Magnavox TS 2775 User Manual

Color Television

Owner's Manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Read before operating equipment

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be particularlyaware of.

1. ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.

2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyand operatinginstructionsshould

beretainedforfuturereference.

3. HeedWarnings- Allwarningsontheapplianceandin theoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.

4. FollowInstructions- All operatinganduseinstructionsshouldbe
followed.

5. WaterandMoisture- Tl_eapplianceshouldnot beusednearwater

- for example,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,

ina wetbasementorneara swimmingpool,etc.

6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywithacartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.

6A. _ An applianceandcartcombinationshould be moved

with care.Quickstops,excessiveforce,and uneven

surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcart combination

tooverturn.

7. Wall orCeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbe mountedto a

wallor ceilingonlyas recommendedbythe manufacturer.

8. Ventilation-Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothat its locationor
positiondoesnot interferewith its properventilation.For example,

theapplianceshould not besituatedona bed,sofa, rug,or similar
surfacethat may block the ventilationopenings;or, placed in a

built-ininstallation,suchas a bookcaseor cabinetthatmayimpede

theflowofair throughtheventilationopenings.

9. Heat- Theapplianceshould besituatedawayfrom hearsources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(includingamplifiers)that produceheat.

10. Power Sources- The applianceshouldbeconnectedto a power
supplyonlyof the typedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsoras
markedontheappliance.

11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshouldbe routedso

thattheyare notlikelyto be walkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaced
uponor againstthem,payingparticularattention to cordsand
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom
theappliance.

12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyasrecommended

bythe manufacturer.

13. PowerLines - Anoutdoor antennashouldbe locatedawayfrom
powerlines.

14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If anoutsideantennais connectedto
the receiver,be sure theantennasystemis groundedso asto

providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuilt upstatic
charges.

Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,

providesinformationwith respectto propergroundingof the mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antennadischargeunit,sizeof groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit, connectionto grounding electrodesand

requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.

15. Non-usePeriods - The power cord of the applianceshould be
unpluggedfrom the outlet whenleft unusedfor a long periodof

time.

18. ObjectandLiquid Entry- Careshouldbetakenso thatobjectsdo
not fall and liquidsare not spilledintothe enclosurethrough
openings.

17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:

A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or

B. Objectshave fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance;or

C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibits

amarkedchangeinperformance;or

E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.

18. Servicing- Theusershouldnotattemptto servicetheappliance

beyondthat describedin the operatinginstructions.Allother
servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.

Notetothe CATVsysleminstaller:Thisreminderis providedtocallthe
CATVsysteminstaller'sattentionto Article820-40 ofthe NEC that
providesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specifiesthat
thecablegroundshallbe connectedtothe groundingsystemof the
building,asclosetothepointofcableentryaspractical.

EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGAS PERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)

ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as per NEC- NationalElectricCode

ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

ANTENNALEADINWIRE

ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT (NECSECTION 810-20)

GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NECSECTION810-21)

GROUNDCLAMPS

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Introduction

Welcome/Registration ol Your TV ............................ 2

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

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

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

Hooking Up Your TV ................................................ 5

Basic TV and Remote Control Operation .................. 6

How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control ............... 7

'--'IOn-Screen (MENU) Features

<>Setting the TV fi)r Cable TV Operation .............. 8

_.Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically)...9

"<>'AddingChannels in Memory (Manually) ......... 10

_'How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ....... I1

"_Setting the TV for Stereo Programs .................. 12

._Using the TV Volume Bar Control ................... 13

"_Using the Sound Image Control ....................... 13

_'Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 14

•_ Adjusting the TV Picture Controls ................... 15

_'Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 15

"_'Using the Audio Out Jacks (with TV Speaker

On/Off Control) ............................................... 16

"#'Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks ......... 17

Remote Control Operation

Using the Remote (TV and VCR) .......... 18-19

Using Smart Picture Control ....................... 20

Using Smart Sound Control..................................... 20

Using Smart Surf Control and Surf Button .............. 2 i

Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs .............. 22-23

Setting the TV Remote to Work

Cable TV Converters .......................................... 24-25

Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs or Cable

Converters - Search Method .................................... 26

U General Information

Tips if Something lsn't Working ............... 27

Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 28

Index ........................................................................ 28

Factory Service Locations .................................. 29-30

Warranty.................................................................. 3 I

Accessories .............................................................. 32

Infrared Remote Control which works your TV sol

and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and
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.

Audio/Video Jackpanel ['or direct connections with
VCRs (or other video accessories) t'or quality TV
picture and sound playback.

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); Smart Picture (for automatic picture
adjustments on a variety of program sources); and
Smart Surf (for quick one button channel selection of

up to 10 of your favorite channels).

Sleep-Timer whi9h automatically turns the TV OFF
at preset times.

Feature Demonstration Mode Preview. Press the

Volume • and Channel • buttons on the TV at the
same time to begin a series of message,_ that describe

the use and benefit of your TV's features. To Cancel
the demonstration, press any button on the front of

the TV and follow the on-screen instructions.

Copyright © 1990 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

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ur Cable IV input

nto 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.

your Cable TV

signal 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.

Cable TV Company

Cable TV Converter

_ Connect Cable TV cable

to ANTENNA plug on the TV.
If you have a Converter Box:
Connect the OUT(put) plug on

the Converter to the ANTENNA

plug on the TV.

Cable TV Signal Input

Box Connection

Remcnlber,
set the TV for

the type signal
you've just connected
(see page 7).

To select only the
numbers on your
Cable Sysetm see
"Auto Program"
(page 9). 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.)

If your antenna has a
round cable (75 ohm) on the
end, then you're ready to

combination (outdoor
or indoor) antenna

receives normal broadcast
channels 2-13 (VHF) and

14-69 (UHF). Your
connection to such an

connect 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.

antenna is easy since there

is only one antenna plug
(75_-ohm) on the back of

your TV - and that's where

the antenna goes.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna

(Outdoor or Indoor)

r your

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

rl'_w basic Antenna, or Iplug on the VCR.

• Cable TV, to VCR to

TV connection is shown to
the right. For more

Outdoor VHF/UHF 300 to 75_ Ohm

Antenna _ Adapter _ _

information on other
hookups (possible when

Cable Converter boxes are
included) refer to your

accessory VCR and Cable

Converter Owner's

Manual for details.

Cable TV signal

_Push the round end of the

(483521827003)

Round Cable

75ff2Ohm

•<_ Connect the OUT TO TV

Ithe VCR.)

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/

" VCR

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adapter (or antenna) onto the

ANTENNA plug on the rear of

the TV. If the round end of the
antenna wire is threaded, screw

it down tight.

300 to 75f_

Adapter

Back of TV

plug on the VCR to the
ANTENNA plug on the TV

(connecting cable supplied with

Round Cable

75f2 Supplied with VCR

Relncnibei,

besure to set the TV
forthe type signal

you'veconnected (see
"SETUP" on page 7 of
this manual).

To set the TV to select
only the channel

numbers in your area
see haw to "Program"

or "Add" channels in
memory on page 9.

To order any optional

accessory contact your
dealer or call the toll-

free accessory ordering
number :

(1-800-292-6066).

[<_M Refer to the Owner's

anual included with

your VCR for other

Iconnections and TV/VCR

Ioperating details.

Back of TV

Press the POWER button to

n turnthe TV ON.

_ Press the VOLUME UP (A)

or DOWN (Y) button to adjust
the sound level.

<_ Press the CHANNEL UP (&)

TV channels.

I r DOWN (V) button to select

<_ Point the remote control

toward the remote sensor window
on the TV when operating the TV

with the remote.
Note: Always press two number

buttons on the remote when
selecting channels.

For example: press "0" then "6"
for channel 6.

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To load the supplied batteries

into the remote:

Io

Remove the battery
compartment lid on the
back of the remote.

2. Place the batteries (2-
AA) in the remote. Be
sure the (+) and (-) ends

of the batteries line up
correctly (inside of case is

marked.)

3. Reattach the battery lid.

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any button on the front of

the TV to turn the TV ON.
The tuned channel number will

always show on screen 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.

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m-

irst Time Setup automatically

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, and set the TV

for your connected signal

(Antenna or Cable.)

<_ With SETUP control selected,

press (+) button (on the TV or
remote) to show the list of

SETUP items.

Press the CHANNEL • or •

(on the remote) to pick any of the

SETUP items listed.

<_ With SELECT LANGUAGE

control ON, press (+) button to
set the language of the TV's Menu
controls. (Either English,
Espanol/Spanish, or

Francais/French).

With AUTO CABLE

SELECT control ON, press (+)
button to automatically set the TV

to receive either Cable TV or
Antenna signals (connected at the

rear of the TV).

<_ With AUTO PROGRAM

control ON, press (+) button to
automatically add Cable system or

local area channel numbers into

the TV's memory.

is automatically ,selected when you first

plug-in your TV and press the MENU

NOTE: The "SETUP" on-screen control L

button (on the "IVor the remote.

TV set to receive Cable
TV supplied channels. PLEASEWAIT

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TV set to receive Antennlal/"

supplied channels. - I

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I l SETUP

O SELECT LANGUAGE

SETUP [

PRESS+TO

SELECTLANGUAGE

I ESPANOLI[FaANCAISl

PRESS*TO
OETERMINE

IFCABLE CHANNELS ARE PRESENT

CABLE CHANNELS

D AUTO PROGRAM

EXIT

AUTOPROGRAMCHANNELS

PRESS + TO

Reillcmber, SETUP is a

first-use, one-time operation

and will not have to be repeated
(even if the TV is unplugged.)

Press the remote's STATUS button
(or use "EXIT") to back out of the

SETUP Menu.
If the SETUP Menu disappears

and you are not finished, just press
the MENU and (+) buttons to

return to the SETUP screen.

"RED" channel numbers I
have been added to memory ]

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OeTE: If you went through

tup (see page 7), 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.

Press MENU (M) button on

the remote, then press the

CHANNEL • or • buttons (or
the MENU • or • buttons on the

TV) to select the word CABLE
with the TV's on-screen Arrow.

Press the VOLUME (+) or (-)

buttons (on the TV or the remote)
to select either:

YES- If you DO have Cable TV

connected to the "IV.
Channels 1-125 can be
selected.

NO- If you have an Antenna

connected to the TV.
Channels 2-69 can be
selected.

<.

_ Press STATUS to clear the

screen

Try it out. Press

CHANNEL •• buttons

and scan the channels. CH•• on
the remote works only after

STATUS button is pressed (or
Menu times out.)

Remember, the TV has been 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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OeTE: lf you went through

tup (see page 7), this task

has already been completed for

you.

Your TV can automatically set
itself for local area (or Cable TV)
channels. This makes it easy for

you to select only the TV stations

in your area when the CH(annel)

• • buttons are pressed.

<_ Press the MENU (M) button

on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons (or
the MENU • or • buttons on the

TV) to select the word
PROGRAM with the TV's on-

screen Arrow.

<_ Press the VOLUME

(+)

<_obutton (on the TV or the remote)

PROGRAM.
Press the (+) button again to

startthe TV search for area

channels.

Flashing channel numbers will
count upward on the screen as the

TV looks for channels to "ADD".
Press any button (on the TV or

remote) to stop the channel search
at any time. When the channel

search is completed the TV will
return to the last viewed channel.

channel numbers have been

added to the TV's memory.

"WHITE" channel numbers are not

present in the TV's program memory.

!

<_ Press STATUS button to clear

I the screen

until the search for channels is
done.

I he TV screen will be blocked off

uto Progranmting (see

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

Press the MENU (M) button

on the remote, then press the

CHANNEL • or • buttons (or
the MENU • or • buttons on the

TV) to select the word CHANNEL
with the TV's on-screen Arrow.

_' ,_ Press CHANNEL Number

buttons on the remote (or Channel

• • on the TV) to select the
channel you want to SAVE (or

ELETE.)

Press VOLUME (+) button to

SAVE the selected channel
number into memory.
Press VOLUME (-) button to

DELETE a channel from memory.

_ Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen after adding all the
channels you want.

'l'ry it out. Press tile

CHANNELA• buttons.

The channels you SAVED should
appear. The channels you
DELETED should not appear.

Remember, you can also add the
VCR/AUX mode (see page 17)
into the TV's channel memory.
Then by pressing the CH • •

buttons you can quickly select the
Audio/Video Input jacks on the

rear of the TV. Just "SAVE" the
VCR/AUX mode (located between
the lowest and highest channel

numbers) into the TV's memory.

If you need to SAVE (or DELETE) a

channel above 100, use the CH&V

buttons on the TV. The remote control
number buttons can select only up to

channe 99.

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