Philips/Magnavox TS2757C1 Instructions For Use Manual

Instructions for use

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erature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
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TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour eviter les chosa electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la

borne correspondante de la prise et peusser jusqu'au fond.

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment

Thisproductwasdesignedand manufacturedtomeetstrictqualityand 11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso

safetystandards,Thereare,however,someinstallationandoperationpre- thattheyarenot likelyto bewalkedonor pinchedbyitemsplaced
cautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof. uponoragainstthem,payingparticularattentiontocordsandplugs,

conveniencereceptacles,and the point wherethey exit from the

1. ReadInstruclions- All thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceis operated.

2. RelainInstructions- Thesafetyand operatinginstructionsshould
beretainedfor futurereference.

3. HeedWarnings-Allwarningsontheapplianceandin theoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.

4. FollowInstructions- All operatinganduseinstructionsshouldbe

followed.

5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnot beusednearwater

- for example,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
in a wetbasementorneara swimmingpool,etc.

6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywithacartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

6A. k An applianceandcart combinationshouldbe moved

withcare.Buickstops,excessiveforce,andunevensur-

facesmaycausethe applianceandcartcombinationto

overturn.

6B. Tilt/Stability-Alltelevisionsmustcomplywithrecommendedinter-

nationalglobalsafetystandardsfor tilt andstabilitypropertiesof its

cabinetdesign.

Donot compromisethesedesignstandardsbyapplyingexces-
sivepullforceto thefront, ortop,ofthe cabinetwhichcould

ultimatelyoverturntheproduct.
Also,do notendangeryourself,or children,byplacingelec-

tronicequipment/toysonthetopofthecabinet.Suchitems
couldunsuspeetinglyfallfrom thetop ofthesetandcause

productdamageand/orpersonalinjury.

7. Wallor CeilingMounting- Theapplianceshould bemountedtoa
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

8. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedso thatits locationor
positiondoesnotinterferewith itsproperventilation.Forexample,

theapplianceshouldnot besituatedona bed,sofa,rug,orsimilar

surfacethatmayblocktheventilationopenings;or,placedina built-
in installation,suchas a bookcaseor cabinetthatmayimpedethe

flow ofairthroughtheventilationopenings.

9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfromheatsources
suchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherappliances(ineluit-
ingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.

10. PowerSources-Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedtoapowersup-

ply onlyof thetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsor as
markedontheappliance.

appliance.

12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyasrecommended

bythe manufacturer.

13. PowerLines- An outdoor antennashouldbe locatedawayfrom
powerlines.

14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding-Ifanoutsideantannaisconnectedto
thereceiver,besurethe antennasystemis groundedso asto pro-

vide someprotectionagainstvoltagesurges and built up static
charges.

Section810of theNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwith respectto propergroundingofthemats

andsupportingstructuregroundingofthe lead-inwireto ananten-
nadischargeunit sizeof groundingconnectors,locationof antenna-
dischargeunit, connectionto groundingelectrodesand requre-
mentsfor thegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.

15. Non-usePeriods- The power cord of the applianceshould be

unpluggedfromtheoutletwhenleftunusedfor alongperiodoftime.

18. ObjectandLiquidEntry-Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdfinot
fal!and liquidsarenotspilledintotheenclosurethroughopenings.

17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby

qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:

A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen,orliquidhasbeenspilledintotheappliance;

or

C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or

D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibitsa

markedchangein performance;or

E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.

18. Servicing- Theusershouldnotattemptto servicetheappliance
beyondthatdescribedintheoperatinginstructions.Allotherservic-
ingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.

Noteto the CATVsystem installer: Thisreminder is providedto call the
CATVsysteminstaller'sattentionto Article820-40 ofthe NEC that pro-
videsguidelines for propergrounding and, in particular,specifies thatthe
cableground shallbe connectedto the grounding system of the building,
as closeto the pointof cableentryas practical.

ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as perNEC- NationalElectricCode

GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

NEC SECTION 810-i_)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

GROUND CLAMPS

-_-_ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT _st:c ARTZ_.eAR1 H)

Introduction

Welcome/Registration of Your TV............................. 2

Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3

Table of Contents ....................................................... 4

Features...................................................................... 4

Onscreen MENU

_" Adjusting the TV Picture ......................... 5

_,Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) ............ 6

_'Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control ...7

¢,Setting the TV's Clock ........................................ 8

Activating the Timer Control .............................. 8

<_Activating the Start-Up Channel ......................... 9

<_Setting the TV's Start Time Control ................... 9

¢"Setting the TV for Closed Caption ................... I0

<_Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... I 1

I_ SmartLockrM

_" Understanding the SmartLock Feature....... 12

<>Setting the SmartLock Access Code ................ 13

<_Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels ....... 14

¢, Setting SmartLock's Blocking Options ........... 15

¢- Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings ..... 16-17

¢"Using the SmartLock Review Screen .............. 18

Sound

'_"Setting the Treble Boost and Bass Boost

Controls ................................................................ 19

+ Setting the TV for Stereo Programs ................ 20

+Using the Volume Bar Control .......................... 21

+ Using the Input control with the Audio/Video

InputJacks ........................................................ 22

Remote Control Operation

Using the SmartPicture TM Control ................ 23

Using the SmartSound TM (AVL) Control .....24

Using SmartSurf TM (Alternate Channel) .................. 25

Setting the Remote Control to Operate Accessory

Devices (Code Entry) ......................................... 26-27

Setting the Remote Control to operate Accessory

Devices (Search Method) ........................................ 28

Remote Control Direct Entry Code List ............ 29-30

Using the Remote's VCR Buttons ........................... 31

Ill General Information

Tips if Something Isn t Working ................ 32

Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 33

Index ........................................................................ 33

Factory Service Locations .................................. 34-35

Warranty ................................................................... 36

Here are a few of the special features built into this
new Color Television:

SmartLock TM feature allows you to block the view-

ing of certain channel or external audio/video con-
nections were you might not want your children

viewing inappropriate material.
Infrared Remote Control works your TV set, VCR.

and a variety of wireless remote control Cable
Converters (Satellite Receivers, DVD, etc.).

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. This 'IV can actually detect if the

signal being received is Stereo and adjust for it.
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV

)rogram dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen

text.
Automatic Programming of Channels for quick and

easy selection of favorite stations available in your
area.

Onscreen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV

controls.

Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with
VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality

TV picture and sound playback.
On Timer automatically turns the TV ON at a preset

time, and channel.

Sleeptimer automatically turns the 'IV OFF at preset
times.

SmartPicture TM allows you to set the picture color,

tint, contrast, etc. for various types of programming
such as Sports, Movies, personal, or Weak Signals

with the push of one button.
SmartSound TM controls allow you to set the sound

controls for various types of listening programs such
as Personal (sound controls the way you set them),
Theater, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.

SmartPicture TM, SmartSound TM, SmartSurf TM, and SmartLock TM are all

registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

Copyright © 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

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_ o adjust your TV picture con-

.1 trols, select a channel and follow

the steps sho_

_ Press the MENU button on

the

remote to display the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP • or

<_ DOWN • buttons

until the word

BRIGHTNESS is highlighted. (Or,
COLOR, PICTURE, SHARPNESS,

TINT, COL. TEMP depending on
the adjustment you want to make.)

_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT

or the CURSOR LEFT 41_

,uttons to increase or decrease the

brightness of the picture.

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Remember: The onscreen

menu will time out and disap-

pear from the screen when you finish,
or you can press the STATUS/EXIT

button to clear the menu from the

scgeen.

Press the I_11_or _t_1

buttons untildarkest pans of the picture

are as bright as you prefer.

COLOR Press the _ or 4_1 buttons

to add or eliminate color.

PICTURE Press the _ or 4'_ but-

tons until lightest parts of the picture show
good detail.

Press the _ or '_4

buttonsto improve detail in the picture.
TINT Press the _ or 441 buttons to

obtainnatural skin tones.
COLOR TEMP Press the _ or 44

buttonsto select NORMAL, COOL, or
WARMpicture preferences. (NORMAL

will keep the whites, white; COOL will

make the whites, bluish; and WARMwill
makethe whites, reddish.)

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IBRI_E_ I ....... 301

COLOR I .......

PI_ I .......30

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BRIGHTNESSI .......30

COLOR

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SHARPNESSI .......3O

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Contrast Plus (Black Stretch)

feature helps to "sharpen" the

The black portions

,me richer in dark-

ness and the whites become brighter

Press the MENU button on the

remote to display the onscreen menu.

<_ Press the CURSOR UP • or

CURSOR DOWN • buttons until

the words CONTRAST PLUS are
high ghted.

<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT

or CURSOR LEFT _ but-

tons to activate or deactivate the

Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) fea-

ture.

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COL.TEMP NORMAL

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NOISEI_DUCTION ON

VOLUME _ .......15

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VOLUME _' ....... 15

FreOr reasons such as poor cable

ception, the picture can some-
time appear slightly "speckled" (or
signal noise shown in the

picture). The NOISE REDUCTION

control can help eliminate this type
of interference and improve the
quality of the picture.

Press the MENU button on the

remote to display the onscreen menu.

<_ Press the CURSOR UP • or

CURSOR DOWN • button until the
words NOISE REDUCTION are
h ghl ghted.

<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT

or CURSOR LEFT _1_1 but-

tons to activate or deactivate the

Noise Reduct on_ture.

Remember: The onscreen

t menu will disappear in a few

iseconds after you have finished your

adjustment.

'"Noise" Reduction is a video

adjusment feature that affects the
picture quality of the TV not the sound.

COL TEMP NORMAL
CONTRAST PLUS ON

[NOISE REDUCTION OFFI

VOLUME ml .......15

TREBLE BOOST OFF

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COL TEMP NORMAL
CONTRAST PLUS ON

INOISE REDUCTION ON !

VOLUME N" ....... 15

TREBLE BOOST OFF

_ our televisioncomes with an onscreen

I clock During normaloperationthe clock
appears onthe screen whenthe STATUS/EXIT

button ispressed.

Pressthe CLOCK buttonon theremote

to displaytheonscreenCLOCK menu.

<,' PresstheCURSORUP• ORCUR-

SORDOWN• buttons until the words

SET CLOCK are highlighted.

_' _. Enter the currenttime usingthe

NUMBEREDbuttons.If the first

numberisa singledigit firstenter a zero

.o. •

thenthe th_tt ( e press 0 , then press "8").

[_ Pressthe CURSOR RIGHT_ or

CURSOR LEFT _ buttonsto seteither

AMor PMtime.

Note: The CLOCKonscreenmenucan also
beaccessed through themainmenu by press-

ing the MENU button; then scrolling
up/down With the CURSOR UP• or

CURSORDOWN • buttonsuntil the word
CLOCK is highlighted.Press the CURSOR

RIGHT _ button to activatetheCLOCK
menu andfollowthe steps above toset the

time.

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CHANNEL 12

Remember: Be sure to

! press "0'"first and then the

hour number for single digit
entries.

To clear the onscreen menu press
the STATUS/EXIT button or wait a

few seconds after you have finished
your adjustment and the menu will
automatically disappear from the

screen.

I Note: If a power failure occurs, the TV's [

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CLOCK will have to be reset.

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If no time is set, the time will not appear

OFISCreetl.

_rust like an alarm clock you can set

tithe TV to turn itself on at the same

time everyda_

_ Press the CLOCK button to display

the Clock onscreen menu.

<_ Press the CURSOR UP • or CUR-

SOR DOWN • button until the words
TIMER ACTIVE are highlighted..

,_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT

or CURSOR LEFT "q_l button to

select ON (if activating) or OFF (if
deactivating) the Timer control.

SET Cfd30< 10:00 AM

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CHANNEL 12
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CHANNEL 12
START_ME --:--AM

Remember: Be sure to setthe

clock and the time you want the

television to turn on using the START
TIME control as described on the next

page.
The onscreen menu will time out and

disappear from the screen when you
finish, or you can press the STATUS/EXIT

button to clear the menu from the screen.

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-- l" [sed along with the Clock fea-
t../ tures, you can select a specific

channel that the television will tune
to when the Timer Active control is
turned ON.

_,_ Press the CLOCK button to

display the Clock onscreen menu.

<_ Press the CURSOR UP • or

CURSOR DOWN • button until
the word CHANNEL is h ghlighted.

<_ Press the number buttons to

enter the start up channel you

wou d like the televis on to start on.

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Remember: Be sure to set

! the Timer Active control to

ON.

The onscreen menu will time out
and disappear from the screen when
you finish, or you can press the

STATUS/EXIT button to clear the
menu from the screen.

UStued along with the Clockfea-

re, you can select a specific

time the television will turn on

when the Timer Active control is
turned ON.

<_ Press the CLOCK button to

I display the Clock onscreen menu.

<_ Press the CURSOR UP • or

CURSOR DOWN • button until

the words START TIME are high-

ghted.

<_ Enter the time to turn on the

T¥ using the NUMBERED but-
tons, If the first number is a single

digi,firstpyyrazerothe digit

(ie, press 0 , then press 8 ).

<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT

I1_1_or CURSOR LEFT _ but-

tons to set either AM or PM time.

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If theTV isin use when the
STARTTIME control is about
to be activated,the screenwill

display a warningstatingit's
going to changechannels in 30
seconds. It will appearlike the

screen shownbelowand

change to theselectedstart up
channel. Pressingany butch

onthe remote withinthiscount
downwill cancel thechange.

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-- _'_losed Captioning (CC) allows
IkJ you to read the voice content

of television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the

hearing impaired, this feature uses
onscreen "'text boxes" to show

dialogue and conversations while
the TV program is in progress.

Press the MENU button on the

remote to display the onscreen

menu.

'_ Press the CURSOR UP • or

CURSOR DOWN • button until
the word CC (Closed Caption) is

h gh ghted.

<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT

button to select the CLOSED

CAPTION option you want (OFF, 1,

2, or MUTE). Dialogue (and
descriptions) for the action on the

captioned TV program will appear

onscreen.

_ NOTE: You can set

also the

Closed Caption by pressing the CC
button on the remote. When pressed
repeatedly the screen will display the
options: CC-OFF, CC-1, CC-2, or

CC-MUTE.

NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CC- I, or CC-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.

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Example Display

NOTE: The CC-MUTE option

can be used to set the TV to
turn the Closed Caption mode

"'ON" whenever the MUTE but-
ton on the remote is pressed.

Tiais activates the CC-1 option.
MUTE will appear smaller in

the upper center of the screen.

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-- _._rave you ever fallen asleep in

• l 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 automatical-

ly turning itself off

<_ Press the SLEEP button on the

remote control and the SLEEP timer

display will appear on the screen.

Press the SLEEP button

repeatedly to pick the amount of

time (in 15 minute increments up
to 90 minutes; then 30 minute
increments up to 120; then 60
minute increments up to 240)

before the TV will turn itself off.

An onscreen count down will appear
during the last minute before the TV

shuts itself off.

be set

within the TV's main menu

The onscreen menu will time out
and disappear from the screen when

you finish, or you can press the
STATUS/EXIT button to clear the

menu from the screen.

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down will be displayed¸ Pressing
any button during the last mint_le

_ilL cancel the SLEEP timer¸

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During the last 10 seconds of a

SLEEP timer setting, an onscreen I

display will read GOOD BYE.

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