Philips 29PT4273-75R, 29PT4873-79R User Manual

Colour Television

25"/29"

Instructions for use

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Preparation

10 cm

Installing the TV

4 Place your TV set on a stable and strong

base.

5 cm5 cm

4 Leave at least a free space of 5 cm on both

sides and 10 cm from the top for good ventilation of the TV set.

4 Do not cover the ventilation openings with

items such as newspapers, cloths etc.

Connecting the aerial

4 Insert the aerial plug into the socket g at

the back of the TV.

Connecting the mains

4 Insert the mains plug into the wall socket

and switch on. Refer to the specification at the back of the TV for the correct operating voltage.

(Picture is only a representation of the actual plug and socket)

Switching on

4 Press the on/off button at the front of the

TV to switch it on.

3

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If the indicator is red, press either the digit,

B

channel, AV or

key on the remote control.

Installing the remote control

4 Remove the cover at the back of the remote

control.

4 Insert the correct type and size batteries

into the compartment, making sure that they are the right way around.

3

Useful Tips

4 Avoid heat and

direct sunlight.

4 Avoid direct

exposure to rain or water.

4 DO NOT leave your TV on standby for a

prolonged period.

4 Switch off your TV if not in use. 5 This will allow the TV to be demagnetised,

giving good picture.

4 Never repair the TV yourself – get a skilled

personnel!

4 Clean the TV’s screen with a slightly damp

soft cloth ONLY WHEN NECESSARY.

Note : Do not use abrasive solvent as it can damage the screen’s coating.

4

Connecting peripheral equipment

Equipment such as VCR, Laser disc player, VCD etc. could be connected to the video and audio (AV) sockets at the back of the TV. Switch off the TV and equipment before making any connection.

Connection for playback

1. Connect to AV sockets

You may choose to connect up VIDEO 1 in or VIDEO 2 in or both. 4 connect the corresponding sockets of

the equipment to that of the TV.

5 to view the playback, select the first

AV channel (if connection is made to sockets at VIDEO 1 in) or the second AV channel (if connection is made to sockets at VIDEO 2 in).

Note: For mono equipment, connect to the VIDEO and L sockets only.

2. Connect to S-Video socket

If you have a S-Video equipment, connect to the S-Video socket for better picture quality. 4 connect the corresponding socket of

the equipment to that of the TV.

5 to view the playback, select the Y/C

channel.

Note: If both the S-Video socket and the Video socket of VIDEO 2 are connected, S-Video input override the Video input.

3. Connect to aerial socket

(only for VCR)

The playback on your VCR is considered a TV channel by your TV if you connect via the aerial socket. You must tune in to your VCR’s test signal and assign the channel number 0 to it. Refer to your VCR’s instruction manual for more details. 4 connect the RF cable to the VCR’s “RF

in” and connect the “RF out” of the VCR to the aerial socket of the TV.

4 select channel 0 and tune in to to your

VCR’s signal.

5 to view the playback, select channel 0.

S-VIDEO

OR

Laser disc

player

S-VIDEO

VIDEO 2inMONITOR

VIDEO 1

in

VCR

VIDEO 2

VIDEO 1

in

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g

S-VIDEO

VCR

out

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

VCR

OR

VCD

MONITOR

out

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

VCR

VIDEO 2inMONITOR

VIDEO 1

in

out

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

5

…connecting peripheral equipment

Connection for recording

VIDEO 2inMONITOR

VIDEO 1

out

in

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

R

VCR

1. From the TV channel you are watching

4 connect the corresponding sockets of

the VCR to the sockets at MONITOR out.

Note: For mono equipment, connect to the VIDEO and L sockets only.

VIDEO 2inMONITOR

VIDEO 1

out

in

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

R

VCR 1

VCR 2

VIDEO 2inMONITOR

VIDEO 1

out

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g

S-VIDEO

in

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

VCR

Connection for headphones

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2. From one VCR to another VCR

4 connect the sockets of the VCR which

you wish to record from to the corresponding sockets at either VIDEO in 1 or VIDEO in 2.

4 connect the sockets of the receiving

VCR to the corresponding sockets at MONITOR out.

Note: For mono equipment, connect to the VIDEO and L sockets only.

3. From the TV antenna

4 connect the RF cable to the VCR’s “RF

in” and the “RF out” of the VCR to the aerial socket of the TV.

4 connect the headphones to the socket

at the front of the TV.

The headphones impedance must be between 8 and 4000 ohms.

Headphones

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VOLUME

LK

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˝

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¸

CHANNEL

˚

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3

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The TV’s controls

For 25” models

1

For 29” models

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4

2

4

3

5

6

5

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1

2

LK

VOLUME

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˚

CHANNEL

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1. Mains power Switch on or off the TV.

2. Red light indicator When light is on, it indicates that the TV is on standby. Note :If no signal is detected by the TV after 10 minutes, it will switch to standby automatically.

3. Remote control sensor For the remote control to work, it must be activated within the operating range of this sensor.

4. Headphone socket For connection of headphones.

5. Volume adjustment To adjust volume level. Press these 2 keys simultaneously will call up the 1st level menu. Press these 2 keys again will exit menu. Works as cursor left (VOLUME L) or right (VOLUME K) in a menu.

6. Channel selection To select a lower or higher channel number. Works as cursor up (CHANNEL 6) or down (CHANNEL 7) in a menu.

7

Using the remote control

For the remote control to work effectively, it has to be operated within the recommended operating range to the remote control sensor on the TV.

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°

10 m

2

SLEEPOSDAV

12

3

4

6

5

8

9

7

SMART

±

`

0

INC.

MENU

SURR.

CH

A

H

SURF

A/CH

ehf4b

12

4

7

SMART

±

MENU

A

b

5

8

0

H

SURF

A/CH

2

SLEEPOSDAV

3

6

9

SMART

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INC.

SURR.

CH

4

ehf

Press :

2

AV

OSD

SLEEP

0

to

9

SMART

`

SMART

±

Standby

AV channel selection

Screen information

Sleeptimer

Digit

Smart Picture/ Smart Sound

Result :

Switch off TV and a red indicator lights up. To switch on TV again, press either the

AV

or 2 key.

to 9, CH, CH,

0

Select the AV channels .

In TV mode : Switch on/off information of a particular channel. In a menu : Exit menu.

Sets timer (from 15 minutes to 240 minutes) to switch TV to standby. To disable timer, set to “OFF”.

Key in numerals e.g. confidential code in child lock and in channel selection. For a 2-digit channel, the second numeral must be entered before the dash disappears.

Select the presets for sound and picture.

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…using the remote control

12

4

7

SMART

±

MENU

A

b

5

8

0

H

SURF

A/CH

2

SLEEPOSDAV

3

6

9

SMART

`

INC. SURR.

4

ehf

Press :

MENU

Menu

Result :

Call up the main menu. If there is an existing menu, pressing this key will bring you back to the previous level menu. If you are in the 1st level menu, pressing this will exit the menu.

INC.

SURR.

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Incredible Surround

Mute

Switch on to enhance stereo sound from your TV.

Switch off the sound of the TV. Press again to switch on the sound.

Channel selection

CH

Volume

CH

A

adjustment

Teletext function:

Select a higher or lower channel number .

Adjust the volume of the TV set.

Refer to the section on “Teletext”. Note: If your current channel is capable of transmitting teletext but is not in teletext mode, pressing the h key will activate the teletext

b

SURF

A/CH

4

ehf

clock at the top right hand corner of the screen.

SURF

4

e

f

A/CH

Surf or alternate channel

Sound mode

Surf mode : Add or delete channel from the surf list. View channel in the surf list. A/CH mode : Return to the previous channel.

Switch from stereo to mono sound (for stereo transmission) or choose between first language or second language (for bilingual transmission).

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Menus

1st level

2nd level

3rd level

BRIGHTNESS COLOUR CONTRAST SHARPNESS HUE*

CHANGE CODE

H

CHANNEL LOCK CLEAR ALL

FROM

H

TO

EXCHANGE COL TEMP CONTRAST PLUS* NOISE REDUCE* 4:3 EXPAND* 16:9 COMPRESS* VOLUME

TIME TIMER ACTIVE

H

CHANNEL AT

H

CHANNEL

SKIP

BALANCE* TREBLE* BASS* INCR SURROUND* ULTRA BASS* AVL SLEEPTIMER CHILD LOCK* CLOCK*

H

LANGUAGE AUTO STORE

H

SWAP SKIP MANUAL

H

SYSTEM*

SEARCH

H

FINE TUNE

CHANNEL

STORE

SURF BLUE MUTE* INSTALLATION

H

Note* : You may not see these items on your menu because it is applicable to certain models only.

To call up the 1st level menu :

OSD

MENU

12

4

5

8

7

SMART

±

0

MENU

2

SLEEPOSDAV

3

6

9

SMART

`

INC.

SURR.

4 Press

To use the menus:

4 Press the cursor keys.

MENU

key.

A

CH

H

to highlight go down to the next

level or to select or to execute

SURF

A/CH

b

4

ehf

To exit from a menu:

4 Press OR

4 Press

MENU

key to go back to the previous level.

OSD

key to exit.

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In order to view the programmes broadcasted, you have to do some simple installation on the TV. Go into the INSTALLATION menu by using the keys on your remote control.

Installing the TV

Follow the following steps to enter INSTALLATION menu:

& Call up 1st level

menu with the key.

➧

BLUE MUTE OFF INSTALLATION B BRIGHTNESS COLOUR CONTRAST

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❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙

31 31 31

MENU

é Press the

highlight INSTALLATION.

SURF A/CH BLUE MUTE OFF INSTALLATION B BRIGHTNESS COLOUR

➧

key to

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❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙

■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙

31 31

“ Select INSTALLATION

with the key.

or

➧

LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUTO STORE B SWAP B

Selecting the menu language

The TV is pre-set to a language for display of menus and screen information. You may change it to another available language.

& Go into INSTALLATION

menu. LANGUAGE is highlighted.

➧

é Select a language

with the key.

or

➧

“ Exit with the

key.

➧

OSD

LANGUAGE ENGLISH AUTO STORE B SWAP B