Philips 32PT563S37A, 32PT563S Owner’s Manual

Directions for Use

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safetysymbols

_, This "bolt of lighming" indicatesuninsulated material within your unitmay cause anelec-

trical shock_Forthe safety of everyone inyour household, pleasedo not remove product cor-

m'The "exclamationpoint" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed literature closelyto prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENTFIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSETHiS EQUIP- MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, andfully insert. ATTENTION: Pour _viter leschocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la pluslargede lafiche darts

la borne correspondante de la priseet pousser iusqu'aufond.

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- lets, 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 ground- ing prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the wovided plug does not fit into your outlet, con- suit 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. Onl_use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

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

i_,_ 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 exces- sive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ulti- mately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing eleclron- ic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product dam- age 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 localed 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. 70- 1984, 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 - "Ib 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.

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.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code

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Introduction

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

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

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

_ Install Menu

How to use the Language Control ................ 5

How to use the Tuner Mode Control .................... 6

How to Auto Program TV Channels .................... 7

How to Add or Delete Channels ....................... 8

Picture Menu

How to use the Picture Adjuslment Controls ....... 9

_ Sound Menu

D Features Menu

How to Use the Sound Adjustment Controls ...... i0

Using the Format (Expand 4:3) Control .......... 11

Understanding the AutoLock TM Controls ............... 12

Setting up the AutoLock TM Access Code ................ 13

How to Block Channels ............................. 14

How to Clear All Blocked Channels at the Same Time .... 15

How to Block All Channels at the Same Time ........... 16

Blocking Programming Based on Movie Ratings ......... 17

Blocking Programming Based on TV Ratings ........... 18

Other AutoLock TM Blocking Options .................. 19

How to Use the Active Control ....................... 20

_ Remote Control Use

Setting the Sleeptimer Control ................. 21

How to use the Closed Captioning Control .............. 22

Setting the AutoPicture TM Control ..................... 23

Setting the AutoSounff TM Control ..................... 24

Using the QuadraSurf fMButtons (Alternate Channel)...25-26

Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Direct Method) ..... 27

Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Code Entry) ....... 28

Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Search Melhod) .... 29

Remote Code Entry List .......................... 30-32

Remote VCR Related Buttons ........................ 33

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

QuadraSurf TM 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 andio/video channels for a quick source function to swap between your external accessory

devices.

Active Control TM continuously measures and corrects all incom-

ing signals lo help provide the best picture quality. This feature monitors and corrects both the sharpness control and noise reduc-

tion control. AutoLock TM feature allows you to block 1he viewing of cer-

tain channels or external audio/video connections where you might not want your children viewing inappropriate material.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set and some accessory devices which allows programming certain features wilh file press of one button.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV) channel capability with stereo sound.

Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue or voice conversations as on-screen _ext.

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 back and side of the television for direct connections when using andio/video acces- sory devices, these Jacks can provide improved quality TV pic- ture and sound playback.

Expand 4:3 will allow you to expand the "letterbox" image produced by certain DVD players to fill the entire TV screen.

Sleeptimer automatically turns the TV OFF at preset times. AutoPicture TM allows you to set the picture color, tint, con-

trast, etc. for various types of programming such as Sports, Movies, Personal, Weak Signals or Multi Media wilh the push

of one button.

AutoSound TM controls allow you to set the sound controls for various types of lislening programs such as Personal (sound controls the way you set them), Theater, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.

Treble Boost, Bass Boost, and Balance controls to enhance lhe television's sound.

M General Information

Troubleshooting Tips ......................... 34

Cleaning and Care ................................. 35

Glossary of Terms ................................. 36

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

Factory Service Location ......................... 38-39

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

Your new television and its packing contain materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your

product to increase the amount of reusable materials and mini- mize the amounts that need to be properly disposed.

Your product also uses batleries that should not be thrown away when depleted, but should be handed in and disposed of as

small chemical waste.

When you replace your existing equipment, please find out about the local regulations regarding disposal of your old tele-

vision, batteries, and packing materials.

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

are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

For 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.

Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu,

Press the CURSOR UP • or DOWN

• buttons to scroll through 1he on-

screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted,

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o Features Picture o Install Sh_ess

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Main A I o Picture Language

o Sound Tuner Mede o Features Auto Program

[ _lnstall • ] Channel Edit

Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••

button to display the INSTALL menu

features,

Press CURSOR UP • or DOWN •

buttons to scroll 1he Install features until the word LANGUAGE is high-

lighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••

button repeatedly to select ENG- LISH or ESPAI_OL (Spanish),

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the menu

from the TV's screen,

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.

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o Tuner Mode

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Tehe TUNER MODE control allows you to

hange the TVs signal input to either ANTENNA, CABLE or AUTO mode. It's importantJbr the TV to know what type of signal to lookJblz (From a Cable TV signal or a normal Antenna signal.) In the AUTO mode, when the AUTO PROGRAMJ_ature is activated, the "IVwill automatically choose

the correct mode.

Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu,

Press the CURSOR UP • or DOWN

• buttons to scroll through 1he on- screen menu until the word INSTALL

is highlighted,

Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••

button to display the INSTALL menu

features,

Press CURSOR UP• or DOWN •buttons to scroll the Install features

until the words TUNER MODE is

highlighted,

Press the CURSOR RIGHT

button to select either ANTENNA, CABLE, or AUTO mode.

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the on-screen

menu from theTV's screen.

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HELPFUL: ;

When CABLE is selected, channels i- 125 are available.

When ANTENNA is selected, channels 2- 69 are available,

When AUTO is selecled, the TV will auto- matically set itself to 1he correct mode

based on the type of signal it detects when 1he AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated,

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your TV can automatically set itself fi)r

$_ local area (o1"Cable TV) channels. This makes it easy fbr you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL (+), (-) buttons are pressed.

Note: Make sure the antenna or eable signal connection has been eompleted before AUTO PROGRAM is activated.

Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP • or DOWN

• buttons to scroll through 1he on- screen menu until the word INSTALL

is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••button to display the INSTALL menu

features.

Press CURSOR UP• or DOWN •buttons to scroll the Install features

until the words AUTO PROGRAM

are highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT

button to start the Auto Program scan-

ning of channels, Auto Programming

will store all available channels in the

TV's memory then tune to the lowest

available channel when clone,

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the menu

from the TV's screen,

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When CABLE is selected, channels i- 125 are available.

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

When AUTO is selecled, the TV will auto- matically set itself to lhe correct mode based on the type of signal it detects when

lhe AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated.

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Channel Edit makes it easy fiJr yolk to ADD

or DELETE channels from the list of

channels stored in the TV's memory.

Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu,

Press the CURSOR UP • or DOWN

• buttons to scroll through 1he on- screen menu until the word INSTALL

is highlighted,

Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••

button to display the INSTALL menu

features,

Press the CURSOR UP • or DOWN• buttons to scroll the Install features

until the words CHANNEL EDIT are

highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••

button to display the CHANNEL EDIT options,

With the CHANNEL EDIT options

displayed, and CHANNEL NO. high-

lighted; enter 1hechannel number (wilh the NUMBERED or the CH + or -

buttons) you wish to add (Skipped OFF), or delete (Skipped ON) from the TV's memory.

Using the CURSOR DOWN • but-

ton, scroll the menu to highlight the

word SKIPPED.

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o Picture Language

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Now use the CURSOR RIGHT ••

button to toggle between ON or OFF.

If ON is selected the channel is

skipped when scrolling channels with

the CH + or - buttons. If OFF is selected the channel is not skipped

when scrolling channels with the CH + or - buttons.

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the menu

from the TV's screen,

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To adjust your TV picture controls, select a

•hannel andf_)llow the steps shown below."

Press the MENU button on theremote to display the on-screen menu, Press the CURSOR UP • or DOWN

• buttons until the word PICTURE is

highlighted,

button to display the PICTURE menu

Press the CURSOR RIGHT

features,

Press CURSOR UP • or DOWN •

buttons to scroll the Picture features

and highlight the control you wish to

adjust (Brightness, Color, Picture,

Sharpness, Tint, Color Temp,, DNR, or

Contrast +),

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Press the CURSOR RIGHT •• or

the CURSOR LEFT "qli'_ buttons to

adjust the selected control or to make

selections for the chosen control.

Press the CURSOR UP • or DOWN

• buttons to select and adjust other

Picture Menu controls.

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the menu

from the TV's screen,

BRIGHTNESS: Press the _ or buttons until darkestparts of the pictureare as bright as you prefer,

COLOR: Press the I1_ or _ buttons to

addor eliminate color,

PICTURE: Press the _ or _ buttons

until lightest parts of the picture show good detail.

SHARPNESS: Press the _ or _ but- tons to improve detail in the picture.

TINT: Press the _ or _ buttons to obtain natural skin tones.

COLOR TEMP: Press the _ or buttons to select NORMAL, COOL, or

WARM picture preferences. (NORMAL will keep the whites, white; COOL will make the whites, bluish; and WARM will make the whites, reddish.)

DNR: Press the _ or _ buttons to turn DNR ON or OFE Dynamic Noise Reduction

helps to eliminate "noise" from the picture.

_: Press the _ or _ buttons

to turn Contrast + ON or OFE When ON, this control will optimize the picture contrast for improved picture clarity.

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Besides the normal volume level control,

your TV also has Treble, Bass, Balance,

A VL (automatic volume leveler), Incredible SmTound, Ultra Bass, and Sound (Stereo /Mono) controls.

Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP • or CUR- SOR DOWN • button until the word

SOUND is highlighted.

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button to display the SOUND menu

Press the CURSOR RIGHT features,

Press the CURSOR UP • or CUR- SOR DOWN • button to scroll the

Sound menu featuresuntil the control you wish to change is highlighted

(Treble, Bass, Balance, AVL, Incr.

Surround, Ultra Bass, SAP, or Sound).

LEFT _ button to turn the adjust

B Press the CURSOR RIGHT _ or

or turn the control On or Off. When finished, press the STATUS

/EXIT button to remove the menu from the TV's screen,

TREBLE: Press the Cursor Right or Left buttons to adjust the control. The control will enhance the high frequency sounds.

BASS: Press the Cursor Right or Left

buttons to adjust the control. The control will enhance the low frequency sounds.

BALANC_E_:Press the Cursor Right or Left buttons to adjust the level of sound

coming from the left and right speakers. AVL: (Auto Volume Leveler) Press the

Cursor Right or Left buttons to turn the control On or Off. When On, AVL will level

out the sound being beard when sudden changes in volume occur during commercial breaks or channel changes.

INCR. SURROUND: Press the Cursor Right or Left buttons to select between

Incr. Surround or Stereo settings (If Stereo), or select Spatial or Mono (If Mono).

ULTRA BASS: Press the Cursor Right or Left buttons to turn Ultra Bass On or Off.

Ultra Bass will enhance the low frequency

sound.

A._A_P.:Press the Cursor Right of Left but- tons to turnSAP (Secondary Audio Program) On or Off. If the channel tuned is not broadcasting a SAP signal, "Not Available" will appear as the option when

On is selected. SOUND: Press the Cursor Right or Left

buttons to select between Slereo or Mono settings. Note: If Stereo is not present on a

selected show and the TV is placed in the Stereo mode, the sound coming from the TV

will remain in the Mono mode.

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MgnY times while watching movies front a

ter box" format. This is the format that is shown in movie theaters, when shown on a

TV screen, the image will have areas of black on top and bottom of the screen. The FOR- MAT Control can expand the picture to fill the

entire TV screen.

VD player the image is shown #l let-

Press the MENU button on the

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remote to display the on-screen menu.

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Press the CURSOR DOWN • but-

ton until the word FEATURES is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT

button to display the FEATURES

menu options (AutoLock or Format).

Press the CURSOR DOWN • but-

ton until the word FORMAT is high-

lighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT _ or

CURSOR LEFT _ buttons to

select one of the two options 4:3 or

Expand 4:3.

4:3 - Standard format for 1he TV. Expand 4:3 - Enlarges the picture to

fill out the entire screen area, eliminat-

ing the "letter box" effect.

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the menu

from the TV's screen,

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Features • ] o AutoLock

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Features A ]

o AutoLock

[V Format Expand 4:3 I, ]

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Note: The Expand 4:3 format can also be

activated using 1he CURSOR • UP

or DOWN • buttons when the onscreen menu is not being displayed.

Pressing lhese buttons will toggle the

standard 4:3 format and the Expand 4:3 format.

4:3

Expand 4:3

Tehe AutoLock TM J_ature is an integrat-

d circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcasters, or other pro- gram providers, that contain program con- tent advisories. When programmed by the viewel; a TV with AutoLock TM can respond to the content advisories and block pro- gram content that may be found objection- able (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a greatJ_a- ture to censor the type of viewing children may watch.

Over the next few pages you'll learn how to block channels' and certain rated pro-

gramming. Below is a brief explanation of some terms and ratings you will find in the

AutoLock Jk,ature.

AutoLock TM offers various BLOCKING controls from which to choose:

Access Code: An Access Code must be set to prevent children from unblocking ques-

tionable programming. Channel Block: Individual channels

including the A/V inputs can be blocked. Clear All: Allows you clear all channels

being blocked from your viewing set with the Channel Block Control.

Block All: Allows you to block ALL chan- nels and A/V inputs at one time.

Movie Ratings: Block programming based on ratings patterned by the Motion

Pictures Association of America.

TV Ratings: Block programming based on standard TV ratings set by TV broad-

casters.

To learn more about the Motion Picture Ratings and 1he TV Ratings, refer to the

definitions listed on the columns to 1he right.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button twice to display the AutoLock review screen.

This screen shows what is activated within the AutoLock settings.

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o PG o PG-13

<_R o NC-17

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G: General Audience - All ages admit- ted. Most parents would find 1his pro- gram suitable for all ages. This type of programming contains little or no vio- lence, no slrong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested - This programming contains malerial lhat

parents may find unsuitable for younger children.) It may contain one or more of

the following: Moderate violence, some sexual situations, infrequent coarse lan-

guage, or some suggestive dialogue.

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned-

This programming contains malerial lhat parents may find unsuitable for children under the age of 13.It contains one or more of the following: violence, sexual sit- uafions, coarse language, or suggestive dialogue.

R: Restricted -This is programming is

specifically designed for adults. Anyone under lbe age of 17 should only view Ibis programming with an accompanying par- ent or adult guardian. It contains one or more of the following: inlense violence, intense sexual situations, s_ong coarse language, or inlensely suggestive dialogue.

NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will

be admitted. - This type of programming

should be viewed by adults only. It con- tains graphic violence, explicit sex, or crude indecent language.

X: Adults' Only - This type of program-

ming contains one or more of the follow- ing: very graphic violence, very graphic and explicit or indecent sexual acts, very coarse and inlensely suggestive language.

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TV-Y - (All children -- 77fis pro- gram is designed to be appropriate

fi)r all children.) Designed for a

very young audience, including children ages 2-6. This type of programming is nol

expecled to frighlen younger children.

TV-Y7 - (Directed to Older

Children -- 771isprogram is

designed for children age 7 and

above.) It may be more appropriate for

children who have acquired 1he develop- ment skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. This program-

ming may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV).

N V-G - (General Audience -- Most

parents u ould find this program

suitable for all ages.) This type of

programming contains little or no vio- lence, no strong language, and little or no

sexual dialogue or siluations.

TV-PG - (Parental Guidance Suggested -- This program con-

talus material that parents may

find unsuitable for younger children.) This

type of programming contains one or more of the following: Moderate violence (V),

some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive

dialogue (D).

TV-14 - (Parents Strongly

Cautioned -- This program con- tains some material that many par-

ents would find unsuitable for children under 14 yeat_ of age.) This type of pro-

gramming contains one or more of the fol- lowing: intense violence (V), intense sexu-

al situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-MA - (Mature Audience Only

-- This program is specifically

designed to be viewed by adults

and therefore may be unsuitable jbr chil- dren under 17.) This lype of programming

contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situa-

tions (S), or cmde indecent language (L).

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to block channels and get a better under- standing of the rating terms Jbr certain pro- gramming.

First, let's start by learning how to set a per-

sonal access code:

Press the MENU button on the remote

to display the on-screen menu.

Press the CURSOR UPll_ or DOWN

• button until the word FEATURES is

highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT

button to display the FEATURES menu options.

Press the CURSOR UP]I_ or DOWN

• button until the words AUTOLOCK

are highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT I_1_

button. The screen will read,

"ACCESS CODE .... ."

Using the NUMBERED buttons, enter 0, 7, 1, 1. "XXXX" appears on

the Access Code screen as you press the numbered buttons.

"INCORRECT CODE" will appear on the screen, and you will need to enter 0, 7, 1, 1 again.

The screen will ask you to enter a

"New Code." Enter a "new" 4 digit code using the NUMBERED buttons. The screen will then ask you to CON-

FIRM the code you just entered. Enter your new code again. "XXXX" will

appear when you enter your new code

and 1hen display the AutoLock menu options.

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Parents - it isn't possible for your child to unblock a channel without knowing your

access code or changing it to a new one, If your code changes, and yon didn't change

it, then you know it's been altered by some- one else and blocked channels have been

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After your personal access code has been

set (see previous page), you are now

ready to select the channels you want to block out or censo_

Press the NUMBERED (or CH +, -)

buttons to tune the channel you wish to block or censor.

Press the MENU button on the

remote to show tile on-screen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP I_ or DOWN • button until the word

FEATURES is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT I1_11_

button to display the FEATURES

menu options.

Press the CURSOR UP I_ or DOWN • button until the words

AutoLock are highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT I1_11_ button. "ACCESS CODE" will

appear on the screen.

Enter the correct access code num-

ber. "XXXX" shows on the Access Code display as you press the NUM-

BERED buttons. AutoLock menu options will be displayed.

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Press the CURSOR UP I_ or DOWN • buttons until the words

BLOCK CHANNELS are highlight- ed,

Press the CURSOR RIGHT I1_11_ button to turn blocking ON or OFF

for that channel. When ON is selecled lhe channel will be blocked.

Press the CH + or - button to select

other channels you wish to block. Repeal step 9 to block the new chan-

nel,

If you tune to a blocked channel and enter your Access Code to view the channel, ALL

blocked channels will be viewable until 1he TV has been turned off. When the TV is

powered back ON, the previously blocked channels will be blocked again.

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