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Instructions for use ii ¸ _VOX 3135 015 10761...
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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 - Readbeforeoperatingequipment This product w asdesignedand manufactured to meetstrict quality and 11. Power-Cord P rotection - Powersupply cordsshouldbe routed so safetystandards. T hereare,however, s omeinstallationandoperation pre- that they are not likely to be walkedon or pinchedby itemsplaced cautionswhich youshouldbe particularlyawareof. uponor againstthem,payingparticularattentionto cordsandplugs, convenience receptacles, a nd the point wherethey exit from the ReadInstructions - All the safetyand operatinginstructionsshould...
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Introduction Here are a few of the special features built into this new Color Television: Welcome/Registration of Your "IV ......2 Safety/Precautions ............. ;martLock feature allows you to block the Table of Contents ............viewing of certain channels or external audio/video connections were you might not want your children Features ..............
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[UlIM yhur Cable TV input into your ome may be a single (75 Remember: ohm) cable, or a Converter Set the TV for the installation. In either case the type signal you've connection to the TV is very easy. just connected (see the "Tuner"...
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channels Remember: Be sure to set the (VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69). Your Note: For homes with separate UHF and VHF antennas 'IV for the type sig- connection is easy since there is rou will need an optional combiner to connect to the TV. connect- you've only one 75_...
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TT_,he basic Antenna, or Cable to VCR to TV connection is shown to the right. For more information on other hookups (possible when Cable Converter/Descrambler boxes are included) refer to your accessory VCR and Cable Converter Owner's Manual for details. <_ Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the IN FROM...
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<_ Press the POWER button to I turn the TV ON. <_ Press the VOLUME + button to increase the sound level or the VOLUME - button to lower the sound level. Pressing both buttons at the same time will display the onscreen menu. Once in the menu, use these button to make adjustments or selections.
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Power Bu_ton Press to turn the TV ON and OFF. Channel (+k (-) Buttons Press to change the tuned channel. Status/Exit Button Press to see the current channel number on the TV screen. =OWER STATUS/EXIT Also press to clear the TV screen after control adjustments. Cursor Buttons Use these button to select and adjust the TV's onscreen...
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_€'_or our Spanish and French speak÷ • ing TV owners an onscreen LAN- GUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV's onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French. <_ Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.
Zche TUNER feature allows you to hange the TV's signal input to either CABLE, ANTENNA 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 automatical-...
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y;oUr TV can automatically set itself r local area (or Cable TV) chan- nels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL (+), (-) but- tons are pressed. Note." Make sure the antenna or cable signal connection has been completed Smartkock...
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_'_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 I remote to show the onscreen menu. <_ Press the CURSOR UP • or Smar_Lock •...
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External feature allows you to • rename your input source selec- tions. When the Input feature (refer to Owner's Manual for details) accessed to change audio/video jacks, your source selection will be called by the name you choose. This name will also appear onscreen when using the audio/video...
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J[ trois, select a channel and follow the steps shown below: To adjust your TV picture con- <_ Press the MENU button on the I remote to display the onscreen menu. <_ Press the CURSOR UP • or DOWN • buttons until the word SETUP •...
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_'_or many reasons such as poor .[cable reception, the picture can sometime appear slightly "speckled" (or signal noise shown in the picture). The NOISE REDUCTION control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture. SHARPNESS 1 ..
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if"_losed Captioning (CC) allows _..," you to read the voice content o NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast television programs on the TV with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption modes (CC-I, or CC-2) necessarily being used by a broadcast station during the screen.
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H_croVe you ever fallen asleep in nt of the TV only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern screeching in _our ears? Well, your TV can save _ou all that trouble by automatical- turning itself off 15 MIN <_...
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Zahe Alternate Channel option llows you to move between channels with the simple touch of one button, <_ Press the CHANNEL (+) or (-) buttons (or the NUMBER buttons) to se ect a channe. (.._ Press the CHANNEL (+) or (-) buttons (or the NUMBER buttons) to se ect a second channe.
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Tghe SmartLock feature is an inte- rated circuit that receives processes data sent by broadcasters or other program providers, that TV-Y contain program content advisories. TV-Y7 • When programmed by the viewer, a TV with SmartLock can respond PG-1 3 TV-G the content advisories...
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Over the next few pages you'll learn how to block channels and get a better understanding the rating terms for certain programming. First, let's start by INPUT learning how to set a personal access code: SLEEPTIMER Smart;Lock ISmartLock <_ Press the MENU button SETUP remote to display the onscreen ACCESS CODE...
l-I_.has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels you want to block out A tier your personal access code INPUT • censor: SLEEPTIMER Press the MENU button on the SrnartLock <_ JSmactl.ock [ remote to show the onscreen menu. SETUP •...
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,_'IkaartLock offers the viewer other kJ blocking features as well. With these Blocking Option features, the censoring can be turned ON or OFF. SLEEP'tIMER <_ Press the MENU button on [SrnartLock SmartLock the remote to display the onscreen ACCESS CODE menu.
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Trhere are two types of program atings within the SmartLock feature. One is based on the Movie Remember. Industry ratings while the other is Selecting to bused on the TV Industry ratings. block any rating Both can be used to block or censor INPUT will cause all the programming...
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This portion of the SmartLock 1 features cover program ratings based on the TV Industry rating Remember: system. This is know as Parental Selecting to Guideline within SmartLock. block any rating After selecting the SmartLock [BLOCK will cause all the BLOCKING OPTIONS •...
_ Tow that you've learn how to 1 ¥ block channels or censor your viewing using the Movie Ratings Parental (TV) Guidelines let's review what you've done. The SmartLock Review feature allows CHANNELS BLOCKED you to see what has been blocked. SETUP Whenever the Menu button...
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y:ur TV can detect a stereo sig- al and will set itself automat- ically so the stereo sound can be heard. 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: NOISE REDUCTION VQLUME...
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e the Volume control to see : e TV"s volume level settings on the TV screen. The Volume will be seen each time the VOLUME TINT ..I-..buttons (on the TV or remote) NOISE REDUCTION pressed. IVOLUME • ..SOUND STEREO INPUT •...
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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. <_ Connect the VIDEO (yellow) CABLE to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV. Then con- nect the AUDIO (red and white) BACK OF"TV CABLES to the AUDIO (left and...
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CAUTION: A video source (such as a video game, Compact Disc Interactive - CDI, or please make these simple checks before calling for ser- TV information channel) which shows a constant non-moving pattern on the TV screen, vice. These tips can save you can cause picture tube damage.
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Coaxial Cable • A single solid antenna wire normally matched Programming ° The procedure of adding or deleting channel numbers into the Television's memory circuits. In this way the with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) Television "remembers"...
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Philips Consumer Electronics Company Factory Service Center Locations _r Los An "Philadelphia/S New Jersey At_nta/NGeorgia • Dallas ash/Bait Houston/Galveston Tampa/W Florida ,k indicates In-Home Service Only B_umn_Austin _'_rn_L Myers/SW Florida 1.800-242-9225 San Antonio MiamUSE Rorida • Indicates In-HomelCarry-ln Service NOTE: i f youresidein oneof ourPhilipsFactory Service Branch areas(seedirectory on back), y oucancontact thenearest Service Branch to obtain efficient a ndexpedient repair f or yourproduct.
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QUALITY SERVICE iS AS CLOSE AS YOURTELEPHONE! SIMPLYLOOK OVER THELISTBELOW FORTHENUMBER OFA FACTORY SERVICE CENTER NEAR YOU. YOUR PRODUCT WILLRECEIVE EFFICIENT A NDEXPEDIENT CARRY'IN, M AIL-IN, OR IN'HOMESERVICE, A NDYOUWiLLRECEIVE PEACE OF MIND, KNOWING YOURPRODUCT IS BEINGGIVEN THEEXPERT A'I'FENTION OFPHIUPS' FACTORY S ERVICE.AND, IF THEPHONE NUMBER LISTEDFORYOURAREA ISLONG D ISTANCE, CAM.
COLOR TELEVISION 90 Days Free Labor One Year Free Replacement of Parts (Two Years Free Replacement on Color Picture Tube) This product can be repaired in-home. IS COVERED? MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... You must haveproof of purchaseto receive warranty service. A sales Pleasekeep your salesreceipt or otherdocument showingproof of receipt or other documentshowing that you purchasedthe product is purchase.
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