Magnavox MT1931B Owner's Manual

anual

COLORTELEVISION

AND

REMOTE CONTROL

Getting Started

Warning/Precautions ........................... 1

Features ..................................... 1

Registration .................................. 1

Hooking Up Your TV (Antenna/Cable Connections) . . .2

VCR Connections ............................. 3

Audio/Video In Jacks ........................... 3

Auto Install .................................. 3

Basic TV and Remote Control Operation ........... 4

Features

Channel Edit ................................. 4

Language .................................... 5

Volume ..................................... 5

Sleeptimer ................................... 5

FM Mode .................................... 5

SmartLock TM .................................. 6

SmartLock Review ............................. 6

SmartLock Access Code ........................ 7

Picture Adjustments ............................ 7

Closed Captioning ............................ 7

General Information

Glossary ..................................... 7

Tips ........................................ 8

Index ....................................... 8

Warranty .................................... 8

I Copyright 2001 by Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved.

SmartLock is a trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics,

Federal Communications Commission
Warning: Any unauthorized changes or

modifications to this equipment void the
user's authority to operate it.

For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial Number and the Model Number
of your television (located on the back of the TV). Keep

this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.

This manual, your new product, and the packaging con-
tain materials that can be recycled and reused.
Specialized companies can recycle your product to

increase the amount of reusable materials and to mini-
mize the amount that needs to be disposed properly.
Your product uses batteries that should not be thrown

away when depleted but should be disposed as small
chemical waste.

Please find out about the local regulations on disposal
of your old product, batteries, manual, and packaging
whenever you replace existing equipment.

(_ This owner's manual is made of

recycled paper.

Infrared Remote Control operates your

TV and helps you set up on-screen features.
Standard Broadcast (VHF/UHF) or

Cable TV (CATV) channel capability
Closed Captioning allows you to read TV

program dialogue as on-screen text.
Auto Install quickly and easily selects

channels available in your area.
Sleeptimer automatically turns off the TV

at preset times.
Language Selection allows you to choose

English or Spanish on-screen menus. This
does not affect the language of Closed
Captioning.

SmartLock lets you control what channels
or programming can be watched. If a pro-
gram's rating meets or exceeds the limit you
select, you must enter an access code
before you can view the programming,

Automatic Shut Off turns off the TV after
approximately 15 minutes when it is on a

channel that is not receiving a broadcast sig-
nal (for example, if a station has gone off the
air for the night),

Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you're eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a MAGNAVOX product.

So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the "family!"

Dear MAGNAVOX product owner: Smart, 1/_2/_._r :_

Thank you for your confidence in MAGNAVOX. You've selected one of the best-built, best-backed products
available today. And we'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come,

As a member of the MAGNAVOX "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive
warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.

What's more, your purchase guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify,
plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network,

And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction.
All of this is our way of saying welcome-and thanks for investing in a MAGNAVOX product,

P.S. Remember, to get the most from your MAGNAVOX product, you must return your Warranty Registration Card
within 10 days, So please mail it to us right now!

Know these

safetysymbo s

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

_The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature
closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK 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 choc electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne cor-

respondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

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Acombination antenna

receives normal broadcast
channels (VHF 2-13 and UHF
14-69). Your connection is easy
since there isonly one 75_z
(ohm) antenna jack on the
back of your TV - and that's
where the antenna goe&

Combinatior

VHF/UHF

Antenna

(Outdoor or

Indoor)

_;_lf your antenna has a

round connector (75_),

then you're ready to connect it
to the TV.

if your antenna has flat
twin-lead wire (300f_), you

first need to attach the antenna
wires to the screws on a 300
to 75_ adaptor.

;_ Push the round end of
the adaptor (or cable) onto

the ANT(enna) IN jack on

the back of the TV. If the
round end of the adaptor or

cable isthreaded, screw it
down tight.

300 to 75£Z

Adaptor

Wire

may have two separate

antennas, One antenna is

for VHF channels (2-13) and
the other antenna is for UHF
channels (14-69).
For homes with separate
UHF/VHF antennas, you will
need an optional combiner
before you can connect the

antennas to the TV.

Outdoor UHF Antenna

(Twin-lead 300D)

Outdoor VHF

Antenna

(Twin-lead 300_)

Outdoor VHF

Antenna

(Round cable 75£Z)

_Attach the separate ]

and Mar antennas to rh_hen eN.nThde°nfThA,__,,( __t _e_

I Ithe correct screws on the

75-300£_ Adaptor

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Back of TV

To order

any optional
accessory, contact
your dealer. Or,

call 1-800-851-8885
and refer to the fol-
lowing part num-

bers to order.

• UHFNHF
Combiner:
4835 466 97016

• 75-300D
Adaptor:

M61009

• 300-75D
Adaptor:

4835 218 27003

Cable TV Company

;_ If you do not have a
Cable Box, then you're ready

to connect your Cable TV sig-
nal to the TV. Go to step 2.
If you have a Cable Box:
Connect the Cable TV signal
to the IN jack on the Cable

BOX,

Cable TV Signal (75D)

;_lf you do not have a
Cable Box, connect the Cable
TV signal directly to the

ANT(enna) IN jack on the TV.
If you have a Cable Box:

Use a coaxial cable to connect
the OUT jack of the Cable Box

to the ANT(enna) IN jack on
the TV.

NOTE: The coaxial cable
might be supplied by the Cable

TV company.

To select
only the channels on

your Cable system,
see Auto Install

(page 3).

If you use a Cable
Box, set the TV to
the same channel as
the CH 3/4 switch
on the back of the
Cable Box and
select channels at
the Cable Box.

Coaxial cable

lNote to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system /

installer's attention to AFLicle 820 40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for J L J_, I

proper grounding in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible, r--

Back of TV

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Tvhe basic Antenna/Cable to

CRto TV connection is

shown here. If you have a Cable
Box, refer to the VCRowner's
manual for details.

A_ Connect your

ntenna or Cable signal to

the ANTENNA IN,jack on
the VCR.

300 to 75_

Adaptor

_Connect a coaxial

cable to the RF OUT or
ANTENNA OUT.jack on

the VCR and to the
A NT(enna) IN -jack on

the TV.

The coaxial cable may be
supplied with the VCR.

_ Refer to the VCR

owner s manual for other
possible connections and for

Loperat ng deta s.

Outdoor

VHF/UHF

Antenna

Cable TV signal _"

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\

VCR

(e×arnpleonly)

Coaxial cable

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Back of TV

F_r more convenient tape

layback from a camcorder
or VCR, use the AUDIO and
VIDEO In jacks on the front of

the TV. Theseeasily accessible

acks allow quick connections

)etween the TV and the VCR,

camcorder, or other video

equipment.

_ Connect a video

cable (not supplied) to the
VIDEO OUT.jack of the

camcorder/VCR and to the
VIDEO In.jack on the front

of the TV.

_;_ _;_Connect an audio cable

(not supplied) to the
AUDIO OUT.jack of the

camcorder/VCR and to the
AUDIO In.jack on the

front of the TV.

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Turn on the cam-

corderNCR and press the
PLAY button on the cam-
corderNCR.

When you are finished
watching the tape, press

the STOP button on the
camcorder/VCR.

J

When you are
finished watching
the tape, press the

TV/AUX button on
the TV remote con-
trol to return to

viewing normal TV
channels.

If the VCR or cam-
corder has Right

and Left AUDIO
OUT jacks, you will

need a "Y" connec-
tor cable in order
to connect the cam-
corder/VCR to the
TV. Or, check the

owner's manual of

the camcorder or
VCR. It may explain

how to connect to

TV that has a sin-

le AUDIO In jack.

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! add area channels intothe I Ibutton to turn ON the TV.

TV'Smemory, i IMake sure you are not in A/V

• IN mode. (Press the TV/AUX
button so that A/V IN does not

appear on the screen.)

_;;_ Press the MENU but-
ton. The main menu appears

on the TV screen.

SETUP _

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_ Press the CH(annel)

AJr buttons to select
SETUP. Then, press the

VOL(ume) I_ or <1 button
to continue to the SETUP

menu.

_ Press the CH(annel) AJY
buttons to select AUTO

INSTALL. Then, press the

VOL(ume) I_ or <1 button to
enter AUTO INSTALL, which

will set up the channels.

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When setup is complete, the
SETUP menu will appear for a
moment, then the lowest stored
channel will appear. Now, when
you press the CH(annel) AJY
buttons, you will only scan
through channels that are
available. You still may select
non-memorized channels by
pressing the Number buttons.

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