Magnavox TS3262 User manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedtomeetstrictqualityand
safetystandards.Thereare,however,someinstallationandoperation
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.
1. ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings-Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions-Alloperatinganduseinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture-Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
-forexample,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
inawetbasementornearaswimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands-Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywithacartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. _Anapplianceandcartcombinationshouldbemoved
withcare.Quickstops,excessiveforce,anduneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination
tooverturn.
7. Wall or CeilingMounting-Theapplianceshouldbemountedtoa
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation-Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnotbesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,orsimilar
surfacethatmay blocktheventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseorcabinetthatmayimpede
theflowofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat-Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfromhearsources
suchas radiators,heatregisters,stoves,or otherappliances
(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
10. PowerSources-Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedto a power
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsoras
markedontheappliance.
11. Power-CordProtection-Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikelyto bewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaced
uponor againstthem payingparticularattentionto cordsand
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyext from
theappliance.
12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyas recommended-
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines- Anoutdoorantennashouldbelocatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifanoutsideantennaisconnectedto
the receiver,besuretheantennasystemis groundedsoas to
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuiltupstatic
charges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespecttopropergroundingofthemats
andsupportingstructuregroundingof the lead-inwireto an
antennadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit,connectionto groundingelectrodesand
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods- The powercordof the applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfromtheoutletwhenleftunusedfor a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquidEntry-Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo
not falland liquidsarenot spilledintotheenclosurethrough
openings.
17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen, or liquid has beenspilledinto the
appliance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibits
amarkedchangeinperformance;or
E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing- Theusershouldnotattemptto servicetheappliance
beyondthatdescribedin theoperatinginstructions.Allother
servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
Noteto the CATVsystem installer: This reminderisprovidedto call the
CAW system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelinesfor propergroundingand, inparticular,specifiesthat
the cablegroundshall be connectedto the grounding system of the
building,asclosetothe pointof cableentryaspractical.
EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGASPERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as perNEC-,NationalElectricCode
ANTENNALEADINWIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT(.EcSEC_ONel0.=o)
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NECSECTION810-21)
GROUNDCLAMPS
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Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV............................ 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features...................................................................... 4
[--_ On-Screen (MENU) Features
q-Setting the TV for Cable "IV Operation .............. 5
_-Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically) ...6
g, Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ........... 7
_,How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ......... 8
+Setting the TV for Stereo Programs .................... 9
"_Using Smart Sound .......................................... 10
"e,Using the TV Volume Bar Control ................... 10
_'Using the Smart Picture Control ....................... 11
_>-Settingthe Alternate Channel Control .............. 11
_'Using the TV Channel Reminder ...................... 12
,_,Adjusting the TV Color .................................... 12
_Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 13
<_Using the On-Screen Language Option ............ 13
,<_Using the Audio Out Jacks (with TV Speaker
On/Off Control) ............................................... 14
¢,Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks ......... 15
Remote Control Operation
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs ..16-17
Setting the TV Remote to Work
Cable TV Converters .......................................... 18-19
Setting the TV Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - Search Method .................................... 20
Using the Remote's VCR Buttons ............................ 21
MGeneral Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............... 22
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 23
Index ........................................................................ 24
Factory Service Locations .................................. 25-26
Warranty .................................................................. 27
Accessories .............................................................. 28
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 which works your TV set
and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and
Cable Converters.
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 programs
broadcast in stereo sound.
Closed Captioning which 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) which show helpful messages for setting of
TV controls.
Audio/Video jackpanel for direct connections with
VCRs (or other video accessories) for quality TV
picture and sound playback.
Smart Sound for the control of TV volume levels
during program changes or commercial breaks.
Smart Picture automatic TV video control.
adjustments for a variety of viewing conditions and
program sources.
Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV OFF
at preset times.
Copyright © 1995 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
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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 TVsignal or a
normal antenna to its ANTENNA
plug.
NOTE: If you went through Setup
(in your Quick Use Guide), 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.
Press the (+) or (-) buttons
(on the TV or the remote) to select
either:
YES- If you DO have Cable TV
connected to the TV.
Channels 1-125 can be
selected.
NO- If you have an Antenna
connected to the TV.
Channels 2-69 can be
selected.
<,_ Press STATUS to clear the
Is"eenO
Try it out. Press
CHANNEL A• buttons
and scar the channels. CH&• on
the remote works only after
STATUS button is pressed (or
Menu times out.)
Remember, the TV has been set at
the factory to select certain
channel numbers. See the
following page on how to set the
TV to select the channels in your
area.
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our TV can automatically set
tself 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.
NOTE: lf you went through Setup
(in your Quick Use Guide), this
task has already been completed
for you.
_._ Press MENU •or •on the
'IV (or on the remote press M
button and then M J,V buttons.)
Select the word PROGRAM with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
_Press the (+) button (on the
TV 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 O
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4i'ry it out. Press
CHANNEL &Y buttons
and see which channels have been
added.
Remember, if you want to drop
any unwanted channels from the
TV's memory, see the next page
on how to "Manually" add and
delete channels.
Note: As the TV searches for
channels to "ADD" into memory
the on-screen display may move
(or jitter slightly). This is normal
operation and does not indicate a
need for service.
"RED"chan_l
AUTOPROGRAM
CHANNELS
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The "IV screen will be blocked off I
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until the search for channels is
done.
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uto Programming (see
previous page) adds all the
channels it can find (on your
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.
_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.
<_ _Press CHANNEL • •
buttons (orChannel Number
buttons on the remote) to select
the channel you want to SAVE (or
DELETE.)
_Press (+) button to SAVE the
selected channel number into
memory.
Press (-) button to DELETE a
channel from memory.
_._'_ Press the STATUS button to
j clear the screen afteradding all
the channels yo_ant.
it out. Press the
buttons.
The channels you SAVED should
appear:t The channels you
DELETED should not appear.
Remember, you can also add the
VCR/AUX mode (see page 16)
into the TV's channel memory.
Then by pressing the CH • •
buttons you can quickly select the
Audio/Video Input jacks on the
rear of the TV. Just "SAVE" the
VCR/AUX mode (located
between the lowest and highest
channel numbers) into the TV's
memory.
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If you need to SAVE (or DELETE) a
channel above 100, use the CHAr
buttons. The remote control number
buttons can select only up to channel 99.

lrOSedCaptioning allows you to
ead the voice content of
television programs on the IV
screen. Designed to help the
,hearing impaired this feature uses
on-screen "text boxes" to show
dialogue and conversations while
the TV program is in progress.
__,,_ Press MENU • or •on the
TV (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 I.
CAPTION I, 2, 3, or 4 mode:
dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned
TV program shows on-screen.
(See important note on this
page.)
TEXT I, 2, 3, or 4 mode:
often used for channel guide,
schedules, or bulletin board
information for CC programs.
Note: Usuall2L"CAPTION" 1is the
most used mode to view captioned
material.
<,,_5._ Press the STATUS button after
making your Caption mode
selection.
The TV display will clear and
Captioning matorial (if available on
the currently selected TV program)
will appear on the TV screen.
To cance4l, set the CAPTION
feature to OFF when finished
viewing.
Remember, broadcast
stations will often use
spelling abbreviations, symbols,
dropouts and other grammatical
shortcuts in order to keep pace
with the on-screen action. These
type factors vary upon the source
of the captioned text material and
do not indicate a need for service
on the part of the TV.
NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CAPTION 1-4, or TEXT 1-4)) necessarily being used by a broadcast
station during the transmission of a closed caption program. Refer to your area's
TV program listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.
CAPTION mode
Example Display
TEXT mode
Example Display
TV .screen will be blocked from viewing

our TV can receive
broadcast stereo TV
programs. The TV has both an
amplifier and twin speakers
through which the stereo sound
can be heard.
_1_ Press MENU • or •on the
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M A• buttons.)
Select the word STEREO with the
TV's on-screen Arrow.
> Press (+) button tOturn the
ISTEREO MODE ON.
_Press STATUS to clear the
I screen
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 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 to4ase SAP for any number of
purposes, but many experts
believe it will be used for foreign
language translations of TV
shows (or for weather and news
bulletins.)
If a SAP signal is not present
with a selected program, the SAP
option cannot be selected. Also, if
SAP is selected on a channel
(with SAP) and you select another
channel, when you return to the
original channel SAP will be OFF
(and you will have to reselect the
SAP feature.)
STEREO
-- A --
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m
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.
.,,.q'..,.
_"J,_ Press the Smart Sound button
on the remote.
"SMART SOUND" shows on the
TV screen.
<_ Press the Smart Sound
} button repeatedly to turn the
volume level control ON (or OFF.)
_Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen when completed.
0
U_h e the Volume Bar control to see
e TV s volume level settings
on the TV screen. Once set the
Volume Bar will be seen each time
the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or
remote) are pressed.
_,_ Press MEN_A or on the TV
(or on the remote press M button and
then M &• buttons.)
Select thetword VOL.BAR with the
TV's on-screen Arrow.
<_ Press (+) or (-) buttons to turn
Ithe VOL BAR control ON.
<_ Press STATUS button to clear
the screen. 1_
Remember,
Smart Sound works
only with the
programs coming
through the
Antenna/Cable
input on the rear of
the TV (RF audio).
It will not control
the sound levels for
the Auxiliary
(VCR/AUX IN)
audio inputs.
NOTE: SMART SOUND can al.so be
_lected with the TV's on-screen Menu.
Just press the (+) or (-) buttons to turn
the SMART SOUND control ON or
IOFF.
Try it out.
Press the VOLA•
buttons. The
VOLUME BAR
should appear at the
bottom of the
screen.
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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
conditions you may have in your
home. Each Smart Picture setting is
preset at thefactory to automatically
adjust the TV's Picture, Color, and
Sharpness viewing control levels.
<('1._ Press the Smart Picture button
on the remote.
<_2,_ Press the Smart Picture button
I epeatedly to select any one of the
preset viewing categories (Example:
Video Games, Movies, etc.).
<_ Press STATUS button to clear
the screen.
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"ring" or series of previously
viewed channels can be selected
from the Alternate Channel (A/CH)
button on your remote control. With
this feature you can easily switch
between different TV programs that
currently interest you. The ALT.
CHN. menu co_,rol allows you to set
up to four channels in the viewing
'h'ing". Great for viewing evening
news or_ports programming.
<'1_ Press MENU • or • on the TV
(or on the remote press M button and
then M •• buttons.)
Select the word ALT. CHN. with the
TV's oil-screen Arrow.
,Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
[_select the number of channels in the
"ring". (Either 2, 3, or 4 channels.)
,/3,_,_ Press STATUS button to clear
the screen.
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Remember,
the Smart Picture
video control
settings are
memorized into the
TV at the factory
and can only be
reset by field and
service technicians.
The Menu ••
buttons can also be
used to make your
selections on the
Smart Picture
control screen.
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4Channel RIn,
Current
Channel
Previous
Channel
2nd Previous
Channel
3rd Previous
Channel
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
quickly select the
channels in the
"ring".
Try it out. Enter the
number of desired
channels and then
press the A/CH
button. You should
see only the 2, 3, c-
4 channels you
selected for the
Alternate Channel
ring.

_rfie channel number for a
•selected program can remain
on the TV screen by using the
,REMINDER feature.
_> Press MENU • or Y on the
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M A• buttons.)
Select the word REMINDER with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
_,"_ Press (+) or (-) button to turn
REMINDER ON.
_,) Press STATUS button to
clear the screen.
You should now see the channel
number at the bottom of the
screen. O
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_1 To adjust your TV color and
P
apicture controls, select a channel
and follow the steps shown below:
(I_ Press MENU • or •on the TV
(or on the remote press M button and
then M A• buttons) until the
desired control s_ows on-screen.
_Z_ Press (+) and (-) to adjust the
I selected color control.
_ Press STATUS button (or EXIT
Menu) to clear the screen when
picture adjustments are completed.
Remember, m
if Closed
Captioning is ON,
neither the Channel
Reminder or the
"MUTE" sound
indicator will show
on the TV screen.
I1••_••# -oo, .....
Remember,
when the bar scale
is centered, the
control settings are
at normal mid-range i
levels.
_.IB.qdt.I_!F,,_
Press (-) or (+) until
darkest parts of the
picture are as bright as
you prefer.
PICTURE Press (-)
or (+) until lightest
parts of the picture
show good detail.
COLOR Press (-) or
(+) to add oreliminate
color.
TINT Press (-) or
(+) to obtain natural
skin tones.
SHARPNESS Press
(-) or (+) to improve
detail in the picture.
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aVe you ever fallen asleep in
ont of the TV only to have
it wake you up at two in the
morning with a test pattern
screeching in your ears? Well,
your TV can save you all that
trouble by automatically turning
itself off.
_,_ Press MENU • or •on the
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then MAW buttons.)
Select the word SLEEP with the
TV's on-screen Arrow.
¢,,_,_ Press the (+) or (-) button
repeatedly to pick the amount of
time (15 minutes to 2 hours
ahead) before the TV will turn
itself off.
'/-,_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen after you have set
the time for the TV to turn off.
_m Osprour French and Spanish
eaking TV owners an on-
screen LANGUAGE option is
present. With the LANGUAGE
control you can set the TV's on-
screen features to be shown in
either English,eFrench, or Spanish
text.
<_ PresstMENU • or • on the
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M A• buttons.)
Select the word LANGUAGE
with the TV's on-screen Arrow.
"_-,_ Press (+) or (-) buttons 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
_ Isc n"
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Remember, g
to see how many
minutes are left
before the TV shuts
itself off, press the
STATUS button on
the remote.
To stop a SLEEP
TIMER setting,
reset the timer back
to OFF. (Turning
the TV off, and then
back on again, will
also cancel a
setting.)
A few seconds
before the TV is to
shut off a message
will come on the
screen telling you
GOOD NIGHT.
Remember, I
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 .inFrench or
Spanish text. It does
not change the
language of other
on-screen text
features such as
Closed Captioned _
(CC) TV shows.

WOpUld you 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.
1_ Connect the and L(eft)
R(ight)
AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV to
the R and L Audio Input jacks on
your amplifier or sound system.
Set the audio system's volume to
normal listening level.
Turn the TV and audio system
_, _ ON. You can now adjust the
sound level coming from the audio
system with the Volume ••
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 MENU • or • on the TV
(or on the remote press M button
and then M A• buttons.)
Select the word SPEAKER with
the TV's on-screen Arrow.
Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
4_ turn the TV's internal speakers
OFF.
You should now only hear TV
sound coming from the audio
system speakers.
Press the STA_rUS button to
clear the screen.
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!su UED
--- AUDIO OUT
,(RED/WHITE)
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AUDIO SYSTEM
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m- ou can view the playback of
VCR tapes (Video Disc
Players, camcorders, etc). by
using the AUDIO and VIDEO
INPUT jacks (on the rear of the
TV).
For example: to view the
playback of a VCR tape:
<,,_ Connect the VIDEO and
AUDIO IN(put) jacks on the
TV to the AUDIO and VIDEO
OUT(put) jacks on the VCR.
Press MENU & or •on the
TV (or on the remote press M
button and then M &• buttons.)
Select the word INPUT with the
TV's on-screen Arrow.
Note: You can press the
CHANNEL&• buttons to select
"VCP-,/AUX" (if it has been
added to the TV's channel
memory.) See page 7 fordetails.
<_,,_ Press (+) or (-) button to
Iselect the VCR/AUX(iliary)
INPUTS on the rear of the TV.
<_ Turn the VCR ON and PLAY
the VCR tape to be viewed on the
TV.
Remember, when you're
ti through using the A/V
INpUT jacks, return the INPUT
display'_creen on the TV to
ANTENNA. If you leave the TV
in the VCR/AUX INPUT mode
and there is no signal source
connected to the jacks, you will be
seeing only a blank screen on the
TV.
NOTE: If you have a mono
(single audio OUTPUT) VCR,
"Y" Connectors are available
(from your dealer or Parts
Information Center 1 800 292-
6066) to connect to the audio
inputs on the TV.
PICTURE AND SOUND FROM
PLAYBACK OF VCR TAPE
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VIDEO II_
(YELLOW)
_.J RCA PHONO PLUG
__ CABLES (NOT
SUPP.... LIED)
AUDIO IN
%5o ®,®®J
VCR
(EQUIPPED WITH VIDEO AND
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)
NOTE: THE 'q"V/VCR" BUITON
CAN ALSO BE USED TO PLACE
THE TV IN THE VCR/AUX MODE
(AS WELL AS SELECT CHANNELS
3OR 4.)

our remote control is set to
work your TV and many
infrared remote (IR) control
VCRs. However, an easy one-
time step may be necessary
before the remote will work your
VCR.
Try this initial check to see if
going on to thefollowing section
is necessary.
I_A_ Press the VCR System
button on the remote.
_ Point toward VCR
remote
I and press the POWER button.
3_ Does the remote turn the VCR
ON?
IF YES, O and try the other
VCR buttons on the remote. If
they also work the VCR, then
the remote is ready and no
further steps are needed.
If NO, continue...
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VCR
.......... .............................
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<First look up a TWO-DIGIT
remote code number for your
brand VCR before going through
the simple "1,2,3" steps (on the
following page).
continue to next page
Remember, if more than
_ one number is listed, you
may havetto try more than the first
two-digit'code given in order to
locate your VCR's remote code.
_VCR REMOTE
CODEYO.
Akai 24, 25, 36
Audio Dynamics 14, 21,29
Broksonic 31
Cannon 01
Capehart 33
Craig 07, 30
CurtisMathes 01,32, 42, 43
Daewoo 33
DBX 14, 21,29
Dynatech 27
Emerson 20, 31, 34, 40
Fisher 06, 07, 08
Funai 27, 28
GE 01
Goldstar 23
Go Video 45, 46
Hitachi 03, 51
InstantReplay 01
JC Penney 01,03, 23, 29
JVC 14, 47, 48
Kenwood 13, i4
Lloyds 27
Magnavox 00, 01, 02, 05, 27, 28
Magnin 30
Marantz 29
Memorex 01, 07, 23, 27
Minolta 03
Mitsubishi 16, 17, 38, 39, 50
Montgomery Ward 12
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VCR REMOTE -%
BRAND CODENO.
Multitech 27,28
NEC 14, 21,29
Panasonic 01
Pentax 02, 03
Philco 01,02, 05, 27, 28
Philips 00, 01, 05, 27, 28
Quasar 01
RCA 03, 04, 32, 42, 43, 44
Realistic 07,11, 12, 23, 27, 28
Samsung 22, 30
Sansui 49
Sanyo 07, 13
Scott 19
Sears 03, 08, 23
Sharp 11, 12
Shinton 35
Sony 09, 10,41
Sound Design 27
Sylvania 01,02, 05
Symphonic 27
Tatung 14
Teac 14, 27
Teknika 26, 27
Thomas 27
TMK 20
Toshiba 18, 11_
Video Concepts 28
Yamaha 14, 29
Zenith 1

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ow that you have looked up
the two-digit Remote Code
Number for your brand of VCR
(on previous page), you are
ready to follow the four simple
steps below.
Please read through steps 1-4
before beginning.
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_._ Press and release the REC
I(RECORD) button.
_2_ Within thirty seconds after
releasing the REC button, press
and release the VCR System
button.
_,3,_ Within thirty seconds after
releasing the VCR System
button, ENTER THE TWO
DIGIT CODE NUMBER for
the desired VCR. The remote is
now ready to send commands to
the VCR.
¢,4_ Point the remote at the VCR.
Press the POWER button on the
remote to turn the VCR ON.
VCR
PAIJ_ II
Try it out. The Channel
t and VCR buttons on the
remote should l_OWoperate the
VCR.
Remember, if this doesn't work
the first4time, repeat steps using
the same remote code number.
If after a second try the remote
does not operate your VCR, and
there are more code numbers
listed for your brand VCR, use the
next listed code number.
If after repeated attempts the code
number method does not work
your VCR, try the "VCR
SEARCH" method on page 24.
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our remote control is set to
work your TV and many
infrared remote (IR ) control
Cable Converters. However, an
easy one-time step may be
,necessary before the remote will
work your Converter.
Try this initial check to see if
going on to the following section
is necessary.
Press the CBL System
button on the remote.
_,_ Point remote toward Cable
Converter and press the POWER
button.
_ Does the remote turn the
Converter ON?
IF YES, • and try the CH ••
and CH number buttons on the
remote. If they also work the
Converter then the remote is
ready and no further steps are
needed.
If NO, continue...
Cable
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1_ First look up a TWO-DIGIT
Iemote code number for your
brand Converter before going
through the simple "1,2,3" steps
(on the following page).
continue t_ next page
Remember, if more than
one number is listed, you
may have to try more than the first
two-digit code given in order to
locate your ConvertePs remote
code.
CONVERTER REMOTE CONVERTER REMOTE
BRAND CODE NO. BRAND CODE NO.
Archer 28 Rembrant 33
Diamond 23 Salora 52
Drake 37 Scientific Atlanta 08, 22, 47
Gemini 45 Sheritech 34
Hamlin 14, 15 Sylvania 16
Hitachi 25 Texscan 16, 48
Jerrold 01,02,03,04,05,30,46 Tocom 12,13, 53
Macom 29, 38 Toshiba 43
Magnavox 17,26, 31 Uniden Satellite 44, 54
NSC 49 Unika 50
Oak 06, 27, 39 Universal 36
Panasonic 18, 35 Video Tech 40
Philips 19, 20, 21, 24, 26 Video Way 51
Pioneer 09, 32 Viewstar 26
Regency 10, 11 Zenith 07, 41, 42
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ow that you have looked up
the two-digit Remote Code
Number for your brand of Cable
Converter (on previous page),
you are ready tofollow thefour
simple steps below.
Please read through steps 1-4
before beginning.
<,_ Press and release the REC
(RECORD) button.
<,,_ Within thirty seconds after
releasing the REC button, press
and release the CBL System
button.
¢,,_ Within thirty seconds after
releasing the CBL System
button, ENTER THE TWO
DIGIT CODE NUMBER for
the desired Converter. The
remote is now ready to send
commands to the Converter.
<,_ Point remote at
the the
Converter. Press the POWER
button on the remote to turnthe
Converter ON.
Cable Converter
I I
R
PLAY_STAIUS
PAUSEII
Try it out. The Channel
and POWER buttons on the
remote should l_ow operate the
Converter.
Remember, if this doesn't work
the first*time, repeat steps using
the same remote code number.
If after a second try the remote
does not operate your Converter,
and there are more code numbers
listed for your brand Converter,
use the next listed code number.
If after repeated attempts the code
number method does not work
your Converter, try the
"CONVERTER SEARCH"
method on page 24.
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our TV remote can be set to
work your VCR or Cable
Converter by what is called the
SEARCH method.
If the "REMOTE CODE" number
method shown in the previous
section did not set your remote to
work your VCR or Converter, then
follow the easy steps listed below.
Please read through steps 1-4
before beginning.
(,,_ Press the POWER button on
the VCR or Converter to turn the
unit ON.
2_,,_ Stand at least six feet away
from the front of the VCR or
Converter.
Point the remote toward the unit.
HOLD DOWN the A/CH and
the desired System (VCR or
CBL-Converter) buttons at the
same time. KEEP HOLDING
BUTI'ONS DOWN.
_.'._ Watch the Channel Indicator
on the unit.
Channel Numbers will SCAN UP
when the unit has been identified.
This may take up to two minutes.
4_ Release the AJCH and System
(VCR or CBL) buttons as soon
as channel numbers startto scan
up. The code has been identified
and the remote is ready to operate
with the VCR _Converter.
Remember, a minute or
two can seem very long, but
the code should be located within
two minutes.
Don't let the VCR scan up more
than five channels. If you do the
remote may pass up the right code
and another two minute search
cycle will have to be repeated.
If no channel change happens
within two minutes, repeat steps
1-4. Should a channel change still
not occur, the remote will not
work with the desired unit.
CABLE CONVERTER
Don_
09 T
Six Feet
(minimum)
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