Philips 20PF5120-28B User Manual

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This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit

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 reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus. CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully inser t. ATTENTION: Pou r évi t er le s c hoc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la ﬁche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

EAD BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

Read these instructions.

1. Keep these inst ructions.

2. Heed all warnings.

3. Follow all instructions.

4. Do not use this apparatus near water.

5. Clean only wit h a dry cloth.

6. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.

7. Install in accordance with the manuf acturers instruct ions. Do not install near any heat sources such as r adiators,

8. heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat . Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or

9. grounding-t ype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding t ype plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet , consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched

10. particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the

11. manufacturer.

13.

14.

15.

16.

Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the m anufacturer, or sold with

the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart /apparatus combination to avoid injur y from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during light ning storms or when unused for long periods of time. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate norm ally, or has been dropped. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these m aterials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org Damage Requir ing Ser vice - The appliance should be serviced by qualiﬁed service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; C. The appliance has been exposed to rain D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in per formance; E. The appliance has been dropped, or t he enclosure damaged. Tilt /Stability - All televisions must comply with

17. recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stabilit y properties of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design st andards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspec tingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be

18. mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located

19. away from power lines.

Outdoor Antenna

20. connected to t he receiver, be sure the antenna system is

Grounding - If an outside antenna is

grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/ NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and suppor ting structure, grounding of the le ad-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding elec trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so

21. that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent batter y leak age

22. that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speciﬁes that the cable ground shall be connected to t he grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code

PRECAUTION

ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• ENSURE that LCD TV stand is t ightened properly to the set ( See Quick Guide on the right way of tightening of the

screw of t he stand to the set. Improper tightening of screw may render t he set unsafe.

• If LCD TV is installed on the wall, instal lation should be carried ou t by qua lifi ed servicemen. I mpr operor incorrec t

in stallation may render the set unsafe.

• Di sco nne ct mains plug when :

— cleaning t he T V scre en, never use abrasive cleaning age nts.

— there i s a lightning sto rm.

— the set is l eft unattended for a pro longed per iod of time.

• Do not shi ft or move the LCD TV around when it is powered on.

• Do not touch, push or rub the surfa ce of the LCD sc reen with any sharp or hard objects.

• When t he surface of the LCD screen becomes dusty, wipe it gent ly wit h an absorbent cotton cloth or other soft

mater ial like chamois. DO NOTUSE acetone , toluene or alcohol to c lea n the surface of the screen. The se chemicals

will cause damage to the surface.

• Wi pe off water, or sa liva as soon as possible . These liquids can cause deformation and color fading of the LCD

scree n when left exposed for some time.

• Be careful of condensation when tempera tur e changes occur. Condensati on can cause da mage to the LCD scr een

and el ectrically par ts. After conde nsa tion fades, spot s or blemishes wi ll be present on t he LCD screen.

• CAUTION information is located on the inside of the VESA cover (see diagra m below). To rea d infor mation, o pen

the VESA cover.

POSITIONING THE LCD TELEVISO N

• Place the LCD TV on a solid, st urd y base or stand. B e sure the sta nd i s strong enough to handle the weight of the

LCD TV.

• Try to leave at least 6 of space a round e ach side of the LCD TV cabinet to allow for proper ventilation.

• Do not place t he LCD T V near a radia tor or other sources of heat .

• Do not place t he LCD T V w her e it can be exposed to rai n or excess ive moisture .

REC YCL ING PROCE DURE/END O F LIFE DIS POS AL

• To minimize harm to the environment , the batteries supplied wit h the LC D T V do not con tain mercury or nickel

cadmium. If possible, when disposing of batteries, use recycling means availa ble in your area.

• The LCD TV uses materials that can be recycled. To mini mize the amount of waste in the environment, check your

ar ea for companies t hat will recover use d telev isions for dismantl ing and collection of reusable material s, or contact

your dealer for T V recycling tips.

• Please di spose of the carton and packing mater ial through the proper waste disposal management in your area.

CONTENTS

Introduction

Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Auto Program (Setting Up Channels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Channel Edit Control (To Add or Delete channels) . . . . 9

Factory Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Unfold the Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Installing LCD TV on the wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Basic TV and Remote Control Operations . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Timer Menu Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Picture Menu

TV Picture Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sound Menu

TV Sound Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Features Menu

Auto Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Auto Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Auto Sound Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Auto Lock Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Auto Lock Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Auto Lock - Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Auto Lock - TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Using The Picture Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

SURF Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Closed Captions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

PC Mode

PC Picture Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

PC Audio Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using PC PIP (Picture In Picture) Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Setting Up The PC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

General Information

Trouble Shooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Care And Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Regulatory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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Here are a few of the special features of your new LCD TV. Audio/Video In Jacks: Use to quickly connect other equipment to your LCD TV.

Automatic Channel Programming

Quick and easy setup of available channels. Closed Captioning: Allows the viewer to read TV program dialog or voice conversations as on-screen text. On-screen Menus: Helpful messages (in English, Spanish, French or Portuguese) for setting TV controls.

Remote Control: Works your LCD TV features. Sleep Timer: Turns off the LCD TV within an amount

of time you specify (15-240 minutes from the current time). AutoLock: Lets you block viewing of certain TV channels if you do not want your children viewing inappropriate material.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV channel capability. Stereo capability: Includes a built-in ampliﬁer and

twin-speaker system, allowing reception of TV programs broadcast in stereo. Treble, Bass, and Balance: Enhance the LCD TV’s sound.

NOTE: This manual covers different versions and models. Not all features described in this manual will match those of your LCD TV. This is normal and does not require you contacting your dealer or requesting service.

END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL

Your new LCD TV and its packaging contain materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and minimize the amounts that need to be properly disposed. Your product also uses batteries that should not be thrown away when depleted, but should be handed in and disposed off as small chemical waste. When you replace your existing equipment, please ﬁnd out about the local regulations regarding disposal of your old television, batteries, and packing materials.

(Auto Program):

Addendum Sheet -

Please refer to the following update reference information in connection to the use and operation of your TV’s POWER button (as located on the side of the TV cabinet).

This TV can be in three modes of operation:

OFF - No LED lit on front of TV.Remote transmitter will not operate the

TV. STANDBY - Red LED lit on front of TV. Remote transmitter will operate the TV. ON - Green LED lit on front of TV.Remote transmitter will operate the TV.

When POWER is pressed on the side of the TV to turn the TV OFF, the TV remembers the state it is in (either STANDBY or ON),then the TV powers OFF. When POWER is pressed on the side of the TV again to turn the TV ON, the TV returns to either STANDBY or ON.

There must be either a red LED or a green LED displayed on the front of the TV before the remote transmitter will operate the TV.

As additional information to the Power button tips and notes included on page 31 of the User Manual.

Remote does not work:

- Television will not power on using the remote control.

The remote transmitter will not operate the TV when the TV is in the OFF mode (No LED lit on front control panel). To change the mode from OFF to STANDBY or ON, Press POWER on the side of the TV. Once the POWER is pressed on the TV, the LED will change to either red to indicate STANDBY or green to indicate ON,whichever mode the TV was in prior to being turned off with the TV power button.

No Power:

- Television will not power on after pressing the power button on the side of the unit.

By pressing POWER on the side of the TV, the mode will toggle from OFF to either STANDBY or ON. If POWER is pressed and the LED on the front control panel is red,the TV is in STANDBY mode and will need to be turned on using the remote transmitter. If POWER is pressed and the LED on the front control panel is green,the TV is ON.

HELPFUL HINT

or E ngl ish, French, Spanis h or Por tuguese -

speaking TV owners , an onscreen LA NGUAGE

opt ion is present. The LANGUAGE control enables

you to set t he T V’s onscr een menu to be show n in

either English, Fre nch, Spanish or Portuguese .

Press the MENU button on the remote control to open the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight the INSTALL menu.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to Highlight LANGUAGE.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter LANGUAGE. Press CURSOR DOWN button to select English, French, Spanish or Portuguese, then press the CURSOR RIGHT to conﬁ rm.

Press the MENU button repeatedly to clear the menu from the screen.

Remember, the LANGUAGE control makes only the TV’s onscreen MENU items appear in English, French, Spanish or Portuguese text. It does not change the other onscreen text features, such as Closed Captioning (CC), with TV shows.

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INSTALLATION

hen operat e INSTALL func tion, the access code window will appear on the screen . Pr ess defaul t code (0711)

or your personal code set ting to enter this menu.

LANGUAGE SETTINGS

TUNER MODE CONTROL

he Tun e r M o de a llo w s y o u t o ch a nge the LCD

TV ’ s s i gna l in p ut t o C a ble or A ir ( ant e nna ) .

It ’ s i m por t ant for the LCD TV t o k n ow i f y o u w a nt

to rec e ive cha n nel s fr o m a cab l e T V si g nal or an

an t enn a si g nal .

Press the Menu button to see the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight the INSTALL menu.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the INSTALL menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight the TUNER MODE menu, then press CURSOR RIGHT to conﬁ rm.

Press the CURSOR DOWN buttons to select CABLE, ANTENNA, or AUTO, then press CURSOR RIGHT to conﬁ rm.

Press the MENU button repeatedly to clear the menu from the screen.

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AN TE NN A CA BL E AU TO

• When CABLE is selected, channels 2-125 are available.

• When ANTENNA is selected, channels 2-69 are available.

• When AUTO is selected, your LCD TV will search automatically for antenna or cable channels.

• Immediately after unpacking and plugging in your new television, run the

AUTO

PROGRAM function to set up the TV for the broadcast or cable channels

available in your area. If you do not run the auto program function to set up the channels, your television may not operate properly.

HELPFUL HINT

AUTO PROGRAM (SETTING UP CHANNELS)

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IN S TA LL

LA N GU AG E

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our LCD TV can automatically set i tself for local

area (or cable TV ) channels. T his makes i t easy

for you to select only the T V stat ions in your ar ea by

pressi ng t he CH (+) or CH ( -) but ton.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight the INSTALL menu.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the INSTALL menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight the AUTO PROGRAM control.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to start the AUTO PROGRAM scanning

of channels.

Press the MENU button repeatedly to clear the menu from the screen, after

AUTO STORE has ﬁnished.

HELPFUL HINT

• Immediately after unpacking and plugging in your new television, run the auto

program function to set up the TV for the broadcast or cable channels available in your area. If you do not run the auto program function to set up the channels , your television may not operate properly.

• After you’ve run Auto Program, check out the results. Press the CURSOR DOWN

or the CURSOR UP button and see which channels you can select.

• Remember, an antenna or cable TV signal must first be connected to your LCD TV.

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hannel Edi t control let s yo u edit the channel

listing. You can add or remove a channel in the

LCD TV ’s memory.

Press t he Menu bu tton to open the

onscreen menu.

Press t he CUR SOR DOWN button to

highlight the IN STALL menu, then press

CURSOR RIGHT to enter.

Press t he CUR SOR DOWN button to

ent er the CHANN EL EDIT menu, then

press C URSOR RIGHT to enter.

Press t he CUR SOR DOWN button to

ent er the CHANN EL EDIT menu.

In CHANNEL column, press CURSOR

RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT t o select t he

channel you wish to add or remove .

In S KIPPED column, pre ss CURSOR

RIGHT or CURSOR LEFT to sele ct

ACTIVE (to add) or SKIPPED (to delete)

the channel you selected.

Press t he MENU button repeatedly to

cle ar the menu from t he screen.

CHANNEL EDIT CONTROL

HELPFUL HINT

Repeat steps 5–6 to add or delete additional channels to or from the LCD TV’s memory.

our TV can be r ese t to the original

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fac tor y settings b y pe rforming the

following steps.

Press the MENU button on the remote control to see the onscreen

menu.

FACTORY RESET

Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight the INSTALL menu, then press

CURSOR RIGHT to enter.

Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly to highlight the FACTORY

RESET control, then press CURSOR RIGHT to enter.

Press CURSOR DOWN to select “YES” to reset the original factory settings.

Press the MENU button repeatedly to clear the menu from the screen.

HELPFUL HINT

If you reset the TV to the factory settings, all your present setting on picture, audio, Close Caption and other feature settings will be erased and replaced by the manufacture’s default settings. However, your AutoLock access code will not be erased. Please refer to page 19 for details.

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