Magnavox FP5210 Owner's Manual
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{_I Getting Started
Warning/Precautions ............................... 2-3
Antenna andCable TV Connections ...................... 4-5
VCR to TV Antenna Connections ............................. 5
First Time Set-Up and Use of the TV ................. 6-7
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation .............. 8-9
_-_ On-Screen Features
How to Use the On-Screen Feature Controls ..... 10-11
How to Select Picture and Sound Controls ...... 12
'_Selecting a Picture Source ................................ 12
¢,Adjusting Brightness, Picture, Color,
Tint, and Sharpness Controls ............................ 13
<>Using the Clearview Control............................. 14
_-Using the Flesh Correction Control .................. 14
_Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Controls ............................................................. 15
_,Using Smart Sound or Auto Volume Control... 16
'_Using the Expander Sound Control .................. 16
_,Setting the TV for Stereo Programs ................. 17
How to Select Advanced Controls ..................... 18
_-Setting the TV Clock ......................................... 18
"ffSetting the Sleep Timer ..................................... 19
¢,Setting the TV for Closed Captioning ............... 20
+Using the Time/Channel Reminder Controls....21
_-Adjusting the Size of Channel/Time Display ...22
<>Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals....23
"_Adding Chanr_ls in Memory (Automatically) 24
_'Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) .........25
'ffAdjustiog the TV's Convergence Control .........26
¢,Using the TV Speaker On/Off Switch with
the Audio Output Jacks .................................... 27
'ffUsing the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks .........28
<>SurroundSound Speaker Connections ............. 29
Remote Control Ooeration
Using the Remote (TV/VCR buttons)...30-31
Setting the Remote to Work Your VCR............. 32-33
Setting the Remote to Work Your
Cable Converter .................................................. 34-35
Setting the Remote to Work a VCR or Cable
Converter - "Search Method". ............................ 36-37
_-"_ picture-In-Picture (PIP)
How to Use PIP (Connections) ............ 38-39
E-Iowto Use PIPwith the TV Remote ................ 40-41
Adjusting Picture-In-Picture Color and Tint ........... 42
Selecting the Picture Source for PIP........................ 43
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 44
C eneral Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working .............. 45
Glossary of TV Temls ............................................. 46
Index ........................................................................ 47
Warranty .................................................................. 48
Features
First Time Set Up which automatically sets the TV
for local channels and antenna mode (see page 6).
Infrared Remote Control which operates your TV
and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and
Cable Converters.
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) which can show a TV
program and the direct video output from an accessory
(VCR, camera, etc.) onto the TV screen at the same
time.
Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHF) 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 easy
selection of favorite stations available in your area.
Stereo-Ready TVwhich receives TV programs in both
broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broadcast.
Smart Sound which controls the sound levels of TV
program breaks and commercials.
Audio/Video jacks for direct connections with VCRs
(and other accessories) for quality TV picture and
sound playback.
Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV OFF at
preset time intervals.
irst let's connect your Antenna
or Cable TV signal to your TV.
This will be easy since there is
only one antenna plug (75_) on
the back of your TV - and that's
where the antenna goes.
_If your antenna (or CABLE
TV signal) has a round cable
(75 ohm) with a metal prong (F-
connector) on the end, then you're
ready to connect it to the TV.
If your antenna has fiat twin-
lead wire (300ohm), you first
need to attach the antenna wires to
the screws on an optional (300 to
75 ohm) adapter.
_Push the round end of the
cable (or adapter) onto the
ANTENNA plug on the back of
the TV. If the round end of the
cable connector is threaded, screw
it down tight.
Try it out. Press POWER to
turn the TV ON. Press the
CHANNEL UP button. You
should see local channels flash by.
Remember. Use the
FIRST TIM.E SETUP section
(page 6) to have the TV
automatically se_itself for local
channels and type of antenna
signal.
To ord_er any optional accessory
contact your dealer or call the toll-
free accessory ordering number
(1-800-292-6066):
UHF/VHF Combiner .................. 705109- I
75-300 Ohm Adapter .................. 704427-6
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me of you may have two
arate antennas. For
instance, one antenna is for VHF
channels (2-13). and the other
antenna is for UHF channels (14-
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For homes with two separate
antennas, you will need an optional
"combiner" before you can connect
to the TV. See ordering details on
the previous page.
_ Attach the separate antennas
to the correct screws on the
combiner.
_Push the round end of
the
combiner onto the ANTENNA
plug on the rear of the TV.
Combiner
Outdoor UHF Antenna
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Connect your Antenna or
Cable TV signal to the IN FROM
ANT plug on the back of the VCR.
_ Connect the OUT TO TV
plug on the VCR to the Antenna
plug on the TV. (Connecting cable
supplied with the VCR).
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Cable TV Signal
irst Time Set Up makes the
initial use of your TV easy and
automatic. Just follow the steps
below and let your TV set itself for
local channels and the type of
antenna signal you have. The TV's
on-screen clock may also be set
when using First Time Set Up.
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_,_ Press the MENU button the
on
TV or the remote control.
A TELEVISION ADJUSTMENTS
screen appears on the TV. (For
more details on "How to Use On-
Screen Features" see page 10).
_ Press the MENU to
button
I move the on-screen arrow to
FIRST TIME SETUP.
_s Press the MENU button to
elect FIRST TIME SETUP.
__._ Press MENU button to
again
continue with FIRST TIME
SETUP.
_5<_ Check that Antenna (or
your
Cable TV) signal is connected to
the rear of the TV. (See page 4 if
you need any help).
_._ Press MENU button to
continue.
The TV will begin to automatically
set itself: •
• First for the type of signal you
connected - either Antenna or
Cable.
• Then for the TV channels
available in your area.
continue to the next page ....
• __---5_Remember. You may press
"_l_'the STATUS button (on the TV
or remote) to stop the FIRST TIME
SETUP at any time.
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TELEVISIONAOJUSTMENTS
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SELECTITEM.
PICTURE/SOUNDCONTROLS
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FIRSTTIMESETUP
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THEFIRST-TIMESETUP
PROVIDESASIMPLEMETHOD
OFADJUSTINGTHEMOST
IMPORTANTCONTROLSFOR
THISTELEVISIONRECEIVER.
PRESS_) TO CONTINUE
MANY OFTHECURRENTTV
CONTROLSE'irlNGSWILL BE
MODIFIEDBYCONTINUING
WITH FIRST-TIMESETUP.
PRESS_TO QUIT
OR
PRESS_ TOCONTINUE
PLEASECHECKTHATYOUR
ANTENNAORCABLEIS
CONNECTEDTOTHEPLUG
MARKEDANT/CABLEON
THETVREARINPUTPANEL.
PRESS_TO QUIT
OR
PRESS_ TOCONTINUE
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* PLEASEWAIT *
SYSTEMISTESTINGFOR
CORRECTTUNINGMODE.
The Testing and Searching for
channels by the TV will last only a
few minutes. The TV will even tell
you when it is finished and how
many channels it has saved.
"SAVED IN MEMORY" channels
are the ones you select when you
press the CHANNELAY buttons.
<,_ Press the MENU button to
I continue if you want to set the TV
clock.
<,,_ Press the MENU A_' buttons
to set the time on the TV clock.
Press the MENU (+) or (-) buttons
to move between the hours and
minutes parts of the clock.
<,_ Press the MENU button to
complete the FIRST TIME SETUP.
Then press MENU one more time
to EXIT or return to nornlal TV
viewing.
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ALLACTIVECHANNELS.
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INAN'IENNAMODE.
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ANDSAVEDIN MEMORY.
PRESS_ TOCONTINUE
PLEASECHECKTVCLOCKAND
ADJUSTIFNECESSARY.
THETIMEISCURRENTLY
SETTO 12:00
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Press the POWER button to
turn the TV ON. (Note: you can
press any button on the front of the
TV to turn the TV ON).
The tuned channel number will
appear briefly when the TV is first
turned ON. You can also press the
STATUS button to see what
channel the TV is ON.
_ Press the VOLUME UP
(A) or
DOWN (V) button to adjust the
sound level.
3_,_ Press the CHANNEL UP
(A)
or DOWN (_') button to select
TV channels.
See FIRST TIME SETUP (page
6) on how the TV can set itself to
select your local channels.
4_ Press the "System" button
TV
on the remte to be sure the remote
sends its commands ot the TV.
Point the remote control at the
remote sensor window on the TV
when operating the TV with the
remote.
Always press two number
buttons on the remote when
selecting channels. For example:
press "0" then "6" for channel "6".
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Remember. Certain
channel numbers have been
added totthe TV's memory at the
factory. FIRST TIME SET UP
(page 6) will automatically set the
TV for your local channels and the
type of antenna signal you have.
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Remote
Sen_r
Window
The VCR button is u_d for
Audio/Video accessory
connections made atthe rear of
the TV. See page 28 for details.
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lOad supplied batteries into
e remote:
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Remove battery
compartment lid on the back
of the remote.
Place the supplied
(3-AA) in the
remote. Be sure the (+) and (-)
ends of the batteries line up
correctly (inside of case is
marked.)
Reattach the battery lid.
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eatures for your 73/can be
adjusted from a MENU screen
shown on the TV. A MENU is
nothing more than an on-screen
list of features. Each MENU item
can be adjusted by viewing the
screen and pressing a button.
1_ Press the MENU button on the
remote or TV. A list of TV
ADJUSTMENT controls appears
on the TV screen.
_ Press the MENU AY buttons
(on the remote) to move the RED
ARROW to the desired TV
Adjustments section.
(See next page for list of controls).
The ADVANCE (ADV) AY
buttons on the TV can also be used
to move the RED ARROW to the
desired control.
3_,_ Press the MENU button to
select the Adjustment control
section highlighted with the RED
ARROW.
A list of individual Adjustment
controls appears on the TV screen.
_,_ Press the MENU AV (or ADV)
buttons to move the RED ARROW
up or down the list of controls.
Then press MENU to select the
desired control.
Press (+) or (-) buttons to adjust
the selected on-screen control.
_,,_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen after an adjustment
Use the EXIT control within the
MENU to return to normal TV
viewing.
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-- 2s:--:_ Remember. If an on-screen
'8 dil_control disappears from the TV
screen and you are not finished
working with it, just repress the
MENU button until the last
selected control shows on the
screen.
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USE'0* TO SELECTITEM.
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-- ADVANCEDCONTROLS
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-- EXIT
• Press MENU to view Adjustment
Controls.
• Press MENU AV to move Red Arrow to
desired controls list.
• Press MENU to select highlighted
controls list.
PICTURE/ SOUNDCONTROLS
-- EXIT
-- PICTURESOURCESELECT
-- BRIGHTNESS
-- PICTURE
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-- TINT ............
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-- SHARPNESS .....:
USE_. THEN_ TOSELECT. ::
Press MENU .'_' to move up and down :!
list of control items.
• Press MENU to select highlighted
control.
• Press (+) OR (-) buttons to adjust the
selected control.
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Press MENU button to see TV
ADJUSTMENTS screen.
2_,_ PressMENU • or _' button to
move RED ARROW to
PICTURE/SOUND controls.
3___ Press MENU button to select
the list of PICTURE/SOUND
controls.
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_w Remember, the control
ith the RED ARROW is
ready to be used. Just press the
MENU button to select it.
TELEVISION ADJUSTMENTS
USE'_)'_ TO SELECT ITEM. L
il_ PICTURE/SOUND CONTROLS
ADVANCED CONTROLS
-- FIRST TiME SETUP
SIT
PICTUREI SOUNDCONTROLS
EXIT
I_ PICTURESOURCESELECT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
USE _ THEN0 TOSELECT.
_th e picture for the TV can come
rough either the ANTENNA
plug or the AUDIO/VIDEO 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 PICTURE/SOUND
CONTROLS on screen, move the
red arrow with tl_eMENU •Y
buttons. Then press MENU button.
_ Press MENU buttons
_e •V
to place the "IV in either:
ANT/CABLE- for a picture signal
coming from the ANTENNA
plug on the TV.
VCR/AUX1- for a picture signal
coming from the AUDIO and
VIDEO IN jacks on the TV.
See page 28 for details on how to
connect the A/V INput jacks for
use.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen.@
PICTURE/ SOUNDCONTROLS
EXIT
I_ PICTURESOURCESELECT
8RIGHTNESS
PICTURE
-- COLOR
-- TINT
-- SHARPNESS
USE ,_.THEN_ TOSELECT.
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-c Remember. The VCR/AUXI
reen will be blank unless a signal
source is connected to those
Audio/Video Input jacks on the TV.
(See page 28 for details).
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_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/SOUND
CONTROLS on screen, move the
red arrow with the MENU AY
buttons. Then press MENU button.
<_ Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
adjust the selected control.
<,,_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
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_c Remember. When the bar
ale is centered, control
settings are at normal mid-range
levels.
Press(-) or (+) until
whitest parts ofthe picture are as bright
as you prefer.
PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until dark
_arts of the picture show good detail.
COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
TINT Press (-) or (+) to obtain natural
skin tones. (Alsoesee Flesh Correction
on page 14 for more information).
Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the picture.
PICTURE/ SOUNDCONTROLS
m EXIT
PICTURESOURCESELECT
I_ BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
USE_ THEN_ TOSELECT.
BRIGHTNESS
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learview is a sharpness feature
which smoothes out
background snow (or picture noise)
without losing picture image detail
or crispness.
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_ Select CLEARVIEW control.
With the PICTURE/SOUND
CONTROLS on screen, move the
red arrow with the MENU/kV
buttons. Then press MENU button.
_,_ Press the MENU AV buttons
to place the TV in ENHANCED
mode.
._3,,3_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
PICTURE/ SOUNDCONTROLS
SHARPNESS
I_ CLE_tVI_q
-- FLESHCORRECTION .....
B PiPCOLOR
PIPTINT
BASS
TREBLE
USE_ THEN_ TOSELECT.
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se the Flesh Correction
ontrol to keep skin tone hues
(or facial tint)from varying from
TV channel to TV channel.
(-a_-ffca]
_,,_ Select FLESH
CORRECTION=control.
With the PICTURE/SOUND
CONTROLS on screen, move the
red arrow with the MENU AV
buttons. Then press MENU button.
_x,._ Press the MENU _k_' buttons
to turn the FLESH CORRECTION
control ON.
_,_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
PICTUREI SOUND CONTROLS
SHARPNESS
CLEARVIEW
I_ FLESHCORRECTION
-- PIPCOLOR
PiPTINIT
-- BASS
TREBLE
USE _ THEN_ TOSELECT.
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esides the normal volume level
controls, your TV also has
individual sound adjustment
controls. The BASS (low
frequency), TREBLE (high
frequency), and Speaker
BALANCE may all be used to
adjust the sound playback of TV
programs.
_,,_ Select BASS, or TREBLE, or
BALANCE sound control.
With the PICTURE/SOUND
CONTROLS on screen, move the
red arrow with the MENU &V
buttons. Then press MENU button.
<_ Press (+) or (-) to
the buttons
I adjust the sound control to levels
you prefer.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
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_c Remember. When the bar
ale is centered, speaker
BALANCE is centered between
the TV's right and left side
speakers.
PICTURE/SOUNDCONTROLS
m FLESHCORRECTION
PIPCOLOR
PIPTINT
ia_ BASS
TREBLE
BALANCE
EXPANDER ....
USE_ THEN_ TOSELECT.
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