Philips 20RF40S User Manual
Color TV
Directions for Use
Color TV
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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. Apolarized 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 app-
aratus. 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.
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)
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CONTENTS
Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting Started
Basic Cable TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Basic Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Basic VCR to Television Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Front Audio/Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Basic Television Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Basic Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Description of Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Install Menu
How to Use the Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
How to Use the Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
How to Auto Program TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
How to Add or Delete Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Picture Menu
How to Use the Picture Adjustment Controls . . . .15
How to Use the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Control . . .16
How to Use the Contrast + (Black Stretch) Control . . . . .17
Sound Menu
How to Set the AVL Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Features Menu
Using the Timer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Understanding the AutoLock™ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Setting Up the AutoLock™Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
How to Block Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
How to Clear All Blocked Channels at the Same Time . . .23
How to Block All Channels at the Same Time . . . . . . . . .24
Blocking Programming Based on Movie Ratings . . . . . . .25
BlockingProgramming Based on TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . .26
Other AutoLock™ Blocking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
How to use the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Remote Control Use
Setting up the Sleeptimer Option . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Using the QuadraSurf™ Buttons (Alternate Channel) .30-31
General Information
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Factory Service Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34-35
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Here are a few of the features built into your new Television:
QuadraSurf™ A remote control feature that allows you to
store and view up to ten of your favorite channels per button (4
buttons - 40 channels total). Can be set to hold movie, sports,
news channels, etc., or add the audio/video channels for a quick
source function to swap between your external accessory
devices.
AutoLock™ feature allows you to block the viewing of certain channels or external audio/video connections where you
might not want your children viewing inappropriate material.
Infrared Remote Control works your TV set, and allows
you to program certain features with the press of one button.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV)
channel capability.
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program
dialogue or voice conversations as on-screen text.
Automatic Programming of Channels for quick and easy
selection of favorite stations available in your area.
On-screen Features (in either English or Spanish) show
helpful messages for setting of TV controls.
Audio/Video Jackpanel located on the front of the television
for direct connections with VCRs (Cameras, or DVD players)
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.
NOTE: It is possible that this owner's manual may be used
with several differ ent television models. Not all features (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 requesting
service.
Auto Lock, Auto Picture, Auto Sound, QuadraSurf
are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Copyright © 2002 All rights reserved.
As an Energy Star® Partner, Philips Consumer
Electronics has determined this product meets the
Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with
the Energy Star® label can save energy. Saving energy reduces
air pollution and lowers utility bills.
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our Cable TV input into your home may
be a single (75 ohm) cable or a converter
box installation. In either case, the connection to the TV is very easy. Follow the steps
below to connect your cable signal to your
new television.
If your cable signal comes directly from a
round 75Ω coaxial cable use the following
steps:
1
Connect the open end of the round
Cable Company supplied cable to the
75Ω input on the TV. Screw it down finger tight.
2
Plug the television in to the wall outlet
and turn the TV on. Refer to the AUTOPROGRAM feature to program all the
available channels on your cable signal.
If your cable signal comes from a cable
box, use the following steps:
3
Connect the open end of the round
Cable Company supplied cable to
the
cable signal IN(put) plug on the back
of the Cable Box.
4
Using a separate round coaxial cable,
connect one end to the OUT(put) plug
on the back of the Cable Box.
5
Connect the other end of the round
coaxial cable to the 75Ω input on the
back of the television. Screw it down
finger tight.
6
Plug the television in to the wall outlet
and turn the TV on. Refer to the TUNER
and AUTOPROGRAM features on page
3 of this Quick Use Guide. TUNER
should be set to the CABLE option.
AUTOPROGRAM can be set to program
all the available channels on your cable
signal into the television’s memory.
BASIC CABLE
TELEVISION CONNECTION
After using the AutoProgram Control, press
the CH + and – buttons to scroll through all
the channels stored in the television’s memory.
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HECK IT OUT
BACK OF TV
Direct Cable Connection:
Cable Box Connection:
Cable signal coming from
Cable Company (Round
75Ω coaxial cable)
Jack Panel Back of TV
AC Power
Wall Outlet
Power Plug
from back of TV
Jack Panel Back
of Cable Box
Cable Signal
IN from the
Cable
Company
Round 75Ω
Coaxial Cable
Jack Panel Back of TV
AC Power
Wall Outlet
Power Plug
from back of TV
1
75 ⍀
2
3
INPUT
5
4
OUTPUT
6
75 ⍀
6
A
combination antenna receives normal
broadcast channels (VHF 2–13 and
UHF 14–69). Your connection is easy
because there is only one 75Ω (ohm)
antenna plug on the back of your TV, and
that’s where the antenna goes.
1
If your antenna has a round cable
(75 ohm) on the end, then you're ready
to connect it to the TV.
If your antenna has flat, twin-lead
wire (300 ohm), you first need to
attach the antenna wires to the screws
on a 300- to 75-ohm adapter.
2
Push the round end of the adapter (or
antenna) on to the 75Ω (ohm) plug on
the back of the TV. If the round end of
the antenna wire is threaded, screw it
down finger tight.
3
Plug the television in to the wall outlet and turn the TV on.
Refer to the
TUNER and AUTOPROGRAM features
on page 3 of this Quick Use Guide.
TUNER should be set to the ANTENNA
option. AUTOPROGRAM can be set to
program all the available channels on
your cable signal into the television’s
memory.
BASIC ANTENNA
TELEVISION CONNECTION
After using the AutoProgram Control, press
the CH + and – buttons to scroll through all
the channels stored in the television’s memory.
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HECK IT OUT
Back of TV
Power Plug
from back of TV
AC Power
Wall Outlet
Round 75Ω
Coaxial Cable
from Antenna
Twin
Lead Wire
300 to 75-ohm
Adapter
Outdoor or Indoor Antenna
(Combination VHF/UHF)
The combination antenna receives normal
broadcast channels 2-13 (VHF) and 14-69 (UHF).
Antenna Connection:
Jack Panel
Back of TV
1
75 ⍀
3
2
7
T
he basic Antenna, or Cable TV, to
VCR to TV connection is shown to the
right. For more information on other
hookups (possible when Cable
Converter/Descrambler boxes are included) refer to your accessory VCR and
Cable Converter Owner's Manual for
details.
1
Connect your Antenna or Cable TV
signal to the IN FROM ANT(enna)
plug on the VCR.
2
Connect the OUT TO TV plug on
the VCR to the 75Ω plug on the TV
(connecting cable supplied with the
VCR.)
3
Set the VCR output to channel 3 or 4
using the channel switch on the back
of the VCR.
4
Turn the VCR and the TV ON using
the power button on each device.
5
Depending on which channel you
selected in step 3, tune the television
to that channel (3 or 4) using the CH
+ or – buttons or the numbered but-
tons on the remote control.
6
Your now ready to view a prerecord-
ed tape from the VCR. Or, view
cable/antenna channels by changing
the channels on the VCR.
BASIC VCR TO TELEVISION CONNECTION
When using this type of connection, be sure
to set the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the
VCR. Then when viewing a Prerecorded
tape in the VCR, tune the television to the
corresponding channel.
HELPFUL HINT
Back of TV
VCR with Antenna
Input and Output
Twin
Lead Wire
300 to 75-ohm
Adapter
Outdoor or Indoor Antenna
(Combination VHF/UHF)
The combination antenna receives normal
broadcast channels 2-13 (VHF) and 14-69 (UHF).
VCR to TV Connection:
Jack Panel
Back of TV
Round 75Ω
Coaxial Cable
Channel Output Switch
located on the back of the VCR
OR
IN FROM ANT.
OUT TO TV
4
75 ⍀
1
2
75 ⍀
6
3
Channel
3 4
4
5
3
AUDIO
VIDEO
– VOLUME +
CHANNEL
8
A
udio and Video Front Inputs are available
for a quick connection of a VCR, to playback video from a camera or attach a gaming
device. Use the AV button on the remote control to tune these inputs.
1
Connect the video (yellow) cable
from the Video output on the Camera
(or accessory device) to the Video (yellow) Input located on the FRONT of
the TV.
2
For Stereo Devices: Connect the audio
cable (red and white) from the Audio
Left and Right Outputs on the Camera
to a Stereo to Mono adapter. Then plug
the single end of the adapter to the
Audio In (white) jack on the front of
the television.
For Mono Devices: Connect one end
of the audio cable from the Audio Out
jack on the device to the Audio In
(white) jack on the front of the television.
3
Turn the TV and the accessory device
ON.
4
Tune to the “FRONT” channel by
pressing the AV button on the remote
control to view playback from the
accessory device.
USING THE FRONT AUDIO/VIDEO INPUTS
Front of TV
Jack Panel
of Accessory Device
Front A/V Input Connection:
Video Cable
(yellow)
Audio Cables
(red & white)
Stereo to Mono
Adapter
Optional
Headphones
When headphones re used
the sound coming from the
TV speakers will be mute.
FRONT
VIDEO
AUDIO
CHANNEL
3
1
4
VOL
VIDEO
AUDIO
– VOLUME +
CHANNEL
2
RL
AUDIO
VIDEO
3
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1
Press the POWER button to turn the
TV ON.
Note: You can also press any button on
the front of the TV to turn the TV ON.
2
Press the VOLUME + button to
increase the sound level, or the VOL-
UME – button to lower the sound
level.
Pressing both buttons at the same
time will display the on-screen menu.
Once in the menu, use these button to
make adjustments or selections.
3
Press the CHANNEL UP ▲ or
DOWN ▼ button to select TV chan-
nels.
4
Point the remote control toward the
remote sensor window on the TV when
operating the TV with the remote.
5
Remove the battery compartment lid
on the back of the remote.
6
Place the batteries (2-AA) in the
remote. Be sure the (+) and (-) ends of
the batteries line up correctly (inside of
case is marked.)
7
Reattach the battery lid.
BASIC TELEVISION AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
Remember, the tuned channel number will
always briefly appear when the TV is first
turned ON (and with channel changes.)
You can also press the STATUS/EXIT button (on the remote) to see what channel the
TV is ON.
HELPFUL HINT
TELEVISION
REMOTE CONTROL
BATTERY INSTALLATION
CHANNEL
CHANNEL
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
1
2
3
5
7
6
1
4
VOL
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DESCRIPTION OF REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS
QUADRA SURF Buttons - (Red, Green,
Yellow, Blue) Allows you to store and surf
up to 10 channels you choose for each colored button.
AV Button - Press to select an accessory
signal input from the front AV Inputs.
SMILEY Button - Press to add channels
in the “Quadra Surf” lists. Works with all
colored buttons.
CC Button - Press to activate the Closed
Captioning options. Repeatedly press the
CC button will scroll the options available
on the TV screen.
MENU Button
- Press to display the on-
screen menu. Also can be used to back out
of the on-screen menu until it disappears
from the TV’s screen.
VOL(ume) + or – Buttons - Press the
VOL + button to increase the TV’s sound
level. Press the VOL – button to decrease
the TV’s sound level.
MUTE Button - Press the mute button to
eliminate the sound being heard from the
TV. “MUTE” will be displayed on the
TV’s screen. Press again to restore the
TV’s volume to it’s previous level.
SLEEP Button - Press the Sleep button to
set the TV to automatically turn itself off
after a set period of time. Press repeatedly
to select 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, or
240 minutes.
POWER button - Press the Power button to turn the TV on or off.
A/CH Button - (Alternate Channel)
Press to toggle between the last view
channel and the channel presently being
viewed.
FROWNIE Button - Allows you to
delete stored channels within the “Quadra
Surf” lists for the colored buttons.
STATUS/EXIT Button - Press to display
the current channel number. If the onscreen menu is displayed, press the
Status/Exit button will remove it from the
TV’s screen.
CURSOR , , , or Buttons -
Press to navigate, select and adjust controls within the on-screen menu.
CH(annel) + or – Buttons - Press to
select channels in ascending or descending order.
NUMBERED (0-9) Buttons - Press the
numbered buttons to select TV channels
or to enter certain values within the onscreen menu. For single channel entries,
press the numbered button for the channel you desire. the TV will pause for a
second or two before changing to the
chosen channel.
CLOCK Button - Press to display the
“Timer” menu. Within this menu set the
time, set the TV to tune to a certain channel at a certain time once, or daily.
VOL
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or our Spanish speaking TV owners an on-
screen LANGUAGE option is present. With
the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s
on-screen menu to be shown in either English
or Spanish.
1
Press the MENU button on the
remote to show the on-screen menu.
2
Press the CURSOR UP ▲ or DOWN
▼ buttons to scroll through the on-
screen menu until the word INSTALL
is highlighted.
3
Press the CURSOR RIGHT 䊳 but-
ton to display the INSTALL menu
features.
4
Press CURSOR UP ▲ or DOWN ▼
buttons to scroll the Install features
until the word LANGUAGE is highlighted.
5
Press the CURSOR RIGHT 䊳 but-
ton repeatedly to select ENGLISH or
ESPAÑOL (Spanish).
6
When finished, press the STATUS
/EXIT button to remove the menu
from the TV’s screen.
HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE CONTROL
The Language control only makes the TV’s
on-screen MENU items appear in English
or Spanish text.
It does not change the other on-screen text
features such as Closed Caption (CC) TV
shows.
HELPFUL HINT
1
2
4
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
VOL
Brightness
Color
Picture
Sharpness
Tint
More...
2
4
6
3
5
Main
Picture
Sound
Features
Install
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
Instalar
Idioma
Sintonia
Auto Programa
Editar Canal
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Channel Edit
English
OR
Espaol
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