Philips 55PP970199 User Manual

Instructions for use:

• Digital High Definition (maximum display resolution 1500x1080i)

• Dual Tuner PIP

• APAC (automatic phosphor aging compensation)

• Display Format Conversion Modes

• Universal Remote Control

• Guide Plus+TM(electronic program guide)

HD WIDESCREEN TV

55PP9701
60PP9701

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PHILIPS product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your

purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.

Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive

all the benefits you’re entitled to.

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purchase,

and welcome to the

“family!”

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Sincerely,

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President and Chief Executive Officer

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safety

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t This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit which may cause an

electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product
covering.

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literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la

borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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terms and conditions of your
PHILIPS warranty.

Owner

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verification of ownership in the
event of product theft or loss.

Model

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owner of your model.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.

5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water

- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.

6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved

with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn.

6B. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended

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

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying exces-

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

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing elec-

tronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items
could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause
product damage and/or personal injury.

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

8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.

11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.

12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.

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

14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges.

Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. below.

15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.

16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.

17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be 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

appliance; or

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

a marked change in performance; or

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

18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance

beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electric Code

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Welcome/Product Registration ...................2

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

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

Features, Model and Cabinet Information.................5

On-Screen Features

PICTURE MENU

✧Adjusting Color, Brightness, Sharpness,

Tint, Picture, and Color Temperature Controls ..6

✧Using Clearview and Video Enhance Controls...7

✧Adjusting the TV's Convergence Control...........8

✧Using the Flesh Correction Control ....................9

FEATURES MENU

✧Using the Analog Format Screen Control.........10

✧Setting the TV for Closed Captioning...............11

✧Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals....12

✧Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically) .13

✧Adding Channels in Memory (Manually).........14

✧Setting the TV Clock.........................................15

✧Using the Sleep Timer Control .........................16

✧Adjusting the Channel Display Control............17

✧Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control......18

✧Using Parental Control/Content Advisory:

• Code Setup/Blocking Channels...............19-20

• Content Advisory - Movie Ratings .........21-22

• Parental Guidelines.......................................23

• Blocking Options/Review Settings...............24

✧Using the Channel Label Control......................25

✧Using the Language Selection Control..............26

SOUND MENU

✧Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound

Controls.............................................................27

✧Setting the Bass Boost Control ........................27

✧Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..28

✧Using the Incredible Surround Control.............29

✧Using the Volume Display Control...................29

✧Using the TV Speaker On/Off Control with

the Audio Output jacks .....................................30

✧Surround Sound Speaker Connections and

Variable Audio Output Control ........................31

✧Optional Surround Sound Connections ............32

✧Using the TV's Audio/Video Input and

Output Jacks ...............................................33-37

Monitor (HD) Control Operation

Connection of VGA and High Definition (HD)

Component Video Equipment .................................38

Adjusting of Monitor Display Controls...................39

Remote Control Operation

Setting the Auto Picture Control.............40-41

Using the Auto Sound Control.................................42

Using the Auto Surf Control....................................43

Setting the TV Remote to Work Optional Accessory
Devices:

Direct Entry/Code Number Method ..............44-45

Search and Identify Method ................................46

Remote Control Direct Entry Code Lists ......47-48

Using the Remote's VCR buttons ............................49

Picture-In-Picture (PIP)

How to Use PIP (Connections)...........................50-51

How to Use PIP with the TV Remote......................52

Selecting the Picture Source for PIP........................53

Adjusting PIP Color, Tint, and Size ........................54

More PIP Connections (Cable Converter)...............55

General Information

Tips if Something Isn’t Working.............................56

Glossary of TV Terms .............................................57

Index ........................................................................57

Factory Service Locations..................................58-59

Warranty ..................................................................60

Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your TV information packet) for details on:

• Antenna Hook-ups

• First Time Set-Up
(Automatic Settings)

• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation

• On-Screen Menu Use

SET-UP AND QUICK USE GUIDE

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Copyright © 2000 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several
different television models. Not all features (and
drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily
match those found with your television set. This is
normal and does not require you contacting your dealer
or requesting service.

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BRIGHTNESS

PICTURE
SHARPNESS
SVM OFF
COLOR
TINT
VOLUME BARON

SET-U

Atypical ANT(enna)

Aand B connection (using a

common signal source and an
optional Signal Splitter):

If yourAntenna orCable TV
signal has a round cablecon­nector(75 ohm) on the end,

then you're ready to connect it
to the 75ohm Signal Splitter.

If yourantenna has flat twin­lead wire (300 ohm), you first

need to attach the antenna wires
to the screws on a 300 to 75
ohm adapter before connecting
to the 75ohm Signal Splitter.

Round Cable
75ΩOhm

Getting Started

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Warning/Precautions..................................1

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Hooking Up Your TV................................1

How to Use the First Time Set-Up Control ..............2

Basic TVand Remote Control Operation.................3

How to Use the On-Screen Menu Controls...............4

WARNING: TO PREVENTFIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD DO NOTEXPOSE THIS UNITTO
RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.

Connect yourAntenna or

Cable TVsignal to the single

75 ohm input plug on the two­way Signal Splitter (optional).
Then connect two lengths of RF
Coaxial Cable to the two Output
plugs on the two-way Signal
Splitter (F-type connector on
both ends).

Combination VHF/UHFAntenna

300 to 75ΩAdapter
(483521827003)

Twin Lead

Wire

- Outdoor or Indoor Antenna -

receives normal broadcast channels

2-13 (VHF) and 14-69 (UHF).

P ANDQUICKUSEGUIDE

TABLEOF CONTENTS

• For details on product registration, warranty,
and service refer to the other literature included

with your TVinformation packet.
Please retain all these materials and keep them
handy for future reference.

NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several different
television models. Not all features (and drawings) dis­cussed in this manual will necessarily match those found
with yourtelevision set. This is normal and does not
require you contacting yourdealeror requesting service.

Connect the twin Output

plugs on the Signal Splitter to

the ANTAand ANT B inputs
on the rear of the TV. Push the
round connector end of the RF
Coaxial Cable onto the
ANT(enna) plug and screw it
down tight (if using threaded
cables).

Back of TV

SMART
HELP

Remember,
be sure to set the
TVfor the type sig­nal you've connect­ed (see "SETUP"
on page 2 of this
Guide.)
Your TVcan set
itself to select only
the channel numbers
on your Cable sys­tem (see “Setup"
page 2). If you use a
Cable Converter box,
set the TVto the
same channel as the
converter's CH 3/4
switch (on the rear of
the converter.)
To order any
optional accessory
contact your dealer
or call the toll-free
accessory orderin

HD Widescreen Television

ANTENNAOR

CABLETV

ANT(ENNA) A& B INPUTS

our TVhas two sepa-

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rate ANT(enna)/Cable

inputs on the rear of the

set. These two signal
inputs offer convenient
hook-up options for both
normal TVprogram view­ing and Picture-In-Picture
(PIP) features.

The ANT(enna) Ainput is
intendedfor use and view-

ing on the TV’s main
screen. Your home’s pri­mary Antenna, or Cable
TVsignal, should be con­nected to this input for
normal TVsetup, use and
feature operation.

The ANT(enna) B input is
a second, or auxiliary sig-

nal source, designed to

First Time Set Up - automatically sets the TV for
local channels, the correct picture signal (antenna or
cable), and assists in the setting of TV’s Guide Plus+
feature.

Infrared Remote Control - operates your TV set and
a variety of wireless remote control VCRs, Cable TV
Converters, and other accessory equipment.

Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability as well as advanced

connectivity for high definition video and VGA.
Closed Captioning - allows the viewer to read TV

program dialogue or voice conversations as on-screen
text.

Automatic Programming of channels - for quick and
easy selection of favorite stations available in your
area.

Picture-In-Picture (PIP) - can show a TV program
and the direct video output from an accessory (VCR,
etc.) onto the TV screen at the same time.

Parental Control for “Censoring” - this feature can
block out channels to keep children from watching
undesirable programming. Parental Guideline and
Movie Rating settings can also be used as part of the
new Content Advisory Data system available with TV
programming.

Stereo-TV - with a built-in audio amplifier and a twin
speaker system, reception of TV programs in both
broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broadcast
are available.

Twin Antenna (A/B) Inputs - for easy displaying of
two separate signal sources on the TV. An A/B button
on the remote control switches the TV’s Main screen
between the two Antenna (A & B) Input options.

Audio/Video Jacks - for direct connections with
VCRs (and other accessories) for quality TV picture
and sound playback.Component Video Input
connectors are also available for high fidelity color
and picture resolution when using digital video source
material, such as DVD.

Surround Sound - this TV set contains external;
audio speaker connections for a more dynamic sound
effect capable within the today’s Home Cinema
environment.

Sleep-Timer - automatically turns the TV OFF at
preset time intervals.

Auto Button - for the control of TV Sound and
Picture levels. Use the Auto Button on the remote to
quickly select various audio modes matched to
specific types of TV programming; to select video
level adjustments for a variety of program sources;
and to make quick one button channel selection of up
to 10 of your favorite channels.

FEATURES

As you unpack your TV please note that the
following items have been included with your set:

• Owner's Manual

- Safety Tip Information

- Factory Service Center Locations

• Warranty Registration Card

• Remote Control Transmitter

• Batteries for Remote Control Use
Refer to the back of this manual for instructions

on the cleaning and care of the TV.

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End-of-Life disposal

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 which need to be properly
disposed.

Your product also uses batteries which 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 on how
to dispose of your old television, batteries, and
packaging materials whenever you replace
existing equipment.

High Definition Digital - Projection Television
capable of 1500x1080i interlaced imaging for superior
resolution and performance. Line doubling circuitry
and video processing technology able to output
progressive scan material with clean, stable
widescreen images. PixelMax optimum triple lense
system matched to first surface mirror and fine
pitched lenticular screen methods which amounts to
an incredible 1,620,000 pixels of display capability.
High Definition Component and RGB Inputs are
available as well for Y, Pb, Pr; horizontal/vertical
sync, and RGB/VGA monitor input operation modes.

Automatic Phosphor Aging Compensation (APAC)

- Automatic incremental shifting of TV screen

elements to prevent any onscreen image outline
retention or “screen burn” problems.

Guide Plus+TM- Electronic TV Program guide which
provides for daily television channel listings,
descriptions of program content, sorting of shows by
subject themes, and a variety of other VCR
programming options. (See your separate Guide
Plus+TMOwner’s Manual for further details.)

Because of continuous product improvements, the
information mentioned in the documents
accompanying your product are subject to change
without notice.

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PICTURE MENU CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

COLOR, BRIGHTNESS,

SHARPNESS, TINT, PICTURE

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picture controls, select a TV
channel and follow the steps shown
below:

Select BRIGHTNESS,
PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.

With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the outer MENU ring

buttons. Then press the center
MENU button to select the feature.

Press the outer MENU ring

buttons to adjust the selected
control.

Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

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SMART HELP

Remember. When the bar

scale is centered, control
settings are at normal mid-range
levels.

BRIGHTNESS Press (-) or (+) until
dark parts of the picture show good
detail.

PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until
whitest parts of the picture are as
bright as you prefer.

COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.

TINT Press (-) or (+) to obtain
natural skin tones. (Also see Flesh
Correction on page 9 for more
information).

SHARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the picture.

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Select and then press
MENU (M) button to
view an explanation of
the selected feature.

Select and then press MENU
(M) button to view additional
controls grouped under same
feature heading. For
Example: Tint, Brightness,
Picture, etc.

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Note: A Color
Temperature control is
also available to set the
level or degree of color
intensity (especially on
white picture screen
elements). For example,
use the Color
Temperature (Picture Menu 3 of 3)
for the following settings:

COOL – makes whites, bluish
NORMAL – keeps whites, white.

WARM – makes whites, reddish.

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learview is a sharpness feature

which smoothes out
background snow (or picture noise)
without losing picture image detail
or crispness.

Select CLEARVIEW control.

With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the outer MENU ring

buttons. Then press the center
MENU button to select the feature.

Press the outer MENU ring

buttons to move the RED highlight.
Press the center MENU button to
select (

U) the ENHANCED mode.

Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

CLEARVIEW

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Note: An additional
Picture Menu
“VIDEO
ENHANCEMENT”
control (similar in
function and use as
the Sharpness control)
is also available to
further improve picture intensity and
detail, particularly for the playback of
DVD player source material.
Selection and adjustment of the
Video Enhancement control (Picture
Menu 2 of 3) is the same as with other Color and Picture Menu
control options.

PICTURE MENU

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onvergence is the correct

lining up of the red and blue
light paths on the TV screen.
NOTE: If no color fringing (see
Smart Help) shows, then no
Convergence adjustments are
necessary for your TV.

Select CONVERGENCE

control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 3) on

screen, move the RED highlight
with the outer MENU ring

buttons. Then press the center
MENU button to select the feature.

If there is RED or BLUE color

fringing (see note below) on your
TV, press the outer MENU ring
buttons to move the highlight.
Press the center MENU button to
select the Align Red or Align Blue
Convergence control.

Press the MENU ring

buttons to move the red or blue

cross directly over the white cross
on the TV screen.

The red or blue cross is properly
adjusted when it is completely
merged with the white cross. (No
color appears around the edge of
the white cross).

Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen when convergence
adjustments are complete.

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Remember. Convergence

has been set at the factory for
best viewing, but if one or more of
the (red or blue) colors appear
around the edges of objects (color
fringing) follow the steps given in
this section.

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NOTE: Adjustments for
“Multi-Point” on-screen color
fringing can also be made as
part of the TV’s Convergence
control system. Follow the TV’s
on-screen menu directions to
select individual screen areas that can
be readjusted and set for varying
red/blue color fringing conditions.
These multi-point settings can then be
“Saved” to memory for the specific areas of the TV
screen (or Factory Settings for convergence can be
recalled and put back into place for use).

CONVERGENCE MULTI POINT
CONVERGE RED POINTS

CONVERGE BLUE POINTS
RESTORE FACTORY SETTINGS
SAVE ADJUSTMENTS
BACK

CONVERGE RED POINTS

USE TO ADJUST

DIGIT 2, 4, 6, 8 TO MOVE CURSOR

PRESS MENU TO RETURN

PRESS MENU NOW TO CONTINUE

MULTI-POINT

CONVERGENCE

MAIN MENU

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CONVERGE MULTI POINT
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PRESS MENU TO RETURN

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se the Flesh Correction

control to keep skin tone hues
(or facial tint) from varying from
TV channel to TV channel.

Select FLESH

CORRECTION control.

With PICTURE MENU (2 of 3) on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the outer MENU ring

buttons. Then press the center
MENU button to select the feature.

Press the MENU ring

buttons to move the RED

highlight. Press the center MENU
button to turn (

U) the FLESH

CORRECTION control ON.

Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

FLESH CORRECTION

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FEATURE MENU CONTROL ADJUSTMENTS

ANALOG FORMAT

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our TV is able to deliver

lifelike, widescreen picture (or
“home cinema” experience) that is
promised with High Definition TV
viewing. The Analog Format
control can be used to expand
conventional 4:3 aspect ratio
(width-to-height) broadcasts in
order to fit your TV’s widescreen
format; or to reset the screen to
best match the current
programming.

Select ANALOG FORMAT

control.

With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the outer MENU ring
buttons. Then press the center
MENU button to select the feature.

Press the MENU ring

buttons to move the RED

highlight. Press the center MENU
button to select (U) the desired
screen aspect ratio or screen
display control.

Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

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Note: The FORMAT button
on the remote control can
also be used to quickly
select the various aspect
ratio screen control settings
for TV viewing.

SMART HELP

Note: In the past the

relationship between a TV
screen’s width to height, or aspect
ratio, has historically been 33%
wider than the picture screen
height (or a 4:3 aspect ratio). The
widescreen format of your TV
screen is nearly 80% greater than
its measure height (which
accounts for a 16:9 aspect ratio).
The reason for the 16:9 aspect
ratio screen is that it allows for the
dramatic and lifelike viewing of
original version movies and
cinemas (similar to the type found
in your local theaters). And the
16:9 aspect ratio widescreen is
also a good visual match for how
our eyes work in a horizontally
oriented field of view and action
plane.

4 X 3 (Standard) ­Conventional TV picture
format shows onscreen.

Zoom 1/2 - Full widescreen
mode with linear expansion to
view program broadcasts.
Onscreen image material
remains horizontally and
vertically proportional as the
image area is increased in size.

Theater 1/2 - Expanded zoom
modes with picture images
increased in magnification.
Designed for use with
“letterbox” or cropped movie
images such as found with
Cinemascope or Cinerama
type program material.
Note: With the Theater modes
there can be some vertical loss
of information as the edges of the picture expands and fills the screen.

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losed Captioning (CC) allows

you to read the voice content of
television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the hearing
impaired this feature uses on-screen
"text boxes" to show dialogue and
conversations while the TV program
is in progress.

Select CLOSED

CAPTIONING control.

With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the outer MENU ring
buttons. Then press the center
MENU button to select the feature.

Press the MENU ring

buttons to move the RED highlight.

Press the center MENU button to
select (U) the desired Closed
Caption mode - For Example:
"ALWAYS ON" and "CAPTION
1".

CAPTION 1, 2, 3, 4:

dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned
TV program shows on-screen.
(See Important Note on this
page.)

TEXT 1, 2, 3, 4:

often used for channel guide,
schedules, or bulletin board
information for CC programs.

After making your Caption mode

selection, press the STATUS button

to clear the TV screen. The selected
Closed Caption mode will be active.

To cancel, set the Closed Captioned
feature to OFF when finished.

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NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast

with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CAPTION 1-4; or TEXT 1-4) necessarily being used by a broadcast station
during the transmission of a closed caption program. Usually "CAPTION 1" is the
most used mode to view captioned material. Refer to your area's TV program
listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.

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CAPTION 1 mode

Example Screen Display

FULL SCREEN TEXT

will block TV screen from viewing

Closed Caption information will usually appear
in black and white (although some broadcasters
or networks may occasionally use color to
highlight or draw attention to certain areas.)

CLOSED CAPTION

NOTE: The ON DURING
MUTE ONLY control can be

used to set the TV to turn the
Closed Caption mode "ON"
whenever the MUTE button
on the remote is pressed.

SMART HELP

Remember. Broadcast

stations will often use
spelling abbreviations, symbols,
dropouts and other grammatical
shortcuts in order to keep pace
with the on-screen action. These
type factors vary upon the source
of the captioned text material and
do not indicate a need for service
on the part of the TV.

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ou need to make sure the TV is

set to pick up either Cable TV
or Antenna signals. In other words,
the TV needs to know if you
connected a Cable TV signal or a
normal antenna to its ANTENNA
plug.

NOTE: If you went through First
Time Setup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.

Select CABLE CHANNEL

TUNING control.

With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the outer MENU ring
buttons. Then press the center
MENU button to select the feature.

Press the MENU ring

buttons

to move the RED
highlight. Press the center MENU
button to select (U) the desired
mode - For Example: CABLE.

CABLE- If you DO have

Cable TV

connected
to the TV. Channels
1-125 available.

NORMAL- If you have an

Antenna connected

to the TV. Channels
2-69 available.

Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

CABLE TUNING

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Note: Both ANT(enna) A and ANT B inputs
on the rear of the TV can be set for the correct
connected signal (either an Antenna or Cable
TV source).

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our TV can automatically set itself

for local area (or Cable TV)
channels. This makes it easy for you
to select only the TV stations in your
area when the CHANNEL

▲▼

buttons are pressed.
NOTE: If you went through First

Time Setup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.

Select CHANNEL MEMORY

(START AUTO-PROGRAMMING)

control.
With the FEATURES MENU on

screen, move the RED highlight with
the outer MENU ring buttons.
Then press the center MENU button
to select the feature.

Press the center MENU button to

turn AUTO-PROGRAMMING ON .

The TV shows which channel
numbers are "SAVED" (U) as they
are added into memory.

"Auto-programming CHANNEL
MEMORY is finished" shows when
the TV is through adding channels.

Press the STATUS or Menu

button to clear the screen.

CHANNEL MEMORY

AUTO-PROGRAMMING

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U Channel Numbers are
Saved in Memory

SMART HELP

Try it out. Press the

CHANNEL▲▼ buttons

and see which channels you can
select.

Remember, an Antenna or Cable
TV signal must first be connected
to your TV so that channels can be
saved.

If you want to delete any
unwanted channels from the TV's
memory, see "ADD/DELETE
CHANNELS" on the next page.

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AUTO-PROGRAMMING CHANNEL

MEMORY FOR ANT A

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5 6 7 8
9 1O 11 12

13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24

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uto-Programming (see

previous page) adds all the
channels it can find (on your
Antenna or Cable TV system) into
the TV's memory. Add/Delete
Channels makes it easy for you to
add other channels, or drop
unwanted channels, from the list of
channels in the TV's memory.

Select CHANNEL MEMORY

(ADD/DELETE CHANNELS)

control.
With the FEATURES MENU on

screen, move the RED highlight
with the outer MENU ring
buttons. Then press the center
MENU button to select the feature.

Press the CHANNEL ▲▼ or

number buttons to select the

channel you want to add or delete.

Press the outer MENU

ring button (on the Right) to

ADD the channel into the TV's
memory.

Press the outer MENU ring button
(on the Left) to DELETE the
channel from memory.

Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each
channel you wish to add or delete.

Press the STATUS or MENU

button to clear the screen when
through.

ADD/DELETE CHANNELS

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SMART HELP

Remember. A separate

ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
memory may also be created for
the ANT(enna) B Input on the rear
of the set (if an Antenna or Cable
TV signal has been connected).
Press the “SOURCE” button on
the remote, while in the
ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
mode, to switch between the ANT
A and ANT B channel memory
lists. Then follow steps 2 and 3 as
shown to the left to add or delete
the desired channels.

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Channel 19 Added
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SELECT CHANNEL
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SET CLOCK

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our TV comes with an on-

screen clock. During normal
operation the clock appears on the
screen with every channel change
(and when the STATUS button is
pressed).

Select SET CLOCK control.

With the FEATURES MENU (2 of

5) on screen, move the RED
highlight with the outer MENU
ring buttons. Then press the center
MENU button to select the feature.

Press the remote's number

buttons to set the time clock.

Press the STATUS button to

set the clock in operation and clear
the screen.

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Remember, be sure to

press "0" first and then the
hour number for single digit
entries.

The remote's MENU ring
buttons can also be used to set the
hours, minutes and AM/PM
portions of the clock.

TV Clock settings may be lost
when the TV is unplugged (or AC
power to the set is interrupted).

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ave you ever fallen asleep in

front of the TV only to have it
wake you up at two in the morning
with a test pattern screeching in
your ears? Well, your TV can save
you all that trouble by
automatically turning itself off.

Press the SLEEP button on the

remote control.

Press the SLEEP button

repeatedly to pick the amount of
time (15 minutes to 2 hours ahead)
before the TV will turn itself off.

Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen after you have set
the time for the TV to turn off.

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Remember, to see how

many minutes are left before
the TV shuts itself off, reselect the
SLEEP TIMER control screen.

To stop a SLEEP TIMER setting,
reset the timer back to OFF.
(Turning the TV off and on, or
pressing a button during the last
minute of a timer setting, will also
cancel a setting.)

A few seconds before the TV is to
shut off a message will come on the
screen telling you GOOD NIGHT.

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ith the Channel Display

control you can change the
size and location of the on screen
channel and clock information.

Select CHANNEL DISPLAY

control.
With the FEATURES MENU (2

of 5) on screen, move the RED
highlight with the outer MENU
ring buttons. Then press the center
MENU button to select the
feature.

Press the MENU ring and

center MENU

buttons to
highlight and select (U) the
LARGE or SMALL display
control.

Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

CHANNEL DISPLAY

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SMART HELP

Try it out. Press the

CHANNEL ▲▼ buttons and

you should see the Display Size
you selected.

Remember. The SMALL SIZE
display shows only the channel
number, not the time (or clock).

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ith the Half Hour Reminder

control the TV automatically
shows you the current time and
channel every thirty minutes.

Select HALF HOUR

REMINDER control.

With the FEATURES MENU (2
of 5) on screen, move the RED
highlight with the outer MENU
ring buttons. Then press the center
MENU button to select the
feature.

Press the MENU ring and

center MENU

buttons to
highlight and select (U) the
EVERY HALF HOUR item.

Press the STATUS button to

clear the screen.

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SMART HELP

Remember. The Time

and Channel Reminders will
show on the hour and the half­hour for about five seconds.

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