Philips MAGNAVOX 25TR19C1 User manual

Instructions for use
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owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card
enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.
Yourcorn
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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
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comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
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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
safetysymbols ,_ This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material within your 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.
ATTENTION: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbefore operating equipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and 11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
safetystandards.Thereare, however,someinstallation and operation pre- that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
cautions which you should be particularly aware of. upon or against them, payingparticular attention to cords and plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
1. Read Instructions- All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for futurereference.
3. Heed Warnings- All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moislure - The appliance should not be used nearwater
-for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc
6. Carls and Slands- The appliance should be usedonly with a cart or
stand that is recommended bythe manufacturer,
6A. A An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessiveforce, and uneven sur-
faces may causethe appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
6B. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended inter-
national global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its
cabinetdesign.
Do not compromise these design standards by applying exces-
sive pull forceto the front, or top, of the cabinet which could
ultimately overturn the product,
Also, do not endangeryourself, or children, by placing elec-
tronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items
could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause
product damageand/or personal injury.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounling - The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation- The appliance should be situated so that 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, placedin a built-
in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that 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 (includ-
ing amplifiers) that produce heat,
10. Power Sources- Theappliance should be connectedto apower sup-
ply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
markedon the appliance.
appliance.
12. Cleaning- The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the 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 pro-
vide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an anten-
na discharge unit,sizeof grounding connectors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and require-
ments for the grounding electrode. SeeFig. below.
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unusedfor along period of time.
18. Object and LiquidEntry-Careshould betakenso that objects do not
fall and liquids arenot spilled into the enclosure through openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service * The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. Thepower supply cord or the plug has been damaged;or
8. Objectshavefallen, or liquid hasbeenspilled into the appliance;
or
C. Theappliance has beenexposed to rain; or
D. Theappliancedoes not appearto operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E. Theappliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing -The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described inthe operating instructions. All other servic-
ing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Note tothe CATVsysteminstaller: This reminder is provided to call the
CATVsystem installer'sattentionto Article 820-40 of the NEC that pro-
vides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall beconnected to the grounding system of the building,
as closeto the point of cable entry as practical.
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as perNEC- NationalElectricCode
GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
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Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................ 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features ...................................................................... 4
Basic Cable TV Hookups .......................................... 5
Basic Antenna Hookups ............................................. 6
Basic TV to VCR Hookup ......................................... 7
Basic TV and Remote Operations ............................. 8
TV Remote Buttons ................................................... 9
_"_ Onscreen MENU
Setting the Language Control ................. 10
¢"Using the Tuner Control .................................. 11
Using the Auto Program Control ..................... 12
_" How to Add and Delete Channels .................... 13
<>Adjusting the TV Picture ................................. 14
<_Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) ........ 15
_" Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control 16
"_ Setting the TV's Clock .................................... 17
<>Activating the Timer Control .......................... 18
"¢"Activating the Start-Up Channel ..................... 19
_" Setting the TV's Start Time Control ................ 20
_" Setting the TV for Closed Caption .................. 21
_" Using the Sleep Timer Control ........................ 22
<_ Using the Volume Bar Control ........................ 23
_" Understanding the SmartLock Feature......24
"_ Setting the SmartLock Access Code ................ 25
+ Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels ....... 26
_ Setting SmartLock's Blocking Options ........... 27
_- Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings .....28-29
_" Using the SmartLock Review Screen .............. 30
Remote Control Operation
Using the SmartPictureTM Control ................ 31
Using the SmartSotlndTM (AVL) Control......32
Using SmartSurfTM (Alternate Channel) ................. 33
I U General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working................ 34
Glossary of TV Terms.............................................. 35
Index ........................................................................ 36
Factory Service Locations .................................. 37-38
Notes ........................................................................ 39
Warranty ................................................................... 40
Here are afew of the special features built into this
new Color Television:
SmartLock TM feature allows you to block the view-
ing of certain channel or external audio/video con-
nections where you might not want your children
viewing inappropriate material.
nfrared Remote Control works your TV set.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF or Cable TV
CATV) channel capability.
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV
program dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen
text.
Automatic Programming of Channels for quick
and easy selection of favorite stations available in
€our area.
Onscreen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV
controls.
Sleep-Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at pre-
set times.
SmartPicture TM allows you to set the picture color,
tint, contrast, etc. for various types of programming
such as Personal (picture controls the way you set
them), Sports, Movies, or Weak Signals with the push
of one button.
SmartSound TM controls allow you to set the sound
controls for various types of listening programs such
as Personal (sound controls the way you set them),
Theater, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.
SmartPicturetM, SmanSound]M, SmanSurfrM, and SmartLock TM are all
registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Copyright © 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
4

yhur Cable TV input into your
ome may be a single (75
ohm) cable, or a Converter Box
installation. In either case the
connection to the TV is very easy.
Just put the threaded end of the
cable signal to the TWs antenna
plug and screw it down tight.
_If Cable TV is sin-
signal
your a
gle round cable (75 ohm) then
you're ready to connect to the TV.
If you have a Cable Converter
Box:
Connect the Cable TV signal to the
Cable Signal IN(put) plug on the
Converter..
<_ Connect the Cable TV cable the
to
750 plug on the TV.
If you have a Cable Converter Box:
Connectthe OUT(put) plug from the
Convertertothe 75_ plug on the TV.
O
Remember: !
Set the TV for the
type signal you've
just connected (see
the "Tuner" section
on page 11 of this
manual.)
To select only the
channel numbers on
your Cable system
see "Auto Program"
(page 12). If you use
a Cable Converter
box, set the TV to the
same channel as the
converter's CH 3/4
switch (on the rear of
the converter.)
Cable TV Company
Back of TV
Round Cable
75_ Ohm
Cable TV Converter
Box Connection

combination antenna receives
.normal broadcast channels
(VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69).
Your connection is easy since
there is only one 75[2 (ohm)
antenna plug on the back of your
TV -and that's where the antenna
goes.
<_ lfyourantenna has round
a
cable (75 ohm) on the end, then
you're ready to connect it to the TV.
If your antenna has flat twin-lead
wire (300 ohm), you first need to
attach the antenna wires to the screws
on a 300 to 75 ohm adapter.
... Push the round end of the adapter
f (or antenna) onto the 75£2 plug
on the rear of the TV. If the round
end of the antenna wire is threaded,
screw it down tight.
Note: For homes with separate UHF and VHF antennas
you will need an optionalcombiner to connect to the TV.
r5-300 Ohm Adapter
Remember:
Be sure to set the
TV for the type sig-
nal you've connect-
ed (see the "Tuner"
section on page 11
of this manual.)
To set the TV to
select only the chan-
nel numbers in your
area see how to
"Program" or "Add"
channels in the TV's
memory on page 12
(Auto Program sec-
tion).
To order any option-
al accessory contact
your dealer or the
Philips Parts Center
at 1-800-851-8885.
Combination VHF/UHF
Antenna
(Outdoor or Indoor)
Back of TV
Round Cable
75£_
6

hrrvhebasic Antenna, or Cable
1w, to VCR to TV connection
is shown to the right. For more
information on other hookups
(possible when Cable
Converter/Descrambler boxes are
included) refer to your accessory
VCR and Cable Converter
Owner's Manual for details.
_Connect your Antenna or Cable
TV signal to the IN FROM
ANT(enna) pug on the VCR.
<_ Connect the OUT TO TV plug
on the VCR to the 75_ plug on the
TV (connecting cable supplied with
the VCR,) @
300 to 75f_
Outdoor Ohm Adapter
W,®
\_ IN FNO_ ANT OUT TO TV
Cable TV signal
VOI
Back of TV
Round Cable
75_ Supplied with VCR

Press the POWER button to
I turn the TV ON.
<_ Press the + to
VOLUME button
increase the sound level or the
VOLUME -button to lower the
sound level.
Pressing both buttons at the same
time will display the onscreen menu.
Once in the menu, use these button
to make adjustments or selections.
¢,_ Press the CHANNEL UP • or
DOWN •button to select TV chan-
nels.
Ti o load the supplied batteries
nto the remote."
1. Remove the battery compart-
ment lid on the back of the remote.
2. Place the batteries (2- AA) in
the remote. Be sure the (+) and (-)
ends of the batteries line up correctly
(inside of case is marked.)
]3. Reattach the battery lid.
Remote Sensor Window
Point the remote control
toward the remote sensor
window on the TV when
operating the TV with the
remote.
Remember,
You can press
any button on the front
of the TV to rumthe
TV ON.
The tuned channel
number will always
briefly appear when the
TV is first turned ON
(and with channel
changes.)
You can also press the
STATUS/EXIT button
(on the remote) to see
what channel the TV is
ON.

Power Button
Press to turn the TV ON and OFF.
Press to set the TV to automatically turn itself OFE
cc Button
Press to select Closed Caption options within the menu.
Clock Button
Press for direct entry of the TIMER (Clock) features were you can set
the TV's clock, the Start Time, and the Start Channel Controls.
Number Buttons
Press the number buttons to select TV channels. For single digit entries,
press the number of the channel you desire. The TV will pause for a few
seconds, then change to the selected channel. For channels 100 and
above, press "1" then the next two numbers. (Example, Press "1'1,then
"2", then "5" for channel 125.)
Press to toggle between the currently viewed channel and the previously
viewed channel.
Press to select previously viewed channels. You can place up to 8
in memory. Then by pressing the SURF button you can quickly view the
select channels. See the "Surf' section to see how to select a series of
channels using the Surf button.
Press for the onscreen menu to appear. Pressing the menu button after
menu selections are made will eliminate the menu from the display.
Press to see the current channel number on the TV screen. Also press to
clear the TV screen after control adjustments.
Cursor Buttons
Use these button to select and adjust the TV's onscreen menu.
-I- i
Press to adjust the TV sound level.
Press to tum the sound OFF on the TV. Press again to return the
sound to its previous level.
Smart Sooll_l l_utton
Press to select from a list of Smart Sound controls. (Factory preset
sound control levels set for different types of listening sources and
programs.)
Smart Picture Button
Press to select from a list of Smart Picture controls. (Factory preset
)icture control levels set for different types of viewing sources and
programs.)
Channel (+). 1-) Buttons
Press to change the tuned channel.
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-- _'_or our Spanish and French speak-
ing TV owners an onscreen LAN-
GUAGE option is present, With the
LANGUAGE control you can set the
TV's onscreen menu to be shown in
either English, Spanish, or French.
<_ Press the MENU button on the
I remote to show the onscreen menu.
_Press the CURSOR UP • or
DOWN V buttons to scroll through
the onscreen menu until the word
SETUP s high ighted.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT •
button to display the SETUP menu
features.
<_ Press CURSOR UP •or
DOWN •buttons to scroll the
Setup features until the word LAN-
GUAGE is high ighted.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT •
button repeatedly to select ENG-
LISH, ESPANOL (Spanish), or
FRANCAIS (Fr_).
Remember: The Language
! control only makes the TV's
onscreen MENU items appear in
English, Spanish, or French text,
CLOCK •
CC OFF
I ruo •1
SmartLock _ •
E]F_GHT_ i....... 30 [_AGE ENGLEH[
TUNER C_
AUTOPRO3PAM •
Dr
LU GUA ESPAN J
It does not change the other onscreen
text features such as Closed Caption
(CC) TV shows.
The onscreen menu will time out and
disappear from the screen when you
finish, or you can press the STA-
TUS/EXIT button to clear the menu
from the screen.
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