Philips Magnavox 9P5031CI User manual

Instructions for use
9P5031C I
9P5531C I
9P6031C I
9P5034CI
9P5534CI
9P6034CI

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MAGNAVOX product,youmustreturnyour
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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 the product
covering.
_.The =exclamation point" calls attentton 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 wevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour _titer lea chous _]ectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche darts la
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
This productwasdesignedandmanufacturedto meetstrict qualityand 11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
safetystandards.Thereare, however,some installationandoperation that theyarenot likelyto bewalkedon or pinchedbyitemsplaced
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof. upon or againstthem, payingparticular attention to cords and
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexit from
1. ReadInstructions-Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyand operatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings- All warningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions - All operatingand useinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
- for example,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
in awetbasementor neara swimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywitha cartor
standthat isrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6#,. A An applianceand cart combinationshouldbe moved
with care. Quickstops, excessiveforce,and uneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination
to overturn.
6B. Tilt/Stability- Alltelevisionsmustcomplywithrecommendedinter-
nationalglobalsafetystandardsfor tilt andstabilitypropertLesof its
cabinetdesign.
Donotcompromisethesedesignstandardsbyapplyingexces-
sivepullforcetothefront,ortop, ofthecabinetwhichcould
ultimatelyoverturntheproduct.
Also,donotendangeryourself,or children,byplacingelec-
tronicequipment/toysonthetop ofthecabinet.Suchitems
couldunsuspectinglyfallfromthetopofthesetandcause
productdamageand/orpersonalinjury.
7. Wallor CeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbe mountedto a
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatits locationor
positiondoesnot interferewith its properventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnot besituatedon a bed,sofa,rug,or similar
surfacethat may block the ventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseor cabinetthat mayimpede
theflow ofair throughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat- The applianceshould be situatedawayfrom heatsources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(includingamplifiers)that produceheat.
10. Power Sources- The applianceshouldbe connectedto apower
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsor as
markedontheappliance.
theappliance.
12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldhecleanedonlyasrecommended
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines - An outdoorantennashouldbe locatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If anoutsideantennaisconnectedto
thereceiver,besuretheantennasystemis groundedsoasto pro-
videsomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesand builtup static
charges.
Section810of theNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespectto propergroundingofthemats
andsupportingstructuregroundingofthelead-inwiretoan anten-
na dischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconnectors,locationofanten-
na-dischargeunit,connectiontogroundingelectrodesandrequire-
mentsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-use Periods - The powercordof the applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfrom theoutletwhenleftunusedfor a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquid Entry- Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo
notfalland liquidsarenotspilledintotheenclosurethroughopen-
ings.
17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbe servicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen,or liquidhasbeenspilledintotheappli-
ance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyor exhibits
amarkedchangeinperformance;or
E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing-Theusershouldnot attemptto servicethe appliance
beyondthat describedin theoperatinginstructions.Allotherservic-
ing shouldbereferredto qualifiedservicepersonnel.
Note to the CATV systeminstaller: This reminderis providedto call the
CATVsysteminstailer's attentionto Article820-40 ofthe NEC that pro-
videsguidelinesfor propergrounding and, in particular,specifiesthatthe
cable groundshallheconnectedto the grounding systemof the building,
as closeto the pointofcable entryas prantLca].
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as perNEC- National ElectricCode
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GROUNDCLAMP ANTENNALEADINWIRE
P,NraNNADISCHANGEUNIT(.ecsec'no._=-n)
IROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(mcsecnoNele-21)
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ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

_Getting Started
Welcome/Product Registration ................... 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features and Model Information ................................ 5
_-_ On-Screen Features
PICTURE MENU
<'Adjusting Color, Brightness, Sharpness,
Tint, and Picture Controls ................................... 6
<'Using the Clearview Control ............................... 7
<'Using the Flesh Correction Control .................... 7
<'Adjusting the TV's Convergence Control ........... 8
FEATURES MENU
<'Selecting aPicture Source .................................. 9
<'Setting the 'IV for Closed Captioning ............... 10
<'Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals.... I 1
<'Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically). 12
<'Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 13
<'Setting the TV Clock ......................................... 14
<'Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control...... 14
<'Turn-On Timer .................................................. 15
<'Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 15
<'Using Parental Control/Content Advisory:
•Code Setup/Blocking Channels ............... 16-17
•Content Advisory - Movie Ratings ......... 18-19
•Parental Guidelines ....................................... 20
• Blocking Options/Review Settings ............... 21
<'Adjusting the Channel Display Control ............ 22
<'Using the Language Control ............................. 22
SOUND MENU
<'Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Controls ............................................................. 23
<'Setting the Bass Boost Control ........................ 23
<'Setting the 'IV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..24
<'Using the Sound Image 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
Copyright _ 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
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WRemote Control O.eration
Using the Smart Picture Control ................. 32
Using the Smart Sound Control ............................... 32
Using the Smart Surf Control and the Surf button...33
Setting the TV Remote to Work Optional Accessory
Devices:
_ Direct Entry/Code Number Method ............... 34-35
• Search and Identify Method ................................ 36
Remote Control, Direct Entry Code Lists .......37-38
Using the Remote s VCR buttons ............................ 39
_-_ Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
How to Use PIP (Connections) ............ 40-41
How to Use PIP with the "IVRemote ...................... 42
Selecting the Picture Source for PIP ........................ 43
Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color and Tint ............ 44
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 45
I General Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............... 46
TV Help Menu ......................................................... 47
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 48
Index ........................................................................ 49
Factory Service Locations .................................. 50-51
Warranty .................................................................. 52
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
Because of continuous product improvements, the informa-
tion mentioned in the documents accompanying your product
are subject to change without notice.

First Time Set Up -automatically sets the TV for
local channels and the correct picture signal (antenna
or cable). See your Set-up and Quick Use Guide for
details.
Infrared Remote Control -operates your TV set
and a variety of wireless remote control VCRs, Cable
TV Converters, and other accessory equipment.
Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel 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.
Stereo 'IV -with a built-in audio amplifier and a
twin speaker system, reception of TV programs in
both broadcast stereo sound or (SAP) bilingual broad-
cast are available.
On-Screen Features - display helpful information
for the setting of TV controls (such as help messages,
operating tips and glossary).
Parental Controls - for "censoring" or blocking out
channels to keep children from watching undesirable
programming.
Audio/Video Jacks - for direct connections with
VCRs (and other accessories) for quality "IV picture
iand sound playhack.Component video Input connec-
tors are also available for high fidelity color and pic-
ture resolution when using digital video source mate-
rial, such as DVD.
Surround Sound -this TV set contains external audio
speaker connections for a more dynamic sound effect.
Sleep-Timer - automatically turns the TV OFF at
)reset time intervals.
Smart Button - for the control of TV Sound and
Picture levels. Use the Smart Button on the remote to
quickly adjust Smart Sound (to set TV Volume levels
during program changes or eommerciai breaks);
Smart Picture (for programmed video level adjust-
ments on a variety of program sources); and Smart
Surf (for quick one button channel selection of up to
10 of your favorite channels).
Digital Ready - Projection Television capable of
connecting to both the current analog television sig-
nals of today as well as interfacing with new upcom-
ing digital source playback products and devices.
This TV includes multiple signal connectors
(Component Video, S-Video, Composite Video)
which give you a variety ofequipment playback
options for digital set top boxes, satellite receivers,
cable boxes, and other digital devices.
While there may exist some digital devices with con-
nections not available on this television, you should
be adequately prepared for the vast majority of prod-
ucts coming onto the digital consumer electronics'
market. Note: You should always use the connection
output on digital devices that gives the highest level
of picture quality possible. As listed above the
Component Video (or Y t_ PR) input delivers the
best color and picture reproduction; followed by S-
Video; and then Composite Video. In addition to the
above listed inputs, your television also includes the
standard 75ohm cable signal connector for use with
antennas or analog cable boxes.
As you unpack your TV please note that the fol-
lowing 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 afew minutes to complete your regis-
tration card. The serial number for the TV is on
the hack 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 wben.ever you replace exist-
ing equipment.

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TpO adjust your TV color and
icture controls, select a TV
channel and follow the steps shown
below."
[_ Select BRIGHTNESS, PIC-
TURE, COLOR, TINT, or
_HARPNESS picture control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (_vI)button.
<_ Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
I adjust the selected control.
TclePress the STATUS button to
ar the screen.
Remember. When the bar
! scale is centered, control set-
tings are at normal mid-range lev-
els.
BRIGHTNESS Press (-) or (+) until
dark parts of the picture show good
detail.
Press (-) or (+) until
whitestparts of the picture are as
brightas you prefer.
COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
TINT Press (-) or (+) to obtainnatu-
ralskin tones. (Also seeFlesh
Correction onpage 7formoreinfor-
mation).
S_RPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
improve detail in the picture.

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Clwearview is a sharpness feature
hich smoothes out back-
ground 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 4_1, buttons. Then
press the MENU _vl) button.
<,, Press the MENU AV buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (tJ) the
ENHANCED mode.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen. O
[]
UTe the Flesh Correction con-
rol to keep skin tone hues (or
facial tint)from varying from TV
channel to TV channel.
<_ Sdeet FLESH CORREC-
TION control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (_1) button.
<_ Press the MENU 41,V buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn (_") the
FLESH CORRECTION control
ON.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen.
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_!onvergence is the correct lin-
ing 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 nec-
essary for your TV.
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_:_ Select CONVERGENCE con-
trol.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (_d) 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
Iclear the screen when convergence
adjustments are complete.
Remember. Convergence
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.
PICTURE MENU
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If thereisREDor BLUE
fringeontheWHITEcross,
usethisadjust_nenl;to
improvethepicture.
Press"M"to Continue
- or -
Press "!_"to Return
NOTE: Adjustments for "Multi-Point" on-
screen color fringing can also be made as part
of the "lV's Convergence control system.
Follow the TV's on-screen menu directions to
select individual screen areas that can be read-
justed and set for varying red/bltm color fring-
ing conditions. These multi-point settings can
then be "Saved" to memory for the specific
are_.s of the "rv screen (or Factory Settings for
convergence can be me.ailed and put back into
place for use).
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Tthhe picture for the TV can come
rough 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.
_Sdect PICTURE SOURCE
SELECT control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4_t buttons. Then
press the MENU _vl) button.
,,_ _ Press the MENU AV buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn the desired
PICTURE SOURCE control ON
(u,').
ANTENNA- for a picture signal
coming from the ANTENNA plug
onthe TV.
AUX 1 VIDEO- for a picture sig-
nal coming from the AUX 1Video
Inputjack on the rear of the TV.
AUX 1 Y 1_ PR- for picture sig-
nals coming from the component
(Y PB PR) luminance and color
inputjacks on the rear of the TV.
AUX 2VIDEO- for a picture sig-
nal coming from the AUX 2 Video
Input jack on the rear of the TV.
_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
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AUX 2 _GEO
Remember, the Auxiliary
(AUX 1
VIDEO, etc.) must have a compat-
ible video signal source properly
connected (to the INPUT plug on
the rear of the "IV), or the TV
screen will be blank.

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ClvOSed Captioning (CC) allows
ou to read the voice content of
television programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the hearing
impaired 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 4_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
<_ Press the MENU AV buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (v,") the
desired Closed Caption mode - For
Example: "ALWAYS ON" and
"CAPTION I".
CAPTION 1, 2, 3, 4:
dialogue (and descriptions)
for the action on the captioned
TV 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 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 view-
0
ing.
Remember. Broadcast
ii 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.
programs and product commercials are made for broadcast
with Closed Caption (CC) information included. Neither are all Closed Caption
modes (CAPTION 1-4; orTEXT 1-4) necessarily being used by abroadcast station
during the transmission of a closed caption program. Usually "CAPTION 1"is the
most used mode to view captioned material. Refer to your area's TV program list-
ings for the star ons andtimes of Cosed Caption shows.
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mode "ON" whenever the
MLrrE button on the
t_..mote is pressed.
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ALWAYS OFF
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CAPTION 1 mode
ExampleScion Display
Closed Caption information will usually appear
in black and white (although some broadcasters
or networks may occasionally use color to hi
light or draw attention to certain areas.)
This symbol will appear on channels that con-
taJnClosed Captioning mamdal wbunevm"the
status display is shown.
FULL SCREEN TEXT
will block TV screen from viewing
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