Philips Magnavox TS3259C1 Instructions For Use Manual

Philips tv model number: ts3259

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Color Television
TS3259C1
Instructions for use
3135 015 12971

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  • Page 1 Color Television TS3259C1 Instructions for use 3135 015 12971...
  • 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

    Glossary of TV Terms...43 Index ...44 Factory Service Locations ...45-46 Warranty...48 SmartClock, SmartLock, SmartPicture, and SmartSound are trademarks of Copyright © 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved. Control ...33 Control ...34 General Information Tips if Something Isn’t Working ...42...
  • Page 5: Features

    Infrared Remote Control works your TV and other remote controlled devices, including VCRs, DVD Players, Cable Converters, and Satellite Receivers. Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV) channel capability Stereo-Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier and twin speaker system for receiving TV programs broadcast in stereo sound Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue or voice conversations as on-screen...
  • Page 6: 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 show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ but- ton on the remote to highlight the word PICTURE.
  • Page 7: Setting The Tv's Clock

    our television comes with an on-screen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the screen when the STATUS/EXIT but- ton is pressed or if the Timer DIS- PLAY control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
  • Page 8: Activating The Tv's On Timer Control

    CTIVATING THE ust like an alarm clock, you can set the TV to turn itself on at the same time everyday. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button three times to select the FEATURES menu.
  • Page 9: Selecting The Tv's On Timer Channel

    ELECTING THE sed along with the On Timer feature, you can select a spe- cific channel that the television will tune to when the Timer ACTIVATE control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■...
  • Page 10: Setting The Tv's On Timer Start Time

    ETTING THE sed along with the On Timer feature, you can select a spe- cific time the television will turn on when the Timer ACTIVATE control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■...
  • Page 11: Turning On The On Timer Display

    URNING nce the television clock has been set, you can use your television as a clock. The Timer DISPLAY control allows you to per- manently display the time in the upper right corner of the screen. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
  • Page 12: Understanding Smartlock Tm

    he SmartLock feature receives and processes data sent by broadcasters, or other program providers, that contain program content advisories. When pro- grammed by the viewer, a TV with SmartLock can respond to the con- tent advisories and block program content that may be found objec- tionable (such as offensive lan- guage, violence, sexual situations, etc.).
  • Page 13: Using Smartlock - Setting Up The Access Code

    SING MART martLock allows parents to block out or “censor” any chan- nels they think children should not watch. A channel blocked by the SmartLock control cannot be viewed until a correct access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing.
  • Page 14: Using Smartlock - Block Channels

    SING fter your personal access code has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels or inputs you want to block out or censor. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■...
  • Page 15: Using Smartlock - Movie Rating

    SING fter your personal access code has been set (see page 13), you may select specific movie ratings that you want to censor. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button three times to select the FEATURES menu.
  • Page 16: Using Smartlock - Tv Rating

    ou also may select specific televi- sion ratings that you want to cen- sor. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. ■ Press the CURSOR DOWN button three times to select the FEA- TURES menu. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to shift the menu to the left, ■...
  • Page 17: Using Smartlock - Blocking

    SING fter you block specific channels or ratings, you must set BLOCKING to ON or OFF in order to activate the blocking. To set BLOCKING to ON or OFF, follow these steps. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
  • Page 18: Using Smartlock - Block Unrated

    SING n addition to blocking specific ratings or channels, you may choose to block all programming that is unrated. (See explanation on page 12.) BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■ button three times to select the FEATURES menu.
  • Page 19: Using Smartlock - No Rating

    SING ome programming is not encod- ed with content advisory data by the MPAA or the television broad- casters. (See explanation on page 12.) To block such programming, follow these steps. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
  • Page 20: Reviewing The Smartlock Settings

    EVIEWING THE review screen is available to remind you which ratings you have blocked and which Block Options you have selected. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. REVIEW should be highlighted. The ratings that you have blocked will appear on the right side of the menu.
  • Page 21: Viewing Blocked Programming

    IEWING arious on-screen messages will appear when someone tries to view blocked programming. Shown here are examples of these mes- sages. The message is determined by how the current programming is blocked. You may view the blocked programming and turn off the SmartLock feature by entering your access code.
  • Page 22: Turning On The Noise Reduction Control

    URNING ON THE ue to many reasons, such as poor cable reception, the pic- ture can sometimes appear slightly “speckled” (signal noise in the pic- ture). The NR (Noise Reduction) control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture.
  • Page 23: Turning On The Contrast + Control

    URNING ON THE he Contrast + feature helps to “sharpen” the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the whites become brighter. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■...
  • Page 24: Using The Closed Caption Control

    SING 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 on- screen “text boxes” to show dia- logue and conversations while the TV program is in progress.
  • Page 25: 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 26: Sound

    DJUSTING THE esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has indi- vidual sound adjustment controls. The TREBLE (high frequency), BASS (low frequency), and Speaker BALANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of TV programs. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
  • Page 27: Setting The Tv For Stereo And Sap Programs

    ETTING THE our TV can receive broadcast stereo TV programs. The TV has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN ■...
  • Page 28: Using The Incredible Stereo Control

    SING THE he Incredible Stereo feature adds greater depth and dimen- sion to both monaural (MONO) and stereo TV sound. With the con- trol turned ON, the TV's speakers can add even wider sound separa- tion to normal broadcasts. BEGIN Press the INCREDIBLE STEREO button on the remote to turn the Incredible Stereo feature...
  • Page 29: Setting The Audio Out Control

    ETTING THE 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 vol- ume at the TV using the TV’s remote control.
  • Page 30: Using The Tv Speaker Control And Audio Output Jacks

    TV S SING THE ould you like to hear TV pro- grams through your audio hi- fi system? The TV's Audio Output jacks and TV Speaker On/Off con- trol work together to offer you this TV sound option. BEGIN Connect the R(ight) and L(eft) AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV to the R and L Audio Input jacks on your amplifier or sound system.
  • Page 31 SING THE UDIO IDEO NPUTS The TV’s Audio/Video Input jacks are for direct picture and sound connections between the TV and a VCR (or similar device) that has Audio/Video Output jacks. BEGIN Connect the VIDEO (yellow) CABLE to the VIDEO IN-1 jack on the back of the TV.
  • Page 32: Using The Audio/Video Input Jacks

    SING THE IDEO NPUT The S(uper)-Video connection on the rear of the television can give you better picture detail and clarity for the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes or Digital Video Discs than the normal antenna picture connections. Note: The VCR (or Digital Video Disc player) must have a S- VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to complete the connec-...
  • Page 33: Using The Smartpicture

    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 34: Tm Control

    SING THE he SmartSound feature allows the listener to select between four different factory-set sound options. Personal (which can be set by the user), Theater (for movie viewing), Music (for musical pro- gramming) and Voice (when the program is mainly dialogue). To select any of the options, follow the directions below.
  • Page 35: Using The Channel Surf Control

    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 SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels in its quick viewing “list.”...
  • Page 36: Setting The Remote Control To Operate Accessory Devices

    ETTING THE EMOTE our remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared (IR) remote control VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Systems, DBS, DVD, etc. However, an easy onetime step may be necessary before the remote will work your accessory device.
  • Page 37 ETTING THE EMOTE Direct Access Method ow that you have looked up the three-digit Remote Code Number for your brand of device, you are ready to follow the five simple steps below. Please read through steps 1-5 before beginning. BEGIN Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper posi- tion.
  • Page 38 ETTING THE EMOTE Search Method our TV remote can be set to work various accessory devices such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Receivers, DBS, DVD, etc. by using the search method. If the Direct Access method shown on page 37 did not set your remote to work your acces- sory device, follow the easy steps listed below.
  • Page 39: Remote Control Direct Entry Codes

    Philco ......035 Philips ..035, 062, 081, 110, 403 Pilot .
  • Page 40 Panasonic ..... .490 Philips ......539 Pioneer .
  • Page 41: Using The Remote's Vcr Buttons

    SING THE hen using the TV remote with a VCR, first make cer- tain it is set to control your VCR (using the Direct Access or Search method). BEGIN Set the TV/VCR/ACC mode switch to VCR on the remote. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing the buttons.
  • Page 42: Tips If Something Isn't Working

    lease make these simple checks before calling for ser- vice. These tips can save you time and money since charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not cov- ered under your warranty. No Power No Picture No Sound Remote Does Not Work TV Displays Wrong...
  • Page 43: Glossary Of Tv Terms

    LOSSARY TO Alternate Channel • Use the A/CH button on the remote control to toggle between the last two channels viewed. Auto Programming • When activated, this feature automatically scans for all available channels from regular antenna or cable signals and stores only active broadcast stations into the TV’s memory.
  • Page 44: Index

    Accessories/Optional ......*Q/U-1 Adapter Connector ......*Q/U-1 Add/Delete Channels .
  • Page 45: 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 46 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...
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  • Page 48: 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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