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Page 1: Directions For Use
See why inside. Need help? Call us! Philips representatives are ready to help you with any ques- tions about your new product. We can guide you through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features. We want you to start enjoying your new product right away! CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT. -
Page 2: Welcome/Registration Of Your Tv
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 war- ranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
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. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Auto Lock, Auto Picture, Auto Sound, Active Control, QuadraSurf are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. ISPOSAL Copyright © 2002 All rights reserved. -
Page 5: How To Use The Language Control
OW TO or our Spanish speaking TV owners an on- screen LANGUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s on-screen menu to be shown in either English or Spanish. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. -
Page 6: How To Use The Tuner Mode Control
OW TO he TUNER MODE control allows you to change the TV’s signal input to either ANTENNA, CABLE or AUTO mode. It’s important for the TV to know what type of signal to look for. (From a Cable TV signal or a normal Antenna signal.) In the AUTO mode, when the AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated, the TV will automatically choose... -
Page 7: How To Auto Program Tv Channels
OW TO our TV can automatically set itself 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 (+), (–) buttons are pressed. Note: Make sure the antenna or cable signal connection has been completed before AUTO PROGRAM is activated. -
Page 8: How To Add Or Delete Channels
hannel Edit makes it easy for you to ADD or DELETE channels from the list of channels stored in the TV’s memory. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN ■... -
Page 9: Picture Menu
OW TO o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow the steps shown below: Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN ■ buttons until the word PICTURE is highlighted. -
Page 10: Sound Menu
OW TO esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has Treble Boost, Bass Boost, Balance, AVL (automatic volume level- er), and Sound (Stereo/Mono) controls. Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP or CUR- SOR DOWN ■... -
Page 11: Using The Format (Expand 4:3) Control
OW TO any times while watching movies from a DVD player the image is shown in “let- ter box” format. This is the format that is shown in movie theaters. When shown on a TV screen, the image will have areas of black on top and bottom of the screen. -
Page 12: Understanding The Autolock™ Controls
NDERSTANDING THE he AutoLock™ feature is an integrat- ed circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcasters, or other pro- gram providers, that contain program con- tent advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block pro- gram content that may be found objection- able (such as offensive language, violence,... -
Page 13: Setting Up The Autolock™ Access Code
ETTING ver the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channels and get a better under- standing of the rating terms for certain pro- gramming. First, let’s start by learning how to set a per- sonal access code: Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. -
Page 14: How To Block Channels
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. Press the NUMBERED (or CH +, –) buttons to tune the channel you wish to block or censor. -
Page 15: How To Clear All Blocked Channels At The Same Time
OW TO LEAR fter blocking specific channels there may come a time when you want to clear all the channels so they can be viewed. The fol- lowing steps explain how to CLEAR ALL blocked channels. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. -
Page 16: How To Block All Channels At The Same Time
OW TO here may come a time when you want to Block All the television’s channels. Maybe you don’t want your children to watch TV for a given time. With the Block All control, ALL available channels (including the A/V Inputs) can be set to block at the same time. -
Page 17: Blocking Programming Based On Movie Ratings
LOCKING 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... -
Page 18: Blocking Programming Based On Tv Ratings
LOCKING his portion of the AutoLock™ features cover program ratings based on the TV Industry rating system. This is known 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 or DOWN ■... -
Page 19: Other Autolock™ Blocking Options
THER utoLock™ offers the viewer other block- ing features as well. With these Blocking Options, the censoring can be turned ON or OFF. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP ■ button until the word FEATURES is highlighted. -
Page 20: How To Use 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 Brightness, Picture, Sharpness, Contrast + and DNR (dynamic noise reduction) features are controlled auto- matically. -
Page 21: Setting The Sleeptimer Control
ETTING 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 automatically turning itself off. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control and the SLEEP timer display will appear on the screen. -
Page 22: 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 on-screen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversa- tions while the TV program is in progress. Press the CC button on the remote to display the current Closed Caption set- ting. -
Page 23: Setting The Autopicture™ Control
ETTING THE hether you’re watching a movie or a sporting event, your TV has automatic video control settings matched for your cur- rent program source or content. The AutoPicture™ 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 24: Setting The Autosound™ Control
he AutoSound™ feature allows the listen- er to select between four different factory set sound options. Personal (which can be set by the user), Theatre (for movie viewing), Music (for musical type programming) and Voice (when the program is mainly dialogue). These setting affect the Sound menu’s Bass, Treble, AVL, and Incredible Surround controls To select any of the options follow the direc-... -
Page 25: Using The Quadrasurf™ Buttons (Alternate Channel)
SING THE “list” or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the QuadraSurf™ (colored) buttons on your remote control. With this feature you can easi- ly switch between different TV programs that currently interest you. The QuadraSurf™ con- trol allows you set up four different personal Surf lists using the colored buttons (on the remote control), each holding up to ten chan-... - Page 26 he QuadraSurf™ buttons on your remote control allow you to store up to 10 chan- nels per button (40 total). This is a great fea- ture if you want to store all your favorite Sports channels, Movie channels, or News channels in one surf list.
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Page 27: Remote Use With Accessory Devices (Direct Method)
EMOTE ONTROL 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. -
Page 28: Remote Use With Accessory Devices (Code Entry)
EMOTE ONTROL 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 begin- ning. Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper position. -
Page 29: Remote Use With Accessory Devices (Search Method)
EMOTE ONTROL 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. If the “Remote Code” number method shown on the previous page did not set your remote to work your external device, then follow the easy steps listed below. -
Page 30: Remote Code Entry List
Admiral ....2027, 2052 Adventura ....2001 Aiko . - Page 31 Panasonic ....5301, 5322 Philips . . .5302, 5308 (DEFAULT DVD) Pioneer ... . .5305, 5312, 5321 Proscan .
- Page 32 Panda ......4037 Philips ... . .4007, 4011, 4020, .
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Page 33: Remote Vcr Related Buttons
EMOTE 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. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting Tips
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 35: Cleaning And Care
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 36: Glossary Of 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. 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. -
Page 37: Index
Active Control ........20 Alternate Channel ........25 Auto Lock Access Code . - Page 38 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.
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Page 39: Factory Service Location
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... -
Page 40: 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).