Philips 15PF8946-37 User Manual

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10HOW TO USE THE TIMER MENU CONTROLSYour television comes with an onscreen clock. TheTV can also be set to turn on or off at a specifictime and tune t

11The AutoLock™ feature receives andprocesses data sent by broadcasters orother program providers that contain pro-gram content advisories. When progr

12SETTING UPANAUTOLOCK™ACCESS CODEAutoLockTMallows parents to block out orcensor any channels they think childr enshould not watch. A channel blocke

13HOW TO BLOCK CHANNELS USING AUTOLOCK™Remember that 0711 is the default AutoLockTMcode. If your access code has been changedby someone other than yo

91635824714HOW TO LOCK A HD (HIGH DEFINITION) CHANNEL IN TV MODEYou can also lock the HD (High Definition)channel while in TV Mode using theAutoLock™

15HOW TO CLEAR ALL LOCKED CHANNELS AT THE SAME TIMEVarious onscreen messages will appearwhen someone tries to view blocked pro-gramming. The message i

AutoLock Block Channel Lock HDÉ • GChange CodeÉ • PG-13 Clear AllÉ • PGBlock AllÉ • NC-17Movie RatingÉ É • R 16BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON MOV

17BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON TV RATINGSYou can select specific TV ratings that youwant to censor by following these steps.1Press the MENU button on th

18OTHER AUTOLOCK™BLOCKING OPTIONSThe AutoLock™ control offers the viewerother blocking options as well. WithBlock Options, the censoring can be turned

AutoLock Disabled19USING THE AUTOLOCK™REVIEW SCREENTo remind you wich rating you have lockedand which Block Options you have selected,a review screen

2Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out.Complete and return your

20HOW TO USE THE CONTRAST+ CONTROLTne Contrast + function helps to sharpen the pic-ture quality. The black portions of the picturebecome richer in dar

21HOW TO USE THE SURF CONTROLAlist or series of previously viewed channelscan be selected with the SURF button on yourremote control. With this featu

121222HOW TO USE THE CLOSED CAPTIONING CONTROLHOW TO USE THE SLEEPTIMER CONTROLSleep OffSleep 15Sleep 30Sleep 45Sleep 60Sleep 90ORORORORSleep 120ORSle

123654523HOW TO USE THE PROGRAM LIST CONTROLHOW TO SET THE ACTIVE CONTROLThe Program List Control will allow you toquickly overview all the programmed

24HOW TO USE THE FORMAT CONTROLY ou can change the screen format size to match the type of program you re watching. For 23PF8946 and 17PF8946 m

25HOW TO USE THE AUTO PICTURE™CONTROLHOW TO USE THE AUTO SOUND™CONTROLWhether you re watching a movie or a videogame, your TV has automatic video cont

12354626This TV also provides you with an FM Radio. An FMRadio signal must be connected to the FM Antenna75 ohm Jack located on the bottom of the TV.

124354655527SETTING UP THE FM MODE (FM RADIO)FM RADIO TIMER CONTROLSYour TV or FM Radio comes with anonscreen clock. The FM Radio can also beset to tu

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1235429SETTING UP THE FM MODE (FM RADIO)hile in the FM Mode, there is a Screensaveroption that can be used. The Screensaver con-trol, when on, will ci

3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead before operating equipment1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all

12430SETTING UP THE VGA MODEVGA PICTURE CONTROLS o ensure the best picture quality from the VGA feature of this TV, several Picture Controls

124631VGA FEATURESSETTING UP THE VGA MODE1Press the MENU button on theremote control to display onscreenmenu.2Press the CURSOR DOWN buttonREPEATEDLY t

123232The HD Select Control will allow you toquickly change from the HD Mode of oper-ation to the TV, FM Radio, or VGA Modes.1If in the HD Mode, press

33The HD Mode offers certain Picture, Soundand Blocking options within its onscreenmenu. Below is a list of Picture Menu options.SETTING UP THE HD MOD

2753646134The HD Mode also offers certain Sound con-trol adjustments to fine tune the sound beingheard when in the HD Mode.SETTING UP THE HD MODE (HIG

35T he HD Mode channel can be blocked to censor the viewing of programming notsuitable for children. The HD Mode AutoLock menu also allows

35TROUBLESHOOTING TIPSNo Power• Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds,then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWERbut

37CLEANING AND CAREWARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TVScreen: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screenfor extended periods of

38INDEXCleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37FM Radio Mode ControlsAutoSound™ Control . . . . . . . .

39Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 (402) 536-4171One (1) Year Labor and Parts RepairPHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTYPHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONIC

4PRECAUTIONSADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• ENSURE that LCD TV stand is tightened properly to the set (See Quick Guide on the right way of tightening

INTRODUCTIONWelcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

65243511452346HOW TO USE THE INSTALLATION FEATURESFor our Spanish and French-speaking TV own-ers, an onscreen Language option is present.The Language

1236547HOW TO USE THE INSTALLATION FEATURESAUTOPROGRAMYour TV can automatically set itself for local area(or cable TV) channels. This makes it easy f

8HOW TO USE THE PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLSTo adjust your TV picture controls, select a channeland follow these steps.1Press the MENU button on the re

9HOW TO USE THE SOUND ADJUSTMENT CONTROLSTo adjust your TV sound controls, select a channel andfollow these steps.1Press the MENUbutton on the remote