Memorex MSP-TV1300 User Guide

13” COLOR TELEVISION

MODEL: MSP-TV1300

BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Contents................................................................................................................................................1

Important Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................2

Power Source .......................................................................................................................................4

Location of Controls ............................................................................................................................4

• Front ...................................................................................................................................................4

• Rear....................................................................................................................................................5

Remote Control ....................................................................................................................................5

• Battery Installation..............................................................................................................................6

• Effective Distance of the Remote Control Transmitter .......................................................................6

Cable (CATV)/Satellite Connections ...................................................................................................7

Outdoor Antenna Connections ...........................................................................................................8

VCR Connections .................................................................................................................................9

Setting the Language.........................................................................................................................10

Setting the Clock ................................................................................................................................11

Setting the TV/CATV Menu Option....................................................................................................11

Setting the Channels into Memory...................................................................................................12

Adding and Deleting Channels .........................................................................................................13

TV Operation.......................................................................................................................................14

• Mute..................................................................................................................................................15

• Sleep ................................................................................................................................................15

• Recall Button ....................................................................................................................................15

• Display Button ..................................................................................................................................15

• AV Button..........................................................................................................................................15

Closed Captions .................................................................................................................................16

On-Screen Control Adjustments (Picture).......................................................................................17

Setting Parental Control ....................................................................................................................18

• MPAA Rating Set Up ........................................................................................................................19

• TV Parental Rating Set Up...............................................................................................................20

• Changing the Password for Parental Control...................................................................................21

Setting the On Timer..........................................................................................................................22

Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................................................................23

Reception Disturbances ....................................................................................................................24

Specifications .....................................................................................................................................25

Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................................................25

CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using the unit, be sure to read all operating instructions carefully. Please note that these are general precautions and may not pertain to your unit. For example, this unit may not have the capability to be connected to an outdoor antenna.

1. READ INSTRUCTIONS

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. HEED WARNINGS

All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. CLEANING

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6. ATTACHMENTS

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product's manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7. WATER AND MOISTURE

Do not use this product near water- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

8. ACCESSORIES

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and

uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

9. VENTILATION

Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

10. POWER SOURCES

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

This product is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

12. POWER-CORD PROTECTION

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning ﬂash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH THE WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERTED.

PORTABLE CART WARNING (symbol provided by RETAC)

13. LIGHTNING

To protect your product from a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

14. POWER LINES

An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

15. OVERLOADING

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16. OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY

Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in fire or electric shock. Never spill or spray any type of liquid on the product.

17. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING

If an outside antenna is connected to the product, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge product, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge product, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for grounding electrode.

18. SERVICING

Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

19. REPLACEMENT PARTS

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or those that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20. SAFETY CHECK

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

21. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING

The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

22. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE

Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product. c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

23. HEAT

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

24. NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED)

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

S2898A

ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

1. VOLUME +/– Buttons - Press to raise or lower the volume, or to adjust the Menu options.

2. Power Button - Press to turn the TV on. Press again to turn the TV off.

3. Remote Sensor

4. CHANNEL +/– Buttons - Press to select a channel.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

POWER SOURCE

FRONT

Insert the AC plug (with the 2 blades) into a conveniently located AC outlet having 120V, 60Hz.

NOTE: The AC plug supplied with the unit is polarized to help minimize the possibility of electric shock. If the AC plug does not ﬁt into a nonpolarized AC outlet, do not ﬁle or cut the wide blade. It is the user’s responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.

AC Outlet

AC Plug

1 42 3

LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)

1. Earphone Jack - Connect earphones to this jack for private listening.

2. AUDIO/VIDEO IN Jacks - Audio and Video signal cables from an external source can be connected here.

AV button must be set to AV.

3. VHF/UHF IN Jack - Connect a VHF/UHF antenna, CATV, VCR, satellite, etc. cable to this jack. AV button must be set to TV/CATV.

1. Power Button

2. MUTE Button

3. CHANNEL +/– Buttons

4. P.M. (Picture Mode) Button

5. MENU Button

6. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0 - 9)

7. AV/TV Button

8. Navigation Left (❙)/Right (❖)/Up ()/Down (◗) Buttons

9. SLEEP Button

10. DISPLAY Button

11. VOLUME +/– Buttons

12. RECALL Button

13. SET Button

REAR

REMOTE CONTROL

1 32

2 3

11 12

REMOTE CONTROL (CONTINUED)

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Open the battery compartment cover.

Install two (2) “AAA” batteries, paying attention to the polarity diagram in the battery compartment.

Replace the battery compartment cover.

BATTERY PRECAUTIONS

Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:

1. Use only the size and type of batteries speciﬁed.

2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.

3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.

4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.

5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)

EFFECTIVE DISTANCE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

NOTES:

• When there is an obstacle between the TV and the transmitter, the transmitter may not operate.

• When direct sunlight, incandescent lamp, ﬂuorescent lamp or any other strong light shines on the REMOTE SENSOR of the TV, the remote operation may be unstable.

–

20 ft

30° 30°

CABLE (CATV)/SATELLITE CONNECTIONS

This TV has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable TV converter box. Some Cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device which is generally provided by the cable company.

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE

For basic cable TV service not requiring a converter/descrambler box, connect the CATV 75 ohm coaxial cable to the VHF/UHF jack on the rear of the TV.

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO SCRAMBLED CABLE TV SERVICE OR SATELLITE

If you subscribe to a satellite service or a cable TV service which requires the use of a converter/descrambler box, connect the incoming 75 ohm coaxial cable to the converter/descrambler or satellite box. Using another 75 ohm cable, connect the output of the converter/descrambler or satellite box to the antenna jack on the TV. Follow the connections shown below. Set the TV/VCR to the output channel of the converter/descrambler or satellite box (usually 3 or 4) and use the converter/descrambler or satellite box to select channels.

FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO UNSCRAMBLED BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE WITH SCRAMBLED

PREMIUM CHANNELS

If you subscribe to a satellite service or a cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require the use of a converter/descrambler box, you may wish to use a signal splitter and an A/B switch box (available from the cable company or an electronic supply store). Follow the connections shown below. With the switch in the “B” position, you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your TV. With the switch in the “A” position, tune your TV to the output of the converter/descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the converter/descrambler box to tune scrambled channels.

FAQS:

I connected my cable, why can’t I get channels above 69?

Make sure AIR/CABLE option is set to CABLE, see page 11. Also, make sure your cable company broadcasts channels in the range you are searching.

Are the cables included?

No, the cables are sold separately, visit your local electronics’ store.

CONVERTER/

INCOMING

75 OHM

CATV CABLE

DESCRAMBLER OR

SATELLITE BOX

75 OHM CABLE

TO TV/VCR

CONVERTER/

INCOMING

SPLITTER A/B SWITCH

75 OHM CATV CABLE

DESCRAMBLER

75 OHM CABLE

OUTDOOR ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

OUTDOOR VHF/UHF ANTENNA CONNECTION (ANTENNA NOT SUPPLIED)

Follow the instructions for the type of antenna system you intend to use. If using Cable or Satellite, see page 7.

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm cable or 300 ohm twin–lead wire)

Separate VHF/UHF Antennas

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm twin–leads)

Connect the UHF twin-lead wire to a combiner (NOT SUPPLIED). Connect the VHF twin-lead to a 300-75 ohm matching transformer (NOT SUPPLIED). Attach the transformer to the combiner. Attach the combiner to the antenna jack.

Connect the 75 ohm cable from the VHF antenna and the UHF antenna twin-lead wire to a combiner (NOT SUPPLIED). Attach the combiner to the antenna jack. NOTE: If your VHF antenna has a twin-

lead wire use a 300-75 ohm matching transformer, then connect the transformer to the combiner.

VHF/UHF

75 Ohm

UHF 300 Ohm

VHF 75 Ohm

Combiner

UHF 300 Ohm

VHF 300 Ohm

Combiner

Connect the 75 ohm cable from combination VHF/UHF antenna to the antenna jack.

If your combination antenna has a 300 ohm twin-lead wire, use a 300-75 ohm matching transformer (NOT SUPPLIED).

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