TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 2
Safety Instructions 3
Locations of Controls 4
Use of Remote Control 5
Antenna Connections 6
Cable TV Connections 7
Video/Audio Connections 8
Basic Operation 10
Basic Menu Operation 11
Set-Up 13
Antenna Selection
Auto Channel Programming
Manual Memory (Add/Delete)
Fine Tuning
Channel Guide
Channel Guard

Picture Adjustment 21
P.STD Button
Manual Adjustment

Sound Adjustment 24
S.STD Button
Sound Menu
MTS

Clock/Timer 28
Functions 32
Picture-in-Picture (AVM-27D11 only) 34
Other Useful Functions 38
Reception Disturbance 39
Care and Maintenance 39
Troubleshooting Guide 40
Warranty 41

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 INTRODUCTION SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sanyo MTS stereo television. ANTENNA

The stereo speakers are front-mounted at the left and right sides of the TV screen for better Unless your TV is connected to a Cable TV system or to a centralized antenna system, a good
stereo effect, delivering a high audio output of 24 watts (total). With over 500 lines of horizontal outdoor color TV antenna is recommended for the best performance. However, if you are
resolution via the built-in S-video jack, pictures from DVD will be reproduced in amazing detail. located in a strong signal area that is free from interference and ghost conditions (multipath),
an indoor antenna may be sufficient.
Other Features LOCATION
Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the picture
181-channel cable-compatible frequency synthesizer tuner with built-in MTS decoder screen.
2 sets of A/V inputs (1 set each on front and rear panels) Also, be sure that the location selected allows a free flow of air to and from the perforated back
Picture-in-Picture (1-tuner) (AVM-27D11 only) cover of the set.
Clock and Sleep / On-Off timer
Multi-color on-screen menu/display in English, French or Spanish NOTES
High-contrast dark picture tube Never remove the back cover of the set. This can expose you to very high voltage and other
Closed-captioning decoder hazards.
Audio out jacks If the set does not operate properly, unplug it and call your dealer or service shop.
Parental channel control (Channel Guard)
VIEWING
Auto channel programming
Automatic power shut-off in the absence of a signal This color TV may be viewed from any desired distance. Most viewers prefer a distance of
Remote control with MoonGlowTM keys for easy operation in a darkroom (uses 2 x AAA three to six feet or more depending on screen size for maximum eye comfort.
batteries, not incl.)
S-VHS Input. Caution
To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarized) plug with an extension cord, receptacle or
Note: Some illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual unit for explanation purposes. other outlet unless the blades can be inserted fully to prevent blade exposure.

HOW TO GET THE MOST ENJOYMENT FROM YOUR NEW COLOR TV SET Caution
Your new Color TV incorporates a host of features designed to give you excellent performance. Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
In addition, this model utilizes a highly sophisticated Control Microprocessor that can give you equipment.
unprecedented convenience and control in the areas of Picture Adjustment, Channel Tuning,
On-Screen Information.
We therefore strongly urge that you read all of these instructions before using your TV for the first time. GRAPHICAL SYMBOLS EXPLANATION
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an
It is especially important that you read and follow the instructions under the heading : equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
CAUTION
"SET-UP" on page 13. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within
DO NOT OPEN. the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF persons.
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
NO PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO intended to alert the user to the presence of important
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. operating and maintenance (Servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance.

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 LOCATION OF CONTROLS USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

FRONT Point to remote control sensor of the TV set.

The maximum operable distance is approximately 20 feet from the remote control sensor, and
not more than 30 to either side of center.
The operation of the remote control is most effective when there is nothing between it and the
remote control sensor.
The duration of the batteries is approximately 6 months to 1 year.
Replace the batteries when the remote operation becomes unstable.

BATTERY INSTALLATION
Slide down the cover.
Press the indentation and lift up the cover.
Correctly install the batteries, observing polarities as shown in the compartment.
Do not use a combination of old and new batteries or different type of batteries.
If batteries become exhausted, remove and replace them soon.
When battery leakage occurs, clean the battery compartment with a soft cloth and replace the
batteries.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TV/VIDEO Button Power Button

REAR

Number Buttons
14 100 Button
Display Button
Channel Up ( ) Button
12 Quick View Button Sleep Button
Menu Button
Volume Down ( ) Button
13
11 Volume Up ( ) Button
Mute Button Channel Down ( ) Button
Mts Button Picture Button
1. Video/Audio 2 In Jacks 8. Remote Control Sensor Sound Standard Button Picture Standard Button
2. Channel Down ( ) Button 9. Stand - By Indicator
10. Power Button * PIP On/Off Button
3. Channel Up ( ) Button Ch Guide Button
4. Volume Down ( ) Button 11. Coaxial Cable Connector (75ohm) Add/Del Button CCD Button
5. Volume Up ( ) Button 12. Video / Audio 1 Input Jacks * PIP TV/VIDEO Button PIP Size Button *
6. Menu Button 13. Video / Audio Output Jacks * Swap Button PIP Position Button *
PIP Still Button *
7. TV/Video Button 14. S-VHS Input Jack
* AVM-27D11(only)

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 ANTENNA CONNECTION CABLE TV (CATV) CONNECTION

ANTENNA A 75-ohm coaxial cable connector is built into the set for easy hookup.
The antenna requirements for good color television reception are more important than those When connecting the 75 ohm coaxial cable to the set, screw the 75-ohm cable to the
for black & white television reception. For this reason, a good quality outdoor antenna is COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR.
strongly recommended. Some cable TV companies offer "premium pay channels". Since the signals of these premium
pay channels are scrambled, a cable TV converter/descrambler is generally provided to the
The following is a brief explanation of the type of connections that are provided with the various subscriber by the cable TV company. This converter/descrambler is necessary for normal
antenna systems: viewing of the scrambled channels. (Set your TV to channel 3 or 4, as typically one of these
1. A 75-ohm system is generally a round cable channels is used. If this is unknown, consult your cable TV company. One possible method of
with F-type connector that can easily be F-type connector utilizing the converter/descrambler provided by your cable TV company is explained below.)
attached to a terminal without tools.
2. A 300-ohm system is a flat "twin-lead" cable 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) NOTE : An RF switch equipped with position A/B (not provided) is required.
that can be attached to a 75 ohm terminal
through a 300-75 ohm ADAPTOR. 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) "A" position on the RF switch (not supplied)
You can view all unscrambled channels using the TV's channel keys.
"B" position on the RF switch (not supplied)
OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTION You can view the scrambled channels via the converter/descrambler using the converter's
Use one of the following two diagrams if you connect an outdoor antenna. channel keys.
A : Using a VHF/UHF combination outdoor antenna.
RF switch (not supplied)
B : Using separate VHF and/or UHF outdoor antenna.
Connect an outdoor antenna cable lead-in to the COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR on the rear A Two-set
signal
of the TV set. OUT IN splitter Cable TV line
B (not supplied)
A. Combination VHF/UHF Antennas VHF/UHF ANTENNA
300/75-ohm
VHF/UHF ANTENNA ADAPTOR
(Not supplied) 300-ohm
twin-lead
or ANT/ OUT IN
Cable Cable TV converter/
ANT/ Rear of TV
75-ohm coaxial cable CABLE descrambler

REAR OF TV
75Ω

B. Separate VHF/UHF Antennas

VHF ANTENNA UHF ANTENNA

REAR OF TV
300-ohm
twin-lead
COMBINER
300-ohm (not supplied) ANT/
twin-lead CABLE
IN OUT
or 75-ohm 75Ω
coaxial cable

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 VIDEO/AUDIO CONNECTIONS

Prior to making any connections to your TV set, be sure to turn the POWER off.
For a more detailed understanding of each connection, it is recommended that you read the
instruction manual for each connected component.
If you use video or audio equipment placed near the TV, picture and/or sound may become
(2) Front Input Jacks
distorted due to interference between these components. Please use the front jacks (VIDEO 2) for a GAME-PLAYER or CAMCORDER.
In such a case, separate each piece of equipment at a sufficient distance. VIDEO AUDIO
The following shows examples for connecting external equipment. L (MONO) R TO VIDEO OUT
Do not connect another audio source to the same speaker to which the TV set is connected; Video game,
otherwise it may damage the amplifier of the TV set or that of the other audio source. Camcorder or VCR

(1) Rear Input Jacks TO AUDIO OUTS

Use these input jacks to connect your VCR or DVD player for viewing.
To view a connected video source, press VIDEO button to set the TV to the VIDEO 2 mode.
1. A/V 1 IN jacks
This connection is optional
(3) Audio System Connectors
from CATV
TO VIDEO IN TO VIDEO OUT VCR or DVD or antenna The audio signal available at these jacks is the same as the audio source of the program being
monitored on this TV screen.
SPEAKERS

TO AUDIO IN TO AUDIO OUT VHF/UHF

OUTPUT

2. S-VHS jack
DVD
AUDIO LINE INs

TO AUDIO IN TO AUDIO OUT

S-VHS OUT

To view a connected video source, press VIDEO button on the front panel or remote control.
AMPLIFIER/AUDIO SYSTEM
NOTES In the case that sound output of your VCR is MONO, connect it to "AUDIO IN L
1. Adjust the volume of the TV to minimum.
(MONO)" Jack of your TV. Then the sound can be heard from both R and L
2. Connect the AUDIO OUT jacks on the rear of the set with the AUDIO LINE IN jacks of your
speakers. audio system through an optional AUDIO/VIDEO cable.
3. Set the INPUT SELECTION switch on the AMPLIFIER/AUDIO SYSTEM into the AUX
position and adjust the volume.

NOTES You can hear the sound of TV in more vivid stereo through audio system.
If you have no "AUX IN" jack on your audio system, connect to CD or Video jacks.

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 BASIC OPERATION BASIC MENU OPERATION
The icon is used as a cursor.
FIRST PREPARATIONS 1. Press POWER button to turn the TV on.
2. Press MENU button and move the cursor to "SET UP" option and press VOL + button.
Connect either Antenna or Cable TV according to "ANTENNA CONNECTION"
The "SET UP" menu is displayed.
instructions on page 6.
Insert batteries into the remote control unit according to "REMOTE CONTROL USE"
MENU SET UP
instructions on page 5.
Insert the AC Cord Plug into a standard 120V, 60Hz polarized AC outlet. PICTURE * ANTENNA : TV 2
SOUND * AUTOPROGRAM
TURN ON/OFF THE TV TIME * FINE TUNE : 00
SET UP * CH GUIDE
POWER POWER 1. Press the "POWER" button on the front panel FUNCTION * CH GUARD
or or on the remote control.
SEL. + ENTER SEL. + SET
2. Press the same button again to turn the
(Front panel) (Remote control) television off.
3. Press VOL + button to select ANTENNA option. (TV or CATV)
4. Press CH / buttons to place cursor on the "AUTO PROGRAM " option and press VOL +
CHANNEL SELECTION button.

Use CHANNEL ( ) buttons on the remote control (or on the front panel). SET UP
Press the button to advance for the higher channels, and the button to go down for * ANTENNA : TV 2 AUTOPROGRAMMING
the lower channels. * AUTOPROGRAM
NOTE : Certain channels have been preset at the factory. It may be necessary to add or * FINE TUNE : 00 TV 2
erase some channels in your areas. See "AUTO PROGRAMMING" on page 14 for * CH GUIDE
presetting channels. * CH GUARD + STOP
SEL. + ENTER
Channels can be selected directly by using the number buttons on the remote control.
For example, to select channel 5, press "0" first, then press "5".
5. When you have finished "AUTO PROGRAMMING", press MENU button repeatedly until the
For channel 120, press the 100 button first, then press "2", then "0".
menu disappears.
6. Press CH / buttons to select the channel you want.
VOLUME CONTROL 7. Press VOL + or VOL - buttons to adjust volume to your desired listening level.
Press VOLUME + / - buttons on either the
remote control or front panel to adjust volume to your
desired listening level. VOLUME 25
Pressing the + button will increase sound volume, and the
- button will decrease sound volume.
The volume level is displayed on the screen;
reference number (0-100) and bar scale as shown.

NOTE : The volume level can be muted instantly by pressing MUTE button on the remote
control. See "MUTE Button" on page 38.

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 BASIC MENU OPERATION SET-UP

You can execute every operation by pressing CH / buttons and VOL +/- buttons ANTENNA SELECTION
alternately.
In this mode, you can change the broadcast mode between " TV " (for regular VHF/UHF
If you learn one menu, you can easily operate other functions by viewing pictures.
channels) and " CATV " (for cable channels).
1. Pressing these buttons alternately makes
every operation easy. 1. Press MENU button, move the cursor to "SET UP" option and press VOL + button. The "SET
2. MOVE Press CH / buttons to move UP" menu is displayed.
cursor.
3. SELECTION Press VOL +/-buttons to
MENU SET UP
change your selection.
PICTURE * ANTENNA : TV 2
SOUND * AUTOPROGRAM
TIME * FINE TUNE : 00
MENU SET UP * CH GUIDE
PICTURE
FUNCTION * CH GUARD
SOUND SEL. + ENTER SEL. + SET
TIME
SET UP
2. Press CH / buttons to place the cursor on the "ANTENNA" option and press VOL +
FUNCTION
button.
SEL. + ENTER You can select "TV" (on-air) or "CATV" (cable TV) broadcast mode.

TIME SET UP SET UP SET UP

* CLOCK : AM - - : - - * ANTENNA : TV 2 * ANTENNA : TV 2 * ANTENNA : CATV 2

* SLEEP : OFF * AUTOPROGRAM * AUTOPROGRAM * AUTOPROGRAM
* TIMER : OFF * FINE TUNE : 00 * FINE TUNE : 00 * FINE TUNE : 00
* ON TIME : AM - - : - - * CH GUIDE
* CH GUIDE * CH GUIDE
* OFF TIME : AM - - : - - * CH GUARD
* CH GUARD * CH GUARD
SEL. + ENTER SEL. + SET
SEL. + SET SEL. + SET

PICTURE FUNCTION SOUND

75 CONTRAST * CCD : OFF * 50 BASS 3. When you have finished "ANTENNA" mode selecting, press MENU button repeatedly until the
50 BRIGHTNESS * BLUE BACK : OFF * 50 TREBLE menus disappear.
50 SHARPNESS * LANGUAGE : ENGLISH * 50 BALANCE
50 COLOR * DEMONSTRATION * MTS : STEREO
00 TINT ON AIR STEREO
SEL. ADJ SEL. + SET SEL. ADJ

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 SET-UP SET-UP

AUTO CHANNEL PROGRAMMING MANUAL MEMORY (channel add/delete)

This function allows the channels to be memorized automatically to match the TV broadcasts
1. TO ADD A CHANNEL
and cable channels in your area.
If you want to add to the memory a channel the TV does not store during AUTO PROGRAM,
follow these steps.
1. Press MENU button, move the cursor to "SET UP" option and press VOL + button. The "SET
UP" menu is displayed.
Select a channel you want to view by using the number buttons on the remote control.
MENU SET UP Press "ADD/DEL" button on the remote control.
The channel is added to memory and the color of the channel number changes from
PICTURE * ANTENNA : TV 2 magenta to green.
SOUND * AUTOPROGRAM
TIME * FINE TUNE : 00 CHANNEL ADDING CHANNEL DELETING
SET UP * CH GUIDE
FUNCTION * CH GUARD CATV 12 CATV 12
SEL. + ENTER SEL. + ENTER
CH ADDED CH DELETED

2. Press CH / buttons to place the cursor on the "AUTO PROGRAM" option and press
VOL + button.

SET UP COLOR : GREEN COLOR : MAGENTA

* ANTENNA : TV 2 AUTOPROGRAMMING
* AUTOPROGRAM 2. TO DELETE CHANNEL
* FINE TUNE : 00 TV 2 You can exclude the channels of your choice from the memorized channels.
* CH GUIDE Follow these steps to delete the channel in the TV's memory.
* CH GUARD + STOP

SEL. + ENTER Press CH / buttons or use the number buttons to select a channel you want to delete.
Press "ADD / DEL" button on the remote control.
When tuned to an active channel in which TV program is broadcasted, this channel is The channel is removed from the memory, and the color of the channel number changes
memorized and the color of the channel number changes from magenta to green. from green to magenta.
After all active channels were memorized, "SET UP" menu is displayed.

3. When you have finished "AUTO PROGRAMMING", press MENU button repeatedly until the
menu disappears.

NOTES If the broadcast signal is weak, the channel will not be memorized.
If you wish to stop this procedure during the operation, press VOL + button.

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FINE TUNING CHANNEL GUIDE

If the reception is clear, you do not have to fine-tune the channel, as this is done automatically You can choose up to 5 channels and assign them to the Channel Guide (CH GUIDE).
during auto program and manual memory. This function allows you to select your favorite channels easily.
If, however, the signal is weak or distorted, you may have to fine-tune the channel manually.
CH GUIDE PRESETTING
1. Press CH / buttons or use the number buttons to select a channel you want to adjust.
2. Press MENU button, move the cursor to "SET UP" option and press VOL + button. The "SET 1. Press CH / buttons or use the number buttons to select a channel you want.
UP" menu is displayed. 2. Press MENU button, move the cursor to "SET UP" option and press VOL + button. The "SET
UP" menu is displayed.
MENU SET UP
PICTURE * ANTENNA : TV 2 MENU SET UP
SOUND * AUTOPROGRAM
TIME * FINE TUNE : 00
PICTURE * ANTENNA : TV 2
SET UP * CH GUIDE
SOUND * AUTOPROGRAM
FUNCTION * CH GUARD
TIME * FINE TUNE : 00
SET UP * CH GUIDE
SEL. + ENTER SEL. ADJ. A/D: MEMO FUNCTION * CH GUARD
3. Press CH / buttons to place the cursor on the "FINE TUNE" option. SEL. + ENTER SEL. + ENTER
4. Use VOL + / - buttons until you obtain a sharp and clear picture and good sound quality.
3. Press CH / buttons to place cursor on the "CH GUIDE" option and press VOL + button.
SET UP SET UP The "CH GUIDE" menu is displayed.
4. Press CH / buttons to select your favorite channel and press a number button (1 to 5) on
* ANTENNA : TV 2 * ANTENNA : TV 2
the remote control.
* AUTOPROGRAM * AUTOPROGRAM
Then the cursor will be at the "LETTERS" option.
* FINE TUNE : 00 * FINE TUNE : 12
* CH GUIDE * CH GUIDE
* CH GUARD * CH GUARD CH GUIDE CH GUIDE
SEL. ADJ. A/D: MEMO SEL. ADJ. A/D: MEMO CATV 23
CATV 23
5. If you wish to memorize the fine-tuned frequency for the channel, press ADD/DEL button. The * GUIDE NO : - * GUIDE NO : 1
[ ] symbol (red color) appears to the right of the channel number. To delete the memory, * LETTERS : - - - - * LETTERS : - - - -
press the same button again. The [ ] symbol disappears. PRESS 1-5 NOW
A/D : MEMO. SEL. A/D : MEMO. SEL.
NOTES The AFT (Automatic Frequency Tuning) mode does not operate on the channels
MENU : EXIT. MOVE MENU : EXIT. MOVE
that are fine-tuned.
After the Auto Channel Programming has been performed, memorized channels
are automatically tuned to their optimum frequencies. The color of the first selected character (-) will change from cyan into white.

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CHANNEL GUARD
CH GUIDE PRESETTING With this feature, you can protect your children from viewing violent or other inappropriate TV programs.
5. Press CH / buttons to select characters for station name (if desired) and press VOL + / -
buttons. The color of the next character changes into white. I.D. NUMBER PRESETTING
If you press CH the characters appear sequentially as follows : 1. Press MENU button and move the cursor to "SET UP" option; press VOL + button then the
"SET UP" menu is displayed.
A B C ..... X Y Z - 0 1 ..... 8 9 A B Press CH / buttons to move cursor to the "CH GUARD" option and press VOL + button.
MENU SET UP
6. Press "ADD / DEL" button on the remote control, then this channel is memorized in the "CH
PICTURE * ANTENNA : TV 2
GUIDE LIST".
* AUTOPROGRAM
7. Repeat the process from steps 4 to 6 until you complete "CH GUIDE". TIME
* FINE TUNE : 00
8. After you have finished " CH GUIDE ", press MENU button. " CH GUIDE LIST " will be SET UP
* CH GUIDE
displayed for a few seconds. FUNCTION * CH GUARD
SEL. + ENTER SEL. + ENTER
CH GUIDE CH GUIDE LIST
CATV 2 1. CATV 112 ABC1 2. Press "0" twice then "CH GUARD" menu is displayed.
* GUIDE NO : 5 2. CATV 49 KBS
CHANNEL GUARD
* LETTERS : A B C 5 3. CATV 11 BBC
4. CATV 12 CNN 1. SET 2. CANCEL
CH GUARD 3. SET ID NO
A/D : MEMO. SEL. 5. CATV 2 ABC5
MENU : EXIT. MOVE PRESS 1-5 NOW 1. 2.
3. 4.

SELECTING A CHANNEL BY CH GUIDE LIST 3. Press "3" to enter a 3-digit I.D. NUMBER of your choice, then "SET ID NO _ _ _" is
displayed. The selected characters will change from cyan to magenta color.
1. Press CH GUIDE button, then CH GUIDE LIST will be displayed.
After you finished entering your I.D. NUMBER, "SET ID NO XXX ENTERED" is displayed.
2. Press a number button (1-5), then selected channel will appear.
e.g.) If ID No is "1 2 3"
CH GUIDE LIST TV 2 SET ID NO _ _ _
CHANNEL GUARD
1. CATV 112 ABC1 e.g. 1. SET 2. CANCEL
2. CATV 49 KBS if you press "1", 3. SET ID NO SET ID NO 1 2 3
3. CATV 11 BBC TV 2 channel changes 1. 2.
4. CATV 12 CNN to CATV 112 3. 4.
SET ID NO 1 2 3 ENTERED
5. CATV 2 ABC5 112
PRESS 1-5 NOW CATV 4. When you have finished "ID NO SETTING", press MENU button repeatedly until the menus
disappear.
NOTES The selected channel is changed directly regardless of ANTENNA mode.
At the video mode, CH GUIDE button does not operate. NOTES Memorize the I.D. NUMBER as you need it to select guarded channels.
If you wish to change the I.D. NUMBER, repeat the procedure.

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CH GUARD SETTING/CANCELLING
1. Press CH / buttons or number buttons to select the channel you wish to guard or cancel the guard. P.STD (Picture Standard) BUTTON
2. Press MENU button and move the cursor to "SET UP" option; press VOL + button then the
"SET UP" menu is displayed. By pressing the P.STD button on the remote control, you can sequentially select any one of the
four possible picture standard presets.
MENU SET UP
PICTURE * ANTENNA : TV 2
AUTOPROGRAM (1) CUSTOM mode
*
TIME
* FINE TUNE : 00
SET UP (2) STANDARD mode
* CH GUIDE
FUNCTION * CH GUARD
SEL. + ENTER SEL. + ENTER (3) DYNAMIC mode

3. Press "0" twice then "CH GUARD" menu is displayed. (4) MILD mode
4. Press 1 or 2 to set or cancel a channel. SET/CANCEL menu is displayed.
CHANNEL GUARD
1. SET 2. CANCEL
CH GUARD 3. SET ID NO MODE PICTURE
1. CATV 13 2. CATV 2
3. CATV 24 4. CATV 36 Select this mode to use your customized picture setting.
CUSTOM
See next page.
5. Press a number (1 to 4) to select or cancel the current channel you are viewing.
Select this mode to use the
STANDARD
SELECT NO SELECT NO factory-presetting standard picture setting
SET CANCEL
MODE 1. CATV 13 2. MODE 1. 2.
3. 4. 3. 4. Select this mode
DYNAMIC -To emphasize more contrast.
(The selected channel will change e.g.) CATV 13 cancelled. -To watch in the brighter (daylight) environments.
from cyan to magenta color)
Select this mode
NOTES If you wish to set/cancel another channel, repeat procedure. - For soft contrast.
MILD
Auto channel programming does not select guarded channels. - When the room is dark.
- To lessen eye fatigue.

SELECT THE GUARDED CHANNEL

1. Press number buttons to select a guarded channel.
2. Enter I.D. NUMBER then "_" will change to "?". If the I.D. NUMBER is right, the desired channel
will be received.
ENTER ID NO _ _ _ ENTER ID NO ? ? ?

If I.D. NUMBER is wrong, “INVALID ID NUMBER” will display and the desired channel cannot be selected.

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 PICTURE ADJUSTMENT PICTURE ADJUSTMENT

CUSTOM (MANUAL) ADJUSTMENT If you select this mode, you can directly adjust "BRIGHTNESS" without "MENU" option.
You can sequentially select and adjust one of five picture properties.
Contrast, Brightness, Color, Sharpness or Tint. e.g. : Bright. Adjustment by "PICTURE" button.

1 MENU Press the MENU button. Move the

cursor to PICTURE by pressing the CH
1 PICTURE
PICTURE Press the " PICTURE " button on the
Remote Control.
PICTURE 75 CONTRAST "PICTURE " menu is displayed.
/ buttons and press the VOL + 50 BRIGHTNESS
SOUND button.
TIME 50 SHARPNESS
SET UP 50 COLOR
FUNCTION 00 TINT

SEL. + ENTER SEL. ADJ

2 PICTURE
75 CONTRAST
2 PICTURE Move the Cursor to BRIGHTNESS by
pressing the CH / buttons and press
Move the cursor to CONTRAST by 75 CONTRAST
50 BRIGHTNESS pressing the CH / buttons and the VOL + / - buttons.
50 BRIGHTNESS
50 SHARPNESS press the VOL + / - buttons.
50 SHARPNESS
50 COLOR
50 COLOR
00 TINT
00 TINT

SEL. ADJ SEL. ADJ

3 3 Adjust " BRIGHTNESS " by VOL + / -

buttons.
CONTRAST 75 Adjust " CONTRAST " with VOL + / - BRIGHTNESS 50
buttons.

4 When you have finished contrast

adjustment, press MENU repeatedly until
4 PICTURE
When you have finished BRIGHTNESS
adjustment, press " PICTURE "
the menus disappear. repeatedly until the menus disappear.

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 SOUND ADJUSTMENT SOUND ADJUSTMENT

S.STD (Sound Standard) BUTTON SOUND MENU

There is a choice of five audio settings. By pressing the S.STD button, the five settings can be You can sequentially select and adjust one of four sound properties. (BASS, TREBLE,
viewed in the sequence illustrated. BALANCE and MTS)

1. Press S.STD button.

Whenever this button is pressed, the mode will be changed as follows. 1 MENU
PICTURE Press the MENU button. Move the
CUSTOM STANDARD MUSIC MOVIE SPEECH
SOUND cursor to SOUND by pressing the CH /
TIME buttons and press the VOL +
SET UP button.
Select this mode to hear the adjusted sound you want. See FUNCTION
CUSTOM
next page. SEL. + ENTER

STANDARD Select this mode to use the factory presetting.

2 SOUND

* 50 BASS
MUSIC * 50 TREBLE Move the cursor to TREBLE by pressing
Select this mode when listening to music
* 00 BALANCE the CH / buttons.
* MTS : STEREO
ON AIR
MOVIE Select this mode when viewing a movie
SEL. ADJ

SPEECH Select this mode to hear voices clearly

3 TREBLE 50 Press the VOL + / - buttons.
The sound level is adjusted.

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 SOUND ADJUSTMENT SOUND ADJUSTMENT

MTS MTS

1) USING MTS BUTTON : METHOD 1 2) USING SOUND MENU : METHOD 2

Your TV set incorporates an MTS (Multichannel Television Sound) decoder to receive stereo
broadcasts and any accompanying SAP (Second Audio Program), such as a bilingual
broadcast.
1 MENU Press the MENU button. Move the
cursor to SOUND by pressing the CH
PICTURE / buttons and press the VOL +
SOUND button.
1. Press the MTS button
Whenever this button is pressed, the reception mode will be changed as follows. TIME
SET UP
STEREO SAP MONO FUNCTION
SEL. + ENTER
The " ", " " symbols indicate that MTS mode is being broadcasted.
STEREO symbol (RED color) 2 SOUND
Move the cursor to MTS by pressing the
SAP symbol (RED color) * 50 BASS CH / buttons.
* 50 TREBLE
When the power is switched on or channel is changed, the " ", " " symbols are * 00 BALANCE
automatically displayed, depending on the current broadcast. * MTS : STEREO
ON AIR

TV 2 SEL. + SET

3 Press the VOL + / - buttons.

Whenever this button is pressed, the mode will be changed as follows.
NOTES STEREO SAP MONO
If the received signal is weak, noise may be heard.
In such a case, press MTS button to set to the MONO mode for better sound reception.
If the received SAP signal is weak, the SAP will not be heard. SOUND SOUND
Even if both STEREO and SAP broadcasts are received, both broadcasts cannot be
* 50 BASS * 50 BASS
heard at the same time.
* 50 TREBLE * 50 TREBLE
Transmission of CABLE TV signals may differ from off-air TV broadcasts.
* 00 BALANCE * 00 BALANCE
* MTS : STEREO * MTS : SAP
ON AIR ON AIR
SEL. + SET SEL. + SET

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 CLOCK/TIMER CLOCK/TIMER

CLOCK SLEEP TIMER : METHOD 1

You can set the television’s clock so that the current time will be displayed when you press the You can select a sleep time period from 15 through 90 minutes. The television automatically
MENU button on the remote control. shuts off after the sleep time period.
You must set the current time before you can set the automatic On/Off timer. Whenever the SLEEP button on the remote control is pressed, the time is changed :
OFF 15 30 45 60 90

1 MENU Press MENU button and move to

" TIME " option by using CH / NOTE : To cancel the sleep timer function, press SLEEP button repeatedly until the word
PICTURE buttons. " OFF " is displayed.
SOUND Press VOL + button and press it again.
TIME SLEEP TIMER : METHOD 2
SET UP
MENU
FUNCTION
SEL. + ENTER
1 PICTURE
Press MENU button, move the cursor to
"TIME " option and press VOL +. The
SOUND "TIME " menu is displayed.
TIME
2 TIME SET UP
FUNCTION
* CLOCK : AM - - : - -
SEL. + ENTER
* SLEEP : OFF Adjust "HOUR " with CH / buttons.
* TIMER : OFF Whenever these buttons are pressed,
* ON TIME : AM - - : - - the hour indication increases or
decreases by 1.
2 TIME
Press CH / buttons to place cursor
* OFF TIME : AM - - : - - * CLOCK : AM 11 : 30
on the "SLEEP " option.
MOVE. ADJ * SLEEP : OFF
* TIMER : OFF
* ON TIME : AM - - : - -
3 TIME
Press VOL + button and adjust
* OFF TIME : AM - - : - -
SEL. + ENTER
* CLOCK : AM 12 : 00
* SLEEP : OFF "MINUTE " by using CH / buttons.
* TIMER : OFF
Whenever these buttons are pressed,
the minute indication increases or 3 TIME
Press VOL + button and press CH /
* ON TIME : AM - - : - -
decreases by 1. * CLOCK : AM 11 : 30
buttons to set between 15 to 90 minutes.
* OFF TIME : AM - - : - - * SLEEP : 15
MOVE. ADJ * TIMER : OFF
* ON TIME : AM - - : - -
* OFF TIME : AM - - : - -
4 Press the "MENU "button to return to the ADJ. + SET
main menu.
4 Press the "MENU " button to return to
the main menu.

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 CLOCK/TIMER CLOCK/TIMER

ON/OFF TIMER
The ON/OFF timer lets you use alarm and automatic off functions. 4 TIME
Move the cursor to "ON TIME" by using
CH / buttons and press the VOL
+ / - buttons to set the time. (Refer to
* CLOCK : AM 11 : 30 page 28)
1 MENU Press MENU button.
The " MENU " is displayed on the * SLEEP : OFF
"ON " appears to show that the "ON TIME"
PICTURE screen. * TIMER : ON has started and STAND BY indicator
SOUND * ON TIME : AM 07 : 30 changes to green.
TIME * OFF TIME : AM - - : - -
SET UP When the power is OFF after TIMER is
MOVE. ADJ set, the STAND BY indicator changes to
FUNCTION orange.
SEL. + ENTER

5 TIME Move the cursor to "OFF TIME" by using

2 MENU Move the cursor to TIME by pressing the
CH / buttons and press the VOL + * CLOCK : AM 11 : 30
CH / buttons and press the VOL
+ / -buttons to set the time. (refer to
PICTURE button. * SLEEP : OFF page 28)
SOUND "TIME " menu is displayed on the * TIMER : ON
TIME screen. * ON TIME : AM 07 : 30
SET UP * OFF TIME : AM 10 : 15
FUNCTION
MOVE. ADJ
SEL. + ENTER

3 TIME
6 Press "MENU" to return to the main
Move the cursor to TIMER by using CH
/ buttons and press VOL + button menu.
* CLOCK : AM 11 : 30
to set TIMER ON.
* SLEEP : OFF
* TIMER : ON
* ON TIME : AM - - : - - AUTOMATIC POWER-OFF MODE
* OFF TIME : AM - - : - -
If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops broadcasting, it will automatically go to
SEL. + SET power-off mode after 15 minutes.

NOTES If you set "ON TIME" and "OFF TIME" with the same time, "NOT AVAILABLE "
NOTES If you have not yet set the television’s clock, the message "CLOCK STOPPED"
message will be displayed.
is displayed.
If the power is disconnected (in case of a power failure) and reapplied later, the
If this happens, refer to "CLOCK" on page 28.
clock operation will stop.

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 FUNCTIONS FUNCTIONS

1. Press the MENU button. Move the cursor to FUNCTION by pressing the CH / buttons. LANGUAGE
Make a selection by pressing the VOL + button. You can select language among ENGLISH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE and FRENCH by
pressing VOL + button.

FUNCTION FUNCTION

MENU MENU FUNCTION * CCD : OFF * CCD : NO

* BLUE BACK : OFF * PANTALLA AZUL : NO
PICTURE PICTURE * CCD : OFF
SOUND SOUND * LANGUAGE : ENGLISH * IDIOMA : ESPAÑOL
* BLUE BACK : OFF * DEMONSTRATION * DEMONSTRATION
TIME TIME
SET UP SET UP * LANGUAGE : ENGLISH
SEL. + SET ELI. + FIJAR
FUNCTION FUNCTION * DEMONSTRATION
SEL. + ENTER SEL. + ENTER SEL. + SET
DEMONSTRATION
All the MENU pages appear repeatedly in sequence.
CCD (Closed Caption Decoder)
To stop Demonstration, press any button.
You can select closed caption mode.
Press CCD button on the remote control to change selections as follows :
FUNCTION
OFF CAP1 CAP2 TEXT1 TEXT2 DEMONSTRATION
* CCD : OFF
* BLUE BACK : OFF
FUNCTION FUNCTION * LANGUAGE : ENGLISH
* CCD : OFF * CCD : CAP1 * DEMONSTRATION
* BLUE BACK : OFF * BLUE BACK : OFF SEL. + ENTER
* LANGUAGE : ENGLISH * LANGUAGE : ENGLISH
* DEMONSTRATION * DEMONSTRATION
SEL. + SET SEL. + SET DEMONSTRATION SEQUENCE
* Refer to page 38(CCD)
DEMONSTRATION MENU PICTURE P.STD SOUND S.STD TIME
BLUE BACKGROUND
When there is no picture signal or the signal is weak, the screen reverts to a solid blue DISPLAY FUNCTION SET UP SLEEP
color.
FUNCTION FUNCTION
* CCD : OFF * CCD : OFF
* BLUE BACK : OFF * BLUE BACK : ON
* LANGUAGE : ENGLISH * LANGUAGE : ENGLISH
* DEMONSTRATION * DEMONSTRATION
SEL. + SET SEL. + SET

Disable this feature to watch very weak signals.

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 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)
AVM-27D11 only AVM-27D11 only
PIP OPERATION : 1. PIP ON/OFF
In this mode, you can enjoy viewing two programs at the same time. Press PIP ON/OFF button on the remote control and then the PIP window will be
The "PIP" function enables you to enjoy the present broadcast program while viewing a
displayed as shown below.
video source (Eg. video tape, CD, DVD).
Also, It enables you to view two TV channels at the same time, using a VCR with a built-in
tuner. CATV13 CATV13 Main screen picture (GREEN)
VIDEO PIP window picture (YELLOW)

1/16
(1) ANTENNA AND VIDEO/AUDIO CONNECTION
Please connect your TV set with a VCR, using VIDEO/AUDIO cables and the coaxial
cable.
2. PIP POSITION
Press POSITION button and then the position of PIP window will be moved as shown below.
from CATV
TO VIDEO IN TO VIDEO OUT VCR or antenna

TO AUDIO IN TO AUDIO OUT VHF/UHF

OUTPUT

(2) How to view two channels at the same time

Press the PIP ON/OFF button on the remote control.
(Eg. You are watching CATV 13 Channel)

CATV13 CATV13
VIDEO1

Turn on the VCR and press the channel up/down button on your VCR to select another
channel.
(If you press the "PLAY" button on your VCR, the video tape playback will be seen.

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 PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP)
AVM-27D11 only AVM-27D11 only

3. PIP SIZE Also, you can use the TV/VIDEO button in the VIDEO mode.
Press SIZE button and then the size of the PIP window will be toggled as shown below.
VIDEO1 VIDEO1 VIDEO1
CATV13 VIDEO1 VIDEO2

TV A/V A/V
1/9
1/16
1/36

4. PIP STILL 6. PIP SWAP

Press STILL button and then the PIP picture will freeze frame. Press SWAP button to swap pictures between the main screen and the PIP window.

CATV13 VIDEO1
VIDEO1 CATV13
MAIN PIP
PIP MAIN
(picture is active) (picture freezes)

5. PIP TV/VIDEO
Press TV/VIDEO button on the remote control and then the PIP picture mode will be toggled
as shown below.
The Component Video Input cannot be toggled.

TV VIDEO1 VIDEO2

CATV 13 CATV 13 CATV 13

CATV 13 VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2

TV A/V A/V

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 OTHER USEFUL FUNCTIONS RECEPTION DISTURBANCE

CCD : The most common types of television interference are as follows:

This TV set incorporates a CCD (Closed Caption Decoder) to enable viewing closed captions
and TEXT broadcasts.
Closed caption and TEXT each has 2 channels (CH1 & CH2). IGNITION :
Closed caption and TEXT information can only be viewed if they are being broadcast by a Black spots or horizontal lines may appear ; picture may flutter or
television station, or contained in a videotape or videodisc. drift. Usually caused by interference from automobile ignition
Press the CCD button to select CCD mode. systems, neon lamps, electric drills and other electric appliances.

OFF CAP1 CAP2 TEXT1 TEXT2

CAPTION OPERATION AND CHARACTERISTICS : GHOSTS:

After the set is turned on, caption signals will be displayed on screen (if broadcasted) in about Ghosts are caused by the television signal following two paths. One
10 seconds. Once activated, the television will always remain in caption mode unless is the direct path and the other is reflected from tall buildings, hills
deactivated by the CCD button. or other objects. Changing the direction or position of the antenna
Captions appear on screen in various positions where they will least interfere with the picture. may improve the reception.
Generally captions will be displayed at the top or bottom of the screen.
It is common to see unusual characters or misspelled words appearing in the caption. This is
SNOW:
especially true during a live broadcast as captions are created while the program is in
progress. If you are located on the fringes of a television reception area, the
signal will be weak, and your picture may contain many small dots.
NOTES When the signal is extremely weak, it may be necessary to install
When any function is displayed on screen, captions cannot be seen. Captions will reappear an external antenna to improve the picture.
after display disappears.
Errors will occur in captioning if the signal is weak or the videotape/videodisc is poorly recorded.
A videotape that has been recorded over numerous times can also cause caption malfunction.
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE:
This interference produces moving ripples or diagonal streaks, and
QUICK VIEW Button : Press Q.VIEW button on the remote control. The previously viewed in some cases causes loss of contrast in the picture.
channel will appear on the screen. Press Q.VIEW again to switch back to the original channel.
Repeatedly pressing Q.VIEW switches between these two channels. PICTURE SIZE VARIATION:
A slight variation in picture size is normal when you adjust the
DISPLAY BUTTON : Press DISPLAY button on the remote control. The channel number of CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS controls.
the program you are viewing, the TIMER settings and the current time are displayed in
sequence. NOTE: If you subscribe to a cable service and any these symptoms appear, the problem may
The current time remains displayed on the screen, until DISPLAY button is pressed again. be caused by the cable company.
MUTE BUTTON : Press MUTE button on the remote control. The sound of the TV program
being viewed will be reduced to zero and "MUTE" will appear on the screen. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To restore normal sound, press MUTE again.
To prevent fire of shock hazard, disconnect your unit from the AC power source when cleaning.
NOTE : Changing the audio volume also restores the sound. The finish on the receiver may be cleaned with a dust cloth and cared for as other furniture.
Use caution when cleaning and wiping the plastic parts. Mild soap and a soft, damp cloth may be
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 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Before requesting service, please refer to the following chart for the symptom and possible
solution. For more information, see the corresponding page in this manual.
THE SANYO COMFORT WARRANTY
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS COLOR TELEVISION
Make sure the power cord is plugged in. WARRANTY APPLICATION
TV does not
Try another AC outlet. New, unused Sanyo Color Television products purchased in Canada through a Sanyo
operate Power is off. Check fuse or circuit breaker. authorized dealer are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and
Station or CATV experiencing problems. Turn to another station. workmanship for ONE YEAR for parts and labor, from the date of purchase by the
Poor sound or
Check sound adjustments (Volume and Mute). original retail purchaser. This warranty only applies in favor of the original retail
no sound Check for sources of possible interference. purchaser of the warranted product.
Station or CATV experiencing problems. Turn to another station. SANYO CANADA INC.'S RESPONSIBILITY
Poor picture or Check antenna or CATV connections and reorient antenna. During the warranty period, SANYO Canada Inc. will repair, or at our option, replace a
no picture Check for sources of possible interference. Color Television product which shows evidence of a manufacturing defect in materials
Check picture control adjustments. or workmanship. Replacement PARTS are warranted for the remaining portion of the
Poor reception Station or CATV experiencing problems. Turn to another station. warranty period.
on some channels. Station signal is weak. Reorient antenna to receive a strong signal. WHAT IS NOT COVERED
Check for sources of possible interference.
(a) Color Television products purchased outside Canada.
Station or CATV experiencing problems. Turn to another station. (b) Color Television products purchased in a used condition.
Make sure channels are set into memory.
Poor color or no Check picture control adjustments. (c) Problems due to product set-up and installation.
color Make sure TV/CATV Mode is in the correct position. (d) Adjustments that are outlined in the Operating Manual.
Check antenna or CATV connections and reorient antenna. (e) Accessory items including antenna, batteries and connecting cables.
Check for sources of possible interference. ( f ) Damage in or due to transportation.
Station or CATV experiencing problems. Turn to another station. (g) Damage due to improper maintenance, accident, abuse, misuse or negligence.
Picture wobbles Make sure channels are set into memory. (h) Damage caused by lightning and power surges.
or drifts CATV company is scrambling signal. ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER'S RESPONSIBILITY
Check antenna connections and reorient antenna.
You, the original retail purchaser, must present your original, dated bill-of-sale together
No CATV Check CATV connections. with this warranty to SANYO Canada Inc. or to an authorized Sanyo Service Depot*
Make sure TV/CATV is in the correct position.
reception when you make a claim under this warranty.
Station or CATV system problems. Try another station.
You, the original retail purchaser, are responsible for any costs of TRANSPORTING
Horizontal or Check antenna connections and reorient antenna.
diagonal bars Make sure TV/CATV mode in the correct position. the product to and from SANYO Canada Inc. or an authorized Sanyo Service Depot.
on screen Check for sources of possible interference. You also are responsible for the cost of any MAINTENANCE necessary in respect of
No reception above the product.
Make sure TV/CATV mode is in the correct position.
Channel 13 If using antenna, check UHF antenna connections. In-home service is only available to the units whose screen size is 25 inches or
over, and limited to the locations within a 30-km radius of any authorized Sanyo
Batteries are weak, dead, or inserted improperly. Service Depot, throughout Canada.
No remote Remote is out of range. Move closer to TV.
WARRANTY BECOMES VOID
operation Make sure remote is aimed at sensor.
Confirm there are no obstructions between the remote and the TV. This warranty becomes void if the product's serial numbers are altered or removed or if
Make sure the power cord is plugged in. any repair to the product is made other than by SANYO Canada Inc. or by an
Power interrupted. authorized Sanyo Service Depot.
TV shuts off Sleep Timer , On Timer or Off Timer are set; Station has stopped
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 LIMITATIONS
(a). SANYO Canada Inc. reserves the right to change or improve the design of the
model of the product warranted hereunder without incurring any obligation to
make any modifications to or to install any improvement in or on the product.
(b). In no event shall SANYO Canada Inc. or any of its Authorized Dealers be
liable for special or consequential damage arising from the use of this product.

STATUTORY WARRANTIES
The above provisions do not preclude the operation of any applicable provincial statute
which in certain circumstances may not allow some of the limitations and exclusions
described in this Warranty. Where any terms of this Warranty are prohibited by such a
statute, they shall be deemed null and void but the remainder of this warranty shall
remain in effect.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Please contact the Sanyo Authorized Dealer from whom the product was purchased or
contact us directly at:

SANYO Canada Inc.

1-300 Applewood Cres. Concord Ont. L4K 5C7
(905) 760-9944
1-800-263-2244

SCTV 99/03

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