Philips 26PF9966 User manual - Page 5

CONTENTS INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT INFORMATION Welcome/Registration of Your TV 2 GENERALINFORMATION Troubleshooting 44 Safety/Precautions 3-4 Care and Cleaning 45 Features 4 Index 46 Contents 5 INSTALLATION MENU How to use the Language Controls 6 How to use the Tuner Mode Controls 6 How to use the Auto Program Controls 7 How to use the Channel Edit Controls 7 PICTURE MENU CONTROLS How to use the Picture Menu Controls 8 SOUND MENU CONTROLS How to use the Sound Menu Controls 9 FEATURE MENU CONTROLS How to use the Timer Menu Controls 10 Understanding the AutoLock" Controls 11 Setting up an AutoLock" Access Code 12 How to block channels using AutoLock 13 Limited Warranty 47 Features Active Control™ continuously measures and corrects all incoming signals to help provide the best picture quality. This feature monitors and corrects both the sharpness control and noise reduction control. Audio/Video Jack Panel allows direct connections with VCRs, DVDs, or other devices, providing quality TV picture and sound playback. Audio Volume Leveler (AVL) Control keeps the TV sound at an even level. Peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial breaks are reduced, making for a more consistent, comfortable sound. AutoLock™ allows you to block the viewing of certain channels or programs with certain ratings if you do not want your children to view inappropriate materials. How to lock HD Channel using AutoLock 14 How to clear all locked channels at the same time 15 How to block programming using the Movie Ratings Controls .16 How to block programming using the TV Ratings Controls .17 Other AutoLock" Blocking options 18 Using the AutoLock" Review screen 19 How to use the Contrast+ Control 20 How to use the DNR Control 20 AutoPicture™ allows you to change the picture settings (color, tint, contrast, etc.) for various types of programming, such as sports, movies, multimedia (games), or weak signals with the push of one button. AutoSound™ allows you to select from three factory-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu. The three factory-set controls (Voice, Music and Theatre) enable you to tailor the TV sound so as to enhance the particular programming you are watching. How to use the PIP Control 21 How to use the Mode Control 22 REMOTE CONTROL RELATED FEATURES How to use the Format Control 22 How to use the Sleeptimer Controls 23 How to use the Closed Captioning Controls 23 How to use the Program List Control 24 How to use the Active Control feature 24 How to use the Surf Control 25 How to use the Pixel Plus" Control 25 How to use the AutoPicture" Control 26 How to use the AutoSound" Control 26 Channel Edit allows you to add or delete channels from the list stored in the TV s memory. Channel Edit makes it easy to limit or expand the number of channels that are available to you when you press the Channel (+) or (-) buttons on your remote control. Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue or voice conversations as onscreen text. Infrared Remote Control works your TV and other remote-controlled devices, such as VCRs, DVD players, cable converters, and satellite receivers. Onscreen Menu shows helpful messages and instructions for setting TV feature controls (can be viewed in English, French, or Spanish). Remote Control Accessory Device Related Buttons 27 Sleep Timer automatically turns the TV OFF after a set amount of How to use the Remote Control with Philips accessory devices . . 28 time that you choose. How to use the Program the Universal Code with other accessory devices . 29 Remote Control Direct Entry Codes 30-32 Timer allows you to set your TV to turn itself ON and OFF once or daily like an alarm clock. SETTING UP THE FM RADIO MODE How to use the Mode Select Control 33 How to use the Install Controls 33 How to use the Timer Controls 34 How to use the Sound Controls 35 How to use the ScreenSaver Control 36 As an Energy Star¤ Partner, Philips Consumer Electronics has determined this product meets the Energy Star¤ guidelines for energy efficiency. Energy Star¤ is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with the Energy Star¤ label can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pollution and lowers utility bills. How to use the AutoSound" Control 36 SETTING UP THE PC (PERSONAL COMPUTER) MODE How to use the Picture Controls 37 How to use the Audio Selection Control 37 Active Control, AutoPicture, and AutoSound Surround are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. How to use the PC Features Controls 38 How to use the PIP Control 39 SETTING UP THE HD (HIGH DEFINITION) MODE How to use the HD Select Control 40 How to use the Picture Controls 41 How to use the Sound Controls 42 How to lock the HD Channel 43 QUICK USE AND SETUP GUIDE Refer to the simple Quick Use and Setup Guide (supplied with your TV) for details on making Connections and Remote Control Operation. Color TV Quick Use and Setup Guide CONTENTS Important Notice/Warning 1 Making Basic TV Connections Basic Cable TV Connections 1 Basic Antenna TV Connections 1 Basic TV Operation 2 Remote Battery Installation 2 Remote Control Button Descriptions 2 How to Use the Installation Features 3-4 Using the Language Control 3 Setting the Tuner Mode Control 3 How to Automatically Program Channels 3 How to Add and Delete Channels 4 How to set the AutoChron" Feature (Clock) . . . . .4 How to Name (Label) 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 necessarily match those found with your television set. This is normal and does not require that you contact your dealer or request service. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE. BASIC TV CONNECTIONS CABLE TV Your Cable TV input into your home may be a single (75 ohm) cable or a converter box installation. In either case, the connection to the TV is very easy. Follow the steps below to connect your cable signal to your new television. If your cable signal comes directly from a round 75Π coaxial cable use the following steps: 1 Connect the open end of the round Cable Company supplied cable to the 75Π input on the TV. Screw it down finger tight. 2 Plug the television in to the wall outlet and turn the TV on. Refer to the AUTOPROGRAM feature to program all the available channels on your cable signal. If your cable signal comes from a cable box, use the following steps: 3 Connect the open end of the round Cable Company supplied cable to the cable signal IN(put) plug on the back of the Cable Box. 4 Using a separate round coaxial cable, connect one end to the OUT(put) plug on the back of the Cable Box. 5 Connect the other end of the round coaxial cable to the 75Π input on the back of the television. Screw it down finger tight. 6 Plug the television in to the wall outlet and turn the TV on. Refer to the TUNER and AUTOPROGRAM features on page 3 of this Quick Use Guide. TUNER should be set to the CABLE option. AUTOPROGRAM can be set to program all the available channels on your cable signal into the television s memory. Direct Cable Connection: Cable signal coming from Cable Company (Round 75Π coaxial cable) b 1 P Cable Box Connection: 3 4 Jack Panel Back of TV INPUT OUTPUT Round 75Π Coaxial Cable Cable Signal IN from the Cable Company Jack Panel Back of TV 5 AC Power 2 Wall Outlet Power Plug from back of TV Jack Panel Back of Cable Box AC Power Wall Outlet 6 b P ANTENNA TV Acombination antenna receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69). Y our connection is easy because there is only one 75Π (ohm) antenna plug on the back of your TV, and that s where the antenna goes. Antenna Connection: Outdoor or Indoor Antenna (Combination VHF/UHF) The combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels 2-13 (VHF) and 14-69 (UHF). 1 If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you're ready to connect it to the TV. If your antenna has flat, twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you first need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a 300- to 75-ohm adapter. 1 300 to 75-ohm Adapter 2 2 Push the round end of the adapter (or antenna) onto the 75Π (ohm) plug on the back of the TV. If the round end of the antenna wire is threaded, screw it down finger tight. Twin Lead Wire 3 Plug the television in to the wall outlet and turn the TV on. Refer to the TUNER and AUTOPROGRAM features on page 3 of this Quick Use Guide. TUNER should be set to the ANTENNA option. AUTOPROGRAM can be set to program all the available channels on your cable signal into the television s memory. Round 75Π Coaxial Cable from Antenna 3121 233 42241 Jack Panel Back of TV b P Power Plug from back of TV AC Power Wall Outlet 3 Power Plug from back of TV 5