Magnavox FP4640 User manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedtomeetstrictqualityand
safetystandards.Thereare, however,someinstallationand operation
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.
1. ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedfor futurereference.
3. HeedWarnings- Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions- Alloperatingand useinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Tt'eapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
-forexample,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
ina wetbasementornearaswimmingpool,etc.
6. CadsandStands-Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywitha cartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. _Anapplianceandcartcombinationshouldbemoved
withcare. Quickstops,excessiveforce, and uneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination
tooverturn.
7. Wall orCeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedtoa
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnotbesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,or similar
surfacethatmay blockthe ventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasabookcaseorcabinetthatmayimpede
theflowofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfromhearsources
suchas radiators,heatregisters, stoves,or otherappliances
(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedtoa power
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsor as
markedontheappliance.
11. Power-CordProtection-Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikelytobewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaced
uponor againstthem,payingparticularattentionto cordsand
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom
theappliance.
12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyasrecommended
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines - Anoutdoorantennashouldbe locatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifanoutsideantennaisconnectedto
the receiver,besuretheantennasystemis groundedsoas to
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuiltupstatic
charges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespectto propergroundingofthemats
and supportingstructuregroundingof thelead-inwire to an
antennadischargeunit,sizeof groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit,connectionto groundingelectrodesand
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods - The powercordofthe applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfrom theoutletwhenleftunusedfor a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquid Entry- Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo
not fall andliquidsare not spilledintothe enclosurethrough
openings.
17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen, or liquid hasbeen spilledinto the
appliance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibits
amarkedchangeinperformance;or
E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing- Theusershouldnotattemptto servicetheappliance
beyondthatdescribedin the operatinginstructions.Allother
servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
Noteto the CATVsysteminstaller: This reminderis provided to callthe
CATVsystem installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelinesfor propergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthat
the cableground shall be connectedto the groundingsystem of the
building,as closetothe pointof cableentryas practical.
EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGASPERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as perNEC- NationalElectricCode
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ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT
ANTENNALEADINWIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT(NECSECTION810-20)
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NECSECTION1110-21)
GROUNDCLAMPS
POWERSERVICEGROUNDINGELECTRODESYSTEM(NECAnT2SO,PARTH)
MAC,3964

_Getting Started
Welcome/Product Registration ................... 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features and Model Information................................ 5
_._ On-Screen Features
PICTURE MENU
"¢,Adjusting Color, Brightness, Sharpness,
Tint, and Picture Controls ................................... 6
•O_Usingthe Ciearview Control............................... 7
•<_Adjustingthe TV's Convergence Control ........... 8
•_Using the Flesh Correction Control .................... 9
<_GhostCancellation Feature Information............. 9
FEATURES MENU
<_Selecting a Picture Source ................................ 10
_'Setting the TV for Closed Captioning ............... 11
¢,Setting the "IVfor Cable or Antenna Signals....12
<_Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically). 13
_Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 14
_Setting the TV Clock andTurn-On Timer ........ 15
_Setting the Alternate Channel Control .............. 16
+Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 16
"O-Adjusting the Channel Display Control ............ 17
_'Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control...... 17
<_Using Parental Control to Censor Channels 18-19
SOUND MENU •
<_Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Controls,............................................................. 20
_'Setting the Bass Boost Control ........................ 20
"ffSetting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..21
_'Using the Stereo Surround Control................... 22
<_Using the Volume Display Control................... 22
<_Using the TV Speaker On/Off Control with
the Audio Output jacks ..................................... 23
¢'Surround Sound Speaker Connections and
Variable Audio Output Control ................... 24-25
<_Using the TV's Audio/Video Inputand
Output Jacks ............................................... 26-29
Remote (_ontrol Operation
Using the Remote Locator Feature........ 30-3 i
Setting the Smart Picture Control .......... 32-33
Using Smart Sound Control ..................................... 34
Using the Channel Guide Control ............................ 35
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs .................... 36-37
Setting the Remote to Work
Cable "IV Converters .......................................... 38-39
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - "Search Method". ................................ 40
Using the Remote's VCR buttons ............................ 41
_-_ Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
How to Use PIP (Connections) ............. 42-43
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote ................ 44-45
Selecting the Picture Source for PIP........................ 46
Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color andTint............ 47
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 48
UGeneral Information
TV Help Menu ........................................... 4c_--
Accessory RF Switcher Information ........................ ,,
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................. 50
iGlossary of TV Terms ............................................. 51
Index ........................................................................ 52
Factory Service Locations .................................. 53-54
Warranty .................................................................. 55
Accessories .............................................................. 56
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Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your TV information packet) for details on:
•Antenna Hook-ups
•First Time Set-Up
(Automatic Settings)
• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation
• On-Screen Menu Use
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Copyright © 1995 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

Fin_t Time Set Up which automatically sets the TV
for local channels and the correct picture signal
(antenna or cable). It even helps you make the
necessary connections for the Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
feature.
Infrared Remote Control which operates your TV
set and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and
Cable TV Converters. A special 'q..ocator" 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 which 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
area.
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) which 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" or blocking out
channels to keep children from watching undesireable
programming
Stereo-Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier and
twin speaker system. Receives TV programs in both
broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broadcast.
On-Screen Features which display helpful
information for the setting of TV controls (such as
help messages, operating tips and glossaries).
Audio/Video jacks for direct connections with VCRs
(and other accessories) for quality TV picture and
sound playbadk.
Surround Sound external audio speaker connections.
Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV OFF at
preset time intervals.
Smart Sound for the control of TV volume levels
during program changes or commercial breaks.
Smart Picture allows you to choose from a list of TV
video control categories set for a variety of viewing
conditions and program sources.
Clock Timer feature which can turn ON the TV at
an:/preset time - just like an alarm clock.
As you unpack your TV please note that the : It.
following items have been included with your set:
• Owner's Manual
• Warranty Registration Card
•Safety Tip Information
• Factory Service Center Address Listings
• Remote Control Transmitter
• Batteries for Remote Control Use
• Audio/Video Cables for Direct Input and
Output Connections.
Please take a few minutes to complete your
registration card. The serial number for the TV is
on the back of the set.
To ensure that picture screen performance is of
the highest quality, please avoid rubbing any
object or material on the screen that could scratch
or damage its surface.
Refer to the back of this manual for instructions
on the cleaning and care of the TV.

_p adjust your TV color and
icture controls, select a TV
channel and follow the steps shown
below:
Select BRIGHTNESS,
PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_,_ Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
[ adjust the selected control.
_.'_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.O
Remember. When the bar
scale is centered, control
settings are at normal mid-range
levels.
][_ Press (-) or (+) until
dark parts of the picture show good
detail.
PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until
whitest parts of the picture are as
bright as you pref0r.
COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
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TINT Press (-) or (+) to obtain
natural skin tones. (Also see Flesh
Correction on page 14 for more
information).
Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the picture.
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ISelect and then press /I [Selecl and then press MENU
IMENU (M) button to | I (M) button to view "additional
[view an explanation ofl Icontrols grouped under .same
Ithe .selected feature. I Ifeature heading. For
] Example: Tint, Brightness.
Picture, etc.
HOW TO SELECT FEATURES
(WITH BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE)
_ Press MENU (M)'4I J_-
to move from Side-to-
Side within the Menu.
Press MENU (M)
to select RED
highlighted Press MENU (M)
•• to move Up
and Down within
the Menu,
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lwearview is a sharpness feature
hich smoothes out
background snow (or picture noise)
without losing picture image detail
or crispness.
_ Select CLEARVIEW control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_Press the MENU &V buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select 0,,_) the
ENHANCED mode.
_',_ Press the STATUS button to
I cle thes.ee
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nvergence is the correct
ining 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.
_Select CONVERGENCE
control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the REDhighlight
with the MENU (M)4$_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_.P_ If there is RED or BLUE color
I ringing on the White cross, press
the MENU button to continue.
_'b 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.
O
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.
II ,I.
PICTURE MENU
<,
PICTURE MENU
If there is RED or BLUE
fringe on the WHITE cross,
use this adjustment to
improvethepicture.
Press "M" to Continue
- or-
Press ")" to Return
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]

e the Flesh Correction
ontrol to keep skin tone hues
(or facial tint) from varying from
TV channel to TV channel.
_1_ Select FLESH
CORRECTION control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) _ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_X_ Press the MENU &V buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn (v'O the
FLESH CORRECTION control
ON.
_3-'_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.@
_MENU ......
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Uldn' t it be great to view
our 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 interfereice. 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 (615)
475-8869for more details on this
exciting new development in
television broadcast technology.
Refer to the Owner's Manual with the
Ghost Cancellation device for detailed
instructions on its hook-up and use.
TV BROADCAST
SIGNAL
BACK OF TV
®
ACCESSORY GHOST
CANCELLATION DEVICE

Th e picture for the TV can come
rough 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.
_ Select PICTURE SOURCE
SELECT control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M)4-) buttons•
Then press the MENU button.
>Press the MENU AV buttons
to move theRED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turnthe
desired PICTURE SOURCE
control ON 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
1Video 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 fro]h the Video Input
"_ jack on the front of the TV.
Press the_STATUS button to clear
the screen. O
Remember, 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 26 for
connection details).
MAIN MENU
FEATURE MENU
IOF3_
= PCTUAE S_LF_T
H MCR/AU_ 1
I I AUX 2
L_AUX 3
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