Philips TS2519C

Introduction

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

Safety/Precautions.....................................................3

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

Features......................................................................4

Basic Cable TVHookups ..........................................5

Basic Antenna Hookups.............................................6

Basic TV to VCR Hookup.........................................7

Basic TVand Remote Operations .............................8

TV Remote Buttons ...................................................9

Onscreen MENU

✧Setting the Language Control.................10

✧Using the Tuner Control...................................11

✧Using the Auto Program Control.....................12

✧How to Add and Delete Channels....................13

✧Adjusting the TVPicture .................................14

✧Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch).........15

✧Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control.16

✧Setting the TV’s Clock......................................17

✧Activating the Timer Control............................18

✧Activating the Start-Up Channel......................19

✧Setting the TV’s Start Time Control.................20

✧Setting the TVfor Closed Caption ...................21

✧Using the Sleep Timer Control.........................22

✧Using the Volume Bar Control.........................23

SmartLock™

✧Understanding the SmartLock Control.......24

✧Setting the SmartLock Access Code................25

✧ Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels.......26

✧ Setting SmartLock’s Blocking Options...........27

✧ Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings .....28-29

✧Using the SmartLock Review Screen...............30

Remote Control Operation

Using the SmartPicture™ Control................31

Using the SmartSound™ (AVL) Control......32

Using SmartSurf™ (Alternate Channel).................33

General Information

Tips if Something Isn’t Working................34

Glossary of TVTerms..............................................35

Index........................................................................36

Factory Service Locations..................................37-38

Notes........................................................................39

Warranty...................................................................40

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 yourdealer or request-

ing service.

Here are a few of the special features built into this

new Color Television:

SmartLock™ feature allows you to block the view-

ing of certain channel or external audio/video con-

nections where you might not want your children

viewing inappropriate material.

Infrared Remote Controlworks your TV set.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) orCable TV

(CATV) channel capability.

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.

Sleep-Timer automatically turns the TVOFF at pre-

set times.

SmartPicture™ 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.

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),

Theater, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.

SmartPicture™, SmartSound™, SmartSurf™, and SmartLock™are all

registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.