Philips MAT972 User Manual Download

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Owner’s Manual

Important!

Return your Warranty Registration

Card within 10 days. See why inside.

webtv

Power

Connected

Message

Smartcard

Internet Terminal

MAT972

For Keyboard

Information See

MAT972KB QUG

(Quick Use Guide)

Summary of Contents for MAT972

Page 1: ... Manual Important Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days See why inside webtv Power Connected Message Smartcard Internet Terminal MAT972 For Keyboard Information See MAT972KB QUG Quick Use Guide ...

Page 2: ..._____________________________ Know these safetysymbols tThis bolt of lightning indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering s The exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems WARN...

Page 3: ...e that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 10 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so ...

Page 4: ...ubsequently used 20 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a when the power supply cord or plug is damaged or frayed b if liquid has spilled into the product c if the product has been exposed to rain or water d if the product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions adjust only those con...

Page 5: ...changes in its facilities equipment operations or proce dures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment If they do you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service If you experience trouble with this telephone equipment please contact Philips Consumer Electronics repair facility at Philips Service Solutions Group P O Box 555 Ol...

Page 6: ...uthorized maintenance facility des ignated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or any equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system are c...

Page 7: ...o radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Co...

Page 8: ...n extended period of time the image may become permanently etched on your TV picture tube Additional on screen instructions are available from the WebTV Network To access these instructions go to the Web Home Page Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to select Using WebTV Press the GO button then use the Arrow buttons to select Instructions then press the GO button again If you still have q...

Page 9: ...ing the IR Blaster 21 22 Step 4 Connecting the Telephone Cord 22 Step 5 Connecting the webeye 23 Step 6 Connecting the AC Power Cord 23 Connecting a Printer optional 24 Telephone Options 24 Connecting to the WebTV Network Signing Up for the WebTV Network 25 Additional Sign up Tips 26 Using Your Current Internet Service Provider 26 Basic Information Using the On screen Keyboard 27 Terms You Need to...

Page 10: ...r T splitter IR infrared Blaster webeye Coaxial cable S video cable Additional literature may be included Additional accessories are available See page 44 for details Getting Started 1 2 3 Remove the battery compartment cover by lifting the cover Insert two AAA batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment Replace the battery compartment cover Package Contents Remote Control Battery Instal...

Page 11: ...a set of red and white audio cables additional cables not provided to these jacks and to the Audio Out jacks on your accessory equipment such as a VCR if applicable 7 Video Out jack Connect the yellow video cable provided to this jack and to the Video In jack of the TV 8 Video In jack You may connect a yellow video cable additional cable not provided to this jack and to the Video Out jack on your ...

Page 12: ...a different feature or move among sites 4 Message indicator Indicates that you have a new email message 5 Infrared sensor Allows you to operate your Internet Terminal with the remote control When you are not using the webeye point the remote control at the Internet Terminal If you are using the webeye point the remote control at the webeye 6 Expansion Port on the side of the unit Allows you to use...

Page 13: ... button Press to turn on the Internet Terminal Or press to turn off the Internet Terminal To turn on the TV press the TV MODE button then press the POWER button if you have pro grammed the remote control to operate the TV 15 WebTV MODE button Press before using the remote control to operate the features of the Internet Terminal 16 GO button Activates a highlighted link or command displays the on s...

Page 14: ... jacks or an RF coaxial combined UHF VHF Antenna In jack is connected to a VCR or is connected to a Cable Box Satellite Box Remember Objects placed on top of the Internet Terminal could hinder the flow of air through the ventilation openings Do not place anything on top of the Internet Terminal Before You Begin After you complete these connections you will subscribe to the WebTV Network which has ...

Page 15: ...o watch TV with the Internet Terminal turned off you also should connect a Coaxial Cable as shown in Option C Connect the video cable yellow to the Video Out jack on the back of the Internet Terminal and to the Video In jack on the TV Set the TV to the Auxiliary In or Video In channel Refer to the TV owner s manual Connect the set of audio cables red and white to the Audio Out R ight and L eft jac...

Page 16: ...jack on your TV When using the Internet Terminal set the TV to the Auxiliary In channel usually channel 3 or 4 Set the Channel 3 4 switch on the back of the Internet Terminal to the same channel Go to step 2 Connecting the Antenna Cable TV Signal a Cable Box or Satellite Box or a VCR AC Input In Out Cable Channel 3 4 S Video w e b e y e Out In R L Audio Video Printer Port Phone ANT IN OUT Mic IR B...

Page 17: ... of the Internet Terminal Go to step 4 Connecting the Telephone Cord OPTION B AC Input In Out Cable Channel 3 4 S Video w e b e y e Out In R L Audio Video Printer Port Phone Mic IR Blaster Twin antenna leads Adapter If you do not have a standard coaxial cable type of antenna or a Cable TV signal use this option You will need to purchase an adapter matching transformer like the one shown above Fast...

Page 18: ...o the same channel then set the TV to the same channel Go to step 3 Connecting the IR Blaster ANT IN OUT IN OUT AUDIO VIDEO AC Input In Out Cable Channel 3 4 S Video w e b e y e Out In R L Audio Video Printer Port Phone Mic IR Blaster Video Cassette Recorder Coaxial Cable Antenna or Cable TV signal 1 2 OPTION D If you have a Cable Box only no VCR choose this option Connect the Cable TV signal to t...

Page 19: ...ck on your Cable Box and to the Antenna In jack on your VCR Connect a Coaxial Cable to the Antenna Out jack on your VCR and to the Cable In jack on the back of the Internet Terminal Go to step 3 Connecting the IR Blaster IN OUT IN OUT LINE IN LINE OUT AUDiO VIDEO Cable Box Video Cassette Recorder AC Input In Out Cable Channel 3 4 S Video w e b e y e Out In R L Audio Video Printer Port Phone Mic IR...

Page 20: ...ne of the Out jacks on the splitter to the Antenna In jack on your VCR Connect another coaxial cable from the other Out jack on the splitter to the Cable In jack on the Internet Terminal Connect audio and video cables to the Audio Video Out jacks on your VCR and to the Audio Video In jacks on your Internet Terminal matching like col ors Go to step 3 Connecting the IR Blaster 1 2 3 4 ANT IN OUT IN ...

Page 21: ...ord You will complete the second half of step 3 setting up the IR Blaster after you sign up with the WebTV Network The IR Blaster enables your Internet Terminal to program your VCR and to select channels on your Cable Box or Satellite Box Connect the IR Blaster cable to the IR Blaster jack on the back of the Internet Terminal Find the infrared sensor on your VCR Cable Box or Satellite Box The sen ...

Page 22: ... Input In Out Cable Channel 3 4 S Video w e b e y e Out In R L Audio Video Printer Port Phone Mic IR Blaster After you have connected the Internet Terminal and signed up with the WebTV Network you must set up your IR Blaster to work with your equipment Simple instructions are available after you sign up with the WebTV Network Follow these steps to access the instructions Once you are connected to ...

Page 23: ...AC voltage cor responds to the voltage of the AC power cord 120V before connecting the Internet Terminal to AC power If it does not consult your dealer Then connect one end of the AC power cord to the Internet Terminal s AC Input jack Connect the other end two prong plug end to an AC outlet Make sure all other equipment Cable Box VCR etc is plugged in You are ready to connect to the WebTV Network ...

Page 24: ...he Arrow buttons to select Settings then press the GO button Use the Arrow buttons to select the Dialing and Connecting informa tion then press the GO button Information about the following features will be available Some phone lines require a dialing prefix such as 9 to make an outside call You may enter this number if necessary You can select pulse dialing or tone dialing If you have Call Waitin...

Page 25: ...ons credit card or check Internet name You will create your own Internet name which will be your email address It may contain letters and numbers but it must start with a letter It must contain at least three characters and no more than 15 If you enter an unacceptable name a message will appear on screen Follow the on screen instructions to continue The last screen will contain all the information...

Page 26: ... then press the GO button 5 Use the Arrow buttons to select Connect then press the GO button 6 Turn up the volume on the TV to listen to the dialing process You should hear a dial tone numbers being dialed and the sound of a modem If you hear an operator message your Internet Terminal is dialing incorrectly Turn off the Internet Terminal then turn it on again You may need to adjust your Telephone ...

Page 27: ...ext box A vertical line appears inside the box Press the GO button on the remote The keyboard slides onto your screen To remove the on screen keyboard at any time press the Back EXIT button Typing letters numbers and punctuation marks Use the Arrow buttons to move the yellow highlight box to a keyboard char acter Press the GO button on the remote control Continue moving to other characters pressin...

Page 28: ...corner of the highlight to signify that this is an image map To activate a link on an image map press the GO button Another arrow will appear Use the Arrow buttons on the remote to move the arrow to the link you want Press the GO button to access the link Image map Terms You Need to Know The Page Title displays the title of the page currently on your screen Indicator Arrows are green when the curr...

Page 29: ...t have a printer connected to your Internet Terminal Reload Select to update the page you are viewing This is helpful if the page is frequently updated Hangup Select to temporarily disconnect from the WebTV Network make a telephone call then reconnect to the page you were viewing This is helpful if your telephone and the Internet Terminal share the same phone line Options Panel WebTV 1 2 3 Options...

Page 30: ...NEL UP DOWN buttons The TV channels should change If the remote control does not operate the TV repeat steps 1 4 using a dif ferent code at step 4 Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV 1 2 3 A Mark 030 Abex 059 Admiral 120 Adventura 073 Aiko 119 Akai 057 Alleron 206 210 Ambassador 204 Anam 095 207 Anam National 082 AOC 030 046 057 079 212 Archer 030 Audiovox 030 207 Belcor 046 Bell Howell 043...

Page 31: ...23 Philips 081 845 Pilot 046 057 066 Pioneer 065 193 Portland 046 066 119 Prism 078 Proscan 074 Proton 030 079 205 Pulsar 044 046 Quasar 078 082 192 277 Radio Shack 046 057 059 066 074 083 181 192 205 207 436 RCA 045 046 056 065 074 117 162 201 Realistic 046 057 059 066 083 181 192 205 207 Rhapsody 210 212 Runco 044 057 Sampo 057 059 066 079 Samsung 046 057 059 066 083 087 205 Samsux 066 Sanyo 173...

Page 32: ... up other equipment such as a VCR use the Arrow buttons to select this link then press the GO button TV Listings To see TV program information for channels in your area use the Arrow buttons to select this link then press the GO button This infor mation may not correspond correctly if you are using a Direct Broadcast System For additional information about this feature see page 33 How to For addit...

Page 33: ...e before your show starts TV Home Page TV Listings With TV Listings you can see what s coming on in the next hour or during the next seven days The Search feature quickly lists the shows you re looking for Go to the TV Home Page Select TV Listings Select a search method under View TV Listings or Search TV Listings View TV Listings View programs for today or for the upcoming week Select the date an...

Page 34: ...ntrols will appear on the TV screen If you can t use your Internet Terminal remote control to operate your VCR make sure your IR Blaster is set up properly Details are on pages 21 22 A Combination TV VCR a TV with a built in VCR is not supported by the WebTV Network Go to the TV Home Page Use the Arrow buttons to select VCR then press the GO button Some VCR control buttons will appear on the scree...

Page 35: ...his link then press the GO button Switch User To identify multiple users for your Internet Terminal or to sign on as a different user use the Arrow buttons to select this link then press the GO button Users may create their own settings for email and Favorites folders and create individual passwords Note The Switch User feature will appear only if you have set up more than one user for your Intern...

Page 36: ...plore Use the Arrow buttons to select Explore then press the GO button Some of the most interesting sites of the Internet are listed at the Explore site Select one of the links to go to related pages Search The Search feature allows you to search the Internet for informa tion on general and specific topics Use the Arrow buttons to select Search then press the GO button Use the on screen keyboard t...

Page 37: ... WebPIPTM My WebTV 1 2 3 4 My WebTV is the area near the bottom of the Web Home Page News items including Weather Sports Stocks and headline News appear within this area You may select the information you want to appear in this area Limit the news to information about your favorite sport or your area by following these steps Go to the Web Home page Select the My WebTV area near the bottom of the s...

Page 38: ... Audio Video In jacks on the Internet Terminal already temporarily disconnect them Go to the Web Home page Select Mail Select Write Compose your message as usual Select Photo Select the on screen TV Video switch Press the GO button so that Video is selected Make sure the video equipment is connected properly to your TV If the equipment is not connected correctly you will see a No video signal mess...

Page 39: ...acks on the back of the Internet Terminal matching like col ors If you have cables connected to the Audio Video In jacks on the Internet Terminal already temporarily disconnect them Once you ve connected a microphone or a camcorder follow these steps to send an audio message with your email Go to the Web Home page Select Mail Select Write Compose your message as usual Select Recording Select Recor...

Page 40: ...ort Audio In Out right and left jacks Video In Out jacks webeye jack S Video jack Cable In jack Cable Out jack AC Input jack Dimensions 338 6 mm x 77 5 mm x 207 6 mm Weight 5 lbs 9 4 oz Power requirements AC 120V Power consumption 25W maximum 15W standby Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 41: ... will be provided by Philips Consumer Electronics If you believe you need service for your Internet Unit contact Philips Service Solutions Group at 1 888 813 7069 If you live in Canada and need to talk with a French speaking representative call 1 800 661 6162 A representative will go through a diagnostic checklist with you If it is deter mined that the product needs to be exchanged you will receiv...

Page 42: ...ions on screen 8 ir blaster jack 11 21 ir blaster setup 22 kid friendly 8 limited warranty 41 links 28 mail button 13 mail list 35 mail option 35 message indicator 12 mic rophone jack 11 my webtv 37 number buttons 13 on screen keyboard 27 options button 13 options panel 29 package contents 10 page title 28 phone jack 11 22 power button 13 power consumption 40 power indicator 12 printer port 11 24 ...

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Page 44: ...able One set of audio cables T splitter IR Infrared Blaster webeye Coaxial cable S video cable The Infrared Keyboard model number MWK122 is included with some mod els It may or may not be included with your model but it is available from Philips Service Solutions Group Use this keyboard to type information on the screen without having to access the on screen keyboard To order a keyboard contact Ph...

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