Philips MAT960A1 User Manual

Owner’s Manual

Important!

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Internet Terminal

MAT960

Once your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.

Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you

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benefits

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Dear PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product owner:

Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS MAGNAVOX. You’ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come.

As a member of the PHILIPS MAGNAVOX “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.

What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network.

And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product. Sincerely,

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For Customer Use

Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. ____________________________________ Serial No. ______________________________________________

Know these

safetysymbols

t This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical

shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

s The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed

literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la

borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

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.

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Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX warranty.

Owner Confirmation

Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of product theft or loss.

Model Registration

Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model.

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This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, how-

ever, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered

to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub,

washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. 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.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. 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 and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

11. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

12. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

13. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance;

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

14. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the oper-

ating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in your owner’s manual. When using your telephone equipment, always follow these basic safety precautions in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons.

15. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners; use a damp cloth for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquid, unplug the phone line and the power adapter and let the unit dry thoroughly before plugging it back in.

16. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label or in the owner’s manual. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

Safety Information

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4 Safety Information (cont’d)

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

18. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

19. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this product, but take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair work is required. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other risks. Incorrect reassembly can cause electric shock when this product is subsequently used.

20. Unplug this 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 or frayed; b) if liquid has spilled into the product; c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water; d) if the product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions (adjust only those controls that are discussed in the owner’s manual, as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage, often requiring extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal performance); e) if the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged; f) if the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

21. Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

22. Do not use a telephone in the vicinity of a gas leak. If you suspect a gas leak, report it immediately, but use a telephone away from the area where gas is leaking. With a cordless phone, also make sure that the phone base is away from the gas leak.

23. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be 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 still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.

The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification

means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facili-

ties of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above condition may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to some certified equipment should be made by an authorized maintenance facility designated

by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or any equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the ground connections of the power utility, tele-

phone lines, and internal metallic water pipe system are connected together. This precaution may be important particularly in rural areas.

CAUTION: Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the

appropriate electrical inspection authority or electrician as appropriate.

The RINGER EQUIVALENCE NUMBER (REN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percent-

age of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading. The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the total of the REN of all devices does not exceed five.

The REN for the MAT960 is 0.9B.

Canadian Ringer Equivalence Number Notice

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement The Philips Magnavox MAT960 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-

tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by the use of

cables other than those recommended or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

6 Federal Communications Commission Information

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label

that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed five. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your calling area.

If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may dis-

continue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that

could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment, please contact Philips Consumer Electronics

Company repair facility at Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 555, Old Andrew Johnson Highway, Jefferson City, TN 37760, for more information on obtaining service or repairs. The telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to

party lines is subject to state tariffs.

This device is equipped with an RJ11 connector.

FCC Rules

Emissions Notice

Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Canadian Ringer Equivalence

Number Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Federal Communications

Commission Information . . . . . . .6

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Control Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

General Information . . . . . . . . . .11

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15

On-Screen Keyboard . . . . . . .16-17

Signing Up for WebTV . . . . .18-20

Connecting to the Home Page . .21

Explore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24-27

Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-31

Options Panel . . . . . . . . . . . .32-34

Advanced Options . . . . . . . . . . .35

Using a Computer Keyboard . . .36

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Introduction

◆ Before doing anything else, record the model and serial numbers in the spaces provided on page

two. These numbers will help us assist you if you ever call for help.

Hello!

Thanks for purchasing the Philips Magnavox Internet Terminal. You need to become a subscriber to the WebTV™ Network to access the Internet with this product. Becoming a subscriber is an easy process once you’ve connected your Internet Terminal and learned the basic remote control functions described in the following pages. This manual takes you through easy-to-follow instructions so that you can ultimately enjoy the Internet.

WebTV Features

◆ Explore™ - A directory of the most useful and exciting pages on the Internet

◆ E-mail (Electronic messages) - Exchange messages with members of any Internet service

◆ Around Town™ - A catalogue of services and pages on the Internet that are specific to your geographic region

◆ Search - An easy way to locate information on specific topics of interest

◆ Favorites - Provides instant access to your favorite pages on the Internet

◆ Multiple accounts - Lets members of your household have private mailboxes and Favorites lists

◆ Content filtering - Allows you to restrict access to e-mail and pages on the Internet that contain mature material

NOTES

WARNING: Any changes or modifications of this equipment not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Electronics Company could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. WebTV™ and Around Town™ are trademarks of WebTV Networks, Inc.

Package Contents

Before you connect your Internet Terminal, make sure you have received all of the following items:

◆ Remote control

◆ Two AAA batteries

◆ AC power cord

◆ Phone cable

◆ Video cable (yellow)

◆ Audio cables (red and white)

◆ Telephone-splitter (T-splitter)

◆ Wireless Keyboard

Additional accessories are available. See page 40 for details.

Battery Installation

8 Getting Started

Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing in the tab, then lifting the cover.

Insert two batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment.

Replace the battery compartment cover.

Control Panels

AC INPUT jack

Connect the AC (120V) power cord here. Plug the other end into the wall outlet. (Connect the AC power cord last.)

TEL LINE jack

Connect one end of a telephone cable to this jack. Connect the other end to the wall telephone jack.

AUDIO (right and left) OUT jacks

Use audio cables to connect the Internet Terminal to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV.

KEYBOARD jack

You may connect a personal computer keyboard with a PS/2 (6-pin connector) to the Internet Terminal. See page 36 for details.

VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable to connect the Internet Terminal to the VIDEO IN jack on your TV.

S-VIDEO OUT jack

Use an S-VIDEO cable (not supplied) to connect the unit to the S-VIDEO IN jack on your TV.

RFU jack

Connect an RFU adapter (not supplied) here when you connect the Internet Terminal to a TV without Audio/Video jacks.

Infrared sensor

Receives the information from the remote control so that you can operate your Internet Terminal from a distance. You must point the remote control at the Internet Terminal, not the TV.

POWER indicator

Indicates the Internet Terminal power is on.

CONNECTED indicator

This indicator flashes when the Internet Terminal is connecting to WebTV. It remains lit while the unit is in use. It also may flash when you try a different feature or move among sites.

MESSAGE indicator

Indicates that you have a new e-mail message.

Vertical Sliding Door

Allows you to use Smart Card technology when it becomes available. Accessories may be required.

WebTV port (on the side of the unit) This port can be used for optional accessories that will be introduced in the future. The door must be closed for WebTV to operate. Additional accessories may be required.

RESET Button

Press this button to reset the Internet Terminal.

BACK Button

Displays the last page viewed, or hides the on-screen keyboard.

SCROLL (Up/Down) Buttons

Moves the page up or down when the page is too long to be displayed on one screen.

GO Button

Activates a highlighted link or command; displays the on-screen keyboard; displays a moveable arrow when the currently displayed page contains an image map.

Arrow Buttons

Moves the yellow highlight box to a different command or activity on the screen; selects different keys when the on-screen keyboard is displayed.

HOME Button

Displays the WebTV Home Page.

OPTIONS Button

Displays the OPTIONS panel.

RECENT Button

Displays a panel that contains miniature versions of the most recent pages you’ve visited.

SEARCH Button

Takes you directly to the Search page.

FAVORITES Button

Takes you directly to your Favorites list.

TV/WEB Button

Switches between WebTV and regular broadcast TV when you are connected to a TV using the RFU adapter.

POWER Button

Turns the Internet Terminal on and connects to WebTV. Also disconnects from WebTV and turns off the Internet Terminal.

10 Remote Control

◆ Areas on a page that can be highlighted are called

links, because they link you to another page. Links can be words, pictures, icons, or boxes. WebTV finds each link on a page for you when you press the Arrow buttons on the remote. To activate a link, use the Arrow buttons to highlight a link. Press the GO button. In some instances, the highlight might surround a large area of the page or the entire page. When this happens, an arrow will appear in the lower right corner of the highlight to signify that this is an image map. To activate a link on an image map, press the GO button. Another arrow will appear. Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to move the arrow to the link you want. Press the GO button to access the link.

Image map

General Information

The Title Bar

Any time you leave the Home Page, WebTV displays a Title Bar across the bottom of your screen.

Page Title

Displays the title of the page currently on your screen.

Indicator Arrows

The indicator arrows are green when the currently displayed page is longer than your screen. Green arrows indicate the direction or directions in which more of the page can be viewed. Press the SCROLL buttons on the remote to view more of the page.

When the down arrow is yellow, it indicates that the page is longer than your screen, but WebTV has not finished loading the page into the system. The yellow arrow will turn green when the page is loaded completely.

WebTV Connection Indicator

The connection indicator is green whenever you are connected to the WebTV Network. When the indicator is moving, it tells you that WebTV is searching the Internet for something you have requested.

The indicator becomes a straight red line when:

◆ You receive a telephone call (if you have Call Waiting).

◆ You use the HANG UP option. (See ADVANCED OPTIONS on page 35.)

◆ To keep your phone line free, your Internet Terminal automatically

disconnects from the WebTV Network if you do not use the remote control for several minutes. This keeps your phone line free, so you don’t have to wonder if you are disconnected from the WebTV Network. To reconnect, press the GO button.

NOTES

Example of Title Bar information

Page Title Indicator

Arrows

Connection

Indicator

12 Connections

Connecting your System

Before you can connect to the WebTV Network, you must connect your Internet Terminal to each of the following:

◆ Your TV (either directly or through your VCR)

◆ A telephone line

◆ And an AC power outlet.

The type of connection you choose depends on whether your TV:

◆ Has S-VIDEO, RCA-type A/V (audio/video), or RFU coaxial jacks

◆ Or is connected to a VCR. An S-VIDEO connection provides the best picture quality of all the connection options. For optimum audio performance, consider integrating the Internet Terminal into your home entertainment system.

Telephone Line Connection Options

If possible, connect your Internet Terminal to a telephone jack that isn’t connected to a telephone. If you have only one telephone jack, use the T-splitter to share the line. This will enable you to keep both the Internet Terminal and your telephone plugged in at the same time. Plug the T-splitter into the wall telephone jack. If you don’t have Call Waiting service for your phone line, a person trying to call you while you’re connected to WebTV gets a busy signal. If you have Call Waiting, see Select Dialing Options on page 31. If you activate Call Waiting and you receive a telephone call, your Internet Terminal temporarily disconnects from the WebTV Network. When this happens, your telephone will ring, and you can take the call the way you normally do. To reconnect to the WebTV Network, press the GO button on the remote. WebTV reconnects you to the page you were visiting when the call came in. For information on disconnecting from the WebTV Network to make a telephone call, see Advanced Options/Hang Up on page 35. If the telephones in your house are generally busy, you might consider using a separate, or dedicated, telephone line for the WebTV Network. Contact your local phone company to order a separate phone line.

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