PHILIPS PS1955C
Owner's Manual

Color Television

PS1955C
Picture
SmartPicture� A touch of the SMART PICTURE button on the remote control provides the option of selecting one of four factory preset positions to enhance enjoyment of video games, sports, movies, or weak signals. Select the desired option and all important picture elements are instantly adjusted to optimize viewing pleasure. Black Stretch Special circuitry has been incorporated into this television receiver to enhance the darker portions of the picture for added realism and overall picture quality. Trilingual Onscreen Display Onscreen displays assist in selecting preferred picture performance levels, choice of regular or cable viewing source, and indicate the activation of special features. Displays may be put on screen in English, Spanish, or French. Auto Programming When activated, this feature automatically scans all available channels�from regular antenna or cable�and programs only active broadcast stations into memory. CHANNEL v or CHANNEL w buttons, on the remote or at the set, will then sequence through only those preprogrammed channels. Closed Caption Onscreen Volume Bar

Remote Control
24-Button Total Remote controls: � SmartSound, SmartPicture, and Surf options � Onscreen clock � Menu display � 4-way cursor control � Random channel access � Programmable scan tuning � Closed Caption � Volume control � Volume mute � 120-minute sleep timer � Status/exit � Power on/off (Remote # RC0732/04)

Sound
SmartSound� When activated, SmartSound� keeps volume levels constant between programs and commercials, and from one channel to another. SmartSound� constantly monitors the audio signal, reducing a signal that�s too loud and increasing a signal that�s too weak. Stereo Sound System The stereo sound system built into this monitor/receiver incorporates an MTS decoder which permits reception and reproduction of broadcast stereo television programs (where available).

Convenience
Surf� Eliminates the frustration of trying to remember what channels had programs of interest while channel surfing. After establishing the Surf� configuration with the user-friendly menu, the viewer can store up to eight stations in the Surf� memory and then surf only those channels at the touch of a button. SmartMute� An audio mute advancement that automatically activates closed captioning when the MUTE button is pressed. Now dialogue and narratives (on Closed Caption telecasts) can be displayed on screen whenever the MUTE button is pressed, without the aid of an optional, external decoding device. Easy First Time Setup This friendly, useful, smart, and easy feature is available the first time this TV is turned on with a signal connected. SETUP can be accessed through the main onscreen menu offering language selection (English, Spanish, or French) and auto program (automatically selecting and storing all available CATV and/or ANTENNA channels in the tuner memory). Onscreen Clock with Sleep Timer and Alarm Timer The correct time appears on screen for a few seconds whenever channels are changed or the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote control is pushed. The Sleep Timer automatically turns off the TV at a preset time of up to 120 minutes from the time the feature is activated. Sleep timer settings are programmed in 15-minute increments. The Alarm Timer automatically turns on the TV on a preselected channel at a preset time of up to 24 hours from the time it was set. Alarm timer settings are programmed in 15-minute increments.

Audio/Video Jack Panel
Audio/Video Jack Panel (J703) The A/V jack panel on the back of this set includes audio/video inputs for connection of a VCR, DVD player, Web browser, or other accessory equipment.

Additional Features Include:
� � � � � � � � � � Channel edit Total remote menu format tuning with multicolor onscreen graphics 181-channel capability 4-way cursor control Random channel access Programmable scan tuning Status recall Mono/stereo select Cable/normal select Two 4" oval, full-range speakers

UPC: 037849849224 Product Dimensions: 20"W x 18.3"H x 19"D Product Weight: 42 lbs. Carton Dimensions: 23.5"W x 22.3"H x 22.5"D Carton Weight: 44 lbs. Master Pack: 1 Carton Contains: 19" Stereo Remote Color Portable TV, 24-Button Remote Control w/Batteries, Operating Instructions, Warranty Information
Printed in U.S.A. ©1998 Philips Consumer Electronics Co. A Division of Philips Electronics North America Corp. KID Design 97451, Philips Consumer Electronics Co.

* SmartSound, SmartPicture, Surf, and SmartMute are trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

Subject to modification without notice