Magnavox 6P5451C User manual

Projection Television
Owner’s Manual

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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
safety symbols
A 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 prevent operating and maintenance problems.
A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 00 NOT
REMOVE COVER [OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE RARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL,
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
be read 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.
j 6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved
j 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 hear sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. 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.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No 70-1984
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. below.
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
17. 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; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical
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Table of Contents
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
❖ Ghost Cancellation Feature Information.9
FEATURES MENU -
❖ Selecting a Picture Source/RF Switch.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
❖ Using the Sleep Timer Control.17
❖ Adjusting the Channel Display Control.18
❖ Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control.19
❖ Using Parental Control to Censor Channels 20-21
❖ Using the Channel Label Control.22
❖ Using the Language Selection Control.23
SOUND MENU -
❖ A djusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Controls.24
❖ S etting the Bass Boost Control .24
❖ Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..25
❖ U sing the Sound Image Control.26
❖ Using the Volume Display Control.26
❖ Using the TV Speaker On/Off Control with
the Audio Output jacks.27
❖ Surround Sound Speaker Connections and
Variable Audio Output Control.28-29
❖ Using the TV's Audio/Video Input and
Output Jacks .30-33
Remote Control Operation
Using the Remote Locator Feature.34-35
Setting the Smart Picture Control.36-37
Using Smart Sound Control...38
Using the Smart Surf Control.39
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs.40-41
Setting the Remote to Work
Cable TV Converters.42-43
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - "Search Method".44
Using the Remote's VCR buttons.45
Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
How to Use PIP (Connections).46-47
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote.48-49
Selecting the Picture Source for PIP.50
Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color and Tint.51
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter).52
TV Help Menu.53
Enhanced Screen Cleaning.53
Tips if Something Isn’t Working.54
Glossary of TV Terms.55
Index.56
Factory Service Locations.57-58
Warranty.59
Accessories,
Set-up and Quick Use Guide
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your TV information packet) for details on:
• Antenna Hook-ups .ia—
• First Time Set-Up CB ; IBS
(Automatic Settings)
• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation L—
• On-Screen Menu Use
Copyright © 1996 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
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Features
First Time Set Up - automatically sets the TV for
local channels and the correct picture signaf(antenna
or cable). It even helps you make the necessary
connections for the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature.
Infrared Remote Control - operates your TV set and
a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Cable
TV Converters. A special “Locator” feature can also
help you find the remote when it has been stuck out of
sight or misplaced.
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
As you unpack your TV please note that the
following 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
registration 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.
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) - can show a TV program
and the direct video output from an accessory (VCR,
etc.) onto the TV screen at the same time.
Parental Control for “Censoring” - this feature can
block out channels to keep children from watching
undesirable programming.
Stereo-Ready TV - with a built-in audio amplifier and
a twin speaker system, reception of TV programs in
both broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual
broadcast are available.
On-Screen Features - display helpful information for
the setting of TV controls (such as help messages,
operating tips and glossary).
Audio/Video Jacks - for direct connections with
VCRs (and other accessories) for quality TV picture
and sound playback.
Surround Sound - this TV set contains external;
audio speaker connections for a more dynamic sound
effect.
Sleep-Timer - automatically turns the TV OFF at
preset time intervals.
Smart Button - for the control of TV Sound and the
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 video level
adjustments on a variety of program sources); and
Smart Surf (for quick one button channel selection of
up to 10 of your favorite channels).
Accessory Shelf Compartment
An accessory storage shelf compartment has been
designed into your TV for the placement of such
items as VCRs, CD-i (Compact Disc Interactive)
1 layers, or other pieces of audio/video equipment.
Use the connection tunnel (located on the rear wall
of the storage compartment) to route Antenna,
Cable, or other signal supply wires from the
accessories to the TV's rear cabinet jackpanel.

Picture Menu Control Adjustments
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COLOR, BRIGHTNESS,
SHARPNESS, TINT, PICTURE
T 'o adjust your TV color and
picture controls, select a TV
channel and follow the steps shown
below: _ _
( begin)
<T> Select BRIGHTNESS,
PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the REDJiighlight
with the MENU (M) <• ► buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
j adjust the selected control.
Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.

Picture

Picture
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RED/BLUE CONVERGENCE
C onvergence is the correct
lining up of the red and blue
light paths on the TV screen.
NOTE: If no color fringing (see
Smart Help) shows, then no
Convergence adjustments are
necessary for your TV.
<t> Select CONVERGENCE
control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move theREDhighlight
with the MENU (M)<*> buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
If there is RED or BLUE color
fringing on the White cross, press
the MENU button to continue.
<|> 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
merged 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.
Smart Help
\S / 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.

Picture Menu Controls (continued)
FLESH CORRECTION
T Tse the Flesh Correction
V_y control to keep skin tone hues
(or facial tint) from varying from
TV channel to TV channel.
<t> Select FLESH
CORRECTION control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M)<^> buttons.
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Then press the MENU button.
<I> Press the MENU AT buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn (ji>) the
FLESH CORRECTION control
ON.
<§> Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen.
GHOST CANCELLATION
W ouldn’t it be great to view
your TV picture free of
ghosts or other image problems?
Well, your TV offers the first real
step toward reducing or totally
eliminating ghosting and other
image interference. This should be
especially good news for those
home viewer’s that currently use
external or outdoor antennas to
supply their picture.
Soon local stations will broadcast
their TV programs with Ghost
Cancellation information encoded
in the TV signal. These encoded
signals, when passed through an
accessory device and the special
circuitry provided in your TV, can
dramatically reduce ghost line
images and other interference
problems.
Contact your dealer or call our
Information Center number (423)
475-8869for more details on this
exciting new development in
television broadcast technology.

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Feature Menu Control Adjustments
PICTURE SOURCE
T } he picture for the TV can come
through either the ANTENNA
plug or the AUDIO/VIDEO 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. [begin!
<t> Select PICTURE SOURCE
SELECT control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the REDJiighlight
with the MENU (M) buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<^> Press the MENU AT buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn the
desired PICTURE SOURCE
control ON (w 0 ).
ANTENNA- for a picture signal
coming from the ANTENNA plug
on the TV.
VCR/AUX 1- for a picture signal
coming from the VCR/AUX 1
Video Input jack on the rear
of the TV.
AUX 2- for a picture signal
coming from the AUX/IN 2 Video
Input jack on the rear of the TV.
AUX 3- for a picture signal
coming from the Video Input jack
on the front of the TV.
Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen^_
Smart \ /
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Remember, S
the VCR/AUX 1,
AUX 2, and AUX 3
modes must have a
video signal source
connected (to their
INPUT plug) or the
TV screen will be
blank. (See page 30
for connection
details).
RF SWITCHER
A n optional RF Switcher is available
that will allow an AntennalCable TV
signal and another video accessory
(VCR, Video Disc Player, etc.) to be
connected 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
connecting the RF Switcher to the RF
Switch Input jack on the rear of the TV.
Replug the TV’s AC Power Cord into
the wall 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
purchased or ordered from your dealer.
If your dealer does not carry the
accessory, call the Information Center
number (listed with your warranty) for
further assistance. _