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READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. Getting Started Safety Instructions 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before the appliance is operated. 2.
Getting Started Safety Instructions (continued) 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 4 This symbol is to alert you to important operating or servicing instructions that may appear in your owner’s manual. When using your telephone equipment, always follow these basic safety precautions in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury to persons. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners; use a damp cloth for cleaning.
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. On the back panel of this equipment is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone company. The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all of those devices ring when your telephone number is called.
Getting Started Canadian Ringer Equivalence Number Notice The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement The Philips Magnavox MAT972 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Getting Started Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Philips Magnavox Internet Terminal. Before you use this product to access the Internet, you must first subscribe to ® the WebTV Network. Subscribing is easy once you’ve connected your Internet Terminal. This manual will help you connect the Internet Terminal and subscribe to the WebTV Network; it also describes the basic features of the Internet Terminal. The WebTV Network is constantly changing to meet your needs.
Getting Started Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 - 4 Federal Communications Commission Information . . . . . . . . . . .5 Canadian Ringer Equivalence Number Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Emission Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 WebTV Network Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Started Package Contents Make sure you received the following items: ❐ Remote control ❐ Two AAA batteries (for remote control) ❐ AC power cord ❐ Telephone cord ❐ One video cable (yellow) ❐ One set of audio cables (red and white) ❐ Telephone-splitter (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.
1 6 4 2 3 9 7 5 Audio 8 11 10 Printer Port Mic R 13 In webeye IR Blaster 14 Video In Phone 12 L Out S-Video Cable Out Getting Started Back Panel AC Input Channel 3 4 1 Phone jack Connect one end of the telephone cord to this jack. Connect the other end of the cord to the wall telephone jack. 2 IR Blaster jack Connect the IR Blaster’s cable here. This will allow you to use the Internet Terminal’s remote control to operate a Cable Box, Satellite Box, or VCR.
Getting Started Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 webtv Smartcard Power Connected Message 1 Smartcard port Allows you to use Smartcard technology when it becomes available. Accessories may be required. Additional information will be available from the WebTV Network when features are available. 2 Power indicator Indicates the Internet Terminal power is on. 3 Connected indicator This indicator flashes when the Internet Terminal is connecting to the WebTV Network. It remains lit while the terminal is in use.
Getting Started Remote Control 1 CODE SET button - Allows you to program the remote control to operate your TV. 2 TV MODE button - Press before pressing other buttons to operate the TV. 3 Back (EXIT) button - Press to return to the previous screen or to remove the on-screen keyboard. 4 Arrow buttons - Press to move the yellow highlight box to a different link on the screen; press to select different keys on the on-screen keyboard. 5 HOME button - Press to display the Web Home Page or the TV Home Page.
Connections Before You Begin You probably already have your TV connected to other devices, such as a VCR or a Cable Box. You may need to disconnect some cables before you connect the TV to your Internet Terminal. The Internet Terminal must be the device that is connected directly to your TV. You may use the cables that came with your VCR, Cable Box, or Satellite Box when connecting the Internet Terminal to these devices. Some connections may require additional cables or adapters.
Connections Audio Video In In webeye Phone IR Blaster Printer Port Mic R L Cable Out S-Video AC Input Channel 3 4 Out L R S-Video cable VHF/UHF IN S-VIDEO Audio cables VIDEO L AUDIO R Back of TV example only OPTION A If your TV has an S-Video jack, use this option for the best picture quality. If you want to watch TV with the Internet Terminal turned off, you also should connect a Coaxial Cable as shown in Option C.
Audio Video In In webeye Phone IR Blaster Printer Port Mic R L Out S-Video Cable Out AC Input Channel 3 4 Coaxial cable ANT. IN OUT Connections Step 1 Connecting the Internet Terminal to the TV (continued) Back of TV example only OPTION C If your TV does not have S-Video or Audio/Video jacks, use this option. Connect the Coaxial Cable to the Cable Out jack on the back of the Internet Terminal and to the Antenna In jack on your TV.
Connections Step 2 Connecting the Antenna/Cable TV Signal, a Cable Box (or Satellite Box), or a VCR Twin antenna leads Adapter Audio Video In In webeye Phone IR Blaster Printer Port Mic R L Cable Out S-Video AC Input Channel 3 4 Out OPTION A 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.
Connections Step 2 Connecting the Antenna/Cable TV Signal, a Cable Box (or Satellite Box), or a VCR (continued) Cable TV signal OUT IN Cable Box Coaxial Cable Audio Video In In webeye Phone IR Blaster Mic Printer Port R L Cable Out S-Video AC Input Channel 3 4 Out OPTION C If you have a Cable Box only (no VCR), choose this option. 1 Connect the Cable TV signal to the In jack on your Cable Box.
Connections Step 2 Connecting the Antenna/Cable TV Signal, a Cable Box (or Satellite Box), or a VCR (continued) Cable Box Cable TV Signal IN Coaxial Cable OUT IN LINE IN OUT LINE OUT AUDiO VIDEO Video Cassette Recorder Coaxial Cable Audio Video In In webeye Phone IR Blaster Printer Port Mic R L Out S-Video Cable Out AC Input Channel 3 4 OPTION E If you are using a Cable Box and a VCR, choose this option. 1 Connect the Cable TV Signal to the In jack on your Cable Box.
Cable TV signal IN OUT Two-way splitter OUT Coaxial Cable Video Cassette Recorder Coaxial Cable IN ANT.
Connections Step 3 Connecting the IR Blaster Audio Video In In webeye Phone IR Blaster Printer Port Mic R L Out S-Video Cable Out AC Input Channel 3 4 The IR Blaster enables your Internet Terminal to program your VCR and to select channels on your Cable Box or Satellite Box. 1 Connect the IR Blaster cable to the IR Blaster jack on the back of the Internet Terminal. 2 Find the infrared sensor on your VCR, Cable Box, or Satellite Box.
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. 1 Once you are connected to the WebTV Network, press the VIEW button until the TV Home page appears on the screen. Connections Step 3 Connecting the IR Blaster, continued 2 Use the Arrow buttons to select Settings. Press the GO button.
Connections Step 5 Connecting the webeye Audio Video In In webeye Phone IR Blaster Printer Port Mic R L Cable Out S-Video AC Input Channel 3 4 Out If you want to place the Internet Terminal in a cabinet, or somewhere out of view, use the webeye. Then, point the remote control at the webeye (not the Internet Terminal) in order to control the Internet Terminal. Connect the webeye cord to the webeye jack on the back of the Internet Terminal.
You may connect a printer to the Internet Terminal. This will enable you to print email messages and Internet pages. To see which printers can be connected and to learn how to print, select Using WebTV from the Web Home Page, then select Instructions, then select Printing. To connect a printer, follow these steps. 1 Connections Connecting a Printer (optional) Turn off the Internet Terminal and disconnect the power cord.
Signing up for the WebTV Network is an easy process that asks you to provide some billing information. You may use the on-screen keyboard to enter the information. If you have trouble signing up, please call 1-800-GO-WEBTV (469-3288). (Service and support fees may apply for accessing WebTV Network customer support.) Before you begin: ❐ Program the remote control to operate your TV. See pages 30-31 for details. ❐ Read the information about the on-screen keyboard on page 27. 1 Turn on your television.
Connecting to the WebTV Network Additional Sign-up Tips ❐ The sign-up pages will reappear each time you turn on your Internet Terminal until you complete the sign-up process. ❐ If you make a mistake, press the Back (EXIT) button until the incorrect page appears. Going back deletes the information on the current page. Make the correction, then continue as instructed. ❐ A screen may appear that asks if you want to update your Internet Terminal with the latest features.
Use the on-screen keyboard to type information when an activity requires typing, such as sending an email message. When a text box appears on the screen, a vertical line appears in the box. This line indicates exactly where you may type. Basic Information Using the On-screen Keyboard Displaying the on-screen keyboard 1 Use the Arrow buttons to select a text box. A vertical line appears inside the box. 2 Press the GO button on the remote. The keyboard slides onto your screen.
Basic Information Terms You Need to Know Utah Texas Maine Ohio Image map Areas on a page that can be highlighted are called links, because they link you to another page. Links can be words, pictures, icons, or boxes. The WebTV Network finds each link on a page for you when you press the Arrow buttons on the remote. To activate a link, use the Arrow buttons to highlight a link, then press the GO button. In some instances, the highlight might surround a large area of the page or the entire page.
The WebTV Options Panel allows you to quickly perform common features of the WebTV Network. Each option is described below. To use the WebTV Options Panel, follow these steps. 1 While accessing the Internet, press the OPTIONS button on the remote control. 2 Use the Arrow buttons on the remote control to select an option. Basic Information Options Panel (WebTV) 3 Press the GO button on the remote control. ❐ WebTV - Select to return to the Web Home Page.
Remote Control Setting the Remote Control to Operate a TV You can program the Internet Terminal remote control to operate your TV. It is already programmed to control your Internet Terminal. Your television must be able to receive an infrared (IR) signal from a remote control. There is no guarantee that the remote control will operate your brand of TV. 1 Find the three-digit code for your TV from the list of Remote Control Codes below.
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TV Home Page TV Home Page To get to the TV Home Page, press the VIEW button on the remote control until the TV Home Page appears. The following information appears on the TV Home Page: ❐ Title, time, and channel of current TV program - To go to the Program Info page (where you have the option to record the program or to be reminded of the program), use the Arrow buttons to select the program title, then press the GO button.
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. 1 Go to the TV Home Page. 2 TV Home Page TV Listings Select TV Listings. 3 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 and time for which you want information. Search TV Listings - Two additional search methods are available.
TV Home Page On-Screen VCR Controls You may use your Internet Terminal’s remote control to operate your VCR. Do not use your VCR’s remote; the VCR controls 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 2122. A Combination TV/VCR (a TV with a built-in VCR) is not supported by the WebTV Network. 1 Go to the TV Home Page.
Web Home Page Web Home Page To get to the Web Home Page, press the VIEW button on the remote control until the Web Home Page appears. The following links appear on the Web Home Page: ❐ TV Home - To go to the TV Home Page, use the Arrow buttons to select this link, then press the GO button. ❐ Using WebTV - To find more information and instructions about the WebTV Network, use the Arrow buttons to select this link, then press the GO button.
Web Home Page 36 Web Home Page (continued) ❐ Favorites - To go to your Favorites folders, use the Arrow buttons to select this link, then press the GO button. This is where you store your favorite Internet sites. To learn how to save a site to your Favorites folders, go to the Web Home Page, then select Using WebTV, then select Instructions. The first time you access the Favorites folders, additional instructions will appear on the screen.
WebPIP™ (Picture-In-Picture) works on any TV. It displays a TV window on the screen and allows you to watch TV while you browse the Internet. For example, during a ball game you can go to a sports web site and check up-tothe-minute scores, player statistics, and game summaries without missing a single play. 1 Go to the Web Home Page. Web Home Page WebPIPTM 2 Press the OPTIONS button on your Internet Terminal remote control to bring up the options panel.
Web Home Page Attaching Images to Email Email lets you send pictures to your friends and family. To attach an image from your camcorder, VCR, or Digital Camera, follow steps 1-8 below. Before you begin, make sure your video equipment is connected correctly. To connect video equipment to the Internet Terminal, connect the audio and video cables to the Audio/Video Out jacks of your video equipment and to the Audio/Video In jacks on the back of the Internet Terminal, matching like colors.
Email lets you add your voice or other audio to a message. You may record sound from a microphone or a camcorder. To attach a microphone to the MIC(rophone) jack on the back of the Internet Terminal, see page 11. To connect a camcorder to the Internet Terminal, connect the audio and video cables to the Audio/Video Out jacks of the camcorder and to the Audio/Video In jacks on the back of the Internet Terminal, matching like colors.
Specifications Specifications Terminals ❐ Phone jack ❐ Mic(rophone) jack ❐ IR (Infrared) Blaster jack ❐ Printer Port ❐ 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.
WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you purchase your product. For 90 days from the date of purchase, the Internet Unit will be replaced with a new, repaired, renewed or comparable product (whichever is deemed necessary) if it becomes defective or inoperative. This exchange is done without charge to you.
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Web Accessories Home Page The following accessories are packed with your Internet Terminal. These accessories are provided to help you use or set up your Internet Terminal. If any of these items are not included, or if you need to replace an accessory, contact Philips Service Solutions Group at the address listed below.
