INSTRUCTION MANUAL FLAT-PANEL TV AVP4232 AVL472 AVP504 42’’* 720p PLASMA 47’’* 1080p (Full HD) LCD 50’’* 1080p (Full HD) PLASMA * Diagonal measure Caution! Avoid image burn-in problems. Please consult page 31. Help Line: 1-800-263-2244 Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (Eastern) www.sanyo.
Thank you for choosing SANYO. This product incorporates latest-generation features including an ATSC digital tuner. Please read all instructions carefully to obtain maximum benefit of your product. Questions? Our toll-free number is 1-800-263-2244, 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday (Eastern time). Table of Contents Important Information ......................................................................................................................1 Important Safety Precautions................................
Important Information WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
Important Safety Precautions Electrical energy can perform many useful functions, but it can also cause personal injuries and property damage if improperly handled. This product has been engineered and manufactured with the highest priority on safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order to prevent potential danger, please observe the following instructions when installing, operating and cleaning the product.
Important Safety Precautions (Continued) 12. Stand---Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. Do not place the product on an unstable trolley, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting inserious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Important Safety Precautions (Continued) 22. Power source---This product is intended to be supplied by a listed power supply indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For added protection for this product 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 cable system.
Important Notice About Temperature Cleaning and Maintenance (for PLASMA TV) Do not use in hot and cold rooms (locations) ! When the unit is used in rooms (locations) with low temperature, the picture may leave trails or appear slightly delayed. This is not a malfunction, and the unit will recover when the temperature returns to normal. ! Do not leave the unit in a hot or cold location.
Preparations Removing the Stand (if wall mounting) Cautions: 1. Carefully handle the unit during setup and consult authorized service personnel to ensure successful installation. 2. Before performing work spread cushioning over the base area to lay the Display on. This will prevent it from being damaged. 3. Disconnect the AC power cord firstly. Screws Loosen the screws on the Stand to remove the Stand. (For model AVP4232/AVP504) Stand Screws Loosen the screws on the Stand to remove the Stand.
Preparations Using the Remote Control
Preparations (Continued) Antenna Connection INSTALL the unit in a room where direct light will not fall upon the screen. Total darkness or a reflection on the picture screen may cause eyestrain. Soft and indirect lighting is recommended for comfortable viewing. Optimum reception of colour requires a good signal and will generally mean that a connection for cable system, satellite service or an outdoor antenna must be used. The exact type and position of the antenna will depend upon your particular area.
Identification of Controls Main Unit (front view/side view) Model AVP4232/AVP504 Channel Up/Down Volume Up/Down MENU Power Indicator Remote Sensor Select Input Source Signal Power On/Standby Model AVL472 Channel Up/Down Volume Up/Down MENU Input Source Select Power On / Standby Power Indicator Remote Sensor 1. POWER Press this button to turn the unit ON from STANDBY mode. Press it again to turn the set back to STANDBY. 2. INPUT To access INPUT SOURCE menu 3.
Identification of Controls (Continued) Main Unit (rear panel) 1 2 3 Model AVP4232/AVP504 4 5 678 9 10 1 Headphones jack: Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 2 HDMI input 1/2: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box and DVD player.
Identification of Controls (Continued) Main Unit (rear panel) Model AVL472 10 1 2 3 4 5 678 9 1 Headphones jack: Connects to your headphones. If your headphones do not match the jack, use a suitable plug adaptor (not supplied). 2 HDMI input 1/2: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) provides an uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface between this TV and any HDMI-equipped audio/video component, such as a set-top box and DVD player.
Identification of Controls (Continued) Remote Control Unit 1 POWER : Switches the TV power on or Standby. 2 ZOOM: Selects the screen size. 1 2 14 3 15 4 4 COMP/HDMI/VIDEO/TV: Direct input source select COMP: Press once to access Component 1 mode, press twice to access Component 2 mode. HDMI: Press once to access HDMI 1 mode, press twice to access HDMI 2 mode. VIDEO: Press once to access AV1 mode, press twice to access AV2 mode, press a third time to access S-Video mode. TV: Directly access TV mode.
Connections Cautions Before Connecting Carefully check the terminals for position and type before making any connections. The illustration of the external equipment may be different depending on your model. Loose connectors can result in image or color problems. Make sure that all connectors are securely inserted into their terminals. Refer to the operating manual of the external device as well. When connecting an external device, turn the power off to avoid any issues.
Connections (Continued) Connecting a Camcorder “PlayStation” (For model Camcorder AVP4232/AVP504) or TV REAR Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. AV cable How to connect: Connect the Audio/Video cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and camcorder. To playback Camcorder 1. Turn on your TV, then press INPUT button. The INPUT SOURCE menu opens. 2. Press 5or6to select AV2, then press ENTER to confirm.
Connections (Continued) Connecting Component Video TV REAR Component video cable Device with component video Audio cable Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. To connect a device using component video: Connect the Component Video cable between the Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr input jacks on the unit and Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr output jacks on the device . Connect the Audio cable between the AUDIO input jacks on the unit and AUDIO output jacks on the device.
Connections (Continued) Connecting a VCR (for Recording) VCR for Recording TV REAR S-VIDEO Cables are often colorcoded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white, etc. AV cable How to connect: Connect the Audio/Video cables between the Audio (L/R)/Video jacks on the unit and VCR. To record program 1. Turn on your TV, select a program you wish to record. 2. Turn on your VCR, insert a videotape for recording. 3. Press the Record button to begin recording.
Basic Operations Turning the Power On/Off Turning On Insert the power cord into the wall outlet. Press the Power button on the unit or on the remote control, the unit will be turned on and you will be ready to use its features. Turning Off With the power on, press the Power button on the unit or on the remote control to turn off the unit, and put the unit in standby mode. To cut off the power completely, please disconnect the AC power cord.
Basic Operations (Continued) Main Menu Overview (DTV mode, i.e.
Memorizing the Channels(if not connecting to a digital cable or satellite receiver) When you turn on the TV for the first time, you should perform an auto channel search to set up stations on your TV if not intending to use a cable or satellite receiver. Note: Be sure to select the TV input source before operation. Setting the AIR/CABLE Option Before your TV can memorize the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the unit. (i.e.
Memorizing the Channels To Skip Unwanted Channels After memorizing the channels, you can skip unwanted channels so that only the channels you want to watch are selected with Channel up/down buttons. 1 2 3 Navigate to the Channel menu, press 6or5 to select Show/Hide item, press 4 or ENTER button to open the program list. Picture Use 6or5 to select program, use ENTER button to set Show (a tick symbol will appear) or Hide (the tick symbol will disappear) to the selected program.
Channel selection Information about USA and Canadian channel numbering = ATSC PSIP channel has two part channel number: — Major channel number — Minor channel number For example: Channel: 5.1 Major channel number Minor channel number = In most situations the major channel number is same for both analog and digital channels (It is equal to the NTSC channel number for existing broadcasters.) = Usually a minor channel number of zero is used for a broadcaster’s analog channel.
Picture Adjustment Adjusting the Picture 1 Press MENU and the main menu screen displays. Picture 2 Press 3or4to select Picture menu, press 6 to access the menu. 3 Within the menu, press 5,6,3,4 to navigate through the options or adjust an option. 4 Press MENU to return to previous menu. Press EXIT to exit the menu screen directly.
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the Volume Using the volume buttons (VOL+ and VOL – ) Press the VOL + or VOL- to increase or decrease the volume. Using the Mute Press the MUTE button to temporarily turn off all sound. To restore the sound, press the MUTE button again. Adjusting the Sound Picture 1 2 Press MENU and the main menu screen displays. 3 Within the menu, press 5 or 6to navigate through the options, press3or4to adjust an option. 4 Press MENU to return to previous menu.
System Setup System Setup You may change system settings such as OSD language, menu transparency, picture aspect ratio, etc. by making use of Setup menu. 1 Press MENU and the main menu screen displays. 2 Press 3or4to select Setup menu, press 6 to access the menu. 3 Within the menu, press 5,6,3,4 to navigate through the options or adjust an option. Press 4or ENTER button to access a sub-menu.
Setting up Closed Captioning You can make use of Closed Caption sub-menu to turn on/off Closed Caption, to set Closed Caption type, to customize digital closed captions, etc. Note ! The caption feature does not work with Component, VGA, or HDMI. For DVD, use DVD player remote control. ! Not all the TV programs and videos will offer closed captioning. Picture Audio Setup Closed Captioning Setup Navigate to Setup menu, highlight Closed Caption item, press 4or ENTER button to enter its sub-menu.
Clock and Timer Setup Auto Clock Setup - The time is set automatically from a digital channel signal. - The digital channel signal includes information for the current time provided by the broadcasting station. It may not be receivable via component, HDMI, S-VIDEO or AV input. 1 Press MENU and the main menu screen displays. 2 Press 3or4to select Time menu, press 6 to access the menu.
Setting Parental Lock Parental Lock enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. Parental Lock reads the ratings for programming (except for news, sports, unedited movies on premium cable and Emergency System signals ), then denies access to programming if the program's rating meets the limitations you select. In this case, the program will be blocked. To use the Parental Lock function, you first need to set your password.
Setting Parental Lock (Continued) You can make use of Lock menu to setup ratings including TV rating, Movie rating, English rating and French rating, etc.. Audio Picture Rating Setup 1 Use password to access Lock menu and set System Lock to On. Now the rating options can be setup. 2 Press 5or6 to select your desired rating category (US, Canada,or RRT Setting), then press 4or ENTER to access.
Image Adjustments for VGA(PC) Mode Before adjusting the image, make sure that you select the correct source (VGA). To Adjust the PC Image 1 2 In VGA mode, press MENU and the main menu screen displays. 3 4 Press 5,6,3,4 to navigate through the options or adjust an option. Picture Audio Time Setup Picture Mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Mode Press 3or4to select Picture menu, press 6 to access the menu. Press MENU to return to previous menu. Press EXIT to exit the menu screen directly.
Troubleshooting If, after reading these operating instructions, you have additional questions related to the use of your television, please call our toll-free help line at 1-800-263-2244. Before calling service, please check the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. Remote Control Problem Remote control does not operate Possible Solutions ! The batteries could be weak. Replace the batteries. ! Check the orientation of the batteries. ! Make sure the power cord is plugged in.
Troubleshooting (Continued) General Problem One or some channels can’t be displayed Possible Solutions ! These channels may be blocked. Please unblock them (see section). ! These channels may have been set to Skip, see top of page 20 or select them with 0-9 number buttons. Lost password ! You may use the super password (1397)to access the Lock menu and set a new password. Please remember your new password and keep it carefully.
Specifications Panel Type: Plasma 42” (AVP4232), Plasma 50” (AVP504), LCD 47”(AVL472) Maximum resolution: 1024 x 768 (42”), 1920 x 1080 (47”/50”) TV system: NTSC-M, ATSC Receiving Channel: VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, CATV 1-125, CADTV 1-135, DTV 2-69 Audio multiplex: BTSC System Audio output: 10 W × 2 Power Requirement: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption: 390 W(42”), 300 W(47”), 550W(50”) Dimensions (W x H x D): 1050 × 809 × 320 mm(41.3 x 31.9 x 12.6 in inches)(42”) 1184 × 864 × 350 mm(46.
SANYO COMFORT WARRANTY WARRANTY APPLICATION New, unused Sanyo Color Television products purchased in Canada through a Sanyo authorized dealer are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for ONE YEAR for parts and labor, from the date of purchase by the original retail purchaser for non-commercial use. This warranty only applies in favor of the original retail purchaser of the warranted product. SANYO CANADA INC.'S RESPONSIBILITY During the warranty period, SANYO Canada Inc.