Philips ID-21PT3962/69R User Manual

21PT3962

L92000 3139 125 28641

INSTALLATION

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Positioning of the TV set

• Place TV set on a solid base (e.g. a TV/
Video cabinet)

• Leave at least 5 cm around each side of TV
set for ventilation to avoid over-heating.

• Do not place TV set near a radiator or
other sources of heat.

• Do not place TV set where it can be
exposed to rain or excessive moisture.

Mains Connection

• For correct mains voltage, refer to type
sticker at the rear of the TV set.

• Consult your dealer if mains supply is
different.
Note : This diagram is not representative
of the actual plug and socket.

Connections

• Connect the aerial plug to the antenna

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socket

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• Insert the mains plug into a wall socket.

Use of Remote Control

• Insert correct type of batteries into the
compartment.

• Ensure the batteries are placed in the right
direction.

Switching on the set

• Press the mains power button to switch
on/off the TV.

• If the set is on standby mode (indicator is
red), press STANDBY button on the
remote control to switch on set.

USEFUL TIPS

• Avoid heat and
direct sunlight.

• Avoid direct
exposure to rain
or water.

• DO NOT leave your TV on standby for a
prolonged period.

• Switch off your TV if not in use.

• This will allow the TV to be demagnetised,
giving good picture.

• Never repair the TV yourself – get a skilled
personnel!

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• Clean the TV’s screen with a slightly damp
soft cloth ONLY WHEN NECESSARY.

Note : Do not use abrasive solvent as it can
damage the screen’s coating.

CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT

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Equipment such as VCR, Laser disc player, VCD, DVD etc. can be connected to
the video and audio (AV) sockets at the rear of the TV. Switch off mains power
of the TV and equipment before making any connection.

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AV 2

in

S-VIDEO

VCR

OR

Laser disc player

AV 2

in

S-VIDEO

AV 1

Monitor

in

VCD/DVD

AV 1

Monitor

out

in

out

OR

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

VCR

Connection for playback

1. Connecting to AV sockets

You may choose to connect to AV1 in or
AV2 in sockets or both.

• Connect the corresponding sockets of
the equipment to that of the TV.

• To playback programme, select the first
AV channel (if connection is made to
sockets at AV1 in) or the second AV
channel (if connection is made to
sockets at AV2).

Note : For mono equipment, connect to
the AV1 in or AV2 in and “L” sockets
only.

2. Connecting to S-Video socket

If you have a S-Video equipment,
connect to the S-Video socket for better
picture quality.

• Connect the corresponding socket of the
equipment to that of the TV.

• To view playback programmes, select
the AV2 channel.

Note : Do not connect Video “in” socket
of the TV if S-Video socket is used.

VCR

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S-VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AV 1

AV 2

in

Monitor

out

in

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

Connection for recording

1. From the TV channel you are watching

• Connect the corresponding sockets of
the VCR to the Monitor “out” sockets
at the rear of the TV.

VCR

AV 1

AV 2

Monitor

out

in

in

VIDEO

L

AUDIO

R

2. From one VCR to another VCR

• Connect the sockets of the VCR which
you wish to record from to the
corresponding sockets at either AV1 or
AV2.

• Connect the sockets of the receiving
VCR to the Monitor “out” sockets at
the rear of the TV.

VCR 1

VCR 2

FUNCTIONS OF TV CONTROLS/SOCKETS

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AUDIO

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1 Mains Power button Switch mains power on or off.

2 Standby light indicator Indicate red light when standby mode is

activated.

3 Remote sensor Aim remote control handset at remote sensor

when operating the TV.

4 Headphone socket Connect headphone jack to socket for personal

listening.

5 AV “in” sockets Connect to Video “out” and Audio “out”

sockets of VCR, laser disc player, etc.

6 Volume adjustment Adjust sound volume louder/softer. Pressing

these two buttons together will call up the
main menu. Press these two buttons again will
exit menu. Works as cursor left (
(

) in a menu.

) or right

7 Channel adjustment Select channel in ascending/descending order.

Works as cursor up ( ) or down ( ) in a
menu.

FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL

1. STANDBY

Switch off set temporarily to standby
mode. (The red light indicator lights
up when set is on standby mode). To
switch on set, press STANDBY or any
DIGIT button.

2. AV

Selects the AV channels.

3. OSD (On-Screen Display)

– Displays channel number and

sound transmission mode.

– Allows you to exit menu from screen.

4. DIGIT (0 - 9)

Allows you select a channel. For a
2-digit channel number, the second
digit must be entered before the “ – “
sign disappears.

5. SMART SOUND

Allows you to access 4 different types
of sound settings.

6. MENU

To display or exit menu from screen.

7. CURSOR UP

Allows you to select the next item on
the menu.

8. CURSOR LEFT

Allows you to access the sub-menus
and adjust the settings.

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9. VOLUME + / –

Increases / decreases volume.

10. MUTE

Mutes sound. To restore sound, press
button again.

11. TELETEXT (applicable to certain
versions only)

Selects text information. Refer to
the section on “Teletext”.
Note : If your current channel is capable
of transmitting teletext but is not in

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teletext mode, pressing the

button
will activate the teletext clock at the top
right hand corner of the screen.

FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL

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SMART

MENU

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12. SLEEPTIMER

Allows you to select a time period
after which the set will switch to
standby mode automatically. You
can set the timer from OFF mode up
to a maximum of 240 minutes.

13. SMART PICTURE

Allows you to access 4 different
types of picture settings.

14. INCREDIBLE SURROUND

Allows you to select incredible
surround sound (enhanced stereo
sound) when transmission is stereo
mode.

15. CURSOR RIGHT

Allows you to access the sub-menus
and adjust the settings.

16. CURSOR DOWN

Allows you to select the next item
on the menu.

17. CHANNEL + / –

Allows you to select channel in
ascending or descending order.

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Allows you to switch from stereo to
mono sound when transmission is
in stereo mode or choose between
first language or second language
for transmission in bilingual mode.

19. SURF / ALTERNATE CHANNEL

– When surf mode is activated

through the main menu, it allows
you to select up to a maximum of 8
channels and view quickly the
selected channels .

– It also allows you to alternate

between the last viewed channel
and the present channel if alternate
channel mode is activated.

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