Magnavox 27TP83 C101 User Manual

Color Television

Owner's Manual

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Know these

safetysymbols

A This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock.
For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

_k, The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literatur_

closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE 01_ SIdOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN

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

ATTENTION: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser iusqu'au fond.

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Read before operatingequipment

Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedto meetstrictqualityand

_fetystandards.Thereare,however,someinstallationandoperation

ecautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.

1. Read Instructions- All the safetyand operatinginstructionsshould
be readbeforetheapplianceisoperated.

2. Retain Instructions- The safetyand operatinginstructionsshould

be retainedforfuture reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warningson theapplianceandinthe operating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.

4. FollowInstructions- All operatingand use instructionsshould be
followed.

5. 'Water and Moisture - Theapplianceshouldnotbe usednearwater

- for example,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundry tub,
in a wet basementor neara swimmingpool,etc.

6. Cartsand Stands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywitha cart or
standthatis recommendedbythe manufacturer.

6A. ,_ An applianceand cart combination should be moved

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The applianceshouldbe mountedto a
wallor ceilingonlyas recommendedbythe manufacturer.

8. Ventilation- The applianceshouldbesituatedsothat its locationor
position does not interferewith its properventilation.Forexample,

the applianceshouldnot be situatedon a bed, sofa, rug, or similar

surface that may block the ventilationopenings; or, placed in a
built-in installation,suchas a bookcaseor cabinetthat may impede

theflow of airthroughthe ventilationopenings.

9. Heal - The applianceshould be situatedaway from hear sources

such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(includingamplifiers)thatproduce heat.

10. Power Sources - The applianceshould be connectedto a power

.... supply onlyof thetype describedinthe operatinginstructionsoras

marked onthe appliance.

•,. Power-Cord Protection - Powersupplycords shouldbe routed so

that they are not likelyto be walkedonor pinchedby items placed

upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, conveniencereceptacles,andthe pointwhere they exit from

the appliance.

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfacesmay causetheapplianceandcart combination

to overturn.

12. Cleaning - The applianceshould be cleanedonlyas recommended
bythe manufacturer.

13. Power Lines - An outdoor antennashould be locatedaway from
powerlines.

14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If an outsideantennais connectedto

the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesand built up static

charges.
Section 810 of the National ElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984,

providesinformationwith respectto proper groundingof the mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antennadischargeunit, size of groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit, connection to grounding electrodesand
requirementsforthe groundingelectrode.See Fig.below.

15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be

unpluggedfrom the outlet when left unused for a longperiodof

time.

16. Object and Liquid Entry - Careshould be taken so that objectsdo

not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.

17. Damage RequiringService - The applianceshould be servicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:

A. The power supplycordor the plug hasbeendamaged;or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance;or

C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedto rain;or
D. The appliancedoesnot appearto operatenormallyor exhibits

a markedchangein performance;or

F_ Theappliancehasbeendropped,orthe enclosuredamaged.

18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to servicethe appliance

beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicingshouldbereferredto qualifiedservicepersonnel.

Noteto the CATVsystem installer: Thisreminderis providedto callthe

CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelinesfor propergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthat
the cableground shall be connectedto the grounding system of the
building, ascloseto the point ofcableentryas practical.

EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGASPERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)

ExampleofAntennaGrounding
asper NEC- NationalElectricCode

ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

ANTENNALEADINWIRE

ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT(NECSEC_ONale-20)

GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NECSECTIONS10-21)

J GROUNDCLAMPS

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Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................ 2

fety/Precautions ..................................................... 3

l'able of Contents ....................................................... 4

Features ...................................................................... 4

On-Screen (MENU) Features

_,Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation .............. 5

_,Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically)...6

_,Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ........... 7

<_How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ......... 8

,ffSetting the TV for Stereo Programs .................... 9

ffUsing the Sound Image Control ........................ 10

<_Using the TV Volume Bar Control ................... 10

_Setting the Surf/Smart Surf Control .................. 11

_,Adjusting the TV Picture .................................. 12

<_Adjusting the Set Clock Control ....................... 13

Adjusting the Set Timer/Timer ON/OFF .......... 14

ffSetting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 15

C-Using the TV Channel Reminder ...................... 16

_,Using the On-Screen Language Option ..............

ffUsing the Audio Out Jacks (with TV Speaker

On/Off Control) ................................................ 17

*Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks .... 18-19

Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with

your TV information packet) for details on:

• Antenna Hook-ups

• First Time Set-Up

(Automatic Settings)

___ _ _.-_-_

• Basic TV and Remote

Control Operation

° On-Screen Menu Use

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set and a
variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Cable

Converters. A special "Locator" feature can also help
you find the remote when it has been stuck out of
sight or misplaced.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.

Stereo Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier and

twin speaker system for receiving TV programs
broadcast in stereo sound.

Picture-In-Picture feature can show a TV program
and the direct video output from an accessory (VCR,

etc.) on the TV screen at the same time.

Remote Control Oneration

Using the Remote l.x_catorFeature ....... 20-21

Using: the Smart Picture Control .............................. 22

Using: the Smart Sound Control ............................... 23

Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs .............. 24-25

Setting the TV Remote to Work

Cable TV Converters .......................................... 26-27

Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs or Cable

Conwmers - Search Method .................................... 28

Using the Remote's VCR Buttons ............................ 29

Picture-in-Pictore (PIP)

Using:the PIP Feature (Connections) ................. 30-31

Using:PIP with the TV Remote ............................... 32

Selecting the PIP Picture Source ............................. 33

More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 34

M General Information

Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................. 35

Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 36

ex ........................................................................ 36

Warranty .................................................................. 39

- ,_ctory Service Locations .................................. 37-38

Accessories .............................................................. 40

Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV

program dialogue or voice conversations as on-screen
text.

Automatic Programming of Channels for quick
and easy selection of faw_rite stations available in
your area.

On-Screen Features (in either English, French, or

Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV

controls.

Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with
VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality
TV picture and sound playback.

Smart Button for the control of TV Sound and
Picture levels. Use the Smart Button on the remote to

quickly adjust Smart Sound (to keep volume levels
consistent during program changes or commercial

breaks); Smart Picture (for automatic picture
adjustments on a variety of program sources); and

Smart Surf (for quick one button channel selection of
up to 10 of your favorite channels).

Sleep-Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at
preset times.

Clock Timer feature can turn ON the TV at any
preset time - just like an alarm clock.

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]_k]rOTE: lf you went through

.L • Setup (in your Quick Use

Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.

You need to make sure that the TV
is set to pick up either Cable TV

stations or Antenna signals. In
other words, the TV needs to know

whether you have connected a

Cable TV signal or a normal
antenna to its ANTENNA plug.

Press the MENU (M) button

on the remote, then press the
MENU • or • buttons to select

the word CABLE with the TV's
on-screen arrow.

_,_ Press the button the

"IV or the remote) to select either:

YES- If you DO have Cable TV

NO- If you have an Antenna

(+) (on

connected to the TV.
Channels 1-125 can be

selected.

connected to the TV.
Channels 2-69 can be

selected.

I

_ Press STATUS to clear the

screen.

@

Try it out. Press

CHANNEL •V buttons

and scan the channels.

Remember, the TV has been set at
the factory to select certain

channel numbers. See the
following page on how to set the

TV to select the channels in your

area.

SW •

OTE: If you went through

tup (in your Quick Use

Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.

Your TV can automatically set
itself for local area (or Cable TV)
channels. This makes it easy for

you to select only the TV stations
in your area when the CH(annel)

• • buttons are pressed.

_) Press the MENU (M) button

on the remote, then press the
MENU • or • buttons to select

the word PROGRAM with the
TV's on-screen arrow.

_,_ Press the button the TVI

or the remote) to PROGRAM.

_.,_ Press (+) again to

start the TV search for area

channels.

Flashing channel numbers will
count upward on the screen as the

TV looks for channels to "ADD".

Press any button (on the TV or
remote) to stop the channel search

at any time. When the channel
search is completed the TV will

return to the last viewed channel.

Press STATUS button to clear

(+) (on

the button

rthescreen

Try it out. Press

CHANNEL AT buttons and

see which channels have been added.

Remember, if you want to drop any
unwanted channels from the TV's

memory, see the next page on how to
"Manually" add and delete channels.

Note: As the TV searches for
channels to "ADD" into memory the

on-screen display may move (or

jitter slightly). This is normal

[ _peration and does not indicate a

eed for service.

l

"RED" channel numbe_ have been
added to the 'IV's memory.

"WHITE" channel numbers are not

present in the TV's program memory.

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PRESS ÷ TO

AUTO PROGRAI_I

CHANNELS

until the search for channels is
done.

I he TV screen will be blocked off

-- A uto Programming (see previous
1-_-_1page)adds all the channels it

tranfind (on your Antenna or Cable

TV system) into the TV's memory.

AddlDelete Channels makes it easy

for you to add other channels, or

drop unwanted channels, from the
list of channels in the TV'smemory.

_ Press the MENU (M) button

on the remote, then press the
MENU • or • buttons to select
the word CHANNEL with the

?V's on-screen arrow.

Press the MENU • or •

buttons (or Channel Number

buttons on the remote) to select the
channel you want to SAVE (or

ELETE.)

Press the (+) button to SAVE

the selected channel number into
memory.

Press the (-) button to DELETE
achannel from memory.

_ Press the STATUS button to

q clear the screen after adding all the

j channels you want

Try it out. Press the

CHANNEL•• buttons.

Ihe channels you SAVED should
appear. The channels you

DELETED should not appear.
Remember, you can also add the

VCR/AUX mode (see page 18)
into the TV's channel memory.

Then by pressing the CH • •
buttons you can quickly select the

Audio/Video Input jacks on the

rear of the TV. Just "SAVE" the

VCR/AUX mode (located between
the lowest and highest channel

numbers) into the TV's memory.

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read the voice content of

_ _losed Captioning allows you to

television programs on the TV

screen. Designed to help the
hearing impaired thisfeature uses

on-screen "text boxes" to show
dialogue and conversations while

the TV program is in progress.

_, Press the MENU (M) button on

tile remote, then press the MENU
A or • to select the word

CAPTION with the TV's on-screen

alTOW.

_,_ Press the (+) button to select

the desired Closed Caption (CC)

mode - For Example: CAPTION I.

CAPTION 1, 2, 3, or 4 mode:

dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned

TV program shows on-screen.
(See important note on this

page.)

TEXT 1, 2, 3, or 4 mode:

often used for channel guide,
schedules, or bulletin board

- information for CC programs.

Note: Usu_.U__o_il"CAPTION" 1 is the

NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption

modes (CAPTION !-4, or TEXT !-4)) necessarily being used by a broadcast

station during the transmission of a closed caption program. Refer.to your area's

"IV program listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.

NOTE: The "COl W/MUTE" setting
autommically swtiches the TV to the Closed

Caption I mode whenever the MUTE button (on
the remote control) is pressed. The Closed Caption

I mode will turn OFF when the TV sound is

returned or unmuted.

CAPTION mode
Example Display

material.

I most used mode to view captioned

@>Press STATUS button after

the

making your Caption mode

se,lection.
The TV display will clear and

Captioning material (if available on
the currently selected TV program)
will appear on the TV screen.

To cancel, set the CAPTION
feature to OFF when finished

viewing.

O

Remember, broadcast

stations will often use

spelling abbreviations,

symbols, dropouts and other
grammatical shortcuts in order to
keep pace with the on-screen action.

These type factors vary upon the
source of the captioned text material

*,id do not indicate a need for
service on the part of the TV.

TEXT mode

Example Display

TV screen will be blocked from viewing

This symbol will appear with
channels that contain Closed

Captioning material.

_-_ Vour TV can receive broadcast
I I • stereo TV programs. The TV

• "t - I ,_asboth an amplifier and twin
speakers through which the stereo

I sound can be heard.

_.) Press the MENU button

on the remote, then press the
MENU • or • buttons to select

the word STEREO with the TV's

on-screen arrow.

_,_ Press the (+) button to turn the

STEREO MODE ON.

_ Press STATUS to clear the

(M)

on. O

monaural (mono.)

STEREO

SAP is an additional part of the
stereo broadcast system. Sent as a

third audio channel SAP can be
heard apart from the current TV

program sound. TV stations are
free to use SAP for any number of

purposes, but many experts
believe it will be used for foreign
hmguage translations of TV

shows (or for weather and news

bulletins.)

If a SAP signal is not present

with a selected program, the SAP
option cannot be selected. Also, if

SAP is selected on a channel
(with SAP) and you select another

channel, when you return to the
original channel SAP will be OFF

(and you will have to reselect the
SAP feature.)

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Und Image can be used to add
reater depth and dimension to

both monaural (MONO) and stereo
TV sound. With the control turned

ON the TV's speakers can add even
wider sound separation to normal

broadcasts.

_,> Press the MENU (M) button

I on the remote, then press the

MENU • or • buttons to select

I the word SOUND IMAGE with the
I'I_¢'s on-screen arrow.

_,_ Pl-ess the (+) button to turn the

I SOLIND IMAGE control ON.

_,_ Press STATUS button to clear

I thescreen.0

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.:i_'!:,.

U_h e the Volume Bar control to see

e TV's volume level settings

on the TV screen. Once set the
Volume Bar will be seen each time

the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or
remote) are pressed.

_,_ Press the MENU button

the remote, then press the MENU •
or • buttons to select the words

VOL. BAR with the TV's on-screen

Arrow.

_._ Press the (+) button to turn the

VOL BAR control ON.

_.) Press STATUS button to clear

(M)

thescreen.

Try it out.

Press the VOL••
buttons. The

VOLUME BAR

on

should appear at the
bottom of the

screen.

VOLUME M_ .......

"list" or series of previously

viewed channels can be selected

with the SURF button on your remote

control. With this feature you can
easily switch between different TV

programs that currently interest you.

7he Smart Surf control allows you to

set up to 10 channels in its quick
viewing "list".

,Press the MENU (M) button on

the remote, then press the MENU •

or • buttons to select the word

SURF with the TV's on-screen arrow
(or press the SMART button on the

remote).

Press the (+) button to select

either 2-Channel Surf or Smart Surf.
See explanation of Surf options with

the illustration on this page.

<:

Press STATUS button to clear

the screen.

With the Smart Surf control

ON (see above), select a desired
channel for viewing. You can use the
number buttons on the remote (or the

To Use 2- I
Channel Surf:

With the 2-Channel
Surf control ON,

select the two

desired channels for
viewing with the

number buttons on
the remote control.

Press the SURF

button on the
remote to "toggle"

between the two

selected channels.

2 CHANNEL SURF -
Current and one prev_

channel.
SMART SURF - Current

and upto nineadditional

channels available. Note."
the Channel Surf can he
used with fewer than ten

channels. In this way the
number of Surf channels

can match or fit you
present viewing interests.

When using Smart

Surf:

A "SURF MENU

TABLE FULL"

message will appear

on-screen when the
maximum of i 0
channels has been

added to the Smart

Surf list.

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/_hannel • or • buttons).

Press the SURF button on the

remote. (Some channel numbers may

already appear within the Surf
channel list.)

_ Press the Menu button to

",M)D" the selected channel to the

Surf list.

Select the next desired channel and
repeat steps 2 and 3. Continue until

all desired channels are on the Surf
list.

<_ Press the SURF button the

remote to quickly review current

action on channels contained within
the Surf list.

on

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PRESSMENUTOADD

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3

PRESS MENU TO DELETE

Note: To Delete a channel from the Surf
list just press the SURF button to select

the desired channel. Then press the
MENU button and the channel will be

immediately dropped from the on
screen Surf list.

Tco o adjust your 13/picture

ntrols, select a channel and

_'ollow the steps shown below:

_,_ Press the MENU (M) button on

the remote, then press the MENU •
or • buttons until the desired control

shows on-screen.

_,_ Press the (+) and (-) buttons to

I adjust the selected color control.

_ Press the STATUS button to

adjustments are completed.

DBRIGHTNESI

clear the screen when picture

j scale is centered, the control

settings are at normal mid-range
levels.

darkest parts of the picture are as bright

as you prefer.

PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until lightest

parts of the picture show good detail.

eliminate color.
TINT Press (-) or (+) to obtain natural

skin tones.

SHARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
irnprove detail in the picture.

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Remember, when the bar

Press (-) or (+) until

Press (-) or (+) to add or

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------[ 7_TOTE: If you went through First
l l • Time Setup (page 2 of the Quick

...... Use Guide), this task has already

been completed for you.

Your TV comes with an on-screen
clock. During normal use the clock

shows on the screen with every
channel change (and when the

STATUS button is pressed.)

Press the MENU (M) button on

the remote, then the MENU • or •

buttons to select the words SET

CLOCK with the TV's on-screen

W.

ess (-) button to set the hour

(and AM or PM) parts of the clock.
Press (+) button to set the minutes

p_trtof the clock.

<_ Press STATUS button to set the

clock in operation andclear the

screen.

PRESS • TO PRESS * TO

J O

can also be

used to enter the time. Be sure to
press "0" first for single digit hour

entries. Press the 0 or 1 number
buttons for the clock's AM or PM

settings.

Tust like an alarm clock you can

J set the TV to turn itself on at

the same ti_y.

Press MENU (M) button on

the remote, then press the MENU

• or • buttons to select the
words SET TIMER with the

"l'V's on-screen arrow.

_,_ Press the (-) button on the

remote to set the hour you want
the TV to turn itself ON. (Also

press the (-) button for the correct
,AMor PM setting).

Press the (+) button on the
remote to set the minutes partof

1abetimer clock.

_',,> Press the STATUS button

screen.

Remember,
the TIMER

SETI'ING will not

PRESS-TO
8ETHOUR$

take place unless the
TIMER Menu

control is also set to
"ON". (See TIMER

section below)

The remote's
number buttons can
also be used to set
the clock. Be sure to

press '_)" first for
single digit hour

entries. Press the 1
or 2 number buttons
for the clock's AM

or PM settings.

to

set the "ON TIME" and clear the

0

f!er you have set the timer to

the correct time, this feature

allows you to turn the timer ON or
OFF.

Press MENU (M) button on

the remote, then press the MENU

• or • buttons to select the word
TIMER with the TV's on-screen

arrow.

_,_ Press the (+) button on the

or OFF selection.

I remote to choose between the ON

_ Press the STATUS button to

save the TIMER setting and clear

Remember
to select SET
TIMER and enter

the time you want
the TV to turn on.

le screen. O

I.

Veyou ever fallen asleep in

nt of the TV only to have

it wake you up at two in the

morning with a test pattern
screeching in your ears? Well,
your TV can save you all that

mguble by automatically turning

itself off.

Press the SLEEP button

the remote.

Note: You can also press the
MENU • or • on the remote or

TV to select the word SLEEP
with the TV's on-screen arrow.

<_ Press the SLEEP button

repeatedly to pick the amount of

time (15 minutes to 2 hours

ahead) before the TV will turn
itself off.

The (+), (-) buttons can also be
used to set the amount of time.

_ Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen after you have

• set the time for the TV to turn

off.

A few seconds before the TV is
to shut off a message will come

on the screen telling you GOOD

NIGHT.

0

on

Remember, to see how

a many minutes are left

before the TV shuts itself off,
press the STATUS button on the

remote.
To stop a SLEEP TIMER setting,

reset the timer back to OFF.
('Fuming the TV off and on, or

pressing a button during the last
minute of a timer setting, will also
cancel a setting.)

A few seconds before the TV is to
shut off a message will come on

the screen telling you GOOD

NIGHT.

15

the

It V the TV automatically shows

_ l_T ith Reminder control ON

you the current time and channel

every thirty minutes.

<_ Press the MENU (M) button

on the remote, then press the

MENU • or • buttons to select
the word REMINDER with the

TV's on-screen arrow.

<_ Press the (+) button to turn

REMINDER ON.

<_ Press STATUS button to

clear the screen.
You should now see the channel

number appear on-screen.

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Remember, !!
if Closed

Captioning is ON,

neither the Channel
Reminder or the
"MUTE" sound
indicator will show

on the TV screen.

In

Oprour French and Spanish

eaking TV owners an on-

screen LANGUAGE option is

present. With the LANGUAGE
control you can set the TV's on-
screen features to be shown in

either English, French, or Spanish
text.

<_ Press the MENU (M) button

on the remote, then press the
MENU • or • buttons to select

the word LANGUAGE with the
TV's on-screen arrow.

_ Press the (+) button to select

either the English, French
(FRANCAIS), or Spanish
(ESPANOL) language option.

Text for the on-screen Menu will
change to the selected language.

_,_ Press STATUS to clear the

! screen. @

Remember,
If you went through
Setup (in your
Quick Use Guide),

this task has already
been completed for
you.

The Language
control only makes

the TV's on-screen

(MENU) items
appear in French or
Spanish text. It does
not change the
language of other

on-screen text

features such as
Closed Captioned

(CC) TV shows.

16

_ ould you like to hear TV

• • programs through your audio

hi-fi system? The TV's Audio
Output jacks and TV Speaker
On/Off control work together to

offer you this TV sound option.

< _,, Connect the R(ight) and

L(eft) AUDIO OUT jacks on the

TV to the R and L Audio Input
jacks on your amplifier or sound

system.
Set the audio system's volume to

normal listening level.

<_ Turn the "IV and audio system

ON. You can now adjust the sound

level coming from the audio
system with the Volume • or •

buttons on the "IV or remote.

_ To hear the TV sound from

only the audio system speakers,

select the TV's SPEAKER on-

screen control.

Press the MENU (M) button on
the remote, then press the MENU

A or • buttons to select the word
SPEAKER with the TV's on-

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SUPPLIED)

screen arrow.

_ Press the (+) button to turn

TV's internal speakers OFF.

You should now only hear TV
sound coming from the audio
system speakers.

<_ Press the STATUS button

i clear the scree_

the

tO

AUDIO SYSTEM

17

yV u can view the playback of

CR tapes (Video Disc

Players, camcorders, etc). by

using the AUDIO and VIDEO

INPUT jacks (on the rear of the

TV).

For example: to view the

playback of a VCR tape:

_,,_ Connect the VIDEO and

AUDIO IN(put) jacks on the

TV to the AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT(put) jacks on the VCR.

_ Press the MENU (M) button

,on the remote, then press the
MENU • or • buttons to select

the word INPUT with the TV's
on-screen arrow.

Note: You can press the
CHANNEL •• buttons to

.select "VCR/AUX" (if it has
been added to the TV's channel

memory.) See page 7 for details.

_._ Press the (+) button to select

PICTURE AND SOUND FROM

PLAYBACK OF VCR TAPE

VIDEO IN

(YELLOW)

RCA PHONO PLUG

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SUPPLIED)

(RED_HrrE)[

_OF VCR

the VCR/AUX(iliary) INPUTS

-_ on the rear of the TV.

4_ Turn the VCR ON and

PLAY the VCR tape to be
viewed on the TV.

O

gh using the A/V INPUT

jacks, return the INPUT display

screen on the TV to ANTENNA.
If you leave the TV in the

VCR/AUX INPUT mode and
there is no signal source connected

to the jacks, you will be seeing

only a blank screen on the TV.

NOTE: If you have a mono (single
audio OUTPUT) VCR, "Y"

Connectors are available (from
your dealer or Parts Information

Center 1 800 292-6066) to connect
to the audio inputs on the TV.

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VCR

(EQUIPPED WITH VIDEO AND

AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)

NOTE: THE "TV/VCR" B_N

CAN ALSO BE USED TO PLACE
THE TV IN EITHER VCR/AUX OR

S-VIDEO MODES (AS WELL AS
SELF_,C_ CHANNELS 3 OR 4.)

.l on the rear of the TV is used

_ rrThe S(uper)-Video connection

for the playback of S-VHS VCR

tapes, Video Discs, or Compact
Disc Interactive (cd-i) discs.

Better picture detail and clarity
is possible with the S-Video

playback as compared to the
picture from a normal antenna

(RF) connection.

C-a-gdg

<_ Connect the S-VIDEO IN

Jack on the TV to the S-VHS

Out(put) jack on a S-VHS VCR.
The S-VHS connecting cable

will be supplied with the S-VHS
VCR (or Video Disc player.)

Also connect the AUDIO
IN(put) jacks from the TV to the

AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR.

<_ Press the MENU (M) button

on the remote, then press the
MENU • or • buttons to select

the word INPUT with the TV's
on-screen arrow.

PICTURE AND SOUND FROM

PLAYBACK OF S-VHS VCR TAPE

RCA PHONO

PLUG CABLES

(NOT SUPPLIED)

.€

VCR

_<_ Press button select the

(+)

to

S-VHS INPUT on the rear of the

TV.

I

<_ Turn the and place

it in the S-VIDEO or S-VHS
mode. Insert a S-VHS cassette

tape and PLAY the VCR in a

normal manner.

VCR ON

O

Remember, when you're

a through using the S-VIDEO

IN(put) jack return the INPUT
control on the TV to ANTENNA. If

you leave the TV in the S-VIDEO
mode and there is no signal source

connected to the jack, you will be
seeing only a blank screen on the
TV.

S-VHS VCR

(EQUIPPED WITH S-VIDEO

OUTPUT JACK)

NOTE: THE "I'V/VCR" BUTTON
CAN ALSO BE USED TO PLACE

THE TV IN EITHER S-VIDEO OR
VCR/AUX MODES (AS WELL AS

SELECT CHANNELS 3 OR 4.)

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W

H ___rave you ever played hide and

• • seek with your remote

:ontrol? Are you tired of tearing

the' house apart trying tofind if
someone has stuffed the remote
under the couch, put it on the
shelves, or hid it in the desk? Well,

your TV remote can save you all

that looking by automatically

signaling its location to you.

Here's how it works:

I_ Press the POWER button on

<

the set to turn the TV ON.

Note: Normally you can press any

button on the front of the TV to
tuna the set ON. But for the remote

locator to work you need to be sure
to use the Power button at the TV.

"LOCATING REMOTE" shows on
the TV screen.

Your "IV is attempting [

to locate a lost remote

I

<_ Within a few seconds a

chirping or beeping sound will
begin to come from the remote
control hand unit.

•The remote will continue to signal
s location for around 30 seconds.

be heard while the remote locator is

i Normal TV program sound wilt not

working.

_Once you remote just

press any button on the remote and
the beeping sound will stop.

The remote is now ready for
normal TV feature use.

find the

O

Remember., the remote

locator may not properly

receive its '%oming"signal from
the TV if it has been placed on a

metal shelf or counter material.
Also, since there's a special type

of radio frequency '%oming"
signal receiver inside the remote

we are required to notify you that
any changes or modifications not

xpressly approved by Philips

Remote Locator

range is around 30 Feet.

could void the user's authority to
Consumer Electronics Company

operate the remote equipment.

For most homes this step would
not be needed but for your

information:

Up to 9 different remote locator

address codes can be set on which the
TV can send out its "homing" signal.

This is done in case there is more than
one TV (with a remote Iocator)

oresent, and you want only one

specific remote to be signaled when the

TV is turned ON.*

To set a Locator Address Code:

<

I

With "IVturned ON, press the TV

System button first and then the

LOCATOR CODE button on the

remote.

You will need a pencil or pen to press
the recessed button.

The TV shows the present Remote
Locator Code.

> Press any number button (0-9) on

the remote to set or change the Locator

Code.

The remote will beep to let you know

it has received the new Locator Code

and then return to its normal operating

mode.1 0

Remember, if batteries are replaced the
Locator Code will need to be

reentered.
When setting the Locator Code if any

button, other than the number buttons,
are pressed the remote will return to its
normal operation mode.

*For owners who live in an apartment
(townhouse or condominium)
complex, this task may be necessary

since the remote Iocator's signal can be
sent and detected directly through

adjoining walls.

V V or a video game your TV has

_ ]_hether you're watching a movie

automatic video control settings

matched for your current program
source or content. The Smart Picture

feature quickly resets your TV's video

controls for a number of different
types of programs and viewing
conditions you may have in your

home. Each Smart Picture setting is

preset at the factory to automatically
adjust the TV's Picture, Color, and
Sharpness viewing control levels.

<_ Press the Smart button on

remote.

Press the Menu • or • button to
select the desired Smart Menu

feature (highlighted with the arrow).

the

<_ With the Smart Picture control

selected, press the (+) or (-) button
repeatedly to select any of the preset

viewing categories (Example: Video
Games, Movies, etc.).

SMART

DPICTURE

<_ Press STATUS button to clear

"he: screen. @

I

Remember, the video

control settings for the Smart

Picture categories are

memorized into the TV at the
factory and can only be reset by field

and service technicians.

22

1-1 commercials following you

_ A re you fired of the sound of

into the next room or all through
the house? Smart Sound allows you

to preset a desired volume level
that the TV sound will not go

above. This makes for an even,
more consistent sound by reducing
the peaks and valleys that can

occur during program changes or
commercial breaks.

@ Press the Smart button on the

remote.
Press the Menu • or • button to

select the desired Smart Menu
feature (highlighted with the

alTOW).

<

'_ With the Smart Sound control

selected, press the (+) or (-) button

to turn the volume level control

ON orOFF

L]

3_ Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen when completed.

programs coming through the

Antenna/Cable input on the rear of
the TV (RF audio). It will not

control the sound levels for the
Auxiliary (VCR/AUX IN) audio

inputs.

0

Remember, Smart Sound

works only with the

I

our remote control is set to

ork your TV and many

infrared remote (IR) control
VCRs. However, an easy one-

time step may be necessary
before the remote will work your

VCR.

©

Try this initial check to see if
going on to the following section
is necessary.

<_ Press the VCR System

button on the remote.

<_ Point remote toward VCR

I and press the POWER button.

,_ Does the remote turn

the VCR

ON?
IF YES, _l and try the other

VCR buttons on the remote. If
they also work the VCR, then

the remote is ready and no

further steps are needed.
If'NO, continue...

<_ First look up a TWO-DIGIT

brand VCR before going through
the simple "1,2,3" steps (on the

following page).

I emote code number for your

continue to next page

VCR

_'VCR REMOTE VCR REMOTE "_

BRAND CODE NO. BRAND CODE NO.
Akai 24, 25, 36 Panasonic 01,02, 52
Capehart 33 Philips 00, 05
Conoid 13 Philips Video CD 37
Curtis Mathes 42 RCA 04, 32, 42, 43, 44

Daewoo 33 Samsung 22, 30
Emerson 20, 31,34, 40 Sansui 49

Fisher 06, 07 Sanyo 13
Goldstar 23 Sears 08

Go Video 45, 46 Sharp 11, 12
Hitachi 03, 51 Shintom 35

JVC 14, 47, 48 Sony 09, 10,41
Magnavox 00, 05 Teknika 26

Matsushita 01,02 Toshiba 18, 19
Mitsubishi 16, 17, 38, 39, 50 Video Concepts 29

Multitech 27,28 Zenith 15
NEC 21

24

Nth w that you have looked up

e two-digit Remote Code

Number for your brand of VCR
(on previous page), you are
ready to follow the four simple
steps below.

Please read through steps 1-4
before beginning.

_,_ Press and release the REC

(RECORD) button.

_,_ Within seconds after

thirty
releasing the REC button, press
and release the VCR System

button.

VCR

_",_ Within thirty seconds after

releasing the VCR System
button, ENTER THE TWO
DIGIT CODE NUMBER for

the desired VCR. The remote is
now ready to send commands to

the VCR.

._4j Point the remote at the VCR.

Press the POWER button on the

remote to turn the VCR ON.0

Try it out. The Channel

! and VCR buttons on the

remote should now operate the
VCR.

Remember, if this doesn't work
the first time, repeat steps using

the same remote code number.
If after a second try the remote

does not operate your VCR, and
there are more code numbers

listed for your brand VCR, use the
next listed code number.

If after repeated attempts the code
rmmber method does not work

),our VCR, try the "VCR
SEARCH" method on page 28.

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!

I work your TV and many

_ our remote control is set to

infrared remote (IR ) control
Cable Converters. However, an

easy one-time step may be
necessary before the remote will
work your Converter.

Try this initial check to see if
going on to the following section
is necessary.

<_ Press the CBL System button

I on the remote.

<_ Point toward Cable

button.

Converter and press the POWER

<_ Does the remote turn the

Converter ON?

IF YES, O and trythe CH • •
and CH number buttons on the

remote. If they also work the
Converter then the remote is

ready and no further steps are
needed.

If NO, continue...

remote

/

©

Cable
Converter /

<_ First look up a TWO-DIGIT

remote code number for your
brandConverter before going

through the simple "1,2,3" steps
(on the following page).

continue to next page

Remember, if more than

! one number is listed, you

may have to try more than the first
two-digit code given in order to
locate your Converter's remote

code.

_CONVERTER REMOTE

BRAND CODE NO.

Archer 28
Diamond 23

Drake 37
Gemini 45

Hamlin 14, 15

Hitachi 25
Jerrold 00,01,02,03,04,05,46,55

Macom 29, 38
Magnavox 17, 31

NSC 49
Oak 06, 27, 39

Panasonic 18, 35
Philips 19, 20, 21, 24, 26
Pioneer 09, 32

Regency 10, 11

CONVERTER REMOTE

BRAND CODE NO.

Rembrant 33
Salora 52

Scientific Atlanta 08, 22, 47
Sheritech 34

Starcom 30
Sylvania ]6

Texscan 48
Tocom 12,13, 53

Toshiba 43
Uniden Satellite 44
Unika 50
United Satellite 54
Universal 36
Video Tech 40

Video Way 51

Zenith 07, 41,42

211

To ,thatyouhawlookedup

IYth

e two-digit Remote Code

Number for your brand of Cable

Converter (on previous page),

you are ready tofollow the four
simple steps below.

Please read through steps 1.4

before beginning.

1_ Press and release the REC

(RECORD) button.

2_ Within thirty seconds after

releasing the REC button, press
and release the CBL System
button.

3_,,'_ Within thirty seconds

releasing the CBL System

button, ENTER THE TWO
DIGIT CODE NUMBER for

the desired Converter. The
remote is now ready to send

commands to the Converter.

.,_ Point remote at the

Converter. Press the POWER
button on the remote to turnthe
Converter ON.

the

after

O

Cable Convener

Try it out. The Channel

and POWER buttons on the

remote should now operate the
Converter.

Remember, if this doesn't work
the first time, repeat steps using

the same remote code number.
If after a second try the remote

does not operate your Converter,
and there are more code numbers

listed for your brand Converter,
use the next listed code number.

If after repeated attempts the code
number method does not work

your Converter, try the

"CONVERTER SEARCH"

method on page 28.

Vour

I TV remote can be set to

!

- • work your VCR or Cable
Converter by what is called the

SEARCH method.
lf the "REMOTE CODE" number

method shown in the previous
section did not set your remote to

work your VCR or Converter, then

fi_llow the easy steps listed below.

Please read through steps 1-4
before beginning.

CABLE CONVERTER

o91

<_ Press the on

unit ON.
the VCR or Converter to turn the

<_ Stand atleast away

from the front of the VCR or
Converter.
Point the remote toward the unit.

HOLD DOWN the SURF and
the desired System (VCR or

CBL-Converter) buttons at the

same time. KEEP HOLDING
BU'I_ONS DOWN.

Watch the Channel Indicator

on the unit.
Channel Numbers will SCAN UP

when the unit has been identified.

This may take up to two minutes.

Release the SURF and System

(VCR or CBL) buttons as soon
as channel numbers start to scan

up. The code has been identified
and the remote is ready to operate

with the VCR or Converter.

POWER button

six feet

09 .

f

Six Feet

(minimum)

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Remember, a minute or

two can seem very long, but
the code should be located within
two minutes.

Don't let the VCR scan up more
than five channels. If you do the

remote may pass up the right code
and another two minute search

cycle will have to be repeated.

" If no channel change happens

¢¢ithintwo minutes, repeat steps 1-

not occur, the remote will not work

4. Should a channel change still

with the desired unit.

_wenusing the TV remote

ith a VCR, first make

certain it is set to control your
VCR ( by the REMOTE CODE or

SEARCH method - see earlier

section).

Press the VCR System

button on the remote.

Point the top of the remote

toward the front of the VCR
(remote sensor window) when
pressing buttons.

O

Record Button

Hold the RECORD button down, and
then press the PLAY button to begin
a VCR recording.

Rewind Button

Press to rewind tapes. For some
VCRs you may need to press STOP

button first then REWIND. In
playback mode. hold button down to

view picture moving rapidly in

reverse.

Pause Buttpn

Press to temporarily stop the tape dur-
ing a playback or recording. Press
again to release Pause.

TV-VCR Button

Press to the VCR position ('NCR"
indicator on the VCR will light) to

view the playback of a tape. Press
again to place in the "IVposition

('WCR" indicator on the VCR will go
OFF) to view one program while

recording another program.
When used with the "IV the TV/VCR

button works as a source button. Each
press cycles the TV between

channels 3 and 4; or the VCR/AUX

and S-VIDEO Input modes. Itis a
quick one-button way to select these
channels and modes (without directly
entering the TV's Menu system.)

(ON/OFF[] POSIm SWAPill FREEZE)

PIP _-_--_.Z size)

Press to playback a tape. Hold down
after pressing the RECORD button to

start a recording.

-Stop Button

Press to stop the tape.

k__

Fast Forward Button

Press to rapidly advance the tape. For
some VCRs you may need to press

STOP first then FF. In Playback
mode hold button down to view the

picture moving rapidly in the forward
direction.

L

.Channel Scan Button_

Press to scan up or down through
VCR channel numbers.

Number Buttons

Press buttons for direct VCR channel

selections.

VCR System Button

Press to send remote commands to

the VCR.

Power BoRon

Press to turn the VCR ON and OFF.

Remember, the VCR

abuttons on the remote will not

operate your VCR if those
features are not already found on
your VCR remote control.

Note: All VCR functions
(particularly Search, Rewind, Fast

Forward, etc.) will operate the
same as with the original VCR

remote control provided with the
VCR.

29

J[ showing of two pictures on the

__ Dicture in Picture (PIP) is the

TV screen at the same time. (One

nain screen picture and one small

inset picture - or PIP).
NOTE: The PIP picture must be

supplied by a VCR (or other
accessory equipped with a VIDEO
OUTPUT jack). See the following
exwnple on how a VCR can be
used to supply a PIP picture.

MAIN

SCREEN

PIP

<_ Connect the VIDEO OUT

jack on the VCR to the VIDEO

IN jack on the TV.
Also connect the AUDIO OUT

jack (Right/Left) from the VCR to

the AUDIO IN jack on the TV.
(See Reminder note below.)

Also ensure the normal antenna
connection between the VCR and

"IV is in place.

<_ Move to the next page after

are completed.
t e VCR to TV PIP connections

. continue to nextpage

For other possible PIP

connections see page 34 for

the "More PIP Connections"

section.
If you have a single (monaural)

Audio Output VCR, '%'"
connectors are available to

complete your connection to the
TV. Contact your dealer, or our
Parts Information Center (1-800-
292-6066), for details.

AUDIO IN

(RED/

WHITE)

CABLE "IV

SIGNAL

VCR

(EQUIPPED WITH VIDEO AND

AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)

3O

_Tow that you have completed

• ¥ the required connections on

F

the previous page you are ready to

follow the simple steps shown

below.

_Turn the VCR and TV

Place the VCR in the TV mode -

Use the TV/VCR button on

the VCR (or on the TV remote
if it is set to work your VCR -

see page 24.)

Place the TV's PIP INPUT
control to "VCR/AUX" -

Press MENU • or • on the
TV (oron the remote press M

button and then M •g
buttons.)

Select the word PIP INPUT
with the TV's on-screen

Arrow. Then press the (+)
button to select VCR/AUX.

Make sure the TV's "INPUT"
on-screen control is set to

ANTENNA.

<,_ Select the channel on the VCR

to view in the PIP window.
Select the channel on the TV to
view on the main screen.

_ Press the PIP ON/OFF button

on the remote.
The PIP window should show in

one of the comers of the TV screen.

ON.

12:00""

[

VCR IN "IV MODE"

(VCR Indicator Light will go out) PIP INPUT CONTROL SET TO "VCR/AUX"

VCR - FOR PIP CHANNEL TV - FOR MAIN SCREEN CHANNEL

VCR

SELECTED

CHANNEL

"IV

SE_D
CHANNEL

P

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Remember, if you see the

same picture on the main

screen and in the PIP window, you

need to be sure the TV's PIP
INPUT control is set to

"VCR/AUX."
No sound will be heard with the

PIP picture. See page 32 on how
to 'SWAP" the PIP picture with

the main screen picture so that
sound can be heard.

Also, see the following page on

how to operate other PIP features

front of the VCR when pressing
Be sure to point the remoqe at tl_

VCR function buttons.

31

LJ remote the PIP picture can be

_ y using the PIP buttons on the

moved and swapped with the main

screen. The main screen picture

can also be frozen in the PIP

window.

,,_ Press the PIP ON button to

show the PIP picture.
PIP appears in a corner of TV

screen. Press PIP ON again to
remove PIP from the main screen.

_;_ Press the PIP POSITION

button to move the PIP picture
(fi'om corner-to-corner on the TV

screen.)
This feature allows you to move

PIP and avoid blocking off any

main screen action.

_With PIP on the screen,

TV

the main screen picture with the
PIP picture. See "Smart Help"

press the SWAP button to swap

note on this page.

Press FREEZE to hold the

current MAIN screen picture in

the PIP window (Main picture is
still active).

If PIP is currently OFF, the PIP
window will automatically appear.

Press FRZ repeatedly to update
the frozen PIP with current

pictures from the Main screen.
You cannot swap a frozen PIP

(with the TV's main screen
picture).

Press the PIP ON button to drop

the frozen PIP picture from the
screen.

I. PIP ON I OFF

2. PIP POSITION

3. PIP SWAP

._._,_,_-..-__*_,

.._-

Remember, if
the TV is showing a

"VCR/AUX"
supplied picture on

the main screen
(when the TV and

VCR are turned
OFF), a blank

screen will appear
when the TV is

turned back ON
again.

If this happens, just
press the CH(annel)

• or • buttons to
select a TV station

for normal viewing.

4. PIP FREEZE

5. PIP SIZE (Large or Small)

<

_,_ Press the PIP SIZE button to

change the size of the PIP window

shown on the TV screen.
Press the PIP SIZE button again to

see and compare the large and
small size PIP windows.

32

he picture for the PIP window

an come through the TV's

ANTENNA or VCRIAUX Inputs

(on the rear of the TV.) The PIP

INPUT control simply tells the TV

which one of these two sources it
is to show in the PIP window

m-ffdrm

_._ Press the MENU (M) button

on the remote, then press the
MENU • or • buttons to select

the word PIP INPUT with the
TV's on-screen arrow.

_.,_ Press the (+) button to select

the source for the PIP picture:
ANTENNA -

for a picture signal coming
from the ANTENNA input on

the rear of the TV.

VCR/AUX -

for a picture signal coming
from the Video Input jack on

the rear of the TV.
Used for VCR (or other direct

video accessory) connections.

Note: The TV's S-VIDEO Input
plug cannot be used as a video
source for the PIP window. Also,

when S-VIDEO is selected for the
main screen INPUT the PIP

window will will not appear.

For details on how to view separate I
programs on the PIP window and main
._r_n. see the PIP connection .section.

I

(_ Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

@

Remember, the PIP

screen will be blank unless

a signal is connected to the
selected source (either ANTENNA
or VCR/AUX) on the rear of the

TV.

With ANTENNA selected (as the

PIP INPUT source), the main
screen and PIP window will show

the same picture. The VCR/AUX
inputs (on the rear of the TV) must

be used in order to see a different

channel or picture source in the
PIP window.

33

I Converter Box and VCR.

_ DIP hookup with Cable

_,_ First use an optional signal

splitter and connect the original
cable TV signal to both the

CABLE IN on the Cable Converter

and the ANTENNA plug on the
rear of the "IV.

_._ Connect the CABLE OUT on

the VCR.

the Converter to the ANT. IN on

_._ Connect the VIDEO OUT

jack on the VCR to the VIDEO IN

jack on the TV.

Also connect the AUDIO OUT (R
and L) jacks from the VCR to the

,AUDIO IN jacks on the TV.

CONNECT TO TV

ANTENNA/CABLE

INPUT PLUG

VIDEO IN

(YELLOW)

Remember, !

REAR OF TV

to use the Cable TV
Converter Box to
select channels for

PIP, the VCR must
be set to the same
channel as the
channel selection
switch on the rear of
the Cable Converter

A

IJ

RCA PHONO PLUG

CABLES (NOT

SUPPLIED)

(either channel 3 or

4).

Contact the Parts

Information Center

I 800 292-6066

to order any optional

acc..cssories

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IN

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VCR

CABLE TV CONVERTER

34

lease make these simple

checks before calling for
service. Theses tips can save you
time and money since charges for
TV installation and adjustment of

customer controls are not
covered under your warranty.

NO Power

No Picture

No Sound

iCAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, Compact Disc Interactive - CDI, or
iTV information channel) which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen,

can cause picture tube damage. When your TV is continuously used with such a source
the pattern of the non-moving portion of the game (CDI, etc.) could leave an image

permanently on the picture tube. When not in use, turn the video source OFF.
Regularly alternate the use of such video sources with normal TV viewing.

Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert plug into
outlet and push POWER button again.
Check to be sure outlet is not on a wall switch.

Check antenna connections. Are the properly secured to the TV's ANT/CABLE plug ?
Check the CABLE/YES NO control for correct position.

Check INPUT control for correct position. VCR-AUX or S-VIDEO position without a
signal source will result in a blank screen. Also the TV's S-VIDEO Input plug cannot

be used as another video source to be shown in the PIP window.

Check the VOLUME buttons.
Check the MUTE button on the remote control.

Check the SPEAKER on-screen control. OFF position will eliminate sound at the set.
If attempting auxiliary equipment hook-ups, check audio jack connections.

Check TV-VCR-CBL "System" buttons on the remote. Press the remote's "IV System
button to send commands to the TV.

Remote Does Not

Work

Check batteries. Replace with AA Heavy Duty (Zinc Chloride) or Alkaline batteries
if necessary.

Clean the remote and the remote sensor window on the TV.
Check the 'IV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert plug into

outlet and push POWER button again.
Check to be sure TV outlet is not on a wall switch.

TV Displays Wrong

Channel or NO

Channels Above 13

Cleaning and Care

• To avoid possible shock hazard be sure the TV is unplugged from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

• When cleaning the TV screen take care not to scratch or damage the screen surface (avoid wearing jewelry or using
anything abrasive). Wipe the front screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, easy, vertical strokes when

cleaning.

• Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge dampened in a solution of cool clear water. Use a clean dry

cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.

• Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the cabinet back.

• Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring
of the cabinet finish.

Add desired channel numbers (CHANNEL control) into TV memory.

i Repeat channel selection.

Check CABLE/ YES NO control for correct position.

This TV is equipped with protective circuitry that shuts the "IV off in case of moderate

power surges. Should this occur tum the TV back on by pressing the POWER button

once or twice, or unplug (wait l0 seconds) and then replug the power cord at the AC
outlet. This feature is NOT designed to prevent damage due to high power surges such

as those caused by lightning, which is not covered by your warranty.

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Coaxial Cable * A single solidantenna wire normally matched with a
metalplug (F-type)end connector that screws(or pushes) directlyonto

a 75 Ohm inputfoundon the Television orVCR.

;edCaption *Broadcast standardwhich allows you to readthe

voicecontent of television programs onthe TV screen.Designed to

help the hearing impaired this feature uses on-screen"text boxes" to
show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress.

Direct Audio/Video Inputs * Located on therearof theTV these
connectors (RCAphonotype plug) are usedfor the input of audio and

videosignals. Designed foruse with VCRs(orother accessories) in
order to receivehigher picture resolutionand offer sound connection

options.

Identify* Method by which a remote control searches and finds an
operat!ng code for another product (such as a VCR or Cable Converter).

Once the code has been "identified" then the TV remote can operate
and send commands to the other product.

Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) * The broadcast standard that
allows for stereo soundto be transmittedwith the TV picture.

On Screen Displays (OSD) * Refers to the wording ormessages
generated by the television (or VCR) to help the user with specific

feature controls (color adjustment, programming, etc.).

Menu * An on-screen listing of featurecontrols shownon the
Televisionscreen that are madeavailable for user adjustments.

Picture -In-Picture (PIP) * Term used when two picturesare shown
ontheTV screen at thesame time.The smaller PIPpicture is supplied

bya VCR(orothertuner/video playback source). The PIPpicture can

also be moved and swapped withthe TV's main screen picture.

Programming * The procedure of adding or deleting channel
numbers into the Television's memory circuits. In this way the
Television "remembers" only the locally available or desired

channel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel numbers.

Remote Sensor Window * A window or opening found on the

Television control panel through which infrared remote control
command signals are received.

Setup Mode * Automatic feature control settings made by the TV.
Designed for first time set-up and use. Settings for signal connections

(antenna or cable TV), plus channel program memory are held in the
TV's memory (even if the set is unplugged and moved to a new
location.)

Second Audio Program (SAP) * Another or additional audio
channel provided for in the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS)

broadcast standard. The most frequently proposed use for SAP is the

simultaneous bilingual broadcast of TV program material.

Status * Allows the user to quickly confirm what channel number is
currently being viewed. Status can also be used to clear the
Television of on screen displays or information (rather than waiting
for the displays to "time out" or automatically:disappeax" from the
screen).

Twin Lead Wire * The more commonly used name for the two
strand 300 Ohm antenna wire used with many indoor and outdoor
antenna systems. In many cases this type of antenna wire requires an
additional adapter (or balun) in order to connect to the 75 Ohm Input
terminals designed into the more recent Televisions and VCRs.

Accessories/Optional ............................... 17-19, 30, 34, *Q/U- 1

Adapter Connector ........................................ 18, 30, 34, *Q/U-1

Add0)elete Channels .......................................... i...6, 7, *Q/U-2

Audi(_/ideo Input Jacks ............................................. 18-19, 34

Battery Installation ......................................................... *Q/U-3

Cable TV Connections/Settings .................. 5, 30, 34, *Q/U-1,2

Channel Display ...................................................... 16, *Q/U-3

Channel Memory..._.... ..... _...................................... 6, 7, *Q/U-2

Channel Reminder .................................................................. 16

Clock ....................................................................................... 13

Closed Captioning .................................................................... 8

Controls/TV .................................................................... *Q/U-3

Controls/Remote ........................................... 20-29, 32, *Q/U-3

Features ..................................................................................... 4

Glossary "IV Terms ................................................................. 36

Identify VCRs with TV Remote .................................. 24-25, 28

Identify Cable Converters with TV Remote ...................... 26-28

Input Control ........................................................................... 18

Inputs/Audio and Video ........................................ 18-19, 30, 34

aguage Option .................................................................... 16

,vlemory/Program Channels .................................... 6, 7, *Q/U-2

Menu Button ................................................................... *Q/U-4

Minus(-)/Plus (+) Buttons ............................................... *Q/U-4

Picture-in-Picture .............................................................. 30-34

PIP Input Control .............................................................. 30, 33

Precautions/Safety ................................................ 3, 35, *Q/U- 1

Programming Channels .......................................... 6, 7, *Q/U-2

Remote Control ............................................. 20-29, 32, *Q/U-3

Requesting Service ...................................................... 35, 37-39

RF Coaxial Cable ............................................... 30, 34, *Q/U-1

Remote Locator ................................................................. 20-21

Safety/Precautions ................................................ 3, 35, *Q/LI-1

Second Audio Program ............................................................. 9

Sensor Remote ................................................................ *Q/U-3

Set Timer ................................................................................ 14

Set Up/First Time Use ........................................ Q/U-1, 2, 3, 4

Sleep Timer ............................................................................. 15

Smart Picture .......................................................................... 22

Smart Sound ............................................................................ 23

Status Button .................................................................. *Q/U-4

Stereo ........................................................................................ 9

Timer ....................................................................................... 14

Tips for Service ........................................................... 35, 37-39

VCR Buttons ........................................................................... 29

VCR/TV Connections .............................. 16-17, 26, 30, *Q/U- !

Volume Bar Control ............................................................... 10

Warranty ................................................................................. 39

* Information contained in Quick-Use (Q/U) Guide-page listed.

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Philips Consumer Electronics Company

Factory Service Center Locations

See Reverse Side for More Details.

Detroit/Toledo,

San Francisco/Metro Area

Diego

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Rockford

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DailasiFL Worth

• Cleveland/N Ohio

• Columbus/Dayton/Cincinnati

Charlotte

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NOTE:IfyouresideinoneofourPhilipsFactoryServiceBranchareas(seedirectoryonback),youcancontactthenearestServiceBranchtoobtain
efficientandexpedientrepairforyourproduct.IfyourproductisIn-Warranty,youshouldhaveproof-of-purchasetoensureNoChargeService.
ForOut-of-Warrantyservice,callthelocationnearestyou.

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QUALITYSERVICEIS AS CLOSEAS YOURTELEPHONEI. SIMPLY LOOKOVERTHE UST BELOWFOR THE NUMBEROF A FACTORYSERVICE CENTER

NEARYOU. YOURPRODUCTWILL'RECEIVEEFFICIENTAND EXPEDIENTCARRY-IN, MAIL'IN, OR IN-HOME SERVICE,AND YOU WILL RECEIVEPEACEOF MIND,

KNOWINGYOUR PRODUCTIS BEINGGIVEN THE EXPERTAI"rENTIONOF PHlUPS'FACTORYSERVICE.AND,IF THE PRONENUMBERLISTED FOR YOUR AREA

IS LONGDISTANCE,CALL1-800-242-9225 FORFACTORYSERVICE.

-OMMENTODTENIRNOTRESERVICEAPRJ:SVENTEPAPIDEETEFFICACESOITPARCOURRIER,ADOMICILE,OUENSEPRI_SENTANTAUNCENTREDESERVICEPHILIPS.PLUSDE600CENTRESDE
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Atlanta-Athens-
Macon-Chattanooga,TN-

NorthGeorgiaArea
1898 LelandDrive

Marietta,GA 30067

(4041)952-3279
Boston-SouthernMaine-

SouthernNew HampshireArea
1 NorthAvenue

Burlington,MA 01803
[phone]

Charlotte-WinstonSalem-
Greensboro-ChapelHill-

Raleigh-Spartanburg,SCArea
520-GClantonRoad

Charlotte,NC 28217

[phone]

Chicago-GaryArea

1360W. HamiltonParkway

...._sca,IL 60143

_)8)775-0990

Cleveland-Akron-

YoungstownArea

24090 DetroitRoad

Westlake,OH 44145

[phone]
Columbus-Dayton-

CincinnatiArea
6333 BuschBlvd.

Columbus,Ohio43229
[phone]

Connecticut-RhodeIsland-
Springfield,MAArea

1294 BlueHillsAvenue

Bloomfield,CT06002

[phone]

Dallas-Ft. WorthArea
13375 StemmonsFreeway,

Suite200
Dallas,Texas 75234
[phone]

Detroit/ToledoArea
25173 Dequindre

Madison Heights,MI 48071
[phone]

Knoxville-Greeneville-
Tri Cities-EastTennesseeArea

6700 D. PapermillRoad

PapermillPlaza
Knoxville,TN37919

[phone]

Ft. Myers-Naples-
SouthwestFloridaArea

11601 ClevelandAve.,Suite15
Ft.Myers,FL 33907

[phone]
Houston-Galveston-

Beaumont-AusUn-
SanAntonioArea
1110NorthPostOakRoad
Suite100

Houston,1)( 77055
[phone]

LosAngeles-SanDiegoArea
2910 E. LaPalma,SuiteE

Anaheim,CA 92806
[phone]

Miami-SoutheastFloridaArea

2099 W. Atlantic Blvd.

PompanoBeach,FL 33069
[phone]

NorthNJ-Staten Island-
RocklandCounty,NYArea

140JCommerceWay

Totowa,NJ 07512

[phone]
NewYorkMetroArea

116 CharlotteAvenue
Hicksville,NY 11801

[phone] NassauCounty
Orlando-Jacksonville-North

Florida-SoutheastGeorgiaArea
2452 SandLakeRoad

Orlando,FL32809

[phone]
Philadelphia/S.NewJerseyArea

352 DunksFerryRoad

Bensalem,PA 19020
[phone]

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Mesa-TempeArea
5032 S. Ash Avenue,Ste.101

Tempe,AZ85282

[phone]

Pittsburgh,PA-Steubenville,01.1-
Wheeling/Morgantown,WV Area
2891 BanksvilleRoad

Pittsburgh,PA 15216
[phone]

Rockford-Kenosha-
Beloit-MadisonArea
5602 N. Second

LovesPark,IL 61111
[phone]

SanFrancisco-Oakland-
SanJoseArea

3370 MontgomeryDrive
SantaClara,CA95054
[phone]

Seattle-Tacoma/OlympiaArea

1055AndoverParkEast

Tukwila,WA98188
[phone]

Tampa--St.Petersburg-
SarasotaArea

CenterPointBusinessPark,

BuildingB-l, Suite100
1911U.S.Hwy.301 North

Tampa,FL 33619

[phone]
Washington,DC-Baltimore-

Richmond,VA Area
6671-JSantaBarbaraRoad

Elkridge,MD 21227
[phone]

HOW YOU CANOBTAINEFRCIENT ANDEXPEDIENTCARRY-IN, MAIL-IN, OR IN-HOME SERVICEIN CANADAFOR YOUR PRODUCTTHROUGHA PHILIPSCONSUMER SERVICECENTER

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TORONTO
601MilnerAvenue

Scarborough,Ontario

M1B1M8
[phone](Tel.)

[phone](Tel.)
[phone](Fax)

MONTR_L
4977LevyStreet

St.Laurent,Quebec
H4R2N9

[phone](Tel.)
[phone](Fax)

38

VANCOUVER
1741BoundaryRoad

Vancouver,D.C.
V5M3Y7

[phone](Tel.)
[phone](Fax)

IVlAC29298/95

COLOR TELEVISION

90 Days Free Labor

One Year Free Replacement of Parts (Two Years Free Replacement on Color Picture Tube)

This product can be repaired in-home.

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A

sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the

product is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90

days thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced free, and labor
is free. From 90 days to one year from the day of purchase, all

parts will be repaired or replaced free, but you pay for all labor
charges. From one to two years from the day of purchase, you pay

for the replacement or repair of all parts except the picture tube, and

for all labor charges. After two years from the day of purchase, you
pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor

charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for

the original warranty period. When the warranty on the product
expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also

expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment
of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair of

antenna systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse,
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the
control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or

antenna systems outside the unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to
operate in any country other than the country for which it was
designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair
of products damaged by these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product.

(Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or

consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply
to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material,
whether copyrighted or not copyrighted.)

• a product used forcommercial or institutional purposes.

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is

officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In
countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not

distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will

attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the

appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily
available).

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of
purchase. Attach it to this owner's manual and keep both nearby.

Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to
return your product.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...
Pleasecheckyourowner'smanualbeforerequestingservice.

Adjustments of the controlsdiscussedtheremay saveyoua service
call.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,

PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Contact a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or
authorized service center to arrange repair.

(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied
warranties, including implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the
duration of this express warranty. BUt, because some states do not

allow limitations on how long an implied warranty may last, this

limitation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Contact a Philips consumer service center (listed below), self-

servicing dealer or authorized service depot to arrange repair.

Philips Electronics Ltd.

601 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1B 1M8

[phone]

4977 Levy Street, St. Laurent, Quebec, H4R 2N9

[phone]

1741 Boundary Road, Vancouver, B.C., V5M 3Y7

[phone]

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No
other warranties are expressed or implied, including any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect,

special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred,
even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)

REMEMBER...

Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product
below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card

promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary.

MODEL #

SERIAL #

Philips Service Company, P.O. Box 555, Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760

[phone]

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Availat_litysubjectto changeat timeot purchase.When orderingaccessoriesoutside the U,S.A., please[eler to the accessoriesmaten;_l,address, and pnces for that country.

I: MANT300

SRG125

W/Cable Surge Protector

YourCost$19.95

Electricalfluctuationsand
power surgescan damage

your valuableelectronic

entertainment equipment.
Protectyour antenna, cable,

andelectrical lines with

MagnavoxAudio/Video
EquipmentSurge Protectors.

• Coaxialcableinput/output

• Fivegrounded outlets

• Built-in LEDand reset button

LITE4

Universal Night LiteTM

Audio/VideoRemote

YourCost$24.95

Replaceyourlostor broken

remotecontrol,or consolidate

all your remotes intoone. Plus,
makeremoteeasierto usein

dimly-litareas,withour Night
LiteTM lightedkeypad.

• Preprogrammed

• Autoscan and manual

codesetup

• On-screencapabilities

• Menu programming

• Spanishinstructionsincluded

• Toll-freecustomerassistance

number included

SmartAmplifier
AmplifiedVHF/UHF/FM

Indoor Antenna

YourCost $34.95

Drastically improves

VHF/UHF/FMreception on your

TV or stereo. Simply attach
antennato your W/stereo and
enjoy crisper and clearer sound
and picture quality. Adjustable
UHFloop tilts and rotates for
the best possible reception.

• 39" retractabledipoles

• 6' 75 ohm coax connection
cable

• Matching transformer included

• Soft base prevents scratching
surfaces

• Active antennawith amplifier
with upto 20 dB gain

• LEDpower indicator on front
of antenna: easyto see while
watching TV

• Knob on top of antenna serves
as gain andpower switch

•AC/DCpoweradapterincluded

•90-daywarranty

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