Magnavox TS2744C Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

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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.

• Standard Broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable
TV (CATV) channel capability.

• Stereo 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.

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

• Language control allows the user to select
from three options; English, Spanish or
French. This controls the On-Screen Menu text
only. (Does not work for Closed Captioning.)

Getting Started

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............................3

On-Screen Features

✧Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation .............4

✧Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ..........4

✧Using the TV Volume Bar Control ....................5

✧Using the TV Volume Limiter............................5

✧Using the TV Stereo Control..............................5

✧Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control...................6

✧How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ........6

✧Using the TV Picture and Color Controls .........7

General Information

Glossary of TV Terms................................................7

Tips if Something Isn’t Working...............................8

Index ..........................................................................8

Warranty.....................................................................8

For Customer Use

Enter (below) the Serial Number and the

Model Number of this television

(located on the rear of the TV cabinet).

Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. __________________________

Serial No.___________________________

NOTE: This owner's manual is used with
several different television models. Not all
features (and drawings) discussed in this
manual will necessarily match those found
with your television set. This is normal and
does not require you contacting your dealer
or requesting service.

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75V
ANT /
CABLE

2

VHFV

VHF

UHF

300Ω

75-300 Ω ADAPTER

OR

75V
ANT /
CABLE

HOOKING UP YOUR TV (ANTENNA/CABLE TV CONNECTIONS)

A

combination antenna

receives normal
broadcast channels (VHF
2-13 and UHF 14-69).
Your connection is easy
since there is only one
75Ω (ohm) antenna plug
on the back of your TV ­and that’s where the anten­na goes.

ANTENNA

COMBINATION UHF/VHF

Remember,
be sure to set the
TV for the type sig­nal you've connect­ed (see page 3 of
this Set-Up Guide.)

To set the TVto
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:
(SBV1113AO1)

• 300-75 Ohm
Adapter:
(483521827003)

SMART

HELP

If your antenna has a

round cable (75 ohm) on the

end, then you're ready to con­nect it to the TV.

If your antenna has flat twin­lead wire (300 ohm), 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 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.

S

ome of you may have

two 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.

SEPARATE UHF/VHF

300 to 75Ω

Adapter

(483521827003)

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna

(Outdoor or Indoor)

Twin Lead

Wire

Round Cable

75Ω

Back of TV

Back of TV

U/V Combiner

75-300 Ohm Adapter

Outdoor UHF Antenna

(Twin-lead 300 Ohm)

Outdoor VHF Antenna

(Twin-lead 300 Ohm)

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OUT

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75V
ANT /
CABLE

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our Cable TV input

into your home may be
a single (75 ohm) cable, or
a Converter Box installa­tion. In either case the
connection to the TV is
very easy. Just put the
threaded end of the cable
signal to the TV's antenna
plug and screw it down
tight.

CABLE TV

CABLE INPUT/CONVERTER

OUT TO TV

IN FROM ANT.

75V
ANT /
CABLE

T

he basic Antenna, or

Cable TV, to VCR to

TV connection is shown to
the right. For more infor­mation on other hookups
(possible when Cable
Converter/Descrambler
boxes are included) refer
to your accessory VCR
and Cable Converter
Owner's Manual for
details.

VCR TO TV

BASIC CONNECTION

Twin Lead

Wire

Round Cable 75Ω

If your Cable TV sig-

nal is a single round cable (75

ohm) then you're ready to con­nect 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.

Connect 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.

Push the round end of the combiner

onto the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on
the rear of the TV.

Attach the separate

UHF and VHF antennas to

the correct screws on the com­biner.

BEGIN

BEGIN

BEGIN

Round

End

Connect your
Antenna or Cable TV signal
to the IN FROM ANT(enna)

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.)

BEGIN

Outdoor VHF Antenna
(Round 75 Ohm cable)

Back of TV

Round Cable

75Ω Ohm

Cable TV Converter

Box Connection

Cable TV Company

Remember,
set the TV for the
type signal you've
just connected (see
page 3 of this Set­Up 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 convert­er.)

SMART

HELP

Cable TV Signal Input

Round Cable

75Ω Supplied with VCR

Outdoor VHF/UHF

Antenna

300 to 75Ω Ohm

Adapter

Cable TV signal

Back of TV

Refer to the Owner's

Manual included with your

VCR for other possible con­nections and TV/VCR operat­ing details.

OR

NOTE: The connecting cable for
the Converter is supplied from
the Cable TV Company.

VCR

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HOW TO USE AND SETUP OUR TV FOR THE FIRST TIME

LANGUAGE

AUTO CABLE SELECT
AUTO PROGRAMMING
EXIT

SETUP

ENGLISH

PRESS + TO SELECT LANGUAGE

ESPANOL FRANCAIS

LANGUAGE
AUTO CABLE SELECT

AUTO PROGRAMMING

EXIT

SETUP

PRESS + TO

AUTO PROGRAM CHANNELS

AUTOPROGRAM

SEARCHING FOR

CHANNEL 12 FOUND

AUTOPROGRAM

SEARCH COMPLETED

LANGUAGE
AUTO CABLE SELECT
AUTO PROGRAMMING
SET CLOCK

EXIT

SETUP

PRESS + TO

EXIT

LANGUAGE

AUTO CABLE SELECT

AUTO PROGRAMMING
EXIT

SETUP

PRESS + TO DETERMINE

IF CABLE CHANGES ARE PRESENT

AUTO CABLE SEARCH

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO CABLE SEARCH

CABLE CHANNELS ARE PRESENT

AUTO CABLE SEARCH

OR

NO CABLE CHANNELS ARE PRESENT

Press the POWER

button to turn the TV ON.

Press the VOLUME UP

(▲) or DOWN (▼) button to

adjust the sound level.

BEGIN

Press the CHANNEL UP

(▲) or DOWN (▼) button to

select TV channels.

TELEVISION

Remember,
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.

SMART
HELP

SETUP MENU

Press MENU (M)

button on the remote (or

MENU ▲ or ▼ buttons on the
TV). An on-screen list of fea­tures appears on the TV screen.

Press the CH (+) or (–)

buttons on the remote (or the

MENU ▲ or ▼buttons on the
TV) to select the SETUP feature
with the on-screen arrow.

BEGIN

Press the VOL(+) button to
access the SETUP on-screen
menu. Then, press the CH (+)
or (–) buttons to scroll the
SETUP options. Next press the
VOL(+) or (–) buttons as direct-

ed to use the selected menu items.

Press the STATUS/EXIT

button on the remote to clear

the screen after an adjustment,
or scroll to the “EXIT” option
in the SETUP screen and press
the VOL (+) button to bring
you back to the main on-screen
menu.
You can also just wait and after
a minute the MENU will drop
automatically from the screen.

ENGLISH

SPANISH

FRENCH

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31

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MUTE

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A/CH

SLEEP

VOL

VOL

CH

CH

MENU

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STATUS/EXIT

POWER

REMOTE

T

o load the supplied batter-

ies into the remote:

1.Remove the battery com­partment lid on the back of

the remote.

2.Place the batteries (2­AAA) in the remote. Be

sure the (+) and (-) ends of
the batteries line up correct­ly (inside of case is
marked.)

3.Reattach the battery lid.

Point the remote

control toward the remote
sensor window on the TV
when operating the TV with
the remote.

BEGIN

Menu Buttons

Press the M button to show on­screen controls. Press Channel (+)
or (–) buttons to move through the
list of controls. Press the Volume
(+) or (–) buttons to adjust the
MENU controls.

V

olume (–) and (+)

Buttons

Press to adjust the TV
sound level. When used
with the MENU button,
press to adjust the selected
on-screen (MENU) feature
controls.

Number

Buttons

Press two number buttons
to select TV channels. For
example: to select channel

6... press "0" first; then "6".

Mute Button

Press to turn the sound OFF on the
TV. Press again to return the sound
to its previous level.

Channel Scan Button

Press to scan up or down through
channel numbers. (Also can be
used with the MENU button to
select on-screen controls. With the
Menu displayed, press Channel ▲
or ▼ buttons to move up or down
the list of controls.)

A/CH Button

Press to toggle between cur­rent and previously viewed
channel.

Status/Exit Button

Press to see the current channel
number on the TV screen. Also
press this button to clear the TV
screen after control adjustments.

CC Button

Press to select the Closed Captioning
mode. (CC w MUTE, CAPTION 1,
CAPTION 2, or OFF)

Sleep Button

Press to set the TV to auto­matically turn itself OFF.

Power

Button

Press to turn TV ON and
OFF.

F

irst Time Setup takes care

of some basic TV control
settings for you. Follow the steps
in this section to quickly add
area channel numbers into the
TV’s memory, set the Language,
and the TV for Antenna or Cable
signal.

LANGUAGE

With the Language feature
selected, press the VOL (+)
button to choose English,
Espanol (Spanish), or Francais
(French) for the TV’s on-screen
menu controls.

AUTO CABLE SELECT

With Auto Cable Select cho­sen, press the VOL (+) button
to automatically determine if
cable channels are present.

AUTO
PROGRAMMING

With the Auto Programming
feature selected, press the VOL
(+) button to automatically
store all available channels into
the TV’s memory.

EXIT

Pressing the VOL (+) button
with the Exit feature selected
will return you to the main on­screen menu.

TV set to receive Cable TV
supplied channels.

TV set to receive Antenna
supplied channels

AUTOMATIC SETTINGS

Battery Compartment

Battery Lid

Press the MENU UP (▲) or

DOWN (▼) button to display

the TV’s on-screen menu. Then
press the MENU UP (▲) or
DOWN (▼) button to scroll
through the list of on-screen fea­tures.

Press the
remote’s STATUS
button (or use
“EXIT”) to back out
of the SETUP menu.

Remember, SETUP
is a first-use, one­time operation and
will not have to be
repeated (even if the
TV is unplugged.)

SMART
HELP

The SETUP on-screen control is auto­matically selected when you first plug
in your TV and press the MENU but­ton (on the TV or remote.)

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STATUS/EXIT

CH

CH

POWER

VOL

VOL

MENU

A/CH

MUTE

CC

SLEEP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

YES

CABLE

CHANNEL
SLEEP
CAPTION
VOL. BAR
EXIT

2

3

NO

1

N

OTE: If you went

through First Time Setup
(page 3), this task has already
been completed for you.

You need to make sure that
the 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 (see
page 2).

CABLE OR ANTENNA INPUT

Press the MENU (M)

button on the remote, then the

CH (+) or (–) buttons (or press
the MENU ▲ or ▼ on the TV)
to select the word CABLE
with the TV’s on-screen Arrow.

Press the VOL(+) 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.

BEGIN

Try it out.
Press the CHANNEL
(+) or (–) buttons and
scan the channels. CH
(+), (–) works only
after STATUS button
is pressed to clear the
screen (or Menu times
out - about 1 minute.)

Remember, to set the
TV to select the chan­nels on your Cable
system, or in your
area, see the "Auto
Programming" steps in
the SETUP section on
page 3, and “Adding
Channels ” in the sec­tion below.

SMART

HELP

ON-SCREEN MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED)

Press STATUS button on

the remote control to clear the
screen.

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SAVED

CHANNEL

SLEEP
CAPTION
VOL. BAR
EXIT
SETUP

DELETED

STATUS/EXIT

CH

CH

POWER

VOL

VOL

MENU

A/CH

MUTE

CC

SLEEP

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2

3

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A

uto Programming (see

page 3) adds all the
channels it can find (on your
Antenna or Cable TV system)
into the TV's memory.
Save/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.

ADD/DELETE CHANNELS

Press the MENU (M)

button on the remote, then the

CH (+) or (–) buttons (or the
MENU ▲ or ▼ on the TV) to
select the word CHANNEL
with the TV’s on-screen Arrow.

Press Channel Number

buttons on the remote (or CH

▲ or ▼ buttons on the TV) to
select the channel you want to
SAVE (or DELETE.)

BEGIN

Press the VOL(+) button

to SAVE the selected channel

number into memory.

Press VOL(-) button to
DELETE a channel from

memory.

Press the STATUS button

to clear the screen after adding
(or deleting) all the channels
you want.

CABLE

CHANNEL

To SAVE a channel above 100, use the CH
▲▼ buttons on the TV. The remote number

buttons only go up to channel 99.

SMART HELP

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EXIT
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VOLUME

STATUS/EXIT

CH

CH

POWER

VOL

VOL

MENU

A/CH

MUTE

CC

SLEEP

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2

3

4

5

6

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2

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VOL. LIMIT

STATUS/EXIT

CH

CH

POWER

VOL

VOL

MENU

A/CH

MUTE

CC

SLEEP

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2

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ON-SCREEN MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED)

U

se the Volume Bar con-

trol to see the TV’s vol­ume level settings on the TV
screen. Once set the Volume
Bar will be seen each time
the VOLUME buttons (on the
TV or remote) are pressed.

VOLUME BAR

Press the MENU (M)

button on the remote, then

press the CH (+) or (–) (or
press the MENU ▲ or ▼ but­tons on the TV) to select the
word VOL. BAR with the
TV’s on-screen Arrow.

Press the VOL(+) or (-)

buttons to turn the VOL BAR

control ON or OFF.

Try it out.
Press the VOL (+)
or (–) buttons. The
VOLUME BAR
should appear at the
bottom of the
screen.

NOTE: The TV's
volume level can
also be lowered
when the set is
turned OFF.

SMART

HELP

Press STATUS button to

clear the screen.

VOLUME

BEGIN

Y

ou can limit the maximum

volume level of the TV
set. Once the Volume Limiter
control is set the TV sound
cannot be played louder than
the maximum preset level.

LIMITING THE VOLUME

Press numbers 0, 7, 2,
0, 9, 1; then press MENU (M)
button on the remote or TV.

The VOL. LIMIT bar will
show on the screen.

Press the VOLUME (+)

or (–) button until the VOL.

LIMIT bar is at the level you
want to be the highest possible
volume.

Remember,
the Volume Limit
Bar will appear to
return to the low end
of the register (when
the STATUS button
is pressed to set the
desired maximum
volume level - step #

3). This is normal for
setting the Volume
Limiter. Your new
maximum volume
level has been kept
in memory.

SMART

HELP

Press the STATUS but­ton to set the maximum vol­ume level. The screen will

clear and the TV will return to
normal channel viewing.

BEGIN

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ON

STEREO

CABLE
CHANNEL
SLEEP
CAPTION
VOL. BAR

STEREO

OFF

STATUS/EXIT

CH

CH

POWER

VOL

VOL

MENU

A/CH

MUTE

CC

SLEEP

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2

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Y

our TV can receive

broadcast stereo TV pro­grams. The TV has both an
amplifier and twin speakers
through which the stereo
sound can be heard.

STEREO TV SOUND

Press the MENU (M)

button on the remote, then the

CHANNEL ▲or ▼ buttons (or
the MENU ▲ or ▼ buttons on
the TV) to select the word
STEREO with the TV’s on­screen Arrow.

Press the VOLUME (+)

or (–) buttons to turn the

STEREO mode ON or off.

Remember,
if the TV is
set to STEREO but
the current channel
is not broadcasted
in stereo, the sound
at the TV will
remain monaural.

SMART

HELP

Press the STATUS but-

ton on the remote control to

clear the screen.

STEREO

BEGIN

NOTE: The TV’s on-screen “STEREO”

indicator appears whenever the TV detects an
incoming stereo signal. Be sure the TV’s
STEREO control is also turned “ON” in order
for the stereo sound to be heard through the
TV’s twin speaker system.

NOTE: Not all features (and
drawings) discussed in this
manual will necessarily
match those found with
your television set. This is
normal and does not require
you contacting your dealer
or requesting service.

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ON-SCREEN MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED)

JOHN: Why did they move the
meeting up to this week?
MARSHA: I don't know, but they
are pushing to close the deal.

CAPTION 1

CAPTION

VOL. BAR
EXIT
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CC

CAPTION 2

OFF

STATUS/EXIT

CH

CH

POWER

VOL

VOL

MENU

A/CH

MUTE

CC

SLEEP

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2

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2

3

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CC W MUTE

C

losed Captioning allows

you 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.
Note: 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.

CLOSED CAPTIONING

Press CC (Closed

Caption) button on the remote

to select the word CAPTION
with the TV’s on-screen Arrow.

Press CC (Closed

Caption) button repeatedly to

select the desired Closed
Caption (CC) mode - For
Example: CAPTION 1.

Note: Usually “CAPTION 1" is
the most used mode to view
captioned material.

Remember,
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 or 2) necessarily
being used by a
broadcast station
during the transmis­sion of a closed
caption program.
Refer to your area's
TV program listings
for the stations and
times of Closed
Caption shows.

SMART

HELP

Press the STATUS but-

ton after making your Caption

mode selection. The TV dis­play will clear and Captioning
material (if available on the
currently selected TV program)
will appear on the TV screen.

To cancel, set the CAPTION
feature to OFF when finished
viewing.

CAPTION 1 or 2 mode: dialogue (and descriptions) for
the action on the captioned TV program shows on-screen.
(See Smart Help on this page.)

BEGIN

CAPTION

This symbol will appear
with channels that contain
Closed Captioning material.

NOTE: The “CC W/MUTE” setting automatically switches the TV to
the Closed Caption 1 mode whenever the MUTE button (on the remote
control) is pressed. The Closed Caption 1 mode will turn OFF when the
TV sound is returned or unmuted.

15 MIN

SLEEP

CAPTION
VOL. BAR
EXIT
SETUP
BRIGHTNESS

STATUS/EXIT

CH

CH

POWER

VOL

VOL

MENU

A/CH

MUTE

CC

SLEEP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

2

1

3

SLEEP TIMER :58

H

ave you ever fallen

asleep in front 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.

SLEEP TIMER

Press the SLEEP but-

ton on the remote.

Press the MENU (M) button

on the remote, then press the
CH (+) or (–) (or press the
MENU ▲ or ▼ buttons on the
TV) to select the word SLEEP
with the TV’s on-screen Arrow.

Press the SLEEP button

repeatedly to pick the amount

of time (15 minutes to 2 hours
ahead) before the TV will turn
itself off.

The VOL (+) or (-) buttons can
also be used to set the amount
of time.

BEGIN

Remember. If
you ever want to see how
many minutes are left
before the TV shuts itself
off, press the STATUS
button on the remote.

If you want to stop a
SLEEP TIMER setting,
reset the timer back to
OFF. You could also turn
the TV off, and then back
on again, to cancel a set­ting.

Pressing any key on the
remote or TV in the last
60 seconds will cancel the
SLEEP TIMER setting.

SMART

HELP

Press the STATUS button

to clear the screen after you
have set the time for the TV to
turn off.

An on-screen count down will
appear during the last minute
before the TV shuts itself off.

OR

SLEEP

During the last minute of a SLEEP TIMER setting
an on-screen count down will be displayed.

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ON-SCREEN MENU CONTROLS (CONTINUED)

Round Cable 75Ω * A single solid antenna wire normally matched with a metal

plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) directly onto a 75 Ohm input
found on the Television or VCR. (Also known as Coaxial Cable.)

Display * An on screen message or graphics that help the user operate and adjust
his Television feature controls. See On Screen Displays (OSD).

Jack Panel * Refers to the area on the back of the TV cabinet where the input
and/or output connections are located.

On Screen Displays (OSD) * Refers to the wording or messages generated by the
television (or VCR) to help the user with specific feature controls (color adjust­ment, programming, etc.).

Menu * An on-screen listing of feature controls shown on the Television screen
that are made available for user adjustments.

Programming * The procedure of adding or deleting channel numbers into the
Television’s memory circuits. In this way the Television “remembers’’ only the local­ly available or desired channel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel num­bers.

Remote Sensor Window * Awindow or opening found on the Television control
panel through which infrared remote control command signals are received.

Status * Allows the user to quickly confirm what channel number is currently being
viewed. Status can also be used to clear the Television of on screen displays or infor­mation (rather than waiting for the displays to “time out” or automatically disappear
from the screen).

Twin Lead Wire * The more commonly used name for the two strand 300 Ohm
antenna wire used with many indoor and outdoor antenna systems. In many cases this
type of antenna wire requires an additional adapter (or balun) in order to connect to
the 75 Ohm Input terminals designed into the more recent Televisions and VCRs.

Volume Bar* When in the ON position, this feature displays an on-screen display
of the TV’s volume setting.

GLOSSARY

BRIGHTNESS

PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
STEREO

BRIGHTNESS

PICTURE

COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
STEREO

BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE

COLOR

TINT
SHARPNESS
STEREO

BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR

TINT

SHARPNESS
STEREO BRIGHTNESS

PICTURE
COLOR
TINT

SHARPNESS

STEREO

STATUS/EXIT

CH

CH

POWER

VOL

VOL

MENU

A/CH

MUTE

CC

SLEEP

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

0

1

3

2

T

o adjust your TV picture

controls, select a channel
and follow the steps shown to
the right.

PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS

Press the MENU (M)

button on the remote, then

press the CH (+) or (–) (or
press MENU ▲ or ▼ button­son the TV) until the desired
control shows on-screen.

Press the VOL(+) and (-)

to adjust the selected picture
control.

BEGIN

Press STATUS button (or

EXIT Menu) to clear the screen
when picture adjustments are
completed.

PICTURE

Remember,
with the bar scale
centered the control
settings are at normal
mid-range levels.

SMART

HELP

BRIGHTNESS Press VOL (-) or (+) until darkest parts of the picture are

as bright as you prefer.
PICTURE Press VOL (-) or (+) until lightest parts of the picture show

good detail.

COLOR Press VOL (-) or (+) to add or eliminate color.
TINT Press VOL (-) or (+) to obtain natural skin tones.
SHARPNESS Press VOL (-) or (+) to improve detail in the picture.

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P

lease make these simple

checks before calling for
service. These tips can save
you time and money since
charges for TV installation
and adjustment of customer
controls are not covered
under your warranty.

TROUBLESHOOTING

No Power

• Check the TV power cord.
Unplug the TV, wait 1
minute, then reinsert plug
into outlet and push POWER
button again.

• Check to be sure outlet is not
on a wall switch.

• This TV is equipped with
protective circuitry that shuts
the TV off in case of moder­ate power surges. Should
this occur turn the TV back
on by pressing the POWER
button once or twice, or
unplug (wait 10 seconds) and
then replug the power cord at
the AC outlet. This feature is
NOT designed to prevent
damage due to high power
surges such as those caused
by lightning, which is not
covered by your warranty.

No Picture

• Check the CABLE/ YES NO
control for correct position.

• Check antenna connections
on the rear of the TV. Are
they properly secured to the
antenna plug on the TV?

BEGIN

GENERAL INFORMATION

No Sound

• Check the VOLUME buttons.

• Check the MUTE button on
the remote control.

CAUTION: A video source
(such as a video game,
Compact Disc Interactive ­CDI, or TV information
channel) which shows a con­stant non-moving pattern on
the TV screen, can cause pic­ture tube damage. When not
in use, turn the video source
OFF. Regularly alternate the
use of such video sources
with normal TV viewing.

Remote Doesn't

Work

• Check batteries. Replace
with AAAHeavy Duty (Zinc
Chloride) or Alkaline batter­ies if necessary.

• Clean the remote and the
remote sensor window on the
TV.

• Check the TV power cord.
Unplug the TV, wait 1
minute, then reinsert plug
into outlet and push POWER
button again.

Wrong Channel
(or no Channels
above 13)

• Repeat channel selection.

• Add desired channel num-

bers (CHANNEL control)
into TV memory.

• Check CABLE/ YES NO

control for correct position.

TIPS

Philips Service Company, P.O. Box 555, Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760

[phone]

Cleaning and Care

• Unplug the TV before clean­ing.

• Avoid using anything abra­sive that could scratch the
screen.

• Wipe the TV screen with a
clean cloth dampened with
water.

• Gently wipe cabinet surfaces
with a clean cloth or sponge
dampened with cool clear
water. Use a clean dry cloth
to dry the wiped surfaces.

• Occasionally vacuum the
ventilation holes or slots in
the cabinet back.

• Never use thinners, insecti­cide sprays, or other chemi­cals on or near the cabinet.

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Add Channels . . . . . . . . . .4

Antenna Connect . . . . . . . .2

Autoprogram . . . . . . . . . . .3

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Cable TV Connect . . . . . . .2

Cable TV Control . . . . . . . .4

Channel Memory . . . . . .3, 4

Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . .6

Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . .2

Controls/TV . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Controls/Remote . . . . . . . .3

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

First Time Use . . . . . . . . . .3

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Menu Button . . . . . . . . . . .3

Minus(-) Buttons . . . . . . . .3

Picture Adjustments . . . . . .7

Plus(+) Button . . . . . . . . . .3

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . .1, 8

Programming . . . . . . . . . . .3

Remote Control . . . . . . . . .3

RF Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Sensor Remote . . . . . . . . . .3

SETUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Status Button . . . . . . . . . . .3

Tips for Service . . . . . . . . .8

VCR Connections . . . . . . .2

Volume Bar . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

INDEX

WARRANTY

COLOR TELEVISION

90 Days Free Labor

One Year Free Replacement of Parts (Two Years Free Replacement on Color Picture Tube)

This product can be repaired in-home.

WHO IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other doc­ument showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.

WHAT IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will
be repaired or replaced free, and labor is free. From 90 days to one year from the day of
purchase, all parts will be repaired or replaced free, but you pay for all labor charges. From
one to two years from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all
parts except the picture tube, and for all labor charges. After two years from the day of pur­chase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.

All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for the original warranty
period. When the warranty on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and
repaired parts also expires.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:

• labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls on
the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.

• product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized repair
or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the
unit.

• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any country
other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or autho­rized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.

• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may
not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether
copyrighted or not copyrighted.)

• a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.

WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?

Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by
Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics
Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt
to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical
manual(s) are not readily available).

MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...

Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach it to
this owner’s manual and keep both nearby. Also keep the original box and packing material
in case you need to return your product.

BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...

Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls
discussed there may save you a service call.

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...

Contact a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center to
arrange repair.

(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied war­ranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the
duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)

TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...

Please contact Philips at:

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)

(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are
expressed or implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a par­ticular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of
such damages.)

REMEMBER...

Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below. Also, please fill
out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you
if necessary.

MODEL # ________________________________________________
SERIAL # ________________________________________________

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