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IS T RA TION N A YS Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the "family!" ! rry Hu T HI EE REG DED W I Dear PHILIPS product owner: Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS. You've selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. 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 "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. What's more, your purchase guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network. And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome­and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS product. Sincerely, Robert Minkhorst President and Chief Executive Officer P.S. Remember, to get the most from your PHILIPS product, you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail it to us right now! Know these safetysymbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN t s The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert. ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philipsusa.com N 10 D 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 precautions which you should be particularly aware of. 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc. 6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. 6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn. 6B. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design. · Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product. · Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury. 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a builtin installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. 14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. below. 15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 4Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 4Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 4Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 4Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 ONSCREEN MENU Picture 4 Adjusting the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Features 4Turning ON the Dynamic Noise Reduction Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 4Turning ON the ImageMaxTM Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 4Using the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 4Using the Sleep Timer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 The Timer Feature 4 The Timer ­ Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 4 The Timer ­ Setting the Start Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 4The Timer ­ Setting the Stop Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 4The Timer ­ Selecting the Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 4The Timer ­ Selecting the Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 4The Timer ­ Setting Activate to ON or OFF . . . . . . . .16 4The Timer ­ Turning ON the Timer Display . . . . . . . .17 The AutoLockª Feature 4 Understanding AutoLockTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 4AutoLockTM ­ Setting Up the Access Code . . . . . . . . .19 4AutoLockTM ­ Blocking Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 4AutoLockTM ­ Blocking by Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . .21 4AutoLockTM ­ Blocking by TV Rating . . . . . . . . . . . .22 4AutoLockTM ­ Turning Block ON or OFF . . . . . . . . . .23 4AutoLockTM ­ Blocking Unrated Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 4AutoLockTM ­ Blocking Broadcasts That Have No Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 4AutoLockTM ­ Reviewing Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . .26 4AutoLockTM ­ Viewing Blocked Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Sound 4 Sound ­ Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 4Sound ­ Setting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 4Sound ­ Using the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 4Sound ­ Using Incredible Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 4Sound ­ Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP (Second Audio Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 4Sound ­ Setting the Audio Out Control . . . . . . . . . . . .33 4Sound ­ Using the TV Speaker Control and Audio Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 4Sound ­ Using the Surround Sound External Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 4Sound ­ Using the Audio/Video Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36­38 11 12 1 10 2 9 3 8 4 7 6 5 Remote Control Operation 4 Remote Control ­ Using AutoPictureTM . . . . . . . .39 4 Remote Control ­ Using AutoSoundTM . . . . . . . .40 4 Remote Control ­ Using Channel Surf . . . . . . . . . . . .41 The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature 4 PIP ­ Basic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 4PIP ­ Selecting the Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 4PIP ­ Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 4PIP ­ Adjusting the Color and Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 4PIP ­ More Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46­47 General Information 4 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 4Glossary of Television Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 4Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 4Factory Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 4Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 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 system. This is normal and does not require that you contact your dealer or request service. AutoChron, AutoLock, AutoPicture, AutoSound, M-Link, and ImageMax are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright © 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved. 4 FEATURES Audio/Video Jack Panel allows direct connections with VCRs, DVDs, or other devices, providing quality TV picture and sound playback. Audio Volume Leveler (AVL) Control keeps the TV sound at an even level. Peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial breaks are reduced, making for a more consistent, comfortable sound. AutoChronª automatically sets the right time of day and maintain ...