Philips TS2745C User Manual

Owner’s Manual (use and set-up guide)

COLOR TELEVISION

AND

REMOTE CONTROL

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Waming/Precautions Hooking Up Your TV

VCR to TV Antenna Connections

Basic TV and Remote Control Operation......................3

How to Use the First Time Set-Up

On-Screen Features

"!>• Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation ❖ Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ❖ Using the TV Volume Bar Control

❖ Using the TV Volume Limiter ❖ Using the TV Stereo Control

❖ Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control........................6

❖ How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ❖ Using the TV Picture and Color Controls

General Information

Glossary of TV Terms

Tips if Something Isn’t Working..................................8

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Table of Contents 1

1 Features

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NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several different television models. Not all

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features (and drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily match those found with your television set. This is normal and

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.

does not require you contacting your dealer

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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.

Model No.

Standard Broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable

TV (CATV) channel capability.

Stereo TV with built-in audio amplifier and

twin speaker system for receiving TV pro

grams broadcast in stereo sound.

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.

Index

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Warranty

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Serial No.

RetOrn your Warranty RegistMtiolI ca^

receive all the benefits you’re entitled to.

Once your PHILIPS MAGNAVOXpurchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase

, 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.

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.)

the privileges of owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product,

at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.

.^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.

Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the “family!”

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 fo 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

Know these

SdifOty symbols

your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail It to us right nowl

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.

The “exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to pre

vent operating and maintenance problems.

PHILIPS

MAGNAVOX

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Hooking Up Your TV (Antenna/Cable TV Connections)

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our Cable TV input

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.

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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, set the TV for the type signal you've

just connected (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 converter.)

Antenna

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combination antenna

receives normal

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

UHPIVHP 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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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.

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the correct screws on the com biner.

If your antenna has a

Combination VHF/UHF Antenna

(Outdoor or Indoor)

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UHF and VHF antennas to

Attach the separate

Outdoor VHF Antenna (Round 75 Ohm cable)

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end of the antenna wire is threaded, screw it down tight.

onto the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the rear of the TV.

Push the round end of the adapter (or anteima) onto the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the rear of the TV. If the round

Round

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Push the round end of the combiner

Back of TV

Remember, be sure to set die

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 acces.w/y contact your dealer or call the toll-free

accessory ordering number (1-800-851-

8885):

• UHF/VHF

Combiner: (SBV1133A01)

• 75-300 Ohm Adapter: (SBV1113A01)

• 300-75 Ohm Adapter; (483521827003)

VCR TO TV

Bask Conma i ion

^he basic Antenna, or

Cable TV, to VCR to

TV connection is shown to

the right. Por 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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-<P Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the IN FROM ANT(enna) plug on the VCR.

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Outdoor VHF/UHF

Antenna

Cable TV signal

Round Cable 75Û

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Connect the OUT TO TV plug on the VCR to the ANTENNA plug on the TV (connecting cable supplied with the VCR.)

300 to 75Î2 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

Round Cable

75£I Supplied with VCR

How TO Use and Setup our TV for the First Time

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Television

Setup Menu

Automat ic Si tttncs

irst Time Setup takes care

of some basic TV control

settings for you. Follow the steps in this section to quickly add

area channel numbers into the

TV’s memory, set the Language, and the TV for Antenna or Cable signal.

PRESS + TO SELECT LANGUAGE

I ËNGLISh'1 I ESPAÑOLÌ I FRANÇAIS I

t> AUTO CABLE SELECT..

PRESS + TO DETERMINE

IF CABLE CHANGES ARE PRESENT

AUTO CABLE SEARCH

PLEASE WAIT

AUTO CABLE SEARCH

CABLE CHANNELS ARE PRESENT

AUTO CABLE SEARCH

NO CABLE CHANNELS ARE PRESENT

[> AUTO PROGRAMMING

PRESS + TO

AUTO PROGRAM CHANNELS

AUTOPROGRAM

SEARCHING FOR

CHANNEL 12 FOUND

AUTOPflOGRAM

SEARCH COMPLETED

PRESS + TO

EXIT

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Press the POWER

button to turn the TV ON.

The SETUP on-screen control is auto matically selected when you first plug in your TV and press the MENU but ton (on the TV or remote.)

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button on the remote (or MENU A or T buttons on the TV). An on-screen list of fea tures appears on the TV screen.

LANGUAGE 1\'ith the Language feature

selected, press the VOI. i-t-l hutloti to choose English,

Español (Spanish), oi Français (.French) for the TV's on-screen menu conirol.s.

Al TO CABLE SEI.ECT With Auto Cable Select cho

sen. press the VOL (-b) button

to automatically determine if

cable channels are present.

-TV set to receive Cable TV supplied channels.

TV set to receive .Antenna .supplied channels

AUTO

PROGRA.MMINC; Willi the Auto Programming

Nature selected, press the \’OL (+) button to automatically store al! available cliannels into the TW’s nieniorv.

EXIT Pressing the \'OL (,-b) button

witli the Exit feature selected

will return you to the main on

screen menu.

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Press the VOLUME UP

(A) or DOWN (T) button to

adjust the sound level.

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Press the CH (-1-) or (-)

buttons on the remote (or the MENU A or V buttons on the TV) to select the SETUP feature with the on-screen arrow.

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Press the VOL (-b) button to access the SETUP on-screen menu. Then, press the CH (-b) or (-) buttons to scroll the SETUP options. Next press the VOL (-b) or (-) buttons as direct ed to use the selected menu items.

Remote

0 load the supplied batter

ies into the remote:

1. Remove the battery com partment lid on the back of the remote.

2. Place the batteries (2AAA) in the remote. Be sure the (-b) and (-) ends of the batteries line up correct ly (inside of case is marked.)

3. Reattach the battery lid.

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 move up or down 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 Buttons Press the M button to show on screen controls. Press Channel (-b) or (-) buttons to move through the list of controls. Press the Volume (-b) or (-) buttons to adjust the MENU controls.

Mute Button Press to turn the sound OFF on the TV. Press again to return the sound

to its previous level.

CC Button ------------------------------

Press to select the Closed Captioning mode. (CC w MUTE, CAPTION 1,

CAPTION 2, or OFF)

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Press the CHANNEL UP

(A) or DOWN (▼) button to

select TV channels.

Press the MENU UP (A) or

DOWN (▼) button to display

the TV’s on-screen menu. Then press the MENU UP (A) or

DOWN (T) button to scroll through the list of on-screen fea

tures. jflBk

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Press the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote to clear the screen after an adjustment, or scroll to the “EXIT” option in the SETUP screen and press the VOL (-b) button to bring you back to the main on-screen menu. You can also just wait and after a minute the MENU will drop automatically from the screen.

Battery Lid

Battery Compartment

STATUS/EXIT CH

POWER

CH A/CH

O b b

b b 'g-

b b ’o

SLEEP

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Remember, g you can press any button on the front of the TV to turn the TV ON.The tuned channel num ber will always briefly appear when the TV is first turned ON (and with chan nel changes.) You can also press the STATUS button (on the remote) to see what channel the TV is ON.

Press the i remote’s STATUS button (or use “EXIT”) to back out of the SETUP menu.

Remember, SETUP is a first-use, one time operation and

will not have to be repeated (even if the TV is unplugged.)

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Point the remote control toward the remote sensor window on the TV when operating the TV with the remote.

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Power Button

Press to turn TV ON and OFF.

Volume (-) and t-b)

BuMons Press to adjust the TV

sound level. When used with the MENU button, press to adjust the selected on-screen (MENU) feature controls.

A/CH Button

Press to toggle between cur rent and previously viewed channel.

Number Buttons Press two number buttons to select TV channels. For example: to select channel

6... press "0" first; then "6".

Sleep Button Press to set the TV to auto matically turn itself OFF.

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