Philips 34PT4323/71R User Manual

Colour Television

Operating Instructions

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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

Select Tuner Mode ........................................................................................................................ 13

Automatic Tuning of Channels .................................................................................................. 14

Editing of Channels ...................................................................................................................... 15

Fine Tuning Of Channels ............................................................................................................. 16

Naming of Channels...................................................................................................................... 17

Features

Adjusting the TV Picture ............................................................................................................. 18

Adjusting the TV Sound .............................................................................................................. 19

Using the Timer.............................................................................................................................. 20

Using the Rotation feature (for certain models only)...........................................................22

Using the Screen Format ............................................................................................................ 23

Activating the Signal Strength Indicator................................................................................... 24

Using the Active Control............................................................................................................. 25

Smart Picture Control .................................................................................................................26

Smart Sound Control....................................................................................................................27

Personal Zapping ...........................................................................................................................28

General

Specifications...................................................................................................................................29

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.

• Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.

Mains Connection

•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 Power 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.

CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLAYBACK)

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

OUT

ANTENNA

AV1 in AV2 inMonitor out

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

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.

AV1 in AV2 inMonitor out

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

AV sockets on the rear of TV

Back of S-VHS VCR

OUT

AUDIO RL VIDEO

OUT

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA

The S-Video connection on the rear of the TV is used for the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes, Video Discs, Video Games or Compact Disc-Interactive (cd-i) discs. Better picture detail and clarity is possible with the S-Video playback as compared to the picture from a normal antenna (RF) connection.

– Connect the S-VIDEO socket on the rear of the TV to the S-VHS OUT socket on a

S-VHS VCR.

– Connect the AUDIO IN sockets from the rear of the TV to the AUDIO OUT sockets

on the VCR. Note : You need not connect the VIDEO IN socket of the TV if S-VIDEO IN socket is connected.

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CONNECTING THE A UDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLACKBACK)

AV1 in AV2 inMonitor out

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

AV sockets on rear of TV Note: The Component Video Input sockets (Y, Pb and Pr) on the TV are compatible with 480i (interlaced, 1 fh) output signals only, not 480p (progressive scan, 2 fh)

OUT

AUDIO

Back of DVD

DVD (Equipped with “Y”, “Pb” and “Pr” and Output sockets)

You can view the playback of DVD discs by using the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT sockets on the rear of the TV.

– Connect the Y, Pb and the Pr INPUT sockets on the TV to the Y, P b and Pr OUTPUT

sockets on the DVD to view playback of DVD discs.

Note:

• The Y, Pb and Pr sockets on the TV are compatible with 480 i (interlaced, 1 fh) output signals only, not 480p (progressive scan, 2 fh).

• The labels for the component video sockets may differ depending on the DVD player. Although the abbreviations may vary, the letters B and R stand for blue and red component signals, respectively, and Y indicates the luminance signal. Refer to the DVD player’s instructions for use definitions and connection details.

CONNECTING THE A UDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLACKBACK)

Camcorder

Connect headphone jack to socket for personal listening

For more convenient direct playback connections, the Side Audio/Video Input sockets allow for quick and easy connections, particularly Camcorder tape recordings.

– Connect the VIDEO socket from the Camcorder to the Side VIDEO in socket of the TV. – Connect the AUDIO OUT sockets (Right and Left) from the Camcorder to the Side

AUDIO IN sockets.

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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

ANTENNA

AV1 in AV2 inMonitor out

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

VCR (equipped with Video and Audio input sockets)

– 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

AV1 in AV2 inMonitor out

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT

OUT

ANTENNA

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

AUDIO

S-VIDEO

ANTENNA

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

AV sockets on the rear of TV

Back of VCR

VCR 2

VCR 1

VCR (equipped with Video and Audio input sockets)

– 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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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 Personal Zapping buttons

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 ”.

“ 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”.

‘ Sleeptimer Button

Allows you to select a time period after which the set will switch to standby mode automatically.

( Smart Sound Button

Press the Smart Sound button repeatedly to access 4 different types of sound settings and choose your desired setting.

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§ 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.

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.

1 A/CH(Alternate channel) Button

Allows you to change between the current channel and the previous channel.

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