Magnavox FP4625W Owner's Manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment

This productwasdesignedand manufacturedto meetstrict qualityand

safetystandards.Thereare, _owever,some installationandoperation
prec'autionswhichyoushouldbe particularlyawareof.

1. ReadInstructions- All th,.=safetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforethe applianceisoperated.

2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedfor futurereference.

3. HeedWarnings- All warningsontheapplianceandin theoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.

4. Follow Instructions- All operatinganduseinstruction.€;shouldbe

followed.

5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnot beusednearwater

- for example,nearabath_tub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
in awetbasementor neara swimmingpool,etc.

6. CartsandStands-Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywith acartor

standthatis recommendedbythemanufacturer.

6A. _ An applianceandcart combinationshouldbemoved

with care. Qu_ickstops,excessiveforce, and uneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination

to overturn.

7. Wall or CeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedto a

wallor ceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

8. Ventilation-Theapplianc_=.shouldbesituatedsothatits locationor

positiondoesnot interferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,
the applianceshouldnot be situatedon a bed,sofa,rug,or similar
surfacethat may block the ventilation openings;or, placedin a

built-ininstallation,suchas a bookcaseor cabinetthatmayimpede
theflowof airthroughtheventilationopenings.

9. Heat - Theapplianceshould besituatedawayfrom hearsources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.

10. Power Sources- Theapplianceshouldbe connectedto a power
supplyonlyof thetypedescribedin theoperatinginstructionsor as
markedontheappliance.

11. Power-CordProtection- ;_owersupplycordsshouldbe routedso
thattheyarenotlikelyto It)ewalkedonor pinchedbyitemsplaced
upon or againstthem, payingparticular attention to cords and
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom

theappliance.

12. Cleaning-The applianceshouldbe:cleanedonlyas recommended
bythemanufacturer.

13. Power Lines- An outdoorantenn] should be Iocal:edawayfrom

powerlines.

14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- II anoutsideantennaisconnectedto

the receiver,besure the antennasystem is grounded so as to
providesomeprotectionagainstvc,ltagesurgesandbuilt upstatic
charges.

Section810 ofthe NationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,

providesinformationwith respectt3 propergroundingofthe mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antennadischargeunit, sizeof groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit, connectionto grounding electrodesand

requirementsfor thegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.

15. Non-usePeriods- The powercord of the applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfrom theoutlet whenleft unusedfor a long periodof

time.

16. ObjectandLiquidEntry- Careshouldbetakensothat objectsdo
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through

openings.

17. DamageRequiringService- The_[pplianceshould beservicedby

qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordor theplughasbeendamaged;or

13. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;or

C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappearto operatenormallyor exhibits

a markedchangeinperforman(:e;or

F. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.

18. Servicing- The usershould not a_.'temptto servicethe appliance
beyondthat describedin the operating instructions. All other

servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.

Note to the CATVsysteminstaller:"[his reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of Ihe NEC that
provides guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular,,specifiesthat
the cable ground shall be connectedto the grounding system of the
building, as closetothe pointof cable enlry as practic_zl.

EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGASPERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)

ExampleofAntennaGrounding

as per NEC- NationalElectricCode

ANTENNALEADINWIRE

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ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT(NEC:serno__o-zo)

GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(_EcSECnONale-_)

GROUNDCLAMPS

POWERSERVICEGROUNDINGELECTRODESYSTEM(NECA,_3"2r_,p/L.,_rH)

'._. Getting Started

Welcome/Product Registration ................... 2

Safi:ty/Precautions ..................................................... 3

Table of Contents ....................................................... 4

Features and Model Information ................................ 5

_ On-Screen Feature_

PICTURE MENU

'_'Adjusting Color, Brightness, Sharpness,

Tint, and Picture Controls ................................... 6

'fUsing the Clearview Control ............................... 7

+Adjusting the TV's Convergence Control ........... 8

+Using the Flesh Correction Control .................... 9

FEATURES MENU

+ Selecting a Picture Source ................................ 10

+Setting the TV for Closed Captioning ............... 11

+Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals....12

+Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically) .l 3

+Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 14

+Setting the "IV Clock arid Turn-On Timer ........ 15

+Setting the Alternate Channel Control .............. 16

'¢,Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 16

+Adjusting the Channel Display Control ............ 17

+Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control ......17

SOUND MENU

+Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound

Controls ............................................................. 18

+Setting the Bass Boost Control ........................ 18

+Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..19

+Using the Sound Image Control ........................ 20

+Using the Volume Display Control ................... 20

+Using the TV Speaker On/Off Control with

the Audio Output jacks ..................................... 21

+Surround Sound Speaker Connections and

Variable Audio Output Control ........................ 22

+Using the TV's Audio/Video Input and

Output Jacks ............................................... 23-24

Remote Control Operation

Using Smart Sound Control ........................ 25

Using the Smart Picture Control .................. 25

Setting the Remote to Work VCRs .................... 26-27

Setting the Remote to Work

Cable TV Converters ........................................... 28-29

Setting the Remote to Work VCRs or Cable

Converters i_ . _t

- Search MeT:hod .................................. 30

Using the Remote's VCR buttons ............................. 31

_---_ Picture-In-Picture (PIP)

How to Use PiT (Connections) ............ 32-33

How to Use PIP with the "IV Remote ...................... 34

Selecting the Picture Source for PIP ........................ 35

Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color mad Tint ............ 36

More PIP Connections ((2able Conw:rter) ............... 37

General Information

Tips if Some,thing Isn't Working .............. 38

TV Help Menu .......................................................... 39

Glossary of TV Terms .............................................. 39

Index ......................................................................... 40

Factory Service Locafior,s ................................... 41-42

Warranty ................................................................... 43

Accessories ............................................................... 44

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 Merm Use

Copyright © 1995 Philips Consumer t:.lectronics Company All rights reserved.

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First Time Set Up which automatically sets the TV
for local channels and the correct picture signal

(_mtenna or cable). It evert helps you make the
necessary connections for the Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
fe.ature.

Infrared Remote Control which operates your TV

set and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and
Cable TV Converters.

Standard "IV broadcast (VHFAJHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.

Closed Captioning which 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 favorite stations available in your
area.

Picture-In-Picture (PIP) which can show a TV
program and the direct video output from an accessory
(VCR, etc.) onto the TV screen at the same time.

Stereo-Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier and
twin speaker system. Receives TV programs in both
broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broadcast.

On-Screen Features which display helpful
information for the setting: of "IV controls (such as

help messages, operating tips and glossaries).

Audio/Video jacks for direct connections with VCRs

(and other accessories) for quality TV picture and

sound playback.

Surround Sound external audio speaker connections.

Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV OFF '.at
preset time intervals.

Smart Sound for the control of TV volume levels
during program changes o:rcommercial breaks.

Smart Picture allows you to choose from a list of TV
video control categories set for a variety of viewing

conditions and program sources.

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

As you unpack your TV please note that the
following items ha_e been included with your set:

Owner's Manual
Warranty Registration C_trd

Safety Tip Infi)rmation
Factory Se_.,viceCenter Address Listings
Remote Control Transmitter
Batteries for Remote Conllrol Use
Audio/Video Cables for Direct Input and

Output Conne,:tions.

Please take a few minutes to complete your
registration card. The serial number for the TV is

on the back of _Leset.

To ensure that pJicture screen performance is of
the highest quality, please avoid rubbing any
object or matefizd o:athe screen that could scratch
or damage its surface.

Refer to the back of this manual for instructions
on the cleaning and care of the TV.

An accessory storage shelf compartment has been
designed into your _I'9for the placement of such
items as VCRs, CD-i (Compact Disc: Interactive)
Players, or other piec'es of audio/video equipment.

Use the connection tunnel (located on the rear wall
of the storage cornpz.xtment) to route. Antenna,
Cable, or other signzl supply wires trom the
accessories to the TV's rear cabinet jackpanel.

_p adjust your TV color and

icture controls, select a TV
channel and follow the steps shown
below:

Select BRIGHTNESS,
PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.

With the PICTURE MENU on
screen,move theREDhighlight

with theMENU (M) _;:)buttons.
Then presstheMENU button.

2_2_ Press the (+) or (-) buttons to

I adjust the selected con!;rol.

(3_ Press the STATUS; button to

clear the screen.

-- MAIN MENU

Remember. When the bar

scale is centered, control
settings are at normal mid-range
levels.

Press (.-)or (+) until

dark parts of the picture .,;how good
detail.

PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until
whitest parts of the pictu',,e are as
bright as you prefer.

COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.

_NT Press (-) or (+) to obtain
natural skin tones. (Also see Flesh
Correction on page 14 for more
information).

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

Select and then pres:; /I [Select and then press MENU

MENU (M) button to " I [(M) b_aton to view additional

view an explanation of | I controls grouped under same
the selected feature. J feature heading. For

[ Example: Tint. Brighmess,
[Picture. etc.

HOW TO SELECT FEATURES

(WITH BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE)

Fh'ess MENU (M)._ I_"

_.'_\ _,_.Jr,J / /v/v _ to move from Side-te-

_,,_lv/__/, / Side _ ithin the Menu.

PressMENU (M)

to select RED
highlighted Press MENU (M)

• • to move Up

and Down within

the Menu.

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• _ ili e _ l_O !

lwearview is a sharpness feature

hich smoothes out

background snow (or picture noise)
without losing picture image detail
or crispness.

_)

(_ Select CLEARVIEW control.

With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) ,1_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.

U,._ Press the MENU ,&Y buttons

to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (u,') the

ENHANCED mode.

<_ Press the STATUS button to

I clear the screen.

MAIN MENU

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_= PICTURE MENU

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nvergence is the correct

ining up of the red and blue

light paths on the TV screen.

NOTE: If no color fringing (see

Smart Help) shows, then no
Convergence adjustments are
necessary for your TV.

_ Select CONVERGENCE

control.

With PICTURE MENqJ (2 of 2) on
screen, move the REDhighlight
with the MENU (M)_-I, buttons.
Then press the MENU button.

_,_If there is RED or BLUE color

fringing on the White cross, press
the MENU button to continue.

_ Press the MENU _i_ buttons

to move the red or blue cross
directly over the white cross on the

TV screen.

The red or blue cross is properly
adjusted when it is con_:pletely
merged with the white ,:ross. (No
color appears around the edge of
the white cross).

_ Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen when convergence
adjustments are complete.

Remember. Convergence

_:has been set at the factory for
best viewing, but if one or more of
the (red or blue) colors appear
around the edges of objects (color
fringing) follow the steps given in

this section.

MAIN MENU

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PICTURE MENU

PlCTU _E MENU

_!OF 2'_

If the_-e is RED or BLUE

fringe on the WHITE cross,

u.:;ethis adjustment to

improve the pictL_re.

F'res_ "M" to Conl;inue

- OP -

Press ")" to Return

H

1' II'i _'rl .................

e the Flesh Correction
ontrol to keep skin tone hues

(or facial tint) from va_Tyingfrom
TV channel to TV channel.

_1_ Select FLESH

CORRECTION conuol.

With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on

screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4!_)buttons.
Then press the MENU button.

J_

<,,Z_,,_ Press the MENU A'Y" buttons

to move the RED highlight. Press

the MENU button to tam (u,") the
FLESH CORRECTION control
ON.

(_ Press the STATUS button to

I clear the screen.

,_ MAIN MENU

_\,1 ,t,

_° PICTURE MENU

, ,_.T?'i"."T;, _,

,i,Ol,l,l_ +\i

20F2_

_ FLESH I

OFF

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_th e picture for the 7V can come

rough either the ANTENNA

plug or the A UDIO/V/DEO INput

jacks (on the rear of the TV). The

Picture Source control simply tells
the TV which one of these picture
sources it is to show on the TV
screen.

_,_ Select PICTURE SOURCE

SELECT control.

With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight

with the MENU (M)4_} buttons.
Then press the MENU button.

_) Press MENU _Y buttons

the

to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn the

desired PICTURE SOURCE
control ON (u,").

ANTENNA- for a picture signal

coming from the ANTENNA
plug on the TV.

VCR/AUX- for a picture signal

coming from the Video Input

jack on the rear of the TV.

<_ Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

Remember. The

VCR/AUX TV screen will

Ix;blank unless a signal source is
connected to the Video Input jack
on the rear of the TV. (See: page
23 for details).

MAIN MENU

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lOSed Captioning (CC) allows

ou to read the voice, content of

television programs on the TV

screen. Designed to help the hearing

impaired this feature uses on-screen
"text boxes" to show diaibgue and
conversations while the '.IVprogram

is in progress.

_ Select CLOSED

,CAPTIONING control.

With the FEATURES MENU on

screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4_l'buttons.

Then press the MENU button.

_) Press the MENU buttons

A'V

to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (t,,") the

desired Closed Caption mode - For
Example: "ALWAYS ON" and

"CAPTION 1".

CAPTION 1, 2, 3, 4:

dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned
TV program shows on-screen.
(See Important Note on this
page.)

TEXT 1, 2, 3, 4:

often used for channel guide,
schedules, or bullel:in board

information for CC programs.

_,,_ After making your Caption mode

selection, press the STATUS button

to clear the TV screen. The selected
Closed Caption mode will be active.

To cancel, set the Closed Captioned
feature to OFF when finished

NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercial:; are made tbr broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CAPTION 1-4; or TEXT 1-4) necessarily being u:;edby a broadcast station

during the transmission of aclosed caption program. Usually "CAPTION 1"is the
most used mode to view captioned material. Refer to your area's TV program

listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption show:_.

set the"IVto

s presxcd.

FEAI UI:_ MENU

CAPTION I mode

Example Sor_n DispLay

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 raaterial and
do not indicate a need for service
on the part of the TV.

Closed Caption informalion will usually appear
in black and white (although some broadcasters
or networks may occasionally use color to
highlight or draw attention to certain areas.)

FULL SCREEN TF_Zk"I"

will block TV screen from viewing

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ou need to make sure the TV is

et to pick up either Cable TV

or Antenna signals. ]n other words

the TV needs to know if you
connected a Cable 7!/signal or a
normal antenna to its ANTENNA

plug.
NOTE: lf you went t)zrough First

Time Setup (in your Quick Use

Guide), this task has already been

completed for you.

<1_ Select CABLE CHANNEL

TUNING control.

With the FEATURES MENU on

screen, move the RED.highlight

with the MENU (M)_ buttons.

Then press the MENLO'button.

_,._ Press the MENU J,'_' buttons

to move the RED highlight. Press

the MENU button to select (u,') the
desired mode - For Example:

CABLE.

CABLE- If you DO have

Cable TV connected
to the TV. Channels
1-125 available.

NORMAL- If you have an

Antenna connected
to the TV. Channels
2-69 available.

__,,_ Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

MAIN MENU

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Ur 73I can automatically set itself

r local area (or Cable TV)
channels. This makes it easy for you
to select only the TV stations in your
area when the CHANNEL • _"

buttons are pressed.
NOTE: lf you went through First

Time Setup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.

_> Select CHANNEL MEMORY

(START AUTOPROGRAMMING)
control.

With the FEATURES NIENU on
screen, move theRED highlight with

the MENU (M)I$_ buttons. Then
press the MENU button.

_ Press the MENU button to turn

AUTOPROGRAMMING ON.

The TV shows which channel
numbers are "SAVED" (u,') as they
are added into memory.
"Auto-programming CHANNEL

MEMORY is finished" shows when
the TV is through adding channels.

_ Press the STATUS or Menu (M)

button to clear the screen.

Try it out. Press the

CHANNELAY buttons

and see which channels you can
select.

Remember. An Anterma or Cable
TV signal must first be connected
to your TV so that channels can be

saved.
If you want to delete any

unwanted channels from the TV's
memory, see "ADD/DELETE
CHANNELS" on the next page.

=_ MAIN MENU

Channel Numbers are /

Saved in Memory

I OF 3_

START

AU'IO-PROG_AMMIN(3

_t EXlr_

AUTO-PNOGRAMMING I

CHANNEL MEM_DR¥

1 2'¢" :3,_ 4,_

5v" 6_" 7",,"" 8_

9_ 10 11 12

13 14 _5 16

17 18 '19 20

21 22 23 24

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A toProgramming (see

previous page) azrds all the

channels it can find (on your

Antenna or Cable TV system) into

the TV's memory. AddtDelete
Channels makes it ea3yfor you to
add other channels, o1"drop
unwanted channels, from the list of
channels in the TV's memory.

_L_ Select CHANNEL MEMORY

(ADD/DELETE CtL_NNELS)

control.

With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the REDhighlight

with the MENU (M) 4$_buttons.
Then press the MENU button.

_ Press the CHANNEL AY or

number buttons to select the
channel you want to add or delete.

_ Press the MENU _ button

to

ADD the channel into the TV's
memory.
Press the MENU 4 button to

DELETE the channel from
memory.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each

channel you wish to add or delete.

@> Press the STATUS or

MENU

button to clear the screen when

through.

_, F'_,TURE MENU

1 0f:3_

_, CHIJ_NEL MEMOFW ,_

Channe_ 19 Added

Remember. You can also

add the VCR/AUX mode just

like a channel. Then by pressing
uhe CHANNEL ,J,Y buttons the

VCR/AUX mode can quickly be
.,;elected to use the Input iacks on
the rear of the TV (see page 23).

Note: "VCR/AUX" mode: is
located between the lowest and

highest channel numbers within
the ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
control screen.

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