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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 service networks in the industry.
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment 12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended ]his product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and by the manufacturer. safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
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I ntrodtnction Infrared Remote Control which works _,_,)i.ll 1 k¢ Welcoxnc/Rcgistralion "lou! ......5,C[ and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Safety/Precautions ............. Cable Converters. Table of Contents ............Features ..............4 Standard Broadcast (VIIF/UItF) or Cable Hooking Up Your "I'V ..........
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Cal,,e TV "- 2"_ Connect Cable TV cable to ANTENNA plug on the TV. Renlcmbcr, [l_.l,t_aI I_jall¢LlK0)C,t,J a4_J a:l signal is a single round cable set the TV for If you have a Converter Box: (75 ohm) then you're ready to the type signal Conncct thc OUT(put) plug on y(mr...
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Press tile POWER button I turn tile TV ON. <_a Press the VOLUME UP (&) or DOWN (Y) button to adjust the sound level. <_ Press tile CtIANNEL or DOWN (Y) button to select TV channels. Point the remote control toward the remote sensor window on the TV when operating the TV...
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irst litm' Setup autontatica/ly takes care of some basic TV NOTE: The "SETUt;" on-_creen control control settings for you. Follow is automatically selected when you first the steps in this section to quickly plug-in your TV and press the MENU add area channel numbers into I button.(on the TV or the remote.)
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OsI'E: ljyou w_'nt through etu U (see page 7), 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 antenna...
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OTE: If you went through Setup (see page 7), 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) •...
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uto I'roglamming (see Jqkprevious page) adds all the channels 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 unwanted channels,front the list of channels in.memory.
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losed Captioning allows you to read the voice content of 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 modes (CAPTION I-4, or TEXT !-4)) necessarily being used by a broadcast hearing impaired this feature uses station during the transmission of a closed caption program.
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c_Itl llC_civt' broadcast stereo "IV programs. The TV has both an amplifier andtwin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. <_ Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the CHANNEL • or • buttons (or DSTEREO the MENU •...
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[se the Volume Bat control to see the TV's volume level settings on the TV screen. Once set the Volume Bar will be seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or remote) are pressed. <_ Press the MENU button the remote, then press the...
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OTE: If you w_'nt through First Time Setup (page 7), 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.)
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_can set the TV to turn itself on at the same time everyday. ust like an alarm clock you Remember, the TIMER < Press the MENU button SETTING will not on the remote, then press the take place unless CHANNEL • or • buttons (or the TIMER Menu press the MENU •...
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Ve you _'vcrJallen a,sleep in ont 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.
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V V the TV automatically shows you the current time and channel l;l/i,h ,t,e Reminder control ON every thirty minutes. Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the CHANNEL • or • buttons the MENU • or • buttons on the TV) to select the word REMINDER...
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o adjust your 7V picture controls, select a channel ow the step.below." MENU button Press the remote, then press the CHANNEL • or • buttons (or the MENU • or • buttons on the TV) until the desired control shows on- screen.
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OTiTE:lj you went through First me Setup (page 7), this task has already been completed for you. For our Spanish and French speaking TV owners an on-screen LANGUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV's on-screen features to be shown in either English,...
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OpUld you like to hear 7"!/ rograms through your audio hi-fi system? The TV's Audio Output jacks and TV Speaker On/Off contro/ 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.
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ou can view the playback VCR tapes (Video Disc Players, camcorders, etc). by using the AUDIO and VIDEO PIC'I SOUND I'ROM INPUT jacks (on the rear of the TV). PLAYBACK OF VCR TAPE For example: to view the playback of a VCR tape: <_ Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO IN(put) jacks on the...
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After installing the batteries (see page 6) into the remote, press the TV System button to send remote commands to the TV. Point the remote toward the front of the TV (remote sensor window ) when pressing buttons. Channel Scan Button Press to scan up or down through channel numbers.When used with the For use of VCR buttons see the "Using...
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_ XX/ c,, . ingthe7V r ,.otc ¥ with 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. Power Button Press to turn the VCR ON and OFF.
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Wther you're wdt¢'hing zovie or a video game your TV has automatic picture settings Rct_Jcmbcr, matched for your current program the Smart Picture source or content. The Smart settings are stored Picture feature quickly resets your into the TV at the TV's picture for a number of factory and can only different types of programs and...
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series oj up tojbur previously viewed channels can be selected from the SURF button on your remote control. Wiih this feature you can easily switch between different TV programs that currently interest you. <_ Press the MENU (M) button on the remote, then press the CHANNEL •...
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Hitachi 03, 51 may have to try more than the first 14, 47, 48 Sony 09, 10,41 two-digit code given in order to Teknika Magnavox 00, 05 one number is listed, you locate your VCR's remote code. Matsushita 01,02 Toshiba...
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ow that you hare looked up the two-digit Rentote 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 I STATUS button.
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Hamlin Starcom continue to next page Hitachi Sylvania Jerrold 00,01,02,03,04,05,46,55 Texscan Macom 29, 38 Tocom 12,13, 53 Toshiba Magnavox 17, 31 Uniden Satellite Rcmcmbe[, thall Ill_)lC 06, 27, 39 Unika one number is listed, you Panasonic 18, 35 United Satellite...
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ow that you have looked ut) the two-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of Cable Con verter (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 STATUS button.
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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 VCR or Converter, then follow the easy steps listed below. Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning.
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CAUTION: A video source (such a.,,:, video game. Compact Disc lntclaclLve - CDI, or /ca.wmake lllc._c ,_iml)h' TV information which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen, channel) checks b@)rc calling for can cause picture tube damage. When your TV is continuously used with such a source service.
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deleting Coaxial (Sable - A smgk" ._,hd aL4_. u Jm _,_, [IILItc.[R_'d \vi[h A i'l'ogr;axl|lning ph),.cdulc ol ;.ltldllt_, chaiH_cl Ii_lllidLly numbers into the Television's memory circuits. In this way the that scrc,.vs (or pushes) onto metal plug (F-type) end connector directly Television "remembers"...
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Philips Consumer Electronics Company Factory Service Center Locations See Reverse Side for More Details. Seattle/Tacoma Area-- _--- _._. Detroit!Toledo, Rockford • ClevelandlN Ohio ___-- Chicago San Francisco/Metro Area • Columbus/Dayton/Cincinnati • Boston/S Maine/ Hampshire irtford/Rhode Island eles/San Diego Charlotte York/Metro New Jersey •...
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QUALITY SERVICEIS AS CLOSEAS YOUR TELEPHONE!SIMPLY LOOK OVER THE LIST BELOW FOB THE NUMBER OF A FACTORYSERVICE CENTER YOUR NEARYOU. PRODUCTWILL RECEIVEEFFICIENTAND EXPEDIENTCARRY-IN, MAIL-IN, OR IN-HOME SERVICE, AND .YOUWILL RECEIVEPEACEOF MIND, KNOWINGYOUR PRODUCTIS BEINGGIVEN THE EXPERTATTENTIONOF PHILIPS' FACTORYSERVICE. AND, IF THE PHONE NUMBERLISTED FOR YOUR AREA Is LONG DISTANCE, CALL 1 "800"242"9225 FOR FACTORY SERVICE.
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COLOR TELEVISION 90 Days Free Labor One Year Exchange Warranty on Parts (Two Years Exchange Warranty on Color Picture Tube) This product must be carried in for repair. WHO IS COVERED? MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... You musthave proofof purchaseto receivewarrantyservice. A Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof sales receiptor otherdocumentshowingthat you purchasedthe of purchase.
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