Projection Television 55P8241 60P8241 55P8288 60P8288 3135 035 20203 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. TION IS T RA N Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the "family!" ry! ur H T HI EE REG DED W A YS 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, 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 safetysymbols CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN t 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. s The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. 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.philips.com 2 N 10 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 grounding-type 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 16. 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. 17. 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. 18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. 19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. 20. 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 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. 21 Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 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 Rev. 3/9/01 TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED Welcome/Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 SOUND MENU Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Using the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Using Incredible Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP . . . . . . . . . . .33 Setting the Audio Out Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Using the TV Speaker Control and Audio Outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Using the Bass Boost Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 ON-SCREEN FEATURES PICTURE MENU Adjusting the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Turning on the Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Turning on the ImageMax Control . . . . . . . . . . . .8 The Convergence Control: · Converge Red/Blue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 · Converge Multipoint Red/Blue . . . . . . . .10­11 · Undo Multipoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 REMOTE CONTROL Using SmartPicture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Using SmartSound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Using Surf and Alternate Channel . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Using the Sleep Timer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Using the Volume and AV Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .41 Setting the TV Remote to Work Accessory Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42­46 FEATURES MENU The Timer Control: · Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 · Setting the Start Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 · Setting the Stop Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 · Selecting the Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 · Setting the Activate Control . . . . . . . . . . . .17 · Constantly Displaying the Time on Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 The AutoLock Control: · Understanding AutoLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 · Setting up the Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 · Blocking Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 · Blocking by Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 · Blocking by TV Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 · Turning the Blocking Control on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 · Blocking Unrated Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . .25 · Blocking Broadcasts That Have No Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 · Reviewing Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 · Clearing All Blocked Channels . . . . . . . . . .28 Using the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . .29 THE PICTURE-IN-PICTURE (PIP) FEATURE Using PIP (Basic Connections) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Using the PIP Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . .48 Adjusting the PIP Color and Tint Controls . . . . .49 More PIP Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 GENERAL INFORMATION Helpful Hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Glossary of Television Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Factory Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54­55 Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 QUICK USE AND SETUP GUIDE Refer to the simple Quick Use and Setup Guide (supplied with your TV) for details on the following: · Basic TV Connections · Television and Remote Operation · On-screen Menu Controls · How to Use the Installation Features · Connection Options for Accessory Devices F Quick Use and Setup Guide Projection Television TABLE OF CONTENTS 11 12 1 23 910 IMPORTANT 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. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE. Getting Started Warning/Important Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Making Basic Antenna/Cable Hookups . . . .1 Using the TV Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Using the Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Setting the TV's on-screen menu language . . . . . . . .3 8 4 7 6 5 Setting the Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Running Auto Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Editing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using AutoChron to Set the TV's Clock . . . . . . . . . .4 Naming Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 AutoChron, SmartPicture, and SmartSound are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright © 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved. HOOKING UP YOUR TV (BASIC TV CONNECTIONS) CABLE TV CABLE INPUT/CONVERTER If your Cable TV signal comes from a single round cable (75 ohm), then you're ready to connect to the TV. If you have a cable converter box, connect the cable TV signal to the cable signal IN(put) plug on ...