Philips 21PT2152 User Manual
Operating Instructions
21PT215221PT2152
21PT2152
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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) ............................................................... 8
Functions of Remote Control ................................................................................................... 9
Functions of TV Controls ...........................................................................................................11
TV Installation
Selecting the Menu Language...................................................................................................... 12
Automatic Tuning of Channels .................................................................................................. 13
Manual Tuning of Channels ......................................................................................................... 14
Selecting the Colour/Sound System ........................................................................................ 16
Fine Tuning Of Channels ............................................................................................................. 17
Sorting of Channels...................................................................................................................... 18
Editing of Channels........................................................................................................................19
Naming of Channels...................................................................................................................... 20
Features
Adjusting the TV Picture ............................................................................................................. 21
Adjusting the TV Sound ............................................................................................................... 22
Using the Timer...............................................................................................................................23
Activating the Child Lock.............................................................................................................25
Using the Screen Format ............................................................................................................ 29
Smart Picture Control .................................................................................................................30
Smart Sound Control....................................................................................................................31
Personal Zapping ...........................................................................................................................32
Using the Teletext.......................................................................................................................... 33
Auto Picture Booster.....................................................................................................................35
General
Specifications...................................................................................................................................36
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 Powe 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.
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CONNECTING THE A UDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLAYBACK)
AV sockets on
the rear of TV
Back of VCR
VCR (equipped with Video and
Audio output sockets)
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 AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT sockets on the VCR.
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CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (RECORDING)
Connection for recording from the TV channel
AV sockets on
the rear of TV
OUT
OUT
OUT
ANTENNA
VIDEO
IN
– Connect the corresponding INPUT sockets of the VCR to the MONITOR OUTPUT
sockets on the rear of the TV.
–To enhance the sound of your TV, connect the AUDIO L and R sockets to an external audio
system instead of the VCR. For mono equipment, connect only the AUDIO L socket.
Connection for recording from one VCR to another VCR
L
R
AUDIO
IN
IN
Back of VCR
VCR (equipped with Video and
Audio input sockets)
AV sockets on
the rear of TV
OUT
OUT
OUT
Back of VCR
ANTENNA
ANTENNA
OUT
OUT
OUT
L
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
IN
IN
IN
IN
L
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
VCR (equipped with
Video and Audio input
VCR 2
sockets)
VCR 1
– Connect the sockets of the VCR which you wish to record from, to the corresponding
sockets at either AV1 or AV2.
– Connect the sockets of the receiving VCR to the MONITOR OUTPUT sockets on the
rear of the TV.
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Back of VCR
VCR (equipped with
Video and Audio
input sockets)
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 Teletext Colour/Personal Zapping buttons
– In teletext mode, the colour buttons allow you to
access directly an item or corresponding pages.
– 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 ”.
“ Teletext buttons
Allows you to access teletext information. For
detailed description of functions, refer to section
on “Using the Teletext”
‘ 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”.
( Timer Button
Allows you to set the clock to switch to another
channel at a specified time while you are watching
another channel or when the set is on standby mode.
§ Smart Sound Button
Press the Smart Sound button repeatedly to
access 4 different types of sound settings and
choose your desired setting.
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.
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Allows you to switch from Stereo to Mono sound during
stereo transmission or to choose between language5or
language6during dual sound transmission.
2 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
13 Main Index Button
In teletext mode, press button to return to the
main index page.
14 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 ”.
15 Smart Picture Button
Press the Smart Picture button repeatedly to
access 5 different types of picture settings and
choose your desired setting.
16 Incredible Surround Button
– Allows you to select Incredible Surround sound
when transmission is in stereo mode.
– Allows you to select Spatial Sound when
transmission is in mono mode.
17 Cursor Right Button
Allows you to access the sub-menus and adjust
the settings.
18 Cursor Down Button
Allows you to select the next item on the menu.
19 Channel + / – Buttons
Allows you to select channels in ascending or
descending order.
20 Mute Button
Mutes sound. To restore sound, press button again.
21 Teletext Button
Refer to section on “Using the Teletext”
22 OSD button
Allows you to display the current channel number.
It also allows to exit menu from the screen after
control adjustments.
23 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.
24 A/V Button
Allows you to select the AV channels.
25 Sleeptimer Button
Allows you to select a time period after which the
setwill switch to standby mode automatically.
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FUNCTIONS OF TV CONTROLS
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INSTALL/
MENU
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– VOLUME
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7 CHANNEL 6
& Mains Power button Switch mains power on or off.
é Standby light indicator Indicate red light when standby mode is activated.
“ Remote Sensor Acts as a sensor for activating the controls of the
TV when remote control handset is aimed at it.
‘ Headphone socket Connect to the headphone for personal listening.
( Volume
§ Channel 7 / 6 buttons Select channel in descending/ascending order.
Note
• You can enter the main menu by pressing both the Volume- and+buttons at the same
time.
• Press the Channel 7 or 6 button to select the next item on the menu.
• Press Volume
– / + buttons Adjust sound volume softer/louder.
-or+button to access sub-menu and adjust the settings.
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SELECTING THE MENU LANGUAGE
Operating instructions generally explains the operation of the TV
set using the buttons on the remote control unless otherwise stated.
Please read the following instructions carefully and follow the steps
as shown to familiarise yourself with the installations and all features
available in your set.
Note: When there is no signal input to the TV, you may encounter instability of the
on screen display. In this instance, please use the v button on your remote
control to select an AV channel.
The Language feature allows you to set the TV’s on-screen menu to be shown in your
desired language.
Step Press button Result on screen
MENU
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Enter main menu.
Select Install.
Enter the Install menu.
Press button repeatedly to cycle
through the language list and
select the language of your choice.
Main o
✔ Picture π Brightness
■ Sound Colour
■ Features Contrast
■ Install Sharpness
Main o
■ Picture Language
■ Sound Auto Store
■ Features Manual Store
✔ Install π Sort
Install o
✔ Language English π
■ Auto Store
■ Manual store
■ Sort
■ Channel Edit
■ Name
Colour Temp.
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Channel Edit
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Exit menu from screen.
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