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

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

Using the External (Input Naming) Control ....

14

Adjusting the TV Picture

15

Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) Control 16

Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control .17

Setting the TV’s Clock

18

Activating the Timer Control

18

Activating the Start-Up Channel

19

Setting the TV’s Start Time Control

19

Setting the TV for Closed Caption

20

Using the Sleep Timer Control

21

Using the Volume Bar Control

22

SmartLock

 

Understanding the SmartLock Feature

23

Setting the SmartLock Access Code

24

Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels

25

Setting SmartLock’s Blocking Options

26

Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings

27-28

Using the SmartLock Review Screen

29

Sound

 

Setting the Treble Boost and

 

Bass Boost Controls

30

Setting the TV for Stereo Programs

31

Using the Input control with the Audio/Video

Input Jacks

32

Remote Control Operation

 

Using the SmartPicture™ Control

33

Using the SmartSound™ (AVL) Control

34

Using SmartSurf™ (Alternate Channel)

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:

SmartLock™ feature allows you to block the view- ing of certain channel or external audio/video con- nections were you might not want your children viewing 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 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.

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.

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.

SmartPicture™, SmartSound™, SmartSurf™, and SmartLock™ are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

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

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