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Philips 3139 125 31421 Directions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 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!

  • 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: Precautions

    • 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: Table Of Contents

    Timer allows you to set your TV to turn itself ON and OFF once or daily like an alarm clock. Active Control, Auto Lock, Auto Picture, Auto Sound, are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright © 2003 All rights reserved.

  • Page 6: How To Use The Language Control

    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 allows you to change the TV’s signal input to CABLE, ANTEN- NA, or AUTO mode. It’s important for the TV to know if you want to receive channels from a cable TV signal or a normal antenna signal. NOTE: The AUTO mode setting helps the TV determine the type of signal or channels being received when AUTO PROGRAM is activat-...

  • Page 8: How To Auto Program Tv Channels

    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 CHAN- NEL (+) 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 DD OR 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 control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until INSTALL is highlight- Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to shift the menu to the left.

  • Page 10: How To Use The Autochron™ Control

    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 11: How To Use The Name Control (Channel Label)

    OW TO SE THE 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 12: How To Use The Picture Adjustment Controls

    OW TO 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 and the menu will shift to the left.

  • Page 13: How To Use The Equalizer Controls

    OW TO The Equalizer Controls allow you to adjust the sound frequencies to suit the type of program- ming be watched. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until SOUND in highlighted. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to shift the menu to the left.

  • Page 14: How To Use The Balance Control

    he Balance Control will allow you to adjust the sound 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. Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until SOUND in highlighted.

  • Page 15: 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 16: How To Use The Incredible 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 17: Setting The Tv To Receive Stereo Programming

    OW TO ET THE 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.
  • Page 18 OW TO ET THE AP 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 menu.

  • Page 19: How To Use 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 (see the Quick Use Guide for connection instructions), set AUDIO OUT to either VARIABLE or FIXED to determine whether you adjust the volume at the stereo or at the TV.

  • Page 20: Turning The Tv Speakers On Or Off

    OW TO sing the TV’s Audio (Monitor) Output jacks or the External Speaker connec- tions, the TV speakers can be turned off allowing the television sound to be heard only from the external audio system or the external speakers. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 21: How To Use The Timer Controls

    OW TO our television comes with an on-screen clock. The 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 remote control to show the TIMER onscreen menu.

  • Page 22: How To Use The Mode Select Control

    he Mode Select Control will allow you to use set the TV into the TV, FM, HD, or PC Modes. Depending on how the TV will be used, these modes may have their own onscreen menus controls to optimize there use when used with computers, radios, or high- definition receivers.

  • Page 23: How To Set 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 24: Understanding The Autolock™ Controls

    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 25: Setting Up The 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 26: 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 27: 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 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen...

  • Page 28: Blocking Programming Based On Movie Ratings

    LOCKING 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 to highlight FEATURES. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the menu will shift to the left.

  • Page 29: Blocking Programming Based On Tv Ratings

    LOCKING 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 to highlight FEATURES. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the menu will shift to the left.

  • Page 30: Other Autolock™ Blocking Options

    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. When the BLOCKING control is OFF, the blocking or censoring of programs is dis- abled.

  • Page 31: Using The Autolock™ Review Screen

    SING THE 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 32: How To Use The Closed Captioning Control

    OW TO 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 33: How To Use The Widescreen Control (Format)

    OW TO ou can change the screen format size to match the type of program you’re watch- ing. Select the normal 4:3, or the Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Super Wide, Widescreen, or Full Screen aspect ratios. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu.

  • Page 34: How To Use The Program List Feature

    OW TO he Program List Control will allow you to quickly overview all the programmed channels that have been placed into the tele- visions memory (see the Auto Programming section of this manual for more details). Program List will let you easily select the desired channels your looking for.

  • Page 35: Setting The Sleeptimer Control

    OW TO SET 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 sound screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can enable you to avoid that discomfort by auto- matically turning itself off.

  • Page 36: Setting 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 37: Setting 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 38: Using The Surf Control

    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 39: Programming The Remote Control For Accessory Devices Direct Access 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 40: Code Entry Method

    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/DVD/ACC Mode Switch in the proper position.

  • Page 41: Search Code 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 42: Remote Code List

    Admiral ....2027, 2052 Adventura ....2001 Aiko .
  • Page 43 Panasonic ....5301, 5322 Philips . . .5302, 5308 (DEFAULT DVD) Pioneer ... . .5305, 5312, 5321 Proscan .
  • Page 44 Panda ......4037 Philips ... . .4007, 4011, 4020, .

  • Page 45: Accessory Device Remote Control Buttons

    EMOTE ONTROL hen using the TV remote with an acces- sory device, first make certain it is set to control your accessory device (by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method). Set the TV/DVD/ACC mode switch to the proper position on the remote. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the accessory device (remote sensor window) when pressing...

  • Page 46: Using Fm Mode Information

    NSTALL ONTROLS his TV also provides you with an FM Radio. An FM Radio signal must be con- nected to the FM Antenna 75Ω Jack located on the bottom of the TV. To enter the FM Mode, press the RADIO button on the remote control. The FM Mode has its own onscreen menu options.
  • Page 47 ETTING UP THE ANUAL TORE o Manually search, store and sort FM channels follow the instructions below: If in the FM Mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to dis- play the FM Mode onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN buttons to highlight the MANUAL STORE option.
  • Page 48 OUND ONTROLS o ensure the best sound quality from the FM Radio feature of this TV, several Sound Controls are available for adjustment. To enter the FM Mode, press the RADIO button on the remote control. The FM Mode has its own onscreen menu options.
  • Page 49 ETTING UP THE IMER ONTROLS he FM Radio within the TV can be set to turn on and off at a specific time, or tune to a specific channel when it powers on. The Timer controls also allows the FM Display to be turned on or off.

  • Page 50: Hd (High Definition) Mode

    ELECT ONTROLS he Mode Select options allow you to move to other operating modes within he TV. When in the FM Mode, choose from TV, PC, or HD Modes. If in the FM mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Mode onscreen menu.
  • Page 51 ETTING UP THE CREENSAVER ONTROL hile in the FM Mode, there is a Screensaver option that can be used. The Screensaver control, when on, will circulate the screen station indication around the display. If in the FM mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Mode onscreen menu.
  • Page 52 ™ C OUND ONTROLS utoSound™ allows you to select from four factory-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu within the FM Mode. The four factory-set controls (Classical, Jazz Pop, or Rock) enable you to tailor the sound so as to enhance the particular program you are listening to.

  • Page 53: How To Use The Hd Mode And It's Features

    ETTING UP THE ICTURE ONTROLS he HD Mode offers certain Picture, Sound and Blocking options within its onscreen menu. Below is a list of Picture Menu options. Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode (HD1).
  • Page 54 ETTING UP THE OUND ONTROLS he HD Mode also offers certain Sound con- trol adjustments to fine tune the sound being heard when in the HD Mode. Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode (HD1).
  • Page 55 ETTING UP THE HD S ELECT ONTROL he HD Select Control will allow you to quickly change from the HD Mode of oper- ation to the TV, FM Radio, or PC Modes. If in the HD Mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu.
  • Page 56 ETTING UP THE LOCK HANNEL ONTROL he HD Mode channel can be blocked to censor the viewing of programming not suitable for children. To block the HD Mode channel, follow the steps below. Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode (HD1).

  • Page 57: Pc Mode

    ETTING UP THE PC M ONTROLS he TV can be used as a PC Monitor. A PC video 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. Press the PC button on the remote con- trol to place the TV in the PC Mode.
  • Page 58 ETTING UP THE Resolution Refresh Rate 640 x 480 60 Hz 67 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 720 x 400 70 Hz 800 x 600 56 Hz 60 Hz 72 Hz 75 Hz 85 Hz 832 x 624 75 Hz 1024 x 768 60 Hz...

  • Page 59: 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 60: Glossary Of Terms

    Active Control • Active Control continuously measures and cor- rects the incoming signals to provide the best picture possible. Audio/Video Inputs • Jacks (standard RCA), located on the back of the TV, used for external accessory devices. These jacks are designed to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound-connection options.

  • Page 61: Index

    Cleaning and Care ........59 Factory Service Locations ......62-63 FM Radio Mode Controls AutoSound™...
  • Page 62 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 63: 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 64: 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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