Philips 36PT71B1 User Manual

Instructions for use

This television contains;

Color Television

36PT71B1

3135 015 17591

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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;

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)

Introduction

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

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

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

✧Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

ONSCREEN MENU

Picture

✧ Adjusting the Picture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Features

✧ Turning ON the Dynamic Noise Reduction

Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

✧Turning ON the ImageMax™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

✧Using the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

✧Using the Screen format Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

✧Activating the Blue Mute Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

✧Using the Sleep Timer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

The Timer Feature

✧ The Timer – Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

✧ The Timer – Setting the Start Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

✧The Timer – Setting the Stop Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

✧The Timer – Selecting the Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

✧The Timer – Selecting the Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

✧The Timer – Setting Activate to ON or OFF . . . . . . . .18

✧The Timer – Turning ON the Timer Display . . . . . . . .19

The AutoLockª Feature

✧ Understanding AutoLock™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

✧AutoLock™ – Setting Up the Access Code . . . . . . . . .21

✧AutoLock™ – Blocking Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

✧AutoLock™ – Blocking by Movie Rating . . . . . . . . . .23

✧AutoLock™ – Blocking by TV Rating . . . . . . . . . . . .24

✧AutoLock™ – Turning Block ON or OFF . . . . . . . . . .25

✧AutoLock™ – Blocking Unrated

Broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

✧AutoLock™ – Blocking Broadcasts That

Have No Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

✧AutoLock™ – Reviewing Your Settings . . . . . . . . . . .28

✧AutoLock™ – Viewing Blocked

Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Sound

✧ Sound – Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and

and Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

✧Sound – Setting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

✧Sound – Using the AVL (Audio Volume

Leveler) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

✧Sound – Using Incredible Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

✧Sound – Setting the TV for Stereo and

SAP (Second Audio Program) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

✧Sound – Setting the Audio Out Control . . . . . . . . . . . .35

✧Sound – Using the TV Speaker Control

and Audio Output Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

✧Sound – Using the Surround Sound

External Speaker Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

✧Sound – Using the Audio/Video

Input Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38–40

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AutoChron, AutoLock, AutoPicture, AutoSound, M-Link, and

ImageMax are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

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™ . . . . . . . .41

✧ Remote Control – Using AutoSound™ . . . . . . . .42

✧ Remote Control – Using Channel Surf . . . . . . . . . . . .43

The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature

✧ PIP – Basic Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

✧PIP – Selecting the Signal Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

✧PIP – Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

✧PIP – Adjusting the Color and Tint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

✧PIP – More Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48–49

General Information

✧ Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

✧Glossary of Television Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

✧Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

✧Factory Service Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53–54

✧Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

✧Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

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. (The IR Blaster must be plugged in before turning ON the TV.)

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

12 1

2 3

4 5 6

BEGIN

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

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).

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-

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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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

PIP CH

M LINK

POWER

PICTURE

SOUND FEATURES INSTALL

SLEEP

TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE

A/CH

SWAP SOURCE

SOUND PICTURE

PICTURE

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

MUTE

SOURCE CC CLOCK

STATUS/EXIT

ITR/REC HOME HOME PERSONAL

VIDEO MOVIES

INCR. SURR.

OPEN/CLOSE

PROGRAM LIST

SURF

TUNER A/B

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS COLOR PICTURE SHARPNESS

TINT 0

PICTURE

COLOR PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT

COLOR TEMP NORMAL

COLOR TEMP WARM

COLOR TEMP COOL

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

button and the menu will shift to

the left. BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR DOWN

button repeatedly until the DNR

control is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT

button to switch DNR ON or press

the CURSOR LEFT button to switch DNR OFF.

Press the STATUS/EXIT but-

ton to remove the menu from the

screen.

TURNING ON THE DYNAMIC NOISE REDUCTION CONTROL

BEGIN

PICTURE

SOUND FEATURES INSTALL

SLEEP

TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE

A/CH

SWAP SOURCE

BRIGHTNESS COLOR PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT

PIP

PIP CH

POWER

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS 30

COLOR PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT

PICTURE

PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT COLOR TEMP

DNR

SOUND PICTURE

VOL

MUTE

STATUS/EXIT

SOURCE CC CLOCK

ITR/REC HOME HOME PERSONAL

VIDEO MOVIES

INCR. SURR.

OPEN/CLOSE

PROGRAM LIST

M LINK

SURF

TUNER A/B

DNR OFF

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 button and the menu will shift to

the left. BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until the IMAGE-

MAX control is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT

button to switch between ON and

OFF.

Press the STATUS/EXIT but-

ton to remove the menu from the

screen.

TURNING ON THE IMAGEMAX™ CONTROL

BEGIN

PICTURE

SOUND FEATURES INSTALL

BRIGHTNESS COLOR PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS 30

COLOR PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT

SLEEP

TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE

A/CH

SWAP SOURCE

SOUND PICTURE

VOL

MUTE

STATUS/EXIT

SOURCE CC CLOCK

ITR/REC HOME HOME PERSONAL

VIDEO MOVIES

INCR. SURR.

OPEN/CLOSE

PROGRAM LIST

PICTURE

POWER

PIP

PIP CH

SHARPNESS TINT COLOR TEMP

DNR

IMAGEMAX ON

IMAGEMAX OFF

M LINK

SURF

TUNER A/B

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 option 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.

BEGIN

MUTE

STATUS/EXIT

VIDEO MOVIES

OPEN/CLOSE

TIMER AutoLock PIP CLOSED CAP FORMAT

PIP

PIP CH

M LINK

TUNER A/B

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

SLEEP

TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE

A/CH

SWAP SOURCE

SOUND PICTURE

VOL

SOURCE CC CLOCK

ITR/REC HOME HOME PERSONAL

INCR. SURR.

PROGRAM LIST

POWER

SURF

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock PIP CLOSED CAP FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock PIP

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

CLOSED CAP

FEATURES

TIME START TIME STOP TIME CHANNEL TUNER MODE

CAPTION MODE

CC DISPLAY

CLOSED CAP

CAPTION MODE CC DISPLAY

CAPTION MPDE CC DISPLAY

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CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 CC MUTE TXT1 TXT2 TXT3 TXT4

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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 4:3

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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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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

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.

THE TIMER – SETTING THE CLOCK

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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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.

THE TIMER – SETTING THE START TIME

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se the START TIME control to

set the TV to turn itself ON once or at the same time every day (see page 14 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.

THE TIMER – SETTING THE STOP TIME

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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 repeatedly 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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hrough the START TIME fea-

ture, you can select either TUNER A or TUNER B to be the main signal source when the TV is powered ON.

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 menu to the left. Then press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until the

TUNER MODE control is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR LEFT or

CURSOR RIGHT button to select

A or B.

Press the STATUS/EXIT but-

ton to remove the menu from the

screen.

THE TIMER – SELECTING THE TUNER

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