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Philips 42PF9996 Owner's Manual

Philips 42PF9996 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2 L,,ii,:,!, _i" _ , 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 once to ensure" Know these safety symbols IIII.IP!I...
  • Page 3 il¸ _ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; Keep these instructions. The appliance has been exposed to rain;or Heed all warnings. The appliance does not appear to operate normally Follow...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preparation ........Use of the remote control RC4307 ....Buttons on top or on the right side of theTV ..To use the menus ........ Installation ........Select menu language ......Store TV channels ........ Settings menu ........General Clock Source Demo...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    _paratio Do not insert the power plug in a wall socket Insert the aerial plug firmly into the aerial before all connections are made. socket -li- at the bottom of theTV. For best picture quality use the suppressor-aerial cable Wall mounting instructions/Table stand...

  • Page 6: Use Of The Remote Control Rc4307

    (Use of the remote control RC4307 Note: For most buttons pressing a button once will activate the function. Pressing a second time will de-activate it, _Zhen a button enables multiple options, a small list will be shown. Press repeatedly to select the next item in the list, The list will be removed automatically after 6 seconds or press OK to remove immediately ,'PowE, ........
  • Page 7 With this feature you can easily switch between different TV channels/sources that currently interest you. In the menu system, you can set surf to two- or nine-channeL (See Settings, General, Surf, p. 8.) Press this button to select the previously viewed TV channel or source in case of aTwo channel surf, or to select the surf ring in case of a Nine channel surf, In case of a Nine channel surf, a list appears at the right side of the...

  • Page 8: Buttons On Top Or On The Right Side Of Thetv

    Keep this button pressed and then press repeatedly to select AVl, AV2, I-IDMI (AV3), SIDE or TV channels when in T_/ mode, according to where you connected the accessory devices (p. 19). To type the dot (.) for digital channels..

  • Page 9: To Use The Menus

    usethe me.us Press the MENU button on the remote control to summon the main menu.At any moment you can exit the menu by pressing the MENU button again. Picture Sound Ambilight Features Channels Settings Demo Install cursor select Use the cursor in the up/down direction to select...

  • Page 10: Store Tv Channels

    Select Autoprogram in the Install menu. Autoprogram Press the cursor down to select Install mode. Install (3' Antenna Press the cursor right. Note: It is recommended to keep the predeflned Automatic 'way Cable of autoprogrammin_. In case of difficulties in autopro_ramming Install mode _ Automatic with the automatic method choose for Antenna or Cable whether...

  • Page 11: Settings Menu

    The General menu allows you to change settings that will typically be accessed only occasionally. The Clock menu allows you to use your TV as a clock. For the correct working of On timer and lock after features, Settings select the correct option.

  • Page 12: Connect Accessory Devices

    Caption Service Set/Change Closed Captioning allows you to read the voice Select Set or Change PIN with the cursor content of television programs on the TV down, screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, _1 If no PIN-code exists yet, the menu item is set this feature uses on-screen 'text boxes' to to Set PIN.

  • Page 13: Clock

    Clock Most of theTV channels are not transmitting clock information.There are few cable channels but they are at the end of the channel ring.There is no clock transmission in antenna channels. In such cases either clock extraction is taking a long time or there is no clock Auto...

  • Page 14: Source

    Source Select Source with the cursor right. Press the cursor down to select one of the external AV inputs. Source Settings Press the cursor right to enter the list of types of devices attached to the selected input. Select the accessory device with the cursor up/down.

  • Page 15: Tv Menu

    Note: this Philips Flat TV has been set at the factory to look best in bright store environments which Press the cursor left to return to the picture menu,...

  • Page 16: Active Control

    Color enhancement Tint When activated, this feature automatically Allows you to select the color mix (hue) of the controls green enhancement and blue stretch. picture. It makes the colors more vivid. Picture format Press the cursor right. This menu item performs the same as the _1 Select On or Off in order to activate/de- SCREEN FORMAT...

  • Page 17: Ambilight

    Arnbilight The Ambilight menu contains options for controlling the ambient lighting at the rear of the TV. Using ambient light both improves Ambilight picture quality and delivers a far more immersive viewing experience, all with less eyestrain. See also the separate brochure on Viewing experience.

  • Page 18: Features Menu

    menu Features Sleep Timer With the Sleep timer function you can set a time Features period after which theTV will turn itself off. IBI Select SleepTimer with the cursor down. t_l Press the cursor right to set the time Sleep Timer On during mute The cursor runs from...
  • Page 19 Ratings Lock Each ratings item has a box-graphic in front of it to indicate whether or not programs carrying that Your TV is equipped with aV-chip.This allows rating are currently locked: you to control access to individual programs • a yellow-colored box: all items in the contents- based on their movie and TV ratings.All...
  • Page 20 When All has been selected, all items on the Movie Ratings Lock movie ratings list become selected. (All movies Picture Sound Arnbil_ht Fealure Channels locked.) If, while All is selected, any other item is Settings unselected, then All is automatically unselected.

  • Page 21: Dual Screen / Pip / Multipip

    Press the PIP button to switch on Dual screen, PIP or one of the PIP modes according to the format selection made in the PIP format list in the General menu. See Settings, General, p. 8. Press the PIP button again.The screen that has a yellow border will...

  • Page 22: Recorder (Vcr-Dvd+Rw)

    There is a wide range of audio and video devices that can he connected to your TYSThe following connection diagrams show you how to connect them to theTY AV1 can handle YPbPr,Y/C and CVBS; AV2 YPbPr (RGB)_CVBS and Y/C; HDMI (AV3) ; Side: CVt_Sand Y/C, Recorder (VCR-DVD+RW) Note: Do not place your recorder too close to the screen as some recorders may be susceptible for signals from the...

  • Page 23: Recorder And Cable Box With Output

    Recorder and Cable Box with output Use an optional signal splittel: _1 Connect one of the cable TV signal splitter outputs (_) to the cable box's IN jack. Connect the other cable TV signal splitter output (_) to the 75 O -n- plug on the bottom of the TV.

  • Page 24: Dvd Player Or Other Accessory Digital Source Devices

    Player or other accessory digital source devices Devices with ComponentVideo Output Connectors (YPbPr) Connect the three separate component video cables to the device having component video outputs (YPbPr), such as DVD-players, laser-disc players, videogame PblB S-VIDEO I players, satellite receivers or other equipment, and to...

  • Page 25: Multi Channel Surround Receiver

    HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector HDMI is the leading new standard for Digital High _3fq HDMI IN Definition video and audio interconnection. Eg. with a Digital Set top box, with HDMI-equipped devices like a PC, DVD-R, AV receiver... Note: the HDMI connector is compatible with DVI devices and a DVI to HDMI conversion cable is included.

  • Page 26: Connect Extra Subwoofer

    Connect extra subwoofer To enhance the sound reproduction of your TV you can connect an externally powered subwoofer (between 20 and 250 Hz). _) Connect the audio cable of the external subwoofer the SUBWOOFER socket at the bottom of your TV. _1 Select Subwoofer in the Settings,...

  • Page 27: Audio- And Video Equipment Buttons

    Most of the audio and video equipment from our range of products can be operated with the remote control of your TV. Press one of the buttons after you pressed the Select button repeatedly according to the equipment you want to operate with this remote control.

  • Page 28: Setting The Remote Control To Work Accessory Devices

    theremote contro! t oworkaccessory dev!ces Your remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs, Cable TV Converter Boxes, DVD players, Satellite Receivers, etc. Press the Select button repeatedly to select DVD/R, CBL, VCR or AUX according to the accessory device you want to operate with this remote control.
  • Page 29 Uniden ........0751,0749 Zenith ......0027, 0552, 0926 Zenith ........... 0883 Optimus ........0422, 0327 Zentek ..........0427 Philips ............ 0296 Pioneer..........0327 Polk Audio ........... 0296 Surround Sound Recelver Admiral ........0075, 0236 RCA ............0327 ADC ............
  • Page 30 Philips Consumer interference in a residential installation.This Electronics may void the user's authority to operate equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio the equipment.

  • Page 31: Before Calling Service

    Symptoms Items to Check and Actions to follow "Ghost" • This may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise buildings or hills. double images Using a highly directional antenna may improve the picture. No power • Check that theTV's AC power cord is plugged into the mains socket. •...

  • Page 32: Tips

    Telephone number Philips Customer If your problem is not solved Care Center: 800-531-0039 Turn your TV off and then on again once. Never attempt to repair a defective yourself, Check with your dealer or call a TV technician. Care of the screen Do not touch, push or rub or strike the screen with anything hard as this may scratch, mar or damage the screen permanently.
  • Page 33 Philips Consumer Electronics necessary. Company does not distribute the product, the MODEL # local Philips service organization will attempt SERIAL# provide service (although there may be a delay Philips Consumer Electronics Company, RO. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33|52, (402) 536-4|71...
  • Page 34 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...
  • Page 35 _ domicile, ou en se pr6sentant _ un centre de service Philips. Plus de 600 centres de r6ception de produits a r6parer a travers le pays: contacter le centre...

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