Philips XS1955 User Manual

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XSI955

Instructions for Use

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Introduction

Welcome/Registration of Your TV Table of Contents Features

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Quick Use/Start Up Features

^Antenna Hookups ^ Cable Hookups

^VCR to TV Hookups...................................................5

^ Basic TV and Remote Operations ^ First Time Setup

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□ On-Screen (MENU) Features

^How to Set the TV for Closed Captioning

^How to Set the TV’s Clock..........................................9

fusing the Surf Control ^How to Set the Sleep Timer Control

^Adjusting the TV Picture Controls............................11

fusing the Smart Picture Control fusing the Smart Sound Control (AVL) fusing the TV’s Volume Control ^How to Set the TV’s Sound (Stereo/Mono)

Control

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fusing the TV’s Audio/Video Input Jacks

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Features

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set and all

on-screen features.

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.

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.

AudioA^ideo Jackpanel for direct connections with

VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality TV picture and sound playback.

Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV OFF at pre

set times.

Clock Timer feature can turn ON the TV at any pre

set time - just like an alarm clock.

General Information

Tips if Something Isn’t Working.....................................16

Glossary of TV Terms.....................................................17

Index................................................................................17

Factory Service Locations..........................................18-19

Warranty..........................................................................20

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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Set-Up and Quick Use - Antenna Hookups

Antenna

Combination UHFA^HF

combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels

(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 thats where the antenna goes.

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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 ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the rear of the TV. If the round end of the antenna wire is threaded, screw it down tight.

Separate UHFA^HF

^ome of you may have two sep-

kJ 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.

300 to 15Q.

Adapter

(483521827003)

Combination VHFAJHF 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.

Attach the separate UHF and

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VHF antennas to the correct screws on the combiner.

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

Cable Input/Converter

bur home may use a single (75 ohm) cable, or have a Converter

Box installation. Connect the thread ed end of the cable signal to the TVs antenna plug and screw it down.

(BEQIN)

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 Esi(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

150. 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.)

Set-Up AND Quick Use - VCR Hookup

VCR TO TV

Basic Connection

^he basic Antenna, or Cable 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.

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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.

Back of TV

Round Cable

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Set-Up and Quick Use - TV and Remote Operation

Television

lx Press the POWER button to

turn the TV ON.

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Press the VOLUME UP (+) or

DOWN (-) button to adjust the

sound level.

Press the CHANNEL UP (A) or

DOWN (▼) button to select TV chan

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Remote

^0 load the supplied batteries into

the remote:

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

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

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

3. Reattach the battery lid.

VOLUME I SLEEPTIMER

[SETUP

Channel iScan gutton

Press to scan up or down through channel numbers. (Also can be used with the MENU button to select on-screen controls. With the Menu displayed, press Channel (-I-) or (-) buttons to scroll through the list of controls.)

Statn^xif Buttpn --------------

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

Menu Buttons

Press the MENU button to show on-screen controls. Press Channel (-»-) or (-) buttons to move through the list of controls. Press the Volume (-I-) or (-) buttons to adjust the MENU controls.

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you can press any button on the front

The SETUP on-screen control is automatically

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selected when you first plug in your TV and press the MENU button (on the TV or remote.)

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 STA TUS button (on the remote) to see what channel the TV is ON.

Power Button

Press to turn TV ON and OFF.

YQlwm^ (-) aiRl (+) ButtQR$

Press to adjust the TV sound level. When used with the MENU button, press to adjust the selected on screen (MENU) feature controls.

Surf Patton

Press to toggle between current and previously viewed channel or have up to 8 channels in a “Surf Ring.”

Press two number buttons to select TV channels. For example: to select channel 6... press "0" first; then "6".

Point the remote control toward

the remote sensor window on the front of the TV when operating the TV with the remote.

Btfttpn

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

CC PattQii

Press to select the Closed Captioning mode. Choose either CC-MUTE, CAPTION 1 (CC-1), CAPTION 2 (CC-2), or OFF (CCOFF).

Smart FicturfiBiittttii

Press to select factory preset video levels on a variety of program sources. (See page 12.)

Smart Sound Button

Press to control TV sound levels during program changes or com mercial breaks. (See page 13.)

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Press to set the TV to automatically turn itself OFF. See page 11, SLEEPTIMER control for details.

Clock Button

Press to set the TV’s on-screen clock and timer functions. (See page

9.)

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