Philips 21PT2217, 21PT2327 User Manual

Real Flat Television

User Manual

21PT2217
21PT2327

Safety information and Tips .................................................................................................

Before calling Customer Service ........................................................................................

Getting started .......................................................................................................................

Connecting Audio/Video (Playback) ..................................................................................

Connecting Audio/Video (Recording) ...............................................................................

Functions of the Remote control .......................................................................................

Functions of the TV control panel ......................................................................................

Selecting the Main Menu ......................................................................................................

Selecting your menu language .............................................................................................

Tuning your channels automatically ...................................................................................

Tuning your channels manually ...........................................................................................

Fine Tuning your channels ....................................................................................................

Changing the system settings ..............................................................................................

Adjusting the TV picture .......................................................................................................

Swapping your TV channels .................................................................................................

Skipping channels ...................................................................................................................

Storing your favourite channels ..........................................................................................

Setting the Timer ....................................................................................................................

Specications ..........................................................................................................................

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).

CONTENTS

Introduction

Basic Installation functions

TV Installation

Features

General

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Safety information

• remove mains plug when :
– the red light below the TV screen is ashing continuously.
– a bright white line is displayed across the screen.
– cleaning the TV screen. Never use abrasive cleaning agents such as scouring powder. Use a
slightly damp chamois leather or soft cloth.
– there is a lightning storm.
– the set is left unattended for a long period of time.

• No naked ame 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 lled with liquids should be placed on top the TV so as to avoid dripping or
splashing of liquids on the set.

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. This will result in unevenness in
colour in some parts of the screen.

• Never try to repair a faulty TV yourself. Always check with a skilled service personnel.

SAFETY INFORMATION AND TIPS

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

BEFORE CALLING CUSTOMER SERVICE

Symptoms What you should do

Colour patch (uneve­ness)

- Switch off the TV from the mains power button. Wait for 20
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, remove the 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
but no sound

- Try increasing the volume.

- Check that the sound is not turned off. If it is turned off, press
the Mute button on the remote control to restore sound.

Good sound but poor
colour or no picture

- Try increasing the contrast and brightness setting.

Snowy picture and noise - Check antenna connection at the rear of the TV.

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

cleaner, etc. Switch off appliances.

Double images or
“Ghost” images

- Possible poor positioning of antenna. Use of a highly
directional antenna may improve reception.

TV not responding to
remote remote control

- Check life span of batteries of remote control handset.

- Aim remote control directly at remote sensor lens on the
front panel of the TV.

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Connecting the antenna

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

• Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.

Connecting the mains

• 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 theTV.

• If the set is on standby (indicator is lit),
press the Power button on the remote
control to switch on set.

Disconnecting from the mains

• The mains switch . on the TV is used as a dis­connecting device.

Installing the remote control batteries

• Insert the correct type of batteries into the
compartment.

• Ensure the batteries are placed in the right
direction.

GETTING STARTED

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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 RCA cables from the VIDEO and AUDIO IN on the rear of the
TV to the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT of the VCR.

CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO (PLAYBACK)

OUTOUT

AUDIO VIDEO

L R

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VIDEO

AUDIO

AV1 in

Monitor out

AV sockets on
rear of TV

Back of VCR
(with Video and
Audio output sockets)

Connection for viewing VCRs

OUTOUT

AUDIO VIDEO

L R

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV1 in

Monitor out

For Stereo models only.

CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO (RECORDING)

ININ

AUDIO VIDEO

L R

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VIDEO

AUDIO

AV1 in

Monitor out

Connection for recording from the TV channel to VCR

– Connect the video and audio RCA cables from the VIDEO and AUDIO IN sockets of the
VCR to the MONITOR OUT on the rear of the TV.

For Stereo models only.

AV sockets on
the rear of TV

Back of VCR
(with Video and
Audio input sockets)

ININ

AUDIO VIDEO

L R

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV1 in

Monitor out

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CONNECTING AUDIO/VIDEO (RECORDING)

– Connect the RF cable from the OUTput of the set top box to the Antenna IN of the VCR.
From the VCR’s Antenna OUT, connect the RF cable to the Antenna socket on the rear of
the TV.
– Connect the video and audio RCA cables from the VIDEO and AUDIO IN sockets of the
VCR to the MONITOR OUT on the rear of the TV.

AV sockets on
rear of TV

VCR (with Video and
Audio input sockets)

Set top box

Cable INCable OUT

Cable

L

R

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV1 in

Monitor out

OUT OUT

IN IN

Video

Antenna

OUT

IN

L Audio R

Connection for recording from cable TV to VCR

Cable INCable OUT

Cable

VIDEO

AUDIO

AV1 in

Monitor out

OUT OUT

IN IN

Video

Antenna

OUT

IN

L Audio R

For Stereo models only.

AV sockets on
rear of TV

VCR (with Video and
Audio input sockets)

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FUNCTIONS OF THE REMOTE CONTROL

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This TV features a full-function remote
control. Its compact design is the result of
having many of the buttons with multiple
functions.

POWER button

To turn on the TV or switch it to Standby
mode.

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FAV button

To browse the channels you set in your
Favourite list.

SOUND SYS button

To directly select a sound system without
entering the submenu.

DEL / Info button

To display information such as channel
number, colour system, sound system or
the time.
In Favourite Channel submenu, press to
delete the favourite channel number.

Input button

To select an input signal (TV, AV1 or AV2).

SMART PICTURE button

To select Personal, Soft, Natural or Rich
picture.

MUTE button

To turn on or turn off sound.

CH+ / CH- button

To select channels in ascending or
descending order.
In menu operation, to highlight a menu
item.

OK button

To enter submenu or conrm menu
operation.

SLEEP button

To set sleep timer from 10 to 120 minutes
(in 10 minute intervals), cancel sleep timer
or display remaining time.

VOL+ / VOL- button

To turn up or turn down the sound.
In menu operation, to adjust the setting
for all selected options.

MENU button

To display main menu or return to
previous screen.

A/CH (Alternate Channel) button

To toggle last viewed channel or current
channel.

0-9 numeric buttons

To directly select TV channel number.

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