Philips VRX775VD User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground­ing-type plug. Apolarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu­facturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the app­aratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental con­siderations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
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.
17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommend­ed international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.
• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.
• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.
18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 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 Figure below.
21 Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclo­sure through openings.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code
Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE: It is possible that this owner's manual may be 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.
Auto Lock™, Auto Picture™, Auto Sound™
are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Copyright © 2001 All rights reserved.
Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Getting Started
Basic Cable TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Basic Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Basic VCR to Television Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Using the Front Audio/Video Inputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Basic Television Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Basic Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Description of Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Install Menu
How to Use the Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . .10
How to Use the Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
How to Auto Program TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
How to Add or Delete Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Picture Menu
How to Use the Picture Adjustment Controls . . . .14
How to Use the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Control . . .15
How to Use the Contrast + (Black Stretch) Control . . . . .16
Sound Menu
How to Set the Treble Boost Control . . . . . . . . . .17
How to Set the Bass Boost Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
How to Set the AVL Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Features Menu
Using the Timer Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Understanding the AutoLock Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Setting Up the AutoLock Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
How to Block Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
How to Clear All Blocked Channels at the Same Time . . .23
How to Block All Channels at the Same Time . . . . . . . . .24
Blocking Programming Based on Movie Ratings . . . . . . .25
BlockingProgramming Based on TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . .26
Other AutoLock Blocking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
How to use the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Remote Control Use
Setting up the Sleeptimer Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Setting the Auto Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Setting the Auto Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Using the Quadra Surf Buttons (Alternate Channel) . .32-33
General Information
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Here are a few of the special features built into this new Color Television:
AutoLock™ feature allows you to block the viewing of cer­tain channels or external audio/video connections where you might not want your children viewing inappropriate material.
Infrared Remote Control works your TV set, and allows you to program certain features with the press of one button.
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 or Spanish) show
helpful messages for setting of TV controls. Audio/Video Jackpanel located on the front of the televi-
sion for direct connections with a camcorder, or VCR. Provides quality TV picture and mono sound playback.
On Timer automatically turns the TV ON at a preset time, and channel.
Sleeptimer automatically turns the TV OFF at preset times. Auto Picture™ allows you to set the picture color, tint, con-
trast, etc. for various types of programming such as Sports, Movies, Personal, Weak Signal, or Multi Media with the push of one button.
Auto Sound™ controls allow you to set the sound controls for various types of listening programs such as Personal (sound controls the way you set them), Theatre, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.
Bass and Treble Boost controls to enhance the television’s sound.
Let's
Look
Inside!
Y
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 finger tight.
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 Converter Box:
Connect the Cable TV signal to the Cable Signal IN(put) plug on the Converter.
Connect the Cable TV cable to the
75plug on the TV.
If you have a Cable Converter Box:
Connect the OUT(put) plug from the Converter to the 75plug on the TV.
Remember: Set the TV for the
type signal you've just connected (see the “Tuner Mode” 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
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HOOKING UP YOUR TV (BASIC CABLE TV CONNECTIONS)
Cable TV Company
Cable TV Signal Input
Cable TV Converter
Box Connection
Round Cable
75Ohm
OR
Back of TV
75 V
IN
OUT
2
75 V
1
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HOOKING UP YOUR TV (BASIC ANTENNA TV CONNECTIONS)
A
combination antenna receives
normal broadcast channels (VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69). Your connection is easy since there is only one 75(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 75plug on the rear of the TV. If the round end of the antenna wire is threaded, screw it down finger tight.
Remember: Be sure to set the
TV for the type signal you've connected (see the “Tuner Mode” 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
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
300 to 75
Adapter
Combination VHF/UHF
Antenna
(Outdoor or Indoor)
Twin Lead
Wire
Round Cable
75
Back of TV
OR
1
75 V
2
75 V
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HOOKING UP YOUR TV (BASIC TV TO VCR CONNECTIONS)
T
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 75plug on the TV
(connecting cable supplied with the VCR.)
Round Cable
75Supplied with VCR
Outdoor
VHF/UHF
Antenna
300 to 75
Ohm Adapter
Cable TV signal
Back of TV
A
udio and Video Front Mono inputs
are available for a quick connection of a VCR or to playback video from a camera. Use the AV button on the remote to tune to the Front A/V Inputs.
Connect the yellow video cable from
the Video output on the VCR/Camera to the Video input located on the FRONT of the TV.
Connect the audio cables (red and
white) from the Audio outputs on the
VCR/Camera to the Audio input located on the front of the TV. Note: The use of the “Y” adapter will have to be used if the VCR or Camera has stereo audio outputs.
VCR or accessory device
Front A/V Mono Input Jacks
Video Cable
Audio Cable
Front of TV
FRONT A/V INPUTS
OR
IN FROM ANT.
1
OUT TO TV
OUT
AUDIO
IN
75 V
2
1
75 V
ANTENNA
OUT
IN
ANTENNA
VIDEO
IN
2
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
INSTALL/MENU
– VOLUME +
CHANNEL
AUDIO
VIDEO
INSTALL/MENU
– VOLUME +
CHANNEL
VOL
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BASIC TV/REMOTE OPERATIONS
VIDEO
Remote Sensor Window
Front Audio/Video Inputs (Mono)
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.
– VOLUME +
CHANNEL
INSTALL/MENU
AUDIO
VIDEO
– VOLUME +
CHANNEL
INSTALL/MENU
AUDIO
VIDEO
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2
Headphone Jack
Headphones can be used with this
television by simply plugging them
into the headphone jack located on the
front of the television. Sound coming
from the headphone jack is mono.
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MONO
Press the POWER button to turn
the TV ON.
Note: You can also press any button on the front of the TV to turn the TV ON.
Press the VOLUME + button to
increase the sound level, or the VOL-
UME – button to lower the sound level.
Pressing both buttons at the same time will display the on-screen 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.
Point the remote control toward the
remote sensor window on the TV when
operating the TV with the remote.
T
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.
Remember, 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.
SMART HELP
BATTERY INSTALLATION
REMOTE
TELEVISION
2 “AA” Batteries
Bottom of Remote Shown
Battery Lid
Battery Compartment
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DESCRIPTION OF REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS
QUADRA SURF Buttons - (Red, Green, Yellow, Blue) Allows you to
store and surf up to 10 channels you choose for each colored button.
AV Button - Press to select an accesso­ry signal input from the front AV Inputs.
SMILEY Button - Press to add chan­nels in the “Quadra Surf” lists. Works with all colored buttons.
CC Button - Press to activate the Closed Captioning options. Repeatedly press the CC button will scroll the options available on the TV screen.
AUTO SOUND Button - Press repeat­edly to choose from different factory pre-defined sound settings. Choose from Personal (how you set the Sound Menu options), Voice (for programming with speaking only), Music (for musical type programs such as concerts), or Theatre (used when watching movies).
MENU Button - Press to display the on-screen menu. Also can be used to back out of the on-screen menu until it disappears from the TV’s screen.
VOL(ume) + or – Buttons - Press the VOL + button to increase the TV’s sound level. Press the VOL – button to decrease the TV’s sound level.
MUTE Button
- Press the mute button
to eliminate the sound being heard from the TV. “MUTE” will be dis­played on the TV’s screen. Press again to restore the TV’s volume to it’s previ­ous level.
SLEEP Button - Press the Sleep but­ton to set the TV to automatically turn itself off after a set period of time. Press repeatedly to select 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes.
POWER button - Press the Power but­ton to turn the TV on or off.
A/CH Button - (Alternate Channel)
Press to toggle between the last view channel and the channel presently being viewed.
FROWNIE Button - Allows you to delete stored channels within the “Quadra Surf” lists for the colored but­tons.
AUTO PICTURE Button - Press repeatedly to choose from 5 different factory pre-defined picture settings. Choose from Personal (how you set the Picture Menu adjustment controls), Movies (when watching movies), Sports (for any sporting event), Weak Signal (used when the signal being received is not the best), or Multi Media (for use with video gaming).
STATUS/EXIT Button - Press to dis­play the current channel number. If the on-screen menu is displayed, press the Status/Exit button will remove it from the TV’s screen.
CURSOR , , , or Buttons -
Press to navigate, select and adjust con­trols within the on-screen menu.
CH(annel) + or – Buttons - Press to select channels in ascending or descending order.
NUMBERED (0-9) Buttons - Press the numbered buttons to select TV channels or to enter certain values within the on-screen menu. For single channel entries, press the numbered button for the channel you desire. the TV will pause for a second or two before changing to the chosen channel.
CLOCK Button - Press to display the “Timer” menu. Within this menu set the time, set the TV to tune to a certain channel at a certain time once, or daily.
VOL
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USING THE LANGUAGE CONTROL
F
or our Spanish speaking TV owners
an on-screen LANGUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s on-screen menu to be shown in either English or Spanish.
Press the MENU button on the
remote to show the on-screen menu.
Press the CURSOR UP or
DOWN buttons to scroll through
the on-screen menu until the word
INSTALL is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
©
button to display the INSTALL menu features.
Press CURSOR UP or DOWN
buttons to scroll the Install features
until the word LANGUAGE is high­lighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
©
button repeatedly to select ENGLISH or ESPANOL (Spanish).
When finished, press the STATUS
/EXIT button to remove the menu
from the TV’s screen.
Remember: The Language
control only makes the TV’s on­screen MENU items appear in English or Spanish text.
It does not change the other on-screen text features such as Closed Caption (CC) TV shows.
SMART HELP
Main
Picture Sound Features Install
Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...
Main
Picture Sound Features Install
Language T uner Mode Auto Program Channel Edit
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Language T uner Mode Auto Program Channel Edit
Instaler
Idioma Sintonia Auto Programa Editar Canal
English
OR
Español
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HOW TO USE THE TUNER MODE CONTROL
T
he TUNER MODE control allows
you to change the TV’s signal input to either ANTENNA, CABLE or AUTO 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 on-screen menu.
Press the CURSOR UP or
DOWN buttons to scroll through
the on-screen menu until the word
INSTALL is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
©
button to display the INSTALL menu features.
Press CURSOR UP or DOWN
buttons to scroll the Install features
until the words TUNER MODE is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT © button to select either ANTENNA, CABLE, or AUTO mode.
When finished, press the STATUS
/EXIT button to remove the on-screen
menu from the TV’s screen.
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.
SMART HELP
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4
Main
Picture Sound Features Install
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VOL
Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...
4
2
3
6
5
Main
Picture Sound Features Install
Install
Language Tuner Mode Auto Program Channel Edit
Install
Language Tuner Mode Auto Program Channel Edit
Language Tuner Mode Auto Program Channel Edit
English
Antenna
OR
English
Cable
Install
Language Tuner Mode Auto Program Channel Edit
OR
English
Auto
HOW TO AUTOMATICALLY PROGRAM TV CHANNELS
12
Y
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 on-screen menu.
Press the CURSOR UP or
DOWN buttons to scroll through
the on-screen menu until the word
INSTALL is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
©
button to display the INSTALL menu features.
Press CURSOR UP or DOWN
buttons to scroll the Install features
until the words AUTO PROGRAM are highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
©
button to start the Auto Program scan­ning of channels. Auto Programming will store all available channels in the TV’s memory then tune to the lowest available channel when done.
When finished, press the STATUS
/EXIT button to remove the menu
from the TV’s screen.
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, refer to the section on adding and deleting channels (Channel Edit) on the next page.
SMART HELP
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Main
Picture Sound Features Install
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Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint More...
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5
Main Picture
Sound Features Install
Install
Language Tuner Mode Auto Program Channel Edit
Auto Program
Channel
Auto Program
Channel
Language Tuner Mode Auto Program Channel Edit
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Auto Program
Channel
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