SYMPHONIC WF203 (01) PDF MANUAL

• Flat Screen Picture Tube

• MTS/SAP Tuner

• 181 Channel Selection- All VHF/UHF channels plus up to 125 cable channels.

• PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning- The latest PLL frequency synthesized electronic tuning system provides 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 user 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.

• 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.

To connect your TV, use the ANT IN jack on the back of the set. You can connect a VHF/UHF antenna, a cable system, or a CATV/Satellite Box.

Connections can be made as follows:

• From a Cable System or Satellite Antenna: Connect the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the ANT IN jack.

• From a CATV Box or Satellite Box: Connect the 75-ohm Coaxial Cable from the cable system or satellite antenna to the IN port on your box. Then, connect another 75-ohm Coaxial Cable from the OUT port on your box to the ANT IN jack on the TV.

• From separate VHF and UHF antennas: Use a VHF/UHF Combiner (not supplied) to join the signals from both antennas, and then connect the combiner’s output to the ANT IN jack using a 75-ohm coaxial cable.

• From a combination VHF/UHF antenna: Connect the 75-ohm coaxial cable from the antenna directly to the ANT IN jack.

Note: Some cable TV systems use scrambled signals and require a special converter to receive these channels. Consult your local cable company.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to the wide slot, and fully insert.

FCC WARNING: This equipment 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 operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

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.

This TV can receive C1 and C2 Caption and Text signals when the broadcast contains them.

Caption Mode

• Paint-on mode: Displays input characters on the screen immediately.

• Pop-on mode: Once characters are stored in memory, they are displayed all at once.

• Roll-up mode: Displays the characters continuously by scrolling (max. 4 lines).

Note: If CAPTION C1 or C2 is selected but a Closed Caption signal is not included, characters will not be displayed.

Text Mode

• Displays the text on the screen by scrolling (max. 7 lines).

• If the received broadcast signal does not contain caption or text signals, 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 functions display is shown.

(5) If your TV displays a black box on the screen, this means that your TV is set to TEXT mode. To clear the screen, select CAPTION C1, C2 or CAPTION [OFF].

1. Read instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions-All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Cleaning-Unplug TV from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the TV manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this TV near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8. Accessories-Do not place this TV on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV may fall, causing serious injury to someone, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the TV.

9. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the TV and to protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

10. Power Sources-This TV should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.

11. Grounding or Polarization-This TV is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them.

13. Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

14. Lightning-For added protection for this TV receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

15. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light of power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this TV through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the TV.

18. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid has been spilled, if the TV has been exposed to rain or water, if the TV does not operate normally, if the TV has been dropped or damaged, or when the TV exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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.

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. Heat-This TV product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

1. Slide the battery compartment cover back on the remote unit.

2. Insert 2 “AA” penlight batteries into the battery compartment in the direction as indicated by the polarity (+/-) markings. Batteries installed with incorrect polarity may damage the remote unit.

3. Replace the cover.

When you use the AUDIO/VIDEO input jacks, select “VIDEO1” or “VIDEO2” mode by pressing the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control.

• To use the jacks on the back of the TV, select “VIDEO1”.

• To use the jacks on the front of the TV, select “VIDEO2”.

NOTES:

You may also select Game mode and Video2 at the same time by pressing the GAME button on the remote control. “GAME” appears on the TV screen. The TV will switch to Video2 input on the front of the TV. (See PICTURE ADJUSTMENT).

Front Panel Controls:

• VIDEO (in) jack: Connect to the video output jack of a video camera/game, satellite, DVD or VCR.

• AUDIO L/R IN jacks: Connect to the left/right channel audio output jacks of a video camera/game, satellite, DVD or VCR. The AUDIO L (IN) jack is for mono input.

• MENU button: Press to display the menu on the TV screen.

• VOLUME ▲/▼ buttons: Press to control the volume level. Also used to navigate and adjust menu settings.

• CHANNEL ▲/▼ buttons: Press to select memorized channels. Also used to navigate menu settings.

• POWER button: Press to turn the TV ON and OFF.

• Infrared Sensor Window: Receives the infrared control signals from the remote control unit.

Remote Control Buttons:

• CHANNEL NUMBER button (0-9): Press two digits to directly access the desired channel. Remember to press a “0” before a single digit channel.

• +100 button: Press to select cable channels higher than 99.

• MUTE button: Press the MUTE button to turn off the sound portion of the TV program. Press the MUTE button again or press the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button to restore sound.

• INPUT SELECT button: Press to select TV or the external input (VIDEO1 or VIDEO2) mode.

• CHANNEL RETURN button: Press this button to go back to the previously viewed channel.

• DISPLAY button: Press to display the channel number on the screen. If you press it again, the channel number will disappear.

• SLEEP button: Press the SLEEP button to display the sleep timer and start the function. The shut off time can be determined by the number of times you press the button (0, 10, 20, 30…90, 0 minutes).

• GAME button: Press to set the Game mode and external input mode at the same time. To exit, press the INPUT SELECT button.

1. Connect the power cord to a standard AC outlet.

2. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.

3. Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.

4. Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to “[ENGLISH]”.

5. Select “ENGLISH” or “ESPAÑOL” by using the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button.

6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

You must preset channels before using the CHANNEL ▲/▼ buttons.

Automatic Channel Presetting (AUTO MEMO)

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.

2. Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.

3. Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to “CHANNEL SET”. Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button.

4. Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to “AUTO MEMO”. Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button.

The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area. When completed, the lowest memorized channel will be displayed.

Adding or Deleting Channels (ADD/DELETE)

1. Press the MENU button to open the menu.

2. Press CH(annel) ▲/▼ to select “CHANNEL SET”, then press VOL(ume) ▲.

3. Press VOL(ume) ▲ so that “ADD/DELETE” is selected.

4. Use CH(annel) ▲/▼ to select the channel you wish to add or delete.

• Press the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button to light up the channel number in LIGHT BLUE if you wish to add the channel to memory.

• Press the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button to light up the channel number in LIGHT RED if you wish to erase the channel from memory.

5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

You can listen to a program in MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) stereo by following these steps:

1. Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.

2. Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to “TV SOUND”.

3. Press the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button to select your desired stereo mode ([MAIN], [MONO] or [SAP]).

To show the audio status, press the DISPLAY button on the remote control. SAP is the Second Audio Program, which may offer a second language or a radio station.

Type of broadcast	Menu Selection	MAIN	MONO	SAP
Regular		-None-	-None-	-None-
Stereo broadcast	STEREO	STEREO	MONO	-None-
SAP	MAIN	MAIN	MONO	SAP

If the power fails or is disconnected while the TV is powered on, the TV will turn on automatically when the power resumes.

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.

2. Select the desired channel with the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button.

3. Adjust the volume to the desired listening level using the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button.

4. Adjust picture controls for a natural looking image. (See “PICTURE ADJUSTMENT”).

The sleep timer function allows you to have the power automatically turn off after a set time period.

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the TV and press the SLEEP button on the remote control.

2. You may change the sleep time by pressing the SLEEP button on the remote control repeatedly. The timer can be set up to 90 minutes, in 10-minute increments each time the SLEEP button is pushed. The timer display will be displayed on the screen when you press the SLEEP button.

To cancel the sleep timer:

Press the SLEEP button repeatedly until “SLEEP 0” is displayed.

Note: When you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet, or if you have a power failure, the sleep time will be lost.

You can view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news, etc., with a dialogue caption or text display.

1. Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.

2. Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to “CAPTION”.

3. Press the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button to select the mode you wish (C1, C2, T1, T2, or OFF).

4. When done, press the MENU button to exit the menu.

1. Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.

2. Press the VOL(ume) ▲ button so that “PICTURE” is selected.

3. Select the feature you wish to adjust with the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button and adjust it with the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button.

• GAME MODE: Set to the most suitable position for TV GAME. ([+]: ON, [-]: OFF).

• BRIGHT: Adjust until the darkest parts of the picture are as bright as you prefer. ([+]: increase brightness, [-]: decrease brightness).

• CONTRAST: Adjust to increase or decrease contrast. ([+]: increase contrast, [-]: decrease contrast).

• COLOR: Adjust to be brilliant or pale color. ([+]: be brilliant color, [-]: be pale color).

• TINT: Adjust to obtain natural skin tones. ([+]: greenish tone, [-]: reddish tone).

• SHARPNESS: Adjust to detail in the picture. ([+]: increase sharpness, [-]: decrease sharpness).

USING THE GAME BUTTON: You may also set the Game mode and external input mode at the same time by pressing the GAME button on the remote control. “GAME” appears on the TV screen. In this case, connect the external source to the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks on the front panel. To exit the Game mode and external input mode, press the INPUT SELECT button on the remote control.

The V-CHIP feature allows you to block programming based on MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) ratings.

1. Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.

2. Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to “V-CHIP SET UP”. Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button.

3. Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to “MPAA RATING”. Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button.

4. Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to your desired item. Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].

• When you select a rating category and turn it to [BLOCK], the higher ratings will automatically be blocked. Also, the lower ratings will automatically be set to [VIEW].

• When you turn “G” to [BLOCK] or [VIEW], all ratings will turn to [BLOCK] or [VIEW] automatically.

• When you turn “X” to [VIEW], all ratings will turn to [VIEW] automatically.

5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Selection	Rating Category Explanations
G:	General Audience
PG:	Parental Guidance suggested.
PG-13:	Unsuitable for children under 13
R:	Restricted; under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-17:	No one under 17 admitted
X:	Mature audience only

The V-CHIP feature allows you to block programming based on TV Parental Guidelines.

1. Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.

2. Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to “V-CHIP SET UP”. Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button.

3. Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to “TV RATING”. Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ button.

4. Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to point to your desired item. Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].

• When you select a rating and turn it to [BLOCK], the higher ratings will also turn to [BLOCK].

Setting Sub-ratings:

When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA and you press the VOL(ume) ▲ button, the sub-ratings will appear on the TV screen. You can set the sub-ratings to [BLOCK] or [VIEW] individually when the main rating category is set to [BLOCK].

• When you select [TV-Y7]: Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to select “FV” (Fantasy Violence). Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].

• When you select [TV-PG], [TV-14] or [TV-MA]: Press the CH(annel) ▲ or ▼ button to select “D” (Suggestive Dialog), “L”(Coarse Language), “S”(Sexual Situation), or “V” (Violence). Then, press the VOL(ume) ▲ or ▼ button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].

5. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Selection	Rating Category Explanations
TV-Y:	Appropriate for all children
TV-Y7:	Appropriate for children seven and older
TV-G:	General Audience
TV-PG:	Parental Guidance suggested.
TV-14:	Unsuitable for children under 14
TV-MA:	Mature audience only

Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often overlooked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items.

Problem	Possible Remedy
No Picture or Sound	Is TV plugged in? Power at outlet? Is TV’s POWER button on?
Picture OK, Sound Poor	Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Sound OK, Picture Poor	Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.
Picture Blurred / Lines or Streaks in Picture / Ghosts in picture / Weak Picture / Poor Reception on Some Channels	Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set? If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire. Check for local interference.
No Color	Adjust COLOR control.
Picture Rolls Vertically / Picture Distorted	Turn off with POWER button and then turn it on after about a minute.
Bars on Screen / Different color marks on screen	Move the TV away from the nearby appliances or unshielded speakers which have Magnetism. Turn off using the POWER button, then turn it on again 30 minutes or so later.
Remote Control Doesn’t Work	Check batteries in Remote Control.
My TV is showing captions that are misspelled.	You are watching a live broadcast and spelling errors made by the closed captioning production company may pass through uncorrected.
My TV will not show the text in its entirety or there is a delay of what is being said.	Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialogue are common for live broadcasts.
My captions are scrambled with white boxes on the TV screen.	Interference caused by building, power lines, thunderstorms, etc. may cause scrambled or incomplete captions to appear.
My program guide listed a TV show as being closed captioned but none of the captions were displayed.	Broadcasters may at times use a time compression process to the actual program so that additional advertising time can be given. Since the decoder cannot read the compressed information, captions will be lost.
My prerecorded videotape does not show any captions. The tape box mentions it being closed captioned.	The videotape was either an illegal copying or the tape duplicating company accidentally left out the captioning signals during the copying process.
My TV screen shows a black box on certain channels.	You are in the TEXT mode. Select CAPTION mode or CAPTION [OFF].

CABINET CLEANING

• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the TV with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry.

• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray liquid near the TV. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.

PICTURE TUBE CLEANING

Wipe the picture tube of the TV with a soft cloth. Before cleaning the picture tube, disconnect the power cord.

• Remote control unit (NE122UD or NE151UD)

• Batteries (“AA” x 2)

• Owner’s Manual (0EMN02217)

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Television system: NTSC-M TV Standard

• Closed Caption System: §15.119/FCC

• Channel coverage VHF: 2-13

• Channel coverage UHF: 14-69

• Channel coverage CATV: 2-13, A-W, W+1-W+84, A-5-A-1, 5A

• Tuning System: 181 channel frequency synthesized tuning system

• Channel access: Direct access keyboard, programmable scan and up/down

• Terminals Antenna input: VHF/UHF/CATV 75 ohm unbalanced (F-type)

• Terminals Video input: RCA connector x 2

• Terminals Audio input: RCA connector x 4

• Stereo Sound System: 2 speakers

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Sound output: 1W, 8 ohm x2

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

• Remote control: Digital encoded infrared light system

• Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F-104°F)

• Power requirements: AC120V, 60Hz

• Power consumption (Maximum): 75W

• Picture tube: 20″

• Dimensions: H: 18-3/16″ (462mm) W: 19-15/16″ (506mm) D: 19-27/32″ (504mm)

• Weight: 52.9 lbs. (24kg)

Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.