Magnavox TP3573 User manual

Color Television
Owner's Manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Read before operatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedto meetstrictqualityand
safetystandards.Thereare, however,someinstallationandoperation
precautionswhichyoushouldbei_rticuladyawareof.
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- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywithacartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. ,_= Anapplianceandcartcombinationshouldbe moved
with care.Quickstops,excessivefore0,and uneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination
tooverturn.
7. Wall orCeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedto a
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnotbesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,orsimilar
surfacethat may blockthe ventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseorcabinetthatmayimpede
theflowofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfrom hearsources
such as radiators,heatregisters,stoves,or otherappliances
(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheal
10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedto a power
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsoras
markedontheappliance.
11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
thatthey arenotlikelyto bewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaced
uponor againstthem,payingparticularattentionto cordsand
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom
theappliance.
12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyasrecommended-,
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines- Anoutdoorantennashouldbe locatedawayfron,
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifanoutsideantennaisconnectedto
the receiver,besuretheantennasystemis groundedsoas to
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuiltupstatic
charges.
Section810ofthe NationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespectto propergroundingofthe mats
andsupportingstructuregroundingof the lead-inwireto an
antennadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit,connectionto groundingelectrodesand
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods -Thepowercordof the applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfromtheoutletwhenleftunusedfor a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquid Entry- Careshouldbetakensothat objectsdo
notfall and liquidsare not spilledintothe enclosurethrough
openings.
17. DamageRequiringService-Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen, or liquid has been spilledintothe
appliance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappearto operatenormallyorexhibits
a markedchangeinperformance;or
E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing- Theusershouldnotattemptto servicetheappliance
beyondthat describedin the operatinginstructions.Allother
servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
NotetotheCATVsysteminstaller:Thisreminderisprovidedtocallthe
CAW systeminstaller'sattentionto Article820-40 ofthe NEC that
providesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specifiesthat
thecablegroundshallbeconnectedto the groundingsystemofthe
building,asclosetothepointofcableentryaspractical.
EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGASPERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as perNEC- lational ElectricCode
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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
ffAdding Channels in Memory (Automatically) ...6
,ffAdding 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 ................... I0
<,.Setting the Surf/Smart Surf Control .................. 11
,_-Adjusting the TV Picture .................................. 12
,_.Adjusting the Set Clock Control ....................... 13
¢.Adjusting the Set TimerlTimer ON/OFF .......... 14
,_,Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 15
¢,Using 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
'0-Using the TV's AudioNideo Input Jacks ....18-19
[_ RemoteControl Operation
Using the Remote Locator Feature ....... 20-21
Using the SmartPicture Control .............................. 22
Using the Smart Sound Control ....._......................... 23
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs .............. 24-25
Setting the TV Remot_ to Work
Cable "IV Converters .......................................... 26-27
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - Slearch Method .................................... 28
Using the Remote's VCR Buttons ............................ 29
[',_. Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Using the PIPFeature (Connections) ................. 30-31
Using PIP with the TV Remote ............................... 32
Selecting the PIP Picture Source ............................. 33
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 34
_.General 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
•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 (VHFKJHF) 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 "IVprogram
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 progr_ changes or commercial
breaks); Smart Picture (for automatic picture
adjustments on a variety of program sources); Smart
Surf (for quick one button channel selection of up to
I0 of your favorite channels).
Sleep-Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at
preset times. im
Clock Timer feature can turnON the TV at any I
preset time -just like an alarm clock. I
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w. OeTE: If you went through
rap (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 ANTENNA 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.
C.,_ Press the (+) button (on the
"IVor 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.
<5,_ Press STATUS to clear the
SCreen.
Try it out. Press
CltANNEL •• buttons
and SCanthe 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
01e0-
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5

OTE: If you went through
etup (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.
_,.1_ Press the button the "IV
(+) (on
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
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
m CHANNEL AY buttons and
see which channelshave been added.
Remember, ifyou want to drop any
unwanted channels from the TV's
memory, see the next page on how to
'q_4anually" 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" channel numbers have been
added to the TV's memory.
•"WHITE" channel numbers are no_
present in the TV's program memory.
;IH PROCESS
The TV _will be blocked off
until the .q_'ch for channels is
done.
1
6

m, uto Programming (see previous
page) adds all the channels it
can find (onyour Antenna or Cable
TV system) into the TV's memory.
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 memory.
(1,_ 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
I channel you want to SAVE (or
DELETE.)
<3,_ 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.
O
Try iTout. Press the
!CI-IANNELA• buttons.
The channels you SAVED should
appear._l'he 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 Inputjacks 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.
7

mlOSed Captioning allows you to
ad 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
_alogue and conversations while
t,_e TV program is in progress.
(BEGIN]
_Press the MENU (M) button on
the remote, then press the MENU
A or • to select the word
CAPTION with the TV's on-screen
fkrfOW.
_> Press the button select
(+) to
the desired Closed Caption (CC)
mode - For Example: CAPTION 1.
CAPTION 1, 2, 3, or 4mode:
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: _ "CAPTION" 1is 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. O
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 partof 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 pro_am. Refer to your area's
TV program listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows,
I
NOTE: The "COl W/MLrrlE" selting
automatically swtiches the'IV xothe Closed
Caption I mode whenever the MUTE button (on
t.he remole control) is pres._d. The Cloud Caption
I mode will turn OFF when the TV sound is
returned or unmuted.
CAPTION mode
Example Display
TEXT mode
Example Display
TV screen will be blocked from viewing
6
[*I4
This symbol will appear with
channels that contain Closed
Cakolioning material.

Jm 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.
<_ 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 tum the
I STEREO MODE ON.
<_ Press STATUS to clear the
Remember, stereo _s
not present on a selected
show and the TV is placed in
the STEREO mode, the sound
coming from the set will remain
monaural (mono.)
SAP is an additional pan of the
stereo broadcast system. Sent as a
third audio channel SAP can be
heard apan from the currentTV
progran_sound. TV stations are
free to use SAP for any number of
purposes, but many experts
believe it will be used forforeign
language translations of "IV
shows (or for weather andnews
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) andyou select another
channel, when you return to the
original channel SAP will be OFF
(and you will have to reselect the
SAP feature.)
L_
STEREO
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g_ggUnd Image 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 button
(M)
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
SOUND IMAGE control ON.
_> Press STATUS button to clear
[thescrce""l. l
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.
U_h e the Volume Bar control to see
e TV's volume level settings
on the 73/screen. Once set the
Volume Bar will be seen each time
the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or
remote) are press_L
_Press the MENU button
(M) on
the remote*then press the MENU •
or • buttons to select the words
VOL. BAR with the TV's on-screen
Arrow.
_.P_ Press the (+) button to turn the
VOL BAR control ON.
_"_ Press STATUS button to clear
Ithescreen.
Try it out.
Press the VOL&•
buttons. The
VOLUME BAR
should appear at the
bottom of the
screen.
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"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
the remote, then press the MENU •
or • buttons to select the word
SURF with the TV's on-screen arrow
(or press the SMART button on the
remote).
<,< 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
hannel • or • buttons).
¢Z,,_ Press the SU'_7_"button on the
remote. (Some channel numbers may
already appear within the Surf
channel _st.)
;_ Press the Menu button to
r"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 on the
remote to quickly review current
action on channels contained within
the Surf list.
...:._.:::._:.:.:,:+
"2CHANNEL SURF -
iCurrent and one previous
channel.
SMART SURF - Current
and up to nine additional
c "hannelsavailable. Note':
the Channet Surf can be
used with fewer than ten
channels. In this way the
number of Surf channels
can match or fit your
present viewing interests.
Below is theon-screen
menu that will appear when
the SMART button on the
remote is pressed. Then by
using the MENUAY
buttons and the + or -
buttons adjustments can be
made to the SURF control.
SMART I
IOsuRF I_'C" I
OR
S.RFI
-- •--
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 appe'_
on-screen when I
maximum of 10
channels has been
added to the Smart
Surf list.
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3
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PRESS MENU TO ADD
PRESS MENU TO DELETE
Note: To Delete achannel from the Surf
list just pressthe SURF buuon to .select
the desired channel.Then pressthe
MENU button and the channel will be
immediately dropped from the on-
screen Surf list.
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_o adjust your TVpicture
controls, select a channel and
foll'ow the steps shown below:
<_ Press the MENU (M) button on
the remote, then press the MENU •
or V buttons until the desired control
shows on-screen.
<_ Press the (+) and (-) buttons to
adjust the selected color control.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
Iclear the screen when picture
adjustments are completed.
0
Remember, when the bar
gscale is centered, the control
se_tings are at normal mid-range
levels.
BRIGHTNESS Press (-) or (+) until
dztrkest parts of the picture are as bright
as you prefer.
PICTURE Press (-) or (+) untillightest
partsof the pictureshow gooddetail.
Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
Press (-) or (+) to obtain natural
skin tones. •
SItARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail]n the picture.
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OTimTE:If you went through First
eSetup (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
arrotheremote, then the MENU • or •
buttons to select the words SET
CLOCK with the TV's on-screen
W.
<,_ Press (-) button to set the hour
(and AM or PM) parts of the clock.
Press (+) button to set the minutes
partof the clock.
J_
_,3_,_ Press STATUS button to set the
clock in operation and clear the
screen.
0
can also be
used to enter the time. Be sure to
press 'D" first for single digit hour
entries. Press thg 0 or 1 number
buttons for the clock's AM or PM
settings.
PRESS - TO PRESS *TO
SET HOURS SET
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S_"
Ill.SET CLOCK I _"3)
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ust like an alarm clock you can
et the TV to turn itself on at
the same time everyday.
[BEGIN}
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 the STATUS button to
set the "ON TIME" and clear the
screen.
tier you have set the timer to
correct time, this feature
allows you to turn the timer ON or
OFF.
(BEGIN]
Press MENIfl(M) button on
the remote, then press the MENU
• or • buttons to select the word
TIMER*with the TV's on-screen
arrow.
_,,_,_ Press the (+) button on the
remote to choose between the ON
or OFF selection.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
save the TIMER setting and clear
the screen. O
D--
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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 '_)"first for
single digit hour
entries. Press the 0
or 1 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.

m_ ve you ever faUen 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 (15 minutes to 2 hours
ahead) before the "IV 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. @
minutes are left
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.)

_ "lj_Tiththe Reminder control ON
VV the 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
IREMINDER ON.
_,_ Press STATUS button to
clear the screen.O
Oprour French and Spanish
eala'ng 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
MENU _tor • buttons to select
the word LANGUAGE with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
<,,,Z_ 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
IO
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,
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.

_m OpUldyou like to hear TV
rograms through your audio
hi-fi system? The TV's Audio
Output jacks and TV Speaker
On/Off control work together to
offer you this TV sound option.
<_ Connect the R(ight) and L(eft)
I AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV to
[ 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 alTOW.
'_ Press the (+) button to turn the
TV's internal speakers OFF.
You should now only hear TV
sound coming from the audio
system speakers.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen.
BACK OF TV
RCAPHONE)PLUG
CABLES (NOT
SUPPLIED)
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO SYSTEM
y adding optional external
speakers to the TV s sound
system, you can create thefeeling
of refleGted sound that surrounds
you at a movie theater or concert
hall.
<_ Connect both external
Ispeakers to the speaker wireterminals on the TV.
<_ Place the speakers so the
<_[ viewing area is between the "IV
and the rear surround speakers.
(See overhead view drawing.)
Turn the "IV 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 "IV
REAR SURROUND SOUND SPEAKERS
Note:The TearSurro_J_l_speakm willnot
beheardat the samevolumelevel as theft_at TV
speakers.It is intendedlot _'_ rear _oe_ters to
give abac_jroondnoise eCfect-._ichrequires a
lower volumeleverth_ me'f_ _ro_ speat_.
Recomme_ed speakers: 8 ohm. 15 watt minimum, Be
sure the (+) and (-) speaker wires are connected to the
correct R(ighz) and L(efl) speaker lerminals _t_ me TV. WREAI_ ,KERS
PRIMARYVIEWINGAREA
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YVCRu can view theplayback of
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:
[BEGIN]
_Connect the VIDEO and
AUDIO IN(put) jacks on the
"IV 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 AY 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.
0
using the AN INPUT
jacks, NPUT 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, '_"
Connectors are available (from
your dealer or Parts Information
Center I 800 292-6066) to connect
to the audio inputs on the TV.
PICTURE AND SOUND FROM
PLAYBACK OF VCR TAPE
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VIDEO IN
(YELLOW)
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SUPPLIED)
AUDIO IN
(RED/WHITE)
VCR
(EQUIPPED WITH VIDEO AND
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)
NOTE: THE "TV/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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he 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.
_1_ 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 A 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 andplace
it in the S-VIDEO or S-VHS
mode. Insert a S-VHS cassette
tape and PLAY the VCR in a
normal manner.
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PICTURE AND SOUND FROM
PLAYBACK OF S-VHS VCR TAPE BACK OF "IV
CAU'BON:
RCA PHONO
PLUG CABLES
(NOT SUPPLIED)
I
i0 IN [ _! S-VIDEO
:.D/ CABLE (NOT
I'I'E I(_ SUPPLIED)
®®:®
"__-vns VCR
S-vHS VCR
(EQUIPPED WITH S-VIDEO
OUTPUT JACK)
NOTE: THE "TV/VCR" BUTFON
CAN ALSO BE USED TO PLACE
THE TV IN EII'HER S-VIDEO OR
VCR/AUX MODES (AS WELL AS
SELECT CHANNELS 3 OR 4.)
Remember, when you're
through using the S-VIDEO
IN(put) jack return 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
"IV.
I q

I _._ave you ever played hide and
L 1 seek with your remote
control? Are you tired of tearing
i'hehouse apart trying to find if
someone has stuffed the remote
i_nder 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_
i_ [_ Press the POWER button on
I"the set to turn the TV ON.
I Note: Normally you can press any
I button on the front of the TV to
I turn the set ON. But for the remote
I locator to work you need to be sure
I to use the Power button at the TV.
I 'q_.,OCATING REMOTE" shows on
I theTVs, creen-
It IIThe remote will continue to sign_al
I I its location for around 30 seconas.
] I Normal "IV program sound will not
IJbe heard while the remote locator is
[ iwor ng.
,,_ Once you f'mdthe remote just
press any button on the remote and
the beeping sound will stop.
The remote is now ready for
normal "IVfeatur_ use.
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Remote Locator '_aoming"
range is around 30 Feet.
Remember, the remote
locator may not properly
receive its "homing" 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.
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