Philips/Magnavox TP3284C1 User manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedto meetstrictqualityand 11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
safetystandards.Thereare,however,someinstallationandopemetionpro- thattheyarenotlikelyto bewalkedon orpinchedbyitemsplaced
cautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof. uponoragainstthem,payingparticularattentiontocordsandplugs,
conveniencereceptacles,andthe pointwheretheyexitfromthe
appliance.
1. ReadInstructions-Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings- Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions- Alloperatingand useinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5, WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnot beusednearwater
- for example,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
inawetbasementornearaswimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandSteods- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywithacartor
standthat is recommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. A An applianceand cart combinationshould be moved
withcare.Quickstops,excessivetome,andunevensur-
facesmay causetheapplianceandcartcombinationto
overturn.
6BoTill/Stebility-Alltelevisionsmustcomplywithrecommendedinter-
nationalglobalsafetystandardsfor tilt andstabilitypropertiesof its
cabinetdesign.
Donotcompromisethesedesignstandardsbyapplyingexces-
sivepull forceto thefront,ortop, ofthecabinetwhichcould
ultimatelyoverturntheproduct.
Also,do notendangeryourself,orchildren,byplacingelec-
tronic equipment/toysonthetopofthe cabinet.Suchitems
couldunsuspe_inglyfallfromthetop ofthesetandcause
productdamageand/orpersonalinjury.
7. Wall orCeilingMounting-Theapplianceshouldbemountedto a
wal!orceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnot besituatedona bed,sofa,rug,orsimilar
surfacethatmayblocktheventilationopenings;or,placedinabuilt-
in installation,suchasa bookcaseor cabinetthatmay impedethe
flowofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfromheatsources
suchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherappliances(includ-
ingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedtoa powersup-
ply onlyofthe type describedin theoperatinginstructionsor as
markedontheappliance.
12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyas recommended
bythemanufacturer.
13, PowerLines- An outdoorantennashouldbelocatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14, OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifanoutsideantennaisconnectedto
thereceiver,hesuretheantennasystemisgroundedsoastopro-
vide someprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesand builtup static
charges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSi/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespecttopropergroundingofthemats
andsupportingstructuregroundingofthelead-inwiretoananten-
nadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconnectors,locationofantenea-
dischargeunit,connectionto groundingelectrodesand require-
mentsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods- The powercordof the applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfromtheoutletwhenleftunusedforalongperiodoftime.
16. ObjectandLiquidEntry- Careshouldbetakensothatobectsdonot
fallandliquidsarenotspilled ritotheericosurethroughopenrigs.
17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen,orliquidhasbeenspilledintotheappliance;
or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
O. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibitsa
markedchangeinperformance;or
F.. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing-Theusershouldnotattemptto servicetheappliance
beyondthatdescribedintheoperatinginstructions.Allotherservic-
ingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
NotetotheCAWsysteminstaller:Thisreminderisprovidedto callthe
cKrv systeminstaller'sattentiontoArticle820-40oftheNECthatpro-
videsguidelinesfor propergroundingand,inparticular,specifiesthatthe
cablegroundshallbeconnectedtothegroundingsystemof thebuilding,
asclosatothepointofcableentryaspract{cal.
Exampleof AntennaGrounding
as perNEC- National ElectricCode
GROUND CLAMP _ ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(N|_C S|_.'TION aL_-Zl )
GROUND CLAMPS
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT _ POWER SERVICE GROUND[NG ELECTRODE SYSTEM
_NEC ART 25_ pAIT II)

Welcome/Registration of Your TV ................................ 2
Safety/Precautions ......................................................... .3
Table of Contents ............................................................ 4
Features ........................................................................... 5
'--7 On-Screen Menu
eictu
¢"Adjusting the TV Picture ....................................... 6
F mres
_-Setting the TV's Clock ........................................... 7
_-Activating the TV's On Timer Control.................. 8
_-Selecting the TV's On Timer Channel ................. .9
<'Setting the TV's On Timer StartTime ................. 10
<'Turning on the On Timer Display ........................ 11
<"Understanding SmaxtLockTM ................................. 12
<'Using SmartLock - Setting Up the Access Code 13
<"Using SmartLock - Block Channels .................... 14
¢,Using SmartLock - Movie Rating ........................ 15
<'Using SmartLock - TV Rating ............................. 16
<'Using SmartLock - Blocking ............................... 17
<'Using SmartLock - Block Unrated ...................... 18
<,Using SmaffJ.,ock- No Rating ............................. 19
<, Reviewing the SmartLock Set!hags...................... 20
<, Viewing Blocked Programming........................... 21
<,Turning On the Noise Reduction Control............22
<,Turning On the Contrast+ Control ...................... 23
<,Using the Closed Caption Control....................... 24
<,Using the Sleep Timer Control............................. 25
Sound
<, Adjusting the Treble, Bass, and Balance Sound
Controls ................................................................. 26
<, Setting the TV for Stereo andSAP Programs .....27
<,Using the Incredible Stereo Control .................... 28
<,Using the Volume Bar Control............................. 28
_Setfing the Audio Out Control.............................. 29
_"Using the TV SpeakerControl and
Audio Output Jacks ............................................... 30
_'Using the Audio/Video Input Jacks................ 31-32
I_ Remote Control OperationUsing the SmartPietureTM Control ................ 33
Using the SmartSoundTM Control .................. 34
Using the AVL Control ............................................ 34
Using the Channel Surf Control .............................. 35
Setting the Remote Control to Operate
Accessory Devices ............................................ 36-38
Remote Control Direct Entry Codes .................. 39-40
Using the Remote's VCR Buttons .......................... 41
Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
_'PIP Connection ..................................................... 42
_-Choosing the PIPSource ...................................... 43
<"Remote Control Buttons....................................... 44
<, AdJustingthe PIP Color and Trot ......................... 45
_-More PIP Connections .................................... 46-47
I_l General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................. 48
Glossary of TV Terms.............................................. 49
Index ........................................................................ 49
Factory Service Locations .................................. 50-5 I
Warranty................................................................... 52
SmartClock, SmartLock, SmartPicture, and SmartSound are trademarks of
Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Copyright ©1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All fights reserved.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV and other
remote controlled devices, including VCRs, DVD
Players, Cable Converters, and Satellite Receivers.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability
Stereo-Ready 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 Menu (in English, French, or Spanish)
shows helpful messages and instructions for setting
TV features.
Audio/Video Jack Panel allows direct connections
with VCRs (or other video accessories), providing
quality TV picture and sound playback.
On Timer automatically turns the TV ON to a preset
channel at a preset time.
Sleep Timer automatically turns the 'IV OFF at a
preset time.
SmartLock allows you to block the viewing of cer-
tain channels or programs with certain ratings if you
do not want your children to view inappropriate
material.
Smaripicture allows you to change the picture set-
tings (color, tint, contrast, etc.) for various types of
programming, such as Sports, Movies, Multimedia
(Games), or Weak Signals, with the push of one but-
ton.
SmartSound controls the sudden volume changes
during program changes and commercials. It elimi-
nates the peaks and valleys in the TV's sound and
crea_s one pleasant listening level. You also may tai-
lor the SmartSound setting to the type of program
you are watching (Music, Theatre, etc.).
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) allows you to view two
different programs (or picture sources) on the TV
screen at the same time. PIP will also let you swap
the pictures, move the PIP window to any of the four
comers of the screen, or freeze the picture until you
shut it off.
Use the simple Quick Use and Installation
Guide (supplied with your TV information
ipacket) for details on:
Cable/Antenna
Hookups
Automatic Channel
Programming
Channel Editing
Automatic Clock Setting (SmartClock)
Basic TV and Remote Control Operation
On-Screen Menu Language Selection
Your new television and its packing 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 packing materials whenever
you replace existing equipment.

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_T o adjust your TV picture con-
trois, select a channel and follow
the steps shown below."
_Press MENU button the
the on
remote to show the on-screen menu.
Press the CURSOR DOWN • but-
ton on the remote to highlight the
word PICTURE.
<.,
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will shift
to the right to display an adjustment
bar in front of the BRIGHTNESS
control.
,_ Use the CURSOR LEFT
or RIGHT _buttons to adjust
the BRIGHTNESS level of the pic-
ture.
After adjusting the BRIGHT-
NESS control, press the CURSOR
DOWN •button to select another
Picture adjustment: COLOR, PIC-
TURE, SHARPNESS, TINT, or
COLOR TEMP. Use the CURSOR
LEF'I"_or CURSOR RIGHT
buttons to adjust the selected
control.
<_ Press the STATUS/EXIT button
to remove the menu from the screen.
O
Remember, when the bar
g scale is centered, the control set-
tings are at normal mid-range levels.
Press the I_1_ or _F_
buttons untildarkest partsofthe picture
are as bright as you prefer.
COLOR Press the _ or ,44 buttons
to add or eliminate color.
PICTURE Press the _or _but-
tons until lightest parts of the picture sho,,_
good detail.
Press the IP,_ or ,4_1
buttons to improve detail in the picture.
TINT Press the _ or ,4,4 buttons to
obtain natural skin tones.
CO1.OR TEMP Pre_ the _or
buttons to select NORMAL, COOL, or
WARM picture preferences. (NORMAL
will keep the whites, white; COOL will
make the whites, bluish; and WARM will
make the whites, reddish.)
VREVIEW MOVIERATING
• PICTURE
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y:ur television comes with an
n-screen clock. During normal
operation the clock appears on the
screen when the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton is pressed or if the Timer DIS-
PLAY control is turned ON.
<_ Press the MENU button on the
remote to show the on-screen menu.
<_ Press the CURSOR DOWN •
button three times to select the
FEATURES menu.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
1_1_ button and the menu will
shift to the left to display the
TIMER controls.
_Press the CURSOR RIGHT
II>'l_ button again to shift the dis-
play left and highlight the TIME
control.
_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
JII_l_ button again to highlight the
time indicator area.
<_ Press the NUMBERED buttons
to enter the correct time. (Use the
CURSOR UP _or CURSOR
DOWN •buttons to set AM or PM.)
<_ Press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton to remove the menu from the
Screen. @
Remember, be sure to
"0" first and then the
hour number for single digit
entries.
The Clock can also be set automat-
ically using the SmartCIock feature
found on page 3 of the Quick Use
Guide.
The television's clock settings may
be lost when it is unplugged (or AC
power to the set is interrupted).
REV1EW
• PICTURE
•SOUNO
•FEATURES
• INSTALL
MOVIERATING
TV RATING
BLOCKUNRATEDOFF
NO RATING OFF
6
•REVIEW TIMER
•PICTURE $martLock
_SOUND NR
FEATURES coNmAST +
•INSTALL PiP
CLOSEDCAP
• FEATURES
VTIMER TiME
•Sma_Lock AI_ATE
•NR CHAHNEL
•CONTRAST+ START riME
•PiP OIGPLAY
• CLOSEDCAP
• • TIMER
•_TIME --:-- AM
•ACTIVATE OFF
•CHANNEL 30
• STARTTIME 12:30 AM
•DISPLAY OFF
•FI_TU RF_
••TIMER
••TIME n12:30 PM
• AGTIVATE OF_
•CHANNEL 30
• STARTTIME 12_0 AM
•91SPLAY OFF
The TIME (Clock) featurecan be [
accessed directly by pressing the i
CLOCK button on the remote, then
simply follow steps 5 and 6 to com-
plete the task.
•FEATURES
mTIMER
• _ TIME 12:30 PM
•ACnVATE OFF
•CHANNEL 30
•STARTTIME 12:1o AM
•DISPLAY OFF

_]rust like an alarm clock, you can
J set the TV to turn itself on at the
same time ev_
<_ Press the MENU button on the
remote to show the on-screen menu.
<_ Press the CURSOR DOWN •
button three times to select the
FEATURES menu.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will shift
to the left to display the TIMER
contro s.
_Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to shift the dis-
play left, then CURSOR DOWN
•to highlight the ACTIVATE
timer control.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to highlight the
ACTIVATE timer option. Then,
press the CURSOR UPI_ or CUR-
SOR DOWN •buttons to turn the
timer ON or OFF.
€_ Press the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton to remove the menu from the
Screen.
VREVIEW
• PICTURE
• SOUND
• FEATURES
•INSTALL
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•REVIEW TIMER
• PICTURE SnlaflLock
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FEATURES CONTRAST*
•INSTALL PiP
CLOSEDCAP
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•n TIMER TiME
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•SmarlLock ACTIVATE
•NR CHANNEL
•CONTRAST, START'tiME
•PIP DISPLAY
•CLOSEDCAP
- FOR i unit,t*
• • TIMER
• _ TIME 06:54 PM
ACTIVATE OFF
• CHANNEL 30
•STARTTIME 12:00 PM
•DISPLAY OFF
•_EATUR ES
• • TIMER
• i 11ME
•ACTIVATE
•CHANNEL
•START_ME
•DISPLAY
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U;eed along with the On _rner
ature, you can select a spe-
cific channel that the television will
tune to when the Timer ACTIVATE
control is turned ON.
_ Press the MENU button on the
remote to show the on-screen menu.
<_ Press the CURSOR DOWN II
button three times to select the
FEATURES menu.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will
shift to the left to display the
TIMER controls.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to shift the dis-
Iplay left, then CURSOR DOWN
lea to highlight the CHANNEL con-
trol.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to highlight the
channe indicator area.
<_ Press the NUMBERED but_ns
to enter the desired start up channel.
<_ Press the STATUS/EXIT button
to remove the menu from the screen.
O
control ON after selecting the
desired start up channel. (Refer to
page 8for further details.)
REVIEW
• PICTURE
•SOUNO
•FEATURES
• INSTALL
MOVIE RATING
RATING m
NLOCKUNRAI1EDOFF
NORATING OFF
v
•REVIEW TIMER
•PICTURE SmanLock
SOUN9 NR
FEATURES CONTRAST+
• INSTALL PiP
CLOSEDCAP
i• FEATURES
? TIMER TIME
•SrnaftLotk ACTIVATE
•N[_ CHANNEL
•CONTRAST+ STARTTIME
• PiP DISPLAY
•CLOSEDCAP
-- r [._ i un[ #
amI'IMER
• •flHE l/:OO AM
ACTIVATE ON
CHANNEL 30
• STARTTIME 12:00 PM
•DISPLAY OFF
•FEATURES
•mTIMER
• • TIME
•ACTIVATE
• CHANNEL
•STARTTIME
•DISPLAY
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iUSfeed along with the On Timer
ature, you can select a spe-
cific time the television will turn on
when the Timer ACTIVATE control
is turned ON.
_Press the MENU button on the
Iremote to show the on-screen menu.
_Press the CURSOR DOWN •
button three times to select the
FEATURES menu.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will
shift to the left to display the
TIMER controls.
_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
II"l_ button again to shift the dis-
play left, then CURSOR DOWN
• to highlight the START TIME
eontro.
'_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to highlight the
time indicator area.
<_ Press the NUMBERED buttons
to enter the desired start up time.
(Use the CURSOR UP II_or CUR-
SOR DOWN •buttons to set AM or
PAl.)
<_ Prt_ the STATUS/EXIT but-
ton to remove the menu from the
screen.
REVIEW MOVIERATING
•PICTURE
• SOUND T¥ RATING I
•FUTURES
•INSTALL BLSCKUNRATEOOFF
NORATING OFF
•REVIEW TIMER
• PICTURE SmartLock
_ SOUNO NR
_W_TURES CONTRAST÷
m•INSTALL PiP
CLOSEDCAp
•FEATURES
_TIMER TIME
•SmadLock AI_IV_E
•NR CHANNEl.
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••TIME 07:00 AM
•ACTIVATE ON
CHANNEL 30
STARTTIME 12:00 AM
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• • TIME 07:00 AM
•AC_VATE ON
•CHANNEL 30
• STARTTIME n 12:00 PM
•DISPLAy OFF
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