Magnavox 27C550 User manual

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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
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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
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[BEGIN]
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
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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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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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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
AVL
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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ur _can automatically set
tself for local area (or Cable
TV) channels. This makes it easy
for you to select only the TV
stations in your area when the
CH(annel) • • buttons are
pressed.
Please check and be sure the TV is
set for the-type of signal you have
connected to the 73/- Antenna or
Cable TV (see previous page.)
[BEGINJ
<_ Press MENU •or •on the
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M &V buttons.)
Select the word PROGRAM with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
(_ Press the (+) button (on the
I TV or the remote) to PROGRAM.
<_ Press the (+) button again to
start the TV search for area
channels.
Flashing channel numbers will
count upward on the screen as the
TV looks for channels to "ADD".
You may press any button (on the
TV or n.'mote) to stop the channel
search at any time. When the
channel search is completed the
TV will return to the last viewed
channel.
<_ Press STATUS button to clear
the screen
!Try it out. Press CHANNEL
A• buttons and see which
channels have been added.
ir/-_ Remember. If you want to
arop any unwantea cnannels
from the TV's memory, see the
next page on how to "Manually"
add and delete channels.
Note: As _:heTV searches for
channels lo "ADD" into memory
the on-screen display may move
(or jitter slightly). This is normal
operation and does not indicate a
need for service.
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"RED" channel numbers have been I
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added to the TV's memory. _,
"WHrFE" channel numbers are not
present in the TV's program memory. AUTO-PROGRAMMING INPROCESS
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"l%e TV screen will be blocked off I
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urtil Ihe search for channels is
dcne,
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uto Programming (see
_previous page) adds all the
channels it can find (on your
An;enna or Cable TV system) into
the TV's memory. Add/Delete
Channels makes it easy for you to
add other channels, or drop
unwanted channels, from the list
of channels in the TV's memory.
Press MENU • or • on the
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M •• buttons.)
Select the word CHANNEL with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
)Press CHANNEL • •
buttons (or Channel Number
buttons on the remote) to select
the channel you want to SAVE (or
DELETE.)
_,' _ Press (+) button to SAVE the
selected channel number into
memory. _i_
Press (-) button to DELETE a
channel from memory.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen after adding all the
channels you want.
Try it out. Press the
CHANNEL• or • buttons
and "scan" frora channel to
channel. The channels you
SAVED should appear. The
channels you DELETED should
not appear.
_--._ Remember. You can also
1_ add the VCR/AUX mode (see
page 21) into the TV's channel
memory. Then by pressing the CH
• • buttons you can quickly
select the Audio/Video Input jacks
on the rear of the TV. Just
"SAVE" the VCR/AUX mode
(located between the lowest and
highest channel numbers) into the
TV's memory.
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If yOUneed to SAVE (or DELETE) a
channel above 100, use the CHAr
bulton_.. The remole control number
buttons can select only up to chmme199.
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losed Captioning allows you to
read the voice content of
television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the
hearing impaired this feature uses
on-screen "text boxes" to show
dialogue and conversations while
the TV program is in progress.
_.'[_ Press MENU • or • on the
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M &'_' buttons.)
Select the word CAPTION with the
TV's on-screen Arrow.
_,'.)_ Press (-) buttons to select
(+) or
the desired Closed Caption (CC)
mode - For Example: CAPTION 1.
CAPTION 1, 2, 3, or 4 mode:
dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned
TV program shows on-screen.
(See important note on this
page.)
TEXT 1, 2, 3, or 4 mode:
often used for channel guide,
schedules, or bulletin board
information for CC programs.
_3_ Press the STATUS button after
making your Caption mode
selection. The TV display will clear
and the selected Caption mode will
be active.
To cancel, set the CAPTION
feature to OFF when finished
viewing.
,_,.(._._ Remember. Broadcast
stations will often use spelling
abbreviations, symbols, dropouts
and other grammatical shortcuts in
order to keep pace with the on-
screen action. These type factors
vary upon che source of the
captioned text material and do not
indicate a need for service on the
part of the TV.
NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CAPTION 1-4, or TEXT 1-4)) necessarily being used by a broadcast
station during the transmission of a closed caption program. Refer to your area's
TV program listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.
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Example Display
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_our TV can receive
_tbroadccst stereo TV
programs. 7he 71/has both an
amplifier and twin speakers
through which the stereo sound
can be heard.
<_ Press MENU • or •on the
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M A• buttons.)
Select the worct STEREO with the
TV's on-screen Arrow.
_) Press (+) to turn
button the
STEREO MODE ON.
Press STATUS to clear the
screen
_# Remember. If stereo is not
present on a selected TV show
and the TV is placed in the
STEREO mode, the sound
coming from the TV will remain
monaural (mono.)
SAP is an additional part of the
stereo broadcast system. Sent as a
third audio channel SAP can be
heard apart from the current TV
program sound. TV stations are
free to use SAP for any number of
purposes, but many experts
believe it will be used for foreign
language translations of TV
shows (or for weather and news
bulletins.)
a:.. Remember. If a SAP signal
ris not present with a selected
program, the SAP option cannot
be selected Also, if SAP is
selected on a channel (with SAP)
and you select another channel,
when you return to the original
channel SAP will be OFF (and
you will have to reselect the SAP
:_eature.)
STEREO
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_V e Smart Sound (Automatic
olume Leveler -A VL) control
allows you to preset a certain
volume level beyond which the TV
sound will not exceed. This enables
you to hear a more consistent,
even sound level by reducing the
peaks and valleys that can occur
during prog]ram changes or
commercial breaks.
_1,_ Press the Smart Sound button
on the remote.
"AUTO-VOLUME" shows on the
TV screen.
<_--_ Press the Smart Sound button
repeatedly to turn the volume level
control ON (or OFF.)
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen when completed.
rr _--_%_ Remember. The Smart
_[k'il_€ Sound control works only with
the programs coming through the
Antenna/Cable input on the rear of
the TV (RF audio). It will not
control the sound levels for the
Auxiliary (VCR/AUX IN) audio
inputs.
NOTE: AVL can also Ix,'selected with
the TV's on-screen Menu. Jusl press the
(*) or (-) buttons to turn the AVL
contro ON or OFF.
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T]'se the Volume Bar control to see
I_1 the TV's volume level settings
on the TV screen. Once set the
Volume Bar wil/ be seen each time
the VOLUME b_ttons (on the TV or
remote) are pressed.
Press MENU or •the TV
On
(or on the remote press M button and
then M &V buttons.)
Select the word VOL.BAR with the
TV's on-screen Arrow.
<_ Press (+) or (-) buttons to turn
Ithe VOL BAR control ON.
@>Press STATUS button to clear
the screen.
Try it out. Press the VOLAY
buttons. The VOLUME BAR
should appear at the bottom of the
screen.
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[..._ave you ever fallen asleep in
Llfront oft1_e TV only to have
i; wake you up,at two in the
morning with atest pattern
screeching in .your ears? Well,
your TV can save you all that
trouble by automatically turning
itself off
(BEGIN J
_' Press MENU •or • on the
I']['V(or on the remote press M
I button and then M •• buttons.)
I Select the word SLEEP with the
:W's on-screen Arrow.
)Press the (4-)or (-) button
repeatedly to pick the amount of
time (15 minutes to 2 hours
ahead) before the TV will turn
itself off.
_) Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen after you have
_,;etthe time for the TV to turn off.
_._ Remember. If you ever
want to see how many
minutes are left before the TV
,';hutsitself off, press the
STATUS butlon on the remote.
]ifyou want to stop a SLEEP
TIMER setting, reset the timer
back to OFF. You could also turn
the TV off, and then back on
again, to cancel a setting.
A few seconds before the TV is to
:;hut off a message will come on
1hescreen telling you GOOD
_WGHT.
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ll'_e channel number for a
I selected program can remain
9n the TV screen by using the
REMINDER Feature.
_ MENU ••the
Press or on
TV (or on the remote press M
button and theft M &• buttons.)
Select the word REMINDER with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
_> Press (+) or (-) button to turn
I REMINDER ON.
_> Press STATUS button to
clear the screen.
You should now see the channel
number at the bottom of the
screen.
,_ Remember. If Closed
Captioning is ON, neither the
I Channel Reminder or the
[ "MUTE" sound indicator will
show on the TV screen.
[]
-1 TO a'/ju._t your ';V color and
.L picture controls, select a channel
and follow the steps shown below:
_,5.,_ Press MENU • or • on the TV
(or on the remote press M button and
then M •• buttons) until the
desired control shows on-screen.
_ Press (+) and (-) to adjust the
I selected color control.
_) Press STATUS button EXIT
(or
Menu) to clear the screen when
picture adjustments are completed.
__ Remember. When the bar
scale is centered, the control
settings are at normal mid-range
levels.
[:)BRIGHT
BRIGIITNESS Press (-) or (+) until
&ykest parts of the picture are a_,
bright as you prefer.
I_[CTURE Press (-) or (+) until
li_,htest parts of the pic'mre show good
detail.
COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
el iminate color.
TINT Press (-) or (+) to oblain
natural skin tones.
__ Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the picture.
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l'7or our French and Spanish
_.?-'€speaking TV owners an on-
screen LANGUAGE option is
present. With the LANGUAGE
control you con set the TV's on-
screen features to be shown in
either English, French, or Spanish
t,oxt. [-BEGIN l
Press MENU •• the
or on
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M A_' buttons.)
Select the word LANGUAGE
with the TV's on-screen Arrow.
@_ (+) or (-)
Press buttons to
select either tile English, French
(FRANCAIS), or Spanish
(ESPANOL) language option.
Text for the on-screen Menu will
change to the selected language.
@, Press STATUS to clear the
screen.
_1_1 _ Remember. The Language
_'_ control only makes the TV's
on-screen (MENU) items appear
in French or Spanish text. It does
not change the language of other
on-screen text features such as
Closed Captioned (CC) TV shows.
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Juld you like to hear TV
rograms through your audio
hi-fi system? The TV's Audio
Output jacks and TV Speaker
On/Off switch work together to
offer you this TV sound option.
_Connect the R(ight) and L(eft)
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV to
the R and L Audio Input jacks on
your amplifier or sound system.
Set the audio system's volume to
normal listening level.
_ Turn the system
TV and audio
ON. You carl now adjust the sound
level coming from the audio
system with the Volume _kV
buttons on the TV or remote.
_) To hear the TV sound from only
the audio system speakers, set the
TV's SPEAKER ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.
You should now only hear TV
sound coming from the audio
system speakers.
__ Remember. The audio
system may have to be in
AUX(iliary) mode to play sound
from the "IV.
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