Philips TP4841 User manual

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
ThisproductwasdesignedandmanLdacturedtomeetstrictqualityand
safetystandards.Thereare,however,someinstallationand operation
precautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.
1. ReadInstructions- Allthesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
bereadbeforetheapplianceisoperated.
2. RetainInstructions- Thesafetyandoperatinginstructionsshould
beretainedforfuturereference.
3. HeedWarnings- Allwarningsontheapplianceandintheoperating
instructionsshouldbeadheredto.
4. Followinstructions- Alloperatinganduseinstructionsshouldbe
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnotbeusednearwater
- forexample,nearabathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundrytub,
inawetbasementornearaswimmingpool,etc.
6. CartsandStands- Theapplianceshouldbeusedonlywithacartor
standthatisrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
6A. _An applianceand cartcombinationshouldbemoved
with care.Quick stops,excessiveforce,anduneven
surfacesmaycausetheapplianceandcartcombination
tooverturn.
7. Wallor CeilingMounting- Theapplianceshouldbemountedtoa
wallorceilingonlyasrecommendedbythemanufacturer.
8. Ventilation- Theapplianceshouldbesituatedsothatits locationor
positiondoesnotinterferewithitsproperventilation.Forexample,
theapplianceshouldnotbesituatedona bed,sofa,rug,orsimilar
surfacethatmay blockthe ventilationopenings;or, placedin a
built-ininstallation,suchasa bookcaseorcabinetthatmayimpede
theflowofairthroughtheventilationopenings.
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- Anoutdoorantennashouldbelocatedaway
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- Ifanoutsideantennaisconnectedto
the receiver,be suretheantennasystemis groundedso asto
providesomeprotectionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuiltupstatic
charges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPANo.70-1984,
providesinformationwithrespectto propergroundingof themats
and supporting structure groundingof the lead-in wire to an
antennadischargeunit, sizeof groundingconnectors,locationof
antenna-dischargeunit, connectionto groundingelectrodesand
requirementsfor thegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods - Thepower cordof the applianceshould be
unpluggedfrom the outlet whenleft unusedfor alongperiodof
time.
16. 0bjecl andLiquid Entry- Careshouldbetakensothat objectsdo
not fall andliquids arenot spilled intothe enclosurethrough
openings.
17. DamageRequiringService-Theapplianceshouldbeservicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. Thepowersupplycordortheplughasbeendamaged;or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has beenspilled intothe
appliance;or
C. Theappliancehasbeenexposedtorain;or
D. Theappliancedoesnotappeartooperatenormallyor exhibits
amarkedchangeinperformance;or
E Theappliancehasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing- Theusershouldnotattempttoservicetheappliance
beyondthat describedin theoperating instructions.Allother
servicingshouldbereferredtoqualifiedservicepersonnel.
NotetotheCATVsysteminstaller:Thisreminderisprovidedto call,,..
CATVsysteminstaller'sattentionto Article 820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelinesforpropergroundingand,inparticular,specifiesthat
thecablegroundshallbeconnectedto thegroundingsystemof the
building,asclosetothepointofcableentryaspractical.
EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGASPERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
asper NEC- NationalElectricCode
GROUNDCLAMP ANTENNALEADIN WIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT(.ec szcnoanlo-20)
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NECSeCnO_ele._)
GROUND CLAMPS
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_Getting Started
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/RF Switch .............. I0
€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 "IV Clock ......................................... 15
eTum-On Timer .................................................. 16
€Using the Sleep Timer Control ......................... 17
"ffAdjusting the Channel Display Control ............ 18
€Using the Time/Channel Reminder Control ...... 18
€Using Parental Control to Censor Channels 19-20
€Using the Channel Label Control ...................... 21
€Using the Language Selection Control .............. 22
SOUND MENU
€Adjusting Bass, Treble, and Balance Sound
Ci_ntrols ............................................................. 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
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
iRemote (_ontrol Operation
Using the Remote Locator Feature ....... 3
Setting the Smart Picture Control ..........3,+-35
Using Smart Sound Control ..................................... 36
Using the Smart Surf Control .................................. 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-ln-Picture (piP)
How to Use PIP (Connections) ............. 44-45
How to Use PIP with the TV Remote ...................... 46
Selecting the Picture Source for PIP ........................ 47
Adjusting Picture-in-Picture Color and Tint ............ 48
More PIP Connections (Cable Converter) ............... 49
I General Information
TV Help Menu ........................................... 50
Tips if Something Isn't Working ..................... 51
Glossary of "IV Terms ............................................. 52
Index ........................................................................ 53
Factory Service Locations .................................. 54-5.'
Warranty .................................................................. 5(
Use the simple Set-Up Guide (supplied witt
your TV information packet) for details on:
• Antenna Hook-ups
•First Time Set-Up
(Automatic Settings)
• Basic TV and Remote
Control Operation
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• On-Screen Menu Use
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iFirst Time Set Up -automatically sets the TV for
local channels, the correct picture signal (antenna or
cable), and assists inthe setting of TV's Smart Clock
feature.
Infrared Remote Control - operates your "IV set and
a variety of wireless remote control VCRs and Cable
TV Converters. A special "Locator" feature can also
help you find the remote when it has been stuck out of
sight or misplaced.
Standard TV broadcast (VHFAIHF) 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 - forquick 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.
Parental Control for "Censoring" -this feature can
block out channels to keep children from watching
undesirable programming.
Stereo-TV - with a built-in audio amplifier and atwin
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 TV. An A/B button
on the remote cont_l switches the TV's Main screen
between the two Antenna (A & B) Input options.
Audio/Vidoo Jacks - fordirect connections with
VCRs (and other accessories) for quality TV picture
and sound playback.
Surround Sound - this TV set contains external;
audio speaker connections for amore dynamic sound
effect.
Sleep-Timer - automatically turns the TV OFF at
preset 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 set "IV Volume levels
during program changes or commercial breaks); Smart
Picture (for programmed video video level
adjustments on a variety of program sources); and
Smart Surf (for quick one button channel selection of
up to l0 of your favorite channels).
As you unpack your TV please note that the
following 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 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.
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
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 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.

Select BRIGHTNESS,
PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or
SHARPNESS picture control.
With the PICTURE MENU on
screen, move the RED highlight
with the MENU (M) (_) 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
settings are at normal mid-range
levels.
_d_[._l.T_-a_ Press (-) or (+) until
dark parts of the picture show good
detail.
PICTURE Press (-) or (+) until
whitest pa°rts of the picture are as
bright as you prefer.
Press (-) or (+) to add or
eliminate color.
TINT 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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HOW TO SELECT FEATURES
(WITH BUTI'ONS ON THE REMOTE)
Press MENU (M)
to select RED
highlighted Press MENU (M)
•• to move Up
and Down within
the Menu.
PressMENU(M)(I•
to move from Side-to-
Side within the Menu.

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lwearview 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) 4_ buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
Press the MENU A_' buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to select (t,*')the
ENHANCED mode.
Press the STATUS button to
iclear the screen.O
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nvergence is the correct
ining up of the red and blue
light paths on the TVscreen.
NOTE: If 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)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 4_ 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.
Remember. Convergence
! 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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If thereisREDor BLUE
fringeontheWHITEcross,
usethis adjustmentto
improvethepicture.
Press "M"to Continue
- or -
Press"_"toReturn
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se the Flesh Correction
ontrol to keep skin tone hues
(orfacial 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 A_' buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn (I,,') the
FLESH CORRECTION control
ON.
¢,_ Press the STATUS button to
clear the screen.
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he 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.
_ Select PICTURE SOURCE
ELECT control.
With the FEATURES MENU on
screen, move the RED,highlight
with the MENU (M) _* buttons.
Then press the MENU button.
<_ Press the MENU &_' buttons
to move the RED highlight. Press
the MENU button to turn the
desired PICTURE SOURCE
control ON (v').
ANT A or B- for a picture signal
coming from either the ANT(enna)
A or B Input plugs on the TV.
AUX 1- for a picture signal
coming from the AUX 1 Video
Input jack on the rear of the TV.
AUX 2- for a picture signal
coming from the AUX 2 Video
Input jack on the rear of the "IV.
AUX 3- for a picture signal
coming from the Video Input jack
on the front of the TV.
<_ Press the STATUS button to
I clear the screen_
n optional RF Switcher is available
that will allow an AntennaICable TV
sigt_al 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 does not carry the
accessory, call the Information Center
number (listed with your warranty)for
further assistance.
Remember,
the AUX 1, AUX
2, and AUX 3
modes must have a
video signal source
connected (to their
INPUT plug) or the
TV screen will be
blank. (See page 28
for connection
details).
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