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Philips 27PT41B Instructions For Use Manual

Philips 27pt41b: user guide
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27PT41B1
Instructions for use
This television contains;
3135 015 17511

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  • Page 1 Color Television 27PT41B1 Instructions for use This television contains; 3135 015 17511...

  • Page 2: Welcome/Registration Of Your Tv

    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/Precautions

    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 pre- cautions 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: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Welcome/Registration of Your TV ....2 Safety/Precautions ......3 Table of Contents .

  • Page 5: Features

    Infrared Remote (IR) Blaster works with the M-Link feature to enable your TV to ÒlearnÓ the remote-control commands of new Philips devices or multibrand devices that you have connected to your TV. After the com- mands are learned, you can use your TV remote control to operate and control all of the devices.

  • Page 6: Picture

    TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. PICTURE will be highlighted. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button and the menu will shift to the left.

  • Page 7: Turning On The Dynamic Noise Reduction

    Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen. YNAMIC OISE PICTURE BRIGHTNESS SOUND COLOR FEATURES PICTURE SHARPNESS INSTALL TINT POWER SLEEP TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE A/CH INCR. SURR. SURF SWAP SOURCE SOUND PICTURE MENU M-LINK MUTE SOURCE...

  • Page 8: Using The Closed Captioning Control

    Captioning (CC). Nor are all Closed Captioning MODEs (CAPTION 1Ð4 or TEXT 1Ð4) necessarily being used by broadcast stations during the transmission of a pro- gram offering Closed Captioning. Refer to your areaÕs TV program listings for the stations and times of shows being broadcast with Closed Captioning.

  • Page 9: Features

    4:3, Expand 4:3, or Compress 16:9. CREEN ORMAT PICTURE TIMER SOUND AutoLock FEATURES INSTALL CLOSED CAP FORMAT POWER SLEEP TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE A/CH INCR. SURR. SURF SWAP SOURCE SOUND PICTURE MENU M-LINK MUTE SOURCE...

  • Page 10: Activating The Blue Mute Control

    Press the STATUS/EXIT but- ton to remove the menu from the screen. UTE CONTROL PICTURE TIMER AutoLock SOUND FEATURES INSTALL CLOSED CAP FORMAT POWER SLEEP TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE A/CH INCR. SURR. SURF SWAP SOURCE SOUND PICTURE MENU M-LINK MUTE...

  • Page 11: Using The Sleep Timer Control

    TV, only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a test pattern sound screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can enable you to avoid that discomfort by automatically turning itself off.

  • Page 12: The Timer - Setting The Clock

    4 of the Quick Use and Installation Guide that came with your television. The TVÕs clock settings may be lost when the TV is unplugged (or when AC power to the set is interrupted). – S...

  • Page 13: The Timer - Setting The Start Time

    IMER ust as you would an alarm clock, you can set the TV to turn itself ON once or at the same time every day. Follow these steps to set the Start Time. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 14: The Timer - Setting The Stop Time

    (see page 13 for details). The fol- lowing steps will guide you in set- ting the TV to turn itself OFF once or at the same time every day. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on- screen menu.

  • Page 15: The Timer - Selecting The Channel

    Press the STATUS/EXIT but- ton to remove the menu from the screen. – S ELECTING THE PICTURE TIMER SOUND AutoLock FEATURES CLOSED CAP INSTALL FORMAT POWER SLEEP TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE A/CH INCR. SURR. SURF SWAP SOURCE SOUND PICTURE MENU M-LINK MUTE SOURCE...

  • Page 16: The Timer - Setting Activate To On Or Off

    MART Remember, before set- ting the TIMER controls, the TVÕs clock must be set to the correct time manually (see page 12) or by using the AutoChronª feature described on page 4 of the Quick Use and Installation Guide.

  • Page 17: The Timer - Turning On The Timer Display

    IMER fter the TVÕs clock has been set, you can use your TV as a clock. The TIMER DISPLAY control allows you to permanently display the time in the upper right corner of the screen. BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 18: Understanding Autolock

    When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objectionable (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.).

  • Page 19: Autolock™ - Setting Up The Access Code

    It isnÕt possible for your child to unblock a channel without know- ing your access code or changing it to a new SLEEP one. If your code has been changed without TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION your knowledge, then A/CH INCR. SURR. SURF SWAP...

  • Page 20: Autolock™ - Blocking Channels

    NOTE: You also can block out the use of the A/V external inputs on the rear of the TV. This stops the viewing of VCR, DVD, and other sources that can be shown through the A/V input jacks. Select AV1, AV2, or AV3 and then select BLOCK.

  • Page 21: Autolock™ - Blocking By Movie Rating

    CLOCK ITR/REC HOME HOME PERSONAL VIDEO MOVIES PROGRAM LIST OPEN/CLOSE FEATURES AutoLock BLOCK CHANNEL SETUP CODE CLEAR ALL MOVIE RATING TV RATING AutoLock MOVIE RATING PG-13 NC-17 OVIE ATING FEATURES TIMER TIME AutoLock START TIME STOP TIME CLOSED CAP CHANNEL...

  • Page 22: Autolock™ - Blocking By Tv Rating

    2–6. This type of programming is not expected to frighten younger children. TV-Y7: (Directed to Older Children -- This program is designed for children age 7 and above.) It may be more appropriate for chil- dren who have acquired the development skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. This programming may include mild fantasy and comic violence (FV).

  • Page 23: Autolock™ - Turning Block On Or Off

    Òmas- ter switchÓ for AutoLockª. This control affects the settings you have chosen for blocking programs according to movie ratings or TV ratings, or for blocking programs that have no rating or are unrated. When the BLOCKING control is OFF, the blocking or censoring of programs is disabled.

  • Page 24: Autolock™ - Blocking Unrated

    AutoLock BLOCK OPTIONS SETUP CODE BLOCKING BLOCKING CLEAR ALL BLOCK UNRATED BLOCK UNRATED MOVIE RATING NO RATING NO RATING TV RATING BLOCK OPTIONS Channel 12 Blocked by AutoLock Unrated Access Code - - - - ROADCASTS TIMER AutoLock FEATURES CLOSED CAP...

  • Page 25: Autolock™ - Blocking Broadcasts That Have No Rating

    AutoLock BLOCK OPTIONS SETUP CODE BLOCKING BLOCKING CLEAR ALL BLOCK UNRATED BLOCK UNRATED MOVIE RATING NO RATING NO RATING TV RATING BLOCK OPTIONS Channel 12 Blocked by AutoLock No rating Access Code - - - - ATING TIMER AutoLock FEATURES...

  • Page 26: Autolock™ - Reviewing Your Settings

    X also will automatically be blocked). TV RATINGS – Shows all blocked TV ratings that were set within the feature. Some or all may be blocked at one time. NOTE: If a lower rating is blocked, higher ratings also will be blocked automatically (for example, if TV-14 is set to be blocked, TV-MA also will automati- cally be blocked).

  • Page 27: Programming

    AutoLock™ RATING options, sim- ply enter your four-digit access code to view the channel. NOTE: this will unblock ALL channels until the TV is shut OFF. When powered back ON, all previ- ously blocked channels will be blocked again. IEWING...

  • Page 28: Sound

    – A OUND DJUSTING THE esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has indi- vidual sound-adjustment controls. The TREBLE (high frequency), BASS (low frequency), and Speaker BALANCE may all be used to adjust the sound playback of TV programs.

  • Page 29: Sound - Setting The Volume

    OUND se the Volume Bar control to see the TVÕs volume level settings on the TV screen. The Volume Bar will be seen each time the VOLUME buttons (on the TV or remote con- trol) are pressed. BEGIN Press the VOLUME (+) or (Ð)

  • Page 30: Leveler)

    With the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) control turned ON, you can have the TV level out sound that is being heard. This makes for a more consistent sound by reducing the peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or commercial breaks.

  • Page 31: Sound - Using Incredible Surround

    When the TV signal is being received in Stereo, pressing this button will give you these options: STEREO or INCR. SURROUND. When the TV signal is in MONO, the choices displayed will read SPATIAL or MONO. NOTE: If the TV signal is being received from a mono source, press- ing the INCR.

  • Page 32: Sound - Setting The Tv For Stereo And Sap (Second Audio Program)

    HEADPHONE STEREO MONO STEREO STEREO MART Remember, if stereo is not present on a selected show and the TV is placed in the STEREO mode, the sound coming from the set will remain monaural. SOUND INCR. SURROUND HEADPHONE STEREO AVAILABLE...

  • Page 33: Sound - Setting The Audio Out Control

    AUDIO OUT to either VARIABLE or FIXED to determine whether you adjust the volume at the stereo or at the TV. If you select VARIABLE, change the vol- ume at the TV using the TVÕs remote control. If you select FIXED, adjust the volume at the stereo using the stereoÕs controls.

  • Page 34: Sound - Using The Tv Speaker Control And Audio Output Jacks

    TV sound option. BEGIN Connect the R(ight) and L(eft) AUDIO OUT jacks on the TV to the R and L audio input jacks on your amplifier or sound system. Set the audio systemÕs volume to a normal listening level.

  • Page 35: Sound - Using The Surround Sound

    NOTE: The rear Surround Sound speakers will not be heard at the same volume level as the front TV speakers. The rear speakers are intended to give a background noise effect that requires a lower volume level than the TVÕs front speakers.

  • Page 36: Sound - Using The Audio/Video Input Jacks

    (composite video or S-VHS) tape recordings. Press the remote control’s SOURCE button to select the AV3 mode. Then use the side jack panel inputs for playback on the TV. NPUT ACKS BACK OF TV M-Link + R –...
  • Page 37 OUND SING THE IDEO NPUT he S(uper)-Video connection on the rear of the TV can pro- vide you with better picture detail and clarity for the playback of accessory sources such as DBS (digital broadcast satellite), DVD (digital video discs), video games,...
  • Page 38 (left and right) output jacks on the rear of the accessory device to the Audio (L and R) AV1 in(put) jacks on the TV. Turn the TV and the DVD (or digital accessory device) Press the SOURCE button on the remote control until the CVI source is selected.

  • Page 39: Remote Control - Using Autopicture

    TV has automatic video control set- tings that will match with your cur- rent program source or content. AutoPicture™ quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions that you may have in your home. The Movies, Sports, Weak Signal, and Multmedia AutoPicture™...

  • Page 40: Remote Control - Using Autosound

    Sound menu. The three factory-set controls (Voice, Music, and Theatre) enable you to tailor the TV sound so as to enhance the particular program you are watching. Follow these steps to select any of the options.

  • Page 41: Remote Control - Using Channel Surf

    SURF button on your remote control. With this feature, you can easily switch between dif- ferent TV channels that currently interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels in its quick viewing list.

  • Page 42: Pip - Basic Connections

    (PIP) is the showing of two pictures on the TV screen at the same time (one main screen and and one, small, pic- ture, or PIP). Please note that a VCR or other accessory device is required to sup- ply the PIP signal.

  • Page 43: Pip - Selecting The Signal Source

    PIP window can come through either the ANT/CABLE or any of the exter- nal audio/video connections on the back of the TV. PIP SOURCE simply tells the TV which one of these sources it is to show in the PIP window.

  • Page 44: Pip - Remote Control Buttons

    PIP picture. Pressing the SWAP button again will return the main picture to the screen. EMOTE ONTROL 1. PIP ON/OFF 2. PIP POSITION 3. PIP FREEZE POWER SLEEP TV/VCR ON/OFF POSITION FREEZE A/CH INCR. SURR. SURF SWAP SOURCE SOUND PICTURE MENU...

  • Page 45: Pip - Adjusting The Tint

    DJUSTING THE he Picture-in-Picture (PIP) COLOR and TINT controls are used to make fine-tune adjustments to the picture settings for PIP (when shown on the TV screen). BEGIN Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 46: Pip - More Connections

    PIP up with a cable box and a VCR. BEGIN First, use an optional signal splitter and connect the original cable TV signal to both the CABLE IN on the cable converter and the ANTENNA plug on the rear of the television. Connect the CABLE OUT on the Converter to the ANTENNA IN on the VCR.
  • Page 47 Connect the yellow video cable from the VIDEO OUT jack on the VCR to the AV1 in(put) VIDEO jack on the TV. Then con- nect the red and white audio cables from the AUDIO OUT jacks (L and R) on the VCR to the AV1 in(put) AUDIO jacks on the rear of the TV.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    When youÕre not using the video source, turn it OFF. Also, regularly alternate the use of such video sources with normal TV viewing. • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER button again.

  • Page 49: Glossary Of Television Terms

    (+) or (Ð) buttons on your remote control. Closed Captioning ¥ The broadcast standard feature that allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, Closed Captioning uses onscreen Òtext boxesÓ to show dialogue and conversations while a TV program is in progress.

  • Page 50: Index

    Review AutoLock™ Settings ..... . .26 TV Ratings ........22 Understanding AutoLock™...

  • Page 51: Factory Service Locations

    DE 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 DÉPÔTS 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...

  • Page 52: Limited Warranty

    This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Consumer Electronics Company, P.O. Box 2976, Longview, Texas 75606, (903) 242-4800 Printed in U.S.A.

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