Philips 42PFL3312S manual

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    www.philips.com/support EN USER MANUAL 26PFL3312S 26PFL5322S 26PFL7332S 32PFL3312S 32PFL5322S 32PFL5332S 37PFL3312S 37PFL5322S 42PFL3312S 42PFL5322S Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    Country Number Tariff Austria 0810 000205 € 0.07/min Belgium 078250145 € 0.06/min Czech Rep 800142840 free Denmark 3525 8759 local Finland 09 2311 3415 local France 0821 611655 € 0.09/min Germany 01803 386 852 € 0.09/min Greece 0 0800 3122 1280 free Hungary 0680018189 free Ireland 01 601 1777 local Italy 840320086 € 0.08/min Luxemburg 40 [...]

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    Product information The model and serial number can be found at the rear of the TV and on the packaging. For a larger TV, information is also on left hand underside of the TV. Standby power consumption is less than 1W. The power consumption of the set is given on the type plate at the rear of the TV. For more product specifications, see the product[...]

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    Information for Users in the UK This information is specific to the UK. If you are using your TV in the UK, use this information in conjunction with the rest of this manual. Positioning the TV For the best results, choose a position where light does not fall directly on the screen, and at some distance away from radiators or other sources of heat. [...]

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    EN-1 1 Introduction ............................................. EN-2 Stationary Images ..................................EN-2 Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields (“EMF”) .........................................EN-2 2 Safety .........................................................EN-3 Caring for the screen..........................[...]

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    EN-2 Thank you for purchasing this TV. This manual contains information about how to install and operate your TV. If this instruction manual does not answer your problem or if the troubleshooting page does not solve your problem, call your local Philips customer or service centre. See the supplied worldwide guarantee booklet for details. Please hav[...]

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    EN-3 EN Do not leave the TV in standby mode for an extended period of time. Instead, disconnect the TV from the mains. Pull the power lead by the plug. Do not pull on the power lead. Do not use a poor fitting mains socket. Insert the plug fully into the mains. If it is loose, it may cause arcing and result in fire. X X X X Do not connect too much e[...]

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    EN-4 Side or top controls Use the side or top keys to control the power, menu, volume and programme number. POWER PR OGRAM MENU VOLUME 12 3 4 . POWER Switch the TV on and off. For zero power, remove the mains cord from the mains socket. - PROGRAM + Select the channel. MENU D isplay or close menus. The PROGRAM – / + keys can be used to select a me[...]

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    EN-5 Switching the TV on To switch on the TV, press the POWER key on the side or top of the set. A blue or green indicator comes on and after a few seconds, the screen lights up at the left and bottom of the front of the set. If the TV set remains in standby mode (red indicator), press the - PROGRAM + key on the side or top controls or the - P + ke[...]

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    EN-6 5 Remote Control Forces programmes in Stereo and Nicam Stereo to Mono. For bilingual programmes, select Dual å or Dual » (as indicated on the screen during such broadcasts). The Mono indication shows up in red when in forced position. Sleep To switch off TV to standby at a specified time (see page 14). Surround Sound To turn on/off the surro[...]

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    EN-7 EN Mute Turn sound on or off. Volume ( + VOL – ) To change sound to be louder or quieter. Smart Picture /Sound Accesses a series of predefined picture and sound settings (see page 18). On-Screen information Press to display (when available) informa- tion about the selected TV channel and programme. Teletext (See pages 20-21). OK Confirms sel[...]

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    EN-8 6 Quick Installation When you switch on the TV set for the first time, a menu is displayed on screen. This menu prompts you to select the country of your choice. Country B CH D DK E F FI GB Press OK to continue Note: If the above menu is not displayed, proceed to do the installation of channels by the Auto Store method (see page 9). If above m[...]

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    EN-9 EN 7 Auto Store Before you automatically store channels select your country and language. Press the h key. Press the Î ï key repeatedly to select Install, and press the Æ / key to enter the Install menu. Language Country Auto Store Manual Store Sort Name Fav. Program Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the Æ key to enter Language. Pr[...]

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    EN-10 This menu is used to store the programmes one at a time. Press the h key. Press the Î / ï keys to select Install, and press the Æ / key to enter the Install menu. Language Country Auto Store Manual Store Sort Name Fav. Program Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the ï key to select Manual Store, and press the Æ / key to enter Manua[...]

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    EN-11 EN 9 Programme Sort Sort feature allows you to change the pro- gramme number for a channel. Press the h key. Press the Î / ï key repeatedly to select Install, and press the Æ / key to enter the Install menu. Language Country Auto Store Manual Store Sort Name Fav. Program Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the ï key to select Sort a[...]

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    EN-12 This feature allows you to assign a name to a TV channel. Press the h key. Press the Î / ï key repeatedly to select Install, and press the Æ / key to enter the Install menu. Language Country Auto Store Manual Store Sort Name Fav. Program Main Picture Sound Features Install Press the ï key repeatedly to select Name, and press the Æ / key [...]

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    EN-13 100 Install Language Country Auto Store Manual Store Sort Name Fav. Program 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 To return to previous menu, press the Í key. To exit the menu, press the h key. Tip: To add a skipped channel to your list of favourite channels, follow these steps: Repeat steps 1 to 3 above. Press the Î ï key repeatedly to select t[...]

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    EN-14 Timer The Timer feature allows you to set the TV to switch to another channel at a specified time while you are watching another chan- nel. You can also use the timer feature as an alarm to switch on the TV at a specified time from standby mode. For the timer to function, the set must not be switched off. When the set is switched off, the tim[...]

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    EN-15 EN Parental lock The Parental Lock feature allows you to lock channels to prevent your children from watching certain programmes. Press the h key. Press Î ï keys repeatedly to select Features and the Æ / key to enter Features menu. Main Picture Sound Features Install Timer Child Lock Parental Lock Active Control Press Î ï keys repeatedly[...]

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    EN-16 Child lock When you activate the Child Lock, the side or top controls of the TV are locked. The TV can still be operated by using the remote control. Press the h key. Press the Î ï keys repeatedly to select Features, and press and the Æ / key to enter Features menu. Press the ï key to select Child Lock and press Æ / key to access Child L[...]

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    EN-17 EN This list summarizes the picture options: Brightness To change picture brilliance. Colour To change the colour intensity. Contrast To change difference between light and dark tones in the TV contrast range. Sharpness To increases or decreases the sharpness. Colour Temp To cycle through the following colour settings: Cool (more blue), Norma[...]

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    EN-18 Smart picture The Smart Picture feature offers the fol- lowing picture settings: Rich, Natural, Soft, Multimedia and Personal. Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the settings. The Personal setting is the setting that you set up by using the Picture menu in the main menu. The Personal setting is the only setting in the Smart Picture [...]

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    EN-19 15 Picture Format Pictures can be transmitted in wide screen or 4:3 format. The picture format function allows you to optimize the display. Press the key repeatedly to cycle through the picture formats and select a format. 4:3 The picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band is displayed on either side of the picture. Movie expand 14:[...]

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    EN-20 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 transmis- sion audio language . II 3 4 2 2 1 5 16 Teletext Teletext On/Off To switch on the teletext display. A contents page appears wit[...]

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    EN-21 II 8 9 6 7 7 9 9 9 Hidden information To display or hide the concealed informa- tion such as solutions to games or riddles Enlarge a page This allows you to display the top or bot- tom part of the page. Pressing it again will return the page to normal size. 6. 7. Picture/Teletext - Press the key. - Press the key to show Teletext on the right [...]

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    EN-22 17 Using the TV as a PC Monitor Your TV can be used as a computer moni- tor. NOTE: A PC connection is only available via HDMI connector. VGA connection is not supported. Connecting a PC to the TV Connect the DVI output of your PC to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connector of the TV. Use a HDMI to DVI cable if the DVI output is to be connected. Connect[...]

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    EN-23 EN If you are using equipment that can produce High Definition (HD) video signals, the HD mode allows you to enjoy clearer and sharper pictures Connecting HD equipment Connect the HDMI or DVI output of your HD equipment to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connector of the TV. - Use a DVI to HDMI cable if DVI output is connected. - Alternatively, connect [...]

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    EN-24 Features menu for HD mode The Features menu comprises following features: Timer, Child Lock, Parental Lock, Mode Selection and Active Control With the exception of Mode Selection , the features work in the same way as described in Features on pages 14-16. When you connect HD equipment that sup- ports resolutions of 480p or 720p, the Mode Sele[...]

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    EN-25 EN 19 Connecting Other Equipment Overview of connections HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN L R Y Pb Pr EXT 4 SERV C VCR DVD Satellite receiver Cable Box VCR VCR Decoder DVD Decoder Decoder DVD Computer VCR DVD Decoder Home Cinema DVD VCR Cable Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    EN-26 Connecting a VCR or DVD Re- corder Connecting with a Eurocable As shown in the fi gure below, con- nect aerial cables 1 and 2, and connect Eurocable 3. Press the key on the remote con- trol display Source list. Press the ï key repeatedly to select EXT2 and press the Æ / key to confirm your selection. 1 3 2 Recorder Rear of TV Bottom of TV [...]

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    EN-27 EN Connecting two VCRs, a VCR and a DVD recorder Connecting with Eurocables As shown in the fi gure below, connect aerial cables 1 and 2. Connect the VCRs or DVD-recorder to EXT1 and EXT2 with the Eurocables 4 and 5. Press the key on the remote con- trol display Source list. Press the ï key to select EXT1 or EXT2 and press the Æ / key to c[...]

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    EN-28 Connecting a DVD player, cable box or game console Connecting With an HDMI Connector As shown in the figure below, connect your equipment with the HDMI connec- tor. Press the key on the remote con- trol. The source list is displayed. Press the ï key to select HDMI1 or HDMI2 and press the Æ / key to confirm your selection. Connect a DVD play[...]

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    EN-29 EN Cable colours Cables are often colour coded. Connect like colour with like colour. For example, con- nect red to red. The labels for the component video sockets can differ depending on the DVD player connected. Although the abbreviations may vary, the letters B and R stand for the blue and red component signals, respectively. The letter Y [...]

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    EN-30 Connecting a camera, camcorder or game console As shown in the figure below, connect your camera, camcorder or game con- sole in at the side of the TV. Press the key on the remote con- trol. The source list is displayed. Press the ï key to select EXT3 and press the Æ / key to confirm your selection. For mono equipment, connect to VIDEO (2) [...]

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    EN-31 EN 20 Troubleshooting The following table describes some common problems you can encounter when using your TV. Consider the proposed solutions before you call for service. Symptom Possible solutions No display on screen Verify that the power cord is properly connected into the mains socket and into the TV. If the power cord is correctly inser[...]

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    EN-32 Symptom Possible solutions TV not respond- ing to the remote control Move closer to the receiver at the front of the TV screen Check the +/- direction of the batteries in the remote control Change the batteries in the remote control • • • One or a few tiny spots on the screen that do not change colour along with the video picture This s[...]

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    EN-33 EN 21 Reference Table of Countries The following table lists the countries and their abbreviations. Abbreviation Country A Austria B Belgium CH Switzerland D Germany DK Denmark E Spain F France FL Finland GB England GR Greece I Italy IRL Ireland L Luxembourg N Norway Abbreviation Country NL Netherlands P Portugal S Sweden CZ Czech Republic H [...]

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