Philips 17PF8946 User Manual

17” Widescreen LCD Flat TV™

17PF8946

Enhanced picture and sound

Here is an elegant looking LCD TV that also provides a great audio visual experience with a wide screen high definition panel, Virtual Dolby® Surround and unique slim speakers.

Tuned to deliver optimal picture quality

•	High Definition WXGA LCD panel for sharper display
•	Wide viewing angle for best entertainment experience sharing
•	High brightness projects a high brightness picture even in daylight
•	High contrast picture with deep black and pure white colors
•	Fast response time capable of handling fast moving pictures
Superb sound reproduction
•	Unique new flat speakers for better stereo performance
•	Virtual Dolby® Surround for cinema like audio experience
Multi purpose convenience
•	LCD TV with integrated tuner for terrestrial reception
•	VGA input so that you can also use it as a PC monitor
•	FM radio tuner to enhance your personal enjoyment

Design that blends into your interior

•Glossy finish to enhance your decor

•Compact and slim design that saves space and fits anywhere

17” Widescreen LCD FlatTV™

17PF8946

Technical specifications

Picture

• Screen (diagonal)	: 17” (43 cm)
• Visible screen size	: 17” (43 cm)
• Aspect ratio	: Widescreen
• Display	: LCD Active Matrix
	TFT IPS
• Response Time	: 25 ms
• Resolution	: 1280 x 768
• Brightness	: 450 nits
• Contrast Ratio	: 400:1
• Viewing Angle	: 176 H/176 V
• Anti Glare Coated Screen

Sound Quality

• Sound Power	: 4 watt rms
• Music Power	: 8 watt rms

•2 on board speakers

•Virtual Dolby® Surround

Ease of Installation

•Plug & play

•100 Preset channels

•Autostore

•Fine tuning

•Sorting

•Manual store

•Smart ATS/ACI

Ease of Use

•Top controls

•Smart Picture (5 modes)

•Smart Sound (4 modes)

•Smart Listening (AVL) + Delta Volume

•6 Widescreen modes : Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9,

Super wide, Widescreen, Full Screen, Subtitle zoom

•Multi-language OSD and menu control

•Program List (100 presets)

•Ergonomic Remote Control (RC19335019/01)

Side Connections

•S-Video

•Headphone (mini jack)

•Video CVBS

Rear Connections

• EXT I	: Euro AV Connector
	(RGB in, CVBS in/out)

• VGA/RGB, Analog PC/Progress (2fh) input

Information

•10 Page Smart Text

•Twin Page Text

FM Radio

• Stereo FM Radio

• 40 Preset Channels

• Autostore/Manual store

• Sorting

• Preset List

Multimedia modes

Standard	Resolution	Refresh rate
VGA	640 x 480	60,72,75,67 Hz
VGA	720 x 400	70 Hz
MAC	832 x 624	75 Hz
SVGA	800 x 600	56, 60, 72, 75
XGA	1024 x 768	60, 70, 75

Reception

Tuning System	: PLL
Tuner	: VHF, UHF, S-channel,
	Hyperband
Colour system	: See Table
Stereo system	: See Table
Aerial Input	: 75 Ohm Coaxial

Miscellaneous

Ambient Temperature : +5/45°C

Main

: AC 90 – 240

Net Weight

: 6 Kg

Gross Weight

: 7.8 Kg

Set Dimensions

: 517 x

302 x 69 mm/

(WxHxD)

517 x

347 x 169 mm

without Stand/

With Stand

Box Dimensions

: 589 x

480 x 198 mm

(WxHxD)

Product highlights

High definition WXGA LCD panel

It uses the latest panel technology which offers superior entertainment at 1280 X 768 pixel resolution. Minimal ‘color shift’ i.e. uniform natural colors when viewed from different angles, is a key picture performance factor for LCD TVs. It also has a wider viewing angle, a faster response time and natural brilliant colors.

Unique New Slim speakers

Enjoy improved balanced sound and stereo performance like never before – from patented technology featuring hi-fi like magnet system and unique speaker cones.

Virtual Dolby® Surround

Enjoy enhanced cinema surround sound effect without the need for rear speakers

FM Radio

Listen to all your favorite radio channels (40 presets)

10 page teletext

The teletext is a common system transmitted by most broadcasters. 10 pages give you fast access to changing pages.

VGA input

It has a VGA input which receives the signal from your PC. So that you have the convenience of using it both as a TV and PC Monitor and multi tasking.

		stereo system					transmission system

2CS	NICAM	2CS	NICAM	NICAM	NICAM	PAL	PAL	PAL	SECAM	SECAM	SECAM
DK	DK	BG	BG	I	LL’	BG	DK	I	BG	DK	LL’

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Predecessor : 17PF9945

Chassis : LC04C

Introduction :Year 2004

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing, Inc.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

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