Philips/Magnavox 25TS54C Owner's Manual

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Getting Started
Warning/Precautions ..............................................1, 8
Hooking Up Your TV ................................................2
VCR to TV Antenna Connections .............................2
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation .................3
How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control ..............3
On-Screen Features
Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation .............4
Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ..........4
Using the Surf Control........................................4
Using the Smart Picture Control ........................5
Using the Smart Sound Control..........................5
Using the TV Volume Bar Control ....................5
Using the TV Stereo Control ..............................6
Setting the TV Sleep Timer Control ...................6
Using the TV Picture and Color Controls .........6
How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ........7
How to Set the TV Input Control .......................7
General Information
Glossary of TV Terms................................................7
Tips if Something Isn't Working ...............................8
Index ..........................................................................8
Warranty.....................................................................8
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confirms your right to maximum protection
under the terms and conditions of your
PHILIPS MAGNAVOX warranty.
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Know these
safety
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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NOTE: This owner's manual is used with
several different television models. Not all
features (and drawings) discussed in this
manual will necessarily match those found
with your television set. This is normal and
does not require you contacting your dealer
or requesting service.
Enter (below) the Serial Number and the
(located on the rear of the TV cabinet).
Retain this information for future reference.
Model No. __________________________
Serial No.___________________________
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event of product theft or loss.
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of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
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vent operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
C A U T I O N
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
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This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety
The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to pre-
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F
EATURES
• First Time Set Up which automatically sets
the TV for local channels and the correct pic-
ture signal (antenna or cable).
• Infrared Remote Control which works your
TV as well as all on-screen feature controls.
• Standard Broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable
TV (CATV) channel capability.
• Closed Captioning which allows the viewer to
read TV program dialogue or voice conversa-
tions as on-screen text.
• Automatic Programming of Channels for
quick and easy selection of favorite stations
available in your area.
• Sleep-Timer which automatically turns the TV
OFF at preset times.
• Smart 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), and Smart
Picture (for automatic picture adjustments on a
variety of program sources).
• Language control allows the user to select
from three options; English, Spanish or
French. This controls the On-Screen Menu text
only. (Does not work for Closed Captioning.)
• Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections
with VCRs (or other video accessories) for
quality TV picture and sound playback.
Model
Registration
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right away guarantees you'll receive all
the information and special offers which
you qualify for as the owner of your model.
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