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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. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Here are a few of the special features built into this new Color Television: Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HOW TO USE THE PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS T o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow the steps shown below: Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP 䊳 or DOWN ■ buttons until the word PICTURE is highlighted. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Picture Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint Color Temp. Press the CURSOR RIGHT 䊳䊳 button to display the PICTURE menu features.
HOW TO USE THE DNR (NOISE REDUCTION) CONTROL F or reasons such as poor cable reception, the picture can sometime appear slightly “speckled” (or signal noise shown in the picture). The DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture. Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...
HOW TO USE THE CONTRAST + (BLACK STRETCH) CONTROL T he Contrast + (Black Stretch) control helps to “sharpen” the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the whites become brighter. Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP 䊳 or CURSOR DOWN ■ button until the word PICTURE is highlighted. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...
HOW TO SET THE BASS AND TREBLE BOOST CONTROLS B esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has Bass and Treble Boost sound controls. The TREBLE Boost effects only the high frequency sound coming from the TV enhancing the highs; while the BASS Boost effects only the low frequency sound coming from the TV enhancing the lows. Menu Picture Sound Features Install Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.
HOW TO USE THE AVL (AUTOMATIC VOLUME LEVELER) 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.
SETTING 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 turned ON the TV's speakers can add even wider sound separation to normal broadcasts. Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP 䊳 or CURSOR DOWN ■ button until the word SOUND is highlighted. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...
SETTING THE TV FOR SAP (SECONDARY AUDIO PROGRAMS) A SAP signal is an additional part of the stereo broadcast system. Sent as a third audio channel, a SAP signal can be heard apart from the current TV program sound. TV stations are free to use SAP for any number of purposes. If a SAP signal is not present with a selected program, the SAP option cannot be selected. Also, if SAP is selected on a channel (with SAP) and you select another channel, when you return to the original channel, SAP will be OFF.
SETTING THE TV TO RECEIVE STEREO PROGRAMMING 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. Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the CURSOR UP 䊳 or CURSOR DOWN ■ button until the word SOUND is highlighted. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Press the CURSOR RIGHT 䊳䊳 button to display the SOUND menu features.
Let's Look Inside! HOW TO USE THE TIMER CONTROLS T he Timer controls allow you to use your TV as an alarm clock if set to turn itself on and off at a specific time. It also can be set to tune to a specific channel at a specific time. Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...
UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOLOCK CONTROLS T he AutoLock feature is an integrated circuit that 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 viewing children may watch.
SETTING UP THE AUTOLOCK ACCESS CODE O ver the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channels and get a better understanding of the rating terms for certain programming. First, let’s start by learning how to set a personal access code: Menu Picture Sound Features Install Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP 䊳 or DOWN ■ button until the word FEATURES is highlighted.
HOW TO BLOCK CHANNELS A fter your personal access code has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels you want to block out or censor. Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the NUMBERED (or CH +, –) buttons to tune the channel you wish to block or censor. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
HOW TO CLEAR BLOCKED CHANNELS A fter blocking specific channels there may come a time when you want to clear all the channels so they can be viewed. The following steps explain how to CLEAR ALL blocked channels. Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the CURSOR UP 䊳 or DOWN ■ button until the word FEATURES is highlighted.
BLOCKING PROGRAMMING BASED ON MOVIE RATINGS T here are two types of program ratings within the AutoLock feature. One is based on the Movie Industry ratings while the other is based on the TV Industry ratings. Both can be used to block or censor programming that has been rated in either manner. Let’s first look at the Movie Rating options of AutoLock: Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP 䊳 or DOWN ■ button until the word FEATURES is highlighted.
BLOCKING PROGRAMMING BASED ON TV RATINGS T his portion of the AutoLock features cover program ratings based on the TV Industry rating system. This is know as TV Ratings within AutoLock. After selecting the Autolock feature and entering your personal access code, the AutoLock options screen appears; Scroll the menu using the CURSOR UP 䊳 or DOWN ■ buttons until the words TV RATINGS are highlighted. Press the CURSOR RIGHT 䊳䊳 button to display the TV Ratings (TVY, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA).
Let's Look Inside! HOW TO USE THE CLOSED CAPTION CONTROL 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 on-screen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. Menu Picture Sound Features Install Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Menu Picture Sound Features Install Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.
Let's Look Inside! HOW TO SET THE TVS SCREEN FORMAT D epending on the type of programming you are watching, the TV’s screen can be formatted to match the correct demensions. Choose between the standard 4:3, Expand 4:3, or Compress 16:9 ratios. Menu Picture Sound Features Install Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More... Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Menu Picture Sound Features Install Timer AutoLock Closed Cap.
Let's Look Inside! USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO 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 accessory device) that has Audio/Video Output jacks. These jacks are GOLD plated for the best possible signal transfer. 1 Connect one end of the VIDEO (yellow) CABLE to the AV1 in VIDEO jack on the back of the TV.
Let's Look Inside! USING THE AUDIO/VIDEO (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. For Stereo System: BACK OF TV 1 Monitor out 75 ⍀ AV2 in AV1 in COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO For an external audio system, 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.
Let's Look Inside! 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.
Let's Look Inside! USING THE COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 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).
Let's Look Inside! USING THE SIDE INPUT JACKS AND THE HEADPHONE JACK For your convenience, Audio/Video Input jacks have been located on the side of the TV cabinet. These jacks are for use with camcorders or rental devices that are only to be connected for a short period of time. There also is a headphone jack located on the front of the TV when you’re wanted to watch TV while others in the room do not. Connect one end of the yellow VIDEO CABLE to the Side VIDEO jack on the side of the TV.
SETTING UP THE SLEEPTIMER OPTION 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 screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can save you all that trouble by automatically turning itself off. 15 Min Press the SLEEP button on the remote control and the SLEEP timer display will appear on the screen.
SETTING THE AUTO PICTURE CONTROL W hether you’re watching a movie or a sporting event, your TV has automatic video control settings matched for your current program source or content. The Auto 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. Each Auto Picture setting is preset at the factory to automatically adjust the TV’s Brightness, Color, Picture, Sharpness, Tint, and Color Temperature levels.
SETTING THE AUTO SOUND CONTROL T he Auto Sound feature allows the listener to select between four different factory set sound options. Personal (which can be set by the user), Theater (for movie viewing), Music (for musical type programming) and Voice (when the program is mainly dialogue). To select any of the options follow the directions below. Press the AUTO SOUND button on the remote control. The current Auto Sound setting will appear in the middle of the screen.
USING THE QUADRA SURF BUTTONS A “list” or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the Quadra SURF (colored) buttons on your remote control. With this feature you can easily switch between different TV programs that currently interest you. The Quadra Surf control allows you set up four different personal Surf lists using the colored buttons (on the remote control), each holding up to ten channels in its quick viewing“list.
REMOTE USE WITH ACESSORY DEVICES - DIRECT METHOD Y our remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Systems, DBS, DVD, etc. However, an easy onetime step may be necessary before the remote will work your VCR. Try this initial Direct Access Method to see if going on to the following section is necessary. Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper position. 1 Point the remote control at the device and press the POWER button.
REMOTE USE WITH ACCESSORY DEVICES - CODE ENTRY METHOD N ow that you have looked up the three-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of device, you are ready to follow the four simple steps below. Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. 1 Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper position. Press the VCR • RECORD button on the remote control and release. 3 Press the AUTO SOUND button on the remote within 30 seconds, then release.
REMOTE USE WITH ACCESSORY DEVICES - SEARCH METHOD Y our TV remote can be set to work various external devices such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Receivers, DBS, DVD, etc. by what is called the search method of remote control programming. Satellite Receiver 07 If the “Remote Code” number method shown on pages 33 did not set your remote to work your external device, then follow the easy steps listed below. Please read steps 1-4 before beginning.
REMOTE CONTROL DIRECT ENTRY CODES CABLE CODE BOX NUMBERS ABC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .028, 030, 034, 035, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .038, 040, 041, 044, 060 Allegro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180, 342 Andover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .571 Antronix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .049, 234 Archer . . . . . . . . . .049, 066, 180, 234, 824 BBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .294 Belcor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOTE CONTROL DIRECT ENTRY CODES CODE NUMBERS SATELLITE Neuhaus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247, 528 Next Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .896 Nikko . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .387, 740 Nokia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135, 424, 482, 600 Nordmende . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .389 Orbitech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .528 Oxford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .371 Pace . . . . . . . . . . . .
REMOTE CONTROL DIRECT ENTRY CODES CODE VCR NUMBERS MGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .070, 088, 267 MGN Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 MTC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .027, 267 Magnasonic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .305 Magnavox 027, 062, 066, 108, 130, 137, 176 Magnin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267 Manesth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .072, 099 Marantz . . . . . . . . . . . . .030, 033, 062, 089, . . . . . . . . . . . .
USING THE REMOTE’S VCR BUTTONS W 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). Set the TV/VCR/ACC mode switch to VCR on the remote. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing the buttons. POWER BUTTON Press to turn the VCR ON and OFF. FAST FORWARD BUTTON 䊳䊳 Press to rapidly advance the tape.
TIPS IF SOMETHING ISN'T WORKING 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. CAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, Compact Disc Interactive - CDI, or TV information channel) which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen, can cause picture tube damage.
GLOSSARY TO TELEVISION TERMS Auto Programming • The procedure of adding or deleting channel numbers into the Television’s memory circuits. In this way the Television “remembers’’ only the locally available or desired channel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel numbers. Quadra Surf • The feature that allows the programming of four separate Surf lists holding up to 10 channels each.
INDEX Alternate Channel Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Audio/Video Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Audio/Video Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FACTORY SERVICE LOCATIONS Detroit/Toledo • Cleveland/ • N Ohio • • Chicago ★ Columbus • • San Francisco/Metro Area ★ Los Angeles ★ Charlotte • Knoxville/E Tennessee • ★ Pittsburgh/WV Area • Atlanta/N Georgia • Dallas • Philadelphia/S New Jersey ★ Wash/Balt ★ Orlando • Houston • Tampa/W Florida ★ Indicates In-Home Service Only ★ Ft.
FACTORY SERVICE LOCATIONS 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 ATTENTION OF PHILIPS’ FACTORY SERVICE. COMMENT OBTENIR NOTRE SERVICE APRÈS VENTE RAPIDE ET EFFICACE SOIT PAR COURRIER, À DOMICILE, OU EN SE PRÉSENTANT À UN CENTRE DE SERVICE PHILIPS.
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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.
