Magnavox TS2553 User manual

ModelNo:
SerialNo
| Gettine Started
Waming/Precantions .............................. I, 8
Hooking Up Your TV ................................ 2
VCR to TV Antenna Connections ............................. 2
Basic "IV and Remote Control Operation ................. 3
How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control .............. 3 .
_--_ On-Screen Features
@Setting the "IV for Cable "IV Operation ............. 4
,0.Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically)...4
¢'Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) .......... 4
€"Using the Surf Control ........................................ 4 .
¢-Using the Smart Picture Control ........................ 5
_Using the Smart Sound Control .......................... 5
Using the TV Volume Bat"Control .................... 25
@Setting the "IV Sleep Timer Control ................... 5
¢. Using thc Stereo and Second Audio
Program (SAP) .................................................... 6
•qSetting the Sound hnage Control ....................... 6
'O"Adjusting the TV Picture .................................... 6
•0"How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ........ 7
•0Using the On-Semen Language Optkm .............. 7
•_'Using tim l_d's Atali_VVideo Input Jacks ........... 7
_G_!leral Information
Glossary of "IV "l_nus ................................................ 7
Tips if Somcthing Isn't Working ............................... 8
Indcx .......................................................................... 8
WmTanty ..................................................................... 8
First Time Set Up which automatically sets the
TV for local channels and the correct picture
signal (antenna or ,:able).
Infrared Remote Control which woAs your
TV as well as all on-screen feature controls.
Standard Broadcast (VHFIUHF) or Cable
TV (CATV) channel capability.
Closed Captioning which allows the viewer to
read TV progranl dialogue or voice conversa-
lions as on-screen text.
Automatic Programming of Channels for
quick and easy seh.'ction of favorite stations
available in your area.
Sleep-Timer whicr, automatically turns the "IV
OFF at preset times.
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 conzmereial breaks), and Smart
Picture (for automatic picture adjustments on a
variety of program sources).
Stereo Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier
and twin speaker s;/stem for receiving "IV pro-
grams bro_cast in stereo sound.
Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections
with VCRs (or oth_r video accessories) for quali-
ty 'IV picture and _und playback.
Feature Demonstration Mode Preview. Press
the Volume • and Channel • buttons on the "IV
at the same time tc begin a series of messages
that describe the use and benefit of yonr TV's
features. °lb cancel the dentonstration, press any
button on the front of the TV and fi)llow the on-
screen instruction:;.
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our Cable TV input
nto your home may be
asingle (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.
Hal _ •mingle u_untu caul¢ t.l_
ohm) then yon're ready to con-
nect to the "I'V.
If you have a Cable TV
Converter Box:
Connect the Cable "rv signal to
the Cable Signal IN(put) plug
on the Convener.
Cable TV Company
_Connect the Cable "IV
came To IU¢pdsl 11_INNPCq..,_nL._
plug on the 'IV.
If you have a Cable TV
Converter Box:
Connect the OUT(put) plug
from the Converter to the
ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the
'rv.
I_ CabkT!/Company. J
set theTV 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
_e "Auto Program"
(pagc 3). If you use
aCable Converter
box, set the TV to
the same channel as
the converter's CH
3/4 switch (on the
rear of the convert-
er,)
Aombination antenna
receives normal
broadcast channels (VHF
2-13 and UHF 14.69).
Your connection is easy
since there is only one
75C2(ohm) antenna plug
on the back of your TV -
and that's where the anten-
ina goes.
lm.] u_lml um dl I I IfAvJI |I
Otumeof you may have
,o selmrate antennas.
One antenna isfor VHF
channels (2-13) and the
other antenna is for UItF
channels (14-69).
For homes with separate
UHFIVHF _ntennas, you
will need an optional
"combiner" before you can
connect to the TV See the
"Smart Help" section (to
t_e right on this page)for
ordering details.
round atlble !'15 ohm) on the I
end, then yon're ready to con- I
uect it to the "IV. _ . ithe rear of the "IV, If the round
If your antenna has flat twin- I end of the antenna wire is
lead wire (300 ohm), you first IIthreaded" screw it down tight.
need to attach the antenna wiresI
to the screws on a 300 to 75 I
3ooto"ff,gl
ohmadapter. Ad_r,_
#e
-- • L
<_Pnah the round end of the combiner
onto the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on
Itherear of the 1%'. @
he toset I
TV for the type sit- I
nal you've connect- I
ed (scc page 3of |
this Set-UpGuid. e.) i
*In _t tile "IV to i
select only the I
channel numhers in I
your area sec how I
to "Program" or i
"Add" channels in I
memory on page 3. I
I
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:
(SBVI 113AOI)
•300-75 Ohm
Adapter.
(483521827003)
-_x_el t4anil IL_ [-"_Connect your
[Antenna or Cable TV signal
Itu the IN FROM ANT(enna)
he basic Antenna, or lug on the VCR
TV connection is shown to
the right. For more infor-
mation on other hookups
(possible when Cable
ConverterlDescrambler
boxes are included) refer
to your accessory VCR
and Cable Converter
Owner's Manual for
details.
_"'_Conneet the OUT 1"0 TV <_Refer to the Owner's
plug on the VCR to the Manual included with your
ANTENNA plug on the 'IV VCR fi)r uther possible con-
(connncting cable supplied [nectionsandTV/VCRoperat-i
wth the VCR.) ling details. .€
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- _- Press the POWER
button to turn the TV ON.
Tt o load the supplied bat.
cries into the remote:
I. Remove the battery
€omparlment lid on the
back of the remote.
2. Place the batteries (2-
AAA) in the remote. Bc
marc the (+) and (-) ends
of the batteries line up
correctly (inside of case
marked.)
3. Reattach the battery lid,
-<_Pre_s the VOLUME UP ] .<_Press the CHANNEL UP "
(A) or DOWN (Y) button to (A) or DOWN (V) button to
adjust the sound level. ] se e.€l "IV channe s, Y® can prom any
button on the front
of the TV to turn
the TV ON.
i!111Slid a_nl tf.Gl_lll kx¢l,.li
he SETUP" on.screen
trol is automatically
selected when you first plug-
in your TV and press the
MI'3VU button (_n the TV or
the remote.)
First Time Setup lakes care
iof some basic TV control set-
tings+tfor you. Follow the
step]in this section to quick-
ly add area channel numbers
into the TWs memory, and set
the TVfor your connected
signal (Antenna or Cable.)
-_--Press the MENU (M)
button to select SETUP. Press
the VOLUME(+) button (on the
remote or "IV) to show the list of
SETUP items.
Press CHANNEL • or • on the
remote (or MENU •or • on
the TV) to choose any SETUP
item listed.
<_With SELECT LAN- "<_With AUTO CABLE
IGUAGEonntrol highlighted, [ [SELECTcontrolhighllghted,
]press the VOLUME (+) button press (+) button to automatical.
Ito set the language of the TV's ly set the TV to receive either
jMenu controls. (Either Fmglish, I ]Cable TV or Antenna signals
IEspanol/Spanish, or French). II(c°nnected at the rear of the
• . iTV.)
<_ With AUTO PROGRAM
control highlighted, pre_s (+)
button 1o automatically add
available channels into the
TV smemo_. @
lgemem+++'smu,isafi`st
use. one-time operation and
will not have to be repeated
I _. out of the SETUP Menu. (even if the TV is unplugged.)
If the SETUP Menu disappears
and you are not finished, just
press the MENU and (+) buttons
to return to the SETUP screen.

_NU (M)
Ibutton on the remote, then the
................................. ]CHANNEl. • or •buttons
)Vo.TE:g_yo."_n_ I<o_pre_s_ MENU•or•
_'.P IontheTV)to selectthe word
(page 3)_d) [CABLE with the l",/'s ou-
been completed for y_u. [.screen Arrow.
You need to make sure that
the TV is set to pick up either
Cable "IVstations or Antenna
signals. In otber words, the
TV needs to knou, whetber
you have connected aCable
TV signal or anormal amen-
na to its ANTENNA idng (see
page 2).
%
",7," _ss the VOLUME (+)
or (-) buttons (on the TV or the
remote) to select either:.
YES- If you DO have Cable
TV connected to the
IN. Channels 1-125
can be selected.
NO- Ifyoo havean Antenna
connected to the "IV.
Channels 2-69 can be
selected.
•__ button on q
the remote control to clear the ]
screen. @
/
fl
Try it ont.
Press the CHANNEL
&• buttons and scan
the channels. CH,&•
works only after STA-
TUS button is pressed
to clear tbe screen (or
Menu times out -
about I minute.)
Renmmber, to set the
TV to select the chan-
nels on your Cable
system, or in your
area, see the
"Autoprogram" and
"Adding Channels " in
the section below.
-[ zz bt(0mmt,_ _.
F _ Press the MENU (M) "_Press the VOLUME: (+)
gglllntl_,laMIlalUtllIHN_ltlMIkXt Ibutton on the remote, then the button (on the TV or the
ICHANNEL • or • buttons remote) to PROGRAM.
AToTE: If you went [(or the MENU • or • buttons
I• through First ?iale Scttq Ion the TV) to select the word
(page 3), this task has almad [PROGRAM with the TV's on-
beell conlpleled for you. [.screen Arrow.
Auto-Progranl is for adding
local area channel numbers i
into abe mento/y of the TV
This makes it easy for you t_ ._ _
select only your area (or /Tr_
Cable system) channels when /p_,, "
the CHANNFL • • bnttons _ar_., "' _1
a_epre.ed J I
_ Fry itout. Press
]_ ,( CIIANNEL"V buttons
andseow iche.annels
_;:' have been added, channels in the section below.
U
To drop any unwanted channels
from the TV's memtrcy, sec
how to "Manually" delete
[_'_Press the VOLUME (+) _You may press any button
button again to start the "IV ((mthc TV or remote) to stop
search for area channels, thc channel search at any time.
Flashing channel numbers will When the channel search is
count upward on the screen as ]completed the TV will return tc
the TV looks for channels to [ Ithe last viewed channel.
"ADD". /rFne 'IV screen will be blocked
JIoffnnlil the search forchannels I
is done. €
I_N inll_ l"V's Ix°_m m_°cY" J
When searching for channels the
TV screen display may jitter
slightly. This is normal and does
not indicate aneed for service.
"[ I _]1Mi]| [-_reas the MENU (Ml
Ibutton on the remote thcu the
li_[_TA iJMI NMII.I Ia_k_ nL! /
ICHANNEL •or •bretons
Aato-Program (see above) l(or the MENU • or • on the
•Jtadds all the channels it ]TV) to select the word CilAN-
can find (on your Antenna or INEL with the TV's <m-_'rccn
Cable TV system) into the IArrow.
TV's memory. SavelDdcte t
channels makes it easy for
you to add other channels, or
drop nnwant_t cbannels.
from the list of channeLv in
the TV's memory.
Press Channel Number ,_Press the VOLUME (+) @Press the STATUS button
huttous o,, thcremote (or button to SAVE the set.ted [ ltoclearthe screen after adding
CHANNEl° &Y buttons on the channel number into memory. ] ](or deleting) all the channels
I'rv)u,select the channel you [ [Press (-) button to DELETE a[ [Y.... ant. _1_
iwao,,o^VE,orDELl, IIcha° l.ore I"
II°r4"lbutt°nst°selecttbe | the remote control to clcar the /
_press the CHANNEL •or • {I,nnnl_cr t,I channels. (Either 2, / I._reen.
series of rip to four prevj • s
Aseries°fnpt°fourp revi- I(ortbeMENO•or•butt<n.[ {.L,,rachunnels.) [
lqtou_ Ion theTV) toselect the word I I 1
can be selected from the ISURFwith the TV's on-screcu l __
..............
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!t.
2ella NNELSUUF- Cta*entattdo_epo:vlooschannel.
3cnANNI,_, SUR[-" -Curtt'm atKI I_ p_vlo_ Otmm¢ls.
4CI IANNP_ sIUaF. Ctment atad ll_t_ previous _1_,
Remember, to
use SURF, first select the
desired channels with the
number buttons on the
remote. (For example:
02, 06. II, and 22.) Then
press the SURF button
on the remote to quickly
select the channels.
Try it out. Enter the
number of desired chan-
nels and then press the
SURF button. You
should see only the 2.3,
or 4 channels you select-
ed for SURE Great for
viewing evening news or
sports programming.

_Smart "[rotten
lea the remote,
W:::%.2:+;0"*
_mue your 7"I/has auto mtic ",
,ie,a.,ting....,d dfo, IS. a ,.Menu atu (h*hght-
€our current progratu source lea With al'l_w).
)r contenL The Smart Picture
feature quicMy resets your
TV's picture for a number of
different types of programs
and viewing conditions you
may have in your home.
Each Smart Picture setting i$
preset at the factory to auto-
matically adflL_t the TV's
Brightness. Picture. Color,
Tint, and Sharpness viewing
control levels.
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re you tired of the sound
of commercials following
you into the next remm or all
through the house? Smm't
Sound allows you re keep a
desired volame level that the
TV sound will not go above.
This makes for an even. more
consiswnt sound by reducing
tile peaks and valleys that
can occur duriug program
¢JhaugeS or cononerciul
breaks.
_PPress the Smart button
]
]button to select the desired
ISmart Menu feature (highlight.
cd with arrow).
_Wit--'h'_ Smart Picture
control selected, pressthe (+)
or (-) button repeatedly to select
any of the pseset viewing cate-
gories (Example: Video Game.,
Movies, etc.).
<_P'_-'the STATUS button 1
I
to c_ag the _en, .@]
,_With the Smart Sound '<_Pross the STATUS button
control selected, press the (+) to clear the sereen when corn-
ier (-)button to turn the volume pcted @
level control ON or OFF.
II
the Smart Piclurc
settings arc stored
into the "iV at the
factory and can
only he seset by
field and service
technicians.
Press the VOL••
buttons. The VOL-
UME BAR _ould
appear at the bot-
tom of the ser_n.
NOTE: Thc TV's
volume levelcan
also he lowered
when the set is
tumcd OFE
kll_IliTI
ve you ever fallen
sleep in front of the TV
only to have it wake you up
at two in tile morning widt a
test pattern screeching in
your ears? Well, your TV
can save you all that trouble
by automatically tm'ning
itself off
-_'-_ress the SLEEP but-
ton on thc remotc.
Press the MENU (M) button
tm the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • (or press
the MENU • or • buttons on
the TV) to select the word
;LEEP with the "rv's on-
creen Arrow. F
_ SLEEP button /
repeatedly to pick the amount
of time (15 minutes to 2 hours
ahead) before the TV will turn
itself off.
The VOLUME (+) or (-) but-
tons can also be used to set the
amount of time.
<'__STATUS button "I
to clear the screen after you /
have set the time for the TV to |
turn off. ]
A few _conds before the TV is/
to shut offa message will come I
on the screen telling you [
IGOOD NIGHT. ._
you ever want to see how
many minu_cs arc left
before the "IV shuts itself
off, press the STATUS
button on the remote.
If you want to stop a
SLEEP TIMER setting,
reset the timer back to
OFF. Yon could also turn
the 'IV off, and then back
on again, to cancel a set-
ling.
Pressing any key on the
remote or TV in the last
60 seconds will cancel the
SLEEP TIMER setting.

•<_ _VOLUME (+)
the MENU (M) ]
[button on the remole, then the[ [button to turn the STEREO
[CHANNEL • or • buttons (or[ [mndc ON.
Vo.ur_._nrecei_. I Ithe MENU • or VhuU .... n]
•broadeaststereoTVpro- I ]theTV) to select the word [
gra,,_asbothau | [STEREO with the TV's on- [
anqTlifier and tt_'n speakers [[screen Arrow [
through which the stereo Ii" .
sound can be heard. ]
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SAcondAudio Program
P) is an additional
part of the stereo broadcos!
system. Sent as uthird audio
:hannel SAP can be heard
apart from the current 71/
program sound. TV stations
are free to use SAP for any
number of purposes. Many
experts believe it will be used
for translations of IV shows, st_'oNn ^nolo _OGR^M
n<_'-'_ the STATUS button 'l=
on the remote control to clear [
the screen.
¢t ®
TV is set to
STEREO but the
current channel is
not broadcasted in
stereo, the sound at
the TV will remain
monaural (mono.)
If a SAP 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 he OFF
(',rodyou will have
to reselect the SAP
feature.)
k_m
he Sound Image control
an be used to add
greater depth and dimension
to both monaural (MONO)
and STEREO TV sound. With
the Sound hnage control ON
the TV'$ sound will appear
wider or more expansive than
normal.
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_ress the MENU (M) <,_Press the VOLUME (+)
utton on the remote, then Iiland (') to select either ON or
_s the CHANNEL • or • [OFF.
press MENU •or •but-
son the "IV) to selccl
OUND IMAGE from the on-
roan nlenu.
'_Press STATUS button to "[
clear the screen when when [
nn sty. €
I this function is just a
toggle ON orOFF
setting to add grcatcr
depth and dimension
to the TV's sound
and may not appear
on all models.
[- 1 _(M)
__ Jbutton on the remote, then
I'__sihe CHANNEL• or •
To adjust your TV picture I(orpre_ MENU • or •but-
•_son the "IV) until the desired
and fo_eps sbo_,n to Icontrolshowson-semen.
the right, t
NOTE: The Smart Picture
control can automatically
adjust your TV's picture for a
variety of programs and
viewing conditions. See page
5for details.
,__(+) 1 -_ess STATUS button (or 1
and (-) to adjustthe selected / ]EXrr Meno) to clearthe semen[
picturecontro. []when pictureadjustmcnts are ]
[completed. €
Ii .........
...... ii .........
coLo_
BRIGHTNESS Press (-) or (÷)
until darkest pro'Is of the picture are
as bright as you prefer.
PICWIYRE Press (-) or (+) until
lightest parts of the picture show
! gtv.xl detail.
[_.OLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
TINT Press (-) or (+) to obtain
natural _in tones.
SIIARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the picture.

1
nbutton on the remote, then l
...... _;--- Ipressthe CHANNEL •or •/
osed Captioning allows I(or sstheMENU•or*I
yout.... dthevoice Ib=/o_ontheTv)tose_ctt_/
content of ;e/ev_n prO[wor dCAPTION with the Tv'si
grams on the TV screen. Ion-screen Arrow. /
_'_g I.............. •
impaired, this feature uses
m-screen Ntexl boxes wto
show dialogue and conversa-
tions while the TV program is
in progress.
Note: Broadcust statious will
often use spelling abbrevio.
lions, symbols, drolmuts arid
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
_(÷) or (-)
buttons to select the desired
Closed Caption (CC) mode -
For Example: CAPTION I.
Note: Usually "CAPTION I" is
theemost used mode to view
captioned material. Caption
modes 2, 3, and 4 me seldom
used by broadcast stations.
3"_Press the STATUS button
after making your Caption
mode selection. The 'IV dis-
play will clear and Captioning
material (if available on the
_rrently selected "IV program)
will appear on the TV screen.
To cancel, set the CAPTION
feature to OFF when finished
viewing.
programs and prod-
net commercials are
made for broadcast
with CIo,_
Caption (CC) infor-
matiou 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-
area'sTV program
listings forthe sta-
tionsand times of
Closed Caption
shows.
TEXT l, 2" 3, or 4 nmde: oflcln used for dmnad guide, i
schedules, or butklin _d in formatlon for CC programs.
Text mode blocks the TV screen.
7 MENU (M)
_e,_, Ib_.onsou,heTV),oselectthe
(__sah_ady ]word LANGUAGE with the
_nch ]TV_ .... recn Arrow
Slg, oking TV turners mt on-
screen LANGUAGE opdon is
present. With the LANGUAGE
c'outllgl yon curt set the TV's
on-so'eol features Io he
shown b! either English.
Spanish, or French text,
',_t--_ss the VOLUME (+) or'] .<_Press STATUS button on "_
(-) buttons to selcct either thc / thcremotccontroltoclcarthe ]
English, Spanish (ESPANOL), | screen. _1_
or French (Francais) language |'
option. [
Text for the on-screcn Menu |
will change to the selected lan- |
[guagc J
I,
TheLanguagecon-
tnd only makes the
"['V_son.screen
MENU) items
appear in English,
Spanish, or French
text. It does nol
change the language
of other on-screen
text features such as
Closed Captioned
(CC)TV shows.
"-_:_l_l_ _ouneet the VIDEO [_Press the MENU (M) but-1 ]b_uttPnre: :IOLUME (+)or (-)I
. andAUDIOIN(put)jacksou Itononihcrcmotc, thenthe / I I
gSU.[ST, aOl ........ _X,,'_.T tllcTVtothcAUD]Oand IcH^N L'°r•buttous(or/IVCWAU×(iliu_)iNpUTsoul
Vouca"viewdtep/ayback[ VIDEO OUT(put) jacks on the ithe MENU A or •butRms on /ithemar°ftheTV" [
Iof vcn tupcs (Video Disc Ivc_. Note: 'll,e positionof lthe"IV) to select the word | |Turn the VCR ON and PLAY [
Players, camcorders, etc). by Iyour TV's (left, fight) Audio ]INPUT with the TV's on- [ [theVCR tape to be viewed
rising the AUDIO and | Input Jacks may differ from the [screen Arrow. ] __
VIDI','O INPU_'jaeks (on the Idrawing on this pagc. Please he I• _ _',
rear of the TV). !surc the VCR's (left, right) i[- _ _<_:.,_ _:i;._;:,,_
IAudoOutantJacksareII "_'"_^""flt,_ _,\.. a^c.oF_,l
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matchedtothe--melo , I/ I
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(r_Q_I_P_J) Wn'H VIDI_,O AND
AUDIOO_'[1_,_'1"JACKS)
through using the
A/V INPUT jacks,
return the INPUT
display screen on
theTV to ANTEN-
NA. If you leave
theTV inthe
VCPJAUX INPUT
mode and there is
no signal ,source
connected to the
jacks, you will be
,seeing only a blank
sorccn on the TV.
NOTE: If you have
amono (single
audio OUTPUT)
VCR, "Y"
Connectors are
available (from "
your dealer or Parts
Information Cenmr
I800 292-6066) to
connect to the audio
inputs on the "IV.
Coaxial Cable * Asingle ,solid antenna wire normally matched with a metal plug (F-type)
end connector that screws (or pushes) dirccUy Ohioa "/5Ohio input found on the 'Felevision
or VCR.
Display * An on serccn message or graphics that belp the user operate and adjust his
Television feature controls. Sos On Screen Displays (OSD).
On Scrcen Di_laya (OSD) * Rcfcrs to thewording or messagesgenerated by the televi-
sion(or VCR) to help the user with specific feature controls (color adjustmem, program-
minK, etc.).
Menu * An on-scrccn listing of feature controls shownon the Television sc_en that am
made available for useradjustments,
Programming * Tha pnx:edure of adding or dclctiog channel numbers into the Television's
memory circuits. In this way the Television "remembers" only d_clocally 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 command signals are received.
Slatus * Allows the user to quickly confinn what channel number is currcntly being viewed.
Status can also Ix: used to clear the Television of on scrcelt displays or information (rather than
waiting for the displays to "time out" or automatically disappear from the screeu).
Twin Lead Wire * The more commonly used name for the two strand300 Ohm antenna wire
used with many indoor and outdoor antenna systems. In nhanycases this type of antenna wire
requires an additional adapter (or halun) inorder to connect to tha 75 Ohm Input terminals
designed into the more rccent Televisions and VCRs.

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_[#]HI)l Ik_i[_H
lease make Ihese simple
checks before calling for
service. Theses tips can save
you time and money Mnce
charges for Tt tinstallation
and adjn.rtment of customer
controls are not covered
under your warranty.
CAUTION: A video source
such as a video game,
Compact Disc Interactive -
CDI, or T'V informathm
channel) which shows a con-
stunt non-moving pattern on
the TV screen, can cause pic-
lure tube damage. Wben not
in use, turn the video source
OFF. Regularly alternate the
use of such video sources
with mwmal TV viewing.
_N o Power
Check the TV power cord.
Unplug the "iV, wait I
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 "IV off in case of moder-
ate power surges. Should
this occur turn the TV back
on by pressing the POWER
buttouonce or twice,or
unplug (wait I0 seconds)and
then rcplugthe 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.
[Check the MUTE button eat
L the remote control.
_ure
Cbeck the CABLE/YES NO
control for correct position.
Check antenna connections
on the rear of the TV. Are
they properly secured to the
antenna plug on the 'IV?
Check the INPLYI" control for
correct position. VCR/AUX
position without a signal
source will rcsuh in a blank
screen.
_Remote Doesn't
Work
Check batteries. Replace
with AAA Heavy Duty (Zinc
Chloride) or Alkaline batter-
ics if necessary.
Clean the rentote and the
rereote sel_orwindow on the
TV.
Check the TV power cord.
Unplug tbe "IV. wait I
minute, Iben rcinsert plug
into outlet and push POWER
button again.
_Wron_, Channel
for noChannels
above13_
Repeat channel selection.
Add desired channel num-
bers (CHANNEL control)
into TV mcm(a'y.
Check CABLE/ YES NO
control for correct positiou. A
glmaiag..aad..f,aB
Unplug the TV before clean-
ing.
Avoid using anything abra-
sive that could scratch the
.screen.
Wipe the "IV screen with a
clean cloth dampened with
water.
Gently wipe cabinet surfaces
with a clean cloth or sponge
dampened with cool clear
water. U_ aclean dry cloth
to dry the wiped surfaces.
Occasionally vacuum the
ventilation holes or slots in
the cabinet back.
t_-'
Accessories ............ 2
Add Channels .......... 4
Antenna Connect ........ 2
AudkWideo Connections .7
Autoprogram ........... 4
Batteries ............... 3
Cable TV Connect ....... 2
Cable TV Control ........ 4
Channcl Memory ........ 4
Closed Caption .......... 7
Coaxial Cable .......... 2
Controls/TV ............ 3
ControLs/Remote ........ 3
Display ............... 3
Features ............... 1
First Time Use .......... 3
Glossary .............. 7
Language ............. 7
Menu Button ........... 3
Minus(-) Buttons ........ 3
Plus(+) Button .......... 3
Prccauti(ms ........... t, 8
Programming ........... 4
Remote Control ......... 3
RF Cable .............. 2
Safety Notes ............ I
Service ................ g
Sensor Remote .......... 3
SE'ITIP ................ 3
Sleep Timer ............ 5
Smart Picture ........... .5
Smart Sound ........... 5
Status Button ........... 3
Stereo ................ 6
S_mod Image ........... 6
Surf .................. 4
Tips fi)r Service ......... g
VCR Connections ....... 2
Volume Bar ............ 5
Warranty .............. 8
COLOR TELEVISION
90 DaysFreeLabor
One Year Free Replacement of Pads (Two Years Free Replacement on Color Picture Tube)
This product can be repaired in-home.
WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. Asales receipt or other
doaumeflt showing that you purchased the product is coosidered proof of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, all
)ads will be repaired or replaced free. and tabor is free. From 90 days to one year
from the day of purchase, all pads will be repaired or replaced free, but you pay for all
labor charges. From one to two years from the day of purchase, you pay lot the
replacement or repair of all pads 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
pads, and for _ labor charges.
All pads, including repaired and replaced pads, are covered only for the original war-
runty period. When the warranty on the woduot expires, the warranty on all replaced
and repaired parts also expires.
WIlT IS EXCLUDED?
Your warranty does not cover:
• labor charges lor installation or setup of the product, adjustment of customer cou-
trots on the woduct, and installation or repair of antenna systems otdside of the
product.
product repair and/or pad replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized
repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Elsotmnics
Company.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems out-
side the unit.
• a product that requires modification or adaptation to enable it to operate in any
country other than the country for which itwas des_d, manulactured, approved
and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.
•incidental or consequential damages resulting Irom 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.)
•a product used lot commercial or instifotional purposes.
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officiallydistributed
by Philips Consumer El_tronics Company. In countries where Phliips Consumer
MAKE SURE YOU KEEP...
Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing woof of purchase. Attach
itto this owner's manual and keep both nearby. Also keep the original box and pack-
ing material in case you need to return your product.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...
Please check your owner's manual before requestif_j service. Adjuslmenta of the con-
trols discussed them may save you a service call.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS..•
Contact a Philipa facto_ service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service cen-
ter to arrange repair.
(in U.S.A.. Puerto Rico and U.S. Vitgln Islands, all implied warranties, including
impSedwarranties of memhantabiSty and fitness for a padicular purpose, are limited
in duration to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some etetas de not
allow limitatioes on how _an implisd warranty muy last. this limitation may not
apply to you.)
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...
Contact a Philipa consumer service center (listed below), self-servicing dealer or
authorized service depot to arrange repair.
Philips Electronics Ltd.
601 Mither Avenue. Scad0orough, Ontario, M1B 1M8
[phone]
4977 Levy Slreet, St. Lnumnt. Quebec, H4R 2N9
(514) 956.-0210
1741 Boundary Road. VaneouveL B.C., V5M 3Y7
[phone]
(In Canada. this warranty is given in lieu of all ethel warranties. No other warranties
are expressed or implied, ine_udingany implied warranties of merchantability or fit-
ness to€a particular purpose. Phliips is not liable under any circumstances for any
direct, indirect, special, incidental er ceosequanlial damages, howsoever incurred,
even if notifiedof the peesibility of such damages.)
REMEMBER,..
ElectronicsCompanydoesnot disk'it_tethe product,thelocalPhilipsserviceergani- Pleaserecordthemodelandserialnumbersfoundontheproductbelow. Also,
zation will attempt to provide service (although there may be adelay il the appropr_e please fillout and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us
opam parts and technical manual(s} are not readily available), to notify you if cecessaP/.
MODEL #
SERIAL#
PhilipsService Comp=ny,p.o. BoxaSS,JeffersonCity,Teenessee37760
[phone]
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37414-E001 8