Philips Magnavox 9P5040CI User manual

Instructions for use
9P5040C I
9P5540C I
9P6040CI
9P6440C I
MAGNAVOX

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safetysymbo/s
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electricalsh_"k. For the safetyof everyonein your household,please do not removethe product
covering.
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literatureclosely1opreventoperatingand maintenanceproblems.
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.
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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedto meetstrict qualityand 11. Power-CordProtection- Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
safetystandards.Thereare,however,someinstallationand operation thattheyarenotlikelyto bewalkedonor pinchedbyitemsplaced
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof. uponor againstthem, payingparticularattentionto cordsand
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom
1. ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings- Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInslructions- All operatingand useinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnot beusednearwater
- for example,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
in awetbasementorneara swimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands-Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywitha cartor
standthatis recommendedbythemanufacturer.
8A. _ An applianceand cart combination shouldbe moved
with care. Quick stops, excessiveforce, and uneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcart combination
to overturn.
6B. Tilt/Stability -All televisions must complywith recommended
internationalglobalsafetystandardsfor tilt and stabilityproperties
ofits cabinetdesign.
Donotcompromisethesedesignstandardsbyapplyingexces-
sivepullforceto thefront, ortop, ofthecabinetwhichcould
ultimatelyoverturntheproduct.
Also,do notendangeryourself,or children,byplacingelec-
tronicequipment]toyson thetop ofthecabinet.Suchitems
couldunsuspectinglyfallfromthetop ofthesetandcause
productdamageand/orpersonalinjury.
7. Wallor CeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedto a
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation-Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothat its locationor
positiondoesnot interferewith its properventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnotbe situatedon a bed,sofa,rug,or similar
surfacethat may block the ventilation openings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseor cabinetthatmayimpede
theflow ofair throughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat-Theapplianceshould be situatedawayfrom heatsources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or otherappliances
(includingamplifiers)that produceheat.
10. PowerSources- Theapplianceshould be connectedto a power
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedin theoperatinginstructionsor as
markedontheappliance.
theappliance.
12. Cleaning-Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyas recommended
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines- An outdoorantennashould be locatedawayfrom
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If anoutsideantennaisconnectedto
thereceiver,be surethe antennasystemis groundedso asto
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesand builtupstatic
charges.
Section810 oftheNationalElectricCode,ANS]/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespectto propergroundingofthemats
and supportingstructuregroundingof the lead-inwire to an
antennadischargeunit,sizeof groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit,connectionto groundingelectrodesand
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods- Thepowercordof the applianceshould be
unpluggedfromtheoutletwhenleft unusedfor a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquid Entry- Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo
not fall and liquidsare notspilled intotheenclosurethrough
openings.
17. DamageRequiringService-Theapplianceshouldbe servicedby
qualifiedservicepereonnetwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objects havefallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappearto operatenormallyorexhibits
amarkedchangein performance;or
E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing- The usershouldnot attemptto servicethe appliance
beyondthat described in the operating instructions. All other
servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
Notetothe CA'iVsysteminstaller:Thisreminderisprovidedtocallthe
CATVsysteminstaller'sattentionto A_icle820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,in particular,specifiesthat
the cableground shallbe connectedto the grounding system of the
building,asclosetothepointof cableentryaspractical.
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
asperNEC- National ElectricCode
GROUND CLAMP ANTENNALEADIN WIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGEUNITINECSeCX_0"_e-_O_
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NZCSeC_ke_0-21)
GROUNDCLAMPS
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ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

Welcome/Product Registration ................... 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contents ....................................................... 4
Features, Model and Cabinet Information ................. 5
[] On-Screen Features
PICTURE MENU
<'Adjusting Color, 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 ............... 11
<'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
<'Alarm Timer ...................................................... 16
<'Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 17
<"Adjusting the Channel Display Control ............ 18
<'Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control...... 18
<'Using Parental Control/Content Advisory:
•Code Setup/Blocking Channels ............... 19-20
• Content Advisory - Movie Ratings ......... 21-22
• Parental Guidelines ....................................... 23
•Blocking Options/Review Settings ............... 24
<'Using the Channel Label Control ...................... 25
<'Using the Language Selection Control .............. 26
SOUND MENU
<'Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Controls ............................................................. 27
<'Setting the Bass Boost Control ........................ 27
<'Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..28
<'Using the Incredible Stereo Control ................. 29
<'Using the Volume Display Control ................... 30
<'Using the TV Speaker OrdOff Control with
the Audio Output jacks ..................................... 31
<'Surround Sound Speaker Connections and
Variable Audio Output Control ........................ 32
<'Using the TV's Audio/Video Input and
Output Jacks ............................................... 33-37
jRemote Control Operation
Setting the Smart Picture Control .......... 38-39
Using the Smart Sound Control .................. 40
Using the Smart Surf Control .................................. 41
Setting the TV Remote to Work Optional Accessory
Devices:
Direct Entry/Code Number Method .............. 42-43
Search and Identify Method ................................ 44
Remote Control Direct Entry Code Lists ......45-46
Using the Remota's VCR buttons ............................ 47
[_] Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
How to Use PIP (Connections) ............. 48-49
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote ...................... 50
Selecting the Picture Source for PIP........................ 51
Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color and Tint............ 52
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 53
I_l General Information
TV Help Menu ........................................... 54
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................. 55
Glossary of TV Terms ............................................. 56
Index ........................................................................ 57
Factory Service Locations ........ :......................... 58-59
Warranty .................................................................. 60
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied with
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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, 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-ln-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. Parental Guideline and
Movie Rating settings can also be used as part of the
new Content Advisory Data system available with TV
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 'IV. 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.Component Video Input
connectors are also available for high fidelity color
and picture resolution when using digital video soume
material, such as DVD.
Surround Sound - this TV set contains external;
audio speaker connections for a more dynamic sound
fffect.
Sleep-Timer - automatically turns the TV OFF at
_reset 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 select various audio
modes matched to specific types of TV programming);
Smart Picture (for programmed video level
adjustments 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
signals of today as well as interfacing with new
upcoming digital source playback products and
devices. This TV includes multiple signal connectors
(Component Video, S-Video, Composite Video)
which give you a variety of equipment playback
options for digital set top boxes, satellite receivers,
cable boxes, and other digital devices.
While there may exist some digital devices with
connections not available on this television, you
should be adequately prepared for the vast majority of
product> uoming onto the digital consumer
electromc3 market. Note: You should always use the
connection output on digital devices that gives the
highest lexcl of picture quality possible. As listed
above the Component Video (or Y PB PR) input
delivers the _'st color and picture reproduction;
follox_ cd b3 S-Video; and then Composite Video. In
addition t,, the above listed inputs, your television also
includes the standard 75ohm cable signal connector
for usc s__th antennas or analog cable boxes.
As ._ou unpack your "IV please note that the
follox_tn_ items have been included with your set:
• Or, hers Manual
Satct._ Tip Information
Factory Service Center Locations
• Wa,'rant._ Registration Card
• Remote ControITransmitter
• 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. I
Please find out about the local regulations on how
to dispose of your old television, batteries, and
packaging materials whenever you replace
existing equipment.

TpO adjust your TV color and
ieture controls, select a TV
channel and follow the steps shown
below:
COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the REDAhigblight
with the MENU (M) _ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
ust the selected control.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
Remember. When the bar
ii scale is centered, control
settings are at normal mid-range
tle'vels.
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: BRIGHTNESS Press (-) or (+) until
dark parts of the picture show good
detail.
PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until
whitest parts of the picture are as
bright as you prefer.
COLOR Press(-) or (+)to add or
eliminate color.
T.....,!]_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.
(M) button to view additional
feature heading. For
Example: Tint, Brightness,
IPicture, etc.

Clwearview is a sharpness feature
hich 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)ql_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the MENU AY buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (t,J) the
ENHANCED mode.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.0
PICTURE MENU
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C_linvergence is the correct
sing 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
necessa_ 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 _1. 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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Remember. Convergence
=ihas 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.
PI_ruRE MENU
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If there is RED or BLUE
fringeontheWHITEcross,
usethis adjustmentto
impr_=_ctura.
press "M"m Continue
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Press ")" to Return
NOTE: Adjustments for "Multi-Point" on- MULTI-POINT CONVERGENCE
screen color fringing can aJso be made as part
of the TV's Cortvergence control system.
Follow the TV's on-screen menu directions to
select individual screen areas that can be
re.adjusted and sat for varying red/blue color
fringing conditions. These multi-point settings
can then be "Saved" to memory for the
specific areas oftbe TV screen (or Faatory
Settings for convergence can be recalled and
put back into place for use).
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Use 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 AY buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn (/,,") the
FLESH CORRECTION control
ON.
_Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
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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.
i<_l s Select PICTURE SOURCEELECT control.
I With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED.highlight
with the MENU (M) 45_, buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the MENU A.V buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn the
desired PICTURE SOURCE
control ON (_,").
ANT A or B- for a picture signal
coming from either the ANT(enna)
A or B Input plugs on the TV.
AUX 1 VIDEO- for a picture
signal coming from the AUX 1
Video Input jack on the rear of the
TV.
AUX 1Y1_ PR- for picture
signals coming from the component
(Y Pa PR) luminance and color
input jacks on the rear of the TV.
AUX 2 VIDEO- for a picture
signal coming from the AUX 2
Video Input jack on the rear of the
TV.
SIDE VIDEO- for a picture signal
coming from the Video Input jack
on the right side panel of the TV.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
i clear the scree_
Note: A "S-VIDEO I" (or 2) Input
will appear as a PICTURE SOURCE
SELECT(ion) in place of the AUX I
V[DEO (or AUX 2VIDEO) position
when the S-VIDEO plugs(on the rear
of the TV) are connected. Sc_ page 35
for operating details on S-VIDEO.
Remember, the Auxiliary
Input modes (ALrX 1
VIDEO, etc.) must have a
compatible video signal source
properly connected (to the INPUT
plug on the rear of the TV), or the
TV screen will be blank.
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