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Magnavox 27TP83 C101 Owner's Manual
Magnavox 27TP83 C101 Owner's Manual

Magnavox 27TP83 C101 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Color Television Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 'What's more, your purchaseguaranteesyou'll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify,pluseasyaccessto ;accessoriesfrom our convenient home shopping network. ,And most importandy you can count on our uncompromisingcommitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome-and thanks for investing in a MAGNAVOX Sincerely, Robert Minkhorst...
  • Page 3 SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment Thisproductwas designed andmanufactured to meetstrictqualityand _fetystandards. Thereare, however, s omeinstallation and operation ecautions whichyoushould beparticularly aware of. Read Instructions- All the safetyand operatinginstructionsshould be readbeforethe applianceis operated. Retain Instructions- The safety and operatinginstructionsshould be retainedfor future reference. Heed Warnings - All warningson the applianceand in the operating instructions shouldbeadheredto.
  • Page 4 Welcome/Registration of Your TV ... 2 fety/Precautions ... l'able of Contents ... Features ... On-Screen (MENU) Features _,Setting the TV for Cable TV Operation ... 5 _,Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically)...6 _,Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ... 7 <_How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning ... 8 ,ffSetting the TV for Stereo Programs ...
  • Page 5 ]_k]rOTE: lf you went through .L • Setup (in your Quick 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. other words, the TV needs to know whether you have connected Cable TV signal or a normal...
  • Page 6 OTE: If you went through tup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you. Your TV can automatically set itself for local area (or Cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CH(annel) •...
  • Page 7: Audi

    uto Programming (see previous 1-_-_1page)adds all the channels it tranfind (on your Antenna or Cable TV system) into the TV's memory. AddlDelete Channels makes it easy for you to add other channels, or drop unwanted channels, from the list of channels in the TV's memory. Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU •...
  • Page 8 read the voice content of _losed Captioning allows you to 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 program is in progress. Press the MENU (M) button on tile remote, then press the MENU A or •...
  • Page 9 Vour TV can receive broadcast I • stereo TV programs. The TV • "t - I ,_as both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo I sound can be heard. Press the MENU button on the remote, then press the MENU •...
  • Page 10 Und Image can be used to add reater depth and dimension both monaural (MONO) and stereo TV sound. With the control turned ON the TV's speakers can add even wider sound separation to normal broadcasts. _,> Press the MENU (M) button I on the remote, then press the MENU •...
  • Page 11 "list" or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature you can easily switch between different programs that currently interest you. 7he Smart Surf control allows you to set up to 10 channels in its quick viewing "list".
  • Page 12 Tco o adjust your 13/picture ntrols, select a channel _'ollow the steps shown below: Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons until the desired control shows on-screen. Press the (+) and (-) buttons I adjust the selected color control.
  • Page 13 ------[ 7_TOTE: If you went through First l • Time Setup (page 2 of the Quick ... Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you. Your TV comes with an on-screen clock. During normal use the clock shows on the screen with every channel change (and when the STATUS button is pressed.) Press the MENU (M) button on...
  • Page 14 Tust like an alarm clock you can set the TV to turn itself on at the same ti_y. Press MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons to select the words SET TIMER with the "l'V's on-screen arrow.
  • Page 15 Ve you ever fallen asleep in nt of the TV only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can save you all that mguble by automatically turning itself off.
  • Page 16 It V the TV automatically shows Reminder control ON you the current time and channel every thirty minutes. <_ Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the MENU • or • buttons to select the word REMINDER with the TV's on-screen arrow.
  • Page 17 ould you like to hear TV • • programs through your audio hi-fi system? The TV's Audio Output jacks and TV Speaker On/Off control work together to offer you this TV sound option. < _,, Connect the R(ight) and L(eft) AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV to the R and L Audio Input jacks on your amplifier or sound system.
  • Page 18 u can view the playback of CR tapes (Video Disc Players, camcorders, etc). by using the AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT jacks (on the rear of the TV). For example: to view the playback of a VCR tape: _,,_ Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO IN(put) jacks on the TV to the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT(put) jacks on the VCR.
  • Page 19 on the rear of the TV is used rrThe S(uper)-Video connection for the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes, Video Discs, or Compact Disc Interactive (cd-i) discs. Better picture detail and clarity is possible with the S-Video playback as compared to the picture from a normal antenna (RF) connection.
  • Page 20 ___rave you ever played hide and • • seek with your remote :ontrol? Are you tired of tearing the' house apart trying to find if someone has stuffed the remote under the couch, put it on the shelves, or hid it in the desk? Well, your TV remote can save you all that looking by automatically signaling its location to you.
  • Page 21 For most homes this step would not be needed but for your information: Up to 9 different remote locator address codes can be set on which the TV can send out its "homing" signal. This is done in case there is more than one TV (with a remote Iocator) oresent, and you want only one specific remote to be signaled when the...
  • Page 22 ]_hether V V or a video game your TV has you're watching a movie automatic video control settings matched for your current program source or content. The Smart Picture feature quickly resets your TV's video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions...
  • Page 23: Features

    1-1 commercials following you re you fired of the sound of 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...
  • Page 24 Curtis Mathes Daewoo Emerson 20, 31,34, Fisher 06, 07 Goldstar Go Video 45, 46 Hitachi 03, 51 14, 47, 48 Magnavox 00, 05 Matsushita 01,02 Mitsubishi 16, 17, 38, 39, 50 Multitech 27,28 REMOTE "_ BRAND CODE NO. Panasonic 01,02,...
  • Page 25 w that you have looked 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. Press and release the REC (RECORD) button.
  • Page 26 BRAND CODE NO. Archer Diamond Drake Gemini Hamlin 14, 15 Hitachi Jerrold 00,01,02,03,04,05,46,55 Macom 29, 38 Magnavox 17, 31 06, 27, 39 Panasonic 18, 35 Philips 19, 20, 21, 24, 26 Pioneer 09, 32 Regency 10, 11 CONVERTER REMOTE BRAND CODE NO.
  • Page 27 To ,thatyouhaw lookedup IYth e two-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of Cable Converter (on previous page), you are ready to follow the four simple steps below. Please read through steps 1.4 before beginning. Press and release the REC (RECORD) button.
  • Page 28 Vour TV remote can be set to • work your VCR or Cable Converter by what is called the SEARCH method. lf the "REMOTE CODE" number method shown in the previous section did not set your remote to work your VCR or Converter, then fi_llow the easy steps listed below.
  • Page 29 _wenusing the TV remote ith a VCR, first make certain it is set to control your VCR ( by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method - see earlier section). Press the VCR System button on the remote. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing buttons.
  • Page 30 showing of two pictures on the __ Dicture in Picture (PIP) is the TV screen at the same time. (One nain screen picture and one small inset picture - or PIP). NOTE: The PIP picture must be supplied by a VCR (or other accessory equipped with a VIDEO OUTPUT jack).
  • Page 31: Input Control

    _Tow that you have completed • ¥ the required connections on the previous page you are ready to follow the simple steps shown below. the VCR and TV ON. _Turn Place the VCR in the TV mode - Use the TV/VCR button on the VCR (or on the TV remote if it is set to work your VCR - see page 24.)
  • Page 32 LJ remote the PIP picture can be y using the PIP buttons on the moved and swapped with the main screen. The main screen picture can also be frozen in the PIP window. Press the PIP ON button to show the PIP picture. PIP appears in a corner of TV screen.
  • Page 33 he picture for the PIP window an come through the TV's ANTENNA or VCRIAUX Inputs (on the rear of the TV.) The PIP INPUT control simply tells the TV which one of these two sources is to show in the PIP window m-ffdrm Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the...
  • Page 34 Converter Box and VCR. hookup with Cable _,_ First use an optional signal splitter and connect the original cable TV signal to both the CABLE IN on the Cable Converter and the ANTENNA plug on the rear of the "IV. Connect the CABLE OUT on the VCR.
  • Page 35 lease make these simple checks before calling for service. Theses tips can save you time and money since charges for TV installation and adjustment customer controls are not covered under your warranty. NO Power No Picture No Sound Remote Does Not Work TV Displays Wrong Channel or NO...
  • Page 36: Table Of Contents

    Coaxial Cable * A single solid antenna wire normally matched with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) directly onto a 75 Ohm inputfound on the Television orVCR. ;ed Caption * Broadcast standard which allows you to readthe voice content of television programs on the TV screen.
  • Page 37 Philips Consumer Electronics Company Factory Service Center Locations San Francisco/Metro Area Diego • Phoenix/Metro Area DailasiFL Worth NOTE: If youreside inoneofourPhilips Factory S ervice Branch areas (seedirectory onback), y oucancontact thenearest S ervice Branch toobtain efficient andexpedient repair f oryourproduct. Ifyourproduct i sIn-Warranty, youshould haveproof-of-purchase ForOut-of-Warranty service, callthelocation nearest you.
  • Page 38 QUALITY S ERVICEIS AS CLOSEAS YOUR TELEPHONE I. SIMPLY LOOK OVERTHE UST BELOWFOR THE NUMBER OF A FACTORYSERVICE CENTER YOUR NEARYOU. PRODUCTWILL'RECEIVEEFFICIENTAND EXPEDIENTCARRY-IN, MAIL'IN, OR IN-HOME SERVICE, AND YOU WILL RECEIVEPEACEOF MIND, KNOWINGYOUR PRODUCTIS BEINGGIVEN THE EXPERTAI"rENTIONOF -OMMENT ODTENIR N OTRE S ERVICE APRJ:S V ENTE P APIDE ETEFFICACE SOITPAR COURRIER, A DOMICILE, OUEN SEPRI_SENTANT !CEPTION DEPRODUITS ARI_PARER/_ TRAVERS LEPAYS: CONTACTER C(_MO OBTENER UNSERVICIO O PORTUNO...
  • Page 39 One Year Free Replacement of Parts (Two Years Free Replacement on Color Picture Tube) WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product.
  • Page 40: Warranty

    cl_noe Availat_litysubjectto changeat time ot purchase.When orderingaccessoriesoutside the U,S.A., please[eler to theaccessoriesmaten;_l, a ddress, and pnces for that country. I_k_es WithOut notice. sutl_ct W/Cable Surge Protector Your Cost$19.95 Electricalfluctuationsand power surges can damage your valuable electronic entertainment equipment. Protect your antenna, cable, and electrical lines with MagnavoxAudio/Video EquipmentSurge Protectors.