Philips/Magnavox TP3697B1 User manual

Instructions for use
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedto meetstrictqualityand 11. Power-CordProteeflon-Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
safetystandards.Thereare,however,someinstallationandoperationpre- thattheyare notlikelytobe walkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaced
cautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof, uponoragainstthem,paylngparticularattentiontocordsandplugs,
conveniencereceptacles,andthe pointwheretheyexitfromthe
1. ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings- Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions-Alloperatinganduseinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture-Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
- forexampleneara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
inawetbasementorneara swimmnopool,etc.
6. CadsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywithacartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. A An applianceand cart combinationshouldbe moved
withcare.Quickstops,excessiveforce,andunevensur-
facesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombinationto
overturn.
68. 11I/Stability-Alltelevisionsmustcomplywithrecommendedinter-
nationalglobalsafetystandardsfortiltandstabilitypropertiesofits
cabinetdesign.
Donotcompromisethesedesignstandardsbyapplyingexces-
sivepullforcetothefront,ortop,ofthecabinetwhichcould
ultimatelyoverturntheproduct.
•Also,donotendangeryourself,orchildren,byplacingelec-
tronicequipment/toysonthetopofthecabinet.Suchitems
couldunsuspectinglyfallfromthetopofthesetandcause
productdamageand/orpersonalinjury.
7. Wallor CeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedtoa
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
5. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithits properventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnothesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,orsimilar
surfacethatmayblocktheventilationopenings;or,placedinabuilt-
ininstallation,suchas a bookcaseor cabinetthatmayimpedethe
flowofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawa.yfrom heatsources
suchasradiators,heatregisters,stoves,orotherappliances(includ-
ingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
10. PowerSources-Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedtoapowersup-
ply onlyofthetype describedintheoperatinginstructionsor as
markedontheappliance.
appliance.
12. Cleaning- The applianceshould be cleanedonly as recommended
bythe manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor antennashould be locatedaway from
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding-If an outsideantennais connectedto
the receiver,be surethe antennasystem isgroundedso as to pro-
vide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charoes.
Section810 of the NationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984,
providesinformationwith respectto propergroundingof the mats
and supportingstructuregroundingof the lead-inwireto an anten-
nadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconnectors,locationofantenna-
discharge unit, connectionto grounding electrodesand require-
mentsforthe groundingelectrode.SeeFig. below.
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unpluggedfromthe outletwhenleft unusedfor alongperiodoftime.
16. Obect andLiquidEntry- Careshouldbe takensothatobjectsdonot
fa and quds are not spilledintothe enclosurethroughopenings.
17. Damage Requiring Service - The applianceshouldbe servicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. The power supplycord or the plughas beendamaged;or
8. Objects havefallen,or liquidhasbeenspilledintotheappliance;
or
C. The appliancehasbeenexposedto rain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappearto operatenormallyor exhibitsa
markedchaoge in performance;or
F. The appliancehasbeendropped,or the enclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to servicethe appliance
beyondthatdescribedinthe operatinginstructions.Allotherservlc-
tngshouldbe referred to qualifiedservicepersonnel.
NotetotheCATVsys!eminstaller:Thisreminderisprovidedtocallthe
CAWsysteminstallers attentiontoArticle820-40oftheNECthatpro-
videsguidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specifiesthatthe
cablegroundshaftbeconnectedtothegroundingsystemofthebuilding,
asclosetothepointofcableentryaspractical.
Exampleof AntennaGrounding
as perNEC- NationalElectricCode
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GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
GROUND CLAMPS
_'_"_ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
ELECTRIC SERVICE F_UIPMENT o_l_cAar _ eAaT IO

Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................ 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features ...................................................................... 5
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Picture
Adjusting the TV Picture ................................... 6
Features
_'Setting the TV's Onacreen Clock ....................... 7
<_Activatingthe TV's On TimerControl...............8
<_Selecting the TV's On Timer Channel .............. 9
_Selecting the TV's On Timer Tuner ................ 10
•_Setting the TV's On Timer Startup Time.......... 11
<_'I'urningon the On Timer Display..................... 12
"0"Understanding S_k TM ................................. 13
_ Using SmallLock - Setting Up the Access Code 14
_ Using Sma_,ock - Block Channels .................... 15
",_Using SmartLock -Movie Rating ........................ 16
+Using SmartLx_k - TV Rating............................. 17
_'Using SmartLock -Blocking ............................... 18
Using SmartLock - Block Uarated ...................... 19
Using SmartI._k -No Rating ............................. 20
_Reviewing the SmartLock Settings ...................... 21
,0,Viewing Blocked Programming ........................... 22
'0'Using the Dynamic Noise Reduction (DNR)
Control .............................................................. 23
_Turning On the Contrast +(Black Stretch)
control...............................................................23
_Using theIncrediblePictureControl................24
_'SettingtheTV forClosedCaption...................25
_"UsingtheSleepTimerControl.........................26
Sound
<:'Adjusting the 'Dceble, Bass, and Balance Sound
Controls ............................................................. 27
€'Setting the "IV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..28
¢'Using the Incredible Stereo Control................. 29
Using the Volume Bar Control ......................... 29
_Using the Audio Out Jacks (with TV Speaker
On/Off Control) ................................................30
_'Using Surround Sound External Speakers ....... 31
Using the TV's Audio/Video Input Jacks ....32-33
eRemote Control Operad_|0_
Using the Remote Locator Feature ......... 34-35
Using the SmartPicture TM Control ............... 36
Using the SmartSound TM Control (AVL) ................ 37
Using the Surf and Alternate Channel Buttons .......38
Setting the Remote to Operate
Accesso Dev ces . 39-40
ry ,,,HH,. ...... ,U.H, ,.H..,,,,....*....
Setting theTV Remote to Operate Accessory Devices
(Search Method) ..................................................... 41
Remote Control Direct Entry Code List ............ 42-43
! Using the Remote's VCR Buttons .......................... 44
_-] Picture-ln-Picture (PIP)
PIP Connection ........................................... 45
) Choosing the PIP Picture Source ............................ 46
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote .................... 47
Adjusting the PIP Color and Tint Controls ............ 48
More PIP Connections ........................................ 49-50
I_l General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ................ 51
Glossary of TV Terms.............................................. 52
Index ........................................................................ 53
Factory Service Locations .................................. 54-55
Warranty................................................................... 56
SmanCIock, Sma_ock, SmartPieture, and SmanSound are trademarks of
Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Copyright © 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set, VCR,
and avariety of wireless remote control Cable
Converters (Satellite Receivers, DVD, etc.).
Standard broadcast (VHFfOHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
Stereo Ready TV with built-in audio amplifier and
twin speaker system for receiving 'IV programs broad-
cast in stereo sound.
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read 'IV pro-
gram dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen text.
Automatic Programming of Channels for quick and
easy selection of favorite stations available in your
area.
Onscreen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of 'IV con-
trois.
Audio/Video Jackpanel for direct connections with
VCRs (or other video accessories) providing quality
TV picture and sound playback.
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.
Surround Sound external speaker connections allow
you hook your 'IV to external audio equipment for
more dynamic sound replay and audio effects.
On Timer automatically turnsthe "IV ON at apreset
time, and channel.
Sleep-Timer automatically turnsthe TV OFF atpreset
times.
SmartLock feature allows you to block the viewing of
certain channel or external audio!video connections
were you might not want your children viewing inap-
propriatematerial.
SmartPicture allows you to change the picture settings
(color, tint,contrast, etc.) for various types of program-
ruing, such as Sports, Movies, Multimedia (Games), or
WeakSignals, with the push of one button.
SmartSound controls the sudden volume changes dur-
ing program changes and commercials. It eliminates
the peaks and valleys in the TV's sound and creates
one pleasant listening level. You also may tailor the
SmartSound setting to the type of program you are
watching (Music, Theatre, etc.).
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) allows you view to different
programs (or picture sources) on the TV screen at the
same time. PIP will also let you swap the pictures,
move the PIP picture to any of the four corners, and
even f_eze the picture until you shut it off.
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your TV information packet) for details on:
•Cable/Antenna
Hook-ups
•Auto-Programming
of Channels
•Channel Editing
• Automatic Clock Setting (Smart Clock)
• Basic TV and Remote Control Operation
• onscreen Menu Use
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 disposed of as small chemical
waste.
Please rmd 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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_rr, o adjust your TV picture con-
trois, select a channel and follow
the steps $ho_
_Press the MENU button on the
remote to show the on-screen menu.
IPress the CURSOR DOWN • but-
I ton on the remote to highlight the
Iword PICTURE.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button and the menu will shift
to the right to display an adjustment
bar in front of the BRIGHTNESS
contro.
<_ Use the CURSOR LEFT "11',4
or RIGHT _ buttons to adjust
the BRIGHTNESS level of the pie-
ture.
_ After adjusting the BRIGHT-
NESS control, press the CURSOR
DOWN • button to sdect another
Picture adjusUnent: COLOR, PIC-
TURE, SHARPNESS, TINT, or
COLOR TEMP. Use the CURSOR
LEFT .,q'41or CURSOR RIGHT
buttons to adjust the selected
control.
<_ Press the STATUS/EXIT button
to remove the menu from the screen.
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Remember, when the bar
ca!e is centered, the control set-
tings are atnorma! mid-range levels.
Press theI_1_ or ,4,4
buttons untildarkestpartsof thepicture
areas brightas you prefer.
Press the II_l_or ,4[,4 buttons
to addor eliminate color.
PICTURE Press the II,_ or 41_1 but-
tons until lightest parts of the picture show
good detail. Press the _or
buttons to improve detail in the picture.
TINT Press the I1_1_or _ buttons to
obtain natural skin tones.
Press the _or '41"4
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
• PICTURE
• SOUse
•FEATURES
• INSTALL
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g:ur television comes with an
nscreen clock. During normal
aeration the clock appears on the
screen when the STATUSIEXIT but-
ton is pressed or if the Timer DIS-
PLAY control is turned ON.
<_ Press the MENU button the
OI1
remote to show the onscreen menu.
[_-_ Press the CURSOR DOWN •
button until the word FEATURES
is highlighted.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
II*l_ button and the menu will
shift to the left to display the
TIMER controls.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to shift the dis-
play left and highlight the TIME
control.
<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
II_1_ 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.
0
"0" first and then the
hour number for single digit
entries.
The Clock can also be set automat-
ically using the Smart Clock fea-
ture found on page 2 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.)
V REVIEW MOVIERATING
•PICTURE
•SOUNO TV RATING
• FEATURES
•INSTALL SLOSH UNRATEO OFF
NO RATING OFF
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•REVIEW
•PICTURE TIMER
_SOUND $madLock
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•INSTALL CONTRAST*
INCR. PICT.
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• _ TIMER TIME
•SmadLock ACTIVATE
• DNR CHANNEL
• CONTRAST*TUNER
•INCR. PIST. STARTUME
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•iTIMER
•VUME --:-- AM
• ACTIVATE OFF
• CHANNEL SO
• TUNER A
•STARTTIME 12:30PM
•OmpLAy OFF
•FEATURES
••TIMER
•a_ME •10:30 PM
• AC_VATE OFF
•CHANNEL 30
• TUNER A
•STARTTIME 1E:30PM
•DISPLAY OFF
The TIME (Clock) feature can be
accessed directly by pressing the
CLOCK button on the remote, then
simply follow steps 5 and 6 to com-
plete the task.
•FEATURES
• • TIMER
•?TIME 10:30 PM
•ACUVATE OFF
•CHANNEL 3_
•TUNER A
n STARTDME |2:SSPM
•DISPLAY OFF
7

_ Tust like an alarm clock you can
Jset the TV to turn itself on at the
same time ev_
<_ Press the MENU button on the
i remote to show the onscrcen menu.
_Press the CURSOR DOWN •
button until the word FEATURES
is highlighted.
<_ Press CURSOR RIGHT
the
button and the menu will
shift to the left to display the
TIMER controls.
, <_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
__l II_ 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 UP IP or CUR-
SOR DOWN • buttons to torn the
imer ON or OFF.
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•PICTURE
•SOUND TV RATING
•FEATURES
• INSTALL BLOGKUNHATEO OFF
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U;eed along with the on timer
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
Iremote to show the onscreen menu.
<_ Press the CURSOR DOWN •
button until the word FEATURES
is highlighted.
<_ 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-
play left, then CURSOR DOWN
•to highlight the CHANNEL con-
trol.
'<_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button again to highlight the
Ichannel indicator area.
<_ Press the NUMBERED buttons
to enter the desired startup channel.
](Or, use the CHANNEL (+) or (-)
Ihu.o,sto,ele t ; sir a channel.)
REVIEW
•PICTURE
•SOUND
•FEATURES
•INSTALL
MOVIERATING
TVHATINO
6LOCKUURATEDOFF
NORATING OFF
• REVEW TIMER
• PICTURE SmadLo_
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FEATURES CONTRAST÷
•INSTALL INCR, MOT.
PIP
•FEATURES
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TIMER TIME
•SmadL_k ACTIVAFF
•OUR CHANNEL
•CONTRAST*, TUNER
•INCR. PLOT, STARTUME
_PiP OISPLAY
- i IMI:M
•TIME
•ACTIVATE
OHANNEL
TUNER
•STARTTIME
•DISPLAY
iTIMER
B•
•TIME
•ACTIVATE
•CHANNEL
•mNm
•START_ME
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Vour is equipped with two
TV
& tuners. The TV can be pro-
grammed to tune to either ANT A or
PIP ANT B _n timer is set.
<_ Press the MENU button on the
remote to show the onsereen menu.
<_ Press the CURSOR DOWN •
button until the word FEATURES
is highlighted.
,_ 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-
pay left.
_Press the CURSOR DOWN •
It'° highlight the TUNER control.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
_1_ button again to highlight the
TUNER A or B control options.
,_ Press the CURSOR UP I_ or
CURSOR DOWN • buttons to
select the "A" or "B" tuner inputs.
@
VREVIEW MOVIERATING
•PICTURE
•I;OUNO 'iV RATING
• FEATURES
• INSTALI_ BLOCKUGRATEO OFF
NORATING OFF
•REVIEW
• PICTURE
SOUNO
V_ATURES
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