Magnavox TS2560 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

_._ On-Screen Feature_

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

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

_Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically).11

<_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

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

_Adjusting the TV Color .................................... 19

<_Using theOn-Screen Language Option ............ 20

_Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks ......... 21

Remote Control Oaeration

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

Setting the "IV Remote to Work VCRs..24-25

Setting the TV Remote to Work

(:',able TV Converters .......................................... 26-27

Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs - Search

Method ..................................................................... 28

Setting the TV Remote to Work Cable

Converters - Search Method .................................... 29

i General Information

Tips if Something Isn't Working ............... 30

Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 31

Index ........................................................................ 3l

Warranty .................................................................. 32

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Infrared Remote Control which works your "IV set [I

and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and I ....

Cable Converters.

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.

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 (such as color adjustment, timer settings,
and channel memory.)

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

Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV OFF
at preset times.

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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 keen

it for future reference.

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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.

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¢,,_) 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.

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,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.

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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 I I.

__co Remember. If the TV is

nnected to a Cable TV

(CATV) signal, be sure to set the

TV for that type signal (see page

]o.)

To order any optional accessory

contact your dealer or call the toll-free

accessory ordering number

(1-800-292-6066):

UHF/VHF Combiner ........... SBV 1133A0 I

75-300 Ohm Adapter ........... SB VI I13A0 I

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

Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna

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Back of TV

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300 to 75ff2

Adapter

(483521827003)

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Outdoor VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV Signal

Round Cable

75f_

ome of you may have two
separate antennas. For

instance, one antenna isfor VHF

channels (2-13) and the other

antenna isfor UHF channels
(14-69).

l BEGIN ]

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.

_ 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.

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Combi_r

TwinLead

Wire

Outdoor UHF Antenna

Twin Lead

Wire

Adapter

Round Cable

75f_

Outdoor VHF

Antenna

o connect _VCR to the TV:

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Connect your Antenna or

Cable TV signal to the IN FROM

ANT. plug on the VCR.

2 Connect the OUT TO TV plug

2_on the VCR to the ANTENNA

plug on the TV.(connecting cable

supplied with the VCR.)

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Round Cable

7512 Supplied with VCR

Back of TV

Outdoor VHF/UHF

300 to 75_

• Adapter

Cable TV Sigr

VCR

Press the POWER button to

turn the TV 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 (V) 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 itscommands to

the TV.

Point the remote control toward
the remote sensor window on the

TV when operating the TV with
the remote.

_t_ Always press two number

buttons on the remote when
selecting channels. For example:

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

@

Remember. If the TV is

conr_ected to a Cable TV

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

10.

Remote

Sensor

Window

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T_. load the supplied batteries
.l into the remote."

Remove the battery

compartment lid on the back of
the remote.

,_ Place the batteries (3-AA) in

the remote. Be sure the (+) and

(-) ends of the batteries line up
correctly (inside of case is

marked.)

_ Reattach the battery lid.

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eatures for your TV can be
adjusted from a MENU screen

._;hown on the TV. A MENU is
nothing more than an on-screen

i'ist 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

'IV (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

I 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 scr_n.

_._ Renpember. 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) aim shows
next to the ._lected MENU item.

ONTHE _'_CH TF,E

TELEVISIC_I 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.

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COLOR
TINT

SHARP
STEREO
SAP
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INPUT
CABLE
PROGRAM
CHANNEL

SLEEP
REMINDER
CAPTION

VOL. BAR
LANGUAGE

EXIT MENU

ou need to make sure that the
73/is set to pick up either

Cable TV stations or Antenna
:rignals. In other words, the IV
needs to know whether you have
connected a Cable TV signal or a

normal antenna to its ANTENNA
plug.

> Press MENU • or • on the
TV (or on the remote press M

button and then M •• 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 clear the

to

screen

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

screen.

Try it out. Press CHANNEL

• buttons and scan the

] channels._CHA• on remote

the

I 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.

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