Magnavox TP2770 Owner's Manual

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(t_ 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

_._ Qn-_¢reen Features

How to Use On-Screen Feature Controls .8-9

<_Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation ............ 10

_>Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically).l 1

_>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) ....15

"_'Using the TV Volume Bar Control ................... 16

.¢,Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 17

•<>Usingthe 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 Input Jacks ......... 21

Remote Control Operation

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

Using the Remote Locator Feature .................... 24-25

Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs .............. 26-27

Setting the TV Remote to Work

Cable TV Converters .......................................... 28-29

Setting the TV Rem6te to Work VCRs - Search

Method ..................................................................... 30

Setting the TaVRemote to Work Cable

Converters - Search Method .................................... 31

_"_ Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

Using the PIP Feature (Connections)...32-33

Using PIP with the TV Remote .......................... 34-35

Selecting the PIP Picture Source ............................. 36

More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 37

General Information

Tips if Something Isn't Working............... 38

Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 39

Index ........................................................................ 39

Warranty .................................................................. 40

Infrared Remote Control which works your TV set and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Cable Converters. A special "'Locator" 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) channel capability.

Stereo Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier and

twin speaker system for receiving TV programs broadcast in stereo sound.

Picture-In-Picture feature which can show a TV

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 TV controls.

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

Smart Sound for the control of TV volume levels during program changes or commercial breaks.

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 ket

it for future reference. [

irst let's connect your Antenna

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

¢,,1,_ 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.

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 11.

__co Rememhe.r_ If the TV is

nnected tOa 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 II13A01

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

Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna

Twin Lead

Wire

Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable "IV Signal

............................................

Back of TV

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Adapter

(483521827003)

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Round Cable

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ome of you may have two

separate antennas. For

instance, one antenna is for VHF channels (2-13) and the other

antenna is for UHF channels

{'14-69).

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.

_1_ 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

Combiner

%2 i

Back of TV

Wire "_ U

I Outdoor VHF

Antenna

o connect a _CR to the TV:

.It

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.)

VCR

OUT TO TV

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Press the POWER button to

turn theTV 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

TV 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)

or DOWN (Y) 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.

j/x.,,.

g,,a,,,_ Always press two number

buttons on the remote when selecting channels. For example:

press "0" then "6" for channel 6.

-,-x_ Remember. If the TV is conqected to a Cable TV

(CATV) signal, be sure to set the __10TVfor that type signal. See page

Remote Sen,or

Window

'V" VOL,,_ POWER

To. load the supplied batteries

• into the remote:

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f 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

] correctly (inside of case is I marked.)

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 viewing the

screen and pressing a button.

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_,_ Press MENU• or • on the

TV (or M button on the remote). An on-screen list of features

appearson the TV screen.

_2 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.

_ Press STATUS/EXIT button

on the remote to clear the screen

afteran 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

MENO 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 _ale (or box) also _bows

next to the _lected MENU item.

ON'filE _70NTHE

TELIEVlSI@N 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.

BRIGHT PICTURE COLOR

TINT

SHARP STEREO SAP AVL SPEAKER INPUT CABLE PROGRAM CHANNEL SLEEP PIP SIZE PIP INPUT REMINDER CAPTION VOL. BAR LANGUAGE EXIT MENU

you need to make sure that the

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 TV signal or a

normal antenna to its ANTENNA plug.

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_ Press MENU • or • on the

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

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

2_ 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

screen

Wait for the on-screen control to automatically drop from the

screen.

Try it out. Press CHANNEL

_r.•• buttons and scan the

channels. CH•• 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.

our TV can automatically set

tself 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(annel) • • buttons are

pressed. Please check and be sure the TV is set for the type of signal you have

connected to the TV - Antenna or Cable TV (see previous page.)

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_,_ Press MENU • or • on the

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

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

<9 Press the (+) button (on the

I TV or the remote) to PROGRAM.

,/3,,_,_ Press the (+) button again to

start the TV search for area

channels. Flashing channel numbers will

count upward on the screen as the

TV looks for channels to "ADD".

You may press any button (on the TV or remote) to stop the channel search at any time. When the channel search is completed the

"IV will return to the last viewed channel.

<_ Press STATUS button to clear

the screen

ITry it out. Press

CHANNEL

At buttons and see which

channels have been added.

_o Remember. If want to

you

p any unwanted channels

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

add and delete channels.

Note: 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.

eZ3L[

OPROGRAM

"RED" channel numbers have been

added to the T'V's memory.

"WHITE" channel numbers are not

pre,,emin the "rv*s programmemory.

The TV _reen will he blocked off until the _arch for channel,, is

done.

uto Programming (see

previous page) adds all the

channels it can find (on your

Antenna or Cable TV system) into

the TV's memory. Add/Delete Channels makes it easy for you to

add other channels, or drop unwanted channels, from the list of channels in the TV's memory.

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1_- Press MENU • or • on the

TV (or on the remote press M

button and then M •• buttons.) Select the word CHANNEL with

the TV's on-screen Arrow.

2_ Press CHANNEL • •

buttons (or Channel Number

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

DELETE.)

-,_"_ Press (+) button to SAVE the selected channel number into

memory. _,

Press (-) button to DELETE a

channel from memory.

_ Press the STATUS button

clear the screen after adding all the channels you want.

Try it out. Press the

CHANNEL•mr • buttons

d "'scan"from channel to

channel. The channels you SAVED stqouldappear. The channels you DELETED should not appear.

,_._- _ Remember. You can also

_l_ add the VCR/AUX mode (see

page 21) into the TV's channel memory. Then by pressing the CH

• • buttons you can quickly select the Audio/Video Input jacks

on the rear of the TV. Just "SAVE" the VCR/AUX mode

(located between the lowest and highest channel numbers) into the

TV's memory.

. )

If you need toSAVE (or DELETE) a channelabove 100, usethe CHAV

button,;.Theremotecontrol number button,,can _lect onlyupto channel 99.

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