Magnavox TR2516C121 Owner’s Manual
Warning/Precautions .............................. 1, 8
Hooking Up Your TV ................................ 2
VCR to TV Antenna Connections ............................. 2 .
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation ................. 3
How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control .............. 3
---] On-Screen Features
First Time Set Up which automatically sets the
TV for local channels and the correct picture
signal (antenna or cable).
Infrared Remote Control which works your
TV as well as all on-screen feature controls.
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Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable
TV (CATV) channel capability.
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<_Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation ............. 4 .
"0"AddingChannels in Memory (Automatically)...4
_'Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) .......... 4
_Using the Surf Control ........................................ 5
_-Using the Smart Picture Control ........................ 5
_'Using the Smart Sound Control.......................... 5
_-Adjusting the TV Picture .................................... 6
_-Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................... 6
_'Using the TV Volume Bar Control .................... 6
_How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ........ 7
+Using the On-Screen Language Option.............. 7
1_ Cjeneral Information
Glossary of TV Terms ................................................ 7
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................... 8
Index .......................................................................... 8
Warranty ..................................................................... 8
Closed Captioning which allows the viewer to
read TV program dialogue or voice conversa-
tions as on-screen text.
Automatic Programnzing of channels for
quick and easy selection of favorite stations
available in your area.
On-Screen Features (in either English or
Spanish) which show helpful messages for
setting of TV controls (such as color adjustment,
timer settings, and channel memory.)
Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV
OFF at preset times.
Smart Button for the control of TV Sound and
Picture levels. Use the Smart Button on the
remote to quickly adjust Smart Sound (to keep
volume levels consistent during program
changes or commercial breaks), and Smart
Picture (for automatic picture adjustments on a
variety of program sources).
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safetysymbols
,_ This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety
of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
_kThe "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to pre-
vent operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPIVEN-r TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour 6viter les chocs 61ectriques,introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche clansla borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
Vour Cable "IV input
I into your home may be
a single (75 ohm) cable, or
a Converter Box installa-
tion. In either case the
connection to the TV is
very easy, Just put the
threaded end of the cab&
signal to the TV's antenna
plug and screw it down
tight.
If your Cable TV sig-
nal is a single round cable (75
ohm) then you're ready to con-
nect to the TV.
If you have a Cable TV
Converter Box:
Connect the Cable TV signal to
the Cable Signal IN(put) plug
on the Converter.
Cable TV Company
2__ the Cable TV
cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE
plug on the TV.
If you have a Cable TV
Converter Box:
Connect the OUT(put) plug
from the Converter to the
ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the
TV.
Box Connection 75[2 Ohm
NOTE: The connecting cable for
the Converter is supplied from
the Cable TU Company.
Back of TV
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set the TV for the
type signal you've
just connected (see
page 3 of this Set-
Up Guide.)
To select only the
channel numbers on
your Cable system
see "Auto Program"
(page 3). If you use
a Cable Converter
box, set the TV to
the same channel as
the converter's CH
3/4 switch (on the
rear of the convert-
er.)
normal
broadcast channels (VHF
2-13 and UHF 14-69).
Your connection is easy
since there is only one
75_ (ohm) antenna plug
on the back of your TV -
and that's where the anten-
na goes.
otwmeof you may ha ve
o separate antennas.
One antenna is for VHF
channels (2-13) and the
other antenna is for UHF
channels (14-69).
For homes with separate
UHF/VHF antennas, you
will need an optional
"combiner" before you can
connect to the TV. See the
"Smart Help" section (to
the right on this page) for
ordering details.
your antenna has a
round cable (75 ohm) on the
end, then you're ready to con-
nect it to the TV.
If your antenna has flat twin-
lead wire (300 ohm), you first
need to attach the antenna wires
to the screws on a 300 to 75
ohm adapter.
T
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna
(Outdoor or Indoor)
--_AAttach
the separate
UHF and VHF antennas to
the correct screws on the com-
biner.
Outdoor UHF Antenna
(Twin-lead 300 Ohm)
Outdoor VHF Antenna
(Twin-lead 300 Ohm)
Outdoor VI--IFAntenna
(Round 75 Ohm cable)
_Push the round end of the
adapter (or antenna) onto the
ANTENNA/CABLE plug on
the rear of the TV. If the round
end of the antenna wire is
threaded, screw it down tight.
300 to 75[2
Adapter
483521827003)
Twin Lea{
Wire
Round Cable
75ft
<_Push the round end of the combiner
[onto the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on ]
[the rear of the TV.
U/V Combiner
75-300 Ohm Adapter
Back of TV
Back of TV
Remcmber, !
be sure to set the
TV for the type sig-
nal you've connect-
ed (see page 3 of
this Set-Up Guide.)
To set the TV to
select only the
channel numbers in
your area see how
to "'Program"or
"Add" channels in
memory on page 3.
To order any
optional accessory
contact your dealer
or call the toll-free
accessory ordering
number (1-800-292-
6066):
• UHF/VHF
Combiner:
(SBV1133AO1)
• 75-300 Ohm
Adapter:
(SBV I 113AO 1)
• 300-75 Ohm
Adapter:
(483521827003)
_Ca e basic Antenna, or
ble TV, to VCR to
TV connection is shown to
the right. For more infor-
mation on other hookups
(possible when Cable
ConverterlDescrambler
boxes are included) refer
to your accessory VCR
and Cable Converter
Owner's Manual for
details.
Connect your
Antenna or Cable TV signal
to the IN FROM ANT(enna)
plug on the VCR.
Round Cable 75f2
_Connect the OUT TO TV
plug on the VCR to the
ANTENNA plug on the TV
(connecting cable supplied
with the VCR.)
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_Refer to the Owner's
Manual included with your
VCR for other possible con-
nections and TV/VCR operat-
ing details.
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VCR
Back of TV
Round Cable
75£Z Supplied with VCR
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" {- _ Press the POWER
Ibutton to turnthe TV ON.
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.<_Press the VOLUME UP
I J ')or OWN u.on
ladjust the sound level.
_Press the CHANNEL UP 1
(A) or DOWN (•) button to [
select TV channels. I_
Remember,
You can press any
button on the front
of the "IV 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 STA-
TUS button (on the
remote) to see what
channel the TV is
ON.
tOad the sut)t)lied bat-
ries into the remote:
1. Remove the battery
compartment lid on the
back of the remote.
, Place the batteries (2-
AAA) in the remote. Be
sure the (+) and (-) ends
of the batteries line up
correctly (inside of case i!
marked.)
3. Reattach the battery lid.
F_PPoint the remote con
Press to see the current channel number on the TV screen.
Also press this button to clear the TV screen after control
adjustments.
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Press the M button to show on-screen controls. Press Channel
A or • buttons to move through the list of controls. Press the
Volume (+, -) buttons to adjust the MENU controls.
Channel Scan Button
Press to scan up or down
through channel numbers.
Mute Button
Press to turn the sound OFF on the TV. Press again to
return the sound to its previous level.
Smart Button
Press to select automatic settings for TV Picture and
Sound, Smart Picture for factory preset video levels on a
variety of program sources. Smart Sound to control TV
sound levels during program changes or commercial
breaks. See page (5) for details.
Power Button
to turn TV ON and OFF.
, yolume (-_ and (+) Buttons
Press to adjust the TV _und level. When used with the MENU but-
ton, press to adjust the selected on-screen (MENU) feature controls.
Press to select weviously viewed channels.
For example: You are watching channel 4 and change to chan-
nel 10 (using th_ channel number buttons). Press SURF and
your TV will return to channel 4. Press SURF again and your
TV will return to channel 10. Turn to page (5) to see bow the
"SUR F" control is used In quickly select a series of channels.
Numl_t Buttons
Press 1.'6_2numberbuttons to select "IV channels. For
example to select channel 6..press "0" first; then "6".
Sleen Button
Press to set the TV to automati-
cally turn itself OFF. See page (6)
for details.
le "SETUP" ott-_ t_cn
ontrol is automatically
selected when you first plug-
in your TV and press the
MENU button (on the TV or
the remote.)
First Time Setup takes care
of some basic 71/control set-
tings for you. Follow the
steps in this section to quick-
ly add area channel numbers
into the TV's memory, and set
the TV for your connected
signal (Antenna or Cable.)
Press the MENU (M)
button to select SETUP. Press
the VOLUME (+) button (on
the remote or TV) to show the
list of SETUP items.
Press CHANNEL • or • on
the remote (or MENU • or •
on the TV) to choose any
SETUP item listed.
_With SELECT LAN-
GUAGE control highlighted,
press the VOLUME (+) button
to set the language of the TV's
Menu controls. (Either English
or EspanoUSpanish).
3v"_With AUTO CABLE
SELECT control highlighted,
press (+) button to automatical-
ly set the TV to receive either
Cable TV or Antenna signals
(connected at the rear of the
TV.)
SETUP
D SELECTLANOUAOE
E_tT
PRESS*TO
SELECTLANOUAOE
PRESS ÷ TO
DETERMINE
IF CABLE CHANNELS AR_ Pf_ESENT
With AUTO PROGRAM
control highlighted, press (+)
button to automatically add
available channels into the
TV's memory.
_Press the
1\_-----_/remote's STATUS button
I_- (or use "EXIT') to back
[ _ out of the SETUP Menu.
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'IV set to receive Cable
TV supplied channels.
TV set to receive Antenna ]
supplied channels. J
I "RED" channel numbers
have been
Remember, SETUP is a first-
use, one-time operation and
will not have to be repeated
(even if the TV is unplugged.)
CABLE CHANNELS
ARE PRESENT
NO
CABLE CHANNELS
PRESENT
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If the SETUP Menu disappears
and you are not finished, just
press the MENU and (+) buttons
to return to the SETUP screen.
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