Philips 13PT30L manual Table of Contents

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

Setup MENU

✧ Setting the Language Control . . . . . . . . .10 ✧ Setting the TV’s Clock (AutoChron) . . . . . . . .11 ✧ Using the Tuner Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 ✧ Using the Auto Program Control . . . . . . . . . . .13 ✧ How to Use the Channel Edit Control . . . . . . .14 ✧ How to Manually Fine Tune Channels . . . . . .15 ✧ Using the External (Input Naming) Control . . .16

Onscreen MENU

✧ Adjusting the TV Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

✧Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) Control 18

✧Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control .18

✧ Using the Sleep Timer Control . . . . . . . . . . . .19 ✧ Setting the TV for Closed Caption . . . . . . . . .20 ✧ Setting the TV’s Wakeup Time . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ✧ Selecting the TV’s Wakeup Channel . . . . . . . .21 ✧ Selecting the TV’s Wakeup Alarm . . . . . . . . . .22 ✧ Setting the TV’s Wakeup Volume . . . . . . . . . .23 ✧ Activating the Demo Control . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 ✧ Using the TV’s Night Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

AutoLock™

✧Understanding the AutoLock Feature . . . . .26

✧ Setting the AutoLock Access Code . . . . . . .27 ✧ Setting the Blocking Options . . . . . . . . . . .28 ✧ Using the Channels Blocked Options . . . . . . . .29

✧Block Programming using Movie Ratings . . . .30

✧Block Programming using Parental Guideline .31

✧ Using the AutoLock Review Screen . . . . . . . . .32

Sound

✧Setting Treble and Bass Boost Controls .33

✧ Setting the TV for Stereo Programs . . . . . . . . .34 ✧ Using the Volume Bar Control . . . . . . . . . . . .35

✧The Input Control and Audio/Video Input Jacks .36

Remote Control Operation
Using the AutoPicture™ Control	. . . .37
Using the AutoSound™ (AVL) Control	. . . .38
Using Surf™ (Alternate Channel)	. . . .39

General Information

Tips if Something Isn’t Working . . . . . . . . .40 Glossary of TV Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Factory Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-43 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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

AutoLock™ feature allows you to block the viewing of certain channel or external audio/video connec- tions where you might not want your children view- ing 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 Jack Panel for direct connections with

VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality

TV picture and sound playback.

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

Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at pre- set times.

AutoPicture™ 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.

AutoSound™ 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 contacting your dealer or requesting service.

AutoChron™, AutoPicture™, AutoSound™, Surf™, and AutoLock™ are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

Copyright © 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

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