Philips CRT TV User Manual

Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS product.
So complete and return the Warranty Registration Card enclosed with your purchase at once. And take advantage of
these important benefits.
Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all
the benefits you’re entitled to.
Congratulations on your purchase,
and welcome to the “family!”
Dear PHILIPS product owner:
Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS.You’ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available
today.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.
What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers for which
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Sincerely,
Robert Minkhorst
President and Chief Executive Officer
Know these
safetysymbols
This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit which may cause an electrical
shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.
The “exclamation point” calls attention to features for which you should read the enclosed
literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.
WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, and fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Warranty
Verification
Registering your product within
10 days confirms your right to
maximum protection under the
terms and conditions of your PHILIPS
warranty.
Owner
Confirmation
Your completed Warranty
Registration Card serves as
verification of ownership in the
event of product theft or loss.
Model
Registration
Returning your Warranty Registration
Card right away guarantees you’ll
receive all the information and special
offers which you qualify for as the
owner of your model.
P.S. Remember, to get the most from your PHILIPS product,
you must return your Warranty Registration Card
within 10 days. So please mail it to us right now!
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Philips CRT TV Specifications

General

Brand	Philips
Model	CRT TV
Category	TV
Language	English

Summary

Warranty Registration Benefits

Warranty Verification

Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection.

Owner Confirmation

Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership.

Safety Symbols Overview

Electric Shock Hazard Symbol

Explains the symbol indicating potential electrical shock within the unit.

Fire and Moisture Hazard Symbol

Explains the symbol for fire or shock hazard, warning against rain or moisture.

Important Safety Instructions

Damage Requiring Professional Service

Lists conditions like damaged cords or enclosure that necessitate qualified service.

Electrical Safety and Antenna Grounding

Guidelines for safe electrical connections and outdoor antenna grounding.

TV Preparation and Initial Setup

Initial Setup Steps

Covers TV placement, signal connection, and power connection procedures.

Using the Pronto Remote Control

Basic Touchscreen Operation

How to interact with the remote's touchscreen interface for TV control.

Pronto Remote Control Functions

Navigation and Basic Controls

Explains core buttons like Home, Volume, Channels, and Mute.

Pronto Remote Control: TV Panels

Power, Source, and Freeze Functions

Details on using power, source selection, and freeze frame features.

Surf Functionality for Channel Browsing

How to use the surf button to quickly switch between channels.

Pronto Remote Control: Picture and Sound

Sound Mode and Audio Options

Explains different sound modes and alternate audio selections.

Picture Display Formats

Advanced Picture and Sound Adjustments

Active Control System Explained

Detailed explanation of the automatic picture enhancement system.

Auto Picture Settings Guide

Pronto Remote Control: Advanced Features

Menu, Info, and Zoom Controls

Dual Screen and Multi-PIP Modes

Navigating the TV Menu System

Menu Navigation Interface Explained

Using Interaction Bars for Settings

Menu System Controls and TV Keypad

List and Confirmation Controls

On-TV Keypad Operation

TV Installation and Channel Setup

Selecting Menu Language

Storing TV Channels via Autoprogram

Steps for automatically tuning and saving TV channels.

TV Operation and Picture Settings

Accessing the TV Menu System

Picture Menu Adjustments

Picture and Sound Menu Settings

Advanced Picture Controls

Audio Settings and Sound Modes

Channel Management and Audio Options

Channel Locking Features and PIN Management

How to lock channels and set or change PIN codes.

TV Ratings Lock Feature

Using the V-Chip for Parental Control

How to restrict content access based on TV ratings.

Understanding TV Rating Categories

Movie Ratings Lock Feature

MPAA Content Rating Control

How to block movies based on MPAA content ratings.

Interpreting Movie Rating Indicators

PIN Management for Parental Controls

Setting or Changing Your Personal PIN

Instructions for creating or modifying the Personal Identification Number.

PIN Forgotten Recovery Procedure

TV Settings Menu Overview

Speaker Configuration Settings

General and Source Settings

Speaker Calibration and Adjustment

Using Test Tone for Speaker Balance

Adjusting Individual Speaker Trim Levels

General Settings and Display Options

Dual Screen and PIP Format Selection

Source Selection and Naming

Choosing Input Sources

How to select connected devices like VCRs or DVD players.

Dual Screen and Picture-in-Picture (PIP)

Activating Dual Screen and PIP Modes

Steps to enable split-screen or PIP viewing.

Managing PIP Screens and Display Switching

Multi-Picture-in-Picture (Multi-PIP)

Selecting Multi-PIP Format Options

Navigating and Controlling Multi-PIP

Connecting Accessory Devices

Connecting a Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)

Instructions for connecting a video cassette recorder.

Connecting VCR with Cable Box

Connecting Other AV Peripherals

Connecting VCR to Other AV Devices

Connecting a Satellite Receiver

Connecting Video Sources

Satellite Receiver and VCR Connections

Connecting a DVD Player

Guides for connecting DVD players via AV or component outputs.

Connecting External Audio Systems

Connecting Front Speakers and Amplifier

Connecting Surround Sound Speakers

Recording TV Programs with a VCR

Recording Directly from VCR Tuner

How to record TV programs using the VCR's tuner.

Recording via TV MONITOR OUT

Troubleshooting Before Calling Service

Common TV Symptoms and Checks

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common picture and sound issues.

Remote Control Not Responding Issues

Limited Warranty Information

Warranty Coverage Details and Exclusions

Explains what is covered, exclusions, and the warranty period.

How to Obtain Warranty Service

Procedures for requesting service and contact information.