Philips 55FD9955 User Manual

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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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

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

INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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Warranty Verification

Registering your product within 10 days confirms your right to maximum protection under the terms and conditions of your PHILIPS warranty.

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Your completed Warranty Registration Card serves as verification of ownership in the event of product theft or loss.

Model Registration

Returning your Warranty Registration Card right away guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers which you qualify for as the owner of your model.

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Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to the “family!”

Dear PHILIPS product owner:

Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS.You’ve selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today.And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the PHILIPS “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry. What’s more, your purchase guarantees you’ll receive all the information and special offers for which you qualify, plus easy access to accessories from our convenient home shopping network. And most importantly you can count on our uncompromising commitment to your total satisfaction. All of this is our way of saying welcome-and thanks for investing in a PHILIPS product.

Sincerely,

Lawrence J. Blanford President and Chief Executive Officer

P.S. Remember, to get the most from your PHILIPS

product, you must return your Warranty Registration Card within 10 days. So please mail it to us right now!

Visit our World Wide Web Site at http://www.philips.com

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

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

The “exclamation point” calls attention

to features for which you should read

the enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems.

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

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

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

For Customer Use

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

Model No. __________________________ Serial No. __________________________

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or groundingtype plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong.The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury

from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This product may contain lead or mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be

serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended

international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinets design.

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18. Wall Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall

only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away

from power lines.

20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is

connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 701984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21. Objects and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

Congratulations on purchasing this Philips product. We’ve included everything you need to get started. If you have any problems, Philips reprensatives can help you get the most from your new product by explaining:

• Hookups

• First Time Setup, and

• Feature Operation.

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WARNING

When installing the plasma display or making angle adjustments, be sure to make a request for service with the dealer and ensure the work is performed according to this manual. Incorrect installation and angle adjustments may result in the plasma display falling and causing injury.

To prevent the plasma display from falling, the strength of the installation place and the method of fastening must support the combined weight of the plasma display and the mounting unit for an extended period of time as well as withstand earthquakes. Improper installation may result in the plasma display falling and causing injury. Be sure to observe the following matters.

- An electrical outlet should be used for the power supply of the plasma display. Direct connection to a power cable is dangerous and should not be used. Please use a power outlet that can be reached to allow the insertion and withdrawal of the power plug.

- Installation for Wooden Walls The load should by all means be carried by beams, and when the strength of the beams is insufficient, they should be strengthened.The installation should not be made to skirting or supporting members.The load should also be carried by beams when there is a steel beam suspended ceiling; installation should not be made to the ceiling suspension fittings.

- Installation for Concrete Walls Commercial anchors that are strong enough to easily support the load of the plasma display should be used.

To ensure safety, bolts and screws must be tightened securely. Be sure to use the supplied parts for the brackets and the other fittings. Failure to do so may result in the plasma display falling and causing injury.

When aligning the grooves of the display fittings to the fixed unit, check to make sure that they are securely engaged. Failure to do so may result in the plasma display falling and causing injury.

Ignoring this indication and improper handling could be the cause of personal injury such as a serious injury or death.

Do not modify any parts. Failure to do so may result in the plasma display falling and causing injury.

Do not use any damaged parts. Failure to do so may result in the plasma display falling and causing injury. In the event that any parts are damaged, please contact the dealer.

This plasma display mounting unit is for use only with PHILIPS 50 inch plasma displays. Do not use with any other equipment since the equipment could fall and cause injury.

CAUTION

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes of the plasma display. Doing so will prevent the dissipation of heat and may result a fire. Do not use the plasma display in the following ways: Do not install the plasma display in a tight place where ventilation is poor, place a cover on it, etc.

Do not install the plasma display in front of the vents of an air conditioner or heater, or in a place where there is strong vibration. Doing so may result in fire or electrical shock.

Do not install the plasma display in humid or dusty places, or where it will be exposed to greasy smoke or steam (such as near cooking equipment or humidifiers). Doing so may result in a fire. Do not use the plasma display outdoors. Doing so may result in a fire or electrical shock.

The plasma display shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.

Leave sufficient space around the plasma display when installing it. Failure to do so may load to head buildup within the display and could result in fire.

Hold the plasma display in place while attaching it to the unit. Failing to do so may lead to it falling and causing injury.

Ignoring this indication and improper handling could cause injury to a person or damage to the surrounding household belongings.

Installation Location

Avoid rooms with a lot of dust, humidity, greasy smoke, or tobacco smoke.

Dirt will adhere to the surface of the display monitor screen and cause a deterioration in image quality.

Avoid places in which the screen is exposed to direct sunlight or illumination light.

When surrounding light hits the screen directly, the image appears washed out and is difficult to view.

Avoid places which reach high temperatures or low temperatures.

Such extreme temperatures will cause breakdown.

Unpacking and wall mounting instructions

Protective sheet

round hole

square hole

Special technology is required in the mounting of the plasma display. Such work should never be undertaken by the customer.

For the safety of the customer, we ask that the installation work be started after careful attention is paid to the strength of the mounting location to be sure it will withstand the weight (about 101 Lbs) of the plasma display and mounting hardware. Be sure that two or more persons engage in the installation work. Be careful not to lose any of the removed screws or other parts.

Remove the packaging

& Open the upper carton which packages the plasma display

and remove the styrofoam.

é Remove the upper carton and open the protective sheet.

Attach the display fittings

“ With the display standing in its packaging carton, align the

round holes of the display fittings with the screw holes of the plasma display, then fasten the display fittings using the supplied screws.

Package parts list

wall mount unit

display fittings

Installation of the display fittings can also be performed by laying down the plasma display on a flat surface. Remove the plasma display form the carton, place the protective sheet that was used in the packaging on a flat surface (which is larger than the display), then lay the display down on top of this with the screen surface facing downward.

M4 screws x 4

M4 screws x 8

Unpacking and wall mounting instructions

Assembling and mounting the wall mount unit

& Securely fasten the upper and lower wall-side fittings to the

middle wall-side fitting with the four supplied M4 screws.

é Fasten the unit with commercial anchors or the four screws.

Be sure that the anchors or screws are fastened at a position where there is a post.

Note: Use anchors and screws to suit the various wall types. The enclosed template can be used for general positioning only.

Mounting the plasma display

Make sure that the wall mount unit is being fixed securely enough so that it meets safety standards.

& Mount the display (to which the display fittings have already

been attached) to the wall mounting unit.

é Fit the upper hooks of the display fittings into the grooves

of the (upper) wall fittings and adjust for level positioning.

Note: It is recommended that the power cable and various signal cables be plugged into the display before mounting the display. After mounting the display, plugging in the cables may be difficult.

If the display is tilted to the left or right, the display fitting is not properly placed on the wall mounting unit. Slide in the direction of the lower side and adjust for level positioning.

“ Anchor the plasma display.

Align the thumb screw, which is located at the bottom of the display fitting, with the hole of the (lower) wall-side fitting and tighten to anchor. Fasten securely until the screw ceases to turn.

To remove the display, loosen the thumb screws until they come out of the hole. Pull the bottom portion of the display towards you and lift upward to release the display.

CAUTION

Firmly support the display when mounting it. Failure to do so may result in the plasma display falling and causing injury.

5Unpacking and wall mounting instructions

Connect Peripheral Equipment

CVBS 1

You may connect 2 possible VGA sources (RGB1 or RGB3 Digital (DVI ) and 3 possible video sources (

AV1 , AV2 and AV3 ) to the left side of the

monitor.

CVBS 2

Y/C

Cb/Pb

Cr/Pr

VGA

R/Cr/Pr

G/Y

B/Cb/Pb

DVD/HD1

RGB/DVD/HD2

AV1 Connect VCRs, DVDs or Laser Discs, etc. here.

CVBS 1 : cinch connector for Video CVBS or CVBS 2 : BNC connector for Video CVBS or Y/C 3 : S-Video connector for Y/C-SVHS video.

AV2 Connect DVD, HD, DTV or Laser Discs, etc. with YPbPr

connectors.

VGA Input for analog RGB signal of PC, etc.

AV3 Connect DVDs, HD or Laser Discs, etc. here.

Use the 5 BNC connectors for RGB input. Use the R/PrG/YB/Pb connectors for component input. Use the R/PrG/YB/Pb and HD connectors for RGB input with composite sync (scart).

DVI

EXTERNAL

CONTROL

DVI Inputs a PC with a digital RGB signal.

RS 232c Serial I/O port

This connector allows you to control your monitor via external equipment (e.g. PC) and a replacement of the remote control

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