Magnavox TR2560B Owner's Manual
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r_ Getting Started
WaminodPrecautions...............................2-3
Antenna/Cable Connections ................... 4-5
VCR to TV Antenna Connections ............................. 5
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation .............. 6-7
['f--_ On-Sc;reen Feature_;
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
+Using the TV Channel Reminder ...................... 14
+Adjusting the TV Color .................................... 15
+Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 16
+Using the TV Volume Bar Control .................. 17
Remote Control Operation
Using the Remote with the TV .................. 18
Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ........................ 19
General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working .............. 20
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 21
Index ........................................................................ 22
Warranty .................................................................. 23
Infrared Remote Control which works your TV as
well as all on-screen l'eature controls,.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
Closed Captioning which allows the viewer to read
TV program dialogue or voice conw.'rsations 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 fbr setting of
TV controls (such as color adjustment, timer settings,
and channel memory)
Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV OFF
at preset times.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIIqE OR SHOCK
HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE -IHIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
"Ihe 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 ycu 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.
Copyright @ 1994 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
irst let's connect your Antenna
or Cable 73/signal to your TV.
This will be easy since there is onl.v
one 75_ antenna plug on the back
of your TV - and that's where the
antenna goes.
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_ IF your anterina (or CABLE TV
signal) has a round cable (75 ohm)
wilh 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.
_it._l_ Try it out. Press POWER to
,_w--.- turn the TV ON. Press the
CHANNEL UP button. You
sh_mld 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 1I.
_,_._ Remember. If the TV is
" connected to a 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 tollt]'ree
accessory, ordering number
(1-800-292-6066):
UItF/VHF Combiner ........... SBV 1133A01
75-30(I Ohm Adapl:cr ........... SBV1 113A01
31"10-75 Ohm Adapl_cr .......... 483521827003
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OutToor VHF/UHF Antenna
Twin Lead
Wire
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Back of TV
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Outdtx_r VHF/UHF Anlenna
Cable TV Signal
Round Cable
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I_ ome of you may have two
_J separat_' antennas. For
instance, one antenna is'for VHF
channels (2-13) and the other
antenna isJor UHF channels
(14-69). _
For homes wiLhtwo sepa.rate
antennas you will need an optional
"'combiner" before you can
connect to the TV. See previous
page for ordering details.
_,> Attach tile separate
antennas to the correct screws
on the combiner.
,_.,,,,,-Push the round end of the
combiner onto the ANTENNA
]glug on the:rear of the TV.
Combiner
Outdoor UHF Antenna
Twi n l.cad
Wire
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Back of TV
Twin l.cad
Wire
Outdoor VH I:
Antenna
Round Cable
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o comwct a VCR to the TV."
QI_ Connect your Antenna or
Cable TV signal to the IN FROM
ANT. plug on the VCR.
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_2_ Connect the OUT TO TV plug
i on the VCR to the ANTENNA
plug on the TV.Icc, nnecting cable
supplied with the VCR.)
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Round Cable
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Ou tdoor VHF/U H F
Antenna
Cable TV Signal
VCR
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Press the POWER button to
turn the TV ON. (Note: you can
p_:ess any button on the front of
the "IV to turn the TV ON.)
The tuned charmel 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 ('$') button to adjust
the sound le'cel.
<_ Press the CHANNEL UP (A)
or' DOWN (Y) button to select
TV channels.
Point the remote control
toward the remote sensor window
oft the TV when operating the TV
with the remote.
Always press two number
buttons on the remote when
sclecting channels. For example:
press "0" then "6" for channel 6.
_ _C-C0nRyctee?ltber C IfbtlheeTTvV is
(CATV) signal, be sure to set the
] TV for that type signal. See page
10.
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Remote
Senxor
Window
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T_ load the supplied batteries
.l into the remote:
,[1_,.,_Remove the battery
compartment lid on the back of
the remote.
,_ Place the batteries in the
remote. Be sure to line the (+)
and (-) ends of the batteries up
correctly.
_ Reattaeh the battery lid.
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'_eatures for your 73/can be
adjusted from a MENU screen
sk,own on the TV. A MENU is
nothing more than an on-screen
list of features. Each MENU item
con be adjusted by viewing the
screen and pressing a button.
_ Press MENU• or • on the
TV (or M button on the remote).
An on-screen list of features
appears on the TV screen.
<_ PressMENU • or • (orM •
• on the remole) 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 clown
through the MENU items).
Press (+) or (-) to adjust the
selected on-screen feature.
<_ Press STATUS button the
on
remote to clear the screen after an
adjustment
Use the "MENU EXIT" item and
press "+ - ON" to clear the screen.
You can also just wait and after a
minute the MENU will drop from
the screen.
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,_-" Remember. 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 adjusxment scale (or box) also shows
next to the selecled MENU item.
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