Owner’s Manual (use amd set-up guwe)
COLOR TELEVISION
AND
REMOTE CONTROL
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Waming/Precautions
Hooking Up Your TV
VCR to TV Antenna Connections..................................2
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation
How to Use the First Time Set-Up
On-Screen Features
•v-Using the TV Volume Control
❖ Using the TV Volume Limit Control (available
on select models only)
❖ Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control
❖ Using the TV Wake Up Control
❖ Using the TV Picture and Color Controls .............7
❖ How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning
General Information
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NOTE: This owner's manual is used with
several different television models. Not all
features (and drawings) discussed in this
manual will necessarily match those found
with your television set. This is normal and
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does not require you contacting your dealer
or requesting service.
For Customer Use
Enter (below) the Serial Number and the
Model Number of this television
(located on the rear of the TV cabinet).
Retain this information for future reference.
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Model No.
First Time Set Up which automatically sets
the TV for local channels and the correct pic
ture signal (antenna or cable).
Infrared Remote Control which works your
TV as well as all on-screen feature controls.
Standard Broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable
TV (CATV) channel capability.
Closed Captioning which allows the viewer to
read TV program dialogue or voice conversa
tions as on-screen text.
Automatic Programming of Channels for
quick and easy selection of favorite stations
available in your area.
Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV
OFF at preset times.
Tips if Something Isn’t Working
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Warranty........................................................................8
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Serial No.
Language control allows the user to select
from three options; English, Spanish or
French. This controls the On-Screen Menu text
only. (Does not work for Closed Captioning.)
Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you
receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.
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.
, Warranty
Verification
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.
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Registration
Returning your Warranty Registration Card
right away guarantees you’ll receive all
the information and ^ecial offers which
you qualify for as the owner of your model.
Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the “family!” PHILIPS
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 out
standing 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,
P.S. Remember, to get the most from your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product, you must return
Robert Minkhorst
President and Chief Executive Officer
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of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
vent operating and maintenance problems.
your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So piease maii it to us right now!
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MAGNAVOX
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Hooking Up Your TV (Antenna/Cable TV Connections)
Cable TV
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'XZour Cable TV input
J. into your home may be
a single (75 ohm) cable, or
a Converter Box installa
tion. 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.
If your Cable TV sig
nal is a single round cable (75
ohm) then you're ready to con
nect 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.
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Connect the Cable TV
cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE
plug on the TV.
If you have a Cable TV
Converter Box:
Connect the OUT(put) plug
from the Converter to the
ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the
TV.
Cable TV Converter
Box Connection
NOTE: The connecting cable for
the Converter is supplied from
the Cable TV Company.
Back of TV
Remember, g
set the TV for the
type signal you've
just coimected (see
page 3 of this SetUp Guide.)
To select only the
channel numbers on
your Cable system
see “Auto Program"
(page 3). 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 convert
er.)
Antenna
Combination CllFA IIF
combination antenna
receives normal
A
broadcast channels (VHP
2-13 and UHF14-69).
Your connection is easy
since there is only one
75Q (ohm) antenna plug
on the back of your TV and that’s where the anten
na goes.
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^ome of you may have
kJtwo separate antennas.
One antenna is for VHP
channels (2-13) and the
other antenna is for UHP
channels (14-69).
Por homes with separate
UHP ¡VHP antennas, you
will need an optional
"combiner" before you can
connect to the TV. See the
"Smart Help" section (to
the right on this page) for
ordering details.
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If your antenna has a
round cable (75 ohm) on the
end, then you're ready to con
nect it to the TV.
If your antenna has flat twinlead wire (300 ohm), you first
need to attach the antenna wires
to the screws on a 300 to 75
ohm adapter.
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna
(Outdoor or Indoor)
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UHF and VHF antennas to
the correct screws on the com
biner.
Attach the separate
Outdoor VHF Antenna
(Round 75 Ohm cable)
Push the round end of the
adapter (or antenna) onto the
ANTENNA/CABLE plug on
the rear of the TV. If the round
end of the antenna wire is
threaded, screw it down tight.
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Push the round end of the combiner
onto the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on
the rear of the TV.
Back of TV
Remember,
be sure to set the
TV for the type sig
nal you've connect
ed (see page 3 of
this Set-Up Guide.)
To set the TV to
select only the
channel numbers in
your area see how
to “Program" or
"Add" channels in
memory on page 3.
To order any
optional accessory
contact your dealer
or call the toll-free
accessory ordering
number (1-800-292-
6066):
• UHF/VHF
Combiner;
(SBV1133A01)
• 75-300 Ohm
Adapter:
(SBV1113A01)
• 300-75 Ohm
Adapter:
(483521827003)
• Quick “F-type”
Extender:
(M61026)
For recessed
ANTICABLE
connections.
VCR TO TV
Bask Connkc lion
f’T^he basic Antenna, or
J. Cable TV, to VCR to
TV connection is shown to
the right. For more infor
mation on other hookups
(possible when Cable
Converter!Descrambler
boxes are included) refer
to your accessory VCR
and Cable Converter
Owner's Manual for
details.
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Connect your
Antenna or Cable TV signal
to the IN FROM ANT(enna)
plug on the VCR.
Outdoor VHF/UHF
Antenna
Cable TV signal
Round Cable 75ii
Connect the OUT TO TV
plug on the VCR to the
ANTENNA plug on the TV
(connecting cable supplied
with the VCR.)
300 to 75ÌÌ Ohm
Adapter
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Refer to the Owner's
Manual included with your
VCR for other possible con
nections and TV/VCR operat
ing details.
VCR
Back of TV
How TO Use and Setup our TV eor the First Time
Television
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button to turn the TV ON.
Press the POWER
«^Press the VOLUME UP
(ih) or DOWN (▼) button to
adjust the sound level.
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Press the CHANNEL UP
(A) or DOWN (▼) button to
select TV channels.
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you can press any
button on the front
of the TV to turn the
TV ON.The tuned
channel number will
always briefly
appear when the TV
is first turned ON
(and with channel
changes.) You can
also press the STA
TUS button (on the
remote) to see what
channel the TV is
ON.
Ill Remote
fo load the supplied batter
ies into the remote:
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1. Remove the battery com
partment lid on the back of
the remote.
2. Place the batteries (2-
AAA) in the remote. Be
sure the (+) and (-) ends of
the batteries line up correct
ly (inside of case is
marked.)
3. Reattach the battery lid.
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Point the remote
control toward the remote
sensor window on the TV
when operating the TV with
the remote.
Battciy Lid
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Channel Scan Button
Press to scan up or down through channel numbers.
(Also can be used with the MENU button to select
on-screen controls. With the Menu displayed, press
Channel (+) or (-) buttons to scroll through the list
of controls.)
Status/Exit Button
Press to see the current channel number on the TV
screen. Also press this button to clear the TV screen
after control adjustments.
Menu Button.s
Press the MENU button to show on-screen controls.
Press Channel (+) or (-) buttons to move through the
list of controls. Press the Volume (+) or (-) buttons
to adjust the MENU controls.
Mute Button
Press to turn the TV sound OFF. Press again to
return the sound to its previous level.
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Power Button
Press to turn TV ON and OFF.
Volume (-) and Buttons
Press to adjust the TV sound level. When used
with the MENU button, press to adjust the selected
on-screen (MENU) feature controls.
Press to toggle between current and previously
viewed channel.
Number Buttons
Press tsio number buttons to select TV channels.
For example: to select channel 6... press "0" first;
then "6".
CC-iMlteM
Press to select the Closed Captioning mode. Choose
either CC-MUTE, CAPTION 1 (CC-1), CAPTION
2 (CC-2), or OFF (CC-OFF).
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Sleep Button
Press to set the TV to automatically turn itself
OFF. See page 6, SLEEPTIMER control for
details.