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Tabu: of Com fm s Getting Started Remote Control Operation Welcome/Product Registration...............2 Using the Remote Locator Feature.....26-27 Safety/Precautions..................................................3 Setting the Smart Picture Control.... 28-29 Table of Contents....................................................4 Using Smart Sound Control................................. 30 Features, Model Information................................ 5 Using the Smart Surf Control...............
Features First Time Set Up - automatically sets the TV for local channels, the correct picture signal (antenna or cable), and assists in the setting of the Smart Clock feature. Infrared Remote Control - operates your TV set and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Cable TV Converters. A special “Locator” feature can also help you find the remote when it has been stuck out of sight or misplaced.
□I PiCTi Ri: Mem Control Adji stmkn i s (oi.ok, iiKi(;inM SS, SllARI'NKSS, TIM , IM( 11 Ri; Remember. ® When the bar scale is centered, control settings are at normal mid-range levels. ^0 adjust your TV color and picture controls, select a TV channel and follow the steps shown below: 7 rTTHTT) BRIGHTNESS Press (-) or (+) until dark parts of the <3 > Select BRIGHTNESS, PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or SHARPNESS picture control. picture show good detail.
Fkatdre Mem Control Ad.h stmems l*Kn UK SOI UC K 'he picture for the TV can come through either the ANTENNA plug or the AUDIOIVIDEO INput jacks (on the rear of the TV). The Picture Source control simply tells the TV which one of these picture sources it is to show on the TV screen. J Select PICTURE SOURCE SELECT control. With the FEATURES MENU on screen, move the REDJiighlight with the MENU (M)
□I Feature Menu Controes ( LOSKI) C AP I ION '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 on-screen "text boxes" to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. C NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption (CC) information included.
Feati RE Mem Controes (contim ed) !□ rAHi.i; riMN(; '\7ou need to make sure the TV is J. set to pick up either Cable TV or Antenna signals. In other words, the TV needs to know if you connected a Cable TV signal or a normal antenna to its ANTENNA plug. NOTE: If you went through First Time Setup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you.
FEATURE MENU Select CABLE CHANNEL TUNING control.
□I Fi:ati!rk Mem Controls ( II \\ m ; i . MKMoin Al r()-i'R()(;K ammim ; \7our TV can automatically set itself A. for local area (or Cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL A T buttons are pressed. NOTE: If you went through First Time Setup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you. Select CHANNEL MEMORY (START AUTO-PROGRAMMING) control.
Feati Ri: Mem Controes (contim ed) o ADD/DKI K I K C’llANNKI S uto-Programming (see previous page) adds all the channels it can find (on your Antenna or Cable TV system) into the TV's memory. AddIDelete Channels makes it easy for you to add other channels, or drop unwanted channels, from the list of channels in the TV's memory. A Select CHANNEL MEMORY (ADD/DELETE CHANNELS) control. ■ FEATURE MENU ■ With the FEATURES MENU on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) t*^buttons.
□l Feati RE Mem Controls SKI(LOCK our TV comes with an on screen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the screen with every channel change (and when the STATUS button is pressed). y NOTE: If you went through First Time Setup (in your Quick Use Guide), this task has already been completed for you. ■ FEATURE MENU = Select SET CLOCK control. With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M )t«^ buttons. Then press the MENU button.
Fi:atlre Meni Controls (continued) SKI ON riMKR ust like an alarm clock you can set the TV to turn itself on at the same time everyday. / rT^c:TTT> Select SET ON TIMER control. With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) 4 • t buttons. Then press the MENU button. Press the MENU AT and MENU (M) buttons to highlight and select "ON" (i^). Press the MENU AT and th then the MENU (M) buttons to select "SET ON TIME".
□I Fkati Ri: Mi:ni Controls SI.I l l’ riMKR T Tave you ever fallen asleep in M. A. front of the TV only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can save you all that trouble by automatically turning itself off. <5> Press the SLEEP button on the remote control. Note; you can also select the SLEEP control with the TV’s on screen FEATURES MENU (2 of 5). Move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) t ► buttons. Then press the MENU button.
o Fkati RE Menu Com roes (contineed) ( I I A N N K I . I ) I S 1M . A \ ith the Channel Display control you can change the size and location of the on screen channel and clock information. W
Select CHANNEL DISPLAY control. With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M)t-^ buttons. Then press the MENU button.
□l Feature Mem Com roes IIAU IIOI K RKMINDKR ith the Half Hour Reminder control the TV automatically shows you the current time and channel every thirty minutes. W rr^TTTT) Select HALF HOUR REMINDER control. With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) t buttons. Then press the MENU button. <|> Press the MENU AT and MENU (M) buttons to highlight and select (* *^) the EVERY HALF HOUR item. Press the STATUS button to clear the screen.
o Feati RK Menu Controes (com ini ed) 1. A N ( ; r A ( ; i ; \Jote: If you went through First 1V Time Setup, This task has already been completed for you. For our Spanish and French speaking TV owners an on-screen LANGUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s on-screen features to be shown in either English, Spanish or French. ■ FEATURE MENU = rr^rmTi * Select the LANGUAGE DISPLAY control.
□I Sol ND Menl Control Adjlstmlm s BASS, I RI BU;. B A B A N C i ; our TV also has individual sound adjustment controls. The BASS (low frequency), TREBLE (high frequency), and Speaker BALANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of TV programs. y rreiTT». Select BASS, or TREBLE, or BALANCE sound control. With the SOUND MENU on the screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M)t«t buttons. Then press the MENU button.
o SoDM) Menu Controls (contini ed) SrKRKO our TV is able to receive broadcast stereo TV programs. The TV is equipped with an amplifier and twin speaker system through which the stereo sound can be heard. y Remember. ^ If a stereo signal is not available and the TV is placed in the STEREO mode, sound coming from the TV will remain monaural (mono). <1> Select STEREO sound control. = SOUND MENU With the SOUND MENU on the screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) tbuttons.
□l Sound Menu Controls (continued) INCREDIBLE STEREO ^he Incredible Stereo control can be used to add greater depth and dimension to both monaural (MONO) and STEREO TV sound. 7 CbeginJ Select INCREDIBLE STEREO control. With the SOUND MENU on the screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M)I»I buttons. Then press the MENU button. ■ SOUND MENU Press the MENU AT and MENU (M) buttons to highlight and turn ON ( t ^ ) the INCREDIBLE STEREO mode.
!□ Sound Muni Controls (continued) DISPLAY \()IAMK T Tse the DISPLAY VOLUME U/ control to see the TV's volume level settings on the TV screen. Once set the Volume Display will be seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or remote) are • SOUND MENU <1> Select DISPLAY VOLUME control. IBA^ With SOUND MENU (2 of 2) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) t ► buttons. Then press the MENU button. ilNCREDIBLE STEREO 1 Press the MENU A.
□I Soi ND Mem Controls (contini ed) r\ sim;AKKRS 'ould you like to hear TV programs through your audio hi-fi system? The TV's Audio Output jacks and TV Speaker OntOjf control work together to offer you this TV sound option. W BACK OF TV (BcaiN) Connect the R(ight) and L(eft) ■ AUDIO 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 normal listening level. Turn the TV and audio system ' ON.
o Sound Menu Controus (continued) SI KROIM) SOIM) T^V adding optional external AJ speakers to the TV's sound system, you can create the feeling of reflected sound that surrounds you at a movie theater or concert hall. REAR SURROUND SOUND SPEAKER TERMINALS BACK OF TV ATTENTION • TO AVOID PAMAGC >. OONOr ootutcl Sun>«XINO SOWS SPIWf TO A SEPEOATE AMPUFlEnonrO SPEJAEAS CCNNECTES TO IWOTXER mOOUCT r II ill mri Ml Connect both external
□l Using the AudioA^ideo Input Jacks Al \ IMH IS ^he TV's AudiotVideo Input jacks are for direct picture and sound connections between the TV and a VCR (or Video Disc Player, etc.) that has Audio/Video Output jacks. To view the playback of a VCR tape by using the AudioJVideo Input jacks on the TV: J . PICTURE AND SOUND FROM PLAYBACK OF VCR TAPE BACK OF TV CBEOINj Connect the VIDEO OUT jack from the VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV.
Using thk Ai dioA^ideo Input Jacks (continded) S-MI)K() IM’l TS ^he S(uper)-Video connection on the rear of the TV can give you better picture detail and clarity, for the playback ofS-VHS VCR tapes or Video Discs, than the normal antenna picture connections. T PICTURE AND SOUND FROM PLAYBACK OF S-VHS VCR TAPE BACK OF TV Note: The VCR (or Video Disc Player) must have a S-VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to complete the connections shown on this page.
Remoti: Control Operation (continued) ave you ever played hide and seek with your remote control? Are you tired of tearing the house apart trying to find if someone has stuffed the remote under the couch, put it on the shelves, or hid it in the desk? Well, your TV remote can save you all that looking by automatically signaling its location to you. Я Here's how it works: rrWTD Press the POWER button on the set to turn the TV ON.
Remote Controi. Operation (c ontint ed) Addri ss (’oi)i: l’ko(;u \\imi\(. oi KiMo i i; For most homes this step would not be needed but for your information: U p to 9 different rem ote locator address codes can be set on which the TV can send out its "homing” signal. This is done in case there is more than one TV (with a remote locator) present, and you want only one specific rem ote to be signaled when the TV is turned O N.
Ri:moti: Control Operation (contint!ed) SMAR I IM( Tl RK Tyegardless of what type of M\.program your watching, your TV has automatic video control settings matched for your current program source or content. The Smart Picture feature quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions you may have in your home. ITRTTTD Press the SMART button on the remote. SMART Press the MENU (M) button to select the Smart Picture feature (highlighted in RED).
Remote Controe Operation (comtm ed) SMAR I IMCn Ri; 'o place “CUSTOM" Smart Picture settings into the TV’s memory follow the steps below. J the SMART button on the <3remote >Pressand then press MENU (M) to select the SMART PICTURE control. List of "SMART PICTURE " categories shows on the TV screen. Press the MENU (M) AW buttons to highlight the “CUSTOM” Smart Picture category. Press the MENU (M) button to select “CUSTOM”.
Remote Controe Operation (contim ed) SMAR I SOIM) re you tired of the sound of commercials following you into the next room or all through the house? Smart Sound allows you to preset a desired volume level that the TV sound will not go above. This makes for an even, more consistent sound by reducing the “peaks” and “valleys" that can occur during program changes or commercial breaks. A Press the SMART button on the remote.
Remote Control Operation (contint ed) 2 - r i i \NM i , S i ui /Smaui Si ki “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 programs that currently interest you. The Smart Surf control allows you to set up to 10 channels in its quick viewing “list”. A To Use 2-Channel Surf: — SMAilfs^F-^ snaRT SURF □2CHANNELSURF Press the Smart button on the remote.
Setting the Remoi e to Work VCRs our remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs. However, an easy one time step may be necessary before the remote will work your VCR. y Try this initial check to see if going on to the following section is necessary. rirmr) Press the VCR System button on the remote. Point remote toward VCR and press the POWER button. Does the remote turn the VCR ON? IF YES, ® and try the other VCR buttons on the remote.
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs (com ini ed) Tow that you have looked up 1 V the two-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of VCR (on previous page), you are ready to follow the four simple steps below. Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. STATUS (iKSHTl Press and release the REC I (RECORD) button. Within thirty seconds after releasing the REC button, press and release the VCR System button.
Si:n INC. i m: Remote to Work Cabi.e TV Converters our remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control Cable Converters. However, an easy one-time step may be necessary before the remote will work your Converter. F Try this initial check to see if going on to the following section is necessary. Press the CBL System button on the remote. Point remote toward Cable Converter and press the POWER button.
Si:n iN(; Tin: Remote to Work Cabee TV Converters (com im ed) % Tow that you have looked up X V the two-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of Cable Converter (on previous page), you are ready to follow the four simple steps below. Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. <2> Press and release the REC I (RECORD) button. Within thirty seconds after releasing the REC button, press and release the CBL System button.
Si:rnNG Yodr Remote To Work VCRs, Converters - Search our TV remote can be set to work your VCR or Cable Converter by what is called the SEARCH method. F CABLE CONVERTER If the ’'REMOTE CODE" number method shown in the previous section did not set your remote to work your VCR or Converter, then follow the easy steps listed below. Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. Press the POWER button on the VCR or Converter to turn the unit ON.
UsiN(i THE Remote's VCR Buttons hen using the TV remote with a VCR, first make certain it is set to control your VCR (by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method - see earlier section). W <^> Press the VCR System I button on the remote. Play Button Press to playback a tape. Hold down after pressing the RECORD button to start a recording. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing buttons. Stop Button Press to stop the tape.
How TO □I UsK THE Picn re-In-Picti RE (PIP) Feature icture-in-Picture (PIP) is the showing of two pictures on the TV screen at the same time. (One main screen picture and one small inset picture - or PIP). For your ease and convenience this TV has two separate inputs (ANTenna A ondANTenna B) for your home’s Antenna and!or Cable TV system signal. The ANT A input is primarily for the TV’s main screen picture.
\Tow that you have completed 1 V the required connections on the previous page you are ready to follow the simple steps shown below. - MAIN SCREEN - - PIP WINDOW - Turn the TV ON. Place the TV’s PIP SOURCE SELECT control to "ANT B". With FEATURES MENU (4 of 5) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) ^buttons. Then press the MENU button. • Press the MENU AT and MENU (M) buttons to highlight and select the ANT B" (»^) item.
□I Using PIP with the Remote Com roe T^y using the PIP buttons on the MJ remote the PIP picture can be moved and swapped with the main screen. The main screen picture can also be frozen in the PIP window. Remember, if the TV is showing a "AUX" supplied picture on the main screen (when the TV and VCR are turned OFF), a blank screen will appear when the TV is turned back ON again. <3> Press the PIP ON/OFF button to show the PIP picture. PIP appears in a comer of TV screen.
IQ Selecting the Pictere Source ior PIP I’ll’ SOI Rc i; 'T^he picture for the PIP window J. can com e through either the ANTICABLE or VCR/AUX Inputs (on the rear of the TV). PIP Picture Source sim ply tells the TV which one of these sources it is to show in ’ FEATURE MENU = the PIP window. SET CLOCK I & ON timer! rrWTT) Select PIP SOURCE control. HALF HOu’rI REMINDER I ¡ With FEATURES MENU (4 of 5) on screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) ►buttons. Then press the MENU button.
AixitsTING PlCTl RK-In-PiCTI RE COLOR AM) TiM □I I'll’(OLOR/IMP riM 'he Picture-In-Picture (PIP) Color and Tint controls are used to make fine tune adjustments to the color settings for PIP (when it is shown on the TV screen). irnTTTD <3> Select PIP COLOR (or PIP TINT) control. T With PICTURE MENU (5 of 5) on screen, move the REI^highlight with the MENU (M)I»I buttons. Then press the MENU button. Press the MENU AT buttons to move the RED highlight.
lEJ MORK PIP CONMXrnONS ^IP hookup with Cable Converter Box and VCR. Remember g to use the Cable TV Converter Box to select chatmels for PIP, the VCR must be set to the same channel as the chatmel selection switch on the rear of the Cable Converter (either chaimel 3 or 4). First use an optional signal splitter and connect the original cable TV signal to both the CABLE IN on the Cable Converter and the ANTENNA plug on the rear of the TV. <0>. Connect the CABLE OUT on the Converter to the ANT.
Tips If Somfthinc, Isn't Workint; lease make these simple checks before calling for service. These tips can save you time and money since charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not covered under your warranty.
Glossary to Tki.evision Terms A/W Inputs * Connector plugs which allow the introduction of distinct audio and video signals into the TV from accessory VCRs, camcorders, etc. These plugs bypass the normal tuner or RF/Antenna signal circuitry. Coaxial Cable * A single solid antenna wire normally matched with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) directly onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television or VCR.
Philips Consumer Electronics Company Factory Service Center 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.
Quality service is as close as your telephone! Simply look over the list below for the number of a Factory Service Center NEAR YOU. Your product will receive efficient and expedient carry-in, mail-in, or in-home service, and you will receive peace of mind, KNOWING YOUR PRODUCT IS BEING GIVEN THE EXPERT AHENTION OF PHILIPS’ FACTORY SERVICE. AnD, IF THE PHONE NUMBER LISTED FOR YOUR AREA IS LONG DISTANCE, CALL 1-800-242-9225 FOR FACTORY SERVICE.
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.
