Philips TS2774C

Introduction

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

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

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

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

Onscreen MENU

✧Adjusting the TVPicture .........................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 TVfor Closed Caption ...................12

✧Using the Sleep Timer Control.........................13

✧Using the Volume Bar Control.........................14

SmartLock™

✧Understanding the SmartLock feature .......15

✧Setting the SmartLock Access Code................16

✧ Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels.......17

✧ Setting SmartLock’s Blocking Options...........18

✧ Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings .....19-20

✧Using the SmartLock Review Screen...............21

Sound

✧Setting the Treble, Bass and Balance

Controls.............................................................22

✧ Setting the TVfor Stereo and SAP Programs .23

✧ Setting the TVfor Incredible Surround ...........24

✧ Using the Input control with the Audio/Video

Input Jacks.......................................................25

✧ Using the Audio Video Output Jacks...............26

Remote Control Operation

Using the SmartPicture™ Control...............27

Using the SmartSound™ (AVL) Control ....28

Using SmartSurf™ (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 TVTerms..............................................37

Index........................................................................37

Factory Service Locations..................................38-39

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

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

registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

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, VCR,

and a variety of wireless remote control Cable

Converters (Satellite Receivers, DVD, etc.).

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) orCable TV

(CATV) channel capability.

Stereo TVwith built-in audio amplifier and twin

speaker system for receiving TVprograms broadcast

in stereo sound. This TVcan 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 TVOFF 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, Personal 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.