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- Page 1 Thank you for choosing Philips. Need help fast? Read your Quick Use Guide and/or Owner's Manual first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance, you may access our online help at www.usasupport.philips.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics. FEATURES As an Energy Star® Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics has determined this product meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark. Using... -
Page 3: Welcome/Registration Of Your Tv
Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure:... -
Page 4: Important 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 TV near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. -
Page 5: Basic Antenna And Cable Connections
BASIC ANTENNA AND CABLE CONNECTIONS our home our home ’s signal input might come from a single (75 ohm) round cable, a converter box or from an antenna. In either case the connection to the TV is very easy. either case the connection to the TV is very easy. If your Cable TV signal or Antenna signal is a round cable (75 ohm) then you are ready to connect to the TV. -
Page 6: Basic Tv And Remote Control Operation
BASIC TV AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION Press the POWER button to turn the TV 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 on-screen menu. -
Page 7: Cable Box Connections
f your cable signal uses a cable box or decoder, follow the steps below to complete the connection. Cable Box (w/Audio/Video Outputs) : Connect the Cable Company supplied cable to the signal IN(put) plug at the back of the Cable Box. Using a RCA type Video Cable, connect one end of the cable to the Video (or ANT, your cable box may be labeled differently) Out... -
Page 8: Av(Audio/Video) Input Connection
AV (AUDIO/VIDEO) INPUT CONNECTION he TV’s audio/video input jacks are for direct picture and sound connections between TV and a VCR (or similar he TV’s audio/video input jacks are for direct picture and sound connections between TV and a VCR (or similar device) that has audio/video output jacks. -
Page 9: Side Av Connections
udio and Video side inputs are available for a quick connection of a VCR, Video camera, gaming device. Use the CH+ or CH- button on the remote control to tune these inputs. Connect the VIDEO (yellow) cable from the Video output on the Camera (or accessory device) to the Video (yellow) Input located on the SIDE (or FRONT) of the TV. -
Page 10: S-Video (S-Vhs) Input Connections
S-VIDEO (S-VHS) INPUT CONNECTIONS he S( he S( uper)-Video connection on the rear of the TV can provide you with better picture detail and clarity for the layback of accessory sources such as DBS (Digital Broadcast Satellite), DVD (Digital Video Disc), video games and S- VHS VCR (video cassette recorder) tapes than the normal antenna picture connections. -
Page 11: Component Video (Cvi) Input Connections
COMPONENT VIDEO (CVI) INPUT CONNECTIONS omponent Video inputs provide for the highest possible color and picture resolution on the playback of digital signal source material, such as with DVD players. The colour difference signals (Pb, Pr) and the luminance(Y) signal are connected and received separately, which allows for improved color bandwidth information (not possible when using composite video or S-Video connections). -
Page 12: Av Output Jacks
he Audio/Video Output jacks are great for recording with a VCR or used to connect to external audio system for he Audio/Video Output jacks are great for recording with a VCR or used to connect to external audio system for better sound reproduction. -
Page 13: Remote Control Button Descriptions
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS AV Button - Press to select an n accessory signal input from the side AV Inputs SMILEY Buttons - Press to add channels to the “QuadraSurf” list. Works with all the 4 colored buttons AUTO SOUND Button - To choose from four pre-defined sound settings. -
Page 14: How To Use The Language Controls
HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE CONTROL or French and Spanish speaking TV owners an on-screen LANGUAGE option present. With the LANGUAGE control or French and Spanish speaking TV owners an on-screen LANGUAGE option present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s on-screen menu to be show in English, French or Spanish. you can set the TV’s on-screen menu to be show in English, French or Spanish. -
Page 15: How To Use The Tuner Mode Control
HOW TO USE THE TUNER MODE CONTROL he TUNER MODE control allows you to change the TV’s input signal to either ANTENNA, CABLE or AUTO mode. he TUNER MODE control allows you to change the TV’s input signal to either ANTENNA, CABLE or AUTO mode. It is important for the TV to know which type of signal to look for (Antenna or Cable). -
Page 16: Auto Program
ou can auto install programs on your TV ou can auto install programs on your TV when the CH+ or CH– buttons are pressed. when the CH+ or CH– buttons are pressed. NOTE : Ensure that the Antenna or Cable signal connection has been completed before AUTO PROGRAM is activated. -
Page 17: Channel Edit
hannel Edit makes it easy for you to ADD or SKIP channels from the list of channels stored in the TV’s memory. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR < or > to scroll through the on-screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted. -
Page 18: Picture Menu Controls
o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and use the Picture Menu Controls listed below. Your selection is o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and use the Picture Menu Controls listed below. Your selection is stored as stored as Personal. -
Page 19: Sound Menu Controls
o adjust your TV sound controls, select a channel and use the Sound Menu Controls listed below. Your selection is o adjust your TV sound controls, select a channel and use the Sound Menu Controls listed below. Your selection is stored as stored as Personal. -
Page 20: The 4:3 Expand Format Control
THE 4:3 EXPAND FORMAT CONTROL any times while watching movies from a DVD player, the image is shown in “letterbox” format. This is the format shown in movie theaters. When shown on TV screen, the image will have areas of black on top and bottom of the screen. -
Page 21: Understanding Autolock Controls
UNDERSTANDING AUTOLOCK CONTROLS utoLock is a feature that lets the TV receive and process data sent by broadcasters or other program providers with program content advisory. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock can respond to the content advisory and block program content advisory. -
Page 22: Setting Up An Access Code
SETTING UP AN ACCESS CODE ver the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channels . To get a better understanding of the rating terms for certain programs refer to page 21. Let’s start by learning how to set a personal access code : Press MENU button on the remote control to display the onscreen menu. -
Page 23: Block Channels
fter your personal access code has been sent (see previous page), you are ready to select the channels or the A/V inputs you want to block out or censor. Once you’ve entered your access code and the AutoLock features are displayed on the screen : Press the CURSOR <... -
Page 24: Block/Clear All Channels At The Same Time
BLOCK/CLEAR ALL CHANNELS AT THE SAME TIME his is a continu his is a continu ation of the previous page. After blocking specific channels there may come a time when you want to ock or clear all the channels at the same time. Once you’ve entered your access code and the AutoLock features displayed on the screen;... -
Page 25: Movie Ratings
he A he A utoLock feature can block programs based on the Move Industry ratings. Once you’ve entered your access code and the AutoLock features are displayed on the screen; Press CURSOR < or > to highlight the words MOVIE RATING. Press CURSOR >... -
Page 26: Tv Ratings
he A he A utoLock feature can block programs based on the TV Industry ratings. Once you’ve entered your access code and the AutoLock features displayed on the screen; Press CURSOR < or > to highlight the words TV RATING. Press CURSOR >... -
Page 27: Block Options
utoLock offers the viewer other blocking options as well. With these Blocking options, the censoring can be turned ON or OFF. Once you’ve entered your access code and the AutoLock features are displayed on the screen; Press CURSOR < or > until the words BLOCKING OPTIONS are highlighted. -
Page 28: Close Captioning
lose Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses onscreen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. Press the CC button to display the current Closed Caption settings. -
Page 29: Quadrasurf
he QuadraSurf control allows you to set he QuadraSurf control allows you to set the remote control). Each colored button can hold the remote control). Each colored button can hold Press CH+ or CH- (or the Number buttons) to select a channel to add to the SURF list. -
Page 30: Alternating Channels With A/Ch Button
he QuadraSurf he QuadraSurf buttons on the remote control allow you to store up to 10 channels per button (40 in total). You can program the AV input channels for each button making them a “source” button. can program the AV input channels for each button making them a “source” button. Assuming channels have been added to the four Quadra Surf lists (the four colored buttons, see previous page). -
Page 31: Glossary
4:3 is an aspect ratio of traditional squarish National Television Systems Committe (NTSC) TV screens; it stands for four units of width for every three units of height. Aspect Ratio The ratio between the width and height of the TV picture on the screen. In a normal TV set the aspect ratio is 4 to 3 (4:3). -
Page 32: Troubleshooting Tips
Check this List of Symptoms and Suggested Steps To Take before requesting Service. You may be able to solve the problem yourself. If you face problems connecting the TV to external devices, please refer to the User Guide of the external device or call their service centers for help. -
Page 33: Specifications
Specifications and information are subject to change without notice. Specifications and information are subject to change without notice. Specifications and information are subject to change w SPECIFICATIONS 20PT6446 20" Real Flat Picture, Auto Picture (5 modes) Color, Contrast, Sharpness Control... -
Page 34: Limited Warranty
(If the product is determined to be defective) LABOR: For a period of ninety (90) days from the date of pur- chase, Philips will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Philips authorized repair facility. -
Page 35: Index
Alternating Channels ....... . 30 Automatic Program ....... . . 16 AutoLock Controls Access Code . - Page 36 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. 2005 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. www.philips.com 3139 125 35991...