Magnavox PS1963C121 User manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbefore operating equipment
]his 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 awareof.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety andoperating instructionsshould
be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Inslructions - The safety and operating instructions should
beretained for future reference.
3. HeedWarnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should beadhered to..
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture -T!;eappliance should not be used near water
-forexample, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement or neara swimming pool,etc.
6. Carts and Stands- The appliance should be used onlywith acart or
stand that is recommended bythe manufacturer.
6A. _ An appliance and cart combination should be moved
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 properventilation. 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 asa bookcaseor 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 hea!.
10. Power Sources -The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
markedon 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
bythe manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If an outside antenna is connectedto
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/NFPANo. 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 s_)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. Thepower supply cord or the plug hasbeen damaged;or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;or
C. Theappliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a markedchange in performance; or
E. Theappliance has beendropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicingshould be referred to qualified service personnel.
Noteto the CATVsyslem installer: Thisreminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connectedto the grounding system of the
building, as closeto the point of cable entry as practical.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as per NEC- National Electric Code
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Introdtnction
Welcoxnc/Rcgistralion ot "lou! 'IV ............................ 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features ................................................................ ...... 4
Hooking Up Your "I'V ................................................ 5
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation ..................
How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control ............... 7
_ On-Screen {MENU) Features
,0,Setting the TV h)r Cable TV Operation .............. 8
•_Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically)...9"
•_-Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 10
_'How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning. ...... 1I
Setting the TV for Stereo Programs .................. 12
•_"Using the TV Volume Bar Control ................... 13
,_.Using Set Clock and Set Timer Controls .... 14-15
"_Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 16
"_Using the TV Channel Reminder ...................... 17
_. Adjusting the TV Picture Controls ................... 18
+Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 19
+Using the Audio Out Jacks (with TV Speaker
On/Off Switch) ................................................. 20
4_Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks ......... 21
Remote (_0ntr01 Qperation
Using the Remote (TV and VCR) ......... 22-23
Using Smart Picture Control ....................... 24
using Smart SoundControl .......... ,.......... i............... 24
Using Smart Surf Control and Surf Button .............. 25
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs .............. 26-27
Setting the TV Remote to Work
Cable TV Conveners .......................................... 28-29
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - Search Method .................................... 30
General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............... 31
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 32
Index ........................................................................ 32
Factory Service Locations .................................. 33-34
Warranty .................................................................. 35
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Infrared Remote Control which works _,_,)i.ll1k¢5,C[
and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and
Cable Converters.
Standard Broadcast (VIIF/UItF) 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 sound.
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.
On-Screen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) which show helpful messages for setting of
TV controls.
Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with
VC.Rs (or other video accessories) for quality TV
picture and sound playback.
Smart Button for the control of TV Sound and
Picture levels. Use the Smart Button on the remote to
quickly adjust Smart Sound (to keep volume levels
consistent during program changes or commercial
breaks), and Smart Picture (for automatic picture
adjustments on a variety of program sources).
Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV OFT
at preset times.
Clock Timer feature which can turn ON the TV at
any preset time - just like an alarm clock.
Feature Demonstration Mode Preview. Press the
Volume •and Channel •buttons on the TV at the
same time to begin a series of messages that describe
the use and benefit of your TV's features. To cancel
the demonstration, press any button on the front of
the TV and follow the on-screen instructions.
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[l_.l,t_aI I_jall¢LlK0)C,t,Ja4_Ja:l signal is a single round cable
(75 ohm) then you're ready to
y(mr (..'able TV inl)u¢ connect to the TV.
•into your home may be If you have aCable TV
a single (75 ohm) cable, or Converter Box:
a Converter Box Connect the Cable TV signal to
installation. In either case the Cable Signal IN(put) plug
the connection t.o the TV is on the Converter.
Cable TV Signal Input
very easy. Just put the C_,bleTVCompany
threaded end of the cable A.>_ _?
signal to the TV's antenna _,\ /_. • _. _o,,dc_,_e
plug and screw it down "-- ' "
tight. _(_ Cable "IV Convener
Box Connection
2"_ Connect Cable TV cable
to ANTENNA plug on the TV.
If you have a Converter Box:
Conncct thc OUT(put) plug on
the Converter to the ANTENN,_
plug on thc TV.
Renlcmbcr,
set the TV for
the type signal
you've just connected
(see page 7).
To select only the
numbers on your
Cable Sysetm see
"'Auto Program"
(page 9). If you use a
Cable Converter box,
set the TV to the
same channel as.the
converter's CH 3/4
switch (on the rear or"
the converter.)
combmatiol_ (outdoor
or indoor) antenna
receives normal broadcast
channels 2-13 (VHF) and
14-69 (UHF). Your
connection to such an
antenna is easy since there
is only one antenna plug
(75_-ohm) on the back of
your TV -and that's where
the antenna goes.
your antenna has a
round cable (75 ohm) on the
end, then you're ready to
connect it to the TV.
If your antenna has flat twin-
lead wire (300 ohm), you first
need to attach the antenna wires
to the screws on a 300 to 75
ohm adapter.
Combination VHI:/UHF Antenna
(Outdoor or Indoor) "•
_Push the round end of the
adapter (or antenna) onto the
ANTENNA plug on the rear of
the TV. If the round end of the
antenna wire is threaded, screw
it down tight.
300 to 75f2
Adapter
(483521827003)
Back of TV
Round Cable
75_ Ohm
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be sure to set the TV
lbr the type signal
you've connected (see
"SETUP" on page 7 of
this manual).
To set the TV to select
only the channel
numbers in your area
see haw to "Program"
or "Add" channels in
memory on page 9.
To order any optional
accessory contact your
dealer or call the toll-
free accessory ordering
number :
(1-800-292-6066).
Ie b(IMc Anletltt(t, o/
ble T_, to VCR to
TV connection is shown to
the right. For more
information on other
hookups (possible when
Cable Converter boxes are
included) refer to your
accessory VCR and Cable
Converter Owner's
Manual for details.
fyour
ntenna or Cable TV signal
the IN FROM ANT(enna)
ug on thc VCR.
._ Connect the OUT TO TV
plug on the VCR to the
ANTENNA plug on the TV
[(connecting cable supplied with
[the VCR.)
Outdoor VHF/UHF "400 to 75_2 Ohm)bin /IN
A nlenna " Adapter
V ik ....o.... _,o,, '_.--%/JA -_*
Round Cable
Cable TV signal 15_.2Supplied with VCR
/
,_ Refer to the Owner's
Manual included with
your VCR for other
connections and TV/VCR
operating details.
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