Magnavox HD2530C1 Hooking UP Your TV Basic Antenna TV Connections, If your antenna has a round

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HOOKING UP YOUR TV (BASIC ANTENNA TV CONNECTIONS)

ANTENNA

 

SMART

combination antenna receives

 

HELP

Anormal broadcast channels

 

Remember:

(VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69).

Note: For homes with separate UHF and VHF antennas

Be sure to set the

Your connection is easy since

TV for the type sig-

you will need an optional combiner to connect to the TV.

there is only one 75Ω (ohm)

 

nal you've connect-

antenna plug on the back of your

U/V

ed (see the “Tuner”

section on page 11

TV - and that’s where the antenna

Combiner

 

of this manual.)

goes.

 

 

 

BEGIN

 

To set the TV to

If your antenna has a round

 

select only the chan-

cable (75 ohm) on the end, then

 

nel numbers in your

you're ready to connect it to the TV.

Back of TV

area see how to

If your antenna has flat twin-lead

“Program" or "Add"

 

wire (300 ohm), you first need to

 

channels in the TV’s

attach the antenna wires to the screws

75-300 Ohm Adapter

memory on page 12

on a 300 to 75 ohm adapter.

(Auto Program sec-

 

 

 

tion).

Push the round end of the

 

To order any option-

adapter (or antenna) onto the 75 Ω

 

plug on the rear of the TV. If the

 

al accessory contact

 

your dealer or the

round end of the antenna wire is

 

 

Philips Parts Center

threaded, screw it down tight.

 

 

at 1-800-851-8885.

 

 

75 V

Combination VHF/UHF

 

 

Antenna

300 to 75Ω

2

(Outdoor or Indoor)

1

Adapter

 

75 V

Twin Lead

 

VIDEO

Wire

 

 

 

OR

 

Round Cable

 

L/MONO

75Ω

 

 

Back of TV

 

 

AUDIO

 

 

R

in

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Contents Cover L9 HD2530C1 Warranty Verification Safety Instructions Read before operating equipment Table of Contents Hooking UP Your TV Basic Cable TV Connections If your antenna has flat twin-lead Hooking UP Your TV Basic Antenna TV ConnectionsIf your antenna has a round Push the round endTV connecting cable supplied with the VCR Hooking UP Your TV Basic TV to VCR ConnectionsBasic TV/REMOTE Operations Television RemoteTV Remote Buttons Press Cursor UP or Down buttons to scroll Using the Language ControlPress the Cursor Right button to display the Setup menu Press the Cursor Right Button repeatedly to select ENGSetup features until the word Tuner is highlighted Using the Tuner ControlOnscreen menu until the word Setup is highlighted Button to select either CABLE, Antenna or Auto modePress the Cursor Right button to start the Auto Program Using the Auto Program ControlSetup features until the words Auto Program are highlighted Scanning of channelsPress the Cursor UP or Down buttons to scroll HOW to ADD and Delete ChannelsScroll down using the CUR- SOR UP or Down buttons Bered or the Cusor Right or Left buttons you wish toPress the Cursor Right button to activate the External fea Using the External ControlSetup features until the word External is highlighted VCD, VCR, LD, or SATRemote to display the onscreen menu HOW to Adjust the TV PicturePress the Menu button on Press the Cursor Right or the Cursor Left buttonsHighlighted Activate or deactivate the Noise Reduction FeatureActivating the Noise Reduction Picture Control Press the Cursor Right or Cursor Left buttons toUsing the Closed Caption Control Press the Cursor UP or Cursor Down button untilWord CC Closed Caption is highlighted Using the Sleeptimer Control 240 MINButtons or the Number buttons to select a channel Using the TV’S Alternate Channel ButtonPress the Channel + or Buttons or the Number buttons to select a second channelUnderstanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Movie RatingsUnderstanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Access Code Next enter a new 4 digit code using the NumberedPress the STATUS/EXIT but- ton to save the new code Button to display the SmartLock Access screen Understanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Block ChannelButton to highlight the word Understanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Blocking Options Using the Numbered butEach feature can be turned on or LightedUnderstanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Movie Ratings Use the Cursor Right or Cursor Left buttons onRemote to turn the rating option on or OFF Understanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Parental Guideline Understanding the Smartlock C Ontrol Review Screen SmartLock Review will be high- lightedHOW to SET the TV for Stereo Programs Play the onscreen menu Using the TV Volume BAR ControlPress the Menu button to dis Decrease the soundUsing the TV’S Volume Limiter Control Turn the VCR and the TV on HOW to USE the Input Control A/V InputsConnect the Video yellow Press the Cursor UP or Cursor Down buttonsTV Displays Wrong Channel or No Channels Above Tips if Something Isnt WorkingGlossary to Television Terms Index Philips Consumer Electronics Company Texas Limited Warranty

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