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Philips 19PR19C User Manual
Philips 19PR19C User Manual

Philips 19PR19C User Manual

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  • Page 1 COVER L9 19PR19C1...
  • Page 2: Welcome/Registration Of Your Tv

    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 MAGNAVOX “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
  • Page 3: Safety/Precautions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation pre- cautions which you should be particularly aware of. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    This is normal and does not require you contacting your dealer or request- ing service. SmartPicture™, SmartSound™, SmartSurf™, and SmartLock™ are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright © 1999 Philips Consumer Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
  • Page 5: Basic Cable Tv Hookups

    OOKING ABLE our 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. Just put the threaded end of the cable signal to the TV's antenna plug and screw it down tight.
  • Page 6: Basic Antenna Hookups

    Back of TV “Program" or "Add" channels in the TV’s memory on page 12 (Auto Program sec- tion). To order any option- al accessory contact your dealer or the Philips Parts Center at 1-800-851-8885. Back of TV...
  • Page 7: Basic Tv To Vcr Hookup

    OOKING he basic Antenna, or Cable TV, to VCR to TV connection is shown to the right. For more information on other hookups (possible when Cable Converter/Descrambler boxes are included) refer to your accessory VCR and Cable Converter Owner's Manual for details. BEGIN Connect your Antenna or Cable TV signal to the IN FROM...
  • Page 8: Basic Tv And Remote Operations

    ELEVISION BEGIN Press the POWER button to turn the TV ON. Press the VOLUME + button to increase the sound level or the VOLUME – button to lower the sound level. Pressing both buttons at the same time will display the onscreen menu. Once in the menu, use these button to make adjustments or selections.
  • Page 9: Tv Remote Buttons

    Power Button Press to turn the TV ON and OFF. Sleep Button Press to set the TV to automatically turn itself OFF. CC Button Press to select Closed Caption options within the menu. Clock Button Press for direct entry of the TIMER (Clock) features were you can set the TV’s clock, the Start Time, and the Start Channel Controls.
  • Page 10: Onscreen Menu

    or our Spanish and French speak- ing TV owners an onscreen LAN- GUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.
  • Page 11: Using The Tuner Control

    SING THE he TUNER feature allows you to change the TV’s signal input to either CABLE, AUTO or ANTENNA mode. It’s important for the TV to know what type of signal to look for. (From a Cable TV signal or a nor- mal Antenna signal.) In the AUTO mode, when the AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated, the TV will auto-...
  • Page 12: Using The Auto Program Control

    SING THE our TV can automatically set itself for local area (or Cable TV) chan- nels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL (+), (–) but- tons are pressed. Note: Make sure the antenna or cable signal connection has been completed before AUTO PROGRAM is used.
  • Page 13: How To Add And Delete Channels

    OW TO hannel Edit makes it easy for you to ADD or DELETE channels from the list of channels stored in the TV’s memory. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP DOWN buttons to scroll through the onscreen menu until the word...
  • Page 14: Adjusting The Tv Picture

    o adjust your TV picture con- trols, select a channel and follow the steps shown below: BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP DOWN buttons until the word BRIGHTNESS is highlighted. (Or, COLOR, PICTURE, SHARPNESS, TINT, COL.
  • Page 15: Activating Contrast Plus (Black Stretch)

    CTIVATING THE ONTRAST he Contrast Plus (Black Stretch) feature helps to “sharpen” the picture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in dark- ness and the whites become brighter. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN buttons until...
  • Page 16 CTIVATING THE or reasons such as poor cable reception, the picture can some- times appear slightly “speckled” (or signal noise shown in the picture). The NOISE REDUCTION control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu.
  • Page 17: Activating Noise Reduction (Picture) Control .16 Setting The Tv's Clock

    ETTING THE our television comes with an onscreen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the screen when the STATUS/EXIT but- ton is pressed or when channel changes occur. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button on the remote to display the onscreen CLOCK menu.
  • Page 18: Activating The Timer Control

    CTIVATING THE ust like an alarm clock you can set the TV to turn itself on at the same time everyday. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN button until the words TIMER ACTIVE are highlighted.
  • Page 19: Activating The Start-Up Channel

    CTIVATING THE sed along with the Clock fea- tures, you can select a specific channel that the television will tune to when the Timer Active control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN button until...
  • Page 20: Setting The Tv's Start Time Control

    ETTING THE sed along with the Clock fea- ture, you can select a specific time the television will turn on when the Timer Active control is turned ON. BEGIN Press the CLOCK button to display the Clock onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN button until the words START TIME are high-...
  • Page 21: Setting The Tv For Closed Caption

    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 dia- logue and conversations while the TV program is in progress.
  • Page 22: Using The Sleeptimer Control

    ave you ever fallen asleep in front of the TV only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can save you all that trouble by automatical- ly turning itself off.
  • Page 23: Understanding The Smartlock Feature

    NDERSTANDING THE he SmartLock feature is an inte- grated circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcast- ers, or other program providers, that contain program content advi- sories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with SmartLock can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual...
  • Page 24: Smartlock

    NDERSTANDING THE ver the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channels and get a better understanding of the rating terms for certain pro- gramming. First, let’s start by learning how to set a personal access code: BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu.
  • Page 25: Setting The Smartlock To Block Channels

    NDERSTANDING THE fter your personal access code has been set (see previous page), you are now ready to select the channels you want to block out or censor. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN button until...
  • Page 26: Setting Smartlock's Blocking Options

    NDERSTANDING THE martLock offers the viewer other blocking features as well. With these Blocking Option features, the censoring can be turned ON or OFF. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to display the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP CURSOR DOWN buttons until the words SMART LOCK are...
  • Page 27: Blocking Using The Movie/Tv Ratings

    NDERSTANDING THE here are two types of program ratings within the SmartLock feature. One is based on the Movie Industry ratings while the other is based on the TV Industry ratings. Both can be used to block or censor programming that has been rated in either manner.
  • Page 28 NDERSTANDING THE his portion of the SmartLock features cover program ratings based on the TV Industry rating system. This is known as Parental Guideline within SmartLock. After selecting the SmartLock fea- ture and entering your personal access code, the BLOCK/CHANGE CODE screen appears;...
  • Page 29: Using The Smartlock Review Screen

    NDERSTANDING THE ow that you’ve learned how to block channels or censor your viewing, using the Movie Ratings or Parental (TV) Guidelines, let’s review what you’ve done. The SmartLock Review feature allows you to see what has been blocked. Whenever the Menu button is pressed the onscreen menu will be displayed with the SmartLock Review highlighted.
  • Page 30: Bass Boost Controls

    ETTING THE esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has Bass and Treble Boost sound adjustment controls. The TREBLE Boost effects only the high frequency sound com- ing from the TV enhancing the highs; while the BASS Boost effects only the low frequency sound com- ing from the TV enhancing the lows.
  • Page 31: Using The Volume Bar Control

    SING THE se the Volume Bar control to see the TV’s volume level settings on the TV screen. The Volume Bar will be seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or remote) are pressed. BEGIN Press the MENU button to dis- play the onscreen menu.
  • Page 32: Using The Smartpicture™ Control

    SING THE hether you’re watching a movie or a video game, your TV has automatic video control set- tings matched for your current pro- gram source or content. The SmartPicture feature quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a num- ber of different types of programs and viewing conditions you may have in your home.
  • Page 33: Using The Smartsound™ (Avl) Control

    SING THE he SmartSound feature allows the listener to select between four different factory set sound options. Personal (which can be set by the user), Theater (for movie viewing), Music (for musical type programming) and Voice (when the program is mainly dialogue). To select any of the options follow the directions below.
  • Page 34: Using Smartsurf™ (Alternate Channel)

    SING THE “list” or series of previously viewed channels can be select- ed with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature you can easily switch between dif- ferent TV programs that currently interest you. The SmartSurf control allows you set up to eight channels in its quick viewing “list”.
  • Page 35: Tips If Something Isn't Working

    lease make these simple checks before calling for ser- vice. These tips can save you time and money since charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not cov- ered under your warranty. No Power No Picture No Sound Remote Does Not Work TV Displays Wrong...
  • Page 36: Glossary Of Tv Terms

    Coaxial Cable • A single solid antenna wire normally matched with a metal plug (F-type) end connector that screws (or pushes) directly onto a 75 Ohm input found on the Television or VCR. Closed Caption • Broadcast standard which allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen.
  • Page 37: Factory Service Locations

    Indicates In-Home/Carry-In Service 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.
  • Page 38 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...
  • Page 39: Notes

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  • Page 40: Limited Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Consumer Electronics Company, P.O. Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800 Printed in U.S.A.

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