Philips PS1956C User Manual

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owning a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX 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

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Congratulations

on your

purchase,

and welcome to the

“family!”

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Sincerely,

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safety

symbols

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

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

s The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed lit-

erature 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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Owner

Confirmation

Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of product theft or loss.

Model

Registration

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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 inter-

national 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 builtin 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 sup-

ply 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 antennadischarge 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 Ser vice - 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;

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. Ser vicing - 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.

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code

Introduction

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

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

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

Features......................................................................4

Basic Cable TV Hookups ..........................................5

Basic Antenna Hookups.............................................6

Basic TV to VCR Hookup.........................................7

Basic TV and Remote Operations .............................8

TV Remote Buttons ...................................................9

Onscreen MENU

✧ Setting the Language Control.................10

✧ Using the Tuner Control...................................11

✧ Using the Auto Program Control.....................12

✧ How to Add and Delete Channels....................13

✧ Using the External (Input Naming) Control....14

✧ Adjusting the TV Picture .................................15

✧ Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) Control 1 6 ✧Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control.17

✧ Setting the TV’s Clock......................................18

✧ Activating the Timer Control............................18

✧ Activating the Start-Up Channel ......................19

✧ Setting the TV’s Start Time Control.................19

✧ Setting the TV for Closed Caption...................20

✧ Using the Sleep Timer Control.........................21

✧ Using the Volume Bar Control .........................22

SmartLock™

✧ Understanding the SmartLock Feature .......23

✧ Setting the SmartLock Access Code ................24

✧ Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels.......25

✧ Setting SmartLock’s Blocking Options...........26

✧ Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings .....27-28

✧Using the SmartLock Review Screen...............29

Sound

✧ Setting the Treble Boost and

Bass Boost Controls.........................................30

✧ Setting the TV for Stereo Programs ................31

✧ Using the Input control with the Audio/Video

Input Jacks .......................................................32

Remote Control Operation

Using the SmartPicture™ Control ...............33

Using the SmartSound™ (AVL) Control.....34

Using SmartSurf™ (Alternate Channel) .................35

General Information

Tips if Something Isn’t Working ................36

Glossary of TV Terms..............................................37

Index ........................................................................37

Factory Service Locations..................................38-39

Warranty...................................................................40

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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 system. This is normal and does not require you contacting your dealer or requesting service.

Here are a few of the special features built into this new Color Television:

SmartLock™ feature allows you to block the viewing of certain channel or external audio/video connections were you might not want your children viewing inappropriate material.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set. Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV

(CATV) channel capability. Stereo TV with built-in audio amplifier and twin

speaker system for receiving TV programs broadcast in stereo sound. This TV can actually detect if the signal being received is Stereo and adjust for it.

Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen text.

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

Onscreen Features (in either English, French, or Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV controls.

Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality TV picture and sound playback.

On Timer automatically turns the TV ON at a preset time, and channel.

Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at preset times.

SmartPicture™ allows you to set the picture color, tint, contrast, etc. for various types of programming such as Personal (picture controls the way you set them), Sports, Movies, or Weak Signals with the push of one button.

SmartSound™ controls allow you to set the sound controls for various types of listening programs such as Personal (sound controls the way you set them), Theater, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.

SmartPicture™, SmartSound™, SmartSurf™, and SmartLock™ are all

registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

75 V

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

OUT

75 V

VIDEO

L/MONO AUDIO R

our Cable TV input into your

home may be a single (75 ohm) cable, or a Converter Box installation. In either case the connection to the TV is very easy. Just put the threaded end of the cable signal to the TV's antenna plug and screw it down tight.

If your Cable TV signal is a sin-

gle round cable (75 ohm) then

you're ready to connect to the TV.

If you have a Cable Converter Box:

Connect the Cable TV signal to the Cable Signal IN(put) plug on the Converter..

Connect the Cable TV cable to the

75Ω plug on the TV.

If you have a Cable Converter Box:

Connect the OUT(put) plug from the Converter to the 75Ωplug on the TV.

HOOKING UP YOUR TV (BASIC CABLE TV CONNECTIONS)

BEGIN

CABLE TV

Cable TV Company

Cable TV Signal Input

Cable TV Converter

Box Connection

Round Cable

75Ω Ohm

Back of TV

Remember: Set the TV for the type signal you've just connected (see the “Tuner” section on page 11 of this manual.)

To select only the channel numbers on your Cable system see “Auto Program" (page 12). 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.)

SMART

HELP

combination antenna receives

normal broadcast channels

(VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69). Your connection is easy since there is only one 75Ω (ohm) antenna plug on the back of your TV - and that’s where the antenna goes.

If your antenna has a round

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 75Ω plug on the rear of the TV. If the round end of the antenna wire is threaded, screw it down tight.

HOOKING UP YOUR TV (BASIC ANTENNA TV CONNECTIONS)

BEGIN

ANTENNA

Remember: Be sure to set the TV for the type signal you've connected (see the “Tuner” section on page 11 of this manual.)

To set the TV to select only the channel numbers in your area see how to “Program" or "Add" channels in the TV’s memory on page 12 (Auto Program section).

To order any optional accessory contact your dealer or the Philips Parts Center at 1-800-851-8885.

SMART

HELP

300 to 75Ω

Adapter

Combination VHF/UHF

Antenna

(Outdoor or Indoor)

Twin Lead

Wire

Round Cable

75Ω

Back of TV

Note: For homes with separate UHF and VHF antennas you will need an optional combiner to connect to the TV.

U/V

Combiner

75-300 Ohm Adapter

Back of TV

75 V

VIDEO

L/MONO AUDIO R

75 V

VIDEO

L/MONO AUDIO R

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

he basic Antenna, or Cable

TV, to VCR to TV connection is shown to the right. For more information on other hookups (possible when Cable Converter/Descrambler boxes are included) refer to your accessory VCR and Cable Converter Owner's Manual for details.

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 75Ω plug on the

TV (connecting cable supplied with the VCR.)

HOOKING UP YOUR TV (BASIC TV TO VCR CONNECTIONS)

BEGIN

TV TO VCR

Round Cable

75Ω Supplied with VCR

Outdoor

VHF/UHF

Antenna

300 to 75Ω

Ohm Adapter

Cable TV signal

Back of TV

VCR

IN FROM ANT.

OUT TO TV

75 V

VIDEO

L/MONO AUDIO R

75 V

VIDEO

L/MONO

AUDIO

Press the POWER button to

turn the TV ON.

Press the VOLUME + button to increase the sound level or the VOLUME – button to lower the sound level.

Pressing both buttons at the same time will display the onscreen menu.

Once in the menu, use these button to make adjustments or selections.

Press the CHANNEL UP ▲ or

DOWN ▼ button to select TV chan-

nels.

BASIC TV/REMOTE OPERATIONS

BEGIN

TELEVISION

Remote Sensor Window

Front Audio/Video Inputs (Stereo)

The Front Audio/Video Input Jacks make it real easy to watch the playback of a video tape using a camcorder (or any accessory device) with Audio/Video Output Jacks.

INSTALL /

– VOLUME + CHANNEL

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

POWER

– VOLUME + CHANNEL

VIDEO

L AUDIO R

POWER

o load the supplied batteries

into the remote:

1. Remove the battery compartment lid on the back of the remote.

2. Place the batteries (2-AA) in the remote. Be sure the (+) and (-)

ends of the batteries line up correctly (inside of case is marked.)

3. Reattach the battery lid.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

REMOTE

SMART HELP

Remember,

You can press any button on the front of the TV to turn the TV ON.

The tuned channel number will always briefly appear when the TV is first turned ON (and with channel changes.)

You can also press the STATUS/EXIT button (on the remote) to see what channel the TV is ON.

Point the remote control toward the remote sensor window on the TV when operating the TV with the remote.

POWER

SLEEP

CLOCK

SURF

STATUS

EXIT

MUTE

VOL CH

SMART

SOUND

SMART

PICTURE

A/CH

POWER

SLEEPCLOCKCC

A/CH

SURF

STATUS

EXIT

MUTE

SMART SMART

SOUND PICTURE

VOL

TV REMOTE BUTTONS

Power Button

Press to turn the TV ON and OFF.

Sleep Button

Press to set the TV to automatically turn itself OFF.

CC Button

Press to select Closed Caption options within the menu.

Clock Button

Press for direct entry of the TIMER (Clock) features were you can set the TV’s clock, the Start Time, and the Start Channel Controls.

Number Buttons

Press the number buttons to select TV channels. For single digit entries, press the number of the channel you desire. The TV will pause for a few seconds, then change to the selected channel. For channels 100 and above, press "1" then the next two numbers. (Example, Press "1", then "2", then "5" for channel 125.)

A/CH Button

Press to toggle between the currently viewed channel and the previously viewed channel.

Surf Button

Press to select previously viewed channels. You can place up to 8 channels in memory. Then by pressing the SURF button you can quickly view the select channels. See the “Surf" section to see how to select a series of channels using the Surf button.

Menu Button

Press for the onscreen menu to appear. Pressing the menu button after menu selections are made will eliminate the menu from the display.

Status/Exit Button

Press to see the current channel number on the TV screen. Also press to clear the TV screen after control adjustments.

Cursor Buttons

Use these button to select and adjust the TV's onscreen menu.

Volume (+), (–) Buttons

Press to adjust the TV sound level.

Mute Button

Press to turn the sound OFF on the TV. Press again to return the sound to its previous level.

Smart Sound Button

Press to select from a list of Smart Sound controls. (Factory preset sound control levels set for different types of listening sources and programs.)

Smart Picture Button

Press to select from a list of Smart Picture controls. (Factory preset picture control levels set for different types of viewing sources and programs.)

Channel (+), (–) Buttons

Press to change the tuned channel.

CLOCK

CC OFF SETUP

SmartLock REVIEW

BRIGHTNESS 30

LANGUAGE ENGLISH TUNER CABLE AUTO PROGRAM

LANGUAGE FRANCAIS or LANGUAGE ESPANOL

POWER

SLEEPCLOCKCC

3 65

4 7

A/CH

SURF

STATUS

EXIT

MUTE

SMART SMART

SOUND PICTURE

VOL

or our Spanish and French speak-

ing TV owners an onscreen LANGUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French.

Press the MENU button on the

remote to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP ▲ or

DOWN ▼ buttons to scroll through

the onscreen menu until the word

SETUP is highlighted.

button to display the SETUP menu

features.

Press CURSOR UP ▲ or

DOWN ▼ buttons to scroll the Setup features until the word LANGUAGE is highlighted.

USING THE LANGUAGE CONTROL

BEGIN

Remember: The Language

control only makes the TV’s onscreen MENU items appear in English, Spanish, or French text.

It does not change the other onscreen text features such as Closed Caption (CC) TV shows.

The onscreen menu will time out and disappear from the screen when you finish, or you can press the STATUS/EXIT button to clear the menu from the screen.

SMART HELP

CLOCK

CC OFF SETUP

SmartLock REVIEW

BRIGHTNESS 30

LANGUAGE ENGLISH TUNER CABLE AUTO PROGRAM

CHANNEL EDIT

TUNER AUTO

POWER

SLEEPCLOCKCC

3 65

4 7

A/CH

SURF

STATUS

EXIT

MUTE

SMART SMART

SOUND PICTURE

VOL

TUNER ANTENNA

he TUNER feature allows you to

change the TV’s signal input to either CABLE, AUTO or ANTENNA mode. It’s important for the TV to know what type of signal to look for. (From a Cable TV signal or a normal Antenna signal.) In the AUTO mode, when the AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated, the TV will automatically choose the correct mode.

Press the MENU button on the

remote to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP ▲ or

DOWN ▼ buttons to scroll through

the onscreen menu until the word

SETUP is highlighted.

button to display the SETUP menu

features.

Press CURSOR UP ▲ or

DOWN ▼ buttons to scroll the

Setup features until the word

TUNER is highlighted.

button to select either CABLE,

AUTO or ANTENNA mode.

USING THE TUNER CONTROL

BEGIN

When CABLE is selected,

channels 1-125 are available.

When ANTENNAis selected, channels 2-69 are available.

When AUTO is selected, the TV will automatically set itself to the correct mode based on the type of signal it detects when the AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated.

The onscreen menu will time out and disappear from the screen when you finish, or you can press the STATUS/EXIT button to clear the menu from the screen.

SMART HELP

CLOCK

CC OFF SETUP

SmartLock REVIEW

BRIGHTNESS 30

LANGUAGE ENGLISH TUNER CABLE AUTO PROGRAM

CHANNEL EDIT

EXTERNAL

AUTO PROG 33

POWER

SLEEPCLOCKCC

3 65

A/CH

SURF

STATUS

EXIT

MUTE

SMART SMART

SOUND PICTURE

VOL

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: Make sure the antenna or cable signal connection has been completed before AUTO PROGRAM is activated.

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

Press the CURSOR UP ▲ or DOWN ▼ buttons to scroll through

the onscreen menu until the word

SETUP is highlighted.

button to display the SETUP menu

features.

Press CURSOR UP ▲ or DOWN ▼ buttons to scroll the Setup features until the words AUTO PROGRAM are highlighted.

scanning of channels.

USING THE AUTO PROGRAM CONTROL

BEGIN

Try it out. Press the CHAN-

NEL (+), (–) buttons and see which channels have been added to the TV’s memory.

If you want to delete any unwanted channels from the TV’s memory, see the CHANNEL EDIT section on page 13.

The onscreen menu will time out and disappear from the screen when you finish, or you can press the STATUS/EXIT button to clear the menu from the screen.

SMART HELP

Auto Program will scan for all available channels within the Antenna/Cable signal. When finished, the TV will go back to the SETUP menu.

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