Philips 15PT1727/60 User Manual

Operating Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Safety Information/Useful Tips .................................................................................................. 3

Before Calling Service ................................................................................................................. 4

Basic Installation/Functions

Hooking Up Your TV (Basic Connection) ............................................................................... 5

Use/Care of remote Control .................................................................................................... 5

Connecting the Audio/Video Sockets (Playback) .................................................................. 6

Connecting the Audio/Video Sockets (Recording) ............................................................... 6

Functions of Remote Control ................................................................................................... 7

Functions of TV Controls ...........................................................................................................9

TV Installation

Selecting the Menu Language...................................................................................................... 10

Automatic Tuning of Channels .................................................................................................. 11

Manual Tuning of Channels ......................................................................................................... 12

Selecting the Colour/Sound System ........................................................................................ 14

Fine Tuning Of Channels ............................................................................................................. 15

Editing of Channels........................................................................................................................ 16

Features

Adjusting the TV Picture ............................................................................................................. 17

Adjusting the TV Sound ............................................................................................................... 18

Using the Screen Format ............................................................................................................ 19

Smart Picture Control .................................................................................................................20

Smart Sound Control....................................................................................................................21

Personal Zapping ...........................................................................................................................22

General

Specifications...................................................................................................................................23

Recycling Directive – To minimise harm to the environment, the batteries supplied with the TV set do not contain mercury or nickel cadmium. If possible, when disposing of batteries, use recycling means available to you. Your TV set uses materials which are reusable or which can be recycled. To minimise the amount of waste in the environment, specialist companies recover used sets for dismantling and collection of reusable materials (contact your dealer).

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SAFETY INFORMATION AND USEFUL T IPS

Safety Information

• Disconnect mains plug when :

– the red light below the TV screen is flashing continuously. – a bright white line is displayed across the screen. – cleaning the TV screen. Never use abrasive cleaning agents. Use a slight damp chamois

leather or soft cloth. – there is a lightning storm. – the set is left unattended for a prolonged period of time.

• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on top of the TV or

in the vicinity.

• Do not place your TV set under direct sunlight or heat.

• Leave at least 5 cm around each side of TV set to allow for proper ventilation.

• Avoid placing your set (e.g. near the window) where it is likely to be exposed to rain

or water.

• No objects filled with liquids should be placed on top the TV so as to avoid dripping

or splashing of liquids on the set.

Useful Tips

• Do not leave your set on standby mode for a prolonged period of time. Switch off set

to allow it to be demagnetised. A demagnetised set supports good picture quality.

• Do not shift or move the set around when it is switched on. Uneveness in colour in

some parts of the screen may occur.

• Never attempt to repair a defective TV yourself. Always consult a skilled service

personnel.

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BEFORE CALLING SERVICE

Below is a list of frequently occurred symptoms. Before you call for service, make these simple checks. Some of these symptoms can easily be rectified if you know what to do.

Symptom What you should do

Colour patch • Switch off the TV by the mains power button. Wait for 20 (uneveness) minutes before switching on again.

• Check the TV is not placed too near speakers or magnetic objects.

No power • Check the TV’s AC power cord is plugged into the mains

socket. If there is still no power, disconnect plug. Wait for 60 seconds and re-insert plug. Switch on the TV again.

No picture • Check the antenna connection at the rear of the TV.

• Possible TV station problem. Try another channel.

Good picture • Try increasing the volume. but no sound • Check that the sound is not muted. If it is muted, press the

Mute button on the remote control to restore sound.

Good sound but poor • Try increasing the contrast and brightness setting. colour or no picture

Snowish picture and • Check antenna connection at the rear of the TV. noise

Horizontal dotted lines • Possible electrical interference e.g. hairdryer, vacuum

cleaner, etc. Switch off appliances.

Double images or • Possible poor positioning of antenna. Using a highly “Ghost” images directional antenna may improve reception.

TV not responding to • Check life span of batteries of remote control handset. remote control handset • Aim remote control handset directly at remote control

sensor lens on the TV.

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HOOKING UP Y OUR TV (BASIC CONNECTION)

Antenna Connection

• Connect the aerial plug to the antenna socket on the backcover.

Mains Connection

• Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.

•For correct mains voltage, refer to type sticker at the rear of the TV set

• Consult your dealer if mains supply is different. Note : This diagram is not representative of the actual plug and socket.

Switching on the Set

•Press the main power button to switch on/ off the TV.

• If the set is on standby (indicator is red), press the Pow e r button on the remote control to switch on set.

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USE/CARE OF REMOTE CONTROL

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• Insert the correct type of batteries into the compartment.

• Ensure the batteries are placed in the right direction.

CONNECTING THE A UDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLAYBACK)

inout

VIDEO

AV sockets on rear of TV

VCR (Equipped with Video and Audio Output sockets

Back of VCR

AUDIO

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO RL

You can view the playback of VCR tapes (Video Disc players, camcorders, etc.) by using the AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT sockets on the rear of the TV.

– Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO IN sockets on the rear of the TV to the VIDEO and

AUDIO OUT sockets on the VCR.

CONNECTING THE A UDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (RECORDING)

inout

VIDEO

AUDIO

Back of VCR

OUT

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO RL

AV sockets on rear of TV

VCR (Equipped with Video and Audio Input sockets

– Connect the corresponding INPUT sockets of the VCR to the VIDEO and AUDIO OUT

sockets on the rear of the TV.

– To enhance the sound of your TV, connect the AUDIO OUT sockets to an external

audio system instead of the VCR.

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FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL

& Power button

– Switch set off temporarily to standby mode.

(The red light indicator lights up when the set is on standby mode).

–To switch on set from standby mode, press

Channel +/– , Digit (0 -9) or Power button.

é Personal Zapping buttons

As Personal Zapping buttons, you can surf up to 10 personal channels for each button. For detailed description of functions, refer to section on “Personal Zapping ”.

“ Smiley button

Allows to add and store your personal preference channels in your Personal Preference list. For detailed description of functions, refer to section on “Using your Personal Zapping feature”.

‘ Sleeptimer Button

Allows you to select a time period after which the set will switch to standby mode automatically.

( Smart Sound Button

Press the Smart Sound button repeatedly to access 4 different types of sound settings and choose your desired setting.

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§ è !

§ Incredible Surround Button

Not applicable.

è Menu Button

Displays the main menu. Also exits menu from screen.

! Cursor Up Button

Allows you to select the next item on the menu.

ç Cursor Left Button

Allows you to select the sub-menus and adjust the settings.

0 Volume + / – Button

Increases or decreases volume.

1 A/CH(Alternate channel) Button

Allows you to change between the current channel and the previous channel.

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FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL

2 A/V Button

Allows you to select the AV channels.

3 Frownie button

Allows to delete stored personal preference

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channels in your Personal Preference list. For detailed description of functions, refer to section on “Personal Zapping ”.

4 Smart Picture Button

Press the Smart Picture button repeatedly to access 5 different types of picture settings and choose your desired setting.

Allows you to switch from Stereo to Mono sound during stereo transmission or to choose between language5or language6during dual sound transmission.

61Cursor Right Button

Allows you to access the sub-menus and adjust the settings.

7 Cursor Down Button

Allows you to select the next item on the menu.

8 Channel + / – Buttons

Allows you to select channels in ascending or descending order.

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9 Mute Button

Mutes sound. To restore sound, press button again.

20 Digit (0 -9) Buttons

Press to select a channel. For a 2-digit channel number, press the first digit and followed immediately by the second digit.

21 OSD button

Allows you to display the current channel number. It also allows to exit menu from the screen after control adjustments.

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