Philips 55P916 Instructions For Use Manual page 4

Getting Started
Welcome/Product Registration ...................2
Safety/Precautions .....................................................3
Table of Contents.......................................................4
Features, Model and Cabinet Information .................5
On-Screen Features
PICTURE MENU
Adjusting Color, Brightness, Sharpness,
Tint, and Picture Controls ...................................6
Using the Clearview Control...............................7
Adjusting the TV's Convergence Control ...........8
Using the Flesh Correction Control ....................9
FEATURES MENU
Selecting a Picture Source ................................10
Setting the TV for Closed Captioning...............11
Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals....12
Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically) .13
Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) .........14
Setting the TV Clock.........................................15
Alarm Timer......................................................16
Using the Sleep Timer Control .........................17
Adjusting the Channel Display Control............18
Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control......18
Using Parental Control/Content Advisory:
• Code Setup/Blocking Channels...............19-20
• Content Advisory - Movie Ratings .........21-22
• Parental Guidelines.......................................23
• Blocking Options/Review Settings...............24
Using the Channel Label Control......................25
Using the Language Selection Control..............26
SOUND MENU
Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Controls.............................................................27
Setting the Bass Boost Control ........................27
Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..28
Using the Incredible Stereo Control .................29
Using the Volume Display Control...................30
Using the TV Speaker On/Off Control with
the Audio Output jacks .....................................31
Surround Sound Speaker Connections and
Variable Audio Output Control ........................32
Using the TV's Audio/Video Input and
Output Jacks ...............................................33-37
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Remote Control Operation
Setting the Auto Picture Control ...........38-39
Using the Auto Sound Control....................40
Using the Auto Surf Control ....................................41
Setting the TV Remote to Work Optional Accessory
Devices:
Direct Entry/Code Number Method ..............42-43
Search and Identify Method ................................44
Remote Control Direct Entry Code Lists ......45-46
Using the Remote's VCR buttons ............................47
Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
How to Use PIP (Connections).............48-49
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote......................50
Selecting the Picture Source for PIP........................51
Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color and Tint............52
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ...............53
General Information
TV Help Menu ...........................................54
Tips if Something Isn't Working .............................55
Glossary of TV Terms .............................................56
Index ........................................................................57
Warranty ..................................................................58
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ET UP AND UICK
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your TV information packet) for details on:
• Antenna Hook-ups
• First Time Set-Up
(Automatic Settings)
• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation
• On-Screen Menu Use
NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several
different television models. Not all features (and
drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily
match those found with your television set. This is
normal and does not require you contacting your dealer
or requesting service.
Because of continuous product improvements, the
information mentioned in the documents accompanying
your product are subject to change without notice.
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Getting Started • For details on product registration, warranty,
Projection
and service refer to the other literature included
Warning/Precautions ..................................1
Television and
with your TV information packet.
Hooking Up Your TV.................................1
Remote Control
Please retain all these materials and keep them
How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control ..............2
handy for future reference.
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation .................3
NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several different
MENU How to Use the On-Screen Menu Controls...............4
STATUS/EXIT VOL CH television models. Not all features (and drawings) dis-
cussed in this manual will necessarily match those found
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
with your television set. This is normal and does not
HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
require you contacting your dealer or requesting service.
RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
A NTENNA OR
S
C ABLE TV BEGIN MART
1 2 3
Connect the twin Output H
A typical ANT(enna) Connect your Antenna or ELP
A and B connection (using a Cable TV signal to the single plugs on the Signal Splitter to Remember,
A NT ( ENNA ) A & B I NPUTS
75 ohm input plug on the two- the ANT A and ANT B inputs
common signal source and an be sure to set the
Y our TV has two sepa- on the rear of the TV. Push the
optional Signal Splitter): way Signal Splitter (optional). TV for the type sig-
rate ANT(enna)/Cable If your Antenna or Cable TV round connector end of the RF nal you've connect-
Then connect two lengths of RF
inputs on the rear of the Coaxial Cable onto the
signal has a round cable con- Coaxial Cable to the two Output ed (see "SETUP"
ANT(enna) plug and screw it
set. These two signal nector (75 ohm) on the end, plugs on the two-way Signal on page 2 of this
inputs offer convenient then you're ready to connect it down tight (if using threaded Guide.)
Splitter (F-type connector on
cables).
hook-up options for both to the 75ohm Signal Splitter. both ends).
Your TV can set
normal TV program view- If your antenna has flat twin- STOP
itself to select only
lead wire (300 ohm), you first
ing and Picture-In-Picture
the channel numbers
(PIP) features. need to attach the antenna wires
on your Cable sys-
to the screws on a 300 to 75
tem (see "Setup"
The ANT(enna) A input is ohm adapter before connecting Back of TV
intended for use and view- Combination VHF/UHF Antenna page 2). If you use a
to the 75ohm Signal Splitter.
Cable Converter box,
ing on the TV's main
set the TV to the
screen. Your home's pri- 300 to 75Ω Adapter
(483521827003) same channel as the
mary Antenna, or Cable
converter's CH 3/4
Twin Lead
TV signal, should be con- switch (on the rear of
Wire
nected to this input for
the converter.)
OR
normal TV setup, use and
- Outdoor or Indoor Antenna - To order any
feature operation. receives normal broadcast channels
2-13 (VHF) and 14-69 (UHF). optional accessory
The ANT(enna) B input is
Round Cable contact your dealer
REAR SURROUND SPEAKERS
a second, or auxiliary sig- 75Ω Ohm Y B P or call the toll-free
R + – SUBWOOFER – + L R P
FIXED VIDEO OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO
nal source, designed to VAR PIP L R AUDIO accessory ordering
R AUDIO OUT ANT A/CABLE L INPUTS AUX 1 AUX 2 PIP
UHF/VHF 75 75 ANT B/CABLE UHF/VHF ( 8 8