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HT27547

Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Frequent Asked 

Questions (FAQ) . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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Summary of Contents for Vizzon HT27547

Page 1: ...you need additional assistance Call toll free 1 800 877 5032 We can Help For more HOOKUP OPTIONS go to our web site at www sanyoctv com entertainment televisions Click on Hookup Diagrams in the box to the right On the HookUp Diagrams page click on CRT to CABLE DVD and SATELLITE to view hookup diagrams specific to SDTV models ...

Page 2: ... thoroughly This DTV provides many convenient features and functions Operating the DTV properly enables you to manage those features and maintain it in good condition for many years to come If your DTV seems to operate improperly read this manual again check operations and cable connections and try the solutions in the Helpful Hints sections of this manual If the problem still persists please call...

Page 3: ...ace This appliance should never be placed near or over a radi ator or heat register This appliance should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided 3 Do not expose the appliance to rain or use near water for example near a bathtub swimming pool kitchen sink in a wet basement etc Hooking Up Outdoor Antenna LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR YOUR ANTENNA...

Page 4: ...st only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appli ance to normal operation 9 Upon completion of any service or repair request the service tech nician s assurance that only Factory Authorized Replacement Parts that have the same characte...

Page 5: ...t connections 23 Remote Control Keys functions 24 27 Helpful Hints for Remote Control 27 How to Operate the On Screen Menu 28 Menu Navigation Map 28 Picture Sound Adjustment 29 30 Helpful Hints for Picture Sound 30 All Channel Search 31 DTV Cable Search Optional 32 Helpful Hints for DTV Cable Search 32 DTV Add On Search 33 Helpful Hints for DTV Add On Search 33 Ana Analog Antenna Signal Optional 3...

Page 6: ...gital for ATSC DTV and Analog for NTSC Receivable Formats Digital Tuner for ATSC terrestrial broadcasts and nonscrambled ClearQAM cable channels NTSC analog tuner for VHF UHF or CATV Channel Scan Memory Receives 181 Analog Channels VHF 2 13 and UHF 14 69 Cable 14 125 and 99 Digital Channels XDS Extended Data Services displays station call letters title of show and ratings when broadcast Sleep Time...

Page 7: ...Specifications are subject to change without notice CAUTION FCC Regulations state that improper modifications or un authorized changes to this unit may void the user s authority to operate the unit This symbol on the nameplate means the product is Listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc It is designed and manufactured to meet rigid U L safety standards against risk of fire casualty and electrical ...

Page 8: ... POWER NOTE The Channel up down Volume up down and Power keys function exactly like the keys on your remote control Audio Video Input VIDEO1 Connect analog video equipment here See PAGES 19 20 and 21 for AV VIDEO1 jack connection ...

Page 9: ...connection will override a connection to the Video input jack VIDEO2 See PAGES 19 and 21 for S Video connections Analog Antenna Input UHF VHF CATV Connect an RF antenna or Analog Cable system to this jack See PAGE 14 for Signal connections Digital Antenna Input Connect an RF antenna to this jack See PAGE 13 for Signal connections CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 9 ...

Page 10: ...igital Audio Output to an advanced stereo home theater system equipped with Dolby Digital 5 1 See PAGE 22 for Digital Audio Out jack connec tion Component Video Input VIDEO2 Connect digital video equipment to the Y green Pb blue Pr red and Audio L R jacks These jacks will automatically detect the type of signal being received See PAGES 16 17 and 18 for Component jack connections Analog Audio Out L...

Page 11: ...e regular composite video cable RCA type when available NOTE None of these cables are supplied with this DTV Audio Cables Provides analog left right audio for your external equipment connections Component Y Pb Pr Use these cables to connect your component equipment This connection provides the best picture but does not include sound Cable colors Y green Pb blue and Pr red Composite Audio Video RCA...

Page 12: ...MPONENT Y Pb Pr IN Will accept HDTV EDTV or SDTV Video content Requires separate audio connections COMPONENT VIDEO CABLE COMPOSITE VIDEO OR S VIDEO IN 19 20 21 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Only available when received as part of the Digital RF signal dis played on screen OPTICAL DIGITAL CABLE 22 ANALOG AUDIO OUT JACKS 23 AUDIO CABLE S VIDEO CABLE Analog Signal Compatible External Cables Needed Go to Connecti...

Page 13: ...not be used for a month or more Discharged batteries may leak and damage the unit THE TUNER IN THIS DTV CAN RECEIVE 1 Digital and or Analog Off Air Signals from an RF antenna OR 2 Analog or ClearQAM cable channels Note You must search for ClearQAM channels using the Digital Cable Search menu option OR 3 The output from a VCR or cable box Digital signals from a Set top STB Box should be received th...

Page 14: ...ch Analog Digital on screen display 3 Connect Signal to the DTV s an Analog 75 ohm Antenna Input terminal THE TUNER IN THIS DTV CAN RECEIVE 1 Digital and or Analog Off Air Signals from an RF antenna OR 2 Analog or ClearQAM cable channels Note You must search for ClearQAM channels using the Digital Cable Search menu option OR 3 The output from a VCR or cable box Digital signals from a Set Top STB B...

Page 15: ...IO L R JACKS OPERATING TIP Refer to the owner s manuals and user s guides that came with your external equipment for connection options HELPFUL HINTS PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS No Signal will appear randomly on the screen when no signal is detected at the video jacks Check Audio Video connections Check external equipment connections Check external equipme...

Page 16: ...that came with your external equipment for connection options VIDEO2 COMPONENT JACKS Connection Option 2 HELPFUL HINTS PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS No Signal will appear randomly on the screen when no signal is detected at the video jacks Check Audio Video connections Check external equipment connections Check external equipment setting Press the INPUT key ...

Page 17: ... tune to a blank channel Refer to the owner s manuals and user s guides that came with your external equipment for connection options SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS No Signal will appear randomly on the screen when no signal is detected at the video jack Check Audio Video connections Check external equipment connections Check external equipment setting Press the INPUT key Switc...

Page 18: ...the DTV remote control IMPORTANT FACTS Composite jacks offer only 480i SDTV resolution No Signal will appear randomly on the screen when no signal is detected at the video jack Check Audio Video connections Check external equipment connections Check external equipment setting Press the INPUT key Switch on external equipment Set external equipment output connections to match input connections SYMPT...

Page 19: ...olution YELLOW WHITE RED JACKS No Signal will appear randomly on the screen when no signal is detected at the video jack Check Audio Video connections Check external equipment connections Check external equipment setting Press the INPUT key Switch on external equipment Set external equipment output connections to match input connections SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS If you con...

Page 20: ...al equipment Set external equipment output connections to match input connections SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS If you continue to experience problems please call toll free 1 800 877 5032 We can Help HELPFUL HINTS PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS OPERATING TIP Refer to the owner s manuals and user s guides that came with your external equip ment for connection options DTV VIDEO2 REMOTE CONT...

Page 21: ...r s manuals and user s guides that came with your external equipment for connection options SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS No Signal will appear randomly on the screen when no signal is detected at the video jack Check Audio Video connections Check external equipment connections Check external equipment setting Press the INPUT key Switch on external equipment Set external equip...

Page 22: ...oblems please call toll free 1 800 877 5032 We can Help OPERATING TIP Refer to the owner s manual that came with your external equipment for connection options AUDIO OUT For Stereo Sound 1 Connect a Digital Audio cable from the DTV Digital Audio Output jack to a Optic Digital Audio In jack on an AV Receiver 2 Connect an Audio cable from the DTV Audio Out jacks to Audio In jacks on the AV Receiver ...

Page 23: ... DTV DTV AUDIO OUT JACKS ANALOG HELPFUL HINTS PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS OPERATING TIP Refer to the owner s manual that came with your external equipment for connection options No Sound or Poor Sound Check external equipment connections Switch on external equipment If you continue to experience problems please call toll free 1 800 877 5032 We can Help ...

Page 24: ...program title station ID program rating signal strength channel number tuner ID and audio information Recall Key Press to switch between the last two channels selected The Recall key cannot toggle between a Digital channel and an Analog channel Menu Navigational Keys Menu Press to display on screen menu Cursor up down keys Press these keys to move the cursor up and down within the menu Cursor left...

Page 25: ...igital Captions can be changed using the menu settings Channel Scanning CH Keys Press to scan through the channels in memory PIX Shape Key Use to change the video display format Available options depend on signal received and the broadcast s aspect ratio Note If you cannot display picture on a full screen Press the PIX Shape key to change setting Sleep Key Press this key then the 0 key to set the ...

Page 26: ...ted Video1 Video2 or Component2 Volume VOL Keys Press the keys to adjust volume The screen displays a left or right red arrow that blinks as many times as you press the Vol keys 11 11 12 12 Reset Key Press this key twice to restore factory settings The TV will automatically start Channel Search and clear all customized set tings Note Channel scan memory database list of digital and analog channels...

Page 27: ...CONDITIONS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS POINT TOWARDS TV DIGITAL AUDIO MODE SELECTIONS ANALOG AUDIO MODE SELECTIONS Remote Control will NOT operate the TV Check batteries Check if TV is plugged in Replace batteries Aim remote control at front of TV If you continue to experience problems please call toll free 1 800 877 5032 We can Help HELPFUL HINTS PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS ...

Page 28: ... options are not available in combina tion Unavailable options will appear grayed out in the menu For example Ana Antenna Signal is not available when tuned to a Digital Channel REMOTE CONTROL NAVIGATION KEYS MENU options Along with the on screen instructions each menu feature is explained in detail on the following pages MENU EXIT ENTER All Channel Search DTV Cable Search DTV Add on Search No Yes...

Page 29: ...ght Picture Sound 3 Use the CURSOR keys to highlight Auto factory preset settings or Manual Press ENTER MENU OPTION PICTURE SOUND CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS 4 Use the CURSOR keys to select the option you want to adjust 5 Then use the CURSOR keys to make an adjustment ...

Page 30: ...t MUTE function may be on Check if program is in color Check antenna external connections Color or Tint misadjusted May be station trouble May be MUTE function is on Adjust antenna Install booster Press the RESET key to restart channel search Try a different channel Adjust Volume Try a different channel Adjust antenna Press the RESET key to restart channel search SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TRY...

Page 31: ...ive cable or off air channels but not at the same time NOTES To receive DTV Cable channels if available you must perform a DTV Cable Search To add new digital channels to the existing database use DTV Add on Search see page 33 OPERATING TIPS DTV will select the correct Antenna mode for the type of signal connected automatically If you move the DTV to a new location press the RESET key twice after ...

Page 32: ...arch process will take about 10 minutes please be patient 5 Use the CURSOR keys to select Yes Press ENTER 1 Connect a Digital Cable signal directly to the DTV Digital Antenna In Terminal 2 Press the TUNER key to select the Digital Tuner 3 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu 4 Use the CURSOR keys to highlight the DTV Cable Search SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS HELPFUL HI...

Page 33: ... Add on Search 4 Use the CURSOR keys to select Yes Press ENTER 1 Press the TUNER key to select the Digital Tuner 2 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu 3 Use the CURSOR keys to highlight the DTV Add on Search Cannot select menu option DIGITAL ADD ON SEARCH Is the selected Menu item grayed out DTV must be connected to a digital channel The DTV is in the Analog mode therefore try performing a...

Page 34: ...Use the CURSOR keys to choose Cable or VHF UHF Cannot select menu option ANALOG ANTENNA SIGNAL NO Cable channels above number 13 NO UHF VHF Channels OK Is the selected Menu item grayed out Cable Channel Indicator C should appear next to channel number Cable Channel Indicator C should not appear next to the channel number Press TUNER Key to select TV Analog Channels Switch Menu option Analog Antenn...

Page 35: ...esired channel HINT Press the TUNER key to switch between Digital and Analog Channel Scan memories 4 Press the ENTER key to delete the channel The display will change to deleted 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu 2 Use the CURSOR keys to highlight CH Scan Memory Use the CURSOR key to select the channel number area DELETING ANALOG OR DIGITAL CHANNELS FROM MEMORY Channel Scan Memory is a ...

Page 36: ...e can Help 3 Use the numerical 0 9 keys to select desired channel Add will appear beside the channel number HINT Press the TUNER key to switch between Digital and Analog Channel Scan memo ries 4 Press the ENTER key to add the channel The display will change to added 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu 2 Use the CURSOR keys to highlight CH Scan Memory Press ENTER ADDING DIGITAL OR ANALOG ...

Page 37: ...37 MENU OPTION MENU LANGUAGE 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu 2 Use the CURSOR keys to highlight Menu Language Press ENTER 3 Use the CURSOR keys to select English Español or Français ...

Page 38: ...Guidelines rating codes When these codes are detected the DTV will automatically display or block the program depending upon choices you make when setting up the V Guide system TO BLOCK MOVIE OR TV PROGRAM 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu 2 Use the CURSOR keys to highlight V Guide 3 Use the CURSOR keys to select ON Press ENTER 5 Press CURSOR and keys to select MOVIE TV Rating or Conte...

Page 39: ...ternal device s owner s manual for instructions on setting V Guide Limits MENU OPTION V GUIDE PARENTAL CONTROL Continued ON SCREEN VIEW OF BLOCKED TV PROGRAM TO TEMPORARILY UNBLOCK MOVIE OR TV PROGRAM 1 Press the MENU key to display the Main menu 2 Use the CURSOR keys to highlight V Guide 3 Use the CURSOR keys to select OFF Press ENTER This will temporarily set V Guide to OFF When V Guide is reset...

Page 40: ... for children under 14 years of age Parents are strongly urged to use caution against letting children under age 14 watch unattended Material contains intense violence V intense sexual situations S strong coarse language L or intensely suggestive dialogue D MATURE AUDIENCE ONLY Program is designed to be viewed by adults and there fore may be unsuitable for children under 17 years of age TV RATINGS...

Page 41: ...l broadcasters decide which caption signals to transmit The appearance of Digital Captions can be changed using the menu settings as shown CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MANUAL ADJUSTMENTS 5 Use the CURSOR keys to select the desired option and setting OPERATING TIPS If Background Opacity is set to transparent captions may be difficult to see Only true EIA 708B Digital Closed Captions are affected by all o...

Page 42: ...t Captioning Press CAPTION key to select Analog captioning SYMPTOM CHECK THESE CONDITIONS TRY THESE SOLUTIONS If you continue to experience problems please call toll free 1 800 877 5032 We can Help TO VIEW CAPTIONS Press the CAPTION key to select caption modes HELPFUL HINTS PROBLEMS SOLUTIONS Digital modes Digital CC1 through Digital CC6 QuikCap and Off Analog modes CC1 through CC4 QuikCap and Off...

Page 43: ...ake one frame of video or one complete image Letter Box This term is used to describe a 16 9 ratio image being displayed on a 4 3 ratio display device Black bands appear at the top and bottom of the screen MPEG2 A compression scheme for moving images and audio It was developed by the Motion Picture Experts Group This makes HDTV and multicasting possible Multicasting The dividing of a station s bro...

Page 44: ...re sponds to the audio connection being used If the sound is associated with component jacks on a DVD player it may be necessary to access the DVD menu to select the component outputs or S Video output 9 There is no sound picture is clear If you are connecting your television through the Composite jacks Video1 S Video jack Video1 or Component jacks Video2 or Video3 the matching audio jacks must al...

Page 45: ...sure proper warranty application keep the original dated sales receipt for evidence of purchase Return the defective TV to the retailer along with the receipt and the included accessories such as the remote control The defective TV will be exchanged for the same model or a replacement model of equal value if necessary Replacement model will be contingent on availability and at the sole discretion ...

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