Magnavox PR1916 Owner's Manual

Serial No.

_ Gettin_ Started

Warning/Precautions .............................. I. 8

Honking Up Your TV ................................ 2

VCR to "IV Antenna Connections ............................. 2

Basic 'IV and Remote Control Operation ................. 3

How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control .............. 3

_"_ On-Screen Features

'0-Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation ............. 4 .

_Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically)...4

Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) .......... 4

€"Using the Surf Control ........................................ .5

_" Using the Smart Picture Control ........................ 5

€'Using the Smart Sound Control .......................... 5

_'Adjusling the TV Picture .................................... 6

OSetting the 'IV Sleep Timer Control ................... 6

Using the 3%' Volume Bar Control .................... 6

,¢.How to Set the "IV for Closed Captioning ........ 7

_" Using the On-Screen Language Option .............. 7

M General Information

Glossaryof TV Tcrms ................................................7

Tips ifSomething Isn'tWorking ...............................8

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

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

First Time Set Up which automatically sets the

TV for local channels and Ihc correct picture

signal (antenna or cable).

Infrared Remote Control which works your

TV as well as allon-screen feature controls.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable
TV (CATV) channel capability.

Closed Captioning which allows the viewer to
read "IV pn)gram dialogue or voice conversa-

tiorls as on-screen text.

Automatic Programming of channels for

quick and casy ,selection of favoritc stations
available in your area.

On-Screen Features (in either English or

Spanish) which show helpful nmssagcs for

setting of 'IV controls (such as color adjustment,

tinier ,settings, and channel memory.)

Sleep-Timer which auton)atically turns thel"V
OFF at pmscl limes.

Smart Button for the control of TV Sound and
Piclurc Icvcls. Use the Smart Button on the

remote to quickly adjust Smart Sound (m kccp

volume levels consistent during program
changes ne commcreial breaks), and Smart
Picture (for automatic picture adjustments on a

variety of program ,sources).

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 purchaseat once. And take advantage of these important benefits.

Congratulationson your purchase,and welcome to the "family"

Dear MAGNAVOX product owner: Smart. Very smart'

Thank you for yourcor_ence in MAGNAVOX. You've selected one of the best-built, best-backed products
availal_e today. And we'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your _ fer many years to come.
As a member of the MAGNAVOX "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most cor_ warranties and Outstanding service networks in the

industry.
What's more, your purchase guarantees you'll receive aft the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our con-

venient home shopping network,
And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to yourtotal satisfaction.
All ol this isour way of saying welcome-and thanks 1orinvesting in a MAGNAVOX product.
Sincerely,

P.S. Remember, to gel the most from your MAGNAVOX product, you must return your

Robert Minkhorst Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail it to us dght now!
President and Chief Executive Officer

Know ese

safetysymbo/s

A This "bolt ol lightning" indicates uninsulated material within you' unit may cause an electK_.al shock, For the safety

of _ in your household, please do not remove producl cove_l.

_kThe "exc_mation po_t" calls attention to leatures for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to I:xe-

vent operating and maintenance p¢O_.
WARNIbIG: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To pravant elestcic shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fuly insed.

ATTENTION: Pour _wile¢ les chocs €_lectra_es, iraroduire la lame la plus large de la f_che clans la borne correspondante

de la prise_ poussm juso_'au [o_d.

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Voar Cable TV input

• into your home may be
a single (75 ohm) cable, or
a Converter Box installa-

lion./n either ca_e 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.

ohm) tben you're ready to con-
ncct to the TV.

If you have a Cable TV
Converter Box:

Connect the Cable 'IV signal to
!the Cable Signal IN(put) plug

on tbe Converter.

_Conne¢/the Cable TV
cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE

plug on the "IV.
If you have a Cable 'IV
Converter Box:

Connect the OUT(pu0 plug

from the Converler to the
ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the

rv t_

set the 'IV 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
sac "Auto Program"

(page 3). If yon use

a Cablc Convcrtcr
box, set the TV to

the same channel as

the converter's CH
314 switch (on the

rear of the convert-
er.)

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A ombination antenna

receives nornra[

broadcast channels (VHF

2-13 and UHF 14-69).

Your connection is easy

since there is only one

75[2 (ohm) antenna plug

on the back of your TV -

and that's where the anten.

na goes.

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i_twome of you may have

$eparate antennas.

One antenna is for VHF
channels (2-13) and the

other antenna is for UHF
channels (14-69).

For homes with separate
UHFIVHF ante_]nas, you

will need an optional
"combiner nbefore you can
connect to the TV See the

"Smart Help" section (to
the r_ght on this lmge)for

mrlering details.

_ur antenna has a

round cable (75 ohm) on the

end, tben you're ready m con-

nect it to the "IV.
If your antenna has flat twin-

lead wire (300 ohm). you first

need to attach thc antcnna wires

.<_ _und end of the

adapter (or antenna) onto the
ANTENNA/CABLE plug on
the rear of tbe TV. If thc round
end of the antenna wire is

threaded, screw t down light.

to the screws on a 300 to 75 _ _0 (o7._ u._ d'rv

ohm adapter. \\\ €1 ,, _.._ | .._ ^_e,

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--_Attach
the separate

UHF and VHF antennas to

the correct screws on the com-
biner.

<_Push the round end of the combiner

onto the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on I

the rear of the TV, I_l

be sure to set the
TV for the type sig-

nal you've connect-

ed (sec page 3 of

this Set-Up Guide.)

To set the 'IV to

select only the
ichannel numbers in
! your area see how

i tO"Program" or

"Add" channels in

memory on page 3.

To order any

optional accessory
contact y(mr dealer

or call the toll-frec

accessory ordering

number (1-1100-292-

6066):

• UHFIVHF

Combiner:
(SBV1133AOI)

• 75-300 Ohm

Adapter:
(SBVI 113AOI)

• 300-75 Ohm

Adapter.

(483521827003)

' F _ Connect your

]Antenna or Cable TV signal
Ito the IN FROM ANT(enna)

,T_ee basic Antenna, or ]pplug on the VCR

• Cableto to

TV cannection is shown to
the right. For more infor-

mation on other hookups

(possible when Cable
ConverterlDescrambler

boxes are included) refer
to your accessory VCR

and Cable Converter

Owner'a" Manual for

detoils.

<,_Connect the OUT TO TV

plug on the VCR to the
ANTENNA plug on tbe TV

(connecting cable supplied

w th the VCR.)

<_Refer to the Owner's

Manual included with your
VCR for other possible con-

Inactions and TV/VCR operat- I

Ling details" ._

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2

load the supplied bat.
des into the remote:

1. Remove the battery
compartment lid on the

back of the remo_e.

2. Place the batteries (2-
AAA) in the remote. Bc

sure the (+) and (-) ends
of the batteries line up
cca'w,ctly (inside of case

masked.)

3. Reattach the battery lid.

i

<_Press the VOLUME UP '<_Prem the CHANNEL UP

I

(A) or DOWN (Y) button to (A) or DOWN (Y) button to

adjust

the m3uad level.

I

select TV channe s. €

You can press any
button on the front

of the TV to turn
the TV ON.

le _SET_[ ,_ off-screen

ntrol is automatically
selected ,,hen you first plug-
in your TV and press the

MENU button (on tile 7V or
the remote.) •

First Time Setup lakes care
af ._ome basic 73/control set-
tings for you. Follow the

slep_ in this section Io quick-
ly add area channel numbers

into the TV'$ menmry, and set

the TVfor your connected

signal (Antenna or Cable.)

_ENU (M)
baron to select SETUP. Press

the VOLUME (+) button (on
the remote or TV) to show the
list of SETUP itcms.

Press CHANNEL • or • on

the remote (orMENU • or •
nn the "IV) to eheose any

SETUP item li_ed.

[_uGuWIIh SELECT LAN-

AGE control highlighted,
press the VOLUME (+) button
to set the language of the TV's

Mcnu controls. (Either "English

[or Espanol,'Span sh)+

•<_With AUTO CABLE .<__
SELECT control highlighted, control highl g ted, press ( )

press (+) button to automatical- button to automatically add
ly set the TV to rccoive either [ ]available channels into the

Cable TV or Antenna signals ] [TV's n_mory.

(connectcd at the rear of the I I
"IV.) J

I

nAg/ <oruse"EX,',"),oback I

I _ outoftheSETUPMe...

I

Remcmher, SETUP is a first-
u._. one-time operation and
will not have to bc repeated

(even if the "IV is unplugged.)

J If the SETUP Menu disappears

and you are not finished, just
press the MENU and (+) buttous

to return to the SETUP screen+