Table of Contents

Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV	2
Safety/Precautions	3
Table of Contents	4
Features	4
Basic Cable TV Hookups	5
Basic Antenna Hookups	6
Basic TV to VCR Hookup	7
Basic TV and Remote Operations	8
TV Remote Buttons	9
Onscreen MENU
✧ Setting the Language Control	10
✧ Using the Tuner Control	11
✧ Using the Auto Program Control	12
✧ How to Add and Delete Channels	13
✧ Using the External (Input Naming) Control ....	14
✧ Adjusting the TV Picture	15

✧Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) Control 16

✧Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control .17

✧Setting the TV’s Clock	18
✧Activating the Timer Control	18
✧Activating the Start-Up Channel	19
✧Setting the TV’s Start Time Control	19
✧Setting the TV for Closed Caption	20
✧Using the Sleep Timer Control	21
✧Using the Volume Bar Control	22
SmartLock™
✧ Understanding the SmartLock Feature	23
✧ Setting the SmartLock Access Code	24
✧ Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels	25
✧ Setting SmartLock’s Blocking Options	26
✧ Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings	27-28
✧Using the SmartLock Review Screen	29

Sound
✧ Setting the Treble Boost and
Bass Boost Controls	30
✧ Setting the TV for Stereo Programs	31

✧Using the Input control with the Audio/Video

Input Jacks	32
Remote Control Operation
Using the SmartPicture™ Control	33
Using the SmartSound™ (AVL) Control	34
Using SmartSurf™ (Alternate Channel)	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 were you might not want your children viewing inappropriate material.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set.

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, 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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