Philips/Magnavox PS1955 Owner's Manual

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Introduction

Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................ 2

r'ahle of Contents ....................................................... 3

Features ......................................................................3

Quick Use/Start Up Features

_>Antenna Hookups ................................................ 4

<>Cable Hookups .................................................... 5

_>VCR to TV Hookups .................................... 5, 19

'0"Basic TV and Remote Operations ...................... 6

"<>'FirstTime Setup .................................................. 7

_-7 On-Screen (MENU) Features

<_How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ......... 8

<_How to Set the TV's Clock ................................. 9

<_Using the Surf Control ...................................... l0

<_How to Set the Sleep Timer Control ................. 11

'_>Adjusting the TV Picture Controls ................... 11

_>Using the Smart Picture Control ....................... 12

<)>Using the Smart Sound Control (AVL) ............ 13

"€'Using the TV's Volume Control ....................... 14

<)-How to Set the TV's Sound (Stereo/Mono)

Control .............................................................. 14

q-Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks ......... 15

i_ General Information

Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................. 16

Glo,;sary of TV Terms .............................................. 17

Index ........................................................................ 17

Factory Service Locations .................................. 18-19

Wan'anty ................................................................... 20

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set and all on-screen features.

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

Stereo TV with built-in audio amplifier and twin

speaker system for receiving TV programs broadcast in stereo sound.

Closed Captioning 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) show helpful messages for setting of TV

controls.

Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality TV picture and sound playback.

Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at pre-

set times.

Clock Timer feature can turn ON the TV at any pre-

set time - just like an alarm clock.

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 antenna goes.

If your antenna has a round

cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you're ready to connect it to the TV.

If your antenna has flat twin-lead wire (300 ohm), 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 antenna) onto the

ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the rear of the TV. If the round end of the

antenna wire is threaded, screw it clown tight.

of you may have two sep-

arate antennas. One antenna

i,;for VHF channels (2-13) and the other antenna is for UHF c.hannels (14-69).

For homes with separate UHF/VHF antennas, you will need an optional "combiner" before you can connect to the TV

See the "Smart Help" section (to the right on this page)for order- ing details.

_ Attach separate and

the UHF

VHF antennas to the correct screws

1 the combiner.

Push the round end of the com-

- I biner onto the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the rear of the TV.

Twin Lead

Wire

_ mbinot_°doVHqFI_nHFor_ntcnna

300 to 75D

Adapter

(483521827003)

Back of TV

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Round Cable

75t_

___Outdoor VHF Antenna

! (Twin-lead 300 Ohm)

Remember, g be sure to set the

TV for the type sig- nal you've connect- ed (see page 7.)

To set the TV to select only the chan-

nel numbers in your area see how to

"Program" or "Add" channels in memory on page 7.

To order any option- al accessory contact your dealer or call

the toll-free accesso- ry ordering number

(1-800-292-6066):

• UHF/VHF

Combiner: (SBV 1133AO 1)

• 75-300 Ohm Adapter:

(SBVI 113AO1)

• 300-75 Ohm Adapter:

(483521827003)

• Quick "F-type" Extender:

(M61026)

For recessed

ANT/CABLE connections.

Outdoor UHF Antenna

(Twin-lead 300 Ohm)

/ ombi.or

I /I _ _ _ Round

Outdoor VHFAntenna _ TWiwirLeead _ -%_ 9' "= l/I

(Round 75 Ohm cable, I J / rI I ,..,,,,.. I!/

Round Cable 75.Q

our home may use a single (75

hm) cable, or have a Converter

Box installation. Connect the thread- ed end of the cable signal to the TV's

antenna plug and screw it down.

_,_ _Ifyour Cable TV signal is a single

round cable (75 ohm) then you're ready to connect tothe TV.

If you have a Cable TV Converter Box: Connect the Cable TV signal to the Cable Signal IN(put) plug on the

,Converter.

Connect the Cable TV cable to

the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the

TV. If you have a Cable Converter Box: Connect the Converter to the

ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the TV.

Cable TV Company

Cable TV Signal Input

Round Cable

75£2 Ohm

NOTE: The connecting cable for the Converter is supplied from

the Cable TV Company.

Cable TV Converter

Box Connection

Back of TV

Remember,

set the TV for the

type signal you've

just connected (see

page 7.)

To select only the channel numbers on

your Cable system see "Auto Install"

(page 7). 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 converter.)

hr'l'Vbasic Antenna, or Cable

to VCR to TV connection

is shown to the right. For more information on other hookups refer to your accessory VCR and

Cable Converter Owner's Manual

fi_r details.

1_ Connect your Antenna or Cable

TV signal to the IN FROM ANT(enna) plug on the VCR.

Connect the OUT TO TV plug

on the VCR to tile ANTENNA plug

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

Refer to the Owner's Manual

I included with your VCR for other

possible connections and TV/VCR operating details.

_door VHFAJHF

Antenna

300 to 75_ Ohm

__ Adapter

xx TV signal

VCR

Back of TV

Roland Cable

75f_ Supplied with VCR

_.,,_ Press the POWER button to

Iturn the TV ON.

Press the VOLUME UP (+) or

DOWN (-) button to adjust the

sound level.

_,,,_ Press the CHANNEL UP (A) or

JDOWN (V) button to select TV chan-

nels.

VOLUME E_- 31 SLEEI:TIM ER OFF

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The SETUP on-screen control is automatically

selected when you first plug in your TV and press

the MENU button (on the "IV or remote.)

Remember, g

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 STA-

TUS button (on the remote) to see what

channel the TV is

)N.

To load the supplied batteries into

_ I the remote."

1. Remove the battery compartment

lid on the back of the remote.

2. 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.

Battery Lid

Battery Compartment

_ Point the remote control toward

Ithe remote sensor window on the front

Iof the TV when operating the TV with

....Ith, .remote.

Channel Scan Button Press to scan up or down through

channel numbers. (Also can be used with the MENU button to

select on-screen controls. With the Menu displayed, press Channel (+)

or (-) buttons to scroll through the list of controls.)

Status/Exit Button Press to see the current channel

number on the TV screen. Also press this button to clear the TV screen after control adjustments.

Menu Buttons Press the MENU button to show

on-screen controls. Press Channel (+) or (-) buttons to move through

the list of controls. Press the Volume (+) or (-) buttons to ad the MENU controls.

Mute Button

Press to turn the TV sound OFF. Press again to return the sound to its previous level.

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Press to select the Closed Captioning mode. Choose either CC-MUTE, CAPTION 1 (CC- 1),

CAPTION 2 (CC-2), or OFF (CC- OFF).

Smart Picture Bctton

Press to select factory preset video levels on a variety of program

sources. (See page 15.)

Smart Sound Button

Press to control TV sound levels during program changes or com-

mercial breaks. (See page 16.)

SLEEP

Power Button

Press to rum TV ON and OFF.

Volume (-) and (+) Butlom.

Press to adjust the TV sound level. When used with the MENU button,

press to adjust the selected on- screen (MENU) feature controls.

Press to toggle between current and previously viewed channel or have up to 8 channels in a "Surf Ring."

Number Buttons Press two number buttons to select TV channels. For example: to select

channel 6... press "0" first; then "6".

-- Sleep Button Press to set the TVto automatically

turn itself OFF See page 11,SLEEP- TIMERcontrol fordetails.

Clock Button Press to set the TV's on-screen

clock and timer functions. (See page

9.)

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