LC370SS8 CONNECTION Owner’s Manual INTRODUCTION 37” Digital / Analog LCD TV INITIAL SETTING WATCHING TV OPTIONAL SETTING TROUBLESHOOTING TO RECEIVE DIGITAL/ANALOG SIGNAL, YOU MUST CONNECT ANTENNA. IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE WITH SETUP OR OPERATING AFTER READING OWNER’S MANUAL, PLEASE CALL TOLL FREE 1-800-968-3429, OR VISIT OUR WEB SITE AT http://www.SylvaniaConsumerElectronics.
INTRODUCTION WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THE APPLIANCE. SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
CONNECTION 20. REPLACEMENT PARTS - When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other hazards. 21. SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the TV is in proper operating condition. 22.
INTRODUCTION LOCATION For safe operation and satisfactory performance of the unit, keep the following in mind when selecting a place for its installation: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places. • Avoid places with insufficient ventilation for proper heat dissipation. Do not block the ventilation holes at the top and bottom of the unit. Do not place the unit on a carpet because this will block the ventilation holes.
Contents INTRODUCTION Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Symbols Used in this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION 5 Remote Control Function 1. POWER button (p13) Press to turn the unit on and off. 2. Number buttons (p16) • Press to select channels. - button • Press to shift the minor channel from the major channel. 3. SETUP button (p14) Press to display the main menu. 4. s / B / K / L buttons (p13) Press to move left/ right/ up/ down through the items. 5. ENTER button (p13) Press to decide the command of setting when the main menu is displayed. 6.
INTRODUCTION 5 Control Panel side of this unit CHANNEL VOLUME 3 4 5 6 rear of this unit 2 PC-IN COMPONENT 1 VIDEO 1 COMPONENT 2 PC-IN 8 AUDIO COMPONENT 1 Y R R AUDIO AUDIO Pb 9 L L VIDEO 1 COMPONENT 2 Y R AUDIO L AUDIO L VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO Pr Pb VIDEO 2 R 10 11 S-VIDEO 12 Pr rear of this unit side of this unit INFORMATION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 3 4 5 6 OPTIONAL SETTING 1 1. PC-IN jack (p12) VGA cable connection for PC. 2.
CONNECTION Cables not included. Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. 5 Basic Connection This section describes how to connect the unit to an antenna, cable/satellite box, etc. Note: • Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the power cord. [Antenna Cable Connection] When connecting the unit to an antenna or cable TV company (without cable/satellite box) Connect the RF coaxial cable on your home outlet to the antenna input jack of this unit. e.g.
INTRODUCTION Cables not included. Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. 5 External Device Connection rear of this unit INITIAL SETTING To HDMI 1-IN or HDMI 2-IN jack e.g.) HDMI cable HDMI OUT PC-IN COMPONENT 1 VIDEO 1 COMPONENT 2 DVD player with the HDMI output jack • This unit accepts 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i video signals, and 32kHz / 44.1kHz / 48kHz audio signals. • This unit accepts only 2 channel audio signal (LPCM).
CONNECTION Cables not included. Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. [Component Video Cable Connection] Component video connection offers better picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. Use a component video cable to connect the unit to external video devices equipped with component video output jacks. If you connect to the unit’s COMPONENT 1 video input jack, connect RCA audio cables to the audio L/R jacks of COMPONENT 1.
INTRODUCTION Cables not included. Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. CONNECTION [Video Connection] Video connection offers standard picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. If you connect to the unit’s VIDEO 1 video input jack, connect RCA audio cables to the audio L/R jacks of VIDEO 1. If you connect to the unit’s VIDEO 2 video input jack, connect RCA audio cables to the audio L/R jacks of VIDEO 2.
CONNECTION Cables not included. Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. [PC Connection] This unit is equipped with a PC-IN jack. If you connect this unit to your PC, you can use this unit as a computer monitor. To monitor jack VGA cable rear of this unit To PC-IN jack e.g.
These operations are accessible by remote control. Some may also be accessible by controls on the main unit. 5 Initial Setup INTRODUCTION INITIAL SETTING Note: Before you begin: Make sure if the unit is connected to antenna or cable. [POWER] to turn on the unit. • This operation may take a few moments. INITIAL SETTING 1 After making all the necessary connections, press • If you connect the cable system directly, contact the CATV installer.
INITIAL SETTING 5 Main Menu 5 Auto Channel Scan This section describes the overview of the main menu displayed when you press [SETUP]. For more details, see the reference page for each item. The main menu consists of the function setting items below. If you switch wires (e.g., between antenna and CATV) or if you move the TV to a different area after the initial setting, or if you restore the DTV channel you deleted, you will need to perform auto channel scan.
5 Language Selection You can choose English, Spanish, or French as your on-screen language. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. CONNECTION 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “LANGUAGE”, then press [ENTER]. INITIAL SETTING • If you connect the cable system directly, contact the CATV installer. • If you press [POWER] or [SETUP] during auto channel scan, the setting will be canceled. • Channel settings will be saved even if the power fails.
WATCHING TV 5 Channel Selection 5 Volume Adjustment Select channels by pressing [CH K / L] or [the Number buttons]. This section describes how to adjust the volume. The mute function, which turns the sound off and on, is also described. • To select the memorized channels, use [CH K / L] or [the Number buttons]. • To select the non-memorized channels use [the Number buttons]. Use [VOL. X / Y] to adjust the audio volume.
5 Switching Each Mode You can freeze the image shown on the TV screen. You can easily switch with the remote control to the DTV (ATSC) and TV (NTSC) or to access an external device when they are connected to the unit. CONNECTION Press [STILL] to pause the image shown on the screen. INTRODUCTION 5 Still Mode Press [INPUT SELECT] or [CH K] repeatedly to cycle through the input modes. Still TV/DTV channel Video1 or INITIAL SETTING • The sound output will not be paused.
WATCHING TV 5 Switching Audio Mode This section describes how to switch the audio language. DTV TV 1 Press [AUDIO] to display the currently selected audio mode. While receiving an MTS broadcast, press repeatedly to cycle through the available audio channel. 1 Press [AUDIO] to display the currently selected language and the number of available languages. 6-1 English 1/3 6 SAP / STEREO 2 Press [AUDIO] repeatedly to cycle through the available audio languages.
INTRODUCTION 5 Screen Information You can display the currently selected channel or other information such as the audio mode on the TV screen. DTV TV In the digital mode, the detailed broadcasting information for the current channel such as program title, program guides are displayed. CONNECTION In the analog mode, the current channel number and the audio mode are displayed. Press [INFO] to display the details of the currently selected program. Press [INFO].
WATCHING TV 5 TV Screen Display Mode 4 types of display modes can be selected when the broadcasting station is sending 4:3 or 16:9 video signal. And 3 types of display modes can be selected for PC input signal. Press [SCREEN MODE] repeatedly to switch the TV aspect ratio. [Cinema] Display a vertically stretched picture. [Expand] Display a horizontally stretched picture.
INTRODUCTION 5 Sleep Timer The sleep timer can be set to automatically turn off the unit after an incremental period of time. Sleep CONNECTION 1 Press [SLEEP] to set the sleep timer. Off • Sleep timer display appears on the TV screen. INITIAL SETTING 2 Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to change the amount of time until shut off. Sleep 120min. WATCHING TV • You can set your unit to turn off after a set period of time (from 30 to 120 minutes). • Each press of [SLEEP] will increase the time by 30 minutes.
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 Channel List The channel list function lets you remove undesired channels from the channel registration list. 5 Press [SETUP] to exit. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “CHANNEL”, then press [ENTER]. 3 Use [Cursor K / L] to select “Channel List”, then press [ENTER]. Channel Autoscan Channel List Manual Register Antenna 4 Use [Cursor K/L] to select the channel you want to remove, then press [ENTER].
INTRODUCTION 5 Antenna Confirmation The manual register function lets you add the channels that were not added by the auto channel scan due to the reception condition at the initial setting. This function lets you check the signal strength of each channel. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu.
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 Picture Adjustment Cursor s You can adjust brightness, contrast, color, tint and sharpness. Cursor B Brightness Brightness 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu.
INTRODUCTION 5 Sound Adjustment Surround Use [Cursor K / L] to turn on or off the surround function, then press [ENTER]. You can adjust treble, bass and surround. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. Sound CONNECTION Treble Bass Surround On Reset Settings Off 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “SOUND”, then press [ENTER]. Reset Settings This function resets the Sound settings to factory default.
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 Closed Caption You can view closed captioning (cc) for TV programs, movies and news. Closed caption refer to text of dialogue or descriptions displayed on-screen for the hearing impaired. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “DETAIL”, then press [ENTER]. 3 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “Closed Caption”, then [Caption Mode] CC1 and Text1; are the primary caption and text services.
INTRODUCTION 5 DTV Closed Caption DTV CONNECTION In addition to the basic closed caption described on page 26, DTV has its own closed caption called DTV CC. Use this menu to change the settings for DTV CC. 5 Use [Cursor K/L] to select the desired DTV closed 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. caption, then press [ENTER]. Closed Caption INITIAL SETTING Conventional CC DTV CC Off CC Style Service1 Service2 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “DETAIL”, then press Service3 Service4 [ENTER].
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 CC Style You can change the style of CC such as font, color or size, etc. 6 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “On”, then press [ENTER]. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. CC Style Closed Caption User Setting On Font Style Off Font Size Font Color Font Opacity Back Color 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “DETAIL”, then press Back Opacity Edge Color [ENTER]. Edge Type 7 Use [Cursor K/L] to select an item, then press [ENTER].
INTRODUCTION CC Style [Edge Type] Edge type of the displayed caption can be switched as below. CC Style Closed Caption Closed Caption User Setting User Setting Font Style White Font Style Black Font Size Red Font Color None Font Opacity Green Font Opacity Raised Back Color Blue Back Color Depressed Back Opacity Yellow Back Opacity Uniform Edge Color Magenta Edge Color L.Shadow Edge Type Cyan Edge Type R.
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 V-chip See the following description for setting each item. V-chip reads the ratings for programs, then denies access to the programs which exceed the rating level you set. With this function, you can block certain programming inappropriate for children. V-chip MPAA Rating A TV Rating B Downloadable Rating Clear Downloadable Rating New Password C 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. A... “A. MPAA Rating”D page 31 B... “B. TV Rating”D page 31.
INTRODUCTION A. MPAA Rating B. TV Rating MPAA Rating is the rating system created by MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America). [ENTER]. 5 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “TV Rating”, then press [ENTER]. V-chip V-chip MPAA Rating TV Rating TV Rating Downloadable Rating Downloadable Rating Clear Downloadable Rating Clear Downloadable Rating New Password New Password 6 Use [Cursor K/L/s/B] to select the desired rating, then press [ENTER] repeatedly to switch between “View” and “Block”.
OPTIONAL SETTING C. New Password Rating Category TV-MA Mature audience only TV-14 Unsuitable for children under 14 TV-PG Parental guidance suggested TV-G General audience TV-Y7 TV-Y higher Although the default code “0000” is supplied with the unit, you can set your own password. 5 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “New Password”, then press [ENTER].
INTRODUCTION 5 PC Settings This function lets you adjust the PC screen position, clock and phase during PC input. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. CONNECTION 5 Adjust the setting. Auto Adjustment Use [Cursor K / L] to select “Adjust”, then press [ENTER]. 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “DETAIL”, then press Auto Adjustment INITIAL SETTING This function automatically adjusts the position, clock and phase of the picture element. [ENTER].
OPTIONAL SETTING 5 HDMI Audio You can set the method of sound input for the HDMI 1-IN jack. 5 Press [SETUP] to exit. 1 Press [SETUP] to display the main menu. 2 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “DETAIL”, then press [ENTER]. 3 Use [Cursor K/L] to select “HDMI1 Audio”, then press [ENTER]. Detail Closed Caption V–chip PC Settings HDMI1 Audio Auto 4 Use [Cursor K/L] to select the desired sound input, then press [ENTER].
INTRODUCTION TROUBLESHOOTING 5 Troubleshooting Guide If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this owner’s manual, check the following chart once before calling for service. • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit. • When the outside antenna is used, check the wire condition and connection. • View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station. • Adjust the “Color” in the main menu.
TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Remedy The entered channel number changes automatically • Many digital channels have alternate channel numbers. The unit changes the numbers automatically to the ones signifying the broadcasting stations. These are the numbers used for analog broadcasts. Remote control does not work • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit. • Check the batteries of the remote control. • Check if there is an obstacle between the infrared sensor window and the remote control.
INTRODUCTION INFORMATION 5 Glossary Dolby Digital Password Acronym that stands for Advanced Television Systems Committee and the name of the digital broadcasting standards. The system developed by Dolby Laboratories to compress digital sound. It offers stereo sound (2ch) or multi-channel audio. A stored 4-digit number that allows access to parental control features.
INFORMATION 5 Cable Channel Designations If you subscribe to cable TV, the channels are displayed as 1-135. Cable companies often designate channels with letters or letter-number combinations. Please check with your local cable company. The following is a chart of common cable channel designations.
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LIMITED WARRANTY FUNAI CORP. will repair this product, free of charge in the USA in the event of defect in materials or workmanship as follows: DURATION: PARTS: LABOR: FUNAI CORP. will provide parts to replace defective parts without charge for one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase. Certain parts and LCD image burn-in are excluded from this warranty. FUNAI CORP. will provide the labor without charge for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original retail purchase.
