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Philips 34PW850H Directions For Use Manual

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Directions for Use

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

Need help?

Call us!
RETUNING THE PRODUCT.
1-800-531-0039
or
Visit us on the web at
www.philips.com
3121 235 20991
Color TV
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Important!
Return your
Warranty
Registration Card
within 10 days.
See why inside.
Model No.:
Serial No.:

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  • Page 1: Directions For Use

    Directions for Use 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 RETUNING 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 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

    NTRODUCTION Welcome/Registration of Your TV .....2 Safety/Precautions .......2–3 Features .
  • Page 5 Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with the Energy Star® label can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills. Active Control, APAC, AutoPicture, AutoSound, AutoChron, and Incredible Surround are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics. ISPOSAL...

  • Page 6: Features

    or or Spanish and French-speaking TV owners, an onscreen LANGUAGE option is present. The LANGUAGE control enables you to set the TV’s onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 7: How To Use The Tuner Mode Control

    OW TO he TUNER MODE feature allows you to change the TV’s signal input to CABLE, ANTENNA, or AUTO mode. It’s important for the TV to know if you want to receive chan- nels from a cable TV signal or a normal antenna signal.

  • Page 8: How To Use The Autoprogram Control

    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 by pressing the CHANNEL (+) or (–) button. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 9: How To Add Or Delete Channels (Channel Edit)

    OW TO HANNEL EDIT makes it easy for you to add or delete channels from the list of chan- nels stored in the TV’s memory. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until INSTALL is highlighted.

  • Page 10: How To Use The Name Control (Channel Label)

    OW TO he channel NAME feature allows you to list the “call” letters of your favorite stations beside their channel numbers when they appear on the screen. The TV has in memory a list of the 50 most popular channel names (for example, ABC, NBC, FOX, etc.).
  • Page 11 OW TO utoChron can automatically set the TV’s onscreen clock. Because the time is received from a broadcast signal, you must be sure that a cable TV or antenna signal is pres- ent before you attempt to use the AutoChron feature.

  • Page 12: 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 button and the menu will shift to the left. BRIGHT- NESS will be highlighted and an adjust- ment bar will be shown to the right.

  • Page 13: How To Use The Digital Options Control

    OW TO he Digital Options (Eye Fidelity) control gives you a choice between two different picture scanning modes: Progressive Scan and Interlaced (1050i). Digital Options are only available in 4:3 and Widescreen Picture Format. Progressive Scan doubles the number of pic- ture lines, eliminating line flicker and provid- ing a jitter-free picture.

  • Page 14: How To Set The Dyn(Amic) Contrast Control

    OW TO he Dynamic Contrast control allows you to sharpen the picture quality by making dark portions of the picture darker and light portions of the picture more noticeable. Normally, you will probably want to select MED. In certain circumstances, however, you may prefer MIN or MAX.

  • Page 15: 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 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 button once to highlight SOUND.

  • Page 19: How To Set The Audio Out Control

    OW TO f you have connected the TV’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on a stereo receiver, set AUDIO OUT to either VARIABLE or FIXED to determine whether you adjust the volume at the stereo or at the TV. If you select VARIABLE, change the volume at the TV using the TV’s remote control.

  • Page 20: How To Turn The Tv Speakers On Or Off Using The Speaker Control

    OW TO sing the TV’s Audio (Monitor) Output jacks and TV Speaker ON/OFF control an external audio system can be used to hear the sound coming from the TV. The Speaker Control will allow you to turn the television’s speakers off so the TV sound would only be heard through the audio system.

  • Page 21: 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 con- trol is turned ON. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 22: Setting A Time For The Tv To Turn Itself On Using 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 23: 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 button twice to highlight FEATURES. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the menu will shift to the left.

  • Page 24: The Channel Control

    ETTING THE 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 25 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.

  • Page 26: How To View The Time Using The Display Control

    OW TO 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 27: How To Activate The Active Control

    OW TO 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 28: 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 29: Setting Up An Autolock™ Access Code

    ETTING 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 30: 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 31: 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 32: Blocking Programming Based On Movie Ratings

    OW TO 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 button twice to highlight FEATURES. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the menu will shift to the left.

  • Page 33: Blocking Programming Based On Tv Ratings

    OW TO LOCK 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 button twice to highlight FEATURES. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the menu will shift to the left.

  • Page 34: 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 35: 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 28). To block such program- ming, follow these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 36: How To Review The Autolock™ Control Status

    OW TO 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 37: 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 38: The Format Control

    OW TO ou can change the screen format size to match the type of program you’re watching. Select the normal 4:3 aspect ratio or any of the zoom or wide screen aspect ratios. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu.

  • Page 39: How To Use The Rotation Control

    OW TO USE THE 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 40: How To Activate The Blue Mute Control

    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. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on- screen menu.

  • Page 41: How To Set The Sleep Timer Control

    OW TO 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 42: How To Use The Freeze Control

    ave you ever wished you could freeze the picture on the television broadcast to write down a special telephone number or to capture a needed address? Your television will allow you to do just that with the press of just one button on the remote control. With a signal on the television screen, simply press the FREEZE button on the remote control to stop the picture at...

  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45: Using The Surf Control (And Alternate Channel)

    OW TO 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: Direct-Entry Code List For Accessory Devices

    Philco ......035 Philips ..035, 062, 081, 110, 403 Pilot .
  • Page 50 Panasonic ......490 Philips ......539 Pioneer .

  • Page 51: 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). Set the TV/VCR/ACC mode switch to VCR on the remote control. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing the buttons.

  • Page 52: Eneral Nformation 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 53: Glossary Of Terms

    Active Control • Active Control continuously measures and corrects 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. Audio/Video Inputs •...

  • Page 54: Factory Service Locations

    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 55 DANS UN RAYON DE 50 À 75 MILES (80 KM À 120 KM) DU CENTRE DE SERVICE LOCAL. 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 56: 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).

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