Philips 34PT8420 User Manual
Operating Instructions
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34PT8420
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing this televison set. You are now the proud owner
of a PHILIPS TV set which promises full value to you as a customer.
Please read the instruction manual carefully and thoroughly to help you
install and operate your TV set.
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 and Automatic Tuning of Channels...................................... 12
Manual Tuning of Channels ......................................................................................................... 14
Selecting the Colour/Sound System ........................................................................................ 15
Fine Tuning Of Channels ............................................................................................................. 16
Sorting of Channels...................................................................................................................... 17
Editing of Channels........................................................................................................................18
Naming of Channels...................................................................................................................... 19
Features
Using the /Sound Menu................................................................................................................ 20
Activating the Timer...................................................................................................................... 21
Using the Active Control Feature.............................................................................................. 23
Activating the Child Lock.............................................................................................................24
Using the Surf Control................................................................................................................. 28
Using the Screen Format ............................................................................................................ 29
Using the Rotation Feature......................................................................................................... 30
Using the Blue Mute Feature...................................................................................................... 31
Using the Program List Feature................................................................................................. 31
Smart Picture Control and Smart Sound Control................................................................ 32
Activating the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and Double Control Feature................................ 33
Using the Teletext.......................................................................................................................... 36
General
Specifications...................................................................................................................................38
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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.
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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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
• Insert the correct type of batteries into the
compartment.
• Ensure the batteries are placed in the right
direction.
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CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLAYBACK)
S-VIDEO
AV sockets
on rear of
TV
Back of
VCR
VIDEO
L/Mono
AUDIO
R
OUT
ANTENNA
IN
AV1 in AV2 inMonitor out
Y
Pb
Pr
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
OUT
VIDEO
IN
OUT
L
R
AUDIO
IN
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.
R
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AV1 in AV2 inMonitor out
Y
Pb
Pr
S-VIDEO
AV sockets
on rear of
TV
VIDEO
L/Mono
AUDIO
OUT
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
OUT
OUT
OUT
ANTENNA
IN
Back of S-VHS VCR
S-VIDEO
IN
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 AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLAYBACK)
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 S-VIDEO socket (if available) from the Camcorder to the Side S-VIDEO
socket of the TV. You need not connect the Side VIDEO IN socket of the TV if the
S-VIDEO socket is connected.
– Connect the AUDIO OUT sockets (Right and Left) from the Camcorder to the Side
AUDIO IN sockets.
R
Pr
AV1 in AV2 inMonitor out
Y
Pb
Pr
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
OUT
L
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
Back of DVD
R
DVD (Equipped with “Y”,
“Pb” and “Pr” and Output
VIDEO
L/Mono
AUDIO
OUT
Pb
Y
AV sockets
on rear of
TV
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 “Pr” INPUT sockets on the TV to the “Y”, “Pb” and
“Pr” OUTPUT sockets on the DVD to view playback of DVD discs.
Note : “Y”, “Pb”, “Pr” sockets and AV1 sockets cannot be connected simultaneously.
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CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (RECORDING)
Connection for recording from the TV channel
VIDEO
L/Mono
AUDIO
R
OUT
ANTENNA
AV1 in AV2 inMonitor out
Y
Pb
Pr
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
IN
OUT
VIDEO
R
IN
AV sockets
on rear of
TV
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
AUDIO
IN
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
R
OUT
ANTENNA
AV1 in AV2 inMonitor out
Y
Pb
Pr
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
OUT
VIDEO
IN
S-VIDEO
OUT
L
R
AUDIO
IN
IN
ANTENNA
OUT
OUT
OUT
Back of
L
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
VCR
IN
AV sockets on
rear of TV
VIDEO
L/Mono
AUDIO
VCR (Equipped with
Video and Audio
Output sockets
VCR 1
VCR 2
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
& SLEEPTIMER
Allows you to select a time period after which the
set will switch to standby mode automatically.
é A/CH (Alternate Channel)
Allows you to alternate between the last
viewed channel and the present channel.
“ FORMAT
You can have a choice of different formats for
your viewing pleasure, namely : - Auto, 4:3
mode, EXPAND 4:3 mode and COMPRESS
16:9 mode
‘ DIGIT (0 -9)
Allows you select a channel. Note : For a 2-digit
number, the second digit must be entered before
the “–” sign disappears.
( SMART SOUND
Allows you to select your desired sound setting
from 4 types of sound settings.
§ MENU
Displays main menu. Also exits menu from screen.
è CURSOR UP
Allows you to select the next item on the menu.
! CURSOR LEFT
Allows you to access the sub-menus and adjust
the settings.
ç VOLUME + / –
Increases or decreases volume.
0 OSD
– Displays the channel number, sound and colour
transmission mode, status of the sleeptimer.,
channel name (if channel is named) and the
current time (if current time is being entered in
the Timer menu).
– Also allows you to exit menu from screen.
1 AV
Allows you to select the AV channels.
2 DOLBY VIRTUAL
– Allows you to select Incredible Surround/Virtual
Dolby Surround sound and Stereo when
transmission is in stereo mode. Virtual Dolby
Surround allows you to enjoy the sensation of
Home Cinema surround sound with just 2 front
speakers.
– Allows you to select Spatial Sound when
transmission is in mono mode.
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FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL
3 STANDBY
– Switch set off temporarily to standby mode. (The
red light indicator lights up when set is on standby
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mode).
– To switch on set from standby mode, press Channel
Up/Down, Digit (0 -9) or Standby
button.
4 PIP (Picture-in-Picture )
Allows you to access the Picture-in-Picture and
Double Window features. (For more detailed
description of functions, refer to the sections on
“Activating the PIP and Double Window Control”)
5 SMART PICTURE
Allows you to select your desired picture setting
from 5 types of picture settings.
6 SURF
Allows you to select up to a maximum of 10
channels and view quickly the selected channels.
7 CURSOR RIGHT
Allows you to access the sub-menus and adjust
the settings.
8 CURSOR DOWN
Allows you to select the next item on the menu.
9 CHANNEL + / –
Selects channel in ascending or descending order.
MUTE
Mutes sound. To restore sound, press button again.
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TIMER
Allows you to set the clock to switch to another
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channel at a specified time while you are watching
another channel or when the set is on standby mode.
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4
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Allows you to switch from Stereo to Mono sound
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during stereo transmission or to choose between
language5or language6during dual sound
transmission.
TELETEXT
Allows you to access teletext informaion. For
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detailed description of functions, refer to section on
“Using the Teletext”
PROGRAM LIST
Allows you to navigate through a list of installed
programs for a quick overview of the channels
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and activate the channel you have selected.
ACTIVE CONTROL
Adjusts settings automatically for optimal picture
quality under any signal conditions (Refer to section
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on “Using the Active Control”).
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FUNCTIONS OF TV CONTROLS
‘
(
–
VOLUME
+–
CHANNEL
+
➩
➩
A
&
é
“
Not Applicable
& Mains Power button Switch mains power on or off.
é Standby Light indicator Indicate red light when standby mode is activated.
“ Remote Sensor Acts as a sensor for activating the controls of the
TV when remote control handset is aimed at it.
‘ Volume + / – button Adjust sound volume louder/softer.
( Channel + / – button Select channel in ascending/descending order.
Note
• You can enter the main menu by pressing both the Volume + and – buttons at the
same time.
• Press the Channel + or – button to select the next item on the menu.
• Press the Volume + or – button to access the sub-menus and adjust the settings.
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SELECTING THE MENU LANGUAGE AND
AUTOMATIC TUNING OF CHANNELS
Operating instructions generally explains the operation of the TV set using
the buttons on the remote control unless otherwise stated. Please read the
following instructions carefully and follow the steps as shown to familiarise
yourself with the installations and all features available in your set.
Before you tune in the channels by the AUTO STORE method, select the menu language of
your choice. The LANGUAGE feature allows you to set the TV’s on-screen menu to be
shown in your desired language.
Press buttonStep
Enter main menu.
MENU
Press button repeatedly until
INSTALL is selected.
Enter INSTALL menu.
Result on screen
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• PICTURE BRIGHTNESS
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• SOUND COLOUR
• FEATURES CONTRAST
• INSTALL SHARPNESS
• PICTURE LANGUAGE
• SOUND AUTO STORE
• FEATURES MANUAL STORE
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• INSTALL SORT
INSTALL
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LANGUAGE • ENGLISH
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• AUTO STORE B.MELAYU
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• MANUAL STORE
• SORT
• CHANNEL EDIT
COLOUR TEMP
CHANNEL EDIT
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