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Summary of Contents for Philips MAGNAVOX TS2556C1
- Page 1 Instructions for use mvox 3135 015 10742...
- Page 2 And most importantlyyou can count on our uncompromising commitmentto your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome-and thanks for investingin a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product. Sincerely, P.S.
- Page 3 SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS - Readbefore operatingequipment This product w as designed and manufactured to meetstrict quality and 11. Power-Cord Protection- Powersupply cordsshould be routed so safety standards. There are,however, someinstallation andoperation p ro- thattheyarenot likely to be walked on or pinched by itemsplaced cautions w hichyoushould beparticularly awareof.
- Page 4 Introduction Here are a few of the special features built into this new Color Television: Welcome/Registration of Your TV ......2 Safety/Precautions ............. SmartLock feature allows you to block the view- Table of Contents ............ing of certain channel or external audio/video con- nections were you might not want your children Features ..............
- Page 5 yhur Cable TV input into your ome may be a single (75 Remember: ohm) cable, or a Converter Set the TV for the installation. In either case the type signal you've connection to the TV is very easy. just connected (see the "Tuner"...
- Page 6 combination antenna receives Lnormal broadcast channels Remember: Be sure to set the (VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69). Note: For homes with separate UHF and VHF antennas TV for the type sig- Your connection is easy since you will need an optionalcombiner to connect to the TV.
- Page 7 TTE,he basic Antenna, or Cable to VCR to TV connection is shown to the right. For more information on other hookups (possible when Cable Converter/Descrambler boxes are included) refer to your accessory VCR and Cable Converter Owner's Manual for details. <_ Connect your Antenna or Cable...
- Page 8 Press the POWER button to I turn the TV ON. STEREO <_ Press the VOLUME button increase the sound level or the VOLUME - button to lower the sound level. Pressing both buttons at the same time will display the onscreen menu. Once in the menu, use these button to make adjustments or selections.
- Page 9 Press to turn the TV ON and OFF. Sleen Button Press to set the TV to automatically turn itself OFF. cc Button Press to select Closed Caption options within the menu. Press for direct entry of the TIMER (Clock) features were you can set the TV's clock, the Start Time, and the Start Channel Controls.
- Page 10 our Spanish and French speak° ng TV owners an onscreen LAN- GUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV's onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French. <_ Press the MENU button on the CLOCK •...
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Page 11: Channel Edit
Tche TUNER feature allows you to hange the TV s signal input to either CABLE, AUTO or ANTENNA mode. It's important for the TV to know what type of signal to look for. (From a Cable TV signal or a nor- mal Antenna signal.) In the AUTO... - Page 12 i Vour TV can automatically set itself for local area (or Cable TV) chan- inels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL (+), (-) but- tons are pressed. Note." Make sure the antenna or cable signal connection has been completed CLOCK...
- Page 13 to ADD or DELETE channels from the list of channels stored in the f"_hannel E dit makes it easy fi_r you TV's memory.u_i_ Press the MENU button on the I remote to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP • CLOCK •...
- Page 14 rrVhe External feature allows you to 1. rename your input source selec- tions. When the Input feature (refer to Owner's Manual for details) is accessed to change audio/video _. jacks, your source selection will be called by the name you choose. This name will also appear onscreen when using the...
- Page 15 trois, select a channel and follow the steps shown below. adjust your TV picture con- Press MENU button I remote to display the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP • or <_ DOWN • buttons until the word • BRIGHTNESS is highlighted.
- Page 16 Tfehe Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) ature helps to "sharpen' picture quality. The black portions the picture become richer in dark- ness and the whites become brighter t-a-g_rm <_ Press the MENU button on the I remote to display the onscreen menu. <_ Press the CURSOR UP •...
- Page 17 reasons such as poor cable • " reception, the picture can some- time appear slightly "speckled" signal noise shown in the picture), The NOISE REDUCTION control can help eliminate this type of interJOr- ence and improve the quality of the _icture.
- Page 18 y;ur television comes with an nsereen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the semen when the STATUS/EXIT button Remember: sure to press "0" is pressed or when channel changes first and then the hour OCCH_. o_mK : AM I number for single digit TIMERACTIVE...
- Page 19 U_ed along with the Clock fea- ures, you can select a specific channel that the television will tune Remember: Be sure to when the Timer Active control is g to set the Timer Active SETCLQCK 10:QQ AM turned ON. control to ON. 3]MER ACTIVE The onscreen menu will time LrJ, Na.
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Page 20: Smartlock Review
Closed Captioning (CC) allows ou to read the voict_content c_ I NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast television programs on the TV with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption screen. Designed to help the hear modes (CC-I, or CC-2) necessarily being used by a broadcast station during the ing impaired, this feature uses transmission of a closed caption program. - Page 21 m;l'e you ever /_dlen asleep in _ont q[the TV only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern screeching your ears? Well, your TV earl save you all that trouble by automatical- ly turning itself qDi 15 MIN Press the SLEEP button...
- Page 22 Tse the Volume Bar control to see the TV s volume level settings on the TV screen. The Volume Bar will be seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or remote) CONTRST PLUS pressed. NOISE REDUCTION IVOLUME • ... 151 TREBLE BOOST Press the MENU button to dis-...
- Page 23 inte-! Tghe SmartLock feature rated circuit that receives processes data sent by broadcast- ers, or other program providers, TV-Y that contain program content advi- TV-Y7 • sories. When programmed by the vtewer, a TV with SmartLock PG-13 TV-G respond to the content advisories [TV-PG and block program...
- Page 24 Over the next few pages you'll learn how to block channels and get a better understanding the rating terms Jbr certain pro- gramming. INPUT • First, let's start by learning how to SLEEPTIMER set a personal access code." SmartLock ISmartbock •[ CLOCK •...
- Page 25 After yoar personal access code Z"l.has been set (see previous page), you, are now ready to select the channels you want to block out INPUT censor: SLEEPTIMER OF_FF SmartLock Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu. [SmartLOCkcLoCK .P_ Press the CURSOR UP •...
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Page 26: Blocking Options
S_blartLock offers the viewer other ocking features as well. With these Blocking Option features, censoring can be turned ON or INPUT • SLEEPTIMER m- mm SmartLock ISmartL°ck •I <_ Press the MENU button on the CLOCK • remote to display the onscreen ACCESS CODE menu. -
Page 27: Change Code
There are two types of program atings within the SmartLock Remember: feature. One is based on the Movie Industry ratings while the other is Selecting to based on the TV Industry ratings. block any rating Both can be used to block or censor will cause all the INPUT •... - Page 28 Tjhis portion of the SmartLoek _atures cover progrant ratings based on the TV Industry rating Remember: system. This is know as Parental Selecting to Guideline within SmartLock. block any rating Afler selecting the SmartLoek !Oa- will cause all the ]BLOCK CHANNELS BLOCKED •...
- Page 29 _Tow that you've learn how to 1 ¥ block channels or censor your viewing using the Movie Ratings Parental (TV) Guidelines let's review what you've done. The _martLock Review feature allows CHANNELS BLOCKED pou to see what has been blocked. SEIUP •...
- Page 30 14, 1) _esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has Bass and Treble Boost sound adjustment controls. The TREBLE Boost effects only the high frequency sound com- ing from the TV enhancing highs; while the BASS Boost effects only the low frequency sound com- ing from the TV enhancing...
- Page 31 your TV can detect a stereo sig- al and will set itself automat- ically so the stereo sound can be heard. However, there may be occasions when you might want to set the TV to mono. The following steps describe how to change the SOUND control: TREBLE BOOST <_...
- Page 32 The TV's Audio/Video Input jacks are for direct picture and sound connections between the TV and a VCR (or similar device) that has Audio/Video Output jacks. <_ Connect the VIDEO (yellow) CABLE to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV. Then con- nect the AUDIO (red and white) VIDEO IN BACK OF TV...
- Page 33 Wmether you're watching a ovie or a video game, your TV has automatic video control set- tings matched for your current pro- gram source or content. The SmartPicture feature quickly resets your TV's video controls for a num- ber of different types of programs and viewing conditions you may have in your home.
- Page 34 rrfhe SmartSound feature allows J[ the listener to select between four different factory set sound options. Personal (which can be set by the user), Theater (for movie viewing), Music (for musical type programming) and Voice (when the program is mainly dialogue). To select any of the options follow the directions below.
- Page 35 "list" or series of previously viewed channels can be select- ed with 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 ADDED allows you set up to eight channels in its quick viewing "list", <_ Press the CHANNEL (+) or (-)
- Page 36 ' CAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, Compact Disc Interactive + CD1, or please make these simple TV information channel) which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen, checks before calling for ser- ' can cause picture tube damage. When your TV is continuously used with such a source vice.
- Page 37 Coaxial Cable • A single solid antenna wire normally matched Programming • The procedure of adding or deleting channel with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) numbers into the Television's memory circuits. In this way the directly onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television or VCR.
- Page 38 Philips Consumer Electronics Company Factory Service Center Locations Tampa/W Florida "_ Indlcates In-Home Service Only Beaumont/Austin ,/r Ft. MyersfSW Florida %800-242-9225 San Antonio Miaml/SE Florida • Indicates In-Home/Carry-In Service NOTE: I f youreside in oneofourPhilips Factory S ervice Branch areas(seedirectory onback),youcancontact thenearest ServiceBranch to obtain efficient a ndexpedient repair f or yourproduct.
- Page 39 FACTORY OUALITY SERVICE IS AS CLOSEAS YOUR TELEPHONE!SIMPLY LOOK OVER THE LIST BELOW FOR THE NUMBER OF A SERVICE CENTER YOUR NEAR YOU. PRODUCT WILL RECEIVEEFFICIENTAND EXPEDIENTCARRY-IN, MAIL-IN, OR IN-HOME SERVICE, AND YOU WILL RECEIVEPEACEOF MIND_ ANO, KNOWINGYOUR PRODUCTIS BEING GIVEN THE EXPERTA1TENTIONOF PHILIPS' FACTORY SERVICE. IF THE PHONE NUMBER LISTED FOR YOUR AREA 1-800-242-9225 FACTORY...
- Page 40 COLOR TELEVISION 90 Days Free Labor One Year Free Replacement of Parts (Two Years Free Replacement on Color Picture Tube) This product can be repaired in-home. IS COVERED? MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... Youmust haveproof of purchase to receivewarranty service. A sales Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of receipt or other document showing that youpurchased the product is purchase.
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