Magnavox TP2592 Owner's Manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment

Thisproductwasdesignedand manufacturedto meetstrictqualityand

safetystandards.Thereare, however,someinstallationandoperation
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.

1. ReadIEIm_iom - Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceis operated.

2. RetaininstZlZCtioas- Thesafetyandoperatinginslxu_onsshould

beretainedforfuturereference.

& HeedWarnings-Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating

instrucUonsshouldbeadheredto.

4. FollowIoslxu_ons- All operatingand useinstructionsshouldbe

followed.

5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater

- for example,neara bathtub,washhowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
inawetbasementornearaswimmingpool,etc.

5. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywithacartor
standthatisrecommendedbytbemanufacturer.

6A. A Anapplianceand cartcombinationshouldbemoved

withcare.Quickstops,excessiveforce,anduneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination

to overturn.

7. Wallor CeilingMoHting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedto a
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

8. Ve_latian - Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,

theapplianceshouldnotbe situatedonabed,sofa,rug,or s!milar
surfacethatmayblockthe ventilationopenings;or, placeoin a

built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseorcabinetthatmayimpede
theflowofairthroughtheventila_onopenings.

9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfromhearsources
suchas radiators,heatregisters,stoves, or other appliances

(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.

10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbe connectedto a power
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsoras
markedontheappliance.

11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshould beroutedso
thattheyarenotlikelyto bewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaced

uponor againstthem,payingparticularattentionto cords and
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe pointwheretheyexitfrom
theappr_nce.

12. Cleaniq - Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyasrecommended

bythemanufacturer.

13. PowerLines- Anoutdoorantennashouldbelocatedawayfrom

powerline_

14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifanoutsideantennaiscoonectedto
the receiver,besuretheantennasystemisGroundedso asto

providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbumupstalJc

charges.

Section810of theNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespecttoproperground._gofthemats

and supportingstructuregroundingof the leao-inwire to an
antennadischargeunit,sizeof groundingconnectors,locationof

antenna-dischargeunit,connectionto groundingelectrodesand

requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeR9.beJow.

15. Non-usePeriods- Thepowercordof theapplianceshouldbe

unpluggedfromthe outletwhenleft unusedfora longperiodof

time.

16. ObjectandLiquidEntry- Careshouldbetakenso thatobjectsdo

not fall and liquidsare not spilledintothe enclosurethrough
openings.

17. DamageRequiringSe_rice- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby

qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or

B. Objectshavefallen, or liquid has been spilledinto the

appliance;or

C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibits

a markedchangeinperformance;or

E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.

18. Servicing- The usershouldnotattemptto servicethe appliance

beyondthat describedinthe operatinginstructions.Allother
servicingshouldbereferredto qualifiedservicepersonnel.

Notetothe CATVsysteminstaller:.This reminderisprovidedto callthe
CAWsysteminstaller'sattentionto Article820-40 ofthe NEC that

providesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specif'_sthat

the cable groundshallbeconnectedto the groundingsystemofthe

building,as closetothepointofcableentryaspractical.

EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGASPERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)

ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as per NEC- NationalElectricCode

ANTENNALEADIN WIRE

ANTENNADISCHARGEUk'Ti"cruz;s_ _8.2o)

GROUNDINGcoNDUCTORS(Ec sz'cr_ sle.zl)

GROUNDCLAMPS

-'_-_"-"_-_ POWERSERVICEGROUNDINGELECTRODESYSTEM(,,_c_ 2so._ZT H)

ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

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Welcome!Registration of Your TV_. 2

Safety/Precautions ....................................... 3

Table of Contents ............................................ 4

On-Screen _ Features

<>Settingthe"IVforCableTV Operation........5

Adding ChannelsinMemory (Automatically)_6

<>Adding Channels in Memory (Manually)........ 7

<>How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ..... 8

<>Setting the TV for Stereo Programs ............. 9

<>Using the Sound Image Control .................. 10

<>Using Smart Sound ...................................... 10

<>Using the TV Volume Bar Control ............... l I

<>Using Sound Controls (Bass, Treble, Balance) Il

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

<>Setting the Alternate Channel Control .......... 12

<>Using the TV Channel Reminder ................... 13

<>Adjusting the TV Color ................................. 13

€>Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ............... 14

<>Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 14

<>Using the Audio Out Jacks (with TV Speaker

On/Off Control) ........................................... 15

<>Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks ....16-17

Remote_Control Operation

Using the Remote Locator Feature ...... 18-19

Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs ............. _20-21

Setting the TV Remote to Work

Cable TV Conveners ...................................... .22-23

Setting the TV Retake to Work VCRs or Cable

Conveners - Search Method ................................... .24

Using _ Remote's VCR Buttons .......................... .25

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_ Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

Using the PIP Feature (Connections) _26-27

Using PIP with the TV Remote ........................... .28

Selecting the PIP Picture Source ............................ .29

More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) .............. .30

General Information

Tips if Something Isn't Working ............... .31

Glossary of TV Terms .......................................... .32

hadex ..................................................................... .32

Factory Service Locations ................................. .33-34

Warranty ................................................................. .35

Accessories .......................................................... .36

your TV information packet) for details on:

• Antenna Hook-ups

• l:rtrstTmae Set.Up

(Automatic Settings)

• Basic TV and Remote

Control Operation

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• On-Screen Menu Use

• Feature Demonstration Mode

Infrared Remote Control which worlcs yom-TV set
and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and
Cable Converters. A special "Loeator" feature can

also help you find the remote when it has been stuck

out of sight or misplaced.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV

(CATV) channelcapability.

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

broadcast in stereo sound.
Picture-In-Picture fe.aturewhich can show a "IV

program and the direct video output from an
accessory (VCR, etc.) on the TV screen at the same

time.

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

"IVcontrols.

Audio/Video jackpanel for direct connections with
VCP,s (or other video accessories) for quality TV

picture and sound playback.
Smart Sound for the control of TV volume levels

during pro_ changes or commercial breaks.

Smart Picture automatic TV video control

adjusunents for a variety of viewing conditions and

pro_,arn sources. I

Sleep-Tuner which automatically turns the "IV OFF
atpreset times.

Copyright © 1995 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All fights reserved.

y _ need to make sure that the

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 TV signal or a

normal antenna to its ANTENNA

plug.
NOTE: lf you went through Setup

('inyour Quick Use Guide), this
_'askhas already been completed

for you.

> Press MENU • or • on the

TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M •• buttons.)

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

/_'_ Press the (+) or (-) buttons

(on the TV or the remote) to select

either.
YES- If you DO have Cable TV

connected to the TV.
Channels 1-125 can be
selected.

:NO-

If you have an Antenna

connected to the TV.
Channels 2-69 can be

selected.

_> Press STATUS to clear the

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Try it out. Press

CHANNEL •• buttons

and scan tl_ channeLs. CH•• on
the remote works only after

STATUS button is pressed (or
Menu times out.)

Remember, the TV has been set at
the factory to select certain

channel numbers. See the
following page on how to set the

TV to select the channels in yc_r

agea.

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VoKr TV can automatically set

J. itself for local area (or Cable
TV) channels. This makes it easy

for you to select only the TV

stations in your area when the
CH(anneO • V"buttons are

pressed

NOTE: lf you went through Setup
(in your Quick Use Guide), this

task has already been completed

for you.

_1_ Press MENU • or • on the

"IV (or on the remote press M
button and then M A• buttons.)

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

Press the (+) button (on

the

I TV or the remote) to PROGRAM.

Press the (+) buUon again to

start the TV search for area

channels.

Flashing channel numbers will

count upward on the screen as the
"IVlooks for channels to "ADD".

Press any button (on the TV or
remote) to stop the channel search

at any time. When the channel
search is completed the TV will

return to the last viewed channel.

_,_ Press STATUS buuon to clear

the screen

_fry it out. Press

CHANNEL AV buttons

and see which channels have been
added-

Remember, if you want to drop
any unwanted channels from the

TV's memory, see the next page
on how to "Manually" add and

delete channels.

Not_e:As the TV searches for
channels to "ADD" into memory

the on-screen display may move
(or jitter slightly). This is normal
operation and does not indicate a

need for service.

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UtOProgramming (see

revious page) adds all the
channels it canfind (on your
Antenna or Cable TV system) into

the TV's memory. AddlDelete
Channels makes it easy for you to

add other channels, or drop

unwanted channels, from the list
of channels in the TV's memory.

___.][_ Press MENU A or V on the

TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M •T buttons.)

Select the word CHAHNEL with

the TV's on-screen Arrow.

buttons (or Channel Number
buttons on the remote) to select
the channel you want to SAVE (or

DELETE.)

_3_ Press (+) button to SAVE

the

selected channel number into

memory.

Press (-) button to DELETE a
channel from memory.

,_ Press the STATUS button to

i lear the screen_er adding all

the channels you want.

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Try it put. Press the

g CItANNELAY buttons.

The channels you S-AVED should
appear. ,The channels you
DELETED should not appear.

Remember, youcanalsoaddthe
VCR/AUX mode (see page 16)
into the TV's channel memory.

Thenby pressing the CH A •
buttonsyoucanquicklyselectthe
Audio/VideoInputjackson the

rearof the "IV.Just "SAVE" the
VCR/AUX mode (located
between the lowest and highest
channel numbers) into the TV's
memory.

If you need to SAVE (or DELETE) a
channel above I00. use the CHAr

buttons. The remote control number
btatora can select only up to channel 99.

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S_ C_paoning allows you to

the voice content of

television programs on the TV

screen. Designed to help the

hearing impaired thisfeature uses

on-screen "textboxes" to show
dialogue and convemations while

the TV program is inprogress.

_,_ Press MENU A or T on the

TV (oron the remotepressM
button andthenM AV buttons.)

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

Press (+) or (-) buttons to select

the desired Closed Caption (CC)
mode - For Example: CAPTION 1.

CAPTION 1, 2, 3, or 4 mode:

diaio=_ae(and descriptions)

for the action on the captioned

TV programshows on-screen.

(Seeimportantnoteonthis

page.)

TEXT 1, 2, 3, or 4 mode:

often used for channel guide,

•schedules, or bulletin board

information for CC programs.
Note: Usually "CAPTION" 1 is the
mostused mode to view captioned

material.

_ Press the STATUS button after

making your Caption mode
selection.

The "IV display will clear and
Captioning materizl (if available on
the currently selected "IVprogram)
will appear on the TV screen.

To cancel,*set the CAPTION
feature to OFF when finished

viewing.

@

Remember, broadcast

stations will often use

spelling abbreviations, symbols,
dropouts and other grammatical

shortcuts in order to keep pace

with the on-screen action. These

type factors vary upon the source
of the captioned text material and

do not indicate a need for service
on the part of the TV.

NOTE: Not all 'IV programs and product ommmerdals are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption

modes (CAPTION 1-4, or TEXT 1-4)) necessarily being used by a broadcast

station during the transmission of a closed caption progran. Refer to your area's
"IVprogram listin_ for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.

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_r TV can receive

roadcast stereo TV

prograrns. The TV has both an
amplifier and twin speakers

through which the smreo sound
can be heard.

_._ Press MENU Ak or V on the

"IV (or on the remote press M
button and then MAY buttons.)

Select the word STEREO with the

TV's on-screen Arrow.

) Press (+) button to tnrn tbe

STEREO MODE ON.

3_,_ Press STATUS to clear the

Remember, stereo is

not present on a selected

show and the "rv is placed in

the STEREO mode, the sound
coming from the set will remain

monaural (mono.)

SAP is an additional part of the
stereo broadcast system. Sent as a

third audio cham_el SAP can be
heard apart from the cm_nt TV

program sound. TV stations are
free to use SAP for any number of

purposes, but many experts

believe it will be used for foreign
langnage Wanslafions of TV

shows (or for weather and news
bulletins.)

If a SAP signal is not present

with a selected program, the SAP
option cannot be selected. Also, if

SAP is selected on a channel

(with SAP) and you select another
channel, when you return to the

ori#nal channel SAP will be OFF
(and you will have to reselect the

SAP feature.)

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depthand dimensionto

bothmonaural(MONO )andstereo

7V sound.Withthecontrolturned
ON theTV'sspeakerscanaddeven

widersoundseparationtonormal

broadcasts.

I_ PressMI_ A or V onthe

ITV (or on the remote press M

buttonand then M AV buttons.)

Select the word SOUND IMAGE
with the "IV's on-screen Arrow.

Press (+) or (-) buttons to tm'n

the SOUND IMAGE control ON.

_ Press STATUS button to clear

re you tired of the sound of
commercials following you

into the next room or all through
the house? Smart Sound allows you
to preset a desired volume level
that the TV sound will not go
above. This makeesfor an even,

more consistent sound by reducing

the leaks and valleys that can

_t

occur dunng program changes or
commercial breaks.

1_ Press the Smart Sound button

on the remote.
"SMART SOUND" shows on the

TV screen.

<_ Press the Smart Sound

I button repeatedly to tam the

I volume level control ON (or OFF.)

<_ Press theSTATUS button to

clear the screen when completed.

NOTE:SMARTSOUNDcan also be

press the(+)or(-}l_tmonsto ttma

ON or

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th-ou_ the

Antenna/Cable

inputon therearof

the"IV(RFaudio).
Itwillnotcontrol
thesoundlevelsfor

the Auxiliary
(VCR/AUX IN)

audioinputs.

U_ the Volume Bar control to see

e TV's volume level settings
on the TV screen. Once set the
Volume Bar will be seen each rime
the VOLUME buttons (on the TVor

remote) are pressed.

1_ Press MENU A or Y on the TV

(or on the remote press M button and
then M AY buttons.)

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

2_ Press (+) or (-) buttons to turn

I the VOL BAR control ON.

_._ Press STATUS button to clear

esides the normal volume level
controls, your TV also has

individual sound adjustment
controls. The BASS (low frequency),

TREBLE (high frequency), and
Speaker BALANCE may all be used
to adjust the sound playback of TV

programst

_ Press MENU A or Y on the TV

(or on the remote press M button and
then M AY buttons.)

Select the word BASS (TILEBLE or
BALANCE) with the TV's on-screen

Arrow.

_._ Press (+) or (-) buttons to adjust

the sound control to levels you

prefer.

_,_ Press STATUS button to clear

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Try it out. !

Press the VOL_
buttons. The

VOLUME BAR
should appear at the

bottom of the

.S_een.

Remember,
when the bar scale

is centered, Speaker
BALANCE is

centeredbetween
theTV'sLeftand
Ri_t sidespeakers.

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