Sylvania TVK131A - Manual

This TV can receive C1 and C2 of Caption and Text.
Caption Mode
(1) Characters can be displayed on the TV screen when the received broadcast signal contains the
Caption Signals.
(2) Paint-on mode: Displays input characters on the screen immediately.
Pop-on mode: Once characters are stored in memory, it is displayed all at once.
Roll-up mode: Displays the characters continuously by scrolling (max. 4 lines)
Note: If the CAPTION C1 or C2 is selected but the caption signal is not included, characters will
not be displayed.
Text Mode
(1) Displays the text on the screen by scrolling (max. 7 lines)
(2) If the received broadcast signal does not contain the caption or text signal, no change will
occur.
Notes:
(1) 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 function’s dis-
play is shown.
(5) If you see this screen :
If your TV displays a black box on the screen, this means that your TV is set to TEXT mode. To
clear screen, select CAPTION C1, C2 or CAPTION [OFF].
ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS
PRECAUTION
● 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.
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
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.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchase from
Dealer Address Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
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.
ANT.IN
CLOSED CAPTION
UHF
Antenna
(Not supplied)
VHF
Antenna
(Not supplied)
VHF/UHF Combiner
(Not supplied)
VHF/UHF
Combination Antenna
(Not supplied)
UHF/VHF Rod
Antenna
(Supplied with
13” model only)
OR OR
ANT. IN
OUT IN
75-ohm
Coaxial Cable
From Cable System
From Cable System
or Satellite Antenna
75-ohm
Coaxial Cable
CATV Box *
or Satellite Box
(Not supplied)
* Some cable TV systems use scram-
bled signals and require a special con-
verter to receive these channels.
Consult your local cable company.
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 connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point
of cable entry as practical.
FCC WARNING- This equip-
ment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment
may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user
could lose the authority to oper-
ate this equipment if an unau-
thorized change or modification
is made.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FOR SET-UP OR OPERATING
AFTER READING OWNER’S MANUAL, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE
1-800-968-3429.
Owner’s
Manual
0EMN01890 Printed in Malaysia
L6004UE / L6104UE * * * * *
This Owner’s Manual is made of recycled paper.
COLOR TELEVISION
TVK131A (13 inch)
TVK191A (19 inch)
Before plugging the UHF/VHF Rod
Antenna (Supplied with 13” model only)
into the ANT(enna). IN jack, check that the
pin is not bent. If it is bent, straighten the
pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into the
ANT(enna). IN jack.
Bent pin
Cable Plug
(Needs to be straightened) (Straight pin)
SYLVANIA
LIMITED WARRANTY
FUNAI CORP. will repair this SYLVANIA product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workman-
ship as follows:
DURATION:
PARTS: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from
the date of original retail purchase. Two (2) years for Picture Tube. Certain parts are excluded
from this warranty.
LABOR: FUNAI CORP. will provide the labor without charge for a period of ninety (90) days from the date
of original retail purchase.
LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS:
This warranty is extended only to the original retail purchaser. A purchase receipt or other proof of original retail pur-
chase will be required together with the product to obtain service under this warranty.
This warranty shall not be extended to any other person or transferee.
This warranty is void and of no effect if any serial numbers on the product are altered, replaced, defaced, missing or
if service was attempted by an unauthorized service center. This SYLVANIA Limited warranty does not apply to any
the product not purchased and used in the United States.
This warranty only covers failures due to defects in material or workmanship which occurs during normal use. It does
not cover damage which occurs in shipment, or failures which are caused by repairs, alterations or product not sup-
plied by FUNAI CORP., or damage which results from accident, misuse, abuse, mishandling, misapplication, alter-
ation, faulty installation, improper maintenance, commercial use such as hotel, rental or office use of this product or
damage which results from fire, flood, lightning or other acts of God.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER PACKING MATERIALS, ANY ACCESSORIES (EXCEPT REMOTE
CONTROL), ANY COSMETIC PARTS, COMPLETE ASSEMBLY PARTS, DEMO OR FLOOR MODELS.
FUNAI CORP. AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES OR AGENTS SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
GENERAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR OCCASIONED BY THE
USE OF OR THE INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT. THIS WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND OF ALL OTHER LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF
FUNAI, ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FIT-
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED BY FUNAI AND ITS REPRESENTA-
TIVES IN THE UNITED STATES.
ALL WARRANTY INSPECTIONS AND REPAIRS MUST BE PERFORMED BY FUNAI AUTHORIZED SER-
VICE CENTER. THIS WARRANTY IS VALID WHEN THE UNIT IS CARRIED-IN TO FUNAI AUTHORIZED
SERVICE FACILITY.
THE PRODUCT MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COPY OF THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE RECEIPT.
IF NO PROOF OF PURCHASE IS ATTACHED, THE WARRANTY WILL NOT BE HONORED AND REPAIRS
COSTS WILL BE CHARGED.
IMPORTANT:
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE, IF, AT ANY TIME DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, YOU ARE UNABLE TO
OBTAIN SATISFACTION WITH THE REPAIR OF THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CONTACT FUNAI CORP.
ATTENTION:
FUNAI CORP. RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY ANY DESIGN OF THIS PRODUCT
WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
To locate your nearest SYLVANIA Authorized Service Center or general service procedure,
please call 1-800-968-3429 or write to the following:
FUNAI CORPORATION
Customer Service
100 North Street; Teterboro, NJ 07608
Tel :1-800-968-3429
PLEASE DO NOT SHIP YOUR UNIT TO THE TETERBORO ADDRESS.
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