Magnavox TP2790 Owner's Manual

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[t_l Getting Started

Warning/Precautions ............................... 2-3

Antenna/Cable Connections ................... 4-5

VCR to TV Antenna Connections ............................. 5

B_ic "IVand Remote Control Operation .............. 6-7

_Z On-Screen Features

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

+Setting the TV forCable TV Operation ............ 10

+Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically). 1I

+Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 12

+How to Set the "IVfor 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

+ Using the TV Channel Reminder ...................... 18

+Adjusting the "IV Color .................................... 18

+Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 19

+Using the Audio OutJacks (with TV Speaker

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

+Using the TV's Audio/Video InputJacks .........21

i 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 Convertd's .......................................... 28-29

Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs - Search

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

Setting the TV Remote 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 II 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'IV volume levels

during program changes or commercial breaks.

Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the "IV 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 keep

it for future reference.

---- "[_irst let's connect your Antenna J. 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.

! BEGIN ]

<"1,,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.

,P_ 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.

Try it out. Press POWER to

turn 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 Remeraber. If the TV is

nnected to aCable 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 133A0 I

75-300 Ohm Adapter ........... SBV I 113A01

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

Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna

Twin Lead

Wire

Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV Signal

Back of TV

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75£2

Adapter

(483521827003)

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Round Cable

7512

ome of you may have two

separate antennas. For instance, one antenna isfor VHF channels (2-13) and the other antenna is for UHF channels (14-69).

For homes with two separate :mtennas 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.

.Z_ Push the round end of the

combiner onto the ANTENNA plug on the rear of the TV.

Combiner

Twin Lead

Wire

Outdoor UHF Antenna

Twin Lead

Wire

Back of TV

Adapter

Round Cable

75f_

Outdoor VHF

Antenna

VCR

o connect a VCR to the TV:

[BEGIN]

.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.)

Round Cable

75[_ Supplied with VCR

Back of TV

Outdoor VHF/UHF

Antenna

300 to 75t3

.Adapter

Cable TV Sign

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Press the POWER button to

turn the TV ON. (Note: you can press any button on the frontof

the "IV to turntheTV 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)

I r 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.

_co Remember. If the TV is

n_nectedto a Cable TV

(CATV) signal, be sure to set the

TV for that type signal. See page

10.

Remote Sensor

Window

ttOL,,_ POWER

f r_. load the supplied batteries

J[. into the remote:

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l_comR;aml_mvetht_ibdattne_rYeback of

the remote.

2_ 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 viewing the screen and pressing a button.

(BEGINI

_,,_ Press MENU& 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 M• button to

back up through the MENU.

(Press the MY button to go down

through the MENU items).

¢,_*_,_Press (+) or (-) to adjust the

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 s_een.

_ R_member. 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) also shows

next to the .selected MENU item.

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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.

•1

Vou need make that the

to sure

.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 TV signal or a normal antenna to its ANTENNA

plug.

Press MENU ,t 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.

_--,,_ 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 clearthe

screen

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

screen.

Try it out. Press CHANNEL

• buttons and scan the

channelst.CHA• on the remote works only after STATUS button

is pressed (or Menu times out.)

A [_'_ 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 your area.

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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 IV is

set for the type of signal you have connected to the IV - Antenna or

Cable TV (see previous page.)

[BEGIN]

<l,_ Press MENU • or • on the

TV (or on the remote press M

button and then M •I' buttons.)

Select the word PROGRAM with

the TV's on-screen Arrow.

_,,_ 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 TV will return to the last viewed channel.

@ Press STATUS button to clear

the screen

.I,

ITry it out. Press CHANNEL

&Y buttons and see which

channels have been added.

_ Remember. If want to

you

drop 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.

DPROGRAM

I:i!i

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The TV screen will be blocked off until the search for channels 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.

<][_ Press MENU • or • on the

TV (or on the remote press M

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

the TV's on-screen Arrow.

_ 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

channel number into

memory.

Press (-) button to DELETE a

channel from memory.

4_ Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen after adding all the channels you want.

Try it out. Pr[ss the

CHANNEL& or • buttons

[ and "scan" from channel to I channel..LThechannels you

ISAVED should appear. The

Ichannels you DELETED should

I not appear.

_ Remember. You can also

d 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.

• 12 /

DCHANNEL II SAVEO I

iii_iiii_il:

If you need to SAVE (or DELETE) a I

channel above 100, u_ the CHAY

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

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