Table of Contents

Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV	2
Safety/Precautions	3
Table of Contents	4
Features	4
Onscreen MENU
✧ Adjusting the TV Picture	5
✧Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch)	6
✧Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control ...7
✧Setting the TV’s Clock	8
✧Activating the Timer Control	9
✧Activating the Start-Up Channel	10
✧Setting the TV’s Start Time Control	11
✧Setting the TV for Closed Caption	12
✧Using the Sleep Timer Control	13
✧Using the Volume Bar Control	14
SmartLock™
✧ Understanding the SmartLock feature	15
✧ Setting the SmartLock Access Code	16
✧ Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels	17
✧ Setting SmartLock’s Blocking Options	18
✧ Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings	19-20
✧Using the SmartLock Review Screen	21

Sound

✧Setting the Treble, Bass and Balance

Controls

✧Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs .23

✧ Setting the TV for Incredible Surround

✧Using the Input control with the Audio/Video

Input Jacks	25
✧ Using the Audio Video Output Jacks	26
Remote Control Operation
Using the SmartPicture™ Control	27
Using the SmartSound™ (AVL) Control ....	28
Using SmartSurf™ (Alternate Channel)	29
Setting the Remote Control to Operate Accessory
Devices (Code Entry)	30-31
Setting the Remote Control to operate Accessory
Devices (Search Method)	32
Remote Control Direct Entry Code List	33-34
Using the Remote’s VCR Buttons	35
General Information
Tips if Something Isn’t Working	36
Glossary of TV Terms	37
Index	37
Factory Service Locations	38-39
Warranty	40

Here are a few of the special features built into this new Color Television:

SmartLock™ feature allows you to block the view- ing of certain channel or external audio/video con- nections where you might not want your children viewing inappropriate material.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set, VCR, and a variety of wireless remote control Cable Converters (Satellite Receivers, DVD, etc.).

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV

(CATV) channel capability.

Stereo TV with built-in audio amplifier and twin speaker system for receiving TV programs broadcast in stereo sound. This TV can actually detect if the signal being received is Stereo and adjust for it.

Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen text.

Automatic Programming of Channels for quick and easy selection of favorite stations available in your area.

Onscreen Features (in either English, French, or Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV controls.

Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with

VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality

TV picture and sound playback.

On Timer automatically turns the TV ON at a preset time, and channel.

Sleeptimer automatically turns the TV OFF at preset times.

SmartPicture™ allows you to set the picture color, tint, contrast, etc. for various types of programming such as Personal (picture controls the way you set them), Sports, Movies, Personal or Weak Signals with the push of one button.

SmartSound™ controls allow you to set the sound controls for various types of listening programs such as Personal (sound controls the way you set them), Theater, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.

NOTE: This owner's manual is used with sev- eral different television models. Not all fea- tures (and drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily match those found with your television system. This is normal and does not require you contacting your dealer or request- ing service.

SmartPicture™, SmartSound™, SmartSurf™, and SmartLock™ are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

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