Philips MAGNAVOX TS2746C1 User manual

Instructions for use
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Once your PHILIPS MAGNA VOX purchase is registered, you're eligible to receive all the privileges of
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.
Congratulationson your purchase,
and welcome to the "family!" PHILIPS
Dear PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product owner:
Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS MAGNAVOX. You've selected one of the best-built, best-
backed products available today. And we'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your
purchase for many years to come.
As a member of the PHILIPS MAGNAVOX "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most
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 ese
safetysymbo/s,_k This "oult 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.
_k. 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]-FENTION: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la ptus large de la fiche dens la
borne correspondente de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
This productwasdesignedandmanufacturedto meetstrict qualityand 11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
safetystandards.Thereare,however,someinstallationandoperationpre- thattheyarenotlikelyto be walkedon or pinchedbyitemsplaced
cautionswhichyoushouldbe particularlyawareof. uponoragainstthem,payingparticularattentiontocordsandplugs,
conveniencereceptacles,and the point wherethey exit from the
1. ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
be readbeforetheapplianceis operated,
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuture reference.
3. ReedWarnings- All warningson theapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions- All operatingand useinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnotbe usednearwater
- for example,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
in a wetbasementor nearaswimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywith acartor
standthat isrecommendedbythe manufacturer.
6A. A An applianceand cart combinationshouldbe moved
withcare.Quickstops,excessiveforce,andunevensur-
facesmaycausethe applianceandcartcombinationto
overturn.
DR. Tilt/Stability- Alltelevisionsmustcomplywithrecommendedinter-
nationalglobalsafetystandardsfor tilt andstabilitypropertiesof its
cabinetdesign.
Donotcompromisethesedesignstandardsbyapplyingexces-
sivepullforceto thefront,or top, ofthecabinetwhichcould
ultimatelyoverturntheproduct.
•Also,donotendangeryourself,or children,byplacingelec-
tronic equipment/toyson thetop ofthecabinet.Suchitems
couldunsuspectinglyfallfromthetopof thesetandcause
productdamageand/orpersonalinjury.
7. WallorCeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedtoa
wallor ceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Venlilalioo- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatits locationor
positiondoesnotinterferewith its properventilation.Forexampie,
theapplianceshouldnotbesituatedon a bed,sofa,rug,or similar
surfacethatmayblocktheventilationopenings;or,placedin abuilt-
in installation,such asa bookcaseor cabinetthat mayimpedethe
flow of airthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbe situatedawayfrom heatsources
suchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherappliances(includ-
ingamplifiers)that produceheat.
10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedtoapowersup-
ply only of the type describedin the operatinginstructionsor as
markedontheappliance.
appliance.
12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbe cleanedonlyas recommended
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines- An outdoorantennashouldbe locatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifan outsideantennaisconnectedto
the receiver,besuretheantennasystemis groundedsoasto pro-
vide someprotectionagainstvoltagesurges and built up static
charges.
Section810ofthe NationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwith respectto propergroundingofthemats
andsupportingstructuregroundingofthelead-inwireto ananten-
nadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconnectors,locationofantenna-
dischargeunit, connectionto groundingelectrodesand require-
mentsforthegroundingelectrode,SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods- The powercord of the applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfromtheoutletwhenloftunusedforalongperiodoftime.
16. ObjectandLiquidEntry- Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo not
tallandliquidsarenotspilledintotheenclosurethroughopenings.
17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordorthe plughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen,orliquidhasbeenspilledintotheappliance;
or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedto rain;or
g. Theappliancedoesnotappearto operatenormallyor exhibitsa
markedchangein performance;or
E Theappliancehasbeendropped,or theenclosuredamaged.
18, Servicing-The usershouldnot attemptto servicetheappliance
beyondthatdescribedintheoperatinginstructionsAll otherservic-
ingshouldbereferredto qualifiedservicepersonnel.
NotetotheCATVsysteminstaller:Thisreminderisprovidedtocallthe
CAI"Vsysteminstaller'sattentionto Article820-40oftheNECthatpro-
videsguidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specifiesthatthe
cablegroundshallbeconnectedtothegroundingsystemofthebuilding,
asclosetothepointofcableentryaspractical.
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as perNEC- National ElectricCode
GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NE4_ SECTION It 1_-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
I_E(_ S_-_(_TION 81Q-211
GROUND CLAMPS
----'_'_ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT (N:*,C &itT Z$0, pART H)

Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your "IV ............................. 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
'IV 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
Using the External (Input Naming) Control..... 14
_Adjusting the TV Picture .................................. 15
<_Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control .I6
¢"Setting the TV for Closed Caption ................... 17
¢"Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 18
<>Using the Alternate Channel ............................. 19
_ _martLock TM
_- Understanding the SmartLock Feature __..20
OSetting the SmartLock Access Code ................ 21
_" Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels,.....22
OSetting SmartLock's Blocking Options ........... 23
_" Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings .....24-25
_" Using the SmartLock Review Screen .............. 26
N, t)so ..
_ Setting the TV for Stereo Programs ............. ...27
"_Using the Volume Bar Control .......................... 28
_'Using the Input Control with the Audio/Video
Input Jacks ........................................................ 29
I _eneral Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................. 30
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 3I
Index ........................................................................ 32
Factory Service Locations .................................. 33-34
Notes ........................................................................ 35
Warranty................................................................... 36
Here are a few of the special features built into this
new Color Television:
;martLock TM feature allows you to block the
viewing of certain channels or external audio/video
connections were you might not want your children
viewing inappropriate material.
Infrared Remote Control works your "IV set, VCR,
and a variety of wireless remote control Cable
Converters (Satellite Receivers, DVD, etc.).
Standard broadcast (VHFAJHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
Stereo TV with built-in audio amplifier and twin
speaker system for receiving "IV programs broadcast
in stereo sound. This "IV can actually detect if the
signal being received is Stereo and adjust for it.
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV
)rogram dialogue or voice conversations as onscmen
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.
Sleeptimer automatically turns the TV OFF at
)reset times.
SmartPicture TM, SmartSound TM, SmartSurf TM, and SmartLock TM are all
registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Copyright @1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
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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 TV's antenna
plug and screw it down tight.
<_ If your Cable TV signal is a sin-
gle round cable (75 ohm) then
you're ready to connect to the "IV.
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 to the
75 _ plug on the TV.
If you have a Cable Converter Box:
Connect the OUT(put) plug from the
Converterto the 75_ plug on the TV.
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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
__Cable.TV Signal Input
Round Cable
75G Ohm
Cable TV Conver_er
Box Connection
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