Philips 42FD9954 User Manual 3

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Enter below the Serial No., which is located on the rear of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference.

Model No. __________________________ Serial No. __________________________

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Know these

safety symbols

This “bolt of lightning” indicates uninsulated material within your unit

may cause an electrical shock. For the safety of everyone in your household, please do not remove product covering.

The “exclamation point” calls attention

to features for which you should read

the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION:Pour éviter les choc électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype 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 particularly 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 apparatus.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 or 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

appliance; 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 cabinets 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 Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall 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 connected 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 mats 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. Objects and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

22. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

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.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

Unpacking and wall mounting instructions

For the unpacking instructions follow the illustrated steps printed on the packaging (outside and inside). For the wall mounting instructions follow the illustrated steps ‘ to § printed on the separate template and in the

supplied booklet.

Make sure that the wall mount is being fixed securely enough so that it meets safety standards.The weight of the monitor (excl. packaging) is about 53 Lbs 66 Lbs or 79 Lbs, depending on the screen size (32”, 37” or 42”).

Note: stands are optional acccessories. Consult your dealer.

Connect your computer

Directly to the monitor

& Connect one end of a VGA cable 1 to the video card of the computer and

the other end to the

VGA 1 connector at the rear side of the monitor. Fix the

connectors firmly with the screws on the plug.

é In case of a Multimedia computer, connect the audio cable 2 to the audio

outputs of your Multimedia computer and to the

AUDIO VGA 1 R (right) and

L (left) inputs of the monitor.

VGA 2:The video connector for VGA 2 can be programmed to become an input or an output via the Setup menu, see p. 8.The function of being input or output is determined by the used mode. If the monitor is used in video mode, the VGA 2 connector is VGA output. If the monitor is used in monitor mode,the connector is VGA input or output.

To an electronic receiver box

See the handbook of the receiver box.

& Connect one end of a VGA cable to the video card of the computer and the

other end to the

PC/MAC IN connector at the rear side of the receiver box.

Fix the connectors firmly with the screws on the plug.

é In case of a Multimedia computer, connect the audio cable to the audio

outputs of your Multimedia computer and to the

AUDIO IN R (right) and L

(left) inputs of the electronic receiver box.

Note: Only use the VGA cable supplied with the monitor.

Daisy chaining

The Loop Through facility makes it possible to make a daisy chain with a second monitor.

“ Connect one end of another VGA cable to the VG A 2 connector at the rear

side of the monitor and the other end to the

VGA 1 connector of a second

monitor.

‘ In case of a Multimedia computer, also connect audio cables to the AUDIO L

and R outputs of the original monitor and to the AUDIO L and R inputs of the second monitor.

The RC out jack next to the

VGA 2 connector makes it possible to daisy chain

remote control signals to other equipment. This output cannot be used to daisy chain a second monitor.

English

RS232

~ MAINS

VGA 1

VGA 1VGA 2DVI-D

AUDIO

RC-OUT

VGA 2

Y/C S-VHS

AUD

DVI-D

AV2

VGA 640x480 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz Wide VGA 848x480 60 Hz Wide VGA 852x480 60 Hz MAC 640x480 66.67 Hz MAC 832x624 74.55 Hz MAC 1024x768 74.93 Hz MAC 1152x870 75 Hz SVGA 800x600 56, 60, 72, 75, 85 Hz XGA 1024x768 60, 70, 75, 85 Hz SXGA 1280x1024 60 Hz,

72 Hz (not with DVI-D source)

When a VGA computer is connected, the display selection is made automatically.

A message is displayed when the monitor does not support the connected VGA mode. Switch your computer to a correct display mode.

R6 / AA

Computer Display modes

Operation

& Insert the mains plug supplied into the mains inlet at the back of the

monitor and in the wall socket. For safety, please, only use the supplied rimearthed mains cord which has to be inserted in a grounded socket.

é Remote control: remove the cover of the battery compartment.

Insert the 2 batteries supplied (Type LR6/AA-1.5V).

The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy metals mercury and cadmium. Nevertheless in many countries batteries may not be disposed of with your household waste. Please check on how to dispose of batteries according to local regulations.

“ Make sure that your receiver box and/or PC are switched on and that your

PC is in the correct display mode.

‘ Switch the monitor on : Press the power key B at the right side of the

monitor. A green indicator lights up and the screen comes on. When the monitor does not receive a supported VGA signal and is not connected to a receiver box, the screen switches to standby and the red indicator lights up.

When you switch on your monitor for the first time, and the monitor is not connected to an electronic receiver box, the language menu automatically appears on the screen.The explanation appears in different languages one at a time. Follow the instructions on screen to select the correct language or see Setup menu, Language, p. 8.

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