Color TV Directions for Use Read this manual first! Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside. Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product. We’ve included everything you need to get started. If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining: • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION How to use the AutoLock™ Controls: Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Understanding the AutoLock™ Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Setting up an AutoLock™ Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 How to Block Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FEATURES Active Control™ continuously measures and corrects all incoming signals to help provide the best picture quality. This feature monitors and corrects both the sharpness control and noise reduction control. Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV OFF after a set amount of time that you choose. Audio/Video Jack Panel allows direct connections with VCRs, DVDs, or other devices, providing quality TV picture and sound playback.
JACK PANEL DESCRIPTIONS AND REQUIRED CABLES T he television is equipped with external input and output jacks for use with optional accessory devices such as VCRs, DVD Player, Gaming Units, Video Cameras, etc. The following gives a brief explanation of the different types of jacks available and the type of cables needed to make connections. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 75Ω RF - Cable/Antenna Input connection jack. Located on the back of the television. AV 1 in - Audio/Video connection jacks.
USING THE AV 1 INPUT JACKS T he TV’s audio/video input jacks are for direct picture and sound connections between the TV and a VCR (or similar device) that has audio/video output jacks. Follow the easy steps below to connect your accessory device to the AV 1 Input Jacks located on the back of the TV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Connect the VIDEO (yellow) cable to the VIDEO AV1 in jack on the back of the TV.
USING THE AV 2 INPUT JACKS T he TV’s audio/video input jacks allow you connect multiple accessory devices at one time to different sets of input jacks Follow the easy steps below to connect an additional accessory device to the AV 2 Input Jacks located on the back of the TV. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Connect the VIDEO (yellow) cable to the VIDEO AV2 in jack on the back of the TV. 7 With the VCR (or accessory device) ON and a prerecorded tape (CD, DVD, etc.
USING THE SIDE (AV 3) INPUT JACKS T his television has input jacks conveniently located on the side of the cabinet. These jack are for easy hook-ups (without having to move around to the back of the TV) for cameras, gaming units, and other accessory devices that wouldn’t be connected permanently. Follow the easy steps below to connect your accessory device to the SIDE (AV 3) Input Jacks located on the right side of the TV.
USING THE AV 4 INPUT JACKS he AV4 Input Jacks provide Both Component Using the AV4 Component Video Inputs and VGA Video Inputs at 1080i or 480p, for Note: If the AV4 channel is accessory like HD Receiver and Digital DVD tuned and no signal connection Players. Using the color difference signals (Pb, present, the screen could jump Pr) and the luminance (Y) signal will improve or flash. color bandwidth information.
USING THE COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT (CVI) JACKS C omponent Video inputs provide for the highest possible color and picture resolution in the playback of digital signal source material, such as with DVD players. The color difference signals (Pb, Pr) and the luminance (Y) signal are connected and received separately, which allows for improved color bandwidth information (not possible when using composite video or S-Video connections).
USING THE S-VIDEO INPUT JACKS T he S(uper)-Video connection on the rear of the TV can provide you with better picture detail and clarity for the playback of accessory sources such as DBS (digital broadcast satellite), DVD (digital video discs), video games, and S-VHS VCR (video cassette recorder) tapes than the normal antenna picture connections. NOTE: The accessory device must have an S-VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to complete the connection on this page.
USING THE MONITOR OUTPUT JACKS T he Audio/Video (Monitor) Output jacks are great for recording with a VCR or used to connect an external audio system for better sound reproduction. JACK PANEL Located on the back of the TV b For Audio System Connection: 1 P Connect one end of the R(ight) and L(eft) AUDIO (Monitor Out) jacks on the TV to the R and L audio input jacks on your amplifier or sound system. Set the audio system’s volume to a normal listening level.
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE CONTROLS T o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. 1 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. 3 4 Use the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR RIGHT button to adjust the BRIGHTNESS level of the picture. BRIGHTNESS COLOR PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the menu will shift to the left. BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.
HOW TO USE THE DIGITAL OPTIONS CONTROL T he Digital Options (Eye Fidelity) control gives you a choice between two different picture scanning modes: Progressive Scan and Interlaced (1050i). Progressive Scan doubles the number of picture lines, eliminating line flicker and providing a jitter-free picture. Interlaced (1050i mode) improves the appearance of onscreen motion. All ‘Picture Adjustment Controls’ stay controllable, including the Active Control.
HOW TO SET THE DYNAMIC CONTRAST CONTROL T he Dynamic Contrast control allows you to sharpen the picture quality by making dark portions of the picture darker and light portions of the picture more noticeable. Normally, you will probably want to select MED. In certain circumstances, however, you may prefer MIN or MAX. 1 2 3 4 5 PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.
ADJUSTING THE TREBLE, BASS, AND BALANCE CONTROLS B esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has individual sound-adjustment controls. The TREBLE (high frequency), BASS (low frequency), and Speaker BALANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of TV programs. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TREBLE BASS BALANCE AVL INCR. SURROUND Press the CURSOR DOWN button once to highlight SOUND.
HOW TO USE THE AVL CONTROL I n most cases, the volume levels coming from broadcast programming or commercials are never the same. With the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) control turned ON, you can have the TV level out sound that is being heard. This makes for a more consistent sound by reducing the peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial breaks. To turn the AVL ON, follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL TREBLE BASS BALANCE AVL INCR.
HOW TO USE THE INCREDIBLE SURROUND CONTROL T he Incredible Surround feature adds greater depth and dimension to both monaural (MONO) and stereo TV sound. With the control set to INCR. SURROUND (Incredible Surround), the TV’s speakers can add even wider sound separation to normal broadcasts. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 4 5 Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until INCR. SURROUND is highlighted. (Incredible Surround) TREBLE BASS BALANCE AVL INCR.
HOW TO SET THE STEREO CONTROL Y ou can receive broadcast stereo TV programs. The TV has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 4 5 6 Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until STEREO is highlighted. PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL TREBLE BASS BALANCE AVL INCR. SURROUND Press the CURSOR DOWN button once to highlight SOUND.
HOW TO USE THE AUDIO OUT CONTROL I f you have connected the TV’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on a stereo receiver (see page 12 for connection instructions), set AUDIO OUT to either VARIABLE or FIXED to determine whether you adjust the volume at the stereo or at the TV. If you select VARIABLE, change the volume at the TV using the TV’s remote control. If you select FIXED, adjust the volume at the stereo using the stereo’s controls. To select FIXED or VARIABLE, follow these steps.
HOW TO TURN THE TV SPEAKERS ON OFF OR U sing the TV’s Audio (Monitor) Output jacks and TV Speaker ON/OFF control an external audio system can be used to hear the sound coming from the TV. The Speaker Control will allow you to turn the television’s speakers off so the TV sound would only be heard through the audio system. Please refer to page 13 for the proper connections needed to hookup an external audio system. 1 2 3 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
SETTING THE TV CLOCK USING THE TIMER CONTROL Y our television comes with an on-screen clock. During normal operation, the clock appears on the screen when the STATUS/EXIT button is pressed or if the TIMER DISPLAY control is turned ON. 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 5 6 7 Press the CURSOR RIGHT button again to highlight the time indicator area. 8 9 10 Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to move to the AM or PM position.
SETTING THE TV TO TURN ITSELF ON USING THE START TIME CONTROL J ust as you would an alarm clock, you can set the TV to turn itself ON once or at the same time every day. Follow these steps to set the Start Time. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL Press the CURSOR DOWN button twice to highlight FEATURES. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the menu will shift to the left. TIMER will be highlighted.
SETTING THE TV TO TURN ITSELF OFF USING THE STOP TIME CONTROL T he following steps will guide you in setting the TV to turn itself OFF at a specific time. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL Press the CURSOR DOWN button twice to highlight FEATURES. TIMER ACTIVE CTRL AutoLock CLOSED CAP FORMAT Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the menu will shift to the left. TIMER will be highlighted.
SETTING THE TV TO STARTUP ON A SPECIFIC CHANNEL USING THE CHANNEL CONTROL Y ou can select a specific channel that the television will tune to when the timer turns the set ON. Follow these steps to select the channel. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button twice to highlight FEATURES.
HOW TO ACTIVATE THE TIMER CONTROL USING THE ACTIVATE CONTROL A fter you have set the Time, Start Time, Stop Time, and Start Channel, the timer must be set to come on ONCE or DAILY, or turned OFF through the ACTIVATE Control. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
HOW TO VIEW THE TIME USING THE DISPLAY CONTROL A fter the TV’s clock has been set, you can use your TV as a clock. The TIMER DISPLAY control allows you to permanently display the time in the upper right corner of the screen. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TIMER ACTIVE CTRL AutoLock CLOSED CAP FORMAT FEATURES Press the CURSOR DOWN button twice to highlight FEATURES.
HOW TO USE THE ACTIVE CONTROL T he Active Control monitors and adjusts incoming video signals to help provide the best picture quality. When you choose to turn the Active Control ON, the picture sharpness and noise reduction are controlled automatically. Active Control adjusts these picture settings continuously and automatically. NOTE: Active Control is not available for signals connected to the AV4 inputs.
UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOLOCK™ FEATURE T he AutoLock™ feature receives and processes data sent by broadcasters or other program providers that contain program content advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor the type of programming children may watch.
SETTING UP AN AUTOLOCK™ ACCESS CODE A utoLockTM allows parents to block out or “censor” any channels they think children should not watch. A channel blocked by the AutoLockTM control cannot be viewed until a correct access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing. First, let’s set your AutoLock access code.
HOW TO BLOCK CHANNEL USING AUTOLOCK™ A fter your personal access code has been set (see the previous page), you are ready to select the channels or inputs you want to block out or censor. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TIMER ACTIVE CTRL AutoLock CLOSED CAP FORMAT FEATURES TIMER ACTIVE CTRL AutoLock CLOSED CAP FORMAT Press the CURSOR DOWN button twice to highlight FEATURES.
HOW TO CLEAR ALL BLOCKED CHANNELS USING AUTOLOCK™ V arious onscreen messages will appear when someone tries to view blocked programming. The message is determined by how the current programming is blocked. You may view the blocked programming and turn OFF the AutoLock™ feature by using the Clear All control or by entering your access code. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 7 8 Press the CURSOR DOWN button twice to highlight CLEAR ALL.
HOW TO BLOCK PROGRAMMING BASED ON MOVIE RATINGS A fter your personal access code has been set, you can select specific movie ratings that you want to censor. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL TIMER ACTIVE CTRL AutoLock CLOSED CAP FORMAT Press the CURSOR DOWN button twice to highlight FEATURES. FEATURES TIMER ACTIVE CTRL AutoLock CLOSED CAP FORMAT HORA HRA. DE INCICO HRA.
HOW TO BLOCK PROGRAMMING BASED ON TV RATINGS Y ou can select specific TV ratings that you want to censor by following these steps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button twice to highlight FEATURES. TIMER ACTIVE CTRL AutoLock CLOSED CAP FORMAT Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the menu will shift to the left. Press the CURSOR DOWN button once to highlight the AutoLock™ control.
OTHER AUTOLOCK BLOCKING OPTIONS - BLOCKING CONTROL T he BLOCKING control is what can be thought of as the “master switch” for AutoLock™. This control affects the settings you have chosen for blocking programs according to movie ratings or TV ratings, or for blocking programs that have no rating or are unrated. When the BLOCKING control is OFF, the blocking or censoring of programs is disabled. When the BLOCKING control is ON, blocking will occur according to the settings you have chosen.
OTHER AUTOLOCK BLOCKING OPTIONS - NO RATING CONTROL S ome programming is not encoded with content advisory data by the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) or the television broadcasters (see the explanation on page 30). To block such programming, follow these steps. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL TIMER ACTIVE CTRL AutoLock CLOSED CAP FORMAT FEATURES TIMER ACTIVE CTRL AutoLock CLOSED CAP FORMAT Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
HOW TO REVIEW THE AUTOLOCK™ STATUS SCREEN T o remind you which ratings you have blocked and which Block Options you have selected, a review screen is available to review your AutoLockTM settings. To access this screen follow the steps below. 1 MOVIE RATING R NC17 X Press the STATUS/EXIT button on your remote control TWICE. Your AutoLockTM settings will appear on the screen.
HOW TO USE THE C losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses onscreen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. 6 7 Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to highlight CAPTION MODEs. NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are broadcast with Closed Captioning (CC).
HOW TO USE THE SCREEN FORMAT CONTROL Y ou can change the screen format size to match the type of program you’re watching. Select the normal 4:3 aspect ratio or expand the 4:3 aspect ratio to completely fill the screen. There also is a compressed 16:9 aspect ratio, which allows movies to be viewed in their full width (known as letter-box style). PICTURE SOUND FEATURES INSTALL 1 2 3 4 5 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu.
HOW TO SET THE SLEEP TIMER CONTROL H ave you ever fallen asleep in front of the TV, only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern sound screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can enable you to avoid that discomfort by automatically turning itself off.
HOW TO USE THE FREEZE CONTROL H ave you ever wished you could freeze the picture on the television broadcast to write down a special telephone number or to capture a needed address? Your television will allow you to do just that with the press of just one button on the remote control. 1 With a signal on the television screen, simply press the FREEZE button on the remote control to stop the picture at any given moment. The screen will read “FREEZE ON” momentarily and the picture frozen on the screen.
HOW TO USE THE AUTOPICTURE™ CONTROL W hether you’re watching a movie or a video game, your TV has automatic video control settings that will match with your current program source or content. AutoPicture™ quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions that you may have in your home.
HOW TO USE THE AUTOSOUND™ CONTROL A utoSound™ allows you to select from three factory-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu. The three factory-set controls (Voice, Music, and Theatre) enable you to tailor the TV sound so as to enhance the particular program you are watching. Follow these steps to select any of the options. PERSONAL 1 2 Press the SOUND button on the remote control.
HOW TO USE SURF CONTROL (AND ALTERNATE CHANNEL) A list or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature, you can easily switch between different TV channels that currently interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels in its quick viewing list. SURF 12 ADD? SURF 1 2 3 4 Press the CHANNEL(+) or (–) button (or the numbered buttons) to select a channel to add to the SURF list.
USING THE REMOTE WITH ACCESSORY DEVICES - DIRECT ACCESS Y our remote control is capable of working your TV and many other devices that respond to infrared remote control commands, such as VCRs, cable boxes, satellite systems, and DBS. Your remote may be already, as is, to work an accessory device, or you may need to use one of the methods (“Code Entry” or “Search”) explained on pages 47 and 48.
USING THE REMOTE WITH ACCESSORY DEVICES - CODE ENTRY F ollow these simple steps to enter a threedigit Accessory Device Code Number that will allow you to use your TV remote to work the functions of an accessory device. Please read through the steps once before performing them. 1 Look up a three-digit Accessory Device Code Number for the accessory device (found on pages 49-50) whose functions you want to work with your TV’s remote control.
USING THE REMOTE WITH ACCESSORY DEVICES - SEARCH F ollow these simple steps to have your TV remote search for the code it needs to work the functions of your accessory device. Please read through the steps once before performing them. Satellite Receiver NOTE: The Search method works only with devices equipped with channel display indicators or channel display capability. 1 2 Press the POWER button on the device your are attempting to program to turn it ON.
CODE-ENTRY CODE REMOTE VCR CODE NO. Admiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .048 Advantz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .358 Adventure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .000 Aiko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .278 Aiwa . . . . . . . . . . .000, 037, 307, 348, 352 Akai . . . . . . . .041, 049, 053, 061, 106, 315 Alba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .352 Amercian High . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .035 Amstrad . . .
CODE-ENTRY CODE CABLE REMOTE CONVERTOR CODE NO. Eastern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .002, 274 Everquest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .015, 040 Filmnet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .443 Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .400 France Telecom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .451 GC Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .056 GEC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .086 Ganard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOTE CONTROL VCR SPECIFIC BUTTONS W hen using the TV remote control with a VCR, first make certain it is set to control your VCR (by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method). 1 2 2 Set the TV/VCR/ACC mode switch to VCR on the remote control. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing the buttons. 1 Power Button Press to turn the VCR ON and OFF. VCR System Switch Set in the VCR position to send remote commands to the VCR.
TROUBLESHOOTING No Power • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER button again. • Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch. • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is being used. Remote Does Not Work Continued • Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor window on the TV. • Check the TV power cord.
GLOSSARY OF TELEVISION TERMS Active Control • Active Control continuously measures and corrects the incoming signals to provide the best picture possible. Incredible Stereo (or Surround) • False acoustic management of the audio signal that produces a dramatic expansion of the wall of sound that surrounds the listener and heightens overall viewing pleasure. Alternate Channel • Allows you to toggle between the last two channels viewed by pressing the A/CH button on the remote control.
INDEX Active Control™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Alternate Channel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Audio Out Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 AutoLock™ Controls Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 AutoLock™ Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Blocking Programs based on Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . .
FACTORY SERVICE LOCATIONS NOTE: If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas (see directory on back), you can contact the nearest Service Branch to obtain efficient and expedient repair for your product. If your product is In-Warranty, you should have proof-of-purchase to ensure No Charge Service. For Out-of-Warranty service, call the location nearest you.
LIMITED WARRANTY COLOR TELEVISION 90 Days Free Labor One Year Free Replacement of Parts (Two Years Free Replacement on Color Picture Tube) This product can be repaired in-home. WHO IS COVERED? MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... 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. Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase.
