cable-TV Operation 'four new TV is designed to receive up to 181 channels in the U.S.A. including 125 non-scrambled cable channels (see chart below). To use this TV on a cable- 'IV system, confirm that the cable-TV system is properly connected to your TV. Since cable systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cabl[...]

Connecting Your TV Programming Remote to Control Cable Box If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, you will probably be able to program the TV's remote to control both the TV and the cable box. The TV's remote is designed to control several brands of cable boxes. To program the remote, just press CABLE, then SETUP, then t[...]

Connecting Other Components Tips to Read Before Connecting Components Stacking Arrangements If you are connecting several components and plan to use a component rack, follow these general rules when arranging your components. • If the components are arranged horizontally, allow at least an inch or two of space between them so air can circulate fr[...]

Connecting Other Components S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder (This connection allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV.) ADAPTOR Connector Jack " S- VIDEO .... Output Jack Auto AudioNideo Output Adapter (_) (_ (usually supplied with _ Back of TV _r _Eu_cr otn camcorder) i {_)L (_) Video Out Audio..,% S-V[...]

Connecting Other Components Standard VHS VCR (Not S-VHS) (These connections allow you to record TV programs and play back tapes.) Preferred Method 2-Way Signal Splitter* / mln _/ IN F_)ANT OUT TO TV Coaxial Antenna Cables* / Back of VCR Back of TV AUDIO @_-@ HI-FI - OUT - SELECT R/ CABLE/ANTENNA INPUT 1 "_ L (_) S- VIDEO AudioNideo Cables* Sho[...]

Connecting Other Components Special Recording onto VCR (This connection only allows you to record on the VCR whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen) This is not a common application for recording with your VCR, but you may find it useful in I certain situations. This connection will let you [ record onto the VCR whatever is being di[...]

Connecting Other Components Remote Buttons that Control Compatible VCRs /'he remote control that came packed with your TV has buttons that allow you to control some functions of a compatible VCR; and to do that, you must press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button to put the remote in the "VCR mode". The buttons shown below will then control the[...]

Connecting Other Components Controlling Compatible VCRs The digital remote control that came packed with your TV controls your TV and up to two compatible VCRs, including most other brands. To program the remote, just press VCR 1 (or VCR 2), then SETUP, then the two-digit code number for your brand of VCR. Note About Controlling Two VCRs • This r[...]

Connecting Other Components Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck Audio Amplifier ! Back of TV AudioNideo Cables* If your stereo amplifier is not part of a "system" that has its own remote, connect it to the TV as shown here. Note: If the stereo amplifier is part of a system that has its own remote, you may choose to connect it to the TV as sho[...]

Connecting Other Components Computers and Other Equipment with Audio/Video Outputs Back of "IV AUDIO @:@ HI-FI - OUT - SELECT @.@ If the INPUT 1 jacks already have another component connected to them, you can connect the computer to the INPUT 2 jacks. @ @ OUT Your TV can also be used as a display device for many video games and home computers.[...]

Connecting Other Components Speakers Speakers Caution: Do not connect external speakers to more than one audio source at a time. You can connect a set of speakers to either the TV or the Amplifier but not to both at the same time. If you connect the same speakers to both the TV and the amplifier, you will damage your equipment. Connecting Speakers [...]

Caring for Your TV Trouble Checks Before you call or take your unit to a Sears Service Center, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble. TV will not turn on Controls don't work Intermittent or no remote furns off while playing If your TV is out of warranty, [...]

Caring for Your TV Trouble Checks (continued) Noisy stereo reception No picture, no sound but power light is on Sound okay, picture poor Picture okay, sound poor No stereo on known stereo station When menu is displayed, pressing RES/MEM does not go to previous function. Picture appears tilted No closed captioning Black bars appear on screen • May[...]

Caring for Your TV Cleaning and Care Dust TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. Take care not to scratch the plastic surfaces. If your TV's cabinet has a textured finish, do not use furniture polish. Beca[...]

Index + and - Buttons ................... 2,3,4,7,8,9,10 A Adding Channels to Memory ................ 16 A I.ARM Function ............................. 10, !3 Amplifier ............................................... 30 Antenna Connections ............................ 20 Attaching Power Cord ............................ 2 AUDIO Button .............[...]

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OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. 274.43928390 SERIES WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS, ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: 1. NAME OF ITEM Sears Color Television Receiver 2. MODEL NUMBER 3. PART DESCRIPTION SEARS 35" TABLETOP COLOR TELEVISION WITH REMOTE CONTROL Your Sears Television has added value when you consider that Sears has service units nat[...]