Philips 24RF50S User manual

24" Stereo Remote Color Monitor/Receiver I
•24" Real Flat TM dark glass picture tube
•dbx_hi-fi stereo sound system
•Combfilter
•Component video input
•QuadraSurf TM Universal TV/VCR/CBL remote control
•Side stereo A/V-headphone jacks
•Gold-plated rear stereo A/V jack panel with S-Video input
•Onscreen clock with time
•240-minute sleep timer
•Incredible Surround TM
REAL_
FLAT_
AutoPak
•AutoPicture TM
•AutoSound PlusTM
•AutoMute TM

24" Stereo Remote Color Monitor/Receiver
Picture
Comb Filter
Leadingthe innovationcurve, Philps introducesunique R-Y,B-Y Bimos
circuitry that offers high picture performance and superb clarity.
Video DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction)
Break the "grainy"picture syndrome withVideo DNR. Enjoymuch smoother
picture texture, especiallyin weak signalareas.
AutoPicture TM
Instandy optimises brightness, contrasr_ color, tint, and sharpness settings
enhancing enjoyment of video games, sports, movies, or weak signals.
Black Stretch
Special circuitry enhances the darker portions of the picture for added
realism and overall picture quality.
3-Position Color Temperature
Customize picture to your persona_ flesh-tone preference with cool normal,
and warm color temperature settings.
Tone Controls
Customize listening experience to personal taste through separate onscreen
_ss,Treble, and Balance controJs.
Audio/Video Jack Panel
Gold-Plated Stereo A/V InputlOutput Jacks
Long known for itsornamentalvalue,gold isalso the best conductor of
electricity known to man, extremely slow to oxidize.These gold-pLatediacks
provide a superior signalpath with little chanceof badconnections ensuring
a Hfetimeof top-quality entertainment.
Remote Control /i I
QuadraSurf MTV/VCR/CBL Universal Remote
Controls aHfeatures of this TV with direct menu accessincluding
QuadraSurfTM, Incredible SurroundTMonscreen clock, menu display,and direct
channel access.It also activates AutoSoundTM,AutoPictureTM,AutoMute TM,
akernate channel,dosed caption, daily alarm, status/exit, programmable scan
tuning, volume, 240-minute sleep timer, andpower on/off. In addition, this Side
remote controls all important operating features of virtuaIF/aHVCRs, most
brands of DVD Video players,virtually all brands of DBS receivers,and on/off
as weft as channel functions of most cableconverters.
Convenience
AutoLock TM
Protect your children from harmful programming with V-chip technology
based on the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the network
television rating systems.
SleepTimer
Activate this feature and theTV automaticalF/turns off at a preset time of up
to 240 minutes, programmedin 15*minute and 1-hour increments.
Sound
Auto Sound Plus TM
Instantly optimize sound to s_tisfy any program situation. Select from one of
four factory settings including movies, music, voice, or personal with a variety
of combination of ultra bass, treble, and automatic volume levelling to suit any
_ste.
Incredible SurroundTM
An exciting psycho*acoustic method of widening the stereo spatial imagefor
full4mpact home entertainment.
dbx_Hi-Fi Stereo Sound System
Built-in stereo sound system includesMTS/SAPdecoder and dbx®noise
reduction to eliminate hiss and high frequency interference.
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UPC:037849 90993 5
Product Dimension: 26.4"W x 20.4" H x 18.1" D
Product weight: 75 Ibs
Carton dimensions: 30.2"W x 25.6" H x 22.7" D
Carton weight: 83.8 Ibs
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Carton contains: 24" Stereo Remote Color Monitor/Receiver, QuadraSurf
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
_t_} Getting Started
Warning/Important Notice ............. 1
Basic Cable Television Connection ....... 1
Basic Antenna Television Connection ............ 1
Basic VCR/Accessory Device Connection ........ 1
Basic Television Operation .................... 2
Basic Remote Control Operation ............... 2
Setting your TV for the first time ............. 3-4
Using the On-screen menu .................... 3
Using the Language Control .................. 3
Setting the Tuner Mode Control ............... 3
How to Automatically Program Channels ........ 4
How to Add and Delete Channels .............. 4
IMPORTANT
NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several
different television models. Not all features (and
drawings) discussed in this manual will necessar-
ily match those found with your television set.
This is normal and does not require you contact-
ing your dealer or requesting service.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO
RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.
_o. ur Cable TV input
.l into your home may be
a single (75 ohm) cable, or
aCbnverter Box installa-
tion. In either case the con-
nection to the TV is very
easy. Just put the threaded
end of the cable signal to
the TV's antenna plug and
screw it down finger tight.
NOTE: The connecting cable
tbr the Converter is supplied
ti'om the Cable TV Company.
@_lf your Cable TV signal
is asingle round cable (75
ohm) then you're ready to con-
nect to the TV.
If you have a Cable
Converter Box:
Connect the Cable TV signal to
the Cable Signal IN(put) plug
on the Converter.
Cable TV Company
Cable TV Converter
Box Connection
_Connect the Cable TV cable to
the ANTENNA/CABLE plug on the TV.
If you have aCable Converter Box:
Connect the OUT(put) plug from the
Converter to the 75g2 plug on the TV.
Round Cable
75_2 Ohm
Back of TV
Remember:
Set the TV for the
type signal you've
just connected (see
the "Tuner Mode"
section on page 3 of
this Set-Up Guide.)
To select only the
channel numbers on
your Cable system
see Auto Program"
(page 4). if you use a
Cable Converter box,
set the TV to the
same channel as the
converter's CH 3/4
switch (on the rear of
the converter.)
A combination antenna
receives normal broad-
cast channels" (VHF 2-13
and UHF 14-69). Your
connection is"easy since
there is"only one 75f2
(ohm) antenna plug on the
back of your TV- and
that's where the antenna
goes'.
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Combination VHF/UHF N_
(Out doAn,:;I:nI_,door)[
/our antenna has a
ound cable (75 ohm) on the end,
then you'reready to connect it to
the TV.
If your antenna has fiat twin-lead
wire (300 ohm), you first need to
attach the antenna wires to the
screws on a300 to 75 ohm adapter.
Wire
Round Cable
75_
_Push the round end of the
adapter (or antenna) onto the
75_2 plug on the rear of the TV.
If the round end of the antenna
wire is threaded, screw it down
finger tight. I
Back of TV
Note: For homes with separate UHF and VHF
antennas you will need an optional combiner
to connect 1o the TV.
U/V
Remember,
be sure to set the TV
for the type signal
you've connected
(see the "Tuner
Mode" section on
page 3 of this Set-
Up Guide.)
To set the TV to
select only the chan-
nel numbers in your
area see how to
"Program" or "Add"
channels in memory
on page 4 (Auto
Program section).
To order any option-
al accessory contact
your dealer or call
the toll-free accesso-
ry ordering number
(1-800-851-8885).
Tcahe basic Antenna, or
ble TV, to VCR to
TV connection is"shown to
the right. For more infor-
mation on other hookups
(possible when Cable
Converter/Descrambler
boxes" are included) refer to
your accessory VCR and
Cable Cbnverter Owner's"
Manual for details..
your
Antenna or Cable TV signal
to the IN FROM ANT(enna)
plug on the VCR.
Outdoor
VHF/UHF 300 to 75_
Antenna Ol__/ilAdapter
)
_ Connect the OUT TO
TV plug on the VCR to the
75_ plug on the TV (connect-
ing cable supplied with the
VCR.)
<_ Refer to the Owner's
Manual included with your
VCR for other possible con-
nections and TV/VCR operat-
ing details.
Cable TV signal Back of TV
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ltoutoturntheTVON. button;toincreaseordecreaseI tonstos;lectTVchannels,
the TV sound. Press both at the These buttons can also be used to
same time to display the TV's make adjustments or selections
Ion-screen menu I within the on-screen menu.
1,.
You can press any
! button on the front of
the TV to turn the TV ON.
The tuned channel number
will always briefly appear
when the TV is first turned
ON (and with channel
changes).
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To load the supplied batteries into the remote."
1. Remove the battery compartment
lid on the back of the remote.
2. Place the batteries (2-AA) in the
remote. Be sure the (+) and (-) ends of
the batteries line up correctly (inside of
case is marked).
3. Reattaeh the battery lid.
b) Slide the TV/VCR/ACC switch to
the TV position on the remote con-
trol, then point the remote at the remote
sensor window when operating the TV
with the remote control.
Battery
Compartment
Lid
The remote's TV/VCR/ACC
Switch controls how buttons
on the remote are used.
For example:
With the switch in the "TV"
position:
the Menu, CURSOR I_,
I1_'1_,_l_l and •buttons
are used to select and
adjust on-screen TV
features.
With the switch in the
"ACC" position:
the Power, Channel
Number, and Channel
Up (+)/Down (-) buttons
on the remote work with
Cable TV Converters.
With the switch in the
"VCR" position:
the Menu, CURSOR I_,
11_1_,,, and • buttons
on the remote work Stop,
Play, Fast Forward, and
other VCR features.
Note: For more details on
how the TV remote works
with VCRs and Cable
Converters, see the other
owner's manual supplied with
your TV.
Just a couple of
Ill reminders about the
STATUS/EXIT button; you
can press the STATUS/EXIT
button (on the remote) to see
what channel the TV is ON,
what sound mode (stereo or
mono) is present or to
remove the on-screen menu
from the TV's screen at any
time.
OUADRA SURF Buttons - (Red, Green,
Yellow, Blue) Allows you to store and
surf up to 10 channels you choose for
each colored button.
SMILEY Button - Press to add channels
in the "Quadra Surf' lists. Works with all
colored buttons.
TV/VCR/ACC MODE SWITCH - Slide
to position of TV to control TV functions,
VCR to control VCR functions and ACC
for Cable Converter, DBS, DVD, etc.,
functions.
AUTO SOUND Button - Press repeatedly
to choose from different factory pre-
defined sound settings. Choose from
Personal (how you set the Sound Menu
options), Voice (for progrmnming with
speaking only), Music (for musical type
progrmns such as concerts), or Thealre
g movies).
/IENU Button -Press to display the on-
screen menu. Also can be used to back out
of the on-screen menu until it disappears
from the TV's screen.
VOL(ume) + or- Buttons - Press the
VOL + button to increase the TV's sound
level. Press the VOL button to decrease
the TV's sound level.
MUTE Button - Press the mute button to
eliminate the sound being heard from the
TV. "MUTE" will be displayed on the
TV's screen. Press again to restore the
TV's volume to it's previous level.
CLOCK(TV/VCR'I Button -Press to dis-
play the "Timer" menu when in the TV
mode. Within this menu set the time, set
the TV to tune to a certain channel at a
certain time once, or daily. When in the
VCR Mode, press to toggle between VCR
viewing and TV viewing.
•(VCR Record) Button -Press to start a
VCR recording of a TV program.
CC Button -Press to activate the Closed
Captioning options. Repeatedly pressing
the CC button will scroll the options avail-
able on the TV screen.
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AUTOSOUND
MUTE
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POWER button - Press the Power button
to tum the TV on or off:
FROWNIE Button - Allows you to delete
stored channels within the "Quadra Surf'
lists for the colored buttons.
AUTO PICTURE Button - Press repeat-
edly to choose from 5 different factory pre-
defined picture settings. Choose from
Personal (how you set the Picture Menu
adjustmentcontrols), Movies (when watch-
ing movies), Sports (for any sporting
event), Weak Signal (used when the signal
being received is not the best) or Multi
Media (for use with video games).
STATUS/EXIT Button - F'ress to display
the current chalmel number. If the on-
screen menu is displayed, pressing the
Status/Exit button will remove it from the
TV's screen.
CURSOR Ib.__n Buttons -
Press to navigate, select and adjust controls
within the on-screen menu after the Menu
button is pressed. These buttons also can be
used with a VCR and when the
TV/VCR/ACC Switch is in the VCR posi-
tion. Press to PLAY I1_,REWIND _l_
FAST FORWARD II_[_, or STOP • the
viewing of a prerecorded video tape.
CHlanneB + or - Buttons - Pressto select
channels in ascending or descending order.
SLEEP Button - Press the Sleep button to
set the TV to automatically turn itself off
after a set period of time. Press repeatedly
to select 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180 or 240
minutes.
PAUSE Button - Press to pause the view-
ing of a prerecorded video tape. The picture
will freeze on the screen until the Play or
Pause buttons are pressed again.
NUMBERED (0-9"_Buttons - Press the
numbered buttons to select TV channels or
to enter certain values within the on-screen
menu. For single channel entries, press the
numbered button for the channel you
desire. The TV will pause for a second or
two before changing to the chosen channel.
A/CH Button - (Alternate Channel) Press
to toggle between the last view chalmel and
the channel presently being viewed.

Fatures fbr your televi-
ion can be adjusted from
within a MENU shown on the
TV_' screen. A MENU is
nothing more than an on-
sereen list q/i[batures. Some
qf the [batures have sub-
menus but each MENU item
can be adjusted or activated
(deactivated) by viewing the
screen and simply pressing
the proper button.
@_ Press the MENU but-
ton on lhe remote or the
install/Menu buttons (Volume
+, ) on the TV simultaneously
to show the on-screen menu.
Picture Menu
o Sound Color
o Features Picture
instal[ Sharpness
lint
More
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@)Press the CURSOR UP
•or DOWN buttons on the
remote (or the Volume +, but-
tons on the TV) to pick any of
the on-screen menu features.
Sound Menu
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o Features Balance
o Install AVL
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RIGHT _or LEFT _l_l
buttons on the remote (or
Channel Vor Abuttons on
the TV) to adjust any highlight-
ed on-screen feature.
Features Menu
IMain _ I
oPicture Timer
oSound AutoLock
[-€Features
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_@Press the
STATUS/EXIT button on the
remote to clear the menu from
the screen after an adjustment.
You can also just wait a few
seconds after you finish the
feature adjustment and the
menu will disappear from the
screen automatically.
Install Menu
IMain • I
o Picture Language
o Sound Tuner Mode
o Features AutoProgram
I"#Instell • IChannelEdit
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in lhe menus, press the MENU
button on lhe remote to move
back to the previous MENU.
The MENU has a list of features,
some wilh sub-menus. All the on-
screen menu features can be
adjusted or activaled (deactivat-
ed).
The on-screen menu will time out
and disappear from the screen
when you finish, or you can press
the STATUS/EXIT button to clear
the menu from the screen.
I_IT r our Spanish speaking
Vowners avi on-screen
LANGUAGE option is pres-
ent. With the LANGUAGE
control you can set the TVk
on-semen menu to be shown
in either English or Spanish.
<_ Press the MENU but-
ton on the remote to show the
on-screen lnenu.
o Sound
oFeatures
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Color
Sharpness
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)Press the CURSOR UP
•or DOWN" •buttons to
scroll through lhe on-screen
menu until the word INSTALL
]is highlighted.
IMa_ A I
o Pk_ture Language
o Sound TU_'_r Mode
oFeatures Auto Program
I,d[nstall _IChannel Edit
I]
_@Press the CURSOR
RIGHT _button to display
the INSTALL menu features.
DOWN•buttonstoscrolItbe,
Install features until the word /
1
LANGUAGE is highlighted.
'_ Press the CURSOR
RIGHT _ button repeat-
ledly to select ENGLISH or
_ESPANOL (Spanish
<_ When finished, press
the STATUS/EXIT button to
remove the menu from the
LTVsscreen.
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o Tuner Mode
o AutoPrcgram
o Channel Edi[
[,,
o Sintonia
o AUto Prograrna
oEddar Canal
it does not change the other on-screen
text features such as Closed Caption
(CC) TV shows.
The TUNER MODE con-
rol allows you to change
the TV's signal input to either
ANTENNA, CABLE or AUTO
mode. It _' importantjbr the
TV to know what type of'sig-
nal to look./br (From a
Cable TVsignal or a normal
Antenna signal.) In the
AUTO mode, when the AUTO
PROGRAMjbature is activat-
ed, the TV will automatically
choose the eorreet mode.
@_ Press the MENU but-
on on the remote to show the
n-screen menu
•
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o Sound COlOr
o Features Pk:ture
o Install Sharpness
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More. ]
_Press the CURSOR UP
• or DOWN • buttons to
scroll lhrough lhe on-screen
menu until the word INSTALL
is highlighted.
oPicture Language
o Sound Tuner Mode
oFeat_res Auto Program
] Channel Ed_
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<_Press the CURSOR
RIGHT •• button to display
the INSTALL menu features.
<_Press CURSOR UP • or I
DOWN • buttons to scroll lhe I
Install features until the words
TUNER MODE is highlighted
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o Lang_
I,#Tuner Mode • Antanna
o Auto Program
o Channel Edit
_Press the CURSOR
RIGHT 1_• button to select
eilher ANTENNA, CABLE,
or AUTO mode.
_When finished, press
the STATUS/EXIT button to
remove lhe on-screen menu
from the TV's screen.
oLanguage
I,/Tuner Mode _ Cab_
oAutoProgram
oChannel Edi[
[ lnstell •
oLanguage
[,¢TunerMode I. Auto
o AutoProgram
oChannel Ed_
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When AUTO is selected, the TV will automatically set
itself to the correct mode based on the type of signal it
detects when the AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated.

}/_ur TV can automatically
et itsel[i[br local area
(or Cable TV) channels'. This
makes it easyjbr you to
select only the TV stations in
your area when the CHAN-
NEL (+), (-) buttons are
)ressed.
Vote: Make sure tbe antenna
or cable signal connection has
been completed be[bre AUTO
PROGRAM is activated.
<_ Press the MENU but-
ton on the remote to show the
on-screen menu.
_Press the CURSOR UP
_- or DOWN • buttons to
scroll through the on-screen
menu until the word INSTALL
is highlighted.
_Press the CURSOR
RIGHT •• button to display
the INSTALL menu features.
_Press CURSOR UP •or
DOWN mbuttons to scroll the
Install features until the words
AUTO PROGRAM are high-
[lighted.
IMain •
o Picture Language
o Sound TunerMode
o Features AutoProgram
I,€install • IChannelEd[[
I •
_Press the CURSOR
RIGHT •• button to start
the Auto Program scanning of
channels. Auto Programming
will store all available chan-
nels in the TV's memory then
tune to the lowest available
channel when done.
<_ When finished, press the
STATUS/EXIT button to
remove the menu from the
TV s screen.
[[r_tall •
o Language
o Tuner Mode
[ _ZAu_o Program I,
oChannel Edit
[
Auto Program will scan for all
Iavailable channels wilhin the ]
]Antenna/Cable signal. When ]
finished, lhe TV will go back
tO lhe INSTALL menu. /
[AutoProgram
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if you want to delete rely unwmlted chmmels from the
TV's memory, refer to the section on adding and remov-
ing channels (Channel Edit) below.
Cannel Edit makes it
asy.[br you to ADD or
DELETE channels'.[?om the
list of channels stored in the
TV's memory.
_Press the MENU but-
ton on the remote to show the
on-screen menu.
_Press the CURSOR UP
• or DOWN •buttons to
scroll through the on-screen
menu until the word INSTALL
is highlighted.
_Press the CURSOR
RIGHT _button to display
the INSTALL menu features.
@Press the CURSOR UP
_- or DOWN •buttons to
scroll the install features until
the words CHANNEL EDIT
[are highlighted.
@Press the CURSOR
RIGHT _• button to display
Ithe CHANNEL EDIT options. I
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[v'tnslall _ Channel Edit
[.]
_With the CHANNEL
EDIT options displayed, and
PROGRAM NO. highlighted;
enter tile channel number
(with the NUMBERED or the
CH + or - buttons) you wish
to add (Skipped OFF), or
delete (Skipped ON) from the
TV's memory.
'_ Scroll down (using the
CURSOR DOWN •button)
to highlight the word
SKIPPED.
Iinstall
o Language ProgramNo
o TunerMode Skipped
o Auto Prngram
[ _ChannelEd_
IChannel Ed[[
o ProgramNo
Iv'Skipped On
I •
_Now use the CURSOR
RIGHT •• button to toggle
between ON or OFF.
If ON is selected the channel
is skipped when scrolling
channels with the CH +or
buttons. If OFF is selected the
channel is not skipped when
scrolling channels with the CH
+or - buttons.
'_ When finished, press 1
the STATUS/EXIT button to /
remove the menu from the /
TV s screen.
Channel Ed_ _.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
15.1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or ground-
ing-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong
are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement
of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu-
facturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the app-
aratus. When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
Damage Requiring Service -The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
16. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommend-
ed international global safety standards for tilt and stability
properties of its cabinet design.
• Do not compromise these design standards by applying
excessive pull force to the front, or top. of the cabinet which
could ultimately overturn the product.
• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing
electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such
items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and
cause product damage and/or personal injury.
17. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
18. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away
from power lines.
19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - 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 National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
70-1984, provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the mats and supporting structure grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
20. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
objects de not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclo-
sure through openings.
Note to the CATVsysteminstaller: This reminder is provided to call theCATVsystem installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC thatprovides
guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cableground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as dose
to the pont Ofcab e entry as pract ca,
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ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV ................... 2
Safety Instructions ............................... 3
Table of Contents ................................ 4
E 2 Picture Menu
-- How to Use the Picture Adjustment Controls ..... 5
How to use the DNR (Digital Noise Reduction) Control .... 6
How to use the Contrast + (Black Stretch) Control ....... 7
N0,// Sound Menu
Using the Treble, Bass, and Balance Controls .... 8
How to Use the AVL Control ....................... 9
Setting the Incredible Surround Control .............. 10
Setting the TV for SAP (Secondary Audio Programs) .... 11
Setting the TV to Receive Stereo Programming ........ 12
_Features Menu
Using the Timer Controls .................. 13
Understanding the AutoLock Controls ............... 14
Setting Up the AutoLock Access Code ............... 15
How to Block Channels .......................... 16
How to Clear All Channels at the Same Time .......... 17
How to Block All Channels at the Same Time ......... 18
Blocking Programming Based on Movie Ratings ....... 19
Blocking Programming Based on TV Ratings ......... 20
Using the AutoLock Blocking Options ............... 21
How to Use the Closed Captioning Control ........... 22
____. Audio/Video Connections
Using the A/V Inputs Jacks ................. 23
Using the A/V Output Jacks ....................... 24
Using the S-Video Input Jack ...................... 25
Using the Component Video Input Jacks ............. 26
Using the Side A/V Input Jacks and Headphone Jack .... 27
Remote Control Use
Setting up the Sleeptimer Option .............. 28
Setting the Auto Picture Control ............... 29
Setting the Auto Sound Control .................... 30
Using the Quadra Surf Buttons (Alternate Channel) . .31-32
Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Direct Method) ...33
Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Code Entry) ..... 34
Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Search Method)...35
Remote Code Entry List ....................... 36-38
Remote VCR Related Buttons ..................... 39
_l General Information
Troubleshooting Tips ...................... 40
Glossary of Terms .............................. 41
index ........................................ 41
Factory Service Location ...................... 42-43
Warranty ..................................... 44
Here are afew of the special features built into this new
Color Television:
AutoLock TM feature allows you to block the viewing of cer-
tain channels or external audio/video connections where you
might not want your children viewing inappropriate material.
Infrared Remote Control works your TV set, and allows
you to program certain features with the press of one button.
Can also be used with accessory devices such as VCRs,
DVDs, Cable Boxes, and more.
Audio/¥ideo Jackpanel for direct connections of accessory
devices. Audio/Video Inputs and Outputs, along with
Component Video for DVD players. There are even conven-
ient Side A/V Inputs for Camcorder use.
Standard 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.
On-screen Features (in either English or Spanish) show
helpful messages for setting of TV controls.
On Timer automatically turns the TV ON at a preset time,
and channel.
Sleeptimer automatically turns the TV OFF at preset times.
Auto Picture TM allows you to set the picture color, tint, con-
trast, etc. for various types of programming such as Sports,
Movies, Personal, Weak Signals or Multi Media with the
push of one button.
Auto Sound rMcontrols allow you to set the sound controls
for various types of listening programs such as Personal
(sound controls the way you set them), Theatre, Music, or
Voice with the push of one button.
Treble, Bass and Balance controls to enhance the televi-
sion s sound.
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TM TM TM
A_to Lock ,Auto Picture ,Auto Sound
are all registered _rademarks of Philips Cons_raer Electronics Company.
Copyright © 2001 All rights reserved.

Zo adjust your TVpicture controls,
elect a channel and fbllow the
steps shown below:
Press the MENU button on the
remote to display the on-screen menu.
Press the CURSOR UP I_ or
DOWN buttons until the word PIC-
TURE is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••
button to display the PICTURE menu
features.
Press CURSOR UP I_ or DOWN
•buttons to scroll the Picture features
and highlight the control you wish to
adjust (Brightness, Color, Picture,
Shal_ness, Tint, or Color Temp.).
Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••
or the CURSOR LEFT _1_1 buttons
to adjust the selected control or to make
selections for the Color Temp. control
(Normal, Warm, or Cool).
Press the CURSOR UP •or
select and adjust
other Picture Menu controls.
When finished, press the STATUS
/EXIT button to remove the menu
from the TV's screen.
BRIGH'I_ESS Press thel_l_
or _ buttons until darkest parts of
the picture are as bright as you prefel:
Press the I_1_ or _ buttons to
add or eliminate color.
Press the _or al_l buttons
until lightest parts of the picture show good
detail.
SHARPNES_ Press the _ or alal bnt_
tons to improve detail in the picture.
TINT Press the I_l_ or _ buttons to
obtain natural skin tones.
COLOR TEMP Press the _or _il_l bnt-
tons to select NORMAL, COOL, or WARM
picture preferences. (NORMAL will keep
the whites, white; COOL will make the
whites, bluish; and WARM will make the
whites, reddish.)
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poor cable recep-
the picture can sometimes
appear slightly "speckled" (or has signal
noise shown in the picture). The DNR
(Dynamic' Noise Reduction) control can
hell) eliminate this type q/'inter[_rence
and improve the quality of the picture.
Press the MENU button on the
remote to display the on-screen menu.
Press the CURSOR UPS- or CUR-
l button until the word
PICTURE is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT _-_-
button to display the PICTURE menu
features.
Press the CURSOR UP _- or
CURSOR DOWN • button to scroll
the Picture menu fealures until the word
DNR is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button turn the DNR feature ON or
OFF.
When finished, press the STATUS
/EXIT button to remove the menu
from the TV's screen.
"Noise" Reduction is a video
adjustment feature lhal affects lhe
picture quality of the TV not the sound.
NOTE: If the Sharpness control setting
is under 50 (see Piclure AdjusUnents on
the previous page), lhe DNR conlrol will
have little or no effect to the TV's pic-
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The Co.trast_m.ckStreteh_eo.-
rol helps to sharpen the picture
quality. The black portions of the pic-
ture become richer in darkness and the
whites become brighter:
Press the MENU button on the
remote to display the on-screen menu.
Press the CURSOR UP I_-or CUR-
SOR DOWN • button until the word
PICTURE is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT ,,
button to display the PICTURE menu
features.
Press the CURSOR UP 1_-or
CURSOR DOWN • button to scroll
the Picture menu fealures until the word
CONTRAST + is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button tuna the CONTRAST + feature
ON or OFF.
When finished, press the STATUS
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from the TV's screen.
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Besides the normal volume level con-
trol, your TV also has Bass, Treble
and Balance sound controls. The TRE-
BLE control e[]_cts only the high j?e-
quencT sound comingjkom the TV
enhancing the highs," while the BASS
control e[]Octs only the low j?equencT
sound comingj?om the TV enhancing
the lows. The Balance control adjusts'
the sound level being heardj?om each
speaker
_ Press the MENU button the
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remote to display the on-screen menu.
,_ Press the CURSOR UPII_ or CUR-
SOR DOWN •button until the word
SOUND is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button to display the SOUND menu
features.
Press the CURSOR UP or
CURSOR DOWN • button to scroll
the Sound menu features until the
words TREBLE, BASS or BALANCE
are highlighted.
._ Press the CURSOR RIGHT
or LEFT ,, button to adjust the
Treble, Bass or Balance controls.
When finished, press the STATUS
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from the TV's screen.
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turned ON, you can have the TV level
out sound that is being heard. This
makes jbr a more consistent sound by
reducing the peaks' and valleys that
occur during program changes or com-
mercial breaks. To turn the AVL ON,
'bllow these steps.
_Press the MENU button on the
_ remote to display the on-screen menu.
_Press the CURSOR CUR-
uP• or
SOR DOWN • button until the word
SOUND is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button to display the SOUND menu
features.
Press the CURSOR UP •or
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the Sound menu features until the word
AVL is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button to turn the AVL control ON or
OFF.
When finished, press the STATUS
/EXIT button to remove the menu
from the TV's screen.
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Tahe Incredible Surround jeature
dds greater depth and dimension to
both monaural (MONO) and stereo TV
sound. With the control turned ON the
TV's speakers can add even wider
sound separation to normal broadcasts.
Press the MENU button oll the
remote to display the on-screen menu.
Press the CURSOR UP •or CUR-
l button until the word
SOUND is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••
display the SOUND menu
features.
Press the CURSOR UP • or
DOWN • button to scroll
the Sound menu features until the
words INCR. SURROUND are high-
lighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••
button to set the Incredible Surround
control as follows:
MONO: When in the Mono Sound
Mode, Incredible Surround can be set
to Mono or Spatial.
STEREO: When in the Stereo Sound
Mode, Incredible Surround can be set
to Stereo or Incredible Surround.
When finished, press the STATUS
to remove the menu
from the TV's screen.
NOTE: If the TV signal is
being received from a mono
source, pressing the INCR. SURR. but-
ton will cause either MONO or SPA-
TIAL to appear on the the screen, if the
TV signal is being received from a
stereo source and the "Sound" control
is set to Stereo, pressing the INCR.
SURR. button will toggle two choices:
STEREO and INCR. SURROUND.
SPATIAL - widens the "Mono" sound,
simulating a broader, fuller sound.
INCR. SURROUND - widens the
"Stereo" sound, simulating a broader,
fuller sound.
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be heard apart[ram the current TVpro-
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SAP [br any number of purposes.
Ira SAP signal is not present with a
selected program, the SAP option cannot
be selected. Also, f SAP is selected on a
channel (with SAP) and you select anoth-
er channel, when you return to the origi-
nal channel, SAP will be OFE Youwill
have to reseleet the SAP [eature.
_ Press the MENU button on the
remote to display the on-screen menu.
,_ Press the CURSOR UPS- or CUR-
SOR DOWN •button until the word
SOUND is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button to display the SOUND menu
features.
Press the CURSOR UP II_or
CURSOR DOWN •button to scroll
the Sound menu features until the word
SAP is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button to turn the SAP control ON or
OFF.
When finished, press the STATUS
/EXIT button to remove the menu
from the TV's screen.
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yOpU can receive broadeast stereo TV
rograms. The TV has both an
ampl!fier and twin speakers through
which the stereo sound can be heard.
Press the MENU button oll the
remote to display the on-screen menu.
Press the CURSOR UP •or CUR-
SOR DOWN • button until the word
SOUND is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT
button to display the SOUND menu
features.
Press the CURSOR UP • or
CURSOR DOWN • button to scroll
the Sound menu features until the word
SOUND is highlighted.
Press the CURSOR RIGHT ••
button to set the Sound control to
Mono or Stereo.
When finished, press the STATUS
/EXIT button to remove the menu
from the TV's screen.
Remember, if stereo is not
present on a selected show, the
Sound control cannot be changed to
Stereo. On the other hand, if stereo is
present on a selected show the Sound
control can be set to Mono.
When channel changes are made, the
screen may indicate Mono for asecond
or two, then change to Stereo if the sig-
nal being received is in stereo.
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T_o e Timer controls allow you to use
ur TV as an alarm clock !t'set to
turn itself'on and q[f at a specific time.
It also can be set to tune to a specific
channel at a speei[_c time.
_ Press the CLOCK button on the
remote. The Timer menu will appear oll
the screen.
,_ Press the CURSOR UP or
DOWN •button to highlight one of
the Timer controls you wish to set
(Time, Start Time, Stop Time, Channel,
Activate, or Display).
Press the CURSOR RIGHT _-_-
button to adjust the selected option.
TIME: Enter the current time with the
numbered buttons. Use the Cursor Right
button to move to the AM/PM area and use
the Cursor Left or Right buttons to toggle
AM or PM.
START TIME: Use the numbered buttons
to enter a start-up time for the TV to turn
on or to tune a specific channel.
STOP TIME: Use the numbered buttons
to enter a time for the TV to shut itself off"
CHANNEL: Use the Numbered buttons or
the CH + or -- buttons to select a specific
channel for the TV to tune to at the specific
Start Time.
ACTIVATE: Set the Timer to preform it's
function ONCE or DAILY.
DISPLAY: Set to ON or OFF. When ON,
the time will be displayed ALL the time the
TV in ON. When OFF, the time will only
appear when the STATUS;EXIT button is
pressed.
When finished, press the STATUS
/EXIT button to remove the menu
from the TV's screen.
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Tghe AutoLockjbature is an inte-
rated circuit that receives and
processes data sent by broadcast-
ers, or other program providers,
that contain program content advi-
sories. When programmed by the
viewe_ a TV with AutoLock can
respond to the content advisories
and bloek program content that
may bejbund objectionable (such
as q/.]knsh_e language, violence,
sexual situations, etc.). This is' a
great jbature to censor the type of'
viewing children may watch.
Over the next few pages you '11
learn how to bhtck channels and
certain rated programming. Below
is a brief explanation qf some terms
and ratings you will find in tile
AutoLockjbature.
AutoLock offers various
BLOCKING controls from which
to choose:
Access Code: An Access Code
must be set to prevent children from
unblocking questionable or cen-
sored programming set by their par-
ents.
Channel Block: After an access
code has been programmed, you
can block individual channels
including the A/V inputs.
Clear All: Allows you clear all
channels being blocked from your
viewing set with the Channel Block
Control.
Block All: Allows you to block
ALL channels and A/V inputs at
one time.
Movie Ratings: Certain blocking
options exist which will block pro-
grmnming based on ratings pat-
temed by the Motion Pictures
Association of America.
TV Ratings: Just like the Movie
Ratings, programs can be blocked
from viewing using standard TV
ratings set by TV broadcasters.
To learn more about the Motion
Picture Association of America
Ratings and the TV Broadcasters
Television Ratings, refer to the defi-
nitions listed on the columns to the
right.
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G: General Audience - All ages admitted.
Most parents would find this program suit-
able for all ages. This type of programming
contains little or no violence, no strong lan-
guage, and little or no sexual dialogue or
situations.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested -This
programming contains material that parents
may find unsuitable for younger children.) it
may contain one or more of the following:
Moderate violence, some sexual situations,
infrequent coarse language, or some sugges-
tive dialogue.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned - This
programming contains material that parents
may find unsuitable for children under the
age of 13. It contains one or more of the fol-
lowing: violence, sexual situations, coarse
language, or suggestive dialogue.
R: Restricted -This is programming is specif-
ically designed for adults. Anyone under the
age of 17 should only view this program-
ming with an accompanying parent or adult
guardian. It contains one or more of the fol-
lowing: intense violence, intense sexual situ-
ations, strong coarse language, or intensely
suggestive dialogue.
NC-17: No one under the age of'l 7 will be
admired. - This type of programming should
be viewed by adults only. It contains graphic
violence, explicit sex, or crude indecent lan-
guage.
X: Adults Only -This type of programming
contains one or more of the following: very
graphic violence, very graphic and explicit or
indecent sexual acts, very coarse and intense-
ly suggestive language.
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designed to be appropriate fl)r all chiL
dren.) Designed for a very young audi-
ence, including children ages 2-6. This type of
programming is not expected to frighten
younger children.
TV-Y7 - (Directed to Older Children -
-Ibis program is designedfbr children
age 7 and above.) it may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the
development skills needed to distinguish
between make-believe and reality. This pro-
gramming may include mild fantasy and comic
violence (FV).
_V-G - (General Audience -- Most par-
ents would find this program suitable
jbr all ages.) This type of programming
contains little or no violence, no strong lan-
guage, and little or no sexual dialogue or situa-
tions.
_TV-PG - (Parental Guidance
Suggested -- This program contains
material that parems mav find unsuit-
ablefbr younger children.) This type of pro-
gwamming contains one or more of the follow-
ing: Moderate violence (V), some sexual situa-
tions (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or
some suggestive dialogue (D).
TV-14 - (Parents Strongly Cautioned -
-This program contains' some material
that many parems would find unsuitable
¢brchildren under 14 years q!age. ) This type
of programming contains one or more of the
following: intense violence (V), intense sexual
situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or
intensely suggestive dialogue (D).
NTV-MA - (Mature Audience Only --
]"hi_program i_ spec_icalh, designed to
be viewed by aduhs and therefbre may
be unsuitable fbr children under 1Z) This type
of progwamming contains one or more of the
following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual
situations (S), or crude indecent language (L).