Magnavox 27C550 User manual

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Robert Minkhorst
President and Chief Executive Officer
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[t:_l Getting, Started
Warnin_Precautions ............................... 2-3
Antenna/Cable Connections ................... 4-5
VCR to TV Antenna Connections ............................. 5
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation .............. 6-7
--_ Qn-$creen Features
How to Use On-Screen Feature Controls .8-9
+Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation ............ 10
+Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically). 11
+Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 12
+How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ....... 13
+Setting the TV for Stereo Programs .................. 14
+Using Smart Sound (Auto Volume Control) .... 15
+ Using the TV Volume Bar Control ................... 16
+Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 17
+ Using the "IV Channel Reminder ...................... 18
+Adjusting the TV Color .................................... 18
+Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 19
+Using the .Audio Out Jacks (with TV Speaker
On/Off Switch) ................................................ 20
+Using the 'lW's Audio/Video Input Jacks ...........
Remote Control Operation
Using the Remote (TV/VCR Buttons) ..22-23
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs..24-25
Setting the TV Remote to Work
Cable TV Converters .......................................... 26-27
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs - Search
Method ..................................................................... 28
Setting the TV Remote to Work Cable
Converters - Search Method .................................... 29
IN General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............... 30
Glossary of 'FV Terms ............................................. 31
Index ........................................................................ 31
Warranty .................................................................. 32
Copyright © 1!)9.!.Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
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Infrared Remote Control which works :four TV set
and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and
Cable Converters.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
Stereo Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier and
twin speaker system for receiving TV programs
broadcast in stereo :_ound.
Closed Captioning: which allows the viewer to read
TV program dialogae or voice conversations as on-
screen text.
Automatic Programming of channels for quick and
easy selection of favo,'ite stations awfilable in your
area.
On-Screen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) which show helpful messages for setting of
TV controls (such as color adjustment, timer settings,
and channel memory.)
Audio/Video jackpanel for direct connections with
VCRs (or other video accessories) for quality TV
picture andsound playback.
Sleep-Timer which aatomatically turns the TV OFF
at preset times.
Smart Sound for the control of TV volume levels
during program changes or commercial breaks.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE ,OR SHOCK
HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE -[HIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOIS-IURE.
The Model and Serial Numbers are found on the back
of this _I"v"set. Plea:_erecord these numbers and
purchase date in the space below. Refer to them
whenever you ask 3'our dealer about this TV set.
Model No.-
Serial No.
Purchase Date
Please attach your .':alesreceipt to this book and keep
it f'or future reference.

"l'_irstlet's co,nnect your Antenna
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Ior Cable T_ signal to your TV.
This will be easy since there is only
one 75£2 antenna plug on the back
of your TV -and that's where the
antenna goes.
>IF your antenna (or CABLE TV
signal) has a r6und cable (75 ohm)
with a metal prong (F-connector)
on the end, then you're ready to
connect it to the TV.
IF your antenna has flat twin-lead
wire (300ohm), you first need to
attach the antenna wires to the
screws on a :300to 75 ohm adapter.
<•_' Push the round end of the
adapter (or cable) onto the
ANTENNA plug on the rear of the
"I'V. If the round end of the cable
connector is threaded, screw it
down tight.
Try it out. Press POWER to
turn the TV ON. Press the
CHANNEL UP button. You
should see lcx:al channels flash by.
Certain channel numbers have been
added to the TV's memory at the
factory. To set the TV to select
only the channel numbers in your
area, see page 11.
,__ Remember. If the TV is
connected to a Cable TV
(CATV) signal, be sure to set the
TV for that type signal (see page
10.)
To order any optional accessory
contact your dealer or call the toll-free
accessory ordering number
(1-800-292-6066):
UHF/VHF Combiner ........... SBV 1133A01
75-300 Ohm Adapter ........... SBV 1113A01
300-75 Ohm Adapter .......... 483521827003
Back of TV
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Cable TV Signal

qome of you may have two
_,.3 separate ontennas. For
,!nstance, one antenna is for VHF
channels (2-13) and the other
antenna is for UHF channels
(14-69).
For homes with two separate
antennas you-will need an optional
"combiner" before you can
connect to the TV. See previous
page for ordering details.
,l_ Attach the separate
antennas to the correct screws
on the combiner.
.2_ Push the round end of the
combiner onto the ANTENNA
plug on the rear of the TV.
Outdoor UHF Antenna
Twin Lead
Wire
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Connect your Antenna or
Cable TV signal to the IN FROM
ANT. plug on the VCR.
_Connect the OUT TO TV plug
on the VCR to the ANTENNA
plug on the TV.(connecting cable
supplied with the VCR.)
Round Cable
75_ Supplied with VCR
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>Press the POWER button to
turn the TV ON. (Note: you can
press any button on the front of
the TV to turn the TV ON.)
Tile tuned channel number will
always briefly appear when the
TV is first turned ON (and with
channel changes). You can also
press the STA'IIJS button (on the
remote) to see what channel the
TV is ON.
<_ Press the VOLUME UP (A)
or DOWN (V) button to adjust
the sound level.
<_ Press the CHANNEL UP (A)
or DOWN ('V) button to select
TV channels.
'_ Press the T__V_"System"
button on the remote to be sure
the remote sends its commands to
the TV.
Point the remote control toward
tl_eremote sensor window on the
TV when operating the TV with
the remote.
(_ Always press two number
buttons on the remote when
selecting channels. For example:
press "0" then "6" for channel 6.
_,_ --._ Remember. If the TV is
I_ connected to a Cable TV
(CATV) signa!, be sure to set the
"rv for that tyl:e signal. See page
It3.
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A
VOLUME
A
CHANNEL
MENU
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Note: The TV cabinet drawings in
this owner's guide may differ from
your unit. But the description and
u,;e of your TV controls will work
the same as described.
Remote
Sensor
Window

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lOad the supplied batteries
to the remote:
Remove the battery
compartment lid on the back of
the remote.
_.P_ Place thi_batteries (3-AA)in
Ithe remote. Be sure the (+) and
I(-) ends of the batteries line up
Icorrectly (inside of case is
marked.)
_Reattach the battery lid.
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m"raeamres for your TV can be
Ladjusted fro ma MENU screen
shown on the TV. A MENU is
nothing more than an on-screen
list of features. Each MENU item
can be adjusted by viewing the
screen and pressing a button.
)Press MENUA or • on the
"PC (or M button on the remote).
An on-screen list of features
appears on the 'IV screen.
)Press MENU • or • (or M •
• on the remote) to pick any of
the on-screen fi:atures.
IF you pass the: feature you want,
you can press the M• button to
back up through the MENU.
(Press the MY button to go down
through the MFNU items).
Press (+) or (-) to adjust the
Iselected on-screen feature.
Press STATUS/EXIT button
on the remote to clear the screen
after an adjustraent
Use the "MENU EXIT" item and
press (+) or (-)/"YES" to clear
the screen. You can also just wait
and after a minute the MENU will
drop from the screen.
:_. Remember. If the on screen
r
MENU disappears and you a e
not finished working with it, just
press MENU (or M button) and
the feature list will return to the
sc,reen.
Selection ARROW points to the active MENU
item. An adjustmem scale (or Ix,x) als_o shows
next Co the .selected MENU ilem.
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POWER
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VOLUME
CHANNEL
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n-screen features that come
with your TV:
• Six MENU items will show
on the TV screen at one time.
_ -An ARROW will point taahe
active item.
Just press MENU • or •
buttons to move up or down
through the MENU item list.
Note: If you continue to press
the MENU • button after the
last ("EXIT MENU") item,
you will start again at the
beginning of menu item list.
This also works in the
opposite direction.
See the following section for
details on how to work each
MENU item.
STEREO
SAP
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INPUT
CABLE
PROGRAM
CHANNEL
SLEEP
REMINDER
CAPTION
VOL. BAR
LANGUAGE
EXIT MENU

?'ou need to make sure that the
.TV is set to pick up either
Cable TV stations or Antenna
signals. In other words, the TV
needs to know whether you have
connected a Cable TV signal or a
normal antenna to its ANTENNA
plug.
<_ Press MENU or on the
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M •• buttons.)
Select the word CABLE with the
TV's on-screen Arrow.
>Press (+) or (-)
the buttons
(on the "IV or the remote) to select
either:.
YES- If you _ have Cable TV
connected to the TV.
Channels 1-125 can be
selected.
NO- If you have an Antenna
connected to the TV.
Channels 2-69 can be
selected.
Press STATUS to clear the
sc=een
Wait for the on-screen control
to automatically drop from the
screen.
Try it out. Press CHANNEL
_• buttons and scan the
channels. CHA• on the remote
works only after STATUS button
is pressed (or Menu times out.)
_i11_, Remember. The TV has
been set at the factory to
select certain channel numbers.
See the following page on how to
set the TV to select the channels
in your area.
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