Philips 60PW9383, 55PW9383 manual Contents

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

CONNECTING ACCESSORY DEVICES
TO YOUR TV
Panel Overview: Standard Inputs and Outputs	. . . .6
Panel Overview: High-definition Inputs	. . . .7
Connecting a VCR	. . . .8
Connecting a VCR and Cable Box	. . . .9
Connecting and Using an Audio Hi-fi System
with Your TV	. . .10
Making Optional Surround-sound Connections	. . .11
Connecting a Standard DVD Player	. . .12
Connecting an S-Video Device	. . .13
Connecting a DVD Player with Progressive-scan
Capability	. . .14
Connecting an HD Receiver to the
HD INPUT-AV 4 Jacks	. . .15
Connecting a Camcorder	. . .16
Connecting and Using Headphones
with Your TV	. . .17
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Programming the TV Remote to Work
with Accessory Devices	. . .18
Using the Code-entry Method to Program Your
TV Remote	. . .19
Using the Search Method to Program Your
TV Remote	. . .20
Direct-entry Codes for A/V Accessory Devices	21–22
Using the TV Remote with Accessory Devices	. . .23
Using the AV and Source Select Buttons	. . .24
Using AutoSound™	. . .25
Using AutoPicture™	. . .26
Using AutoSurf™	. . .27
Using Program List and Alternate Channel (A/CH) . . .	. . .28
Using the Sleep Timer Control	. . .29
USING THE ON-SCREEN SUBMENUS
PICTURE
Adjusting the Picture Controls	. . .30
Setting the Eye Fidelity Control	. . .31
Setting the Dynamic Contrast Control	. . .32
Adjusting the Manual Converge Controls:
Converge Red/Blue	. . .33
Adjusting the Manual Converge Controls:
Multipoint Red/Blue	. . .34
SOUND

Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and

Balance Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Using the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) Control . . . . . . . .36

Selecting the Surround-sound Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Selecting the Stereo/Mono Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Selecting the SAP (Second Audio Program) Feature . . . . .39 Using the Bass Boost Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

FEATURES
The Timer
Setting the Clock	. . .41
Displaying the Time	. . .42
Setting the Timer’s Start Time and Stop Time	. . .43
Selecting the Timer’s Channel	. . .44
Setting the Timer’s Activate Control	. . .45
AutoLock™
Understanding AutoLock™	. . .46
Setting up the AutoLock™ Access Code	. . .47
Using AutoLock™ to Block Channels	. . .48
Using AutoLock™ to Block by Movie Rating	. . .49
Using AutoLock™ to Block by TV Rating	. . .50
Turning the AutoLock™ Blocking Control
on or off	. . .51
Using AutoLock™ to Block Unrated Broadcasts . . . .	. . .52
Using AutoLock™ to Block Broadcasts That
Have No Rating	. . .53
Reviewing Your Current AutoLock™ Settings	. . .54
Using the Closed Captioning Control	. . .55
Using the Picture-format Control	56–57
Using Active Control™	. . .58
ABC APPENDIXES
ppendixes

Appendix A: Compatibility Information

for the TV’s High-definition Inputs . . . . . . . . . .59 Appendix B: Model Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Appendix C: Setting Color Space for HD INPUT-AV 4 . . . .61

GENERAL INFORMATION

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63–64

Glossary of Television Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Factory Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67–68

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

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-control operation

•On-screen menu controls

•Installation features.

Items Included with This TV

As you unpack your TV, please note that this Directions for Use manual contains safety-tip information, the locations of factory-service centers, a warranty registration card, remote control, and batteries for the remote control. Please take a few minutes to complete your registration card. The serial number for the TV is on the rear of the set. Refer to page 62 for cleaning and care instructions.

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