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Introduction

Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................2

Safety/Precautions .....................................................3

Table of Contents .......................................................4

Features ......................................................................4

Basic Cable TV Hookups ..........................................5

Basic Antenna Hookups.............................................6

Basic TV to VCR Hookup.........................................7

Basic TV and Remote Operations .............................8

TV Remote Buttons ...................................................9

Onscreen MENU

Setting the Language Control .................10

Using the Tuner Control...................................11

Using the Auto Program Control .....................12

How to Add and Delete Channels....................13

Setting the External Control (Input Naming) ..14

Adjusting the TV Picture .................................15

Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) .........16

Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control 17

Setting the TV’s Clock.....................................18

Activating the Timer Control...........................19

Activating the Start-Up Channel......................20

Setting the TV’s Start Time Control ................20

Setting the TV for Closed Caption ..................21

Using the Sleep Timer Control ........................22

SmartLock™

Understanding the SmartLock Feature ......23

Setting the SmartLock Access Code................24

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Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels.......25

✧ 

Setting SmartLock’s Blocking Options ...........26

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Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings .....27-28

Using the SmartLock Review Screen...............29

Sound

Using the Bass & Treble Boost Controls...30

Using the Volume Bar Control.........................31

Using the Volume Limiter Control ..................31

✧ 

Using the Input control with the Audio/Video  
Input Jacks .......................................................32

Remote Control Operation

Using the SmartPicture™ Control ................33

Using the SmartSound™ (AVL) Control ................34

Using SmartSurf™ (Alternate Channel) .................35

General Information

Tips if Something Isn’t Working ................36

Glossary of TV Terms..............................................37

Index ........................................................................37

Factory Service Locations ..................................38-39

Warranty...................................................................40

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NOTE: This owner's manual is used with sev-
eral different television models.  Not all fea-
tures (and  drawings) discussed in this manual
will necessarily match those found with your
television system. This is normal and does not
require you contacting your dealer or request-
ing service.

Here are a few of the special features built into this
new Color Television:

SmartLock™ feature allows you to block the view-
ing of certain channel or external audio/video con-
nections where you might not want your children
viewing inappropriate material.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) 
channel capability.

Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV
program dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen
text. 

Automatic Programming of Channels for quick
and easy selection of favorite stations available in
your area.

Onscreen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV
controls.

Sleeptimer automatically turns the TV OFF at preset
times.

SmartPicture™ allows you to set the picture color,
tint, contrast, etc. for various types of programming
such as Personal (picture controls the way you set
them), Sports, Movies, or Weak Signals with the push
of one button.

SmartSound™ controls allow you to set the sound
controls for various types of listening programs such
as Personal (sound controls the way you set them),
Theater, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.

SmartPicture™, SmartSound™, SmartSurf™, and SmartLock™ are all

registered trademarks of  Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

Copyright © 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

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Summary of Contents for MAGNAVOX PR1390C1

Page 1: ...COVER L9 PR1390C1...

Page 2: ...your unit may cause an electrical shock For the safety of everyone in your household please do not remove product covering sThe exclamation point calls attention to features for which you should read...

Page 3: ...d in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 11 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon o...

Page 4: ...CONTENTS NOTE This owner s manual is used with sev eral different television models Not all fea tures and drawings discussed in this manual will necessarily match those found with your television sys...

Page 5: ...ut plug on the Converter Connect the Cable TV cable to the 75 plug on the TV If you have a Cable Converter Box Connect the OUT put plug from the Converter to the 75 plug on the TV HOOKING UP YOUR TV B...

Page 6: ...d of the antenna wire is threaded screw it down tight HOOKING UP YOUR TV BASIC ANTENNA TV CONNECTIONS BEGIN ANTENNA Remember Be sure to set the TV for the type sig nal you ve connect ed see the Tuner...

Page 7: ...luded refer to your accessory VCR and Cable Converter Owner s Manual for details Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the IN FROM ANT enna plug on the VCR Connect the OUT TO TV plug on the VCR t...

Page 8: ...1 2 3 6 Remote Sensor Window Headphone Jack To load the supplied batteries into the remote 1 Remove the battery compart ment lid on the back of the remote 2 Place the batteries 2 AA in the remote Be s...

Page 9: ...ls You can place up to 8 channels in memory Then by pressing the SURF button you can quickly view the select channels See the Surf section to see how to select a series of channels using the Surf butt...

Page 10: ...tons to scroll through the onscreen menu until the word SETUP is highlighted Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the SETUP menu features Press CURSOR UP or DOWN buttons to scroll the Setup featur...

Page 11: ...nscreen menu Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the onscreen menu until the word SETUP is highlighted Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the SETUP menu features Press CURSOR U...

Page 12: ...the onscreen menu until the word SETUP is highlighted Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the SETUP menu features Press CURSOR UP or DOWN buttons to scroll the Setup features until the words AUT...

Page 13: ...HT button to display the SETUP menu features Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN buttons to scroll the Setup features until the words CHANNEL EDIT are highlighted Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the...

Page 14: ...the CURSOR UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the onscreen menu until the word SETUP is highlighted Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the SETUP menu features Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN butt...

Page 15: ...hted Or COLOR PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT COL TEMP depending on the adjustment you want to make Press the CURSOR RIGHT or the CURSOR LEFT buttons to increase or decrease the brightness of the picture HOW T...

Page 16: ...uality The black portions of the picture become richer in dark ness and the whites become brighter Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN b...

Page 17: ...N control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button...

Page 18: ...be accessed through the main menu by pressing the MENU button then scrolling up down with the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN buttons until the word CLOCK is highlighted Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to acti...

Page 19: ...u Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button until the words TIMER ACTIVE are highlighted Press the CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT button to select ON if activating or OFF if deactivating the Timer contro...

Page 20: ...TUS EXIT button to clear the menu from the screen If the TV is in use when the START TIME control is about to be activated the screen will display a warning stating it s going to change channels in 30...

Page 21: ...t the Closed Caption by pressing the CC button on the remote When pressed repeatedly the screen will display the options CC OFF CC 1 CC 2 or CC MUTE USING THE CLOSED CAPTION CONTROL BEGIN JOHN Why did...

Page 22: ...pick the amount of time in 15 minute increments up to 60 minutes then 30 minute incre ments up to 120 minutes then 60 minute increments up to 240 min utes before the TV will turn itself off An onscree...

Page 23: ...wing violence sexual situations coarse language or suggestive dialogue R Restricted This is programming is specifically designed for adults Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this programming...

Page 24: ...earn how to block channels and get a better understanding of the rating terms for certain pro gramming First let s start by learning how to set a personal access code Press the MENU button on the remo...

Page 25: ...the CURSOR RIGHT button Three options will be dis played CHANNEL LOCK or CLEAR ALL With CHANNEL highlighted use the NUMBERED buttons to enter the channel number you wish to block Use the CURSOR DOWN b...

Page 26: ...words BLOCKING OPTIONS are high lighted Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Blocking Options MASTER DISABLE BLOCK UNRATED or BLOCK NO RATING When highlighted each feature can be turned ON or...

Page 27: ...martLock Access Code screen Using the NUMBERED but tons on the remote enter your Personal Access Code With the word BLOCK high lighted Press the CURSOR RIGHT button Scroll the menu using the CURSOR UP...

Page 28: ...for all children Designed for a very young audience including children ages 2 6 This type of pro gramming is not expected to frighten younger children TV Y7 Directed to Older Children This program is...

Page 29: ...BLOCK NO RATING ON CHANNELS BLOCKED Shows all blocked channels that where set with in the CHANNELS BLOCKED feature Up to 5 channels may be blocked at one time MOVIE RATINGS Shows all blocked Movie Rat...

Page 30: ...ume 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 the highs while the BASS Boost e...

Page 31: ...ll also allow you to adjust the sound level of the TV A Volume Bar adjustment will appear onscreen Press the to increase the volume and the button to decrease the volume BASS BOOST ON AVL ON VOLUME LI...

Page 32: ...ght IN jacks on the rear of the TV Connect the VIDEO yellow CABLE to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the VCR Then connect the AUDIO red and white CABLES to the AUDIO left and right OUT jacks on the...

Page 33: ...SmartPicture setting is preset at the factory to automatically adjust the TV s Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint and Color Temperature levels Press the SMART PICTURE button on the remote control...

Page 34: ...e directions below Press the SMART SOUND but ton on the remote control The cur rent SmartSound setting will appear in the middle of the screen Press the SMART SOUND button repeatedly to toggle between...

Page 35: ...list Press the SURF button on the remote while the channel number is still displayed to ADD the channel to the SURF list Repeat steps 1 through 2 to add additional channels up to 8 to the SURF list To...

Page 36: ...t of customer controls are not cov ered under your warranty Cleaning and Care To avoid possible shock hazard be sure the TV is unplugged from the electrical outlet before cleaning When cleaning the TV...

Page 37: ...ntenna or cable TV plus channel program memory are held in the TV s memory even if the set is unplugged and moved to a new location Second Audio Program SAP Another or additional audio channel provide...

Page 38: ...senter une preuve d achat pour b n ficier d un service sans frais Pour les produits non couverts par la garantie contactez le centre le plus pr s de chez vous NOTA Si Ud reside en una de nuestras zona...

Page 39: ...ECEPCION DE PRODUCTOS NECESITADOS DE REPARACIONES COMUNICARSE CON EL CENTRO DE SERVICIO DE FABRICA MAS CERCANO PARA ESTOS LUGARES DENTRO DE UN RADIO DE 80 A 120 KM 50 A 75 MILLAS DEL CENTRO DE SERVICI...

Page 40: ...E AVAILABLE Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is offi cially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company In coun tries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company...

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