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- Page 1 Internet Terminal MAT960 Owner’s Manual Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside.
- Page 2 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 war- ranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
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Page 3: Safety Information
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, how- ever, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before the appliance is operated. -
Page 4: Safety Information
Safety Information (cont’d) 17. Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this can result in the risk of fire or electric shock. 18. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts, resulting in the risk of fire or electric shock. -
Page 5: Canadian Ringer Equivalence Number Notice
The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facili- ties of the local telecommunications company. -
Page 6: Federal Communications Commission Information
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement The Philips Magnavox MAT960 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi- tal device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Hello! Thanks for purchasing the Philips Magnavox Internet Terminal. You need to become a subscriber to the WebTV™ Network to access the Internet with this product. Becoming a subscriber is an easy process once you’ve connected your Internet Terminal and learned the basic remote control functions described in the following pages. -
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Package Contents Before you connect your Internet Terminal, make sure you have received all of the following items: Remote control Two AAA batteries AC power cord Phone cable Video cable (yellow) Audio cables (red and white) Telephone-splitter (T-splitter) Wireless Keyboard Additional accessories are available. -
Page 9: Control Panels
Control Panels AC INPUT jack Connect the AC (120V) power cord here. Plug the other end into the wall outlet. (Connect the AC power cord last.) TEL LINE jack Connect one end of a telephone cable to this jack. Connect the other end to the wall telephone jack. RESET Button Press this button to reset the Internet Terminal. -
Page 10: Remote Control
Remote Control BACK Button Displays the last page viewed, or hides the on-screen keyboard. SCROLL (Up/Down) Buttons Moves the page up or down when the page is too long to be displayed on one screen. GO Button Activates a highlighted link or command; displays the on-screen keyboard;... -
Page 11: General Information
The Title Bar Any time you leave the Home Page, WebTV displays a Title Bar across the bottom of your screen. Example of Title Bar information Page Title Page Title Displays the title of the page currently on your screen. Indicator Arrows The indicator arrows are green when the currently displayed page is longer than your screen. -
Page 12: Connections
Connections Connecting your System Before you can connect to the WebTV Network, you must connect your Internet Terminal to each of the following: Your TV (either directly or through your VCR) A telephone line And an AC power outlet. The type of connection you choose depends on whether your TV: Has S-VIDEO, RCA-type A/V (audio/video), or RFU coaxial jacks... - Page 13 VIDEO OUT jack on your Internet Terminal to the S- VIDEO IN jack on your TV. (An S-VIDEO cable is available from Philips Service Solutions Group or your local dealer. See page 40 for details.) Connect one end of the telephone cable to the Internet Terminal’s TEL LINE jack.
- Page 14 Connections (cont’d) Connecting to a TV without Audio/Video jacks If your TV does not have Audio/Video jacks, you must use an RFU adapter (not supplied) to connect the Internet Terminal to your TV. Set the channel switch on the RFU adapter to VHF channel 3 or 4, whichever is not used or least used in your area.
- Page 15 Connecting to a TV or a VCR with Audio/Video jacks Connect the audio cables (red and white) to the AUDIO OUT R(ight) and L(eft) jacks on the back of the Internet Terminal and to the AUDIO IN jacks on your TV, matching colors. If there is only one audio jack, connect the white plugs.
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Page 16: On-Screen Keyboard
On-Screen Keyboard The On-Screen Keyboard Use the on-screen keyboard to type information on your TV screen. When you request an activity that requires typing, such as sending an e-mail message, a text box appears on the screen. A text box contains a vertical yellow line, which indicates exactly where you can type in the text box. - Page 17 Erasing or changing a character Highlight an arrow key on the on-screen keyboard. Press the GO button repeatedly until the vertical line is located to the right of the character you want to erase. Highlight DELETE on the on-screen keyboard, then press the GO button on the remote.
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Page 18: Signing Up For Webtv
Internet experience. If you have any difficulty signing up, please call 1-800-GOWEBTV. Turn on your television. Press the POWER button to turn on the Internet Terminal. The Philips Magnavox logo will appear briefly. The screen will show the Connecting to WebTV display. (If your unit is having trouble connecting, you may see various messages on-screen. - Page 19 The STREET box will be highlighted. Press the GO button. The on-screen key- board will appear. Enter your street address. When you finish, use the Arrow buttons to highlight CONTINUE or RETURN. The CITY box will be highlighted. Enter your city name. When you finish, high- light CONTINUE or RETURN, then press the GO button.
- Page 20 Signing Up for WebTV (cont’d) CONTINUE will be highlighted. Press the GO button again. The Internet name box will be highlighted. Press the GO button. The on- screen keyboard will appear. Type in your Internet name. Your Internet name acts as your e-mail address. It can contain letters and numbers, but must start with a letter.
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Page 21: Connecting To The Home Page
Exploring the Internet on WebTV This chapter explains how to access various pages on the Internet from the WebTV Home Page. Because the Internet is constantly changing, the Home Page will also occa- sionally change. When you see new icons, explore! WebTV will provide help for using new icons through the INSTRUCTIONS icon. -
Page 22: Explore
Explore EXPLORE is designed to make your exploration of the Internet easy and fun. When you enter the EXPLORE area, you’ll find links to some of the most exciting and useful pages on the Internet. WebTV will continuously update EXPLORE. Go to a page from the EXPLORE page Highlight any icon on the EXPLORE page and press the GO button on the remote control. -
Page 23: Search
SEARCH links you to the SEARCH page, which enables you to search the Internet for information on both general and specific topics. To search for specific information: Highlight SEARCH on the Home Page and press the GO button. Type a topic in the text box. You can enter one word, many words, or even a question. -
Page 24: Mail
Mail The MAIL icon links you to your MAILBOX, which lists the e-mail messages you have received. To read a message, simply highlight a message on the list and press the GO button. The MAILBOX page contains the following icons: write storage setup... - Page 25 The NAMES icon links to your NAMES page, which allows you to store and edit e-mail addresses. You can automatically address messages from your list of names. The DISCARD icon allows you to discard messages from your MAILBOX. To open and read an e-mail message Highlight an e-mail message on the MAILBOX page and press the GO button.
- Page 26 Mail (cont’d) To resend an e-mail message With a message open on your screen, highlight RESEND and press the GO button. The RESEND A MESSAGE page appears with the subject entered for you. Type one or more e-mail addresses in the TO text box. Separate addresses by a comma and a space if you type more than one address.
- Page 27 Add a name to your NAMES page Highlight NAMES on the MAILBOX page and press the GO button. The NAMES page appears. Highlight NEW and press the GO button. Type the appropriate information in the text boxes, then highlight ADD and press the GO button.
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Page 28: Favorites
Favorites Save a page to your FAVORITES list Go to a page you wish to visit frequently and press the OPTIONS button on the remote control. The OPTIONS panel appears at the bottom of the screen. Highlight SAVE on the OPTIONS panel and press the GO button. A panel that displays the SAVE PAGE command appears. -
Page 29: Setup
Enter the SETUP area to display options that allow you to: Restrict access to pages on the Internet that contain mature material. (Different users can have different access settings.) Choose whether your on-screen keyboard displays the letter keys in alpha- betical order or standard typewriter order (QWERTY). - Page 30 Setup (cont’d) Create separate accounts and set access restrictions (WebTV users) Highlight WEBTV USERS and press the GO button. Highlight ADD A USER and press the GO button. Enter an Internet name, then highlight CONTINUE and press the GO button. Enter a password and select CONTINUE.
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Page 31: Setup
Display Advanced Options Highlight ADVANCED OPTIONS and press the GO button. The ADVANCED OPTIONS appear on your OPTIONS panel if you choose this setting. The ADVANCED OPTIONS allow you to: RELOAD: Update the version of the page you are visiting currently. HANG UP: Temporarily disconnect from the WebTV Network to make a phone call. -
Page 32: Options Panel
Options Panel The OPTIONS panel offers several features that enable you to navigate your way through WebTV and to perform other functions easily and efficiently. Using the OPTIONS panel Press the OPTIONS button on the remote control. The OPTIONS panel slides onto the bottom of your screen. - Page 33 Find a new word or phrase Highlight CLEAR and press the GO button. Type a new word or phrase in the text box, then highlight FIND and press the GO button. Scroll to the top or the bottom of a page Highlight SCROLL TO TOP or SCROLL TO BOTTOM and press the GO but- ton.
- Page 34 Options Panel (cont’d) The SAVE option allows you to save the currently displayed page on your FAVORITES list. Save a currently displayed page Highlight SAVE and press the GO button. Highlight SAVE PAGE and press the GO button. The SEND option allows you to send an e-mail message that contains a link to the currently displayed page.
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Page 35: Advanced Options
See Display Advanced Options on page 31 for details on how to display the ADVANCED OPTIONS on your OPTIONS panel. The RELOAD option loads an updated version of the page you are currently visiting. Use this option when the page you are viewing contains information that is updated frequently, such as sports scores or stock quotes. -
Page 36: Using A Computer Keyboard
Using a Computer Keyboard You may connect a personal computer keyboard (wired) to the Internet Terminal. This will allow you to type information into the text boxes which appear on-screen. The keyboard must have a PS/2 (6-pin) type connector, and it must be an AT type. Connect the keyboard to the KEYBOARD jack on the back of the Internet Terminal. -
Page 37: Specifications
Terminals Video Output Audio Outputs (right and left) S-Video Output Telephone line Input RFU DC Output Keyboard (PS/2 style keyboard connector) WebTV port (96 pin) Dimensions 280mm x 49.2mm x 214.7mm (11 1/8" x 2" x 8 1/4") Weight 1.3kg (2lbs 14 oz) Power requirements AC 120V Power consumption... -
Page 38: Limited Warranty
• a product used for commercial or institutional purposes. Philips makes no warranty that the access connection will be a local (not long distance) call, or that international dialing connection(s) may be required for usage of the product outside the United States. -
Page 39: Index
ac input jack ....9 access restrictions setup ..30 accessories ....40 account setup . -
Page 40: Accessories
The following accessories are packed with your Internet Terminal. These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your Internet Terminal. If any of these items are not included, or if you need to replace an accessory, contact Philips Service Solutions Group at the address listed below.