Magnavox PR1397 Owner's Manual

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_ Getting Started
Warning/Precautions .............................. 1, 8
Hooking Up YourTV ................................ 2
VCR to TV Antenna Connections ............................. 2
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation ................. 3
How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control .............. 3
+Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation ............. 4
+Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically)...4
+Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) .......... 4
+Using the Surf Control ........................................ 4
+ Using the Smart Picture Control ........................ 5
+Using the Smart Sound Control .......................... 5
+Using the TV Volume Bar Control .................... 5
+Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................... 5
+ Using the Set Clock Control ............................... 6
+ Using the Set Timer Control ............................... 6
+Using the Timer ................................................... 6
+Using the Reminder Control ............................... 6
_'How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ........ 7
+Adjusting the TV Picture .................................... 7
+Using the On-Screen Language Option .............. 7
M C_eneral Information
Glossary of TV Terms ................................................ 7
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................... 8
Index .......................................................................... 8
Warranty ..................................................................... 8
First Time Set Up which automatically sets the TV for local channels and the correct picture signal (antenna or cable).
Infrared Remote Control which works your TV as well as all on-screen feature controls.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV) channel capability.
Closed Captioning which allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue or voice conversa- tions 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.
Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV OFF at preset times.
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), and Smart Picture (for automatic picture adjustments on a variety of program sources).
Clock Timer feature which can turnON the TV at any preset time - just like an alarm clock.
Feature Demonstration Mode Preview. Press the Volume& and Channel buttons on the TV
at the same time to begin a series of messages that describe the use and benefit of your TV's features. To cancel the demonstration, press any button on the front of the TV and follow the on- screen instructions.
Vour Cable TV input
into your home may be a single (75 ohm) cable, or a Converter Box installa- tion. In either case the connection to the TV is
very easy. Just put the threaded end of the cable
signal to the TV's antenna
plug and screw it down
tight.
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If your Cable TV sig- nal is a single round cable (75 ohm) then you're ready to con-
nect to the TV. If you have a Cable TV
Converter Box: Connect the Cable TV signal to
the Cable Signal IN(put) plug on the Converter.
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Connect the Cable TV
cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the TV. If you have a Cable TV
Converter Box: Connect the OUT(put) plug
from the Converter to the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the
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Box Connection 75_ Ohm
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the Converter is supplied from the Cable 'IV Company.
Back ofTV
Remember,
set the TV for the
type signal you've just connected (see page 3 of this Set-
Up Guide.)
To select only the channel numbers on
your Cable system see "Auto Program" (page 3). If you use
a Cable Converter box, set the TV to the same channel as the converter's CH 3/4 switch (on the
rear of the convert- er.)
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A ombination antenna
receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69).
Your connection is easy
since there is only one
75_ (ohm) antenna plug
on the back of your TV - and that's where the anten-
na goes.
If your antenna has a
round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you're ready to con-
nect it to the TV. If your antenna has fiat twin-
lead wire (300 ohm), you first need to attach the antenna wires
to the screws on a 300 to 75
ohm adapter. \\\ II7 ff Z 1/,
2_ Push the round end of the
adapter (or antenna) onto the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on
the rear of the TV. If the round end of the antenna wire is
threaded, screw it down tight.
300 to 75_
Adapter
483521827003)
Back of TV
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna
(Outdoor or Indoor)
',Cable
Remember, ! be sure to set the
TV for the type sig- nal you've connect- ed (see page 3 of this Set-Up Guide.)
To set the TV to select only the
channel numbers in your area see how to "Program" or
"Add" channels in memory on page 3.
T ]er any o_ .ial accessory
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-_Press the POWER button to turn the TV ON.
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t<_Press the VOLUME UP
(A) or DOWN (Y) button to adjust the sound level.
'<_f_ress the CHANNEL UP
(A) or DOWN ('Y')button to
select TV channels.
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Remember, You can press any
button on the front of theTV 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 STA- TUS button (on the remote) to see what
channel the TV is ON.
lOad the supplied bat- ries into the remote:
1. Remove the battery compartment lid on the
back of the remote.
,
Place the batteries (2- AAA) in the remote. Be
sure the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries line up correctly (inside of case is marked.)
3. Reattach the battery lid.
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Channel Scan Button
Press to scan up or down through channel numhe_.
Press to see the current channel number on the TV screen.
Also press thisbuttonto clear the'IV screen after control
adjustlTlcnt s.
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Press the M button to show on-screen controls. Press Channel
or buttons to move through the list of controls. Press the Volume (+. -) buttons to 'adjust the MENU controls.
Mute Button Press to turn the sound OFF on the TV. Press again to return the sound to its previous level.
Power Button
Press to turn TV ON and OFF.
Volume (-) and (+) Buttons Press to 'adjust the TV sound level. When used with the MENU but-
ton. press to "adjust the selected on-screen (MENU) feature controls.
Presstoselect previously viewedchannels.
For example:Youare watching channel 4 and change to chan- nel 10 (using the channel number buttons). PressSURF and your TV will return to channel 4. Press SURF again and your TVwill returntochannel 10.Turnto page (5) to see how the "SURF" control is used to quickly select a series ofchannels.
Number Buttons
Press two number buttons to select TV channels. For
to .select channel 6..press "0" first; then "6".
Siren Button Press to set the TV to automati-
cally turn itself OFF. See page (6) for details.
Preg,_to select automatic settings for TV Picture and Sound. Smart Picture for factory preset video levels on a variety of program sources. Smart Sound to control "IV
,sound levels during program changes or commercial
breaks. See page (5) for details.
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