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Page 1: Directions For Use
• First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. For fast help, call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you for making Philips a part of your home! Color TV Color TV Model No.: Serial No.:... -
Page 2: Welcome/Registration Of Your Tv
As a member of the PHILIPS “family, ” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive war- ranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
NTRODUCTION Welcome/Registration of Your TV ....2 Safety/Precautions ......2–3 Features . -
Page 5: Features
When you replace your existing equipment, please find out about the local regulations regarding disposal of your old tel- evision, batteries, and packing materials. As an Energy Star® Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics has determined this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficien- cy. -
Page 6: Jack Panel Descriptions And Required Cables
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 follow- ing gives a brief explanation of the different types of jacks available and the type of cables needed to make connections. -
Page 7: Using The Av 1 Input Jacks
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. -
Page 8: Using The Av 2 Input Jacks
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 locat- ed on the back of the TV. Connect the VIDEO (yellow) cable to the VIDEO AV 2 in jack on the back of the TV. -
Page 9: Using The Side (Av 3) Input Jacks
SING THE 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 cam- eras, gaming units, and other accessory devices that wouldn’t be connected perma- nently. -
Page 10: Using The Component Video Input Jacks (Cvi)
SING THE omponent Video inputs provide for the highest possible color and picture resolu- tion in the playback of digital signal source material, such as with DVD players. The color difference signals (Pb, Pr) and the lumi- nance (Y) signal are connected and received separately, which allows for improved color bandwidth information (not possible when using composite video or S-Video connec-... -
Page 11: Using The S-Video Input Jack
he S(uper)-Video connection on the rear of the TV can provide you with better pic- ture 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. -
Page 12: Using The Monitor Output Jacks
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 Audio System Connection: 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. -
Page 13: Connecting External Speakers
ONNECTING his television is equipped with External Speaker Jacks. External Speakers can be used for rear speakers or to widen the stereo coming from the television. For this connection a set of right and left external speakers (not supplied with the tele- vision) along with two lengths of twin lead speaker wire will be needed. -
Page 14: Picture
o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PIC- TURE will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right. -
Page 15: Controls
OW TO SE THE ue to many reasons, such as poor cable reception, the picture can sometimes appear slightly ÒspeckledÓ (an indication of signal noise in the picture). The DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture. -
Page 16: How To Use The Contrast + Control
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. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Treble Control
DJUSTING THE esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has individual sound-adjust- ment controls. The TREBLE (high frequen- cy), BASS (low frequency), and Speaker BAL- ANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of TV programs. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. -
Page 18: How To Use The Avl Control
n most cases, the volume levels coming from broadcast programming or commer- cials 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 consis- tent sound by reducing the peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or com- mercial breaks. -
Page 19: How To Use The Incr.(Edible) Surround Control
OW TO he Incredible Surround feature adds greater depth and dimension to both mon- aural (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. -
Page 20: How To Set The Stereo Control
ou can receive broadcast stereo TV pro- grams. The TV has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN once to highlight SOUND. -
Page 21: How To Set The Tv To Receive Secondary Audio Programming, Also Known As The Sap Control
OW TO ET THE An SAP is an additional part of the stereo broadcast system. Sent as a third audio chan- nel, an SAP can be heard apart from the cur- rent TV program sound. TV stations are free to use SAP for any number of purposes. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. -
Page 22: How To Set The Audio Out Control
f you have connected the TV’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on a stereo receiver (see page 12 for connec- tion instructions), set AUDIO OUT to either VARIABLE or FIXED to determine whether you adjust the volume at the stereo or at the TV. -
Page 23: How To Turn The Tv Speakers On Or Off Using The Speaker Control
OW TO sing the TV’s Audio (Monitor) Output jacks or the External Speaker connec- tions, the TV speakers can be turned off allowing the television sound to be heard only from the external audio system or the external speakers. Please refer to page 12 for the proper connections needed to hookup an external audio system. -
Page 24: How To Use The Timer Controls: Setting The Tv Clock Using The Time Control
ETTING THE 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. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. -
Page 25: The Start Time Control
ETTING THE 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. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. -
Page 26: Setting A Time For The Tv To Turn Itself Off Using The Stop Time Control
ETTING THE he following steps will guide you in set- ting the TV to turn itself OFF at a specific time. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN once to highlight FEATURES. -
Page 27: The Channel Control
ETTING THE TARTUP ON A 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. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. - Page 28 OW TO CTIVATE THE 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. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
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Page 29: How To View The Time Using The Display Control
OW TO IEW THE fter the TV’s clock has been set, you can use your TV as a clock. The TIMER DIS- PLAY control allows you to permanently dis- play the time in the upper right corner of the screen. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. -
Page 30: How To Activate The Active Control
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 reduc- tion are controlled automatically. Active Control adjusts these picture settings continu- ously and automatically. -
Page 31: How To Use The Autolock™ Controls: Understanding The Autolock™ Feature
NDERSTANDING THE he AutoLock™ feature receives and processes data sent by broadcasters or other program providers that contain pro- gram 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 objection- able (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). -
Page 32: Setting Up An Autolock™ Access Code
utoLock allows parents to block out or “censor” any channels they think chil- dren should not watch. A channel blocked by the AutoLock 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. -
Page 33: How To Block Channels
OW TO 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. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. -
Page 34: How To Clear All Blocked Channels At The Same Time
OW TO LEAR arious onscreen messages will appear when someone tries to view blocked pro- gramming. 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. -
Page 35: Blocking Programming Based On Movie Ratings
OW TO LOCK fter your personal access code has been set, you can select specific movie ratings that you want to censor. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN twice to highlight FEATURES. -
Page 36: Blocking Programming Based On Tv Ratings
OW TO ou can select specific TV ratings that you want to censor by following these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN twice to highlight FEATURES. Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. -
Page 37: Autolock™ Blocking Options - Blocking Control
THER 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. -
Page 38: Autolock™ Blocking Options - No Rating Control
THER ome programming is not encoded with content advisory data by the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) or the television broadcasters (see the explana- tion on page 31). To block such program- ming, follow these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. -
Page 39: How To Review The Autolock™ Control Status
OW TO EVIEW THE o remind you which ratings you have blocked and which Block Options you have selected, a review screen is available to review your AutoLock settings. To access this screen follow the steps below. Press the STATUS/EXIT button on your remote control TWICE. -
Page 40: How To Use The Closed Captioning Control
OW TO USE THE losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television pro- grams on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses onscreen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversa- tions while the TV program is in progress. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. -
Page 41: How To Change The Screen (Size) Format Using The Format Control
OW TO ou can change the screen format size to match the type of program you’re watch- ing. Select the normal 4:3, Expand 14:3, ro Compress 16:9 (known as letter-box style) aspect ratio. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. -
Page 42: How To Use The Rotation Control
n rare cases the video supplied to the TV screen might show slightly tilted one way or another. The Tilt Adjust control will allow you to correct the problem by adjusting the screen in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. -
Page 43: How To Set The Blue Mute Control
OW TO SET THE ormally, the television would display a “snowy” looking screen with a lot of static sounds when the signal is lost. The Blue Mute control will automatically set the screen to a pleasant blue background when it detects no signal available if turned on. -
Page 44: How To Set The Sleep Timer Control
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 auto- matically turning itself off. -
Page 45: Using The Autopicture™ Control
OW TO 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. -
Page 46: Using The Autosound™ Control
OW TO 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 pro- gram you are watching. -
Page 47: Using The Surf Control (Alternate Channel)
list or series of previously viewed chan- nels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature, you can easily switch between different TV chan- nels that currently interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels in its quick viewing list. -
Page 48: Using The Remote Control With Accessory Devices Direct Access Method
If NO, go to the next page to try the Code- Entry method. ELPFUL It is recommended that you use Philips brand external accessory devices with your Philips television to insure proper remote control functions. If you are using Philips... -
Page 49: Code-Entry Method
Search method to set up your remote control. ELPFUL It is recommended that you use Philips brand external accessory devices with your Philips television to insure proper remote control functions. If you are using Philips... -
Page 50: Search Method
1–4. Should a channel change still not occur, the remote control will not work the desired device. It is recommended that you use Philips brand external accessory devices with your Philips television to insure proper remote control functions. If you are using Philips... -
Page 51: Direct-Entry Code List For Accessory Devices
Philco ......035 Philips ..035, 062, 081, 110, 403 Pilot . - Page 52 Panasonic ..... .490 Philips ......539 Pioneer .
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Page 53: Remote Control Vcr Specific Button
EMOTE hen using the TV remote control with a VCR, first make certain it is set to con- trol your VCR (by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method). Slide the TV/VCR/ACC Switch to the VCR position. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor win- dow) when pressing the buttons. -
Page 54: Care And Cleaning
WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV Screen: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven picture-tube aging. Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the screen. -
Page 55: 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. -
Page 56: Glossary Of Terms
Active Control • Active Control continuously measures and cor- rects the incoming signals to provide the best picture possible. Alternate Channel • Allows you to toggle between the last two channels viewed by pressing the A/CH button on the remote control. -
Page 57: Index
Active Control™ ....... . .30 Alternate Channel Control ......47 Audio Out Control . -
Page 58: Factory Service Locations
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. For Out-of-Warranty service, call the location nearest you. - Page 59 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 DANS 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 60: Limited Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Consumer Electronics Company, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152, (402) 536-4171 Printed in U.S.A.