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Philips MC132DMG Owner's Manual

Philips MC132DMG Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM ’ WNER ANUAL MC132DMG/MC192DMG OLOR WITH BUILT-IN ONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO GET STARTED EPRESENTATIVES CAN HELP YOU GET THE MOST FROM YOUR • H OOKUPS O NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE...
  • Page 2 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to. Once your MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of own- ing a MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once.

  • Page 3: Introduction 3

    Welcome to your TV/VCR owner’s manual. This manual describes two models: MC132DMG and MC192DMG. The models may look different, but they operate exactly the same. The MC132DMG is illustrated in this manual. The features described in this manual apply to both models unless otherwise specified.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 4 4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your TV/VCR Introduction ............3 Table of Contents .

  • Page 5: Before Using The Tv/Vcr 5

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Putting Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the battery compartment lid on the bot- tom of the remote control by sliding the lid down and off, following the direction of the arrow on the lid. Place two AA batteries inside the battery com- partment with their + and –...

  • Page 6: Hooking Up The Tv/Vcr

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 6 Hooking Up the TV/VCR Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shown. Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable Signal or Outdoor Antenna Hooking Up Your TV/VCR With a Cable To view any channel, set the...

  • Page 7: Hooking Up The Tv/Vcr

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Hooking Up Your TV/VCR to Another Video Source (VCR or Camcorder) You may need this connection if you want to copy tapes or view tapes that you are playing on the VCR or camcorder. Select channel 00 (A/V IN) at the TV/VCR when viewing tapes that are playing on the VCR or camcorder.

  • Page 8: Turning On The Tv/Vcr

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 8 Turning On the TV/VCR Before you turn on the TV/VCR, make sure batteries are in the remote control and you have connected the TV/VCR correctly. The instructions on this page work only when you turn on the TV/VCR for the first time.

  • Page 9: Language Selection 9

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Follow the steps below to change the language of the on- screen displays and menus. Press the MENU button. PRIM. SETUP PRESS > VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select PRIM.

  • Page 10: Automatic Channel Setup

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 10 Automatic Channel Setup Although the TV/VCR may automatically memorize the channels you receive when you turn it on for the first time, you may set up channels again by following the steps below. Press the MENU button.
  • Page 11 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Adding/Deleting Channels If your channel lineup changes, you may want to add newly available channels or remove channels that are no longer available in your area. You can use the CH(annel) o/p but- tons to scroll through only the available channels. To add or delete channels from the TV/VCR’s memory, follow these...

  • Page 12: Setting The Clock

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 12 Setting the Clock There are three ways to set the clock: Manually, with Automatic PBS Channel Selection, or with Manual PBS Channel Selection. With manual clock setting, you tell the TV/VCR the current time. With Automatic or Manual PBS Channel Selection, the TV/VCR gets the time from your local PBS station.
  • Page 13 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Press the PLAY/o button or the STOP/p but- ton to select SET MANUAL CLOCK, then press the F.FWD/B button. SET MANUAL CLOCK TIME – – : – – DATE – – / – – / – – – –...
  • Page 14 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 14 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Automatic PBS Channel Selection Press the MENU button. PRIM. SETUP > PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

  • Page 15: Helpful Hints

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select SET PBS CH. AUTO. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. SET AUTO CLOCK TIME – – : – – DATE – – / – – / – – – –...
  • Page 16 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 16 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Manual PBS Channel Selection Press the MENU button. PRIM. SETUP > PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select PRIM. SETUP. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.
  • Page 17 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select SET PBS CH. MANUAL. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. AUTO CLOCK (PBS) CH 02 TIME – – : – – DATE – – / – – / – – – –...

  • Page 18: Daylight-Savings Time

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 18 Daylight-Savings Time When the Daylight-Savings Time feature is ON, the TV/VCR clock will automatically move forward one hour on the first Sunday in April and move back one hour on the last Sunday in October.

  • Page 19: Time Zone 19

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM When you set the clock using AUTO CLOCK, specify your time zone. The TV/VCR will maintain the clock according to your time zone. Press the MENU button. > PRIM. SETUP PRESS B VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP...

  • Page 20: Front Panel

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 20 Front Panel Cassette Compartment Insert a video cassette tape here. Wireless Remote Sensor Receives a signal from your remote control so you can operate the TV/VCR from a distance. CHANNEL o/p Buttons Press to scan through the TV/VCR’s memo- rized channels.

  • Page 21: Rear Panel 21

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM AC Power Cord Connect to a standard AC outlet to supply power to the TV/VCR. Page 21 ANT. ANT(enna) Jack Connect your antenna or cable here. Details are on page six. Antenna Hole Connect the stem of an indoor antenna here.

  • Page 22: Remote Control Buttons

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 22 Remote Control Buttons SLEEP/WAKE UP Button Press to set the Sleep Timer. Details are on page 47. Press to set the Wake Up Timer. Details are on page 48. POWER Button Press to turn on or off the TV/VCR.

  • Page 23: Remote Control Buttons

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM CLEAR Button Press to erase incorrect data when programming TV/VCR functions. Also, press to reset the real-time counter to 0:00:00. Details are on page 40. STATUS/EXIT Button Press to access or remove the status display. Details are on page 26.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Picture Controls

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 24 Adjusting the Picture Controls Follow these steps to adjust the TV/VCR’s brightness, pic- ture, color, tint, and sharpness. Press the MENU button. TO ADJUST PRESS { / B > BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR TINT SHARPNESS TV RESET...

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Picture Controls

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR TINT SHARPNESS Press the REW(ind)/{ button to decrease a picture control. Press the F.FWD/B button to increase a picture control. TO ADJUST PRESS { / B > BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR TINT SHARPNESS TV RESET...

  • Page 26: On-Screen Status Displays

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 26 On-Screen Status Displays A status display will appear when you press the STATUS/EXIT button or certain function buttons. The contents of the status dis- play will vary. To choose the status display mode, follow the steps below.

  • Page 27: Reminder 27

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM The channel number will remain on the screen at all times when you set REMINDER to ON. The exception is when closed captioning is selected. Set REMINDER to ON or OFF by following the steps below.

  • Page 28: Playing

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 28 Playing Follow the steps below to play a tape. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR. The power will come on. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback should start automatically. If playback does not start automatically, press the PLAY/ button to start playback.

  • Page 29: Recording 29

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Read and follow the steps below to record a TV program. Place a tape with its record tab intact (see page five) in the TV/VCR. The power will come on. If the tape is already in the TV/VCR, press the POWER button to turn on the TV/VCR, if nec- essary.

  • Page 30: One-Touch Recording

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 30 One-Touch Recording A One-Touch Recording (OTR) is an immediate timed record- ing from 30 minutes to eight hours long. Before you begin, make sure: Channels are set. Details are on page 10. A tape is in the TV/VCR. The record tab must be intact.

  • Page 31: Rerecording (Tape Duplication) 31

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM AUDIO and VIDEO OUT Jacks on source unit (VCR or Camcorder) VIDEO AUDIO Make the connections shown above, using audio and video cables (not supplied). Connect the source unit (VCR or camcorder) to a power source after connections are made.

  • Page 32: Timer Recording

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 32 Timer Recording Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to record TV programs while you’re away from home. The TV/VCR will turn itself on, record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin, make sure: The clock is set.
  • Page 33 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Use the Number buttons (1-8) to select a posi- tion in which to store the timer recording. Flashing numbers indicate an open position (one in which a timer recording has not been stored yet). NOTE: If you select a number that already has been used to store a timer recording, PREVIOUSLY SET PROGRAM will appear on the screen for a few seconds.
  • Page 34 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 34 Timer Recording (cont’d) Press the Number 1 button to record in SP speed or press the Number 2 button to record in SLP speed. Details about tape speed are on page 29. You cannot use the SPEED button at this time.
  • Page 35 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings With the TV/VCR on, press the MENU button. Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select VCR PROGRAM, then press the F.FWD/B button. Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select PROGRAM REVIEW, then press the F.FWD/B button.

  • Page 36: Defeat Recording

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 36 Defeat Recording Follow the steps below to prevent accidental recording. Press the MENU button. PRIM. SETUP PRESS > VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button.

  • Page 37: Repeat Play 37

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to play a tape over and over. Press the MENU button. PRIM. SETUP PRESS > VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION REMINDER BRIGHTNESS Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/B button.
  • Page 38 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 38 A-B Repeat Play Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to play the mate- rial between two specified points (A and B) on a tape over and over again. Insert a tape in the TV/VCR.

  • Page 39: A-B Repeat Play

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu. A-B REPEAT will appear on the screen. Beneath it, the letter A will flash beside the real-time counter. A-B REPEAT 0:12:34 Play, fast forward, or rewind the tape to the position at which you want to begin playback.

  • Page 40: Real-Time Counter Memory

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 40 Real-Time Counter Memory Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at a tape location you want to refer to later. Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location that you would like to refer to later.

  • Page 41: Playback Options 41

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD/B button or the REW(ind)/{ button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/ button.

  • Page 42: Smartlock

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 42 SmartLock SmartLock enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV. SmartLock reads the ratings for programming (except for news and sports programs, unedited movies on premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then denies access to programming if the program’s rating...
  • Page 43 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select Movie Ratings or Parental Guidelines. Then, press the F.FWD/B button. BLOCK Movie Ratings > Parental Guidelines SELECT KL CHOOSE B TO END PRESS EXIT Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select the rating you want to block.
  • Page 44 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 44 SmartLock (cont’d) To change the access code, follow these steps. Press the MENU button. SMARTLOCK > PRESS B REVIEW EXIT PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select SMARTLOCK. Then, press the F.FWD/B button.

  • Page 45: Smartlock

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM To check the SmartLock settings and see which ratings you have blocked, follow these steps. Press the MENU button. REVIEW > PRESS B EXIT PRIM. SETUP VCR PROGRAM VCR SETUP CAPTION Press the PLAY/ button or the STOP/ ton to select REVIEW.

  • Page 46: Blue Background

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 46 Blue Background If you want the TV screen to be solid blue when a weak sig- nal is received, set BLUE BACKGROUND to ON. The screen will be blue and the sound will be muted. Or, if you want to receive the weak signal, set BLUE BACKGROUND to OFF.

  • Page 47: Sleep Timer 47

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Use the sleep timer to program the TV/VCR to shut off in a certain amount of time. Press the SLEEP/WAKE UP button (located on the upper right corner of the remote). TO ADJUST PRESS s s / B B –TIMER–...

  • Page 48: Wake Up Timer

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 48 Wake Up Timer The Wake Up Timer turns on the TV/VCR automatically at a specified time within the next 24 hours. You may set the TV/VCR to turn on at a TV channel (the channel at which the TV/VCR was set last) or with VCR playback.

  • Page 49: Volume Bar 49

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Usually, the volume bar appears when you press the VOL(ume) buttons. If you do not need it, set the VOLUME BAR to OFF. For example, when you watch a pro- gram that is being broadcast with closed captions, you may choose to set the VOLUME BAR to OFF so the captions can remain on the screen.

  • Page 50: Closed Caption

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 50 Closed Caption When you watch a program that has closed captions, you can access on-screen boxes containing the program’s dia- logue (for example, what a character is saying), dialogue in a foreign language, or information (such as a channel guide, schedule, or announcements).
  • Page 51 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The type of closed captions you selected at step 3 will appear on the screen. HELLO HELLO Sample Picture: Standard Closed Captions WORLD WEATHER WORLD WEATHER CLOUD CLOUD 23:00 23:00 RAIN RAIN...

  • Page 52: Automatic Operation Features

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM Page 52 52 Automatic Operation Features The following playback features will always operate. Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the TV/VCR, the power will come on automatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback will begin.

  • Page 53: Glossary 53

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM AUDIO In Jack: jack on the front of the TV/VCR which is used to record audio from another source. Automatic Channel Setup: process in which the TV/VCR memorizes all available channels. Then, when you push the CH(annel) o/p buttons, you only scan through channels you receive.

  • Page 54: Helpful Hints

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 54 Helpful Hints If you are having problems with your product, check this list of problems and possible solutions before requesting service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call.
  • Page 55 MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM The remote control is not available, or the remote control will not access the menu. • Use the buttons on the front of the TV/VCR to access the menu. You cannot enter numbers (for example, to program a timer recording) using the front panel buttons. Details are on page 20.

  • Page 56: Specifications

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 56 Specifications General CRT: 13-inch in line gun (MC132DMG) 19-inch in line gun (MC192DMG) Television system: NTSC-M Closed caption system: Section 15.119, FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Standard Video Heads: Two heads Tape width: 1/2 inch (12.65 mm) Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec.

  • Page 57: Limited Warranty 57

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 90 Days Free Labor/One Year Free Parts Exchange (Two Years Free Exchange on Color Picture Tube) WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.

  • Page 58: Index

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM 58 Index a-b repeat play ..38-39 accessories ....60 alt. ch (alternate channel) button ....23 ant(enna) jack .
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  • Page 60: Accessories

    MC132DMG/MC192DMG 3/22/02 1:21 PM UPPLIED The following items, supplied with your TV/VCR, are pro- vided to help you use or set up your TV/VCR. This owner’s manual is made of recycled paper. As an E ® Partner, Magnavox has NERGY determined that this product meets the ®...

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