Philips MX2790B User Manual

MX2790B

MX2790B

27" STEREO REMOTE COLOR MONITOR/RECEIVER

(SCREEN SIZE MEASURED DIAGONALLY)

MAGNAVUE™ A unique technology that
produces deeper, more vibrant colors with an
unrivaled picture

MAGNAGLO™ REMOTE CONTROL Just
press the glow-in-the-dark STATUS button
and all buttons on the remote control glow

TWO-TUNER PIP Now you can enjoy
all the benefits of Smart Window™
Picture-In-Picture without a VCR!

REMOTE LOCATOR™ The words
“Locating Remote” appear on the
screen and the remote control beeps
so it’s easy to find

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®

HI-FI STEREO SOUND
SYSTEM WITH SURROUND SOUND
JACKS Incorporates an MTS/SAP
decoder, dbx

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noise reduction, and
individual bass, treble, and balance
controls for superb high-fidelity
audio reproduction

SmartSound™
SmartPicture™
Surf™
SmartMute™
First Time Set-Up
On-Screen Clock

Television

Television

color

color

SERIES

Universal TV/VCR/Cable Remote

(Remote # X177BE-AA)

SURROUND SOUND JACKS The gateway to greater

listening pleasure, surround sound jacks make this model
surround sound ready. Simply connect two standard 8 ohm
speakers. All the necessary surround sound technology is
built-in the TV!

AUDIO/VIDEO JACK PANEL (J734) The A/V jack panel on

the back of this set includes audio/video inputs for connection
of a VCR, DVD player, web browser or other accessory
equipment; both fixed and variable audio outputs which allow
sound from TV or accessories to be routed through a home
audio system; S-Video input for connection of a high­resolution video accessory, and a menu-selectable speaker
switch for choosing internal or external sound systems.

• Channel edit

• Total remote menu format tuning with multi-color
on-screen graphics

• 181 channel capability

• 4-Way cursor control

• Random channel access

• Programmable scan tuning

• Status recall

• Mono/Stereo/SAP select

• Cable/Normal select

• Two 5" oval full-range speakers with menu-selectable
speaker switch

SMARTSURF™ Eliminates the frustration of

trying to remember what channels had programs of
interest while channel surfing. After establishing the
SmartSurf™configuration with the user-friendly
menu, the viewer can store up to ten stations in the
SmartSurf™ memory and then surf only those
channels at the touch of a button. The versatility of
this feature is enhanced by the availability of an on­screen list of the channels stored and offers the
option of adding or deleting channels in the list by
remote control.

SMARTCLOCK™ Finally, an accurate digital

clock that’s always right! By monitoring the vertical
blanking interval of PBS broadcasts, Philips
Magnavox TVs equipped with SmartClock can
automatically set the right time of day and maintain
it through brown-outs, power failures, and even
daylight savings time adjustments.

SMARTMUTE™ An audio mute advancement that

automatically activates closed captioning when the
mute button is pressed. Now dialogue and narratives
(on Closed Caption telecasts) can be displayed on
screen whenever the mute button is pressed, without
the aid of an optional, external decoding device.

EASY FIRST TIME SET-UP This friendly, useful,

smart, and easy feature is available the first time this
TV is turned on with a signal connected. SETUP is
highlighted in the main on-screen menu offering
language selection (English, Spanish, or French), auto
cable select (choice of CATV or ANTENNA), auto
program (automatically storing all available channels
in the tuner memory), and VCR/PIP setup.

ON-SCREEN CLOCK WITH SLEEP TIMER AND
ALARM TIMER The correct time appears on screen

for a few seconds whenever channels are changed,
the status/exit button on the remote control is
pushed, or when the Channel Reminder feature is
engaged. The Sleep Timer automatically turns off the
TV at a pre-set time of up to 120 minutes from the
time the feature is activated. Sleep timer settings are
programmed in 15-minute increments. The Alarm
Timer automatically turns on the TV on a pre­selected channel at a pre-set time of up to 12 hours
from the time it was set. Alarm timer settings are
programmed in 15-minute increments.

INTERNET ADDRESS: http://www.philipsmagnavox.com

convenience:

27" Stereo Remote Color Monitor/Receiver

MX2790B

UPC: 037849849446
Product dimensions: 28.4"W x 22.8"H x 20.5"D
Product weight: 82 lbs.
Carton dimensions: 34.5"W x 27.5"H x 24"D
Carton weight: 85 lbs.
Master pack: 1

Carton Contains: 27" Stereo Remote Color
Monitor/Receiver, MagnaGlo Universal TV/VCR/CBL Locator
Remote Control w/Batteries, Operating Instructions,
Warranty Information

Printed in U.S.A.
©1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Co.
A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Visual Communications, Philips Consumer Electronics Co.

MagnaVue, MagnaGlo, Smart Window, Remote Locator, SmartSound,
SmartPicture, SmartClock, SmartMute, SmartSurf, and Incredible Stereo are
trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

1

Lines per picture width. 480 based on EIA measurement procedures

2

Lines per picture width. 600 based on EIA measurement procedures

TRILINGUAL ON-SCREEN DISPLAY On-screen

displays assist in selecting preferred picture
performance levels, choice of regular or cable viewing
source, and indicate the activation of special features.
Displays may be put on screen in the viewer’s choice
of English, Spanish or French.

AUTO PROGRAMMING When activated, this

feature automatically scans all available
channels–from regular antenna or cable–and
programs only active broadcast stations into
memory. Channel up or down buttons, on the
remote or at the set, will then sequence through
only those pre-programmed channels.

• CLOSED CAPTION

• CHANNEL REMINDER DISPLAY

• ON-SCREEN V OLUME BAR

SMARTSOUND™

When activated,

SmartSound™ keeps volume levels constant between
programs and commercials, and from one channel to
another. SmartSound™ constantly monitors the
audio signal, reducing a signal that’s too loud and
increasing a signal that’s too weak.

dbx®HI-FI STEREO SOUND SYSTEM WITH
SURROUND SOUND JACKS The stereo sound

system built into this monitor/receiver incorporates an
MTS/SAP decoder which permits reception and
reproduction of broadcast stereo television programs,
as well as Second Audio Program transmissions (where
available). It also features spatial stereo sound and
individual bass, treble, and balance controls for
personal listening preference. dbx®noise reduction
eliminates hiss and high-frequency interference from
the stereo sound reproduction. Connection of
optional, accessory speakers to the surround sound
jacks puts the listener in the center of a more realistic,
expanded sound stage.

INCREDIBLE STEREO™ Pseudo-acoustic

management of the audio signal produces a dramatic
expansion of the wall-of-sound engulfing the listener
and heightening overall viewing pleasure.

• TONE CONTROLS

MAGNAVUE™ A unique combination of contrast

enhancement and color enrichment technology that
produces deeper, more vibrant colors with an
unrivaled picture that’s larger than life.

TWO-TUNER PIP Now you can enjoy all the

benefits of Smart Window™ PIP without a VCR!
With two separate tuners (and two separate
tuner inputs) you can tune to your favorite show
with tuner one, for example, while scanning
other channels with tuner two in the PIP window.
The A/V inputs are also available as a PIP source
so all functions of standard PIP are still
accessible. The main and secondary pictures may
be swapped; position secondary pictures in any
screen corner; even freeze the main picture
information and put it into the inset picture. In all
cases, the main picture is provided with its
corresponding audio. A “size select” menu
function permits the viewer to reduce the size of
the inset picture by approximately 50%.

COMB FILTER With up to 640 lines of

horizontal resolution1, this set provides razor­sharp picture performance and breathtaking
clarity (through A/V input jacks).

IMPROVED IMAGE DEFINITION (IID) Get

greater picture resolution for sharper, clearer,
more detail perfect color picture reproduction.
Capable of delivering 800 lines of horizontal
resolution2, this set exceeds the maximum clarity
of the 330 lines of horizontal resolution
delivered by broadcast television and easily
supports the demands of DVD, web browsers, and
other advanced high resolution video media
(through S-Video inputs).

• SMARTPICTURE™

• 27'' DARK GLASS FLAT SQUARE
PICTURE TUBE

• BLACK STRETCH

MAGNAGLO™ REMOTE CONTROL

No
more fumbling in the dark to access TV and
VCR functions. Just press the glow-in-the-dark
STATUS button on the remote control and the
electroluminescent circuitry makes all buttons
on the remote control glow.

• REMOTE LOCATOR™

• UNIVERSAL TV/VCR/CABLE REMOTE

(Remote # X177BE-AA)

sound:

additional
features:

picture:

A/V jack panel:

remote
control: