Magnavox PR1310 Owner’s Manual

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Getting Started

Warning/Precautions .............................. 2-3

Antenna/Cable Connections ................... 4-5

VCR to TV Antenna Connections ............................. 5

Basic TV and Remote Control Operation .............. 6-7

On-Screen Features

How to Use On-Screen Feature Controls .8-9

,_'Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation............ 10

,0,Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically). 11

•O,Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 12

-_How to Set the "IV for Closed Captioning ....... 13

•¢,Using the TV Channel Reminder ...................... 14

<_Adjusting the TV Color .................................... 15

<_Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 16

<_Using the TV Volume Bar Control .................. 17

Remote Cgntrol Operation

Using the Remote with the TV .................. 18

Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ........................ i9

Infrared Remote Control which works your TV as well as all on-screen feature controls.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHI0 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.

On-Screen Features (in either English, French or

Spanish) which show helpful messages for setting of TV controls (such as color adjustment, timer settings, and channel memory.)

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

_ General Information

Tips if Something Isn't Working .............. 20

Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 21

Index ........................................................................ 22

Warranty .................................................................. 23

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK

HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.

The Model and Serial Numbers are found on the

back of this TV set. Please record these numbers

and purchase date in the space below. Refer to

them whenever you ask your dealer about this TV set.

Model No.-

Serial No.

Purchase Date

Please attach your sales receipt to this book and

keep it for future reference.

irst let's connect your Antenna

or Cable TV signal to your TV.

This will be easy since there is only one 75_ antenna plug on the back

of your 73/- and that's where the antenna goes.

<,,1,1,1_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 flat twin-lead

wire (300ohm), you first need to

attach the antenna wires to the

screws on a 300 to 75 ohm adapter.

_' ,_ Push the round end of the

adapter (or cable) onto the ANTENNA plug on the rear of the

TV. If the round end of the cable

connector is threaded, screw it down tight.

Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna

Twin Lead

Wire

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Try it out. Press POWER to

turn the TV ON. Press the

CHANNEL UP button. You should see local channels flash by.

Certain channel numbers have been

added to the TV's memory at the

factory. To set the TV to select only the channel numbers in your area, see page 11.

ir _,a_ _--. Remember. If the TV is

m.'_..-,-,-,-,-,-,-,l_connected to a Cable TV

(CATV) signal, be sure to set the TV for that type signal (see page

10.) '1

To order any optional accessory

contact your dealer or call the toll-free

accessory ordering number

(1-800-292-6066):

UHF/VHF Combiner ........... SBV1133A0 I

75-300 Ohm Adapter ........... SBVI 113A01

300-75 Ohm Adapter .......... 483521827003

Indoor Dipole Antenna ....... 483530337001

_ 300 to 75_

Adapter

(483521827003)

r VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV Signal

I. Insert ba._ of dipole antenna

into socket on back of TV.

2. Attach antenna wires to screws on the adapter (300 to 75 ohm.)

3. Push the round end of the

adapler onto the "IV Antenna.

Round Cable

75.Q

ome of you may have two separate antennas. For

instance, one antenna is for VHF channels (2-13) and the other antenna is for UHF channels (14-69).

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For homes with two separate antennas you will need an optional

"combiner" before you can connect to the TV. See previous page for ordering details.

_ Attach the separate

antennas to the correct screws

on the combiner.

Outdoor UHF Antenna

Twin Lead

Wire

_Push the round end of the

combiner onto the ANTENNA plug on the rear of the TV.

o connect a _CR to the TV:

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Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the IN FROM ANT. plug on the VCR.

Combiner

Adapter

Round Cable

75f_

Twin Lead

Wire

Outdoor VHF

Antenna

Outdoor VHF/UHF

Antenna

Back of TV

2_ Connect the OUT TO TV plug

on the VCR to the ANTENNA

plug on the TV.(connecting cable supplied with the VCR.)

Round Cable

75_ Supplied with VCR

to 75[2

Adapter

Cable TV Signal

VCR

Press the POWER button to

turnthe TV ON. (Note: you can

press any button on the front of the TV to turn the TV ON.)

The tuned channel number will always briefly appear when the

TV is first turned ON (and with channel changes). You can also

press the STATUS button (on the

remote) to see what channel the TV is ON.

<,_._ Press the VOLUME UP (,it,)

or DOWN (Y) button to adjust the sound level.

_.'},,,_ Press the CHANNEL UP (A)

or DOWN (Y) button to select TV channels.

_t_ Point the remote control

toward the remote sensor window on the "IV when operating the TV

with the remote.

Remote Sensor

Window

_',.P_'_ Always press two number

buttons on the remote when selecting channels. For example:

press "0" then "6" for channel 6.

_ Remember. If the TV is

nnected to a Cable TV

(CATV) signal, be sure to set the TV for that type _ignal. See page

10.

T._ load the supplied batteries

_J[ into the remote:

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_ Remove the battery

compartment lid on the back of

the remote.

,_ Place the batteries in the

remote. Be sure to line the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries up

correctly.

,_ Reattach the battery lid.

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eatures for your TV 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.

_) Press MENU• or • on the

TV (or M button on the remote).

An on-screen list of features appears on the TV screen.

_,) Press MENU • or • (or M •

• on the remote) to pick any of the on-screen features.

IF you pass the feature you want, you can press the M• button to

back up through the MENU.

(Press the Mg button to go down through the MENU items).

Selection ARROW points to the active MENU I

item. An adjustment scale (or box) also shows next to the _lected MENU item.

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Press (+) or (-) to adjust the

selected on-screen feature.

4_ Press STATUS button on the

remote to clear the screen after an adjustment

Use the "MENU EXIT" item and press "+ - ON" to clear the screen.

You can also just wait and after a minute the MENU will drop from

the screen.

_-_. Remember. If the on screen

MEN!3tdisappears and you are

not finished working with it, just press MENU (or M button) and

the feature list will return to the screen.

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