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Summary of Contents for Philips TP2781, TP3281, TP3681
- Page 1 TP2781 TP3281 TP3681...
- 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 MAGNAVOX “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 Using the Adding and Deleting Channels ...3 Setting the Channel Name Control...3 How to use the Smart Clock control ...3 Basic TV and Remote Control Operation ...4 Copyright © 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved. Picture-In-Picture (PIP) PIP Connection ...33 General Information Tips if Something Isn’t Working ...39...
- Page 5 Infrared Remote Control works your TV set, VCR, and a variety of wireless remote control Cable Converters (Satellite Receivers, DVD, etc.). Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV) channel capability. Stereo Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier and twin speaker system for receiving TV programs broadcast in stereo sound.
- Page 6 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 show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the menu will shift to the right to display an adjustment bar in front of the BRIGHTNESS control.
- Page 7 our television comes with an on-screen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the screen when the STATUS/EXIT but- ton is pressed or if the Timer DIS- PLAY control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
- Page 8 CTIVATING THE ust like an alarm clock you can set the TV to turn itself on at the same time everyday. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR DOWN button twice to select the FEA- TURES menu.
- Page 9 ELECTING THE sed along with the on timer feature, you can select a spe- cific channel that the television will tune to when the Timer ACTIVATE control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.
- Page 10 ETTING THE sed along with the on timer feature, you can select a spe- cific time the television will turn on when the Timer ACTIVATE control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.
- Page 11 ETTING THE nce the television clock has been set, you can use your television as a clock. The Timer DISPLAY control allows you to per- manently display the time in the upper right corner of the screen. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
- Page 12 SING THE mart Lock allows parents to block out, or “censor” any channels they think children should not watch. A channel blocked by the Smart Lock control cannot be viewed until a correct access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing.
- Page 13 SING THE MART fter your personal access code has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select up to 5 channels or inputs to block out or censor. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.
- Page 14 URNING ON THE ue many reason such as poor cable reception, the picture can sometime appear slightly “speckled” (noise in the picture). The NR (Noise Reduction) control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quali- ty of the picture. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
- Page 15 URNING ON THE he Contrast + feature helps to “sharpen” the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the whites become brighter. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.
- Page 16 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 on- screen “text boxes” to show dia- logue and conversations while the TV program is in progress.
- Page 17 SING THE ave you ever fallen asleep in front of the TV only to have in 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 18 SING REBLE esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has indi- vidual 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. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
- Page 19 OW TO ET THE our TV can receive broadcast stereo TV programs. The TV has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
- Page 20 SING THE he Incredible Stereo 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 INCREDIBLE STEREO button on the remote to turn the Incredible Stereo feature...
- Page 21 TV S SING THE PEAKER ould you like to hear TV pro- grams through your audio hi- fi system? The TV's Audio Output jacks and TV Speaker On/Off con- trol work together to offer you 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...
- Page 22 OW TO 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 23 OW TO SE THE IDEO NPUT The S(uper)-Video connection on the rear of the television can give you better picture detail and clarity, for the playback of S- VHS VCR tapes, or Digital Video Discs than the normal antenna picture connections. Note: The VCR (or Digital Video Disc player) must have a S- VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order...
- Page 24 SING THE hether you’re watching a movie or a video game, you TV has automatic video control set- tings matched for your current pro- gram 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.
- Page 25 SING THE 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 con- sistent sound by reducing the peaks and valleys that can occur during program changes or commercial...
- Page 26 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 SURF control allows you set up to ten channels in its quick viewing “list”.
- Page 27 ETTING THE EMOTE our remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Systems, DSS, 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 28 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 29 ETTING THE EMOTE Search Method our TV remote can be set to work various external devices such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Receivers, Dss, DVD, etc. by what is called the search method of remote control pro- gramming. If the “Remote Code” number method shown on page did not set your remote to work your external device, then follow the...
- Page 30 Philco ......035 Philips ..035, 062, 081, 110, 403 Pilot .
- Page 31 Panasonic ..... .490 Philips ......539 Pioneer .
- Page 32 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 33 PIP (P SING THE Hooking up PIP icture in Picture (PIP) is the showing of two pictures on the screen at the same time. (One main screen picture and a small- er inset picture, or PIP). Note: the PIP picture must be supplied by a VCR (or other accessory device equipped with a VIDEO OUTPUT jack).
- Page 34 SING THE PIP S HOOSING THE OURCE The picture for the PIP window can come through either the ANT/CABLE or any the the external Audio/Video connections at the rear of the TV. PIP Source simply tells the TV which one of these sources it is to show in the PIP window.
- Page 35 PIP (P SING THE EMOTE ONTROL UTTONS By using the PIP buttons on the remote control the PIP picture can be moved and swapped with the main screen. The PIP inset picture can also be frozen within the PIP window. BEGIN Press the PIP ON/OFF but- ton to show the PIP picture.
- Page 36 DJUSTING THE 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). BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.
- Page 37 PIP (P IP hookup with a Cable Box and VCR. BEGIN 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 television.
- Page 38 PIP (P IP hookup with a VCR and a Digital Video Disc Player (or similar device). BEGIN First connect the original cable TV signal or Antenna signal to the ANT IN jack on the back of the VCR. Connect the ANT OUT jack on the rear of the VCR to the ANT “A”...
- Page 39 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 40 Alternate Channel * Then using the A/CH button on the remote control, toggles between the last two channels viewed. Auto Programming * When activated, this feature automatical- ly scans for all available channels-from regular antenna or cable signals and stores only active, broadcast stations into the TV’s memory.
- Page 41 Accessories/Optional ..21, 22-23, 33, 37-38, *Q/U-1 Adapter Connector ..... . .33, 38, *Q/U-1 Add/Delete Channels .
- Page 42 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 43 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 44: 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).