Philips 55PL9224-37B User Manual

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55PL9224
55PL9524
62PL9524

Refer to the Quick Use and Setup Guide (supplied with your TV)
for information on basic connections, remote control button
descriptions, on-screen menu language, and Autoprogram.

Highlights

• Liquid-crystal-on-silicon (LCOS) High-definition
Imaging

• High-resolution Display—1280 x 720 pixels

Features

• Digital Natural Motion™

• Active Control™—analyzes and adjusts incoming signal

• Two-tuner, Double-window PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

• Dolby

®

Virtual Surround, 30-watt RMS

• 3D Y/C Comb Filter

• HD Component and DVI Input

• Side AV Convenience Jacks

• Matching stand and swivel available

8/3/04

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HDTV Monitor

HDTV Monitor

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Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out.
Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure:

Return your Product Registration Card today

to get the very most from your purchase.

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. ________________________

Know these

safetysymbols

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 atten-

tion to features for which you
should read the enclosed literature closely
to prevent operating and maintenance
problems.

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.

*Proof of
Purchase

Returning the enclosed card guarantees
that your date of purchase will be on file,
so no additional paperwork will be required
from you to obtain warranty service.

*Product Safety
Notification

By registering your product, you'll receive
notification - directly from the manufac­turer - in the rare case of a product
recall or safety defect.

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of Product Ownership

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which you're entitled, including special
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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 regis-

ters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-

type 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 particu-

larly 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 app-

aratus. 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 and 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 appli-

ance; 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 cabinet 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 or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

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

power lines.

20. OutdoorAntenna 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 mast 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. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects

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

a) Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this appa­ratus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may

result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned 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.

Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electric Code

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC

that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

GROUND CLAMP

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

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Contents

INTRODUCTION

Welcome/Registration of Your TV

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

CONNECTING ACCESSORY DEVICES

TO

YOUR TV

Information about TV Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Descriptions of Jacks, Cables, and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . .7

Panel Jack Compatibility Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Pre-connection Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Connecting a VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Connecting an S-Video Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Connecting a Standard DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Connecting a Progressive-scan DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting an HD Satellite Receiver to YPbPr . . . . . . . . .15

Connecting an HD Satellite Receiver to DVI . . . . . . . . . . .16

Connecting Surround Sound Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting to the Side Inputs: Video Game System . . . . .18

Labeling the Audio/Video Input Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL

Remote Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21

Programming the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-23

Programming the Remote Control: Set-up Codes . . . . .24-25

Operating Accessory Devices with the TV Remote . . .26–27

Using Active Control™ Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

USING THE ON-SCREEN MENUS

PICTURE

Adjusting/Setting the Picture Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Selecting a Digital Processing Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Selecting a Dynamic Contrast Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Selecting a DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) Option . . . .32

Turning on Color Enhancement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Selecting an AutoPicture™ Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Selecting a Picture Format Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35–36

SOUND

Adjusting the TV and Headphone Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Selecting a TV Equalizer Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Adjusting TV Speaker Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Turning Loudness on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Selecting a Sound Mode Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Using Alternate Audio (SAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Setting the TV for Stereo Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Turning the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) on or off . . . . . .44

Adjusting the Delta Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Selecting an AutoSound™ Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

FEATURES

Using Closed Captioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Setting the Sleeptimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Setting the On Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

CHANNELS

Using the Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Removing Channels from the Channel List . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Using Lock Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Using Lock After . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Blocking Programming Based on TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . .54

Blocking Programming Based on Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . .55

Turning the Antenna Attenuator on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

GENERAL

Using Surf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Using Dual Screen and PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Changing Channels or Input Sources in Dual Screen/PIP . .59

Selecting a Picture Freeze Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Resetting the Audio/Video Settings to Factory

Default Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Selecting an On-screen Display Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Setting up or Changing a PIN (Personal

Identification Number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Setting the Subwoofer Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Setting the Clock—Auto Clock Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Setting the Clock Manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Selecting a Time Zone and Setting the Daylight

Savings Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Using Installation Features: Language and Autoprogram . . .68

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cleaning the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Cleaning or Replacing the Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71–72

Resetting the Lamp’s Lifetime Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74-75

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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Items Included with This TV

Features

Compact design with low weight

The unique Philips single-panel liquid-crystal-on-silicon (LCOS)
technology allows for a large screen TV with a very low depth
and low weight. This TV will find a place in any living room
without occupying a large area, and it can be easily handled by
two persons.

Philips Single-panel LCOS Imaging System

The Philips single-panel LCOS technology produces unmatched
high-resolution and flicker-free video with superb brightness.
This technology enables a large-screen-size TV with low weight
and shallow depth without any concerns for convergence or
image retention.

Digital Natural Motion™

Digital Natural Motion™ offers razor-sharp reproduction of
movement and motion. Its unique and highly advanced process­ing calculates motion trajectories of moving picture elements. It
corrects jerky movement from both studio programs or movie
material.

ActiveControl™ Plus

Active Control™ Plus automatically analyzes the incoming sig­nals from the Tuner, AV1, AV2, and Side video inputs 50 times
per second and adjusts key picture settings. In addition to meas­uring picture noise, this feature uses an ambient light sensor to
adjust the picture settings according to viewing conditions in the
room.

Dolby* Virtual Surround

Dolby processing circuitry provides an enhanced cinema sur­round sound effect without the need for rear speakers.

Double-window,Two-Tuner PIP

Your TV features double-window, two-tuner PIP with second
tuner double window. The TV also has single PIP (free position­ing), as well as threefold and sixfold side PIPs. In addition, you
get photo finish, freeze Main, and freeze PIP. Replay lets you
play back the previous few seconds in a PIP screen—if you
missed the action, replay it as much as you want.

Audio/Video (A/V) Jack Panel

The A/V jack panel allows direct connections with VCRs,
DVDs, high-definition receivers, or other devices, providing
quality TV picture and sound playback.

Audio Volume Leveler (AVL) Control

AVL keeps the TV sound at an even level. Peaks and valleys that
occur at commercial breaks or during program changes are
reduced, providing a more consistent, comfortable sound.

V-Chip (with Channel Lock)

The V-Chip feature (with Channel Lock) will allow you to block
the viewing of channels or programs with certain ratings, and thus
prevent your children from watching inappropriate materials.

Autoprogramming

The TV’s Autoprogram feature searches (when activated) for all
available channels from regular antenna or cable signals and
stores active broadcast stations in the TV’s memory.

Surf Button

Philips Auto Surf™ allows you to easily switch between only
the channels that are of interest to you. Surf allows two-channel
surfing or nine-channel surfing.

Your new television and its packing contain materials that can
be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle
your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and
minimize the amounts that need to be properly disposed of.
Your product also uses batteries that should not be thrown
away when depleted, but should be handed in and disposed of
as small chemical waste.
When you replace your existing equipment, please find out
about the local regulations regarding disposal of your old tel­evision, batteries, and packing materials.

End-of-Life Disposal

As an Energy Star® Partner, Philips Consumer
Electronics has determined this product meets the

Energy Star® guidelines for energy efficiency.
Energy Star® is a U.S. registered mark. Using products with the
Energy Star® label can save energy. Saving energy reduces air pol­lution and lowers utility bills.

As you unpack your TV, please note the included items:

• Quick Use and Setup Guide to help you set up your new TV.

• Directions for Use manual—contains information on safety,
set maintenance, Factory Service Center locations, and prod­uct warranty

• Warranty Registration Card

• Remote Control (with supplied batteries).

Please take a few minutes to complete your registration card.
The serial number for the TV is on the rear of the set. For
your future reference, please write down the serial and
model number of this television in the space provided on the
warranty page at the back of this manual. (In the unlikely
event you should need to place a service call, these numbers
will be needed.)

*Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and
the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Active Control, AutoPicture, AutoSound, AutoSurf, Cineos, Digital
Crystal Clear, Digital Natural Motion, and Pixel Plus are trademarks
of Philips Consumer Electronics. Copyright 2004 Philips Consumer
Electronics. All rights reserved.

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Ways TV Signals Can Come to Your Home

Your High-definition-ready Set

Over the Air

Satellite

Cable

High-definition television offers a picture with unprecedented crispness and clarity. The TV broadcast industry is moving toward high definition as

the signal standard. Currently, the number of programs being broadcast in high definition is limited, but this is changing. To view high-definition programs on
your TV, you will need to connect a satellite receiver, cable box, or set-top box that can decode HD signals.

Resolution information

Image resolutions are commonly referred to by a num­ber followed by a letter: 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i.
The number in each format refers to the number of lines
of resolution, so for example both 480i and 480p offer
480 lines of resolution. The "i" or "p" refers to whether
the signal is displayed using respectively interlaced or
progressive scan. Interlaced scan breaks each frame of
video into 2 fields, one made up of even lines and one
made up of odd lines. The image is reproduced by draw­ing all odd lines first (1,3,5,…479) than all the even
ones (2,4,6,….,480). Progressive scan, on the other hand
reproduces an image by drawing all lines in succession
1,2,3,4,….480).

Interlaced Scan

Progressive Scan

Satellite TV

Company

Cable TV

Company

Analog

Digital

Signal

Signal

Cable TV Signal (Analog)

Satellites

Home Satellite Dish

Telephone Line

TV

Antenna

at Your

Home

Satellite

Receiver

at Your

Home

For Direct Connection

to Your TV or to a

Cable Box, VCR, or

Satellite Receiver

DVD619 DVD/CD PLAYER

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY PAUSE

GUIDE

POWER

SELECT

INFO

HIGH DEFINITION

STANDBY-ON

POWER

PREV NEXT

Odd lines Even Lines

Lines in succession

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Descriptions of Jacks, Cables, and Connectors

This page contains descriptions and illustrations of jacks, cables,
and connectors you might use in making connections. The cables
and connectors are not supplied with your TV, but you can pur­chase at your electronics dealer. Or you can order them by calling
our Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.

Antenna RF Jack

Cable Used: RF

Coaxial (75Ω)

Push-on
Type Cable

Screw-on
Type Cable

Signal Splitter

Cables Used: RF

Coaxial (75Ω)

Video (Composite) Jack

Cable Used:Video with
RCA-type Phono Plugs

Or

S-VIDEO Jack

Cable Used: S-Video

Component Video Jacks

Cables Used: Component

Video with RCA-type

Phono Plugs

DVI-D Jack

Cables Used: DVI-D

DVI-D Input Jack
Cable used: DVI-D

This jack works only with DVI TMDS
(Transition Minimized Differential Signaling)
digital video. Allows encrypted transmissions
of uncompressed digital content. The DVI-D
jack used in this product is not for computer
connections.

Component Video Input Jacks
Cables used: component video with
RCA-type phono plugs

Allow you to connect accessory devices such
as DVD players. Separating the video into
three signals, these inputs provide excellent
quality. Be sure to connect the left and right
audio cables, because the Y, Pb, Pr jacks
receive only the picture signal.

NOTE: See the “Helpful Hint” on page 13
for more information.

S-Video Input Jacks
Cable used: S-Video

Provide a higher quality picture than the
Video (composite) jacks because the color
part of the picture is separated from the black
and white portion. Be sure to connect the left
and right audio cables, because the S-Video
jacks receive only the picture signal.

VGA/HD15 Jack

Cable Used: HD DB15

RGB+HV Input Jack
Cable used: HD DB15

Allows you to connect equipment with RGB
or VGA output.

Video (called “CVBS” or “composite”)
Input Jacks
Cable used:Video with RCA-type
phono plugs

Provide better picture performance than the
antenna RF input. Be sure to connect the audio
cables, because the video jacks receive only the
picture signal.

Your TV also has a monitor output (“MON
OUT”) video (“V”) jack. Use a video cable with
RCA-type phone plugs to make connections.

Tuner (RF) Input Jack
Cables used: RF coaxial cable (75Ω)

Allows you to connect an antenna, cable TV,
or components having RF outputs to the
antenna input on the TV. RF coaxial cables
are available in push-on or screw-on type.

Audio Input Jacks
Cables used:Audio with RCA-type phono
plugs

Provide sound for the video inputs. If your acces­sory device has only one output for audio, connect
it to the left (color coded white) audio jack on the
TV.

Your TV also has monitor output (“MON OUT”)
audio (“L” and “R”) jacks and a subwoofer output
(“SUB OUT”) jack. Use an audio cable with RCA­type phone plugs to make connections.

Audio Jacks

Cables Used:
Audio with RCA­type Phono Plugs

Signal Splitter

Allows you to route an antenna or cable TV
signal to two inputs.

3.5mm Stereo Mini Phone
Plug to RCA Jack Adapter

Allows a connection between the

3.5mm stereo audio out jack on a com­puter and the left and right audio inputs
on the television. Connect A/V cables
with RCA-type phono plugs to the
adapter, then to the TV.

3.5mm Stereo Mini Phone Plug
to RCA Jack Adapter

300- to 75-ohm

Twin-lead Adapter

300- to 75-ohm Twin-lead Adapter

Accepts twin-lead wires from an antenna and
allows connection to the antenna input on the
TV. If your antenna is already equipped with
an RF coaxial cable you will not need this
adapter.

DVI

Pr Pb Y

TUNER

TUNER

G

S-VIDEO

RGB+HV

V

RL

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Panel Jack Compatibility Information

Jack Panel Located
on the Left Side of
the TV

SIDE JACK PANEL
Signals accepted: NTSC (480i).
Inputs available: S-Video (Y/C)

and CVBS, plus audio left and
right.
Output available: Headphone.
Only one of the inputs can be used
at a time. Select the Side source,
and the TV detects the input to
which you have connected.
Connections must be made to the
audio inputs for sound.

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AV 1 Input Jacks
Signals accepted: NTSC (480i).
Inputs available: YPbPr, S-Video (Y/C), and

CVBS, plus audio left and right.

Use only one of the video signal inputs at a time.

If you should forget and have more than one type of
signal connected, the set will automatically show the
one of better quality: CVBS—good, S-Video—bet­ter, and YPbPr—best. For sound, connections must
be made to the AV1 audio inputs.

2

MON OUT Output Jacks

Provide video and audio output signals from all TV
when those sources are being viewed on the main
screen. Output from the audio L/R jacks is at a fixed
volume level; changing the TV volume does not
affect them. Adjust the volume at your external
home cinema system.

3

AV 2 Input Jacks
Signals accepted: NTSC (480i).
Inputs available: S-Video (Y/C) and CVBS, plus

audio left and right.

Use only one of the video signal inputs at a time.

If you should forget and have both types of signal
connected, the set will automatically show the
S-Video, since it is of better quality than CVBS. For
sound, connections must be made to the AV2 audio
inputs.

4

SUB OUT Output Jack

Provides a signal to an external powered subwoofer.

5

AV3 Input Jacks
Signals accepted: NTSC (480i), 480p, 720p, and

1080i, plus audio left and right.
Inputs available: YPbPr, plus audio. For sound,
connections must be made to the AV3 audio inputs.

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AV4 Input Jacks
Signals accepted: NTSC (480i), 480p, 720p, and

1080i, plus audio left and right.
Inputs available: YPbPr, plus audio. For sound,
connections must be made to the AV4 audio inputs.

7

TUNER Input Jack
Signals accepted: RF modulated NTSC.
Inputs available: 75Ω RF coaxial.

8

AV5 Input Connectors
Signals accepted: NTSC (480i), 480p, 720p, 1080i,

and VGA plus audio left and right.
Inputs available: RGB+HV. For sound, connec­tions must be made to the AV5 audio inputs.

9

AV6 Input Connectors
Signals accepted: Digital only (TMDS [Transition
Minimized Differential Signaling] encoded, uncom-

pressed); DVI 480i, 480p, 720p, and 1080i, plus
audio left and right.
Inputs available: DVI TMDS, plus audio. For
sound, connections must be made to the AV6 audio
inputs.
Intended use of the input: digital set-top boxes and
inputs from other digital video devices.

NOTE: This DVI jack is not for computer con­nections. VGA cannot be connected.

Definitions:
NTSC—National Television System Committee.
CVBS—labeled “V,” provides a small step up in quality from the Tuner (RF) input. Called

Composite Video.
S-Video (Y/C)—provides better picture quality than CVBS. Separates the signal into color and

brightness.
YPbPr—provides the best quality video signal. Called Component Video Input, the signal is

split into three parts, two color and one brightness.

C

2

SERVICE 1

1

RLV

AV1MONSUB OUT AV2AV3AV4

G

S-VIDEO

DVI

9

2

Pr Pb Y

RL

OUT

3

RL

G

S-VIDEO

4

5

5

RL

RL

6

V

V

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

AV5 AV6

RL

RL

RGB+HV

Pr Pb Y

Pr Pb Y

8

7

TUNER

10

9

Pre-connection Recommendations

Positioning the TV

Before connecting accessory devices—VCR,
DVD player, or HD satellite receiver, for exam­ple—please keep the following in mind:

• Place the TV on a flat surface. An unlevel sur­face may adversely affect picture perform­ance.

• Do not place the TV on shag carpet or any
surface that will block the ventilation open­ings at the bottom of the set. Blockage will
cause the TV to overheat and shut down.

• Allow 4 to 6 inches of space behind the TV
for ventilation.

• An optional swivel and an optional stand are
available for use with your TV. See your elec­tronics dealer.

• Test various locations in the room to find the
optimal spot to locate the set for best viewing.

• Do not place the TV in direct sunlight or near
a heating appliance.

• Do not expose the TV to rain or moisture.

• To prevent any unsafe situations, do not place
objects on top of the TV.

Providing Protection Against Power
Surges

• Connect all accessory devices before you
plug any of their power cords into the wall
outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV
into an outlet that is controlled by a wall
switch.

• Turn off the TV and/or accessory devices
before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Ensure that all antennas and cables are prop­erly grounded. See page 3, “Important Safety
Instructions.”

Protecting Accessory Devices from
Overheating

• Arrange accessory devices so that air can cir­culate freely around them.

• Don’t stack the accessory devices. Arrange
them to allow for good ventilation. The
optional Philips stand provides enough room
for two accessory devices, side by side.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier,
place it on the top shelf so the heated air from
it will not flow around other components.

Connecting Cables

Be sure to insert each cable firmly into the cor­rect jack.

Using the Connection Examples in
This Manual

The accessory device jack panels shown are for
example purpose only. The jack panels on your
accessory devices may look different. Also, note
that connections can be made in various ways.
The examples are presented only as guides.

Allow 4 to 6 inch­es behind the TV
for ventilation.

Place the TV on
a flat surface.

Do not place the TV on a surface that will block
the air filters located underneath the set.

Situate the TV where
it will not be exposed
to heat or moisture.

For safety, do not
set objects on top
of the TV.

Optional Swivel

Optional Stand

DVD619 DVD/CD PLAYER

GUIDE

POWER

POWER

SELECT

INFO

HIGH DEFINITION

STANDBY-ON

STOP

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY PAUSE

PREV NEXT

10

1

Connect the incoming antenna or cable
TV signal to the ANT IN jack on the
back of the VCR.

2

Using a coaxial cable, connect to the
OUT jack on the back of the VCR and
to the TUNER jack on the back of the
TV.

3

Using A/V cables, connect from the
AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks on the
back of the VCR to the corresponding
AV2 audio (L and R) and video (V)
jacks on the back of the TV.

4

Press the AV+ button on the remote
control to access the Source list.

5

Press the Cursor Up or Down button to
select the AV2 input source.

6

Press the OK button to confirm your
choice. The set is now switched to the
AV2 input source for the viewing of pro­grams from the VCR.

NOTE: Since you’ve connected the
cable TV signal directly to the TV’s
tuner (step 2 above), you can watch the
unscrambled programs by simply tun­ing to the desired channel. To store
channels in the TV’s memory, you
must use Autoprogram, which you can
access through “Install” in the TV’s
on-screen menu. See the Autoprogram
section in the Quick Use and Setup
Guide that came with the TV. If you
use Autoprogram, you can select chan­nels by pressing the CH + or – buttons
on the TV remote control (in TV
mode). Otherwise, you must press the
digit (number) buttons to tune directly
to the channel you desire.

Connecting a VCR

Back of TV

Incoming Cable TV

or Antenna Signal

Back of VCR

(example only)

Color Coding Used on Jacks and Plugs to
simplify connections:
Yellow: Video (Composite Video)
Red: Right Audio
White: Left Audio.

HELPFUL HINT

OK

Source

TV
AV1:Other
AV2:Other
AV3:Other
AV4:Other
AV5:Other
AV6:Other
SIDE

:Other

C

2

SERVICE 1

AV1MONSUB OUT AV2AV3AV4

OUT

G

S-VIDEO

RLV

Pr Pb Y

RL

V

V

RL

G

S-VIDEO

RL

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

RL

DVI

3

RL

RL

AV5 AV6

RGB+HV

Pr Pb Y

Pr Pb Y

AUDIO

L

OUT

R

VIDEO

OUT

2

TUNER

ANT

OUT

IN

IN

CH3 CH4

IN

1

4

6

5

INFO

SELECT

DNM

SURR

CC

®

®

®

ACTIVE SLEEP

CONTROL

HD

SCREEN

5

FORMAT

®

P

TIMER

CLOCK

AUTO

TV

SURF

PIP

AV+

SAP

AUTO

11

Connecting a VCR and Cable Box

NOTE: A cable box with AUDIO OUT jacks
such as the one used in the example on this
page might pass stereo sound to the TV. Check
with your cable TV company. The RF jack out­put jack on a cable box (commonly labeled
“OUT TO TV,” “OUTPUT,” or “OUT”) will
not pass stereo sound to your TV.

1

Connect the incoming cable TV signal
to a two-way signal splitter. The signal
splitter enables you to route the cable
signal to the TV without using the
OUT TO TV jack on the cable box,
which will not pass stereo sound to the
TV.

2

Using a coaxial cable, connect to one
of the connectors on the signal splitter
and to the TUNER jack on the back of
the TV.

3

Using a coaxial cable, connect to the
other connector on the signal splitter
and to the CABLE IN jack on the back
of the cable box.

4

Using Audio/Video cables, connect to
the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks on
the back of the cable box and to the
corresponding AUDIO and VIDEO IN
jacks on the back of the VCR.

5

Using Audio/Video cables, connect to
the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT jacks on
the back of the VCR and to the corre­sponding AV2 audio (L and R) and
video (V) input jacks on the back of
the TV.

6

Press the AV+ button on the remote
control to access the Source list.

7

Press the Cursor Up or Down button to
select the AV2 input source.

8

Press the OK button to confirm your
choice. The set is now switched to the
AV2 input source for the viewing of pro­grams from the cable box or the VCR.

Back of TV

Incoming
Cable TV

Signal

Back of VCR

(example only)

Back of Cable Box (example only)

Signal

Splitter

NOTE: Since you’ve connected the
cable TV signal directly to the TV’s
tuner (step 2 above), you can watch
the unscrambled programs by sim­ply tuning to the desired channel. To
store channels in the TV’s memory,
you must use Autoprogram, which
you can access through “Install” in
the TV’s on-screen menu. See the
Autoprogram section in the Quick
Use and Setup Guide that came with
the TV. If you use Autoprogram,
you can select channels by pressing
the CH + or – buttons on the TV
remote control (in TV mode).
Otherwise, you must press the digit
(number) buttons to tune directly to
the channel you desire.

Color Coding Used on Jacks and Plugs to
simplify connections:
Yellow: Video (Composite Video)
Red: Right Audio
White: Left Audio.

HELPFUL HINT

Source

8

7

6

C

2

SERVICE 1

AV1MONSUB OUT AV2AV3AV4

OUT

G

S-VIDEO

RLV

Pr Pb Y

RL

V

RL

V

G

S-VIDEO

RL

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

RL

5

AV5 AV6

DVI

RL

RL

RGB+HV

Pr Pb Y

2

Pr Pb Y

1

TUNER

4

AUDIO

L

ANT

OUT

IN

OUT

R

VIDEO

IN

CH3 CH4

IN

OUT

TV
AV1:Other

OK

AV2:Other
AV3:Other
AV4:Other
AV5:Other
AV6:Other
SIDE

:Other

3

INFO

SELECT

DNM

SURR

CC

TV

SURF

PIP

AV+

SAP

AUTO

®

®

®

ACTIVE SLEEP

CONTROL

TIMER

SCREEN

FORMAT

®

P

CLOCK

AUTO

HD

7

OUTPUT

CH

CABLE

IN

3 4

TO
TV

VIDEO

OUT

RL

AUDIO

OUT

12

1

Using an S-Video cable, connect to the
S-Video output on the back of the
S-Video device and to the AV2 S­VIDEO input.

2

Using Stereo Audio cables, connect to
the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of
the
S-Video device and to the correspon­ding AV2 audio inputs (L and R).

3

Press the AV+ button on the remote
control to access the Source list.

4

Press the Cursor Up or Down button to
select the AV2 input source.

5

Press the OK button to confirm your
choice. The set is now switched to the
AV2 input source for the viewing of
programs from the S-Video device.

Connecting an S-Video Device

Back of Standard S-Video Device

(example only)

Back of TV

To simplify making connections, the connec­tors on audio and video cables are often color
coded to match the colors on TV jacks, red for
right, and white for left.

HELPFUL HINT

2

1

TV

OK

Source

AV1:Other
AV2:Other
AV3:Other
AV4:Other
AV5:Other
AV6:Other
SIDE

:Other

C

2

SERVICE 1

AV1MONSUB OUT AV2AV3AV4

OUT

G

S-VIDEO

RLV

Pr Pb Y

RL

V

V

RL

G

S-VIDEO

RL

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

RL

DVI

RL

RL

AV5 AV6

RGB+HV

Pr Pb Y

L R
AUDIO OUT

TUNER

VIDEO

ANT/CABLE

OUT

IN

Pr Pb Y

S-VIDEO

OUT

3

5

4

INFO

SELECT

DNM

SURR

CC

TV

SURF

PIP

AV+

SAP

AUTO

®

®

®

ACTIVE SLEEP

CONTROL

TIMER

SCREEN

FORMAT

®

CLOCK

AUTO

HD

P

4

13

1

Using Audio/Video cables, connect to
the YPbPr jacks on the back of the
standard DVD player and to the AV1
YPbPr jacks on the back of the TV.

2

Using Stereo Audio cables, connect to
the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of
the DVD player and to the correspon­ding AV1 audio (L and R) jacks on the
back of the TV.

3

Press the AV+ button on the remote
control to access the Source list.

4

Press the Cursor Up or Down button to
select the AV1 input source.

5

Press the OK button to confirm your
choice. The set is now switched to the
AV1 input source for the viewing of pro­grams from the DVD player.

Connecting a Standard DVD Player

Back of TV

Back of Standard DVD Player

(example only)

• If you do not know whether your DVD
player is standard or progressive scan, you
can connect it to either AV3 or AV4, and the
TV will automatically determine the type of
output.

• To simplify making connections, the con­nectors on audio and video cables are often
color coded to match the colors on TV
jacks: green for Y, blue for Pb, and red for
Pr; also red for right audio, and white for
left audio.

• The names for the component video jacks
may differ depending on the DVD player or
accessory digital source equipment used.
For example, besides YPbPr, you may see
R-Y/B-Y/Y; or CrCbY. Although abbrevia­tions and terms may vary, the letters B and
R stand for the blue and red color compo­nent signal connectors, respectively, and Y
indicates the luminance signal. If necessary,
refer to the user manual for your DVD or
digital accessory for more information.

• If you experience difficulties receiving
sound with a DVD disc, check the sound
settings through the DVD disc’s menu.

HELPFUL HINTS

5

4

3

Source

C

2

SERVICE 1

2

AV1MONSUB OUT AV2AV3AV4

OUT

PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTS

COAXIAL

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

G

S-VIDEO

RLV

Pr Pb Y

RL

RL

G

S-VIDEO

RL

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

RL

SUB WF OUT

OPT OUT

DVI

1

V

RL

RL

V

AV5 AV6

RGB+HV

Pr Pb Y

(CVBS)

VIDEO OUT

TUNER

1

2

PR/C

R

Y

P

B/CB

VIDEO OUT

(Y/C)

S-VIDEO OUT

Pr Pb Y

1

2

L

R

AUDIO OUT

TV

OK

AV1:Other
AV2:Other
AV3:Other
AV4:Other
AV5:Other
AV6:Other
SIDE

:Other

INFO

SELECT

DNM

SURR

CC

TV

SURF

PIP

AV+

SAP

AUTO

®

®

®

ACTIVE SLEEP

CONTROL

TIMER

SCREEN

FORMAT

®

P

CLOCK

AUTO

HD

4

STANDBY-ON

DVD619 DVD/CD PLAYER

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY PAUSE

STOP

PREV NEXT

14

1

Using Audio/Video cables, connect to
the YPbPr jacks on the back of the pro­gressive-scan DVD player and to the
AV3 or AV4 YPbPr jacks on the back of
the TV.

2

Using Stereo Audio cables, connect to
the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of
the DVD player and to the correspon­ding AV3 or AV4 audio (L and R) jacks
on the back of the TV.

3

If your DVD player has an I/P switch
on the back, be sure it is set to the “P”
position for progressive-scan mode.
NOTE: Some DVD players have an
I/P switch on the back, while others
may allow the user to change the mode
by pressing a button on the DVD play­er’s remote control or by using the
DVD player’s on-screen menu. Also,
some DVD players have dedicated pro­gressive-scan output jacks that are
labeled as such and require no switch­ing by the user. See the user manual for
your DVD player for more information
on placing the player in progressive­scan mode.

4

Press the AV+ button on the remote
control to access the Source list.

5

Press the Cursor Up or Down button to
select the AV3 input source.

6

Press the OK button to confirm your
choice. The set is now switched to the
AV3 input source for the viewing of pro­grams from the DVD player.

Connecting a Progressive-scan DVD Player

Back of TV

Back of Progressive-

scan DVD Player

(example only)

• To simplify making connections, the con­nectors on audio and video cables are often
color coded to match the colors on TV
jacks: green for Y, blue for Pb, and red for
Pr; also red for right audio, and white for
left audio.

• The names for the component video jacks
may differ depending on the DVD player or
accessory digital source equipment used.
For example, besides YPbPr, you may see
R-Y/B-Y/Y; or CrCbY. Although abbrevia­tions and terms may vary, the letters B and
R stand for the blue and red color compo­nent signal connectors, respectively, and Y
indicates the luminance signal. If necessary,
refer to the user manual for your DVD or
digital accessory for more information.

• If you experience difficulties receiving
sound with a DVD disc, check the sound
settings through the DVD disc’s menu.

HELPFUL HINTS

Inputs AV3–AV6 allow horizontal and vertical
picture panning using the Cursor Left, Right,
Up, and Down buttons. The Side input allows
vertical picture panning; left and right panning
with the Side input is possible when the input
has been labeled “Game.” See pages 18 and 19
for details on side panel connections and
source labeling.

HELPFUL HINT

3

Source

I

OK

SELECT

2

VIDEO OUT

P

--­AV2:Other
AV3:Other
AV4:Other
AV5:Other
AV6:Other
SIDE

:Other

C

2

SERVICE 1

AV1MONSUB OUT AV2AV3AV4

Y

VIDEO

B

P

PR

G

RLV

Pr Pb Y

RL

OUT

RL

G

RL

RL

S

S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

V

V

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

STANDARD/

HD INPUTS

AV5 AV6

DVI

RL

RL

RGB+HV

Pr Pb Y

Pr Pb Y

AUDIO OUT

2CH

L

R

DVD619 DVD/CD PLAYER

STANDBY-ON

1

TUNER

BITSTREAM

/PCM

OPTICAL

COAXIAL

DIGITAL

AC IN ~

OPEN/CLOSE

PLAY PAUSE

STOP

PREV NEXT

4

6

5

INFO

SELECT

DNM

SURR

CC

TV

SURF

PIP

HD

SCREEN

5

FORMAT

®

®

®

®

P

AV+

ACTIVE SLEEP

CONTROL

TIMER

SAP

CLOCK

AUTO

AUTO