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Internet Terminal
MAT972
Owner’s Manual
Important!
Return your Warranty Registration
Card within 10 days. See why inside.
For Keyboard
Information See
MAT972KB QUG
(Quick Use Guide)
webtv
Smartcard Power Connected Message
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I H T I W D E D E E N N O I T Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the you’re entitled to. benefits Once your PHILIPS MAGNAVOX purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits. Warranty Owner Model Verification Confirmation Registration Registering your product within
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Getting Started Safety Instructions 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 par- ticularly aware of. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained
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Safety Instructions (continued) 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. 15. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners; use a damp cloth for cleaning. If the product comes in contact with any liquid, un
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Getting Started Federal Communications Commission Information 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 infor- mation 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
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Canadian Ringer Equivalence Number Notice The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certifi- cation 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. Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company.
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Getting Started Emission Notices 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 follow- ing 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. The FCC Class B limits are designed to pr
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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. The screens you see once you’re connected to
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Getting Started Table of Contents 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 . . . .
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Package Contents Make sure you received the following items: p Remote control p Two AAA batteries (for remote control) p AC power cord p Telephone cord p One video cable (yellow) p One set of audio cables (red and white) p Telephone-splitter (T-splitter) p IR (infrared) Blaster p webeye p Coaxial cable p S-video cable Additional literature may be included. Additional accessories are available. See page 44 for details. Remote Control Battery Installation 1 Remove the battery compartment cover by
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Getting Started Back Panel 6 14 9 4 12 2 11 13 1 3 8 7 5 10 Audio Video In In w e b e y e Cable Phone R L IR Blaster Mic Printer Port S-Video Out AC Input Channel Out 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. 3 Printer Port Connect a
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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. It also may fla
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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 differ- ent link on the screen; press to select different keys on the on-screen POWER keyboard. 14 1 CODE SET 5 HOME button - Press to display the Web Ho
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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. If you connect other equipm
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Connections L L R L L R Step 1 Connecting the Internet Terminal to the TV Audio Video In In w e b e y e Cable Phone R L IR Blaster Mic Printer Port S-Video Out AC Input Channel Out 3 4 R L S-Video cable VHF/UHF IN S-VIDEO Audio cables VIDEO AUDIO 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. Connect
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Connections Step 1 Connecting the Internet Terminal to the TV (continued) Audio Video In In w e b e y e Cable Phone R L IR Blaster Printer Port Mic S-Video Out AC Input Channel Out 3 4 Coaxial cable ANT. IN Back of TV OUT 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. When using the Internet Terminal, set the TV to the
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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 w e b e y e Cable Phone R L IR Blaster Mic Printer Port Out S-Video AC Input Channel Out 3 4 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. Fasten the twin antenna leads (UHF and VHF) to the screws on the adapte
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Connections Step 2 Connecting the Antenna/Cable TV Signal, a Cable Box (or Satellite Box), or a VCR (continued) Cable TV signal IN OUT Cable Box Coaxial Cable Audio Video In In w e b e y e Cable Phone R L IR Blaster Mic Printer Port S-Video Out AC Input Channel Out 3 4 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. 2 Connect a Coaxial Cable to the Out jack on your Cable Box and to the Cable In jack on t
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Step 2 Connecting the Antenna/Cable TV Signal, a Cable Box (or Satellite Box), or a VCR (continued) Cable Box Cable TV Signal Coaxial Cable IN OUT LINE IN IN Video AUDiO VIDEO LINE OUT Cassette OUT Recorder Coaxial Cable Audio Video In In w e b e y e Cable Phone R L IR Blaster Mic Printer Port S-Video Out AC Input Channel Out 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. 2 Connect a Coaxial Cable
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Connections Step 2 Connecting the Antenna/Cable TV Signal, a Cable Box (or Satellite Box), or a VCR (continued) Cable TV signal IN Two-way splitter OUT OUT Coaxial Cable Coaxial Cable IN ANT. IN Video AUDIO VIDEO Cassette OUT OUT Recorder R L Video cable Audio cables L R Audio Video In In w e b e y e Cable Phone R L Mic IR Blaster Printer Port S-Video Out AC Input Channel Out 3 4 OPTION F If you have a VCR and want to watch one show while recording another, use this connection. The Inte
