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Philips 15PF9945 Directions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 We can guide you through Connections,First-time Setup, or any of the Features. We want you to start enjoyingyour new product right away! FOR FAST HELP PLEASE CALL, 1-800-531-0039 Visit us on the web at _.philips.com...
  • Page 2 Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS. You've selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. 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...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read flmse instructiuns, Objech have fbllun, or liquid h_s been spillcxl into file appli- 9JoeC; or Kccp _er_ insmmtiuns. The app]i_nc_ h_s been exposed to mitu or Hood all warnings, The app]i_ncz does not appear to operate normally or Follow all instatctiuns.
  • Page 4 Do not connect any ACiDC adapter to your LCD TV that does not originally come with the television. Only use the recommended part or parts that are approved by Philips Consumer Electronics. Caution: Do not use any cover or enclose the ACiDC adapter with any objects like a cloth or box which might shorten the life of the equipment.
  • Page 5 Introduction Mode (Hieh Definition) How t_ usethe HD M(xle *tnd it s Features ...53-56 • • • Welcome!Registration of YotLr_ ....S_ety Instructkms ........ Mode H--ow PC Mode Features ..57-5S Precauf]on s ........Table of Contents ......... General Information Troubleshooting Tips .......
  • Page 6 or Spanish- and French-speaking owner& an onscmen L4NGUAGE option is present. The LANGUAGE control enables you to set the T_s onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French..]i Press the MENU butto, on the remote, con_)] to show fire oltsc_en...
  • Page 7 Tthhe T_VER MODE allows you to change e T_, s signal input to CABLE, ,4NTEN- NA, or AUTO mode. It's important fi_r the TV to know !f you want to receive channels from a cable TV signal or a normal antenna signal.
  • Page 8 Four TV can automatically set itself Ibr local area (or cable T_,) channels, This makes it ea_3'Ibr you to select only the TV stations in your area _v pressing the CHAN- NEL (+) or (-) button, ..iii ..Press the MENU button on the remote con_)] to show...
  • Page 9 add or delete ehannels from the list of channels stored in the TV's menu_ty. Press the MENU button on the remote contro] to show the ox_screenmenu..Press the CURSOR DO_,_ button _IGDTNE_ _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii repeatedly tmti] INSTALL is higl'diglit- • SOUND •...
  • Page 10 utoChron can automatieall) I set the TV's _______________________________________________ ons¢:tven eloek. Beeause the time is _I_IGHFEEg • $OUHI lOLSl_ received from a broadcast signal, you must be • FEAIUIE$ PIOII_t sure that a cable TV or antenna signal is pros • IHIfALL SHAPCFHt$$ •...
  • Page 11 Zhhe ehannel NAME /eature allows you to list e "call' letters of your favorite stations beside their channel numbers when the.), appear on the screen. The TV has in memory a B GHT, list of the 50 most popular channel names (/br _ample, ABC, NBC, FOX, etc.).
  • Page 12 TOchadjusl your TV pictum controls, select a annel and follow these steps, Press the MENU button on the _mo_ ..coned m _ow the ox_creen menu, PIC- iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ..TURE will be hig_dighted. • SOUND COLOR Press the CURSOR RIGHT _d the melu •...
  • Page 13 The Equalizer Controls allow you lo adjusl the sound frequencies lo sgil lhe type of ptz_gram- ruing be watched. Press the MENU button on the remote contro] to show the omcreen menu. Press the CURSOR DO_,_ button repeatedly tutti] SOLFND in higldighted. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button shift the menu to the ]eft.
  • Page 14 Balance Control will allow you to adjust the sound levels between the right and left speaker output. Press the MENU btdion on fl_e rezuo_ tonsil m show fl_eonscreeal mentL PIC- ..TURE will be l'fighlighted, B_GHTNESS _Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Press the CURSOR DO_qR button •...
  • Page 15 Ifro n most cases, the vohmte levels coming m broadcast programming or commer- cials am never the same. 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 cons]s- lent sound _v reducing the peaks and valleys that occur during program changes or com- B ,G"TNESS iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...
  • Page 16 Incredible Surround feature adds mater depth and dimension to both nu_n- aural (MONO) and stereo TV sound. With the control set to INCR. SURROUND (Incredible Surround), the TV's speakers can ,,,,, ..add even wider sound separation to normal broadcasts. _,G.TNE__iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ..
  • Page 17 ou can receive broadcast stereo TV pro- Y°grams, The TV has both an ampli+]_er and twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. Press the MENU buttott on the reTilo_ coneY.l] to show tile onsc_Teen BR,G.TNE [Ylenu. • SOOteD COLOR •...
  • Page 18 is an additi_nal part of the stereo broadcast system. Sent a_ a third atMio ehannel, an SAP ean be heard apat_ fi'om the eurrenl TVprogram sou_, TV _lalion_ free to use SAP Jbr any namber of putT)oses. remote, conO't_]to sllow file onsc_Teen Press the MENU b_tton on the BmmNESS [Ylenu.
  • Page 19 IfoYOU have connected the T_Ps AUDIO UTPLrl'jacks to the AUDIO 1NPbTjacks on a stereo receiver (see the Quick Use Guide lbr connection instructions), set AUDlO iiiiii++ ..to either VARIABLE or FIXED to determine whether you adjust the volume at the stereo ,m+m,+m or at the TV.
  • Page 20 U;aing the T_s Audio (Monitor! Output eks or the External Speaker connec- tions, the TV speakers can be turned off allowing the television sound to be heard only from the external audio system or the external speakers. remote control to show fire onscreen Press flze MENU b.ttott on the ,GHTNE iiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...
  • Page 21 Vour television comes with an on-screen clock. The TV also can be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers its self on, FEATU]_E_ •,. O:_3AM • STA_ TIHE Press the CLOCK remote conm)] to show fire TIMER...
  • Page 22 Mode Select Control _ill allow you to se set the 7%, into the T_,, FM, liD, or PC Modes. Depending on how the TV will be ]iii ..used, these nu_des may have their own ,GHTNESS onscreen menus controls to optimize lhet_ use •...
  • Page 23 Active Control numitors and adjusts incoming videosignalstohelpprovidethe best picture quality. When you choose to turn the Active Control 01¥, the picture sharpness and noise reduc- tion atw controlled automatically. Active ] ++++++++iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Control adjusts" these pictutw settings continu- ously and automatically. •...
  • Page 24 Tphe AutoLock _r'l/eature receives and _qnt_Lc_d_ J_i_L,xk rocesses data sent by broadcasters or other program providers that contain pro- • l_-It gram content advisories. When programmed .Pfi by the viewen a TV with AutoLoeU :'_can • l_-Pfi respond to the content advisories and block •...
  • Page 25 utoLock__, allows parents" to block out or "censor an)' channels the), think chil- dren should not watch. A channel blocked by the AutoLocU a control cannot be viewed until a correct access code is"_'ed to unlock the channel lbr viewing. First, let's"set your AutoLock access code.
  • Page 26 After your personal access code has been set (see the previous page), you are read), RM.BTNESS to select the channels or inputs you want to block out or censor, • PIC_RE TIMER • SOUND MODESELECT Press the MENL1 button _e[note colttro] to show the oltsc_eelt on the ACTIVECT_ TltellU.
  • Page 27 ga.rious onscmen messages will appear hen someone tries to view blocked pro- gramming. The message is determined by how the current progra_ing is blocked, You may view the blocked progra_ing and turn OFF the AutoLock _mfeature _v using the Clear All NNmNTNESS control or by entering your access code...
  • Page 28 A#:,oor , rs::l acc:ss b.n set, you can select specific nwvie ratings that you want to censor • SOUND COLOM • FEA_MES PIC_ME • INSTALL SNANPNESS • PICRIME TIMEN veTnote ColttR_l R_show the onscreelt Press ttie MENU button nit file TINT •...
  • Page 29 can select specific TV ratings that you want to censor by/ollowing these steps. IIM.IITNESS • SOUND COLOM • FEA_BES PIC_OME Press the MENU button on the remote conm)] to show the onscreen • INSTALL SIIIAIIPNESS • PIC_OME TIMEII [nenu. TINT •...
  • Page 30 _the BLOCKING control is what ought of as the "master switch AutoLock _r_l.This control affects the settings BBmBTNESS • SOUND COLOR you have chosen fi_r blocking programs • FgA_URES PICTURE according to movie ratings or TV ratings, or • INSTALL SBARPNESS •...
  • Page 31 EOVIE_TIHG locked and which Block Options you have selected, a review screen is available review your AutoLockr** settings. To access this screen lbllow the steps below. Press the STATUS/EXIT bl_tton on your remote control TWICE. Your AutoIx_ck settings will appear on the BLOCKING NO RATING so'teen.
  • Page 32 Closed Captioning (CC) allows you to [i,, ..rea_ the voice content Of television pro- grams on the TV screen. Designed to help the NNIGNTNESS _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ..,_R_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • SOUND COLOR hearing impaired, this'feature uses onscreen '_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • FEA_BES PICTURE "text boxes"...
  • Page 33 can change the screen fi_rmat size to J[ match the type of program you're watch- ing. Select the normal 4.'3, EXPAND 4.'3, or ..COMPRESS 16.'9 aspect ratios, _IGHmE_ _iiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • SOUND COLO]I .._ Press the MENU button on the remote, conffo] to show...
  • Page 34 W!_e Program List Control will allow you to uickly overview all the programmed channels that have been placed into the tele- visions memory (see the Auto Progra_ing section of this manual fi_r more details). Program List will let you easily select the desired channels your looking for.
  • Page 35 ..you ever ldllen asleep in front of the 77,,,only to have it wake you up at two in the humming with a test pattern sound screeching in your ears? Well, your TV can enable you to avoid that discomfort by auto- matieally turning itse[f off;...
  • Page 36 you>e w atehi?g amovie ora IMhether V V video game, your TI, has automatic: video control settings that will match with your current program source or content. AutoPietum _r_l q uickly resets your TIPs video eontrols fi_r a number of different types Of + + l+ iiiii+iiiiiiiiiHHiiiiiiiiiiii ..
  • Page 37 utoSound allows you to select from three factory-set controls" and a personal control that you set according to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu, The three factory-set controls" (_bice, Music, and Theatre) enable you to tailor the TV sound so as to enhance the particular pro- gram you are watching, Follow these steps to select any of the options, Press the SOUND...
  • Page 38 list or series of previously viewed chan- nels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature, you can easily switch between different TV chan- nels that currently interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels iiiHiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ..
  • Page 39 Vour rentole control i$ set to work your TV and many infrared remote (1R) control VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Systems, DBS, DVD, etc. However; an eas), onetime step may be necessary before the remote will work your VCR, Try this initial Direct Access Method to see if going on to the lbllowing section...
  • Page 40 Nodw that you have yoked up the three- igit Remote Code Number for your brand of device you are ready to follow the Ibur simple steps below. Please read through steps l-4 belbre begin- ning. Place the TViDVD/ACC Mode Switch in fire proper position. Press file * RECORD button on fire ?_¢T_O_ colttT_l aod re]ease.
  • Page 41 Four TV remote can be set to work various external devices such as VCBs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Receivers, DBS, DVD, etc. _v Satellite Receiver what is called the search method of mnu_te control programming. Cable Converter If the "Remote Code" number method shown...
  • Page 42 Admi_tl....2027, 2052 Elecm)phonic ....2017 Lloyd's ....2001, 2051 Adventara ....200] Emerex ....... 2012 [x_ewe ..20(14, 2005, 2017, 2035 AJko......2059 Emerson ..2001, 2002, 2017, 2023, [x_gik ....2004, 2034, 2057 AJwa ..2001, 2017, 2062, 2 070, 2072 ....
  • Page 43 L"X.._[i] [,ll:[*_l _'t'O?ltl?t?L'_ Pentax ....... 2022 ......2(111 Sanky ....2019, 2027 Perdio ......2001 Technics .... 2(t15, 2042, 2054 Sansttl ..... 2001, 2021, 2033, Philco ..2(t15, 2018, 2052, 2078 ....2052, 2058, 2078 Teknika ..2001, 2(t15, 2007, 2(t17 Teleavia ......
  • Page 44 PVP Stereo Visual Matrix ..3(K}2 Tostfiba ....3001 Signal ......3007 Tudi ....... 3023 Quasar ....... 3001 Signature ..... 3004 R 1,_1io Shack ....30_7 TXlsa ....... 3007 Starcom ....3(Kt2, 30(t7 Rembrtmdt ....3004 United Cable ..
  • Page 45 |][]hen using the 77,_" mnu_te with an acces- V V sot), device, first make certain it is set to control your accessory device (by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method). Set file TV/DVDiACC mode switch to file proper position on the remote,. POWER BUTTON Point the top of the remote toward...
  • Page 46 T_"also provtdes you wtth an FM Radio. An FM Radio signal must be con- nected to the FM Antenna 75_ Jack located EQUAUZE on the bottom of the TV. • FEATU]_ES _ALAHCE _"'_iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii INCK_UF,]_OUH[} • _OUND EAHGUAGE ffE]_EO To enter the FM Mode, press the RADIO but[on on the reTno_ control.
  • Page 47 ii ,,++ ..EQUAL,tEN • FEAEUNES BALANCE _chManually seamh_, store and sort FM • INSLAI£ annels follow the instructions below: IHCIL_UNNOUHB • SOUND LANGUAGE SFENE0 • FBAFUNE_ AUI'O PNOG_H button on the wemote control m dis- If in the FM Mode, press the MENU HANUAL SI_NE _ON7 play fleeFM Mode onsc_reen menu.
  • Page 48 ]+++++++i+iiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ..EQUAUZEP, sound qualib, ensutw the best t}'om the FM • FEMIINES BALANCE adio featutw of this T_,, several Sound • INSTALL Controls are available lbr adj_'tment, INCN. SUNEOUND EQUALIZER STEREO • FEATURES BALANCE RADIO butch on the reTtlo_ _x_n_]. To enter the FM M_e, press file •...
  • Page 49 T_tte FM Radio within the 7%" can be set to rn on and off at a specific',, t ime or tune to a specific channel when it powers on. The Tinter controls also allows the FM Display to be turned on or offl To enter the FM M_e, press the RADIO...
  • Page 50 _to e Mode Select options allow you to move other operating modes within he Tk When in the FM Mode, ctu_osefrom T_,_PC, or HD Modes. If hl file FM mode, press the MENU button oft fire r_note control m display the F_[ Mode ortsc"r_,n menu.
  • Page 51 .._ssile !n the FM Mode, there is a cmensaver,, ,,_option t hat can be used. The EQ,A',ZE iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Screensaver control, when on, will circulate the screen station indication around the display. • FEATUKES BALANCE • INSTALL AVI- • _OUND TIHE_ If in flze FM mode, pre_ the MENU button on file remote control to display...
  • Page 52 Autosound" a ,ows,outo.lect : ]bur factom,-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu within the FM Mode. The Ibur factoo'-set controls (Classical, Jazz Pop, or Rock) enable PE_I_L you to tailor the sound so as to enhance the particular program you are listening to.
  • Page 53 e HD Mode offers certain Picture, Sound nd Blocking options within its onscmen menu. Below is a list of Picture Menu options. Pee_ _xmtm] to place die TV in the HI) Mode the HD button oft die remote Press the MENU button nit fire remo_ eentro] k',disp]ay fire HI) 5&hie onscreelt menu.
  • Page 54 2$ou_ , ,_n T;t.o e .,_ .,ode a_so o::e? eeya I adjustments tofine tune the sound being heaM when in the HD Mode..!iii_,,,, ..Pee_ c_mtro] to place fire TV in the HI) Mtnle the HD button nit fire remote (I-_]).
  • Page 55 HD Select Control will allow uickly change from,, the ItD Mode of opera, ation to the TL';FM Radio, or PC Modes, If in the HD Mode, press the MENU butch on the remot_ control to display file HD Mcxle onscr'e_n menu. The PIC.- TL]P.E option wi]l be highlighted.
  • Page 56 Thee HD Mode channel can be blocked to nsor the viewing of progratrmting suitable lbr children. To block the HD Mode channel,/bllow the steps below, E_IH _tNt_ Press file HD button on fire mmo_ contm] to p]*K_e the TV in file HI) Mode Mg,_E SHKI m_<...
  • Page 57 T_ffdee I7,"can be used as"a PC Monitor. A l_J o signal m_'t be present or the TV will go into stamtby mode, Follow the steps below to access"and ndjust the onscreen PC Menu controls'. trol m pkvae the TV in the PC Mode. Press file MENU button on the remote Press file PC.;button on the remote con- c_mtm] to display file PC'.M_xle,onsc'reen...
  • Page 58 Resolution Refresh Ve_ical Horizontal Horizontal Pixel Rate Sync Sync Polarity Frequency 640 x 480 60 Hz 31,500 kHz 25,175 MHz 67 Hz 35,000 kHz 30,240 MHz 72 Hz 37,900 kHz 31,500 MHz 75 Hz 37,500 kHz 31,500 MH 85 Hz 43,300 kHz 36,000 IdHz 720 x 400...
  • Page 59 No Power "IW Only Produces MONO Sound * If"using a cable box with RF only type conneedons, the signal • Cheek the T% r power cord. Unplug the T%_wait 1(t secxmds, fllen reinsert the plug into file outlet aid push file POWER confing ti_m_ the cable box will be tm_dueed in MONO only.
  • Page 60 Active Control • Active Cuntrol continuously measures and cor- Incredible Surround • FMse acoustic management of rite audio rects the incoming signals to provide tim best picture possible. sig_ta] flint produc_zs a drtunatic expmtsion of the wall of sound flint summnds file lis_ner and heightens overall viewklg...
  • Page 61 AutoLoek Contrv)ls Cleaning and Care ........Access Code ........Factory Service Locations ......62-63 FM Radio Mode Cootrols Block Channels ........AutoSound m Control ......Blocking Options ......... Install Menu Contrvds Clear All Blocked Channels ......Auto Program 12kmm_]......Movie Ratings ........Review Screen ....
  • Page 62 • Phlladelphla/8 New Jersey Atlanta/N Georgia _ash/IBalt "k Indicates In-Home Sendce Only _--_ Milwaukee:call Chicago Tampa/W Flodda Cincinnatiand Columbus:call Cleveland _tRM. Myers/SW Florida Nashvilleand Chattanooga:call Knoxwlle immi/SEFlorida Washington/Ba_more:callPhiladelphia Charlotte:callAtlanta All FloridaIoca_ons;call Tampa • Indicates In-Home/Cany-ln Sendce Toll-free numbersprovidedon the nextpage NOTE: I f youresidein oneof our PhilipsFactory ServiceBranchareas(seedirectoryon back),youcanconta¢'L t he nearestServiceBranch to obtain efficientand expedient r epairfor your product.If yourproduc[is In-Warranty, you shouldhaveproof-of-purchase to ensureNo Charge Service.For Out-of-Warranty s ervice,callthe locationnearest y ou.
  • Page 63 PARA E$_$ LUSARE$ DE_TRO DEU[ F_ADTO DE80A 12Q K]_(50A 75 ]_ILLAS} D EL CEM]RO DESERVTCIO LOCAL. ATLANTA CLEVELAND CHICAGO Philips Factor's, Service PhilipsFactoryService Philips Fa_ory Service 550 Franklin Road., Suite F 950Keynote Ci_le 1279WHamilton PI_,_. Marietta, GA 30087 Brooklyn Heights, OH44131...
  • Page 64 It will be easier for usto notify you if necessary. cially distributed by Philips Consumer ElectronicsCompany. In coun- tries where Philips Consumer ElectronicsCompany does not distribute the producq the local Philips service organizationwill attempt co pro- videservice ( although theremay be a delay (f theappropriate spare MODEL # parts and technical manual(s)are not readily available).
  • Page 65 Use and Hookup Guide IMPORTANT NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several Important Notice/Warning ..... Component Video Input Connections ... different television models. Not all features (and Basic TV Operation ......High Definition Input Connections ..... drawings) discussed in this manual will necessarily Remote Battery Installation ....
  • Page 66 Direct Cable Connection: u,'Cablei, ut/nto yo.r home may easUe oh,n able o1"use a cable box decoder. In either case ihe connec- CabLe signal coming from tion is very simple. Follow the steps below to connect your cable CabLe Company signal to your new television. (Round 75_ coaxial cable) Direct Cable Connections:...
  • Page 67 Note: The Audio/Video cables needed for this connection are not look and be labelled different.) or VHF/UHF Antenn_ supplied with your TV. Please contact your dealer or Philips at HD RECEIVER 800-531-0039 for information about purchasing _he needed EQUIPPED WITH COMPONENT cables.
  • Page 68 Press the PC Mode button to set the TV into the HD VGA CABLE Mode and tune to the computer's signal. Note: Please contact your dealer or Philips at 800-531-0039 information about purchasing the needed cables. ACCESSORY DEVICE (Camera., DVD, VCR, etc.)