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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