Philips MAGNAVOX 7P4830 Owner's Manual
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shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
_IL The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed lit-
erature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. -- " "
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Read before operating equipment
This product was designedand manufacturedto meet strict quality and
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation
_recautions which you should be particularly aware of.
ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceis operated.
2. RetainInstructions- The safetyand operatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings-Allwarningsontheapplianceandin the operating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions- All operatingand use instructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
- for example,nearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
ina wetbasementornearaswimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywitha cartor
standthatis recommendedbythe manufacturer.
6A. _ An applianceandcart combinationshould be moved
with care. Quickstops, excessiveforce, and uneven
surfacesmaycausethe applianceandcartcombination
tooverturn.
7. Wall DrCeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedto a
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatits locationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnotbesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,orsimilar
surfacethat may blocktheventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseor cabinetthatmayimpede
theflowofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat - Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfrom heat sources
such as radiators,heat registers,stoves, or otherappliances
(iincludingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbe connectedto a power
supplyonlyof the typedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsor as
markedontheappliance.
Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshouldbe routedso
thattheyare not likelyto bewalkedon or pinchedby itemsplaced
upon or againstthem, payingparticular attentionto cords and
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe point wheretheyexit from
theappliance.
12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyasrecommended
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines - An outdoorantennashouldbelocatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifan outsideantennaisconnectedto
thereceiver,besuretheantennasystemisgroundedsoastopro-
videsome protectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuilt upstatic
charges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespectto propergroundingof themats
andsupportingstructuregroundingofthelead-inwiretoananten-
nadischargeunit,sizeof groundingconnectors,locationofanten-
na-dischargeunit,connectiontogroundingelectrodesandrequire-
mentsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods - The powercordof the applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfrom the outletwhenleftunusedfor a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquidEntry- Careshouldbetakenso thatobjectsdo
notfallandliquidsarenotspilledintotheenclosurethroughopen-
ings.
17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbe servicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen,or liquid hasbeenspilledinto the appli-
ance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedto rain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnot appearto operatenormallyorexhibits
a markedchangeinperformance;or
E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,or theenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing- Theusershould not attemptto servicethe appliance
beyondthatdescribedintheoperatinginstructions.Allotherservic-
ingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
NotetotheCATVsysteminstaller:Thisreminderis providedto callthe
CATVsysteminstaller'sattentiontoArticle820-40oftheNECthatpro-
videsguidelinesforpropergroundingand,in particular,specifiesthatthe
cablegroundshallbeconnectedtothegroundingsystemofthebuilding,
asclosetothepointofcableentryaspractical.
EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGAS PERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as per NEC- NationalElectricCode
GROUNDCLAMP
ANTENNALEADIN WIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT (NECSECTION|1|-20)
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NECSECTm..0-.)
GROUND CLAMPS
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J_ Getting Started
Welcome/Product Registration ................... 2
oafety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features and Model Information ................................ 5
_--'_ On-Screen Features
PICTURE MENU
_,Adjusting Color, Brightness, Sharpness,
Tint, and Picture Controls ................................... 6
_Using the Clearview Control............................... 7
"_Adjusting the TV's Convergence Control ........... 8
_-Using the Flesh Correction Control .................... 9
FEATURES MENU
_'Selecting a Picture Source/RF Switcher ........... 10
_Setting the TV for Closed Captioning ............... 11
_-Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals.... 12
"#'Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically). 13
_-Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 14
<_Setting the TV Clock ......................................... 15
Turn-On Timer .................................................. 16
9Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 16
'flU:sing the Time/Channel Reminder Control ...... 17
<_Using the Parental Control ........................... 18-19
<_Adjusting the Channel Display Control ............ 20
@Using the Language Control ............................. 20
SOUND MENU
_'Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Controls ............................................................. 21
<_Setting the Bass Boost Control ........................ 21
_-Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..22
_'Using the Sound Image Control ........................ 23
'#Using the Volume Display Control ................... 23
,#Using the TV Speaker On/Off Control with
the Audio Output jacks ..................................... 24
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_'Surround Sound Speaker Connections and
i Variable Audio Output Control ........................ 25
+Using the TV's Audio/Video Input and
Output Jacks ............................................... 26-27
Remote Control Operation
Using the Smart Picture Control ................. 28
Using the Smart Sound Control ............................... 28
Using the Smart Surf Control and the Surf button...29
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs .................... 30-31
Setting the Remote to Work
Cable TV Converters ........................................... 32-33
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - "Search Method". ................................ 34
Using the Remote's VCR buttons ............................ 35
_-'_ Picture-ln-Picture (PIP)
How to Use PIP (Connections) ........................... 36-37
How to Use PIP with the "IV Remote ...................... 38
Selecting the Picture Source for PIP ........................ 39
Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color and Tint ............ 40
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 41
_ General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................. 42
TV Help Menu ......................................................... 43
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 44
Index ........................................................................ 45
Factory Service Locations .................................. 46-47
Warranty .................................................................. 48
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your TV information packet) for details on:
• Antenna Hook-ups
° First Time Set-Up
(Automatic Settings)
• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation
On-Sct'een Menu Use
Copyright © 1996 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
I First Time Set Up - automatically sets
the TV for
.local channels and the correct picture signal (antenna
:ahle). It even helps you make the necessary con-
.ections for the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature. See
your Set-up and Quick Use Guide for details.
Infrared Remote Control - operates your TV set
and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and
Cable TV Converters.
Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
Closed Captioning - 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.
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) - can show a TV program
and t]ae direct video output from an accessory (VCR,
etc.) onto the TV screen at the same time.
Stereo TV - with a built-in audio amplifier and a
twin speaker system, reception of TV programs in
both broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broad-
- st are available.
On-Screen Features - display helpful information
for the setting of TV controls (such as help messages,
operating tips and glossary).
Parental Controls - for "censoring" orblocking out
channels to keep children from watching undesirable
programming.
Audio/Video Jacks - for direct connections with
VCR.s (and other accessories) for quality TV picture
and sound playback.
Surround Sound - external audio speaker connec-
tions.
Sleep-Timer - automatically turns the TV OFF at
preset time intervals.
Smart Button - for the control of TV Sound and
Picture levels. Use the Smart Button on the remote to
quickly adjust Smart Sound (to set TV Volume levels
during program changes or commercial breaks);
Smart Picture (for programmed video level adjust-
ments on a variety of program sources); and Smart
qurf (for quick one button channel selection of up to
of your favorite channels).
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As you unpack your TV please note that the fol-
lowing items have been included with your set:
• Owner's Manual
- Safety Tip Information
Factory Service Center Locations
• Warranty Registration Card
• Remote Control Transmitter
• Batteries for Remote Control Use
Please take a few minutes to complete your regis-
tration card. The serial number for the TV is on
the back of the set.
Refer to the back of this manual for instructions
on the cleaning and care of the TV.
An accessory storage shelf compartment has been
designed into some Projection TV Cabinets for the
placement of such items as VCRs, CD-i (Compact
Disc Interactive) Players, or other pieces of
audio/video equipment.
If your Projection TV is so equipped, use the con-
nection tunnel (located on the rear wall of the stor-
age compartment) to route Antenna, Cable, or other
signal supply wires from the accessories to the TV's
rear cabinet jackpanel.
Note: A Projection TV Screen Enhancement Filter
may also be present on certain select models. Refer
io the Cleaning and Care Instructions provided for
directions on how to remove the framed filter if it
should ever be necessary.
ff pOadjust your TV color and
icture controls, select a TV
channel and follow the steps shown
below:
<_ Select BRIGHTNESS, PIC-
TURE, COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
<_ Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
adjust the selected control.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
Remember. When the bar
scale is centered, control set-
tings are at normal mid-range lev-
els.
BRIGHTNESS Press (-) or (+) until
dark parts of the picture show good
detail.
pICTURE Press (-) or (+) until
whitest parts of the picture areas
bright as you prefer.
COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
T__I_I_I_I_I_I_I_Lr_Press (-) or (+) to obtain natu-
ral skin tones. (Also see Flesh
CoiTection on page 9 for more infor-
mation).
SHARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the picture.
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ISelect and then press Select and then press MENU
IMENU (M) button to (M) button to view additional
Iview an explanation of IconU'ols grouped under same
[the selected feature. Ifeat_ heading. For
IExample: Tint, Brightness,
Picture, etc.
HOW TO SELECT FEATURES
(WITH BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE)
Press MENU (M) _ _
to select RED high-
lighted feature. Press MENU (M)
• • to move Up
andDown within
the Menu.
Press MENU (M)4I ]l_
to move from Side-to-
Side within the Menu.
lwearview is a sharpness feature
hich smoothes out back-
ground snow (or picture noise)
without losing picture image detail
or crispness.
Select CLEARVIEW control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4o I, buttons. Then
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press the MENU (M) button.
_ Press the MENU AV buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (v") the
ENHANCED mode.
,_ Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen.
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MAIN MENU
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PICTURE MENU
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nVergence is the correct lin-
g up of the red and blue
Jght paths on the TV screen.
NOTE: If no color fringing (see
Smart Help) shows, then no
Convergence adjustments are nec-
essary for your TV.
<_ ,Select CONVERGENCE con-
trol.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the RED highlight
,dk
with the MENU 4_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
<_If there is RED or BLUE color
fringing on the White cross, press
the MENU button to continue.
A
<_ Press the MENU _$_ buttons
to move the red or blue cross
directly over the white cross on the
TV screen.
The red or blue cross is properly
adjusted when it is completely
aerged with the white cross. (No
color appears around the edge of
the white cross).
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen when convergence
adjustments are complete.
Remember. Convergence
has been set at the factory for
best viewing, but if one or more of
the (red or blue) colors appear
around the edges of objects (color
fringing) follow the steps given in
this section.
MAIN MENU
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If there is REDor BLUE
fringe onthe WHITEcross,
usethis adjustment to
impr_ctore.
Press "M" to Continue
- or -
Press "P" to Return
e the Flesh Correction con-
rol to keep skin tone hues (or
facial tint)from varying from TV
channel to TV channel.
_,_ Select FLESH CORREC-
TION control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4-_ buttons. Then
v
press the MENU (M) button.
_,_ Press the MENU AV buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn (_") the
I_-LESHCORRECTION control
ON.
_ Press the STATUS button to
(:lear the screen.
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'rhe picture for the TV can come
through either the ANTENNA plug
or the A UDIONIDEO INput jacks (on
the rear of the TV). The Picture
Source control simply tells the TV
which one of these picture sources it is
to show on the TV screen.
_ Select PICTURE SOURCE
SELECT control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight with
the MENU 4_ buttons. Then press
the MENU (M) button.
<_ Press the MENU AV buttons to
move the RED highlight. Press the
MENU button to turn the desired PIC-
TURE SOURCE control ON (u,').
ANTENNA- for a picture signal
coming from the ANTENNA
plug on the TV.
VCR/AUX- for a picture signal
coming from the Video Input
jack on the rear of the TV.
Press the STATUS button to clear
i the screen.
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Remember.
The VCR/AUX
TV screen will
be blank unless a
signal source is
connected to the
Video Input jack
on the rear of the
TV. (See page 26
for details).
n optional RF Switcher is available
that will allow an Antenna/Cable TV
signal and another video accessory
'VCR, Video Disc Player, etc.) to be
contnected to the TV at the same time.
Connection instructions are given with
the accessory RF Switcher, but be sure
to turn the TV's power OFF (and
unplug its AC power cord) when con-
necting the RF Switcher to the RF
Switch Input jack on the rear of the TV.
Rep,!ug the TV's AC Power Cord into
the waU outlet and turn the TV ON. The
TV's Picture Source Menu will now
show an Accessory Signal Source option
available for selection.
The accessory RF Switcher can be pur-
chased or ordered from your dealer. If
9ur dealer does not carry the accesso-
y, call the Information Center number
I(listed with your warranty)for furtherassistance.
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f-_losed Captioning (CC) allows
'l_,/ you to read the voice content of
television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the hearing
Jimpaired this feature uses on-screen
"text boxes" to show dialogue and
conversations while the TV program
is in progress.
_a Select CLOSED CAPTION-
ING control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
,;creen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
,_ Press the MENU AV buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (t,I) the
desired Closed Caption mode - For
Example: "ALWAYS ON" and
"CAPTION 1".
CAPTION 1, 2, 3, 4:
dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned
TV program shows on-screen.
(See Important Note on this
page.)
TEXT 1,2, 3, 4:
often used for channel guide,
schedules, or bulletin board
information for CC programs.
_,,_ After making your Caption
mode
selection, press the STATUS button
to clear the TV screen. The selected
Closed Caption mode will be active.
To cancel, set the Closed Captioned
:feature to OFF when finished view-
ing.
Remember. Broadcast
t 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.
NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CAPTION 1-4; or TEXT 1-4) necessarily being used by a broadcast station
during the transmission of a closed caption program. UsuaUy "CAPTION 1" is the
most used mode to view captioned material. Refer to your area's TV program list-
ings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.
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MAIN MENU
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FEATURE MENU
NOTE: The ON DURING
MUTE ONLY control can
be used to set the "IV to
turn the Closed Caption
mode "ON" whenever the
Closed Caption information will usually appear
in black and white (although some broadcasters
or networks may occasionally use color to hi
light or draw attention to certain areas.)
CAPTION 1 mode
Example Screen Display
This symbol will appear on channels that con-
tain Closed Captioning material whenever the
status display is shown. I
FULL SCREEN TEXT
will block TV screen from viewing
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OiTE: If you went through
rst Time Setup (in your
Quick Use Guide), this task has
already been completed for you.
You need to make sure the TV is
set to pick up either Cable TV or
Antenna signals. In other words,
the TV needs to know if you con-
nected a Cable TV signal or a nor-
mal antenna to its ANTENNA plug.
_ Select CABLE CHANNEL
TUNING control•
With the FEATURES MENU on
sc,reen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU I_ buttons.
Then press the MENU (M) button.
_ Press the MENU AV buttons
I o move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (1,")the
desired mode - For Example:
CABLE.
CABLE- If you DO have
Cable TV connected
to the TV. Channels
1-125 are available.
NORMAL- If you have an
Antenna connected
to the TV. Channels
2-69 are available.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen.
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OiTE: If you went through First
me Setup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
Your TV can automatically set itself
for local area (or Cable TV) chan-
nels. This makes it easy for you to
select only the TV stations in your
area when the CHANNEL • • but-
tons are pressed.
<_ Select CHANNEL MEMORY
(START AUTO-PROGRAM-
MING) control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, movethe RED highlight with
the MENU _o_ buttons. Then press
,v
the MENU (M) button.
<_ Press the MENU button to turn
I AUTO-PROGRAMMING ON.
The TV shows which channel num-
Ix,rs are "SAVED" (J,J) as they are
• added into memory.
"Auto-programming CHANNEL
MEMORY is finished" shows when
the TV is through adding channels.
<_ Press the STATUS or Menu (M)
button to clear the screen.
Try it out. Press the
CHANNELAV buttons and
see which channels you can select.
Remember. An Antenna or Cable TV
signal must first be connected to your
TV so that channels can be saved.
If you want to delete any unwanted
channels from the TV's memory, see
"ADD/DELETE CHANNELS" on
page 14.
MAIN MENU
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ua Channel Numbers are j
Saved in Memory
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FEATURE MENU
AUTO.PROGRAMMING
CHANNEL MEMORY
1 2-4" 3,,," 4€"
5_" 6€" 7€" 8€"
9'_' 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24
uto-Programming (see page 13)
adds all the channels it can find
(on your Antenna or Cable TV sys-
tem) into the TV's memory.
Add/Delete Channels makes it easy
fi_r you to add other channels, or
drop unwanted channels, from the
list of channels in the TV's memory.
<_ Select CHANNEL MEMORY
(ADD/DELETE CHANNELS)
control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4-_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
<_ Press the CHANNEL A_' or
number buttons to select the chan-
nel you want to add or delete.
<_ Press the MENU button to
ADD the channel into the TV's
memory.
Press the MENU • button to
DELETE the channel from memory.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each chan-
I nel you wish to add or delete.
<_ Press the STATUS MENU
or
button to clear the screen.
Remember. You can also
add the VCR/AUX mode
just like a channel. Then by
pressing the CHANNEL AV
buttons the VCR/AUX mode can
quickly be selected to use the
Input jacks on the rear of the TV
(see page 26).
Note: "VCR/AUX" mode is
located between the lowest and
highest channel numbers within
the ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
control screen.
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(_O to DELETE CHANNEL
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