Philips Magnavox MS3250C Quick Use And Setup Manual

Quick Use and Setup Guide
Quick Use and Setup Guide
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Getting Started
Warning/Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic Cable Television Connection . . . . . . .1
Basic Antenna Television Connection . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Basic VCR/Accessory Device Connection . . . . . . . .1
Basic Television Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Basic Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
C TV
ABLE
is a single round cable (75
C I /C
ABLE NPUT ONVERTER
ohm) then you're ready to con-
Y
our Cable TV input into
nect to the TV.
your home may be a
If you have a Cable
single (75 ohm) cable, or a Converter Box:
Connect the Cable TV signal to
Converter Box installation.
the Cable Signal IN(put) plug
In either case the connec-
on the Converter.
tion to the TV is very easy.
Just put the threaded end
of the cable signal to the
TV's antenna plug and
screw it down finger tight.
NOTE: The connecting cable
for the Converter is supplied
from the Cable TV Company.
A
NTENNA
round cable (75 ohm) on the end,
C UHF/VHF
OMBINATION
then you're ready to connect it to
A
combination antenna
the TV.
receives normal broad-
If your antenna has flat twin-lead
cast channels (VHF 2-13
wire (300 ohm), you first need to
and UHF 14-69). Your attach the antenna wires to the
screws on a 300 to 75 ohm adapter.
connection is easy since
there is only one 75Ω
(ohm) antenna plug on the
back of your TV - and
that's where the antenna
goes.
1
Combination VHF/UHF
Twin Lead
Antenna
Wire
(Outdoor or Indoor)
Round Cable
75Ω
TV VCR
TO
Antenna or Cable TV signal
B C
ASIC ONNECTION
to the IN FROM ANT(enna)
T
he basic Antenna, or
plug on the VCR.
Cable TV, to VCR to
Outdoor
TV connection is shown to
VHF/UHF
the right. For more infor-
Antenna
mation on other hookups
(possible when Cable
Converter/Descrambler
boxes are included) refer to
your accessory VCR and
Cable Converter Owner's
Cable TV signal
Manual for details.
C
ABLE OF ONTENTS
Setting your TV for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4
Using the On-screen menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Using the Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Setting the Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How to Automatically Program Channels . . . . . . . .4
How to Add and Delete Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
B T
ASIC ELEVISION
If your Cable TV signal
Connect the Cable TV cable to
the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the TV.
If you have a Cable Converter Box:
Connect the OUT(put) plug from the
Converter to the 75Ω plug on the TV.
Cable TV Company
Cable TV Signal Input
Cable TV Converter
Round Cable
Box Connection
75Ω Ohm
Push the round end of the
If your antenna has a
adapter (or antenna) onto the
75Ω plug on the rear of the TV.
If the round end of the antenna
wire is threaded, screw it down
finger tight.
300 to 75Ω
Adapter
75
OR
Connect the OUT TO
Connect your
TV plug on the VCR to the
75Ω plug on the TV (connect-
ing cable supplied with the
VCR.)
300 to 75Ω
Ohm Adapter
OR
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
VCR
NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several
different television models. Not all features (and
drawings) discussed in this manual will necessar-
ily match those found with your television set.
This is normal and does not require you contact-
ing your dealer or requesting service.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
C
ONNECTIONS
2
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OR
Back of TV
1
Note: For homes with separate UHF and VHF
antennas you will need an optional combiner
to connect to the TV.
Combiner
2
Monitor out AV1 in
VIDEO
Mono L/
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
75 R
Back of TV
Refer to the Owner's
Manual included with your
VCR for other possible con-
nections and TV/VCR operat-
ing details.
1
Round Cable
2
75Ω Supplied with VCR
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3121 233 40921
Color
Color
Television
Television
IMPORTANT
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Remember:
Set the TV for the
type signal you've
just connected (see
the "Tuner Mode"
section on page 3 of
this Set-Up Guide.)
To select only the
channel numbers on
your Cable system
see "Auto Program"
(page 4). If you use a
Monitor out AV1 in
VIDEO
L/
Mono
AUDIO S-VIDEO
Cable Converter box,
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set the TV to the
same channel as the
converter's CH 3/4
switch (on the rear of
the converter.)
S
MART
H
ELP
Remember,
be sure to set the TV
U/V
for the type signal
you've connected
(see the "Tuner
Mode" section on
Monitor out AV1 in
VIDEO L/
Mono S-VIDEO
75 AUDIO
R
Back of TV page 3 of this Set-
Up Guide.)
75-300 Ohm Adapter To set the TV to
select only the chan-
nel numbers in your
area see how to
"Program" or "Add"
channels in memory
on page 4 (Auto
Program section).
To order any option-
al accessory contact
your dealer or call
the toll-free accesso-
ry ordering number
(1-800-851-8885).
Monitor out AV1 in
VIDEO
Mono L/
Back of TV AUDIO S-VIDEO
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