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PHILIPS product owner: Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS. You've selected one of the best-built, best-backed [ today. And we'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the PHILIPS "family," you're entitled to protection...
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli- ance; or Keep these instructions. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or Heed all warnings. The appliance does not appear to operate normally Follow all instructions.
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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, e Seund Celor o Features...
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Tehe TUNER MODE control allows you to hange the TVs signal input to either ANTENNA, CABLE or AUTO mode. It's importantJbr the TV to know what type of signal to lookJblz (From a Cable TV signal a normal Antenna signal.) In the AUTO mode, when the AUTO PROGRAMJ_ature _ IBfightuess...
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your TV can automatically set itself fi)r $_ local area (o1" Cable TV) channels. This makes it easy fbr you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL (+), (-) buttons are pressed. Note: Make sure the antenna or eable signal Main •...
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Channel Edit makes it easy fiJr yolk to ADD or DELETE channels from the list of channels stored in the TV's memory. Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu, Press the CURSOR UP • or DOWN <>...
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adjust your TV picture controls, select a •hannel andf_)llow the steps shown below." Main • IB_:Jhtness Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu, v"Piclure o Sound Color Press the CURSOR UP • or DOWN <>Features Picture •...
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Besides the normal volume level control, your TV also has Treble, Bass, Balance, A VL (automatic volume leveler), Incredible SmTound, Ultra Bass, and Sound (Stereo !!i!!iiiilili /Mono) controls. o P_ure Treble ["S_nd 'q Bass o Sound Color Press the MENU button on the remote o Fe_t_es Picture o Features...
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MgnY times while watching movies front a VD player the image is shown let- ter box" format. This is the format that is shown in movie theaters, when shown on a TV screen, the image will have areas of black on top and bottom of the screen.
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Tehe AutoLock J_ature is an integrat- d circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcasters, or other pro- MovieRa_og • 'IV RaUng I _TV-Y "/G gram providers, that contain program con- o PG oTV-Y7 tent advisories. When programmed by the o PG-13 oTV-G viewel;...
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Overthe ne t pages I u n to block channels and get a better under- standing of the rating terms Jbr certain pro- gramming. First, let's start by learning how to set a per- o Sound sonal access code: o FOP_Ur_ p_UI0 More Press the MENU button on the remote...
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After your personal access code has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels you want to block out or censo_ o So_Id Press the NUMBERED (or CH +, -) buttons to tune the channel you wish Feat_ PieCe to block or censor.
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After blocking specific channels there may come a time when you wang go clear all the channels so they can be viewed. The fol- lowing steps e_plain how to CLEAR blocked channels. o Sc_ Color Press the MENU button on the o Featuras P_ure o II_H...
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ThBere may come a time when you want to lock All the television s channels. Maybe you don't want your children to watch TV fbr a given time. With the BlockAll control, ALL available channels (including the A/V Inputs) can be set to block at the same time. o Foattll_ plckllo Press the MENU...
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Twhere are two types of program ratings ithin the AutoLockTM feature. One is based on the Movie Industry ratings while the other is based on the TV Industry ratings. Both can be used to block or censor programming that has been rated in either mannel: o _ul_ OcAor o Foatul_g...
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This portion of the AutoLock features To view a program "over program ratings based on the TV blocked by lhe TV Industry rating system. This is known as TV Rating options, enter Ratings within AutoLock your 4 digit access After selecting the Autolock f_ature code.
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utoLock offers the viewer other block- ing fi, atures as well. With these Blocking Options, the censoring can be turned ON or o Soand o Feata_os Pi_o o instal[ Sh_pnes_ Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR UP •...
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Tine Active Control monitors and adjusts coming video signals to help provide best picture quality. When you choose to turn the Active Control ON, the picture Brightness, Picture, o Sound Color Shaq_ness, Contrast + and DNR (dynamic o Features Pic_e I Ma_ "...
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m_ve you ever fallen asleep in front of the V only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern screeching your ears? Well, your TV can save you all that trouble by automatically turning itself off Press the SLEEP...
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Closed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television pro- grams on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses on-screen "text boxes" to show dialogue and conversa- tions while the TV program is in progress.
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W_pether you' re watching a movie or a orting event, your TV has automatic" video control settings matched for your cur- rent program source or content. AutoPictureVM fkature quickly resets your TV's video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions may have in your home.
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Tehe AutoSound feature allows the listen- 1"to select between four different factory set sound options. Personal (which can be set by the user), Theatre (Jbr movie viewing), Music (for musical type programming) Voice (when the program is mainly dialogue). These setting affect the Sound menu's Bass, Treble, A VL, and Incredible Surround...
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"list" o1+ series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the [3!3 QuadraSurf rm (colored) buttons on your remote control. With this feature you can easi- ly switch between different TV programs that currently interest you. The QuadraSuff vM con- trol allows you set up four different personal Smf lists using the colored buttons...
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QuadraSurf rM buttons on your remote ontrol allow you to store up to 10 chan- nels per button (40 total). This is a greatJk, a- ture if you want to store all your favorite 5_orts channels, Movie channels, or News channels in one surf list.
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your remote control is set to work your TV nd many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Systems, DBS, DVD, etc. However, an easy onetirue step may be necessary befi)re the remote will work your VCR. 7)'y this initial Direct Access Method to see if' going on to theJbllowing section...
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w that you have looked up the three- igit Remote Code Number fiJr your brand of device, you are ready to follow fbur simple steps belo_ Please read through steps 1-4 befi)re begin- ning. Place the TV/VCR/ACC Mode Switch in the proper position, Press the VCR •...
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yOxUr TV remote can be set to work various ternal devices such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Receivers, DBS, DVD, etc. by Satellite Receiver what is called the search method of remote control programming. Cable Converter If' the "Remote Code" number method shown...
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len using the TV remote with a VCR, rst make certain it is set to control your VCR (by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method). Set the TV/VCR/ACC mode switch to VCR on the remote. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor...
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No Power TV Only Produces MONO Sound • Check the TV power cord. • If using a cable box with RF only type connections, Unplug the TV, wait i0 seconds the signal then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO only.
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WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV PLACEMENT OF THE Screen: • To avoid cabinet warping, cabinet color changes, increased chance of set failure, do not place the TV where Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen temperatures can become excessively hot;...
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Auto Programming • The procedure of adding or deleting Quadra Surf • The feature that allows the programming channel numbers into the Television's memory circuits. In 1his four separate Surf lists holding up to i0 channels each. way the Television "remembers" only the locally available or desired channel numbers and skips over any unwanted channel Remote Sensor...
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Active Control ........Factory Service Information ......38-39 Alternate Channel ........Format (Expand 4:3) Control ......Auto Lock Glossary of Terms ........Access Code ........Index ..........Block All Control ......... Language Control ........Block Channels Control ......Picture Control ........Remote Control Buttons .......
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Toll-freenumbersprovidedon the nextpage NOTE:If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas (see directory on back), you can contact the nearest Service Branchto obtain efficient and expedient repair for your product, if your product is In-Warranty, you should haveproof-of-purchase to ensure No ChargeService. For Out-of-Warranty service, call the location nearest you.
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NEAR YOU.YOUR PRODUCT W ILLRECEIVE EFFICIENT A NDEXPEDIENT C ARRY-IN, M AIL-IN, ORIN-HOME SERVICE, ANDYOUWILLRECEIVE PEACE OF MIND, KNOWING YOURPRODUCT I S BEING GIVEN THEEXPERT ATTENTION O F PHILIPS'FACTORY SERVICE. COMMENTOBTENiRNOTRESERVICE APRi:S VENTERAPIDEETEFFICACE SOIT PAR COURRiER,_ DOMICILE_ OU EN SE PRESENTANT _ UN CENTRE DE SERVICE PHIUPS. PLUS DE 600 CENTRES DE R_CEPTION DE PRODUtTS_ R_PARER_ TRAVERSLE PAYS: CONTACTER LECENTREDE SERVICEAUXCONSOMMATEURS LEPLUS PROCHE POUR SAVOIRL_EMPLACEMEHT DE CESDEPOTSRANS UH RAYON DE 50 ._75 MILES (80 NM _ 120 KM) DU CENTRERE SERVICE LOCAL.
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Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In coun- tries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to pro- MODEL# vide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).
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DVD-Ready 32" FauxFlat II TV Highlights • Active Control optimizes picture quality • QuadraSurf Universal remote controller • DVD-Ready Component video input • S-Video high resolution input Features • Side stereo AV inputs and headphone jack • Rear stereo AV inputs and outputs •...
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Quick Use and Hookup Guide IMPORTANT NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several Basic Antenna TV Connections ....Important Notice/Warning ..... different television models. Not all features (and Basic TV Operation ......Using the AVI Inputs ......drawings) discussed in this manual will necessar- ily match...
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Direct Cable Connection: Cable signal yore" Cable TV input into your home may be a single (75 ohm) •able or use a cable box decoder. In either case the connec- coming fi'om Cable Company tion is very simple. (Round 75f_ Follow the steps below to connect your cable signal to your new coaxial...
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®®@ ANT/CABLE VtDEO AUDIO Note: The Audio/Video cables needed for this connection are not supplied with your TV. Please contact your dealer or Philips at 800-531-0039 for information about purchasing the needed cables. VCR TWO (or accessor (EQUIPPED WITH VIDE...
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TV. (EQUIPPED WITH Slide the TV/VCR/ACC switch to the VCR position. Please contact your dealer or Philips S-VIDEO JACKS) at 800-531-0039 for information Now your ready to place a prerecorded video tape in the about purchasing the needed cables.