Philips PR1909B User Manual

PR1909B / PR1907X
Owner’s Manual (Use and Setup Guide)
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Warning/Precautions Features Registration Hooking Up Your TV (Antenna/Cable Connections) . .2-3
VCR Connections ..................................................................3
First Time Setup.....................................................................4
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation ..............................4
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On-screen Features
Automatic Channel Setup ......................................................5
Save/Delete Channels
Channel Review.....................................................................5
Language Selection Channel Reminder
Volume Bar ............................................................................6
Sleep Timer ...........................................................................6
SmartLock..............................................................................6
Picture Adjustments
Closed Captioning .................................................................7
General Information
Glossary.................................................................................7
Tips ........................................................................................8
Index
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Warranty.................................................................................8
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Federal Communications Commission
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Warning: Any unauthorized changes or
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modifications to this equipment void
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the user’s authority to operate it.
For Customer Use
Enter below the Serial Number and the Model Number of this television (located on the back of the TV). Keep
this information for future reference.
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Model No.
Serial No._____________________________
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Please find out about the local regulations on disposal of your old product, batteries, manual, and packaging whenever you replace existing equipment.
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Features
First Time Setup automatically sets the TV for local channels and the correct picture
signal (antenna or cable).
Infrared Remote Control operates your
TV and helps you set up on-screen features.
Standard Broadcast (VHF/UHF) or
Cable TV (CATV) channel capability
Closed Captioning allows you to read TV
program dialogue as on-screen text.
Automatic Channel Setup quickly and
easily selects stations available in your area.
Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV
OFF at preset times.
Language Selection allows you to choose
English or Spanish on-screen menus. This does not affect the language of Closed Captioning.
Automatic Shut Off turns off the TV after
15 minutes when it is on a channel that is not receiving a broadcast signal (for exam ple, if a station has gone off the air for the night).
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Hooking Up Your TV (Antenna/Cable Connections)
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Antenna
Combination UHF/VHF
combination antenna receives normal broadcast
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channels (VHF 2-13 and UHF
14-69). Your connection is easy since there is only one 75Q (ohm) antenna jack on the back of your TV - and that’s where the antenna goes.
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If your antenna has a
round connector (75Q),
then you're ready to connect it to the TV
If your antenna has flat twin-lead wire (300£2), you
first need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a 300 to 75Q adaptor.
Push the round end of the adaptor (or cable) onto the ANT(enna) IN jack on the back of the TV. If the
round end of the adaptor or cable is threaded, screw it down tight.
To set the _ TV to select only the channel numbers in your area, see
First Time Setup on
page 4.
Combination
VHF/UHF
Antenna
(Outdoor or
Indoor)
Separate UHF/VHF
'ou may have two separate antennas. One antenna is for
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VHF channels (2-13) and the other antenna is for UHF chan nels (14-69). For homes with separate
UHF/VHF antennas, you will need an optional combiner before you can connect the antennas to the TV.
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UHF and VHF antennas to
the correct screws on the combiner.
Attach the separate
Round Cable
75Ì2
Push the round end of the
combiner onto the ANT(enna)
IN jack on the back of the TV.
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U/V Combiner
Back ofTV
To order any optional accessory, contact your dealer or call
1-800-851-8885.
• UHF/VHF Combiner: 4835 466 97016
• 75-300Q Adaptor: M6I009
• 300-75Q Adaptor: 4835 218 27003
Outdoor VHF
Antenna
(Twin-lead 300Ì2)
Outdoor VHF Antenna
(Round cable 75Q)
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Hooking Up Your TV (Antenna/Cable Connections) (Contd)
VCR TO TV
Basic Connection
he basic Antenna/Cable to
VCR to TV connection is
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shown here. If you have a Cable Box, refer to the VCR owner’s manual for details.
Outdoor VHF/UHF
Antenna
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Connect your Antenna or Cable signal to the IN FROM ANT(enna) jack on the VCR.
300 to 75Í2 Adaptor
Connect a coaxial cable to the OUT TO TV jack on the VCR and to the ANT(enna) IN jack on the TV.
The coaxial cable may be supplied with the VCR.
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Refer to the VCR
owner's manual for other
possible connections and for operating details.
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Cable TV

Cable/Cable Box
bur Cable TV signal may be a single (75fl) cable or a
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Cable Box installation. In either case, the connection to the TV is very easy.
Note to the Cable TV System Installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code, which provides guidelines for proper grounding - in particular, specifying that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
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If you do not have a
Cable Box, then you're ready
to connect your Cable TV sig nal to the TV.
If you have a Cable Box:
Connect the Cable TV signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box.
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Connect the Cable TV sig nal to the ANT(enna) IN jack on the TV.
If you have a Cable Box:
Use a coaxial cable to connect the OUT jack of the Cable Box to the ANT(enna) IN jack on the TV. NOTE: The coaxial cable might be supplied by the Cable TV company.
To select
only the channels on
your Cable system,
see First Time Setup (page 4). If you use a Cable Box, set the
TV to the same
channel as the CH 3/4 switch on the back of the Cable Box.
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Howto Set Up and Use your TV
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Menu

FirstTime Setup
irstTime Setup takes care of
some basic TV settings for you.
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Follow these steps:
• to set the language of the TV’s on-screen menu, and
• to quickly add area channels into the TV’s memory.
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Press the POWER
button to turn ON the TV.
The language selection menu appears on the TV screen.
/ SELECT LANGUAGE ^
> ENGUSH ON
ESPAÑOL
SELECT AT OR
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE
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Press the CH(annel) AfW
buttons to select English or Spanish menus. Then, press the MENU button.
'CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE
TO TV
THEN PRESS ►
TO END PRESS EXIT
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Press theVOL(ume) ^ but
ton to begin automatic channel
setup. When setup is complete, “CHAN NELS ARE SET” will appear on the screen.
If you do not g want to set up channels now, press the STATUS/EXIT button.
The menu shown at step I will appear only the first time you turn on the TV. If it does not appear, fol
low the instructions on page 5 to select a
language and set up
channels.
If you have not con
nected the antenna or
cable to the TV, an on
screen message will
prompt you to do so. You may need to fol
low the steps for Automatic Channel
Setup on page 5 in
order to finish setting the channels available
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' 0 load the batteries into the
remote:
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I. Slide off the battery
compartment lid on the
remote control.
2. Insert two AA batter
ies (supplied) into the battery compartment
as indicated inside the compartment. Batteries installed incorrectly may damage the remote con trol.
3. Replace the lid.

Remote

Battery Compartment Lid
Battery Compartment
Point the remote control
toward the remote sensor on the TV when operating the TV with the remote.
Press to access the on-screen menu. Press the CH(annel) AIW buttons to select an item in the menu. Press the
VOL(ume) ►/◄ buttons to adjust an
item in the menu or to advance to the next menu.
Number Buttons
Press to select channels.
• Cable Users
Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results. For example, to select channel 6, press 0,6. If
you only press the Number 6 button,
channel 6 will be selected after a brief delay. (There also may be a brief delay
when you select channels 10, 11, and
12.) If you want to select channels 100
and above, enter channel numbers as a
three-digit number. For example, to
select channel 117, press 1, 1,7.
• Antenna Users
Enter channel numbers as a two-digit number for the quickest results.You may only select channels 2-69. For example,
to select channel 5, press 0,5. If you only
press the Number 5 button, channel 5
will be selected after a brief delay.
SLEEP Button
Press to set the TV to turn itself OFF automatically. Details are on page 6.
CHfanneh AIT Buttons
Press to scan through programmed channel numbers. Press to select an item in the on-screen menu.
VOLfume'> Buttons
Press to adjust the TV sound level. Press to adjust an item in the on-screen menu, to advance to the next menu, or to return to a previous menu.
MUTE Button
Press to turn OFF the sound on the TV. Press again to return the sound to its previous level.
STATUS/EXIT Button
Press to see the current channel number on the TV screen. Press to remove the on-screen menu.You also may remove the menu by pressing the CH(annel) A/T buttons to select EXIT, then pressing theVOL(ume) ► but ton.
ALT. CH /Alternate Channel^ Button
Press to return to the TV channel you were viewing immediately before switch ing to your current channel.
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Note:
You can connect earphones (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack on the front of the TV for private, personal listening.
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Press the POWER
button to turn ON the TV.
Be sure to connect the TV power cord to a standard AC outlet.
Press the VOLUME
A/T buttons to adjust
the sound level.
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Press the CHAN
NEL A/T buttons to
select TV channels.
Remote Sensor
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Press the MENU button
to display the TV’s on-screen menu.
Press the CHANNEL A/T
buttons to select an item in the
menu.
Press the VOLUME A/T but
tons to adjust an item in the
menu or to advance to the next menu.
Note: To remove the menu, press the CHANNEL A/T buttons to select EXIT.Then, press the VOL UME A button.
The current channel number will appear briefly
when the TV is first
turned ON and with channel changes.To display the channel number for five sec onds, press the STA TUS/EXIT button. Or,
to remove the chan
nel number, press the STATUS/EXIT button again.
On-Screen Features

Channel

Automatic Channel Setup
lthough the TV can memo rize channels when you first
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turn it on, you may want to set up or reprogram channels by following these steps.
Save/Delete Channels
utomatic Channel Setup (see above) adds all the channels
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it can find (on your Antenna or Cable TV system) into the TV's memory. Save/Delete channels makes it easy for you to add other channels or drop unwant ed channels from the TVs mem ory.
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> SETUP
EXIT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR TINT
[ PRESS ► 1
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button, then press the
CH(annel) A/T buttons to select CHANNEL.
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> CHANNEL
SMARTLOCK REVIEW SETUP EXIT BRIGHTNESS
1 SAVED 1
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Press the CH(annel)
▲/T buttons to select AUTO PROGRAMMING.
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Press theVOL(ume) ►
button to begin automatic chan
nel setup. When setup is complete,
SELECT LANGUAGE
• AUTO PROGRAMMING CH MEMORY REVIEW
SELECT AT CHOOSE ► TO END PRESS EXIT
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Press the Number but
tons to select the channel you want to SAVE (or DELETE).
“CHANNELS ARE SET” will appear on the screen. ^ ^
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Press theVOL(ume)
buttons to select
SAVED (to add the chan nel) or DELETED (to
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Press the
STATUS/EXIT button when
you finish adding (or deleting) all the channels you want.
delete the channel).
TO ADJUST PRESS / ►
CH 23
> CHANNEL
SMARTLOCK REVIEW SETUP EXIT
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BRIGHTNESS
1 DELETED 1
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> CHANNEL
SMARTLOCK REVIEW SETUP EXIT BRIGHTNESS
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Channel Review
j review the channels pro
grammed into the TVs
memory, follow these steps.
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Language

Language Selection
'ollow these steps to change the language of the on
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screen menus.
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button, then press the CH(annel) A/T buttons to select SETUP.Then, press the VOL(ume) ^ button.
> SETUP
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Press the MENU but
ton, then press the
CH(annel) A/T buttons to select SETUP.Then, press
theVOL(ume) ► button.
> SETUP
EXIT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE COLOR TINT
1 PRESS ► 1
1 PRESS ► 1
Press the CH(annel)
A/T buttons to select CH
MEMORY REVIEW.
Then, press the VOL(ume) ► button. A list of pro
grammed channels will appear
on the screen for 10 seconds.
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Press the STATUS/EXIT button once or twice when you are finished.
If all the pro grammed channels don’t fit on the screen, press the VOL(ume) ► button to see the remaining channels.
If you do not press
theVOL(ume) ►but
SELECT LANGUAGE AUTO PROGRAMMING
' CH MEMORY REVIEW
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SELECT AT CHOOSE P TO END PRESS EXIT
ton within 10 sec
onds, the remaining
chEinnels will appear
on the screen auto matically. When all channels have been displayed, the SETUP
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Press the CH(annel)
A/T buttons to choose
SELECT LANGUAGE. Then, press the VOL(ume)
► button.
> select language
AUTO PROGRAMMING CH MEMORY REVIEW
SELECT AT CHOOSE ►
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TO END PRESS EXIT
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Press the CH(annel)
A/T buttons to select
ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish).
/ SELECT LANGUAGE \
> ENGLISH ON
ESPAÑOL
SELECT AT TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the
STATUS/EXIT button.
If you acciden- S
tally chose Spanish
and need English:
I) Press the MENU button. 2) Press the CH(annel) A/T but
tons to select
PREPARACION, then press theVOL(ume)
► button. 3) Press the CH(annel) A/T
buttons to choose SELECCION IDIOMA, then press
theVOL(ume) ► but ton. 4) Press the
CH(annel) A/T but
tons to select ENG
LISH. 5) Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
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Reminder
Channel Reminder
he channel number will remain on the screen at all
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times when you set REMINDER to ON.
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button, then press the CH(annel) A/T buttons to select REMINDER.
TO ADJUST PRESS ◄ / ►

REMINDER

CHANNEL SMARTLOCK REVIEW SETUP EXIT
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Press the VOL(ume)
►/◄ buttons so that ON
or OFF appears to the right of REMINDER.
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Press the
STATUS/EXIT button.
The channel number will not remain on the screen if a Closed Captioning mode is selected. CAPTION must be set to OFF. Details are on page 7.
On-Screen Features (Contd)

Volume Bar

Volume Bar
he Volume Bar displays the TV’s volume level on the TV
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screen. When the Volume Bar is set to ON, it will appear when you adjust the volume.

Sleep Timer

Sleep Timer
ave you ever fallen asleep in front of the TV, only to
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have it wake you up at 2 a.m. with a test pattern screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can save you all that trouble by automatically turning itself off
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Press the MENU button, then press the CH(annel) A/T buttons to select VOLUME BAR.
TO ADJUST PRESS / ►
> VOLUME BAR
REMINDER CHANNEL SMARTLOCK REVIEW SETUP
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Press the SLEEP button
repeatedly to pick the
amount of time (30 minutes to
120 minutes) before the TV turns itself off.The length of time will appear on the screen. One minute before the TV shuts itself off, the seconds will count down on the screen. GOOD NIGHT appears on the TV screen 10 seconds before the TV shuts itself off.
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Press the VOL(ume)
buttons so that ON or
OFF appears beside VOL UME BAR.
Press the STATUS/EXIT
button.
Try it out. Press the VOL(ume) ►/◄ buttons. The VOL UME BAR should
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appear on the screen.
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mute the volume,
set the VOLUME
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SmartLock
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Press the MENU but
SmartLock
martLock enables parents to prevent their children from
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watching inappropriate material on TV. SmartLock reads the rat
ton, then press the CH(annel) A/T buttons to select SMARTLOCK. Then, press the VOL(ume)
button.
ings for programming (except for news and sports programs, unedited movies on premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then
> SMARTLOCK
REVIEW SETUP EXIT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE
1 PRESS ► 1
denies access to programming if the program’s rating meets or
exceeds the limitations you select To block specific ratings, follow these steps.
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Press the CH(annel)
A/T buttons to select
Movie Ratings or Parental Guidelines. Then, press the VOL(ume) ^ button.
/ BLOCK X
> Movie Ratings
Parental Guidelines
SELECT AT CHOOSE ► TO END PRESS EXIT
RATING EXPLANATIONS
• V-Violence • TV-Y7 - Appropriate for chil­* S-Sexual situations
• L-Language
• D-lnappropriate dialogue
• FV-FantasyViolence may
dren seven and older.
•TV-G - General Audience
• TV-PG - Parental Guidance suggested.
frighten children under • TV-14 - Unsuitable for chil­seven;TV-Y7 category only. dren under 14. Some cartoons may have • TV-MA - Mature audience this rating.
only.
• TV-Y - Appropriate for all children.
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Use the Number but
tons to enter your access code. The default code is 0711.
If you have not set up your per sonal access code, you should use 0711.
X X
Enter Your Access Code
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Press the CH(annel) A/T buttons to select the rating
you want to block.Then, press the VOL(ume) ► button so
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Press the CH(annel)
A/T buttons to select
BLOCK.Then, press the VOL(ume) ► button.

SMARTLOCK

> BLOCK
CHANGE CODE
SELECT AT CHOOSE ^ TO END PRESS EXIT
To check the SmartLock settings, press the MENU but ton, then press the CH(annel) A/T but tons to select REVIEW. Press theVOL(ume) ► button so that the
SmartLock settings appear. Ratings that are blocked will appear on the screen. An “X” will appear if a specific rat ing is blocked, such asV
for Violence in theTV-
14 category.
that ON appears beside the rating.
For example, if you set PG to ON, you may not view PG program ming because the block is on. Programs with a PG or higher rating will be blocked.
MOVIE RATINGS
• G
SELECT AT CHOOSE. TO END PRESS EXIT
PG PG-13
R NC-17
X
[OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF]
PARENTAL GUIDELINES
> TV-Y [OFF]
TV-Y7 >
[OFF]TV-G TV-FG TV-14 > TV-MA >
SELECT AT CHOOSE I
TO END PRESS EXIT
More specific ratings are available forTV-Y7,TV-PG,TV-l4,andTV­MA.When you press theVOL(ume) ► button to turn ONTV-Y7, TV-PG,TV-I4 or TV-MA, additional ratings will appear. Press the
CH(annel) A/T buttons to select a specific rating.Then, press theVOL(ume) ^ button so that ON appears beside the rating. If you select the rating category and turn it on or off,
the specific ratings will turn on or off automatically. But, you can always turn specific ratings on or off by selecting them individually.
TV-PG
> TV-PG [OFF]
D [OFF]
L [OFF] S [OFF] V [OFF]
SELECT AT CHOOSE ► TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
If the “Incorrect Access Code...” message
appears after step 2, enter the correct access code. In order to protect the privacy of the access code, an X will appear on the screen instead of the number you enter.
A “CHANNEL XX
BLOCKED...” message
will appear when some one tries to access the
blocked programming. If
you want to view this
programming, enter your access code.The channel will remain
blocked until you enter the correct code. If you
do not know the code, you will have to select another channel.When you turn off the TV
once, the programming
is blocked again.
Access Code
"b change the access code,
follow these steps.
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Press the MENU but
ton, then press the CH(annel) A/T buttons to select SMARTLOCICThen, press theVOL(ume) ► but ton.
> SMARTLOCK
REVIEW SETUP EXIT BRIGHTNESS PICTURE
1 PRESS ► 1
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Press the Number buttons
to enter your old access code. If
you have never set up your person al access code, use 0711.
Press the CH(annel) A/T buttons to select CHANGE CODE. Then, press the
VOL(ume) ^ button.
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SMARTLOCK
BLOCK
> CHANGE CODE
SELECT AT CHOOSE ► TO END PRESS EXIT
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Use the Number buttons to enter your desired access code in the New Code space.Then, enter the same code in the Confirm Code space.
Your new access code should be recorded.You will return to the SMARTLOCK menu.
New Code Confirm Code
Press the STATUS/EXIT but
You cannot
use the default code after you set up your personal access
code. To restore 0711 as
your personal access
code, unplug the
TV’s power cord for
10 seconds, then
plug it in again.
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On-Screen Features (Contd)

Picture

Picture Adjustments
'o adjust your TV picture controls, selea a channel
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and follow these steps.
BRIGHTNESS Press theVOL(ume) ►/◄ buttons until the darkest parts of the picture are as bright as
you prefer.
PICTURE Press the VOL(ume) ►/buttons until
the lightest parts of the picture show good detail.
COLOR Press the VOL(ume) buttons to add
or reduce color. TINT Press theVOL(ume) buttons to obtain
natural skin tones. SHARPNESS Press the VOL(ume) ►/◄ buttons
to improve detail in the picture.
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> BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE COLOR TINT SHARPNESS TV RESET
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Press theVOL(ume)
►/◄ buttons to adjust the
selected picture control.
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Press the
STATUS/EXIT button.
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To reset the pic ture controls to the origi nal factory settings, press the MENU button, then press the CH(annel) A/T buttons to select TV
RESET. Press the
VOL(ume) ► button. TV
RESET COMPLETED will appear briefly on the screen.

Caption

Closed Captioning
losed Captioning allows you to read the voice content of
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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. Note: Broadcast stations will often use spelling abbreviations, symbols, dropouts and other
grammatical shortcuts in order
to keep pace with the on-screen action.These factors vary with the source of the captioned text material and do not indicate a need for TV service.
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r<3> Press the MENU
button, then press the CH(annel) A/T buttons to
select CAPTION.
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'to adjust press /► '\
> CAPTION
VOLUMEBAR
REMINDER
CHANNEL
SMARTLOCK
REVIEW
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i OFF 1
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Press theVOL(ume)
►/◄ buttons to select a
Closed Caption mode, for example CAPTION I.
Note: Usually CAPTION I is the preferred mode for viewing captioned material. CAPTION I or 2 modes: dia logue (and descriptions) for the
j
y
action on the captioned TV pro gram shows on the screen. TEXT I or 2 modes: only a black box appears on the TV screen. If the TEXT mode is active, text or information will appear.
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Press the
STATUS/EXIT button.
Closed Captions will appear if they are available for the cur
rent program.
Closed S Captions will be delayed briefly when you mute or adjust the volume, change channels, or press the STATUS/EXIT
button to see the
current channel
number. Closed Captions will not be delayed when you
mute or adjust the volume if you set the VOLUME BAR to OFF. Details are on
page 6.
To cancel Closed Captions, set CAP TION to OFF at step 2.
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ri Glossary

Coaxial Cable - A single cable with a metal connector that screws (or pushes) direct
ly onto a 75il jack (ANT(enna) In jack) on the Television or VCR. Display - Allows the user to quickly confirm what channel number is being viewed cur
rently.
Jack Panel - The area on the back of the TV.
Menu - An on-screen listing of features that are available for adjustments. On-screen Displays (OSD) - The wording or messages that help you set up features
(color adjustment, channel setup, etc.).
Notes:
• Captions and texts may not match the TV voice broadcast exactly.
• Interference may cause the Closed Captioning system to function improperly.
• The caption or text characters will not appear if the menu is on the screen.
• Remember, not all TV programs and commercials are broadcast with Closed Captioning. Neither are all Closed Caption modes necessarily being used by a broadcast station during the transmission of a pro
gram. Refer to your area's TV program listings for the stations and times of shows with Closed Captioning.
• If a black box appears on the screen, your TV is set to a TEXT mode.
To remove the black box, select CAPTION I, CAPTION 2, or OFF at step 2 above.
Reminder - Continuously displays the current channel number on the TV screen. Remote Sensor - A window or opening on the front of the TV through which remote
control signals are received. Twin Lead Wire - The two-strand 300il antenna wire used with many indoor and
outdoor antenna systems. In many cases, this type of antenna wire requires an additional a<japtor (or balun) in order to connect to the ANT(enna) In jack on the TV.
Volume Bar - Appears on the TV screen when you adjust the volume.
Programming - Adding or deleting channels in the television’s memory.The television
“remembers” only the locally available or desired channel numbers and skips over any
unwanted channel numbers.
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General Information
T ROUBLESHOOTING
lease make these simple checks before calling for ser
P
vice. These tips can save you time and money since charges for TV installation and adjust ment of customer controls are not covered under your warranty.
Company has determined that this product meets the 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.

Tips

As an Energy Star®
Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics
Energy Star®

Power Failure

• When you disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet, or if you have a power failure, the Sleep Timer will be cancelled. You may reset the Sleep Timer.
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No Power

Check the TV power cord. Make sure the power outlet is not on a wall switch.

No Sound

• Check the VOL(ume) ►/◄ buttons.
• Check the MUTE button.
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No Picture

Check antenna/cable connections. Is the antenna or cable properly secured to the ANT(enna) IN jack on the TV?
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Remote Doesn't Work

Check batteries. Replace with AA Heavy Duty (Zinc Chloride) or Alkaline batteries if necessary. Clean the remote and the remote sensor on the TV. Check the TV power cord.
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Wrong Channel

Repeat channel selection. Add desired channel numbers into the TV memory. See page 5 for details.

Cleaning and Care

• Unplug the TV before cleaning.
• Avoid using anything abrasive that could scratch the screen.
• Wipe the TV screen with a clean cloth dampened with water.
• Gently wipe cabinet surfeces with a clean cloth or sponge dampened with cool clear water. Use a clean dry cloth to dry the wiped surfaces.
• Occasionally vacuum the ventilation holes or slots in the cabinet back.
• Never use thinners, insecticide sprays, or other chemicals on or near the cabinet.

SmartLock

• Programming may be rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) or according to the Television Parental Guidelines. In order to block any inappropriate programming, set your limits in both places (Movie Ratings and Parental Guidelines).
• Ratings will remain blocked even after a power failure.
• You cannot access the menu when the “CHANNEL XX BLOCKED...” mes sage appears.
• If you enter the access code once, you may change channels without seeing the “CHANNEL XX BLOCKED” message again. If you turn off the TV power, you will be asked for the access code again when you tune to a blocked channel.
• If a power failure occurs, the default code, 0711, will be the active access code again.
• If you connect the power cord to an AC outlet that is controlled by a wall switch, your personal access code will be erased every time you turn off the power at the wall switch.The default code will be the active code again.
• To restore 0711 as your personal access code, unplug the TV’s power cord for 10 seconds, then plug it in again.
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ALT. CH Button Antenna Connections . . .2-3 Batteries Cable TV Connections . Channel Setup CH(annel) A/V Buttons
Closed Captioning .... . . .7
Coaxial Cable
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.. .4
.. .4 .. .3
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. .4
. . .3
Controls/Remote . . . .
Controls/TV
Delete Channels . . . .
First Time Setup.............
Glossary
Language Selection .. . . .. .5
MENU Button
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. . . .4 MUTE Button
....4 Number Buttons .... ....4 Save Channels ..............
....5
.. . .1
....4 Precautions
....7 Reminder
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Picture Adjustments .. POWER Button
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Remote Control ....
4
Remote Sensor
a Warranty
COLOR TELEVISION

90 Days Free Labor

One Year Free Replacement of Parts (Two Years Free Replacement on Color Picture Tube)

This product must be carried in for repair.

WHO IS COVERED?
You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other docu
ment showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.
WHAT IS COVERED?
Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For 90 days thereafter, all parts will
be repaired or replaced free, and labor is free. From 90 days to one year from the day of
purchase, all parts will be repaired or replaced free, but you pay for all labor charges. From one to two years from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts except the picture tube, and for all labor charges. After two years from the day of purchase, you pay for the replacement or repair of all parts, and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts, are covered only for the original warranty
period. When the warranty on the product expires, the warranty on all replaced and repaired
parts also expires.
WHAT IS EXCLUDED?
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 misuse, accident, unauthorized repair,
or other cause not within the control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the
unit.
• 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 autho
rized, or repair of products damaged by these modifications.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This includes, but is not limited to, prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or
not copyrighted.)
• a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Warranty service is available in all countries where the product is officially distributed by Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In countries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).
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....4 Safety Notes
... .7 Service
....4 Setup..............................
..1,8 SLEEP Button
.. . .5
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....4 STATUS/EXIT button .
Sleep Timer ................... . . . .6
SmartLock
4
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... .1 Tips .................................... . .8
... .5 VCR Connections
... .8
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. .4,6 Warranty
. . . .6
....4
Volume Bar ........................
VOL(ume) ►/◄ Buttons
4
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MAKE SURE YOU KEEP..
Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby. Also keep the original box and packing material in case you need to return your product.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE...
Please check your owner’s manual before requesting service. Adjustments of the controls dis cussed there may save you a service call.
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS...
Contact a Philips factory service center (see enclosed list) or authorized service center to arrange repair.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and U.S.Virgin islands, all implied warranties, including implied war ranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to the duration of this express warranty. But, because some states do not allow limitations on how
long an implied warranty may last, this limitation may not apply to you.)
TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...
Please contact Philips at:
I -800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are
expressed or implied, including any implied v/arranties of merchantability or fitness for a par ticular purpose. Philips is not liable under any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special,
incidental, or consequential damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the possibility of such damages.)
REMEMBER...
Please record below the model and serial numbers found on the product. Also, please fill out
and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if nec
essary.
MODEL# ______________________________________________________ SERIAL#
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Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O. Box 2976, Longview,Texas 75606
(903) 242-4800
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