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Introduction
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Please read the following instructions carefully to familiarise yourself with all
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Installation
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 2 Presentation of the television set Your Philips television set is equipped with a new generation of tuner capable of receiving TV programmes and FM radio stations. Both the feet and the clock on the set are luminous and backlit.The clock includes an alarm function giving you the choice of waking up to the TV, radio or 3 different melodies. On - Off key: to switch your television set on or off . On / Standby indicator (red), Infra-red receiver, Alarm indi
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 3 The remote control keys Incredible Surround Sound mode To switch from FM STEREO (and Activates/de-activates the surround sound effect. In stereo, this gives NICAM STEREO) programmes to MONO or, for bilingual transmissions, the impression of the loudspeakers being further apart. In mono, a to choose between DUALf and DUALg (and NICAM-DUALf, stereo spatial effect is simulated. NICAM-DUALg and mono). Standby To set the TV to standby mode. Timer To switch t
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 4 Installing your television set 5 cm æ Positioning your television set Place your TV on a solid, stable surface, leaving a space of at least 5 cm around the appliance. 5 cm 5 cm To avoid accidents, do not put anything on the set such as a cloth or cover, a container full of liquid (vase) or a heat source (lamp). The set must not be exposed to water. Â Connecting the aerials The television set is supplied with 2 internal aerials; one for receiving TV chann
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 5 Tuning in to channels Selecting the menu language and the country æ Press the menu key.The main menu is displayed. TV LOCK q Remark: the set must be in tv mode (if not, press the j key). TIMER q q  Press I once to select INSTALLATION, then press L . INSTALLATION lllll 31 BRIGHTNESS ''''' The INSTALLATION menu appears.The LANGUAGE option is activated. COLOUR lllll 31 ''''' ê Use the keys to select your language.The menus appear in the language selected.
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 6 Manual tuning This menu allows you to store the programmes one by one. æ In TV mode, press H .This main menu comes up on the screen. Â Press I once to select INSTALLATION then press L . ê Select MANUAL STORE ( J ) and press L . The MANUAL STORE menu appears. TV LOCK q TIMER q ® Select SYSTEM (only available on certain models). INSTALLATION q BRIGHTNESS Use L to select, depending on the versions : FRANCE (standard LL’), lllll 31 ''''' COLOUR lllll 31 ''''
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 7 Tuning in to FM radio stations Automatic tuning æ Press j on the remote control to change to radio mode.The screen goes blank. Â Press H to bring up the main menu. BASS lllll 35 ''''' The menu appears with the INSTALLATION option highlighted. WAKEUP q INSTALLATION q ê Press L .The INSTALLATION menu appears with the AUTOSTORE option VOLUME lll 7 '''''''' BALANCE l 0 ''''' ''''' highlighted. ® Press L .The search begins.The operation takes a few minute
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 8 Manual tuning of the radio stations æ Ensure the television set is in radio mode (j). Â Press H to bring up the main menu. BASS lllll 35 ''''' The menu appears with the INSTALLATION option activated. WAKEUP q INSTALLATION q ê Press L .The INSTALLATION menu appears. VOLUME lll 7 '''''''' BALANCE l 0 ''''' ''''' ® Press J twice to select MANUAL STORE and press L . AUTOSTORE q SORT q THE MANUAL STORE menu appears. MANUAL STORE q † Select SEARCH and pres
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 9 General use Choice of TV or radio mode Your set may receive both TV programmes and FM radio stations. a The j key on the remote control is used to switch between TV mode and radio mode. RADIO π° TV mode ~ The TV programmes appear on-screen. ¬ ◊ ON/OFF SET RESET Radio mode ALARM The television screen is off.The sound from the radio comes out of the speakers on the left and right of the set. Note: in radio mode, the H key gives direct access to a limited
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 10 TV light The feet and clock of the television set are luminous and backlit. B æ Use the r key on the remote control to switch the lighting on and off . Z e I.S. / Â Use the keys to increase or decrease the intensity of the 3 levels of 1 2 3 4 5 6 lighting. 8 7 9 Note: the lighting controls are independent of the television controls (it may be in SMART SMART é È 0 TV, radio or standby mode). However the lighting does not operate when the set is MENU L OK
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 11 Alarm function This function allows you to use your TV as an alarm clock. You can programme your alarm to wake you up to the TV, radio or 3 different melodies. Setting the alarm æ Press Ł SET ALARM on the remote control. SET CLOCK 17:20 The ALARM menu is displayed on the screen. START TIME 07:10 MODE q You can also access this menu by pressing H , then selecting the ALARM option. VOLUME l 2 '''''''''' Â If you want to set the time on the clock, select
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 12 Adjusting picture and sound Adjusting the picture (the set must be in TV mode). Press H . Use and KL to adjust: BRIGHTNESS, COLOUR, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS,TINT, CONTRAST+ and NOISE RED. BRIGHTNESS lllll 31 ''''' COLOUR lllll 31 • SHARPNESS: alters the crispness of the image. ''''' CONTRAST lllll 31 ''''' SHARPNESS lllll 31 • TINT: alters the colour balance.There are three options: COLD (blue tint), NORMAL ''''' TINT NORMAL (balanced) or HOT (red tint). • C
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 13 Locking the set This function allows you to lock the set in order to limit its use completely or partially.This menu can only be accessed when the set is in TV mode. Key lock AVL lll 25 ''''''' PERSONAL OFF æ Press H , select TV LOCK ( I ) and press L . TV LOCK q TIMER q  Set the LOCK to ON.The keys are locked. INSTALLATION q ê Switch off the set and put the remote control out of site.The set cannot be used (it can only be switched on using the remote
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 14 Teletext Teletext is an information system, broadcast by certain channels, which can be read like a newspaper. It also provides subtitles for people with hearing difficulties or those who are unfamiliar with the language in which a particular programme is being broadcast (cable networks, satellite channels, etc.). Caution :This set is not fitted to display the special characters of every languages. In certain countries, the teletext pages will not be di
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 15 Connecting other appliances Video recorder Video recorder (only) Connect as shown using a good quality euroconnector cable. If your video recorder does not have a euroconnector socket, the only connection possible is via the aerial cable. You will therefore need to tune in your video recorder test signal and assign it to programme number 0 (see manual store. p. 6).To reproduce the EXT 1 video recorder picture, press 0 . Video recorder with decoder Conne
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L9 1883.1 GB 1/8 15/11/00 13:10 Page 16 Tips Poor reception or no picture The proximity of mountains or high buildings can cause ghost pictures, echoing or shadows. If this is the case, try re-positioning the aerial or use an external one.Try using FINE TUNE (p. 6), ensure the right system is selected (p. 6)? Check that the aerial plug or euroconnector is properly connected. Check also that the aerial is capable of receiving broadcasts in this frequency range (UHF or VHF)? Is the set in TV
