Philips 42PF7421 User Manual

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this television set. This handbook has been designed to help you install and operate your TV set. We strongly recommend that you read it thoroughly.

Table of Contents

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Preparation / Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Television keys and connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Remote Control keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Remote Control keys (DVD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Menu Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Auto Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Manual Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Channel Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Picture and Sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Contrast+ and NR (Noise Reduction) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Screen Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Smart Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Active Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

TV as a PC monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

TV in HD (High Definition) Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Recycling

The packaging of this product is intended to be recycled. Apply to the local authorities for correct disposa

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and manufactured with highly quality material and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product, it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/976/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose off your old products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your product will help preven potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

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Safety Information

10 cm

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Leave at least 10 cm around each side of the TV set to allow for proper ventilation. Place the set on a stable, level surface. Never cover the ventilation slots of the TV with a cloth or other material. It may cause overheating. Do not insert anything in the ventilation holes. If metal or something flammable is inserted in these holes, it may result in fire or electric shock.

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Take care not to connect too many equipment to the same mains socket as it may cause overloading resulting in fire or electric shock.

X

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your TV to rain or moisture.

When cleaning the surface or the screen of the set, wipe gently with absorbent cotton or cloth or other soft material like chamois. Do not use too wet a cloth which is dripping with water. Do not use acetone, toulene or alcohol to clean the TV. As a safety precaution, unplug the power cord from the mains.

X

Pull the power lead by the plug. Do not pull on the power lead. Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert the plug fully into the mains. If it is loose, it may cause arching and result in fire.

X

Avoid placing your TV set under direct sunlight or heat.

Installation of the TV set on the wall should be carried out by qualified serviceman. Improper and incorrect installation may render the set unsafe.

As a safety precaution, do not touch any part of the TV, power lead or aerial lead during lightning storms.

X

Avoid placing vase filled with water on the TV. Water spilled into the set could result in electric shock. Do not operate set if water is spilled into it. Have it checked immediately by a qualified serviceman.

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Preparation / Getting started

Positioning the TV set

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Place your TV set on a solid stable surface, leaving a space of at 10 cm around the set.

Connections

2

Using the Remote Control

3

Pull out the plastic insulation sheet from the battery to enable the remote control to operate.

Switching on the TV set

4

– PROGRAM +MENU– VOLUME +

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• Insert the aerial plug into the 75 socket at the bottom of the set.

• Insert the mains plug into a wall socket (220-240V / 50/60Hz).

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NOTE For more details on other connections,

refer to the

connection guide “CONNECT”.

POWER

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• To switch on the TV set, press the key. A green indicator comes on and the screen lights up.

• If the TV set remains in standby mode (red indicator), press the PROGRAM – /

the keyboard or the P – / + key on the remote control.

POWER

+ key on

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Television keys and connectors

4

– PROGRAM +

3

MENU

2

– VOLUME +

1

POWER

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Television keys and connectors

POWER .key: to switch the TV on and

1

. A little power remains on even when the

off

Power switch is turned off.

VOLUME –/+ key: to adjust sound level.

2

MENU key: to access or close menus.

3

The PROGRAM –/+ keys can be used to select a menu item and the VOLUME –/+ keys to enter into the selected menu item and make adjustments.

PROGRAM –/+ key: to select programmes.

4

POWER socket :

5

a wall socket.

DVI Audio In socket: for connecting a HD

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(high DVI output.

7

Set or to an Analogue PC which have the same

definition) equipment or computer with

Component Video Inputs - 2 / VGA / Audio

In sockets: to connect to equipment like VCR,

-Top box, games console and other devices

sockets.

Insert the mains plug into

AV sockets: to connect to equipment like VCR,

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-Top box, games console and other devices

Set which have the same

Component Video Inputs - 1 / Audio In

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sockets: to connect to equipment like DVD,

-Top box which have the same sockets.

Set

Connect the audio inputs of the TV to the outputs of the device together with the Component Video Inputs

TV : socket :

10

the 75 Ω : socket.

11

HDMI 1 /HDMI 2 sockets : to connect to

set-top boxes, DVD player/recorder, High Definition equipment or Personal Computer.

12

For service use only.

Side sockets: for connecting to devices like

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camera or camcorder. Also allows you to connect your headphone for your personal listening pleasure.

sockets.

.

Insert the aerial plug into

NOTE For more details on connections,

refer to the guide “CONNECT”.

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Remote Control keys

1

2

4

10

11

3

5

6

7

8

9

SLEEP

1

Standby

To set the TV to standby mode. To switch the

TV set on again, press , to , P – / + or key.

AV / Teletext

2

– In TV/AV mode, TV or

SIDE/SVHS, CVI 1, CVI 2/VGA, HDMI 1 or HDMI 2

– In teletext mode, access teletext function (see page 16).

3

4

Used to force programmes in and Nicam Stereo to Mono or, for bilingual programmes, to choose between Dualå or Dual». The Mono indication is red

when in forced position

5

DVD keys (see page 8).

peripheral equipment connected to AV,

.

Screen Format (see page 14).

Sound mode

Telextext keys (see page 16).

it displays Source List to select

Stereo

.

Surround Sound

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To turn on or off the surround sound effect.

In stereo, this gives an audio experience the

effects

equipped

.

speakers are further apart. For models with Virtual Dolby Surround, you can enjoy Dolby Surround Pro Logic sound

Active Control

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Cursors

8

These 4 keys are used for selection and adjustment

of menu items.

MENU

9

To call up or exit the TV menus.

10

Mute

Press key to off the sound. To restore sound, press key again.

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Volume ( – VOL + )

To adjust the sound level.

(

S

ee page 15).

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Remote Control keys

12

Smart Picture /Sound

Used to access a series of predeﬁned picture and sound settings (see page 15).

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14

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15

16

SLEEP

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18

19

20

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/ Numerical keys

For direct access to channels. For a 2 digit channel number, the 2nd digit must be entered before the dash disappears.

Screen information

14

To display/remove the channel number, the sound mode, the remaining time of the sleeptimer and the *signal strength indicator Press key for more than 5 seconds to permanently display the channel number on screen. to remove channel number, pre again for more than 5 seconds.

15

Select

Select between TV and DVD mode (see “Remote Control - DVD functions on page 8).

Sleeptimer

16

To select the length of time before the set automatically switches to standby (from 0 - 240 minutes).

17

Pixel Plus

Offers a unique combination of ultimate

sharpness, increased depth impression, true natural detail, brilliant and vivid colours. Press

the key for a Pixel Plus demonstration key again to exit demonstration.

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Picture-in-Picture

To display a PIP window on the TV screen(see pages 21-22 on “PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature”.

SLEEP

/

.

ss key

. Press

* The signal strength indicator shows the signal strength of the reception of the programme you are watching.

Programme List

19

To display / clear the list of programmes. Use

the Î ï keys to select a programme and

the Æ key to display it.

20

OK

Conﬁrms selection.

Selecting TV programmes (P – / +)

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To select the next or previous programme. The number and the sound mode are displayed for a few seconds.

Previous/Present

22

To alternate between the last viewed and present programme.

programme

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Remote Control keys (DVD)

The remote control also allows you to control the main functions of some Philips DVD models.

Press the

key to select the DVD mode. The remote control indicator lights up to display the selected mode. It switches off automatically after 20 seconds if left idle. The mode automatically returns to TV mode. The following keys are operational, depending on the equipment:

standby

fast rewind

pause

display and exit menu

programme selection

stop

play

navigation and adjustments, confirms selection

fast forward

to

digit keys

Note : Functions not available to DVD-R device.

Menu Language

Before you proceed to do Auto Store of channels, select your desired TV menu language.

Press key on the remote control

1

to access the TV menu on the screen.

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

Language

Auto Store

Manual Store

Sort

Name

Channel Edit

Æ Æ

Æ Æ Æ Æ

English

* Selecting the language

If you have selected the wrong language for one reason or another and do not understand the language to operate the set, do the following to bring you back to your preferred language :

– press

key to exit the existing menu.

key to access the TV menu.

Press Î ï keys repeatedly until Install

2

is selected.

Press Æ / key to access Install menu.

3

(

Language is highlighted).

Press Í Æ keys to select your language.

4

To return to previous menu, press

5

key.

To exit the menu, press the key.

6

ï key repeatedly until the FOURTH

– press item in the TV menu is highlighted. – press

Æ / key to go into the Install

menu. – press

Í Æ keys to select your preferred

language (the menu will now appear in the chosen language). You can proceed to install the TV channels automatically.

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Auto Store

Press key.

1

Press Î ï keys repeatedly until Install

2

is selected

and press Æ / key to

access Install menu.

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

Language

Auto Store

Manual Store

Sort

Name

Channel Edit

Æ

Æ Æ Æ Æ

Start

Manual Store

You can choose to tune your channels manually. Manual tuning allows you to store each programme manually.

Press key.

1

Press Î ï keys repeatedly until Install

2

is selected

access Install menu.

Press ï key repeatedly until Manual Store

3

is selected and press Æ / key to

access Manual Store menu.

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

and press Æ / key to

Install

Æ

Sort

Search

Æ

• Colour System

• Sound System

• Search

• Channel

• Fine Tune

AUTO

Æ

Language

Auto Store

Manual Store

Name

Channel Edit

Manual Store

Colour System

Sound System

Programme

Fine Tune

Press ï key repeatedly until Auto Store

3

is selected

Press Æ / key to start automatic

4

tuning of

channels will be stored. The display shows

.

channels. All the available TV

the progress of the search and the number of

channels found. This operation will take

a few minutes to complete.

Important : To exit or interrupt the search before it is completed, press

key. If you interrupt the search during auto store, not all

channels

will be stored. For all channels to be stored, you need to do a complete auto store search again.

Press Î ï keys to select a setting.

4

– Colour System Press Í Æ to select Auto, (automatic detection),

PAL, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43

or SECAM.

– Sound System

Press Í Æ to select Auto, (automatic

detection), BG, I, DK or M.

– Search Press Í Æ to start manual tuning of channel. Searching stops once a transmitting channel is found.

– Channel Press Í Æ or to keys to key in the channel.

– Fine Tune If the channel reception is not satisfactory,

press Í Æ to adjust accordingly.

To return to previous menus, press

6

key.

7

To exit the menu, press key.

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Sort

Sort feature allows you to change the channel number to another channel number for a particular TV station

Press key.

1

Press Î ï keys repeatedly until Install

2

is selected

and press Æ / key to

access Install menu.

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

Language

Auto Store

Manual Store

Sort

Name

Channel Edit

Æ • 0 Æ • 1

Æ • 2

Æ • 3

Æ • 4 Æ • 5

Name

Name feature allows you to enter a name for any channel you select.

Press key.

1

Press Î ï keys repeatedly until Install

2

is selected

access Install menu.

Press ï key repeatedly until Name is

3

selected and press Æ / key to access Name mode.

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

and press Æ / key to

Install

Sort

Name

Æ Æ Æ Æ

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ELLIE

Æ Æ

Language

Auto Store

Manual Store

Channel Edit

Press ï key repeatedly until Auto Store

3

is selected

and press Æ / key to access

sort mode.

Press Î ï keys to select the channel

4

number you want to Æ/

key to enter sorting mode

sort to and press

(The arrow cursor now points to the left).

Press Î ï keys to select the new

5

programme number and confirm with the Í /

key. (The arrow points to

the right and sorting is completed).

Repeat steps

6

and 5 for each

4

channel number you wish to re-number.

To return to previous menu, press

7

key.

To exit the menu, press key.

8

Press Î ï keys to select the channel you

4

want to name.

Press Æ key to move to the first character

5

display area and

press Î ï keys to key in

the first character.

Press Æ key to move to the next character

6

display area and continue to key the next character with the Î ï keys. (You can key up to a maximum of 5 characters).

Press Æ key to store name. The name is

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now indicated on the top left corner.

To return to previous menu, press

8

key.

To exit the menu, press

9

key.

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Channel Edit

Channel Edit feature allows you to edit or skip programmes which have bad or weak signal or programme you do not watch often.

Press key.

1

Press Î ï keys repeatedly until Install

2

is selected

and press Æ / key to

access Install menu.

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

Language

Auto Store

Manual Store

Sort

Name

Channel Edit

Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ

Channel Skipped

Picture and Sound

Press key.

1

Press Î ï keys to select Picture or

2

Sound.

Press Æ / key to access Picture or

3

Sound menu.

Press Î ï keys to select a Picture or

4

Sound setting and the Í Æ keys to adjust.

To return to previous menu, press

5

key.

To exit the menu, press the key.

6

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

Picture

Brightness

Colour

Contrast

Sharpness

Hue

Colour Temp.

Sound

Equalizer Æ

Balance Æ

AVL Æ

Dolby Virtual Æ

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• 120 Hz

• 500 Hz

• 1500 Hz

• 5 KHz

• 10 KHz

Press ï key repeatedly until Channel Edit

3

is selected

and press Æ / key to access

Channel Edit mode.

Press Í Æ or to keys to select

4

the channel you want to skip.

Press ï key to select Skipped and press

5

Í Æ keys to select On option to activate

skipping of channel. To deactivate, select Off option.

To return to previous menu, press

6

key.

To exit the menu, press key.

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Description of the Picture settings

Brightness : this changes picture brilliance.

Colour : this changes the intensity of the colour.

Contrast : this changes the difference between

the light and dark tones.

Sharpness : this increases or decreases the sharpness level to improve details in the picture.

Hue : this increases or decreases the colour intensity. NTSC pro

Colour Temp. : this changes the colour

Note : Hue is applicable to

grammes only.

rendering: Cool (bluer), Normal (balanced) or Warm (redder).

Description of the Sound settings

Equalizer : to adjust the sound tone (from bass:

120 Hz to treble : 10 KHz).

Balance : this balances the sound on the left and

right speakers.

AVL (Automatic Volume Leveller) : this is used to limit sudden increases in sound, for example, during a programme change or advertising slots.

Dolby Virtual

surround sound effect.

You can also access these settings with key.

: To activate / deactivate the

the

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Timer

The Timer feature allows you to set the timer to switch to another channel at a specified time while you are watching another channel. You can also use it as an alarm to switch on the TV at a specified time from standby mode. For the timer to function, the set must not be switched off. Once the set is switched off, the timer is disabled.

Press key.

1

Press Î ï keys repeatedly until Features

2

is selected and press Æ / key to access Features menu.

Press Æ / key to access Timer

3

menu.

Press Î ï keys to select a Timer item.

4

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

Features

Timer

Child Lock

Contrast+

NR

PIP

Timer

Sleep

Time

Start Time

Stop Time

Channel Activate

Æ

Sleep Time Start Time Stop Time Channel

10:56

To make adjustments to activate timer function,

Í, Æ, Î, ï or Digit 0-9 keys.

use the

Sleep : to select an automatic standby

period.

Time : enter the current time.

Start Time : enter the start time.

Stop Time : enter the standby time.

Channel : enter the number of the

channel for the wake-up alarm.

Activate : the settings include:

•

Once for a single alarm,

• Daily for each day,

•

Off to cancel.

Display : select On option to display

current time on the screen. To switch off display, select Off option.

Press

5

key on the remote control

to put the TV set in standby mode. It will automatically come on at the programmed time. If you leave the TV set on, it will just change channel at the Start Time and will go to standby mode at the Stop Time.

Contrast+ and NR (Noise Reduction)

Press key.

1

Press Î ï keys repeatedly until Features

2

is selected and press Æ / key to access Features menu.

Press Î ï keys to select Contrast+ or

3

NR (Noise Reduction) and the Í Æ keys to select an

To return to previous menu, press

4

key.

To exit the menu, press key.

5

On or Off option.

Definition of the feature settings

Contrast+ :

– optimise the total contrast of the picture for impr

oved picture visibility.

– select

On option to activate feature.

NR (Noise Reduction) :

– improves “noisy” (little dots on picture) picture due to weak signal transmission. – select

On option to activate feature.

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Child Lock

The Child Lock feature allows you to lock channels to prevent your children from watching certain programmes

Press key.

1

Press Î ï keys repeatedly until Features

2

.

is selected and press Æ / key to access Features menu.

Press Î ï keys repeatedly until Child Lock

is selected

and press Æ / key to

access Child Lock mode.

Key in the access code 0711 by the Digit

4

0-9 keys.. A message Incorrect will appear.

Timer

NR

PIP

Features

Timer

NR

PIP

0711 again.

Æ

Access Code

Æ

- - - -

Æ

Key in the access code

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

It will then prompt you to change code. Key

5

Features

Child Lock

Contrast+

Child Lock

Contrast+

in your own 4-digit code by the Digit 0-9 keys and confirm the new code.

Once the new code is confirmed, the Child Lock menu will appear.

Child Lock

Lock Channel

Change Code

Clear All

Lock All

Æ

+

5

In the Child Lock menu, use the

Î, ï, Í,

Æ, Digit 0-9 and keys to access and activate the Child Lock functions.

Description of the settings:

– Lock Channel

Lock individual appears besides the locked channel number or the symbol ? for an unlocked channel number. P mode and Î ï keys to select the channel to lock or unlock. Press Í Æ keys to lock or unlock selected channel. To exit from Lock Channel mode and return to Child Lock menu,

press

– Change Code Key in your new four-digit code using the

Digit 0-9 keys and confirm by keying in the new four-digit again.

– Clear All Press Æ key to unlock all locked channels.

– Lock All

Press Æ key to lock all locked channels.

Note : If you switch on the TV set and select a channel that has been locked, you need to key in the Access Code to enter the selected locked channel. To unlock the channel, go the Channel in the Child Lock menu and press Í Æ keys until you see this symbol ?.

channel. A keylock symbol +

ress Æ key to enter channel lock

key.

Lock

PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature allows you to call up a PIP screen of the Computer) or

HD (High Defintion) device

while watching a TV programme.

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

Features

Timer

Child Lock

Contrast+

NR

PIP

PC (Personal

Æ

• PIP Size

Æ

• Horizontal

Æ

• Vertical

Æ

• HDMI

Æ

For description of PIP menu items and how it works, refer to the section “PIP (Picture-in Picture)” on pages 21-22.

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Screen Formats

The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conventional screen). 4:3 pictures sometimes have a black band at the left and right of the screen when viewed on a widescreen TV. This function allows you to optimise the picture display on screen.

Press key (or Í Æ) to select the different modes. This TV set is also equipped with automatic turning which will select the correct screen format, provided the specific signals are transmitted with the programmes.

4:3

The picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band is displayed on either side of the picture.

Movie expand 14:9

The picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band remains on both sides of the picture.

Movie expand 16:9

The picture is enlarged to 16:9 format. This mode is recommended when displaying pictures which have black bands at the top and bottom (letterbox format).

Subtitle Zoo

This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen leaving the sub-titles visible.

Superzoom

This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen by enlarging the sides of the picture.

Widescreen

The picture is displayed in the correct proportions of images transmitted in 16:9.

Note: If you display a 4:3 picture in this mode, it will be enlarged horizontally.

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Smart Picture and Sound

Smart Picture feature offers you a choice of 5

picture settings namely :

Multimedia and Personal.

Smart Sound feature offers you a choice of 4

sound settings namely : and Personal.

Note : The Personal setting is the setting that you set up using the Picture/Sound menu in the main menu. This is the only setting in the Smart Picture/Sound settings that can be changed. All other settings are pre-set at the factory.

Press Sound) key repeatedly to cycle through the settings to select your desired mode.

Smart Picture settings

Smart Sound settings

(Smart Picture) or (Smart

Rich

Theatre

Rich, Natural, Soft,

Theatre, Music, Voice,

Natural

or

Soft

Multimedia

Personal

Music

Voice

Personal

Definition of Smart Picture settings

Rich : Brilliant and sharp picture settings

suitable for bright environment and for use in demonstrations to show off the quality of the TV on good

sources.

Natural : Reference mode for living room conditions and average signals.

Soft : Intended for bad-quality signals. Suitable for living room viewing.

Multimedia : Best for graphical applications.

Personal : Pictures settings are set to your

preference.

Definition of Smart Sound settings

Theatre : Emphasize high and low tone (Bass

and Treble boosted).

Music : Emphasize low tone (Bass boosted).

Voice :

Personal : Sound settings are set to your

preference

Emphasize high tone (Treble boosted).

.

Active Control

Active Control feature automatically adjusts

the picture setting for optimal picture quality continuously under any signal conditions.

& Press key repeatedly to alternate

between Active Control Off and Active Control On

options.

Active Control Off

Active Control On

é Select the Active Control On option to

activate the Active Control feature.

“ Select the Active Control Off option to

deactivate the Active Control feature.

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Teletext

Teletext is an information system broadcast by certain channels which can be consulted like a newspaper. It also offers access to subtitles for viewers with hearing problems or who are not familiar with the

transmission language (cable networks, satellite channels, etc.

).

&

Teletext call

5

SLEEP

3 1

é

Selecting a page

/

2

“

Direct access to the items

2

‘

Contents

4

(

Sub-page display

§

Double page

teletext

7

SLEEP

6

This is used to switch on or off teletext display. The summary appears with a list of items that can be accessed. Each item has a corresponding 3 digit page number. If channel selected does not broadcast teletext, the indication 100 will be displayed and the screen will remain

blank. Proceed to exit teletext and select another channel

Enter the number of the page required using the keys or P –/+ keys. Example: page 120, enter 120. The number is displayed at the top left corner of the screen. When the page is located, the counter stops searching. Repeat this operation to view another page. If the counter continues to search, this means that the page is not transmitted. Select another number.

Coloured areas are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The 4 colour keys are used to access the items or corresponding pages. The coloured areas flash when the

item or the page is not yet available

This returns you to the contents page (usually page

Certain pages contain sub-pages which are displayed successively. Press the key to hold sub-page and press the key a second time to resume. Use the

keys to select previous or next sub-page.

To a

ctivate or deactivate the double page teletext display mode. The active page is displayed on the left and the following page is displayed on the right. Press if you want to hold a page (i.e. the contents page). The active page is then displayed on the right. To return to normal

mode, press the

key.

.

automatically

.

0 to 9

100).

Í Æ

8

è

Hidden

information

!

Enlarge

a page

To display or hide the concealed information (games solutions).

This allows you to display the top half or bottom half part of the page. Pressing it again will return the page to normal

size.

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TV as a PC Monitor

Your TV can be used as a computer monitor.

Important

For the TV to function as PC monitor, the following steps must be taken :

STEP 1 Connect the PC

Via CVI 2/VGA

–

Connect VGA output of the PC to the

CVI 2/VGA input of the TV. Use a VGA to

CVI adaptor

CVI 2/VGA inputs at bottom of TV

L

R

HDMI 2 HDMI 1

DVI (AUDIO IN)

.

AUDIO IIN

VIDEO IIN

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R

(AUDIO IN)CVI-2 / VGA

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STEP 2 Select the Source

– Press key to display Source List.

Select CVI 2/VGA.

–

If HD is displayed at Mode Selection,

5

press Æ key to select PC.

Press key to display PC menu.

6

Press Î ï key to select the PC settings :

7

Picture, Audio Selection or Features.

Press Í Æ key to select or adjust setting.

8

Description of Picture settings

Brightness: Adjusts the brightness.

Contrast: Adjusts the contrast.

Horizontal: Adjusts the horizontal position of

the image

.

Vertical: Adjusts the vertical position of the image.

Colour Tem

p.: Changes the colour setting

– Cool (bluer), Normal (balance) or Warm (redder).

Description of Audio Selection

– Select the audio from the TV or PC/HD. – Press Í Æ key to select the audio source.

Source

TV AV SIDE / SVHS CVI 1

CVI 2/VGA

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

Press Æ /

– source

.

Æ Æ Æ Æ

Æ

Æ Æ

key to switch to the selected

Accessing the PC menu

Press

1

Press ï key to select Features.

2

key to display menu.

Press Æ / key to access Features

3

menu.

Press ï key to select Mode Selection

4

Description of

Features

Phase: Eliminates the horizontal interfeing lines.

Clock: Eliminates the horizontal interfeing lines.

Format: Select between full screen or native

format of the PC screen. Press Í Æ key to select the screen format.

PIP (Picture-in Picture): Allows you to call up a PIP screen of the

TV or HD (High Defintion) device. For description of PIP menu items and how it works, refer to the section on “PIP (Picture-in-Picture)” on pag

Auto Adjust: Position of image is set automatically.

Description of Reset to Factory Setting

es 21-22.

:

To return to factory settings (default settings).

NOTE

For more details on connection

to the PC equipment,

see guide

“CONNECT”.

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TV as a PC Monitor

STEP 1 Connect the PC

Press ï key to select Mode Selection

4

Via HDMI

–

Connect DVI output of the PC to the

or

HDMI 2 input of the TV. Use a DVI to

HDMI adaptor.

HDMI 1 / HDMI 1 inputs at bottom of TV

L

R

HDMI 2 HDMI 1

DVI (AUDIO IN)

L

R

(AUDIO IN)CVI-2 / VGA

VIDEO IIN

L

Pr Pb

R

AV

STEP 2 Select the Source

– Press

Press Î ï key to select HDMI 1 or

–

HDMI 2.

Select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2.

–

Source

TV AV SIDE / SVHS CVI 1 CVI 2/VGA

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

key to display Source List.

Æ

Source

Æ Æ

TV

Æ

AV

Æ

SIDE / SVHS

Æ

CVI 1

Æ

CVI 2/VGA HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 1

AUDIO IIN

L

R

Y

1

CVI-

Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ

Æ

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If HD is displayed at Mode Selection,

5

press Æ key to select PC.

Press key to display PC menu.

6

Press Î ï key to select the PC settings :

7

Picture, Audio Selection or Features.

Press Í Æ key to select or adjust setting.

8

Description of Picture settings

Brightness: Adjusts the brightness.

Contrast: Adjusts the contrast.

Colour Tem

p.: Changes the colour setting

– Cool (bluer), Normal (balance) or Warm (redder).

Description of Audio Selection

– Select the audio from the TV or PC/HD. – Press Í Æ key to select the audio source.

Description of

Features

Format: Select between full screen or native

format of the PC screen. Press Í Æ key to select the screen format.

PIP (Picture-in Picture): Allows you to call up a PIP screen of the TV or HD (High Defintion) device. For description of PIP menu items and how it works, refer to the section on “PIP (Picture-in-Picture)” on pag

es 21-22.

Press Æ / key to switch to the selected

– source

.

Accessing the PC menu

Press key to display menu.

1

Press ï key to select Features.

2

Press Æ / key to access Features

3

menu.

Mode Selection

: Select between HD or PC

mode. Press Í Æ key to select the mode.

Supported PC Resolutions

640 x 480, 60 Hz 800 x 600, 72 Hz

640 x 480, 67 Hz 800 x 600, 75 Hz 640 x 480, 72 Hz 1024 x 768, 60 Hz 640 x 480, 75 Hz 1024 x 768, 70 Hz 800 x 600, 56 Hz 1024 x 768, 75 Hz 800 x 600, 60 Hz

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TV in HD (High Definition) Mode

The HD (High Definition) mode allows you to enjoy clearer and sharper pictures if you are using a HD equipment that can produce high definition programming.

Important

For the TV to function in HD mode, the following steps must be taken :

STEP 1 Connect the HD equipment

Via CV1 or CVI 2/VGA

–

Connect VGA output of the

the

CVI 1 or CVI 2/VGA input of the TV. Use

a VGA to CVI adaptor

CVI 2/VGA inputs

L

R

HDMI 2 HDMI 1

DVI (AUDIO IN)

Bottom of TV

Via HDMI

Connect HDMI/DVI output of the HD

–

ent

equipm of the TV.

to the

Use a HDMI to DVI adaptor if DVI is

connected.

HD equipment

to

.

CVI 1 inputs

AUDIO IIN

VIDEO IIN

L

R

(AUDIO IN)CVI-2 / VGA

AV

Pr Pb

R

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:

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HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input

STEP 2 Select the Source

– Press

key to display Source List.

– Press Î ï key to select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 if you connect to a Digital HD equipment.

Select CVI 1 or

CVI 2/VGA if you connect to

a Analogue HD equipment.

–

Press Æ / key to switch to the selected

source.

Source

TV AV SIDE / SVHS CVI 1 CVI 2/VGA

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Source

TV AV SIDE / SVHS

CVI 1

CVI 2/VGA HDMI 1 HDMI 2

Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ

Æ

Æ Æ Æ

Æ

Æ Æ Æ

Source

TV AV SIDE / SVHS CVI 1 CVI 2/VGA HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Source

TV AV SIDE / SVHS CVI 1

CVI 2/VGA

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ

Æ

Æ Æ Æ Æ

Æ

Æ Æ

HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 inputs at bottom of TV

AUDIO IIN

L

R

HDMI 2 HDMI 1

DVI (AUDIO IN)

L

R

(AUDIO IN)CVI-2 / VGA

VIDEO IIN

L

Pr Pb

R

1

CVI-

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R

TV

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TV in HD (High Definition) Mode

Accessing the HD menu

–

Press key to display the HD menu.

– Press Î ï key to select the HD settings :

Picture, Sound or Features.

Press Æ /

–

Press Í Æ keys to select and adjust setting.

–

key to access selected setting.

HD Picture and Sound settings

Functions of HD Picture and Sound settings

work in exactly the same way as the TV Picture and Sound settings (see page 11).

HD Features Timer: Functions of the Sleeptimer and

Timer work in exactly the same way as the TV Sleeptimer and Timer

PIP (Picture-in Picture

Timer (see page 12).

): Allows you to call up a PIP screen of the TV or PC. For description of PIP menu items and how it works, refer to the section on “PIP (Picture-in-Picture)” on pag

es

21-22.

Horizontal Shift

position of the image

: Adjust the horizontal

.

Vertical Shift : Adjust the vertical position of the image

.

* Mode Selection : When you connect PC or HD equipment supporting resolutions of 480p, 576p or 720p, the Mode Selection in the Features menu will be highlighted. This will allow you to select between the PC and HD mode. If it does not support the 480p, 576p or 720p resolutions,

you cannot access

this function.

Supported HD format

480p 576p 720p 1080i

NOTE : HD equipment,

For more details on connection to the

see guide “ CONNECT”.

Your Philips TV is HDMI compliant. If you do not get a good picture, please change the video format on your device (DVD player, cable set-top box, etc.) to a standard format. For example, for DVD player, select 480p, 576p, 720p or 1080i. For PC, select 640 x 480, 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768. If the problem persists, please refer to your PC user manual on possible software upgrades to your graphics card.

Please note that this is not a defect of the TV set

.

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PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature allows you to call up a PIP screen of the PC (Personal Computer) or HD (High Defintion) equipment while watching a TV programme. Likewise, you can also call up a PIP screen of the TV while you are in PC or HD mode.

Important

To call up a PIP screen,

the following steps must

be taken :

Connect your PC equipment

Via CVI 2/VGA

–

Connect VGA output of the PC to the

CVI 2/VGA input of the TV

CVI 2/VGA inputs at bottom of TV

L

R

HDMI 2 HDMI 1

DVI (AUDIO IN)

(AUDIO IN)CVI-2 / VGA

Via HDMI 1 or HDMI 2

–

Connect to the DVI output of the PC.

adaptor

HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input of the TV

.

VIDEO IIN

L

Pr Pb

R

AV

Use a DVI to HDMI

AUDIO IIN

L

R

TV

:

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1

CVI-

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Connect your HD equipment

Via CVI 1 or CVI 2/VGA

–

Connect

TV

CVI 2/VGA inputs

HDMI 2 HDMI 1

CVI 1 or CVI 2/VGA input of the

to the VGA output of the

L

R

DVI (AUDIO IN)

L

R

(AUDIO IN)CVI-2 / VGA

HD equipment

CVI 1 inputs

VIDEO IIN

L

Pr Pb

R

AV

AUDIO IIN

L

R

Y

1

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Bottom of TV

Via HDMI 1 or HDMI 2

–

Connect to the HDMI/DVI output of the

HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input of the TV

HD equipment

Use a HDMI to DVI adaptor if DVI is connected.

HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 inputs at bottom of TV

AUDIO IIN

L

R

HDMI 2 HDMI 1

DVI (AUDIO IN)

L

R

(AUDIO IN)CVI-2 / VGA

VIDEO IIN

L

R

AV

Pr Pb

R

Y

1

CVI-

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.

TV

:

.

TV

:

HDMI 1 / HDMI 2 inputs at bottom of TV

AUDIO IIN

L

R

HDMI 2 HDMI 1

DVI (AUDIO IN)

L

R

(AUDIO IN)CVI-2 / VGA

VIDEO IIN

L

Pr Pb

R

1

CVI-

AV

R

TV

:

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NOTE :

For more details on connection to the

HD equipment,

see guide “ CONNECT”.

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PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

Accessing the PIP via the PIP menu Note : This is only possible when PIP signal

is detected.

& Press key to display main menu.

é Press Î ï key, select Features and

the

Æ / key to enter the Features

menu.

“ Press Î ï keys to select PIP

TV Menu

Picture

Sound

Features

Install

Features

Timer

Child Lock

Contrast+

NR

PIP

Æ

• PIP Size

Æ

• Horizontal

Æ

• Vertical

Æ

• HDMI

Æ

‘ Press Æ / key to enter PIP menu.

PIP

Æ

PIP Size

Horizontal

Verti

HDMI

Off

Æ

cal

Æ

“ Press key a third time to change the

medium PIP screen to large PIP screen size

‘ Press key a fourth time to change

the large PIP screen to a Side-by-Side (a TV screen on one side and the PIP screen on the other side).

(

Press key a fifth time to exit PIP screen.

Definitions of PIP items

PIP Size

Horizontal :

Vertical :

: Select your PIP size (Off, Small,

Medium, Large and Side-by- Side).

Move the PIP screen horizontally from left to right and vice-versa.

Move the PIP screen vertically

from top to bottom and vice-versa.

HDMI If you call up a PIP screen from the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 source, you have no access to HDMI

selection.

If you call up a PIP screen from the other sources, you can select between HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 in the PIP menu.

( Press Î ï keys to select PIP menu items.

§ Press Í Æ Î ï keys to access the PIP

menu items, make the following adjustments or

options.

è To exit the PIP screen, select PIP Size.

followed by the

Off option.

Accessing PIP with the PIP key

& Press key on the remote control

to display PIP screen. A small PIP screen will appear on the TV screen.

é Press key a second time to change

the small PIP screen to a medium PIP screen size.

PIP

PIP Size

Horizontal

Verti

HDMI

Æ

cal

Æ

HDMI 1

Horizontal

Verti

PIP

PIP Size

HDMI

Æ

cal

Æ

HDMI 2

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Troubleshooting Tips

Below is a list of symptoms you may encounter with your TV. Before you call for service, make these simple checks.

Symptom Possible Causes What you should do

No display on screen • Faulty power supply • Check whether power cord is properly connected

• TV’s Power not turned into the mains socket and to your TV. If there is still no power, disconnect plug. Wait for 60 seconds and re-insert plug. Switch on TV again.

• Press the

Poor reception • Faulty antenna connection • Check antenna connection at rear of TV. (snowish picture and noise)

No picture • Faulty aerial and cable • Check whether cables or aerial sockets are properly

connected.

• Wrong source selected • Check whether the source is correctly selected. Press button to enter Source list and select

the correct source.

No sound on • Wrong TV system • Check whether the correct TV system is selected certain channels (see to page 9).

No sound • Zero volume level • Try increasing volume.

• Sound muted • Check that the mute ( ) mode is not on. If mute mode is on, press the key to deactivate mute mode.

• Headphone is connected • Disconnect headphone connection (only for 32” model).

Sound interference • Electrical appliances • Try switching off any electrical appliances, for interference example, hairdryer, vacuum cleaner that are in use.

TV not responding • to remote control

• Flat batteries • Try changing the batteries.

• Aim remote control directly at sensor on front of TV

• Weak transmission • Try to fine tune your picture (see to page 9).

• Wrong TV system •

Wrong placement of •

batteries

Have you chosen the right TV system? (see to page

Check the placement of the batteries.

key on the remote control.

9).

Occasional appearance of red, blue, green crystal panel panel is built with very high precision technology and black spots on giving you the fine picture details. Occasionally, a few screen non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed

point of red, blue, green or black. Note that this does not affect the performance of the set.

Intermittent or • * HDCP (see glossary) • Noise is displayed if the connected digital equipment’s flickering picture authentication failed (DVD player or Set-Top box) *HDCP authentication in HD mode failed. Check user manual for the digital equipment

you are connecting.

• Use a standard HDMI to DVI cable.

No sound or picture but front panel red light is on

• Characteristic of liquid • This symptom is not a problem. The liquid crystal

• Set on standby mode • Press the

key on the remote control.