Magnavox PS1980 Owner's Manual

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(t_i 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

<>Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically). 11

<>Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 12

<>How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ....... 13

<>Setting the TV for Stereo Programs.................. 14

<>Using Smart Sound (Auto Volume Control) .... !5

<>Using the TV Volume Bar Control ................... 16

<>Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control................. 17

<>Using the TV Channel Reminder ...................... 18

<>Adjusting the TV Color .................................... 18

<>Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 19

<>Using the Audio Out Jacks (with TV Speaker

On/Off Switch) ................................................ 20

<>Using the TV's Audio/Video InputJacks .........21

Remote Control Ooeration

Using the Remote (TV/VCR Buttons) ..22-23

Setting the "IV Remote to Work VCRs..24-25

Setting the TV Remote to Work

Cable TV Converters .......................................... 26-27

Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs -Search

Method ..................................................................... 28

Setting the TV Remote to Work Cable

Converters-,Search Method .................................... 29

[_l General Information

Tips if Something Isn't Working ............... 30

Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 31

Index ........................................................................ 31

Warranty .................................................................. 32

Infrared Remote Control which works your TV set [I and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and • Cable Converters.

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

Stereo Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier and twin speaker system for receiving TV programs

broadcast in stereo sound.

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.)

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

Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the "IV OFF

at preset times.

Smart Sound for the control of TV volume levels

during program changes or commercial breaks.

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 andkeel

itfor future reference.

m T_irst let's connect your Antenna

JL or Cable TV signal to your TV. This will be easy since there is only one 751-2antenna 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 rearof the TV. If the round end of the cable connector is threaded, screw it down tight.

Try it out. Press POWER to

turn the "IV ON. Press the

CHANNEL UP button. You should see local channels flash by. Certain channel numbers have been added to the TV's memory atthe

factory. To set the "IV to select only the channel numbers in your

area, see page 11.

_o Remem6er. 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 1133A01

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

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

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Back of TV

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Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna ' -: i" _:_-_-:

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Wire _'<

Adapter

(483521827003 )

Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV Signal

Round Cable

75_

ome of you may have two

separate antennas. For instance, one antenna is for VHF channels (2-13) and the other antenna isfor 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.

_Push the round end of the

combiner onto the ANTENNA

plug on the rear of the TV.

Outdoor UHF Antenna

Twin Lead

Wire

Twin Lead

Wire

Adapter

Outdoor VHF

Antenna

Round Cable

75f_

o connect a V_R to the TV:

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Connect your Antenna or 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

75f_ Supplied with VCR

VCR

Outdoor VHF/UHF

Antenna

300 to 75fl

Adopter

Cable TV Signal

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Press the POWER button to turn the TV ON. (Note: you can press any button on the front of

the TV to turn the TV ON.) The tuned channel numberwill

always briefly appear when the TV is first turnedON (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)

or DOWN (V) button to adjust

the sound level.

_ Press the CHANNEL UP (A)

or DOWN (V) button to select

TV channels.

@Press the TV "System"

button on the remote to be sure the remote sends its commands to the TV.

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor window on the

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.

Remember. If the TV is

cOnnected to a Cable TV

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

10.

Remote Sensor Window

POWER

lOad the supplied batteries to the remote:

Remove the battery

compartment lid on the back of the remote.

<_ Place the batteries (3-AA) in

I the remote. Be sure the (+) and

[ (-) ends of the batteries line up I correctly (inside of case is

I marked.)

_ Reattach the battery lid.

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 v&wing the

screen and pressing a button.

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(-,,,_ Press MENUA 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 MA 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.

Press STATUS/EXIT button

on the remote to clear the screen

after an adjustment

Use the "MENU EXIT" item and press (+) or (-)/"YES" 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

item. An adjustment scale (or box) al.,;oshows I

next to the se ected MENU tern. I

V MENU A V CH A

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ON THE '_ _ON THE

TELEVISION V REMOTE

n-screen features that come with your TV:

Six MENU items will show on the TV screen at one time.

An ARROW will point to the active item.

Just press MENU • or • buttons to move up or down

through the MENU item list. Note: If you continue to press

the MENU • button after the last ("EXIT MENU") item,

you will start again at the beginning of menu item list. This also works in the

opposite direction.

See the following section for details on how to work each

MENU item.

SAP

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INPUT CABLE PROGRAM

CHANNEL SLEEP REMINDER CAPTION

VOL. BAR LANGUAGE

EXIT MENU

__ Vou need to make sure that the

.L TV is set to pick up either

Cable TV stations or Antenna signals. In other words, the TV

needs to know whether you have connected a Cable 73/signal or a

normal antenna to its ANTENNA

plug.

<_ Press MENU • or on

the

TV (or on the remote press M

button and then M •• buttons.)

Select the word CABLE with the TV's on-screen Arrow.

<_ Press (+) or (-)

the buttons

(on the TV or the remote) to select

either:.

YES-

If you DO have Cable TV connected to the TV.

Channels I-125 can be selected.

NO-

If you have an Antenna connected to the TV.

Channels 2-69 can be

selected.

€,_ Press STATUS to clear the

screen

Wait for the on-screen control to automatically dropfrom the

screen.

Try it out. Press CHANNEL

r"A• buttons and scan the

channelt. CHAr on the remote works only after STATUS button

is pressed (or Menu times out.)

_ Remember. The TV has

en set at the factory to

select certain channel numbers. See the following page on how to

set the TV to select the channels in your area.

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