Sears 564.42977950 series Owner'S Manual Download

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Page 1: ...7950 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 Safety Information Use Warranty and Service Sears Roebuck and Co Chicago IL 60684 U S A ...

Page 2: ...e CABLE COMPATBBLE Cable Television CATV is only available to customers subscribing to a pay TV cable service Your television should tune in most of the cable channels without a converter box Your local Cable Company can explain the available services WARNING WHEN USING COMPUTERS OR VIDEO GAMES WiTH THiS TELEVISION DO NOT USE TOO MUCH BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST TOO MUCH BRIGHTNESS AND CONTRAST USED F...

Page 3: ...NG THE REMOTE HAND UNIT 20 INSTALLING BATTERIES 20 REMOTE HAND UNIT KEYS TV Controls 21 REMOTE HAND UNIT KEYS VCR Controls 24 SETTING THE TIME AND DAY OF WEEK CLOCK 26 SETTING THE OFF TIMER ON TIMER FEATURE 27 SOUND SYSTEM FEATURES 28 MULTI CHANNEL TELEVISION SOUND MTS 28 REAR CONTROL PANEL 30 VIDEO AUDIO CONNECTIONS 31 VIDEO AUDIO INPUT JACKS 31 TV OUTPUT JACKS 32 VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT lACKS 33 S...

Page 4: ...nd portionof a program Bilingual Sound Signal A broadcast signal containing two separate audio soundtracks at the same time Also known as a SAP signal Cable Television CATV The pay TV service available in most metropolitan areas Antenna Adapter supplied A device used to connect flat twin lead antenna wire to the TV s antenna terminal Converter Box not supplied A tuner that allows you to receive ch...

Page 5: ...h creates another dimension for the audio signals f ont and rear as well as right and left S Video A VCR connection for seperated Y C video signals The pic ture information and the color infor mation are separated to improve the signal UHF Ultra High Frequency television channels 14 69 One Button Color OBC A system in which the color tint contrast brightness sharpness balance bass and treble are p...

Page 6: ...f the power cord is un plugged or a power failure occurs the programmed channels will remain in memory CATV Key Set this feature according to your TV signal hook up Refer to pages 14 19 In the Normal mode you can select VHF channels 2 13 and UHF chan nels 14 69 In the CATV mode the Cable Channel indicator C will appear and you can select Cable channels I 125 if available CABLE CHANNEL INDICATOR __...

Page 7: ...ss the V down key to scan programmed channels smaller in numerical value than the channel number displayed Power Indicator Lights to indicate the TV is on_ Volume Keys Press the _ up key to increase the volume Press the _ down key to decrease the volume The Volume Level Display will appear on the screen On Timer Indicator Lights to indicate the Timer has been preset to switch the TV on at a certai...

Page 8: ...nly when a SAP signal is being received Refer to pages 28 and 29 Speakers Switch Set to INT position to receive audio through the main TV speakers Set to EXT position to receive audio through your external speakers or the external equipment connected to the Audio Output jacks Digital Control Keys Use these keys to adjust the color picture and sound quality Refer to page 12 NOTE The TV s newest fea...

Page 9: ...tion to create simulated stereo sound from a monaural signal This switch allows you to enjoy the sur round sound features even when a monaural signal is being received This feature is for use with monaural signals only O Surround Effect Control Use this control to adjust the sur round sound echo effect of the surround speakers Video Audio Input 1 Jacks Use these jacks to directly connect external ...

Page 10: ...a connections AUTO SHUT OFF Your TV is designed to shut off auto matically after 15 minutes if a signal is not being received PLUG IN THE POWER CORD Plug the power cord into a convenient wall outlet supplying standard house power 120 volts AC 60 Hz As a safety feature the plug has one prong wider than the other It will fit only one way into an outlet Do net defeat the safety feature of the plug WI...

Page 11: ...TV key to select the CATV mode The Cable Indicator C should appear next to the channel number Press and hold the Auto Add Channel Program key for three seconds The TV will begin to program the active channels into the tuning system memory SELECT A LOCAL CHANNEL AND ADJUST THE VOLUME Press the Channel _ up or V down key to select a channel Press the Volume A up or V down key to adjust the volume RE...

Page 12: ...ntinue to press and release the Function key until the desired con trol is highlighted I OLOR TINT CONT BRITE SHARP BAL BASS TREBLE a Press the Control keys to make adjustments Refer to the control adjustment chart below DBGITAL CONTROL ADJUSTMENT COLOR TINT CONT BRITE SHARP BAL BASS TREBLE To adjust To adjust To adjust To adjust To adjust To adjust speakers To adjust illlll color intensity flesh ...

Page 13: ...ondary Audio Programs SAP signals This allows you to select either the primary or secondary soundtrack where avail able Refer to pages 28 and 29 Surround Sound This feature creates another dimen sion for the audio signals front and rear as well as right and left The lis tener can enjoy the feeling of being surrounded with soun Feature Demonstration The newest features of your TV can be displayed o...

Page 14: ...ct as possible to reduce signal toss and picture interference OUTDOOR ANTENNAS Outdoor antennas are subject to weathering effects that reduce the signal quality You should inspect the antenna and lead in wiring before connecting your TV Any Sears Store can explain the various outdoor antennas available to you NOTE When using the following types of antennas the CATV key should remain in the Normal ...

Page 15: ... the adapter Slide the adapter onto the antenna terminal on the back of the TV BACK OF TV ANTENNA ADAPTER SPLITTER I11111 II1111 lUlIII Illlllll IIIIIiii Iltll Using Separate VHF and UHF Antennas with 300 Ohm Twin lead Wire Connect the twin lead wire from the VHF antenna to the VHF connectors on the supplied Antenna Adapter Connect the twin lead wire from the UHF antenna to the UHF connectors on t...

Page 16: ... the lead4n cable directly to the antenna terminal on the back of the TV BACK OF rv 6 1 I_ QI iiiiii I 1111 IIIII11 IIit1111 Ii111111 ii111 CA TV Systems that require a Converter Box not suppfied When using this type of CATV system the CATV key should be in the Normal mode The Cable Indicator C should not appear next to the channel number NOTE The TV must be tuned to match the output channel selec...

Page 17: ...er Using a UHF VHF Combination Antenna with a 300 Ohm Twin lead Wire Connect the twin lead wire to a VHFiUHF signal splitter not supplied Connect the wire from the splitter marked VHF to the VHF connectors on the supplied Antenna Adapter o Connect the wire from the splitter marked UHF to the UHF connectors on the adapter o Slide the adapter onto the antenna terminal on the back of the TV BACK OF T...

Page 18: ...ber Using a UHF Bow tie or Loop Antenna and a VHF Rabbit Ears or Telescop ing Antenna with 300 Ohm Twin lead Wires Connect the twin lead wire from the UHF antenna to the UHF connectors on the supplied Antenna Adapter Connect the twin lead wire from the VHF antenna to the VHF connectors on the supplied adapter Slide the adapter onto the antenna terminal on the back of the TV BACK OF TV UHF VHF ANTE...

Page 19: ...Channel 3 or 4 _ Using the VCR s 300 Ohm UHF and 75 Ohm VHF Output Terminals Connect a twin lead wire not supplied from the 300 Ohm UHF output ter minals of the VCR to the UHF connectors on the supplied Antenna Adapter Connect a lead in cable not supplied from the 75 Ohm VHF output terminal of the VCR to a 75 Ohm 300 Ohm VHF signal adapter not supplied Then connect the signal adapter to the VHF co...

Page 20: ...d to power the hand unit o Press the battery cover down and slide it backwards O install the batteries so the and marks on the batteries match the and marks inside the unit If the batteries are not in stalled correctly the hand unit will not operate and damage may result To replace the cover place it on the hand unit and slide it forward until it locks in place NOTE Remove the batteries from the h...

Page 21: ...his key to Channel Scanning Keys alternate between the channels Press the A or V key to quickly scan through the channels The A up key scans programmed chan nels larger in numerical value than the channel number displayed and the V down key scans pro grammed channels smaller in numerical value than the channel number displayed Mute Key Press once to turn off the volume press again to restore the v...

Page 22: ...ss this key to select the current day of the week when setting the Clock Refer to page 26 Stereo Key Press to select the desired sound stereo or monaural Stereo sound is available only when a stereo signal is being received Refer to pages 28 and 29 SAP Key Press to select the desired audio soundtrack signal primary or secondary The secondary sound is available only when a SAP signal is being recet...

Page 23: ...Press this key once to display the volume level press the key again to ac tivate the feature and enjoy sur round sound The Surround Display will appear on the screen _ _ L__ _ AM PM Key _ _ _ Press this key to select AM or PM _ _ECAL_ _ 4 _ 8 when setting the Clock or Timer 7 o Z_ _ _ Refer to pages 26 and 27 _D 7 8 9 TViAV Key Press to change between program sources TV AN t A V 2 and AN 3 Refer t...

Page 24: ...e some VCR units that this remote will not operate Play Key Press to play a prerecorded tape TV VCR Key Press to select the program source TV or VCR TV To watch TV programs or view one program while recording a dif ferent program MCR To monitor video recording or play back prerecorded tapes SAP MUTE V VOLUME A TVIAV DIGITAL CONq ROL 1 FUNCTION _ CONTROL_ I 1 _REC mSTOP VCR Power Key Press once to ...

Page 25: ...ey then press the Black REC key Release both keys_ Rew Rewind Key Press to rewind the tape at high speed Play Mode Press this key for fast picture search in reverse review A BC POWER _MF JDAY _MER REVIEW 1 2 3 RECALL 4 5 6 I IZ_ IZ_ r 7 SURROUND 7 8 9 _ _ r q _ Channel Scanning Keys Use these keys to select the chan nels FF Fast Forward Key Press to advance the tape at high speed Play Mode Press t...

Page 26: ... keys must be pressed To set the clock for the hours between 1 and 9 press 0 first For example to select 9 45 press 0 9 4 and 5 O g o Press the Time Day key to start the clock Press the Day Channel Scan _ key to select the current day of the week The on screen display will change as the key is pressed SUN_MON_TUESWED_THU_ FRI SAT iDA Mo i PRS TIME DAY KEY I Press the Time Day key The Channel Numbe...

Page 27: ...the TV Four numerical keys must be pressed To select 6 15 press 0 6 1 and 5 Press the Timer key to activate the On Timer feature The On Timer indicator will be lit The Channel Number Time and Day Displays will appear on the screen note the Off Timer Indicator OTES i i i i TIME PM 03 53 OFF PM 08 30 PRS TIMER KEY I_ TiME PM 03 55 I I ON AM m TIME PM 03 57 ON AM 06 15 PRS TIMER KEY OFF TIMER INDICAT...

Page 28: ... signal An MTS Stereo VCR is required in order to record stereo or SAP broadcasts when the antenna is connected to the VCR s RF input ant in To play back previously recorded MTS stereo programs in stereo the VCR must be con nected to the TV using the AudioNideo Input Jacks Refer to page 31 and your VCR s operating manual STEREO SOUND Whenever a stereo broadcast is received press the Stereo key to ...

Page 29: ... press the SAP key to select either the primary or secondary soundtrack NOTE If a power failure occurs the bilingual feature will automatically return to the primary position j I I_ i R E o _sA P Mo o I SAP PRIMARY INDICATOR DISPLAY SAP SECONDARY INDICATOR DISPLAY STEREO AND SAP BROADCASTS Whenever a station is broadcasting both stereo and SAP signals the TV will automatically switch to Mono if yo...

Page 30: ... external audio amplifier or stereo equipment Refer to page 33 illlllll III lal lIQIa Surround Speakers Switch Set to INT position to use the TV s surround speakers Set to EXT position when you have ex ternal speakers connected to the Surround Speaker Jacks Refer to page 34 External Speaker Terminals Use these terminals to directly con nect your TV to external speakers Refer to page 35 Surround Sp...

Page 31: ...Jack D Connect the video output of the external equipment to the video input jack on the TV cable not supplied ideo In 2 S Video Input Jack Connect the separated Y C video output of the external equipment S VHS VCR etc to the AiV 2 S Video separated Y C video input jack on the TV cable not supplied udio input Jacks Stereo equipment Connect the left output to the left L input jack on the TV and the...

Page 32: ... video output of the TV to the video input jack on the external equipment cable not supplied o Stereo equipment Connect the left L output of the TV to the left input jack on the external equipment and the right R output of the TV to the right input on the external equipment cables not supplied Monaural equipment single audio jack Connect the L mono output of the TV to the audio input jack on the e...

Page 33: ...er stereo system etc to the Dutput jacks as follows 8 8 Connect the left L output of the TV to the left input jack on the external equipment and the right R output of the TV to the right input on the external equipment cables not supplied Slide the Speakers switch located in the Hideaway Controls Compartment to the EXT position and the sound to the TV speakers will be cut off Do not change the pos...

Page 34: ...ires as follows Strip off three eighths inch of insulation from speaker wires Connect both right speaker wires to the jacks marked right by pressing down on the tabs and inserting the wires Release the tabs to secure the speaker wires o Connect both left speaker wires to the jacks marked left by pressing down on the tabs and inserting the wires Release the tabs to secure the speaker wires NOTE The...

Page 35: ...cure the speaker wires Connect both left speaker wires to the terminals marked left by pressing down on the tabs and inserting the wires Release the tabs to secure the speaker wires NOTE The terminals are identified as and for proper phasing connec tions Improper phasing will not damage the TV or external speakers but may effect the sound quality EXTERNAL SPEAKERS BACK OF TV SELECTING THE EXTERNAL...

Page 36: ...ariable with Volume keys more than 10k ohm When using the Surround Jacks on the TV Speakers should have an impedance of 8 ohms and a power rating of 5 watts or more When using the External Speaker Terminals on the TV Speakers should have an impedance of 8 ohms and a power rating of 5 watts or more STEREO HEADPHONES JACK The Stereo Headphones Jack lo cated at the front lower left corner of the TV a...

Page 37: ...e Solutions Press Power key e Unplug TV momentarily o Press Power key Press TV A V key o Try a different channel o Reorient antenna s Press Mute key o Slide Speakers switch to the INT position o Adjust Volume o Press SAP key No Sound from External Surround Speakers Sound OK Poor picture Blurred picture Double image Lines in picture Distorted picture IH I1 1 1 I III I IIIIIII Check Surround Speaker...

Page 38: ...onnections o May be station trouble o Possible signal interference from a household appliance Cable Channel Indicator C should not appear next to channel number o Check if station is broadcasting a true MTS stereo signal o Check if station is broadcasting a SAP signal Check if TV set and VCR are plugged in Try these Solutions o Press and hold Auto Add key for three seconds Try a different channel ...

Page 39: ... cabinet back rom your set Unplug the power cord before cleaning the TV _ ARNING When using computers or video games with this television do lot use too much brightness and or contrast Too much brightness or ontrast used for a long time may permanently put an image on the icture tube f you do have problems with your TV you can often correct them yourself if our TV is not working properly locate th...

Page 40: ...alue when you consider that Sears has service units nationwide staffed with Sears trained technicians professional tech nicians specifically trained on Sears home entertainment products having the parts tools and equipment to ensure that we meet our pledge to you We Service What We Sell Should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact any Sears Service Center Department Sears Ro...

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