Page 2 - For Customer Use; Know these; safety; symbols; rry
Once your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privilegesof owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty RegistrationCard enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits. Return your Warranty Registr...
Page 3 - Introduction 3; Features; Safety Precautions; om
Introduction 3 Features • A-B Repeat Play• Automatic Channel Setup• Automatic Operation Features• Automatic Tracking Adjustment• Closed Caption• Daylight-Saving Time• High Quality (HQ) System• Index Search• MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System• On-Screen displays in English or Spanish• On-Scr...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
4 Table of Contents Setting Up Your TV/VCR Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Be...
Page 5 - Before Using the TV/VCR 5; Putting Batteries in the Remote Control; Using the Remote Control; Erasure Prevention; Helpful Hints
• The remote control and its batteries are supplied. • Do not mix alkaline and man- ganese batteries. • Do not mix old and new batteries. Before Using the TV/VCR 5 Putting Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment lid on the bottom ofthe remote control by pressing in the tab a...
Page 6 - Hooking Up The TV/VCR; Hook up your TV/VCR using one of the connections shown.
6 Hooking Up The TV/VCR ANT. ANT. L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN Hooking Up Your TV/VCRWith a Cable Signal orOutdoor Antenna ANT. L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN IN OUT ANT. Connect an RF coaxial cable (75-ohm, not supplied) to the OUT Jackon the Cable Box and to theANT(enna) Jack on the TV/VCR. Connect a Cable signal...
Page 8 - Turning On the TV/VCR
8 Turning On the TV/VCR Before you turn on the TV/VCR, make sure there are batteries inthe remote control and the TV/VCR is hooked up correctly.The instructions on this page work only when you turn on theTV/VCR for the first time. 1 Press the POWER button. The TV/VCR will come on and thescreen shown...
Page 9 - Language Selection 9; Helpful Hint
Language Selection 9 Follow the steps below to change the language of the on-screendisplays and menus. 3 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/ ▼ button to choose SELECT LANGUAGE. Then, press the F.FWD/ B button. 4 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/ ▼ button to select ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish)....
Page 10 - 0 Automatic Channel Setup
10 Automatic Channel Setup Although the TV/VCR may automatically memorize the channelsyou receive when you turn it on for the first time, you may set upchannels again by following the steps below. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. TO ADJUST PRESS { / B > INPUTEXITPRIM. SETUPVC...
Page 11 - Adding/Deleting Channels
Automatic Channel Setup (cont’d) 11 4 Press the F.FWD/ B button or the REW(ind)/ { button to select SAVED (to add that channel) or DELETED (todelete that channel). 5 Press the STATUS/EXIT button.Programming of the channel you added or deleted will appear. 3 Press the Number buttons or the CH(annel)....
Page 12 - 2 Setting the Clock; Manual Clock Setting
12 Setting the Clock • Entries that do not match the TV/VCR’s calendar will cause aquestion mark (?) to appear on thescreen. • To make corrections while you are setting the clock, press the CLEARbutton until the space for the num-ber you want to correct is flashing.Then enter the correct number. Hel...
Page 14 - Automatic PBS Channel Selection
14 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Automatic PBS Channel Selection 4 If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENUbutton. If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press theF.FWD/ B button so that ON appears to the right of AUTO CLOCK, then press the MENU button. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU b...
Page 16 - Manual PBS Channel Selection
16 Setting the Clock (cont’d) Manual PBS Channel Selection 4 If ON appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press the MENUbutton. If OFF appears beside AUTO CLOCK, press theF.FWD/ B button so that ON appears to the right of AUTO CLOCK, then press the MENU button. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU butt...
Page 18 - 8 Daylight-Saving Time
18 Daylight-Saving Time 5 2-4 4 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/ ▼ button to select DAYLIGHT SVG.TIME. Then, press the F.FWD/ B button so that ON or OFF appears beside DAYLIGHT SVG.TIME (Daylight Saving Time). 5 Press the STATUS/EXIT button. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button....
Page 20 - 0 Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/DBS
2 Find your code. 20 Setting the Remote to Operate a Cable Box/DBS 4 Within 30 seconds, press the CABLE/DBS button. 3 Press the MUTE button. Your TV/VCR remote control may operate your Cable Box/DBS.If the remote control doesn’t operate your Cable Box/DBS now,follow the steps below to program your r...
Page 21 - There is no guarantee
• Although the remote control that comes with your TV/VCR will workmost Cable Boxes and DBSs, it ispossible that the remote control willnot operate your Cable Box or DBS. • The remote control may only oper- ate some features of your CableBox or DBS. For example, someCable Boxes may only be turned on...
Page 22 - 2 Front Panel
22 Front Panel STOP/EJECT REW PLAY F.FWD REC/OTR CHANNEL VOLUME POWER MTS MULTI TV STEREO h e a d Cassette CompartmentInsert a video cassette tape here. POWER ButtonPress to turn the power on or off. Whenyou press the POWER button to turn on theTV/VCR, the remote locator will be activat-ed. Details ...
Page 23 - Rear Panel 23
Rear Panel 23 ANT. L R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN ANT(enna) JackConnect your antennaor cable here. Detailsare on pages six - seven. Antenna HoleConnect the stem of an indoor antennahere. Details are on page six. AC Power CordConnect to a standard AC outlet tosupply power to the TV/VCR. AUDIO IN JacksConnect ...
Page 24 - 4 Remote Control Buttons
24 Remote Control Buttons CH(annel). Up/Down ButtonsPress to scan through the channels of the TV/VCR or the CableBox/DBS. A.CH (Alternate Channel) ButtonPress to return to the TV channel you were viewing immediatelybefore switching to your current channel. POWER ButtonPress to turn on or off the TV/...
Page 26 - 6 Adjusting the Picture Controls
VAR.SLOW CABLE/DBS COMBI VOL. CH. A.CH +100 3 6 9 0 2 5 8 1 4 7 TRACKING F.ADV SLEEP REC/OTR POWER SPEED STATUS/EXIT STOP PLAY F.FWD REW MEMORY SLOW MUTE VCR PLUS+ /ENTER SMART PICTURE SKIP SEARCH SMARTSOUND INDEX SEARCH EJECT MENU CLEAR PAUSE/STILL TO ADJUST PRESS { / B 26 Adjusting the Picture Con...
Page 27 - Smart Picture 27; SPORTS; Use to watch a sports program.; MOVIE; Use to watch a movie.; WEAK SIGNAL; Use when the picture is weak.; VIDEO GAMES; Use when playing a video game.; TV RESET
Smart Picture 27 The Smart Picture feature allows you to improve the TV/VCR’spicture when viewing sports, a movie, or video games; to improvethe picture when the antenna/cable signal is weak; or to reset thepicture controls to their original settings. 1 Press the SMART PICTURE button repeatedly unti...
Page 28 - 8 Remote Locator
28 Remote Locator Your TV/VCR can find your remote control for you.When you press the POWER button on the TV/VCR to turn onthe TV/VCR, your remote control beeps and LOCATINGREMOTE appears on-screen. The remote control will beep forabout 30 seconds. Or, press any button on the remote control tostop t...
Page 29 - On-Screen Status Displays 29; Time
• If the channel you select has no broadcast, the screen will be solidblue. • You cannot view closed captions during recording or tape playback ifCOUNTER ONLY is set to ON.Details are on pages 45 - 46. Helpful Hints 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the MENU button. A status display will appear w...
Page 33 - One-Touch Recording 33
One-Touch Recording 33 The One-Touch Recording (OTR) function allows you to programan immediate timed recording from 30 minutes to eight hourslong without setting the timer.Before you begin, make sure: ● Channels are set up. ● There is a tape in the TV/VCR. The record tab must be intact. 1 Press the...
Page 35 - Timer Recording 35
Timer Recording 35 Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to record TVprograms while you’re away from home. The TV/VCR will turnitself on, record, and turn itself off automatically. Before you begin,make sure: ● The clock is set. If not, CLOCK MUST BE SET appears. ● Channels are set up. ● Ther...
Page 36 - Instructions continue on page 37.
ONE TIME PROGRAM PROGRAM 1 CHANNEL – – TO CORRECT PRESS CLEARTO END PRESS EXIT 36 Timer Recording (cont’d) 5 ● Enter the channel of the TV program you want to record (youmust enter a 0 before all single-digit channels). ● If you are recording from line input, press 0, 0. A/V IN willappear on-screen....
Page 38 - Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings
38 Timer Recording (cont’d) 6 Repeat steps 1 - 4 to make sure you have cleared thecorrect position. Checking or Clearing Timer Recordings 1 With the TV/VCR on, press the COMBI button, thenpress the MENU button. 2 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/ ▼ button to select VCR PROGRAM, then press the F....
Page 39 - Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System 39
Setting Up the VCR Plus+ Programming System 39 1 First, fill in the boxes on this page. It will only take a few minutes, and you must do it if you want the VCRPlus+ programming system to work properly.Since the channel numbers of the stations you receive may not be the same as the station numbers, a...
Page 41 - Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System 41
1 Press the COMBI button, then press the VCRPLUS+/ENTER button. VCR PLUS+ PROGRAM PLUS CODE : – – – – – – – – TO END PRESS EXIT Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System 41 Follow the steps below to program a timer recording using thePlusCode programming numbers in your TV guide. Before ...
Page 42 - 2 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d); The TV/VCR must be off for
42 Timer Recording With the VCR Plus+ Programming System (cont’d) • To exit the VCR Plus+ programming system at any time, press the STA-TUS/EXIT button. The display willdisappear from the screen. • To stop a started timer recording, press the STOP/EJECT button onthe TV/VCR. • If the power fails, pro...
Page 43 - Defeat Recording 43
Defeat Recording 43 Follow the steps below to prevent accidental recording. 2 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/ ▼ button to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/ B button. 3 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/ ▼ button to select DEFEAT RECORDING, then press the F.FWD/ B button so that ON app...
Page 44 - 4 Setting the Sleep Timer
44 Setting the Sleep Timer Use the sleep timer to program the TV/VCR to shut off in a cer-tain amount of time. 1 Press the COMBI button, then press the SLEEP button.The sleep timer display will appear on-screen. (You can not setthe sleep timer during a recording.) 1-2 • Finish all recordings before ...
Page 45 - Closed Caption 45
When you watch a program that is being broadcast with closedcaptions, you can access on-screen boxes containing the pro-gram’s dialogue (for example, what a character is saying), dialoguein a foreign language, or information (such as a channel guide,schedule, or announcements). Follow the steps belo...
Page 47 - Volume Bar / Smart Sound 47; Smart Sound
VAR.SLOW CABLE/DBS COMBI VOL. CH. A.CH +100 3 6 9 0 2 5 8 1 4 7 TRACKING F.ADV SLEEP REC/OTR POWER SPEED STATUS/EXIT STOP PLAY F.FWD REW MEMORY SLOW MUTE VCR PLUS+ /ENTER SMART PICTURE SKIP SEARCH SMARTSOUND INDEX SEARCH EJECT MENU CLEAR PAUSE/STILL Usually, the volume bar appears when you press the...
Page 48 - 8 Repeat Play
48 Repeat Play Follow the steps below to program the TV/VCR to play a tapeover and over. 2 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/ ▼ button to select VCR SETUP, then press the F.FWD/ B button. 3 Press the PLAY/ ▲ button or the STOP/ ▼ button to select REPEAT PLAY, then press the F.FWD/ B button so tha...
Page 49 - A - B Repeat Play 49; Instructions continue on page 50.
A - B Repeat Play 49 • To cancel A-B Repeat Play, set ONE TIME PLAY to ON. To set ONETIME PLAY to ON, follow steps 1 -3 above. Then, press the PLAY/ o button or the STOP/ p button to select ONE TIME PLAY. Press theF.FWD/ B button so that ON appears beside ONE TIME PLAY.Then, press the STATUS/EXIT bu...
Page 51 - Real-Time Counter Memory 51
Real-Time Counter Memory 51 Follow the steps below to reset the real-time counter to zero at atape location you want to refer to later. 1 Play, fast forward, or rewind a tape to the location thatyou would like to refer to later. Stop the tape. 2 Press the STATUS/EXIT button. The real-time counter wi...
Page 52 - 2 Index Search
52 Index Search This feature allows you to index the starting points of programsthat you have recorded on a tape. Then, you can easily rewind orfast forward to that point.Example:If you are watching program number 4 and you want to fast for-ward to program number 7, skip three programs. Pro. 1 Pro. ...
Page 53 - Automatic Operation Features 53; Automatic Playback
Automatic Operation Features 53 The following playback features will always operate. Automatic Playback When you put a tape in the TV/VCR, the power will come onautomatically. If the tape’s record tab is missing, playback willbegin. If a timer recording is set, the power will not come onautomaticall...
Page 54 - 4 Playback Options; Viewing a Still Picture
54 Playback Options Forward and Reverse Searching (SP/LP/SLP) 1 During tape playback, press and release the F.FWD/ B button or the REW(ind)/ { button. A fast forward or reverse picture search will begin. 2 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY/ ▲ button. Super High Speed Searching (LP/SLP) 1 ...
Page 55 - MTS Broadcast Stereo System 55; Understanding On-Screen Displays
MTS Broadcast Stereo System 55 Your TV/VCR can receive a program broadcast in stereo or with second audio (usually, that means a pro-gram is broadcast with a second language). When the second audio is available, you can select either the main audio (Mono) or the second audio. Butyour TV/VCR can reco...
Page 57 - Specifications; Glossary; Specifications / Glossary 57
Specifications General CRT: 19-inch in line gunTelevision system: NTSC-MClosed caption system: Section 15.119, FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Standard Video Heads: Four headsTape width: 1/2 inch (12.65 mm)Tape speed SP: 33.35 mm/sec.LP: 16.67 mm/sec.SLP: 11.12 mm/sec. Operating Temperature:...
Page 58 - 8 Helpful Hints
58 Helpful Hints LocationFor safe operation and satisfactory performance of your TV/VCR, remember the following: • Shield it from direct sunlight and keep it away from sources of intense heat. • Avoid dusty or humid places.• Avoid places with insufficient ventilation. Do not block the ventilation op...
Page 60 - 0 Limited Warranty
60 Limited Warranty WHO IS COVERED?You must have proof of purchase to receive warrantyservice. A sales receipt or other document showingthat you purchased the product is considered proofof purchase. WHAT IS COVERED?Warranty coverage begins the day you buy yourproduct. For 90 days thereafter, all par...
Page 64 - UPPLIED
IB8046E001 Printed In Mexico 0EMN01367 / B7962UN * * * * * S UPPLIED A CCESSORIES Remote Control (4835 218 37227)Three AA Batteries (4835 138 17012) Check to be sure the items on this page are packedwith your TV/VCR. These accessories are provided tohelp you use or set up your TV/VCR. If any of thes...