Magnavox TP2792 Owner's Manual
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedand manufacturedto meetstrictqualityand
safetystandards.Thereare, however,someinstallationandoperation
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.
1. ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings- Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions- Alloperatinganduseinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
- for example,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
inawetbasementornearaswimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywitha cartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. _ Anapplianceandcartcombinationshouldbemoved
withcare. Quickstops,excessiveforce,and uneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcart combination
tooverturn.
7. WallorCeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedto a
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnotbesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,or similar
surfacethat mayblocktheventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseorcabinetthatmayimpede
theflowofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfrom hearsources
suchas radiators,heatregisters,stoves,or other appliances
(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
10, PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedto a power
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsoras
markedontheappliance.
11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshouldbe routedso
thattheyare notlikelyto bewalkedonor pinchedbyitemsplaced
uponor againstthem, payingparticularattentionto cordsand
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom
theappliance.
12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyas recommended
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines - Anoutdoorantennashouldbelocatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifan outsideantennaisconnectedto
the receiver,be suretheantennasystemisgroundedso as to
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuiltupstatic
charges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespectto propergroundingof themats
and supportingstructuregroundingof the lead-inwire to an
antennadischargeunit,sizeof groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit,connectionto groundingelectrodesand
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods - The powercordof the applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfromthe outletwhenleft unusedfora longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquidEntry- Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo
notfall andliquidsare not spilledintothe enclosurethrough
openings.
17. DamageRequiringService-Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshave fallen, or liquid has been spilledinto the
appliance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
O. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibits
amarkedchangeinperformance;or
F_ Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18, Servicing- Theusershouldnotattemptto servicetheappliance
beyondthatdescribedin the operatinginstructions.All other
servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
NotetotheCATVsysteminstaller:Thisreminderisprovidedto callthe
CATVsysteminstaller'sattentionto Article820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specifiesthat
thecablegroundshall beconnectedto the groundingsystemofthe
building,asclosetothepointofcableentryaspractical.
EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGAS PERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as perNEC- NationalElectricCode
ANTENNALEADIN WIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT_ec sec_o__o-ze)
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(uecsec'no_rag-u)
]. GROUNDCLAMPS
ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT _ POWERSERVICEGROUNDINGELECTRODESYSTEM(Nec_ 2r_.i,p_r,l
MAC3964
Getting Started
Welcome/Product Registration ................... 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features and Model Information ................................ 5
_-_ On-Screen Features
PICTURE MENU
_'Adjusting Color, Brightness, Sharpness,
Tint, and Picture Controls ................................... 6
_'Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color and Tint .......7
_'Ghost Cancellation Feature Information ............. 7
FEATURES MENU
¢,Selecting a Picture Source .................................. 8
<>Setting the TV for Closed Captioning ................. 9
_'Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals .... 10
'_Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically). 11
_Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 12
_Setting the TV Clock and Turn-On Timer ........ 13
,0"Setting the Alternate Channel Control .............. 14
'O'Usingthe Sleep Timer Control ......................... 14
"_Adjusting the Channel Display Control ............ 15
'_Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control ...... 15
SOUND MENU
_Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Controls ............................................................. 16
,0,Setting the Bass Boost Control ........................ 16
_Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Prograrns ..17
¢'Using the Stereo Surround Control ................... 18
'O'Using the Volume Display Control ................... 18
_'Using the TV Speaker On/Off Control with
the Audio Output jacks ..................................... 19
¢,Surround Sound Speaker Connections .............. 19
_'Using the TV's Audio/Video Input and
Output Jacks ............................................... 20-21
i Remote Control Operation
Using the Remote Locator Feature ........22-23
Setting the Smart Picture Control ............... 24
Using Smart Sound Control..................................... 24
Using the Channel Guide Control............................ 25
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs .................... 26-27
Setting the Remote to Work
Cable TV Converters .......................................... 28-29
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - "Search Method". ................................ 30
Using the Remote's VCR buttons ............................ 31
_--_ Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
How to Use PIP (Connections) ............. 32-33
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote ................ 34-35
Selecting the Picture Source for PIP ........................ 36
Adjusting the Position and Size for PIP................... 36
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 37
LUJ General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............... 38
"IVHelp Menu......................................................... 39
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 39
Index ........................................................................ 40
Factory Service Locations .................................. 41-42
Warranty .................................................................. 43
Accessories .............................................................. 44
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your TV information packet) for details on:
• Antenna Hook-ups
• First Time Set-Up
(Automatic Settings)
• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation
• On-Screen Menu Use
Copyright © 1995 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
First Time Set Up which automatically sets the TV
for local channels and the correct picture signal
(antenna or cable). It even helps you make the
necessary connections for the Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
feature.
Infrared Remote Control which operates your TV
set and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and
Cable TV Conveners. A special 'q.,ocator" feature can
also help you find the remote when it has been stuck
out of sight or misplaced.
Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHI0 or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
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.
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) which can show aTV
program and the direct video output from an accessory
(VCR, etc.) onto the TV screen at the same time.
Stereo-Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier and
twin speaker system. Receives TV programs in both
broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broadcast.
On-Screen Features which display helpful
information for the setting of TV controls (such as
help messages, operating tips and glossaries).
Audio/Video jacks for direct connections with VCRs
(and other accessories) for quality TV picture and
sound playback.
Surround Sound external audio speaker connections.
Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the "IV OFF at
preset time intervals.
Smart Sound for the control of "IV volume levels
during program changes or commercial breaks.
Smart Picture allows you to choose from a list of TV
video control categories set for a variety of viewing
conditions and program sources.
As you unpack your "IV please note that the
following items have been included with your set:
Q
o
Owner's Manual
Warranty Registration Card
Safety Tip Information
Factory Service Center Address Listings
Remote Control Transmitter
Batteries for Remote Control Use
Please take a few minutes to complete your
registration card, The serial number for the TV is
on the back of the set.
To ensure that picture screen performance is of
the highest quality, please avoid rubbing any
object or material on the screen that could scratch
or damage its surface.
Refer to the back of this manual for instructions
on the cleaning and care of the TV.
_p adjust your TV color and
icture controls, select a TV
channel and follow the steps shown
below:
Select BRIGHTNESS,
PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4.-_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
adjust the selected control.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
Remember. When the bar
scale iscentered, control
settings are at normal mid-range
levels.
]flB.I.G,Ii_IF,._ Press (-) or (+) until
dark parts of the picture show good
detail.
PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until
whitest parts of the picture are as
bright as you prefer.
COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
_NT Press (-) or (+) to obtain
natural skin tones. (Also see Flesh
Correction onpage 14 for more
information).
SHARPNESS Press(-) or (+) to
improvedetail in the picture.
MAIN MENU .....
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ISelect and then pregs Select and then press MENU
I MENU (M) button to (M) button to view additional
[view an explanation of I controls grouped under .same
Ithe _lected feature. Ifeature heading. For
IExample: Tint, Brightness.
Picture, etc.
HOW TO SELECT FEATURF.S
(WITH BLrI'TONS ON THE REMOTE)
Press MENU (M)
to .select RED
highlighted
Pre._s MENU (M)
• • to move Up
and Down within
the Menu.
Press MENU (M),_I
to move from Skle-to-
Side within the Menu.
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_C e Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
olor and Tint controls are
used to make fine tune adjustments
to the color settings for PIP (when
it is shown on the TV screen).
_,_ Select PIP COLOR (or PIP
TINT) control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the RED,highlight
with the MENU (M)4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
2_ Press the MENU AY buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn (t,,,') the
PIP COLOR or TINT control ON.
The PIP automatically comes on to
show the PIP window on the TV
screen.
_ Press the (+) and (-) buttons to
adjust the PIP for Color (or Tint)
levels you prefer.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen.
uldn' t it be great to view
our TV picture free of
ghosts or other image problems?
Well, your TV offers thefirst real
step toward reducing or wtally
eliminating ghosting and other
image interference. This should be
especially good news for those
home viewer's that currently use
external or outdoor antennas to
supply their picture.
Soon local stations will broadcast
their 7a/programs with Ghost
Cancellation information encoded
in the TV signal. These encoded
signals, when passed through an
accessory device and the special
circuitry provided in your TV, can
dramatically reduce ghost line
images and other interference
problems.
Refer to the Owner's Manual with the
Ghost Cancellation device for detailed
instructions on its hook-up and use.
Contact your dealer or call our
Information Center number (615)
475-8869 for more details on this
exciting new development in
television broadcast technology.
BACKOFTV
®
TV BROADCAST
SIGNAL
ACCESSORY GHOST
CANCELLATION DEVICE
®
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I rl"he picture for the TV can come
I through either the ANTENNA
plug or the A UDIO/VIDEO INput
jacks (on the rear of the TV). The
Picture Source control simply tells
the TV which one of these picture
sources it is to show on the TV
screen.
!<_ Select PICTURE SOURCE
I ] SELECT control.
I I With the FEATURES MENU on
I [ screen, move the REDhighlight
I I with the MENU (M)4-_ buttons.
I I Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the MENU AV buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn the
desired PICTURE SOURCE
control ON (v").
ANTENNA- for a picture signal
coming from the ANTENNA
plug on the TV.
VCR/AUX- for a picture sisal
coming from the Video Input
jack on the rear of the TV.
S-VIDEO- for a picture signal
coming from the S-Video
Input jack on the TV.
<_ Press the STATUS button
to
clear the screen.
MAIN MENU
Remember. The
VCR/AUX TV screen will
be blank unless a signal source is
connected to the Video Input jack
on the rear of the TV. (See page
20 for details).
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sed Captioning (CC) allows
ou to read the voice content of
television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the hearing
impaired this feature uses on-screen
"text boxes" to show dialogue and
conversations while the TV program
is in progress.
_,.,_ Select CLOSED
CAPTIONING control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4,-_buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the MENU AY buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (_'_) the
desired Closed Caption mode - For
Example: "ALWAYS ON" and
"CAPTION 1".
CAPTION 1, 2, 3, 4:
dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned
TV program shows on-screen.
(See Important Note on this
page.)
TEXT 1, 2, 3, 4:
often used for channel guide,
schedules, or bulletin board
information for CC programs.
_ After making your Caption mode
selection, press the STATUS button
to clear the TV screen. The selected
Closed Caption mode will be active.
To cancel, set the Closed Captioned
feature to OFF when finished
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 TV programs and product commercials 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 program. Usually "CAPTION 1" is the
most used mode to view captioned material. Refer to your area's TV program
listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.
M_.LN MENU
::,_:::
ON DURING
tNLY control can
_t the 'T'Vto
Caption
CAPTION I mode
ExampleScreen Display
Closed Captioninformation will usually appear
in black",rodwhite(althoughsome broadcasters
ornetworks mayoccasionallyuse color to
highlight ordrawattention tocertainareas.)
FULL SCREEN TEXT
will block TV semen from viewing
f
ou need to make sure the TV is
et to pick up either Cable TV
or Antenna signals. In other words,
the TV needs to know if you
connected a Cable TV signal or a
normal antenna to its ANTENNA
plug.
NOTE: If you went through First
Time Setup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
Select CABLE CHANNEL
TUNING control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) _ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the MENU _k_' buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (t_) the
desired mode - For Example:
CABLE.
CABLE- If you DO have
Cable TV connected
to the TV. Channels
1-125 available.
NORMAL- If you have an
Antenna connected
to the TV. Channels
2-69 available.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
O
MAIN MENU
FEATURE MENU
_ CABLE
D NORMAL
lO
Ur TV can automatically set
r local area (or Cable TV)
channels. This makes it easy for you
to select only the TV stations in your
area when the CHANNEL at V
buttons are pressed.
NOTE: If you went through First
Time Setup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
_ Select CHANNEL MEMORY
(START AUTOPROGRAMMING
control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight with
rill
the MENU (M)I_ buttons. Then
press the MENU button.
2_ Press the MENU button to turn
AUTOPROGRAMMING ON.
The "IV shows which channel
numbers are "SAVED" (w') as they
are added into memory.
"Auto-programming CHANNEL
MEMORY is finished" shows when
the TV is through adding channels.
<_ Press the STATUS or Menu (M)
button to clear the screen.
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I
Try it out. Press the
CHANNELAY buttons
and see which channels you can
select.
Remember. An Antenna or Cable
TV signal must trn-stbe connected
to your TV so that channels can be
saved.
If you want to delete any
unwanted channels from the TV's
memory, see "ADD/DELETE
CHANNELS" on the next page.
MAIN MENU
<
Saved in Memory
ate €*
M FEATURE MENU ' '
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5t_' BY" 7 8_'
9__" 10 11 lP
13 14 15 16
17 1B 19 80
21 22 23 24
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A toProgramming (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.
<_ Select CHANNEL MEMORY
(ADD/DELETE CHANNELS)
control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) _o_buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the CHANNEL AY or
I number buttons to select the
channel you want to add or delete.
<,,_ Press the MENU button to
ADD the channel into the TV's
memo_.
Press the MENU • button to
DELETE the channel from
memo_.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each
channel you wish to add or delete.
<_ Press the STATUS MENU
or
button to clear the screen when
through.
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MAIN MENU
FEATURE MENU
1 OF4=
CHANNEL MEMORY --
" CHANNELS I]
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SELECT CHANNEL
GO to 0ELETE CHANNEL
when FINISHED
Remember. You can also
add the VCR/AUX mode just
like a channel. Then by pressing
the CHANNEL &Y buttons the
VCR/AUX mode can quickly be
selected to use the Input jacks on
the rear of the TV (see page 20).
Note: "VCR/AUX" mode is
located between the lowest and
highest channel numbers within
the ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
control screen.
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our TV comes with an on-
creen clock. During normal
operation the clock appears on the
screen with every channel change
(and when the STATUS button is
pressed).
iNOTE: If you went through First
Time Setup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
@Select SET CLOCK control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 4)
on screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M)I_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the remote's number
buttons to set the time clock.
€,,_ Press the STATUS button to
I set the clock in operation and clear
the screen.
P
Remember,
be sure to press "0"
first and then the
hour number for
single digit entries.
The remote's
MENU (M) l_),
buttons can also be
used to set the
hours, minutes and
AM/PM portions of
the clock.
TV Clock settings
may be lost when
the TV is unplugged
(or AC power to the
set is interrupted.)
t like an alarm clock you can
et the TV to turn itself on at the
same time everyday.
Select SET ON TIMER
control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 4)
on screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4_buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the MENU AY and
JMENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select "ON" (va).
<_ Press the MENU •V and
Jthen the MENU (M) buttons to
select "SET ON TIME".
_ Press the remote's number
buttons to set the 'q'URN ON"
time for the "IV. (Press MENU •
Y for AM or PM.)
_ Press the STATUS button to
set the "ON TIME" and clear the
screen.
S_'TCUZ;K & ON TIMEn
,L..,a,
SETON TIMER
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HOUR 10 TL*'RN0N
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A ring" or series of previously
viewed channels can be selected
from the Alternate Channel (A/CH)
button on your remote control. With
this feature you can easily switch
between different TV programs that
currently interest you. The ALT.
CHN. menu control allows you to set
up to four channels in the viewing
"ring".
_ Select ALTERNATE
CHANNEL control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 4) on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
',,_ Press the MENU AY and
MENU (M) buttons to highlight and
select (t1') the number of channels in
the "ring" (either 2, 3, or 4 channels.)
Press STATUS button to clear the
screen.
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Remember,
to first use this-
feature press the
AJCH and then the
MENU button on
the remote. Then
select the desired
channels with the
number buttons on
the remote. (For
example for a "4"
channel ring select:
02, 06, I 1, and 22.)
Then press the
A/CH button on the
remote to quickly
select the channels
in the '5"ing". Great
for viewing evening
news or sports
programming.
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11 Use number bu_.ons
Voeyou ever fallen asleep in
nt of the TV only to have it
wake you up at two in the morning
with a test pattern screeching in
your ears? Well, your TV can save
you all that trouble by
automatically turning itself off.
c-iffar
<_ Select SLEEP TIMER control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 4)
on screen, move the R_D highlight
with the MENU (M)4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the MENU .q D_buttons
to pick the amount of time (15
minutes to 2 hours ahead) before
the TV will turn itself off.
<_ Press the STATUS or MENU
(M) button to clear the screen after
you have set the time for the TV to
turn off.
Remember,
to see how many
minutes are left
before the TV shuts
itself off, reselect
the SLEEP TIMER
control screen.
To stop a SLEEP
TIMER setting,
reset the timer back
to OFF. (Turning
the TV off and on,
or pressing a button
during the last
minute of a timer
setting, will also
cancel a setting.)
A few seconds
before the TV is to
shut off a message
will come on the
screen telling you
GOOD NIGHT.
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