Philips/Magnavox 8P5444C101 User manual

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Know these
safetysymbo/s_. This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material within your unit which may cause an
electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product
COvering.
•_, The "exclamation point" calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed
literature 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 eviter les choea _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspo_dante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedand manufacturedto meetstrict qualityand
safetystandards.Thereare, however,someinstallationand operation
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.
1. ReadInstructions-Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings-Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions-Alloperatinganduseinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
-forexample,nearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub.
ina wetbasementor nearaswimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywitha cartDr
standthat isrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. _ An applianceand cartcombinationshould be moved
with care. Quickstops, excessiveforce, and uneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination
tooverturn.
7. Wall orCeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbe mountedto a
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilalion- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatits locationor
positiondoesnot interferewith its properventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnot besituatedona bed,sofa,rug,or similar
surfacethat may block the ventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseor cabinetthat mayimpede
theflow ofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfrom heatsources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(includingamplifiers)that produceheat.
10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbe connectedto a power
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsoras
markedontheappliance.
11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshouldbe routedso
that theyarenot likelyto bewalkedonor pinchedby itemsplaced
upon or againstthem, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwherethey exitfrom
theappliance.
12. Cleaning-Theapplianceshouldbe cleanedonlyas recommended
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines - An outdoorantennashouldbe locatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifan outsideantennaisconnectedto
the receiver,be surethe antennasystemisgroundedso asto
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuilt up static
charges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespecttopropergroundingofthemats
and supportingstructuregroundingof the lead-in wire to an
antennadischargeunit,sizeof groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit, connectionto groundingelectrodesand
requirementsfor thegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-use Periods - The powercordofthe applianceshould be
unpluggedfromtheoutletwhenleftunusedfor a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquid Entry- Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo
notfall and liquidsare not spilledinto theenclosurethrough
openings.
17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyor exhibits
a markedchangeinperformance;or
E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing-Theusershouldnotattemptto servicetheappliance
beyond thatdescribed in the operatinginstructions.All other
servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
Note to the CATVsysteminstaller: Thisreminder isprovided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelines for propergrounding and, in particular,specifies that
the cable ground shall be connectedto the grounding systemof the
building, as closetothe pointof cable entryaspractical.
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
asperNEC- National ElectricCode
EXAMPLEOF ANTENNAGROUNDINGASPER NATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)
GROUND CLAMP ANTENNALEADIN WIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT (mesecno_m-re)
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORSiwc secno,sle*_l
GROUND CLAMPS
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ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

_[_ Getting Started
Welcome/Product Registration ................... 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features, Model andCabinet Information ................. 5
[:_ On-Screen Features
PICTURE MENU
<:'AdjustingColor, Brightness, Sharpness,
Tint, and Picture Controls ................................... 6
<>Using the Clearview Control ............................... 7
<>Adjusting the TV's Convergence Control ........... 8
<>Using the Flesh Correction Control .................... 9
FEATURES MENU
•_Selecting a Picture Source ................................ 10
<>Setting the TV for Closed Captioning ............... I 1
<>Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals....12
<>Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically) .13
<>Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 14
<>Setting the TV Clock ......................................... 15
<>Turn-On Timer .................................................. 16
<>Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 17
<>Adjusting the Channel Display Control ............ 18
<>Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control...... 18
<>Using Parental Control to Censor Channels 19-20
<>Using the Channel Label Control ...................... 21
<>Using the Language Selection Control .............. 22
SOUND MENU
<>Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Controls ............................................................. 23
<>Setting the Bass Boost Control ........................ 23
<>Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..24
<>Using the Incredible Stereo Control ................. 25
<>Using the Volume Display Control ................... 25
<>Using the TV Speaker On/Off Control with
the Audio Output jacks ..................................... 26
<>Surround Sound Speaker Connections and
Variable Audio Output Control ........................ 27
<>Using the TV's Audio/Video Input and
!• Output Jacks ............................................... 28-31
r
Because of continuous product improvements, the
information mentioned in the documents accompanying your
)roductare subject to change without notice.
Remote Control Operation
Setting the Smart Picture Control .......... 32-33
Using Smart Sound Control ........................ 34
Using the Smart Surf Control .................................. 35
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs .................... 36-37
Se_ttingthe Remote to Work
Cable TV Converters .......................................... 38-39
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - "Search Method". ................................ 40
Using the Remote's VCR buttons ............................ 41
Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
_] How to Use PIP (Connections) ............. 42-43
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote ........ 44
Selecting the Picture Source for PIP ........................ 45
Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color and Tint ............ 46
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 47
General Information
iTV Menu 48
Help
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............... 49
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 50
Index ........................................................................ 51
Factory Service Locations .................................. 52-53
Warranty .................................................................. 56
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your TV information packet) for details on:
• Antenna Hook-ups
• First Time Set-Up
(Automatic Settings)
• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation
• On-Screen Menu Use
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Copyright ©1998 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
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First Time Set Up -automatically sets the TV for
local channels, the correct picture signal (antenna or
cable), and assists in the setting of TV's Smart Clock
feature.
Infrared Remote Control - operates your TV set and
a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Cable
TV Converters.
Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channet 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.
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) - can show a TV program
and the direct video output from an accessory (VCR,
etc.) onto the TV screen at the same time.
Parental Control for "Censoring" -this feature can
block out channels to keep children from watching
Undesirable programming.
Stereo-TV - with a built-in audio amplifier and a twin
speaker system, reception of TV programs in both
broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broadcast
are available.
Twin Antenna (A/B) Inputs -for easy displaying of
two separate signal sources on the TV. An A/B button
on the remote control switches the TV's Main screen
between the two Antenna (A & B) Input options.
Audio/Video Jacks -for direct connections with
VCRs (and other accessories) for quality TV picture
and sound playback.
Surround Sound -this TV set contains external
audio speaker connections for a more dynamic sound
effect.
Sleep-Timer - automatically turns the TV OFF at
preset time intervals.
Smart Button -for the control of TV Sound and the
Picture levels. Use the Smart Button on the remote to
quickly adjust Smart Sound (to set TV Volume levels
during program changes or commercial breaks); Smart
Picture (for programmed video video level
adjustments on a variety of program sources); and
Smart Surf (for quick one button channel selection of
up to l0 of your favorite channels).
As you unpack your TV please note that the
following items have been included with your set:
Owner's Manual
- Safety Tip Information
Factory Service Center Locations
Warranty Registration Card
Remote Control Transmitter
Batteries for Remote Control Use
Please take a few minutes to complete your
registration card. The serial number for the TV is
on the back of the set.
Refer to the back of this manual for instructions
on the cleaning and care of the TV.
End-of-Life disposal
Your new projection television and its packaging
contain materials that can be recycled and reused.
Specialized companies can recycle your product
to increase the amount of reusable materials and
minimize the amounts which need to be properly
disposed.
Your product also uses batteries which should not
be thrown away when depleted, but should be
handed in and disposed of as small chemical
waste.
Please find out about the local regulations on how
to dispose of your old television, batteries, and
packaging materials whenever you replace
existing equipment.
An accessory storage shelf compartment has been
designed into some
Projection TV Cabinets
for the placement of
such items as VCRs,
CD-i (Compact Disc
Interactive) Players, or
other pieces of
audio/video equipment.
If your Projection TV is
so equipped, use the
connection tunnel
(located on the rear wall
of the storage
compartment) to route Antenna, Cable, or other
signal supply wires from the accessories to the TV's
rear cabinet jackpanel.
Note: A Projection TV Screen Enhancement Filter
may also be present on certain select models. Refer
to the Cleaning and Care Instructions provided for
directions on how to remove the framed filter if it
should ever be necessary.

your TV color and
picture controls, select a TV
Select BRIGHTNESS,
PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the REDhighlight
with the MENU (M) _,'_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Pressthe (+) or (-) buttons to
adjust the selected control.
_Press the STATUS button to
[clear the screen
is centered, control
settings are at normal mid-range
levels.
Press (-) or (+) until
dark parts of the picture show good
detail.
MCTURE Press (-) or (+) until
whitest parts of the picture are as
bright as you prefer.
COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
_NT Press (-) or (+) to obtain
natural skin tones. (Also see Flesh
Correction on page 9 for more
information).
Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the picture.
MAIN b
/t
Select and then press ]Select and then press MENU
controls grouped under same
feat ut_ heading. For
Ex_anple: Tint, Brightness,
Picture, etc.
HOW TO SELECT FEATURES
(WITH BUTrONS ON THE REMOTE)
Press MENU (M)_I_I_" "
to move from Side to
Side within the Menu,
Press MENU (M)
to select RED
highlighted Press MENU (M)
•• to move Up
and Down within
the Menu.

Clearview is a sharpness feature
which smoothes out
background snow (or picture noise)
without losing picture image detail
or crispness.
<_ Select CLEARVIEW control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M)_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
Press the MENU AV buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (tl) the
ENHANCED mode.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.0[]

Clnvergence is the correct
ining up of the red and blue
light paths on the TV screen.
NOTE: If no color fringing (see
Smart Help) shows, then no
Convergence adjustments are
necessary for your TV.
<_ Select CONVERGENCE
control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the REDhighlight
with the MENU (M)4_) buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ If there is RED or BLUE color
fringing on the White cross, press
the MENU button to continue.
<_ Press the MENU t_), buttons
to move the red or blue cross
directly over the white cross on the
TV screen.
The red or blue cross is properly
adjusted when it is completely
merged with the white cross. (No
color appears around the edge of
the white cross).
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen when convergence
adjustments are complete.
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<
PICTUeE MENU
PICTURE MENU
_ 20F2_
If there is RED or BLUE
fringe on the WHITE cross,
use this ad)ustment to
improvethe picture.
Press "M" to Continue
-or -
Press ")" to Return
Remember. Convergence
i has been set at the factory for
best viewing, but if one or more of
the (red or blue) colors appear
around the edges of objects (color
fringing) follow the steps given in
this section.

U_e the Flesh Correction
ontrol to keep skin tone hues
(or facial tint)from varying from
TV channel to TV channel.
Select FLESH
CORRECTION control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M)4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the MENU _.V buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn(t_) the
FLESH CORRECTION control
ON.
_Press the button to
STATUS
clear the screen.
PICTURE MENU
PICTUR E MENU
20F2
FLESH
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The picture for the TV can come
hrough either the ANTENNA
plug or the AUDIO/VIDEO INput
jacks (on the rear of the TV). The
Picture Source control simply tells
the TV which one of these picture
sources it is to show on the TV
screen.
[<_S Select PICTURE SOURCEELECT control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the REDAhi_,hli_,htoi,,
with the MENU (M) 4,-_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the MENU AV buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn the
desired PICTURE SOURCE
control ON (t,J).
ANT Aor B- for a picture signal
coming from either the ANT(enna)
A or B Input plugs on the TV.
AUX 1- for a picture signal
coming from the AUX 1 Video
Input jack on the rear of the TV.
AUX 2- for a picture signal
coming from the AUX 2 Video
Input jack on the rear of the TV.
AUX 3- for a picture signal
coming from the Video Input jack
on the front of the TV.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
0
_ MAIN MENU _----_ ili'
Note: A "'S-VIDEO I'" (or 2) Input
wi!l appear as a PICTURE SOURCE
SELECT(ion) in place of the AUX I
(or AUX 2) position when the S-
VIDEO plugs (on the rear of lhe TV)
are connecled. S¢€ page 30 for
operating delails on S-VIDEO.
Remember, the AUX 1,
!AUX 2, and AUX 3 modes
must have a video signal source
connected (to their INPUT plug)
or the TV screen will be blank.
(See page 28 for connection
details).
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lOSed Captioning (CC) allows
ou to read the voice content of
television programs on tha 73/
screen. Designed to help the hearing
intpaired this feature uses on-screen
"text boxes" to show dialogue and
conversations while the TV program
is in progress.
_ Select CLOSED
CAPTIONING control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED,highlight
with the MENU (M) t_P buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_.,_ Press the MENU ,&V buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (t,_) the
desired Closed Caption mode - For
Example: "ALWAYS ON" and
"CAPTION 1".
CAPTION 1, 2, 3, 4:
dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned
WWprogram shows on-screen.
(See Important Note on this
page.)
TEXT 1, 2, 3, 4:
often used for channel guide,
schedules, or bulletin board
information for CC programs.
_ After making your Caption mode
selection, press the STATUS button
to clear the TV screen. The selected
Closed Caption mode will be active.
To cancel, set the Closed Captioned
feature to OFF when finished.
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NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CAPTION 1-4; or TEXT I-4) necessarily being used by a broadcast station
during the transmission of a closed caption program. Usually "CAPTION I" is the
most used mode to view captioned material. Refer to your area's TV program
listings for the stations and times of Closed Caption shows.
NOTE: The ON DURING
MUTE ONLY control can
be used to sel the TV to
turn the Closed Caption
mode "ON" whenever the
MUTE button on the
remote is pressed.
_- FEATURE MENU
..... 10F5_
ALWAYS ON
ALWAYS OFF
ON DURkNG MUTE ONLY
7 TEXT 1
TEXT 2
TEXT 3
TEX- 4
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CAPTION Imode
Example Screen Display
Remember. Broadcast
stations will often use
spelling abbreviations, symbols,
dropouts and other grammatical
shortcuts in order to keep pace
with the on-screen action. These
type factors vary upon the source
of the captioned text material and
do not indicate a need for service
on the part of the TV.
Closed Caption inforrnahon wilt usually appear
in black and whiIe (although some broadcaslers
or networks may occasionally u_ color to
highlight or draw allention Io cerlain areas)
FULL SCREEN TEXT
will block TV screen from viewing
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_0make sure the TV is
set to pick up either Cable TV
or Antenna signals. In other worda
the TV needs to know if you
connected a Cable TV signal or a
normal antenna to its ANTENNA
plug.
NOTE: If you went through First
Time Setup (in your Quick Use
Guide). this task has already been
completed for you.
Select CABLE CHANNEL
TUNING control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M)I_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_.,._ Press the MENU A.V buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (u,') th,
desired mode - For Example:
CABLE.
CABLE- If you DO have
Cable TV connected
to the "IV. Channels
1- 125 available.
NORMAL- If you have an
Antenna connected
to the TV. Channels
2-69 available.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
Iclear the screen.0
-- FEATURE MENU
Note: Both A NT(enna) Aand ANT B inputs
on the rear of the TV carl be set for the correct
connected signaF(either an Anterma or Cable
TV source).
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yfoUr TV can automatically set itse 0
r 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: If you went through First
Time Setup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
_.._ Select CHANNEL MEMORY
(START AUTO-PROGRAMMING
control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight witt
the MENU (M)4_) buttons. Then
press the MENU button.
'_ Press the MENU button to turn
AUTO-PROGRAMMING ON.
q'he TV shows which channel
numbers are "SAVED" (t,,") as they
are added into memory.
"Auto-programming CHANNEL
MEMORY is finished" shows when
the TV is through adding channels.
<_ Press the STATUS or Menu (M)
I button to clear the screen.
0
Try it out. Press the
UHANNELAV buttons
and see which channels you can
select.
Remember, an Antenna orCable
TV signal must first be connected
to your TV so that channels can be
saved.
If you want to delete any
unwanted channels from the TV's
memory, see "ADD/DELETE
CHANNELS" on the next page.
-- MAIN MENU
iiiiiiii
AUTO_ROGRAMMING CHANNEL
MEMO_( FOR ANT A
1 2_ 3./ 4_s"
9'/ 10 11 12
13 _4 15 36
17 _8 19 20
•21 22 23 24
Press "M" to
S_OI_Autt-Pro_ram
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uto-Programming (see
,adds all the
channels it can find (on your
Antenna or Cable TV system) into
the TV's memory. Add/Delete
Channels makes it easy for you to
add other channels, or drop
unwanted channels,from the list of
channels in the TV's memory.
Select CHANNEL MEMORY
(ADD/DELETE CHANNELS)
control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the REDhighlight
with the MENU (M) t=_buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the CHANNEL AV or
number buttons to select the
channel you want to add or delete.
<_ Press the MENU I_ button to
ADD the channel into the TV's
memory.
Press the MENU • button to
DELETE the channel from
memory.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each
channel you wish to add or delete.
_ Press the STATUS or MENU
button to clear the screen when
through,
the AUX 1, AUX 2, or
AUX 3 modes just like a channel.
Then by pressing the CHANNEL
&Y buttons the AUX(iliary)
mode can quickly be selected to
use the desired set of Input jacks
on the TV (see page 28).
Note: AUX 1, AUX 2, and AUX 3
modes are located between the
lowest and highest channel
numbers within the
ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
control screen.
f
-- MAtH MENU
_ FEATURE MENU
1CF5_
-- CHANNEL MEMORY --
l_ SELECT CHANNEL
to DELETE CHANNEL
for ANT B
(_ when RNISHED
w
NOTE: A separate ADD/DELETE CHANNEL memory
may also becreated for the ANT(enna) BInput on ehe
rear of the set (if an Antenna or Cable "IV signal h_ been
connectad). Just press the _ button on the remote,
while in the ADD/DELETE CHANNEL rondo, to switch
hetween the ANT A and ANT B ¢harm¢[ memory lists¸
Then follow steps 2 and 3 as shown to the [eft to add or
delete the desired channels.

your TV comes with an on-
creen clock. During normal
operation the clock appears on the
screen with every channel change
(and when the STATUS button is
pressed).
NOTE: lf you went through First
Time Setup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
Select SET CLOCK control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5)
on screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M)4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the remote's number
Jbuttons to set the time clock.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
set the clock in operation and clear
the screen. _
Remember, be sure to
g press "0" first and then the
hour number for single digit
entries.
The remote's MENU (M) 4_
buttons can also be used to set the
hours, minutgs and AM/PM
)onions of the clock.
TV Clock settings may be lost
when the TV is unplugged (or AC
)ower to the set is interrupted.)
FEATURE MENU
,_ 20F5_
SET CLOCK £= ON TIMER
• ' , , ,
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Just like an alarm clock you can
et the TV to turn itself on at the
same time everyday.
<,_ Select SET ON TIMER
control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5)
on screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) _1. buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
'_ Press the MENU AV and
MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and se ect ON" (t,_).
_Press the MENU &V and
then the MENU (M) buttons to
seect SET ONTIME.
'_ Press the remote's number
buttons to set the "TURN ON"
time for the TV. (Press MENU •
• for AM or PM.)
<_ Press the STATUS button to
set the "ON TIME" and clear the
screen. !ii!:
_-- FEATURE MENU
_ 80F5_
-- SET CLOCK & (IN TIMER
_ETON TIMER
,t, i ,L, NN
_q
PLEASE ENTER THE
NOUR TO TURN ON
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n_rVe you ever fallen asleep in
ont of the TV only to have it
wake you up at two in the morning
with a test pattern screeching in
your ears? Well, your TV can save
you all that trouble by
automatically turning itself off
<_ Press the SLEEP button on the
remote control.
Note: you can also select the
SLEEP control with the TV's on-
screen FEATURES MENU (2 of 5).
Move the RED highlight with the
MENU (M) 4"_buttons. Then press
the MENU button.
_ Press the SLEEP button
repeatedly to pick the amount of
time (15 minutes to 2 hours ahead)
before the TV will turn itself off.
The (+), (-) buttons can also be used
to set the amount of time.
--_ _ Press the STATUS or MENU
(M) button to clear the screen after
you have set the time for the TV to
tam off.
Remember, to see how
@ many minutes are left before
the TV shuts itself off, reseleet the
SLEEP TIMER control screen.
To stop a SLEEP TIMER setting,
reset the timer back to OFF.
(Tuming the TV off and on, or
pressing a button during the last
minute of a timer setting, will also
cancel a setting.)
A few seconds before the TV is to
shut off a message will come on the
screen telling you GOOD NIGHT.
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Wcth the Channel Display
ontrol you can change the
size and location of the on screen
channel and clock information.
<_ Select CHANNEL DISPLAY
control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5)
on screen, move the RED
highlight with the MENU (M)4_I'
buttons. Then press the MENU
button.
_" _ Press the MENU AY and
MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select (t,J) the LARGE or
SMALL display control.
_ Press the STATUS button to
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buttons and you
should see the
Display Size you
selected.
Remember. The
SMALL SIZE
display shows only
the channel number,
not the time (or
clock).
Wcth the Half Hour Reminder
ontrol the TV automatically
shows you the current time and
channel every thirty minutes.
'_ Select HALF HOUR
REMINDER control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5)
on screen, move the RED
highlight with the MENU (M) 4_
buttons. Then press the MENU
button.
<_ Press the MENU AY and
MENU (M) buttons to highlight
andselect (1,_) the EVERY HALF
HOUR item.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
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The Time and
Channel Reminders
will show on the
hour and the half-
hour for about five
seconds.

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parental Control allows parents
to block out or _censor" any
channels they think children should
not watch. A channel placed under
Parental Control cannot be viewed
until acorrect access code is used to
unlock the channel for viewing.
First let's set your Parental Code:
Select the PARENTAL
CONTROL.
With FEATURES MENU (3 of 4)
on screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M)4_1. buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
"BLOCK CHANNELS" and
"SETUP CODE" show on screen.
_,._ Press the MENU At' and
] MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select the SETUP CODE item.
<,_ Press O, 7, 1, 1 on the remote.
"XXXX" shows on the ACCESS
CODE SETUP screen as you press
the number buttons.
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"INCORRECT ACCESS CODE -
TRY AGAIN" will also show on the
screen.
Press 0, 7, 1, I on the remote
again.
"Next Enter Your New Access
Code" shows on the screen.
Enter a new four digit number
code using the remote.
"Access Code Changed" shows on
the screen to let you know the new
code has been set.
Continue to the next page to find
out how to "block" channels from
viewing.
NOTE:Your TV left the factory with the Parental Code set to "0000". Ifyou are using
','our TV and the Parental Control for the first time. and don't want to SETUP a new
Access code number, you can use the "0000" number to block channels - see next page.
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The 071 I Parental Code (shown on th s pa=e) is given as a default or way to reset the
Code when the current Access number is not known.
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to "block" channels
Press MENU 1o i_l oi'/1 to Ihe
Parental Control Menu screen.
Press STATUS to clear the screen.
Parents - it isn't possible
to unlock or defeat your
Censor Code without changing to
a new code number. So if your
Code number changes, and you
didn't change it yourself, then you
will know that someone has
altered the code and the blanked
out channel has been viewed.
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A_er your personal Parental
ode number has been set (see
previous page), you are now ready
to select the channels you want to
block out or censor.
Select the BLOCK
CHANNELS control.
With FEATURES MENU (3 of 5)
on screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) _.'_'buttons.
Then press the MENU button•
_ Press the MENU AV" and
I MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select the BLOCK
CHANNELS item.
<_ Enter the correct Parental
I Code number.
<_ Press Channel &Y or Channel
Number buttons to select the
channel you want to block.
'_ Press the MENU I_ button to
"BLOCK VIEWING" on the
selected channel.
Press the MENU 4 button to
"ALLOW VIEWING" on a
blocked channel.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other
channels you wish to block out.
•Remember, once set
'arental Control blocks out
the selected channel number on
both the ANT A and ANT B
channel rings. Also, to make TV
viewing easier all channels (for
both ANT A/B and Audio/Video
Input jacks) will be unblocked,
once the correct Parental Code
number has been entered.
When the TV is turned OFF and
then back ON again, is when
Parental Control is back in place
for all blocked out channels.
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use of lhe Audio/Video Inpul jacks
on the TV. This sto{_ the viewing
of VCR programs which can he
shown through the A/V IN jacks,
Jusl select VCR/AUX 1. AUX 2. or
AUX 3 (located between the Iowesl
and highest channel numbers} on
the Channel Blocking screen, and
select "blocked".
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(Appearswhen an attempt to select a blocked
channel is made and Parental Control is ON.)
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