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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.
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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.
OW TO 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 display the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP DOWN buttons until the word BRIGHTNESS is highlighted.
Remember: The onscreen menu will disappear in a few seconds after you have finished your adjustment. “Noise” Reduction is a video adjusment feature that affects the picture quality of the TV not the sound. OISE EDUCTION COL TEMP NORMAL CONTRAST PLUS...
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CTIVATING THE ust like an alarm clock you can set the TV to turn itself on at the same time everyday. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock onscreen menu.
STATUS/EXIT button to clear the menu from the screen. If the TV is in use when the START TIME control is about to be activated, the screen will display a warning stating it's going to change channels in 30 seconds.
Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption modes (CC-1, or CC-2) necessarily being used by a broadcast station during the transmission of a closed caption program. Refer to your area's TV program listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.
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.
TV P ARENTAL UIDELINES (TV B ROADCASTERS TV-Y - (All children -- This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.) Designed for a very young audience, including children ages 2-6. This type of programming is not expected to frighten younger children.
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Enter your new code again. “XXXX” will appear when you enter your new code. Press the STATUS/EXIT button after the new code has been entered to set the code in the TV's memory. MART ONTROL INPUT SLEEPTIMER...
Note: Once the access code is entered ALL blocked channels will be viewable until the TV is powered off. Once the set is turned off and then back on the previously blocked channels will again be blocked.
(or disabled). When in the OFF position, ALL blocking based on specifically blocked settings will take place. BLOCK UNRATED: ALL unrated programs based on the Movie Ratings or Parental (TV) Guidelines can be blocked if this feature is set to ON and the MASTER DISABLE feature is set to OFF.
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Movie Rating feature. To unblock, turn the Movie Rating OFF, or enter your personal access code. Entering the code will unblock ALL blocked Movie Ratings until the TV is turn off. Then the blocked ratings will be reset to ON. OVIE...
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ON or OFF. TV-Y - (All children -- This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.) Designed for a very young audience, including children ages 2-6. This type of pro- gramming is not expected to frighten younger children.
Note: If a lower rating is blocked; this will automatically cause the higher ratings to be blocked also. (i.e., if TV-14 is set to be blocked, TV- MA will automatically be blocked.) Parental Guidelines also have sub ratings for Violence (V), Fantasy Violence (FV), Sexual Situations (S), Coarse Language (L), and Suggestive Language (D).
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TV enhancing the highs; while the BASS Boost effects only the low frequency sound com- ing from the TV enhancing the lows. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.
However, there may be occasions when you might want to set the TV to mono. The following steps describe how to change the SOUND control: BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.
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SING THE se the Volume Bar control to see the TV’s volume level settings on the TV screen. The Volume Bar will be seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or remote) are pressed. BEGIN Press the MENU button to display the onscreen menu.
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Audio/Video Output jacks. BEGIN Connect the VIDEO (yellow) CABLE to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV. Then con- nect the AUDIO (red and white) CABLES to the AUDIO (left and right) IN jacks on the rear of the...
TV has automatic video control settings matched for your current program 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. Each...
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MART Remember, Smart Sound works only with the pro- grams coming through the 75 Ω input on the rear of the TV (RF audio). It will not control the sound levels for the External connections. AVL C ONTROL...
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SURF button on your remote control. With this feature you can easily switch between dif- ferent TV programs that currently interest you. The SmartSurf control allows you set up to eight channels in its quick viewing “list”.
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ETTING THE EMOTE 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.
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Please read through steps 1-4 before beginning. BEGIN Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper posi- tion. Press the A/CH • RECORD button on the remote control and release.
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ETTING THE EMOTE Search Method our TV remote can be set to work various external devices such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Receivers, Dss, DVD, etc. by what is called the search method of remote control pro- gramming. If the “Remote Code” number...
Press again to place in the TV position (VCR indicator light will go off) to view one program while record- ing another program. When used in the TV mode, the TV/VCR/CLOCK button will access the TV’s Clock menu options. NUMBER BUTTON Press buttons for direct VCR channel selections.
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• To avoid possible shock hazard be sure the TV is unplugged from the electrical outlet before cleaning. • When cleaning the TV screen take care not to scratch or damage the screen surface (avoid wearing jewelry or using anything abrasive). Wipe the front screen with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, easy, vertical strokes when cleaning.
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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.
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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...
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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