Table Of Contents; General Information - Philips 24RF50S Directions For Use Manual

Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Picture Menu
How to Use the Picture Adjustment Controls . . . . .5
How to use the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Control . . . .6
How to use the Contrast + (Black Stretch) Control . . . . . . .7
Sound Menu
Using the Treble, Bass, and Balance Controls . . . .8
How to Use the AVL Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setting the Incredible Surround Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting the TV for SAP (Secondary Audio Programs) . . . .11
Setting the TV to Receive Stereo Programming . . . . . . . .12
Features Menu
Using the Timer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Understanding the AutoLock Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Setting Up the AutoLock Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
How to Block Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
How to Clear All Channels at the Same Time . . . . . . . . . .17
How to Block All Channels at the Same Time . . . . . . . . .18
Blocking Programming Based on Movie Ratings . . . . . . .19
Blocking Programming Based on TV Ratings . . . . . . . . .20
Using the AutoLock Blocking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
How to Use the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . .22
Audio/Video Connections
Using the A/V Inputs Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Using the A/V Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Using the S-Video Input Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Using the Component Video Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using the Side A/V Input Jacks and Headphone Jack . . . .27
Remote Control Use
Setting up the Sleeptimer Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Setting the Auto Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Setting the Auto Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Using the Quadra Surf Buttons (Alternate Channel) . .31-32
Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Direct Method) . . .33
Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Code Entry) . . . . .34
Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Search Method) . . .35
Remote Code Entry List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36-38
Remote VCR Related Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

General Information

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Factory Service Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
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ABLE OF ONTENTS
Here are a few of the special features built into this new
Color Television:
AutoLock™ feature allows you to block the viewing of cer-
tain channels or external audio/video connections where you
might not want your children viewing inappropriate material.
Infrared Remote Control works your TV set, and allows
you to program certain features with the press of one button.
Can also be used with accessory devices such as VCRs,
DVDs, Cable Boxes, and more.
Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections of accessory
devices. Audio/Video Inputs and Outputs, along with
Component Video for DVD players. There are even conven-
ient Side A/V Inputs for Camcorder use.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV)
channel capability.
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program
dialogue or voice conversations as on-screen text.
Automatic Programming of Channels for quick and easy
selection of favorite stations available in your area.
On-screen Features (in either English or Spanish) show
helpful messages for setting of TV controls.
On Timer automatically turns the TV ON at a preset time,
and channel.
Sleeptimer automatically turns the TV OFF at preset times.
Auto Picture™ allows you to set the picture color, tint, con-
trast, etc. for various types of programming such as Sports,
Movies, Personal, Weak Signals or Multi Media with the
push of one button.
Auto Sound™ controls allow you to set the sound controls
for various types of listening programs such as Personal
(sound controls the way you set them), Theatre, Music, or
Voice with the push of one button.
Treble, Bass and Balance controls to enhance the televi-
sion's sound.
NOTE: It is possible that this owner's manual may be
used with several different television models. Not all
features (and drawings) discussed in this manual will
necessarily match those found with your television sys-
tem. This is normal and does not require you contact-
ing your dealer or requesting service.
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Auto Lock™, Auto Picture™, Auto Sound™
are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Copyright © 2001 All rights reserved.