Philips Magnavox 7P5441C User manual

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owning a PH/LIPS MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card
enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.
Congratulations on your purchase,
and welcome to the "family!" PHILIPS
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backed products
available today. And we'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many
years to come.
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comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
What's more, your purchase guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers for which
you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network.
And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction.
All of this is our way of saying welcome-and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product.
Sincerely,
Robert Minkhorst
President and Chief Executive Officer
P.S. Remember, to get the most from your PHILIPS
MAGNAVOX product, you must return your
Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So
please mail it to us right now!
Know these
safetysymbo/s ,_ This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material witl*in ¢our unit may cause an electrical
shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
,_The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed lit-
erature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
A-I-]'ENTION: Pour _viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
MAGNAVOX

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict qualityand
safety standards. ]here are, however, some installation and operation
precautionswhich you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
beread beforethe appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retainedfor future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the applianceandin the operating
instructions should be adheredto.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use_structions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water
- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchensink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Cartsand Stands- The appliance should beused only with a cartor
stand that is recommended bythe manufacturer.
6A. _ An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation- The appliance should be situated sothat its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinetthat may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, converience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the applian(;e.
12. Cleaning- The appliance should be cleanedonly as recommended
bythe manufacturer.
13. Power Lines .-An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
14. Outdoor AntennaGrounding- If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges.
Section 810 of the NationalElectric Code,ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats
and supporting structure groLnding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of ,;]rounding connectors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirementsfor the grounding electrode.SeeFig. below.
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
16. Objecl and Liquid Entry - Care should betaken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service - TI-e appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. Thepower supply cord or tt_eplug has beendamaged;or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;or
C. Theappliance has beenexposedto rain; or
D. The appliiancedoes not appearto operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in perfcrrrance; or
E Theappliance has beendropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing - The user should net attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualifiedservicepersonnel.
Note to the CAW system installer: This reminder is I:,rovidedto call the
CATVsystem installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guideline.,;for proper groLmdingand, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall l)e connecte:l to the grounding system of the
building, as closeto the point of cableentry as practical.
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€,t_.,_ Getting Started
_ Welcome/Product Registration ................... 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents .................................... i.................. 4
Features, Model and Cabinet Information ................. 5
_-__1 On-Screen Feature_
PICTURE MENU
+Adjusting Color, Brightness, Sharpness,
Tint, and Picture Controls ................................... 6
+Using the Clem'view Control ............................... 7
+Adjusting the TV's Convergence Control ........... 8
+Using the Flesh Correction Control .................... 9
FEATURES MENU
+Selecting a Picture Source/RF Switch .............. 10
+Setting the TV for Closed Captioning ............... 11
+Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals....12
+Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically) .13
+Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... t4
+Setting the TV Clock ......................................... 15
+Turn-On Timer. ................................................. 16
+Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 17
+Adjusting the Channel Display Control ............ 18
+Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control ...... 18
+Using Parental Control to Censor Channels 19-20
+Using the Charmel Label Control ...................... 21
+Using the Language Selection Control .............. 22
SOUND MENU
+Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Controls ............................................................. 23
+Setting the Bass Boost Control ........................ 23
+Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..24
+ Using the Incredible Stereo Control ................. 25
+Using the Volume Display Control ................... 25
+Using the TV Speaker On/Off Control with
_e Audio Output jacks ..................................... 26
+Surround Sound Speaker Connections and
Variable Audio Output Control ........................ 27
+Using the TV's Audio/Video Input and
Output Jacks ............................................... 28-31
Remote Control Operation
Using the Remote Locator Feature ........ 32-33
Setting the Smart: Picture Control .......... 34-35
Using Smart Sound Control ..................................... 36
Using the Smart Surf Coatrol .................................. 37
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs .................... 38-39
Setting the Remote to Work
Cable TV Converters .......................................... 40-41
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters -"Search Method". ................................ 42
Using the Remote's VCR buttons ............................ 43
[_ Picture-In-Piicture (PIP)
How to Use PIP (Connections) ............. 44-45
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote ....................... 46
Selecting the Picture Sou rce for PIP ......................... 47
Adjusting Picture-in-Piclure Color and Tint ............. 48
More PIP Connection.,; (Cable Converter) ................ 49
U General Information
TV Help Menu ............................................. 50
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................... 5 l
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................... 52
Index ......................................................................... 53
Factory Service Locations .................................. 54-55
Warranty ................................................................... 56
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your TV information packet) for details on:
•Antenna Hook-ups
•Fir,;t Time Set-Up
(Automatic Settings)
• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation
•On-Screen Menu Use
Copyright © 1997 Philip,,; Consumer Electrcnics Company. All rights reserved.
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First Time Set Up - automatically sets the TV for
local channels, the correct picture signal (antenna or
cable), and assists in the setting of TV's Smart Clock
feature.
Infrared Remote Control -operates your TV set and
a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Cable
TV Converters. A special "Locator" feature e-analso
help you find the remote when it has been stuck out of
sight or misplaced.
Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
CIo,_ed Captioning - allows the viewer to read TV
program dialogue or voice conversations as on-screen
text.
Automatic Programming of channels - for quick and
easy selection of favorite stations available in your
,:q!e_..
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) - can show a TV program
and the direct video output from an accessory (VCR,
etc. I onto the TV screen at the same time.
Parental Conlrol for "Censoring" -this feature can
block out channels to keep children from watching
undesirable prog:mmming.
Stereo-TV -x_ithabuilt-in audio amplifier anda twin
speaker system, reception of TV programs in both
broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broadcast
zu'eavailable.
Twin Antenna (A/B) Inputs -for easy displaying of
two separate signal sources on the TV. An A/B button
on the remote control switches the TV's Main screen
between the two Antenna (A & B) Input options.
Audio/Video ,lacks - for direct connections with
VCRs (and other accessories) for quality TV picture
and sound playback.
Surround Sound - this TV set contains external;
and io speaker connections for a more dynamic sound
effect.
Sleep-Timer - a_atomaticallyturns the TV OFF at
preset time intercals.
Smart Button - for the control of TV Sound and the
Picture levels. Use the Smart Button on the remote to
quickly adjust Smart Sound (to set TV Volume levels
during program changes or commercial breaks); Smart
Picture (for programmed video video level
adjustments on avariety of program sources); and
Smart Surf (for quick one button channel selection of
up to 10 of your favorite channels).
As you unpack your "IV please note thallthe
following items have been included with your set:
• Owner's Manual
Safety Tip Information
Factory Service Center Locations
•'Warranty Registration Card
• ]Remote Control q?ransmitter
• ]Batteries for Rernote Control Use
Please take a few minutes to complete 3,our
registration card. The serial number for the TV is
on the back of the set.
Refer to the back of this manual for insllructions
on the cleaning artd care of the TV.
An accessory storage shelf compartment has been
designed into some Projection TV Cabinets for the
placement of such ilems as VCRs, CD-i (Compact
Disc Interactive) Players, or other pieces of
audio/video equipment.
If your Projection TV is so equipped, use the
connection tunnel (located on the rear wall of the
storage compartment) to route Antenna, Cable, or
other signal supply wires from the accessories to the
TV's rear cabinet jackpanel.
Note: A Projection TV Screen Enhancement Filter
may also be presenl: o:3certain select models. Refer
to the Cleaning and Care Instructions provided for
directions on how to remove the framed filter if it
should ever be necessary.

JTo adjust your TV color and
.L picture controls, select a TV
channel and f_llow the steps shown
below:
Select BRIGHTNESS,
PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move flae RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
adjust the selected control.
_Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
Remember. When the bar
scale is centered, control
_ettings are at normal mid-range
levels.
.BRIGHTNESS Press (-) or (+) until
clark parts of the picture show good
cetail.
]PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until
whitest parts of the picture are as
bright as you prefer.
__,_OLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
]'INT Press (-)or (+) to obtain
natural skin tones. (Also see Flesh
Correction on page 9 for more
information).
_SHARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the picture.
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Select and then pres:; Select and 1hen press MENU
[ MENU (M) button t? |(M) button to view additional
Iview an e×planalion of ] controls grouped under same
[the selected feature. ] feature heading. For
Example: Tint, Brightness,
P cture, etc.
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FlOW TO SELFCT FEATURES
(WITH BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE)
_ ress MENU(M)._.
to mo_e from Side-lo-
Side within the Menu.
Press MENU (M) _- _'-,-,-.-,_
to select RED
highlighted Press MENU (M)
••to move Up
and Down within
the Menu.

"_learview is a sharpness feature
.i which smoothes out
background snow (or picture noise)
without losing picture image detail
or crispness.
<_ Select CLEARVIEW control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M)l_k buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
qPress the MENU &Y buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU butlon to select (tJ) the
ENHANCED mode.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
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l("_onvergence is the correct
_J lining up of the red and blue
light paths on the 73/screen.
NOTE: lf no color fringing (see
Smart Help) shows, then no
Convergence adjustments are
necessary for your TV.
@_ Select CONVERGENCE
control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the REDhighlight
with the MENU (M)I_I' buttons.
"l-henpress the MENU button.
<_ If there is lIED or BLUE color
fringing on the White cross, press
Ihe MENU button to continue.
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_Press the MENU I_ buttons
lo move the red or blue cross
directly over lhe white cross on the
"IV screen.
The red or blue cross is properly
adjusted when it is completely
merged with the white cross. (No
color appears around the edge of
the white cross).
@, Press the to
STATUS button
rlear the screen when convergence
adjustments are complete.
Remember. Convergence
has been set at the factory for
best viewing, 1Outif one or more of
the (red or blue) colors appear
_;ound the ed_,es of objects (color
fringing) follow the steps given in
this section.
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If there is REDor BLUE
fringe on the WHITEcross,
use this adjustment to
irrlprovethe picture.
Press "M"to Continue
-or -
Press "V' to Return
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T]'se the Flesh Correction
_IJ control to keep skin tone hues
(or facial tint) from varying from
TV channel to TV channel.
_Select FLESH
,CORRECTION control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
,screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M)4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_> Press the MENU AV buttons
_:omove the RED highlight. Press
::heMENU button to turn (v,") the
FLESH CORRECTION control
,ON.
_> Press the STATUS button to
:lear the screen.
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"_he picture fi_r the TV can come
through either the ANTENNA
plug or the A UDIO/VIDEO INput
jacks (on the rear of the TV). The
Picture Source ¢.ontrol simply tells
the TV which one of these picture
sources it is to _how on the TV
screen. (._._
_Select PICTURE SOURCE
SELECT control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) I_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press MENU AV buttons
the
to move the REID highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn the
de:sired PICTURE SOURCE
control ON (tl}.
ANT A or B- for a picture signal
coming from either the ANT(enna)
A or B Input plugs on the TV.
A1JX 1- for a picture signal
coming from the AUX 1 Video
Input jack on the rear of the TV.
AIJX 2- for a picture signal
coming from the AUX 2 Video
Input jack on the rear of the TV.
AUX 3- for a picture signal
coming from the Video Input jack
on the front of tLheTV.
_ Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen.
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the AUX l, AUX
2, and AUX 3
modes must have a
video signal source
connected (to their
INPUT plug) or the
TV scTeen will be
blank. (See page 28
for connection
details.).
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n optional RF Switcher is available
.that will allow an Antenna/Cable TV
signal and another video accessory
(VCR, Video Disc Player, etc.) to be
connected to the TV at the same time.
Connection instructions are given with
the accessory RF Switcher, but be sure
to turn the TV's power OFF (and
unplug its AC power cord) when
connecting the RF Switcher to the RF
Switch Input jack on the rear of the TV.
Replug the TV's AC Power Cord into
the wall outlet and turn the TV ON. The
TV's Picture Source Menu will now
show an Accessory Signal Source option
available for selection.
The accessory RF Switcher can be
purchased or ordered from your dealer.
If your dealer doe_ not carry the
accessory, call the Information Center
number (listed with your warranty)for
further assistance.
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