Philips MAGNAVOX TP4830 User manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbefore operatingequipment
Thisproductwasdesignedandmanufacturedtomeetstrictqualityand
safetystandards.Thereare,however,someinstallationandoperation
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.
1. ReadInstructions-Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings-Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. FollowInstructions-All operatingand useinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture-Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
-for example,neara bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
inawetbasementornearaswimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands-Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywithacartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. _Anapplianceandcart combinationshouldbemoved
with care.Quickstops,excessiveforce,and uneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination
tooverturn.
7. Wall orCeilingMounting-Theapplianceshouldbemountedto a
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation-Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatitslocationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnotbesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,or similar
surfacethat may blocktheventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasabookcaseorcabinetthatmayimpede
theflowofair throughtheventilationopenings.
9. Heat-Theapplianceshouldbesituatedawayfromheatsources
suchas radiators,heatregisters,stoves,or otherappliances
(includingamplifiers)thatproduceheat.
10. PowerSources-Theapplianceshouldbeconnectedto a power
supplyonlyofthetypedescribedintheoperatinginstructionsoras
markedontheappliance.
11. Power-CordProtection-Powersupplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikelyto bewalkedonorpinchedbyitemsplaced
uponor againstthem,payingparticularattentionto cordsand
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom
theappliance.
12. Cleaning- Theapplianceshouldbecleanedonlyasrecommended
bythemanufacturer.
13. PowerLines - Anoutdoorantennashouldbelocatedawayfror
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifanoutsideantennaisconnectedto
thereceiver,besuretheantennasystemisgroundedsoastopro-
videsomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuiltup static
Charges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespectto propergroundingofthemats
andsupportingstructuregroundingofthelead-inwiretoananten-
nadischargeunit,sizeofgroundingconnectors,locationofanten-
na-dischargeunit,connectiontogroundingelectrodesandrequire-
mentsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods - The powercordofthe applianceshouldbe
unpluggedfromtheoutlet whenleftunusedfor a longperiodof
time.
16. ObjectandLiquidEntry- Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo
notfallandliquidsarenotspilledintotheenclosurethroughopen-
ings.
17. DamageRequiringService- Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objectshavefallen,or liquidhasbeenspilledintotheappli-
ance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyorexhibits
amarkedchangeinperformance;or
E. Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing- Theusershouldnotattempttoservicetheappliance
beyondthatdescribedintheoperatinginstructions.Allotherservic-
ingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
Noteto the CATVsystem installer: This reminderisprovidedto call tt
CAW systeminstaller'sattentionto Article 820-40 of the NEC that pro-
videsguidelinesforpropergroundingand,in particular,specifiesthatthe
cablegroundshallbeconnectedtothe groundingsystemofthe building,
ascloseto the pointofcable entryaspractical.
EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGASPERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)
Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC- National Electric Code
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_Getting Started
Welcome/Product Registration ................... 2
Safety/Precautions ..................................................... 3
Table of Contems ....................................................... 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
+Adjusting the TV's Convergence Control ........... 8
+Using the Flesh Correction Control .................... 9
FEATURES MENU
+Selecting a Picture Source/RF Switcher ........... 10
+Setting the "IV for Closed Captioning ............... 11
+Setting the TV for Cable or Antenna Signals....12
+Adding Channels in Memory (Automatically).l 3
+Adding Channels in Memory (Manually) ......... 14
+Setting the TV Clock ......................................... 15
+Turn-On Timer .................................................. 16
+Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 16
+Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control......17
+Using the Parental Control........................... 18-19
+Adjusting the Channel Display Control ............ 20
+Using the Language Control ............................. 20
SOUND MENU •
+Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Controls ............................................................. 21
+Setting the Bass Boost Control ........................ 21
+Setting the TV for Stereo and SAP Programs ..22
+Using the Sound Image Control ........................ 23
+Using the Volume Display Control ................... 23
+Using the "IVSpeaker On/Off Control with
the Audio Outputjacks ..................................... 24
+Surround Sound Speaker Connections and
Variable Audio Output Control ........................ 25
+Using the TV's AudioNideo Input and
Output Jacks ............................................... 26-27
Remote Control Operation
Using the Smart Picture Control ................. 2_
Using the Smart Sound Control ............................... 28
Using the Smart Surf Control and the Surf button...29
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs .................... 30-31
Setting the Remote to Work
Cable "IV Converters .......................................... 32-33
Setting the Remote to Work VCRs or Cable
Converters - "Search Method". ................................ 34
Using the Remote's VCR buttons ............................ 35
_--_ Picture-In-Picture (PIP)
How to Use PIP (Connections) ........................... 36-37
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote ...................... 38
Selecting the Picture Source for PIP ........................ 39
iAdjusting Picture-in-Picture Color and Tint ............ 40
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 41
IGeneral Information
Tips if Something Isn't Working ............................. 42
TV Help Menu ......................................................... 43 -
Glossary of'IV Terms ............................................. 4
Index ........................................................................ 45
Factory Service Locations .................................. 46-47
Warranty .................................................................. 48
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
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Copyright © 1996 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
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First Time Set Up - automatically sets the TV for
local channels and the correct picture signal (antenna
or cable). It even helps you make the necessary con-
nections for the Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature. 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 and
Cable TV Converters.
Standard TV broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable 'IV
(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 atthe same time.
Stereo TV -with abuilt-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" orblocking out
channels to keep children from watching undesirable
programming.
Audio/Video Jacks - for direct connections with
VCRs (and other accessories) for quality TV picture
and sound playback.
Surround Sound -external audio speaker connec-
tions.
Sleep-Timer -automatically turns the TV OFF at
preset 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 commercial 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).
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 back of the set.
Refer to the back of this manual for instructions
on the cleaning and care of the TV.
An accessory storage shelf compartment has been
designed into some Projection TV Cabinets for the
placement of such items as VCRs, CD-i (Compact
Disc Interactive) Players, or other pieces of
audio/video equipment.
If your Projection TV is so equipped, use the con-
nection tunnel (located on the rear wall of the stor-
age compartment) to route Antenna, Cable, or other
signal supply wires from the accessories to the TV's
rear cabinet jackpanei.
Note: AProjection TV Screen Enhancement Filter
may also be present on certain 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.
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Oadjust your TV color and
icture controls, select a TV
channel andfollow the steps shown
below:
<_ Select BRIGHTNESS, PIG
TURE, COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU _,'_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
<_ Press the (+) or (-) buttons to
adjust the selected control.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.@
Remember. When the bar
t 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.
PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until
whitest parts of the picture are as
bright as you prel_er.
COLOR Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate.folor.
TINT Press (-) or (4-)to obtainnatu-
ralskin tones. (Also see Flesh
Correction on page 9 formoreinfor-
mation).
SHARPNESS Press (-) or (+) to
improvedetail inthe picture.
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Select and then press Select and then press MENU
MENU (M) button to 0vi) button to view additional
Iview an explanation of controls grouped under same
Ithe selected feature, feature heading. For
IExample: Tint, Brightness,
Picture, etc.
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HOW TO SELECT FEATURES
(WITH BLrlTONS ON THE REMOTE)
Press MENU (M)
to select RED high-
lighted feature. PressMENU(M)
• • to move Up
and"Downwithin
the Menu.
PressMENU 0d)'_ _,
to movefromSide-to-
Side withinthe Menu.

lwearviewis 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_k buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
<_ Press the MENU A_l' buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (_) the
ENHANCED mode.
_Press the STATUS button to
Iclear the screen.@
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PICTURE MENU
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nVergence is the correct lin-
up of the red and blue
light paths on the TV screen.
NOTE: lf no color fringing (see
Smart Help) shows, then no
Convergence adjustments are nec-
essary for your TV.
<_ Select CONVERGENCE con-
trol.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU <_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
<_If there isRED or BLUE color
fringing on the White cross, press
the MENU button to continue.
<_ Press the MENU <_ 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
t has 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.
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PICTURE MENU
If thereisREDor BLUE
fringeontheWHITEcross.
usethis adjustmentto
impre_cture.
Press"M"toContinue
- or -
Press "I,"to Return
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ethe Flesh Correction con-
rol to keep skin tone hues (or
facial tint)from varying from TV
channel to TV channel.
C'fi'fffiF_
<_ Select FLESH CORREC-
TION control.
With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4-_ buttons. Then
'v-
press the MENU (M) button.
<_ Press the MENU AV buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn (t,,') the
FLESH CORRECTION control
ON.
<_ Press button to
the STATUS
clear the screen.@
PICTURE MENU
PICTURE MENU
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he picture for the TV can come
rough either the ANTENNA plug
or the A UDIO/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.
_Select PICTURE SOURCE
SELECT 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 AY buttons to
move the RED highlight. Press the
MENU button to turn the desired PIC-
TURE SOURCE control ON (t,").
ANTENNA- for a picture signal
coming from the ANTENNA
plug on the TV.
VCR/AUX- for a picture signal
coming from the Video Input
jack on the rear of the TV.
<_ Press the STATUS button clear
to
-- Q --
Remember. t
The VCR/AUX
TV screen will
be blank unless a
signal source is
connected to the
Video Input jack
on the rear of the
TV. (See page 26
for details).
n optional RF S_itcher is available
.that will allow an Antenna/Cable TV
signal and another video accessory
(VCR, Video Disc Player, etc.) to be
connected _othe 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 con-
:necting the RF Switcher to the RF
Switch Input jack on the rear of the TV.
iReplug 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 bepur-
chased or ordered from your dealer. If
your dealer does not carry the accesso-
ry, call the Information Center number
(listed with your warranty)for further
assistance.
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lyOSedCaptioning (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.
<Iv,> Select CLOSED CAPTION-
ING control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
<9 Press the MENU &Y buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (t,J) the
desired Closed Caption mode - For
Example: "ALWAYS ON" and
"CAPTION 1".
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-
ing.
NOTE: Not all 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 a broadcast station
during the transmission of aclosed caption program. Usually "CAPTION 1"is the
most used mode to view captioned material. Refer to your area's "IV program list-
ings forthe stations and times of Closed Caption shows.
MAIN MENI.
NOTE: The ON DURING
MUTE ONLY control can
be used to set the TV to
turn the Closed Caption
mode "ON" whenever the
MUTE button on the
remote is pressed.
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CAPTION 1 mode
Example Screen Display
Remember. Broadcast
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.
Closed Caption information will usually appear
in black and white (although some broadcasters
or networks may occasionally
light or draw attention to certain areas.
This symbol will appear on channels that con- I
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tain Closed Captioning material whenever the I
status display is shown.
FULL SCREEN TEXT
will block "IVscreen from viewing
12:00
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OTE: If you went through
irst Time Setup (in your
Quick Use Guide), this task has
already been completed for you.
You need to make sure the TV is
set to pick up either Cable TV or
Antenna signals. In other words,
the TV needs to know if you con-
nected a Cable TV signal or a nor-
mal antenna to its ANTENNA plug.
<l,,_ Select CABLE CHANNEL
TUNING 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 AY buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (u_) the
desired mode - For Example:
CABLE.
CABLE- If you DO have
Cable TV connected
to the TV. Channels
1-125 are available.
NORMAL- If you have an
Antenna connected
to the TV. Channels
2-69 are available.
<9 Press the STATUS button to
clear the screenS.
MAIN MENU
si iiti_
FEATUI_ MENU
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OiTE: If you went through First
me Setup (in your Quick Use
Guide), this task has already been
completed for you.
Your TV can automatically set itself
for local area (or Cable TV) chan-
nels. This makes it easy for you to
select only the TV stations in your
area when the CHANNEL • IV but-
tons are pressed.
_1_ Select CHANNEL MEMORY
(START AUTO-PROGRAM-
MING) control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight with
.aL
the MENU _ buttons. Then press
the MENU (M) button.
(_,_ Press the MENU button to turn
AUTO-PROGRAMMING ON.
The TV shows which channel num-
bers are "SAVED" (t!) as they are
added into memory.
"Auto-programming 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
€HANNELAY buttons and
see which channels you can select.
Remember. An Antenna orCable TV
signal must first be connected to your
TV so thatchannels can be saved.
If you want to delete any unwanted
channels from the TV's memory, see
"ADD/DELETE CHANNELS" on
page 14.
MAIN MENU
st,I ,_l
_,_ Channel Numbers are f
Saved in Memory
FEATURE MENU
IAUTO-PROGRAMMING
CHANNEL MEMORY
1 2V* 3V" 4_,/
5€* 6t/' 7V" 8_,/
9€" 10 11 12
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24
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uto-Programming (see page 13)
adds all the channels it can find
(on your Antenna or Cable TV sys-
tem) into the TV's memory.
Add/Delete Channels makes it easy
for you to add other channels, or
drop unwanted channels, from the
list of channels in the TV's memory.
_1_ Select CHANNEL MEMORY
(ADD/DELETE CHANNELS)
control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
A
with the MENU <,_ buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
_2_ Press the CHANNEL &Y or
number buttons to select the chan-
nel you want to add or delete.
_3_ Press the MENU 1_ button to
ADD the channel into the TV's
memory.
Press the MENU • button to
DELETE the channel from memory.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each chan-
nel you wish to add or delete.
@Press the STATUS or MENU
Ibutton to clear the screen.
O
,Remember. You can also
add the VCR/AUX mode
just like a channel. Then by
pressing the CHANNEL _kV
buttons the VCR/AUX mode can
quickly be selected to use the
Input jacks on the rear of the TV
(see page 26).
Note: "VCR/AUX" mode is
located between the lowest and
highest channel numbers within
the ADD/DELETE CHANNEL
control screen.
<
MAIN MENU
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QQQ
QQQQ
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FEATURE MENU
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CHANNEL MEMORY
CHANNEL
(_ to DELETE CHANNEL
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Quick Use Guide), this task has
already been completed for you.
Your TV comes with an on-screen
clock. During normal operation the
clock appears on the screen with
every channel change (and when
the STATUS button is pressed).
<_ Select SET CLOCK control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 3)
on screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU _ buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
<,_ Press the remote's number
I buttons to set the time clock.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
set the clock in operation and clear
the screen.
Remember, be sure to
tpress "0" first and then the
hour number for single digit
entries.
The remote's M_NU _ buttons
can also be used to set the hours,
minutes and AM/PM portions of
the clocl[.
TV Clock settings may be lost
when the TV is unplugged (or AC
power to the set is interrupted.)
You can also set the TV Clock
automatically if you follow the First
Time Set-up procedure for the
Smart Clock feature.
MAIN
FF_ATUP,E MENU
FEATURE MENU
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CURRENT HOUR
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ust like an alarm clock you can
et the TV to turn itself on at the
same time everyday.
(1_ Sdect SET ON TIMER con-
trol.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 3)
on screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4,-k buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
_Press the MENU AV and
MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select "ON" (_,").
_Press the MENU A• and
then the MENU (M) buttons to
select "SET ON TIME".
_4_ Press the remote's number
buttons to set the "TURN ON"
time for the TV. (Press MENU •
• for AM or PM.)
_,_ Press the STATUS button to
set the "ON TIME" and clear the
screen.
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Ve you ever fallen asleep in
nt 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 automatical-
ly turning itself off.
('1_ Select SLEEP TIMER control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 3)
on screeh, move the RED highlight
with the MENU 4o_ buttons. Then
v
press the MENU (M) button.
_ Press the MENU • l_buttons
to pick the amount of time (15 min-
utes 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. @
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Remember, t
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.

th the Half Hour Reminder
ontrol the TVautomatically
shows you the current time and
channel every thirty minutes.
<l_ Select HALF HOUR
REMINDER control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 3)
on screen, move the RED high-
light with the MENU 4-) buttons.
Then press the MENU (M) button.
<-_'_ Press the MENU &V and
v
IENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select (_') the EVERY HALF
HOUR item.
<_ Press the STATUS buttonto
I clear the screen
MAll
FEATURE MENU
FEATURE MENU
- | _LFHOUR|.
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HALF HOUR
D[EVERYHAM=HOURI
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rental Control allows parents
block out, or "censor", any
channels they think children should
not watch. A channel placed under
Parental Control cannot be viewed
until acorrect access code is used to
unlock the channel for viewing.
First let's set your Parental Code:
_[_ Select the PARENTAL CON-
TROL.
With FEATURES MENU (3 of 3)
on screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU _ buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
"BLOCK CHANNELS" and
"SETUP CODE" show on screen.
_2_ Press the MENU &_' and
I MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select the SETUP CODE item.
Press 0, 7, 1, 1 on 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, 1 on the remote
again.
"Next Enter Your New Access
Code" shows on the screen.
_Enter a newlfour digit number
code using the remote.
"Access Code Changed" shows on
the scree_ to let you know the new
code has been set.
Continue to the next page to find
out how to "block" channels from
viewing.
INOTE:Your TV left the factory with the Parental Code set t,o "0000". If you are using
your'IV and the Parental Control for the first time, and don t want to SETUP a new
Access code number, you can use the "0000' 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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to "block" channels
Press MENU to return to the
Parental Control Menu screen.
Press STATUS to clear the screen.
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Parents -it isn't possible
to unlock or defeat your
Censor Code 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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1--1 Code number has been set (see
previous page), you are now ready
to select the channels you want to
block out or_
<,__ Select the BLOCK CHAN-
NELS control.
With FEATURES MENU (3 of 3)
on screen, move the RED highlight
A
with the MENU 4*k buttons. Then
press the MENU (M) button.
<_ Press the MENU &V and
MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select the BLOCK CHAN-
NELS item.
<3,_ Enter the correct Parental
Code number.
<_-'_'_ Press Channel AV or Channel
Y
I Number buttons to select the chan-
nel you want to block.
<_ Press the MENU II_button to
"BLOCK VIEWING" on the
selected channel.
Press the MENU 41 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
(and Audio/Video Input jacks)
will be unblocked, once the cor-
rect Parental Code number has
been entered.
When the TV is turned OFF and
then back ON again, Parental
Control is back in place for all
channels.
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Note: You can also 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 the A/V IN jacks.
Just select VCR/AUX 1(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 ablocked
channel is made and Parental Control is ON.)
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th the Channel Display con-
rol you can change the size
and location of the on screen
channel and clock information.
Select CHANNEL DISPLAY
control.
With FEATURES MENU (2 of 3)
on screen, move the RED high-
light with the MENU 4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU (M) button.
_2_ Press the MENU AY and
MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select (11) the LARGE or
SMALL display control.
_,"_ Press the STATUS button to
I clear the scree_
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te: Ifyou went through First
me Setup, This task has
already been completed for you.
For our Spanish and French
speaking TVowners an on-screen
LANGUAGE option is present.
With the LANGUAGE control you
can set the TV's on-screen fea-
tures to be shown in either
English, SpanishmorFrench.
g,,t,,_ Select the LANGUAGE DIS-
PLAY control.
With FEATURES MENU (3 of 3)
on screen, move the RED high-
light with the MENU _,,'_ buttons.
Then press the MENU (M) button.
_i _ Press the MENU •Y and
MENU (M) buttons to highlight
and select (t,") English, Spanish
(ESPANOL), or French (FRAN-
CAIS) on the display control.
Text for the on-screen Menu will
change to the selected language.
<_5_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
Try it out. !
Press the CHAN-
NEL • V buttons
and you should see
the Display Size you
selected.
Remember. The
SMALL SIZE dis-
play shows only the
channel number, not
the time (or clock).
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Remember,
the Language con-
trol only makes the
TV's on-screen
(MENU) items
appear in English,
Spanish, or French
text. It does not
change the other on-
screen text features
such as Closed
Captioned (CC) TV
shows.
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CHANNEL DISPLAY OPTIONS