Philips 19PS35S Directions For Use Manual
Philips 19PS35S Directions For Use Manual

Philips 19PS35S Directions For Use Manual

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Important!
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Registration Card
within 10 days.
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Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product.
We've included everything you need to get started.
If you have any problems, Philips Representatives can
help you get the most from your new product by explaining:
• Hookups,
• First Time Setup, and
• Feature Operation.
Do not attempt to return this product to the store.
For fast help, call us first!
1-800-531-0039
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  • Page 1: Directions For Use

    • Hookups, • First Time Setup, and • Feature Operation. Do not attempt to return this product to the store. For fast help, call us first! 1-800-531-0039 Thank you for making Philips a part of your home! 3121 235 20491...
  • Page 2: Welcome/Registration Of Your Tv

    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: Table Of Contents

    When you replace your existing equipment, please find out about the local regulations regarding disposal of your old tele- vision, batteries, and packing materials. Auto Lock, Auto Picture, Auto Sound, QuadraSurf are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. ISPOSAL Copyright © 2002 All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Basic Cable Tv Connection

    ASIC our Cable TV input into your home may be a single (75 ohm) cable or a converter box installation. In either case, the connec- tion to the TV is very easy. Follow the steps below to connect your cable signal to your new television.
  • Page 6: Basic Antenna Connection

    ASIC combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2–13 and UHF 14–69). Your connection is easy because there is only one 75Ω (ohm) antenna plug on the back of your TV, and that’s where the antenna goes. If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you're ready to connect it to the TV.
  • Page 7: Basic Vcr To Television Connection

    ASIC he basic Antenna, or Cable TV, to VCR to TV connection is shown to the right. For more information on other hookups (possible when Cable Converter/Descrambler boxes are includ- ed) refer to your accessory VCR and Cable Converter Owner's Manual for details.
  • Page 8: Using The Front Audio/Video Inputs

    udio and Video Front Inputs are available for a quick connection of a VCR, to play- back video from a camera or attach a gaming device. Use the AV button on the remote con- trol to tune these inputs. Connect the video (yellow) cable from the Video output on the Camera (or accessory device) to the Video (yel- low) Input located on the FRONT of...
  • Page 9: Basic Television Operation

    ASIC ELEVISION AND ELEVISION Press the POWER button to turn the TV ON. Note: You can also press any button on the front of the TV to turn the TV ON. Press the VOLUME + button to increase the sound level, or the VOL- UME –...
  • Page 10: Description Of Remote Control Buttons

    ESCRIPTION OF QUADRA SURF Buttons (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue) Allows you to store and surf up to 10 channels you choose for each colored button. AV Button - Press to select an accessory signal input from the front AV Inputs. SMILEY Button - Press to add channels in the “Quadra Surf”...
  • Page 11: How To Use The Language Control

    OW TO or our Spanish speaking TV owners an on- screen LANGUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s on-screen menu to be shown in either English or Spanish. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
  • Page 12: How To Use The Tuner Mode Control

    he TUNER MODE control allows you to change the TV’s signal input to either ANTENNA, CABLE or AUTO mode. It’s important for the TV to know what type of signal to look for. (From a Cable TV signal or a normal Antenna signal.) In the AUTO mode, when the AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated, the TV will automatically choose the correct mode.
  • Page 13: How To Auto Program Tv Channels

    OW TO 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 when the CHANNEL (+), (–) buttons are pressed. Note: Make sure the antenna or cable signal connection has been completed before AUTO PROGRAM is activated.
  • Page 14: How To Add Or Delete Channels

    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 to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN buttons to scroll through the on- screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted.
  • Page 15: Picture Menu

    OW TO o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow the steps shown below: Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN buttons until the word PICTURE is highlighted.
  • Page 16: How To Use The Dnr (Digital Noise Reduction) Control

    OW TO or reasons such as poor cable reception, the picture can sometime appear slightly “speckled” (or signal noise shown in the pic- ture). The DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) control can help eliminate this type of inter- ference and improve the quality of the picture. Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.
  • Page 17: How To Use The Contrast + (Black Stretch) Control

    OW TO SE THE he Contrast + (Black Stretch) control helps to “sharpen” the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the whites become brighter. Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP or CUR- SOR DOWN...
  • Page 18: Sound Menu

    OW TO esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has Treble Boost, Bass Boost sound controls. The TREBLE BOOST control effects only the high frequency sound coming from the TV enhancing the highs; while the BASS BOOST control effects only the low frequency sound coming from the TV enhancing the lows.
  • Page 19: How To Use The Avl Control

    OW TO SE THE 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.
  • Page 20: Using The Timer Controls

    he Timer controls allow you to use your TV as an alarm clock if set to turn itself on and off at a specific time. It also can be set to tune to a specific channel at a specific time. Press the CLOCK button on the remote to display the Timer on-screen menu.
  • Page 21: Understanding The Autolock™ Controls

    NDERSTANDING THE he AutoLock™ feature is an inte- grated circuit that 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 AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situ-...
  • Page 22: Setting Up The Autolock™ Access Code

    ver the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channels and get a better under- standing of the rating terms for certain pro- gramming. First, let’s start by learning how to set a per- sonal access code: Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.
  • Page 23: How To Block Channels

    fter your personal access code has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels you want to block out or censor. Press the NUMBERED (or CH +, –) buttons to tune the channel you wish to block or censor.
  • Page 24: How To Clear All Blocked Channels At The Same Time

    OW TO fter blocking specific channels there may come a time when you want to clear all the channels so they can be viewed. The fol- lowing steps explain how to CLEAR ALL blocked channels. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.
  • Page 25: How To Block All Channels At The Same Time

    OW TO here may come a time when you want to Block All the television’s channels. Maybe you don’t want your children to watch TV for a given time. With the Block All control, ALL available channels (including the A/V Inputs) can be set to block at the same time.
  • Page 26: Blocking Programming Based On Movie Ratings

    LOCKING here are two types of program ratings within the AutoLock™ 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. Let’s first look at the Movie Rating options of AutoLock™: Press the MENU button on the remote...
  • Page 27: Blocking Programming Based On Tv Ratings

    LOCKING his portion of the AutoLock™ features cover program ratings based on the TV Industry rating system. This is known as TV Ratings within AutoLock™. After selecting the Autolock™ feature and entering your personal access code, the AutoLock™ options screen appears; Scroll the menu using the CURSOR or DOWN buttons until the...
  • Page 28: Other Autolock™ Blocking Options

    utoLock™ offers the viewer other block- ing features as well. With these Blocking Options, the censoring can be turned ON or OFF. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP button until the word FEATURES is highlighted.
  • Page 29: How To Use The Closed Captioning Control

    OW TO USE THE 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 on-screen “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversa- tions while the TV program is in progress. Press the CC button on the remote to display the current Closed Caption set- ting.
  • Page 30: Setting The Sleeptimer Control

    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 automatically turning itself off. Press the SLEEP button on the remote control and the SLEEP timer display will appear on the screen.
  • Page 31: Setting The Autopicture™ Control

    ETTING THE hether you’re watching a movie or a sporting event, your TV has automatic video control settings matched for your cur- rent program source or content. The AutoPicture™ feature quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions you may have in your home.
  • Page 32: Setting The Autosound™ Control

    he AutoSound™ feature allows the listen- er to select between four different factory set sound options. Personal (which can be set by the user), Theatre (for movie viewing), Music (for musical type programming) and Voice (when the program is mainly dialogue). These setting affect the Sound menu’s Bass, Treble, AVL, and Incredible Surround controls To select any of the options follow the direc-...
  • Page 33 SING THE “list” or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the QuadraSurf™ (colored) buttons on your remote control. With this feature you can easi- ly switch between different TV programs that currently interest you. The QuadraSurf™ con- trol allows you set up four different personal Surf lists using the colored buttons (on the remote control), each holding up to ten chan-...
  • Page 34 he QuadraSurf™ buttons on your remote control allow you to store up to 10 chan- nels per button (40 total). This is a great fea- ture if you want to store all your favorite Sports channels, Movie channels, or News channels in one surf list.
  • Page 35: 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 36: Glossary Of Terms

    Auto Programming • The procedure of adding or deleting channel numbers into the Television’s memory circuits. In this way the Television “remembers’’ only the locally available or desired channel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel numbers. Coaxial Cable • A single solid antenna wire normally matched with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) directly onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television or VCR.
  • Page 37: Index

    Alternate Channel ....... . .33 Antenna TV Connection ......6 Auto Lock Access Code .
  • Page 38: Factory Service Location

    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. For Out-of-Warranty service, call the location nearest you.
  • Page 39 DANS UN RAYON DE 50 À 75 MILES (80 KM À 120 KM) DU CENTRE DE SERVICE LOCAL. 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 40: 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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