Philips Magnavox 7P5441C User manual

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owning a PH/LIPS MAGNAVOX product. So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card
enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of these important benefits.
Congratulations on your purchase,
and welcome to the "family!" PHILIPS
Dear PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product owner:
-[hank you for your confidence in PHILIPS MAGNAVOX. You've selected one of the best-built, best-
backed products
available 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 MAGNAVOX "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most
comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
What's more, your purchase guarantees you'll receive all the information and special offers for which
you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network.
And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction.
All of this is our way of saying welcome-and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS MAGNAVOX product.
Sincerely,
Robert Minkhorst
President and Chief Executive Officer
P.S. Remember, to get the most from your PHILIPS
MAGNAVOX product, you must return your
Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So
please mail it to us right now!
Know these
safetysymbo/s ,_ This "bolt of lightning" indicates uninsulated material witl*in ¢our unit 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 lit-
erature 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.
A-I-]'ENTION: Pour _viter les chocs 61ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la
borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu'au fond.
MAGNAVOX

SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict qualityand
safety standards. ]here are, however, some installation and operation
precautionswhich you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
beread beforethe appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retainedfor future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the applianceandin the operating
instructions should be adheredto.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use_structions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water
- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchensink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Cartsand Stands- The appliance should beused only with a cartor
stand that is recommended bythe manufacturer.
6A. _ An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation- The appliance should be situated sothat its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinetthat may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, converience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the applian(;e.
12. Cleaning- The appliance should be cleanedonly as recommended
bythe manufacturer.
13. Power Lines .-An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
14. Outdoor AntennaGrounding- If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges.
Section 810 of the NationalElectric Code,ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats
and supporting structure groLnding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of ,;]rounding connectors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirementsfor the grounding electrode.SeeFig. below.
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
16. Objecl and Liquid Entry - Care should betaken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service - TI-e appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. Thepower supply cord or tt_eplug has beendamaged;or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;or
C. Theappliance has beenexposedto rain; or
D. The appliiancedoes not appearto operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in perfcrrrance; or
E Theappliance has beendropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing - The user should net attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualifiedservicepersonnel.
Note to the CAW system installer: This reminder is I:,rovidedto call the
CATVsystem installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guideline.,;for proper groLmdingand, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall l)e connecte:l to the grounding system of the
building, as closeto the point of cableentry as practical.
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€,t_.,_ Getting Started
_ Welcome/Product Registration ................... 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents .................................... i.................. 4
Features, Model and Cabinet Information ................. 5
_-__1 On-Screen Feature_
PICTURE MENU
+Adjusting Color, Brightness, Sharpness,
Tint, and Picture Controls ................................... 6
+Using the Clem'view Control ............................... 7
+Adjusting the TV's Convergence Control ........... 8
+Using the Flesh Correction Control .................... 9
FEATURES MENU
+Selecting a Picture Source/RF Switch .............. 10
+Setting the TV for Closed Captioning ............... 11
+Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals....12
+Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically) .13
+Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... t4
+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 Charmel 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
_e 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
Remote Control Operation
Using the Remote Locator Feature ........ 32-33
Setting the Smart: Picture Control .......... 34-35
Using Smart Sound Control ..................................... 36
Using the Smart Surf Coatrol .................................. 37
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs .................... 38-39
Setting the Remote to Work
Cable TV Converters .......................................... 40-41
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters -"Search Method". ................................ 42
Using the Remote's VCR buttons ............................ 43
[_ Picture-In-Piicture (PIP)
How to Use PIP (Connections) ............. 44-45
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote ....................... 46
Selecting the Picture Sou rce for PIP ......................... 47
Adjusting Picture-in-Piclure Color and Tint ............. 48
More PIP Connection.,; (Cable Converter) ................ 49
U General Information
TV Help Menu ............................................. 50
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................... 5 l
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................... 52
Index ......................................................................... 53
Factory Service Locations .................................. 54-55
Warranty ................................................................... 56
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
your TV information packet) for details on:
•Antenna Hook-ups
•Fir,;t Time Set-Up
(Automatic Settings)
• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation
•On-Screen Menu Use
Copyright © 1997 Philip,,; Consumer Electrcnics 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. A special "Locator" feature e-analso
help you find the remote when it has been stuck out of
sight or misplaced.
Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
CIo,_ed 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
,:q!e_..
Picture-In-Picture (PIP) - can show a TV program
and the direct video output from an accessory (VCR,
etc. I onto the TV screen at the same time.
Parental Conlrol for "Censoring" -this feature can
block out channels to keep children from watching
undesirable prog:mmming.
Stereo-TV -x_ithabuilt-in audio amplifier anda twin
speaker system, reception of TV programs in both
broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broadcast
zu'eavailable.
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 ,lacks - for direct connections with
VCRs (and other accessories) for quality TV picture
and sound playback.
Surround Sound - this TV set contains external;
and io speaker connections for a more dynamic sound
effect.
Sleep-Timer - a_atomaticallyturns the TV OFF at
preset time intercals.
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 avariety of program sources); and
Smart Surf (for quick one button channel selection of
up to 10 of your favorite channels).
As you unpack your "IV please note thallthe
following items have been included with your set:
• Owner's Manual
Safety Tip Information
Factory Service Center Locations
•'Warranty Registration Card
• ]Remote Control q?ransmitter
• ]Batteries for Rernote Control Use
Please take a few minutes to complete 3,our
registration card. The serial number for the TV is
on the back of the set.
Refer to the back of this manual for insllructions
on the cleaning artd care of the TV.
An accessory storage shelf compartment has been
designed into some Projection TV Cabinets for the
placement of such ilems 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 presenl: o:3certain 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.

JTo adjust your TV color and
.L picture controls, select a TV
channel and f_llow the steps shown
below:
Select BRIGHTNESS,
PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move flae RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
adjust the selected control.
_Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
Remember. When the bar
scale is centered, control
_ettings are at normal mid-range
levels.
.BRIGHTNESS Press (-) or (+) until
clark parts of the picture show good
cetail.
]PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until
whitest parts of the picture are as
bright as you prefer.
__,_OLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
]'INT Press (-)or (+) to obtain
natural skin tones. (Also see Flesh
Correction on page 9 for more
information).
_SHARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the picture.
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Select and then pres:; Select and 1hen press MENU
[ MENU (M) button t? |(M) button to view additional
Iview an e×planalion of ] controls grouped under same
[the selected feature. ] feature heading. For
Example: Tint, Brightness,
P cture, etc.
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FlOW TO SELFCT FEATURES
(WITH BUTTONS ON THE REMOTE)
_ ress MENU(M)._.
to mo_e from Side-lo-
Side within the Menu.
Press MENU (M) _- _'-,-,-.-,_
to select RED
highlighted Press MENU (M)
••to move Up
and Down within
the Menu.

"_learview is a sharpness feature
.i 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)l_k buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
qPress the MENU &Y buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU butlon to select (tJ) the
ENHANCED mode.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
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l("_onvergence is the correct
_J lining up of the red and blue
light paths on the 73/screen.
NOTE: lf 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)I_I' buttons.
"l-henpress the MENU button.
<_ If there is lIED or BLUE color
fringing on the White cross, press
Ihe MENU button to continue.
A
_Press the MENU I_ buttons
lo move the red or blue cross
directly over lhe white cross on the
"IV 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 to
STATUS button
rlear the screen when convergence
adjustments are complete.
Remember. Convergence
has been set at the factory for
best viewing, 1Outif one or more of
the (red or blue) colors appear
_;ound the ed_,es of objects (color
fringing) follow the steps given in
this section.
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If there is REDor BLUE
fringe on the WHITEcross,
use this adjustment to
irrlprovethe picture.
Press "M"to Continue
-or -
Press "V' to Return
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T]'se the Flesh Correction
_IJ control 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 AV buttons
_:omove the RED highlight. Press
::heMENU button to turn (v,") the
FLESH CORRECTION control
,ON.
_> Press the STATUS button to
:lear the screen.
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"_he picture fi_r the TV can come
through either the ANTENNA
plug or the A UDIO/VIDEO INput
jacks (on the rear of the TV). The
Picture Source ¢.ontrol simply tells
the TV which one of these picture
sources it is to _how on the TV
screen. (._._
_Select PICTURE SOURCE
SELECT control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) I_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press MENU AV buttons
the
to move the REID highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn the
de:sired PICTURE SOURCE
control ON (tl}.
ANT A or B- for a picture signal
coming from either the ANT(enna)
A or B Input plugs on the TV.
A1JX 1- for a picture signal
coming from the AUX 1 Video
Input jack on the rear of the TV.
AIJX 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 tLheTV.
_ Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen.
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Remember,
the AUX l, AUX
2, and AUX 3
modes must have a
video signal source
connected (to their
INPUT plug) or the
TV scTeen will be
blank. (See page 28
for connection
details.).
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n optional RF Switcher is available
.that will allow an Antenna/Cable TV
signal and another video accessory
(VCR, Video Disc Player, etc.) to be
connected to the TV at the same time.
Connection instructions are given with
the accessory RF Switcher, but be sure
to turn the TV's power OFF (and
unplug its AC power cord) when
connecting the RF Switcher to the RF
Switch Input jack on the rear of the TV.
Replug the TV's AC Power Cord into
the wall outlet and turn the TV ON. The
TV's Picture Source Menu will now
show an Accessory Signal Source option
available for selection.
The accessory RF Switcher can be
purchased or ordered from your dealer.
If your dealer doe_ not carry the
accessory, call the Information Center
number (listed with your warranty)for
further assistance.
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_"_losed Captioning (CC) allows
'q_.,/ you to re,_d the voice content of
._elevisionprograms on the 737
screen. Deaigned to help the hearing
impaired this feature uses on-screen
"text boxes" to show dialogue and
conversation,,: while the TV program
is in progres-a.
_,> Select CLOSED
CAPTIONING control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the REDhighlight
with the MENU (M) 4_k buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_> Press the MENU 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 Ik,2, 3, 4:
dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned
"IV program 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 malting your Caption mode
selection, press the STATUS button
to clear the "IW screen. The selected
Closed Caption mode will be active.
To cancel, set the Closed Captioned
feature to OI_Twhen finished.
Remember. Broadcast
__stalions 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.
NOTE: Not all TV programs and product commerciials are made fi>rbroadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CAPTION 1-4; or TEXT 1-4) necessarily being used by a broadcast station
during the transmission of a closed caption program. U_ually "CAPTION 1" 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.
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]_Zouneed to make sure the TV is
J[ set to pick up either Cable TV
or Antenna signals. In other words,
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.
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_' Select CABLE CHANNEL
TUNING control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the REDhighlight
with the MENU (M)I_ buttons.
ISen press the MENU button.
<_ Press the MENU &'It buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (u,') the
desired mode - For Example:
('.ABLE.
CABLE- If you DO have
(]able TV connected
to the TV. Channels
1-125 available.
NORMAL- If you have an
Antenna connected
to the TV. Channels
2-69 available.
;'Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
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.Vour TV can automatically set itself
.l for local area (or Cable TV)
channels. This makes it easy for you
;o select only the TV stations in your
area when the CHANNEL • •
buttons are pressed.
,VOTE: lf you went through First
Time Setup (in your Quick Use
,Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
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_> Select CH_kNNEL MEMORY
(START AUTO-PROGRAMMING)
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 button to turn
AUTO-PROGRAMMING ON.
The TV shows which channel
numbers are 'SAVED" (t,,") as they
are added into memory.
"Auto-prograa'nming CHANNEL
MEMORY is finished" shows when
the TV is through adding channels.
_> Press the STATUS or Menu (M)
button to clear the screen.
Try it out. Press the
CHANNELA• buttons
and see which channels you can
select.
Remember, an Antenna or Cable
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
CHANNFiS" on the next page.
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/i uto-Programming (see
_d'-_previous page) adds all the
channels it can find (on your
Antenna or Cable TV system) into
ttle TV's memory. Add/Delete
Channels makes it easy for you to
add other chann_els, or drop
unwanted cha-nnels, 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 RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4ol, buttons.
v
_Iqaenpress the MENU button.
<_ Press the CHANNEL AV or
I number buttons to select the
channel you want to add or delete.
<_ Press the MENU button to
ADD the channel into the TV's
memory.
Press the MENU "41button to
DELETE the channel from
memory.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each
clhannel you wish to add or delete.
Press or MENU
the STATUS
button to clear the screen when
through.
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Remember. You can also
add the AUX 1, AUX 2, or
AUX 3 modes just like a channel.
Then by pressing the CHANNEL
A'_' 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
?d)D/DELETE CHANNEL
control screen.
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rear of the set (if an Antenna or Cable "1_1 signal has been
connected). Jusl press the _ button on the r_mole,
while in the ADD/DEI.ETE CHANNEL mode. to switch
between the ANT ?, and ANT Bchannel memory lists.
"I'h_n follow steigs 2and 3 as shown to the left to add or
delete the desired channels.
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.VourTV comes with an on-
.l screen clock. During normal
operation the clock appears on the
screen with every channel change
['and when the STATUS button is
pressed).
NOTE: If you went through First
'Time Setup (in your Quick Use
,Guide), this task has already been
,rompleted for you.
Select SET CLOCK control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 5)
on screen, move the RffD highlight
with the MENU (M)4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_> Press the remote's number
buttons to set the time clock.
_--.,_> Press the STATUS button to
set the clock in operation and clear
the screen.
Remember, be sure to
press "0" first and then the
hour number for single digit
entries.
The remote's MENU (M) _
buttons can also be used to set the
hours, minutes and AM/PM
portions of the clock.
TV Clock settings may be lost
when the TV is unplugged (or AC
power to the set is interrupted.)
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set the TV to turn itself on at the
same time ev_'ryday.
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)Select SET ON TIMER
control.
With FEATUR]ES MENU (2 of 5)
on screen, mow.' the RED highlight
A
with the MENU (M) I_) buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
)'Press the MENU and
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MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select "ON" (t,,").
;'Press the MENU &• and
l then the MENU (M) buttons to
se]ect "SET ON TIME".
<_ Press the remote's number
buttons to set the "TURN ON"
time for the "IN'. (Press MENU •
• for AM or PM.)
Press the STATUS button to
set the "ON TIME" and clear the
reen.
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ve 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.
_> Select SLEEP TIMER control.
With FEATIJRES MENU (2 of 5)
on screen, mov.e the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4;_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
_> Press the MENU 4 II_buttons
to pick the amount of time (15
minutes to 2 hours ahead) before
the TV will turn itself off.
_> Press the STATUS or MENU
(M) button to clear the screen after
you have set the time for the TV to
turn off.
Remember, to see how
many minutes are left before
the TV shuts itself off, reselect the
SLEEP TIMER control screen.
To stop a SLEEP TIMER setting,
reset the timer back to OFF.
(Turning 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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Tththe Channel Display
]€ control 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 tile MENU (M)4_
buttons. Then press the MENU
button.
> Press the MENU .V and
MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select (jl) the LARGE or
SMALL displa_ control.
Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
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should see the
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selected.
Remember. The
SMAI_,LSIZE
display shows only
the channel number,
not the,time (or
clock).
]Tth the Ha!f Hour Reminder
Vcontrol the TV automatically
shows you the current time and
channel every thirty minutes.
Select HALF HOUR
REMINDER control.
Wiith FEATURES MENU (2 of 5)
on screen, move the RED
highlight with the MENU (M) _,'_
buttons. Then press the MENU
button.
<_ Press the MENU AW and
MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select (t,,") the EVERY HALF
HOUR item.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen•
Remember.
The Time and
Channel Reminders
will show on the
hour and the half-
hour fl)r about five
seconds.
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arental Control allows parents
to blo,_.k out, or "censor", any
channels they think children should
not watch. A channel placed under
Parental Control cannot be viewed
until a correct access code is used to
unlock the cha_nnel for yiewing.
First let's set your Parental Code:
QI_ Select the PARENTAL
CONTROL.
With FEATURES MENU (3 of 4)
on screen_ move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) 4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
"BLOCK CHANNELS" and
"SETUP _ODE show on screen.
q,_ Press the MENU AV and
[: MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select tile SETUP CODE item.
_ O, 7, 1, on
Press 1 the remote.
"XXXX" shows on the ACCESS
CODE SETUP screen as you press
the number buttons.
"INCORRECT ACCESS CODE -
TRY AGAIN" will also show on the
screen.
_Press 0, 7, 1, 1on the remote
again.
"Next Enter Your New Access
Code" shows on the screen.
_,_ Enter a new four digit number
code using _:heremote.
"Access (.'ode 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". If you are using
your TV and the Parental Control for the first time, and don't want to SETUP a new
Access code number, you can use the "(X)00" number to block channels - see next page.
The "0711" Parental Code (shown on this page) is given as a default or way to reset the
Code when the current Access number is not known.
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Press MENU to return to the
Parental Control Menu screen.
Press STATUS to clear the screen.
Parents - it isn't possible
to unlock or defeat your
Censor (7ode 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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LCode 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
CItANNELS _:mtrol.
With FEATURES MENU (3 of 4)
on screen, mow: the RED highlight
A
with the MENU (M) 4_1,buttons.
Then press the ]vlENU button.
)Press the MENU A,!I' and
MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select the BLOCK
CtiANNELS item.
_Enter the correct Parental
Code number.
<_ Press Channel A'_' or Channel
INumber buttons to select the
channel you want to block.
aPress the MENU button to
"BLOCK VIEWING" on the
setected channel.
Press the MENU ,_ button to
"ALLOW VIEWING" on a
blocked channel.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for any other
channels you wish to block out.
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Remember, to make TV
viewing easier all channels
(madAudio/Video Input jacks)
will be unblocked, once the
correct Parental Code number has
been entered.
When the TV is mined OFF and
then back ON again, Parental
Control is back in place for all
channels.
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Note: You can [dso block out the
use of the Audio/Video Input jacks
on the TV. This stops the viewing
of VCR programs which can be
shown through :he A/V IN jacks.
Just select VCR!AUX I, AUX 2, or
AUX 3 (located between the Lowest
and highest channel numbers) on
the Channel Blocking screen, and
select "blocked".
BLOCKED CHANNEL SCREEN MESSAGE
(Appears when an attempt to select a blocked
channel is made and Parental Control is ON.)
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