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Introduction
Welcome/Registration of Your TV ............................2
Safety/Precautions .....................................................3
Table of Contents.......................................................4
Features......................................................................4
Basic Cable TV Hookups ..........................................5
Basic Antenna Hookups.............................................6
Basic TV to VCR Hookup.........................................7
Basic TV and Remote Operations .............................8
TV Remote Buttons ...................................................9
Onscreen MENU
✧ Setting the Language Control.................10
✧ Using the Tuner Control...................................11
✧ Using the Auto Program Control .....................12
✧ How to Add and Delete Channels....................13
✧ Using the External Control (Input Naming) ....14
✧ Adjusting the TV Picture .................................15
✧ Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch).........16
✧ Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control 17
✧ Setting the TV’s Clock.....................................18
✧ Activating the Timer Control...........................19
✧ Activating the Start-Up Channel .....................20
✧ Setting the TV’s Start Time Control................21
✧ Setting the TV for Closed Caption ..................22
✧ Using the Sleep Timer Control ........................23
SmartLock™
✧ Understanding the SmartLock Feature.......24
✧ Setting the SmartLock Access Code................25
✧ Setting the SmartLock to Block Channels.......26
✧ Setting SmartLock’s Blocking Options ...........27
✧ Blocking Using the Movie/TV Ratings .....28-29
✧ Using the SmartLock Review Screen..............30
Sound
✧ Using the Treble Boost and
Bass Boost controls..........................................31
✧ Using the Volume Bar Control ........................31
✧ Using the Input control and
the Audio/Video Input Jacks............................32
Remote Control Operation
Using the SmartPicture™ Control................33
Using the SmartSound™ (AVL) Control......34
Using SmartSurf™ (Alternate Channel) .................35
General Information
Tips if Something Isn’t Working ................36
Glossary of TV Terms..............................................37
Index ........................................................................37
Factory Service Locations..................................38-39
Warranty...................................................................40
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOTE: This owner's manual is used with sev-
eral different television models. Not all fea-
tures (and drawings) discussed in this manual
will necessarily match those found with your
television system. This is normal and does not
require you contacting your dealer or request-
ing service.
Here are a few of the special features built into this
new Color Television:
SmartLock™ feature allows you to block the view-
ing of certain channel or external audio/video con-
nections where you might not want your children
viewing inappropriate material.
Infrared Remote Control works your TV set.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV
(CATV) channel capability.
Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV
program dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen
text.
Automatic Programming of Channels for quick
and easy selection of favorite stations available in
your area.
Onscreen Features (in either English, French, or
Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV
controls.
Sleeptimer automatically turns the TV OFF at preset
times.
SmartPicture™ allows you to set the picture color,
tint, contrast, etc. for various types of programming
such as Personal (picture controls the way you set
them), Sports, Movies, or Weak Signals with the push
of one button.
SmartSound™ controls allow you to set the sound
controls for various types of listening programs such
as Personal (sound controls the way you set them),
Theater, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.
SmartPicture™, SmartSound™, SmartSurf™, and SmartLock™ are all
registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Copyright © 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.