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Magnavox FP5240W Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 And we'll do everything our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come:. As a member of the MAGNAVOX "family," you're entitled to protection one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions - Readbeforeoperatingequipment

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Readbeforeoperatingequipment This productwas designedand manufactured t o meetstrict quality and 12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. safet7standards.Thereare, however,someinstallationand operation prec_;utions which you shouldbe particularly awareof. 13. Power Lines - An outdoor anterna should be located away from power lines.
  • Page 4 Getting Started Remote _ontrol Operation Welcome/Product Registration ....2 Using the Remo':e Locator Feature ..30-31 Safety/Precautions ............. Setting the Smalt Picture Control ..32-33 Table of Contents ............Using Smart Sound Control ........34 Features and Model Information ........ 5 Using the Channel Gu.id_ Control ......
  • Page 5 As you unpack you:: TV please note that the First Time Set 12p which automatically sets the TV following items have been included with your set: for local channel.,; and the correct picture signal (antenna or cable). It even helps you make the necessary connections for the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) •...
  • Page 6 channel and follow the steps shown below: Select BRIGHTNESS, PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or SHARPNESS picture control. With the PICTURE MENU on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) 'IT')'buttons. q-hen press the MENU button. <_ Press the (+) or (-) buttons to adjust the selected control.
  • Page 7 learview is a sharpness feature which smoothes background snow (or picture noise) without losing picture image detail or crispness. €_ MAIN MENU Select CLEARVIEW control. With the PICTURE MENU screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) _ buttons. Then press the MENU_button.
  • Page 8 l_€"_onvergence is the correct L., lining up of the red and blue light paths on the TV screen. NOTE: If no color fringing (see Smart Help) shows, then no Convergence adjustments necessary fi)r your TV. Select CONVERGENCE PICTURE MENU control. 'With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on screen, move the REDhighlight with the MENU (M)4_I, buttons.
  • Page 9 e the Flesh Correction ontroI ,'o keep skin tone hues ..E ..::,:_:_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii_ (or facial tint) from varying from ._,, ====================================================== ::::::::_:_:_ TV channel to TV channel. ",,. " Select FLESH CORRECTION control. I '01:'2'--' l' ... With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on screen, move the RED highlight PICTURE IV,ENLI ..
  • Page 10 ,-€t rTfie picture (or the TV can come J. through eft'her the ANTENNA plug or the AUDIO/VIDEO INput jacks (on the rear of the TV). The Picture Source control simply tells the TV which one of these picture MENU MAIN sources it is to show on ihe 1V screen.
  • Page 11 QI_;It ill _! Ollk_ I _I llLl)I*)_i i "{I) &'l[i[e)_i i l_iO) _ I]J -N--OTE: Not all TV programs and product commerdals are made for broadcast losed Captioning (CC) allows ou to read the voice content of with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption television programs on the TV modes (CAPTION 1-4;...
  • Page 12 l_/'ou need to make sure the TV is J_ set to pick up either Cable TV or Antenna si@nals. In other words t_e TV needs to know if you connected a Cable 73/signal or a normal antent_a to its ANTENNA MAIN MENU plug.

  • Page 13: Auto Programming

    Ur TV can r local area (or Cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL • • ....::i:!: :!! ......!_!_i_::_! :ii_iii::i_}} _i::i:_i:_i:_i:_i i i i_,_,i::_:i_:i:::::_;,ii_::;:.i_: _:_,:_i:_:_i:,i_:_::i:{:_ i_ ,:, ..
  • Page 14 utoProgramming (see _"!previous page) adds all the c._annels it can find (on your Antenna or Cable TV system) into the TV's memory. Add/Delete Channels makes it easy for you to add other channels, or drop MAIN MENU unwanted cha,_nels,from the list of channels in the TV's memory.
  • Page 15 our 7!/comes with an on- Remember, creen clock. During normal be sure to press "0" operation the clock appears on the _IC:IUF_E CAELE i: first and then the screen with every channel change hour number for (and when the STATUS button is single digit entries.
  • Page 16 _;_<_!;ii_ii_ii_i!_!_ii!iiiiiiiiiii_iiii_i!!i_iiiiiiiiiii)ii_iiiiiiiiii_!!!!i!!i!ii1_i_>_ .."ring" or series of previously i! ... 1viewed channels can be selected Remember, from the Alternate Channel (A/CH) to first use this- b,_non on your remote control. With • = Mal,_ ME_j • ::::::::::: feature press the this feature you can easily switch A/Ctt and then the...

  • Page 17: Small Size

    th the Channel Display ontrol you can change the Try it out. size and location of the on screen Press the ..!iii i iii_!ii_iiiiiiii))i channel and clock information. CHANNEL ,A.Y ,_-_FEtXTUF_ MENU ..buttons and you should see the <,_>...
  • Page 18 NOTE:Your TV left the factory with the Parental Code set t_ "0000". If you are using _)arental Comrol allows parents your TV and the Parental Control for the _rs,l time, and don't want to SE-q'UP a new to block out, or "censor", Access code number, you can use the ' 00120 number to block channels - see next page.
  • Page 19 fter your personal Parental Code number has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels you want to block out or censor. L u'Ng-_-i_3 Select the BLOCK FEATURE MI_=NU CHANNELS control. :' F_J,TURE MENU With FEATURES MENU (3 of 3) on screen, move the RED highlight O-tAN_ with the NIENU (M) I_ buttons.
  • Page 20 €7"our TV also has individual sound adjustment controls. , MAIN MENU BASS (low frequency), TREBLE ,_,),p, (high frequency), and Speaker BALANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of 73/ programs. Select BASS, or TREBLE, ... 1 OF 3_= BALANCE sound control.
  • Page 21 ur TV is able to receive Remember. roadcast stereo TV programs. If a stereo signal is The TV is equipped with an not available amplifier and twin speaker system the TV is placed in ..,...::: +:+:+:+:+:+:+:+:+: -- • through which the stereo sound the STEREO mode,...
  • Page 22 Remember, _bb e Stereo Surround control can e used to add greater depth with the Stereo and dimension to both monaural Surround control (MONO) and STEREO TV sound. turned ON even monaural (mono) audio source <_ Select STEREO SURROUND material can be control.
  • Page 23 U[7ould y o,, l ike t ohear 7 V I' V programs through your audio ,_ifi system? The TV's Variable Audio Output jacks and TV .Speaker On/Off control work BACK OF TV together to offer you this TV sound option. Connect the R(ight) and L(eft)
  • Page 24 REAR SURROUND SOUND )y adding optional external Remember, SPEAKER TER MINALS speakers to the TV's sound Surround Sound system, you can create the feeling will not work with of reflected sound that surrounds only one speaker you at a movie theater or concert connected;...
  • Page 25 th the use of an optional DoIby urround Prologic Amplifier You will need the following to set-up and use the designed SURROUND SOUND system shown below: can receive the added sound dimension found only in Dolby • One set of rear Surround Sound speakers One Dolby Prologic Audio Amplifier (with Center Pre-Amp Surround...

  • Page 26: Source Select

    r"he TV's Audio/Video Input jacks are for direct picture NOTE: Connections and use of the sound connections between the TV TV':¢ A1JX 2 Audio/Video Input jacks PICTURE SOUND PROM are Ihe Cameas for the VCR/AUX arid a VCR (or Video Disc Player, PLAYBACK OF VCR TAPE...

  • Page 27: Video Out

    more convenient Direct .l " playback connections the TV's Front Audio!Video Input panel can be used. Locc_ted next to the TV's front control panel (under a small cover door.) t,_ese Input jacks allow For quick and easy connections, o_ F_rU_e vEuu..particularly fo-r the playback Camcorder...
  • Page 28 r'fie S(uper)-Video connection the rear o[the TV can giw' you PICTURE AND SOUND FROM better picture detail and clarity, for PLAYBACK OF S-VHS VCR TAPE the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes or Video Discs, than the normal BACK OFTV a_ tenna picture connections. •...
  • Page 29 JZ_re Audio/Video Output jacks PICTURE AND SOUND BEING .l on the TV can be used to RECORDED ON VCR. record TV programs on VCRs which have Audio/Video Input BA CK OF TV jacks. To record TV programs by using the Audio/Videb jacks oh the TV: VCR/AUX Connect the VIDEO OUT jack AUX 2...
  • Page 30 __[ave you ever played hide and . seek with your remote control? Are you tired of tearing the house apart trying to find someone has stuffed the remote unaer the couch, put it on the shelves, or hid it in the desk? Well, your TV remote can save you all thai' looking by automatically signaling...
  • Page 31 uToia ai[o)ql e(o) u uo tq Do u l For most homes this step would not b_'needed but for your information: Up to 9 different remote locator addre,__s codes can be set on which the 73/can send out its "homing" signal.
  • Page 32 _'_rnart Picture quickly returns your k.) TV to preset channel, picture, sound level settings that have been placed in memory. Each Smart Picture category is preset at the factory for a different type of program or viewing condition, " PICTURE MENU == you have the option to change the _.BEL SMART...

  • Page 33: Smart Picture

    USe the Smart Picture settings u placed in memory (see previous page): ... _> Press the SMART PICTURE button on the remote. List of "SMART PICTURE" categories sfi0ws on the TV screen. 1- '_PORTS 2- _OVIES Press the SMART PICTURE 3- REAK SIG 4- GAMES button repew:edly (or press the...
  • Page 34 re you tired of the sound of following into the next room or all through t,_e house? Smart Sound allows you to preset a desired volume level t,_at the TV sound will not go above. This makes for an-even, more consistent sound by reducing t.he peaks attd valleys that can occur during program...
  • Page 35 you ever have trouble j[.J remembering on which channel a particular station or network is located? The Channel Guide is a quick way to view and select channeis from a list of Labelled channels. A Label is a four letter callout you can set to appear with the on screen channel number.
  • Page 36 23, 29 Sylvania 01,02, 14, 47, 48 Symphonic Kenwood 13, 14 Tatu ng Teac 14, 27 Lloyds Teknika 26, 27 Magnavox 00, 01,02, 05, 27,128 Thorn as Magnin Marantz Memorex 01, 07, 23, 2'7 Toshiba 18, 19 Minolta Video Concepts Mitsubishi...
  • Page 37 ow that you have looked up the 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. PLAY Ip. STATUS the REC Press and release (RECORD) button.
  • Page 38 Sylvania continue to next page Hitachi Texscan 16, 48 Jerrold 01,02,03,04,05,30,46 Tocom 12,13, 53 Toshiba Macom 29, 38 Magnavox 17,26, 31 Uniden Satellite 44, 54 Remember, if more than Unika Universal one number is listed, you 06, 27, 39 Video Tech...
  • Page 39 ow that you have looked the 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. PLAY • Cable Converter Press and release the REC I (RECORD) button.
  • Page 40 "q_n" our TV remote can be set to work your VCR or Cable Converter by what is called the CABLE CONVERTER SEARCH method. If the "REMOTE CODE" number method shown in the previous section did not set your remote to work your I,'C_ or Converter, then _91low the easy steps listed below.

  • Page 41: Pause Button

    '[hen using the TV remote ' ¥ with a VCR, first make certain it is set to control your ( by the REMOTE CODE SEARCH method - see earlier section). <_ Press the System I button on the remote. Pres,; to playback a tape.

  • Page 42: First Time Setup

    _._icture i n Picture (PIP) is the showing of two pictures on the 73t' screen at the same time. (One MAIN main screen picture and one small SCREEN inset picture- or PIP). Note: The PIP picture must be supplied by a VCR (or other accessory equipped with a VIDEO...
  • Page 43 that'cou have completed 1 ¥ the required connections the previous page you are ready to follow the simple steps shown PICTURE SOURCE SELECT below. 12:00"" Turn the VCR and iiAux _12:00"" Place the VCR in the TV mode - Use the TV/VCR button on the VCR (or on the TV remote VCR IN "'TV MODE"...

  • Page 44: Pip Position

    remote the PIP picture can be moved and swapped with the main 4. FREEZE _£_y using the PIP buttons on the scrt?en. > ]Press PIP ON button to show the PIP picture. PIP screen appears in corner of TV screen. Press PIP ON again to remove PIP from the main screen.
  • Page 45 Press SIZE button to change 6.PIP STROBE 5.PIP SIZE the size of the PIP window shown on the TV screen. Press the PIP SIZE button again to see and compare the large and small size PIP windows. ,.,,_ ,,_ Press STROBE to see a series of three frozen scenes from the cmTently selected channel.

  • Page 46: Pip Source

    picture for the PIP window can come through either the ANTICABLE or VCR/A UX Inputs (on the rear of t,_e TV). PIP Picture Source simply tells the TV which FEAfURE MENU one of the input sources it is to show in the PIP _indow. MAIN Select PIP SOURCE...
  • Page 47 _C e Picture-ln-Picture (PIP) olor and Tint controls are used to make fine tune adjustments to the color settings for PIP (when it is shown on the TV screen). PICTURE MENU Select PIP COLOR-(or TINT) control. With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on screen, move the REDhighlight 1 'o_ '2'=_ with the MENU (M)I-_ buttons.
  • Page 48 • Converter Box and VCR. J_IP hookup with Cable Remember to use the Cable TV First use an optional signal Converter Box to I splitter and connect the original select channels for cable TV signal to both the CABLE IN on the Cable Converter PIP, the VCR must be sel:to the same and the ANTENNA plug on the...
  • Page 49 T;ffe e on screen HELP menu rs both Operating Tips and ....a list of Glossary definitions ..;i_:iiiiiiii{iiiiiiii ...."" =: "..different features on your TV. MAIN MENU ..iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii HELP MENU These items are given to provide ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: ,L,i,J.
  • Page 50 CAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, Compact Disc Interactive - CDI, or TV information channel) which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen, ,lease make these simple checks befi)r,, calling for can cause picture tube damage. When your "FV is continuousl 2, used with such a source service.
  • Page 51 Pre-Amplifier * The control center of a hi-fi system. Not A/V Inputs * Connector plugs which allow the introduction of only amplifies source inputs, but also allows for source distinct audio and video signals into the TV from accessory selection, volume, tone, balanc_ and all other controls that VCRs, camcorders, etc.
  • Page 52 Accessories/Optional ..9,24-25, 26-29, 42,48,49,*Q/U-1 Parental Control ..............18-19 Picture-In-Picture (PIP) ......... 42-48, *Q/U-2 Adapter Connector ........42, 48, 49, *Q/U-1 Add/Delete Channels .......... 13-14, *Q/U-2 Power Light Indtcator ............. * Q/U-3 Advance Buttons ............*Q/U-2, Precautions/Safety ........2, 3, 50, 55, *Q/U-1 Audio Controls ..........
  • Page 53 Philips Consumer Electronics Company Factory Service Center Locations See Reverse Side for More Details. )ma Area Detroit/Toledo Rockford md/N Ohio FranciscolMetro Area Chicago Columbus/Dayton/Cincinnati • BostonlS Maine/ _f_New Hampshire _J_'_ t -._Ha_'ford/Rhode Island Charlotte _ "_/'_ew YorkJMetro LosA geleslS,, Diego _, •_ New Jersey •...
  • Page 54 QUALITY SERVICEIS AS CLOSEAS YOUR TELEPHONE!SIMPLY LOOK OVER THE LIST BELOW FOR THE NUMBEROF:A FACTORYSERVICE CENTER NEAF;YOU. YOUR PRODUCTWILL RECEIVEEFFICIENTAND EXPEDIENT CARRY-IN, MAIL-IN, OR IN-HOME SERVICE,AND YOU WILL RECEIVEPEACEOF MIND, KNOWINGYOUR PRODUCTIS BEING GIVENTHE EXPERTATfENTION OF PHILIPS' FACTORYSERVICE. AND, IF THE PHONENUMBER LISTED FOR YOUR AREA 1-800-242-9225 FOR FACTORY IS LONG DISTANCE,CALL SERVICE.
  • Page 55 PROJECTION TELEVISION On(" Year I:rc(- IA_b()r Year Frcc S(_rvic(" l)nrls ()1% Year,_ Free Service on Cathode Ray-llR)e Pans/30 Days Free Service oll Projeclion Tv Screen This producl be repaired in-l_ome. IS COVERED? MAKE SURE KEF.P.., Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of You must have pr6ofofpur-chase...

  • Page 56: Optional Accessories

    Protect your antenna, cable, TV or stereo. Simply attach and electrical lines with be ordered direct from Philips dimly-lit areas,with our Night antenna to your TV/stereo and Magnavox Audio/Video Lite lighted keypad. enjoy crisper, clearer sound and Equipment Surge Protectors. improved picture quality.

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