Setting the TV Remote to Work Accessory Devices | Philips 55P8288

Remote Control • Working Accessory Devices

SETTING THE TV REMOTE TO WORK ACCESSORY DEVICES

Your TV remote is capable of work- ing not only your TV but also

infrared remote (IR) controlled devices such as VCRs, cable TV con- verter boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and laser disc players.

If you want to use your TV remote to operate a VCR or other accessory device, you will need to perform this initial check explained in this sec- tion. You may also need to go to the sections on the “Direct Access Method” and the “Search Method” in the pages that follow.

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Move the slide switch on the side of the TV remote to VCR or ACC mode for the accessory device catego- ry you want.

NOTE: selecting the ACC(essory) mode button allows access to the product codes for cable TV convert- ers, DVD players, satellite receivers, and laser disc players.

Point the TV remote toward the desired accessory device and press the POWER button.

Does the remote turn the accessory device on?

If yes, and try other function but- tons on the TV remote. If they also work the accessory device, then the remote is ready and no further steps

VCR
Satellite	2
Receiver

Cable Converter

1		AV	i+	SAP
	TV	1	2	3
	VCR	1	2	3
	ACC	4	5	6
		4	5	6
		7	8	9
		SMART		SMART

0

SAP

AV

TV

VCR			SMART
	ACC		SURF
		SMART	SURF
		SMART
			MENU

	CH
	A/CH
	PIP
.
.SURR
INCR	CH	DN
	PIP
	UP

are needed.

If no, do the following:

Look up a three-digit remote code number on page 45 or 46 for your brand of accessory device. Then go through the simple Direct Access Method steps shown on page 43.

SMART HELP

If more than one number is listed, you may have to try

more than the first three-digit code given to locate your device’s correct code.

TV Remote VCR/ACC(essory)

Mode Buttons

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Philips 55P8288, 60P 8241, 55P8241, 60P8288 manual Setting the TV Remote to Work Accessory Devices, Vcr

Contents

Projection Television Warranty OwnerModel Verification Confirmation Registration Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Features Digital-Ready Projection TV Adjusting the Picture Press the Cursor Right button Turning on the Dynamic Noise Reduction DNR Control Press the i+ button to remove Turning on the Imagemax Control Converge RED/BLUE Converge Multipoint RED/BLUE Navigate 1410 Press the i+ button to enter Undo Multipoint Press the Menu button to show Setting the Clock Press the Cursor Right button to enter the Features menu Setting the Start Time Press the Cursor Right Setting the Stop Time Selecting the Channel Press the Number buttons to Setting the Activate Control Constantly Displaying the Time on Screen Understanding Autolock Movie Ratings Enter a new four-digit code Setting UP the Access CodeThen press the Cursor Down Enter your new four-digit code Menu. Then press the Cursor Enter your four-digit AccessBlocking Channels Press the Cursor UP or Enter your four-digit Access CODE. Correct will flash very Blocking by Movie Rating Press the Cursor Down Enter your four-digit Access CodeBlocking by TV Rating Press the Cursor UP or Down button to select a rating Turning the Blocking Control on or OFF Press the i+ button to remove the menu Ton again to highlight Access Code Blocking Unrated Broadcasts Blocking Broadcasts That have no Rating Press the Cursor Right or Left button to turn no Rating Reviewing Your Settings Block Unrated No Rating Clearing ALL Blocked Channels Enter your four-digit Using the Closed Captioning Control Lighted. Then press the CursorPress the Cursor UP or Down button to select a Caption Adjusting the TREBLE, BASS, and Balance Treble Using the AVL Audio Volume Leveler Control Using Incredible Surround Cursor Right or Left but Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Setting the Audio OUT Control Using the TV Speaker Control and Audio Outputs Using the Bass Boost Control Using Smartpicture Press the SmartpicturePress the Smartpicture button repeatedly to select either Using Smartsound SmartSound Choices Using Surf and Alternate Channel Surf Using the Sleep Timer Control Using the Volume and AV Buttons Press the Volume +,- but Setting the TV Remote to Work Accessory Devices VCR Move the slide switch on the side Point the remote at the accessory Search Method VCR player stops, the correct code Setting the TV Remote to Work Accessories See the next page for more codes Satellite Receiver Brand Remote Codes Using PIP Basic Connections Using the PIP Remote Control Buttons Press the PIP ON/OFF button to Adjusting the PIP Color and Tint Controls Press the MENU/SELECT but More PIP Connections Helpful Hints Glossary of Television Terms Index Factory Service Locations Canada Houston Limited Warranty Projection Television