Philips 25HT, 21HT, 29HT User Manual

iL01-2K3

Instruction for Use

21HT21HT

21HT

25HT25HT

25HT

29HT29HT

29HT

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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

Back Connectors ......................................................................................................................... 6

Remote Controls .........................................................................................................................7

TV Installation

Activating TV Setup Menu ........................................................................................................ 8

TV Setup Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 9

TV Setup Sub-menus ................................................................................................................... 10

TV Installation Menu ................................................................................................................... 11

TV Setup Sub-menus (cont’d).................................................................................................... 12

Other Features

Alarm .............................................................................................................................................. 18

Low Battery Check .................................................................................................................... 18

Teletext ......................................................................................................................................... 18

Note : Specification in this manual is subjected to change without notification.

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 slightly 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

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

window).

• 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 T IPS

• 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.

TV set for ventilation to avoid over-heating.

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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 directional
“Ghost” images 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 YOUR TV (BASIC CONNECTION)

ANTENNA CONNECTION

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

MAINS CONNECTION

• For correct mains voltage, refer to type sticker at

the rear of the TV set.

• Consult your dealer if mains supply is different.

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
Power button on the remote control to switch on
the set.

USE/CARE OF REMOTE CONTROL

To load the supplied batteries into the remote control :

– Remove the battery compartment lid at the back of

the remote control.

– Insert the correct type of batteries into the

compartment.

– Ensure the (+) and (–) ends of the batteries are

placed in the right position.

– Reattach the battery compartment lid.

Note
Always remove the batteries from the remote control handset if handset is not used for a long
period. This can help prevent damage to handset from possible battery leakage.

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BACK CONNECTORS

* WARNING - RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE THIS COVER.

- DO NOT CONNECT TELEPHONE CABLE TO SMART PLUG (RJ12) CONNECTOR.

➘

Smart Card slot

Monitor

Component Video Input

Out

Ext Spk

L

RJ 12

R

For “Y” models

Monitor

Component Video Input

Out

Ext Spk

L

RJ 12

R

For “R” models

Y

Video In

Audio

L

Pb

S-video

R

Pr

Y

Video In

Audio

L

Pb

S-video

R

Pr

Note:

1. Do not connect Video In and S-Video
concurrently.

2. When a Smart Card with Audio/Video and
S-Video inputs are installed into the Smart Card
slot, the inputs on the Smart Card cannot be
connected concurrently with the Video In or
S-Video and Audio L/R In of the TV set or vise
versa. In this case, you can only use either the
inputs on the Smart Card or TV set.

Note:

Do not connect Video In and S-Video concurrently.

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Monitor

AV1

Out

in

VIDEO

L/Mono

Audio

R

For “Z” models

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