Magnavox PS1952 User manual

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_Getting Started
warning/Precautions .............................. I, 8
Hooking Up Your TV ................................ 2
How to Use theFirst Time SOt-Up Control .............. 3
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation................. 3
E-'_ On-Screen Features
<"Setting the TV for Cable "IV Operation ............. 4
_' Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically)...4
<"Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ..........4
•<,'Usingthe Alternate Channel Control ................. 5
•C-Usingthe TV Channel Reminder ....................... 5
•,_Adjusting the TV Color ...................................... 5
_Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................... 5
_'Using the Smart Picture Control ........................ 6
•_'Using the Smart Sound Control .......................... 6
¢'Using the TV Volume Bar Control .................... 6
¢"Using the TV Stereo Sound Control ................... 6
_How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ........7
_'Using the On-Screen Language Option .............. 7
#Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks ............7
IGeneral Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ................. 8
Glossary of TV Terms................................................ 8
Index .......................................................................... 8
Warranty..................................................................... 8
Infrared Remote Control which works your
TV as well as all on-screen feature controls.
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 pro
grams broadcast in stereo sound.
Closed Captioning which allows the viewer to
read TV program dialogue or voice converse-
|ions as on-screen text.
Automatic Programming of channels for
quick and easy selection of favorite stations
available in your area.
On-Screen Features (in either English, French
or Spanish) which show helpful messages for
setting of TV controls.
Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the "IV
OFF atpreset times.
Smart Sound for the control of TV volume
levels during programchanges or commercial
breaks.
•Smart Picture for automatic TV sideo control
adjustments for avariety of viewiag conditions
and program sources.
••Audio/Video jackpanel for direct connections
with VCRs (or other video accessc,ries) for
qu_ity TV picture and sound playback.

Aombination antenna
receives normal
broadcast channels (VHF
2-13 and UHF 14-69).
Your connection is easy
since there is only one
75_ (ohm) antenna plug
on the hack of your TV -
and that's where the anten.
na goes.
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bwomeof you may have
separate antennas.
One antenna isfor VHF
channels (2-13) and the
other antenna isfor UHF
channels (14-69).
For homes with separate
UHFIVHF antennas, you
will need an optional
"combiner" before you can
connect to the TE. See the
nSmart Help" section (to
the right on this page) for
ordering details.
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mm
OUrCable TV input into
our home may be a
le (75 ohm) cable, or a
Converter Box ir_talla-
'ion. In either case the
connection to the TV is
very easy. JuJt put the
threaded end of the cable
signal to the TV's antenna
plug and screw it down
tight.
--_I_your antenna has a
round cable (75 ohm) on the
end, then you're ready to con-
nect it to the'IV.
If your antenna has flat twin-
lead wire (300 ohm), you first
aeed to attach the antenna wires
to the screws on a 300 to 75
_madapter. _ n
.<__
adapter(or antenna) onto the I
ANTENNA plug on the rear of I
the TV. if the round end of the
antenna wire is threaded,screw
tdown tght.
_C_Attoch the separate ,<_Push the round end of the
UHF and VHF antennas to Icombineronto the AN__J_A
Ithe correct screws ou thecom" I Iplug on the rear of the TV. Aet
Ib ner-
OgedootUHF Antenna _._
aound _ ?SfJ
-_lf your Cable TV sig-
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(pot) plug
on the Converter.
<_'_ the Cable TV
cable to theANTENNA plug
on theTV.
If you have a Cable TV
Converter Box:
Connect theOUT(put) plug
from the Converter to the
ANTENNA plug on the 'IV
(connecting cable supplied with
the Converter.) e
Bl_k of TV
Cable TV Company
be sure to set the
"IV for the type sig-
nal you've connect-
ed (see page 3of
this Set-Up Guide.)
To set the TV to
select only the
channel numbers in
tour area S_g how
to "Program" or
"Add" channels in
memory on page 3.
To order any
optional accessory
contact your dealer
or call the toll-free
accasso_y ordering
number (1-800-292-
6066):
• UHF/VHF
Combiner:.
(SBV1133A01)
• 75-300 Ohm
Adapter.
(SBVI I 13AOI)
•300-75 Ohm
Adapter.
(483521827003)
set the TV for the
type signal you've
ust connected (see
page 3of this Set-
Up Guide.)
To select only the
channel numbers on
your Cable system
see "Auto Program"
(page 3). If yon use
aCable Converter
box, set the TV to
the same channel as
the converter's CH
3/4 switch (on the
rear of the convert-
er.)
-_lKOI [4uIounIk_ -- Connect your
Antenna or Cable 'IV signal
is ................. the IN FROM ANT(enna)
"l ne basic Antenna, or ]plug on the VCR.
.L Cable T_, to VCR to r
73/connection is shown to
the right. For 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
idetails.
<_Connect the OUT TO TV
plug on the VCR to the
ANTENNA plug on the TV
(connecting cable supplied
Lwth theVCR.)
OUldOOt VHAnI_PIUHF 3_0 IO?Ad_r{ __
RoundCCie
CaMe TV sigmd 75t_ Suppl k'd with VCR
VCR
<_Refer to the Owner's
Manual included with your
VCR forother possiblecon-
Ineet_s andaW/VCRoperat- I
Iins details"
Sack + TV

SETUP control
(+) button fan
llI[I[][]I[$][II[_I'4K'! ]the TV or remote) to show the
_Nrst Time Setup antomati- ]list of SETUP items.
_es careofsome IPress MENU • or •(on the
bo_ettingsfor ITV or remote) to pick any of
_ps in this ]the SETUP items listed
_.v_dorea t...........
channel members into the
TV's memo_; and set the TV
for your connected signal
Antenna or Cable.)
NOTE: The "SETUP" on.
screen control is antonmtical.
Iv selected when you first
plug-in your TV and press the
,MENU button (on the TV or
the remote.)
<_With SELECT LAN- .<_With AUTO CABLE ,<_ With AUTO PROGRAM
•GUAGE control ON, press (+) ] SELECT control ON. press control ON, press (*l button to
button to set the language of the] (+) button to automatically set automatically add Cable sys-
TV's Menu controls. (Either the 'IV to receive either Cable tern or local area channel num-
English, E_spanol/Spanish, or ] "IV or Antenna signals (con- bers nto the TVsmemory.
tFraneas/French . J nected at the rear of the TV.) 1_1
See page 2 for connection
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Remember, SETUP is a first-
'use, one-time operatio_ and
will not have to be repeated
I _[ out of (be SETUP Menu. (even iftheTV isunplugged.)
I f the SETUP Menu disappears
and you are not finished, jmt
press the MENU and (+) buttons
to return to the SETUP screen.
iime_Mm [oil
lOad the supplied bat.
tiesinto the remote:
1. Remove the battery
compartment lid on the
hack of the remote.
2. Place the batteries (2-
AAA) in the remote. Be
:_arethe (+) and (-) ends
,of the batteries line up
correctly (inside of case is
marked.)
3. Reattach the battery lid.
_ress the POWER
button to turnthe "IVON,
_oint the remote con +L
Itrol toward the remote sensor" [
Iwindow on the TV when oper- /
Latingthe "IV with the remote.._
SmswtPh'tu_BuII_
Pre_sto selectfroma listoffactory,presetpiclm_Conifer
leveksetforanumhe_ofdiffememypexor"vlewin$
sourcesandprograro_.Seepage5 I'o€details,
Menut_A) Button|
.<_Press the VOLUME UP
I(&) or DOWN (V) button to
adjust the sound evel.
•button_ +o move through the Ii_l of controls.
k_twataalltn
Presstoadjustthe"TVy+undlevel.
Pressto seetheculventchannelnumberonthe"IVscreen.
Alsop+essIhi_buuooto clemthe"IVscreenaftercontrol
adjuqments.
Ane_te ChannelBult_
Pre_sto select_e_lou_ly viewedchannels.
Forexar_le:you _e w_chinIchannel4 andchangeto
channelIO(usinsIhechannelnumberImutm._). Press
A/CHa_dyour"IVwillrelumto cfomr_l4. P+e_sA_H
a_ainandyour"IVwillreturnto channel10.Turntopale
5 toseehow the"ALl'.CHN+"€omrolisusedtoquickly
_lect i xefie_ofchanl_lS,
,<_Press the CHANNEL UP
I(&) or DOWN (Y) button to
select TV channe s. €You can press any
button on the front
of the TV to turn
the TV ON.
The tuned channel
numberwill always
briefly appearwhen
the "IV is first
turned ON (and
with channel
changes.) You can
also press the STA-
TUS button (on the
remote) to see what
channel the TV is
ON.
+$ pmllrltm chanles or €ommer,:ial
pale 6.1
l-i and I÷_ nultm
_+i the selec'_l ore-screen (MENU) feature control+
Pres_IOtam thesoundOFFonlhe"IN+Pre_ aSainto
reluznmesound to itspeeviouskvel.
Sum_a.l_
Press_ aomberbuttonsto sele¢_"IVchannel(.Fee
example:Ioselectchan_el5..wes_"O"first:lhen "6".
Presstoset the"IV to autOnwlicallytmn
itselfOFF.tSeepage7fordetails_.

reSs MENU • or •(or onthe remote
utton and then M
Vop _o .moke_re., i-Vbuttons.)
1thin theTV_s sefto pick _................
. . _,OleCttile WOl_]I_AllbJl_wire
_nals, lnother JtheTV's on-screenArrow.
_,ord$,theTV needstoknow
a'hether you have connected
aCable TV signal or a nor.
real antenna to its ANTENNA
pin8 (see page 2).
NOTE: If you went through
First 71meSetup (page 3),
thts task has already been
completed for you.
'o"__the (+3 or (-) hut-
tons (on the"IV orthe remote)
to select either:
YES- If you DO have Cable
'IV connected to the
TV. Channels 1-125
can be selected.
NO- If you have an Antenna
connected to the"IV.
Channels 2-69 can be
selected..
I
Iscree° OPress the CHAN-
NEL A• buttons
and scan the chan-
nels. CHAr works
only after STATUS
buttonis pressed to
clearthe screen (or
Menu times out -
about I minute.)
Remember, to set
theTV to select the
channels on your
Cable system, or in
),our area, see the
"Autoprogram" and
"Adding Channels "
in the section
below,
-L i rde(IIH_A_I _
&lBpnMtl|tlUrlltmttllhlik_[i Ion the TV (Oron the remote
[press M button and then M
Awe.Program isfor [&• buttons.)
Jf-ladding local area chan. 1. .........
nel numbers into the memory ISeP.Uttbeworn r_,dajg.a.M
of the TE Thismakes it easy [wittt me 'I'V'son-screen Arrow,
for you to select only your
area (or Cable system) chan-
nels when the CHANNEL
• • buttons are pressed.
NOTE: lf you went through
First 71meSetup (page 3),
this task has already been
completed for you.
OII Iklk_l_l MI
l[_[T_| | J lINIIB i |IL_IN III;,
uto-Program (see above)
adds all the channels it
can find (on your Antenna or
Cable TV _'stem) into the
TV's memo_; 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 memoD:
--0_.Press MENU •or•
on the T_ (or on theremote
press M buttonand then M
••buttons.)
Select the word CHANNEL
!with theTV's on-screen Arrow. i
',_ Pre_ the (+)button (on ]b_o sPt_r_h
theTV or tbe remute) to PRO- ?T_(_Lu_tf;r _eaain <
GRAM. channels.
Flash[_g channel numbers will
coutatupward on the screen as [
the TV looks f_r channels to
ADD".
[_You may press any button
(on the "IVor remote) to stop
the channel search at any time.
When the channel searchis
completed the TV will return to
the last viewed channel.
The 'IV screen will be blocked
off untilthe search for channels
is done• A
b
from the TV's memory, see
how to "Manually"delete
channels in thesection below. When searching forchannels the
'IV screendisplay mayjitter
slightly. This is normal and does
not indicate a need for service.
',_Prtss Channd Number
buttons on the remote (or
CHANNEL •• buttonson the
'IV) to select the channel you
want to SAVE (or DELETE.)
,_Pr_s (+) button to SAVE <_ Press the STATUS button
the selected channel number to clear the screen after adding
into memory. (or deieting) all the channels
Press (-) button to DELETE a iYouwant.
channe from memory.
NOTE: You can id_o add Ihe VCR/AUX mode
_sec page 71 inlo 61e T'v"s channel n_mo_',
Inpuljack_ on thetear of the_ by lacking
Then you ¢aaquickly select_ A_o/vi&.o
Ih¢L'_ncl &V _noa_ I
_sl _SAVE_the VCR/AUX mo_ _o_at_a
hcm__nmthe TV_ _Mnnc_racn_
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Ir{_ mw.,lmmqb;,__
!| 1-- Press MENU &or --
Nl
I__ Ion the TV (or on the remote I
Il'Hr ............... IpressMbutton and then MI
IIAofprevi- I'" buttons.) I
IIzJkOU$1Vviewed channels I_ ........ i
,I I j'.... ISelect the woro ALl I..AI_. I
Ii canoese_ectealrom the I, n
[with the "IV s on-screen Arrow, I
Alternate Channel (A/CH) 11
button on .your remote con-
troL W_th this feature you can
easily switch between differ-
ent TV programs that cur.
rently interest yon. The ALT.
CHN. menu control allows
you ,to set up to four channeh
in the viewing "ring". Great
for _iewing evening news or
sports programming.
,_Pr_s STATUS button on I
Press the (+) or (-) but- I the remote control to clear the
tons to select the number of I
channels in the "ring". (Either [ screen.
2, 3, or 4 channels.) @
2CHANNEL -Curare and Ore
previous channel inthe finS
3 CHANNEL - Currer*land tWO
pceviem chatmels in Ihetins
4 CHANNEIL - Cuixent and three
prevkms channels in the dn_
-[,, Itquauu_-mmm--_
[- _ PressMENU • or • I_,'_Pre_n (+)or(-) buttonto
Ion the TV (or on the remote Ihum REMINDER ON.
il Ii_lk_'l mn 1411ik'qD]•tn l I I
ipress M button and then M
_¢ep the channel number lie buttons ) I
J[]kforaselectedprogram I. -- "...........
t" _" creen b ,.i_.elect tile worn tC_MINU_K t
OR ne IV $ yusing the .
RE?VIINDERfeuInr¢. i_€lth the TV's °u-screen Aff°w' I
,<_Press STATUS button to I
clear the screen, i
I
"You should now see the chart- [
[nel number at the bottom of the[
]screen. 1_
if Closed
Captioning is ON,
neither the Channel
Reminder or the
"MUTE" sound
indicator will show
on the TV screen.
,no <oronthere oteIthese, tedco,control, nS:)AtoT eS: lh:, n
. . .Ipress M button and then M when picture adjustments are I
rrb adjust your TV color [_kT buttons) until the desired competed.
_lol,lo w[control ahows on-screen.
Pess (-} or (+) until
_atke_ pm_of theplcttu_Ke _
bdshl_youpoefe_
Press(.) or(+) umll
SShk"U p_s ofd_epicture show
detail.
P_ss1-)o{{+ttoaddor
elimimte€olor.
.I ddnlOaCh,
improve detaililltheplclul_.
by aatomaticall.v turning
its_lfo_.
Press the SLEEP but-
ton on the remote.
Press MENU •or • on the
"IV (or on the remote press M
button and then M •T but-
tons) and select the word
SLEEP with the TV's on-
screen Arrow.
_'_"_'_ STATUS button 1
<_P"_ the SLEEP button ] to clear the screen after you /
repeatedly to pick the amount
of time (15 minutes to 2 hours /have set the time for the "IV to [
ahead) before the TV will turn turn off. [
itself off. Afew seconds before the "IV is]
The (+),(-) buttons can also be to shut off a message will comeI
iusedto settbeamount of time. on the screen telling you i
GOOD NIGHT.
If you ever want to
see how many min-
utes are left before
the TV shuts itself
off, press the STA-
TUS button on the
remote.
If you want to stop
a SLEEPTIMER
setting, reset the
timer back to OFF.
You could also turn
the "IVoff. and then
back on again, to
cancel a setting.

Picture button on the remote, button repeatedly to select any
one of the preset viewing cate-
whether you're watching a gories (Example: Video Games,
movie or a video game Movies, etc.).
your TV has automatic video
control settings matched for
_ur current program source
Drcontent, The Smart Picture
_ature quickly resets your
TV'S video controls for a
number of differeat types of
programs and viewing condi-
tions you may have in your
home. Each Smart Picture
setting is preset at the factory
to automatically adjust the
TV's Picture, Color.
Sharpness viewing control
levels.
,<_"_'-STATUS button oh 1
the remote control to clear the I
Screen. @
/
the Smart Sound 1,<_--e_ the Smart Sound
button on the remote. J button repeatedly to torn the
volume level control ON (or
oFF.)
,<_ STATUS button
to clear the screen whnn com- I
pleted. @
__----MENU • or •
[on the TV (or on the remote
_ _ _[press M button and then M
1"p°theVal I-v bu ons>
U trol to see theTV's val- I_ . . "
_:_;on the7V ISelectth_wo_VO_AR
ar_ _evet semngs on rne Jv ]with the TV's on-screen Arrow.
I
_'<_STATUS button to ]
tom the VOL BAR control ON. clear the screen. @
eV
]press M button and then M
Nr.o 7y=I-vbuttons.)
JI. broadcast stereo TVpro- I...............
_elect tile word _llP_lcJOUt wlm
the TV s on screen Arrow
through which the stereo
sound can be heard.
_button to tom o
cond Audio Program
) 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. Many
experts believe it will be used
for translations of TV shows.
SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM
e
®
Remember,
the Smart Picture
video control set-
tings are memorized
into the TV at the
facto Wand can
only be reset by
field and service
technicians.
With the Smart.
Picture control dis-
played, the Menu
AV buttons can
also be used to
make your selec-
tions.
Smart Sound can
also be selected
with the TV's on-
screen Menu. Just
press the (+) or (-)
buttons to tom the
SMART SND con-
trol ON or OFF.
Press the VOL&V
buttons. The VOL-
UME BAR should
appearat the bot-
tom of the screen.
NOTE: The TV's
volume level may
alsobelowered
when the set is
tomed OFF.
Remember,
if the TV is set to
STEREO butthe
current channel is
not broadcasted in
stereo,the sound at
the TV will remain
monaural (mono.)
If aSAP signal is
not presentwith the
currentchannel, the
SAP option cannot
be selected. Also, if
SAP is selected on
achannel (with
SAP) and you select
anotherchannel,
when you return to
the original channel
SAP will be OFF
(and you will have
to reselect theSAP
feature.)

MENU•or •]
reds
[on the TV (or on the remote _select the desired Closed
_Ipress M buttonand then M / Caption (CC) mode - For
losed lows liv bntto ) / Ex p,o:C *'nONI
you to recut the voice
_o, ro--- , :_nev°_ce [$e.lect the word CAp'rION lNote: Usually "CAPTION I"is
ontentoJ tetevlswn pro- 1_._-__ _I
I ththe on- reenA ow./ them ta mo toview
captioned material.
)esigned to help the hearing "
_paired thisfeature uses on.
creen nteXt bo_$ Wto show
'ialogue and conversations
:hile the TVp:ogram is in
rogress.
/ote: Broadcast stations will
ften use spelhng abbrevla-
ions, symbols, dropouts and
.ther graramalical shortcuts
order to ke_
.n-screen actium. These type
_ctors vary upon the source
.fthe captioned text material
'nd do not indicate a need
9rservice on the part of the
V.
_-'_"STATUS button
aftermaking your Caption
mode selection. Closed
Captioning material (if avail-
ableon the currently selected
TVprogram) will appear on
the"IV screen.
Tocancel, set the CAPTION
featureto OFF when finished
viewing.
not all TV programs
and product com-
mercials am made
for broadcast with
Closed Caption
(CC) information
included. Neither
areall Closed
Caption modes
(CAPTION 1-4, or
TEXT 114))neces-
sarily being used by
abroadcast station
during the transmis-
sion of aclosed
caption program.
Refer to your area's
TV program listings
for the stations and
times of Closed
Caption shows.
select either the English, French
["l"[press M button and then M I(FRANCAIS), or Spanish
r_°fSpanish°at"Frenchspeaking.and,TvI&V buttons .)[(ESPANOL) languageoption.
• _pantsn _pea_mg/v lSelect the word LANGUAGE
9wner$ an oil.screen I._- .,
_op_r:;;eset_: [withthe TV son.screanArrow.
_P'_ STATUS button on 1
the remote control to clear the /
sereen. @
/
you can set &e TV's on-
_creen features to be shown
in either English, French, or
Spanish text.
NOTE: If you went through
First Time Sei!up (page 3),
this task has already been
completed for you.
The Language con-
trol only makes the
TVts on-sere_n
MENU) items
appear inFrench or
Spanish text. It does
not change the lan-
guage of other on-
screen text features
suchasClosed
Captioned (CC) TV
shows.
_onnect the VIDEO
and AUDIO IN(put) jacks on
........... l_d_U_e AUDIOand
Voucan vicwthe play- [VIDEO OUT(put) jacks on the
.t back ofVCR tapes [VCR.
(Video Disc Players, cam. i
corders, etc). by using the
AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT
/acts (on the rear of the IV).
,__'_ I<_)or (-)button to l
theTV(orontheremotepress / [selecttheVCR/AUX(iliary) I
M button and then M •V but- ] IINPUTS on the rear of the "IV. [
tons.) /ITurn the VCR ON and PLAY [
Select the word lNPUT with [[theVCRtapetobeviewedon [
the TV's on-screen An'ow. / ItheTV.
PICTURE AND SOUND FROM PLAY-
RCA PHONO PLUG
CABLES (NOT SUP-
PLIED)
when you're
through using the
A/V INPUT jacks,
retomthe INPUT
displayscreenon
theTV toANTEN-
NA. Ifyou leave
the TV in the
VCR/AUX INPUT
mode and thereis
no signal source
connected to the
jacks, you will be
seeing only ablank
screen on the TV.
NOTE: If you have
amono (single
audio OUTPUT)
VCR, 'T"
Connectors age
available (from
your dealer or Parts
Information Center
I800 292-6066) to
connect to the audio
inputs on the "IN.
(EQUIPPED wITH VIDEO AND
AUDIO oLrrPuT JACKS)

lease make these simple
checks before calling for
service. Theses tips can save
you time and money, since
charges for TV installation
and a_ustment of customer
conmds are not covered
under your warran .ly
CAUTION: A video source
(sucl_ as a video game,
Compact Disc Interactive -
CDI, or "IV information
channel) which shows a con-
stant non-moving pattern on
the "I'Vscreen, can cause pic-
ture tube damage. When not
in use., turn the video source
OFF. Regularly alternate the
use cf such video sources
with normal TV viewing.
_0 Power
Check the TV power cord.
Unplug the TV, wait I
minute, then reinsen plug
into outlet and push POWER
button again.
Check to be sure outlet is not
on a wall switch.
This TV is equipped with
protective circuitry that shuts
the "IV off in case of moder-
ate power surges, Should
this occur turn the TV back
on by pressing the POWER
button once or twice, or
unplug (wait 10 seconds) and
tben replag the power cord at
the AC outlet. This feature is
NOT designed to prevent
damage due to high power
surges such as those caused
by lightning, which is not
covered by your warranty.
<_N'o Sound
•Check the VOLUME buttons.
•Check the MUTE button on
the remote coutro.
Check antenna connections
on the rear of the TV. Are
they properly secured tu the
antenna plug on the TV?
Check the CABLE/YES NO
control for correct position.
Check the INPUT control for
correct position. VCR/AUX
position without a signal
source will result in a blank
screen.
Remote Doesn't
Work
Check batteries. Replace
with AAA Heavy Duty (Zinc
Chloride) or Alkaline batter-
ies if necessary.
Clean the remote and the
remote sensor window on the
TV.
Check the TV power cord.
Unplug the TV, wait I
minute, then reinsert plug
into outlet and push POWER
button again.
_Channel
(or no Channels
above 13_
Repeat channel selection.
Add desi_:l channel num-
bers (CHANNEL control)
into TV memory.
Check CABLE/ YES NO
control for correct position.
Cleaning and Care
Unplug the TV before clean-
ing.
Avoid using anything abra-
sive that could scratch the
screen,
Wipe the TV screen with a
clean cloth dampened with
water.
Gently wipe cabinet surfaces
with a clean cloth or sponge
dampened with cool clear
water. Use a clean dry cloth
to dry the wiped surfaces.
Occasionally vacuum the
ventilation holes or slots in
the cabinet back.
t_ Audio/Video Inputs * Connectors tRCA phono type
lira KOk"k"YA_I
plugs_n the rear of the _ for the input of audio argi video signals. Designed for
use wiLthVCRs to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound connection options.
Coaslal Cable * A single solid antenna wire normally matched with a metal plug (F-type}
end connector that screws {or pushes) directly onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television
or VCR.
On Screen Displays (OSD) *Refers to the wording or messages generated by the televi-
sion (or VCR) to help the user with specific feature controls (color adjustment, program-
ming. etc.).
Menu, * An on-screen listing of feature controls shown on the Television screen that are
made available for user adjustments.
MulUchannel Television Sound (MTSI * The broadcast standard that allows for stereo and
Secorld Audio Programs (SAP) to he transmitted with the 'IV picture.
programming * The procedure of adding or deleling channel num-
hers into the Televislon's memory circuits. In this way the Television
"remembers" only the locally available or desired channel numbers
and skips over any unwanted c_annel numbers.
Remote Sensor Window * A window or opening found on the
Television control panel through which infrared remote control com-
mand signals are received.
genius * Allows the user to quickly confirm what channel number is
Accessories ..... 2
Add Channels .... 4
Alternate Channel .5
Antenna Connect .2
Audio/Video Jacks 7
Aatoprogram .... 4
Batteries ........ 3
Connections CA/V) 7
Cable TV Control A
Channel Memory .4
Channel Reminder 5
Closed Caption ...7
Coaxial Cable .... 2
Contrnls/TV ..... 3
Controls/Remote..3
Features ........ I
First Time Use ...3
Glossary ....... 8
Language ....... 7
Menu Button .... 3
Minus(-) Buttons .3
Plus(+) Button ...3
Precautions .... I. 8
Remote Control ,.3
Service ......... 8
RFCable ....... 2
Safety Notes ... I, 8
Sensor Remote ..3
SETUP ........ 3
Sleep Timer .... 5
Smart Picture . . .6
Smart Sound .... 6:
Status Button . . .3
Stereo ......... 6
Tips for Service ..8
VCR Connections .2
Volume Bar ..... 6
Warranty........ 8
currently being viewed. Status can also be used to clear the Television of on screen displays or
information Inaher than waiting for the displays to "time out" or automatically disappear from
the screen}.
Twin Lead Wire * The more commonly used name for the two strand 300 Ohm antenna wire
u_d with many indoor and outdoor antenna systems. In many cases this type of antenna wire
COLOR TELEVISION LIMITED WARRANTY
90 Days Free Labor .One Year Free Service on Paris o'i_'v'o Years Free Service on Color Picture Tube Parts
This product must be carried in for repair.
WHO IS COVERED? BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...
You musthaveproof of purchase to receive,.varran_,service. A sales receipt or other doc- Please check your owner's manna[ bet_)rerequesting service. Adjustments of the controls
ument showing thatyou purchased the productis considered proofof purchase, discussedthere maysas'eyou aservice call.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your prods.let, tier 90 days rta'renfler, all parts
will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free. From 90 days to one .war from the day of pur-
chase, all parts -,,.'illbe repaired or replaced, but you pay for all labor charges. From o,r so
ra,o_arsfrom tb¢ day afpurchasr, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts except
the color picture tube, and for all labor charges. After _wo _arsfram tl_ day ofpurrbasr,
you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.
All par=s, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for the original warrann,
)eriod. When the warrant' on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and
repaired parrs also expires.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Yourwarrantydoes nor cover:
•laborcharges for installafon or setup of the product, adjustment of customercontrols
on the product, and installationor repairofanrenna systems outside of theproduct.
•product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized
repairor other cause not within the controlof Philips Consomcr Electronics Company.
•receptionproblems causedby signal conditions or cableor antenna systemsoutside the
unit.
•aproduct that requiresmodification or adaptationto enable it to operatein any coun-
try other than the country for v..hichit was designed, manufactured,approved and/or
authorized, or repairof products damagedby these modifications.
• incMenral or consequential damagesresulting from the product. (Some states do not
allo,.,.'the exclusion of incidentalor consequential damages, so the above exclusion may
not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether
copyrightedor not copyrighted.)
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Warranty service is a':allablein all countrieswhere the product is officialh' distributed_.
PhilipsCrmsumer Electronics Company. In countries where PhilipsConsumer Electronics
Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips ser'.'ice organization ',*.'ill
attempt to provide service(ahhough theremaybeadelay if the appropriate spare partsand
technical manual(s) are not readilyavailable).
,MAKE SURE YOU KEEP,..
Pleasekeep,,'oar sales receiptor other document shovdng proof of purchase. Attach it to
this owner'smanual and keep both nearb_._ Also keep the originalbox and packing mare-
rialin _:ascyou need to returnyour product.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.. PUERTO RICO OR
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Take the product to aPhilips factor:' service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service
center _rbrrepair. When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the
center. Centers may keep defective parts.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness tbr a particolar purpose, are limited in duration to
the duration of this express _varranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied \varran%, may last, this limitation may not apply to you.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...
Take the product to a Philips consumer service center (listed below), selfiser\icing dealer
or authorized sers'ice depot.
Philips Electronics Ltd.
601 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M 1B IM8
[phone]
4977 L_.' Street, St. Laurent, Quebec, H4R 2N9
[phone]
3695 Grandview Hs_)'.. Vancouver, B.C., VSM 2G7
[phone]
(In Canada, this warrant:, is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are
expressed or implied, including an.,.' implied warranties of merchantabili_' or fimess tbr a
particular purpose. Phillps is not liable under any circumstances for an:,' direct, indirect,
spedal, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the
possihili_.' of such damages.)
REMEMBER...
Please record the model and serial numbers t_)tlnd on the product b¢lov.'. Also, please fill
out and mail your warrant' registration card promptly. It \s'ill be easier lor us to noti_.
you if necessary. This warrant., gives you specific legal rights. You may have other tights
which vary from state to state,
MODEL #
SERIAL #
Philips Service Company 401 East Andrew Johnson Highway
Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760
(6IS) 475-8869
IB 7297-E001 B