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TV User’s Guide
Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product,
please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely.
Models:
MG13400, MG19400 & MG20100
TOCOM 1547290B
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions Warning! Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Information CAUTION: Always be careful when using your TV receiver. To reduce TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER the risk of fire, electrical shock, and other injuries, keep (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING these safety precautions in mind when installing, using, and TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSO
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions • Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not Important Safety Information, continued be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, be extremely careful to keep from touching the power lines or circuits. Contact • Do not place the TV re
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions Important Safety Information, continued • Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself. Refer all servic- ing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged - if liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the unit - if the TV recei
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 5 CONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV........................................................3 Chapter 3: TV Operation ........................................................10 List of features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Turning the TV on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Checking parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Viewing the menus . . .
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 6 CONTENTS Chapter 4: Special features..................................................19 Setting the On/Off Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Using the SKIP TIMER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Viewing Closed Captions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Appendix..................................................................................22 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . .
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 7 CHAPTER ONE YOUR NEW TV List of features Checking parts Your TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have This TV is a full-featured, high-performance unit that not only meets, your remote control. but exceeds, industry standards. Along with the standard features you expect, your TV includes the following special features: • Easy-to-operate remote control • Easy-to-use o
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 8 YOUR NEW TV Learning about your new TV Rear panel Front panel jacks, buttons and indicators POWER MENU - VOL+ CH STAND BY OUTPUT VIDEO-IN-AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO 75 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. INPUT DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THIS COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING : TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT 1 IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 9 YOUR NEW TV Learning about your new TV, continued 6 CH and CH (Channel) DISPLAY 12 Remote control POWER TV/VIDEO Press CH or CH to change Press to see the time, chan- You can use the remote control 1 7 channels. Also use with the on- nel, etc., on-screen. Also up to a distance of about 23 feet P-STD screen menu system. press to exit (quit) the menu from the TV. When using the 8 CH-SCAN system. remote, always point it directly 7 TV/VIDEO 2 9 at t
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 10 CHAPTER TWO INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF antennas If you do not have cable TV, you will need to connect an antenna to Antennas with 300-ohm flat twin leads your TV. To connect an antenna, follow the instructions in one of the If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or rabbit following sections. ears) that has 300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below. 1 • If your antenna has a set of leads that look like the illus
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 11 INSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF antennas, continued Connecting cable TV Antennas with 75-ohm round leads Choose one of the sections below for connecting a cable system. 1 1 Plug the lead into the terminal on the bottom of the rear panel. This TV is cable-ready; you don’t need a converter for basic cable channels. VIDEO AUDIO 75 INPUT Cable without a Converter Box E To connect cable without a converter box: 1 1 Plug the incoming cable into the TV
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 12 INSTALLATION Connecting a VCR 5 Connect an audio cable to the VCR’s AUDIO OUT terminal. These instructions assume that you have already connected a cable or antenna to your TV., according to to the instructions beginning on VCR Rear Panel page 6. If you haven’t, you can skip step 1. AUDIO VIDEO IN OUT OUT ANTENNA OUT Audio The coaxial, audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually Cable included with a VCR. You can also purchase th
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 13 INSTALLATION Connecting a camcorder Installing batteries in the remote control You can connect a camcorder to your TV, which enables you to view camcorder tapes without a VCR. 1 1 Pull the cover to the full to take it out The audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with a camcorder. You can also purchase them at your local electronics store. 1 1 Locate the camcorder’s A/V output jacks on the camcorder. 2 2 Connect a
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 14 CHAPTER THREE TV OPERATION Turning the TV on/off Viewing the menus To turn your TV on or off: Your TV has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the 1 TV screen. This system makes it simple and fast to use features on the 1 Press POWER on the remote control or on the front panel. TV. Please take a few moments to learn how to use the menus. The TV turns on and you will be ready to use the menus. 1 1 With the TV’s power on, press the MENU but
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 15 TV OPERATION Seeing Special Help Selecting the menu language In certain situations, your TV will automatically display messages to You can display the TV menus in English, Spanish, or French. guide you in operating it correctly. 1 1 Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Setup menu. • If you press the TV/VIDEO button without first connecting a VCR or camcorder, you will see the message “Connect the A/V Jacks.” Video Channels Memorize to b
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:25 AM Page 16 TV OPERATION Memorizing the channels Storing channels in memory Press VOL +. The TV will begin memorizing all of the stations. 3 Your TV can memorize and store all of the channels you can receive. Once these channels are in memory, you can use the CH and CH The TV cycles through the channel numbers and memorizes the buttons to quickly scan through the available channels. available channels. This takes one to two minutes. When the TV is 11 Press M
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:26 AM Page 17 TV OPERATION Memorizing channels, continued 3 3 Press CH or CH to select a channel. Press VOL+ to add the Fine tuning channels channel or –VOL to erase the channel. You can fine tune a channel to make it come in clearer. 1 1 Press CH , CH , or the number buttons to select a channel. 2 2 Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Setup menu. Press CH Add/Erase ANT 12 Erased Added until you select “Fine tune.” Press "Menu" to finish.
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:26 AM Page 18 TV OPERATION Changing channels For your convenience, there are several different ways to change Scanning the channels channels on your TV. You can automatically scan all of the channels in memory at the touch of just one button. Using the channel buttons 1 1 Press the CH.SCAN button on the remote control. 1 1 Press the CH or CH buttons to change channels. The TV will change the channels automatically, one by one. When you press CH and CH , the
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:26 AM Page 19 TV OPERATION Setting the clock To set the built-in clock: 3 3 Press the CH or CH buttons to select the correct hour. When 1 1 Press the MENU button repeatedly until you see the Time menu. you have selected the correct hour, press VOL +. Video Video Clock --:-- am Clock 11:00am Time Timer Time Timer Setup Setup 2 Make sure that you select the proper time of day: AM or PM. You will see AM 2 Press VOL +. o
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1547290B (MG20-E) 3/29/01 10:26 AM Page 20 TV OPERATION Adjusting the volume Customizing the picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, Raising or lowering the volume sharpness, color, and tint on your TV. To customize your picture: To raise or lower the TV’s volume: 1 1 Press MENU. You will see the open Video menu. 1 1 Press VOL+ to raise the volume or –VOL to lower the volume. Video Settings Standard Using Mute Time At any time, you can mut
