Magnavox TP2783 User manual

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Color Television
Owner's Manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Read before operatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedtomeetstrictquality and
safetystandards.Thereare,however,someinstallationandoperation
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.
1. ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings- Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions- Alloperatinganduseinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
-for example,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
inawetbasementorneara swimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonly,withacart or
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. _Anapplianceandcartcombinationshouldbe moved
with care.Quickstops,excessiveforce,and uneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination
tooverturn.
7. Wall orCeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedtoa
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnotbesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,or similar
surfacethatmay blocktheventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseorcabinetthatmayimpede
theflow ofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfromhearsources
suchas radiators,heatregisters,stoves,or otherappliances
(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedto a power
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsoras
markedontheappliance.
11. Power-CordProtection-Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikelytobewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaced
uponor againstthem, payingparticularattentionto cordsand
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom
theappliance.
12. Cleaning- Theappliance shouldbecleanedonlyas recommend-
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines- An outdoorantennashouldbelocatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifanoutsideantennaisconnectedto
thereceiver,besurethe antennasystemis groundedsoas to
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuiltupstatic
charges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespectto propergroundingofthemats
andsupportingstructuregroundingof the lead-inwireto an
antennadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit,connectionto groundingelectrodesand
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods-The powercordof the applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfrom theoutletwhenleftunusedfor a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquid Entry- Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo
notfall andliquidsare notspilledintothe enclosurethrough
openings.
17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen, or liquid has beenspilled into the
appliance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibits
a markedchangeinperformance;or
ETheappliance hasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing- Theusershouldnotattempttoservicetheappliance
beyondthatdescribedin the operatinginstructions.Allother
servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.....
Noteto the CATVsysteminstaller:.Thisreminderis providedto callthe
CATVsystem installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelinesfor propergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthat
the cablegroundshall be connected to the grounding system of the
building,as closetothe pointof cable entryas practical.
EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGASPERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)
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ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................ 2
Safety/Precautions .................................................... .3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features ...................................................................... 4
_---'_ On-Screen (MENU) Features
+Setdng the TV for Cable TV Operation ............. .5
+Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically)...6
+Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ........... 7
+How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ......... 8
+Setting the "IV for Stereo Pro_ams .................... 9
+Using the Sound Image Control ........................ 10
+Using the TV Volume Bar Control ................... 10
+Setting the Surf/Smart Surf Control .................. I 1
+Adjusting the "IV Picture .................................. 12
+Adjusting the Set Clock Control ....................... 13
+Adjusting the Set Timer/Timer ON/OFF .......... 14
+Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 15
+Using the "IV Channel Reminder ...................... 16
+Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 16
+Using the Audio Out Jacks (with TV Speaker
On/Off Control) ................................................ !7
+Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks .... 18-! 9
iemote Control Operation
Using the Remote Locator Feature ....... 20-21
Using the Smart Picture Control .............................. 22
Using the Smart Sound Control ............................... 23
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs .............. 24-25
Setting the TV Remote to Work
Cable TV Converters .......................................... 26-27
Setting the "IV Remote _o Work VCRs or Cable
Converters -Search Method .................................... 28
Using the Remote's VCR Buttons ............................ 29
-t
._ Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Using the PIP Feature (Connections) ................. 30-31
Using PIP with the TV Remote ............................... 32
Selecting the PIP Picture Source ............................. 33
More PIP Connections (Cable Convener) ............... 34
_ (_eneral Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................. 35
Glossary of "IV Terms ............................................. 36
Index ........................................................................ 36
Factory Service Locations .................................. 37-38
Wananty .................................................................. 39
Accessories .............................................................. 40
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your "IV information packet) for details on:
•Antenna Hook-ups
•First Time Set-Up
(Automatic Settings)
• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation
•.T
•On-Screen Menu Use
Infrared Remote Control works your TV set and a
variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Cable
Converters. A special "Locator" feature can also help
you find the remote when it has been stuck out of
sight or misplaced.
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 sound.
Picture-In-Picture feature can show a TV program
and the direct video output from an accessory (VCR,
etc.) on the TV screen at the same time.
Closed Captioning 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) show helpful messages for setting of TV
controls.
Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with
VCRs (or other video accessories) providing 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); Smart Picture (|or automatic picture
adjustments on a variety of program sources); and
Smart Surf (for quick one button channel selection of
up to l0 of your favorite channels).
Sleep-Timer automatically turnsthe TV OFF at
preset times.
Clock Timer feature can turnON the TV at any
preset time - just like an alarm clock.
Copyright ©1996 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
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OTE: lf you went through
etup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
You 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 73/signal or a normal
antenna to its ANTENNA plug.
1_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
MENU • or Ybuttons to select
the word CABLE with the TV's
on-screen arrow.
<_ Press the button the
(+) (on
TV or the remote) to select either:.
YES- If you DO have Cable TV
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.
_Press STATUS to clear the
screen.
Try it out. Press
CI-_NNEL AV buttons
and scan the channels.
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
al'ea.
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OTE: lf you went through
tup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
Your TV can automatically set
itself 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.
_Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
MENU at or •buttons to select
the word PROGRAM with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
_.,> Press the button (on the 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
"IV looks for channels to "ADD".
Press any button (on the TV or
remote) 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
!
Tryit out. Press
!CHANNEL AV buttons and
.seewhich channels have been added.
Remember, if you want to drop any
unwanted channels from the TV's
memory, see the next page on how to
"Manually" add and delete channels.
Note: As the TV searches for
channels to "ADD" into memory the
on-screen display may move (or
jitter slightly). This is normal
operation and does not indicate a
need for service.
"RED"channelnumbers havebeen
addedto the TV's memory.
"WHITE"channelnumbe_ areno_
the TV's programmemory.
PRESS*TO
AUTOPROGRAM
CHANNELS
IRAMMING INPROCESS
IThe TV ._creen will be blocked off
until the search for channels is
done. I.
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Auto Programming (see previous
_-_page ) adds all the channels it
canfind (on your Antenna or Cable
TV system) into the TV°smemory.
AddlDelete Channels makes it easy
for you to add other channels, or
drop unwanted channels, from the
list of channels in the TWs memory.
_Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
MENU • or • buttons to select
the word CHANNEL with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
_Press the MENU •or •
buttons (or Channel Humber
buttons on the remote) to select the
channel you want to SAVE (or
DELETE.)
_Press the (+) button to SAVE
the selected channel number into
memory.
Press the (-) button to DELETE
achannel from memory.
_Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen after adding all the
channels you wahl
0
Try it out. Press the
CHANNE-eLAY buttons.
The channels you SAVED should
appear, aThechannels you
DELETED should not appear.
Remember, you can also add the
VCR/AUX mode (see page 18)
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
VCRIAUX mode (located between
the lowest and highest channel
numbers) into the TV's memory.

sed Captioning allows you to
ad the voice content of
television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the
hearing impaired thisfeature uses
on-screen "text boxes" to show
dialogue and conversations while
the TVprogram is inprogress.
_,,_ Press the MENU button
(M) on
the remote, then press the MENU
• or • to select the word
CAPTION with the TV's on-screen
alTOW.
,_ Press the (+) button to select
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.
Note: Usuall_ "CAPTION" I is the
most used mode to view captioned
material.
_,,_ Press the STATUS button after
making your Caption mode
selection.
The TV display will clear and
Captioning material (if available on
the currently selected TV program)
will appear on the TV screen.
To cancel, _t 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 the
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 TEXTI-4)) necessarilybeing used bya broadcast
station during the transmission of a closed captionprogram. Referto your area's
"IVprogram listings forthe stations and times of Closed Caption shows.
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NOTE: The "eel W_IUTE" setting
automatically swtiches the TV to the Closed
Caption I mode whenever the MUTE button (on
the remo_€ control) is pressed.The Closed Caption
Imode ,._ill tam OFF when the "IV .sound ts
returned orunmuted.
CAPTION mode
ExampleDisplay
TEXT mode
Example Display
TV .scr_n will be blocked from viewing
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This symbol will appear with
channels that contain Closed
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our TV can receive broadcast
tereo TV programs. The TV
has both an amplifier and twin
speakers through which the stereo
sound can be heard.
1_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
MENU • or • buttons to select
the word STEREO with the TV's
on-screen arrow.
_2-,_,_ Press the (+) button to turn the
STEREO MODE ON.
_,3,_ Press STATUS to clear the
screen. _ -_ STEREO
Remember, stereo xs
not present on a selected
show and the "IV is placed in
the STEREO mode, the sound
coming from the set will remain
monaural (mono.)
SAP is an additional part of the
stereo broadcast system. Sent as a
third audio cha_r_el SAP can be
heard apart from the current TV
program sound. TV stations are
free to u_ 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.)
If a SAP signal is not present
with a selected program, the SAP
_k
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 feature.)

JUndImage can be used to add
rearer depth and dimension to
both monaural (MONO) and stereo
TV sound. With the control turned
ON the TV's speakers can add even
wider sound separation to normal
broadcasts.
_'_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
MENU ,6, or •buttons to select
the word SOUND IMAGE with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
_,_ Press the (+) button to turn the
ISOUND IMAGE control ON.
_Press STATUS button to clear
!the een"
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t
_.
U_h e the Volume Bar control to see
e TV's volume level settings
on the TV screen. Once set the
Volume Bar will be seen each time
the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or
remote) are press_.
1_ Press (M) button on
the MENU
the remoteathen press the MENU •
or •buttons to select the words
VOL. BAR with the TV's on-screen
Arrow.
_ Press the (+) button to turn the
VOL BAR control ON.
3_,_ Press STATUS button to clear
Try it out.
Press the VOL••
buttons. The
VOLUME BAR
should appear at the
bottom of the
scgeell.
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