Magnavox TS2552 User manual

(_i Getting Started
Warning/Precautions .............................. 1, 8
Hooking Up Your TV ................................ 2
How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control .............. 3
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation ................. 3
E--'_ On-Screen Features
+Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation ............. 4
+Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically)...4
+Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) .......... 4
+Using the Alternate Channel Control ................. 5
+Using the 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
General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ................. 8
Glossary of TV Terms ................................................ 8
Index .......................................................................... 8
Warranty ..................................................................... 8
Infrared Remot_ 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 conversa-
tions 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 TV
OFF at preset time,,;.
Smart Sound for the control of TV volume
levels during program changes or commercial
breaks.
Smart Picture ff)r automatic "IV video control
adjustments for a variety of viewing conditions
and program sources.
Audio/Video jaekpanel for direct connections
with VCRs (or other video accessories) for
quality TV picture and sound playback.
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[____I_your antenna has a
A ombination antenna
receives normal
broadcast channels (VHF
2-13 and UHF 14-69).
Your connection is easy
since there is only one
75_2 (ohm) antenna plug
on the back of your TV-
and that's where the anten-
na goes.
round cable (75 ohm) on the
end, then you're ready to con-
nect 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 VHF/UHF Antenna
(Outdoor or Indoor)
Otwmeof you may have
o separate antennas.
One antenna is for VHF
channels (2-13) and the
other antenna is for UHF
channels (14-69).
For homes with separate
UHF/VHF antennas, you
will need an optional
"combiner" before you can
connect to the TE. See the
"Smart Help" section (to
the right on this page)for
ordering details.
F_AAttach the separate
li an:tV e :::et:as=
Outdoor UHF Antenna
(Twin-lead 300 Ohm)
Outdoor VHF Antenna
(Twin-lead 300 Ohm)
Outdoor VHF Antenna
(Round 75 Ohm cable)
_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 75£2
Adapter
(483521827003)
Round Cable
75_
<_Pu-_ the round end of the
Icombiner onto the ANTENNA
[plug on the rear of the TV.
U/V Combiner
75-300 Ohm Adapter
Round Cable 75t')
Back of TV
Back of TV
Remember,
be sure to set the
TV for the type sig-
nal you've connect-
ed (see page 3 of
this Set-Up Guide.)
To set the TV to
select only the
channel numbers in
your area see how
to "Program" or
"Add" channels in
memory on page 3.
To order any
optional accessory
contact your dealer
or call the toll-free
accessory ordering
number (1.800-292.
6066):
•UHF/VHF
Combiner:
(SBV1133AO1)
•75-300 Ohm
Adapter:
(SBV 1113AO 1)
•300-75 Ohm
Adapter:
(483521827003)
OUr Cable TV input into
your home may be a
gle (75 ohm) cable, or a
Converter Box installa-
tion. In either case the
connection to the TV is
very easy. Just put the
threaded end of the cable
signal to the TV's antenna
plug and screw it down
tight.
If 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(put) plug
on the Converter.
Cable TV Company
_C--onnect the Cable TV
cable to the ANTENNA plug
on the TV.
If you have a Cable TV
Converter Box:
Connect the OUT(put) plug
from the Converter to the
ANTENNA plug on the TV
(connecting cable supplied with
the Converter.)
Cable "IV Signal
Cable TV Converter Round Cable
Box Connection 75D Ohm
Back of TV
Remember,
set the TV for the
type signal you've
just connected (see
page 3 of this Set-
Up Guide.)
To select only the
channel numbers on
your Cable system
see "Auto Program"
(page 3). 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 of the convert-
er.)
_Ca e basic Antenna, or
ble TV, to VCR to
TV 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
details.
your
Antenna or Cable TV signal
to the IN FROM ANT(enna)
on the 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 _300 to 75_ Ohm
Antenna_,L___.,.__: _Adapteo_
:÷ \ \\
Cable TV signal
<_Refer to the Owner's
Manual included with your
VCR for other possible con-
nections and TV/VCR operat-
ing details.
Back of TV
Round Cable
75_ Supplied with VCR
\VCR

< <
rSt little Setup atttotncttt-
all)' takes care of some
basic TV control settings for
you. Follow the steps in this
section to quickly add area
channel numbers into the
TV's memo_., and set the TV
for your connected signal
(Antenna or Cable.)
NOTE: The "SETUP" on-
screen control is automatical-
ly selected when you first
plug-in your TV and press the
MENU button (on the 13/or
the remote.)
With SETUP control
selected, press (+) button (on
the TV or remote) to show the
list of SETUP items.
Press MENU • or • (on the
TV or remote) to pick any of
the SETUP items listed.
_'_With SELECT LAN-
GUAGE control ON, press (+)
button to set the language of the
TV's Menu controls. (Either
iEnglish, Espanol/Spanish, or
Francais/French).
_Vith AUTO CABLE
SELECT control ON, press
(+) button to automatically set
the TV to receive either Cable
TV orAntenna signals (con-
nected at the rear of the TV.)
See page 2for connection
details.
PHESS¢TO
SELECTLANQUAGE
SETUP
CADLECHANNEL$
ARE PRESENT
-':_4_ With AUTO PROGRAM [
control ON, press (+) button to[
automatically add Cable sys- I
Item or local area channel num-
[bers into the TV s memory. @
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supped channe s.
"RED" channel numbers
have been added to memor
["__ Press the I
\I/[
1_\(_/ remote's STATUS button I
I.\r///- (oruse"EXW)toback
] _ out of the SETUP Menu.
Remember, SETUP is a first-
use, one-time operation and
will not have to be repeated
(even if the TV is unplugged.)
If the SETUPMenu disappears I
and you are not finished, just I
press the MENU and (+) buttons
to return to the SETUP screen.
•r "b"Press the POWER
button to turn the TV ON.
•_P-ress the VOLUME UP
I•) or DOWN (•) button to
adjust the sound level.
_<_Press the CHANNEL UP
I(•) or DOWN (•) button to
[select TV channels, i_
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, ".'. "',.a, '. .'.L. ,.. i' _" " ':'" . _'" • i -
POWERI
lOad the a,lq)/ted bat-
ries into the remote."
1. Remove the battery
compartment lid on the
back of the remote.
2. Place the batteries (2-
AAA) in the remote. Be
sure the (+) and (-) ends
of the batteries line up
correctly (inside of case is
marked.)
3. Reattach the battery lid.
_l_gl_Point the remote con _
ol toward the remote sensor - [. ,:;
indow on the TV when oper- :' "
ing the TV with the remote.
Smnr{ Picture Burro11
Press to select from a list of factory pre_t ptcture control
levels set for a number of d_fl'erent type_ of viewing
sources and programs See page 6 for details
Press the M button to shov, on-screen controls Press •
• buttons to move through the hst of controls.
Volume Button
Press to adjust the TV sound level.
Status/Exit Btltton
Pres_to see the current channel numberon the TV screen.
Also press this button to clear the TV screen after control
adjustments
Alternate Channel Buttorl
Press to select prevtously viewed channels
For example' You are watching channel 4 and change to
channel l0 (using the channel number buttons) Press
A/CH and your TV will return to channel 4. Press A/CH
agaln and your TV will return to channel 10. Turn to page
5 to see how the "ALT CHN." control is used to quickly
select a series of channels
Channel Scan Butt9;1
Press to scan up or down through channe numbers.
Remember,
You can press any
button on the front
of the "IVto turn
the "IV ON.
The tuned channel
number will always
briefly appear when
the TV 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.
Smart Sound Button
Press to control TV sound levels dttnng program changes or commerctal
breaks For more reformation, ste the "Smart Sound" secUon (on page 6 )
¢-I and (+) Buttons
Press to adjust the selected on-screen (MENU) feature control
MatLl_tt_t
Press to turn the sound OFF on the TV. Press agmn to
return the sound to its previous level.
_ambc_2_Iom
Press two number buttons to select TV channels For
example' to select channel 6..press "0" first: then "6"
Sleep Button
Press to set the "IV to automatically turn
itself OFF (See page 7 for detaigL

ou 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
aCable TV signal or a nor-
real antenna to its ANTENNA
plug (see page 2).
NOTE: If you went through
First 77me Setup (page 3),
this task has already been
completed for you.
Press MENU • or •
on the TV (or on the remote
press M button and then M
A• buttons.)
Select the word CABLE with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
,,7_ the (+) or (-) but-
tons (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 button on
the remote control to clear the
screen.
Try it out.
Press the CHAN-
NEL A• buttons
and scan the chan-
nels. CH•• works
only after STATUS
button is pressed to
clear the screen (or
Menu times out -
about 1 minute.)
Remember, to set
the TV to select the
channels on your
Cable system, or in
your area, see the
"Autoprogram" and
"Adding Channels"
in the section
below.
uto-Program is tor
adding local area chan-
nel numbers into the memory.
of the TV. This makes it easy
for you to select only your
area (or Cable system) chan-
nels when the CHANNEL
_k • buttons are pressed.
NOTE: If you went through
First Time Setup (page 3),
this task has already been
completed for you.
Press MENU • or •
on the TV (or on the remote
press M button and then M
A• buttons.)
Select the word PROGRAM
with the TV's on-screen Arrow. I ,<__the (+) button (on l<
the TV or the remote) to PRO-
GRAM.
_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".
_)You may 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.
The TV screen will be blocked
off until the search for channels
is done.
"RED" channel numbers have been
added to the TV's memory.
"WHITE" channel numbers are not
in the TV's program memory,
_Try it out. Press
l_/ CHANNEL •• buttons
1,"_7/" and see which channels
I _ have been added.
To drop any unwanted channels
from the TV's memory, see
how to "Manually" delete
channels in the section below.
When searching for channels the
TV screen display may jitter
slilghtly. This is normal and does
not indicate a need for service.
uto-Program (see above)
adds all the channels it
can find (on your Antenna or
Cable TV s)'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 memo_.'.
Press MENU • or •
on the TV (or on the remote
press M button and then M
••buttons,)
Select the word CHANNEL
with the TV's on-screen Arrow.
_P-r-_s Channel Number
buttons on the remote (or
CHANNEL •• buttons on the
TV) to select the channel you
want to SAVE (or DELETE.)
Press the STATUS button
_Press (+) button to SAVE [ _
the selected channel number I to clear the screen after adding
into memory. II ordeleting) all the channels
Press (-) button to DELETE at [.you want.
channel from memory. 1
NOTE: You can also add the VCR/AUX mode
(see page 7) into the TV's channel memory.
Then you can quickly select the Audio/Video
Input jacks on the rear of the TV by pressing
the Channel AY buttons.
Just "SAVE" the VCR/AUX rood.• (located
between the lowest and highest charnel num-
bers) into the TV's channel memo ry.
Try it out. Press
NNEL•, or •
buttons and "scan 'from
I _ channel to channel.
The channels you SAVED
should appear. The channels
you DELETED should not
appear.
7['0SAVE a channel above 100,
use the CHAr buttons on the
TV. The remote number buttons
only go up to channel 99.

A ring" or series oJ previ-
ously viewed channels
can be selected from the
Alternate Channel (A/CH)
button on your remote con-
Press MENU • or •
on the "IV (or on the remote
press M button and then M
••buttons.)
Select the word ALT CHN.
with the TV's on-screen Arrow. I ,<_Press the (+) or (-) but- ] '__ STATUS button on
tons to select the number of the remote control to clear the
channels in the 'ring'."- (Either screen.
2, 3, or 4 channels.)
2 CHANNEL -Current and one
trol. With this feature you can
easily switch between differ-
ent TV programs that cur-
rently interest you. The ALT. •
CHN. menu control allows ,_
you to set up tofour channels _.___1_
in the viewing ring". Great _._f ._
for viewingeveningnewsor ___ .___
sports programming, r k_N_._¢__
previous channel in the ring
3 CHANNEL - Current and two
previous channels in the ring
4 CHANNEL - Current and three
previous channels in the ring
4Channel RIn
Current
Chennel
Previous
ChInnef
t
2nd Prevloul
Channel
Srd Previous
Channel
t_._--_-
Remember,
to use A/CH first
select the desired
channels with the
number buttons on
the remote. (For
example: 02, 06, 11,
and 22.) Then press
the A/CH button on
the remote to quick-
ly select the chan-
nels in the "ring".
I
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Press MENU •or •
on the TV (or on the remote
press M button and then M
_/"eep the channel number I•• buttons.)
•]kfor a selected program I
on the TV screen by using the ISelect the word REMINDER
REMINDER feature. Iwith the TV's on-screen Arrow.
I
Press (+) or ( )button <
ON. to /
turn REMINDER [
]
_Press STATUS button to
clear the screen.
You should now see the chan-
nel number at the bottom of the
screen.
Remember,
if Closed
Captioning is ON,
neither the Channel
Reminder or the
"MUTE" sound
indicator will show
on the TV screen.
MENU •or •
on the TV (or on the remote
press M button and then M
1•• buttons) until the desired
control shows on-screen.
,<_Pr--e-_ (+) and (-) to adjust
the selected color control.
'<_Press STATUS button (or
EXIT Menu) to clear the screen
when picture adjustments are
completed.
BRIGHTNESS Press (-) or (+) until
darkest parts of the picture are as
bright as you prefer.
PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until
lightest pans of the picture show good
detail.
COLOR Press (-) or (+_ t_:,add or
eliminate color.
TINT Press (-t or (+) to obtain natur-
al skin tones.
_;HARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the piclure.
Remembe r,
with the bar scale
centered the control
settings are at nor-
mal mid-range lev-
els.
ave you evet .]_llen
asleep in front of the "IV
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 atttomatically turning
itself off.
Press the SLEEP but-
ton on the remote.
V
Press MENU •or • on the
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M •• but-
tons) and select the word
SLEEP with the TV's on-
screen Arrow.
__ the SLEEP button
repeatedly to pick the amount
of time (15 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 a message will come
on the screen telling you
GOOD NIGHT.
Remember.
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 SLEEP TIMER
setting, reset the
timer back to OFF.
You could also turn
the TV off, and then
back on again, to
cancel a setting.
5

whether you're watching a
movie or a video game
your TV has automatic video
control settings matched for
your current program source
or content. The Smart Picture
feature quickly resets your
TV's video controls for a
number of different 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, and
Sharpness viewing control
levels.
Press the Smart
Picture button on the remote.
Press the Smart Picture
button repeatedly to select any
one of the preset viewing cate-
gories (Example: Video Games,
Movies, etc.).
Press STATUS button on
the remote control to clear the
screen.
Remember, i
the Smart Picture
video control set-
tings are memorized
into the TV at the
factory and can
only be reset by
field and service
technicians.
With the Smart
Picture control dis-
played, the Menu
AY buttons can
also be used to
make your selec-
tions.
re you tired of the sound
of commercials following
you into the next room or all
through the house? Smart
Sound allows you to preset a
desired volume level that the
TV sound will not go above.
This makes for an even, more
consistent sound by reducing
the peaks and valleys that
can occur during program
changes or commercial
breaks.
the Smart Sound
button on the remote. <_>Press the Smart Sound
button repeatedly to turn the
volume level control ON (or
OFF.)
<<"'Press the STATUS button
to clear the screen when com-
pleted.
SMART SOUND ON
Remember, g
Smart Sound can
also be selected
with the TV's on-
screen Menu. Just
press the (+) or (-)
buttons to turn the
SMART SND con-
trol ON or OFF.
se the Volume Bar con-
trol to see the TV's vol-
ume 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 pressed.
Press MENU • or •
on the TV (or on the remote
press M button and then M
• • buttons.)
Select the word VOL.BAR
with the TV's on-screen Arrow.
__ (+) or (-) buttons to ._P--r_ STATUS button to
turn the VOL BAR control ON. I Iclear the screen. Try it out. i
Press the VOL••
buttons. The VOL-
UME BAR should
appear at the bot-
tom of the screen.
NOTE: The TV's
volume level may
also be lowered
when the set is
turned OFF.
our TV can receive
broadcast stereo TV pro-
grams. The TV has both an
amplifier and twin speakers
through which the stereo
sound can be heard,
_econd Audio Program
k._ (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. Many
experts believe it will be used
for translations of TV shows.
Press MENU •or •
on the TV (or on the remote
press M button and then M
• • buttons.)
Select the word STEREO with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
"-_" _--e-'e_(+) button to turn
the STEREO MODE ON.
,_Pr-'_-e_ STATUS button to
] [clear the screen. 1
STEREO
SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM
6
Remember, li
if the TV is set to
STEREO but the
current channel is
not broadcasted in
stereo, the sound at
the TV will remain
monaural (mono.)
If aSAP signal is
not present with the
current channel, 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.)

lOSed Captioning allows
ou to read the voice
content of television pro-
grams 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.
Note: Broadcast stations will
often use spelling abbrevia-
tions, 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
T_.
Press MENU • or •
on the T• (or on the remote
press M button and then M
• • buttons.)
Select the word CAPTION
with the TV's on-screen Arrow.
"¢_ Press (+) or (-) buttons to
select the desired Closed
Caption (CC) mode - For
Example: CAPTION 1.
Note: _ "CAPTION 1" is
the most used mode to view
captioned material.
_Press the STATUS button
aftermaking your Caption
mode selection. Closed
Captioning material (if avail-
able on the currently selected
TV program) will appear on
the TV screen.
To cancel, set the CAPTION
feature to OFF when finished
viewing.
CAPTION 1, 2, 3, or 4mode: dialogue (and TEXT 1, 2, 3, or 4 mode:often used for chanr_l guide,
descriptions) for the action on the captioned TV program schedules, or bulletin board information for CC pro-
shows on-screen. (See Smart Help on this page.) grams. Text mode blocks the TV screen.
Remember,
not all TV programs
and product com-
mercials are made
for broadcast with
Closed Caption
(CC) information
included. Neither
are all Closed
Caption modes
(CAPTION 1-4, or
TEXT 1-4)) neces-
sarily being used by
a broadcast station
during the transmis-
sion of a closed
caption program.
Refer to your area's
TV program listings
for the stations and
times of Closed
Caption shows.
or our French and
Spanish speaking TV
owners an on-screen LAN-
GUAGE 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.
NOTE: If you went through
First Time Setup (page 3),
this task has already been
completed for you.
MENU •or •
on the TV (or on the remote
press M button and then M
• • buttons.)
Select the word LANGUAGE
with the TV's on-screen Arrow.
.<_Press (+) or (-) buttons to
select either the English, French
I(FRANCAIS), or Spanish
(ESPANOL) language option.
'€_Press STATUS button on
the remote control to clear the il
screen. IRemember.
The Language con-
trol only makes the
TV's on-screen
(MENU) items
appear in French or
Spanish text. It does
not change the lan-
guage of other on-
screen text features
such as Closed
Captioned (CC) TV
shows.
ou can view the play-
back of VCR tapes
(Video Disc Players, cam-
corders, etc). by using the
AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT
jacks (on the rear of the TV).
Connect the VIDEO
and AUDIO IN(put) jacks on
the TV to the AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT(put) jacks on the
VCR.
__ MENU • or • on
the TV (or on the remote press
M button and then M •• but-
tons.)
Select the word INPUT with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
PICTURE AND SOUND FROM PLAY-
BACK OF VCR TAPE
I
NOTE: YOU CAN ALSO PRESS THE
CHANNEL AV BU'Iq'ONS TO
SELECT "VCR/AUX" (if it has been
added to the TV's channel memory. See
the "Add and Delete Channels" section
e4 for details.
"_" Pr--'_Tss(+) or (-) 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.
VIDEO Ii' --
(YELLOW)
Remember,
when you're
through using the
A/V INPUT jacks,
return the INPUT
display screen on
the TV to ANTEN-
NA. 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.
VCR
(EQUIPPED WITH VIDI;O AND
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)

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lease make these atntple
checks before calling for
service. Theses tips can save
you time and money since
charges for TV installation
and adjustment of customer
controls are not covered
under your warranty.
CAUTION: A video source
(such as a video game,
Compact Disc Interactive -
CDI, or TV information
channel) which shows a con-
stant non-moving pattern on
the TV screen, can cause pic-
ture tube damage. When not
in use, turn the video source
OFE Regularly alternate the
use of such video sources
with normal TV viewing.
No Power
Check the TV power cord.
Unplug the TV, wait 1
minute, then reinsert 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 TV 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
then replug 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.
:@No Sound
•Check the VOLUME buttons.
I Check the MUTE button on
the remote control.
Picture
•Check antenna connections
on the rear of the TV. Are
they properly secured to 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 1
minute, then reinsert plug
into outlet and push POWER
button again.
3" Wrong Channel
(or no Channels
above 13)
• Repeat channel selection.
•Add desired 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.
Audio/Video Inputs * Connectors (RCA phono type
plugs)on the rear of the TV for the input of audio and video signals. Designed for
use with VCRs to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound connection options.
Coaxial Cable *Asingle 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.
Muitichannel Television Sound (MTS) * The broadcast standard that allows for stereo and
Second Audio Programs (SAP) to be transmitted with the TV picture.
Programming * The procedure of adding or deleting channel num-
bers into the Television's memory circuits. In this way the Television
"remembers" only the locally available or desired channel numbers
and skips over any unwanted channel numbers.
Remote Sensor Window * A window or opening found on the
Television control panel through which infrared remote control com-
mand signals are received.
Status * 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
Autoprogram .... 4
Batteries ........ 3
Connections (A/V) 7
Cable TV Control .4
Channel Memory .4
Channel Reminder 5
Closed Caption ...7
Coaxial Cable .... 2
Controls/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 .... 1, 8
Remote Control . .3
Service ......... 8
RF Cable ....... 2
Safety Notes ... 1, 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 (rather 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
used with many indoor and outdoor antenna systems', In many cases this type of antenna wire
COLOR TELEVISION LIMITED WARRANTY
90 Days Free Labor oOne Year Free Service on Parts ,Two Years Free Service on Color Picture TUbe Parts
This product can be repaired in-home.
WHO IS COVERED? BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other doc- Please check your owner's manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls
ument shov:ing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase, discussed there may save you a service call.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warrant3, coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts
_ill be repaired or replaced, and labor is flee. From 90 days to one year from the day of pur-
chase, all parts _ill be repaired or replaced, but you pay for all labor charges. From one to
two years from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts except
the picture tube, and for all labor charges. After two years from the day of purchase, you pay
for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only fbr the original warranty
period. When the warranty, on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and
repaired parts also expires.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
* labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer controls
on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the product.
e product repair and/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized
repair or other cause not ,_,_ithinthe control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the
unit.
* a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any coun-
try other than the country for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or
authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not
allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may
not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether
copyrighted or not copyrighted.)
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Contact a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center to
arrange repair.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, all implied warranties, including implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to
the duration of this express warranty But, because some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you. )
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...
Contact a Philips consumer service center (listed below), self-servicing dealer or authorized
service depot to arrange repair.
Philips Electronics Ltd.
601 Milner Avenue, Scarborough, Ontario, M1B 1M8
[phone]
4977 Levv Street, St. Laurent, Qua.bee, H4R 2N9
[phone]
3695 Grandview Highway, Vancouver, B.C., VSM 2G7
[phone]
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are
expressed or implied, including an}' implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances tbr an}' direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the
possibility of such damages.)
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Warranty. service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by
Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics
Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will
attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and
technical manual(s) are not readily available).
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...
Please keep your sales receipt or other document shox_'ing proof of purchase. Attach it to
this owner's manual and keep both nearby. Also keep the original box and packing mate-
rial in case you need to return your product.
REMEMBER...
Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below. Also, please fill
out and mail 3'our warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to noti_'
you if necessary. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights
which vary from state to state.
MODEL #
SERIAL #
Philips Service Company 401 East _Madrew Johnson Highway
Jefferson City, Tennessee 37760
[phone]
IB 7301-E001 8