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Philips Magnavox 19PS57C1 Instructions For Use Manual

Philips Magnavox 19PS57C1 Instructions For Use Manual

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3135 015 18331

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  • Page 1 Color Television 19PS57C1 Instructions for use 3135 015 18331...

  • 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 MAGNAVOX “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.

  • Page 3: Safety/Precautions

    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: Table Of Contents

    This is normal and does not require contacting your dealer or requesting service. SmartPicture™, SmartSound™, SmartSurf™, and SmartLock™ are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright © 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

  • Page 5: Basic Cable Tv Signal Connection

    ASIC ABLE ABLE our Cable TV input into your home may be a single (75 ohm) cable, or a Converter Box installation. In either case the connection to the TV is very easy. Just put the threaded end of the cable signal to the TV's antenna plug and screw it down tight.

  • Page 6: Basic Antenna Signal Connection

    Back of TV area see how to “Program" or "Add" channels in the TV’s memory on page 12 (Auto Program sec- tion). To order any option- al accessory contact your dealer or the Philips Parts Center at 1-800-851-8885.

  • Page 7: Basic Tv To Vcr (Accessory) (Front A/V Inputs)

    VCR (& F ASIC he basic Antenna, or Cable TV, to VCR to TV connection is shown below. For more infor- mation on other hookups (possi- ble when Cable Converter/Descrambler boxes are included) refer to your accessory Device and Cable Converter Owner's Manual for details.

  • Page 8: Basic Tv And Remote Operations

    ELEVISION BEGIN Press the POWER button to turn the TV ON. Press the VOLUME + button to increase the sound level, or the VOLUME – button to lower the sound level. Pressing both buttons at the same time will display the onscreen menu. Once in the menu, use these button to make adjustments or selections.

  • Page 9: Tv Remote Buttons

    Power Button Press to turn the TV ON and OFF. Number Buttons Press the number buttons to select TV channels. For single digit entries, press the number of the channel you desire. The TV will pause for a few seconds, then change to the selected channel. Channel (+), (–) Buttons Press to change the tuned channel.

  • Page 10: Selecting The Menu Language

    SING THE or our Spanish speaking TV own- ers an onscreen LANGUAGE option is present. With the LAN- GUAGE control you can set the TV’s onscreen menu to be shown in either English or Spanish. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 11: Setting The Cable Control

    ETTING THE he CABLE feature allows you to change the TV’s signal input by turning the “Cable Mode” ON or OFF. It’s important for the TV to know what type of signal, either a Cable TV signal or a normal Antenna signal, is to be used.

  • Page 12: Using The Auto Program Control

    SING THE our TV can automatically set itself for local area (or Cable TV) chan- nels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL (+), (–) but- tons are pressed. Note: Make sure the Antenna or Cable TV signal connection has been complet- ed before AUTO PROGRAM is started.

  • Page 13: How To Use The Channel Edit Control

    OW TO hannel Edit makes it easy for you to SAVE or DELETE channels from the list of channels stored in the TV’s memory. BEGIN Using the Numbered Buttons, enter the channel you wish to save or delete from the TV’s memory. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 14: Adjusting The Tv Picture

    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 display the onscreen menu. With PICTURE highlighted, press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the PICTURE adjustment options.

  • Page 15: Setting The Clock Feature

    ETTING THE our television comes with an onscreen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the screen when the STATUS/EXIT button is pressed or when channel changes occur. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button on the remote to display the onscreen CLOCK menu.

  • Page 16: Setting The On-Timer Control

    ETTING THE ust like an alarm clock you can set the TV to turn itself ON at the same time everyday. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR CURSOR DOWN button until the words TIMER ACTIVE are highlighted.

  • Page 17: Selecting A Start-Up Channel

    ELECTING A sed along with the Clock fea- tures, you can select a specific channel that the television will tune to when the Timer Active control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR CURSOR DOWN button until the word...

  • Page 18: Setting The Tv For Closed Caption

    ETTING 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 onscreen “text boxes” to show dia- logue and conversations while the TV program is in progress.

  • Page 19: Using The Sleep Timer Control

    SING 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 automatical- ly turning itself off.

  • Page 20: Setting The Tv For Stereo Programming

    ETTING THE our TV can detect a stereo sig- nal and will set itself automat- ically so the stereo sound can be heard. However, there may be occasions when you might want to set the TV to mono. The following steps describe how to change the STEREO control: BEGIN...

  • Page 21: Using The Volume Bar Control

    SING THE se the Volume Bar control to see the TV’s volume level settings on the TV screen. The Volume Bar will be seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or remote) are pressed. BEGIN Press the VOL + button on the remote to display the onscreen Volume Bar.

  • Page 22: Understanding The Smartlock Feature

    NDERSTANDING THE he SmartLock feature is an inte- grated circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcast- ers, or other program providers, that contain program content advi- sories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with SmartLock can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual...

  • Page 23: Smartlock

    ETTING THE ver the next few pages you’ll learn how to block programs and get a better understanding of the rating terms for certain broad- casts. First, let’s start by learning how to set a personal access code: BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu.

  • Page 24: Setting The Blocking Options

    ETTING THE fter your personal access code has been set (see previous page), SmartLock offers the viewer special blocking options. With these Blocking Options, the censoring controls can be turned ON or OFF. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 25: Block Programming Using Movie Ratings

    LOCK ROGRAMMING here are two types of program ratings within the SmartLock 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.

  • Page 26: Block Programming Using Tv Ratings

    LOCK his portion of the SmartLock features cover program ratings based on the TV Industry rating system. This is know as TV RAT- INGS within SmartLock. After selecting the SmartLock fea- ture and entering your personal access code, the BLOCK/CHANGE CODE screen appears;...

  • Page 27: Using The Smartlock Review Screen

    SING THE ow that you’ve learn how to block or censor your viewing using the Movie Ratings or TV Ratings let’s review what you’ve done. The SmartLock Review fea- ture allows you to see what has been blocked. Whenever the SmartLock Feature is accessed within the onscreen menu a review screen will be displayed showing...

  • Page 28: Using The Smartpicture™ Control

    SING THE hether you’re watching a movie or a video game, your TV has automatic video control set- tings matched for your current pro- gram source or content. The SmartPicture feature quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a num- ber of different types of programs and viewing conditions you may have in your home.

  • Page 29: Using The Smartsound™ Control

    SING THE n many cases the volume levels coming from broadcast program- ming or commercials are never the same. With the SmartSound control turned ON, you can have the TV level out the sound being heard. This makes for a more consistent sound by reducing the peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial breaks.

  • Page 30: Using The Smartsurf™ (A/Ch Button) Control

    TV’ 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 SmartSurf control allows you set up to five channels in its quick viewing“list”.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    If you experience any trouble or are confused about a certain function of your television, please read through this troubleshooting section before calling for service. These tips can save you time and money since charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not covered under this television’s warranty. CAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, Compact Disc Interactive - CDI, or TV information channel) which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen, can cause picture tube damage.

  • Page 32: Glossary Of Tv Terms

    TV Will Not Display Any Try repeating the channel selection again. Channel Above 13 ... Check the Cable Control feature. Be sure to set the control to ON if cable broadcast- ing is present. Activate the Auto Program Control to add all available channels to the television’s memory.

  • Page 33: Index

    Accessories/Optional ................5-7 Adapter Connector .

  • Page 34: 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.
  • Page 35 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...

  • Page 36: 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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