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- Page 1 COVER L9 20PT30B1...
- Page 2 And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the PHILIPS “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
- Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation pre- cautions which you should be particularly aware of. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
- Page 4 This is normal and does not require you contacting your dealer or request- ing service. AutoPicture™, AutoSound™, AutoSurf™, and SmartLock™ are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright © 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
- Page 5 OW TO o adjust your TV picture con- trols, select a channel and follow the steps shown below: BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP DOWN buttons until the word BRIGHTNESS is highlighted.
- Page 6 CTIVATING THE he Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) feature helps to “sharpen” the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in dark- ness and the whites become brighter. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN buttons until...
- Page 7 CTIVATING THE or reasons such as poor cable reception, the picture can some- times appear slightly “speckled” (or signal noise shown in the picture). The NOISE REDUCTION control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu.
- Page 8 our television comes with an onscreen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the screen when the STATUS/EXIT but- ton is pressed or when a channel change occurs. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button on the remote to display the onscreen CLOCK menu.
- Page 9 CTIVATING THE ust like an alarm clock you can set the TV to turn itself on at the same time everyday. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN button until the words TIMER ACTIVE are highlighted..
- Page 10 CTIVATING THE sed along with the Clock fea- tures, you can select a specific channel that the television will tune to when the Timer Active control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN button until...
- Page 11 ETTING THE sed along with the Clock fea- ture, you can select a specific time the television will turn on when the Timer Active control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN button until the words START TIME are high-...
- Page 12 SING THE losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hear- ing impaired, this feature uses onscreen “text boxes” to show dia- logue and conversations while the TV program is in progress.
- Page 13 SING THE 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 automatical- ly turning itself off.
- Page 14 NDERSTANDING THE he AutoLock feature is an inte- grated circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcast- ers, or other program providers, that contain program content advi- sories. 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...
- Page 15 NDERSTANDING THE ver the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channels and get a better understanding of the rating terms for certain pro- gramming. First, let’s start by learning how to set a personal access code: BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu.
- Page 16 NDERSTANDING THE 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. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN button until...
- Page 17 NDERSTANDING THE utoLock offers the viewer other blocking features as well. With these Blocking Option features, the censoring can be turned ON or OFF. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN buttons until the words SMART LOCK are...
- Page 18 NDERSTANDING THE here are two types of program ratings within the AutoLock fea- ture. 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.
- Page 19 NDERSTANDING THE his portion of the AutoLock fea- tures cover program ratings based on the TV Industry rating system. This is know as Parental Guideline within AutoLock. After selecting the AutoLock feature and entering your personal access code, the BLOCK/CHANGE CODE screen appears;...
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Page 20: Movie Ratings
NDERSTANDING THE ow that you’ve learn how to block channels or censor your viewing using the Movie Ratings or Parental (TV) Guidelines let’s review what you’ve done. The AutoLock Review feature allows you to see what has been blocked. Whenever the Menu button is pressed the onscreen menu will be displayed with the AutoLock Review highlighted. - Page 21 SING THE ALANCE esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has a BALANCE, TREBLE and BASS controls for sound adjustments. The BALANCE control allows the listen- er to adjust the sound being heard between the right and left TV speak- ers.
- Page 22 OW TO our TV can detect a stereo sig- nal and will set itself automat- ically so the stereo sound can be heard. However, there may be occasions when you might want to set the TV to mono. The following steps describe how to change the SOUND control: BEGIN...
- Page 23 SING THE he Incredible Surround feature adds greater depth and dimen- sion to both monaural (MONO) and stereo TV sound. With the con- trol turned ON the TV's speakers can add even wider sound separa- tion to normal broadcasts. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu.
- Page 24 SING THE se the Volume Bar control to see the TV’s volume level settings on the TV screen. The Volume Bar will be seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or remote) are pressed. BEGIN Press the MENU button to dis- play the onscreen menu.
- Page 25 OW TO SE THE UDIO IDEO NPUTS The 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. BEGIN Connect the VIDEO (yellow) CABLE to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV.
- Page 26 SING THE A/V O UTPUTS ould you like to hear TV programs through your audio hi-fi system? The TV's Audio output jacks can be used to perform this TV sound option. BEGIN Connect the R(ight) and L(eft) AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV to the R and L Audio Input jacks on you amplifier or sound system.
- Page 27 SING THE hether you’re watching a movie or a video game, your TV has automatic video control set- tings matched for your current pro- gram source or content. The AutoPicture feature quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a num- ber of different types of programs and viewing conditions you may have in your home.
- Page 28 SING THE he AutoSound 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.
- Page 29 SING THE “list” or series of previously viewed channels can be select- ed with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature you can easily switch between dif- ferent TV programs that currently interest you. The AutoSurf control allows you set up to eight channels in its quick viewing “list”.
- Page 30 ETTING THE EMOTE 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 check to see if going on to the following section is necessary.
- Page 31 ETTING THE EMOTE Direct Access Method 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. BEGIN Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper posi- tion.
- Page 32 ETTING THE EMOTE Search Method 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 pro- gramming. If the “Remote Code” number method shown on pages 30, 31 did not set your remote to work your external device, then follow...
- Page 33 Philco ......035 Philips ..035, 062, 081, 110, 403 Pilot .
- Page 34 Panasonic ..... .490 Philips ......539 Pioneer .
- Page 35 SING THE hen using the TV remote with a VCR, first make cer- tain it is set to control your VCR (by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method). BEGIN 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.
- Page 36 lease make these simple checks before calling for ser- vice. These tips can save you time and money since charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not cov- ered under your warranty. No Power No Picture No Sound Remote Does Not Work TV Displays Wrong...
- Page 37 LOSSARY TO 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. Closed Caption • Broadcast standard which allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen.
- Page 38 Indicates In-Home/Carry-In Service 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.
- Page 39 DE RÉCEPTION DE PRODUITS À RÉPARER À TRAVERS LE PAYS: CONTACTER LE CENTRE DE SERVICE AUX CONSOMMATEURS LE PLUS PROCHE POUR SAVOIR L’EMPLACEMENT DE CES DÉPÔTS CÓMO OBTENER UN SERVICIO OPORTUNO Y EFICIENTE POR CORREO, EN CASA O EN PERSONA PARA SU PRODUCTO A TRAVÉS DE UN CENTRO PHILIPS DE SERVICIO. MAS DE 600 SITIOS POR...
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Page 40: Limited Warranty
Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In coun- tries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to pro- vide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).