Philips Magnavox TS2754C1 User manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedtomeetstrictqualityand
safetystandards.Thereare,however,someinstallationandoperation
precautionswhichyoushouldheparticularlyawareof.
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1. ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWamlop - Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4, FollowInstrectlom- All operatingand useinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
- forexample,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
inawetbasementorneara swimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywitha cartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. _Anapplianceandcartcombinationshouldbemoved
withcare. Quickstops,excessiveforce,anduneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination
tooverfum.
Wallor CallingMoanUng- Theapplianceshouldbemountedtoa
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithItsgroperventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnothesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,orsimilar
surfacethatmayblocktheventilationopenings;or,placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseorcabinetthatmayimpede
theflowofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfromheatsources
suchas radiators,heatregisters, stoves,or otherappliances
(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldheconnectedto a power
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsoras
markedontheappliance.
11. Power-cardProtection-Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikelytobewalkedonor pinchedbyitemsplaced
uponoragainstthem,payingparticularattentionto cordsand
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom
theappliance.
12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyasrecommended
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines- Anoutdoorantennashouldbelocatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGzeundlng- Ifanoutsideantennaisconnectedto
the receiver,besuretheantennasystemis groundedsoas to
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuiltupstatic
charges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricCede,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespecttopropergroundingofthemats
and supportingstructuregroundingof the lead-inwireto an
antennadischargeunit,sizeof groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit,connectionto groundingelectrodesand
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeRg.below.
15. Non-usePeriods- Thepowercordofthe applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfromthe outletwhenleftunusedfor a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquidEntry- Careshouldhetakensothatobjectsdo
not falland liquidsare notspilledintotheenclosurethrough
openings.
17. DamageRequiringSendco- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen, or liquidhasbeen spilledintothe
appliance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyor exhibits
a markedchangeinperformance;or
E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Snrvicing- Theusershouldnotattemptto servicetheappliance
beyondthat describedin the operatinginstructions.All other
servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
NotetotheCATVsysteminstaller:.Thisreminderisprovidedtocallthe
CA'rVsysteminstaller'sattentionto Article820-40 ofthe NEC that
providesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specifiesthat
thecablegroundshallbeconnectedtothegroundingsystemofthe
building,asclosetothepointofcableentryaspractical.
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Welcome/Registration of YourTV ............................ 2
Safety/Precantions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Featuree ......................................................................4
['--"]Qn_creen(MENIJ)F_tures
@Setting the "IV for Cable TV Operation ............. 5
@Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) .......... 6
@How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ........7
@Setting the "IN for Stereo.................................... 8
_,Using the TV Volume Bar Control ..................... 8
@Setting the Alternate Channel/Surf Control ........ 9
@Adjusting the TV Picture.................................. 10
@Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ................. 10
@Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks.......... 11
Remote ControlOveration
Using the Smart Picture Control ................. 12
Using the Smart Sound Control .................. 12
Setting the TV Remote to WorkVCRs .............. 13-14
Setting tl_ TV Remote to Work
Cable TV Converters .......................................... 15-16
Setting the "IV Remote to WorkVCRs or Cable
Convur_rs - Search Method .................................... 17
Using the Remote's VCR Buttons ........................... 18
_General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working................ 19
Glossary of TV Terms.............................................. 20
Index ........................................................................ 21
Factory Service Locations .................................. 22-23
Warranty................................................................... 24
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your TV information packet) for details on:
•Antenna Hook-ups
• First Time Set-Up
(Automatic Settings)
• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation
• On-Semen Menu Use
Infrared Remote Control works your TV set and a
variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Cable
Converters.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channd capability.
Stereo TV with built-in audio amplifier and twin
speaker system for receiving TV programs broadcast
in stereo sound.
Closed 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 area.
On-Screen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV
controls.
Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with
VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality
TV picture and sound playback.
;mart Button for the control of TV Sound and
Picture levels. Use the Smart Button on the remote to
quickly adjust Smart Sound (to keep volume levels
consistent during program changes or commercial
breaks); Smart Picture (for automatic picture adjust-
merits on a variety of program sources).
Sleep-Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at pre-
set times.
Copyright0 1997 Philips ConsumerElectronicsCompany. All fights reserved.
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NTE: If you went through
etup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
You need to make sure that the TV
is set to pick up either Cable TV
stations or Antenna signals. In
other words, the TVneeds to
know whether you have connected
a Cable TV signal or a normal
antenna to its ANTENNA plug.
Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or •buttons to
select the word CABLE with the
TV s on-screen arrow.
_' > Press the (+) button (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
Iscreen.O
Try it out= Press
2HANNEL •• buttons
and scan the channels.
Remember, the TV has been set at
the factory to select certain chan-
nel numbers. See the following
page on how to set the TV to
select the channels in your area.
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Auto programming (see page 2
of the Quick Use Guide) adds
all the channels it canfind (on
your Antenna or Cable TVsystem)
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.
<_ Pros the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or •buttons to
I select the word CHANNEL with
the TV's on-screen arrow.
_> Press the CHANNEL NUM-
<
BER buttons on the remote to
select the channel you want to
SAVE (or DELETE.)
_Press the (+) button to SAVE
eselected channel number into
memory.
Press the (-) button to DELETE
a channel from memory.
Press the STATUS button to
"clear the screen after adding all
the channels you want.
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NOT_ ¥® can also Jdd tl_ V(_/AIJX mode imo
he TV's datm_ mm_. Then you can quickly
select the Audlo/_ideo Input jacks on _he rear of the
TV by ixl_lin$ the (2aannel AV butto_s.
To "SAVI_ the VCR/AUX mode into the TV's
channel _:
• "A'itbdie om.s_ce_menudUlp]S_d, F_essthe C_
A _, V Suttonaad sekct the I)qPUT _L
• Pt_s the(+) or (-)buttonto place the TV ia _
VCR/AUXmode.
•PresstheCH & _ V burtontoreselectthe
CHANNELcon_ol.
• Pressthe(+) benonto"SAVE"VCR/AUXmode
intotheTV's _l scanmerr,oe/,
•Press the STATUS button to cle_ the Menu flQm
the scleen.
Trj it OULPressthe AV buttonsto be true I_ae
VCIv3AUX mock is latsent. (Should sppcsr
between the hiNhest and lowest broadcast channels
;within yourTV's scan merao_y.)
Try it out. Press the
CHANNELAV buttons.
The channels you SAVED should
appear. The channels you
DELETED should not appear.
Remember, you can also add the
VCR/AUX mode (see page 11)
into the TV's channel memory.
Then by pressing the CH • •
buttons you can quickly select the
Audio/Video Inputjacks on the
rear of the 'IV.
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CreOSed Captioning allows you.to
ad the voice content of televi-
sion programs on the TV screen.
Designed to help the hearing
impaired thisfeature uses on-screen
"text boxes" to show dialogue and
conversations while the TV pro-
gram is inprogress.
i
K/_ Press the MENU (M) button
von the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • to select the
word CAPTION with the TV's on-
Screen arrow.
_Pr'_ the (+) button to select
• desired Closed Caption (CC)
mode - For Example: CAPTION 1.
CAPTION 1, or 2 mode:
dialogue (anddescriptions)
for the action on the captioned
TV program shows on-screen.
(See important note on this
page.)
Note: ].TJma_ "CAPTION" 1 is the
most used mode to view captioned
martial.
<_ Press the STATUS button after
making your Caption mode selec-
tion.
The TV display will clear and
Captioning material (if available
on the currently selected TV pro-
gram) will appear on the TV
screen.
To cancel, set the CAPTION fea-
ture to OFF wben.finished viewing.
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Remember, broadcast sta-
tions 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
partof the TV.
NOTE: Not all "IV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither am all Closed Caption
modes (CAPTION 1-2) necessarily being used by abroadcast station during the
I transmission of aclosed caption program. Refer to your area s TV program listings
for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.
CAFrION mode Example Display
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your TV can receive broadcast
tereo TVprograms. The TV
has both an amplifier and twin
speakers through which the stereo
sound can be heart£
<_ Pr--_,sthe MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or •buttons to
select the word STEREO with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
<_ Press the (+) button to turnthe
STEREO MODE ON.
<_ Press STATUS to clear the
U_hee the Volume Bar control to see
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 presse ,4
<_ Press the MENU (M) button on
the remote, then _ the CHANNEL
•or •buttons to select the words
VOL. BAR with the TV's on-screen
Arrow.
<_ Press the (+) button to turn the
i VOL BAR control ON.
<_ Press STATUS button to clear
IthoscreooO
Try it out.
Press the VOL ••
buttons. The VOL-
UME BAR should
appear atthe bottom
of the scan.
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A"list" or series of previoasly
viewed channels can be selected
with the SURF button on your remote
control. With thisfeature you can
easily switch between different TV
programsthatcurrentlyinterestyou.
TheSurfcontrolallowsyou tosetup
to8channelsinitsquickviewing
"list".
BI[GIN
<_ Press theMENU (M) buttonon
the remote, then press the CHANNEL
• or •buttonsto select the word
SURF with the TV s on-screen arrow.
<_ Press the (+) button to select
either ALT. CHN. (Alternate
Channel) or SURF. See explanation
of Surf options with the ilhistration
on this page.
<_ Press STATUS button to clear the
semen. [[_
<_ With the SURF control ON (see
above), select a desired channel for
viewing. You canuse the number
buttons on the remote (or the
Channel •or •buttons).
<_ Pr_,_,sthe SURF button on the
remote while the channel display is
still present on the TV's screen.
<_ Press the SURF button on the
remote to quickly review current
action on channels contained within
the Surf list.
Repeat steps above to add up to eight
channels in the SURF channel mem-
ory ring. O
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Alternate Channel:
With the ALT.CHN.
control ON, select
the twodesired
channels for view-
ing with the number
buttons on the
remote control.
Press the SURF
button on the
remote to "toggle"
between the two
selected channels.
When using SURF:
Remember, you can
add as many as
eight channels in
the Smart Surf
Memory.
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Zo adjust your TV picture con-
rols, select a channel and foUow
the steps shown below:
Press the MENU (M) button on
the remote, then press the CHAN-
NEL • or •buttons until the
desired control shows on-screen.
<_ Pr-_,s the (+) and (-) buttons to
I adjust the selected color control.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
] clear the screen when picture
adjustments are_pleted.
BRIGHTNESS Pt't_ (.) or (+) until darke_[_as of the
ictme amas brightas youpmfe,.
lhn_l (-) or (÷) to imlxovedetail in Lhe
_ture.
H_.rove you ever fallen asleep in
nt of the TVonly to have it
wake you up at two in the morning
with a test pattern screeching in
your ears? Well, your TIt can save
you all that trouble by automati-
cally turning itself off.
m-imm
<_ Press the MENU button on the
remote. Note: Press.the CHAN- •
NEL • or •on the remote or'IV
to select the word SLEEP with the
TV's on-screen arrow.
<_ Press the VOLUME (+) but-
ton repeatedlyto pick the mount
of time (15 minutes to 2 hours
ahead) before the TV will turn
itself off.
The (+), (-) buttons on the TV can
also be used to set the amount of
time.
Preu the_ you have set
the time for the TV to turnoff.
An on-screen count down will
appearduring the last minute
before the TV shuts itself off.
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Remember,
to see how
many minutes are left
ibefore the TV shuts
Iitself off, press the
STATUS buttonon
the remote.
To stop a SLEEP
TIMER setting, reset
the timer back to
OFF. (Turning the TV
off and on, orpress:
ing a button during
the last minute of a
timer setting, will
also cancel a setting.)

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YVCRu can view the playback of
tapes (Vkteo Disc
Players, cameorders, etc.), by
using the AUDIO and VIDEO
INPUT jacks (on the rear of the
TV).
For example: to view the play-
back of a VCR tape:
<_ Connect the VIDEO and
AUDIO IN(put) jacks on the
TV to the AUDIO andVIDEO
OUT(put) jacks on the VCR.
<_ Press the MENU (M) button
on the remote, then press the
CHANNEL • or • buttons to
select the word INPUT with the
TV's on-sereen arrow.
Note: You can press the CHAN-
NEL • •buttons to select
"VCR/AUX" (if it has been
added to the TV's channel mem-
ory.) See page 6for details.
_th Press the (+) button to select
eVCR]AUX(iliary) INPUTS
on the rear of the TV.
<_ Turn the VCR ON and
using the AN
INPUT jacks, return the INPUT
display screen on the TV to
ANTENNA. If you leave the TV
in the VCR/AUX INPUT mode
and there is no signal source con-
netted to the jacks, you will be
seeing only a blank screen on the
TV.
NOTE: If you have a mono (sin-
gle audio OU'I_U"I3VCR, "Y"
Connectors are available (from
your dealer or Parts Information
Center 1 800 292-6066) to con-
nect to the audio inputs on the TV.
PICTURE AND SOUND FROM
PLAYBACK OF VCR TAPE
NOTE: THE "TV/VCR" BUTYON
CAN ALSO BE USED TO PL.A(_
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WEI_ AS SELEL"T CHANNELS 3
OR 4.)
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F_]17hether you're watching a movie or
VV a video game your TVhas auto-
matic video control settings matched for
your current program source or content.
TheSmart Picturefeature quickly resets
your TWs video controis for a number
ofdifferent types ofprograms and view-
ing conditions you may have inyour
home. Each Smart Picture setting is
preset at thefactory to automatically
adjust the TIPs Picture, Color,and
Sharpness viewingcontrol levels.
BEBIN
_Press the Smart butten on tbe
mote toselect the SMARTPICTfea-
ture (highlightedwiththeanvw).
_With the Smart Picture control
selected, pressthe (+) or (-) button
repeatedlyto select any of the preset
viewing categories(Example:Video
Games,Movies, etc.).
<_ Press STATUS button to clear the
I0
Remenlb_,
the video con-
trol settings for the
Smart Picture cate-
gories are memo-
rized into the TV at
the factory and can
only be reset by field
and service techni-
cians.
PressmgtheSMART
button repeatedly tog-
gles between the
SmartPictureand
SmartSound controls.
mAre you tired of the sound of com-
mercials 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.
<:_ Press the Smart button on the
mote until the SMART SND fea-
ma'eis highlighted with the on-
screen at'row).
_,' _ Wah the Smart Sound control
sdected, press the (+) or(-) button
to turn the volume level control ON
orOFF
<_M the STATUS buttonto
clear the screen when completed.
O
through the
Antenna/Cable input
on the rear of the TV
(RF audio). Itwill
not control the sound
levels for the
Auxiliary
(VCR/AUX IN)
audio inputs.
Pressing the SMART
button repeatedly t_g-
gles between the
SmartPicture and
SmartSound controls.
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g:oUr remote control is set to
rk 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.
<_ Pr_,_sthe VCR but-
System
ton on the remote.
<_ Point remote toward VCR
andpress the POWER button.
_Does the remote turn the
VCR ON?
IFYES, O andtrytheother
VCR buttonson theremote.If
theyalsoworktheVCR, then
the remote is ready and no for-
ther steps areneeded.
If NO, continue...
VCR
<_ F'wstlook up a TWO-DIGIT
Iemote code number for your
brand VCR before going through
the simple "1,2,3" steps (on the
following page).
continue to next page
may have to try more than the
first two-digit cede given in order
to locate your VCR's remote code.
VCR REMOTE
Akai 24, 25, 36
Capehart 33
Conoid 13
Curtis Mathes 42
Daewoo 33
Emerson 20, 31, 34, 40
Fisher 06,07
Goldstar 23
GoVideo 45, 46
Hitachi 03, 51
JVC 14, 47, 48
Magnavox 00, 05
Matsushita 01, 02
Mitsubishi 16, 17, 38, 39, 50
Multitech 27,28
NEC 21
VCR REMOTE _
CODENO.
Panasonic O1,02, 52
Philips 00, 05
Philips Video CD 37
RCA 04, 32, 42, 43, 44
Samsung 22, 30
Sansui 49
Sanyo 13
Sears 08
Sharp 11, 12
Shintom 35
Sony 09, 10,41
Teknika 26
Toshiba 18, 19
Video Concepts 29
Zenith 15
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NTh w that you have looked up
e 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.
Ci-au
<_ Press and release the STATUS
I button.
Within thirty seconds after
releasing the STATUS button,
press and release the VCR
System button.
<_ Within thirty seconds after
releasing the VCR System but-
ton, ENTER THE TWO
DIGIT CODE NUMBER for
the desired VCR. The remote is
now ready to send commands to
the VCR.
<_ Point the remote at the VCR.
Press the POWER button on the
remote to turn the VCR ON.
O
VCR
O
Try it out. The Channel
[ andVCR buttons on the
remote should now operate the
VCR.
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 VCR, and
there are more code numbers list-
ed for your brandVCR, 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 17.
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yOwoUrremote control is set to
rk your TV and many
infrared remote (IR) control
Cable Conveners. However, an
easy one.time step may be neces-
sary before the remote will work
your Converter.
Try this initial check to see if
going on to the following section
is necessary.
_Pnu_ the CBL System button
I on the remote.
<_ Point remote toward Cable
Converter and press the POWER
button.
_,' _ Does the remote turn the
Converter ON?
IFYES, • and try the CH A
• 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
Conveger
m
<_ First look up a TWO-DIGIT
Iemote code number for your
brandConverter before going
through the simple "1,2,3" steps
(on the following page).
continue to next page
f-_
rCONVERTER 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 Stareom 30
Hitachi 25 Sylvania 16
Jerrold 00,01,02,03,04,1)5,46,55 Texscan 48
Macom 29, 38 Toeom 12,13, 53
Magnavox 17, 31 Toshiba 43
NSC 49 Uniden Satellite 44
Oak 06, 27, 39 Unika 50
Panasonie 18, 35 United Satellite 54
Philips 19, 20, 21, 24, 26 Universal 36
Pioneer 09, 32 Video Tech 40
Regency 10, 11 Video Way 51
Zenith 07, 41, 42
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Nth w that you have looked up
e two-digit Remote Code
Number for your brand of Cable
Converter (on previous page),
you are ready to follow thefour
simple steps below.
Please read through steps 1-4
before beginning.
<_ Press and rdeuse the STATUS
I button.
<_ Within thirty seconds after
releasing the STATUS button,
press and release the CBL
System button.
,_ Within thirty seconds a__r
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
Conver_r.
<_ Point the remote at the
Converter. Press the POWER but-
ton on the remote to turn the
Converter ON.
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it out. The Channel
and POWER buttons on the
remote should ng_y.operate the
Converter.
Remember, if this doesn't work
the f'_st time, repeat steps using
the same remote code number.
If aftera second try the remote
does not operate yourConverter,
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 "CON-
VERTER SEARCH" method on
page 17.
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'_ Press the POWER button on
the VCR or Converter to turnthe
unit ON.
your TIt remote can be set to
ork your VCR or Cable
Converter by what is called the
SEARCH method.
If the "REMOTE CODE" number
method shown in the previous sec-
tion 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.
<_ Stand at least six feet away
from the front of the VCR or
Converter.
Point the remote toward the unit.
HOLD DOWN the SURF and th_
desired System (VCR or CBL-
Converter) buttons at the same
time. KEEP HOLDING BUT-
TONS DOWN.
<_ Watch the Channel Indieator
on the unit.
Channel Numbers will SCAN UP
when the unit has been identified.
This may take up to two minutes.
<_ Release the SURF and System
(VCR or CBL) buttons as soon
as channel numbers start to scan
up. The code has been identified
and the remotu is ready to operate
with the VCR or Converter.
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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 fight 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.
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_wi n using the 1Vremote
th a VCR, first make cer-
tain it is set to control your VCR
(by the REMOTE CODE or
SEARCH method -see earlier
section).
<_ Press the VCR System but-
Iton on the remote.
<_ Point the top of the remote
(remote sensor window) when
pressing buttons.
Record Buttons
Hold the STATUS button down, and
then press the PLAY button to begin
a VCR recording.
Rewind Button
Press to rewind tapes. For some
VCRs you may need to press STOP
button first then REWIND. In play-
back mode hold button down to view
picture movingrapidly in reverse.
TV-VCR Button
Press to the VCR position ("VCR"
indicator on the VCR will light) to
view the playback of a tape. Press
again to place in the'IV position
('VCR" indicator on the VCR will go
OFF) to view one program while
recording another program.
Whenusedwiththe T_ the TWVCR
button works as asource button.
Each press cycles the TV between
channels 3 and 4; or the VCR/AUX
Input mode. It is aquick one-button
way to select these channels and
modes (without directly entering the
TV's Menu system.)
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Presstoplaybacka tape. Holddown
aft_pressingtheRECORD buttonto
starta recording.
g_0_v_erBm,tolz.
Press to turn the VCR ON and OFF.
Press torapidly advance the tape. For
some VCRs you may need to press
STOP first then FF. In Playback
mode hold button down to view the
picturemoving rapidly in the forward
direction.
Press to temporarily stop the tape
during a playback or recording. Press
Iagain to release Pause.
Stop Button
Press to stop the tape.
Number Buttons
Press buttons for direct VCR charmel
selections.
Xlm£tme,m. ttu&
Press to send remote commands to
the VCR.
Remember, the VCR but-
!tons on the remote will not
operate your VCR if those fea-
tures arenot already found on
your VCR remote control.
Note: All VCR functions (particu-
;larly Search, Rewind, Fast
Forward, etc.) will operate the
same as with the original VCR
remote control provided with the
VCP..

l_l_eckse make these simple
before calling for ser-
vice. These tips can save you
time and money since charges for
TV installationand adjustmentof
customer controls are not cov-
ered underyourwarranty.
No Power
No Picture
No Sound
Remote Does Not
Work
TV Displays Wrong
Channel or NO
Channels Above 13
CAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, Compact Disc Interactive - CDI, or
TV information channel) which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen,
can cause picture tube damage. When your TV is continuously used with such a source
t. .
the pattern of the non-mov3ng portmn of the game (CDI, etc.) could leave an image
permanently on the picture tube. When not in use, turn the video source OFF.
Regularly alternate the use of such video sources with normal "IVviewing.
Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reiusert plug into |
outlet and push POWER button again. I
Check to be sure outlet is not on a wall switch.
i Check antennaconnections. Are they properly secured to the TV's ANT/CABLE plug ?ItCheck the CABLE/YES NO control for correct position. ]
Check INPUT control for correct position. The VCR-AUX position with I
out a signal source will result in ablank screen. I
i heck the VOLUME buttons.
Check the MUTE button on the remote control.
If attempting auxifiary equipment hook-ups, check audio jack connections. I
Check TV-VCR-CBL "System" buttons on the remote. Press the remote's TV System
button to send commands to the TV.
Check batteries. Replace with AAA Heavy Duty (Zinc Chloride) orAlkaline batteries
if necessary.
Clean the remote and the remote sensor window on the 'IV.
Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert plug into
outlet and push POWER button again.
Check to be sureTV outlet is not on a wall switch.
Repeat channel selection.
Add desired channel numbers (CHANNEL control) into 'IV memory.
Check CABLE/ YES NO conu:ol for correct position. I
This TV is equipped with protective circuitry that shuts the TV off in case of moderate
power surges. Should this occur turnthe TV back on by pressing the POWER button
once or twice, or unplug (wait 10 seconds) and then replug the power cord at the AC
outlet. This feature is NOT designed to prevent damage due to high power surges such
as those caused by lightning, which is not covered by your warranty.
Cleanin_ and Care
• To avoid possible shock hazard be sure the TV is unplugged from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
•When cleaning the "IVscreen take care not to scratch or damage the screen surface (avoid wearing jewelry or using
anything abrasive). Wipe the front screen with aclean cloth dampened with water. Use even, easy, vertical strokes when
cleaning.
• Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge dampened in a solution of cool clear water. Use a clean
dry cloth to dry the wipedsurfaces.
• Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the cabinet back.
•Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring
of the cabinet finish.
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Round Cable 75_ *A single solid antenna wire normally
matched with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or
pushes) directly onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television or
VCR. (Also known as Coaxial Cable.)
Closed Caption * Broadcast standard which allows you to read
the voice content of television programs on the TV screen.
Designed to help the hearing impaired this feature uses on-screen
"text boxes" to show dialogue and conversations while the TV pro-
gram is in progress.
Direct Audio/Video Inputs * Located on the rearof the 'IV these
connectors (RCA phone type plug) are used for the input of audio
and video signals. Designed for use with VCRs (or other acces-
sodas) in orderto receive higher picture resolution and offer sound
connection options.
Identify* Method by which a remote control searches and finds an
operating code for another product (such as aVCR or Cable
.Converter). Once the code has been "identified" then the TV
remote can operate and send commands to the other producL
On Screen Displays (OSD) * Refers to the wording or messages
generated by the television (or VCR) to help the user with specific
feature controls (color adjustment, programming, etc.).
Menu * An on-screen listing of feature controls shown on the
Television screen that are made available for user adjustments.
Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) * The broadcast standard
that allows for stereo sound to be transmitted with the TV picture.
Programming * The procedure of adding or deleting channel
numbers into the Television's memory circuits. Inthis way the
Television "remembers" only the locally available or desired
channel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel numbers.
Remote Sensor WIndow * Awindow or opening found on the
Television coa_ol panel through which infrared remote control
command signals are received.
Setup Mode * Automatic feature control settings made by the IV.
Designed for fn'st time set-up and use. Settings for signal connec-
tions (antenna or cable TV), plus channel program memory are
held in the TV's memory (even if the set is unplugged and moved
to a new location.)
Second Audio Program (SAP) *Another or additional audio
channel provided for in the Muitichannel Television Sound (MTS)
broadcast standard. The most fTequentlyproposed use for SAP is
the simultaneous bilingual broadcast of TV program material.
Status * Allows the user to quickly confu'm what channel number
is currently being viewed. Status can also be used to clear the
Television of on screen displays or information (rather than wait-
ing for the displays to "time out" orautomatically 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 requires
an additional adapter (or balun) in order to connect to the 75 Ohm
Input terminals designed into the more recent Televisions and
VCRs.
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