Philips PS1944C User Manual
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV...............................2
Table of Contents
Features
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J Quick Use/Start Up Features
-O'Antenna Hookups
-V-Cable Hookups.....................................................5
❖ VCR to TV Hookups..............................................5
❖ Basic TV and Remote Operations..........................6
❖ First Time Setup
□ On-Screen fMENU) Features
❖ How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning
❖ Using the Alternate Channel Control
❖ How to Set the Sleep Timer Control
❖ Adjusting the TV Picture Controls.......................10
❖ Using the TV’s Volume Control
❖ How to Set the TV’s Sound Control....................11
General Information
Tips if Something Isn’t Working
Glossary of TV Terms.................................................13
Index............................................................................13
Factory Service Locations
Warranty......................................................................16
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Features
Infrared Remote Control works your TV set and all
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on-screen features.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
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.
On-Screen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV
controls.
Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at pre
set times.
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.
Copyright © 1997 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
Antenna"
Set-Up and Quick Use - Antenna Hookups
CoMiuNATioN UHF/VHF
combination antenna receives
normal broadcast channels
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(VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69). Your
connection is easy since there is
only one 75Q. (ohm) antenna plug
on the back of your TV - and
that’s where the antenna goes.
If your antenna has a round
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cable (75 ohm) on the end, then
you're ready to connect it to the TV.
If your antenna has flat twin-lead
wire (300 ohm), you first need to
attach the antenna wires to the screws
on a 300 to 75 ohm adapter.
Push the round end of the
adapter (or antenna) onto the
ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the rear
of the TV. If the round end of the
antenna wire is threaded, screw it
down tight.
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Si;i*AKATi; UHFA^HF
Oome of you may have two sep-
LJ arate antennas. One antenna
is for VHF channels (2-13) and
the other antenna is for UHF
channels (14-69).
For homes with separate
UHF/VHF antennas, you will
need an optional "combiner"
before you can connect to the TV.
See the "Smart Help " section (to
the right on this page) for order
ing details.
(beqin)
Attach the separate UHF and
VHF antennas to the correct screws
on the combiner.
Twin Lead
Wire
300 to 750
Adapter
(483521827003)
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna
(Outdoor or Indoor)
Back of TV
Remember, g
be sure to set the
TV for the type sig
nal you've connect
ed (see page 7.)
To set the TV to
select only the chan
nel numbers in your
area see how to
“Program" or "Add"
channels in memory
on page 7.
To order any option
al accessory contact
your dealer or call
the toll-free accesso
ry ordering number
(1-800-292-6066):
• UHF/VHF
Combiner;
(SBV1133A01)
• 75-300 Ohm
Adapter:
(SBV1113A01)
• 300-75 Ohm
Adapter:
(483521827003)
• Quick “F-type”
Extender:
(M61026)
For recessed
ANT/CABLE
connections.
Push the round end of the com
biner onto the ANTENNA/CABLE
plug on the rear of the TV.
Round Cable 75Q
Set-Up and Quick Use - Cable Hookups
Cable TV
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'^our home may use a single (75
A. ohm) cable, or have a Converter
Box installation. Connect the thread
ed end of the cable signal to the TV's
antenna plug and screw it down.
(BEGIN)
If your Cable TV signal is a single
round cable (75 ohm) then you're ready
to connect to the TV.
If you have a Cable TV Converter
Box: Connect the Cable TV signal to the
Cable Signal IN(put) plug on the
Converter.
Connect the Cable TV cable to
the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the
TV. If you have a Cable Converter
Box: Connect the Converter to the
ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the TV.
Round Cable
75n Ohm
NOTE: The connecting cable for
the Converter is supplied from
the Cable TV Company.
Remember, g
set the TV for the
type signal you've
just connected (see
page 7.)
To select only the
channel numbers on
your Cable system
see “Auto Install"
(page 7). If you use a
Cable Converter box,
set the TV to the
same channel as the
converter's CH 3/4
switch (on the rear of
the converter.)
VCR TO TV
Basic Connkction
'T^he basic Antenna, or Cable
A TV, to VCR to TV connection
is shown to the right. For more
information on other hookups
refer to your accessory VCR and
Cable Converter Owner's Manual
for details.
(BEGIN)
Connect your Antenna or Cable
TV signal to the IN FROM
ANT(enna) plug on the VCR.
Connect the OUT TO TV plug
on the VCR to the ANTENNA plug
on the TV (connecting cable supplied
with the VCR).
Refer to the Owner's Manual
included with your VCR for other
possible connections and TV/VCR
operating details.
Set-Up and Quick Use - VCR Hookup
Back of TV
Round Cable
75ii Supplied with VCR
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