Sanyo AVM-32F4, AVM32F9 manual

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    1 Introduction 2 Safety Instructions 3 Location of Controls 4 Remote Control Use 5 Antenna Connection 6 Cable TV(CATV) Connection 7 Video/Audio Connections 8 Basic Operation 10 Basic Menu Operation 11 Set-Up 13 Antenna Selection Auto Channel Programming Manual Memory (Channel Add/Delete) Fine Tuning LNA Effects Picture Adjustment 18 Sound Adjustmen[...]

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    3 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Caution To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be inserted fully to prevent blade exposure. GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS EXPLANA TION CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVE[...]

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    5 4 REMOTE CONTROL USE Point to remote control sensor of the TV set. The maximum operable distance is approximately 20 feet from the remote control sensor, and not more than 30 to either side of center. The operation of the remote control is most effective when there is nothing between it and the remote control sensor. The duration of the batteries[...]

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    7 6 CABLE TV (CA TV) CONNECTION A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup. When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75-ohm cable to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR. Some cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels". Since the signals of these premium pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV [...]

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    9 8 To view a connected video source, press the TV/VIDEO button on the side of the cabinet or VIDEO button on the remote control. (2) Side Input Jacks Please use the side jacks (VIDEO 2) for a GAME-PLAYER or CAMCORDER. To view a connected video source, press VIDEO button to set the TV to the VIDEO 2 mode. (3) Audio System Connectors You can hear th[...]

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    11 10 BASIC MENU OPERA TION 1. Press POWER button to turn the TV on. 2. Press MENU button and move the cursor to " SETUP " option and press VOL + button. The " SET UP " menu is displayed. 3. Press VOL + button to select ANTENNA option. (TV or CATV) 4. Press CH / buttons to place cursor on the "AUTO PROGRAM " option and[...]

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    13 12 SET -UP ANTENNA SELECTION In this mode, you can change the antenna mode between " TV " (If you use a VHF/UHF antenna) and " CATV " (If you have cable connection.) 1. Press MENU button, move the cursor to " SETUP " option and press VOL + button. The " SET UP " menu is displayed. 2. Press CH / buttons to [...]

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    15 14 SET -UP MANUAL MEMOR Y (channel add/delete) 1. TO ADD A CHANNEL If you want to add a channel not store during AUTO PROGRAM to the memorized channel follow these steps. Select a channel you want to view by using the number buttons on the remote control. Press " ADD/DEL " button on the remote control. The channel is added to memory an[...]

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    17 16 SET -UP LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) EFFECTS Set LNA ON to increase a weak incoming signal. However, if you are located in a strong signal area, such as nearby a broadcasting station, and if the picture is distorted, set LNA OFF. 1. Press CH / b ut to n s or use the number buttons to select a channel you want to adjust. 2. Press MENU button, mov[...]

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    19 18 PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CUSTOM (MANUAL) ADJUSTMENT You can sequentially select and adjust one of five picture properties. Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness , Color, or Tint. Press the MENU button. Move the cursor to PICTURE by pressing the CH / buttons and press the VOL + button. Move the cursor to CONTRAST by pressing the CH / buttons and press the[...]

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    21 20 SOUND ADJUSTMENT USING ON-SCREEN MENU You can also select a sound setting by using the on-screen menu. Press the MENU button. Move the cursor to SOUND by pressing the CH / buttons and press the VOL + button. Move the cursor to SOUND by pressing the CH / buttons. Press the VOL + button. Whenever this button is pressed, the mode will change as [...]

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    23 22 SOUND ADJUSTMENT HEADPHONES Follow these instructions to select the audio source (main screen or PIP channel) that you want to receive through the headphones. If you want to listen to sound from the PIP, make sure that sound from the PIP is being received. Press PIP button to display a PIP. Move the cursor to SOUND by pressing the CH / button[...]

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    25 24 SOUND ADJUSTMENT SURROUND SOUND SOUND MENU Move the cursor to SOUND by pressing the CH / buttons and press the VOL + button. Move the cursor to SURROUND by pressing the CH / buttons. Press the VOL + button. Whenever this button is pressed, the mode will change as follows. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 OFF ON MENU PICTURE SOUND TIME SETUP FUNCTION L[...]

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    27 26 SOUND ADJUSTMENT MTS USING SOUND MENU : Press the MENU button. Move the cursor to SOUND by pressing the CH / buttons and press the VOL + button. Move the cursor t o MTS by pressing the CH / buttons. Press the VOL + button. Whenever this button is pressed, the mode will change as follows. 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 STEREO SAP MONO MENU PICTURE SO[...]

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    29 28 CLOCK/TIMER ON/OFF TIMER The ON/OFF timer lets you use alarm and automatic off functions. Press MENU button. The " MENU " is displayed on the screen. Move the cursor to TIME by pressing the CH / buttons and press the VOL + button. " TIME " menu is displayed on the screen. Move the cursor to TIMER by using CH / buttons and [...]

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    31 30 CLOCK/TIMER ON TIME CHANNEL NUMBER You can select the channel on which the TV turns on as programmed by ON-TIMER. This function will not work if the TIMER is set to OFF or the current time has not been set. 1) Move cursor to ON CHANNEL and press CH / key. 2) Set channel number you want. TIME CLOCK : AM 06:00 TIMER : ON ON TIME : AM 07:30 OFF [...]

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    33 32 OTHER FUNCTIONS BLUE BACKGROUND When there is no picture signal or the signal is weak, the screen reverts to a solid blue color. Disable this feature to watch very weak signals. CCD (Closed Caption Decoder) You can select closed caption mode. Press CCD button on the remote control to change selections as follows : TIL T COMPENSA TION If you n[...]

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    35 34 In this mode, you can enjoy viewing two programs at the same time. PIP PIP SIZE PIP POSITION PIP SWAP WITH MAIN SCREEN MAIN PIP Press PIP on the remote control. When it is ON, the PIP screen appears in the lower right corner. Press PIP again to clear the PIP screen from the main screen. 1/9 PIP PIP PIP PIP Press SIZE to increase or decrease t[...]

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    37 36 V -CHIP OPERA TION CALLING UP THE BLOCKING MENU WITH YOUR ACCESS CODE 1. Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2. Use the CHANNEL / buttons move the cursor to FUNCTION. 3. Use the CHANNEL / buttons to move the cursor to BLOCKING. 4. Press the VOLUME + button. 5. The ACCESS CODE screen will appear. 6. Enter the 4-button ACCESS CODE y[...]

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    39 38 MOTION PICTURE RA TING. 39 RATING REMARKS N/A (No rating) Not rated or not applicable program movie has not been rated or ratings do not apply. G (General audience) All ages admitted PG (Parental guidance suggested) Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 (Parents strongly cautioned) Some material may be inappropriate for childr[...]

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    41 40 V -CHIP OPERA TION N/A(No Rating): Not rated or not applicable program. Important note: You have the ability to block all programs which are not rated, but you should be aware that such blocking may have unintended consequences. For example, the following types of non-rated programming might be blocked: emergency bulletins, news, weather, rel[...]

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    43 42 V -CHIP OPERA TION TV-G (General audience): Most parents would find this rating suitable for all ages. Although this rating does not signify a program designed specifically for children, most parents may let younger children watch TV-G programs unattended. It contains little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialogue [...]

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    45 V -CHIP OPERA TION CONTENT LABELS TV Parental Guidelines may have one or more letters added to the basic rating to let parents know when a show contains higher levels of potentially, offensive material. Note that the content label should be considered in light of its associated rating. For example, a "V" is likely to designate consider[...]

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    47 46 V -CHIP OPERA TION TO ACTIV A TE V -CHIP FUNCTION BLOCK 1. Press MENU. 2. Use CH / to select BLOCK. 3. Press VOL+ button to set BLOCK ON. CHANGING THE ACCESS CODE This procedure allows you to choose a private 4 button key combination to the ACCESS CODE. 1. Press the MENU button to display the MAIN MENU. 2. Use the CHANNEL / buttons move the c[...]

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    49 48 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before requesting service, please refer to the following chart for the symptom and possible solution. For more information, see the corresponding page in this manual. SYMPTOM TV does not operate Make sure the power cord is plugged in. Try another AC outlet. Power is off. Check fuse or circuit breaker. Poor sound or no so[...]

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    51 50 LIMITATIONS (a). SANYO Canada Inc. reserves the right to change or improve the design of the model of the product warranted hereunder without incurring any obligation to make any modifications to or to install any improvement in or on the product. (b). In no event shall SANYO Canada Inc. or any of its Authorized Dealers be liable for special [...]