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  • Page 1 Directions for Use 3139 125 31421...
  • Page 2 Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS. You've selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. 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...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli- ance; or Keep these instructions. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or Heed all warnings. The appliance does not appear to operate normally Follow...
  • Page 4 Do not connect any AC/DC adapter to your LCD TV that does not originally come with the television. Only use the recommended part or parts that are approved by Philips Consumer Electronics. Caution: Do not use any cover or enclose the AC/DC adapter with any objects like a cloth or box which might shorten the life of the equipment.
  • Page 5 Timer allows you to set your TV to tam itself ON and OFF once or daily like an alarm clock. Radio Mode Using FM Mode Information ....46-52 Active Control, Auto Lock, Auto Picture, Auto Sound, are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright © 2003 All rights reserved.
  • Page 6 or Spanish- and French-speaking 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 BRIGHTNESS menu, •...
  • Page 7 Tthe TUNER MODE allows you to change he TV s signal input to CABLE, ANTEN- NA, or AUTO mode. It's important fiJr the TV to know if you want to receive channelsJ?om a cable TV signal or a normal antenna signal.
  • Page 8 Vour TV can automatically set itself fi)r $_ local area (o1" cable TV) channels. This makes it easy fi)r you to select only the TV stations in your area by pressing the CHAN- NEL (+) or (-) button. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen...
  • Page 9 CHANNEL EDIT makes it easy for you to add or delete channels j?om the list of channels stored in the TV's memory. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. BRIGHTNESS Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until INSTALL...
  • Page 10 utoChron _>a can automatically set the TV s onscreen clocL Because the time is 8HIGHTNESS • SOUMD COLOR received j?om a broadcast signal, you must be • FEATURES PICTURE sure that a cable TV or antenna signal is pres- • INSTALL SHARPNESS •...
  • Page 11 TlThe channel NAME feature allows you to list call letters ofyourjbvorite 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 BRIGHTNESS example, ABC, NBC, FOX, err.). You also can •...
  • Page 12 adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel andfidlow these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PIC- BRIGHTNESS TURE will be highlighted. • SOUND COLOR Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu •...
  • Page 13 The Equalizer Controls allow you to adjust the sound j?equencies to suit the type of program- ming be watched. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. BRIGHTNESS Press the CURSOR DOWN button • SOUND COLOR repeatedly until SOUND...
  • Page 14 _t_h e Balance Control will allow you to adjust e sourM levels between the right and left speaker output. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PIC- TURE will be highlighted. BRIGHTNESS • SOUND COLOR •...
  • Page 15 I;rol most cases, the volume levels coming m 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...
  • Page 16 e Incredible Surround fi, ature adds reater 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 add even wider sound separation to normal broadcasts. BRIGHTNESS •...
  • Page 17 t_can receive broadcast stereo TV pro- rams. The TV has both an amplifTer twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu, BRIGHTNESS • SOUND COLOR •...
  • Page 18 is an additional part of the stereo broadcast system. Sent as a third audio channel, an SAP can be heard apart from the current 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...
  • Page 19 you have connected the TV's AUDIO UTPUTjacks to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on a stereo receiver (see the Quick Use Guide fbr connection instructions), set AUDIO to either VARIABLE or FIXED to determine whether you adjust the volume at the stereo BRIGHTNESS :) COLOR ..
  • Page 20 the Audio Mo ito,-> Output cks or the External Speaker connec- tions, the TV speakers can be turned allowing the television sound to be heard only from the erternal audio system or the erternal speakers. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen BRIGHTNESS •...
  • Page 21 your television comes with an on-screen 'lock. 77w TV also can be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers its self on. Press the CLOCK button on the FEATURES remote control to show the TIMER...
  • Page 22 Mode Select Control will allow you to se set the TV into the TV, FM, HD, ol+PC Modes. Depending on how the TV will be used, these modes may have their own onscreen menus Coiffrols to optimize t]Tere when used with computers, radios, or high- BRIGHTNESS...

  • Page 23: Autolock

    Active Control monitors and adjusts incoming video signals to help provide 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- BRIGHTNESS ously and automatically.
  • Page 24 Tphe AutoLocU Mfeature receives Autotack AutoLock rocesses data sent by broadcasters MOVIERATI_IG • • IV RATiHG • • other program providers that contain pro- [Ill _lIll Igl_ IE_lg gram content advisories. When programmed • PG • TV47 • PG-13 • TV-G by the viewer, a TV with AutoLocU M can "R...
  • Page 25 A toLoc ::allowsparentstobloc o.tor censor any channels they think chil- BRIGHTNESS dren should not watch. A channel blocked • SOUND COLOR • FEATURES PICTUUE the AutoLock control cannot be viewed until • INSTALL SHAUPDESS • PICTUUE TINED a correct access code is used to unh)ck the TINV •...
  • Page 26 After your personal access code has been set (see the previous page), you are ready BRIGHTNESS to select the channels or inputs you want to • SOOND COLOR block out or censm: • FEATURES PICTURE • iNSTALL SHARPNESS • PICTURE TIMER Press the MENU button on the TINT...
  • Page 27 Various onscreen messages will appear hen 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 AutoLockYM feature by using the Clear All control or by entering your access code...
  • Page 28 After your personal access code has been set, you can select specific movie ratings that you want to censo_ BRIGHTNESS { SOUND COLOR • FEATURES PICTURE Press the MENU button on the • INSTALL SHARPNESS • PICTURE TIMER remote control to show the onscreen TINT •...
  • Page 29 F)w u can select specific TV ratings that you ant to censor by fbllowing these steps. BRIGHTNESS • SOUND COLOR Press the MENU button on the • FEATURES PICTURE remote control to show the onscreen • INSTALL SHARPNESS • PICTURE TIMER menu, TiNT...
  • Page 30 cff, n T)le BLOCKING control is what ought of as the "master switch AutoLock This control affects the settings a. SOUND COLoRB"OHTNESS you have chosen for blocking programs • FEATURES PICTURE according to movie ratings or TV ratings, or • INSTALL SHARPNESS •...

  • Page 31: Blocking

    remind you which ratings you have locked and which Block Options you have selected, a review screen is available review your AutoLock_ settings. To access this screen Jbllow the steps below. Press the STATUS/EXIT button on your remote control TWICE. Your AutoLock _ settings will appear on the BLOCKSG...
  • Page 32 Closed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television pro- grams on the TV screen. Designed to help the BRIGHTNESS • SOUND COLOR hearing impaired, this feature uses onscreen • FEATURES PICTURE "text boxes" to show dialogue and conversa- •...
  • Page 33 y;tu can change the screen forma, t size to atch the type of program you re watch- BRIGHTNESS ing. Select the normal 4:3, o1"the Zoom 14.'9, • SOUND COLOR Zoom 16.'9, Subtitle Zoom, Super Wide, • FEATURES PICTURE Widescreen, or Full Screen aspect ratios. •...
  • Page 34 Thqe Program List Control will allow you to uickly overview all the programmed channels that have been placed into the tele- visions memory (see the Auto Programming section of this manual fiJr more details). Program List will let you easily select the desired channels your Iooking foi: Program...
  • Page 35 H;.vVe you ever fidlen asleep in fi'ont of the 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 discomfin't by auto- matically turning...

  • Page 36: Autopicture

    W_ether you're watching a movie or a ideo game, your TV has automatic" video control settings that will match with your current program source or colTtelTt. AutoPicture quickly resets your TV's video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions...
  • Page 37 utoSound allows you to select from three factory-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your own prefkrences through the onscreen Sound menu. The three factory-set controls (Voice, Music, and Theatre) enable you to taih)r the TV sound so as to enhance the particular pro- gram you are watching.
  • Page 38 Alist or series of previously viewed chan- nels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this fi, ature, you can easily switch between different TV chan- nels that currently interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels its quick viewing list.
  • Page 39 your remote control is set to work your TV nd many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Systems, DBS, DVD, etc. However, an easy onetirue step may be necessary befi)re the remote will work your VCR. Try this initial Direct Access Method to see if' going on to the fidlowing section...
  • Page 40 w that you have looked up the three- igit Remote Code Number for your brand of device, you are ready to follow fbur simple steps belo_ Please read through steps 1-4 befi)re begin- ning. Place the TV/DVD/ACC Mode Switch in the proper position. Press the •...
  • Page 41 yOxUr TV remote can be set to work various ternal devices such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Receivers, DBS, DVD, etc. by Satellite Receiver what is called the search method of remote control programming. Cable Converter If' the "Remote Code" number method shown...
  • Page 42 k'£,dig3_o] e]:_ Admiral ....2027, 2052 Electrophonic ....2017 Lloyd's ....2001, 2051 Adventura ....2001 Emerex ....... 2012 Loewe ..2004, 2005, 2017, 2035 Aiko ......2059 Emerson ..2001, 2002, 2017, 2023, Logik ....2004, 2034, 2057 Aiwa ..
  • Page 43 Technics .... 2015, 2042, 2054 Philco ..2015, 2018, 2052, 2078 ....2052, 2 058, 2078 Teknika ..2001, 2015, 2007, 2017 Philips . .2015, 2035 (DEFAULT VCR), Sanyo ..2025, 2026, 2 037, 2057 Teleavia ...... 2021 Saville....... 2072 ......
  • Page 44 4008, 4027, 403 i, 4037 General Instrument ..... 4012 Panda ......4037 Xcom Multimedia ....4065 Gold Box ..... 4059 Philips ..... 4007, 401 i, 4020, Xsat ....4006, 4065 ....4037, 4048, 4059 Zehnder ....4033, 4045 Gooding ......
  • Page 45 Ws_oen using the TV remote with an acces- ry device, first make certain it is set to control your accessory device (by the REMOTE CODE o1"SEARCH method). Set the TV/DVD/ACC mode switch to the proper position on the remote, Point the top of the remote toward Press to turn the accessory device ON...
  • Page 46 This TV also provides you with an FM adio. An FM Radio signal must be con- nected to the FM Antenna 75_ Jack located .FEATURES BALANCEEQUAL'ZER ,:!!:iiiill on the bottom of the TX • INSTALL INCR.SURROUND • SOUND LANGUAGE STEREO To enter the FM Mode, RADIO button...
  • Page 47 EQUALIZER ..FEATURES BALAUCE ..Manually search, store and sort FM • IUSTALL • channels follow the instructions below; IHCR. SURROUUD • SOUUD LAUGUAGE STEREO • FEATURES AOTOpROGRAM button on the remote control to dis- If in the FM Mode, press the MENU MAUUALSTORE SORT play...

  • Page 48: Balance

    Fl'!_ ensure the best sound quolity from the FM EQUALIZER ..• FEATURES 8ALARCE ..adio feature ()/'this 7_ several Sound • IHSTALL Controls are available/br adjustment. INCR. SURROUND STEREO • FEATURES BALANCE RADIO button on the remote control. To enter the FM Mode, press the •...

  • Page 49: Channel

    e FM Radio within the TV can be set to rn on arm off at a specific time, or tune to a specific channel when it powers on. The EQUALIZER Timer controls also allows the FM Display to • FEATURES BALANCE be turned on o1"offl •...
  • Page 50 T/o e Mode Select options allow you to move EQUALIZER other operating modes within he TE • FEATURES BALANCE When in the FM Mode, choosejS"om "1_ PC, or • INSTALL HD Modes. INCR. SURROUND • SOUND TIMER STEREO MODE SELECT •...
  • Page 51 W_sile in the FM Mode, there is a creensaver option that can be" used._ The Screensaver control, when on, will circulate the EQUALIZER ..• FEATURES BALANCE ....................screen station indication around the display. • INSTALL INCR. S URROUNDiiiiiiiiiiiiiii: •...
  • Page 52 utoSound allows you to select from Jbur factory-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu within the FM Mode. TheJburJactory-set controls (Classical, Jazz Pop, or Rock) enable PEESONA[ I/OffZ you to tailor the sound so as to enhance 500ffZ particular...
  • Page 53 M_E_ riga e HD Mode offers certain Picture, Sound nd Blocking options within its onscreen $1N_O menu. Below is a list of Picture Menu options. MO_ELE_t Press the HD button control to place the TV in the HD Mode on the remote (HDI).

  • Page 54: Equalizer

    rl_tlpe HD Mode also offers certain Sound con- "oladjustments to fine tune the sound being heard when in the HD Mode. Press the HD button control to place the TV in the HD Mode on the remote (HDI). Press the MENU control to display the HD Mode button on the remote...
  • Page 55 T_qe HD Select Control will allow you to uickly change j$om the HD Mode of oper- ation to the _ FM Radio, or PC Modes. MA_H If in the HD Mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu, The PIC- TURE option will be highlighted.
  • Page 56 rl_ie HD Mode channel can be blocked to ensor the viewing of programming suitable fi)r children. 7b block the HD Mode c'hannel, fidlow the steps below. Press the HD button control to place the TV in the HD Mode on the remote (HD]), Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode...
  • Page 57 _videe TV can be used as a PC Monitol: A PC o signal must be present or the TV will go into standby mode. Follow the steps below to access and adjust the onscreen PC" Menu controls. trol to place the TV in the PC Mode, Press the MENU button on the remote...
  • Page 58 Resolution Ref_sh Ve_ical Horizontal Horizontal Pixel Rate Sync Sync Polarity Frequency 640 x 480 60 Hz 31,500 kHz 25,175 HHz 67 Hz 35,000 kHz 30,240 HHz 72 Hz 37,900 kHz 31,500 HHz 75 Hz 37,500 kHz 31,500 MH 85 Hz 43,300 kHz 36,000 14Hz 720 x 400...
  • Page 59 No Power TV Only Produces MONO Sound • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, • If using a cable box with RF only type connections, the signal then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO...
  • Page 60 Active Control • Active Control continuously measures Incredible Surround ° False acoustic management of the audio and cor- signal thai produces a dramatic expansion of the wall of sound rects the incoming signals to provide lhe best picture possible. that surrounds the listener and heightens overall viewing pleas- Audio/Video Inputs •...

  • Page 61: Table Of Contents

    AutoLock Controls Cleaning and Care ........Access Code ........Factory Service Locations ......62-63 FM Radio Mode Controls Block Channels ........AutoSound Control ....... Blocking Options ......... Install Menu Controls" Clear All Blocked Channels ......Auto Program Control ......Movie Ratings ........
  • Page 62 Toll-free numbersprovidedon the nextpage NOTE:If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas (see directory on back), you can contact the nearest Service Branchto obtain efficient and expedient repair for your product, if your product is In-Warranty, you should haveproof-of-purchase to ensure No ChargeService. For Out-of-Warranty service, call the location nearest you.
  • Page 63 DE UN RADIODE 80 A 120 KM {50 A 75 M&LAS) DELCENTRODE SERVIMOLOCAL ATLANTA CLEVELAND CHICAGO Philips FactoryService PhilipsFactory Service Philips Factory Service 550 Franklin Road., Suite F 950 Keynote Ci_le 1279W. Hamilton Pkwy. Marietta, GA 30067 Brooklyn Heights, OH44131...
  • Page 64 VIRGIN ISLANDS... the original warranty period. When the warranty on the product Contact a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or author- expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired parts also expires. ized service center to arrange repair.

  • Page 65: Picture

    Use and Hookup Guide IMPORTANT NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several Important Notice/Warning ..... Component Video Input Connections ... different television models. Not all features (and Basic TV Operation ......High Definition Input Connections ..... drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily Remote Battery Installation ....
  • Page 66 Direct Cable Connection: u,'Cablei, ut/nto yo.r bTe may easUe oh,n able o1"use a cable box decoder. In either case ihe connec- CabLe signal coming from tion is very simple. Follow the steps below to connect your cable CabLe Company signal to your new television. (Round 75_ coaxial cable) Direct Cable Connections:...
  • Page 67 Turn the TV and fl*e HD Receiver ON. Mode and ttme R_the HI) signal. Note: The Audio!_rldeo cables needed for fltis connection are not supplied wit* your T%<Ple*_secomact yottr deMer or Philips at 800-531-0039 tbr information abeut purchasing fire needed ] rQiTi_Pi g ) wr l'Ii (X)MIXONENU cables.
  • Page 68 Turn the TV and the Computer Press the PC Mode button to set the TV into the HD Mode mtd mite to the computer's signal. Note: Please contact your dealer or Philips at 800-531-(Kt39 for information about purchasing the needed cables. ACCliSSOI_Y...