Philips 27PT643R-17 User Manual

Color TV

Directions for Use

Color TV

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-

ters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type 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.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu-

larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the app-

aratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for

long periods of time.

14. 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 normally, or has been dropped.

15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these

materials 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

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli-

ance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended

international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design standards 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 unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from

power lines.

20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connect-

ed to the receiver, be sure the antenna system 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. 701984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects

do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage 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 battereis (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

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

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electric Code

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 the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

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

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

CONTENTS

Introduction

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

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Install Menu

How to use the Language Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

How to use the Tuner Mode Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

How to Auto Program TV Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

How to Add or Delete Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Picture Menu

How to use the Picture Adjustment Controls . . . . . . .9

Sound Menu

How to Use the Sound Adjustment Controls . . . . . .10

Features Menu

Using the Format (Expand 4:3) Control . . . . . . . . . .11

Understanding the AutoLock™ Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Setting up the AutoLock™ Access Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

How to Block Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

How to Clear All Blocked Channels at the Same Time . . . .15

How to Block All Channels at the Same Time . . . . . . . . . . .16

Blocking Programming Based on Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . .17

Blocking Programming Based on TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . .18

Other AutoLock™ Blocking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

How to Use the Active Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Remote Control Use

Setting the Sleeptimer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

How to use the Closed Captioning Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Setting the AutoPicture™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Setting the AutoSound™ Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Using the QuadraSurf™ Buttons (Alternate Channel) . . .25-26

Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Direct Method) . . . . .27

Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Code Entry) . . . . . . .28

Remote Use with Accessory Devices (Search Method) . . . .29

Remote Code Entry List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30-32

Remote VCR Related Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

General Information

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Glossary of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Factory Service Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38-39

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Here are a few of the features built into your new Television:

QuadraSurf™ A remote control feature that allows you to store and view up to ten of your favorite channels per button (4 buttons - 40 channels total). Can be set to hold movie, sports, news channels, etc., or add the audio/video channels for a quick source function to swap between your external accessory devices.

Active Control™ continuously measures and corrects all incoming signals to help provide the best picture quality. This feature monitors and corrects both the sharpness control and noise reduction control.

AutoLock™ feature allows you to block the viewing of certain channels or external audio/video connections where you might not want your children viewing inappropriate material.

Infrared Remote Control works your TV set and some accessory devices which allows programming certain features with the press of one button.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV (CATV)

channel capability with stereo sound.

Closed Captioning allows the viewer to read TV program dialogue or voice conversations as on-screen text.

Automatic Programming of Channels for quick and easy selection of favorite stations available in your area.

On-screen Features (in either English or Spanish) show helpful messages for setting of TV controls.

Audio/Video Jackpanel located on the back and side of the television for direct connections when using audio/video accessory devices. these Jacks can provide improved quality TV picture and sound playback.

Expand 4:3 will allow you to expand the “letterbox” image produced by certain DVD players to fill the entire TV screen.

Sleeptimer automatically turns the TV OFF at preset times.

AutoPicture™ allows you to set the picture color, tint, con-

trast, etc. for various types of programming such as Sports, Movies, Personal, Weak Signals or Multi Media with the push of one button.

AutoSound™ controls allow you to set the sound controls for various types of listening programs such as Personal (sound controls the way you set them), Theater, Music, or Voice with the push of one button.

Treble Boost, Bass Boost, and Balance controls to enhance the television’s sound.

Your new television and its packing 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 of 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.

END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL

NOTE: It is possible that this owner's manual may be used with several different television models. Not all features (and drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily match those found with your television system. This is normal and does not require you contacting your dealer or requesting service.

Auto Lock, Auto Picture, Auto Sound, Active Control, QuadraSurf

are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.

or our Spanish speaking TV owners an on-

screen LANGUAGE option is present. With the LANGUAGE control you can set the TV’s on-screen menu to be shown in either English or Spanish.

Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP  or DOWN

■ buttons to scroll through the on- screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button to display the INSTALL menu

features.

Press CURSOR UP  or DOWN ■ buttons to scroll the Install features

until the word LANGUAGE is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button repeatedly to select ENGLISH or ESPAÑOL (Spanish).

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the menu

from the TV’s screen.

HOW TO USE THE LANGUAGE CONTROL

The Language control only makes the TV’s on-screen MENU items appear in English or Spanish text.

It does not change the other on-screen text features such as Closed Caption (CC) TV shows.

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English

Espa ol

he TUNER MODE control allows you to

change the TV’s signal input to either ANTENNA, CABLE or AUTO mode. It’s important for the TV to know what type of signal to look for. (From a Cable TV signal or a normal Antenna signal.) In the AUTO mode, when the AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated, the TV will automatically choose the correct mode.

Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP  or DOWN

■ buttons to scroll through the on- screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button to display the INSTALL menu

features.

Press CURSOR UP  or DOWN ■ buttons to scroll the Install features

until the words TUNER MODE is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button to select either ANTENNA, CABLE, or AUTO mode.

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the on-screen

menu from the TV’s screen.

HOW TO USE THE TUNER MODE CONTROL

When CABLE is selected, channels 1-125 are available.

When ANTENNA is selected, channels 269 are available.

When AUTO is selected, the TV will automatically set itself to the correct mode based on the type of signal it detects when the AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated.

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our TV can automatically set itself for

local area (or Cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL (+), (–) buttons are pressed.

Note: Make sure the antenna or cable signal connection has been completed before AUTO PROGRAM is activated.

Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP  or DOWN

■ buttons to scroll through the on- screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button to display the INSTALL menu

features.

Press CURSOR UP  or DOWN ■ buttons to scroll the Install features

until the words AUTO PROGRAM are highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button to start the Auto Program scan-

ning of channels. Auto Programming will store all available channels in the TV’s memory then tune to the lowest available channel when done.

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the menu

from the TV’s screen.

HOW TO AUTOMATICALLY PROGRAM CHANNELS

When CABLE is selected, channels 1-125 are available.

When ANTENNA is selected, channels 269 are available.

When AUTO is selected, the TV will automatically set itself to the correct mode based on the type of signal it detects when the AUTO PROGRAM feature is activated.

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Auto Program

Channel

hannel Edit makes it easy for you to ADD or DELETE channels from the list of

channels stored in the TV’s memory.

Press the MENU button on the remote to show the on-screen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP  or DOWN

■ buttons to scroll through the on- screen menu until the word INSTALL is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button to display the INSTALL menu

features.

Press the CURSOR UP  or DOWN

■ buttons to scroll the Install features until the words CHANNEL EDIT are highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button to display the CHANNEL EDIT options.

With the CHANNEL EDIT options displayed, and CHANNEL NO. high-

lighted; enter the channel number (with the NUMBERED or the CH + or – buttons) you wish to add (Skipped OFF), or delete (Skipped ON) from the TV’s memory.

Using the CURSOR DOWN ■ but- ton, scroll the menu to highlight the word SKIPPED.

Now use the CURSOR RIGHT  button to toggle between ON or OFF. If ON is selected the channel is

skipped when scrolling channels with the CH + or – buttons. If OFF is selected the channel is not skipped when scrolling channels with the CH + or – buttons.

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the menu

from the TV’s screen.

HOW TO ADD OR DELETE CHANNELS

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o adjust your TV picture controls, select a

channel and follow the steps shown below:

Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.

Press the CURSOR UP  or DOWN

■ buttons until the word PICTURE is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button to display the PICTURE menu

features.

Press CURSOR UP  or DOWN ■ buttons to scroll the Picture features

and highlight the control you wish to adjust (Brightness, Color, Picture, Sharpness, Tint, Color Temp., DNR, or Contrast +).

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  or the CURSOR LEFT  buttons to

adjust the selected control or to make selections for the choosen control.

Press the CURSOR UP  or DOWN

■ buttons to select and adjust other Picture Menu controls.

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the menu

from the TV’s screen.

HOW TO USE THE PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS

BRIGHTNESS:Press the  or 

buttons until darkest parts of the picture are as bright as you prefer.

COLOR:Press the  or  buttons to add or eliminate color.

PICTURE: Press the  or  buttons until lightest parts of the picture show good detail.

SHARPNESS: Press the  or  buttons to improve detail in the picture.

TINT: Press the  or  buttons to obtain natural skin tones.

COLOR TEMP:Press the  or 

buttons to select NORMAL, COOL, or WARM picture preferences. (NORMAL will keep the whites, white; COOL will make the whites, bluish; and WARM will make the whites, reddish.)

DNR

:Press the  or  buttons to turn

DNR ON or OFF. Dynamic Noise Reduction helps to eliminate “noise” from the picture.

Contrast +

:Press the  or  buttons

to turn Contrast + ON or OFF. When ON, this control will optimize the picture contrast for improved picture clarity.

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HOW TO USE THE SOUND ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS

esides the normal volume level control,

your TV also has Treble, Bass, Balance, AVL (automatic volume leveler), Incredible Surround, Ultra Bass, and Sound (Stereo /Mono) controls.

Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.

Press the CURSOR

UP 

or CURSOR DOWN ■ button until the word SOUND is highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button to display the SOUND menu

features.

Press the

CURSOR

UP 

or CUR-

SOR DOWN ■ button

to scroll the Sound menu features until the control you wish to change is highlighted (Treble, Bass, Balance, AVL, Incr. Surround, Ultra Bass, SAP, or Sound).

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  or LEFT  button to turn the adjust

or turn the control On or Off.

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the menu

from the TV’s screen.

TREBLE

:Press the Cursor Right or Left

buttons to adjust the control. The control

will enhance the high frequency sounds.

BASS:Press the Cursor Right or Left buttons to adjust the control. The control

will enhance the low frequency sounds.

BALANCE:Press the Cursor Right or Left buttons to adjust the level of sound

coming from the left and right speakers.

AVL: (Auto Volume Leveler) Press the Cursor Right or Left buttons to turn the

control On or Off. When On, AVL will level out the sound being heard when sudden changes in volume occur during commercial breaks or channel changes.

INCR. SURROUND:Press the Cursor Right or Left buttons to select between

Incr. Surround or Stereo settings (If Stereo), or select Spatial or Mono (If Mono).

ULTRA BASS:Press the Cursor Right or Left buttons to turn Ultra Bass On or Off.

Ultra Bass will enhance the low frequency sound.

SAP:Press the Cursor Right of Left buttons to turn SAP (Secondary Audio

Program) On or Off. If the channel tuned is not broadcasting a SAP signal, “Not Available” will appear as the option when On is selected.

SOUND

:Press the Cursor Right or Left

buttons to select between Stereo or Mono

settings. Note: If Stereo is not present on a selected show and the TV is placed in the Stereo mode, the sound coming from the TV will remain in the Mono mode.

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any times while watching movies from a

DVD player the image is shown in “letter box” format. This is the format that is shown in movie theaters. When shown on a TV screen, the image will have areas of black on top and bottom of the screen. The FORMAT Control can help to display the image as close as possible to its original aspect ratio.

Press the MENU button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.

Press the CURSOR DOWN ▼ button until the word FEATURES is

highlighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  button to display the FEATURES menu

options (AutoLock or Format).

Press the CURSOR DOWN ▼ button until the word FORMAT is high-

lighted.

Press the CURSOR RIGHT  or CURSOR LEFT  buttons to select

one of the two options 4:3 or Expand 4:3.

4:3 - Standard format for the TV. Expand 4:3 - Enlarges the picture to

fill out the entire screen area, eliminating the “letter box” effect.

When finished, press the STATUS /EXIT button to remove the menu

from the TV’s screen.

Note: The Expand 4:3 format can also be activated using the CURSOR UP or DOWN buttons when the onscreen menu is not being displayed. Pressing these buttons will toggle the standard 4:3 format and the Expand 4:3 format.

HOW TO USE THE FORMAT CONTROL (EXPAND 4:3)

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he AutoLock™ feature is an integrat-

ed circuit that receives and processes data sent by broadcasters, or other program providers, that contain program content advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.). This is a great feature to censor the type of viewing children may watch.

Over the next few pages you’ll learn how to block channels and certain rated pro-

gramming. Below is a brief explanation of some terms and ratings you will find in the AutoLock feature.

AutoLock™ offers various BLOCKING controls from which to choose:

Access Code: An Access Code must be set

to prevent children from unblocking questionable programming.

Channel Block: Individual channels including the A/V inputs can be blocked.

Clear All: Allows you clear all channels being blocked from your viewing set with the Channel Block Control.

Block All: Allows you to block ALL channels and A/V inputs at one time.

Movie Ratings: Block programming based on ratings patterned by the Motion Pictures Association of America.

TV Ratings: Block programming based on standard TV ratings set by TV broadcasters.

To learn more about the Motion Picture Ratings and the TV Ratings, refer to the definitions listed on the columns to the right.

Press the STATUS/EXIT button twice to display the AutoLock review screen.

This screen shows what is activated within the AutoLock settings.

UNDERSTANDING THE AUTOLOCK™ CONTROLS

G: General Audience - All ages admitted. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. This type of programming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

PG: Parental Guidance Suggested -

This programming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children.) It may contain one or more of the following: Moderate violence, some sexual situations, infrequent coarse language, or some suggestive dialogue.

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned -

This programming contains material that parents may find unsuitable for children under the age of 13. It contains one or more of the following: violence, sexual situations, coarse language, or suggestive dialogue.

R: Restricted -This is programming is specifically designed for adults. Anyone under the age of 17 should only view this programming with an accompanying parent or adult guardian. It contains one or more of the following: intense violence, intense sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely suggestive dialogue.

NC-17: No one under the age of 17 will be admitted. - This type of programming

should be viewed by adults only. It contains graphic violence, explicit sex, or crude indecent language.

X: Adults Only - This type of programming contains one or more of the following: very graphic violence, very graphic and explicit or indecent sexual acts, very coarse and intensely suggestive language.

MOVIE RATINGS

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TV-Y - (All children -- This program is designed to be appropriate for all children.) Designed for a

very young audience, including children ages 2-6. This type of programming is not expected to frighten younger children.

TV-Y7 - (Directed to Older Children -- This program is

designed for children age 7 and

above.) It may be more appropriate for

children who have acquired the development skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. This programming may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV).

TV-G - (General Audience -- Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.) This type of

programming contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

TV-PG - (Parental Guidance Suggested -- This program con-

tains material that parents may

find unsuitable for younger children.) This

type of programming contains one or more of the following: Moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S), infrequent coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-14 - (Parents Strongly Cautioned -- This program con-

tains some material that many par-

ents would find unsuitable for children under 14 years of age.) This type of pro-

gramming contains one or more of the following: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S), strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive dialogue (D).

TV-MA - (Mature Audience Only

-- This program is specifically

designed to be viewed by adults

and therefore may be unsuitable for children under 17.) This type of programming

contains one or more of the following: graphic violence (V), explicit sexual situations (S), or crude indecent language (L).

TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES

(TV BROADCASTERS)

Movie Rating TV Rating

GTV-Y

PG TV-Y7

PG-13 TV-G

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Movie Rating

PG PG-13 R NC-17 X

TV Rating

TV-Y

TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA

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