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- Page 1 FLAT TV User Manual 42PFL7932D 52PFL7932D philips...
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Page 2: Open Source Software
Bem-vindo à Philips! Parabéns pela sua aquisição e bem-vindo à Philips! Para se beneficiar integralmente do suporte que a Philips oferece, registre seu produto em www.philips.com/welcome Open source software This television contains open source software. Philips hereby offers to deliver or make avail-... - Page 3 IMPORTANT!
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Page 4: Product Safety
Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to 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... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Overview of television controls and connectors ...7 Side controls ...7 Overview of remote control buttons and functions ...8 Guide to Digital TV ...10 Getting Started ...10 Switching on the TV for the first time ...11 Understanding the information banner ...12 Viewing or listening to digital TV and radio ...13 Changing the order of stored channels ..13... - Page 6 CONTENTS Using the timer ...40 Setting the TV time ...41 Displaying the TV time ...41 Setting the wake-up clock...42 Child-locking the TV ...44 Enabling Child Lock ...44 Disabling Child Lock ...44 Controlling access to TV channels ...45 Accessing Parental Lock ...45 Changing Access Code ...46 Locking channels ...47 Controlling access to TV programs...48...
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Page 7: Overview Of Television Controls And Connectors
Overview of television controls and connectors Side controls The side controls are on the left side or top of the TV set. VOLUME + / - To increase volume level, press VOLUME +, to decrease level, press VOLUME -. MENU To display the on-screen menus or to exit from the on-screen menus. -
Page 8: Overview Of Remote Control Buttons And Functions
Overview of remote control buttons and functions Standby button . To switch the TV to standby mode if it is already turned on. Or to turn on TV when it is in standby mode. DEMO button To turn on or turn off Pixel Plus Demo. When on, the TV displays a split-screen with Pixel Plus active and Pixel Plus inactive. - Page 9 Overview of remote control buttons and functions Picture Format button To cycle through list of available picture formats. button To display AV source list or to cycle through list of AV sources by repeatedly pressing button. Closed Captions button To display current Closed Caption setting or cycle through list by repeatedly pressing button.
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Page 10: Guide To Digital Tv
Guide to Digital TV What is Digital Television (DTV)? Digital Television (DTV) is a relatively new type of broadcasting that promises to transform television viewing into a whole new experience. Digital technology is used to capture images and sound to deliver better picture quality. There are different types of digital television quality. -
Page 11: Switching On The Tv For The First Time
Switching on the TV for the first time When you turn the TV on for the first time, the TV is in digital mode and the following menu appears on screen. Selecting your language and time zone Press the Æ button to enter Language, and press the Î... -
Page 12: Understanding The Information Banner
Understanding the information banner When you select a digital program, an information banner is displayed at the top of the screen. The banner disappears after a few seconds. You can also press the button on the remote control to display the information banner. -
Page 13: Viewing Or Listening To Digital Tv And Radio
Viewing or listening to digital TV and radio Changing the order of stored channels You can change the order of the digital channels and radio stations that you have stored. Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to select Digital TV from the source list. -
Page 14: Setting Up The Tv And Radio Channels
Setting up the TV and radio channels Checking for new TV channels or radio stations You can check for the availability of TV channels or radio stations that have been launched by the broadcaster after you have installed the TV. Press the button on the remote control and use the Î... -
Page 15: Setting Up The Tv And Radio Channels
Setting up the TV and radio channels Adding new channels or stations to your list You can search for new TV channels or radio stations that have been launched by the broadcaster after the initial installation. Press the button on the remote control and use the Î... -
Page 16: Setting Up The Tv And Radio Channels
Setting up the TV and radio channels Reinstalling all channels This menu allows you to reinstall all the digital TV channels and radio stations. Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to select Digital TV from the source list. Press the button to display the Setup menu. -
Page 17: Setting Up The Tv And Radio Channels
Setting up the TV and radio channels Installing digital channels manually You can manually scan services by buttoning in the frequency of your target channel. Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to select Digital TV from the source list. -
Page 18: Setting Up The Tv And Radio Channels
Setting up the TV and radio channels Testing your TV reception This option lets you check the strength of the signal that is being transmitted via your aerial connection. Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to select Digital TV from the source list. -
Page 19: Selecting Your Preferences
Selecting your preferences This option lets you select your preferred language, time zone, and digital audio output. Setting your language Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to select Digital TV from the source list. Press the button to display the setup menu. -
Page 20: Selecting Your Preferences
Selecting your preferences Setting your time zone Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to select Digital TV from the source list. Press the button to display the setup menu. Press the ï button to select the Preferences menu. -
Page 21: Selecting Your Preferences
Selecting your preferences Setting your digital audio output Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to select Digital TV from the source list. Press the button to display the setup menu. Press the ï... -
Page 22: Restricting Access To Digital Channels
Restricting access to digital channels You can restrict access to the digital channels by blocking them with an access PIN code. Turning on PIN code protection Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to select Digital TV from the source list. - Page 23 Restricting access to digital channels You will be prompted to enter your new PIN code. Enter a new code. You will be prompted to re-enter the new code. Enter the code as above. Press the button to exit the menu. Setup | Access restrictions Change pin code Enter your system PIN...
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Page 24: Restricting Access To Digital Channels
Restricting access to digital channels Restricting access to TV channels Repeat steps 1 to 3 from the section, Turning on PIN code protection. Press the ï button until TV Channels is selected. Press the u button and the Æ button to see the list of TV channels. -
Page 25: Setting Up Your Favorite Channel List
Setting up your favorite channel list You can create a list of up to four of your favorite TV channels and radio stations. Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to select Digital TV from the source list. Press the button to display the setup menu. -
Page 26: Setting Up Your Favorite Channel List
Setting up your favorite channel list Adding all services to the favorite list Press the u button to add all the services to the favorite list. A pop-up window will prompt you to confirm adding all the services to the favorite list. -
Page 27: Updating Software Automatically (For Service Use Only)
Updating software automatically (For Service use only) You can view information on the current version of the TV software and install new versions if they are available. Viewing the current software version Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to select Digital TV from the source list. -
Page 28: Updating Software Automatically (For Service Use)
Updating software automatically (For Service Use) You will be prompted to select the USB disk. Press the u button to select the USB disk. The filename will be displayed. Press the u button to select the filename. You will be prompted to confirm perform- ing the update. -
Page 29: Updating Software (For Service Use)
Updating software (For Service use) Restoring to default settings Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to select Digital TV from the source list. Press the button to display the setup menu. Press the ï... -
Page 30: Getting Program Listings
Getting program listings You can access an Electronic Program Guide which provides you with a quick and easy way to view a list of digital programs. You can navigate through the guide and obtain detailed information about the programs. Press the button on the remote control and use the Î... -
Page 31: Using The On-Screen Menus
Using the on-screen menus Before using the on-screen menus, select your menu language. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. ï button untill Install is Press highlighted. u button to select Language. Press The available languages for your TV will be displayed on the right panel. -
Page 32: Searching And Storing Your Channels Automatically
Searching and storing your channels automatically When you are using the TV for the first time, you will need to run the automatic or manual searching of channels. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. ï button until Install is highlighted. Press u button to select Install. -
Page 33: Manual Installation
Manual installation You can manually set the TV tuner and sys- tem as well as fine tune the channels. Changing the Tuner Mode If you have problems using Auto Program to search for channels, you can manually set the tuner system. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. -
Page 34: Changing The Tv System
Manual installation Changing the TV System Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Press ï button until Install is highlighted. u button to select Install. Press Press ï button until Manual is highlighted. Press u button to select Manual. Press u button to select System. -
Page 35: Fine Tuning Your Channels
Manual installation Fine Tuning your channels You can fine tune the channels after you have searched them automatically by using the Fine Tune feature. Switch to the channel number that you want to fine tune. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. -
Page 36: Naming Your Channels
Naming your channels You can assign a short name for your channels with the Name feature. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. ï button until Install is highlighted. Press u button to select Install. Press Press ï button until Name is highlighted. -
Page 37: Storing Your Favorite Channels
Storing your favorite channels The Favorite Program feature lets you store only the channels you want on your favorite list which you can access using the remote control channel buttons. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. ï button until Install is highlighted. Press Press u button to select Install. -
Page 38: Adjusting Your Picture Settings
Adjusting your picture settings The Picture sub-menu features let you adjust the various picture settings. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. u button to select the Picture Press sub-menu. Press ï or Î button to highlight the sub-menu items. u button to select the Picture Press sub-menu item. -
Page 39: Adjusting Your Sound Settings
Adjusting your sound settings The Sound sub-menu features let you adjust the various sound settings. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Press ï button to highlight the Sound sub-menu. Press u button to select the Sound sub-menu. Press ï... -
Page 40: Using The Timer
Using the timer The Timer sub-menu features let you set the time and program the TV set to switch on or off automatically. Setting the sleeptimer Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Press ï button until Features is highlighted. -
Page 41: Setting The Tv Time
Using the timer Setting the TV time Follow steps 1 to 4 from the section on Setting the sleeptimer to access the Timer sub-menu. Press u button to select the Timer sub-menu. Press ï button to highlight Time. Press u button to select the Time sub-menu. -
Page 42: Setting The Wake-Up Clock
Using the timer Setting the wake-up clock You can use the Timer feature to program the TV set to switch on and off at a specified time and channel. Follow steps 1 to 4 from the section on Setting the sleeptimer to access the Timer sub-menu. - Page 43 Using the timer Press ï or Î button to select the channel number to be activated at the specified time. Press Í button to return to the Timer sub-menu. Press ï button to highlight Activate. Press u button to select Activate. ï...
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Page 44: Child-Locking The Tv
Child-locking the TV If you need to prevent children from accessing the TV without adult supervision, you can use the Child Lock feature. Enabling Child Lock Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Press ï button until Features is highlighted. -
Page 45: Controlling Access To Tv Channels
Controlling access to TV channels The Parental Lock feature lets you control the type of TV programs that can be ac- cessed with built-in program ratings based on age and content. Accessing Parental Lock Before you can use the Parental Lock features, you need to access it by entering your Access Code. -
Page 46: Changing Access Code
Controlling access to TV channels Changing Access Code Use your current access code to gain entry to the Parental Lock sub-menu. ï button highlight Change Code. Press Press u button to select Change Code. You will be prompted to enter your new access code. -
Page 47: Locking Channels
Controlling access to TV channels Locking channels Use your current access code to gain entry to the Parental Lock sub-menu. u button to select Lock Press Channel. The list of all the available channels will be displayed on the right panel. Press ï... -
Page 48: Controlling Access To Tv Programs
Controlling access to TV programs Using the movie rating lock (for certain regions only) You can control access to movies based on their content as defined by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Your TV is equipped with a computer chip (V-chip) which can block program content based on their rating. -
Page 49: Remote Control
Controlling access to TV programs ï button until Movie Rating is Press highlighted. u button to select Block Press Options. ï or Î button to highlight On. Press Press u button to enable Block Options. Press h or EXIT button to exit the on-screen menus. -
Page 50: Using The Tv Rating Lock (For Certain Regions Only)
Controlling access to TV programs Using the TV Rating lock (For certain regions only) You can control access to TV programs based on their content as defined by your broadcaster or program provider. Your TV is equipped with a computer chip (V-chip) which can block program content based on their rating. - Page 51 Controlling access to TV programs Press u button to select to select the age-based rating. Press ï or Î button to highlight Lock All. Press u button to enable Lock All. A tick () will appear beside the rating label to indicate the rating lock has been enabled.
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Page 52: Turning Off Blocking
Controlling access to TV programs Turning off Blocking You can temporarily disable Blocking even after you have set the movie or TV rating options. Select Off from the Block Options sub-menu. u button to select to select Block Press Options. ï... -
Page 53: Using Active Control
Using Active Control Active Control will automatically adjust the picture settings continuously to provide the best picture quality under any signal conditions. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. ï button until Features is Press highlighted. u button to select Features. Press Press ï... -
Page 54: Turning On Closed Captions
Turning on Closed Captions You can enable closed captions for your programs if your broadcasting station pro- vides caption service. Closed captions (CC) are subtitles hidden in the video signals which you can turn on or off unlike the normal subtitles you see in movies which cannot be turned off. -
Page 55: Changing Your Picture Format
Changing your picture format The pictures you get on your TV may be in the widescreen (16:9) or standard (4:3) format depending on your broadcast stations. You can select various screen formats to suit the type of programs you watch. Press the ë... -
Page 56: Using The Auto Sound And Auto Picture Features
Using the Auto Sound and Auto Picture features Your TV comes with pre-set Auto Sound and Auto Picture settings to match different listening environment. Press the Ú button repeatedly to cycle through the available sound settings. The sound setting type will be displayed at the bottom center of the screen. -
Page 57: Using The Surf Feature
Using the Surf feature You can store up to 8 of your favorite channels in the Surf list. You will be able to surf your channels by displaying the Surf list at the press of a but- ton and using the cursor button to scroll the list of programs. -
Page 58: Using The Source List
Using the Source List Your TV is equipped with several audio and video connection jacks for you to connect to devices such as DVD players and record- ers, Home Theater systems, High-Definition devices and many more. The Source List lets you select the audio and video source that your device is connected AV button to display the audio Press the... -
Page 59: Using Your Tv As A Computer Monitor
Using your TV as a computer monitor Your TV is equipped with a VGA port for you to use as a computer monitor. NOTE: Refer to the Quick Start Guide for connect- ing the computer to your TV. Connect your computer to the TV via the VGA cable (not supplied). -
Page 60: Using Your Tv In High Definition (Hd) Mode
Using your TV in High Definition (HD) mode The High Definition (HD) mode lets you enjoy clearer and sharper pictures if you are using HD equipment that can produce high definition video signals. Connecting the HD equipment Connect the HDMI or DVI output from your HD equipment to the HDMI socket of the TV. -
Page 61: Using Mode Selection(Applicable To 480P And 720P Only)
Using your TV in High Definition (HD) mode Using Mode Selection Applicable to 480p and 720p only) When you connect HD equipment via HDMI supporting resolutions of 480p or 720p, the Mode Selection options will be available in the Features sub-menu. You can select PC or HD mode. - Page 62 EXIT button to exit the Press on-screen menus. Note: Your Philips TV is HDMI compliant. If you do not get a good picture, it is not a defect of your TV set. Please change the video format on your device (DVD player, cable set top box, etc) to a standard format.
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Page 63: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting NOTE: Before calling Service, refer to the troubleshooting topic for a list of symptoms and solutions which may address your problem. Symptoms Possible solutions No display on • Check whether power cord is properly connected into the mains screen socket and to your TV. - Page 64 Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible solutions No sound or • Press the picture but front panel red light is lit VGA mode does • Check VGA cable is connected securely. Verify that the correct AV not work source is selected. • Press the button to display the source list and select the correct one.
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Page 65: Specifications
Specifications TV System Standby consumption TV type Screen size (Diagonal Visual aprox.) Resolution Supported resolution Sound Output power Connectivity HDMI AV Out Side Antenna Accessories Dimensions Set weight Set weight with stand Set dimensions (W x H x D) mm Set dimensions with stand (W x H x D) mm Specifications subject to change without notice.
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