PHILIPS 42PFL9903H User Manual

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EN LCD television ________________________________

DE LCD-Fernsehgerät ________________________________

FR Téléviseur LCD ________________________________

NL LCD televisie ________________________________

IT Televisore LCD ________________________________

ES Televisor LCD ________________________________

PT Televisor LCD ________________________________

EL TËÏÂﬁÚ·ÛË˜ LCD ________________________________

Ta b le of contents

1 Important 3

1.1 Safety 3

1.2 Care of the screen 3

1.3 Recycling 3

2Your TV 4

2.1 Television overview 4

2.2 How to enjoy HD TV 5

2.3 Product highlights 5

3 Getting started 5

3.1 Position the TV 5

3.2 Wall mounting - VESA 6

3.3 Remote control batteries 9

3.4 Antenna cable 9

3.5 Power cable 9

4 Use your TV 10

4.1 Switch on or off - Standby 10

4.2 Watch TV 11

4.3 Watch channels from a digital receiver 11

4.4 Watch connected devices 11

4.5 Watch a DVD 12

4.6 Select a Teletext page 12

4.7 Change Ambilight mode 13

5 Use more of your TV 14

5.1 Remote Control 14

5.2 LightGuide brightness 17

5.3 TV menus 17

5.4 Picture and sound settings 18

5.5 Ambilight 21

5.6 Teletext 22

5.7 Create favourite channel lists 23

5.8 Electronic Programme Guide 24

5.9 Timers and locks 26

5.10 Subtitles 27

5.11 Watch and play photos, MP3... 27

5.12 Listen to digital radio channels 29

5.13 Software update 30

6 Channel installation 32

6.1 Automatic channel installation 33

6.2 Manual channel installation 34

6.3 Rearrange stored channels 34

6.4 Channel management 35

6.5 Digital reception test 35

6.6 Factory settings 35

7 Connections (DVD, receiver, ...) 36

7.1 Connections overview 36

7.2 About connections 37

7.3 Connect your devices with the Connection assistant 38

7.4 Connect your devices without the Connection assistant 38

7.5 Connection setup 44

7.6 Preparing for digital services 45

7.7 PC network 46

8Technical data 52

9Troubleshooting 54

10 Index 56

UK Digital TV switchover info 58

Remote control setup codes at the end of this book.

Aurea service

Call us if you need help or in case of product failure.To avoid an interruption of your Aurea Viewing Experience, we will repair the TV at your home or offer you an Aurea TV replacement during the repair at our workshops.

United Kingdom

00800 74454771 / 0800 0131562

Ireland

00800 74454771 / 1800 818833

Please have the Model and Serial Number ready before you call.

You can find these numbers on the packaging label or on the back and bottom of your TV.

Aurea registration

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2008 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Tr ademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners.

Philips reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly. The material in this manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system. If the product, or its individual modules or procedures, are used for purposes other than those specified herein, confirmation of their validity and suitability must be obtained. Philips warrants that the material itself does not infringe any United States patents. No further warranty is expressed or implied.

Warranty

No components are user-serviceable. Do not open or remove covers and do not insert objects in the ventilation slots or insert objects not suitable for the specific connectors. Repairs may only be done by Philips Service Centres and official repairshops. Failure to do so shall void any warranty, stated or implied. Any operation expressly prohibited in this manual, any adjustments, or assembly procedures not recommended or authorised in this manual shall void the warranty.

Pixel characteristics

This LCD product has a high number of colour pixels. Although it has effective pixels of 99,999% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the screen.This is a structural proper ty of the display (within common industry standards) and is not a malfunction.

Open source software

This television contains open source software. Philips hereby offers to deliver or make available, upon request, for a charge no more than the cost of physically performing source distribution, a complete machinereadable copy of the corresponding source code on a medium customarily used for software interchange. This offer is valid for a period of 3

years after the date of purchase of this product. To obtain the source code, write to Philips Innovative Applications N.V. Ass. to the Development Manager Pathoekeweg 11 B-8000 Brugge Belgium

Compliance with EMF

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. manufactures and sells many products targeted at consumers, which, like any electronic apparatus, in general have the ability to emit and receive electromagnetic signals. One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products, to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF standards applicable at the time of producing the products. Philips is committed to develop, produce and market products that cause no adverse health effects. Philips confirms that if its products are handled properly for their intended use, they are safe to use according to scientific evidence available today. Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its products.

Mains fuse (UK only)

This TV is fitted with an approved moulded plug. Should it become necessary to replace the mains fuse, this must be replaced with a fuse of the same value as indicated on the plug (example 10A).

1. Remove fuse cover and fuse.

2. The replacement fuse must comply with BS 1362 and have the ASTA approval mark. If the fuse is lost, contact your dealer in order to verify the correct type.

3. Refit the fuse cover.

In order to maintain conformity to the EMC directive, the mains plug on this product must not be detached from the mains cord.

Copyrights

VESA, FDMI and the VESA Mounting Compliant logo are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’, ‘Pro Logic’ and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE, Inc under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752,

5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound Inc.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries

® Kensington and MicroSaver are registered US trademarks of ACCO Wor ld Corporation with issued registrations and pending applications in other countries throughout the world.

DLNA®, the DLNA logo and DNLA Certified™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the proper ty of their respective owners.

1 Important

Read this user manual before you start to use this product.

Pay attention to this section and closely follow the instructions.The warranty does not apply to damage caused by not taking into account the instructions.

1.1 Safety

•To avoid short circuit, do not expose the product to rain or water.

•To avoid a risk of fire or electric shock do not place naked flame sources (e.g. lighted candles) close to the TV.

• Leave a space of at least 10cm (4 inches) all around the TV for ventilation.

• Keep away from radiators or other heat sources.

• Do not install the TV in a confined space such as a book case. Make sure that curtains, cupboards and so on cannot obstruct the air flow through the ventilation slots.

•To prevent damage, do not insert any object into the ventilation slots.

• Make sure the TV cannot fall down. Place the TV on a solid and flat surface and only use the stand provided with the TV.

•To prevent damaging the mains cord, do not place the TV, or anything else, on the cord. Damage the cord may cause a fire or electric shock.

• When mounted on a swivel stand or VESA wall bracket avoid force coming on the mains plugs. Mains plugs that are partly loosened can cause arcing or fire.

• Stationary images Avoid stationary images as much as possible. If you cannot, reduce screen contrast and brightness to prevent damage to the screen. Stationary images are images that remain on the screen for a long time. Examples of stationary images are: on screen menus, teletext pages, black bars, stock market information,TV channel logos, time displays, and so on.

1.3 Recycling

•Take the packaging to your local recycling centre.

• Dispose old batteries safely according local regulations.

• This product is designed and manufactured for material recycling and re-use.

• Do not dispose this product with other household waste. Inform yourself or ask your dealer about local environmentally safe recycling and local regulations. Uncontrolled waste disposal harms the environment and human health. (EEC 2002/96/EC)

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1.2 Care of the screen

• Unplug the TV before cleaning.

• Clean the surface with a soft damp cloth. Do not apply any other substance (chemical or household cleaning agent).This may damage the screen.

• Do not touch, push or rub or strike the screen with anything hard as this may scratch, mar or damage the screen permanently.

•To avoid deformations and colour fading, wipe off water drops as soon as possible.

Important 3

2Your TV

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This section gives you an overview of the controls and functions of this TV.

2.1 Television overview

Controls

1 LightGuide 2 Indicator light 3 Remote control sensor 4Volume up and down 5 Menu 6 Program/Channel up and down 7Power switch

Connectors

Remote control

1 Switch On or switch to Standby 2Watch a connected device - DVD,VCR ... 3 Programme guide

4Volume up + or down 1 Back connectors 2 Side connectors For more info see section 7 Connections.

4 Your TV

5 Ambilight On or Off

6 Program/Channel up + and down -

7 Menu On or Off

8Navigation and Rotary key

9 Colour keys

For more info see section 5.1 Remote control

overview.

2.2 How to enjoy HD TV ?

This TV can display High Definition TV programmes. But to enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first.The picture quality of this TV without HD programmes is just normal TV.

3 Get started

This section helps you with the positioning and the

first time installation of the TV.

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You can receive HD programmes from ...

-a Blu-ray Disc player, connected to HDMI, with a

HD Movie

-a digital HD receiver, connected to HDMI, with a

subscription to HD channels from a Cable or Satellite company

- an Over-the-air HD broadcaster (DVB-T MPEG4)

-a HD channel on your DVB-c network

-a Game console (Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3),

connected to HDMI, with a HD game.

Contact your dealer for more information. Go to www.philips.com/support FAQ’s to find the list of HD channels or providers in your country.

2.3 Product highlights

Your new TV is equipped with some of the most modern audio or video innovations. Your TV offers the following advantages ...

Full High Definition LCD display

A full HD resolution of 1920x1080p, the highest resolution of HD sources. It offers a brilliant flickerfree progressive scan picture with optimum brightness and superb colours.

3.1 Position the TV

Carefully read the safety precautions in section 1.1

Safety before you position the TV.

• Large screen TVs are heavy. Carry and handle the TV with at least two persons.

• The ideal distance from which to watch TV is three times its diagonal screen size.

•Position the TV where light does not fall directly on the screen.

• Dim lighting conditions in the room for best Ambilight effect.

•Position the TV 10 to 20cm away from the wall for the best Ambilight effect.

•Your TV is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot at the back of the TV for an anti-theft lock (not supplied).

Ambilight

For a more relaxed viewing experience and improved perceived picture quality.

DVB-T and DVB-C integrated tuner

Next to normal analogue TV broadcast your TV receives digital terrestrial and in certain countries also digital cable TV and radio broadcasts.

Electronic Programme Guide - EPG

The EPG shows the scheduled digital TV programmes on screen.The guide can remind you when programmes start, switch the TV on, etc.

USB connection / PC network connection

Multimedia connection for instantly view or play your photos or music.

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3.2 Wall mounting

You can wall mount the TV with the supplied wall mount bracket.

3.2.1 Unmounting the TV stand

The TV stand should be unmounted from the TV to allow the TV to be wall mounted. ‡ Unscrew the 4 screws that secure the stand to

the TV.

® Lift the TV from the stand.

‡ Collect the parts for wall mounting.

® Insert just a little bit both security screws in

the wall mount bracket.

ÒVer ify the presence of the 4 plastic discs at the

back of the TV.

3.2.2 Mounting the wall mount bracket

) Caution

Wall mounting the TV requires special skills that should only be performed by qualified personnel. Wall mounting the TV should meet safety standards according to the TV’s weight.

Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury.

Read also the safety precautions in section

1.1 Safety before you position the TV.

6 Your TV

† Mount the 2 spacers on the 2 lower discs

648mm

697.5mm

at the back of the TV.

º Calculate your TV’s ideal position.

‹Connect all cables.

See section 7 Connections.

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≈Lift the TV into the wall mount bracket.

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402m

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◊Position and level the wall mount bracket and

fix the bracket firmly to the wall.

ÚSecure the TV in the bracket by screwing in the

2 already fitted screws .

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3.2.3 VESA compliant mounting

) Caution

Consider the TV’s weight when you wall mount it. Improper mounting can result in severe injury or damage. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears

no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury.

Your TV is prepared for VESA compliant wall mounting.This bracket is not included. You need one of the VESA codes hereunder to purchase the bracket that fits your TV.

37” / 94cm VESA MIS-F 200, 200, 8 42” / 107cm VESA MIS-F 300, 300, 8

Prepare the TV for VESA compliant mounting.

‡ Locate the VESA screwholes on the back of the

TV.

® Should the plastic discs obstruct the VESA

bracket, you can unscrew these 4 discs.

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3.3 Remote control batteries

3.5 Power cable

‡ Open the battery cover on the back of the

remote control.

® Insert the 3 batteries supplied (Type AAA-

LR03-1,5V). Make sure the + and - ends of the batteries line up correctly (inside of case is marked.)

ÒClose the cover.

rNote

Remove the batteries if not using the remote control for an extended period of time.

3.4 Antenna cable

‡ Locate the antenna connection at the back of

the TV.

® Insert the antenna cable tightly into the

Antenna x socket.

Keep the mains plug at the wall socket accessible at all time. The TV is never powered off completely and consumes energy unless the mains cord is physically unplugged. Although this TV has a very low standby power consumption, unplug the mains cord if you do not use the TV for a long time to save energy. ‡ Verify that your mains voltage corresponds with

the voltage printed on the sticker at the back of the TV. Do not insert the mains cord if the voltage is different.

® Insert the mains cord tightly.

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4 Use your TV

Learn how to operate your TV for daily use.

4.1 Turn on or off - Standby

rNote

The TV may take up to 15 seconds to turn on.

To turn on the TV:

• Press B Power at the right of the TV if the standby indicator is off.

• Press B on the remote control if the standby indicator is on. The LightGuide flashes during start up and turns on completely when the TV is ready for use.

To switch to standby:

• Press B on the remote control. The LightGuide turns off and the standby indicator is on.

To turn off:

• Press B Power at the side of the TV. Both the LightGuide and the standby indicator turn off.

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4.2 Watch TV

SOURCE

4.3 Watch channels from a

digital receiver

4.2.1 Switch channels

‡ To switch TV channels:

• Press a number (1 to 999) or press P+ or P-

on your remote control.

• Press

Program/Channel - or + on the side

controls of the TV.

® Press R to return to the previously viewed TV

channel or connected device.

4.2.2 Adjust volume

‡ To adjust the volume:

• Press V + or - on the remote control

• Press Volume + or - on the side controls

of your TV.

® To m ute the sound:

• Press ¬.

• Press ¬ again to restore the sound.

‡ Switch on the digital receiver.

The picture from your receiver automatically appears on the screen.

® Use the remote control of your digital receiver

to select TV channels.

If the picture does not appear:

‡ Press the Source v key. ® Press o or œ to select where you connected

your digital receiver.

ÒPress

OK.

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When you did not connect your devices yet, go to section 7 Connections.

4.4 Watch connected devices

‡ Switch on the device.

The picture from your device automatically appears on the screen.

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If the picture does not appear:

® Press the Source v key. ÒPress o or œ to select where you connected

your device.

† Press

OK.

rNote

When you did not connect your devices yet, go to section 7 Connections.

4.5 Watch a DVD

SOURCE

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4.6 Select a Teletext page

‡ Switch on your DVD player. ® Insert a DVD disc in your player.

The DVD picture automatically appears on the screen.

ÒPress Play πon the DVD player.

If the picture does not appear:

‡ Press the Source v key. ® Press o or œ to select where you connected

your DVD player.

ÒPress

OK.

Wait a few seconds until the picture appears.

† Press Play π.

Most TV channels broadcast information through Teletext. To watch Teletext: ‡ Press Teletext.

The main index page appears.

® To select a page of your choice:

• Enter the page number with the number keys.

• Press P- or P+ or o or œ or the g key to

view the next or the previous page.

•Press a colour key to select one of the colour coded items at the bottom of the screen.

•Press R to return to the previously viewed page.

ÒPress Teletext again to switch Teletext off.

Note

Only for UK: some digital TV channels offer dedicated digital text services (for example BBC1).

For more information on teletext, see section 5.6 Teletext.

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4.7 Change Ambilight mode

You can adjust the speed at which Ambilight responds to the on-screen images.

Adjust the Ambilight mode:

‡ Press Ambilight to switch on. ® Press Mode to change the light intensity of

Ambilight.

ÒSlide the

AUREA Ambilight switch up or down

to change the light intensity.

LoungeLight mode

When the TV is in standby, you can switch Ambilight on.

‡ Press Ambilight.Wait until Ambilight lights up. ® Press Mode repeatedly to toggle through the

available Ambilight effects.

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For more information on Ambilight, see section 5.5 Ambilight.

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Dim lighting conditions in the room for best Ambilight effect.

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This section helps you perform advanced TV operations including how to:

• use the menus

• adjust picture, sound and Ambilight settings

• make use of Teletext

• create favourite channel lists

5.1 Remote control

5.1.1 Remote control overview

• make advantage of Electronic Programme Guide

• set locks and timers

• set subtitles and select a subtitle language

• view your photos or play your favourite music from a USB memory device or from your PC or Home network.

1 Standby B

To switch the TV on or back to standby.

2 Source v

•To switch the Source menu on or off.

•To select a connected device or to return to TV.

3 TV

Sets the remote control in TV mode.

4 Teletext

To switch teletext on or off.

5 Colour keys

• Easy selection of teletext pages.

• Easy selection of tasks.

Demo

To switch the Demo menu on and to get a demonstration of the features of the TV.

6 Guide a

To switch on or off the Electronic Programme Guide.

7 Navigation and rotary key

To navigate (o, œ, p, π) or turn left or right to go through lists or settings.

•To display the channel list.

•To activate a setting.

9 Back key g

To select the previous programme or the previous TXT page. To remove the channel list.

10 Audio and video keys

To operate a DVD player or recorder, Blu-ray Disc player or VCR. Cancel (only for UK) To cancel only Digital text or Interactive services.

11 Volume V

To adjust the volume.

12 Mute ¬

To m ute the sound or restore it.

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13 Number keys

To select a TV channel.

14 Clock

To display the time on screen.

15 Ambilight

To switch Ambilight on or off.

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To change the light intensity of Ambilight

17 Mode

To adjust the dynamic effect of Ambilight

18 Previous channel R

To return to the previously viewed channel

19 +P- Channel up or down

To switch to the next or previous channel in the channel list.

20 Menu Ï

To switch the menu on or off

21 On screen information i

To show channel or programme information if available.

22 Dual screen b

To show teletext on the right and the picture on the left of the screen.

23 Subtitle

To activate or deactivate the subtitle mode.

24 Widescreen Picture format q

To select a picture format.

25 DVD STB HTS

To control connected devices.

See section 10 Index to find the section in the manual about a specific remote control key.

5.1.2 Universal remote control

Your TV remote control is a universal remote control that can operate other devices such as DVD players and recorders, digital receivers (Settop boxes – STB) or Home Theatre Systems (HTS) of Philips and many other brands. ‡ Press DVD, STB or HTS to select a DVD, a

cable receiver (STB) or a Home Theatre (HTS) device.The key blinks as long as you are in this control.

If the device does not react or operates incorrectly, you need to set up your remote control for your particular device. See section 5.1.3 Set to operate a particular device.

ÒPress the TV key to return to normal TV mode.

When no key is pressed for 30 seconds the remote control switches back to normal TV.

5.1.3 Set to operate a particular device

You can choose from three ways to programme the remote control for a device of a particular brand. You can:

- use the Universal remote control assistant to help you

- enter a brand's setup code or

- start an auto search.

Note

Possibly the remote control is not compatible with all types of DVD, cable receivers and Home Theatre Systems.

Method 1: Use the Universal remote control assistant

‡ Tu rn on your device. ® Press the DVD, STB or HTS universal mode key

for 4 seconds to select the universal mode you need or press Menu Ï and select Setup > Installation > Remote control assistant and press π to enter.

- DVD stands for DVD, DVD-R, HDD and Blu-

ray Disc

- STB stands for digital receiver and set-top-

boxes (cable, satellite)

- HTS for Home Theatre Systems,Audio/Video

systems The remote control is now in the selected programming mode. Follow the instructions on screen.

Note

Ensure that the TV and the device are within reach of the remote control.

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® Use the relevant keys on the TV remote control

to operate the device.

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Method 2: Enter the setup code directly

Instead of using the Universal remote control assistant, you can also enter a setup code directly. Find a list of these codes per brand and device at the end of this manual. ‡ Press the DVD, STB or HTS key and OK at the

same time for 4 seconds to select the universal mode you need.

® Enter the three-number code for the type and

brand of your device. Some brands have several setup codes available and you need to select the known one.You can tr y them one by one. If you entered a known code, all universal mode keys will blink to confirm the selection. If you entered an unknown code, all universal mode keys will light up for 2 seconds. Repeat Step 2 with a different code.

ÒPoint the remote control at the device, and

press B to test if the code is known for your device. If successful try whether you can operate all functions. If not successful, or if you cannot operate all functions, repeat Step 1 and 2 with one of the other setup codes for your brand.

Method 3:Automatic search of all codes

If you are not successful to find the known brand or code, try an automatic search of all codes.The automatic search can take several minutes. If after the automatic search no code is successful, it is not possible to operate your particular device with the remote control. In such case, use the device's own remote control. ‡ Tu rn on the device you want the TV remote

control to set up for.

®.Point the remote control to the device during

the automatic search.

ÒTo select the universal mode you need, press

the DVD, STB or HTS key and the OK key at the same time for 4 seconds. The selected universal mode lights up constantly.

† Press OK to start the automatic search.

Every two seconds, when a new code is sent, the B key will blink. Keep pointing the remote control to the device.

º When the device switches off, press OK to

stop the search.

◊Press B to switch on your device. ‹Press the remote control keys to try if you can

operate all functions. If you cannot operate all functions, press OK again to continue the automatic search for a correct code.

≈If you can operate all functions, press the

currently selected universal mode key to confirm and to quit the automatic search.

5.1.4 Keep the remote control in the chosen universal mode permanently

If you press the DVD, STB or HTS key the remote control can operate other devices. When no key is pressed for 30 seconds the remote control switches back to normal TV. You can set the remote control to hold a universal mode as long as no other universal mode is pressed.This disables the 30 seconds switch back to normal TV.

‡ Press the TV key. ® Press OK and ¬ at the same time for 4

seconds.The B key lights up for 2 seconds.

From now on the remote control will not switch back to normal TV mode. To return to the 30 seconds switch back to normal TV mode, follow the same steps 1 and 2.

5.1.5 Device functions overview

When the remote control is set for a particular device all keys have the same function except the keys mentioned here.

• DVD player

Menu key = DVD Disc menu P+/- = DVD Next/Previous track

• DVD Recorder

Ò key = DVD-R previous track † key = DVD-R next track

• DVD recorder with Hard Disc Drive

Menu key = DVD-R HDD browser

Ò key = DVD-R HDD previous track † key = DVD-R HDD next track

• Blu-ray Disc player

a key = BD Content menu Menu key = BD Disc menu

rNote: To pause the automatic search, press OK. Press o or œ to search for the codes one by one backward or forward to locate the known code for your device or press OK again to continue the automatic search.

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• Digital or Satellite receiver

No change of functions.

• Home Theatre System Menu key = HTS Disc menu V key = HTS volume P+/- = HTS Next/Previous

5.3 TV menus

With the on screen menus you install your TV, adjust picture, sound and Ambilight settings and access features.This section gives an overview of the menus and describes how to navigate.

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5.1.6 Remote control setup codes

See the end of this manual.

5.2 LightGuide brightness

The LightGuide at the front of the TV indicates the start up of the TV. After start up the LightGuide is lit constantly.You can set the light intensity or let it switch off after start up. ‡ Press Menu Ï > Setup > Installation >

Preferences > LightGuide brightness.

® Press π to enter the list. ÒPress o or œ to select the brightness level

from 0 (off) to 4.

5.3.1 The menu

‡ Press Menu Ï to show the TV menu. ® Press Menu Ï to quit the TV menu.

The TV menu offers the following items:

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Smart settings

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• Smart settings

Select this item to set the TV to one of the predefined settings. Each setting combines picture, sound and Ambilight.

• Picture

Select this menu item to adjust all picture settings.

• Sound

Select this menu item to adjust all sound settings.

• Ambilight

Select this menu item to adjust all Ambilight settings.

• Settings assistant

Use the Settings assistant to guide you through basic picture, sound and Ambilight settings in an easy way.

• Features

Select this item for other feature settings.

• Setup

Select this item

-for installation and to update the TV software;

- to make use of the Remote control assistant which will help you to setup your remote control to operate other devices;

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- to use the connection assistant which will help

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you to connect your devices to the TV.

◊Press o or œ to adjust the setting. ‹Press p to return to the Picture settings or

press Menu Ï to quit the TV menu.

5.3.2 Use of the menu

Learn to use the menus with this example. ‡ Press Menu Ï. The TV menu appears on the screen.

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® Press o or œ to select Picture. ÒPress π to enter the picture settings.

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Sharpness

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† Press œ to select Brightness.

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Brightness

rNote: More choices come available when digital channels are installed and broadcasted.

5.4 Picture and Sound settings

The first time you switched on the TV you have selected your preferred settings for picture, sound and Ambilight.The following sections describe how to modify or read just those settings.

5.4.1 Smart settings

Sets the TV to one of the predefined settings. Each setting combines picture, sound and Ambilight.

‡ Press Menu Ï and select Smart settings. ® Press π to enter the list. ÒPress o or œ to select a setting. † Press OK. º Press Menu Ï to quit the TV menu.

Smart settings: Personal,Vivid, Standard, Movie, Energy saving, Game.

5.4.2 Settings assistant

Use the Settings assistant to guide you through basic picture and sound settings in an easy way.

‡ Press Menu. ® Select Settings assistant and press π to enter. ÒPress the green key to start the assistant. † Press p or π to select the left or right side to

make your choice.

º Press the green key to go to the next setting.

Go through several settings.

◊When finished, press the green key to store all

your settings.

º Press π to enter the brightness setting.

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This section describes how to adjust all picture settings individually.

‡ Press Menu Ï. ® Select Picture and press π to enter the list. ÒPress o or œ to select a setting.

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• Contrast

Changes the level of bright parts in the picture but keeps the dark parts unchanged.

• Brightness

Changes the level of light of the total picture.

• Colour

Changes the level of saturation.

• Hue

If NTSC is broadcasted, this level compensates the colour variations.

• Sharpness

Changes the level of sharpness of fine details.

• Noise reduction

Filters out and reduces the noise in the picture. Set the level to Minimum, Medium, Maximum or Off.

• Tint

Sets the colours to Normal, Warm (reddish) or Cool (bluish). Select Custom to make a setting of your own in the Custom menu.

•Custom

Press the green key to select each bar to change the value of:

- R-WP red whitepoint

- G-WP green whitepoint

- B-WP blue whitepoint

- R-BL red blacklevel

- G-BL green blacklevel

• Perfect Pixel HD

Controls the advanced settings of the Perfect Pixel HD Engine, resulting in best sharpness, contrast, colour and motion.

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- HD Natural Motion

Removes motion judder and reproduces smooth movement especially in movies.

- 100 Hz Clear LCD

Gives a superior motion sharpness, better black level, high contrast with a flicker-free, quiet image and a larger viewing angle.

- Advanced sharpness

Enables superior sharpness, especially on lines and contours in the picture.

- Dynamic contrast

Sets the level at which the TV automatically enhances the details in dark, middle and light areas of the picture.

- Dynamic backlight

Sets the level at which power consumption can be reduced by dimming the brightness intensity of the screen. Choose for the best power consumption or for the picture with the best brightness intensity.

- MPEG artefact reduction

Smooths the digital transitions in the picture.

- Colour enhancement

Makes the colours more vivid and improves the resolution of details in bright colours

• Active control

Corrects all incoming signals in order to provide the best picture possible. Switches Active control on or off.

• Light sensor

Adjusts the picture and Ambilight settings on the lighting conditions of the room. Switches Light sensor on or off.

• Picture format / Auto format mode See section 5.4.4 Widescreen picture format.

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