Philips 51MP3964H/17 User Manual

3135 035 22984-English

User Guide

SMART. VERY SMART.

51MP392H 51MP3964H
Rear Projection TV

Model No:_____________
Serial No:_____________

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

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

with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-

ters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third ground­ing prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your
safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, con­sult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu-

larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.

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

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

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the app-

aratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is

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

15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these

materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli-

ance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended

international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties
of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying exces­sive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ulti­mately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electron­ic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could
unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product dam­age and/or personal injury.

18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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

power lines.

20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is 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. 70­1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of
the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects

do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.

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.).

Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electric Code

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the build­ing, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

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CONTENTS

Items Included with This TV

As you unpack your TV, please note that this Directions for Use
manual contains safety-tip information and Factory Service
Center locations, as well as a Warranty Registration Card, and
remote control.

Please take a few minutes to complete your registration card. The
serial number for the TV is on the rear of the set.

Refer to the back of this manual for instructions in the cleaning
and care of the TV.

INTRODUCTION

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

Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

CONNECTING ACCESSORY DEVICES

TO

YOUR TV

Jacks, Cables, and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Panel Overviews: Standard Inputs and Outputs . . . . . . . . . .7

Panel Overviews: High-definition Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting and Using an Audio Hi-fi System

with Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting a Standard DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting a DVD Player with Progressive-scan

Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connecting an S-Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting an HD Receiver to the

HD INPUT-AV 4 Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Connecting a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Using the AV and Source Select Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Using SmartSound™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Using SmartPicture™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Using Alternate Channel (A/CH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

USING THE

ONSCREEN

SUBMENUS P

ICTURE

Adjusting the Picture Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Setting the Smart Scan Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting the Smart Contrast Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

SOUND

Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and

Balance Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) Control . . . . . . . .25

Selecting the Surround-sound Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Selecting the Stereo/Mono Sound Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Selecting the SAP (Second Audio Program) Feature . . . . .28

Using the Bass Boost Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

FEATURES

The Timer

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Displaying the Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Setting the Timer’s Start Time and Stop Time . . . . . . . . .32

Selecting the Timer’s Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Setting the Timer’s Activate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

AutoLock™

Understanding AutoLock™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Setting up the AutoLock™ Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Using Clear All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Using AutoLock™ to Block Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Using AutoLock™ to Block by Movie Rating . . . . . . . . .39

Using AutoLock™ to Block by TV Rating . . . . . . . . . . .40

Turning the AutoLock™ Blocking Control

on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using AutoLock™ to Block Unrated Broadcasts . . . . . . .42

Using AutoLock™ to Block Broadcasts That

Have No Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Reviewing Your Currrent AutoLock™ Settings . . . . . . . .44

Using the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Using the Picture-format Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46-47

APPENDIXES

Appendix A: Compatibility Information

for the TV’s High-definition Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Appendix B: Model Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

GENERAL INFORMATION

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51-52

Glossary of Television Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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

Refer to the simple Owner’s Manual (sup-
plied with your TV) for details on the follow­ing:

• Basic TV connections

•Television and remote-control operation

• Onscreen menu controls

•How to use the installation features.

QUICK USE AND SETUP GUIDE

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Quick Use and Setup Guide

Quick Use and Setup Guide

CONTENTS

Important Notice/Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Making Basic TVConnections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1–2

Operating the Television and Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3

Using the Installation Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4–6

Using the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6–7

Adjusting the Manual Converge Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

MAKINGBASIC TV CONNECTIONS

BESTVIEWING

To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes,

he major benefit of this projection television is its large view-

and increased chance of set failure, do not place

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ing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various

the TVwhere temperatures can become excessively

locations in the room to find the optimal spot for viewing.

hot—for example, in direct sunlight or near a

NOTE:Be sure to allow a free flow of air to and from the per-

heating appliance.

forated back cover of the set.

A300- to 75-ohm twin-lead

CABLESAND CONNECTORS

adapteraccepts the antenna
cables (called twin-lead wires)

f you are new to making TVhookups, you may want to read

from an antenna, allowing you

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this section. (The cables and connectors discussed are not sup-

to connect the antenna signal to

plied with your set. You can buy them at most stores that sell

the TV.

audio or video products. Or call our Customer Care Center at

Video and audio cables

1-800-531-0039.)

with standard RCA

This publication provides you with examples of basic connections.

(phono) connectors con-

See pages 6–17 in the Directions for Use manual for more infor-

nect the video and audio

mation on connections, along with connection examples.

jacks of accessory
devices such as VCRs

A75-ohm coaxial cableconnects signals

and DVD players to the

from an antenna or a cable TVcompany

jacks on the TV.

to the antenna jack on the back of the TV.

To simplify making connections, the connectors

Coaxial cables use “F” connectors.

are usually color coded. The jacks on your TVare

Atwo-way signal splitterenables you to

likewise color coded to match the colors of the

take a single antenna or cable TVsignal

connectors. The coding is as follows: yellow for

and supply it to two different inputs.

video (composite) and red and white for the right
and left audio channels, respectively. Use an audio
cable with a white connector when making mono,

ANTENNAOR CABLE TV

his section shows you how to make a basic TVconnection
using a cable TVor antenna signal.

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If you have cable TVservice, you’ll simply connect the coaxial
cable lead-in from the cable TVcompany to your TV. If you intend
to connect a VHF/UHF antenna, you may need a 300- to 75-ohm
adapter, which is not supplied with your TV.

NOTE:You should be able to buy optional accessories such as a
VHF/UHF antenna or a 300- to 75-ohm adapter at most stores
that sell electronics. Or you can call our Customer Care Center
at 1-800-531-0039.

Connect the Cable TVorantenna signal to the
ANTENNAIN 75Ωjack on the rearof the TV.

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NOTE: If you are using an antenna with a round coaxial
cable (75Ω), then you are ready to connect to the back of
the TV. If your antenna has a flat, twin-lead wire (300Ω),
you must first attach the antenna wires on a 300- to 75­ohm adapter. Then push the round end of the adapter onto
the ANTENNAIN 75Ωjack on the rear of the TV.

Insert the TV’s powerplug into the wall power outlet.

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Partner, Philips

IMPORTANT

Consumer Electronics

NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several

has determined this

different television models. Not all features (and

product meets the
Energy Star®guidelines

drawings) discussed in this manual will necessar-

for energy efficiency.

ily match those found with yourtelevision set.

Energy Star®is a U.S.

This is normal and does not require that you con-

registered mark. Using

tact yourdealeror request service.

products with the Energy
Star®label can save

WARNING: TO PREVENTFIRE OR SHOCK

energy. Saving energy

HAZARD DO NOTEXPOSE THIS UNITTO

reduces air pollution and

RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.

lowers utility bills.

Magnetic fields, such as those of external speak­ers, may cause the picture to distort if the speak­ers are placed too close to the television. Move
the magnetic field source away from the TVuntil
there is no picture distortion.

or nonstereo, connections. The connectors of
video cables used to connect component video or
RGB (high-resolution) jacks are often color coded
red, green, and blue. Component video connec­tions provide you with the highest possible color
and picture resolution.

An S-Video cableconnects devices such as DVD
players, VCRs, or camcorders to your TV. S-Video
provides better picture per­formance than regular (com­posite) video connections.
S-Video cables can be used
only with S-Video-compatible accessory devices.
You must also connect the left and right audio
cables along with S-Video because the S-Video
jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

AVGA(DB15) cable

VGAconnection to

makes a
the HD INPUT-AV5 jack on
the rear of the TV.

Cable TV

Coaxial Cable

Company

Lead-in from

Cable TV Company

300- to 75-ohm

Adapter

HD INPUT-AV 5

Rear of TV

Coaxial Cable

HD INPUT-AV 4

1

OR

G/Y

R/Pr

ANTENNA IN 75Ω

INPUT-AV 2OUTPUT

INPUT-AV 1

Y

B/Pb

VIDEO

VIDEO
S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L

Pb

L

V

L

L

L

L

SYNC

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

AUDIO

Pr

H

R

R

R

R

Outdoor or Indoor Antenna
(Combination VHF/UHF)

Twin-lead Wire

The combination antenna receives normal
broadcast channels 2–13 (VHF) and 14–69 (UHF).

Coaxial Cable

Lead-in from Antenna

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FEATURES

Your new projection television and its packaging 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. The bat­teries used by your product should not be thrown away when
depleted but should be handed in and disposed of as small chemi­cal waste. Please find out about the local regulations concerning
how to dispose of your old television, batteries, and packaging

End-of-life Disposal

Alternate Channel (A/CH) button allows you to switch back and
forth between the currently viewed channel and the previously
viewed channel.
Automatic Phosphor Aging Compensation (APAC) Because
both analog sources (cable TV and DVD) and digital sources (HD
and progressive scan DVD) have different aspect ratios (4:3, 16:9,
21:9, etc.) the picture on a digital television may have black bars
on the sides or top and bottom. Once black bars are detected in
either the 4:3 or 16:9 viewing mode, APAC automatically shifts the
television picture, pixel-by-pixel, just enough to blur image reten­tion. Because APAC works in both the analog and digital modes,
you have excellent protection.
Audio/video jacks allow direct connections with VCRs and other
accessories for quality TV picture and sound playback. Component
video input jacks are provided for high-fidelity color and picture
resolution when using digital video source material, such as a
DVD.
Audio Volume Leveler (AVL) control keeps the TV’s 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.
AutoChron™ automatically sets the right time of day and main­tains it with digital precision through brownouts, power failures,
and even Daylight Savings Time adjustments.
AutoLock™ protects young children from objectionable program­ming with V-chip technology.
Automatic Format automatically detects the incoming signal’s
format and adjusts it to fill the screen. Also, your remote control
has a Format button that allows you to select the picture format
you want to see.
Smart Picture™ allows you to push a button and adapt your TV’s
picture to various types of programs, such as sports, movies, and
multimedia (games).
Smart Sound™ 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 submenu. The three facto­ry-set controls—Voice, Music, and Theatre—enable you to tailor
the TV sound to enhance the particular programming you are
watching.
Channel Edit allows you to add or remove channels from the list
of channels 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 CH +/– buttons on your remote control.
Closed Captioning allows you to read TV program dialog or
voice conversations as onscreen text.
Smart Contrast helps you sharpen the picture quality by making
the contrast between the dark and bright picture areas more notice­able as the image on screen changes.
Smart Scan gives you a choice between two different picture­scanning techniques—progressive and interlaced. Progressive scan
doubles the number of visible picture lines per field by displaying
all picture frame lines at once, eliminating line flicker. The inter­laced mode provides for a double vertical display (interlaced) of
progressive scan, which reduces annoying motion artifacts. The
Interlaced mode also helps smooth out jagged lines sometimes
seen on curved and angled surfaces.
High-definition component video inputs allow you to connect
High-definition signals to the TV (HD INPUT-AV 4 only). The
result is superb color purity, crisp color detail, and reduced color
noise. Your set provides separate HD inputs for YPbPr/RGB, as
well as horizontal and vertical sync.

Hi-fi stereo system, including a built-in audio amplifier and a twin
speaker system. The system enables you to hear stereo sound or
Second Audio Program (SAP) bilingual broadcasts when they are
available.
Incredible Surround™ enhances stereo programs by making the
sound broader and fuller.
Onscreen menu shows the TV controls and allows you adjust or set
those controls (can be viewed in American English, French, or
Spanish).
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or cable TV (CATV) channel
capability, as well as advanced capability for high-definition video.
Three-line comb filter provides improved chroma/luminance sepa­ration to the picture. Offering vertical-edge enhancement and virtu­ally no “dot crawl,” this filter easily supports the demands of DVD
players and other advanced high-resolution video sources.

As an Energy Star® Partner, Magnavox has determined this prod­uct meets the Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with the
Energy Star® label can save energy. Saving energy reduces air

pollution and lowers utility bills.
Active Control, APAC, AutoPicture, AutoSound, and Incredible Surround
are trademarks of Magnavox North America. Copyright 2004 Magnavox.

Component Video Input Jacks
Cables used: component video or A/V
with RCA-type phono plugs

Allow you to connect accessory devices such
as DVD players. Separating the video into
three signals, these inputs provide excellent
quality. Be sure to connect the left and right
audio cables, because the Y, Pb, Pr jacks
receive only the picture signal.

S-Video Jacks
Cable used: S-Video

Provide a higher quality picture than the Video
(composite) jacks because the color part of the
picture is separated from the black and white
portion. Be sure to connect the left and right
audio cables, because the S-Video jacks receive
only the picture signal.

Video (called composite) Jacks
Cable used:A/V with RCA-type phono
plug

Provide better picture performance than the
antenna RF input. Be sure to connect the audio
cables, because the video jacks receive only the
picture signal.

Audio Jacks
Cables used:A/V with RCA-type
phono plug

Provide sound for the video inputs. If your
accessory device has only one output for audio,
connect it to the left (color coded white) audio
jack on the TV.

Antenna RF Jack
Cables used: RF coaxial cable (75Ω)

Allows you to connect an antenna, cable TV, or
components having only RF outputs to the
antenna input on the TV. RF coaxial cables are
available in push-on or screw-on type.

Signal Splitter

Allows you to route an antenna or cable TV
signal to two inputs.

300- to 75-ohm Twin-lead Adapter

Accepts twin-lead wires from an antenna and
allows connection to the antenna input on the
TV. If your antenna is already equipped with
an RF coaxial cable you will not need this
adapter.

Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV

JACKS,CABLES, AND CONNECTORS

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his page contains descriptions and illus-

trations of jacks, cables, and connectors
you might use in making connections. The
cables and connectors are not supplied with
your TV, but you can purchase them at
stores that sell electronics. Or you can
order them by calling our Customer Care
Center at 1-800-531-0039.

Antenna RF Jack

Cable Used: RF Coaxial (75Ω)

Push-on Type

Screw-on Type

Signal Splitter

Cables Used: RF Coaxial (75Ω)

Video (Composite) Jack

Cable Used:A/V with RCA-type

Phono Plug

Or

S-VIDEO Jack

Cable Used: S-Video

Audio Jacks (Stereo Connection)
Cables Used:A/V with RCA-type

Phono Plug

Component Video Jacks

Cables Used: Component Video or

A/V with RCA-type Phono Plugs

Audio Jacks (Monaural Connection)

Cable Used:A/V with RCA-type

Phono Plug

300- to 75-ohm Twin-lead Adapter

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Y

Pb

Pr

S-VIDEO

L

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

L

AUDIO

R

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Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV

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ou can connect a wide range of video and

audio devices to your TV, in various ways.

This page and the next one provide an overview
of signal compatabilities and the types of
devices you can connect to the jacks.
Connection examples follow on subsequent
pages. See pages 1 and 2 of the Quick Use and
Setup Guide that came with your set for exam­ples of basic connections. You may also want to
refer to the user instructions that came with
each particular device for information on con­nections.

What You Can Connect to the

Standard Panel Jacks

1

ANTENNA IN 75Ω jack—use to con-
nect radio-frequency (RF) signals from
VHF/UHF antennas or a cable system.
These are 480i signals.

2

YPbPr (component video input [CVI]
jacks)—compatible with 480i signals

only. Use to connect accessories having
component video outputs, such as DVD
players, laser-disc players, video-game
players, satellite receivers, or other
devices. Use the INPUT-AV 1 L(eft) and
R(ight) AUDIO jacks for sound connec­tions. .

3

S-VIDEO (super video) jacks—com­patible with 480i signals only. Use to
connect accessories having Super VHS
(S-VHS) outputs, such as VCRs, DVD
players, laser-disc players, video-game
players, satellite receivers, or other
devices.

4

VIDEO (composite) jacks (INPUT-AV

1,
INPUT-AV 2, and TV’s side jack panel
[AV3])—compatible with 480i signals

only. Use to connect accessories having
composite video outputs, such as VCRs,
video-game players, or other devices.

5

AUDIO inputs (INPUT-AV 1,
INPUT-AV 2, and TV’s side jack panel
[AV3])—use to connect from the audio

output jacks on VCRs, DVDs, or other
accessories.

6

OUTPUT (VIDEO/AUDIO)—video is
compatible with 480i signals only. Use to
connect to a VCR to record programs
from the TV. Or use the AUDIO outputs
to connect to an audio hi-fi system.

• Signals connected to the HD INPUT-AV 4
inputs will provide you with the best picture.
Examples of sources for such signals are a
progressive-scan DVD player (480p) or an
HD receiver (1080i or 480p) with YPbPr or
RGB outputs. The 1080i signals will pro­vide you with the best picture possible.
Devices with RGB outputs may or may not
have H and V sync outputs to connect to the
HD INPUT-AV 4 H and V SYNC inputs.

• Among the 480i-compatible inputs
(ANTENNA IN 75Ω, INPUT AV-1, INPUT
AV-2, and the side jack panel), you will get
the best picture from the component video
inputs (labeled YPbPr). The S-Video inputs
will provide the next-best level of picture
quality.

HELPFUL HINTS

PANEL OVERVIEWS:STANDARD INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

The side jack-panel inputs (recognized by the
TV as AV3) are convenient for connecting a
camcorder. See page 16.

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C

HECK IT OUT

Summary of signal compatabilities

Input jacks on TV

Compatible output signal

from an external source

or device

ANTENNA IN 75Ω, INPUT AV-1,
INPUT AV-2, and side jack panel (AV3)

480i (480 lines, interlaced)

1

ANTENNA IN 75Ω

5

4

VIDEO

AUDIO

2

INPUT-AV 1

L

R

6

Rear of TV

4

INPUT-AV 2OUTPUT

Y

Pb

Pr

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

S-VIDEO

L

5

3

HD INPUT-AV 4

G/Y

R/Pr

B/Pb

V

SYNC

AUDIO

H

L

R

4

INPUT-AV 3

5

8

Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV

PANEL OVERVIEWS:HIGH-DEFINITION INPUTS

T

he HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks allow you to digi­tal equipment with 1080i or 480p signal

output.

What You Can Connect to the

High-definition Input Jacks

1

HD INPUT-AV 4—use to connect digi­tal equipment with a 1080i or a 480p
signal output, such as HD receivers
(1080i or 480p) or DVD players with
progressive-scan capability (480p). You
can connect equipment with YPbPr com­ponent video or RGB outputs to the HD
INPUT-AV 4 jacks. H and V Sync con­nections may or may not be required for
RGB connections.

Dedicated audio input
jacks are located with the HD INPUT-AV 4
video jacks.

Summary of signal compatabilities

Input jacks on TV

Compatible output signal

from an external source

or device

HD INPUT-AV 4

1080i (1080 lines, interlaced) or
480p (480 lines, progressive scan)

• This television is designed to be compatible
with high-definition signal standards 1080i
and 480p as specified by the Electronic
Industries Association standard EIA770.3.
Because output standards may vary by man­ufacturer, you may encounter some digital
equipment that will not properly display pic­tures on the TV.

HELPFUL HINTS

ANTENNA IN 75Ω

Rear of TV

VIDEO

INPUT-AV 1

L

AUDIO

R

Y

Pb

Pr

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

INPUT-AV 2OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

L

HD INPUT-AV 4

G/Y

R/Pr

B/Pb

V

SYNC

H

1

L

AUDIO

R

9

AV1

5

T

he TV’s audio/video (AV) input jacks provide

for direct picture and sound connections
between the TV and accessory devices such as
VCRs, DVD players, and others that have AV out­put jacks.

This example, which uses the INPUT-AV 1 jacks,
shows you one way you can connect a VCR to
your TV.

Refer to the directions-for-use manual for your
VCR for further information on connections.

To make the connections shown in this example,
you will need:

• one coaxial cable (75Ω)

• one cable for a video connection (standard

RCA connector)

•two cables for audio connections (standard

RCA connectors) (only one cable is needed for
a nonstereo VCR).

NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV.
You should be able to buy them at most stores
that sell electronics. Or you can call our
Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039

1

Connect a cable TV or antenna signal to
the ANT IN jack on the rear of the VCR.

2

Connect from the OUT jack on the rear
of the VCR to the

ANTENNA IN 75Ω

jack on the rear of the TV.

3

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on the
rear of the VCR to the INPUT AV1
VIDEO jack on the rear of the TV.

4

Connect the audio output R(ight) and
L(eft) jacks on the rear of the VCR to the

INPUT-AV 1 AUDIO jacks on the rear of
the TV.

NOTE: If the VCR is a mono (nonstereo)
unit, connect only the left audio cable,
which usually has a white connector.

5

Press the AV button on the remote con­trol as many times as necessary to select

the AV1 source.

6

Tu rn the VCR on and press PLAY to
view a videotape on the TV.

Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV

CONNECTING A VCR

To simplify making connections, audio and
video cables often have color-code connec­tors. The jacks on your TV are likewise
color coded to match the connectors. The
coding is as follows:

•Yellow for video (composite)

• Red for the right audio channel

•White for the left audio channel

NOTE: If your VCR is mono (non­stereo), you will connect only one audio
cable. You must ensure that the TV is set
to MONO for the signal source to which
you’ve connected the VCR (

INPUT-AV

1,
INPUT-AV2, or the side panel inputs
[AV3]). Otherwise, you will receive
sound from only one of the TV’s speak-

HELPFUL HINT

2

Rear of VCR*

* (Example: Philips VCR
model VR674CAT)

3

ANTENNA IN 75Ω

VIDEO

INPUT-AV 1

L

AUDIO

R

Rear of TV

INPUT-AV 2OUTPUT

4

Y

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

L

L

R

Pb

Pr

HD INPUT-AV 4

G/Y

R/Pr

B/Pb

V

SYNC

H

AUDIO

L

R

Coaxial Cable

Lead-in from

Cable TV Company

or VHF/UHF Antenna

1

AUDIO

L

ANT

IN

OUT

R

VIDEO

OUT

CH3 CH4

IN

OUT

IN

10

CONNECTING A VCR AND CABLE BOX

P

resented here is a connection example

involving a VCR and cable box.

Refer to the VCR’s directions-for-use manual
for further information on connections.

To make the connections in this example, you
will need:

• one, two-way signal splitter

•two coaxial cables (75Ω)

• one cable for a video connection (standard
RCA connector)

•two cables for audio connections (standard
RCA connectors) (only one cable is needed
for connection to a nonstereo VCR).

NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your
TV. You should be able to buy them at most
stores that sell electronics. Or you can call
our Customer Care Center at
1-800-531-0039.

1

Connect a cable TV signal to a two­way signal splitter.

2

Connect one of the two-way signal
splitter outputs to the INPUT on the

cable box.

3

Connect the other two-way signal
splitter output to the ANTENNA IN

75Ω on the rear of the TV.

4

Connect from the cable box OUTPUT
jack to the ANT IN jack on the rear of

the VCR.

5

Connect the VIDEO OUT jack on
the VCR to the INPUT-AV 1 VIDEO

jack on the rear of the TV.

6

Connect the AUDIO OUT R(ight)
and L(eft) jacks on the VCR to

INPUT-AV 1 AUDIO jacks on the rear
of the TV.

NOTE:

If your VCR is mono (nonstereo),
you will connect only one audio cable.
Connect only the left audio cable,
which usually has a white connector.

7

Press the AV button on the remote
control as many times as necessary

to select the AV1 source.

8

Turn the VCR on and push PLAY to
view a videotape.

Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV

• A cable box will not send stereo sound to the
ANTENNA IN 75Ω jack on the TV.
However, if your cable box has A/V outputs,
those might be able to supply video and
stereo audio to A/V jacks on either the VCR
or the TV. Check with your cable company.

•To simplify making connections, the plugs
on audio and video cables are often color
coded. The jacks on your TV are likewise
color coded to match the plugs.
The coding is as follows:
—Yellow for video (composite)
—Red for the right audio channel
—White for the left audio channel

NOTE: If your VCR is mono (nonstereo),
you will connect only one audio cable. You
must ensure that the TV is set to MONO for
the signal source to which you’ve connected
the VCR (INPUT-AV 2, INPUT-AV 1, or the
side panel inputs [AV3]). Otherwise, you will
receive sound from only one of the TV’s
speakers. See page 27.

HELPFUL HINT

3

Rear of VCR*

* (Example: Philips
VCR model
VR674CAT)

AV1

5

ANTENNA IN 75Ω

Rear of TV

INPUT-AV 1

Y

VIDEO

Pb

L

AUDIO

Pr

R

6

AUDIO

INPUT-AV 2OUTPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L

L

R

HD INPUT-AV 4

G/Y

R/Pr

B/Pb

V

SYNC

H

AUDIO

L

R

4

AUDIO

L

ANT

IN

IN

OUT

R

VIDEO

OUT

CH3 CH4

IN

OUT

Rear of Cable Box

Tw o-way

Signal

Splitter

INPUT

OUTPUT

2

Coaxial Cable Lead-in from

Cable TV Company

1

or VHF/UHF Antenna

7

11

CONNECTING AND USING AN AUDIO HI-FI SYSTEM WITH YOUR TV

Y

ou can use your TV’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks

to connect to an external audio hi-fi system.

Follow the simple steps below.
To make these connections, you will need two

cables for audio connections (standard RCA).
NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV.
You should be able to buy them at most stores
that sell electronics. Or you can call our
Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.

1

Connect from the L(eft) and R(ight)
AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the rear of the

TV to the L(eft) and R(ight) AUX/TV
INPUT jacks on the rear of the hi-fi system.

Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV

The sound outputs from the TV to an exter­nal hi-fi system are not affected or tailored
by the TREBLE, BASS, BALANCE, AVL,
INCR. SURROUND, and BASS BOOST
controls in the TV’s SOUND submenu.

HELPFUL HINT

ANTENNA IN 75Ω

Rear of TV

AUDIO

INPUT-AV 2OUTPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L

L

R

INPUT-AV 1

Y

VIDEO

Pb

L

AUDIO

Pr

R

HD INPUT-AV 4

G/Y

R/Pr

B/Pb

V

SYNC

H

AUDIO

L

R

1

AUX/TV INPUT

PHONO INPUT

L

Rear

of Hi-fi

R

12

CONNECTING A STANDARD DVD PLAYER

C

omponent video inputs allow the highest pos-

sible color and picture resolution in the play­back of digital signals, such as those of DVD
players. The color difference signals (Pb, Pr) and
the luminance (Y) signal are connected and
received separately. The result is better color
bandwidth information than is possible with com­posite video (labeled VIDEO on your TV’s jack
panel) or S-Video connections.

To make the connections shown in this example,
you will need:

• three cables for video connections (standard

RCA connectors)

•two cables for audio connections (standard

RCA connectors).

NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV.
You should be able to buy them at most stores
that sell electronics. Or you can call our
Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.

1

Connect the YPbPr (component)
VIDEO OUT jacks from the DVD player

to the INPUT-AV 1 YPbPr (component
video) jacks on the rear of the TV.

NOTE: The INPUT-AV 1 YPbPr jacks
will accept 480i (interlaced) output sig­nals only. The connection example on this

page assumes the use of a DVD player
with interlaced output. Some DVD play­ers, however, have YPbPr outputs that can
be switched between interlaced and pro­gressive scan. If you are attempting to use
a DVD player with progressive-scan (480p
output) capability to make the connection
shown in this example, you must be sure
to switch the DVD player to interlaced. If
necessary, refer to the DVD player’s direc­tions-for-use manual for help. If you want
to use the DVD player in progressive-scan
mode, you must use the
HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks (see page 13).

2

Connect the AUDIO OUT L(eft) and
R(ight) jacks from the DVD player to the

INPUT-AV 1 AUDIO jacks on the rear of
the TV.

3

Press the AV button on the remote con­trol as many times as necessary to select

the CVI (component video input) source
on the TV.

4

Tu rn the DVD player on and press
PLAY to view the DVD program on the
TV.

Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV

•To simplify making connections, the con­nectors on audio and video cables are
often color coded. The jacks on your TV
are likewise color coded to match the
connectors.

•The names for the component video jacks
may differ depending on the DVD player
or accessory digital source equipment
used. For example, besides YPbPr, you
may see R-Y/B-Y/Y; or CrCbY. Although
abbreviations and terms may vary, the let­ters B and R stand for the blue and red
color component signal connectors, respec­tively, and Y indicates the luminance sig­nal. If necessary, refer to the directions-for­use manual for your DVD or digital acces­sory for more information.

•You can also connect a satellite receiver
to the TV in a manner similar to the
example shown on this page. If you con­nect a satellite receiver to the TV, you
will need to use the receiver’s channel­memorization system to store channels in
the receiver’s memory.

• If you experience difficulties receiving
sound with a DVD disc, check the sound
settings through the DVD disc’s menu.

HELPFUL HINTS

To prevent uneven picture-tube aging, do not
leave nonmoving images or border bars on the
screen for an extended period. See page 49.

WARNING

ANTENNA IN 75Ω

2

VIDEO

Rear of DVD Player*

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTS

COAXIAL

*(Example: Philips DVD model DVD712)

AUDIO

L

R

INPUT-AV 1

OPT OUT

Y

Pb

Pr

SUB WF OUT

1

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

INPUT-AV 2OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

1

2

Rear of TV

L

R

AUDIO OUT

HD INPUT-AV 4

G/Y

R/Pr

B/Pb

V

L

SYNC

AUDIO

H

R

1

2

PR/C

R

Y

B/CB

L

(CVBS)

VIDEO OUT

P

VIDEO OUT

(Y/C)

S-VIDEO OUT

CVI

3

13

T

he following instructions explain how to con-

nect a DVD player with progressive-scan
capability to the HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks on your
TV.

To make the connections, you will need:

• three cables for video connections (standard

RCA connectors)

•two cables for audio connections (standard

RCA connectors).

NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV.
You should be able to buy them at most stores
that sell electronics. Or you can call our
Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.

1

Connect from the YPrPb jacks on
the

rear of the DVD player to the

HD INPUT-

AV 4 G/Y, R/Pr, B/Pb jacks

on the rear of the TV.

2

Connect from the L(eft) and R(ight)
AUDIO OUT jacks on the rear of the

DVD player to the HD INPUT-AV 4
AUDIO L(eft) and R(ight) jacks on the rear
of the TV

.

3

Make sure the DVD player is in pro­gressive-scan mode. You will not get a

viewable picture through the HD INPUT­AV 4 jacks if the DVD player is in inter­laced mode.

For more information on placing your
DVD player in progressive-scan mode, see
the DVD player’s directions-for-use manu­al. Also, see the Helpful Hints to the right.
The way in which progressive-scan mode
is selected varies among DVD players.

4

Press the AV button on your TV remote
control as many times as necessary to

select the

AV4 signal source.

5

Tu rn the DVD on, insert a disc, and
press play to view a DVD on the TV.

• If after connecting your DVD player your
display is filled with wavy lines, it may be
that your DVD player is not set to progres­sive-scan mode. Some DVD players have an
I/P (interlaced/progressive scan) switch
located on the back or front of the players for
changing from interlaced to progressive-scan
mode. Other DVD players may allow the
mode to be changed by pressing a button on
the DVD player’s remote control or by using
the DVD player’s onscreen menu. If the
interlaced/progressive-scan selection option
is provided only through the DVD onscreen
menu, you will need to connect the DVD
player to another AV input source in addition
to HD INPUT-AV 4 to see the DVD menu.
Select this additional AV source on screen to
see the DVD menu and choose progressive­scan mode. You will then be able to see the
DVD picture through the AV4 source.

• Some DVD players have dedicated progres­sive-scan output jacks that are labeled as
such and require no switching to provide a
picture through the HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks.
See your DVD player’s directions-for-use
manual for information.

• The default color-space setting for the
HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks is YPbPr. RGB is
also an option. If the picture’s color looks
grossly incorrect, try changing either the
DVD player’s or TV’s color-space setting.
See the DVD player’s directions-for-use
manual for information on setting its color
space.

HELPFUL HINTS

If you experience difficulties receiving
sound with a DVD disc, check the sound

HELPFUL HINT

To prevent uneven picture-tube aging, do not
leave nonmoving images or border bars on the
screen for an extended period. See page 49.

W

ARNING

CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER WITH PROGRESSIVE-SCAN CAPABILITY

Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV

AV4

4

ANTENNA IN 75Ω

VIDEO OUT

3

Rear of DVD Player with Progressive-scan Capability

Y

VIDEO

P

B

PR

SELECT

P

I

INPUT-AV 1

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

S

Rear of TV

AUDIO

VIDEO

L

R

INPUT-AV 2OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

L

AUDIO OUT

2CH

BITSTREAM

/PCM

L

R

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

Y

Pb

Pr

HD INPUT-AV 4

SYNC

OPTICAL

1

G/Y

R/Pr

B/Pb

V

L

AUDIO

H

R

2

AC IN ~

14

T

he S(uper)-Video connection on the rear (and

side panel) of the TV can give you better pic­ture detail and clarity for the playback of S-VHS
VCR tapes or DVDs than the normal antenna
(RF signal) or Video (composite) picture connec­tions. The example given connects a DVD/VCR
Combi unit to the INPUT-AV 2 jacks on the rear
of the TV.

NOTE: The accessory device must have an
S-VIDEO output jack to make the connection
explained on this page.

To make the connections, you will need:

• one S-Video cable

•two cables for audio connections (standard

RCA connectors).

NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV.
You should be able to buy them at most stores
that sell electronics. Or you can call our
Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.

1

Connect the S-VIDEO OUT jack on the
rear of the accessory device with
S-VIDEO output to the INPUT-AV 2
S-VIDEO jack on the rear of the TV.

2

Connect the DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT
jacks on the rear of the accessory device

to the INPUT-AV 2 AUDIO input jacks on
the rear of the TV.

3

Press the AV button on the remote con­trol as many times as necessary to select

the AV2 source on the TV.

4

Tu rn the accessory device on and press
play to view the video source material

(DVD or videotape, for example) on the
TV.

Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV

CONNECTING AN S-VIDEO DEVICE

•To simplify making connections, audio
cables are often color coded: red for the
right channel, and white for the left chan­nel. The jacks on your TV are likewise
color coded to match the connectors. To
make S-Video connections, you must use
an S-Video cable.

•You can also connect a satellite receiver,
laser-disc player, video-game player, or
other accessory device with S-Video
capability to the TV in a manner similar
to example shown on this page.

• If you connect a satellite receiver to the
TV, you will need to use the receiver’s
channel-memorization system to store
channels in the receiver’s memory.

HELPFUL HINTS

Video sources that show a constant nonmoving
pattern on the TV screen can cause picture-tube
damage. When you are not using your video
accessory devices, turn them off. Also, regular­ly alternate the use of accessory video sources
with normal TV viewing. See page 49.

WARNING

ANTENNA IN 75Ω

Rear of Device with
S-VIDEO Output*

DVD/VCR

OUT

L

AUDIO
R

VIDEO

CH3 CH4

IN

ANT-IN

ANT-OUT

*(Example: Philips DVD/VCR Combi model DV910VHS)

DVD/VCR

AUDIO OUT

L

INPUT-AV 1

2

AUDIO

Y

Pb

L

Pr

R

VIDEO

R

Rear of TV

INPUT-AV 2OUTPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

HD INPUT-AV 4

G/Y

R/Pr

B/Pb

L

V

L

SYNC

AUDIO

H

R

1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

PCM / BITSTREAM

S-VIDEO

VIDEO OUT

Y

Cr

Cb

COAXIAL

OPTICAL

OUT

AV2

3

15

CONNECTING AN HD RECEIVER TO THE HD INPUT-AV 4 JACKS

Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV

• Making a standard connection along with the HD connection as shown
in the example (S-VIDEO) on this page will allow you to see the receiv­er’s onscreen menu and a picture (valid signal) from the receiver should
it be switched to SD mode.

•The HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks are for standard RCA connectors. Your HD
receiver may use RCA or BNC output jacks. If your HD receiver comes
with BNC jacks, you will need to purchase BNC-to-RCA adapters to
connect the receiver to the TV. You should be able to purchase these
adapters at most stores that sell electronics. Or you can call our
Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.

•The HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks are compatible with some digital equipment
having RGB outputs with “sync on green” or RGB with “separate H and V
sync.” Output standards for digital equipment, however, may vary by manu­facturer. No industry standards have been established for HD television RGB
signal systems, timing, synchronization, and signal strengths. If the digital
equipment you want to connect to your TV offers both component video and
RGB outputs, component video is the suggested connection to use.

• The default color-space setting for the HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks is YPbPr.
RGB is also an option. If the picture color looks grossly incorrect, try
changing either the receiver’s or TV’s color space. See the receiver’s
directions-for-use manual for information on setting its color space.

HELPFUL HINTS

D

igital equipment with a 1080i or 480p out­put, is compatible with the HD INPUT-AV 4

video jacks.

NOTE: This television is designed to be compati­ble with high-definition signal standards 1080i
and 480p as specified by the Electronic Industries
Association standard EIA770.3. Because output
standards may vary by manufacturer, you may
encounter some digital equipment that will not
properly display pictures on the TV.

To make the connections shown in this example,
you will need:

• one S-VIDEO cable

• three cables for video connections (standard
RCA connectors)

•four cables for audio connections (standard
RCA connectors)

• one coaxial cable (75Ω).

NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV.
You should be able to buy them at most stores
that sell electronics. Or you can call our
Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.

1

Connect S-VIDEO and audio cables. •
Connect an S-VIDEO cable from the HD
receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s
INPUT-AV 2 S-VIDEO jack.

• Connect from the HD receiver’s AUDIO
L(eft) and R(ight) jacks to the TV’s
INPUT-AV 2 L(eft) and R(ight) AUDIO
jacks.

2

Connect component video and audio
cables to the TV’s HD inputs.

• Connect from the YPRPB jacks on
the HD receiver to the TV’s HD
INPUT-AV 4 G/Y, R/Pr, B/Pb jacks.

• Connect from the HD receiver’s AUDIO
L(eft) and R(ight) jacks to the TV’s HD
INPUT-AV 4 L(eft) and R(ight) AUDIO
jacks.

3

Connect coaxial cables.

• Connect the coaxial cable lead-in from
your cable outlet, cable converter box, or
VHF/UHF antenna to the IN FROM
ANT jack on the HD receiver.

• Connect a coaxial cable from the OUT
TO TV jack to the ANTENNA IN 75Ω
jack on the TV.

• Connect the coaxial cable lead-in from a
satellite dish antenna to the SATELLITE
IN jack on the HD receiver.

4

Refer to the directions-for-use manual
that came with the HD receiver for setup
instructions.

PB

RF

PR

REMOTEPHONE JACK

Rear of HD Receiver
(Example: Philips DSHD800)

ANTENNA IN 75Ω

Y

HD INPUT-AV 4

Rear of TV

3

INPUT-AV 1

AUDIO

Y

Pb

L

Pr

R

L

VCR

CONTROL

RR

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

AUDIO

L

VIDEOVIDEO

INPUT-AV 2OUTPUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

L

L

AUDIO

R

1

OUT TO TV

CH 3

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Coaxial Cable Lead-in

from Cable Outlet,

Cable Converter Box,

or VHF/UHF Antenna

CH 4

IN FROM ANT SATELLITE IN

G/Y

R/Pr

B/Pb

V

SYNC

H

3

AUDIO

2

2

L

R

Coaxial Cable

Lead-in

from

Satellite

Dish Antenna

3

OR

BNC-to-

RCA

Adapter

BNC

Connector

Adapter
Fitted to

Connection

RCA

Connector

16

CONNECTING A CAMCORDER

T

he side panel jacks provide a convenient way

for you to connect a camcorder to your TV.
The side panel jacks are recognized by your TV
as AV3.

To make the connections shown in this example,
you will need:

• an Component VIDEO cable

•two cables for audio connections (standard

RCA connectors).

NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV.
You should be able to buy them at most stores
that sell electronics. Or you can call our
Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.

1

Connect from the VIDEO output on the
camcorder to the VIDEO input in the TV’s
side panel.

2

Connect from the AUDIO outputs on
the camcorder to the side panel AUDIO

L(eft) and R(ight) inputs.

3

Press the AV button on the remote con­trol as many times as necessary to select
the AV3 source on the TV.

4

Tu rn the camcorder on, insert a video­tape, and press PLAY to view the tape

on the TV.

Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV

AV3

3

To simplify making connections, the con­nectors on audio cables are often color
coded: red for the right channel, and white
for the left channel. The jacks on your TV
are likewise color coded to match the con­nectors. To make S-Video connections, you

HELPFUL HINT

Typical

Camcorder

VIDEO AUDIO

DV

1

INPUT-AV-3

LEFT RIGHT

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

2

17

USING THE AV AND SOURCE SELECT BUTTONS

10

AV1

CVI

AV2

AV3

AV4

AV

Button

T

he AV button on the remote control and

SOURCE SELECT button on the TV
allow you to access the TV’s signal-source
inputs. With each press of the AV button you
can access a different signal-source input.
The signal-source input jacks are located on
the back and side panels of your TV. (See
pages 6 and 7.)

Using the Remote Control

Selecting a Signal Source

Using the AV Button

on the Remote Control

Press the AV button on the remote control as
many times as necessary to select the signal

source you want to watch.

TV

VCR

ACTIVE

SWAP PIP CH

CONTROL

DN

UP

SOUND

POWER

ACC

FREEZE

PICTURE

18

USING SMARTSOUND™

Y

ou can use the SmartSound™ options to

automatically tailor the TV’s sound for
the type of program you are watching. The
factory has set the VOICE, MUSIC, and
THEATRE options. The settings for the PER­SONAL option are the ones you select
through the onscreen SOUND submenu. See
descriptions of the options below, right.

1

Press the SOUND button on the
remote control. The current
SmartSound™ setting will appear on
screen. Press the SOUND button
repeatedly to cycle through the four
options: PERSONAL, VOICE,
MUSIC, or THEATRE.

2

When you see the option you want
on the screen, press the
STATUS/EXIT button to exit the

menu. The SmartSound™ option you
selected is then active.

Using the Remote Control

HELPFUL HINTS

Smart Sound™ Options

PERSONAL presents the TV’s sound

according to the TREBLE and BASS set­tings you make within the SOUND sub­menu.

VOICE brings voices to the forefront and
emphasizes them. Moves music to the
background.

MUSIC emphasizes music over voices.

THEATRE provides a balance between

voices and music.

• If you select an Smart Sound™ option
other than PERSONAL, then the TRE­BLE and BASS settings specific to that
option will also be written to the
SOUND submenu items. At that point,
the PERSONAL Smart Sound™ option
settings will not be changed. Only when
you go into the

SOUND submenu and

change the TREBLE

and BASS settings
will those settings be reflected in the
PERSONAL Smart Sound™ option.

POWER

ACC

TV

VCR

ACTIVE

SWAP PIP CH

FREEZE

CONTROL

DN

UP

PICTURE

SOUND

PERSONAL

TREBLE 49
BASS 49

2

1

VOICE

TREBLE 56
BASS 47

MUSIC

TREBLE 63
BASS 69

THEATRE

TREBLE 59
BASS 59

19

USING SMARTPICTURE™

Using the Remote Control

If you select an SmartPicture™ setting
option other than PERSONAL, then the
BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, PICTURE, and
SHARPNESS settings specific to that
option will also be written to the PICTURE
submenu items. At that point, the PERSON­AL SmartPicture™ option settings will not
be changed. Only when you go into the
PICTURE submenu and change the settings
will those settings be reflected in the
PERSONAL SmartPicture™ option.

HELPFUL HINT

Y

ou can use an SmartPicture™ option to

automatically tailor the TV’s picture for
certain types of input signals. The factory
has set the MOVIES, SPORTS, WEAK SIG­NAL, and MULTIMEDIA options. The set­tings for the PERSONAL option are the ones
you select through the onscreen PICTURE
submenu.

1

Press the PICTURE button on the
remote control. The current
SmartPicture™ setting will appear on
screen. Then Press the PICTURE but­ton repeatedly to cycle through the
options: PERSONAL, MOVIES,
SPORTS, WEAK SIGNAL, and
MULTIMEDIA picture settings.

2

When you see the option you want
on screen, press the STATUS/EXIT
button to turn off the onscreen dis-

play. The SmartPicture™ option you
selected is then active.

PERSONAL

BRIGHTNESS 48
COLOR 41
PICTURE 81
SHARPNESS 46

MOVIES

BRIGHTNESS 50
COLOR 50
PICTURE 50
SHARPNESS 84

SPORTS

BRIGHTNESS 50
COLOR 55
PICTURE 60
SHARPNESS 70

POWER

ACC

TV

VCR

ACTIVE

SWAP PIP CH

FREEZE

CONTROL

DN

UP

PICTURE

SOUND

2

1

WEAK SIGNAL

BRIGHTNESS 50
COLOR 40
PICTURE 40
SHARPNESS 28

MULTIMEDIA

BRIGHTNESS 50
COLOR 40
PICTURE 40
SHARPNESS 70

20

You can press the A/CH button on your
remote control to go back and forth between
the current channel and one previously
watched channel.

USING ALTERNATE CHANNEL

Using the Remote Control

POWER

ACC

TV

VCR

ACTIVE

SWAP PIP CH

FREEZE

CONTROL

DN

UP

PICTURE

SOUND

A/CH

Button

Watch channel

5

Change channel

Watch new channel

10

Press A/CH button
to return to previously
watched channel

21

Picture-adjustment Options

Remember, when the bar scale is centered

, the control settings are at
mid-range levels. Picture adjustments are
described as follows:

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 keeps whites, white.

WARM makes whites, reddish.

COOL makes whites, bluish.

T

o adjust your TV picture controls, select a

channel and follow these steps. See descrip-

tions of the picture-adjustment options below.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT.

BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted and an
adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

3

Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT or
LEFT to adjust the BRIGHTNESS level

of the picture. Or press the CURSOR
BUTTON DOWN to select another pic­ture control to adjust.

4

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit
the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Picture

ADJUSTING THE PICTURE CONTROLS

1

PICTURE

SOUND
FEATURES
INSTALL

BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT

2,3

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS 30

COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS

COLOR 30

PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT

PICTURE

4

BRIGHTNESS
COLOR

PICTURE 30

SHARPNESS
TINT

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
PICTURE

SHARPNESS 30

TINT

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS

TINT 0

PICTURE

COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT

COLOR TEMP NORMAL

OR

COLOR TEMP WARM

OR

COLOR TEMP COOL

22

SETTING THE SMART SCAN CONTROL

S

mart Scan gives you a choice between
two different scanning techniques—pro-

gressive or interlaced.

Progressive scan doubles the number of pic­ture lines, eliminating line flicker and pro­viding a jitter-free picture.

Interlaced improves the appearance of
onscreen motion. It also helps smooth out
jagged lines that are sometimes seen on
curved and angled surfaces in the picture.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the PICTURE sub-

menu.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until the SMART

SCAN control is highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT or LEFT until you select the

option you want, either PROGRES­SIVE or INTERLACED.

5

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
turn the menu off.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Picture

•The Smart Scan control is not available

for use with AV4.

•You may want to use the interlaced

option to enhance programs containing a
lot of motion.

HELPFUL HINT

1

5

PICTURE

SOUND
FEATURES
INSTALL

BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT

2,4

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS 30

COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT

PICTURE

PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT
COLOR TEMP

PROGRESSIVE

SMART SCAN

OR

SMART SCAN INTERLACED

3

23

SETTING THE SMART CONTRAST CONTROL

T

he Smart Contrast control allows you to

sharpen the picture quality by making
dark portions of the picture darker and light
portions of the picture more noticeable.
Normally, you will probably want to select
MED. In certain circumstances, however,
you may prefer MIN or MAX.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT
to enter the PICTURE submenu.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until the SMART.

CONTRAST control is highlighted.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT or LEFT until you select the

option you want: MIN, MED, or
MAX.

5

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Picture

The Smart Contrast control is not available
for use with AV4.

HELPFUL HINT

1
5

PICTURE

SOUND
FEATURES
INSTALL

3

BRIGHTNESS
COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT

2,4

PICTURE

BRIGHTNESS 30

COLOR
PICTURE
SHARPNESS
TINT

PICTURE

SHARPNESS
TINT
COLOR TEMP

ON

SMART SCAN

SMART CONTRAST MIN

OR

SMART CONTRAST MED

OR

SMART CONTRAST MAX

OR

SMART CONTRAST OFF

24

ADJUSTING THE TREBLE,BASS, AND BALANCE CONTROLS

B

esides the normal volume level control,

your TV also has individual sound-

adjustment controls. You can use TREBLE
(high frequency), BASS (low frequency), and
Speaker BALANCE to further adjust the
sound playback of TV programs.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN once to highlight SOUND.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the SOUND sub-

menu.

4

To adjust the TREBLE level of the
television’s sound, press the
CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT or
LEFT.To adjust another sound con­trol, press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN until the control (BASS or

BALANCE) is highlighted. Then press
the
CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT or LEFT
to adjust the selected control.

5

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

When the bar scale is centered, speaker sound
BALANCE is centered between the TV’s left
and right side speakers.

HELPFUL HINT

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Sound

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES
INSTALL

1
5

2,4

TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

SOUND

TREBLE 30

BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

SOUND

TREBLE

BASS 30

BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

3,4

SOUND

TREBLE
BASS

BALANCE 0

AVL
INCR . SURROUND

25

USING THE AVL (AUDIO VOLUME LEVELER) CONTROL

Y

ou may have noticed the peaks and val-

leys of sound that occur between pro­gram changes or at commercial breaks. The
volume levels often vary considerably. By
turning on the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler)
control, you can make your TV produce a
more consistent volume level. Follow these
steps to turn the AVL control on.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN once to highlight SOUND.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the SOUND sub-

menu.

4

Press the CURSOR RING DOWN

repeatedly until AVL is highlighted.
Then press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT or LEFT to turn AVL ON or
OFF.

5

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

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

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Sound

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES
INSTALL

1

5

2,4

TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

SOUND

TREBLE 30

BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

SOUND

TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE

AVL OFF

INCR . SURROUND

3

OR

AVL ON

26

SELECTING THE SURROUND-SOUND MODES

B

ased on the signal being received, you can

select various surround-sound modes:
MONO, SPATIAL, STEREO, or INCR. SUR­ROUND. (See descriptions of the options
below.)

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN once to highlight SOUND.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the SOUND submenu.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until the INCR.

SURROUND control is highlighted.

5

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT or LEFT to select desired

sound mode..

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

Surround-sound Modes

In stereo: select STEREO, or INCR.
SURROUND.

INCR. (Incredible) SURROUND

enhances stereo programs by making the
sound broader and fuller.

In mono: select MONO or SPATIAL.
SPATIAL enables you to add a surround

effect to mono programs.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Sound

1

6

2,4

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES
INSTALL

TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

3,5

SOUND

TREBLE 30

BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

SOUND

TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
AVL OFF

INCR . SURROUND STEREO

OR

FORMAT EXPAND 4:3

INCR . SURROUND INCR . SURROUND

When signals are being broad­cast in mono (nonstereo):

INCR . SURROUND MONO

OR

INCR . SURROUND SPATIAL

27

SELECTING THE STEREO/MONO SOUND MODE

Y

ou can enjoy stereo programs on your

TV. It has both an amplifier and twin
speakers through which stereo sound can be
heard. Follow these steps to select the
STEREO mode.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN once to highlight SOUND.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the SOUND sub-

menu.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until the STEREO

control is highlighted.

5

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT or LEFT to select STEREO

or MONO. When STEREO has been
selected, the television will reproduce
any stereo signal it receives.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Sound

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES
INSTALL

TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

SOUND

TREBLE 30

BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

1

6

2,4

3,5

SOUND

BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

STEREO MONO

SAP

OR

STEREO STEREO

28

SELECTING THE SAP (SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM) FEATURE

S

AP, or Second Audio Program, is an addi-

tional part of the stereo broadcast system.
Sent as a third audio channel, an SAP can be
heard apart from the current TV program sound.
TV stations are free to use SAP for any number
of purposes, such as the broadcast of a second
language or other audio information.

If an SAP signal is not present with a selected
program, the SAP option cannot be selected.

NOTE: SAP must be broadcast with the program
you are watching for you to be able to select the
feature.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR RING DOWN

once to highlight SOUND.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the SOUND submenu.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until SAP is high-

lighted.

5

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT or LEFT to turn SAP ON or

OFF.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Sound

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES
INSTALL

TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

SOUND

TREBLE 30

BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

SOUND

1

6

2
4

3,5

BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND
STEREO

SAP OFF

IF A SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM

IS BEING BROADCAST:

SAP ON

SAP OFF

IF A SECOND AUDIO PROGRAM

IS NOT BEING BROADCAST:

SAP NOT AVAILABLE

SAP OFF

OR

OR

29

USING THE BASS BOOST CONTROL

T

he BASS BOOST control allows you to

increase the low-frequency range of the
TV’s sound. This creates a deeper, fuller
sound. Follow these steps to turn BASS
BOOST ON.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR RING DOWN

once to highlight SOUND.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the SOUND sub-

menu.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until BASS

BOOST is highlighted.

5

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT or LEFT to turn BASS

BOOST ON or OFF.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Sound

1

6

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES
INSTALL

TREBLE
BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

3,5

SOUND

TREBLE 30

BASS
BALANCE
AVL
INCR . SURROUND

SOUND

AVL
INCR . SURROUND
STEREO
SAP

BASS BOOST ON

OR

BASS BOOST OFF

2,4

30

SETTING THE CLOCK

Y

our TV comes with an onscreen clock. You

will need to set the clock before you can use
the Timer feature. During normal operation, the
time appears on the screen when you press the
STATUS/EXIT button. You can show the time on
screen constantly by turning the TIMER DIS­PLAY control on (see page 31).

For instructions on setting the Timer’s START
and STOP times, see page 32. Then go to pages
33 and 34 to learn how to select the Timer’s
channel and activate the Timer.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON DOWN

twice to highlight FEATURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT

to enter the FEATURES submenu.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT

again to shift the display left and high­light the TIME control.

5

Press the CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT

again to highlight the time indicator area.

6

Press the NUMBER buttons to enter
the correct time. If you make a mistake
entering the time, press the CURSOR
BUTTON LEFT or RIGHT to move
among the input slots to make correc­tions.

NOTE: You can also press the CURSOR
BUTTON UP or DOWN to cycle
through digits to input the time.

7

Press the CURSOR BUTTON UP or
DOWN to select AM or PM.

8

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit
the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

•For single-digit entries, be sure to press 0
first and then the hour number.

• If you’d like, set the clock automatically
using the AutoChron™ feature (page 5,
Quick Use and Setup Guide).

• Clock settings may be lost when the TV is
unplugged or when AC power to the set is

HELPFUL HINTS

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

1

8

6

2

7

3,4,

5

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME _ _:_ _

START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME 8:00 PM

START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

31

DISPLAYING THE TIME

A

fter you have set the TV’s clock, you can

use your TV to keep up with the time on
screen. You can also set the timer to switch
to another channel, and, if you want, turn
the TV off. The Timer’s DISPLAY control
allows you to show the time constantly in the
upper right corner of the screen.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the FEATURES sub-

menu.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT again. Then press the CUR-

SOR RING DOWN repeatedly until
the DISPLAY control is highlighted.

5

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT or LEFT to turn the TIMER

DISPLAY ON or OFF.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

1

6

2

3,4,

5

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME 8:06 PM

START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

START TIME
STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

DISPLAY ON

DISPLAY OFF

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

OR

32

SETTING THE TIMER’S STA RT TIME AND STOP TIME

Y

ou can set the Timer to switch to a selected

channel at a specific time while you are
watching another channel, or when the TV is in
standby mode. (Standby mode is when the TV is
plugged into the wall outlet but turned off.) If
you want, you can also set the TV to turn off at
some time after the TV switches channels.
Follow the steps below to set the Timer’s
START TIME and STOP TIME.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the FEATURES sub-

menu.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT again. Then press the CUR-

SOR RING DOWN once to highlight
the START TIME control.

5

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to highlight the time indica-

tor area.

6

Press the NUMBER buttons to enter
the correct time. If you make a mis­take entering the time, use the CUR­SOR BUTTON LEFT or RIGHT to
move among the time input slots to
make corrections.

NOTE: You can also use the CUR­SOR BUTTON UP or DOWN to
cycle through digits to input the time.

7

Press the CURSOR BUTTON UP or
DOWN to select AM or PM.

8

Press the CURSOR BUTTON LEFT

repeatedly until START TIME is high­lighted. Then press the CURSOR BUT­TONDOWN to highlight STOP TIME.
If you want the TV to switch off at some
time after the changing of channels, fol­low steps 5–7 above to set the STOP
TIME.

9

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit
the menu.

See pages 33 and 34 for instructions on selecting
the Timer’s channel and activating the timer.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

1

8

6

9

2

2

7

3,4,

5

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME 8:06 PM

START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME

START TIME _ _:_ _

STOP TIME
CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME
START TIME 8:00 AM

STOP TIME
CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME

START TIME

STOP TIME _ _:_ _

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME
START TIME

STOP TIME 9:30 AM
CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

33

SELECTING THE TIMER’S CHANNEL

F

ollow these steps to select the channel to
which the Timer will switch the TV.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the FEATURES sub-

menu.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT. Then press the CURSOR

RING DOWN repeatedly until the
CHANNEL control is highlighted.

5

Press the NUMBER buttons to enter
the desired start-up channel. Or press
the CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT
repeatedly to enter the start-up channel
you want.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

NOTE: Before the Timer will work, you
must activate it. See page 34.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

5

1

6

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

2

3,4

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME 8:06 PM

START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME

CHANNEL 5

ACTIVATE

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

34

SETTING THE TIMER’S ACTIVATE CONTROL

A

fter you have set the TIME, START

TIME, STOP TIME, and CHANNEL,
you must activate the Timer for it to operate.
Your options are to set the Timer to work
ONCE or DAILY. Set ACTIVATE to OFF if
you don’t want to use the Timer.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the FEATURES sub-

menu.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT again. Then press the CUR-

SOR RING DOWN repeatedly until
the ACTIVATE control is highlighted.

5

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to cycle through the options

and make your selection. The options
are ONCE, DAILY, or OFF.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

• Changing the channel or adjusting the
volume during the last minute of a Timer
setting will cancel the shutting off of the
TV.

•Thirty seconds before the set changes to
the channel you set (see page 33), an
announcement appears on screen.

HELPFUL HINT

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

1

6

2

2

3,4,

5

2

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME 8:06 PM

START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL

ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME

CHANNEL

ACTIVATE ONCE

OR

ACTIVATE DAILY

OR

ACTIVATE OFF

CHANGING TO
CHANNEL 5
IN 29 SEC

35

UNDERSTANDING AUTOLOCK™

TV-Y (All Children)—designed to
be appropriate for all children,

especially ones ages 2–6. Programs
rated TV-Y are not expected to frighten
younger children.

TV-Y7 (Directed to Older

Children)—designed for children

ages 7 and older. Programs rated
TV-Y7 may be more appropriate for chil­dren who have acquired the development
skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. Such programs
may include mild fantasy and comic vio­lence (FV).

TV-G (General Audience)—most

parents will consider programs that

are rated TV-G to be suitable for
children of all ages. Such programs have
little or no violence, no strong language,
and little or no sexual dialogue or sexual
situations.

TV-PG (Parental Guidance
Suggested)—contain material that

parents may find unsuitable for
younger children. This type of program­ming has 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—contain material that

many parents will find unsuitable
for children under 14 years of age. Such
programs have 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)—
specifically designed to be viewed by

adults and therefore may be unsuit­able for children under 17. Such programs
have one or more of the following: graphic
violence (V); explicit sexual situations (S);
or crude, indecent language (L).

TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

(TV BROADCASTERS)

G (General Audience)—all ages

admitted. Most parents will find pro­grams that are rated G to be suitable
for children of all ages. Such programs
have little or no violence, no strong
language, and little or no sexual dialog
or sexual situations.

PG (Parental Guidance
Suggested)—

contain material that par­ents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Programs that are rated PG
have one or more of the following: mod­erate violence, some sexual situations,
infrequent coarse language, or some
suggestive dialog.

PG-13 (Parents Strongly
Cautioned)—contain material that par-

ents may find unsuitable for children
under the age of 13. Programs that are
rated PG-13 have one or more of the
following: violence, sexual situations,
coarse language, or suggestive dialog.

R (Restricted)—specifically designed
for adults. Anyone under the age of 17
should view programs that are rated R
only with an accompanying parent or
adult guardian. Such programs have 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)—should be viewed

by adults only. Programs that are rated
NC-17 have graphic violence; explicit
sex; or crude, indecent language.

X (Adults Only)—contain one or more
of the following: very graphic violence,
very graphic and explicit or indecent
sexual acts, or very coarse and intensely
suggestive language.

MOVIE RATINGS

(M

OTIONPICTUREASSOCIATION OFAMERICA

)

T

he AutoLock™ feature can help par-

ents control what their children watch
on TV. AutoLock™ does this by using the
content advisories sent by broadcasters
or other program providers. After you
program AutoLock™, it can respond to
the content advisories and block pro­grams that contain content that you may
consider objectionable—offensive lan­guage, violence, or sexual situations. You
can also use AutoLock™ to block chan­nels that you don’t want your children to
watch.

In this 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 on this
page are brief explanations of
AutoLock™ terms and program ratings.

Te rm s

BLOCKING control—can be thought

of as the “master switch” for
AutoLock™. This 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.

BLOCK UNRATED control—if set to
ON, blocks all unrated programs.

Unrated programming consists of the
kind of shows that the MPAA (Motion
Picture Association of America) or the
TV broadcasters have chosen not to rate.

NO RATING control—if set to ON,
blocks all programming with no content
advisory data.

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.

BLOCK CHANNEL control—enables
you to block individual channels that you
don’t want children to see.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

AutoLock

MOVIE RATING

G

PG
PG-13
R
NC-17

ON

AutoLock

TV RATING

TV-Y

TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14

ON

TV

Y

TV

Y7

TV

G

TV

PG

TV

14

TV

MA

36

SETTING UP THE AUTOLOCK™ ACCESS CODE

Y

our AutoLock™ access code allows

you to enter the AutoLock™ submenus
to set up or turn off blocking. Your access
code is also the “key” that unlocks pro­grams or channels that are being blocked
by AutoLock™.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT. Then press the CURSOR

BUTTON DOWN once to highlight
the AutoLock control.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to highlight ACCESS

CODE.

5

Press 0,7,1,1 on the remote control.
INCORRECT will appear on the
screen.

6

Press 0,7,1,1 on the remote control
again. ENTER NEW CODE will
appear on the screen.

7

Enter a new four-digit code using
the number buttons. CONFIRM
CODE will appear on the screen.

8

Enter your new four-digit code

again. CORRECT will flash on the
screen briefly.

9

Press the STATUS/EXIT button

exit the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

• An X appears on screen to confirm the

receipt of each digit by the TV as you
input your AutoLock™ access code.

•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 you discover that your
access code has been changed, you can
assume that blocked channels may
have been viewed.

HELPFUL HINTS

1

9

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

2

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

5,6,

7,8

3,4

FEATURES

FEATURES

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE
X X X X
INCORRECT

FEATURES

FEATURES

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIMER

AutoLock

CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE
X X X X

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

You can also set up a new
access code from the main
AutoLock™ Submenu using
the SETUP CODE option.
Simply enter and confirm
the new Code to activate it.

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL
SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

ACCESS CODE
X X X X

ENTER
NEW CODE
X X X X

CONFIRM
CODE
X X X X

ENTER
NEW CODE
X X X X

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL
SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

ENTER
NEW CODE

- - - -

CONFIRM
CODE

- - - -

CONFIRM
CODE
X X X X

CORRECT

CONFIRM
CODE
X X X X

CORRECT

USING CLEAR ALL

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

Y

ou can all your blocked channels and
ratings at one time using the CLEAR

ALL feature.

1

Press the MENU
button on the remote control to

show the onscreen menu.

2

Using the CURSOR BUTTONS,
move to the FEATURES then
AUTOLOCK control.

3

Press the CURSOR RING
RIGHT again to highlight the

ACCESS CODE input area.

Enter your four-digit ACCESS
CODE.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until CLEAR

ALL is highlighted.

5

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to clear all of your
blocked channels and ratings.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button

to exit the menu.

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

3

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

2,3,

5

1

6

2
4

FEATURES

FEATURES

FEATURES

AutoLock

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

FEATURES

FEATURES

FEATURES

AutoLock

TIMER

AutoLock

CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

SETUP CODE

CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING
TV RATING
BLOCK OPTIONS

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE
X X X X

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

2
3
4
5
6

USING AUTOLOCK™ TO BLOCK CHANNELS

A

fter you have set up your personal

access code (see page 36), you are
ready to select the channels or program
sources you want to block.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN twice to highlight

FEATURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT. Then press the CURSOR

BUTTON DOWN once to highlight
the AutoLock control.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT again to highlight ACCESS

CODE.

5

Enter your four-digit ACCESS
CODE. CORRECT will flash very

briefly and the submenu will move
to the left with BLOCK CHANNEL
highlighted.

6

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to highlight the TV’s avail-

able channels.

7

Press the CURSOR BUTTON UP
or DOWN to highlight the channel

you want to block.

8

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to block the channel. A

padlock image will appear to the
right of the channel number. If you
decide you don’t want to block the
channel, press the CURSOR BUT­TON RIGHT again to remove the
block. (The padlock image goes
away.)

Repeat steps 7 and 8 for any channels you
want to block from viewing.

NOTE: You can highlight the ALL option,
then press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to block all channels at once. Or
press the CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT to
unlock all channels.

9

Press the STATUS/EXIT button

to exit the menu.

You can use the BLOCK CHANNEL con­trol to prevent the viewing of programs com­ing from a VCR, DVD, or other accessory
device connected to any of the audio/video
(AV) inputs on the TV.

HELPFUL HINT

38

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

1

9

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

7

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

2,

2

2

7

5

3,4,

6,8

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL
SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL
SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

To block all channels at once, highlight ALL in the channel list. Then press
the CURSOR RING RIGHT to block. Remove the blocks the same
way.

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL
SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

1
2
3
4
5

1
2
3
4
5

2
3
4
5
6

ALL
1
2
3
4

FEATURES

FEATURES

FEATURES

AutoLock

FEATURES

AutoLock

FEATURES

AutoLock

TIMER

AutoLock

CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

BLOCK CHANNEL
SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

BLOCK CHANNEL
SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

BLOCK CHANNEL
SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE
X X X X

1
2
3
4
5

2
3
4
5
6

ALL
1
2
3
4

USING AUTOLOCK™ TO BLOCK BY MOVIE RATING

A

fter you have set your personal access

code (see page 36), you can block
programs by specific movie ratings.

1

Press the MENU
button on the remote control to

show the onscreen menu.

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN twice to highlight

FEATURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT. Then press the CURSOR

BUTTON DOWN once to highlight
the AutoLock control.

4

Press the CURSOR RING
RIGHT again to highlight
ACCESS CODE.

5

Enter your four-digit ACCESS
CODE. CORRECT will flash very

briefly in red and the submenu will
move to the left with BLOCK
CHANNEL highlighted.

6

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until MOVIE

RATING is highlighted.

7

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT and the Rating submenu

will shift to the left with G high­lighted.

8

Press the CURSOR BUTTON UP
or DOWN to highlight each rating

you want. Then press the CURSOR
BUTTON RIGHT to turn the rating
ON or OFF. Turning the rating ON
will block such programs from
being seen.

9

Press the STATUS/EXIT button

to exit the menu.

When a rating is set to be turned on
(blocked), all higher ratings will also be
blocked automatically. For example, if the
R rating is turned on, the NC-17 and X
ratings also will be turned on.

H

ELPFUL HINT

39

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

1

9

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

5

8

TIMER
AUTOLOCK
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

3,4,

7

2,6

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE
CLAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

AutoLock

MOVIE RATING

G

PG
PG-13
R
NC-17

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

2
3
4
5
6

OFF
AV3
ALL
1
2

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL
SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL

MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

AutoLock

MOVIE RATING

G

PG
PG-13
R
NC-17

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE
X X X X

G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17

ON
AV3
ALL
1
2

40

USING AUTOLOCK™ TO BLOCK BY TV RATING

Y

ou also can block programs by specific
TV ratings. Follow these simple steps.

1

Press the MENU
button on the remote control to

show the onscreen menu.

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN twice to highlight

FEATURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT. Then press the CURSOR

BUTTON DOWN once to high­light the AutoLock control.

4

Press the CURSOR RING
RIGHT again to highlight

ACCESS CODE.

5

Enter your four-digit ACCESS
CODE.

6

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until TV

RATING is highlighted.

7

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the TV RATING

submenu.

8

Press the CURSOR RING
DOWN or UP to select a rating.

9

Press the CURSOR RING
RIGHT or LEFT 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, TV­14, and TV-MA.

10

To access these subratings, press
the CURSOR RING RIGHT.

Press the CURSOR RING UP or
DOWN to select the subrating that
you want to block or unblock.
Then press the CURSOR RING
RIGHT or LEFT button to turn the
block on the subrating ON or OFF.

11

Press the STATUS/EXIT button

to exit the menu.

TV-Y (All Children)—designed to be appropriate for all children, especially ones ages 2–6.
Programs rated TV-Y are not expected to frighten younger children.

TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children)—designed for children ages 7 and older. Programs rated
TV-Y7 may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the development skills needed to
distinguish between make-believe and reality. Such programs may include mild fantasy and comic
violence (FV).

TV-G (General Audience)—likely to be considered suitable for children of all ages. Such
programs have little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or sexual
situations.

TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)—contain material that parents may find unsuitable for
younger children. This type of programming has 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)—contain material that many parents will find unsuitable
for children under 14 years of age. Such programs have 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)—specifically designed to be viewed by adults and therefore
may be unsuitable for children under 17. Such programs have one or more of the following:
graphic violence (V); explicit sexual situations (S); or crude, indecent language (L).

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

ACCESS CODE
X X X X

AutoLock

2
3
4
5
6

FEATURES

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

1

2,6,

8

3,4,

7,9,

10

11

5

AutoLock

TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14

FEATURES

BLOCK CHANNEL
SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING

TV RATING

TV RATING

AutoLock

OFF
AV3
ALL
1
2

TV-Y

TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14

TV RATING

AutoLock

ON
AV3
ALL
1
2

TV-Y

TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

41

TURNING THE AUTOLOCK™ BLOCKING CONTROL ON OR OFF

T

he BLOCKING control can be thought

of as the “master switch” for
AutoLock™. Use it to turn ON or OFF all
of the settings (based on ratings).

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN twice to highlight

FEATURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT. Then press the CURSOR

BUTTON DOWN once to highlight
the AutoLock control.

4

Press the CURSOR RING
RIGHT again to highlight ACCESS

CODE.

5

Enter your four-digit ACCESS
CODE.

6

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until BLOCK

OPTIONS is highlighted.

7

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the BLOCK

OPTIONS submenu. BLOCKING
will be highlighted.

8

Press the CURSOR RING
RIGHT or LEFT to turn

BLOCKING ON or OFF.

9

Press the STATUS/EXIT button

to exit the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

5
1

9

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

2,6

3,4,

7,8

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

AutoLock

BLOCK OPTIONS

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED
NO RATING

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

2
3
4
5
6

OFF
AV3
ALL
1
2

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

AutoLock

SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

BLOCK OPTIONS

AutoLock

BLOCK OPTIONS

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED
NO RATING

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE
X X X X

BLOCKING
BLOCK UNRATED
NO RATING

ON
AV3
ALL
1
2

42

USING AUTOLOCK™ TO BLOCK UNRATED BROADCASTS

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

I

n addition to blocking rated programs or

channels, you may also choose to block
all programming that is unrated. Unrated
programming consists of shows that the
MPAA (Motion Picture Association of
America) or the TV broadcasters have
chosen not to rate.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT. Then press the

CURSOR BUTTON DOWN once
to highlight the AutoLock control.

4

Press the CURSOR RING
RIGHT again to highlight

ACCESS CODE.

5

Enter your four-digit ACCESS
CODE.

6

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until BLOCK

OPTIONS is highlighted.

7

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the BLOCK

OPTIONS submenu.

8

Press the CURSOR RING
DOWN once to select BLOCK

UNRATED.

9

Press the CURSOR RING
RIGHT or LEFT to turn

BLOCK UNRATED ON or OFF.

10

Press the STATUS/EXIT button

to exit the menu.

When the BLOCK UNRATED control is
turned ON, attempts to view unrated pro­grams will bring to the screen a message
like the one shown to the right. To watch
the program, enter your access code or go
into the BLOCK OPTIONS submenu and
turn the BLOCK UNRATED control OFF.

HELPFUL HINT

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

FEATURES

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

ACCESS CODE
X X X X

1

2,6,

8

3,4,

7,9

10

5

BLOCK OPTIONS

AutoLock

OFF
OFF

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

BLOCK OPTIONS

AutoLock

ON
ON

BLOCKING

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

AutoLock

BLOCKING
BLOCK UNRATED
NO RATING

FEATURES

SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

BLOCK OPTIONS

AutoLock

2
3
4
5
6

FEATURES

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

Channel 12

Blocked by AutoLock

Access Code

Unrated

- - - -

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USING AUTOLOCK™ TO BLOCK BROADCASTS THAT HAVE NO RATING

S

ome programs contain no content advi-

sories from the Motion Picture
Association of America or the television
broadcasters (see page 35). To block pro­grams with no rating, follow these steps.

1

Press the MENU
button on the remote control to

show the onscreen menu.

2

Press the CURSOR RING
DOWN twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT. Then press the CUR-

SOR BUTTON DOWN once
to highlight the AutoLock
control.

4

Press the CURSOR RING
RIGHT again to highlight the

ACCESS CODE input area.

5

Enter your four-digit ACCESS
CODE.

6

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until BLOCK

OPTIONS is highlighted.

7

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the BLOCK

OPTIONS submenu.

8

Press the CURSOR RING
DOWN twice to highlight NO

RATING.

9

Press the CURSOR RING
RIGHT or LEFT to turn NO

RATING ON or OFF.

10

Press the STATUS/EXIT button

to exit the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

If the NO RATING control is turned on,
all programs having no content advisory
information will activate a screen like the
one shown to the right. To watch the
channel, enter your access code or turn
the NO RATING option OFF.

HELPFUL HINT

5

1

10

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

2,6,

8

3,4,

7,9

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

AutoLock

BLOCK CHANNEL

SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

AutoLock

BLOCK OPTIONS

BLOCKING
BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

2
3
4
5
6

OFF
OFF
OFF

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock

CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

AutoLock

SETUP CODE
CLEAR ALL
MOVIE RATING
TV RATING

BLOCK OPTIONS

AutoLock

BLOCK OPTIONS

BLOCKING
BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

ACCESS CODE

- - - -

ACCESS CODE
X X X X

BLOCKING
BLOCK UNRATED
NO RATING

ON
ON
ON

Channel 12

Blocked by AutoLock

No rating

Access Code

- - - -

44

REVIEWING YOUR CURRENT AUTOLOCK™ SETTINGS

MOVIE RATING—shows all the movie ratings
that you have chosen to block within the MOVIE
RATING control. NOTE: If a lower rating is
blocked, higher ratings will also be blocked auto­matically. For example, if you block R-rated pro­grams, those that are rated X will also be blocked.

TV RATING—shows all the TV ratings that you
have chosen to block within the TV RATING con­trol. NOTE: If a lower rating is blocked, higher
ratings will also be blocked automatically. For
example, if you block TV-PG-rated programs,
those rated TV-14 and TV-MA will also be
blocked. The TV rating controls also have subrat­ings for Violence (V), Fantasy Violence (FV),
Sexual Situations (S), Coarse Language (L), and
Suggestive Language (D). If you turn off a main
rating but turn on a subrating of that main rating
control, programs having the subrating will be
blocked; however, the main rating will not appear
within the AutoLock review submenu because you
did not turn it ON.

BLOCK UNRATED—shows whether you have
turned this control ON or OFF.

BLOCK NO RATING—shows whether you
have turned this control ON or OFF.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

The AutoLock™ review screen will appear
only if you have turned ON the BLOCK­ING control (see page 40).

HELPFUL HINT

A

utoLock™ provides a screen that shows

the settings you have selected. Here’s

how to access the screen.

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.
Nonetheless, the subratings 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 to exit the menu.

MOVIE RATING -

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

-

­R
NC17
X

TV RATING -

Y7

­PG
14
MA

ON
OFF

1, 2

MORE RATING -

-

­ R
NC17
X

BLOCK UNRATED

NO RATING

TV RATING -

Y7

­ PG
14
MA

ON
OFF

45

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

2

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN twice to highlight FEA-

TURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the FEATURES sub-

menu.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until the CLOSED

CAP control is highlighted.

5

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT. The submenu will shift to the

left and CAPTION MODE will be
highlighted. Then press the CURSOR
BUTTON RIGHT again to highlight
the
CAPTION MODEs area.

6

Press the CURSOR BUTTON UP
or DOWN to select a CAPTION

MODE.

NOTES:

• CC1 mode is the usual setting. CC2,
CC3, and CC4 may not be supported
by broadcast stations.

• The CC MUTE option turns the
Closed Captioning mode on whenever
the MUTE button on the remote
control is pushed. Select CC MUTE
in the onscreen submenu to turn this
feature on.

7

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
LEFT to return to the CLOSED CAP

submenu. Then press the CURSOR
BUTTON DOWN to highlight CC
DISPLAY.

8

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to turn the onscreen display of

Closed Captioning on or off. Closed
Captioning will be shown only if the
TV station broadcasting on the channel
has the feature available.

9

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

• Refer to your area’s
TV program listings
for the stations and
times of shows
being broadcast
with Closed
Captioning.

•Broadcasters deter­mine the content of
captions. Any
occurrences of mis­spellings, incorrect
grammar, or strange
characters are not
the result of TV
malfunction.

HELPFUL HINTS

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

6

1

7

9

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

2,4

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER

MUTE
Button

3,5,

8

Selecting the CC MUTE option
allows you to display Closed
Captioning by pressing the MUTE
button on the remote control.
Note, however, that the program
you are watching must be providing
Closed Captioning. You must also
be sure CC DISPLAY is turned ON.

CAPTION Mode
Example Display

JOHN: Why did they move the
meeting up to this week?
MARSHA: I don't know, but they
are pushing to close the deal.

AutoLock

CLOSED CAP

FORMAT

FEATURES

CLOSED CAP

CAPTION MODE
CC DISPLAY

FEATURES

CLOSED CAP

CAPTION MODE

CC DISPLAY

CC DISPLAY

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

CAPTION MODE
CC DISPLAY

CC1
CC2
CC3
CC4
CC MUTE

CC MUTE
TXT1
TXT3
TXT3
TXT4

ON

OR

OFF

TEXT Mode

Example Display

The TV program is blocked
by the Text screen.

CLOSE CAPTION PROGRAMS ON WXYZ

ALL ITEMS ARE EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST)

CHECK LOCAL LISTINGS

FOR TIMES IN YOUR AREA

6:00 TOP OF THE MORNING

10:00 THE BEST LITTLE CALL-IN SHOW EVER

12:00 NOONDAY NEWS

1:30 AS YOUR LIFE TURNS MY WORLD AROUND

6:00 WORLD NEWS FOR TODAY

9:00 PLAYHOUSE MOVIE OF THE WEEK

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FORMAT

Button

CURSOR

Buttons

USING THE PICTURE-FORMAT CONTROL

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

Picture-format Modes

4:3 shows the conventional (4:3 aspect ratio)
picture in its original format. Border bars are
displayed on the sides. (See the warning above.)

EXPAND 4:3 expands, or zooms, the picture
both vertically and horizontally, eliminating or
reducing the size of border bars. Picture infor­mation is lost around the edges.

PANORAMA stretches the outer portions of
the picture horizontally and causes some verti­cal expansion.

WIDE SCREEN expands the picture horizon­tally. No vertical expansion occurs.

AUTO senses the presence of borders bars and
zooms the picture to reduce or eliminate the
bars. The amount of zoom varies based on the
original picture, but this option can provide
more expansion than EXPAND 4:3.

AUTO works best with video programs that
were originally “letterboxed.” Formatted to pre­serve the original theatrical aspect ratio, these
programs are presented with border bars at top
and bottom.

Selecting a Picture Format
Using the Remote Control

Use your TV’s picture-format modes with video
sources you connect to the ANTENNA, AV1,
CVI, AV2, or AV3 (side panel) inputs on the TV.
While watching a video source—with no
onscreen menu or display present—press the
CURSOR BUTTON RIGHT or LEFT as many
times as necessary to select the picture format
you desire. Or press the FORMAT button to
perform the same function.

• The term aspect ratio refers to the rela-
tionship between the width and height of
a TV screen. Historically, TV screen
width has been 33 percent greater than its
height, amounting to a 4:3 aspect ratio.
The width of your widescreen TV, how­ever, is nearly 80 percent greater than its
height, which means its aspect ratio is
16:9. This screen corresponds well with
the tendency of the eyes to feel more
comfortable with fields of view and
action planes that are horizontally orient­ed. The wide screen is also proportionally
truer to the formats in which movies are
filmed and presented in theaters.

• Although the term widescreen can have
various meanings, it is most commonly
used to refer to a picture format or screen
that has a greater aspect ratio than the
conventional 4:3.

HELPFUL HINTS

To prevent uneven
picture-tube aging,
do not leave border
bars or other sta­tionary images on
screen for extended
periods of time. See
page 49.

WARNING

Y

our TV’s wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio)

delivers a home-cinema experience not pos­sible with a conventional (4:3 aspect ratio) set.
High-definition (HD) programs originating in
16:9 format and other widescreen-format video
sources appear more lifelike, dramatic, and the­atrical. Border bars are diminished or eliminat­ed. Most anamorphic-DVD programs will fill
the wide screen without border bars.

Use your HD set-top box or progressive-scan­capable DVD player to control the picture for­mats of video sources connected to the TV’s HD
AV4 input.

For flexibility with video sources connected to
your TV’s standard inputs—ANTENNA, AV1,
CVI, AV2, or AV3 (side panel)—access your TV’s
picture-format modes. View a video source in
standard (4:3) format or enlarge it to fill the
screen in various ways using EXPAND 4:3,
PANORAMA, WIDE SCREEN, or AUTO.

Pictures appear more
lifelike, dramatic, and
theatrical on your TV's
wide screen.

The picture-format modes are available for use only with video
sources connected to the ANTENNA, AV1, CVI, AV2, and AV3
(Side Panel) inputs on the TV. Control the picture formats of
video sources connected to the HD inputs through the set-top
box (for HD programming) or pro-gressive-scan-capable DVD
player (for DVD programs)

Shows the conventional picture

in its original format. Border bars

are displayed on the sides. See the

Warning on this page (below, left).

4:3

EXPAND 4:3

Zooms the picture

vertically and horizontally.

4:3

EVENING WORLD NEWS

TONIGHT'S HEADLINES

PANORAMA

Stretches the outer parts of the

picture horizontally and causes

some vertical expansion.

PANORAMA

EVENING WORLD NEWS

TONIGHT'S HEADLINES

Senses the presence of picture borders and zooms the

picture to reduce or eliminate the borders.

EVENING WORLD NEWS

TONIGHT'S HEADLINES

AUTO

EVENING WORLD NEWS

TONIGHT'S HEADLINES

WIDE SCREEN

Expands the picture

horizontally. No vertical

expansion occurs.

EVENING WORLD NEWS

TONIGHT'S HEADLINES

EVENING WORLD NEWS

TONIGHT'S HEADLINES

EXPAND 4:3

WIDE SCREEN

AUTO

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USING THE PICTURE-FORMAT CONTROL

Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features

Selecting a picture Format

Using the Menu

In addition to the FORMAT button, you can also
adjust the picture format by using the on-screen
menu.

1

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

2

Press the CURSOR RING DOWN

twice to highlight FEATURES.

3

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT to enter the FEATURES sub-

menu.

4

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
DOWN repeatedly until FORMAT is

highlighted.

5

Press the CURSOR BUTTON
RIGHT or LEFT to select a picture

format: 4:3,

EXPAND 4:3, PANORA-

MA, WIDE SCREEN, or AUTO

.

6

Press the STATUS/EXIT button to
exit the menu.

To prevent uneven picture-tube aging, do not
leave nonmoving images or border bars on the
screen for an extended period. See page 49.

WARNING

The TV’s Picture-format options are avail­able only with video sources connected to
the ANTENNA, AV1, CVI, AV2, AV3 (side
panel) inputs on the TV. The picture formats
of video sources connected to the HD inputs
are controlled through the HD set-top box
or progressive-scan-capable DVD player
providing the video source.

HELPFUL HINT

1

PICTURE

SOUND

FEATURES

INSTALL

6

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

2,4

FEATURES

TIMER

AutoLock
CLOSED CAP
FORMAT

FEATURES

TIMER
AutoLock
CLOSED CAP

FORMAT 4:3

3,5

FORMAT EXPAND 4:3

FORMAT PANORAMA

FORMAT WIDE SCREEN

FORMAT AUTO

TIME
START TIME
STOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE

OR

OR

OR

OR

48

COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION FOR THE TV’S HIGH-DEFINITION INPUTS

Appendix A

Y

our set’s HD input, HD INPUT-AV 4 is

designed to accept high-definition signal stan-

dards 480p and 1080i as specified by the
Electronic Industries Association. Output stan­dards may vary by manufacturer. Refer to the
directions-for-use manual for the digital equip­ment before connecting.

HD INPUT-AV 4

When the Inputs Are Used with Component Video Signals

Y INPUT: 1.0 Vp-p (includes sync), 75 ohms
Pr INPUT: 700m Vp-p, 75 ohms
Pb INPUT: 700m Vp-p, 75 ohms

NOTES:

The Pb INPUT jack can also receive signals from outputs labeled Cb or B-Y.
The Pr INPUT jack can also receive signals from outputs labeled Cr or R-Y.

When the Inputs Are Used with RGB Video Signals

G/Y: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 ohms (compatible with sync on green)
R/Pr: 700 mVp-p, 75 ohms
B/Pb: 700 mVp-p, 75 ohms
H: 3 Vp-p ± 1.0 V, 1 kohm (when using separate H and V sync)
V: 3 Vp-p ± 1.0 V, 1 kohm (when using separate H and V sync).

• No industry standards have been estab­lished for HD television RGB signal sys­tems, timing, synchronization, and signal
strengths. The HD INPUT-AV 4 RGB
inputs on your Magnavox TV will not be
compatible with all digital equipment that
offers RGB outputs. If the digital equip­ment you want to connect offers both
component video and RGB, component
video is the suggested type of connection
to use.

•Your TV’s onscreen INSTALL submenu
provides the option of switching the AV4
signal sources between YPbPr and RGB
color-space settings. The option is avail­able only when have selected the AV4
signal source (using the AV button on the
remote or the Source Select button on the
TV). The default setting for AV4 is
YPbPr.

HELPFUL HINTS

Appendix

A

49

MODEL SPECIFICATIONS

Appendix B

Product Type

Rear-projection HDTV Monitor

Television System

NTSC standard

Channel Coverage

VHF: 2–13
UHF: 14–69
Cable TV: Midband

Superband
Hyperband
Ultraband

Power Source

AC 110V ±10%, 60 Hz

Power Consumption

255 W (average), standby <1W

Audio Power

2 x 5 W, 100 Hz–10 kHz at 5% THD (flat response),
8-ohm load

Speaker Type

4 x 6 oval

Video/Audio Terminals

INPUT-AV 1

VIDEO (composite): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
AUDIO: 500 mVrms, 30 kohm

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTS (YPbPr)

Y INPUT: 1.0Vp-p (includes sync), 75 ohms
Pb INPUT: 700mVp-p, 75 ohms
Pr INPUT: 700mVp-p, 75 ohms
(The Pb INPUT jack can also receive signals from outputs
labeled Cb or B-Y.The Pr INPUT jack can also receive sig­nals from outputs labeled Cr or R-Y.)

S-VIDEO INPUT (INPUT-AV2)

Y-INPUT: 1 Vp-p (includes sync), 75 ohms
C-INPUT: 300 mVp-p, 75 ohms

INPUT-AV 2

VIDEO (composite): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
AUDIO: 500 mVrms, 30 kohm

HD INPUT-AV 4

Component Video YPrPb/RGB
AUDIO: 500 mVrms, 30 kohm

Side Panel (AV3)

VIDEO (composite): 1 Vp-p, 75 ohms
AUDIO: 500 mVrms, 30 kohm

Picture Visible Area

1295 mm (51 in.)

Dimensions

1250 mm (W) x 1250 mm (H) x 580 mm (D)
(49 in. x 49 in. x 27.8 in.)

Weight (does not include carton)

83 kg (183 lb)

Supplied Accessories

Remote control.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

B

Appendix

50

CARE AND CLEANING

General Information: Care and Cleaning

WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on
the TV Screen:

Do not leave picture border bars or station­ary images on screen for extended periods of
time.This can cause uneven picture-tube
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. Avoid showing pictures with border bars or
the same stationary images more than 15 percent of your total
viewing in any one week. Sources of stationary images may be
broadcast channels, cable channels, satellite channels, digital
television boxes, DVD discs, laser discs, video games, CD-i
discs, videotapes, and others. Here are some examples of sta-

tionary images (this is not an all-inclusive list; you may
encounter others in your viewing):

• Border bars—solid bars shown when viewing a standard

(4:3) picture and some widescreen movies on your
widescreen (16:9) TV

• DVD menus—listings of DVD disc content

• 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.

All picture tubes age with use, with their light output diminish­ing over time. But by maintaining normal use—mixing televi­sion picture types—you will create conditions in the tubes age
at an even rate. The result will be a TV picture that is evenly
bright over the entire 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, non-scratching 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.

Specially designed screen-cleaning kits are also available.
These kits contain anti-static cleaners and cloths designed to
get into the ridges of the TV screen. Purchase the kits at
stores that sell electronics. Or call our Customer Care Center
at 1-800-531-0039.

• 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.

• 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.

51

General Information:Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

Check This List of Symptoms and Possible Solutions Before Requesting Service

You may be able to solve the problem yourself. Charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not cov­ered under your warranty.

If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you
call. This information is displayed on the back of the product. Also, please take a moment to identify the problem you are having,
and be prepared to explain this to the representative. If you believe the representative will need to help you with operations, please
stay near the product. Our representative will be happy to assist you. To reach our Customer Care Center, call 1-800-531-0039.

Difficulties and Possible Solutions

*Q refers to the Quick Use and Setup Guide that came with your TV.

The TV remote control does not work

• Check that the batteries are installed correctly. See page Q-2*.

• If the batteries are dead, replace them with two “AA” size heavy duty (zinc chloride) or alkaline batteries. See page *Q-2.

• Be no farther than 30 feet from the TV when using the remote control and point the remote toward the remote-sensor window on
the TV. See page *Q-2 for the location of the remote-sensor window.

• Clean the remote control and the remote-sensor window on the TV. See page *Q-2 for the location of the remote-sensor window.

• Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the remote power or
TV power/standby button again. To locate the TV power/standby button, see page *Q-2.

• If you have your TV plugged into an AC power strip, ensure that the fuse on the power strip is not blown.

• Check to see if the TV is on a wall switch.

The TV has no power

• Check the TV’s power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the remote-control
power or TV power/standby button again. The location of the TV power/standby button is illustrated on page *Q-2.

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

• If you are using an AC power strip, be sure the fuse on the power strip is not blown.

You cannot get a picture

• Be sure that you have made signal connections correctly and securely. See pages *Q-1, *Q-2, 6–9, and 11–16.

• Check the Tuner Mode control for the correct tuner setting. See page *Q-4.

•Try running the Auto Program feature. See page *Q-4.

• Ensure that you have selected the correct picture signal source using the AV (remote) or Source Select (TV) buttons. See page 17.

• If you are attempting to view a picture from a progressive-scan-capable DVD player connected to the HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks,
ensure that you have switched the DVD player to progressive-scan mode. See page 12, as well as the DVD player’s directions-for-

use manual.

• If you are using an HD receiver, ensure that its output is set correctly (HD or SD) based on the connection to the TV you have
made. See pages 14 and 15. Also, refer to the directions-for-use manual that came with the HD receiver.

Picture is fuzzy or out of focus

Check the set’s convergence and adjust if necessary. See page *Q-7.

You cannot see a picture when you play a VCR tape

Press the AV button on the remote control or the Source Select button on the TV until you have selected the source to which you
connected the VCR. See page 17 (AV button) or page *Q-3 (Source Select button).

You cannot tune to a particular channel

• Use the number buttons on the remote instead of the CH +/– buttons. See page *Q-3 (remote-control buttons).

• If necessary, select the Tuner Mode and run Auto Program to store channels to the set’s memory. See page *Q-4.

You see scrolling images

Check to ensure that you have made connections correctly. See pages *Q-1, *Q-2, 6–9, and 11–16.

52

TROUBLESHOOTING (CONTINUED)

Difficulties and Possible Solutions (*Q refers to the Quick Use and Setup Guide that came with your TV.)

The picture has no color or colors are not correct

• Check to ensure that you have made connections correctly. See pages *Q-1, *Q-2, 6–9, and 11–16.

• If the picture has red or blue fringes, you may need to adjust the convergence. See page *Q-7.

You are not able to get sound

• Check the Volume buttons on the remote control or on the TV. See pages *Q-2 (TV buttons) and *Q-3 (remote-control buttons).

• Check the Mute button on the remote. See page *Q-3 for the location of the Mute button.

• Check the Audio Out and Speaker controls. See page 11.

• If you have connected auxiliary sound equipment, check to ensure that you have made the audio connections correctly. See

pages 6–16.

TV displays wrong channel or no channels above 13

•Try selecting the channel again.

•Add the desired channel numbers into the TV using the Channel Edit control. See page *Q-5.

• Check to ensure that the Tuner Mode is properly set and run Auto Program. See page *Q-4.

General Information:Troubleshooting

GLOSSARY OF TELEVISION TERMS

General Information: Index

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Alternate Channel • The feature that allows you to toggle
between the last two channels viewed by pressing the A/CH but­ton on the remote control.

Audio/Video Inputs • Jacks (standard RCA), located on the rear
of the TV, used for the input of audio and video signals. These
jacks are designed for use with VCRs (or other accessories) to
receive higher picture resolution and offer sound-connection
options.

Auto Program • The feature that, when activated, scans for all
available channels from regular antenna or cable signals and
stores only active broadcast stations in the TV’s memory.

Channel Edit • The feature that allows you to add or delete
channels from the list of channels 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 CH +/–
buttons on your remote control.

Closed Captioning • The broadcast standard feature that allows
you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, Closed
Captioning uses onscreen text boxes to show dialogue and con­versations while a TV program is in progress.

Coaxial Cable • A single solid wire normally matched with a
metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) direct­ly onto a 75-ohm input found on the television or VCR.

Comb Filter • TV filter that removes distortion, resulting in a
sharper and purer color display. The comb filter addresses the
annoying cross-color distortion that may occur in TV broadcasts
when, for example, the presenter wears a striped or checked
jacket.

Component Video Inputs • Inputs that allow the separate recep­tion of blue, red, and luminance signals. These inputs provide the
highest possible color and picture resolution in the playback of
digital signal-source material, such as the kind available from
DVD players. Component video inputs allow for improved band­width information not possible through composite video or S­Video connections.

Composite Video Input • An input in which all the components
required for displaying the onscreen image are combined in one
signal.

Convergence • The technique used in color TV for bringing the
red, green, and blue color beams together so that they hit the
same part of the picture tube screen at the same time. This
avoids color fringes around images in the picture.

High-definition Television (HDTV) • High-resolution digital
television. HDTV is high-resolution digital television. It has life­like pictures, and with it films retain their original width,
enhancing the home theater experience.

Incredible Surround™ • False acoustic management of the
audio signal that produces a dramatic expansion of the wall of
sound that surrounds the listener and heightens overall viewing
pleasure.

Interlaced • A picture-scanning technique that improves the
appearance of onscreen motion. It also helps smooth jagged lines
that are sometimes seen on curved and angled surfaces in the
picture.

Menu • An onscreen list of feature controls available for you to
adjust or set.

NTSC • National Television Standards Committee format
devised in the 1940s for TV broadcast analog video signals (525

lines: 30 Hz).
Onscreen Displays (OSD) • The wording or messages generated

by the television (or VCR) to help you with specific feature con­trols (color adjustment or programming, for example).

Progressive Scan • A picture-scanning technique that doubles
the number of picture lines, eliminating the flicker and providing
a jitter-free picture.

PTV • Projection Television. (Rear- and/or front-projection
design systems are available.)

Remote-control Sensor Window • The window or opening
found on the television control panel through which infrared
remote-control command signals are received.

RGB • Red, green, and blue signal. These are the primary colors
of light that are used to produce a picture in television. By mix­ing levels or R, G, and B, all colors (chrominance and lumi­nance) are reproduced.

RF • Radio Frequency or modulated signal design used as the
carrier for television broadcasts.

Second Audio Program (SAP) • An additional audio channel
provided for in the Multichannel Television Sound (MTS) broad­cast standard. A monaural soundtrack included within the record­ed or video signal (usually containing a second language transla­tion for the displayed programming).

Status/Exit Button • Remote-control button that, when pressed,
shows the current channel number, name (if set), time (if set),
and sound setting (stereo, mono, SAP, or mute). Pressing the but­ton twice shows the current AutoLock™ settings. Pressing the
button once when an onscreen display is showing removes the
onscreen display. You can use Status/Exit rather than having to
wait for the displays to “time out,” or automatically disappear
from the screen.

S-Video Input • Signal input that allows direct connection of
high-resolution video sources, such as a satellite receiver, DVD
player, S (Super)-VHS videocassette recorder, or video games.
Provides improved picture resolution, sharpness, and clarity.

480p • Digital picture format with 704 x 480 pixels, sent at 60
complete frames per second. This is the output format of progres­sive-scan DVD players.

1080i • Digital high-definition picture format with 1920 x 1080
pixels, sent at 60 interlaced frames per second (30 complete frames
per second).

Tint • TV function that allows you to change the general color
balance between cool and warm. Adjust tint according to your
personal preference.

Twin–lead Wire • The more commonly used name for the two­strand, 300-ohm antenna wire used with many indoor and out­door antenna systems. In many cases, this type of antenna wire
requires an additional adapter (or balun) in order to connect to
the 75-ohm input terminals designed into the more recent TVs
and VCRs.

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INDEX

*Q refers to the Quick Use and Setup Guide that came with your TV.

General Information: Glossary of Television Terms

A

Alternate Channel (A/CH), 20, 53
APAC™, 5
Audio/Video Inputs (Definition), 6. 53
AutoChron™ Control, *Q-5
AutoLock™ Control

Access code, 36
Blocking channels, 38
Clear All, 37
Movie ratings, 39
No rating broadcasts, 43
On/off control, 41
Settings review, 43
Setup Code, 36
TV ratings, 40
Understanding AutoLock™, 35

Unrated broadcasts, 41
Smart Picture™, 19
Auto Program, *Q-4, 53
Smart Sound™, 18
AV Button, 17
AVL Control, 25

B

Balance Control, 24
Bass Boost Control, 29
Bass Control, 24
Brightness Control, 21
Buttons (TV), *Q-2
Buttons (Remote), *Q-3

C

Cables/connectors, *Q-1, 6
Channel Edit Control, *Q-5, 53
Cleaning (TV/Screen), 50
Clock (See Timer Control)
Closed Captioning Control, 45, 53
Coaxial Cable (Definition), 53
Color Control, 21
Color Temp Control, 21
Component Video Inputs (Definition), 53
Composite Video Input (Definition), 53
Connections

Antenna/cable, *Q-1

Cable converter box, *Q-1

Camcorder, 16

Compatibility, 6, 7, 48

DVD player, 12–13

HD receiver, 15
Hi-fi system, 11
Satellite receiver (standard), 12, 14
S-Video device, 14
VCR, 9
VCR and cable box, 10

Convergence Controls

Red/blue, *Q-7
Restore factory, *Q-7
Multipoint red/blue, *Q-7
Save multipoint settings, *Q-7
Undo multipoint, *Q-7

G

Glossary, 53

H

High-definition Television (Definition),

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I

Inputs (See Panel Jacks)

L

Language Control

(See Menu Language Control)

M

Menu, *Q-3, 53
Menu Language Control, *Q-4
Movie Ratings, 35
MPAA, 35, 53
Mute Button, *Q-3, 45

N

Name Control, *Q-6
NTSC, 52

O

Onscreen Displays (Definition), 53

P

Panel Jacks (Overviews), 6, 7
Picture Button (see Smart Picture™)
Picture Control, 21

R

Registration/Welcome, 2
Remote Control

Battery installation/caution, *Q-2
Button descriptions, *Q-3
Sensor Window, *Q-2, 53

Usage, *Q-2

RF (Definition), 53

S

Safety/Precautions, *Q-2, 2, 3
SAP, 28, 52
Sharpness Control, 21
Smart Contrast Control, 23
Smart Scan Control, 22
Source Select Button, *Q-2, 17
Specifications, 48
Stationary Images/Warning, 50
Status/Exit Button, *Q-3, 53
Stereo/Mono Control, 27
Surround-sound Modes, 26
S-Video, *Q-1, 6, 14

T

Timer Control,

Activate, 34
Channel, 33
Clock, 30
Start time, 32
Stop time, 32

Time display, 31
Tint Control, 21, 53
Treble Control, 24
Troubleshooting, 51-52
Tuner Mode, *Q-4
Twin-lead Wire (Definition), 52

V

Volume Control, *Q-2, *Q-3

W

Warranty, 60

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Magnavox, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 [phone]

One (1) Year Labor & One (1) Year Parts & One (1) Year Display Repair

MAGNAVOX LIMITED WARRANTY

MAGNAVOX 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 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,
Magnavox will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no
charge, or pay the labor charges to any Magnavox authorized
service center. After the period of one (1) year, Magnavox will
no longer be responsible for charges incurred.

PARTS: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase,
Magnavox will supply, at no charge, new or rebuilt replacement
parts in exchange for defective parts. Magnavox authorized serv­ice centers will provide removal and installation of the parts for
one (1) year.

DISPLAY: For a period of one (1) year from the date of pur­chase, Magnavox will supply, at no charge, a new or rebuilt active
display device in exchange for the defective display. Magnavox
authorized service centers will provide removal and installation
of the parts under the specified labor warranty. (PTV screens
carry a thirty (30) day replacement warranty)

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 Magnavox.

•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 costs 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.

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

Contact Magnavox Customer Care Center at:

1-800-705-2000

TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA…

1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-705-2000 (English or Spanish Speaking)

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR THE CON­SUMER. MAGNAVOX 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 MAGNAVOX partnership
within ninety (90) days of the date of sale, the limitation on how
long an implied warranty lasts does not apply.

EL6596E001 / 01-04

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