And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the PHILIPS “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
The protective screen filter is specifically formulated by Philips for HD displays to protect your investment while giving the best possible picture. Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV off after a set amount of time of your choice.
Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV ANEL ou can connect a wide range of video and audio devices to your TV, in various ways. This page and the next one provide an overview of signal compatibilities and the types of devices you can connect to the jacks.
NOTE: The Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature is not available for use with AV5. ELPFUL INTS • The TV’s default color-space setting for HD INPUT-AV 4 is YPbPr, and for HD INPUT-AV 5 it is RGB. If the picture looks grossly incorrect, try changing the color-space setting on either the digital equipment or the TV.
• two cables for audio connections (standard RCA connectors) (only one cable is needed for a nonstereo VCR). NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV. You should be able to buy them at most stores that sell electronics. Or you can call our...
RCA connectors) (only one cable is needed for connection to a nonstereo VCR). NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV. You should be able to buy them at most stores that sell electronics. Or you can call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.
SOUND submenu to either VARIABLE or FIXED to determine whether you adjust the volume at the TV or at the external hi-fi system. To change the volume at the TV using the TV’s remote control, you must select VARIABLE.
ANTENNA IN 75 INPUT-AV 1 OUTPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO Rear of DVD Player* DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTS COAXIAL OPT OUT SUB WF OUT *(Example: Philips DVD model DVD712) POWER ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE SOUND PICTURE MENU/ STATUS/ SELECT EXIT...
RCA connectors) • two cables for audio connections (standard RCA connectors). NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV. You should be able to buy them at most stores that sell electronics. Or you can call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.
(DVD or videotape, for example) on the ONNECTING AN IDEO ANTENNA IN 75 Rear of Device with S-VIDEO Output* *(Example: Philips DVD/VCR Combi model DV910VHS) POWER ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE PICTURE...
RCA or BNC output jacks. If your HD receiver comes with BNC jacks, you will need to purchase BNC-to-RCA adapters to connect the receiver to the TV. You should be able to purchase these adapters at most stores that sell electronics. Or you can call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.
• You can also connect a 1080i or 480p video source that has component video, RGB, or RGB+H/V output jacks rather than a DB15 output jack to the TV’s HD INPUT-AV5. This type of hookup will require a special- ty cable that has a DB15 connector on one end and standard (phono- type) RCA connectors on the other.
Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV he side panel jacks provide a convenient way for you to connect a camcorder to your TV. The side panel jacks are recognized by your TV as AV3. You can obtain S-VIDEO quality with an S-VHS,...
ONNECTING AND he TV’s side panel has a headphone jack for personal listening. BEGIN Insert the headphone plug into the head- phone jack ; in the TV’s side panel. Turn down the TV’s volume or press the Mute button c c on the remote con- trol to turn off the TV’s internal speakers.
(IR) controlled devices such as VCRs, cable TV converter boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and laser-disc players. If you want to use your TV remote to oper- ate a VCR or other accessory device, you will need to perform this initial check explained in this section.
First, press and hold down the VCR or ACC (for an accessory device other than a VCR) mode button on the TV remote. Then press and hold down the MENU/SELECT button at the same time for a brief moment. Release the buttons. The TV remote back light will switch on.
PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE SOUND PICTURE our TV remote can be set to work various accessory devices (VCRs, cable convert- ers, and satellite receivers, for example) by what is called the Search Method. NOTE: The Search Method works only with...
SING THE he Chart below provides you with com- mon accessory-device functions associat- ed with the buttons on your Philips TV remote control. (See pages 18–20 for information on programming your TV remote to operate accessory devices.) NOTES: • Functions can vary according to the manu- facturer’s specifications for each accessory...
With each press of the AV button you can access a different signal-source input. The signal-source input jacks are located on the back and side panels of your TV. (See pages 6 and 7.) Selecting a Signal Source Using the AV Button...
INTS • AutoSound™ works only with the pro- grams coming through the ANTENNA IN 75 jack on the rear of the TV. AutoSound™ will not control the sound levels of the other jacks on the rear or side of the TV.
FREEZE SOUND PICTURE ou can use an AutoPicture™ option to automatically tailor the TV’s picture for certain types of input signals. The factory has set the MOVIES, SPORTS, WEAK SIG- NAL, and MULTIMEDIA options. The set- tings for the PERSONAL option are the ones you select through the onscreen PICTURE submenu.
™ SING SURF SURF LIST EMPTY POWER ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE SOUND STATUS/ EXIT MUTE TV/VCR A/CH SURF PIP ON/OFF REC • FORMAT SLEEP DOLBY V PROG.LIST ITR/ HOME HOME PERSONAL RECORD...
“Tuner Mode” “Auto Program,” “Channel Edit,” and “Name” sections on pages 4–6 in the Quick Use and Setup Guide that came with your TV for proper setup). You can also access the Program List by pressing the button in the center of the Cursor Ring.
TV? You can program your TV to turn off while you sleep. The Sleep Timer feature allows you to set your TV to turn off within a certain amount of time: 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes.
Using the Onscreen Submenus: Picture o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. See descrip- tions of the picture-adjustment options below. BEGIN Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
SHARPNESS INSTALL TINT POWER ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE PICTURE SOUND STATUS/ MENU/ SELECT EXIT MUTE TV/VCR A/CH SURF POSITION Using the Onscreen Submenus: Picture PICTURE BRIGHTNESS COLOR PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT PICTURE PICTURE SHARPNESS TINT COLOR TEMP EYE FIDELITY...
CURSOR RING RIGHT or LEFT to adjust the selected control. Press the STATUS/EXIT button to exit the menu. ELPFUL When the bar scale is centered, speaker sound BALANCE is centered between the TV’s left and right side speakers. REBLE ALANCE PICTURE TREBLE...
The volume levels often vary considerably. By turning on the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) control, you can make your TV produce a more consistent volume level. Follow these steps to turn the AVL control on.
Option Using the TV Buttons Should your remote control become lost or other- wise unavailable for use, follow the steps below to use the buttons on the front of the TV to access the onscreen menu and select a surround-sound mode. BEGIN Press the Volume + and –...
Using the Onscreen Submenus: Sound ELECTING THE ou can enjoy stereo programs on your TV. It has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which stereo sound can be heard. Follow these steps to select the STEREO mode. BEGIN Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
Should your remote control become lost or other- wise unavailable for use, follow the steps below to use the buttons on the front of the TV to access the onscreen menu and select SAP. NOTE: SAP must be broadcast with the program you are watching for you to be able to select the feature.
Using the Onscreen Submenus: Sound he BASS BOOST control allows you to increase the low-frequency range of the TV’s sound. This creates a deeper, fuller sound. Follow these steps to turn BASS BOOST ON. BEGIN Press MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
• If you’d like, set the clock automatically using the AutoChron™ feature (page 5, Quick Use and Setup Guide). • Clock settings may be lost when the TV is unplugged or when AC power to the set is interrupted. ETTING THE...
Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features fter you have set the TV’s clock, you can use your TV to keep up with the time on screen. You can also set the timer to switch to another channel, and, if you want, turn the TV off.
(Standby mode is when the TV is plugged into the wall outlet but turned off.) If you want, you can also set the TV to turn off at some time after the TV switches channels. Follow the steps below to set the Timer’s START TIME and STOP TIME.
Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features ollow these steps to select the channel to which the Timer will switch the TV. BEGIN Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEATURES.
INSTALL FORMAT POWER 3,4, ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE PICTURE SOUND MENU/ STATUS/ EXIT SELECT MUTE TV/VCR A/CH SURF POSITION Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features FEATURES TIMER TIME AutoLock START TIME STOP TIME CLOSED CAP CHANNEL FORMAT ACTIVATE FEATURES...
Using the Onscreen Submenus: Features he AutoLock™ feature can help par- ents control what their children watch on TV. AutoLock™ does this by using the content advisories sent by broadcasters or other program providers. After you program AutoLock™, it can respond to...
ELPFUL INTS • An X appears on screen to confirm the receipt of each digit by the TV as you input your AutoLock™ access code. • Parents, it isn’t possible for your child to unblock a channel without knowing your access code or changing it to a new one.
BLOCK CHANNEL highlighted. Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT to highlight the TV’s avail- able channels. Press the CURSOR RING UP or DOWN to highlight the channel you want to block.
CLOSED CAP FORMAT FORMAT FEATURES AutoLock AutoLock BLOCK CHANNEL BLOCK CHANNEL SETUP CODE SETUP CODE MOVIE RATING MOVIE RATING TV RATING TV RATING BLOCK OPTIONS BLOCK OPTIONS AutoLock MOVIE RATING MOVIE RATING PG-13 PG-13 NC-17 NC-17 ACCESS CODE - - - -...
TV-Y7 (Directed to Older Children)—designed for children ages 7 and older. Programs rated TV-Y7 may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the development skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Such programs may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV).
FORMAT FORMAT FEATURES FEATURES AutoLock AutoLock BLOCK CHANNEL BLOCK CHANNEL SETUP CODE SETUP CODE MOVIE RATING MOVIE RATING TV RATING TV RATING BLOCK OPTIONS BLOCK OPTIONS AutoLock AutoLock BLOCK OPTIONS BLOCK OPTIONS BLOCKING BLOCKING BLOCK UNRATED BLOCK UNRATED NO RATING...
Unrated programming consists of shows that the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) or the TV broad- casters have chosen not to rate. BEGIN Press the MENU/SELECT but- ton on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.
CLOSED CAP FORMAT FORMAT FEATURES AutoLock AutoLock BLOCK CHANNEL BLOCK CHANNEL SETUP CODE SETUP CODE MOVIE RATING MOVIE RATING TV RATING TV RATING BLOCK OPTIONS BLOCK OPTIONS AutoLock BLOCK OPTIONS BLOCK OPTIONS BLOCKING BLOCKING BLOCK UNRATED BLOCK UNRATED NO RATING...
X will also be blocked. TV RATING—shows all the TV ratings that you have chosen to block within the TV RATING con- trol. NOTE: If a lower rating is blocked, higher ratings will also be blocked automatically. For...
SING THE losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hear- ing impaired, this feature uses onscreen text boxes to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress.
The picture-format modes are available for use only with video sources connected to the ANTENNA, AV1, CVI, AV2, and AV3 (Side Panel) inputs on the TV. Control the picture formats of video sources connected to the HD inputs through the set-top...
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Using the TV Buttons Should your remote control become lost or other- wise unavailable for use, follow the steps below to use the buttons on the front of the TV to access the onscreen menu and select a picture-format control.
Using the TV Buttons Should your remote control become lost or oth- erwise unavailable for use, follow the steps below to use the buttons on the front of the TV to access the onscreen menu and turn Active Control™ on or off.
HD television RGB signal sys- tems, timing, synchronization, and signal strengths. The HD INPUT-AV 4 RGB inputs on your Philips TV will not be compatible with all digital equipment that offers RGB outputs. If the digital equip- ment you want to connect offers both...
Appendix B Product Type Rear-projection HDTV Monitor Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2–13 UHF: 14–69 Cable TV: Midband Superband Hyperband Ultraband Power Source AC 110V ±10%, 60 Hz Power Consumption 255 W (average), standby <1W Audio Power 2 x 10 W, 50 Hz–10 kHz at 5% THD (flat response),...
TV. Or if you’re using an HD receiver, you may try changing its color-space setting. See the receiver’s directions-for-use manual for more informa- tion To set the TV’s color space, follow the steps below. BEGIN Press the AV button on the remote...
But by maintaining normal use—mixing televi- sion picture types—you will create conditions in the tubes age at an even rate. The result will be a TV picture that is evenly bright over the entire screen. ARE AND...
• If you are using an HD receiver, ensure that its output is set correctly (HD or SD) based on the connection to the TV you have made. See pages 14 and 15. Also, refer to the directions-for-use manual that came with the HD receiver.
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• Check to ensure that you have made connections correctly. See pages *Q-1, *Q-2, 6–9, and 11–16. • If you have connected digital equipment to the HD inputs, check/change the color-space setting on the equipment or TV. See page 59.
There are 18 voluntary ATSC video formats. Audio/Video Inputs • Jacks (standard RCA), located on the rear of the TV, used for the input of audio and video signals. These jacks are designed for use with VCRs (or other accessories) to receive higher picture resolution and offer sound-connection options.
Headphone, 17 Hi-fi system, 10 Satellite receiver (standard), 6, 11, 13 S-Video device, 13 VCR, 8 *Q refers to the Quick Use and Setup Guide that came with your TV. NDEX VCR and cable box, 9 Convergence Controls Red/blue, *Q-8...
Toll-free numbers provided on the next page NOTE: If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas (see directory on back), you can contact the nearest Service Branch to obtain efficient and expedient repair for your product. If your product is In-Warranty, you should have proof-of-purchase to ensure No Charge Service. For Out-of-Warranty service, call the location nearest you.
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DE RÉCEPTION DE PRODUITS À RÉPARER À TRAVERS LE PAYS: CONTACTER LE CENTRE DE SERVICE AUX CONSOMMATEURS LE PLUS PROCHE POUR SAVOIR L’EMPLACEMENT DE CES DÉPÔTS CÓMO OBTENER UN SERVICIO OPORTUNO Y EFICIENTE POR CORREO, EN CASA O EN PERSONA PARA SU PRODUCTO A TRAVÉS DE UN CENTRO PHILIPS DE SERVICIO. MAS DE 600 SITIOS POR...
Limited Warranty Two Years Free Service on Cathode Ray Tube Parts / 30 days Free Service on Projection TV Screen WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase.