Brand: SANYO
Category: Video
Document Type: Manual
Language: EN
Manual for AVL-278/328/408 LCD AVP-428 Plasma Display Series
Uploaded: Nov. 21, 2025, 7:53 p.m.
Warranty Information
This warranty covers manufacturing defects for one year for parts and labor on new Sanyo Color Television products purchased in Canada.
Turning On/Off
Insert the power cord, then press the Power button on the remote control to turn the unit on. Press the Power button again to turn the unit off.
Viewing Menus
Press the Menu button to access the main menu. Use CH+/- to select menu items and VOL+/- to adjust values. Press Enter to confirm or enter submenus. Press Menu to exit.
Displaying Status
Press the Display button to view current status information like channel number, audio mode, or signal source.
Memorizing Channels
Select TV or Cable source. Then, navigate to CH > Auto Search and press Enter to store available channels automatically.
Troubleshooting and error codes
| Symptoms | Check item |
|---|---|
| "Ghost" or double images | ! This may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise buildings or hills. Using a highly directional antenna may improve the |
| No power | ! Check that the AC power cord is plugged into the mains socket. ! Unplug the power cord, wait for 60 seconds. Then re-insert plug into the mains socket and turn on the unit again. |
| No picture | ! Check antenna connections at the rear of the unit to see if it is properly connected to the unit. ! Possible broadcast station trouble. Try another channel. ! Adjust the contrast and brightness settings. ! Check the Closed Captions control. Some TEXT modes could block the screen. ! Select a correct input. ! Is a non-compatible signal being input? |
| Good picture but no sound | ! Increase the VOLUME. ! Check that the unit is not muted. ! Check that the Speaker item in SOUND menu is set to ON. |
| Good sound but poor color | • Adjust the contrast, color and brightness |
| Poor picture | ! Sometimes, poor picture quality occurs when having activated an S-VHS camera or camcorder connected and having connected another peripheral at the same time. In this case, switch off one of the other peripherals. ! Check whether the room is too bright |
| Horizontal dotted line | ! This may be caused by electrical interference (e.g. hairdryer, nearby neon lights, etc.) ! Turn off the equipment. |
| Television not responding to remote control | ! Check whether the batteries are working. Replace if necessary. ! Clean the remote control sensor lens on the unit. ! Do not use the remote control under strong or fluorescent lighting. ! The batteries should be inserted with polarity (+, -) aligned. |
| Snowy picture and noise | ! Check the antenna connection. |
| No stable or not synchronized VGA picture | ! Check if you have selected the correct VGA mode in your PC. |
| No output from one of the speakers | ! Adjust Balance in the SOUND menu. |