Philips 55P 8341, 55P834199, 50P8342, 50P 8341 Quick start guide

RF Coaxial

Cable

75Ω (Ohm)

Cable TV Company

Cable TV Signal

300Ω (Ohm) to

75Ω (Ohm)

Adapter

Twin–lead Wire

Back of TV

RF Coaxial Cable

75Ω (Ohm)

Outdoor or Indoor Antenna

(Combination VHF/UHF)

Receives normal broadcast channels 2–13 (VHF) and 14–69 (UHF).

(The Two-way Signal Splitter has a single 75-ohm input and branches to twin 75-ohm outputs. RF coaxial connecting cables will be needed for use with the Twoway Signal Splitter.)

ANT(enna)

“A” Input

PIPANT(enna)

“B” Input

RF Coaxial Cables

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Getting Started

Warning/Important Notice . . . . . . . . . .1

Basic TV Connections . . . . . . . . . . .1–2

Television and Remote Control Operation . . .2–3

On-screen Menu Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

How to Use the Installation Features . . . . . . .5–7

Connection Options for Accessory Devices . .7–8

Projection Television

Setup and Quick Use Guide

BASIC TV CONNECTIONS

Setup and Quick Use Guide

NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several different television models. Not all features (and drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily match those found with your television set. This is normal and does not require that you contact your dealer or request service.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR EXCESSIVE MOISTURE.

ANTENNA OR

CABLE TV

Connect two lengths of

RF coaxial cable to the two

output plugs on the two-way signal splitter. The two lengths of RF coaxial cable must have F-type connectors (screw-on or push type) on their ends.

Connect one of the RF

coaxial cables coming from

two-way signal splitter to the PIP ANT(enna) “B” input on the back of the TV and the other RF coaxial cable to the ANT(enna) “A” input on the back of the TV.

our TV has two separate ANT(enna)/cable inputs

on the back of the set. These two signal inputs offer convenient hookup options for both normal TV program viewing and Picture-In-Picture (PIP) features.

The ANT(enna) “A” input is intended for use and viewing

on the TV’s main screen. Your home’s primary antenna or cable TV signal should be connected to this input for normal TV setup, use, and feature operation.

The PIP ANT(enna) “B” input is a second, or auxiliary,

signal source included for your TV’s Picture-In-Picture (PIP) feature. For many homes, the use of a single existing antenna or cable TV source for both ANT(enna)“A” and PIP ANT(enna) “B” will be the preferred method of connection (see illustration to the right). This type of connection (optional signal splitter required) will work properly for the TV’s main on-screen features, as well as retain all the features designed for PIP. For more details on PIP, refer to pages 49–52 in the Directions for Use manual that came with your set.

ANTENNA A AND B INPUTS

NOTE: Proper operation of your TV is not dependent upon the connection of the PIPANT(enna) “B” input. The main purpose of the

input is to provide an easily connected, dedicated picture source for the PIP feature. You can, however, use the PIPANT(enna) “B” input to connect and display other signal sources such as an outdoor or indoor antenna or a video game player.

Although the PIPANT(enna) “B” input can be used and swapped as the source for the TV’s main picture, certain setup features (such as AutoChron) are based only on your TV’s detecting a signal at the ANT(enna) “A” input. To ensure that all features are operating properly, you may not want to rely solely on the PIPANT(enna) “B” input as your TV’s main screen signal source.

IMPORTANT

Connect a cable TV

signal to a 75-ohm two-way

signal splitter (an optional accessory).

Or Connect an outdoor or

indoor antenna signal to the

75-ohm two-way signal splitter. If your antenna has flat twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you must first attach the antenna wires to the screws on a 300to 75-ohm adapter before connecting to the two-way signal splitter.

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See the next page for details on connecting a cable converter box.

SMART

HELP

Contact your dealer,

or our Parts Information Center at 1-800-851-8885 to order the following accessories: two-way signal splitter, RF coaxial cable, 300ohm to 75-ohm adapter, combination VHF/UHF antenna.

You can treat the output connection of a satellite receiver as you would a standard antenna or cable TV signal, except the satellite signal should not be split as shown in the illustration to the right. The satellite signal should go directly into the ANT(enna) “A” input connection on the back of the TV. Then, if you would like, use the PIPANT(enna) “B” input connection for either an outdoor/indoor antenna or cable TV signal. Refer to the owner’s manual for the satellite box to get further information on connections.

Run Auto Program to store in the TV’s memory only the channels with active broadcast stations. See page 5 for details.

SMART

HELP

PIPANT "B" 75

Ω

ANT"A" 75

Ω

VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

PIPANT"B"75

Ω

ANT"A"75

Ω

AV2INAV1INMONITOROUT

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

MONO/L

AUDIO

AV2 INAV1 INMONITOROUT

S-VIDEO

TELEVISION AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

BASIC TV CONNECTIONS

ELEVISION

Press the

POWER /STANDBY button

to turn the TV on. Allow about 10 seconds for the TV to power on.

Pressing both the VOL(ume) UP and DOWN buttons at the same time will display the on-

screen menu. After you are in the menu, use these buttons to make adjustments or selections.

Press the SOURCE

SELECT button to choose

from among the signal source inputs you have connected to the television.

Press the CH(annel) Scan

(+, –) buttons to select TV chan-

nels. Use these buttons to make adjustments or selections in the on-screen menu.

NOTE: Press three number buttons on the remote control

for channels 100 or above. For example: Press 1 then 2 then 5 for channel 125.

Remote Sensor Window

REMOTE

Press the Backlight button to light the remote’s buttons to make them easier to read in dark room conditions.

Open the remote control VCR button area with the pull tabs located on both sides of the hinged door.

Battery Usage CAUTION—To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:

• Install ALL batteries correctly, + and – as marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries: (OLD and NEW or CARBON and ALKALINE, etc.)

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

o load the supplied batter-

ies into the remote:

1. Remove the battery com-

partment lid on the back of

the remote.

2. Place the batteries (2-AA)

in the remote. Be sure the

(+) and (–) ends of the batteries line up correctly (the inside of the case is marked).

3. Reattach the battery lid.

Press the TV system

button on the remote to be

sure the remote sends its commands to the TV.

Point the remote control

toward the remote sensor window on the TV when operating the TV with the remote.

You can press any

of the buttons on the front of the TV to turn the TV on, but you must press the Power/Standby button to turn the set off.

SMART

HELP

CABLE BOX • VCR • TV

resented here is a connec-

tion involving a cable box, a VCR, and your TV. This setup allows you to view cable channels other than premium or scrambled ones on the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) screen. See pages 49–52 in your Directions for Use manual for details on the PIP feature.

Refer to the owner’s manual for your VCR for further information on connections.

Connect a cable TV

signal to a two-way signal

splitter.

Use an RF coaxial cable

to connect the two-way signal splitter to the PIP ANT “B” input on the back of the TV.

Use a second RF coaxial

cable to connect the two-way

signal splitter to the IN(put) on the cable box.

VCR

Cable TV

Signal

Cable Box

ANT(enna) “A”

Input

Back of TV

Use a third RF coaxial

cable to connect the OUT(put)

on the cable box to the ANT(enna) IN(put) on the VCR.

Use a fourth RF coaxial

cable to connect the OUT(put)

on the VCR to the ANT(enna) “A” input on the back of the TV.

Two-way

Signal

Splitter

PIPANT(enna) “B”

Input

Press the VOL(ume) UP

or DOWN buttons to increase

or decrease the sound level.

f you use a cable converter

box in your home, follow the steps to the right for an alternative ANT(enna) “A” and PIP ANT(enna) “B” input hookup. NOTE: The Cable TV signal will be split before connection to the cable box (an optional two-way 75-ohm signal splitter will be required).

CABLE BOX

CABLE CONVERTER BOXES

Connect your cable

TV signal to the single 75-ohm

input plug on a two-way signal splitter (optional).

Connect one end of the

RF coaxial cable to each

of the output plugs on the 75-ohm signal splitter. The two lengths of RF coaxial cable must have F-type connectors (screw-on or push type) on their ends.

Connect one of the sig-

nal splitter outputs to the

input terminal on the cable box. Then route another connec- tion from the cable box output terminal to the ANT(enna) “A” input on the back of the TV.

NOTES:

• The signal routed to the TV’s PIPANT(enna) “B” input will allow you to select and view cable channels at the TV (except for the scrambled premium/movie channels).

• For PIPANT(enna) “B,” you will select channels by pressing the PIP CH(annel) DN/UP buttons.

Two-way

Signal Splitter

Cable Box

Cable TV or

Satellite

Company

Connect the remaining

signal splitter output from

the two-way signal splitter to the PIP ANT(enna) “B” input on the back of the TV.

NOTES:

• The signal routed to the TV’s ANT(enna) “A” input will allow for premium/movie channels to be viewable on the TV.

• For the ANT(enna) “A” input, you will select channels through the cable box.

• You must set your TV channel to the same output channel (usually CH 3 or 4) as the cable box before it is possible to use the cable box to change channels on the TV.

Connect to ANT(enna)

“A” Input

Connect to PIPANT(enna)

“B” Input

Power Standby Button

OUT

PIPANT "B"75

Ω

VOL

VCR

ACC

POWER

SWAP PIP CH

ACC

VCR

SOURCE FREEZE

PICTURE

SOUND

STATUS/

EXIT

MENU/

MUTE

VOL

SELECT

213

546

TV/VCR

A/CH

879

SURF

PIP

POSITION

TELEVISION AND REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION

PIP ON/OFF

213 546 879 0

SWAP PIP CH

SOURCE FREEZE

SOUND

MUTE

SURF

A/CH

POWER

PICTURE

STATUS/

EXIT

SURF

ITR/

RECORD

HOME

VIDEO

HOME

MOVIES

PERSONAL

SLEEP

REC •

PIPPOSITION

VCR

ACC

MENU/

SELECT

VOL

TV/VCR

CLEAR

PROG.LISTINC.SURAV

REMOTE

Power Button

Press to turn the TV on or off.

Picture Button

Press to select an AutoPicture control. Choose from four factory-set controls—Movies, Sports, Weak Signal, and Multimedia—and a PERSONAL control that you set according to your own preferences through the on-screen Picture menu. The four factoryset controls will tailor the TV picture so as to enhance the particular type of program you are watching or improve the picture of a program that has a weak signal.

Menu Button

Press to display the on-screen menu. Amenu is nothing more than an on-screen list of features. Each menu item can be adjusted or set by viewing the screen and pressing buttons.

Channel Scan Buttons

Press to scan up (+) or down (–) through programmed channel numbers.

Mute Button

Press to turn the TV sound off. Press again to return the sound to its previous level.

Surf Button

Press to select previously viewed channels. With the TV’s Channel Surf control on, you can place up to 10 channels in memory. Then by pressing the Surf button, you can quickly view the select channels. See page 40 in the Directions for Use manual that came with the TV to learn how to select a series of channels using the Surf button.

Sleep Button

Press to set the TV to automatically turn itself off after a period of time. Choose 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes before the TV will automatically turn off.

Program List Button

Press to display a list of channel numbers and their names. See the “Tuner Mode,” “Auto Program,” “Channel Edit,” and “Name” sections on pages 5–7 in this guide for setup. Each channel will appear as a selectable menu item. The current channel will be highlighted by default. Five channels will be listed on screen at one time. Press the top or bottom part of the Cursor Ring to scroll the list and and highlight a channel. Press the right side of the Cursor Ring to tune to the highlighted channel. Channels marked “Skipped” in the “Channel Edit” control will not appear in the list. Any channel that is being blocked by AutoLock will appear with a padlock icon to indicate that the channel is not viewable.

Closed Captioning Button

Press to select Closed Captioning options within the menu. See page 30 in the Directions for Use manual that came with your TV for details.

Incredible Surround Button

Press to set various factory surround-sound listening modes.

Back Light Button

Press to light the remote buttons.

PIP On/Off Button

Press to turn the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) feature on or off or reduce the size of the PIP window. PIP is the showing of two pictures on the TV at the same time—one main screen picture and one small picture, or PIP.

PIP Position Button

Press to move the PIP picture to any of the four corners of the TV screen.

VCR • DVD Buttons

While in VCR mode, press to control VCR functions. While in ACC mode, press to control DVD functions. The TV remote first must be set up to work the VCR or DVD. See pages 44–48 in the Directions for Use manual that came with your TV.

TV • VCR • ACC Mode Buttons

Press to send remote signals to either the TV or accessory VCRs, cable TV converters, satellite receivers, DVDs, or laser disc players. (See pages 44–48 in the Directions for Use manual that came with your set for details about setting your TV remote to work accessory devices. The capability of your TV remote to work the different functions of accessory devices may vary based on the accessory device.)

PIP Buttons

Press to operate the Picture-in-Picture (PIP) features. (See pages 49–52 in the Directions for Use manual that came with your TV.)

Sound Button

Press to select an AutoSound control. Choose from three factory-set controls—Voice, Music, and Theatre—and a Personal control that you set according to your own preferences through the on-screen Sound menu. The three factory-set controls will tailor the TV sound so as to enhance the type of program you are watching.

Cursor Ring

Press this ring to move up, down, left, or right through the list of on-screen controls. Press the center of the Cursor Ring to display the Program List feature screen. Program List can also be shown by pressing the Program List button (see the description below and to the right).

Status/Exit Button

Press to see the current channel number on the TV screen. Also press to clear the TV screen after control adjustments.

Volume Buttons

Press to adjust the TV sound level up (+) or down (–).

Number Buttons

Press to select TV channels. When selecting singledigit channels, press the number of the desired channel. The TV will pause for a few seconds and then tune to the selected channel.

A/CH Button

Press to toggle between the currently viewed and the previously viewed channels.

Rec • Clear Button

With the TV remote in VCR mode, press this button and the VCR play button at the same time to record a videotape. With the TV remote in VCR or ACC mode, press this button to remove incorrect information you have input in an on-screen menu.

A/V Button

Press to select a signal source for viewing.

Timer Button

Press to access the on-screen Timer menu, where you can set the time for the TV’s clock or set the TV’s Timer feature and use the TV like an alarm clock.

The TV’s TV• VCR • ACC Mode buttons control how the other buttons on the remote are used.

Examples: With the TV Mode button pressed:

Use the Menu/Select button and Cursor Ring buttons to choose, set, or adjust on-screen TV features.

With the VCR Mode button pressed:

Use the Power, Channel Scan (+, –), dedicated VCR buttons, and others to send VCR commands or make menu selections.

With the ACC Mode button pressed:

Use the Power, Channel Scan (+, –), Cursor Ring, and other buttons to work cable TV converters, digital video disc players, laser disc players, and home satellite dish systems.

VCR

ACC

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