Magnavox TS2754C101 User manual

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SOtwme of 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.
_-_AAttach the separate
Ii_eCFroaLdVcH_a: toet_hT;gm -
Outdoor UHF Antenna
(Twin-lead 3130Ohm)
Outdoor VHF Antenna
O'win-lead 300 Ohm)
<_Push the round end of the combiner
onto the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on [
the rearof the 'IV. ._
U/V Combiner
(Round 75 Ohm cable) 75-300 Ohm Adapter
Round Cable 75f_
Back of TV
IWl
or call _e toll-free
accessory ordering
number (1-800-292-
6066):
•UHF/VHF
Combiner:
(SBV1133AOI)
• 75-300 Ohm
Adapter.
(SBVI 113AO1)
•300-75 Ohm
Adapter:
(483521827003)
_cabasic Antenna, or
ble TE, 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)
plug on the VCR.
_Connect the OUT TO TV
plug on the VCR to the
IANTENNA plug on the TV
I(connecting cable supplied
with the VCR.)
<_" Refer to the Owner's
IManual included with your
VCR for other possible con-
nections and TV/VCR operat-
ing details.
Outdoo¢ VHF/UHF _ tO 7511 Oh_ ¢r
Antenna Adapter
-\
Cable TV signal
VCR
Round Cable
75fi Supplied with VCR
Back of TV

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_c e "SETUP" on-screen
ontrol is automatically
selected when you first plug-
in your TV and press the
MENU button (on the TV or
the remote.)
First Time Setup takes care
of some basic TV control set-
tings for you. Follow the
steps in this section to quick-
ly add area channel numbers
into the TV's memory, and set
the TVfor your connected
signal (Antenna or Cable.)
(M)
button to select SETUP. Press
the VOLUME (+) buttOn (on the
remote orTV) to show the list of
SETUPitems.
Press CHANNEL A or V on the
remote (or MENU • or • on
the TV) to choose any SETUP
item listed.
_With SELECT LAN-
GUAGE control highlighted,
press the VOLUME (+) button
to set the language of the TV's
Menu controls. (Either English,
Espanol/Spanish, or French).
_With AUTO CABLE
SELECT control highlighted,
press (+) button to automatical-
ly set the TV to receive either
Cable TV or Antenna signals
(connected at the rear of the
"IV.)
I ENGLISH I I ESPANOLI IFRANCAISI
COLOR
With AUTO PROGRAM
control highlighted, press (+)
button to automatically add
available channels into the
TV's memory.
_With SET CLOCK con-
trol highlighted, press the
Volume (-) button to set the
TV's clock for the correct hour
(and AM or PM settings). Press
the Volume (+) button to set
the minutes part of the clock.
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TVsetto receiv©Cable
"IVsuppliedchannels.
PRESS -TO PRESS * TO
SET HOURS SI!T MINUTES
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[--_L_l_il]_Press the
I"_/_ _mote's STATUS button [Remember, SETUP is a first-
use, one-time operation and
"--""1/_,_ (or use "EXIT") to back [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.

Auto-Program (see above)
adds all the channels it
canfind (on your Antenna or
Cable 7V system) into the
TV's memory. SavelDelete
channels makes it easy for
you to add other channels, or
drop unwanted channels,
from the list of channels in
the TV's memory.
e MENU (M)
button on the remote, then the
CHANNEL • or Vbuttons
to select the word CHAN-
NEL with the TV's on-screen
'_Press Channel Number I<_eregs the VOLUME (+) <_ Press the STATUS button -
buttons on the remote (or [ button to SAVE the selected to clear the screen after adding
CHANNEL •Y buttons on the [channel number into memory. I[(or deleting) all the channels
TV) to select the channel you I Press (-) button to DELETE a[ ryouwant. O
want to SAVE (or DELETE.) channel from memory. I
_achannel above 100, use the CH
i- _-2Y'I_ROnS on the T_. The remote number
/'_Y"buttons only go up tochannel 99.
_m_/'buttons or
Aseries of up to four previ-
ously viewed channels
can be selected from the
SURF button on your remote
control. With this feature you
can easily switch between
different TVprograms that
currently interest you.
Press the MENU (M)
button on the remote, then
•or_'
•or • buttons
to select the word
SURF with the TV's on-screen
Arrow.
or (-) buttons to select the
[number of channels. (Either 2,
[3, or 4 channels.)
the remote control to clear the
lsc n" 0
2 CHANNEL SURF - Current m-,done previous channel.
3CHANNEL SURF - Currenf and two previous channels,
4 CHANNEL SURF -Curren_ and three pcevious channels,
Remember, to
use SURE first select the
desired channels with the
number buttons on the
remote. (For example:
02, 06, 1l, 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.
i__

UStroe the Volume Bar con-
I 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.
:he MENU (M)
!, then
or •
buttons on the 'IV) to select the
word VOL. BAR with the
TV's on-screen Arrow.
ySbuttont Fry it ouL
Press the VOL•V
buttons. The VOL-
UME BAR should
appear at the bot-
tom of the screen.
NOTE: The TV's
volume level can
also be lowered
when the set is
turned OFF.
pinfront of the 1V
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 but-
ton on the remote.
Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL •or •(or press
the MENU • or • buttons on
the TV) to select the word
SLEEP with the TV's on-
screen AITOW.
_ Press the SLEEP button
repeatedly to pickthe 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.
to clear the screen after you
have set the time for the TV to
turn off.
Afew seconds before the TV is
to shut off a message will come
on the screen telling you
GOOD NIGHT. "0
Remember. If a
you ever want to see how
many minutes are left
before the TV 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. You could also turn
the "IV off, and then back
on again, to cancel a set-
ting.
Pressing any key on the
remote or "IV in the last
60 seconds will cancel the
SLEEP TIMER setting.

After you have set the
timer to the correct time
thisfeature allows you to
turn the timer ON or OFF.
(M)
button on the remote, then
_rY
press the MENU •
or •buttons on the 'IV) to
select the word TIMER with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
_.__(÷) "-7 ._ the STATUS button 1
b,,,.oo,h.mo,eto/ Itosavethe M Rsett'ngand/
choose between the ON or OFF [ clear the screen. [
selection / O
_troth the Reminder con-
l ON the TV auto-
matically shows you the cur-
rent time and channel every
thirty minutes.
MENU (M)
button on the remote, then the
CHANNEL •or •buttons
buttons
to select the word
REMINDER with the TV's
on-_l_n Arrow.
loFF._ Remember,
if Closed
Captioning is ON,
neither the Channel
Reminder or the
"MUTE" sound
indicator will show
on the TV screen.
12:00PM

5for details. COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or eliminate
colon
TINT Press (-) or (+) to obtain natural skin
tones.
_;tARP..IXF,_./_ss (-) or (+) to improve
detail in the picture.
(page 3), this task has
:been completed for you.
For our Spanish and French
speaking TV owners an on-
screen LANGUAGE option is
present. With the LAN-
GUAGE control you can set
the TV's on-screen features to
be shown in either English,
Spanish, or French text.
TV's on-screen Arrow.
the
<_ Press the VOLUME (+) or
(-) buttons to select either the
English, Spanish (ESPANOL),
or Frenchlanguage option.
Text for the on-screen Menu
Remember.
The Language con-
trol only makes the
TV's on-screen
(MENU) items
appear in English,
Spanish, or French
text. It does not
change the language
of other on-screen
text features such as
Closed Captioned
(CC) TV shows.
Coaxial Cable * A single solid antennawirenormallymatched with a metal plug(F-type)
end connector that screws(or pushes) directly ontoa 75 Ohm input foundon theTelevision
or VCR.
Display * An on screen message or graphics thathelp the user operate and adjust his
Television feature controls. See On Screen Displays (OSD).
On Screen Displays (OSD) * Refers to the wording or messages genemtedaby 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 Telev._sionscreen that are
made available for user adjustments.
Programming * The procedure of adding ordeleting channel numbers 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 command signals are received.
Status *Allows the user to quickly confirm what channel number is 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
reo-lres an additional adapter (or balun) in order to connect to the 75 Ohm Input termi--qs
ed into the more recent Televisions and VCRs.

t.,ULILn, iI ,..L_-VlblUN
90 Days Free Labor
One Year Exchange Warranty on Parts (Two Years Exchange Warranty on Color Picture Tube)
This product must be carded in for repair.
WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A salas receipt or other
document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, all
parts will be repaired or replaced, and labor is free. From 90 days to one year from
the day ofpurchase, all parts will 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 replace-
ment or repair of all parts except the color 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 pads, are covered only for the original war-
ranty 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 con-
trols on the product, and installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product.
•product repair end/or part replacement because of misuse, accident, unauthorized
repair or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics
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 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.)
a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Warrantyserviceis availablein all countries wheretheproduct isofficially distributed
by PhilipsConsumerElectronicsCompany. In countrieswhere PhilipsConsumer
ElectronicsCompanydoes notdistributetheproduct,the localPhilipsserviceorgani-
zationwillattemptto provideservice(althoughtheremay be a delayifthe appropriate
sparepads and technicalmenual(s)are notreadilyavailable).
MAKE SURE YOU KEER..
Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach
it to this owner's manual and keep beth 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 requesting service. Adjustments of the
controls discussed there may save you aservice cal!.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A., PUERTO RICO OR U.S.
VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Take the product to a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized
service center for repair. When the product has been repaired, you must pick up the
unit at the center. Centers may keep defective pads.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico end 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. 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...
Take the predoct to a Philips consumer service center (listed below), self-servicing
dealer or authorized service depot,
Philips Electronics Ltd.
601 Milner Avenue, Scerboreugh, Ontario, M1B 1M8
[phone]
4977 Levy Street, St. Laurent, Qudbec, H4R 2N9
[phone]
1741 Boundary Road., Vancouver, B.C., V5M 3Y7
[phone]
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties
are expressed or implied, Jncledingany implied warranties of merchantability or fit-
ness for a particular purpo6e. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any
direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages, howsoever incurred,
even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)
REMEMBER...
Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below. Also,
please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us
to notify you if necessary.
MODEL #
SERIAL #
Philips_ervice Company, P.O.Box5=;5,JeffersonCity,Tennessee37760
(423) 4_- q869