Philips 32PF9966 98, 42PF9966 69, 42PF9966 98, 42PF9986 69, 42PF9986 98 User Manual

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Contents
R End of life directives
Philips is paying a lot of attention to producing environmentally-friendly in green focal areas.Your new TV contains materials which can be recycled and reused. At the end of its life specialised companies can dismantle the discarded TV to concentrate the reusable materials and to minimise the amount of materials to be disposed of. Your TV contains a (tolerated) small amount of mercury. Please ensure you dispose of your old TV according to local regulations.
Help?
If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if ‘Tips’ do not solve your TV problem, you can call your Local Philips Customer or Service Centre. See the supplied World-wide guarantee booklet. Please, have the Model and Product number which you can find at the back of your television set or on the packaging, ready, before calling the Philips helpline.
Model: 42PF9986/69 /98*
32/42/50PF9966/69 /98
Product No: ...........................................
Care of the screen
See Tips, p. 24.
* NXT®is a trademark of New Transducers Limited
Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Keys on top or on the right side of the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Use of the remote control RC4302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
To use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Select the menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Store TV channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Automatic installation 6 Manual installation 6 Give name 6 Reshuffle the channel list 7 Select Favourite TV channels 7
TV Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General 8 Source 10
Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
TV menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Picture menu 11 Active Control 12 Sound 12 Ambilight 12 Features menu 13
Dual screen / PIP / Multipip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Switch Teletext on and off 15 Select a Teletext page 15 Previously selected teletext page 15 Select the index teletext page 15 Select subpages 15 Enlarge a Teletext page 15 Picture/Teletext 15 Hypertext 15 Teletext menu 16
Connect Accessory Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Recorder (vcr-dvd+rw) 17 Recorder and other A/V devices 17 DVD Player or other accessory digital source devices 18 Multi channel Surround receiver 18 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector 19 Connect extra subwoofer 19 Side connections 20 To select connected peripherals 20
Record with your recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Audio- and video equipment keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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& Wall mounting instructions/Table stand
According to the type of TV you’ve purchased a wall mount bracket and/or stand may be supplied. How to mount the supplied stand and/or wall mount bracket, see the supplied separate leaflet. Make sure that the wall mount is being fixed securely enough so that it meets safety standards. The weight of the TV (excl. packaging) is about 35 kg (42PF9986); 20 kg (32PF9966); 42 kg (42PF9966); 58 kg (50PF9966).
Note: Other (not supplied) stands are optional accessories. Consult your dealer.
é Place or hang the TV wherever you want, but
make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots. Do not install the TV in a confined space such as a book case or a similar unit.
To prevent any unsafe situations, no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on or in the vicinity.Avoid heat, direct sunlight and exposure to rain or water. The equipment shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.
Insert the aerial plug firmly into the aerial
socket x at the bottom of the TV. For best picture quality use the suppressor-aerial cable supplied.
To connect your computer, see p. 19.
To connect other peripherals, see p. 16. In order to obtain the best result, please use only the supplied aerial cable between the TV and recorder, and between recorder and aerial connector.
( Insert the mains cord supplied into the mains
at the bottom of the TV and in the wall socket having a mains voltage of 198-264V. To prevent damaging the power (AC) cord which could cause a fire or electric shock, do not place the TV on the cord.
§ Remote control: Insert the 2 batteries
supplied (Type R6-1,5V).
The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy metals mercury and cadmium. Please check on how to dispose of exhausted batteries according to local regulations.
è Switch the TV on : Press the power switch B
at the top or the right side of the TV. An indicator on the front of the TV lights up and the screen comes on. If the TV is in standby mode, press the
-P+ keys or the B
key on the remote control.
Should your remote be lost or broken you can still change some of the basic settings with the keys on top or on the right side (according to your type of TV set) of your TV.
Press:
the
- V + key to adjust the volume;
the
- P/CH + key to select the TV channels or sources.
Press the
MENU key to summon the main menu without
the remote control. Use:
the
- V + key and the - P/CH + key to select menu
items in the directions as shown;
the
MENU key to confirm your selection.
Note: When activated via the
MENU key on top or the right side of
the TV, only Exit lets you remove the menu. Navigate to
Exit and press the MENU key.
MENU P/CHV
B
MENU P/CHV
B
TV
Setup
Demo
Install
Exit
Picture Sound Ambilight Features
Keys on top or on the right side of the TV

Preparation

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B Standby
Press to switch the TV on or off. When switched off, a red indicator on the TV lights up.
x Pixel Plus 2 demo on/off
Press to switch the Pixel Plus 2 demo on or off. In the right part of the screen Pixel Plus 2 is switched on.
Press longer to display the list of digital options settings. Use the cursor up/down to select one of the settings. See also Picture menu, Digital options, p. 11.
b Teletext On/Off see p. 15
OK Press this key
to activate your choice, when in the menus.
to display the channel list.
MENU
Main menu
on/off see p. 5
V To adjust the volume.
¬ Interrupt the sound or restore it.
P Channel selection
To browse through the TV channels and sources stored in the favourite list.
0/9 Digit keys
To select a TV channel. For a two digit programme number, enter the second digit before the dash disappears.To switch immediately to a selected one digit TV channel, keep the digit key pressed a bit longer.
Note: For most keys pressing a key once will activate the function. Pressing a second time will de-activate it. When a key enables multiple options, a small list will be shown. Press repeatedly to select the next item in the list. The list will be removed automatically after 6 seconds or press
OK to remove immediately.
Remark: in HDMI mode only some keys are valid.
B
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+
-
V
+
-
P
v
b
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0
h
q
Select
AMP DVD/R TV SAT AUX
MENU
MODEON/OFF
Ambilight
123
456
789
0
Ò®‡π
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Ì
Active Control
S
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OK
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Audio and Video equipment keys, see p. 21.
U Time display
The time is displayed on the screen.
Q Surround mode
Incredible surround
With stereo transmission, and when Incredible surround is selected, it seems as though the loudspeakers are spread further apart from one another.
Virtual Dolby surround
Optimal with Dolby surround signals. Enables you to experience the effect of Dolby surround Pro Logic, reproducing a rear sound effect. See Sound menu, 3D effect, p. 12.
Note:You can make the same selection in the Sound menu, surround mode, p. 12.
Ì no function
æ no function
S Freeze
To freeze the picture. Dependent on the input signal, the function may not be possible.
AMP DVD/R TV SAT AUX
See Audio- and Video equipment keys,p.21.
v Select your peripherals
See p. 20.
Use of the remote control RC4302
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i On Screen information
Press to display (when available) information about the selected TV channel and programme.
Menu info
When a menu is on screen, press i to display info on the selected menu item.
0 Smart surf
With this key you can easily switch between 2 up to 9 different TV channels or sources. See General, Smart surf, p. 8. Press the
OK key or wait for the time out to dismiss the Smart surf
display.
b Dual screen / PIP / Multipip see p. 8 and p. 14.
h Active control see p. 12.
q Picture format
Press this key repeatedly or press the cursor up/down to select another picture format:Auto format, Super zoom, 4:3, Movie Expand 14:9, Movie Expand 16:9, Subtitle zoom or Wide screen.
Auto format makes the picture fill the screen as much as possible. In case of subtitles in the bottom black bar,Auto format makes the subtitles visible. In case of a broadcaster logo in the corner of the top black bar, the logo disappears from the screen.
Super zoom removes the black bars on the sides of 4:3 programmes with minimal distortion.
When in Movie Expand 14:9, Movie Expand 16:9, Super zoom or Subtitle zoom picture format, you can make subtitles visible with the cursor up/down.
Note: With signals via the HDMI connector or HD signals via AV1 or AV2 less picture formats are selectable.
Ambilight see also p. 12.
ON/OFF Press to switch Ambilight on or off. Keep pressed to cycle through changing brightness settings.
MODE Press repeatedly to select one of the predefined ambient
light settings.
Note: When the TV is switched to standby, and you switch Ambilight On, Ambilight will be active. Only then less modes are available.
Auto format Super zoom 4:3 Movie Expand 14:9
Movie Expand 16:9 Subtitle zoom Wide screen
OK
B
b
¬
+
-
V
+
-
v
b
i
0
h
q
Select
123
456
789
0
Ò‡ π
S
®
®
®
®
Active Control
æ
P
MODEON/OFF
Ambilight
®
º
MENU
Ì
AMP DVD/R TV SAT AUX
B
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& Press the MENU key on the remote control to summon the
main menu.At any moment you can exit the menu by pressing the
MENU key again.
é Use the cursor in the up/down direction to select the TV,
Setup, Demo or Install menu.
Use the cursor left/right to select
Picture, Sound,
Ambilight or Features.
Note: Sometimes not all the menu items are visible on the screen (indicated by a cluster of blue balls). Use the cursor down or right to reveal all items.
Use the cursor in the left/right direction to select the menu
item.
Use the cursor up/down again to select the control you
want to select or to adjust.
Note: Items temporary not available or not relevant are displayed in a light grey colour and cannot be selected.
b
¬
+
-
V
+
-
P
v
Select
Ò®‡π
S
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®
®
®
æ
B
AMP DVD/R TV SAT AUX
º
MENU
OK
®
cursor to select adjustments
OK key to
activate
return or switch main menu on/off
& Press the MENU key on the remote control. é Use the cursor down to select Install. “ Use the cursor right to select Language.
Follow the instructions on screen.
Use the cursor up/down to select your preferred language
and press the
OK key to confirm your selection.
( Proceed with the Install menu.
TV
Setup
Demo
Install
Picture Sound Ambilight Features
Install
Language Automatic Manual Give name Reshuffle Favourite
install install channels
The installation menu contains the following items:
Language
English Français Chinese
Install
Press the i key to get information about the selected menu item.

Select the menu language

Installation

To use the menus

It is possible to change the name stored in the memory or to assign a name to a TV channel or external for which a name has not yet been entered.A name with up to 5 letters or numbers can be given to the channel numbers 0 to 99.
& Select Give Name in the Install menu and
press the cursor down.
é Select the channel number.
Note: keep the cursor up/down pressed to scroll through the channel list quickly.
Press the cursor right.
A keyboard appears on the screen.
Note: Only European characters are displayed.
Press the cursor right to enter the keyboard. Press the cursor up/down, left/right to select the first character and press
OK. Repeat for
every character you want to enter. Select
Space to enter a space; Delete to erase
the highlighted character in the name entered;
Shift to display upper- or lowercase characters
on the keyboard;
Special to display special
characters on the keyboard. Press
OK to
confirm.
Press the cursor left repeatedly when you have
finished the name giving.
( Select another channel number and repeat
steps to ‘.
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& Select Automatic install in the Install menu.
Note: All channels must be unlocked in order to autoprogram. If requested, enter your code to unlock all channels. (See TV, Features menu, Childlock, p. 13.)
é Press the cursor down.
The autoprogramming option label
Start
appears.
Press the cursor right.The message Searching appears and the
progress of autoprogramming is displayed.
You can change the order of the stored TV channels. You can use Reshuffle to renumber them. See p. 7
Searching for and storing TV channels is done channel by channel.You must go
through every
step
of the Manual Installation menu.
& Select Manual install in the Install menu. é Press the cursor down.
Follow the instructions on screen.
Search or direct selection of a TV channel:
If you know the frequency, enter the 3 or 2 digits of the frequency directly with the digit keys 0 to 9 (e.g. 048).
Repeat to search for another TV channel after you have stored the selected TV channel.
After language is set correctly, you can now search for and store the TV channels in two different ways: using Automatic Installation or Manual Installation (tuning-in channel by channel). Select your choice with the cursor right.
Automatic install
Install Start
Install
Manual install
Install
System
Channel
Search
Fine tune
(Antenna level)
Store

Give name

Install
BBC1
BBC2
CNN
.......
® Space ® Delete
ABCDEFG 123 HIJKLMN 456 OPQRSTU 789 VWXYZ 0
® Shift ® Special
Give name

Manual installationAutomatic installation

Store TV channels

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You can change the order of the stored TV channels.
& Select Reshuffle in the Installation menu.
é Follow the instructions on screen.
& Select Favourite channels in the Install menu.
é Select your channel number with the cursor up/down.
Select Ye s or No with the cursor right.
Repeat é and for every TV channel or external you want
to make a favourite or a non-favourite TV channel or external.
Reshuffle
Install
BBC1 BBC2 CNN ITV NEWS
Favourite channels
Install
Ye s Ye s No Ye s Ye s No
BBC1 BBC2
CNN
ITV
NEWS
....

Select Favourite TV channels

Reshuffle the channel list

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