COLOR TELEVISION
AND
REMOTE CONTROL
PR1911B
Owner’s Manual (Use and Setup Guide)
EARPHONE
FM
MENU
VOLUME
CHANNEL
POWER
FEATURES
• First Tim e Setup automatically sets the
TV for local channels and the correct pic-
ture signal (antenna or cable).
TABLE O F CO NTENTS
Getting Started
Federal Com m unications Com m ission
W arning: Any unauthorized changes
or m odifications to this equipm ent
void the user’s authority to operate it.
Warning/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
• Infrared Rem ote Control operates your
TV and helps you set up on-screen features.
Hooking Up Your TV (Antenna/Cable Connections) .2-3
VCR Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
First Time Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation . . . . . . . . . . .4
• Standard Broadcast (VHF/UHF) or
Cable TV (CATV) channel capability
For Custom er Use
• Closed Captioning allows you to read TV
program dialogue as on-screen text.
Enter below the Serial Number and the Model Number
of this television (located on the back of the TV). Keep
O n-screen Features
Automatic Channel Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 this information for future reference.
Save/Delete Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Model No. __________________________
Channel Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Serial No.___________________________
Language Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
• Autom atic Channel Setup quickly and
easily selects stations available in your area.
• Sleep Tim er automatically turns the TV
OFF at preset times.
Channel Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
This manual, your new product, and the packaging
Volume Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
contain materials that can be recycled and reused.
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
• Language Selection allows you to choose
English or Spanish on-screen menus. This
does not affect the language of Closed
Captioning.
Specialized companies can recycle your product to
TM
SmartLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
increase the amount of reusable materials and to min-
Picture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
imize the amount that needs to be disposed properly.
Closed Captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Your product uses batteries that should not be
• Autom atic Shut O ff 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).
FM Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
thrown away when depleted but should be disposed
as small chemical waste.
General Inform ation
Please find out about the local regulations on disposal
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
of your old product, batteries, manual, and packaging
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
whenever you replace existing equipment.
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
This owner’s m anual is
m ade of recycled paper.
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Copyright 1999 by Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved.
SmartLock is a trademark of Philips Consumer Electronics.
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HO O KING UP YO UR TV (ANTENNA/CABLE CO NNECTIO NS) (CO NT’D)
VCR TO TV
Connect a coaxial
cable to the O UT TO
TV jack on the VCR
and to the ANT(enna)
IN jack on the TV.
Connect your
Antenna or Cable signal to
the IN FRO M ANT(enna)
jack on the VCR.
Refer to the VCR
owner's m anual for other
possible connections and for
operating details.
BASIC CO NNECTIO N
he basic Antenna/Cable to
TVCR to TV connection is
shown here. If you have a Cable
Box, refer to the VCR owner’s
manual for details.
The coaxial cable may be
supplied with the VCR.
300 to 75Ω Adaptor
Outdoor VHF/UHF
Antenna
Coaxial cable
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT.
ANT.IN
AN
Cable TV signal
Back of TV
VCR
SMART
HELP
CABLE TV
To select
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 sig-
nal to the IN jack on the
Cable Box.
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 con-
nect the O UT jack of the
Cable Box to the
ANT(enna) IN jack on the
TV.
NO TE: The coaxial cable
might be supplied by the Cable
TV company.
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 and select chan-
nels at the Cable
Box.
CABLE/CABLE BOX
our Cable TV signal may be
a single (75⍀) cable or a
Cable Box installation. In either
case, the connection to the TV
is very easy.
Y
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 ground-
ing system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.
Cable TV Signal (75Ω)
Cable TV Company
OR
ANT.IN
OUT
IN
Back of TV
Coaxial cable
Cable Box
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HO W TO SET UP AND USE YO UR TV
SMART
HELP
If you do not
want to set up
channels now, press
the STATUS/EXIT
button.
MENU
Press the PO W ER
button to turn ON the TV.
The language selection menu
appears on the TV screen.
Press the CH(annel) ▲/▼
buttons to select English or
Spanish menus. Then, press the
MENU button.
Press the VOL(um e)
button to begin automatic channel
setup.
When setup is complete,
“CHANNELS ARE SET” will
appear on the screen.
B
FIRST TIME SETUP
irst Time Setup takes care of
some basic TV settings for
you. Follow these steps:
• to set the language of the TV’s
on-screen menus, and
F
SELECT LANGUAGE
CONNECT ANTENNA OR CABLE
TO TV
> ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
ON
The menu shown at
step 1 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.
THEN PRESS B
• to quickly add area channels
into the TV’s memory.
SELECT KL OR
PRESS MENU TO CONTINUE
TO END PRESS EXIT
POWER
SLEEP
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
follow the steps for
Automatic Channel
Setup on page 5 in
order to finish setting
the channels available
in your area.
CH.
VOL.
VOL.
CH.
STATUS/EXIT
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
ALT. CH
FM
0
REMO TE
o load the batteries into the
remote:
Point the rem ote control
toward the remote sensor on the TV
when operating the TV with the
remote.
T
SLEEP Button
1.Rem ove the battery
com partm ent lid on the
bottom of the remote
control by sliding the lid in
the direction of the arrow.
Press to set the TV to turn itself OFF automati-
cally. Details are on page 6.
POWER
SLEEP
CH(annel) ▲/▼ Buttons
PO W ER Button
Press to turn the TV ON and OFF.
Press to scan through programmed channel num-
bers. Press to select an item in the on-screen
menu. When in FM mode, press to select a FM
radio channel.
2. Insert two AA batter-
ies (supplied) into the
battery com partm ent
as indicated inside the
compartment. Batteries
installed incorrectly may
damage the remote con-
trol.
MENU Button
CH.
CH.
Press to access the on-screen menu.
Press the CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to
select an item in the menu. Press the
VOL(ume) B/{ buttons to adjust an
item in the menu or to advance to the
next menu.
VOL.
VOL.
VO L(um e) B/{ Buttons
Press to adjust the sound level in TV mode and
FM mode. Press to adjust an item in the on-
screen menu, to advance to the next menu, or to
return to a previous menu.
STATUS/EXIT
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
MUTE Button
Num ber Buttons
Press to select channels.
• Cable Users
Press to turn OFF the sound in TV mode and FM
mode. Press again to return the sound to its pre-
vious level.
5
8
3.Replace the lid.
Battery
Compartment
Lid
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
STATUS/EXIT Button
ALT. CH
FM
0
Press to see the current channel number on the
TV screen. Press again to remove the channel
number.
Press to remove the on-screen menu. You also
may remove the menu by pressing the CH(annel)
▲/▼ buttons to select EXIT, then pressing the
VOL(ume) B button.
ALT. CH (Alternate Channel) Button
Press to return to the TV channel you were
viewing immediately before switching to your
current channel.
Enter channel numbers as a two-digit
number for the quickest results. 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. You may only select channels
2-69.
Battery
Compartment
FM Button
Press to select FM mode. Press again to return to
TV mode.
SMART
HELP
The current
TELEVISIO N
Press the PO W ER
button to turn ON the TV.
Be sure to connect the TV
power cord to a standard
AC outlet.
Press the VO LUME
▲/▼ buttons to adjust
the sound level.
Press the MENU button
to display the TV’s on-screen
menu.
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
channel number,
press the
Press the CHANNEL ▲/▼
buttons to select an item in the
menu.
Press the VO LUME ▲/▼ but-
tons to adjust an item in the
menu, to advance to the next
menu, or to return to a previous
menu.
Note: To remove the menu,
press the CHANNEL ▲/▼ but-
tons to select EXIT. Then, press
the VOLUME ▲ button.
Press the CHAN-
NEL ▲/▼ buttons to
select TV channels.
EARPHONE
FM
MENU
VOLUME
CHANNEL
POWER
FM
MENU
VOLUME
CHANNEL
POWER
STATUS/EXIT button
again.
Remote
Sensor
To have the channel
number remain on
the screen, set
REMINDER to ON.
Details are on page 5.
Notes:
• You can connect earphones (not supplied) to the EARPHONE jack on the front of the TV for private, personal listening.
• To listen to FM radio stations, press the FM button on the front of the TV to select FM mode. Details are on page 7.
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O N-SCREEN FEATURES
CHANNEL
Press the MENU
button, then press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to
select SETUP. Then, press
the VO L(um e) B button.
Press the CH(annel)
Press the VOL(um e)
B
▲/▼ buttons to select
AUTO PRO GRAMMING.
button to begin automatic chan-
nel setup.
AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SETUP
lthough the TV can memo-
rize channels when you first
turn it on, you may want to set
up or reprogram channels by
following these steps.
When setup is complete,
“CHANNELS ARE SET” will
appear on the screen.
SETUP
A
SELECT LANGUAGE
> AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
PRESS B
>
SETUP
EXIT
SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SAVE/DELETE CHANNELS
utomatic Channel Setup (see
Press the MENU
Press the VO L(um e)
B/{ buttons to select
SAVED (to add the chan-
nel) or DELETED (to
delete the channel).
Press the
Press the Num ber but-
tons to select the channel
you want to SAVE (or
DELETE).
A
above) adds all the channels
button, then press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to
select CHANNEL.
STATUS/EXIT button
when you finish adding (or
deleting) all the channels you
want.
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 TV's
memory.
TO ADJUST PRESS { / B
CH123
TO ADJUST PRESS { / B
CH 23
TO ADJUST PRESS { / B
CH 23
SAVED
DELETED
SAVED
>
CHANNEL
SMARTLOCK
REVIEW
>
CHANNEL
SMARTLOCK
REVIEW
>
CHANNEL
SMARTLOCK
REVIEW
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
EXIT
BRIGHTNESS
EXIT
BRIGHTNESS
EXIT
BRIGHTNESS
SMART
HELP
If all the pro-
grammed channels
don’t fit on the
screen, press the
VOL(ume) B button
to see the remaining
channels.
If you do not press
the VOL(ume) B
button within 10 sec-
onds, the remaining
channels will appear
on the screen auto-
matically. When all
channels have been
displayed, the SETUP
menu will reappear.
CHANNEL REVIEW
Press the MENU
button, then press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to
select SETUP. Then, press
the VO L(um e) B button.
Press the CH(annel)
▲/▼ buttons to select CH
MEMO RY REVIEW .
Then, press the VO L(um e)
B button. A list of pro-
grammed channels will appear
on the screen for 10 seconds.
Press the
o review the channels pro-
T
STATUS/EXIT button
once or twice when you
are finished.
grammed into the TV’s
memory, follow these steps.
PRESS B
>
SETUP
EXIT
SETUP
SELECT LANGUAGE
AUTO PROGRAMMING
> CH MEMORY REVIEW
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT
LANGUAGE
SMART
HELP
Press the MENU but-
ton, then press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to
select SETUP. Then, press
the VO L(um e) B button.
Press the CH(annel)
▲/▼ buttons to choose
SELECT LANGUAGE.
Then, press the VO L(um e)
B button.
Press the CH(annel)
▲/▼ buttons to select
ENGLISH or ESPAÑO L
(Spanish).
LANGUAGE SELECTIO N
If you acciden-
tally chose Spanish
and need English:
ollow these steps to change
the language of the on-
screen menus.
F
SELECT LANGUAGE
1) Press the MENU
button. 2) Press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ but-
tons to select
PREPARACION, then
press the VOL(ume)
B button. 3) Press
the CH(annel) ▲/▼
buttons to choose
SELECCION
SETUP
> ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
ON
> SELECT LANGUAGE
AUTO PROGRAMMING
CH MEMORY REVIEW
PRESS B
>
SETUP
EXIT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SELECT KL
TO END PRESS EXIT
SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the
STATUS/EXIT button.
POWER
SLEEP
IDIOMA, then press
the VOL(ume) B but-
ton. 4) Press the
CH.
VOL.
VOL.
CH.
CH(annel) ▲/▼ but-
tons to select ENG-
LISH. 5) Press the
STATUS/EXIT button.
STATUS/EXIT
1
4
2
3
6
5
REMINDER
SMART
HELP
Press the MENU
Press the VO L(um e)
B/{ buttons so that O N
or O FF appears to the
right of REMINDER.
Press the
STATUS/EXIT button.
button, then press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to
select REMINDER.
The channel
number will not
CHANNEL REMINDER
he channel number will
remain on the screen
if a Closed Captioning
mode is selected.
CAPTION must be
set to OFF. Details are
on page 7.
T
remain on the screen at all
times when you set REMINDER
to ON.
POWER
SLEEP
TO ADJUST PRESS { / B
OFF
>
REMINDER
CHANNEL
SMARTLOCK
REVIEW
CH.
VOL.
VOL.
CH.
SETUP
EXIT
STATUS/EXIT
1
2
3
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O N-SCREEN FEATURES (CO NT’D)
SMART
HELP
Try it out.
Press the
VOL(ume) B/{
buttons. The VOL-
UME BAR should
appear on the
screen.
VO LUME BAR
Press the MENU
Press the VO L(um e)
B//{ buttons so that O N or
O FF appears beside VO L-
UME BAR.
Press the STATUS/EXIT
button.
button, then press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to
select VO LUME BAR.
VO LUME BAR
he Volume Bar displays the
T
TV’s volume level on the TV
screen. When the Volume Bar is
set to ON, it will appear when
you adjust the volume.
POWER
SLEEP
TO ADJUST PRESS { / B
OFF
>
VOLUME BAR
REMINDER
CHANNEL
SMARTLOCK
REVIEW
CH.
VOL.
VOL.
To avoid delays in
Closed Captioning
when you adjust or
mute the volume,
set the VOLUME
BAR to OFF.
CH.
STATUS/EXIT
SETUP
1
2
3
SMART
HELP
SLEEP TIMER
Press the SLEEP button
repeatedly to pick the
POWER
SLEEP
To see how
SLEEP TIMER
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.
many minutes remain
before the TV shuts
itself off, press the
SLEEP button once.
ave you ever fallen asleep
Hin front of the TV, only to
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.
CH.
VOL.
VOL.
CH.
STATUS/EXIT
To cancel a SLEEP
TIMER setting, press
the SLEEP button
repeatedly until SLEEP
0 MIN appears on the
screen.
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
5
8
ALT. CH
FM
0
SMART
HELP
SMARTLO CK
Press the MENU but-
ton, then press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to
select SMARTLOCK.
Then, press the
Use the Num ber 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.
Press the CH(annel)
To check the
SMARTLO CK
▲/▼ buttons to select
BLO CK. Then, press the
VO L(um e) B button.
SmartLock settings,
press the MENU but-
ton, then press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ but-
tons to select REVIEW.
Press the VOL(ume) B
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 as
V for Violence in the
TV-14 category.
martLock enables parents to
prevent their children from
S
watching inappropriate material
on TV. SmartLock reads the
ratings for programming (except
for news and sports programs,
unedited movies on premium
cable channels, and Emergency
Broadcast System signals), then
denies access to programming if
the program’s rating meets or
exceeds the limitations you
VOL(um e)
B
button.
SMARTLOCK
> BLOCK
SMARTLOCK
PRESS B
>
SMARTLOCK
REVIEW
X X X -
CHANGE CODE
SETUP
Enter Your Access Code
EXIT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the CH(annel)
▲/▼ buttons to select
Movie Ratings or
Parental Guidelines.
Then, press the
Press the CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to select the rating you
want to block. Then, press the VOL(um e) B button so that
ON appears beside the rating.
For example, if you set PG to ON, you may not view PG programming
because the block is on. Programs with a PG or higher rating will be
blocked.
select. To block specific ratings,
follow these steps.
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.
VO L(um e) B button.
PARENTAL GUIDELINES
MOVIE RATINGS
> TV-Y
TV-Y7
[OFF]
>
> G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
BLOCK
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> Movie Ratings
Parental Guidelines
TV-G
[OFF]
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
>
>
>
SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT
SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT
SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT
• More specific ratings are available for TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, and
TV-MA. When you press the VOL(ume) B button to select TV-Y7,
TV-PG, TV-14 or TV-MA, additional ratings will appear. Press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to select a specific rating. Then,
press the VOL(um e) B 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.
However, you may only set a sub-rating to ON if the rating catego-
ry is set to ON.
A “CHANNEL XX
BLOCKED...” message
will appear when some-
one tries to access the
blocked programming.
If you want to view this
programming, enter
RATING EXPLANATIONS
• V-Violence
• TV-Y7 - Appropriate for
children seven and older.
• TV-G - General Audience
• TV-PG - Parental Guidance
suggested.
• TV-14 - Unsuitable for chil-
dren under 14.
• TV-MA - Mature audience
only.
• S-Sexual situations
• L-Language
your access code. The
channel will remain
• D-Inappropriate dialogue
• FV-Fantasy Violence may
frighten children under
seven; TV-Y7 category only.
Some cartoons may have
this rating.
blocked until you enter
the correct code. If you
do not know the code,
you will have to select
another channel.
TV-PG
> TV-PG
[OFF]
D
L
S
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
[OFF]
• TV-Y - Appropriate for all
children.
V
SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the STATUS/EXIT button.
ACCESS CO DE
SMART
HELP
Press the MENU but-
ton, then press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to
select SMARTLOCK. Then,
Press the Num ber buttons
to enter your old access code. If
you have never set up your person-
al access code, use 0711.
o change the access code,
follow these steps.
Use the Num ber buttons to
T
enter your desired access code in
the New Code space. Then, enter
the sam e code in the Confirm
Code space.
Your new access code should be
recorded. You will return to the
SMARTLOCK menu.
You cannot
use the default code
after you set up
your personal access
code.
press the VOL(um e)
button.
B
Press the CH(annel) ▲/▼
buttons to select CHANGE
CODE. Then, press the
PRESS B
>
SMARTLOCK
REVIEW
To restore 0711 as
your personal access
code, unplug the
TV’s power cord for
10 seconds, then
plug it in again.
SETUP
EXIT
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
VOL(um e)
B
button.
_ _ _ _
New Code
Confirm Code
SMARTLOCK
BLOCK
_ _ _ _
> CHANGE CODE
SELECT KL CHOOSE B
TO END PRESS EXIT
Press the STATUS/EXIT
button.
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O N-SCREEN FEATURES (CO NT’D)
SMART
HELP
PICTURE
Press the
STATUS/EXIT button.
Press the MENU
Press the VO L(um e)
B//{ buttons to adjust the
selected picture control.
button, then press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to
select a control.
PICTURE ADJUSTMENTS
To reset the pic-
ture controls to the origi-
nal factory settings, press
the MENU button, then
press the CH(annel) ▲/▼
buttons to select TV
RESET. Press the
VOL(ume) B button. TV
RESET COMPLETED will
appear briefly on the
screen.
o adjust your TV picture
controls, select a channel
and follow these steps.
T
TO ADJUST PRESS { / B
POWER
SLEEP
>
BRIGHTNESS
PICTURE
COLOR
TINT
SHARPNESS
TV RESET
CH.
VOL.
VOL.
CH.
BRIGHTNESS Press the VOL(ume) B/{ buttons until the darkest parts of the
picture are as bright as you prefer.
STATUS/EXIT
PICTURE Press the VOL(ume) B/{ buttons until the lightest parts of the picture
show good detail.
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
CO LO R Press the VOL(ume) B/{ buttons to add or reduce color.
TINT Press the VOL(ume) B/{ buttons to obtain natural skin tones.
SHARPNESS Press the VOL(ume) B/{ buttons to improve detail in the picture.
ALT. CH
FM
0
SMART
HELP
CAPTIO N
Press the MENU
Press the
Press the VO L(um e)
button, then press the
CH(annel) ▲/▼ buttons to
select CAPTIO N.
STATUS/EXIT button.
Closed Captions will appear if
they are available for the cur-
rent program.
B/{ buttons to select a
Closed Caption mode, for
example CAPTION 1.
Note: Usually CAPTION 1 is
the preferred mode for viewing
captioned material.
CAPTIO N 1 or 2 modes: dia-
logue (and descriptions) for the
action on the captioned TV
program shows on the screen.
TEXT 1 or 2 modes: only a
black box appears on the TV
screen. If the TEXT mode is
active, text or information will
appear.
Closed
CLO SED CAPTIO NING
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.
losed Captioning allows you
C
to read the voice content of
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.
TO ADJUST PRESS { / B
>
CAPTION
OFF
VOLUME BAR
REMINDER
CHANNEL
SMARTLOCK
REVIEW
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.
Notes:
To cancel Closed
Captions, set CAP-
TION to OFF at
step 2.
• 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.
POWER
SLEEP
• 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.
CH.
VOL.
VOL.
CH.
• If a black box appears on the screen, your TV is set to a TEXT mode.
To remove the black box, select CAPTION 1, CAPTION 2, or OFF at
step 2 above.
STATUS/EXIT
1
2
3
6
9
4
7
5
8
ALT. CH
FM
0
SMART
HELP
FM MO DE
Press the FM button to
select FM m ode. The radio
frequency appears on the TV
screen for 10 seconds.
Press the CH(annel)
▲/▼ buttons until your
desired radio frequency
appears.
To exit FM mode
and return to TV mode,
press the FM button.
FM MO DE
POWER
SLEEP
his feature enables you to
receive FM radio stations.
T
The radio frequency will
appear on the TV screen
for 10 seconds every
minute. To see the
CH.
VOL.
VOL.
CH.
STATUS/EXIT
FM 88.1MHz
1
4
7
2
3
6
9
current radio frequency
at any time, press the
STATUS/EXIT button.
5
8
ALT. CH
FM
0
GLO SSARY
Coaxial Cable - A single cable with a metal connector that screws (or pushes) direct- Rem inder - Continuously displays the current channel number on the TV screen.
ly onto a 75⍀ jack (ANT(enna) In jack) on the Television or VCR.
Rem ote Sensor - A window or opening on the front of the TV through which
Display - Allows the user to quickly confirm what channel number is being viewed
remote control signals are received.
currently.
Twin Lead W ire - The two-strand 300⍀ antenna wire used with many indoor and
outdoor antenna systems. In many cases, this type of antenna wire requires an addition-
al adaptor (or balun) in order to connect to the ANT(enna) In jack on the TV.
Jack Panel - The area on the back of the TV.
Menu - An on-screen listing of features that are available for adjustments.
Volum e Bar - Appears on the TV screen when you adjust the volume.
O n-screen Displays (O SD) - The wording or messages that help you set up features
(color adjustment, channel setup, etc.).
Program m ing - Adding or deleting channels in the television’s memory. The televi-
sion “remembers’’ only the locally available or desired channel numbers and skips over
any unwanted channel numbers.
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GENERAL INFO RMATIO N
TIPS
Cleaning and Care
No Power
• Unplug the power cord before cleaning the TV.
• Check the TV power cord.
• Make sure the power outlet is not on a
wall switch.
TRO UBLESHO O TING
• Avoid using anything abrasive that could scratch the screen.
• Wipe the TV screen with a clean cloth dampened with water.
• Gently wipe cabinet surfaces 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 cabi-
net.
lease make these simple
P
checks before calling for ser-
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
No Sound
• Check the VOL(ume) B/{ buttons.
• Check the MUTE button.
Sm artLock
warranty.
• 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).
No Picture
As an ENERGY STAR®
Partner, Philips
Consumer Electronics
• Check antenna/cable connections. Is the
antenna or cable properly secured to the
ANT(enna) IN jack on the TV?
• Ratings will remain blocked even after a power failure.
• You cannot access the menu when the “CHANNEL XX BLOCKED...” message
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.
Company has determined that this
product meets the ENERGY STAR®
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.
Rem ote Doesn't W ork
• Check batteries. Replace with AA Heavy
Duty (Zinc Chloride) or Alkaline batter-
ies if necessary.
• Clean the remote and the remote sen-
sor on the TV.
• Check the TV power cord.
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.
W rong Channel
• Repeat channel selection.
• Add desired channel numbers into the
TV memory. See page 5 for details.
FM Mode
• If you turn off the TV in FM mode, the TV will be in TV mode when you turn
on the TV again.
•
You may get better FM reception by repositioning the TV.
• The TV’s FM radio has a built-in antenna with a band range of 88.0 ~ 108.0MHz.
INDEX
ALT. CH Button . . . . . . . .4
Controls/Remote . . . . . . . .4
MENU Button . . . . . . . . . .4
Remote Sensor . . . . . . . . .4
Safety Notes . . . . . . . . . . .1
Save Channels . . . . . . . . . .5
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
SLEEP Button . . . . . . . . .4, 6
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SmartLock . . . . . . . . . . .6, 8
STATUS/EXIT button . . . .4
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
VCR Connections . . . . . . .3
Volume Bar . . . . . . . . . . . .6
VOL(ume) B/{ Buttons . .4
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Antenna Connections . . .2-3
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cable TV Connections . . . .3
Channel Setup . . . . . . . . .4-5
CH(annel) ▲/▼ Buttons . .4
Closed Captioning . . . . . . .7
Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . .3
Controls/TV . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Delete Channels . . . . . . . .5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
First Time Setup . . . . . . . . .4
FM Button . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Language Selection . . . . . . .5
MUTE Button . . . . . . . . . . .4
Number Buttons . . . . . . . .4
Picture Adjustments . . . . . .7
POWER Button . . . . . . . . .4
Precautions . . . . . . . . . .1, 8
Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Remote Control . . . . . . . .4
W ARRANTY
CO LO R TELEVISIO N
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.
W HO IS CO VERED?
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.
MAKE SURE YO U 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.
W HAT IS CO VERED?
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.
BEFO RE REQ UESTING 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 W ARRANTY SERVICE IN U.S.A.,
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.
PUERTO RICO , O R 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.)
W HAT 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.
TO GET W ARRANTY SERVICE IN CANADA...
Please contact Philips at:
1-800-661-6162 (French Speaking)
1-800-363-7278 (English Speaking)
•
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.)
(In Canada, this warranty is given in lieu of all other warranties. No other warranties are
expressed or implied, including any implied warranties 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.)
• a product used for commercial or institutional purposes.
W HERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
REMEMBER...
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).
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
necessary.
MODEL # ________________________________________________
SERIAL # ________________________________________________
Philips Service Solutions Group, P.O . Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606
(903) 242-4800
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