Introduction Thank you for purchasing this television set. This handbook has been designed to help you install and operate your TV set. We strongly recommend that you read it thoroughly. Table of Contents Safety information ............. . 2 Preparation/Getting Started .
Safety information 10 cm 10 cm Leave at least 10 cm around each side of the TV set to allow for proper ventilation. Place the set on a stable, level surface. Never cover the ventilation slots of the TV with a cloth or other material.
Preparation / Getting started Positioning the TV set 10 cm 10 cm Place your TV set on a solid stable surface, leaving a space of at 10 cm around the set. Connections 26” / 32” • Insert the aerial plug into the 75� : socket at the bottom of the set.
Televison keys and connectors HDMI (AUDIO IN) AC in ~ EXT 4 AUDIO R EXT 2 /SVHS2 EXT 1...
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Television keys and connectors POWER . : to switch the TV on and off. VOLUME –/+: to adjust sound level. MENU : to access or close menus. The PROGRAM /CHANNEL –/+ keys can be used to select a menu item and the VOLUME –/+ keys to enter into the selected menu item and make adjustments.
Remote Control keys Standby To set the TV to standby mode. To switch the TV set on again, press P – / + or AV key. No function. DVD / AUX (see page 7). Surround Sound To activate / deactivate the surround sound effect.
Remote Control keys (Other functions) The remote control also allows you to control the main functions of some Philips DVD models Press the key to select the required mode: DVD or AUX. The remote control indicator lights up to display the selected mode. It switches off automatically after 20 seconds if left idle.
Programme Sort key. The TV Menu is Press the displayed on the screen. TV Menu Install Picture Sound Language Features Country Install Auto Store Manual Store Sort Name Use the ï key, select the Install menu and the Æ / key to enter the Install menu.
Manual Store This menu is used to store the programmes one at a time. Press the key. With the ï key, select Install and the Æ / key to enter the Install menu. Use the ï key to select Manual Store and the Æ...
Picture and Sound Settings Press the key. Use the Î ï keys to select Picture or Sound. Use the Í Æ / Picture or Sound menu. TV Menu Picture Picture Sound Brightness Features Colour Install Contrast Sharpness Colour Temp. TV Menu Sound Picture Sound...
Using the Contrast+ and NR (Noise Reduction) features Press the key. With the ï key, select Features and the key to enter the Features menu. Æ / Use the Î ï keys to select Contrast+ or NR (Noise Reduction) and the Í Æ keys to select an On or Off option.
Using the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature allows you to call up a PIP screen of the PC (Personal Computer) or HD (High Defintion) device while watching a TV programme. IMPORTANT To call up a PIP screen of the PC equipment, the following step must be taken : HDMI input MUST be connected to the DVI output of the PC equipment.
Screen Format The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conventional screen). 4:3 pictures sometimes have a black band at the left and right of the screen. This function allows you to optimise the picture display on screen. Press the key (or Í...
Using the Smart Picture and Sound features Smart Picture feature offers you a choice of 5 picture settings namely : Rich, Natural, Soft, Multimedia and Personal. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the settings to select your desired mode. Rich Smart Sound feature offers you a choice of 4 sound settings namely : Theatre, Music, Voice,...
Teletext Teletext is an information system broadcast by certain channels which can be consulted like a newspaper. It also offers access to subtitles for viewers with hearing problems or who are not familiar with the transmission language (cable networks, satellite channels, etc.). Teletext call This is used to switch on or off teletext display.
Using the TV as a PC Monitor Your TV can be used as a computer monitor. IMPORTANT For the TV to function as PC monitor, the following steps must be taken : & HDMI input MUST be connected to the DVI output of the PC.
Picture and Sound settings (see page 10). Your Philips TV is HDMI compliant. If you do not get a good picture, please change the video format on your device (DVD player, cable set-top box, etc.) to a standard format. For example, for DVD player, select 480p, 576p, 720p or 1080i.
Connect peripheral equipment CAUTION : This is Class 1 apparatus. It must be connected to a MAINS socket out with a protective earthing connection. Connect your Cable or Satellite set-top box Do connections as shown in diagram. After connecting all cables or devices, switch on your TV and the device.
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Connect peripheral equipment Connect your DVD Recorder / Player Do connections as shown in diagram. After connecting all cables or devices, switch on your TV and the device. Connectors at bottom of TV EXT 4 AUDIO R HDMI EXT 2 /SVHS2 (AUDIO IN) DVD / DVD-R Press the AV key on the remote control...
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Connect peripheral equipment Connect your VCR Do connections as shown in diagram. After connecting all cables or devices, switch on your TV and the device. To wall socket ANTENNA/ CABLE TO TV Important : In order to connect your Decoder box, please use EXT 1 scart only. Do connections as shown in diagram.
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Connect peripheral equipment Connect your PC (Personal Computer) Do connections as shown in diagram. After connecting all cables or devices, switch on your TV and the device. AUDIO R HDMI EXT 2 /SVHS2 (AUDIO IN) Press the AV key on the remote control to display Source list.
Troubleshooting Tips Below is a list of symptoms you may encounter with your TV. Before you call for service, make these simple checks. Symptom No display on screen Poor reception (snowish picture and noise) No picture No sound on certain channels No sound Sound interference Unable to understand •...
Troubleshooting Tips Symptom Possible Causes Cannot access Install • In AV, EXTERNAL or menu HD mode PC modes do not • Wrong connections work • Wrong source selected. • Wrong display resolution • Wrong setting of PC graphic card S-Video colour •...
Specifications Panel screen size Audio output TV System Video playback Sound System Power consumption Standby power consumption Set dimensions (with stand) Width Depth Height Nett Weight (with stand) Reference table of Countries available for selection Abbreviation Country Austria Belgium Switzerland Germany Denmark Spain...
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