Philips 47PFL7623 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 ________________________________

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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 Product highlights 5

3 Getting started 5

3.1 Position the TV 5

3.2 Wall mounting - VESA 6

3.3 Remote control batteries 7

3.4 Antenna cable 7

3.5 Power cable 7

4 Use your TV 8

4.1 Switch on or off - Standby 8

4.2 Watch TV 9

4.3 Watch channels from a digital receiver 9

4.4 Watch connected devices 9

4.5 Watch a DVD 10

4.6 Select a Teletext page 10

4.7 Change Ambilight mode 11

5 Use more of your TV 12

5.1 Remote Control 12

5.2 LightGuide brightness 13

5.3 TV menus 13

5.4 Picture and sound settings 14

5.5 Ambilight 17

5.6 Teletext 18

5.7 Create favourite channel lists 19

5.8 Electronic Programme Guide 20

5.9 Timers and locks 21

5.10 Subtitles 22

5.11 Watch and play photos and music 23

5.12 Listen to digital radio channels 24

5.13 Software update 25

7 Connections (DVD, receiver, ...) 31

7.1 Connections overview 31

7.2 About connections 32

7.3 Connect your devices with the Connection assistant 33

7.4 Connect your devices without the Connection assistant 33

7.5 Connection setup 39

7.6 Preparing for digital services 40

8Technical data 41

9Troubleshooting 42

10 Index 44

UK Digital TV switchover info 46

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6 Channel installation 27

6.1 Automatic channel installation 27

6.2 Manual channel installation 28

6.3 Rearrange stored channels 29

6.4 Channel management 29

6.5 Digital reception test 30

6.6 Factory settings 30

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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.

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.

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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 Colour keys 4 Programme guide 5Navigation key (up o,down œ, left p,right

π),

OK and LIST

6Teletext key 7 Menu On or Off

1 Back connectors 2 Side connectors For more info see section 7 Connections.

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8 Program/Channel up + and down 9Volume up + or down 10 Ambilight On or Off

For more info see section 5.1 Remote control overview.

2.2 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 (42PFL7623D only)

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.

Ambilight

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

Perfect Pixel HD

Offers perfect picture quality from any source.

DVB-T integrated tuner

Next to normal analogue TV broadcast your TV receives digital terrestrial 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.

3 Get started

This section helps you with the positioning and the first time installation of the TV.

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.

• Best Ambilight effect is watched in a room with dimmed lighting conditions.

• For the best Ambilight effect, position the TV 10 to 20 cm away from the wall. Position the TV where sunlight does not fall directly on the TV.

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

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HDMI connectors

HDMI connectors for highest quality high definition connectivity.

USB connection

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

On a 32” TV model.

On a 42” TV model.

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3.2 Wall mounting - VESA

) Caution

Consider the TV’s weight when you wall mount it. Improper mounting could 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.

Unmount the TV stand

‡ Locate the four screws of the TV stand.

32” / 81cm VESA MIS-F 200, 200, 6 42” / 107cm 47” / 119cm VESA MIS-F 400, 400, 8

Ask your dealer for more info on stands and wallmount brackets

The VESA fixation points

Locate the four fixation points at the back of the TV.

On a 32” / 81cm TV model.

VESA MIS-F 400, 400, 8

® Unscrew the screws.

ÒLift the TV off the stand.

On a 42” / 106cm TV model.

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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 2 batteries supplied (Type AA-R6-

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

ÒClose the cover.

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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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Learn how to operate your TV for daily use.

4.1 Switch on or off - Standby

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

To switch 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 switches on completely when the TV is ready for use.

To switch to standby:

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

To switch off:

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

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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 Rto 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 mute the sound:

• Press ¬on the remote control.

• 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 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 v key. ÒPress o or œ to select where you connected

your device.

† Press

OK.

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

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4.5 Watch a DVD

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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 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 b.

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 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 b 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

Ambilight MODE

You can adjust Ambilight between a relaxed to a dynamic setting so that it changes soft and smoothly to quick and responsive with the images on screen.

Adjust the Ambilight mode:

‡ Press Ambilight to switch on. ® Press Mode to adjust Ambilight between a

relaxed and a dynamic setting.

The Mode settings are only available if Ambilight colour is set to Active mode in the Ambilight menu. When a fixed colour has been selected the Mode key has no function. See section 5.5 Ambilight.

LoungeLight mode (if available) When the TV is in standby, you can switch Ambilight on. ‡ Press Ambilight on the remote control. 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.

à Tip

To fully enjoy Ambilight, switch off or dim the room lights.

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5 Use more of your TV

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

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• make advantage of Electronic Programme Guide

• set locks and timers

• set subtitles and select a subtitle language

•how you can view your photos or play your favourite music from a USB memory device or from your PC.

1 Standby B

To switch the TV on or back to standby.

2 Input v

•To switch the source menu on or off.

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

3 Dual screen b

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

4 Widescreen Picture format q

To select a picture format.

5 Colour keys

• Easy selection of teletext pages.

• Easy selection of tasks.

6 Guide a

To switch on or off the Electronic Programme Guide.

OK/LIST

•To display the channel list.

•To activate a setting.

8 Navigation key

To navigate (o, œ, p, π) the menu.

9 Teletext b

To switch teletext on or off.

10 +P- Channel up or down

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

11 Mute ¬

To m ute the sound or restore it.

12 Number keys

To select a TV channel.

13 Previous channel R

To return to the previously viewed channel

14 Mode

To adjust the dynamic effect of Ambilight

15 Ambilight

To switch Ambilight on or off.

16 On screen information i

To show channel or programme information if available

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17 Volume V

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5.3 TV menus

To adjust the volume.

18 Menu

To switch the menu on or off

19 Option

No function.

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.

20 Demo

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

21 Subtitle j

To activate or deactivate the subtitle mode.

5.3.1 The menu

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

22 MHEG Cancel (only for UK)

To cancel only Digital text or Interactive services.

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

The TV menu offers the following items:

5.2 LightGuide brightness

TV men

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 > 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.

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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 for updating the TV software;

- to make use of the connection assistant which will help you to connect your devices to the TV.

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

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5.4 Picture and Sound settings

The first time you switched on your TV you have selected your preferred settings for picture, sound and Ambilight.The following sections describe how to modify or readjust 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 and select Smart settings. ® Press π to enter the list. ÒPress o or œ to select a setting. † Press OK. º Press Menu 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. Follow the instructions on screen.

‡ 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.

Brightness

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

press Menu to quit the TV menu.

5.4.3 Picture settings

This section describes how to adjust all picture settings individually.

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

• 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.

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