Magnavox TP3273 User manual

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Color Television
Owner's Manual
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedtomeetstrictqualityand
safetystandards.Thereare, however,someinstallationandoperation
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.
1. ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedfor futurereference.
3. HeedWarnings- Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions- All operatinganduseinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Tt=eapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
-forexample,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
inawetbasementornearaswimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywitha cartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. _An applianceandcartcombinationshouldbemoved
withcare. Quickstops,excessiveforce,anduneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination
tooverturn.
7. Wallor CeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedtoa
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnotbesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,orsimilar
surfacethatmayblocktheventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseorcabinetthatmayimpede
theflow ofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9, Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfrom hearsources
suchas radiators, heatregisters,stoves,or otherappliances
(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedto a power
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsoras
markedontheappliance.
11. Power-CordProtection-Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikelyto bewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaced
uponor againstthem, payingparticularattentionto cordsand
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom
theappliance.
12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyas recommend_
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines- Anoutdoorantennashouldbelocatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifanoutsideantennaisconnectedto
thereceiver,besurethe antennasystemis groundedsoasto
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesand builtupstatic
charges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwith respectto propergroundingof themats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antennadischargeunit, sizeof Groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit, connectionto grounding electrodesand
requirementsfor thegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods - The power cordof the applianceshould be
unpluggedfrom theoutletwhenleft unusedfor a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquid Entry- Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo
not fall andliquidsare notspilledintothe enclosurethrough
openings.
17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objects havefallen, or liquid hasbeen spilled into the
appliance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibits
amarkedchangeinperformance;or
E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing- Theusershouldnotattempttoservicetheappliance
beyondthatdescribedin the operatinginstructions.Allother....
servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
NotetotheCATVsysteminstaller:Thisreminderisprovidedtocallthe
CATVsysteminstaller'sattentionto Article820-40 ofthe NEC that
providesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specifiesthat
the cablegroundshallbeconnectedtothe groundingsystemof the
building,asclosetothepointofcableentryaspractical.
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ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as perNEC- NationalElectricCode
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GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(N_CSECTION810-21)
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Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................ 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features ...................................................................... 4
On-Screen (MENU) Features
Setting 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 TV for Stereo Programs .................... 9
¢, Using the Sound Image Control ........................ 10
_Using the TV Volume Bar Control ................... 10
_'Settjng the Surf/Smart Surf Control .................. 11
+Adjusting the TV Picture .................................. 12
,_ Adjusting the Set Clock Control ....................... 13
,_ Adjusting the Set Timer/Timer ON/OFF .......... 14
•ffSetting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 15
"ffUsing the TV Channel Reminder ...................... 16
Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 16
+Using the Audio Out Jacks (with TV Speaker
On/Off Control) ................................................ 17
¢,Using Surround Sound External Speakers ........ 17
_-Using the TV°s Audio/Video Input Jacks .... 18-19
Remote Control Qperation
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 .tTVRemote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - Search Method .................................... 28
Using the Remote's VCR Buttons ............................ 29
_--_ 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 Converter) ............... 34
UGeneral Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................. 35
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 36
Index ........................................................................ 36
Factory Service Locations .................................. 37-38
Warranty .................................................................. 39
Accessories .............................................................. 40
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 1_ "_-_-_ j
• 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 (VHFAJHF) 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), or Smart Picture (for automatic picture
adjustments on a variety of program sources).
Sleep-Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at
preset times.
Clock Timer featurecan turn ON the TV at any
preset time - just like an alarm clock. I
Copyright © 1996 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

OTE: If you went through
• _l Setup (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 TV signal or a normal
antenna to its _ENNA plug.
Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
MENU • or •buttons to select
the word CABLE with the TV's
on-screen arrow.
<_ Press the (+) button (on the
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 TV.
Channels 2-69 can be
selected.
<_ Press STATUS to clear the
screen. @
,Try it out. Press
CHANNEL •• 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
area.

U3
_TOTE: If you went through
1•Setup (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 •or •buttons to select
the word PROGRAM with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
<_ Press the button (on the "IV
(+)
Ior 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".
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.
Try it out. Press
! CHANNEL &V buttons and
see which 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.
i
"RED" channel numbers have been
added to the TV's memory.
"WHITE" channel numbers are not
present in the TV's program memory.
PRESS¢TO
AUTOPROGRAM
CHANNELS
The TV screen will be blocked off
until the search for channels is
done.
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muto Programming (see previous
page) adds all the channels it
can find (on your Antenna or Cable
TV system) into the TV's memory.
AddlDelete 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 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 CHANNEL •or •
buttons (or Channel Number
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
a channel from memory.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen after adding all the
channels you want.
Try it out. Press the
mCHANNEL•• buttons.
The channels you SAVED should
appear. The channels 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
VCR/AUX mode (located between
the lowest and highest channel
numbers) into the TV's memory.
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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 the (M) on
MENU button
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: Usually "CAPTION" 1 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
. . B.
Capuomng matenal (if available on
the currently selected TV program)
will appear on the TV screen.
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 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 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.
DCAPTION
NOTE: The "CCI W/MUTE" setting
automatically swtiches the "IV to the Closed
Caption 1mode whenever the MUTE button (on
the remote control) is pressed. The Cloud Caption
I mode will turn OFF when the TV sound is
returned or unmuted.
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CAPTION mode
Example Display
TEXT mode
Example Display
TV screen will be blocked from viewing
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This symbol will appear with
channels that contain Closed
Captioning material.
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OteUrTV can receive broadcast
reo TV programs. The TV
has both an amplifier and twin
speakers through which the stereo
sound can be heard.
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.
<_ Press the (+) button to turn the
ISTEREO MODE ON.
<_ Press STATUS to clear the
screeo@ STEREO
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.)
If a SAP signal is 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 feature.)

UndImage can be used to add
reater 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 • or • buttons to select
the word SOUND IMAGE with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
<_ Press the (+) button to turn the
I SOUND IMAGE control ON.
<_ Press STATUS button to clear
l the screen. @
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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 _uttons (on the TV or
remote) are pressed.
<_ Pre_ the MENU (M) button on
the remote, then press the MENU •
or • buttons to select the words
VOL. BAR with the TV's on-screen
Arrow.
<_> Press the (+) button to turn the
iVOL BAR control ON.
<_ Press STATUS button to clear
the screen.
VOLUME I_'''""
Try it out. _.
Press the VOL••
buttons. The
VOLUME BAR
should appear atthe
bottom of the
screen.

A"list" or series of previously
viewed channels can be selected
with the SURF button on your remote
control. With this feature you can
easily switch between different TV
programs that currently interest you.
The Smart Surf control allows you to
set up to 10 channels in its quick
viewing "list".
<_ Press the MENU (M) button on
i the remote, then press the MENU •
or • buttons to select the word
SURF with the TV s on-screen
alTOW.
<_ Press the (+) button to select
either 2-Channel Surf or Smart Surf.
See explanation of Surf options with
the illustration on this page.
<_ Press STATUS button to clear
the screen.
<_ With the Smart Surf control
ON (see above), select a desired
channel for viewing. You can use the
number buttons on the remote (or the
annel •or Y buttons).
Press the SURF button on the
remote. (Some channel numbers may
already'tappear within the Surf
channel list.)
_Press the Menu button to
"ADD" the selected channel to the
Surf list.
Select the next desired channel and
repeat steps 2 and 3. Continue until
all desired channels are on the Surf
list.
<_ Press the SURF button the
on
remote to quickly review current
action on channels contained within
the Surf list.
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2 CHANNEL SURF -
Current and one previous
channel.
SMART SURF - Current
a_ up to nine additional
channels available. Note:
the Channel Surf can be
used with fewer than ten
c"hannels. In this way the
number of Surf channels
can match or fit your
present viewing interests.
To Use 2- !
Channel Surf:
With the 2-Channel
Surf control ON,
select the two
desired channels for
viewing with the
number buttons on
the remote control.
Press the SURF
button on the
remote to "toggle"
between the two
selected channels.
When using Smart
Surf:
A "SURF MENU
TABLE FULL ....
message will ap,
on-screen when the
maximum of 10
channels has been
added to the Smart
Surf list.
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PRESS MENU TOADD
PRESS MENU TO DELETE
Note: To Delete achannel from the Surf
list just press the SURF button to select
the desired channel. Then press the
MENU button and the channel wilt be
immediately dropped from the on-
screen Surf list.

Zc o adjust your TV picture
ontrols, select a channel and
follow the steps shown below:
Press the MENU (M) button on
the remote, then press the MENU &
or • buttons until the desired control
shows on-screen.
<_ Press the (+) and (-) buttons to
Iadjust the selected color control.
<_ Press the STATUS button 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.
_t_[]I_[]_. Press (-) or (+) until
darkest parts of the picture are as bright
as you prefer.
PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until lightest
parts of the picture show good detail.
COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
TINT Press (-) ir (+) to obtain natural
skin tones.
SHARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
improve _etail in the picture.

OiTE: If you went through First
me Setup (page 2 of the Quick
Use Guide), this task has already
been completed for you.
Your TV comes with an on-screen
clock. During normal use the clock
shows on the screen with every
channel change (and when the
STATUS button is pressed.)
Press the MENU (M) button on
Ihe remote, then the MENU • or •
buttons to select the words SET
CLOCK with the TV's on-screen
alTOW.
<_ Press (-) button to set the hour
(and AM or PM) parts of the clock.
Press (+) button to set the minutes
part of the clock.
<_ Press STATUS button to set the
clock in operation and clear the
screen.
O
Remember, the remote's
renumber buttons can also be
used to enter the time. Be sure to
press "0" first _or single digit hour
entries. Press the 1or 2 number
buttons for the clock's AM or PM
settingS.
PRESS -TO PflESS*TO
SET HOURS SET

Press MENU (M) button on
the remote, then press the MENU
•or • buttons to select the
words SET TIMER with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
<_ Press the (-) button on the
remote to set the hour you want
the TV to turn itself ON. (Also
press the (-) button for the correct
AM or PM setting).
Press the (+) button on the
remote to set the minutes part of
the timer clock.
<_ Press STATUS button to
the
set the "ON TIME" and clear the
screen.
f?er you have set the timer to
correct time, this feature
allows you to turn the timer ON or
OFF.
Press MENU (M) button on
the remote, then press the MENU
• or •'Vouttons to select the word
TIMER with the TV's on-screen
alTOW.
<_ Press the (+) button on the
Iremote to choose between the ON
or OFF selection.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
save the TIMER setting and clear
the screen.
Remember,
the TIMER
SETI'ING will not
take place unless the
TIMER Menu
control is also set to
"ON". (See TIMER
section below)
The remote's
number buttons can
also be used to set
the clock. Be sure to
press "0" first for
single digit hour
entries. Press the 1
or 2 number buttons
for the clock's AM
or PM settings.
Remember
to select SET
TIMER and enter
the time you want
the TV to turn on.
!

Veyou ever fallen asleep in
ont of the TV only to have
it wake you up at two in the
morning with a test pattern
screeching in your ears? Well,
your TV can save you all that
trouble by automatically turning
itself off.
Press the SLEEP button on
the remote.
Note: You can also press the
MENU • or •on the remote or
TV to select the word SLEEP
with the TV's on-screen arrow.
<_ Press the SLEEP button
repeatedly to pick the amount of
time (l 5 minutes to 2 hours
ahead) before the TV will turn
itself off.
The (+), (-) buttons can also be
used to set the amount of time.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen after you have
set the time for the TV to turn
off.
A few seconds before the TV is
to shut off amessage will come
on the screen telling you GOOD
NIGHT. @
Remember, to see how
rrkanyminutes are left
before the TV shuts itself off,
press the STATUS button on the
remote.
To stop a SLEEP TIMER setting,
reset the timer back to OFF.
(Turning the TV off and on, or
pressing a button during the last
minute of a timer setting, will also
cancel a setting.)

th the Reminder control ON
he TV automatically shows
you the current time and channel
every thirty minutes.
<_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
MENU •or • buttons to select
the word REMINDER with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
_---._ Press the (+) button to turn
REMINDER ON.
<_ Press STATUS button to
clear the screen.
mOrour French and Spanish
eaking TV owners an on-
screen LANGUAGE option is
present. With the LANGUAGE
control you can set the TV's on-
screen features to be shown in
either English, French, or Spanish
text.
<_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
MENUt • or • buttons to select
the word LANGUAGE with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
Press the (+) button to select
either the 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
I screen.
12:00PM
Remember, !
if Closed
Captioning is ON,
neither the Channel
Reminder or the
"MUTE" sound
indicator will show
on the TV screen.
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Remember, g
If you went through
Setup (in your
Quick Use Guide),
this task has already
been completed for
you.
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.

Uldyou like to hear TV
rograms through your audio
hi-fi system? The TV°sAudio
Output jacks and TV Speaker
On/Off control work together to
offer you this TV sound option.
Connect the R(ight) and L(eft)
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV to
I the R and L Audio Input jacks on
//.your amplifier or sound system.
Turn the TV and audio system
ON. You can now adjust the sound
level coming from the audio
system with the Volume • or •
buttons on the TV or remote.
<_To hear the TV sound from only
the audio system speakers, select
the TV's SPEAKER on-screen
control.
Press the MENU (M) button on
the remote, then press the MENU
• or • buttons to select the word
SPEAKER with the TV's on-
screen arrow.
<_ Press the (+) button to turn the
TV's internal speakers OFF.
You should now only hear TV
sound coming from the audio
system speakers.
_,J ,_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO SYSTEM
y adding optional external
speakers to the TV' s sound
system, you can create the feeling
of refleCted sound that surrounds
you at a movie theater or concert
hall.
@_ Connect both external
Speakers to the speaker wire
inals on the TV.
lace the speakers so the
viewingarea is between the TV
and the rearsurround speakers.
(See overhead view drawing.)
<_ Turn the TV ON and place the
STEREO control to ON.
After this setup, whenever a stereo
signal is received the audio will be
heard in Surround Sound.
REAR SURROUND SOUND
SPEAKER TERMINALS BACK OF TV
REAR SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS
Note: The rear Surround Sound speakers will not
be heard at the same volume level as the front TV
speakers, tt is intended for the rear speakers to
give a background noise effect which requires a
lower volume level then the TV's front speakers.
Recommended speakers: 8 ohm, 15 watt minimum. Be
sure the (+) and (-) speaker wires are connected to the
correct R(ight) and L(efl) speaker terminals on the "IV.
REAR :
PRIMARY VIEWING AREA
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yv u can view the playback of
CR tapes (Video Disc
Players, camcorders, etc). by
using the AUDIO and VIDEO
INPUT jacks (on the rear of the
TV).
For example: to view the
playback of a VCR tape:
<_ Connect the VIDEO and
AUDIO IN(put) jacks on the
TV to the AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT(put) jacks on the VCR.
Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
MENU • or •buttons to select
the word INPUT with the TV's
on-screen arrow.
Note: You can press the
CHANNEL A• buttons to
select "VCR/AUX" (if it has
been added to the TV's channel
memory.) See page 7 for details.
<_ Press the (+) button to select
the VCR/AUX(iliary) INPUTS
on the rear of the TV.
<_ Turn the VCR ON and
PLAY the VCR tape to be
viewed on the TV.
Remember, when you're
!through using the A/V INPUT
jacks, return the INPUT display
screen on the TV to ANTENNA.
If you leave the TV in the
VCR/AUX INPUT mode and
there is no signal source connected
to the jacks, you will be seeing
only a blank screen on the TV.
NOTE: If you have a mono (single
audio OUTPUT) VCR, '*Y"
Connectors are available (from
your dealer or Parts Information
Center 1 800 292-6066) to connect
to the audio inputs on the TV.
PICTURE AND SOUND FROM
PLAYBACK OF VCR TAPE BACK OF TV
VIDEO IN
(YELLOW)
ANTI 811 81_
SURROUNO SOUND
EXT SPEAKERS
RCA PHONO PLUG
CABLES (NOT
SUPPLIED)
(RED/WHITE) ]
VCR
(EQUIPPED WITH VIDEO AND
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)
NOTE: THE "I'V/VCR" BUTTON
CAN ALSO BE USED TO PLACE
THE TV IN EITHER VCR/AUX OR
S-VIDEO MODES (AS WELL AS
SELECT CHANNELS 3 OR 4.)
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mhe S(uper)-Video connection
n the rear of the TV is used
for the playback of S-VHS VCR
tapes, Video Discs, or Compact
Disc Interactive (cd-i) discs.
Better picture detail and clarity
is possible with the S-Video
playback as compared to the
picture from a normal antenna
(RF) connection.
<_ Connect the S-VIDEO IN
Jack on the TV to the S-VHS
Out(put) jack on a S-VHS VCR.
The S-VHS connecting cable
will be supplied with the S-VHS
VCR (or Video Disc player.)
Also connect the AUDIO
IN(put) jacks from the TV to the
AUDIO OUT jacks on the VCR.
<_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
MENU • or • buttons to select
the word INPUT with the TV's
on-screen arrow.
<_ Press (+) button to select the
I-VHS INPUT on the rear of the
TV.
<_ Turn the VCR ON and place
it in the S-VIDEO or S-VHS
mode. Insert a S-VHS cassette
tape andPLAY the VCR ina
normal manner.
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Remember, when you're
through using the S-VIDEO
IN(put) jack retum the INPUT
control on the TV to ANTENNA. If
you leave the TV in the S-VIDEO
mode and there is no signal source
connected to the jack, you will be
seeing only a blank screen on the
TV.
PICTURE AND SOUND FROM
PLAYBACK OF S-VHS VCR TAPE BACK OFTV
SURROUND.SOUND
EXT SPEAKERS
RCA PHONO
PLUG CABLES
(NOT SUPPLIED)
I\
AUDIO IN I l S-VIDEO
(RED/ I ! CABLE(NOT
WHITE) ]SUPPLIED)
VCR
S-VHS VCR
(EQUIPPED WITH S-VIDEO
OUTPUT JACK)
NOTE: THE 'q'V/VCR" BUTTON
CAN ALSO BE USED TO PLACE
THE TV IN EITHER S-VIDEO OR
VCR/AUX MODES (AS WELL AS
SELECT CHANNELS 3 OR 4.)

ave you ever played hide and
eek with your remote
control? Are you tired of tearing
the house apart trying tofind if
someone has stuffed the remote
under the couch, put it on the
shelves, or hid it in the desk? Well,
your TV remote can save you all
that looking by automatically
signaling its location to you.
Here's how it works:
[_L Press the POWER button on<"the set to turn the TV ON.
Note: Normally you can press any
button on the front of the TV to
turn the set ON. But for the remote
locator to work you need to be sure
to use the Power button at the TV.
"LOCATING REMOTE" shows on
the TV screen.
<_ Within a few seconds a
chirping or beeping sound will
begin to come from the remote
control hand unit.
The remote will continue to signal
its location for around 30 seconds.
Normal TV program sound will not
be heard while the remote locator is
working,
_Once you remote just
find the
press any button on the remote and
the beeping sound will stop.
The remote is noavready for
normal TV feature use.
Remember, the remote
locator may not properly
receive its '%oming"signal from
the TV if it has been placed on a
metal shelf or counter material.
Also, since there's a special type
of radio frequency "homing"
signal receiver inside the remote
we are required to notify you that
any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Philips
Consumer Electronics Company
could void the user's authority to
operate the remote equipment.
Remote Locator "homing"
range is around 30 Feet.
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