TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

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

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Picture Menu

How to Use the Picture Adjustment Controls . . . . .5 How to use the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Control . . . .6 How to use the Contrast + (Black Stretch) Control . . . . . . .7

Sound Menu

Using the Treble, Bass, and Balance Controls . . . .8 How to Use the AVL Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Setting the Incredible Surround Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Setting the TV for SAP (Secondary Audio Programs) . . . .11 Setting the TV to Receive Stereo Programming . . . . . . . .12

Look

Features Menu

 

Let's

 

 

Inside!

 

 

 

Using the Timer Controls

.13

Understanding the SmartLock Controls

.14

Setting Up the SmartLock Access Code

.15

How to Block Channels

.16

How to Clear All Channels at the Same Time

.17

How to Block All Channels at the Same Time

.18

Blocking Programming Based on Movie Ratings

.19

Blocking Programming Based on TV Ratings

.20

Using the SmartLock Blocking Options

.21

How to Use the Closed Captioning Control

.22

 

Audio/Video Connections

 

 

Using the A/V Inputs Jacks

.23

Using the A/V Output Jacks

.24

Using the S-Video Input Jack

.25

Remote Control Use

Setting up the Sleeptimer Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Setting the SmartPicture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Setting the SmartSound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Using the Surf Button (Alternate Channel) . . . . . . . . . . . .29 Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Direct Method) . . .30 Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Code Entry) . . . . .31 Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Search Method) . . .32 Remote Code Entry List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33-34 Remote VCR Related Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

General Information

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Factory Service Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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 viewing of certain channels or external audio/video connections where you might not want your children viewing inappropriate material.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set, and allows you to program certain features with the press of one button. Can also be used with accessory devices such as VCRs, DVDs, Cable Boxes, and more.

Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections of accessory devices. Audio/Video Inputs and Outputs.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV)

channel capability.

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

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

On-screen Features (in either English or Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV controls.

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, con- trast, etc. for various types of programming such as Sports, Movies, Personal, Weak Signals or Multi Media 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), Theatre, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.

Treble, Bass and Balance controls to enhance the televi- sion’s sound.

NOTE: It is possible that this owner's manual may be used with several different television models. Not all features (and drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily match those found with your television sys- tem. This is normal and does not require you contact- ing your dealer or requesting service.

Magnavox™, SmartLock™, SmartPicture™, SmartSound™

are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright © 2001 All rights reserved.

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