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Magnavox MS3250C99 Directions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1: Directions For Use

    • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. For fast help, call us first! Thank you for making Philips a part of your home! Television Television 1-800-531-0039 3121 235 20121...

  • Page 2: Welcome/Registration Of Your Tv

    And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome–and thanks for investing in a MAGNAVOX product. Sincerely, Philips Consumer Electronics Company Know these safety symbols...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    This is normal and does not require you contact- ing your dealer or requesting service. are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Magnavox™, SmartLock™, SmartPicture™, SmartSound™ Copyright © 2001 All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: How To Use The Picture Adjustment Controls

    OW TO SE THE o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow the steps shown below: Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP DOWN buttons until the word PIC- TURE is highlighted.

  • Page 6: How To Use The Dnr (Digital Noise Reduction) Control

    OW TO SE THE or reasons such as poor cable recep- tion, the picture can sometimes appear slightly “speckled” (or has signal noise shown in the picture). The DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture.

  • Page 7: How To Use The Contrast + (Black Stretch) Control

    OW TO SE THE he Contrast + (Black Stretch) con- trol helps to “sharpen” the picture quality. The black portions of the pic- ture become richer in darkness and the whites become brighter. Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP or CUR- SOR DOWN...

  • Page 8: Using The Treble, Bass, And Balance Controls

    OW TO DJUST THE esides the normal volume level con- trol, your TV also has Bass, Treble and Balance sound controls. The TRE- BLE control effects only the high fre- quency sound coming from the TV enhancing the highs; while the BASS control effects only the low frequency sound coming from the TV enhancing the lows.

  • Page 9: How To Use The Avl Control

    AVL (A OW TO SE THE n most cases, the volume levels com- ing from broadcast programming or commercials are never the same. With the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) control turned ON, you can have the TV level out sound that is being heard. This makes for a more consistent sound by reducing the peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or com-...

  • Page 10: Setting The Incredible Surround Control

    ETTING THE he Incredible Surround feature adds greater depth and dimension to 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 button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.

  • Page 11: Setting The Tv For Sap (Secondary Audio Programs)

    ETTING THE SAP signal is an additional part of the stereo broadcast system. Sent as a third audio channel, a SAP signal can be heard apart from the current TV pro- gram sound. TV stations are free to use SAP for any number of purposes. If a SAP signal is not present with a selected program, the SAP option cannot be selected.

  • Page 12: Setting The Tv To Receive Stereo Programming

    ETTING THE ou can receive broadcast stereo TV programs. The TV has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP or CUR- SOR DOWN button until the word...

  • Page 13: Using The Timer Controls

    OW TO he Timer controls allow you to use your TV as an alarm clock if set to turn itself on and off at a specific time. It also can be set to tune to a specific channel at a specific time. Press the CLOCK button on the remote.

  • Page 14: Understanding The Smartlock Controls

    NDERSTANDING THE he AutoLock feature is an inte- grated circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcast- ers, or other program providers, that contain program content advi- sories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence,...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Smartlock Access Code

    ETTING UP THE ver the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channels and get a better understanding of the rating terms for certain programming. First, let’s start by learning how to set a personal access code: Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.

  • Page 16: How To Block Channels

    fter your personal access code has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels or A/V Inputs you want to block out or censor. Press the NUMBERED (or CH +, –) buttons to tune the channel you wish to block or censor.

  • Page 17: How To Clear All Channels At The Same Time

    OW TO LEAR fter blocking specific channels there may come a time when you want to clear all the channels so they can be viewed. The following steps explain how to CLEAR ALL blocked channels. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.

  • Page 18: How To Block All Channels At The Same Time

    OW TO here may come a time when you want to Block All the television’s channels. Maybe you don’t want your children to watch TV for a given time. With the Block All control, ALL avail- able channels (including the A/V Inputs) can be set to block at the same time.

  • Page 19: Blocking Programming Based On Movie Ratings

    LOCKING ROGRAMMING here are two types of program rat- ings within the AutoLock feature. One is based on the Movie Industry rat- ings while the other is based on the TV Industry ratings. Both can be used to block or censor programming that has been rated in either manner.

  • Page 20: Blocking Programming Based On Tv Ratings

    LOCKING his portion of the AutoLock features cover program ratings based on the TV Industry rating system. This is known as TV Ratings within AutoLock. After selecting the Autolock feature and entering your personal access code, the AutoLock options screen appears; Scroll the menu using the CUR- SOR UP or DOWN...

  • Page 21: Using The Smartlock Blocking Options

    SING THE utoLock offers the viewer other blocking features as well. With these Blocking Options, the censoring can be turned ON or OFF. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP DOWN button until the word FEA- TURES is highlighted.

  • Page 22: How To Use The Closed Captioning Control

    OW TO losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of televi- sion 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 CC button on the remote to display the current Closed Caption set- ting.

  • Page 23: Using The Audio /Video Input Jacks

    SING THE he TV’s Audio/Video Input jacks are for direct picture and sound connec- tions between the TV and a VCR (or similar accessory device) that has Audio/Video Output jacks. Connect one end of the VIDEO (yellow) CABLE to the AV1 in VIDEO jack on the back of the TV.

  • Page 24: Using The A/V Output Jacks

    SING THE he Audio/Video (Monitor) Output jacks are great for recording with a VCR or used to connect an external audio system for better sound reproduc- tion. For an external audio system, connect one end of the R(ight) and L(eft) AUDIO (Monitor Out) jacks on the TV to the R and L audio input jacks on your amplifier or sound system.

  • Page 25: Using The S-Video Input Jack

    SING THE he S(uper)-Video connection on the rear of the TV can provide you with better picture detail and clarity for the playback of accessory sources such as DBS (digital broadcast satellite), DVD (digital video discs), video games, and S-VHS VCR (video cassette recorder) tapes than the normal antenna picture connections.

  • Page 26: Setting Up The Sleeptimer Option

    ETTING ave you ever fallen asleep in front 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 trouble by automatically turning itself off.

  • Page 27: Auto Picture Control

    ETTING THE hether you’re watching a movie or a sporting event, your TV has automatic video control settings matched for your current program source or content. The Auto Picture fea- ture quickly resets your TV’s video con- trols for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions you may have in your home.

  • Page 28: Auto Sound Control

    ETTING THE he Auto Sound feature allows the listener to select between four dif- ferent factory set sound options. Personal (which can be set by the user), Theatre (for movie viewing), Music (for musical type programming) and Voice (when the program is mainly dialogue). These setting affect the Sound menu’s Bass, Treble, AVL, and Incredible Surround controls...

  • Page 29: Remote Control Use

    SING THE UTTON “list” or series of previously viewed channels can be select- ed using the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature you can easily switch between dif- ferent TV programs that currently interest you. The SmartSurf control allows you set up to 8 channels in its quick viewing “list”.

  • Page 30: Remote Use With Accessory Devices (Direct Method)

    EMOTE SE WITH our remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Systems, DBS, DVD, etc. However, an easy onetime step may be necessary before the remote will work your VCR. Try this initial check to see if going on to the following section is necessary.

  • Page 31: Remote Use With Accessory Devices (Code Entry)

    EMOTE SE WITH Direct Access Method ow that you have looked up the three-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of device, you are ready to follow the four simple steps below. Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper posi- tion.

  • Page 32: Remote Use With Accessory Devices (Search Method)

    EMOTE SE WITH Search Method our TV remote can be set to work various external devices such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Receivers, DBS, DVD, etc. by what is called the search method of remote control pro- gramming. If the “Remote Code” number method shown on the previous page did not set your remote to work your external device, then...

  • Page 33: Remote Code Entry List

    Philco ......035 Philips ..035, 062, 081, 110, 403 Pilot .
  • Page 34 Panasonic ..... .490 Philips ......539 Pioneer .

  • Page 35: Remote Vcr Related Buttons

    SING THE hen using the TV remote with a VCR, first make cer- tain it is set to control your VCR (by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method). Set the TV/VCR/ACC mode switch to VCR on the remote. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing the buttons.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting Tips

    lease make these simple checks before calling for service. These tips can save you time and money since charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not cov- ered under your warranty. No Power No Picture No Sound Unusual Screen Coloring Remote Does Not...

  • Page 37: Glossary Of Terms

    LOSSARY TO Auto Picture Booster • A control that will automatically ampli- fy “weak video signals” to a point where they are acceptable for viewing. Auto Programming • The procedure of adding or deleting channel numbers into the Television’s memory circuits. In this way the Television “remembers’’...

  • Page 38: Warranty

    RENEWED 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY...

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