Philips 36PT41B User Manual
Instructions for use
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Color Television
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards. There are, however , some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water
- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
6B. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended inter-
national 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
ultimately overturn the product.
• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing elec-
tronic 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.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a builtin installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected 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 mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antennadischarge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. below.
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be ser viced 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 appliance;
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.
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
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Introduction
✧Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
✧Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
✧Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
✧Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
ONSCREEN MENU
Picture
✧ Adjusting the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
✧ Turning ON the Dynamic Noise Reduction
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
✧Turning ON the ImageMax™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Features
✧ Using the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
✧Using the Format (screen) Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
✧Activating the Blue Mute Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
✧Using the Sleep Timer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The Timer Feature
✧ The Timer – Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
✧ The Timer – Setting the Start Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
✧The Timer – Setting the Stop Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
✧The Timer – Selecting the Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
✧The Timer – Setting Activate to ON or OFF . . . . . . . .16
✧The Timer – Turning ON the Timer Display . . . . . . . .17
The AutoLockª Feature
✧ Understanding AutoLock™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
✧AutoLock™ – Setting Up the Access Code . . . . . . . . .19
✧AutoLock™ – Blocking Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
✧AutoLock™ – Blocking by Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . .21
✧AutoLock™ – Blocking by TV Rating . . . . . . . . . . . .22
✧AutoLock™ – Turning Block ON or OFF . . . . . . . . . .23
✧AutoLock™ – Blocking Unrated
Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
✧AutoLock™ – Blocking Broadcasts That
Have No Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
✧AutoLock™ – Reviewing Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . .26
✧AutoLock™ – Viewing Blocked
Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Sound
✧ Sound – Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and
and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
✧Sound – Setting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
✧Sound – Using the AVL (Audio Volume
Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
✧Sound – Using Incredible Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
✧Sound – Setting the TV for Stereo and
SAP (Second Audio Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
✧Sound – Setting the Audio Out Control . . . . . . . . . . . .33
✧Sound – Using the TV Speaker Control
and Audio Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
✧Sound – Using the Surround Sound
External Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
✧Sound – Using the Audio/Video
Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36–38
TABLE OF CONTENTS
AutoChron, AutoLock, AutoPicture, AutoSound, M-Link, and
ImageMax are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Copyright © 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
All rights reserved.
NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several different 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 that you contact your dealer or
request service.
Remote Control Operation
✧ Remote Control – Using AutoPicture™ . . . . . . . .39
✧ Remote Control – Using AutoSound™ . . . . . . . .40
✧ Remote Control – Using Channel Surf . . . . . . . . . . . .41
The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature
✧ PIP – Basic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
✧PIP – Selecting the Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
✧PIP – Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
✧PIP – Adjusting the Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
✧PIP – More Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46–47
General Information
✧ Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
✧Glossary of Television Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
✧Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
✧Factory Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
✧Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
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Audio/Video Jack Panel allows direct connections with VCRs, DVDs, 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.
AutoChronª automatically sets the right time of day and maintains it
with digital precision through brownouts, power failures, and even
Daylight Savings Time adjustments.
AutoLockª 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 TVÕs memory.
AutoPictureª 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.
AutoSoundª 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.
Channel Edit allows you to add or delete channels from the list stored in
the TVÕs memory. Channel Edit makes it easy to limit or expand the number of channels that are available to you when you press the Channel (+) or
(Ð) buttons on your remote control.
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue or
voice conversations as onscreen text.
ImageMaxª helps you sharpen the picture quality by making dark portions of the picture darker and light portions brighter.
Infrared Remote Control works your TV and other remote-controlled
devices, such as VCRs, DVD players, cable converters, and satellite
receivers.
Infrared Remote (IR) Blaster works with the M-Link feature to enable
your TV to ÒlearnÓ the remote-control commands of new Philips devices
or multibrand devices that you have connected to your TV. After the commands are learned, you can use your TV remote control to operate and
control all of the devices.
M-Linkª allows you to convert your TV into a home-cinema control
center composed of up to six devices (including an audio amplifier). You
activate the devices by pressing macro buttons and control the devices by
pressing ÒhotÓ buttons on your remote control. Choose from cable box,
digital set top box, DVD (digital video disc), laser disc (LD), satellite digital TV, VCD (video compact disc), and VCR (video cassette recorder)
devices.
Onscreen Menu shows helpful messages and instructions for setting TV
feature controls (can be viewed in English, French, or Spanish).
Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV OFF after a set amount of time
that you choose.
Standard Broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV) channel capability allows for viewing by antenna or cable.
Stereo capability, including a built-in audio amplifier and twin-speaker
system, allows for the reception of TV programs broadcast in stereo sound.
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 TVÕs 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.
Use the simple Quick Use and Installation
Guide (supplied with your TV information
packet) for details on:
• Cable/Antenna
Hookups
• Automatic Channel
Programming
• Channel Editing
• Setting the TV’s Clock Automatically
(AutoChron™)
• Basic Operation of the TV and Remote
Control
• Selection of the Onscreen Menu Language
QUICK USE AND INSTALLATION GUIDE
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BEGIN
OR
FEATURES
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 minimize the amounts that
need to be properly disposed.
Your product also uses batteries 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 television,
batteries, and packing materials.
END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL
Use the simple M-Link Instructions for Use
(supplied with your TV information packet)
for details on:
• Operating Accessory
Devices (VCR, DVD, Cable
Box, and Others)
• Automatic Programming Via
the TV Remote Control
• Setting Up Personal
Commands
• Inputing Commands from the Remote
Controls of Your Accessory Devices
M-LINK INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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ANTENNAOR
CABLETV
UICKUSE ANDINSTALLATIONGUIDE
Getting Started
Warning/Precautions..................................1
Hooking Up Your TV.................................1
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation.................2
How to Use the “INSTALL”Controls ..................3-4
Using the Language Control......................................3
Setting the TV to Auto Program Channels................3
Setting the TV for a Cable or Antenna Signal...........3
Using the Channel Edit Control................................4
Setting the Channel Name Control............................4
How to use the AutoChron control............................4
Connect your Antenna or
A typical ANT(enna)
Cable TV signal to the single
A and PIPANT B connection
75 ohm input plug on the two-
(using a common signal source
way Signal Splitter (optional).
and an optional Signal Splitter):
If your Antenna or Cable TV
Then connect two lengths of RF
signal has a round cablecon-
Coaxial Cable to the two Output
nector(75 ohm) on the end,
plugs on the two-way Signal
then you're ready to connect it
Splitter (F-type connector on
to the 75ohm Signal Splitter.
both ends).
If your antenna has flat twinlead wire (300 ohm),you first
need to attach the antenna wires
to the screws on a 300 to 75
ohm adapter before connecting
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna
to the 75ohm Signal Splitter.
300 to 75ΩAdapter
Twin Lead
Wire
- Outdoor or Indoor Antenna -
receives normal broadcast channels
2-13 (VHF) and 14-69 (UHF).
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TABLEOF CONTENTS
• For details on product registration, warranty,
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN
OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
NOTE:This Quick Use Guide may be used with
other models. Some of the features listed may or
may not apply to your TV.
Connect the twin Output
plugs on the Signal Splitter to
the ANT A and PIP ANT B
inputs on the rear of the TV.
Push the round connector end of
the RF Coaxial Cable onto the
ANT(enna) plug and screw it
down tight (if using threaded
cables).
and service refer to the other literature included
with your TV information packet.
Please retain all these materials and keep them
handy for future reference.
SMART
HELP
Remember,
be sure to set the
TV for the type signal you've connected (see "TUNER"
section on page 3 of
this Guide.)
Your TV can set
itself to select only
the channel numbers
on your Cable system (see “Auto
Program" page 3). If
you use a Cable
Back of TV
Converter box,set
the TV to the same
channel as the converter's CH 3/4
switch (on the rear of
the converter.)
To order accessories
Color Television and Remote Control
ANT(ENNA) A & B INPUTS
our TV has two sepa-
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rate ANT(enna)/Cable
inputs on the rear of the
set. These two signal inputs
offer convenient hook-up
options for both normal TV
program viewing and
Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
features.
The ANT(enna) A input is
intendedfor use and view-
ing on the TV’s main
screen. Your home’s primary Antenna,or Cable TV
signal,should be connected to this input for normal
TV setup,use and feature
operation.
Instructions for use
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T
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 button
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 CUR-
SOR RIGHT button to adjust the
BRIGHTNESS level of the picture.
After adjusting the BRIGHTNESS
control, press the CURSOR DOWN
button to select another picture adjustment: COLOR, PICTURE, SHARPNESS, TINT, OR COLOR TEMP.
Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR RIGHT button 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 button to adjust the TINT and
COLOR TEMP.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
remove the menu from the screen.
ADJUSTING THE
PICTURE
Remember, when the bar scale is centered , the control settings are at normal, mid-range levels.
Picture adjustments are described here.
BRIGHTNESS Ð adds or subtracts
light from the darkest part of the picture.
COLOR Ð adds or eliminates color.
PICTURE Ð improves the detail of the
lightest parts of the picture.
SHARPNESS Ð improves the detail in
the picture.
TINT Ð adjusts the picture to obtain
natural skin tones.
COLOR TEMP offers NORMAL,
COOL, or WARM picture preferences.
NORMAL Ð keeps whites, white.
COOL Ð makes whites, bluish.
WARM Ð makes whites, reddish.
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BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT
PIP
SWAP
M-LINK
POWER
SOURCE
1
PICTURE
SOUND
FEATURES
INSTALL
SLEEP
TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE
A/CH
INCR. SURR. SURF
SOUND PICTURE
MENU
PICTURE
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2
BRIGHTNESS 30
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
STORE
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR 30
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
STORE
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
PICTURE 30
SHARPNESS
STORE
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS 30
TINT
VOL
4
MUTE
STATUS/EXIT
SOURCE CC CLOCK
ITR/REC HOME HOME PERSONAL
VIDEO MOVIES
PROGRAM LIST
OK
OPEN/CLOSE
PICTURE
CH
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT 0
5
PICTURE
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT
COLOR TEMP NORMAL
OR
COLOR TEMP WARM
OR
COLOR TEMP COOL
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D
ue to many reasons, such as poor
cable reception, the picture can
sometimes appear slightly ÒspeckledÓ
(an indication of signal noise in the
picture). The DNR (Dynamic Noise
Reduction) control can help eliminate
this type of interference and improve
the quality of the picture.
Press the MENU button on the
remote to show the onscreen menu.
PICTURE will be highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT but-
ton and the menu will shift to the left.
BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted.
Press the CURSOR DOWN but-
ton repeatedly until the DNR control
is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT but-
ton to switch DNR ON or press the
CURSOR LEFT button to switch
DNR OFF.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button
to remove the menu from the screen.
TURNING ON THE DYNAMIC NOISE REDUCTION CONTROL
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mageMaxª helps you sharpen the
picture quality by making dark portions of the picture darker and light
portions of the picture brighter. Follow
these steps to turn ImageMaxª ON.
Press the MENU button on the
remote control to show the onscreen
menu. PICTURE will be highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT but-
ton and the menu will shift to the left.
BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted.
Press the CURSOR DOWN but-
ton repeatedly until the IMAGEMAX
control is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT but-
ton to switch between ON and OFF.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button
to remove the menu from the screen.
TURNING ON THE IMAGEMAX™ CONTROL
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PICTURE
SOUND
FEATURES
INSTALL
SLEEP
TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE
A/CH
INCR. SURR. SURF
SOUND PICTURE
MENU
VOL
3
SOURCE CC CLOCK
ITR/REC HOME HOME PERSONAL
PROGRAM LIST
OK
MUTE
STATUS/EXIT
VIDEO MOVIES
PIP
SWAP
OPEN/CLOSE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT
POWER
SOURCE
M-LINK
CH
5
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS 30
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT
PICTURE
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT
COLOR TEMP
DNR
4
DNR OFF
2
ON
OR
BEGIN
STATUS/EXIT
MUTE
BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT
PIP
SWAP
M-LINK
POWER
SOURCE
PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS 30
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT
COLOR TEMP
ON
DNR
IMAGEMAX ON
OR
4
IMAGEMAX OFF
2
CH
5
PICTURE
SOUND
FEATURES
INSTALL
SLEEP
TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE
A/CH
INCR. SURR. SURF
1
SOUND PICTURE
MENU
VOL
3
SOURCE CC CLOCK
ITR/REC HOME HOME PERSONAL
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losed Captioning (CC) allows
you to read the voice content of
television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses
onscreen Òtext boxesÓ to show dialogue and conversations while the
TV program is in progress.
Press the MENU button on
the remote control to show the on-
screen menu.
Press the CURSOR DOWN
button twice to highlight FEA-
TURES.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will shift to
the left.
Press the CURSOR DOWN
button repeatedly until the
CLOSED CAP control is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again. The menu will shift
to the left and CAPTION MODE
will be highlighted. Then press the
CURSOR RIGHT button to highlight CAPTION MODEs.
Press the CURSOR UP or
CURSOR DOWN button to
select a CAPTION MODE: CC1,
CC2, CC3, CC4, CMUTE, TXT1,
TXT2, TXT3, or TXT4. CC DISPLAY turns text OFF or ON if the
TV station broadcasting on the
channel is making CLOSED CAPTIONING available. With CC DISPLAY highlighted, press the CURSOR RIGHT button to toggle
Closed Captioning ON or OFF.
NOTE: You also can press the CC
button on the remote control to turn
the CC TEXT ON or OFF.
Press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton to remove the menu from the
screen.
USING THE CLOSED CAPTIONING CONTROL
NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are broadcast with Closed
Captioning (CC). Nor are all Closed Captioning MODEs (CAPTION 1Ð4 or TEXT
1Ð4) necessarily being used by broadcast stations during the transmission of a program offering Closed Captioning. Refer to your areaÕs TV program listings for the
stations and times of shows being broadcast with Closed Captioning.
CAPTION Mode
Example Display
TEXT Mode Example Display -
The TV screen will be
blocked from viewing.
NOTE: The CC MUTE
option can be used to set the
TV to turn the CLOSED
CAPTIONING mode ON
whenever the MUTE button
is pressed.
You can press the CC
button on the remote
control to turn the CC
text ON or OFF.
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CC1
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9
Y
ou can change the screen for-
mat size to match the type of
program youÕre watching. Select
the normal 4:3 aspect ratio or
expand the 4:3 aspect ratio to completely fill the screen. There also is
a compressed 16:9 aspect ratio,
which allows movies to be viewed
in their full width (known as letterbox style).
Press the MENU button on
the remote control to show the on-
screen menu.
Press the CURSOR DOWN
button twice to highlight FEA-
TURES.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will shift to
the left.
Press the CURSOR DOWN
button repeatedly until the FOR-
MAT control is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button repeatedly to toggle among
the three screen format sizes Ð 4:3,
EXPAND 4:3, or COMPRESS
16:9.
Press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton to remove the menu from the
screen.
SELECTING THE SCREEN FORMAT SIZE
SMART HELP
Without the onscreen
menu display showing, you
also can press the CURSOR UP or
CURSOR DOWN button on the
remote control to toggle among the
screen sizes 4:3, Expand 4:3, or
Compress 16:9.
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FORMAT EXPAND 4:3
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TIME
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STOP TIME
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OR
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T
he Blue Mute feature will elimi-
nate annoying snow from the
screen when no video signal is present by displaying a pleasent blue
screen. This occurs in cases such as
when a VCR tape is removed or an
antenna signal is broken. To turn the
Blue Mute feature ON or OFF, follow the steps below.
Press the MENU button on
the remote control to show the on-
screen menu.
Press the CURSOR DOWN
button twice to highlight FEA-
TURES.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will shift to
the left.
Press the CURSOR DOWN
button repeatedly until the BLUE
MUTE control is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button repeatedly to toggle the
Blue Mute option ON or OFF.
Press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton to remove the menu from the
screen.
ACTIVATING THE BLUE MUTE CONTROL
BLUE MUTE OFF
-with no video signal; screen
is snowing looking.
BLUE MUTE ON
-with no video signal; screen is
a pleasent blue color.
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H
ave you ever fallen asleep in
front of the TV, only to have it
wake you up at two in the morning
with a test pattern sound screeching
in your ears? Well, your TV can
enable you to avoid that discomfort
by automatically turning itself off.
With the Sleep Timer feature, you
can set a timer to automaticaly
swtich the TV OFF after a period
of time you choose (15-minute
increments up to 60 minutes, then
30-minute increments up to 90 minutes, then 60-minute increments up
to 240 minutes).
Press the SLEEP button on
the remote control. The SLEEP
timer onscreen display will appear
in the upper part of the screen.
Within five seconds, press the
SLEEP button repeatedly to pick
the amount of time (15-minute
increments up to 60 minutes, then
30-minute increments up to 90 minutes, then 60-minute increments up
to 240 minutes) before the TV will
turn itself off.
An onscreen countdown will appear
during the last minute before the
TV shuts itself off.
USING THE SLEEP TIMER
During the last minute of a
SLEEP timer setting, an onscreen
countdown will be displayed.
During the last 10 seconds of a
SLEEP timer setting, an onscreen
display will read GOOD BYE.
SMART HELP
To see how many min-
utes remain before the TV
shuts itself off, press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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15 MIN
30 MIN
45 MIN
60 MIN
90 MIN
50 SEC
GOOD BYE
120 MIN
180 MIN
240 MIN
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THE TIMER – SETTING THE CLOCK
Y
our television comes with an on-
screen clock. During normal operation, the clock appears on the screen
when the STATUS/EXIT button is
pressed or if the TIMER DISPLAY
control is turned ON.
Press the MENU button on the
remote control to show the onscreen
menu.
Press the CURSOR DOWN but-
ton twice to highlight FEATURES.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT but-
ton and the menu will shift to the left.
TIMER will be highlighted.
With TIMER selected, press the
CURSOR RIGHT button again to
shift the display left and highlight the
TIME control.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT but-
ton again to highlight the time indica-
tor area.
Press the CURSOR LEFT or
CURSOR RIGHT button to select
the position or digit you wish to enter.
Press the CURSOR UP or CUR-
SOR DOWN button to select the
digits for the time. Or press the
NUMBERED buttons to enter the
correct time.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT but-
ton to move to the AM or PM posi-
tion.
Press the CURSOR UP or
DOWN button to set AM or PM.
Press the STATUS/EXIT button
to remove the menu from the screen.
SMART HELP
Remember, be sure to press
0 first and then the hour num-
ber for single-digit entries.
The Clock also can be set automatically using the AutoChronTMfeature
found on page 4 of the Quick Use
and Installation Guide that came
with your television.
The TVÕs clock settings may be lost
when the TV is unplugged (or when
AC power to the set is interrupted).
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NOTE: The TIME (Clock) feature can be accessed directly by
pressing the CLOCK button on the
remote control, and then by simply
following steps 5 through 10 to
complete the task.
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START TIME
STOP TIME
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13
THE TIMER – SETTING THE START TIME
J
ust as you would an alarm clock,
you can set the TV to turn itself
ON once or at the same time every
day. Follow these steps to set the
Start Time.
Press the MENU button on the
remote control to show the
onscreen menu.
Press the CURSOR DOWN
button twice to highlight FEA-
TURES.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will shift to
the left. TIMER will be highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to shift the display
left. Then press the CURSOR
DOWN button once to highlight
the START TIME control.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to highlight the time
indicator area.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
or CURSOR LEFT button to
move among the positions where
the time is input.
Press the CURSOR UP or
CURSOR DOWN button to select
the digits for the time. Or press the
NUMBERED buttons to enter the
correct time.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button to move to the AM or PM
position.
Press the CURSOR UP or
DOWN button to set AM or PM.
Press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton to remove the menu from the
screen.
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THE TIMER – SETTING THE STOP TIME
U
se the START TIME control to
set the TV to turn itself ON
once or at the same time every day
(see page 13 for details). The following steps will guide you in setting the TV to turn itself OFF once
or at the same time every day.
Press the MENU button on the
remote control to show the on-
screen menu.
Press the CURSOR DOWN
button twice to highlight FEA-
TURES.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will shift to
the left. TIMER will be highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to shift the display
left. Then press the CURSOR
DOWN button once twice to high-
light the STOP TIME control.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to highlight the time
indicator area.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
or CURSOR LEFT button to
move among the positions where
the time is input.
Press the CURSOR UP or
CURSOR DOWN button to select
the digits for the time. Or press the
NUMBERED buttons to enter the
correct time.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button to move to the AM or PM
position.
Press the CURSOR UP or
DOWN button to set AM or PM.
Press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton to remove the menu from the
screen.
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START TIME
STOP TIME
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START TIME
STOP TIME _ _:_ _ AM
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE
FEATURES
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START TIME
STOP TIME 10:30 AM
CHANNEL
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Y
ou can select a specific channel
that the television will tune to
when the timer turns the set ON.
Follow these steps to select the
channel.
Press the MENU button on the
remote control to show the
onscreen menu.
Press the CURSOR DOWN
button twice to highlight FEA-
TURES.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will shift to
the left. TIMER will be highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to shift the menu to
the left. Then press the CURSOR
DOWN button repeatedly until the
CHANNEL control is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to highlight the chan-
nel indicator area.
Press the NUMBERED but-
tons to enter the desired start-up
channel. Or, press the CURSOR
RIGHT button to enter the start-up
channel you want.
Press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton to remove the menu from the
screen.
THE TIMER – SELECTING THE CHANNEL
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STOP TIME
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6
ACTIVATE
FEATURES
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5
4
3
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START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE
TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL 12
ACTIVATE
FEATURES
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START TIME 10:30 AM
STOP TIME
CHANNEL 12
ACTIVATE
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A
fter you have set the Time, Start
Time, Stop Time, and Start
Channel, the timer must be set to
come on ONCE or DAILY, or
turned OFF through the ACTIVATE
control.
Press the MENU button on the
remote control to show the
onscreen menu.
Press the CURSOR DOWN
button twice to highlight FEA-
TURES.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will shift to
the left. TIMER will be highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to shift the display to
the left. Then press the CURSOR
DOWN button repeatedly until the
ACTIVATE control is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to set ACTIVATE to
ONCE; press the CURSOR
RIGHT button again for DAILY;
and press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to toggle ACTIVATE
to OFF.
Press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton to remove the menu from the
screen.
THE TIMER – SETTING ACTIVATE TO ON OR OFF
SMART HELP
Remember, before set-
ting the TIMER controls,
the TVÕs clock must be set to the
correct time manually (see page
12) or by using the AutoChronª
feature described on page 4 of the
Quick Use and Installation Guide.
Try it! After following the steps on
pages 12Ð17, use your TV as an
alarm clock.
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START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE
FEATURES
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4
3
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START TIME
STOP TIME
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ACTIVATE
TIMER
START TIME
STOP TIME
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DISPLAY
OR
ACTIVATE ONCE
OR
ACTIVATE DAILY
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