Philips 20PT 30B manual Table of Contents

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 Sleeptimer Control	13
AutoLock™
✧ Understanding the AutoLock Feature	14
✧ Setting the AutoLock Access Code	15
✧ Setting the AutoLock to Block Channels	16
✧ Setting AutoLock’s Blocking Options	17
✧ Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings	18-19
✧ Using the AutoLock Review Screen	20

Sound

✧Setting the Treble, Bass and Balance

Controls 21

✧Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs .22

✧ Setting the TV for Incredible Surround	...........23
✧ Using the Volume Bar Control	24

✧Using the Input control with the Audio/Video

Input Jacks	25
✧ Using the Audio Video Output Jacks	26
Remote Control Operation
Using the AutoPicture™ Control	27
Using the AutoSound™ (AVL) Control	28
Using AutoSurf™ (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:

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, 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.

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 you contacting your dealer or request- ing service.

AutoPicture™, AutoSound™, AutoSurf™, and SmartLock™ are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

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

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