Philips 42PF7320-28B, 42PF7320 User Manual

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LCD TV

User Manual

Model No.:

Serial No.:

3139 125 34755 SD2 ME5

(and Model / Serial number)

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uninsulated material within your unit

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read the enclosed literature closely
to prevent operating and maintenance prob­lems.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, this apparatus should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, should not be
placed on this apparatus.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match
wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour éviter les choc élec­triques, introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

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

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A ground

­ing type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. e wide blade
or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

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

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

by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

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

15. is 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 Elec

-

tronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

16. Damage Requiring Service - e appliance should be serviced by quali­fied service personnel when:

A. e power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

C. e appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. e appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance; or

E. e appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. 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 excessive

pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately
overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic

equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could un

­suspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage
and/or personal injury.

18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - e appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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

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

­tion 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-dis

­charge 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.
a) Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus

should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result
in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

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

unit.

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

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

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

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

GROUND CLAMP

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PRECAUTIONS

ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• ENSURE that TV stand is tightened properly to the set (See Quick Guide on the right way of tightening of the screw of the stand to
the set. Improper tightening of screw may render the set unsafe.

• If TV is installed on the wall, installation should be carried out by qualified servicemen. Improperor incorrect installation may render
the set unsafe.

• Disconnect mains plug when :

– cleaning the TV screen, never use abrasive cleaning agents.
– there is a lightning storm.
– the set is left unattended for a prolonged period of time.

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

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

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

• Wipe off water, or saliva as soon as possible. ese liquids can cause deformation and color fading of the screen when left exposed for
some time.

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

• CAUTION information is located on the back of the TV (see diagrams below).

POSITIONING THE LCD TELEVISON

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

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

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

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

RECYCLING PROCEDURE/END OF LIFE DISPOSAL

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

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

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

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

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

Safety/Precautions .....................................................................

3-4

Contents ......................................................................................5

Features ........................................................................................

5

INSTALLATION MENU

How to use the Language Controls .................................. 6

How to use the Tuner Mode Controls ..........................................

6

How to use the Auto Program Controls .......................................

7

How to use the Channel Edit Controls ........................................

7

Selecting the System .....................................................................

8

Fine Tune .....................................................................................

8

PICTURE MENU CONTROLS

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

SOUND MENU CONTROLS

How to use the Sound Adjustment Controls ................. 10

FEATURE MENU CONTROLS

How to use the Timer Menu Controls ........................... 11

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

12

Setting up an AutoLock™ Access Code .......................................

13

How to block channels using AutoLock™ ...................................

14

How to clear all locked channels at the same time ......................

15

How to block programming using the Movie Ratings Controls ..

16

How to block programming using the TV Ratings Controls ......

17

Other AutoLock™ Blocking options ...........................................

18

Using the AutoLock™ Review screen ..........................................

19

How to use the Contrast+ Control .............................................

20

How to use the DNR Control ....................................................

20

How to use the PIP Control .......................................................

21

How to use the Source List .........................................................

22

REMOTE CONTROL RELATED FEATURES

How to use the Format Control ..................................... 22

How to use the Closed Captioning Controls ..............................

23

How to use the Sleeptimer Control ............................................

23

How to use the Program List Control .........................................

24

How to use the Active Control feature .......................................

24

How to use the Surf Control ......................................................

25

How to use the Pixel Plus™ Control

(depending on model) .......... 25

How to use the AutoPicture™ Control ........................................

26

How to use the AutoSound™ Control .........................................

26

Remote Control Accessory Device Related Buttons ....................

27

SETTING UP THE PC (PERSONAL COMPUTER) MODE

How to use the Picture Controls .................................... 28

How to use the Audio Selection Control ....................................

28

How to use the PC Features Controls .........................................

29

How to use the PIP Control .......................................................

30

SETTING UP THE HD (HIGH DEFINITION) MODE

How to Select HD Mode ...............................................30

How to use the Picture Controls ................................................

31

How to use the Sound Controls .................................................

32

How to use the PIP Control .......................................................

33

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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

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

35

Index ..........................................................................................

36

Limited Warranty .......................................................................

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Features

Active Control™ continuously measures and corrects all incoming sig-

nals to help provide the best picture quality. is feature monitors and
corrects both the sharpness control and noise reduction control.

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 com

­mercial breaks are reduced, making for a more consistent, comfortable
sound.

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

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

AutoSound™ allows you to select from three factory-set controls and a
personal control that you set according to your own preferences through
the onscreen Sound menu. e three factory-set controls (Voice, Music
and eatre) 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 TV s memory. Channel Edit makes it easy to limit or expand the
number of channels that are available to you when you press the Chan

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nel (+) or (–) buttons on your remote control.
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue or

voice conversations as onscreen text.
Infrared Remote Control works your TV and other remote-controlled

devices, such as VCRs, DVD players, cable converters, and satellite
receivers.

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.

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

Active Control, AutoPicture, and AutoSound Surround are trademarks
of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright 2001 Philips
Consumer Electronics.

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

QUICK USE AND SETUP GUIDE

Refer to the simple Quick Use

and Setup Guide (supplied with

your TV) for details on making

Connections and Remote

Control Operation.

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HOW TO USE THE INSTALLATION FEATURES

LANGUAGE

F

or our French, Spanish, and Portuguese-

speaking TV owners, an onscreen Language
option is present. e Language control enables you
to set the TV’s onscreen menu to be shown in either
English, French, Spanish or Portuguese.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button
repeatedly until Install is highlighted.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
access the Install menu. Language will be
highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR
LEFT button to select English, Francais,
Portugués

or Español.

5

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

HELPFUL HINT

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

T

he Tuner Mode allows you to change the

Tv’s signal input to Cable, Antenna, or Auto
Mode. It’s important for the TV to know what type
of signal is connected, either Antenna or Cable.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button
repeatedly until Install

is highlighted.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button
to access the Install menu. Language is
highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
select the Tuner Mode control.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR
LEFT button to select Cable, Antenna,

or Auto. If Tuner Mode is set to Auto,
Auto Program will detect if a cable signal is
present.

6

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

HELPFUL HINT

When Cable is selected, channels 1-125 are
available.

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

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HOW TO USE THE INSTALLATION FEATURES

AUTO PROGRAM

Y

our TV can automatically set itself for local area (or

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

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly
until Install is highlighted.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the
Install

menu. Language will be highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly
until Auto Program is selected. “Start ?” will
appear.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to start the
Auto Programming process.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove
the menu from the screen when the Auto
programming process has finished.

HELPFUL HINT

After you’ve run Auto Program, check out the
results. Press the CHANNEL (+) or (–) button and
see which channels you can select.
Remember, an antenna or cable TV signal must first
be connected to your TV, see Quick-Use Guide for
making connections.

C

hannel Edit makes it easy for you to add or delete
channels from the list of channels stored in the TV’s

memory.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly
until Install is highlighted.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the
Install menu. Language will be highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly
until Channel Edit is selected.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the
Channel Edit menu. Channel will be highlighted.

6

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT
buttons to scroll through the list of available

channels, you can also press the CH+ or CH- to
scroll through the list of channels. Or, press the
numbered buttons to select a specific numbered
channel.

7

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to select
Skipped while you are tuned to the channel to be
skipped.

8

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR RIGHT
button to select On to activate the skipping of a

channel. Or, select Off, to deactivate the skipping
of a channel.

9

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

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HOW TO USE THE INSTALLATION FEATURES

SELECTING THE SYSTEM

T

he System feature allows you to select the desired TV

System. If Auto is selected, the respective system will
automatically be selected according to the transmission
system. Select appropriate system if the reception is poor
when Auto is selected.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly
until Install is highlighted.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the
Install

menu. Language will be highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button until System
is selected.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to select the
System (Auto, NTSC, PAL-M or PAL-N) of your
choice.

6

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

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FINE TUNE

T

his feature allows you to adjust the picture reception in

area of weak reception.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly
until Install is highlighted.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the
Install menu. Language will be highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly
until Fine Tune is selected.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the
Fine Tune menu.

6

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT
buttons to fine tune.

7

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

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HOW TO USE THE PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS

T

o adjust your TV picture controls, select a

channel and follow these steps.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
enter the Picture menu. Brightness

will be

highlighted.

3

Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR
DOWN button to select the picture

adjustment you want to change:

Brightness, Color, Picture, Sharpness,
Tint,

or Color Temp.

4

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT button to adjust the selected

control.

5

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

HELPFUL HINT

Remember, when the bar scale is centered

, the control settings are at

normal, mid-range levels.
Brightness – adds or subtracts light from the

darkest part of the picture.

Color – adds or eliminates color.
Picture – improves the detail of the lightest

parts of the picture.
Sharpness – improves the detail in the

picture.
Tint – adjusts the picture to obtain natural

skin tones.
Color Temp. - offers 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.)

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HELPFUL HINT

Equalizer – adjusts the sound tones. Select
120Hz to 10KHz.

Balance – adjusts the level of sound coming
from the left and right speakers.

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) – when On,
AVL will level out the sound being heard
when sudden changes in volume occur during
commercial breaks or channel changes.

Dolby Virtual – adds greater depth and
dimension to TV sound. Select from Dolby
Virtual or Stereo sound (if Stereo) or Spatial
or Mono (if Mono).

SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)

– sent as a third audio channel, a SAP signal
can be heard apart from the current TV
program sound. Note: If SAP is not available,
“No SAP” will appear on the screen.

Sound – select from Stereo or Mono.

HOW TO USE THE SOUND ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS

T

o adjust your TV sound controls, select a

channel and follow these steps.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Sound.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
enter the sound menu.

4

Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR
DOWN button

to select the sound

adjustment you want to change: Equalizer,

Balance, AVL, Dolby Virtual, SAP,

or

Sound

.

5

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT button to adjust the selected

control.

6

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

6

2
4

3
5

1

TV Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virt ual

SAP

5

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

120 H z

500 H z

1500 Hz

5 KHz

10 KH z

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

0

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

On

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

Dolby Virt ual

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

On

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

Stere o

4

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11

HOW TO USE THE TIMER MENU CONTROLS

Y

our television comes with an onscreen clock.

e TV can also be set to turn on or off at a
specific time and tune to a specific channel when it
powers itself on.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Features.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
enter the Features menu. Timer

will be

highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
enter the Timer menu.

5

Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR
DOWN button

to highlight one of the

Timer controls. ese controls are Time,

Start Time, Stop Time, Program No.,
Activate

and Display.

6

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR
LEFT button to make adjustments or to

toggle the On or Off options.

Time: Enter the current time using the

Numbered buttons. Use the CURSOR
RIGHT to move to the AM/PM slot and
use the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT buttons to toggle the AM and PM
setting.

Start Time: Use the numbered buttons to

enter the time you want the TV to turn
itself On. Use the CURSOR RIGHT and
CURSOR LEFT buttons to toggle the AM
and PM setting.

Stop Time: Use the numbered buttons to

enter the time you want the TV to turn
itself Off. Use the CURSOR RIGHT and
CURSOR LEFT buttons to toggle the AM
and PM setting.

Program No.: Use the NUMBERED but-

tons or the CH + or CH- buttons to enter
the desired start-up channel. You can also
press the CURSOR RIGHT or CURSOR
LEFT buttons to enter the desired start-up
channel.

Activate: Set the timer to turn itself On

(Once or Daily) or Off. Press the CURSOR
RIGHT and CURSOR LEFT buttons to
select Once, Daily, or Off.

Display: Press the CURSOR RIGHT or

CURSOR LEFT to toggle between On
or Off. If On is selected, the time will be
displayed all the time when the TV is on.
When Off is selected, the time will only
appear when the STATUS/EXIT button is
pressed.

7

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

7

2
5

3
4
6

1

TV Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

6

5

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

Time

Start Time

Stop Time

Progr am No .

Activ ate

Timer

Time

Start Time

Stop Time

Program No.

Displ ay

Activ ate

– – : – – PM

Timer

Time

Start Time

Stop Time

Program No.

Displ ay

Activ ate

– – : – – PM

Timer

Time

Start Time

Stop Time

Program No.

Displ ay

Activ ate

– – : – – PM

Timer

Time

Start Time

Stop Time

Program No.

Displ ay

Activ ate

8

Timer

Time

Start Time

Stop Time

Program No.

Displ ay

Activ ate

Once

Timer

Time

Start Time

Stop Time

Program No.

Displ ay

Activ ate

On

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12

UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOLOCK™ CONTROLS

T

he AutoLock™ feature receives and processes

data sent by broadcasters or other program
providers that contain program content advisories.
When programmed by the viewer, a TV with
AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories
and block program content that may be found
objectionable (such as offensive language, violence,
sexual situations, etc.). is is a great feature to
censor the type of programming children may
watch.

In the AutoLock™ section, you’ll learn how to
block channels and programming that is not
rated, is unrated, or has no rating. You will also
find out how to turn these blocking features
ON or OFF. Following are brief explanations
of some terms and ratings related to the
AutoLock™ feature.

AutoLock™ offers various Blocking Options
from which to choose:

BLOCKING: e BLOCKING control is what
can be thought of as the “master switch” for
AutoLock™. is control affects the settings you
have chosen for blocking programs according
to movie ratings or TV ratings, or for blocking
programs that have no rating or are unrated.
When the BLOCKING control is OFF, the
blocking or censoring of programs is disabled.
When the BLOCKING control is ON, blocking
will occur according to the settings you have
chosen.

NO RATING: ALL programming with no
content advisory data can be blocked if NO
RATING is set to ON.

Programming that has No Rating is not encoded
with any rating information from the MPAA
or the Parental Guidelines. Any programming
could fall into this category.

You also can block individual channels or
block programming

based on ratings of the
MPAA and TV broadcasters. (See a description
of the ratings on this page.)

MOVIE RATINGS

(MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA)

TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

(TV BROADCASTERS)

G: General Audience – All ages
admitted. Most parents would find this
programming suitable for all ages. is
type of programming contains little or no
violence, no strong language, and little or
no sexual dialogue or sexual situations.

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested

–
is programming contains material that
parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. It may contain one or more
of the following: Moderate violence,
some sexual situations, infrequent coarse
language, or some suggestive dialogue.

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned

– is programming contains material
that parents may find unsuitable for
children under the age of 13. It contains
one or more of the following: violence,
sexual situations, coarse language, or
suggestive dialogue.

R: Restricted – is programming
is specifically designed for adults.
Anyone under the age of 17 should
view this programming only with
an accompanying parent or adult
guardian. It contains one or more of the
following: intense violence; intense sexual
situations; strong, coarse language; or
intensely suggestive dialogue.

NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will
be admitted – is type of programming

should be viewed by adults only. It
contains graphic violence; explicit sex; or
crude, indecent language.

X: Adults Only – is type of
programming contains one or more of
the following: very graphic violence, very
graphic and explicit or indecent sexual
acts, very coarse and intensely suggestive
language.

TV-Y: (All children – is program is
designed to be appropriate for all children.

)
Designed for a very young audience,
including children ages 2-6. is type of
programming is not expected to frighten
younger children.

TV-Y7:

(Directed to Older Children

– is program is designed for children ages
7 and above.) It may be more appropriate
for children who have acquired the
development skills needed to distinguish
between make-believe and reality. is
programming may include mild fantasy
and comic violence (FV).

TV-G:

(General Audience – Most parents
would find this program suitable for all
ages.) is type of programming contains

little or no violence, no strong language,
and little or no sexual dialogue or sexual
situations.

TV-PG:

(Parental Guidance Suggested

– is program contains material that

parents may find unsuitable for younger
children.) is 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

– is program contains some material

that many parents would find unsuitable
for children under 14 years of age.) is

type of programming contains one or
more of the following: intense violence
(V); intense sexual situations (S);
strong, coarse language (L); or intensely
suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-MA:

(Mature Audience Only – is
program is specifically designed to be viewed
by adults and therefore may be unsuitable
for children under 17.) is type of

programming contains one or more
of the following: graphic violence (V);
explicit sexual situations (S); or crude,
indecent language (L).

Movie Rating

G

PG

PG-13

R

X

NC-17

On

TV Ra ting

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-MA

TV-14

On

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13

SETTING UP AN AUTOLOCK™ ACCESS CODE

A

utoLock TM allows par ents to block out or

“censor” any channels they think children
should not watch. A channel blocked by the
AutoLock control cannot be TM viewed until a
correct access code is used to unlock the channel for
viewing. First, let’s set your AutoLock access code.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Features.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
enter the Features menu.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight the AutoLock control.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
enter the AutoLock mode. “Access Code

- - - -” will appear.

6

Using the numbered buttons on the
remote control, enter the access code. If

you do not know your code,

0,7,1,1 is the
default code. After you have entered the
code once, Incorrect will appear on the
screen. Enter the code a second time, It will
then prompt you to change code.

7

Using the numbered buttons on the
remote control, enter the access code
of your choice. Enter the code a second

time to confirm it. Once the new code is
confirmed, the AutoLock menu will appear.
You can proceed to access the functions
available in the menu.

8

If you do not wish to access the other
fuctions, press the STATUS/EXIT button
to remove the menu from the screen.

HELPFUL HINT

Remember that 0711 is the default AutoLock™
code. If your access code has been changed by
someone other than you (a child, for example)
or you have forgotten the code, you can always
get in by inputting the default code.

NOTE TO 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 has been changed without your knowledge,
then you will become aware that blocked channels
may have been viewed.

8

2
4

3
5

1

TV Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

6
7

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

* * * *

Acces s Cod e

Incor rect

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

* * * *

Chang e Cod e

Corre ct

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

* * * *

Chang e Cod e

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

* * * *

Confi rm Co de

Conf irmed

AutoL ock

Block Channel

Chang e Cod e

Clear All

Block All

Movie Rati ng

Off

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14

HOW TO BLOCK CHANNELS USING AUTOLOCK™

A

fter your personal access code has been set (see
the previous page), you are ready to select the

channels or inputs you want to block out or censor.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Features.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
display the Features menu.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight AutoLock™.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button again
display the Acess Code menu prompt.

6

Enter your four-digit ACCESS CODE.
Correct will flash very briefly and the
AutoLock™ will be accessible.

7

You can choose to block individual
channels or all channels at the same
time. For individual channels, press the
CURSOR RIGHT to select On option to
activate the blocking of channel.

8

Using the numbered buttons or the CH+
or CH- buttons enter the channel you wish

to lock.

Repeat step 7 for any channels you want to lock.

9

To block all channels, press the CURSOR
DOWN button until Block All is selected.

10

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to

select On to activate the blocking of all
channels. To deactivate the blocking of all
channels, select Off.

11

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to

remove the menu from the screen.

HELPFUL HINT

Remember that 0711 is the default
AutoLock™ code. If your access code has been
changed by someone other than you (a child,
for example) or you have forgotten the code,
you can always get in by inputting the default
code.

NOTE TO 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 has been changed without your
knowledge, then you will become aware that
blocked channels may have been viewed.

If a channel is blocked by the Block
Channel or Block All option, the TV
will display the above screen. To watch
the channel, enter your access code
or you can change the Block Channel
option back to Off.

11

2
4
9

3
5
7

TV Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

6
8

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

– – – –

Acces s Cod e

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

* * * *

Acces s Cod e

Corre ct

AutoL ock

Block Channel

Chang e Cod e

Clear All

Block All

Movie Rati ng

Off

AutoL ock

Block Channel

Chang e Cod e

Clear All

Block All

Movie Rati ng

On

Channel Blocking

Chann el 2

Acces s Cod e

– – – –

8

1

10

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15

HOW TO CLEAR ALL LOCKED CHANNELS AT THE SAME TIME

V

arious onscreen messages will appear when

someone tries to view blocked programming.
e message is determined by how the current
programming is blocked. You may view the blocked
programming and turn OFF the AutoLock™
feature by using the Clear All control or by entering
your access code.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Features.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
display the Features menu.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
select the AutoLock™ control.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button again
to highlight Access Code.

6

Enter your four-digit Access Code,
“Correct” will briefly appear on the screen
and the AutoLock menu will be accessible.

7

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
select Clear All. Clear? will appear on the
screen.

8

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
activate the clearing of all channels.

9

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

HELPFUL HINT

If you tune to a specific channel that has
been blocked by Block Channel or any of the
AutoLock™ Rating options, simply enter your
four-digit access code to view the channel.

NOTE : is will unblock ALL channels
until the TV is shut OFF. When powered
back ON, all previously blocked channels will
be blocked again.

2
4
7

TV Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

6

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

– – – –

Acces s Cod e

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

* * * *

Acces s Cod e

Corre ct

AutoL ock

Block Channel

Chang e Cod e

Clear All

Block All

Movie Rati ng

Clear ?

AutoL ock

Block Channel

Chang e Cod e

Clear All

Block All

Movie Rati ng

Clear ed

3
5
8

1

9

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16

BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON MOVIE RATINGS

A

fter your personal access code has been set, you
can select specific movie ratings that you want

to censor.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Features.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
display the Features menu.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight the AutoLock™ control.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button again
to highlight Access Code.

6

Enter your four-digit Access Code. Correct
will flash very briefly and the menu will
move to the left with the AutoLock menu
now accessible.

7

Press the CURSOR DOWN button

repeatedly until Movie Rating

is

highlighted.

8

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and
the Rating menu shifts to the left with G
highlighted.

9

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
buttons to highlight each rating you want.

10

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to

turn the rating ON or OFF. Turning the
rating ON will block programs with that
rating from being seen.

11

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to

remove the menu from the screen.

11

2
4
7

TV Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

6

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

– – – –

Acces s Cod e

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

* * * *

Acces s Cod e

Corre ct

Movie Rati ng

1

9

Movie Rating

G

PG

PG-13

R

X

NC-17

On

AutoL ock

Block Channel

Chang e Cod e

Clear All

Block

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

3
5
8

9

10

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17

BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON TV RATINGS

Y

ou can select specific TV ratings that you want
to censor by following these steps.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Features.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
display the Features menu.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight the AutoLock™ control.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button again
to highlight Access Code.

6

Enter your four-digit Access Code. Correct
will flash very briefly and the menu will
move to the left with the AutoLock menu
now accessible.

7

Press the CURSOR DOWN button
repeatedly until TV Rating

is highlighted.

8

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
enter the TV Rating menu.

9

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
button to select a desired rating (TV-Y, TV­Y7, TV-G, TV-PG, TV-14,

or TV-MA).

10

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT

button to turn the block on the rating
On or Off

.

NOTE: More specific subratings (for violence,
sexual content, dialogue, or fantasy violence) are
available for TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV­MA. (Refer to page 11 for definitions.)

11

To access these subratings, with the main

rating selected, press the CURSOR
RIGHT button. en, repeat steps 9-10 to
turn the sub-ratings ON or OFF.

12

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to

remove the menu from the screen.

TV Ra ting

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-MA

TV-14

On

12

2
4
7

TV Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

6

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

– – – –

Acces s Cod e

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

* * * *

Acces s Cod e

Corre ct

1

9

AutoL ock

TV Rating

Block Opti ons

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

3
5
8

9

10
11

TV Ra ting

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-MA

TV-14

Block All

V

S

L

D

TV-PG

Block All

V

S

L

D

On

10

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18

OTHER AUTOLOCK™ BLOCKING OPTIONS

T

he AutoLock™ control offers the viewer other
blocking options as well/ With Block Options,

the censoring can be turned On or Off.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR
DOWN button to highlight Features.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
display the Features menu.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight the AutoLock™ control.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button again
to highlight Access Code.

6

Enter your four-digit Access Code.
Correct will flash very briefly and the menu
will move to the left with the AutoLock
menu now accessible.

7

Press the CURSOR DOWN button
repeatedly until Block Options

is

highlighted.

8

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
enter the Block Options menu.

9

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
buttons to select the desired block option.

Blocking: Might be called the “master

switch” for AutoLock™. When On, All
blocking/censoring will take place. When
Off, All blocking is disabled.

Unrated: All unrated programs based on

the Movie Ratings or Parental (TV) Guide­lines can be blocked if this feature is set to
On.

No Rating: ALL programming with NO

content advisory data can be blocked if set
to On.

10

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT

button to toggle blocking On or Off .

11

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to

remove the menu from the screen.

HELPFUL HINT

Remember, when the Blocking control is
Off, the blocking or censoring of programs is
disabled. When the Blocking control is On.
blocking will occur according to the settings
you have chosen.

Block Options

Unrat ed

No Ra ting

Block ing

On

11

2
4
7

TV Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

6

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

– – – –

Acces s Cod e

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

* * * *

Acces s Cod e

Corre ct

1

9

AutoL ock

TV Rating

Block Options

Unrat ed

No Ra ting

Block ing

3
5
8

9

10

10

Block Options

Unrat ed

No Ra ting

Block ing

On

Block Options

Unrat ed

No Ra ting

Block ing

On

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19

1
2

USING THE AUTOLOCK™ REVIEW SCREEN

T

o remind you wich rating you have locked

and which Block Options you have selected,
a review screen is available to review your
AutoLockTM settings. To access this screen follow
the steps below.

1

Press the STATUS/EXIT button on the
remote control TWICE. Your AutoLock™
settings will appear on the screen.

NOTE: If you have blocked specific subratings,
such as V for violence in the TV-PG category,
these blocked subratings will not appear in the
review. e subratings however are still blocked
according to your selections.

2

After a few seconds, the settings will leave
the screen automatically, or you can press
the STATUS/EXIT button a third time to
remove them from the screen.

HELPFUL HINT

e AutoLock™ status screen will only appear
if the Block option is set to On. See previous
page for details.

AutoLock is set to Off by default.

is display will appear after Step One
(above) is completed if the AutoLock™

Block Option is set to On

.

is display will appear after Step One

(above) is completed if the AutoLock™

Block Option is set to

Off.

Movie Rati ng

G
PG
PG-13
R

X

NC-17

Off
On
On
On

Off

Off

TV Ra ting

TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG

TV-MA

TV-14

Off
On
On
On

Off

Off

No Ra ting

Unrate d

Off

Off

Movie Rati ng

G
PG
PG-13
R

X

NC-17

Off
On
On
On

Off

Off

TV Ra ting

TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG

TV-MA

TV-14

Off
On
On
On

Off

Off

No Ra ting

Unrate d

Off

Off

AutoL ock D isab led

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HOW TO USE THE CONTRAST+ CONTROL

T

he Contrast + function helps to sharpen the

picture quality. e black portions of the
picture become richer in darkness and the white
portions become brighter.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Features.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
access the Features menu.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button until
the Contrast + control is highlighted.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT
button to toggle the On or Off option.

6

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

HOW TO USE THE DNR CONTROL

T

he DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) function

helps to diminish signal “noise” in the picture
or what is known as “speckled” picture.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Features.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
access the Features menu.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button until
the DNR is highlighted.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT
button to toggle the On or Off option.

6

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

2
4

TV Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

6

1

3
5

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

Off

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

On

5

2
4

TV Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

6

1

3
5

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

Off

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

On

5

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HOW TO USE THE PIP (PICTURE IN PICTURE) CONTROL

W

hile you are in TV mode, you can call up a

PIP window for the PC and HD. To enable
the PIP function, a HDMI Input source must be
selected.

Note: PIP function is only available using

HDMI with the following combinations: (TV /
AV / SVIDEO. (Refer to the QUG for details on
connections.)

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Features.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button access
the Features menu.

4

Press the CURSOR DOWN button until
PIP is highlighted.

5

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button
to enter the PIP menu. PIP Size will be
highlighted.

6

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT button to select the available PIP

Size options including Off, On, Small,
Medium, Large, or Side-by-Side.

7

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Horizontal.

8

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT button to move the PIP screen

horizontally to the desired position.

9

If you want to move the PIP screen
vertically, press the CURSOR DOWN
button to highlight Vertical.

10

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT button to move the PIP screen

up or down.

11

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

HELPFUL HINT

To turn off the PIP window, select PIP Size

and select the Off option.

NOTE: You can also access the PIP window

by pressing the button on the remote

control. Press once to display the PIP

screen.

Press repeatedly to toggle through the

various PIP screen sizes.

11

2
4
7
9

TV Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

PIP

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

Off

1

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

3
5
6
8

10

6
8

10

PIP

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

1

PIP

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

1

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T

he Source will allow you to use the TV into the

TV, HD or PC Modes. Depending on how the
TV will be used, these modes may have their own
onscreen menu controls to optimize capability when
used with computers or high-definition receivers.

1

Press the AV+ button on the remote
control to show the Source menu.

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button until
the desired Mode (TV, AV, REAR/SVHS,
CVI-1[SD/HD], CVI-2[SD/HD], HDMI,
PC-VGA, or PC-D) is highlighted.

3

After you have highlighted the desired
mode, press the CURSOR RIGHT
button to enter the selected Mode.

HOW TO USE THE SOURCE LIST

HOW TO USE THE FORMAT CONTROL

Y

ou can change the screen format size to match

the type of program you’re watching. Select the
normal 4:3, Movie Expand 14:9, Movie Expand
16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Super Zoom or Widescreen.

1

Press the FORMAT button repeatedly
to toggle the different format modes. You
can select from normal 4:3, Movie Expand
14:9, Movie Expand 16:9, Subtitle Zoom,
Super Zoom or Widescreen.

1

3

Sourc e

TV

AV/SV HS

SIDE/SVHS

CVI-1 (SD/HD)

HDMI

CVI-2 (SD/HD)

2

1

4:3

Movie Expand 14:9

OR

Movie Expand 16:9

OR

Subtitle Zoom

OR

Super Zoom

OR

Widescreen

Sourc e

PC-VG A

PC-D

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HOW TO USE THE CLOSED CAPTIONING CONTROL

C

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 “text boxes” to show dialogue and conversations
while the TV program is in progress.

1

Press the CC button on the remote control to
select a caption mode: CC Off, CC1, CC2, or
CC Mute if the TV station broadcasting on the
channel is making Closed Captioning available. To
turn the Closed Captioning off, select CC Off.

2

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

HELPFUL HINT

NOTE : Not all TV programs and product
commercials are broadcast with Closed Captioning
(CC). Nor are all Closed Captioning MODEs
necessarily being used by broadcast stations during
the transmission of a program offering Closed
Captioning. Refer to your area’s TV program listings
for the stations and times of shows being broadcast
with Closed Captioning.

HOW TO USE THE SLEEPTIMER CONTROL

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 Sleeptimer feature, you can set
a timer to automatically switch the TV off after a period of
time you choose (15-minute increments up to 60 minutes,
then 30-minute increments up to 90 minute increments,
and 60-minute increments up to 240 miutes).

1

Press the SLEEP button on the remote control.
e Sleeptimer will appear in the lower part of the
screen.

2

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 minute increments, and 60­minute increments up to 240 miutes) before the
TV will turn itself off.

An onscreen countdown will appear during the last
minute before the TV shuts itself off.

HELPFUL HINT

To see how many minutes remain before the TV
shuts itself off, press the STATUS/EXIT button. A
Sleeptimer setting can be cancelled by pressing any
button during the last minute of the operation.

CC Off

CC1

OR

CC2

OR

CC Mute

JOHN: Why did they move the meeting up to this week?
MARSHA: I dont know, but they are pushing to close the deal.

2

1

Sleep Off

Sleep 15

OR

Sleep 30 Sleep 45

Sleep 60 Sleep 90

Sleep 120 Sleep 180

Sleep 240

Sleep 49

During the last minute of a
SLEEP timer setting, an onscreen
countdown will be displayed.

1
2

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HOW TO USE THE PROGRAM LIST CONTROL

T

he Program List Control will allow you to

quickly overview all the programmed channels
that have been placed into the televisions memory
(see the Auto Programming section of this manual
for more details). Program List will let you
easily select the desired channels your looking for.
Program List will display the channel number, the
name of the channel if you have given it one, and
whether it have AutoLock turn on or off.

1

Press the PROGRAM LIST button on the
remote control to show the current list of
installed channels (the current channel will
be highlighted).

2

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
buttons to scroll the list of channel,

highlighting the one you want to activate.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
activate the channel. e TV will tune to
that channel.

4

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

HOW TO SET THE ACTIVE CONTROL

T

he Active Control monitors and adjusts

incoming video signals to help provide the best
picture quality.

When you choose to turn the Active Control
ON, the picture sharpness and noise reduction
are controlled automatically. Active Control
adjusts these picture settings continuously and
automatically.

You have a choice of three modes: Active Control
Off, Active Control On, or Active Control On with
Sensor.

1

Press the Active Control button on the
remote control to toggle the three options
and select the desired option.

2

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

32

Progr am Li st

2

3

4

5

6

Progr am Li st

2

3

4

5

6

4

1

2

Active Control Off

OR

1

Active Control On

Active Control On With Sensor

2

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HOW TO USE THE SURF CONTROL

A

list or series of previously viewed channels can

be selected with the SURF button on your
remote control. With this feature, you can easily
switch between different TV channels that currently
interest you. e SURF control allows you to set up
to ten channels in its quick viewing list.

1

Press the CHANNEL(+) or (–) button (or
the numbered buttons) to select a channel
to add to the SURF list.

2

Press the SURF button on the remote
control. e onscreen display may read,
“SURF LIST EMPTY.” e number of
the current channel will be shown with
“ADD?” to the right.

3

While the SURF list message or the SURF
channel list appears on the screen, press
the CURSOR RIGHT button to add the
present channel to the SURF list.

4

If you want to delete the present channel
from the SURF list, press the CURSOR
RIGHT button again.

Repeat steps 1 through 3 to add more channels
(up to 10) to the SURF list.

HOW TO USE THE PIXEL PLUS CONTROL (depending on model)

PixelPlus™ creates near high-definition (HD)
performance inside the TV on the basis of a regular
input signal. By doubling the number of lines
and the number of pixels per line, PixelPlus™
enhances both regular broadcasts and DVD input
for unparalleled sharpness and depth. You can view
the difference in a regular broadcast signal and one
enhanced with PixelPlus™ by following the steps
below.

1

Press the Pixel Plus button on the remote
control. APixel Plus demo will appear
on the screen. e left hand side of the
screen show the picture without Pixel Plus
enhancement while the right side is shown
with the Pixel Plus control On.

2

Press the Pixel Plus button on the remote
control to remove the demo screen.

NOTE: You cannot turn Pixel Plus™ off, it is a
feature of the TV. You can only see the difference
in a signal with or without PixelPlus™.

HELPFUL HINT

Along with regularly programmed channels,
the external video source connections can be
added to the SURF list. is means that the
external A/V Jacks and their channels can
be added to your SURF list. Use the Source
button to tune their channel and use the same
steps described on this page to add those
channels to the Surf list.

3
4

1

Surf List

3

5

Surf List

3

Surf List

3

Surf List Empt y

Add?

Surf List

3 Delet e?

Add?

Surf List

3

5

Delet e?

2

1
2

Pexel Plus Demo

Pixel Plus Demo

Off On

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26

HOW TO USE THE AUTO PICTURE™ CONTROL

W

hether you’re watching a movie or a video

game, your TV has automatic video control
settings that will match with your current program
source or content. AutoPicture™ quickly resets your
TV’s video controls for a number of different types
of programs and viewing conditions that you may
have in your home. e Rich, Natural, Soft and
Multimedia AutoPicture™ controls have been preset
at the factory to automatically adjust the TV’s
brightness, color, picture, sharpness, tint, and color
temperature levels. e Personal AutoPicture™
settings are the ones that you made through the
PICTURE options within the onscreen menu.

1

Press the PROGRAM LIST button on the
remote control to show the current list of
installed channels (the current channel will
be highlighted).

2

Press the PICTURE button repeatedly to
select either Personal, Rich, Natural, Soft or
Multimedia picture settings.

NOTE: e Personal setting and the Picture
options within the onscreen menu are the same.
is is the only option in AutoPicture™ that
can be changed. To adjust these settings, use the
Pictureoptions within the onscreen menu. All
other settings are set up at the factory during
production and cannot be adjusted.

HOW TO USE THE AUTO SOUND™ CONTROL

A

utoSound™ 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. e three factory-set
controls (eater, Music and Voice) enable you to
tailor the TV sound so as to enhance the particular
program you are watching. Follow these steps to
select any of the options.

1

Press the SOUND button on the remote
control. e current AutoSound™ setting
will appear in the middle of the screen.

2

Press the SOUND button repeatedly to
toggle among the four settings: Personal,
eater, Music or Voice.

Remember, only the Personal control can be
changed by the viewer. is changes the settings
in the main onscreen menu’s Sound controls

HELPFUL HINT

AutoSoundTM works only with the programs
coming through the ANTENNA/CABLE
(ANT) input on the rear of the TV (RF
audio). It will not control the sound levels for
the external connections.

1
2

Personal

Rich

OR

Natural

OR

Soft

OR

Multimedia

1
2

Personal

Theater

OR

Music

OR

Voice

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REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORY DEVICE RELATED BUTTONS

RECORD BUTTON ®

Press the record button to begin recording.

REWIND BUTTON

I

Ò

Press to rewind tapes. For some VCRs, the
STOP button may have to be pressed first, then
REWIND. May be used to scan back through
chapters or titles on DVD movies.

STOP BUTTON

‡

Press to stop the motion of a tape or to stop the
playback of a DVD.

NUMBER BUTTONS

Press buttons for direct channel selections. May
also be used for direct number entries in certain
onscreen menu feature settings.

HELPFUL HINT

e buttons on the remote will not operate
your accessory device if those features are not
found on your accessory’s remote control.

Note : All functions (particularly Search,
Rewind, Fast Forward, etc.) will operate the
same as with the original remote control
provided with your accessory device.

POWER BUTTON

Press to turn the accessory device ON and OFF.

MODE BUTTON

Select the correct mode to send remote
commands to the accessory device. A light will
appear above the selected mode.

FAST FORWARD BUTTON

†

I

Press to rapidly advance a tape or DVD. For
some accessory devices, you may need to
press the STOP button first, then the FAST
FORWARD button. In playback mode, hold the
button down to view the picture moving rapidly
in the forward direction.

PAUSE BUTTON

º

Press to temporarily stop the tape during a
playback or recording or pause the playback of a
DVD. Press again to release Pause.

PLAY BUTTON

π

Press to begin playback of a video tape, DVD,
etc.

CHANNEL + / – BUTTONS

Press to scan up or down through the channel
numbers if your accessory device will change
channels.

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PC Me nu

Pictu re

Audio Selection

Featu res

Reset to Factory

Brigh tness

Pictu re

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

Color Temp .

SETTING UP THE PC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR)

T

o ensure the best picture quality from the PC
feature of this TV, several Picture Controls are

available for adjustment.

PC PICTURE CONTROLS

1

From the Source, choose PC-VGA or
PC-D mode (depending on the cable used

to connect the TV from the PC). Refer to
page 22 and follow the steps in “How to use
the Source List”.

2

Press the MENU button on the remote
control to display the Picture menu.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
access the Picture menu.

4

Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR
DOWN button repeatedly to select any of

the picture items:

Brightness – adds or subtracts light from

the darkest part of the picture.

Picture – improves the detail of the lightest

parts of the picture.

Horizontal – Allows you to adjust the

horizontal placement of the image.

Vertical – allows you to adjust the vertical

placement of the image.

Color Temp. – Allows you to adjust the

color temperature of the picture. Select
from Normal, Cool, or Warm.

5

Once you have highlighted a selection,

press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT button to navigate, adjust, or

activate the specific controls.

6

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

T

his TV lets you choose the sound that is heard

while in PC Mode. You can select TV or PC/
HD. For example, you can listen to the sound from
the current TV channel while you use the computer.

NOTE: You must select the source before selecting
PC. You cannot change the channel while in PC
Mode.

PC AUDIO SELECTION

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button
repeatedly to highlight Audio Selection.

3

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT button repeatedly to select PC/

HD, or TV.

4

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

6

4

3
5

2

Pictu re

Brigh tness

Pictu re

Horiz ontal

Vertical

Color Temp .

48

Pictu re

Brigh tness

Pictu re

Horiz ontal

Vertical

Color Temp .

38

Pictu re

Brigh tness

Pictu re

Horiz ontal

Vertical

Color Temp .

39

Pictu re

Brigh tness

Pictu re

Horiz ontal

Vertical

Color Temp .

32

Pictu re

Brigh tness

Pictu re

Horiz ontal

Vertical

Color Temp .

Norma l

5

1

4

4

2

3

1

3

PC Me nu

Pictu re

Audio Selection

Featu res

Reset to Factory

PC / HD

PC Me nu

Pictu re

Audio Selection

Featu res

Reset to Factory

TV

Note: When using the LCD
TV as a PC monitor, slight
diagonal interference lines may
be observed when it is operated
under electromagnetic interference
environment but will not affect
the performance of this product.
For better performance, good
quality VGA cable with good noise
isolation filter is recommended.

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SETTING UP THE PC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR)

PC FEATURES

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR DOWN button
repeatedly to highlight the Features.

3

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
access the Features menu.

4

Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR
DOWN buttons

to access the items in the

Features menu:

Phase – eliminates the horizontal interfer-

ing lines

Clock – eliminates the vertical interfering

lines

Format – choose between Full Screen and

the original format (Native) of the PC
screen.

PIP – call up a PIP window for TV or HD.

Auto Adjustment – automatically adjusts

the control based on the signal being re­ceived to give the best possible picture.

5

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT button to make the desired

adjustments.

Note : For Auto Adjustment feature, press

the CURSOR LEFT to start adjustment.
When adjustment is completed, press the
CURSOR UP or DOWN to select Yes if
you want to store adjustment or select No
if you do not want to store adjustment.

6

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

PC Me nu

Pictu re

Audio Selection

Featu res

Reset to Factory

Phase

Clock

Forma t

PIP

Auto Adjus t

6

2
4

3
5

1

5

4

Featu res

Phase

Clock

Forma t

PIP

Auto Adjus t

3

Featu res

Phase

Clock

Forma t

PIP

Auto Adjus t

2

Featu res

Phase

Clock

Forma t

PIP

Auto Adjus t

Fulls creen

Featu res

Phase

Clock

Forma t

PIP

Auto Adjus t

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

Featu res

Phase

Clock

Forma t

PIP

Auto Adjus t

Start ?

Featu res

Phase

Clock

Forma t

PIP

Auto Adjus t

No

Store ?

Yes

B

efore using the PIP feature configure the computer
for optimum resolution (1024 x 768, 60 Hz).

Note: if you select another resolution, the feature
may not work.

640 x 480, 60 Hz 800 x 600, 56 Hz 1024 x 768, 60 Hz

640 x 480, 67 Hz 800 x 600, 60 Hz 1024 x 768, 70 Hz

640 x 480, 72 Hz 800 x 600, 72 Hz 1024 x 768, 75 Hz

640 x 480, 75 Hz 800 x 600, 75 Hz

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SETTING UP THE PC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR)

W

hile in PC mode, you can bring up a PIP

window for the TV or HD channel. For PIP
to function, an accessory must be connected to the
HDMI Input.

Note: PIP function is only available using

PC-D with the following combinations: TV /
AV / SVIDEO. (Refer to the QUG for details on
connections.)

PC PIP CONTROLS

1

From the Source, choose PC-D mode
(depending on the cable used to connect
the TV from the PC). Refer to page 22 and
follow the steps in “How to use the Source
List”.

2

Press the MENU button to access the PC
Mode

menu.

3

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Features.

4

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
access Features menu.

5

Press the CURSOR DOWN button
repeatedly to highlight PIP.

6

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
access PIP menu.

7

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT buttons to select the PIP Size

options : Off, Small, Medium, Large or
Side-by-Side.

8

If you want to move the PIP screen
horizontally, press the CURSOR DOWN
button again to highlight Horizontal.

9

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT buttons to move the picture

horizontally.

10

If you want to move the PIP screen
vertically, press the CURSOR DOWN

button again to highlight Vertical.

11

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT buttons to move the picture

vertically.

12

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

PC Me nu

Pictu re

Audio Selection

Featu res

Reset to Factory

Phase

Clock

Forma t

PIP

Auto Adjus t

3
5
8

10

4
6
7

2

7
9

Featu res

Phase

Clock

Forma t

PIP

Auto Adjus t

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

PIP

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

Off

PIP

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

1

PIP

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

1

11

12

11

9

SETTING UP THE HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION)

Y

ou can quickly change from TV or any other
mode to the HD Mode.

HOW TO SELECT HD MODE

1

From the Source, choose CVI-1 (SD/HS),
CVI-2 (SD/HD) or HDMI (depending on

the digital accessory devices connected to
your TV). Refer to page 22 and follow the
steps in “How to use the Source List”.

Sourc e

TV

AV/SV HS

REAR/SVHS

CVI-1 (SD/HD)

HDMI

CVI-2 (SD/HD)

1

1

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SETTING UP THE HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION)

T

he HD Mode offers certain Picture, Sound and
Blocking options within its onscreen menu.

Below is a list of Picture Menu options.

PICTURE CONTROLS

1

From the Source, choose HD mode. Refer
to page 22 and follow the steps in “How to
use the Source List”.

2

Press the MENU button on the remote
control to display the HD Mode onscreen
menu. e Picture option will be
highlighted.

3

Press the CURSOR DOWN buttons until
Picture

is highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
shift the menu to the left, accessing the

Picture onscreen menu options.

5

Press the CURSOR UP or DOWN
buttons to highlight any of the HD Mode
Picture Controls. Choose from: Brightness,
Color, Picture, Sharpness, Tint, Color
Temp.

Brightness – is control will adds or

subtracts light from the darkest part of the
picture.

Color – is control adds or eliminates

color intensity from the picture.

Picture – is control improves the detail

of the lightest parts of the picture.

Sharpness – is control improves the

detail in the picture.

Tint – is control adjusts the picture to

obtain natural skin tones.

Color Temp – Choose from Normal (keeps

white, white), Cool (makes white bluish),
or Warm (makes white, reddish) picture
preferences.

6

Press the CURSOR RIGHT or LEFT
buttons to adjust the selected control.

7

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
remove the onscreen menu from the TV
screen when finished. Or, let the display
time out and the menu will disappear after
a few second.

HD Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Brigh tness

Color

Pictu re

Sharp ness

Color Temp .

Pictu re

Brigh tness

Color

Pictu re

Sharpness

Color Temp .

Tint

48

Pictu re

Brigh tness

Color

Pictu re

Sharpness

Color Temp .

Tint

38

Pictu re

Brigh tness

Color

Pictu re

Sharpness

Color Temp .

Tint

42

Pictu re

Brigh tness

Color

Pictu re

Sharpness

Color Temp .

Tint

8

Pictu re

Brigh tness

Color

Pictu re

Sharpness

Color Temp .

Tint

30

Pictu re

Brigh tness

Color

Pictu re

Sharpness

Color Temp .

Tint

Norma l

7

3
5

4
6

2

6

1

5

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SOUND CONTROLS

1

From the Source, choose HD mode. Refer
to page 22 and follow the steps in “How to
use the Source List”.

2

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

3

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Sound.

4

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
enter the Sound menu.

5

Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR
DOWN button

to select sound adjustment

you want to change : Equalizer, Balance,

AVL

or Dolby Virtual.

6

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT button to adjust the selected

control.

NOTE : If Equalizer is selected, press the

CURSOR RIGHT button to enter Equa
izer menu and press the CURSOR UP or
CURSOR DOWN button to select from
120Hz to 10KHz. en press the CUR-
SOR LEFT or CURSOR RIGHT button
to adjust the selected control.

7

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

HELPFUL HINT

Equalizer - adjusts the sound tones. Select

120Hz to 10KHz.

Balance - adjusts the level of sound coming

from the left and right speakers.

Dolby Virtual - adds greater depth and

dimension to TV sound. Select from Dolby

Virtual or Stereo sound (if Stereo) or Spatial

or Mono (if Mono).

T

he HD Mode also offers certain Sound control
adjustments to fine tune the sound being heard

when in the HD mode.

SETTING UP THE HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION)

HD Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virt ual

SAP

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

120 H z

500 H z

1500 Hz

5 KHz

10 KH z

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

0

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

On

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

Dolby Virt ual

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

On

Sound

Equal izer

Balan ce

AVL

Dolby Virtual

Sound

SAP

Stere o

7

3
5

4
6

2

6

1

5

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HD Me nu

Pictu re

Sound

Featu res

Insta ll

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

HELPFUL HINT

To turn off the PIP window, select PIP Size

and select the Off option.

NOTE: You can also access the PIP window

by pressing the æ button on the remote

control. Press æ once to display the PIP

screen.

Press æ repeatedly to toggle through the

various PIP screen sizes.

Featu res

Timer

AutoL ock

Contr ast+

DNR

PIP

PIP

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

Off

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

PIP

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

1

PIP

PIP S ize

Horiz ontal

Verti cal

1

SETTING UP THE HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION)

W

hile you are in HD mode, you can call up

a PIP window for a HD channel. For PIP
to function, an accessory must be connected to the
HDMI Input .

Note: PIP function is only available for TV / AV
/ SVHS / PC-VGA inputs (Refer to the QUG for

details on connections.)

1

From the Source, choose HDMI
(depending on the connection). Refer to
page 22 and follow the steps in “How to use
the Source List”.

2

Press the MENU button to access the HD
menu.

3

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to
highlight Features.

4

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
access Features menu.

5

Press the CURSOR DOWN button
repeatedly to highlight PIP.

6

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to
access PIP menu.

7

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT buttons to select the PIP Size

options : Off, Small, Medium, Large or
Side-by-Side.

8

If you want to move the PIP screen
horizontally, press the CURSOR DOWN
button again to highlight Horizontal.

9

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT buttons to move the picture

horizontally.

10

If you want to move the PIP screen
vertically, press the CURSOR DOWN

button again to highlight Vertical.

11

Press the CURSOR LEFT or CURSOR
RIGHT buttons to move the picture

vertically.

12

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

HD PIP CONTROLS

3
5
8

10

4
6
7

2

7
9

11

12

11

9

1

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No Power

• Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds,

then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER
button again.

• Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch.

• Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is

being used.

No Picture

• Check antenna/cable connections. Are they properly secured to

the TV’s ANT 75Ω plug?

• Check the TUNER MODE control for the correct tuner

setting.

• Try running the Auto Program feature to find all available

channels.

• Press the SOURCE button on the remote to make sure the

correct signal source is selected.

• If using an accessory device, be sure that it is functioning

properly.

• If in PC Mode, a video signal MUST BE present or the TV will

turn off.

No Sound

• Check the VOLUME buttons.

• Check the MUTE button on the remote control.

• If you’re attempting to hook up auxiliary equipment, check the

audio jack connections.

S-VHS color becomes faint

• If S-VHS is disconnected, picture color will become faint. To

restore picture color, press the CH +/– button on the remote
control and do a channel up followed by a channel down.

TV Only Produces MONO Sound

• If using a cable box with RF only type connections, the signal
coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO only.

• Check Sound control setting. Change setting to Stereo.

Remote Does Not Work

• Check the battery. If necessary, replace them with Lithium
battery (3V).

• Clean the remote control and the remote control sensor window
on the TV.

• Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds,
then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER
button again.

• Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is
being used.

• Check to be sure the TV outlet is not on a wall switch.

• Be sure that the remote is in the correct operating mode.

• Be sure the remote is pointed at the Remote Sensor Window on
the TV. See page 1 of the

for details.

TV Displays Wrong Channel or No Channels Above 13

• Repeat channel selection.

• Add the desired channel numbers (using the CHANNEL EDIT
control) into the TV’s memory.

• Check to be sure the TUNER MODES are set to the CABLE
option and run the Auto Program feature to find all available
channels.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

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WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV
Screen:

Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen
for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven
display aging.

Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures
that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the
screen. Be careful not to leave nonmoving images on screen for
extended periods of time, or to display the same images on screen
too frequently, because subtle ghost images can be left on the
picture tubes. Sources of stationary images may be DVD disks,
laser disks, video games, CD-i disks, videotapes, digita television
boxes, broadcast channels, cable channels, satellite channels, and
others. Here are some examples of stationary images (this is not an
all-inclusive list; you may encounter others in your viewing):

• DVD menus – listings of DVD disk content

• Letterbox black bars – shown at the top and bottom of the TV
screen when a wide screen (16:9) movie is viewed on a TV with
standard (4:3) aspect ratio.

• Video-game images and scoreboards

• Television station logos – present a problem if they are bright
and stationary; moving or low-contrast graphics are less likely to
cause uneven aging of the picture tube

• Stock-market tickers – presented at the bottom of the TV
screen

• Shopping channel logos and pricing displays – bright and
shown constantly or repeatedly in the same location on the TV
screen.

Placement of the TV

• To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, and increased
chance of set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures
can become excessively hot; for example, in direct sunlight or
near a heating appliance.

• Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the perforated
back cover of the set.

Cleaning

• To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged
from the electrical outlet before cleaning.

• Regularly dust the TV with a dry, nonscratching duster to keep
the TV clean.

• When cleaning the TV, take care not to scratch or damage
the screen surface. Avoid wearing jewelry or using anything
abrasive. Do not use household cleaners. Wipe the front screen
with a clean cloth dampened with water. Use even, easy, vertical
strokes when cleaning.

• Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a clean cloth or sponge
dampened in a solution of cool, clear water and a mild soap or
detergent. Use a clean, dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces. Do
not use acetone, toluene, or alcohol to clean the screen.

• Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the back
cover of the set.

• Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on or
near the cabinet, as they might cause permanent marring of the
cabinet finish.

CLEANING AND CARE

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

Sound Adjustment Controls

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) Control ..................................10

Balance Control ..................................................................

10

Equalizer Controls ..............................................................

10

Dolby Virtual Control ........................................................

10

SAP ....................................................................................10

Sound Control ....................................................................

10

Timer Controls ..................................................... 11

HD Mode Controls

How to Select HD Mode ....................................................30

Picture Adjustment Controls ..............................................

31

Sound Adjustment Controls ...............................................

32

PIP Controls ......................................................................

33

Index ..................................................................... 36

PC Mode Controls

Audio Selection Controls ....................................................28

PC Feature Controls ...........................................................

29

Picture Adjustment Controls ..............................................

28

PIP Controls ......................................................................

30

Registration Information ........................................ 2

Safety/Precautions ...............................................

3-4

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

5

Troubleshooting Tips ............................................

34

TV Mode Controls

Active Control ....................................................................24

AutoLock Controls

Access Code ........................................................................

13

Block Channels ...................................................................

14

Blocking Options ................................................................

18

Clear All Locked Channels ..................................................15

Movie Ratings .....................................................................

16

Review Screen .....................................................................

19

TV Ratings .........................................................................17

Understanding the AutoLock™ Control ...............................

12

AutoSound™ Control .........................................................

26

Auto Program Control .........................................................

7

AutoPicture™ Control ........................................................

26

AVL (Auto Volume Leveler) Control ...................................

10

Balance Control .................................................................

10

Channel Edit (Add or Delete Channels) Control ..................

7

Closed Captioning Control ................................................

23

Dolby Virtual Control ........................................................

10

Equalizer Control ...............................................................

10

Fine Tune ..............................................................................

8

Language Control ................................................................

6

Picture Adjustment Controls ................................................

9

Pixel Plus Controls .............................................................

25

Program List Control .........................................................

24

Remote Control Programming for Accessory Devices

Remote Control Accessory Device Related Buttons .............

27

SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) Control ..................

10

Sleeptimer Control .............................................................

23

Source Control ...................................................................

22

Stereo/Mono Control .........................................................

10

Surf Control .......................................................................

25

System ..................................................................................

8

Timer Controls ...................................................................

11

Tuner Mode Control ............................................................

6

Widescreen (Screen Format) Control .................................

22

Warranty ............................................................... 37

INDEX

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PHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONICS warrants

this product against defect in material or workmanship, subject
to any conditions set forth as follows:

PROOF OF PURCHASE:

You must have proof of the date of purchase to receive
warranted repair on the product. A sales receipt or other
document showing the product and the date that you
purchased the product as well as the authorized retailer
included, is considered such proof.

COVERAGE:

(If this product is determined to be defective)

LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase, Philips will repair or replace the product, at its
option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Philips
authorized repair facility. After the period of one (1) year,
Philips will no longer be responsible for charges incurred.

PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase,
Philips will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacement
parts in exchange for defective parts, through a Philips
authorized service center.

Note: If Philips is unable to provide service in your area, receipt
of the paid service can be submitted for consideration of
adjustment or full reimbursement at Philips discretion.

EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE

Your warranty does not cover:

• Labor charges for installation or setup of the product,
adjustment of customer controls on the product, and
installation or repair of antenna systems outside of the
product.

• Product repair and/or part replacement because of improper
installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse,
neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause
not within the control of Philips.

• A product that requires modification or adaptation to
enable it to operate in any country other than the country
for which it was designed, manufactured, approved and/
or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these
modifications.

• Damage occurring to product during shipping when
improperly packaged or cost associated with packaging.

• Product lost in shipment and no signature verification of
receipt can be provided.

• A product used for commercial or institutional purposes
(including but not limited to rental purposes).

• Products sold AS IS or RENEWED.

CARRY-IN / SHIP-IN WARRANTY

For Carry-In warranty repair, take the product to a Philips
authorized service center for repair. When the product has
been repaired, you must pick up the unit at the center. For
Ship-In warranty repair, ship the product to a Philips authorized
service center for repair in its original carton and packing
material. If you do not have the original carton or packing
material, have your product professionally packed for shipping.
Ship product via a traceable carrier. When it is necessary
for you to ship the product to Philips for repair, you will pay
the shipping cost for shipment to Philips. Philips will pay the
shipping costs when returning the product to you.

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE IN THE
U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN
ISLANDS…

Contact Philips Customer Care Center at:

1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477)

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE IN
CANADA…

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)

1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) - (English or Spanish
Speaking)

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE
CONSUMER. PHILIPS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED
BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusions or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or
exclusions may not apply to you. In addition, if you enter into a
service contract agreement with the PHILIPS partnership within
ninety (90) days of the date of sale, the limitation on how long
an implied warranty lasts does not apply.

PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY

One (1) Year Labor and Parts Repair

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

Philips, P.O. Box 671539, Marietta, GA. 30006-0026

(Warranty: 4835 710 27175)

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