Philips 17PF8946A-37B, 23PF8946A, 17PF8946A User Manual

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LCD TV

Directions for Use

LCD TV

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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-

ters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu-

larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these

materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli-

ance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended

international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from

power lines.

20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connect-

ed to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.

Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 701984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects

do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may

result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC

that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

PRECAUTIONS

Additional Safety Precautions:

• Do not shift or move the LCD TV around when it is powered on.

• Do not connect any AC/DC adapter to your LCD TV that does not originally come with the television. Only use the recommended part or parts that are approved by Philips Consumer Electronics.

• Caution: Do not use any cover or enclose the AC/DC adapter with any objects like a cloth or box which might shorten the life of the equipment.

• Do not touch, push or rub the surface of the LCD screen with any sharp or hard objects.

• When the surface of the LCD screen becomes dusty, wipe it gently with an absorbent cotton cloth or other soft material like chamois. DO NOT use acetone, toluene or alcohol to clean the surface of the screen. These chemicals will cause damage.

• Wipe off water, or saliva as soon as possible. Long exposer time to liquids can cause deformation and color fading of the LCD screen.

• Be careful of condensation when temperature changes occur. Condensation can cause damage to the LCD screen and electrically parts. After condensation fades, spots or blemishes will be present on the LCD screen.

Positioning the LCD Television:

• Place the LCD TV on a solid, sturdy base or stand. Be sure the stand is strong enough to handle the weight of the LCD TV.

•Try to leave at least 6” of space around each side of the LCD TV cabinet to allow for proper ventilation.

• Do not place the LCD TV near a radiator or other sources of heat.

• Do not place the LCD TV where it can be exposed to rain or excessive moisture.

Recycling Procedure/End of Life Disposal:

•To minimize harm to the environment, the batteries supplied with the LCD TV do not contain mercury or nickel cadmium. If possible, when disposing of batteries, use recycling means available in your area.

• The LCD TV uses materials that can be recycled. To minimize the amount of waste in the environment, check your area for companies that will recover used televisions for dismantling and collection of reusable materials, or contact your dealer for TV recycling tips.

• Please dispose of the carton and packing material through the proper waste disposal management in your area.

NOTE: It is possible that this owner's manual may be used with several different television models. Not all features (and drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily match those found with your television system. While every effort is made to give the consumer the most accurate information possible regarding this product, normal changes in production could occur effecting the images and onscreen menu procedures outlined in this manual. This is normal and does not require you contacting your dealer or requesting service

CONTENTS

Introduction

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

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Install Menu

How to use the Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

How to use the Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

How to Auto Program TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

How to Add or Delete Channels (Channel Edit) . . . . . . . . .9

How to use the AutoChron™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

How to use the Name Control (Channel Label) . . . . . . . . .11

Picture Menu

How to use the Picture Adjustment Controls . . . . .12

Sound Menu

How to use the Equalizer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .13

How to use the Balance Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

How to use the AVL Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

How to use the Incredible Surround Control . . . . . . . . . . .16

Setting the TV to receive Stereo programming . . . . . . . . .17

Setting the TV to receive SAP (Secondary Audio

Programming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

How to use the Audio Out Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Turning the TV Speakers on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Features Menu

How to use the Timer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

How to use the Mode Select Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

How to set the Active Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Understanding the AutoLock™ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Setting up the AutoLock™ Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

How to Block Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

How to Clear All Blocked Channels at the Same Time . . .27

Blocking Programming Based on Movie Ratings . . . . . . .28

Blocking Programming Based on TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . .29

Other AutoLock™ Blocking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Using the AutoLock™ Review Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Remote Control Use

How to use the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . .32

How to use the Widescreen Control (Format) . . . . . . . . . .33

How to use the Program List Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Setting the Sleeptimer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting the AutoPicture™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Setting the AutoSound™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Using the Surf Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Programming the Remote Control for Accessory Devices

Direct Access Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Code Entry Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Search Code Method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Remote Code List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42-44

Accessory Device Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . .45

FM Radio Mode

Using FM Mode Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-52

Here are a few of the features built into your new Television:

Active Control™ continuously measures and corrects all incoming signals to help provide the best picture quality. This feature monitors and corrects both the sharpness control and noise reduction control.

Audio/Video Jack Panels allows direct connections with VCRs, DVDs, PCs or other devices, providing quality TV picture and sound playback.

Audio Volume Leveler (AVL) Control keeps the TV sound at an even level. Peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial breaks are reduced, making for a more consistent, comfortable sound.

AutoChron™ automatically sets the right time of day and maintains it with digital precision through brownouts, power failures, and even Daylight Savings Time adjustments.

AutoLock™ allows you to block the viewing of certain channels or programs with certain ratings if you do not want your children to view inappropriate materials.

Auto Programming scans (when activated) for all available channels from regular antenna or cable signals and stores only active broadcast stations in the TV’s memory.

AutoPicture™ allows you to change the picture settings (color, tint, contrast, etc.) for various types of programming, such as sports, movies, multimedia (games), or weak signals with the push of one button.

AutoSound™ allows you to select from three factory-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu. The three factory-set controls (Voice, Music, and Theatre) enable you to tailor the TV sound so as to enhance the particular programming you are watching.

Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen text.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV and other remote-controlled devices, such as VCRs, DVD players, cable converters, and satellite receivers.

Surf Button allows you to easily switch among only the channels that are of interest to you (the ones that you have

programmed into the TV’s Surf control through the onscreen menu).

Timer allows you to set your TV to turn itself ON and OFF once or daily like an alarm clock.

Active Control, Auto Lock, Auto Picture, Auto Sound,

are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

HD (High Definition) Mode

How to use the HD Mode and it’s Features . . .53-56

PC Mode

How to use the PC Mode Features . . . . . . . . . .57-58

General Information

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Factory Service Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62-63

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

or or Spanish- and French-speaking TV

owners, an onscreen LANGUAGE option is present. The LANGUAGE control enables you to set the TV’s onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until INSTALL is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

to shift the menu to the left and highlight LANGUAGE.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

to highlight the LANGUAGE control options.

Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button to select ENGLISH,

ESPANOL (Spanish), or FRANCAIS (French).

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to clear the menu from the screen.

HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE CONTROL

Remember, the LANGUAGE control makes only the TV’s onscreen MENU items appear in English, Spanish, or French text. It does not change the other onscreen text features, such as Closed Captioning (CC), with TV shows.

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he TUNER MODE allows you to change

the TV’s signal input to CABLE, ANTENNA, or AUTO mode. It’s important for the TV to know if you want to receive channels from a cable TV signal or a normal antenna signal.

NOTE: The AUTO mode setting helps the TV determine the type of signal or channels being received when AUTO PROGRAM is activated.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until INSTALL is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

to shift the menu to the left.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight the TUNER MODE control.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

to highlight the tuner options.

Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button to select CABLE,

ANTENNA or AUTO.

If TUNER MODE is set to AUTO,

Auto Program (see below) will detect whether or not cable input is present.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to clear the menu from the screen.

HOW TO USE THE TUNER MODE CONTROL

When CABLE is selected, channels 1–125 are available.

When ANTENNA is selected, channels 2–69 are available.

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our TV can automatically set itself for

local area (or cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area by pressing the CHANNEL (+) or (–) button.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until INSTALL is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

to shift the menu to the left. LANGUAGE will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until the AUTO PROGRAM control is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button

to start the Auto Program scanning of channels.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to clear the menu from the screen.

HOW TO AUTO PROGRAM TV CHANNELS

After you’ve run Auto Program, check out the results. Press the CHANNEL (+) or (–) button and see which channels you can select. Remember, an antenna or cable TV signal must first be connected to your TV (see instructions for making connections on page 1 of this guide).

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HANNEL EDIT makes it easy for you to add or delete channels from the list of

channels stored in the TV’s memory.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until INSTALL is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to shift the menu to the left. LANGUAGE will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until the CHANNEL EDIT control is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to access the CHANNEL EDIT menu.

Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button to scroll through the list

of available channels. Or press the number buttons on your remote control to select a specific channel (for example, press 0 and then 2 to select channel 2).

With the channel you want to edit selected, press the CURSOR RIGHT button to mark the channel as SKIPPED. The channel you’ve marked SKIPPED will not appear when you are changing from channel to channel while watching TV.

NOTE: When you want to add a channel that has been marked SKIPPED, press the CUR- SOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button to highlight the channel; then press the CUR- SOR RIGHT button to remove the word SKIPPED.

HOW TO

ADD OR DELETE CHANNELS (CHANNEL EDIT CONTROL)

The channels available for you to edit are the ones that the AUTO PROGRAM feature found through a search of your TV antenna or cable TV signals. Channels not found during the search are marked SKIPPED.

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utoChronTMcan automatically set the TV’s

onscreen clock. Because the time is received from a broadcast signal, you must be sure that a cable TV or antenna signal is present before you attempt to use the AutoChron

feature.

Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until INSTALL is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to shift the menu to the left. LANGUAGE will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

until the AutoChron control is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to start the AutoChron™ feature. Then just follow the onscreen instructions to set the clock.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to select AUTO. Within a few seconds, a menu for choosing your time zone will appear.

Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button to highlight your correct

time zone.

With your correct time zone highlighted, press the CURSOR RIGHT button. Within a few seconds, you will

be given the option to choose whether you want to select Daylight Savings Time. If your time zone uses Daylight Savings, select YES.

Enter your local PBS channel or any local channel that transmit the current time, and press the CURSOR RIGHT button to start the searching process. If the AutoChron™ features finds the current time you are done. If it doenot find the current time, re-enter an other channel and search again.

HOW TO USE THE AUTOCHRON™ CONTROL

When turned ON, the AutoChron™ feature can affect the start up of your television. When the power button is press and the AutoChron™ feature is set to the AUTO position, the TV will scan the channels for a PBS channel to set the clock automatically. It may take SEVERAL seconds before the TV powers itself ON.

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he channel NAME feature allows you to list

the “call” letters of your favorite stations beside their channel numbers when they appear on the screen. The TV has in memory a list of the 50 most popular channel names (for example, ABC, NBC, FOX, etc.). You also can enter a custom name (up to five characters).

Tune to a specific channel that you want to add a label to, then;

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until INSTALL in highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to shift the menu to the left. LANGUAGE will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until the NAME control is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to highlight the NAME options area.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button again; then press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button to scroll

through a list of options for the first character (A through Z, 0 through 9). Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and repeat for the second, third, fourth, and fifth characters

After you have selected a name for the channel, press the MENU button to save the name in the TV’s memory.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to clear the menu from the screen.

HOW TO

USE THE NAME CONTROL (CHANNEL LABEL)

The five characters that the channel NAME feature allows you to input can be letters, a dash character, or the numbers 0 through 9.

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The Channel Label or NAME will appear when ever a channel change is made or when the STATUS/EXIT button is pressed.

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o adjust your TV picture controls, select a

channel and follow these steps.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

Use the CURSOR LEFT or RIGHT to adjust the BRIGHTNESS level of the picture.

After adjusting the BRIGHTNESS control, press the CURSOR DOWN to select another picture adjustment: COLOR, PICTURE, SHARPNESS, TINT, COLOR TEMP or CONTRAST +.

Press the CURSOR LEFT or RIGHT

to adjust the selected control.

NOTE: The menu will show only five items at a time, so you will need to continue scrolling with the CURSOR DOWN to adjust the TINT, COLOR TEMP or CONTRAST

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen.

HOW TO USE THE PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS

Remember, when the bar scale is centered

, the control settings are at normal, mid-range levels. Picture adjustments are described here.

NOTE: The SHARPNESS and TINT Controls will not be available for adjustments when tuned to the CVI Inputs (CVI Channel).

BRIGHTNESS – adds or subtracts light from the darkest part of the picture.

COLOR – adds or eliminates color. PICTURE – improves the detail of the light-

est parts of the picture. SHARPNESS – improves the detail in the

picture. TINT – adjusts the picture to obtain natural

skin tones. COLOR TEMP – offers NORMAL (keeps

whites, white), COOL (makes whites, bluish), or WARM (makes whites, reddish) picture preferences.

CONTRAST + – helps to “sharpen” the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the whites become brighter.

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The Equalizer Controls allow you to adjust the sound frequencies to suit the type of programming be watched.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until SOUND in highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to shift the menu to the left. EQUALIZER will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to highlight the EQUALIZER options area.

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN buttons to highlight any of the frequen-

cy options.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT buttons to adjust the control slider to the

level desired.

Once all the Equalizer controls have been set, press the STATUS/EXIT but- ton to clear the menu from the screen.

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he Balance Control will allow you to adjust the sound levels between the right and left

speaker output.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until SOUND in highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to shift the menu to the left. EQUALIZER will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR DOWN to highlight the BALANCE control.

Press CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT buttons to adjust the sound between the right

and left speakers.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen.

HOW TO USE THE BALANCE CONTROL

When the Balance Control slider is at a setting of “0”, both left and right speakers should have equal sound level between them.

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n most cases, the volume levels coming

from broadcast programming or commercials are never the same. With the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) control turned ON, you can have the TV level out sound that is being heard. This makes for a more consistent sound by reducing the peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial breaks. To turn the AVL ON, follow these steps.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN to highlight SOUND.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. EQUALIZER will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

Press the CURSOR DOWN repeatedly until AVL is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT to toggle AVL ON or OFF.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen.

HOW TO USE THE AVL CONTROL

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HOW TO USE THE INCREDIBLE SURROUND CONTROL

he Incredible Surround feature adds greater depth and dimension to both mon-

aural (MONO) and stereo TV sound. With the control set to INCR. SURROUND (Incredible Surround), the TV’s speakers can add even wider sound separation to normal broadcasts.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen

menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN to highlight SOUND.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. EQUALIZ-

ER will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

Press the CURSOR DOWN repeatedly until INCR. SURROUND is high-

lighted. (Incredible Surround)

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT to toggle the INCR. SUR-

ROUND control settings.

If signal is Stereo: Select STEREO, INCR. SURROUND, or DOLBY VIRTUAL.

If signal is MONO: Select MONO, or SPATIAL.

NOTE : DOLBY VIRTUAL feature is for 23PF8946A only.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen.

You can also change the INCR. SURROUND onscreen menu control set-

tings by pressing the SURR. (surround) SOUND button on the remote

control.

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SPATIAL – widens the sound, simulating a broader, fuller sound.

INCR. SURROUND – widens the sound, simulating a broader, fuller sound.

DOLBY* VIRTUAL (with Virtual Dolby Surround signals) simulates the surround-

sound experience from two speakers using Dolby Pro Logic* providing the listener with the sensation of being surrounded by additional speakers.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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ou can receive broadcast stereo TV pro-

grams. The TV has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN to highlight SOUND.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. EQUALIZER will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

Press the CURSOR DOWN repeatedly until STEREO is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT to toggle the STEREO control

to Stereo or Mono.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen.

HOW TO SET THE TV TO RECEIVE STEREO PROGRAMMING

Remember, if stereo is not present on a selected show and the TV is placed in the STEREO mode, the sound coming from the set will remain monaural.

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AP is an additional part of the stereo

broadcast system. Sent as a third audio channel, an SAP can be heard apart from the current TV program sound. TV stations are free to use SAP for any number of purposes.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN to highlight SOUND.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. EQUALIZER will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

Press the CURSOR DOWN repeatedly until SAP is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT to toggle the SAP control to On

or Off.

Note: If SAP is not broadcasted on the selected program your watching, NOT AVAILABLE will appear in the onscreen menu option.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen.

HOW TO SET THE TV TO RECEIVE SAP (SECONDARY AUDIO PROGRAMMING)

If an SAP signal is not present with a selected program, the SAP option cannot be selected. Also, if SAP is selected on a channel (with SAP) and you select another channel, when you return to the original channel, SAP will be OFF. You will have to reselect the SAP feature.

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f you have connected the TV’s AUDIO

OUTPUT jacks to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on a stereo receiver (see the Quick Use Guide for connection instructions), set AUDIO OUT to either VARIABLE or FIXED to determine whether you adjust the volume at the stereo or at the TV. If you select VARIABLE, change the volume at the TV using the TV’s remote control. If you select FIXED, adjust the volume at the stereo using the stereo’s controls. To select FIXED or VARIABLE, follow these steps.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN to highlight SOUND.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. EQUALIZER will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

Press the CURSOR DOWN repeatedly until AUDIO OUT is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT to toggle the AUDIO OUT con-

trol to Fixed or Variable.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen.

HOW TO USE THE AUDIO OUT CONTROL

FIXED – If FIXED is selected, the sound coming from the TV and being heard through an external audio system is not adjustable with the television’s volume controls. The volume would have to be adjusted at the audio system.

VARIABLE – If VARIABLE is selected, the sound coming from the TV and being heard through an external audio system can be adjusted at the TV using the Volume + or – buttons on the television or remote control.

The connection instructions for an external audio system can be found in the Quick Use Guide supplied with your TV.

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HOW TO TURN THE TV SPEAKERS ONOROFF

sing the TV’s Audio (Monitor) Output

jacks or the External Speaker connections, the TV speakers can be turned off allowing the television sound to be heard only from the external audio system or the external speakers.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN to highlight SOUND.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu will shift to the left. EQUALIZER will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

Press the CURSOR DOWN repeatedly until TV SPEAKERS is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT to toggle the TV SPEAKERS

On or Off.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen.

Be sure to first refer to the Quick Use Guide supplied with your TV to connect an external audio system to the television’s Monitor Output (audio) jacks.

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