Magnavox PR1910 Owner's Manual

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I_resident and Chief Executive Officer

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)_Getting Started

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

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

€'CR 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 ............ I0

q-Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically).l 1

,_-Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 12

,_-How to Set the TV 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 Control ODeration

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

Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ........................ 19

[_]l General Information

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

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

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

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

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 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 flbrsetting of TV controls (such as color adjustment, timer settings, and channel memory.)

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

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.

_ r'?. irst let's connect your Antenna

]. or Cable TV signal to your TV. This will be easy since there is only one 75['2antenna plug on the back of your TV - and that's where the

antenna goes.

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<_ 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.

_i/_ ry 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 I 1.

_[_co Remember. If the TV is

nnected to a Cable TV

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

10.)

To order any optional accessory

contact your dealer or call the toll-free

accessory ordering number

(1-800-292-6066):

UHF/VHF Combiner ........... SBV I 133A01

75-300 Ohm Adapter ........... SBV 1113A01

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

Indoor Dipole Antenna ....... 483530337001

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Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna

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Adapter

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__Ooldoor VHF/UHF Antenna

I. Inserl base of dipole antenna

into socket on back of TV.

RoundCable

75f2

2. Attach antenna wires to _rews on the 'adapter (300 to 75 ohm.

3. Push the round end of the

•adapter onto the TV Antenna.

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._ q ome of you may have two

k3 separate atttennas. For

instance, one antenna isfor VHF channels (2-I3) and the other antenna is for UHF channels (14-69).

F'or homes with two separate antennas you will need an optional "combiner" before you can connect .tothe TV. See previous

page for ordering details.

_,_ 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.

Outdoor UHF Antenna

Ouldtmr VHF

Antenna

Back oI'TV

RoundCable

75f_

o connect a VCR to the TV:

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Connect your Antenna or

I Cable TV signal to the IN FROM

ANT. plug on the VCR.

_ 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

IN FROM ANT. \

_able TV Signal

VCR

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Press the POWER button to

.l 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

"I'¢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 (A)

I r DOWN (V) button to adjust

the sound level.

'_ Press the CHANNEL UP (A)

or DOWN (Y) button to select

TV channels.

@Point the remote control

toward the remote sensor window o11the 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.

_o Remember. If the TV is

nnected to a Cable TV

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

10.

Remote Sensor Window

T_ load the supplied batteries .1. into the remote."

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_l._ 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.

4> Reattach the battery lid.

_ _._eatures for your TV can be

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• adjusted from a MENU screen

shown on the TV. A MENU is nothing more than an on-screen

list offeatures. Each MENU item can be adjusted by viewing the screen and pressing a button.

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Press MENU• or • on the

TV (or M button on theremote).

An on-screen list of features appearson 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 M• button to go down

through the MENU items).

Press (+) or (-) to adjust the

I selected on-screen feature. I

"_ 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

MENU disappears and you are

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

the feature list will return to the screen.

Selection ARROW points to the active MENU ilem. An adjuslment scale (or box) also shows

next to lhe se ected MENU item.

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