Color TV Directions for Use Important! Return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. See why inside. Need help? Call us! Philips representatives are ready to help you with any questions about your new product. We can guide you through Connections, First-time Setup, or any of the Features. We want you to start enjoying your new product right away! CALL US BEFORE YOU CONSIDER RETURNING THE PRODUCT. 1-800-531-0039 or Visit us on the web at www.philips.com 3121 235 20901 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you're entitled to. Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you're eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits. Warranty Verification Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your PHILIPS warranty. Owner Confirmation Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of product theft or loss. Model Registration Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model. IS T RA TION N A YS Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the "family!" ry! r Hu T 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, N 10 Lawrence J. Blanford 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 t This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material within your unit may cause an elecs The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. trical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering. safetysymbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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. 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. Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philips.com 2 HI D IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org 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 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. 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. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. 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. 701984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. B. 17. 18. 19. 20. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 21. 15. 16. 22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit: · Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit. · Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). · Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. 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 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2­3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 How to use the AutoLockTM Controls: Understanding the AutoLockTM Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Setting up an AutoLockTM Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 How to Block Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 How to Clear All blocked channels at the same time . . . .29 Blocking programming based on Movie Ratings . . . . . . .30 Blocking programming based on TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . .31 AutoLockTM Blocking Options - Blocking Control . . . . . .32 AutoLockTM Blocking Options - No Rating Control . . . . .33 How to review the AutoLockTM Control Status . . . . . . . . .34 How to use the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 How to change the screen (size) format using the Format Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 INSTALL MENU CONTROLS How to use the Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 How to use the Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 How to use the AutoProgram Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 How to Add or Delete Channels (Channel Edit) . . . . . . . . . .9 How to use the Name Control (Channel Label) . . . . . . . . . .10 How to se the TV Clock using the AutoChronTM Control . .11 PICTURE MENU CONTROLS Adjusting the Brightness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Adjusting the Color Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Adjusting the Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Adjusting the Sharpness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Adjusting the Tint Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 How to set the Color Temp Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 How to use the Digital Options Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 How to set the Dyn(amic) Contrast Control . . . . . . . . . . . .12 REMOTE CONTROL RELATED FEATURES How to set the Sleep Timer Control . . . . . . . . . . . .37 How to Use the Freeze Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Using the AutoPictureTM Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Using the AutoSoundTM Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Using the Surf Control (and Alternate Channel) . . . . . . . . .41 Using the Remote Control with accessory devices Direct Access Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Code-Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Search Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Direct-Entry Code list for accessory devices . . . . . . . . .45-46 Remote Control VCR Specific Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 SOUND MENU CONTROLS Adjusting the Treble Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Adjusting the Bass Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Adjusting the Balance Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 How to use the AVL control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 How to use the Incr.(edible) Surround Control . . . . . . . . . .15 How to set the Stereo Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 How to set the TV to receive Secondary Audio Programming, also known as the SAP Control . . . . . . . . . .16 How to set the Audio Out Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 How to turn the TV speakers on or off using the Speaker Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) Selecting the PIP Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 PIP Features (Remote Control Buttons) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Window Size and Double Window PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Adjusting the PIP Color and Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 GENERAL INFORMATION Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Glossary of terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Factory Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54-55 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 FEATURE MENU CONTROLS How to use the Timer co ...