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- Page 1 Digital Projection Television 64PH9901 Instructions for use A T S C C E R T I F I E D D I G I T A L T E L E V I S I O N...
- Page 2 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.
- Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
- Page 4 Index ...44 Regulatory Notices ...44 Glossary of DPTV Terms ...45 Factory Service Locations ...46-47 Warranty ...48 Copyright © 1998 Philips Consumer Electronics. All rights reserved. ATSC Digital On-Screen Menu Features Pronto Remote ATSC Features MONITOR On-Screen Features General Information Tips if Something Isn’t Working ...43...
- Page 5 Refer to the back of this manual for instructions on the cleaning and care of the DPTV. Product End-of-Use disposal Your new digital projection television and its packaging contain materials that can be recycled and reused. Specialized companies can recycle...
- Page 6 NTSC A MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT FIRST TIME SETUP irst Time Setup automatically takes care of some basic control feature settings for you. Follow the steps in this section to quickly add area channel numbers into the DPTV's scan system memory, and set the DPTV for your connected signal (Antenna or Cable.) You can also set-up your TV Guide...
- Page 7 NTSC A COLOR, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, TINT, PICTURE o adjust your DPTV color and picture controls, select a TV channel and follow the steps shown below: BEGIN Select BRIGHTNESS, PICTURE, COLOR, TINT, or SHARPNESS picture control. With the PICTURE MENU on- screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) buttons.
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Page 8: Menu Controls
NTSC A MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT CLEARVIEW learview is a sharpness feature which smoothes out background snow (or picture noise) without losing picture image detail or crispness. BEGIN Select CLEARVIEW control. With the PICTURE MENU on- screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) buttons. - Page 9 NTSC A RED/BLUE CONVERGENCE onvergence is the correct lining up of the red and blue light paths on the DPTV screen. NOTE: If no color fringing (see Smart Help) shows, then no Convergence adjustments are necessary. BEGIN Select CONVERGENCE control. With PICTURE MENU (2 of 2) on-screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M)
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Page 10: Smart Picture
NTSC A SMART PICTURE ith Smart Picture you can set a number of video and audio controls to your own personal preference. Once the individual controls have been adjusted to the levels you desire, use the list of Smart Picture feature category titles to quickly reselect these “personalized”... - Page 11 NTSC A SMART PICTURE ollowing your initial setup adjustments (see previous page), just select the desired Smart Picture category in order to place the DPTV to the personalized set of audio and video control settings for that title. BEGIN Select the SMART PICTURE control.
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Page 12: Closed Caption
NTSC A MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT CLOSED CAPTION losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of NTSC television programs on the DPTV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired this feature uses on-screen "text boxes"... - Page 13 NTSC A CABLE TUNING ou need to make sure the DPTV is set to pick up either Cable TV or Antenna signals. In other words, the DPTV needs to know if you connected a Cable TV signal or a normal antenna to its ANTENNA plug.
- Page 14 NTSC A MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT CHANNEL MEMORY AUTO-PROGRAMMING our DPTV can automatically set itself for local area (or Cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area when the CHANNEL buttons are pressed.
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Page 15: Add/Delete Channels
NTSC A ADD/DELETE CHANNELS uto-Programming (see previous page) adds all the channels it can find (on your Antenna or Cable TV system) into the DPTV's memory. Add/Delete Channels makes it easy for you to add other channels, or drop unwanted channels, from the list of channels in the DPTV's memory. -
Page 16: Set Clock
NTSC A MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT SET CLOCK our DPTV comes with an on- screen clock. During normal operation the clock appears on the screen with every channel change (and when the STATUS button is pressed). -
Page 17: Channel Display
NTSC A CHANNEL DISPLAY ith the Channel Display control you can change the size and location of the on-screen channel and clock information. BEGIN Select CHANNEL DISPLAY control. With FEATURES MENU (2 of 2) on-screen, move the RED highlight with the MENU (M) buttons. -
Page 18: Channel Labels
NTSC A MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT CHANNEL LABELS o you ever have trouble remembering on which channel a particular station or network is located? The Channel Labels Control is a quick way to view and select channels from a list of Labeled channels. -
Page 19: Bass, Treble, Balance
NTSC A BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE our DPTV also has individual sound adjustment controls. The BASS (low frequency), TREBLE (high frequency) , and Speaker BALANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of NTSC TV programs. BEGIN Select BASS, or TREBLE, or BALANCE sound control. -
Page 20: Second Audio Program
NTSC A MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT STEREO our DPTV is able to receive broadcast stereo TV programs. The DPTV is equipped with an internal amplifier and speaker system through which the stereo sound can be heard. BEGIN Select STEREO sound control. - Page 21 NTSC A DISPLAY VOLUME se the DISPLAY VOLUME control to see program volume level settings on the DPTV screen. Once set, the Volume Display will be seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the DPTV local keyboard or Pronto remote) are pressed.
- Page 22 NTSC A MAIN MENU PICTURE SOUND FEATURES 1ST TIME SETUP EXIT AUTOMATIC VOLUME LIMITER re you tired of the sound of commercials following you into the next room or all through the house? The Automatic Volume Limiter (AVL) control allows you to preset a desired volume level that the DPTV sound will not go above.
- Page 23 RONTO PRONTO - ANALOG TV MODE he Pronto remote contains four display screens of “analog TV” related controls. Use the touchscreen controls to access and adjust NTSC features for Input selection; Menu feature adjustments; and Guide Plus+ program functions. Note: For battery installation and other details on the initial use of the Pronto remote control also refer to the 64PP9901 Quick Use...
- Page 24 UDIO AUX1/2 INPUTS he Analog Audio/Video Input jacks are for direct NTSC picture and sound connections between the DPTV and auxiliary equipment (VCR, DVD Player, etc.) that has Audio/Video Output jacks. To view the playback of a VCR tape by using the Analog AUX1 Audio/Video Input jacks: BEGIN Connect the VIDEO OUT jack...
- Page 25 UDIO AUX 3 INPUTS or more convenient Direct playback connections the DPTV's Front Audio/Video Input panel can be used. Located on the DPTV's right front side panel these Input jacks allow for quick and easy connections, particularly for the playback of Camcorder tape recordings.
- Page 26 UDIO AUX1 - S-VIDEO INPUTS he S(uper)-Video connections on the rear of the DPTV offer improved picture detail and clarity for the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes or DVDs over a standard composite video input connection. Note: The VCR (or DVD Player) must have a S-VIDEO OUT(put) jack in order for you to complete the connections shown on this page.
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Page 27: Audio/Video Outputs
UDIO AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS he Audio/Video Output jacks on the DPTV can be used to record TV programs on VCRs which have Audio/Video Input jacks. To record TV programs by using the Audio/Video Output jacks on the DPTV: BEGIN Connect the VIDEO OUT jack from the DPTV to the VIDEO IN jack on the VCR. - Page 28 UDIO SYSTEM AUDIO OUTPUTS he DPTV's System Audio Output jacks can be used for sound playback through an external audio amplifier or Dolby Pro Logic receiver. BEGIN Connect the R(ight) and L(eft) SYSTEM AUDIO OUT jacks on the DPTV to the R and L Audio Input jacks on your amplifier or sound system.
- Page 29 ATSC D IGITAL DTV SETUP (AUTOPROGRAM) nce connected to receive digital ATSC broadcast signals, available area channels can be added into the DPTV’s channel scan memory by the use of the DTV Setup Menu. Note: Refer to the 64PP9901 Quick Use guide for additional information on digital channel programming and direct ATSC channel selections or access.
- Page 30 ATSC D DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit COLOR, BRIGHTNESS, SHARPNESS, TINT, PICTURE o adjust your ATSC color and picture controls, select a digital channel and follow the steps shown below: BEGIN Select the ATSC Picture Menu.
- Page 31 ATSC D RED/BLUE CONVERGENCE onvergence is the correct lining up of the red and blue light paths on the DPTV screen. NOTE: If no color fringing (see Smart Help) shows, then no Convergence adjustments are necessary. BEGIN Select the ATSC Convergence control.
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Page 32: Surround Sound
ATSC D SURROUND SOUND y adding optional external speakers to the DPTV's sound system, you can create the feeling of reflected sound that surrounds you at a movie theater or concert hall. BEGIN Connect both external speakers to the speaker wire terminals on the DPTV. - Page 33 • Subwoofer speaker connections are available on the rear of the Subwoofer DPTV for either powered, or non-powered, types of optional Speaker Subwoofer speakers. Contact your Philips dealer for further details (nonpowered) - on Dolby Digital Surround Sound system speakers and their use. 25W, 8Ω Min.
- Page 34 ATSC D DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit DOLBY DIGITAL SURROUND ADDITIONAL CONNECTIONS Center Channel Input terminal is also located on the rear of the DPTV for additional Dolby Digital Surround sound connection options. This input can be used to connect an external Dolby Digital, or Home Theater Surround Sound, capable Amplifier (with Center...
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Page 35: Bass, Treble
ATSC D BASS, TREBLE he DPTV also has individual sound adjustment controls for the ATSC system audio. The BASS (low frequency) and TREBLE (high frequency) controls may be used to adjust the sound of ATSC TV programs, or other external playback source material. -
Page 36: Menu Controls
ATSC D DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit SPEAKERS he Speakers Menu involves various setup and function aspects of multichannel speaker configurations possible within Dolby Digital Surround Sound system playback. Basically, the Speakers Menu controls deal with distinct “one-time”... - Page 37 ATSC D IGITAL TEST TONE he Test Tone Speaker Menu control generates a sound test signal that can be used to adjust individual DPTV speakers to desired volume levels. The Test Tone signal will be directed to each audio speaker channel separately (both internal DPTV cabinet speakers and external Speaker Output terminal connections) when...
- Page 38 ATSC D DTV Main Menu Picture Sound Speakers Features DTV Setup Exit CAPTIONS FORMAT he Captions Format control is used to set the DPTV to receive the ATSC mode Closed Caption (CC) feature. ATSC Closed Caption presents the viewer with program dialogue and conversations as written on-screen “text box”...
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Page 39: Add/Delete Channel
ATSC D IGITAL ADD/DELETE CHANNEL he DTV Setup Menu control (see page 30) autoprograms all available signal ATSC digital channels into the DPTV’s scan memory. Use the Add/Delete Channel control to eliminate or add to the specific list of “major” channels contained within the DPTV’s scan memory. - Page 40 RONTO PRONTO - DIGITAL TV MODE he Pronto remote contains touchscreen displays for “DTV” related controls. Use the Pronto’s touchscreen buttons to access and adjust the DPTV for dedicated ATSC mode features, as well as perform on-screen Menu adjustments and select other program functions.
- Page 41 DPTV) are also paired to the external source Monitor Video Inputs (VGA and HD Component Video In) for audio playback connections as well. For example: To connect a Philips DVX8000 Multimedia Home Theater (MMHT) for monitor mode display use on the DPTV: BEGIN...
- Page 42 BRIGHTNESS PICTURE SHARPNESS COLOR TINT VOLUME BAR ON MONITOR MENU CONTROLS he Monitor Menu feature controls are to aid you in setting up the DPTV for the best in display image quality. Generally, the Monitor feature controls cover the basics in color and video image screen adjustments.
- Page 43 lease make these simple checks before calling for service. These tips can save you time and money since charges for DPTV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not covered under your warranty. No Power No Picture or Autoprogrammin g Difficulties No Sound Remote Does Not Work...
- Page 44 Modifications - The FCC requires the user to be notified that nay changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Electronics may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables - Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
- Page 45 A digital 6-channel compression and surround sound audio standard developed by Dolby Labs Inc. (also known as 5.1.) DPTV * Digital Projection Television comprised of ATSC, NTSC, and Monitor modules. DTV * The broadly defined term used to describe the new digital television system adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in December 1996.
- Page 46 Indicates In-Home/Carry-In Service NOTE: If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas (see directory on back), you can contact the nearest Service Branch to obtain efficient and expedient repair for your product. If your product is In-Warranty, you should have proof-of-purchase to ensure No Charge Service.
- Page 47 RÉCEPTION DE PRODUITS À RÉPARER À TRAVERS LE PAYS: CONTACTER LE CENTRE DE SERVICE AUX CONSOMMATEURS LE PLUS PROCHE POUR SAVOIR L’EMPLACEMENT DE CES DÉPOTS DANS CÓMO OBTENER UN SERVICIO OPORTUNO Y EFICIENTE POR CORREO, EN CASA O EN PERSONA PARA SU PRODUCTO A TRAVÉS DE UN CENTRO PHILIPS DE SERVICIO. MAS DE 600 SITIOS POR...
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Page 48: Who Is Covered
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Service Company, P.O. Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800 LIMITED WARRANTY...
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