Register your product and get support at EN User Manual FR Manuel de l’utilisateur ES Guía del usuario 42TA648BX 47TA648BX 52TA648BX EN: For further assistance, call the customer support service in your country. • U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS: 1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) • CANADA: 1-800-661-6162 (French speaking), 1-888-PHILIPS (1-888-744-5477) - (English or Spanish) Enter below the Serial No. located on the rear of the cabinet.
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ENGLISH Contents 6. Select your menu language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 1. Set your location to home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Tune channels automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Optimize the signal quality from your antenna . . . . . . . 25 Screen care . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! 1.2 Screen care • Turn off and unplug the power cord before cleaning the screen. • Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use substances such as household cleaning agents as these may damage the screen. • To avoid deformations or color fading, wipe off water droplets as soon as possible. • Do not touch, push, rub or strike the screen with hard objects as this may damage the screen permanently.
ENGLISH 2. Your TV For more information about TV connections, see Connect your devices on page 30. This section describes the controls and functions of your TV. 2.1 2.2 Remote control Television overview Front and side controls FRANÇAISE 1 2 VOLUME 4 3 3 MENU CHANNEL 2 ESPAÑOL 4 1 POWER 5 5 1. Power switch 2. Channel up/down 6 3. Menu The MENU key can be used as an OK key in some submenus. 7 4. Volume up/down 5.
Get started 3.2 Install the remote control batteries ENGLISH 3. This section describes how to position and connect your TV, and how to perform your first-time installation. 3.1 Position the TV B Warning FRANÇAISE • Do not insert the power plug into the wall socket before all the connections are made. • Large screen TVs are heavy. Two people are required to carry and handle the TV.
ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH Connect to a Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) There are two main DBS systems: DirecTV and DishNetwork. These systems require a separate, proprietary set-top box to decode signals and send them to the TV. The set-top box contains a digital TV tuner for receiving off-air digital television broadcasts. Connect a set-top box through component video input or HDMI Contact your local DBS provider for more information about the connections and the TV channels.
3.5 Manage cables 3.6 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH Route your power cord, antenna cable and all other device cables through the cable holder at the back of the TV. This holder helps keep your cables tidy and easily manageable. Switch on and setup the TV The TV switches on automatically after connecting the power cord. Thank you for your purchase of this PHILIPS TV. Please proceed with the following steps to set-up your TV.
ENGLISH 4. Use your TV 4.2 Switch channels This section helps you perform basic TV operations. 4.1 Switch your TV on/off or to standby FRANÇAISE To switch the TV on • Watch TV Press . POWER at the right side of the TV. 1. Press a number (1 to 999) or press CH+ or CH- on your remote control. For digital channels, press a number (1 to 999) followed by a dot "." and then the corresponding sub channel number (1 to 999). Ex. 108.30. 2. Press PREV CH to return to the previously viewed TV channel.
4.3 Watch channels from a set-top box ENGLISH 1. Switch on the set-top box. The picture from your set-top box might appear automatically on your screen. 2. Use the remote control of your set-top box to select channels. If the picture does not appear ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE 1. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the connected set-top box and wait a few seconds for the picture to appear. 2. Use the remote control of your set-top box to select channels. 4.4 Watch connected devices 1.
Use more of your TV 4. FORMAT Selects a picture format. See Change picture format on page 14. This section describes the advanced features of your TV. 5. Color keys Selects tasks. 5.1 6. OPTION Activates the quick access menu. For information, see Use the quick access menu on the next page. Understand the remote control 7. OK To display the channel list or to activate a setting. FRANÇAISE ENGLISH 5. 21 20 19 ESPAÑOL 18 1 8. Cursor buttons Í Æ Î ï To navigate through the menus. 2 3 4 9.
Use the quick access menu The quick access menu gives direct access to some often needed menu items. D Note When digital channels are installed and broadcast, the relevant digital options are displayed in the quick access menu. 3. Press ï and Æ to select the Picture menu. ENGLISH 5.2 TV menu TV Settings Picture Settings assistant Contrast Picture Brightness Sound Color Tint 1. Press OPTION on the remote control. Sharpness Dynamic contrast DNR 4.
ENGLISH FRANÇAISE ESPAÑOL Summary of picture settings Summary of picture formats The following picture settings can be configured. Depending on the format of the picture source, some picture settings might not be available. The following picture formats can be selected. Depending on the format of the picture source, some picture formats might not be available. • Contrast - Sets the level of white in the picture. • Brightness - Sets the brightness of the picture.
1. Press Auto Mode to set your TV to a predefined picture and sound setting. 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select TV settings > Sound. Use Auto Mode TV menu TV Settings Sound Settings assistant Equalizer Picture Balance Sound Digital audio language Alternate audio Mono/Stereo 2. Press Î or ï to select one of the following settings: AVL • Personal The customized settings you defined by using the Picture menu. 2.
ENGLISH 6. Press the green key to exit. TV menu I Installation Switch to one of the channels on a list Clock Auto clock mode 1. Press the OK key on the remote control to display the last list that you selected. Auto clock mode Manual Time Automatic Day 2. Press Î or ï to highlight a channel. ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE 3. Press OK select the channel. The TV switches to that channel.Set the clock This section describes how set the time, date, time zone, and daylight saving. 3.
5.8 • Press Í to confirm your choice. This section describes how to lock or unlock the TV. You can set a personal identification number (PIN) and prevent your children from watching certain programs or certain channels. Set the time manually 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Installation > Clock > Auto clock mode. 2. Press Î or ï to select Manual, and press Í to confirm your choice. Set or change your PIN 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Features > Change PIN. 2.
ENGLISH 2. Enter your PIN. If you do not have a PIN, set one as described in Set or change your PIN on the previous page. TV menu Features Child Lock ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE Lock after Channel lock Channel 1 Channel lock Channel 2 TV ratings lock Channel 3 Movie ratings lock Channel 4 Canada English ratings lock Channel 5 Canada French ratings lock Channel 6 Region ratings lock Channel 7 Sport News Movies 3. Press Î or ï and then press OK to lock one or more channels or external sources.
4. Press Î or ï and then press OK to lock or unlock one or more movie ratings. Age rating Content rating All None None None TV-Y None • A box with X indicates that the rating is locked Fantasy Violence (FV) When you lock a movie rating, all items for ages below that movie rating are automatically locked. Programs designed for children age 7 and older.
ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH Summary of US movie ratings Movie rating Description All All items in the ratings list are locked. NR Not rated. G Movies with a mild content, suitable for all ages. PG Movies for which parental guidance is recommended. They may contain a few racy or violent scenes or maybe some bad language. PG -13 Movies for which parental guidance may be recommended if under age 13. R Restricted.
D Note • CC-1, CC-2, CC-3, and CC-4 Dialog and descriptions for the action on the captioned TV program show on screen. Usually CC 1 is the most used. CC 2 can be used for alternate languages if they are being transmitted. • T-1, T-2, T-3 and T-4 Often used for channel guide, schedules, bulletin board information for Closed Captions programs, news, weather information, or stock market reports. • CS-1, CS-2, CS-3, CS-4, CS-5 and CS-6 Service 1 is designated as the Primary Caption Service.
ENGLISH Insert a USB device 1. While your TV is on, connect your USB device to the USB port on the side of your TV. The main menu appears automatically and the name of the USB device is highlighted next to Multimedia. Devicelabel1 Picture Folder 1 Folder 1 IMAGE1.JPG IMAGE1.JPG TV menu Multimedia TV settings MyUSB Features ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE Installation Multimedia List 4. Press OK to view the picture or to start a slide show of the pictures in the album.
5. Press MENU to exit. 4. Press Í to select another song or album. D Note Accompany a slideshow with music Mode Selection item only appears for the following input signals: You can accompany a slideshow with background music. The audio continues to be played even if the slideshow is stopped. The audio stops when another song is played, or when the end of the music album is reached. - 720x480p@60 Hz 2. Start a slideshow as described in View your pictures on a USB device on the previous page. 5.
ENGLISH resolutions. 5. Press MENU to exit. D Note Mode Selection item only appears for the following input signals: - 720x480p@60 Hz FRANÇAISE - 1280x720p@60 Hz - 1920x1080p@24/25/30/50/60 Hz 5.13 Use Philips EasyLink Your TV supports Philips EasyLink, which enables one-touch play and one-touch standby between EasyLink-compliant devices. Compliant devices must be connected to your TV via an HDMI connector.
The first time you switch on your TV you select the language for the TV menus and make basic choices for picture and sound settings. Use this chapter to reinstall the TV, to set preferences in the TV menus, or to tune new TV channels. 6.1 If you have forgotten your PIN, reset it as described in Set or change your PIN on page 17. 3. Select Cable or Antenna and press OK. • When Antenna is selected, the TV detects antenna signals. It searches for NTSC and ATSC channels available in your area.
ENGLISH 6.5 Uninstall and reinstall channels This section describes how to uninstall and reinstall a stored channel. When a channel is uninstalled it is removed from the list of channels. Uninstalled channels are not reinstalled during an installation update. 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Installation > Channels > Uninstall channels. 6.7 Show emergency alerts (EAS) The SCTE18 standard defines an emergency alert signalling method for use by cable TV systems.
Philips continuously tries to improve its products and we strongly recommend that you update the TV software when updates are available. Download the software 1. On your PC, open a web browser and go to www.philips.com/ welcome. 2. Find information and software related to your TV and download the latest software upgrade file to your PC. New software can be obtained from your dealer or downloaded from the www.philips.com/welcome website. Use the type number of your TV (e.g.
ENGLISH Connect devices 8.1 Connection overview FRANÇAISE 8. TV ANTENNA 2 ESPAÑOL 1 3 4 R R R L L L Pr 5 12 SERV. U R SPDIF OUT Pr AUDIO 6 L 13 TV ANTENNA Pb Pb VIDEO L R Y Y AV 1 HDMI 1 11 AV 3 HDMI 2 10 R SERV. VU 7 R AV 2 R VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO DVI AUDIO IN HDMI 3 9 14 HDMI 4 15 USB 16 8 1. Antenna input 2. AV1 Component video input. Y Pb Pr and Audio L/R connectors for DVD, digital receiver or game console, etc. 3.
HDMI - Highest quality HDMI produces the best audio visual quality possible. Both audio and video signals are combined in one HDMI cable, providing an uncompressed, digital interface between your TV and HDMI devices. You must use HDMI to experience full high definition video. You must also use HDMI cables to use Philips EasyLink as described in Use Philips EasyLink on page 24. Use only a certified HDMI cable.
Connect your devices This section describes how to connect a selection of devices with different connectors. Note that different types of connectors may be used to connect a device to your TV. The following sections describe examples only, other configurations are possible. Connect a set-top box, DVD player/recorder and game console via HDMI TV ANTENNA When connecting composite or component cables, match the cable colors to the connectors on the TV.
ENGLISH Connect a digital home theater amplifier Connect a set-top box via a composite connector TV ANTENNA TV ANTENNA Or/Ou/O RF OUT R L L L Pr SERV. U L + R + VIDEO Pb Y Y VIDEO AV 1 R L L Pr Pr Pb Pb Y Y SERV.
Connect a PC with an HDMI connector Connect a PC with an S-Video connector at the back TV ANTENNA TV ANTENNA FRANÇAISE ENGLISH Connect a PC R R R L L L Pr Pr R R R L L L Pr Pr Pb Pb SERV. U SERV.
Meaning DVI Digital Visual Interface A digital interface standard created by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) to convert analog signals into digital signals to accommodate both analog and digital monitors. RGB signals Red, Green and Blue signals These are the three video signals, red, green & blue, which make up the picture. Using these signals improves picture quality. S-VHS signals Super-VHS signals These are 2 separate Y/C video signals from the S-VHS and Hi-8 recording standards.
ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH 10. Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible cause What should you do No power or indicator light. The TV is not connected to the power. 1. Press . POWER at the right side of the TV, or press . on the remote control. 2. Ensure the power cord is connected tightly to the TV power connector and to the power socket outlet. 3. Remove the power cord from the power socket outlet, wait 60 seconds and reconnect the power cord. 4. Connect the TV to a different power socket outlet.
• The implementation of the TV is based on the “Universal Serial Bus Mass Storage Class Specification Overview” (v1.2, June 23, 2003) including all documents referenced by the document. The document can be found on the USB standardization website (www.usb.org). Digital Content Issues Only FAT (DOS) formatted (initialized) portable memory is supported. Errors in this formatting can result in unreadable content. If such problems appear try to re-format the card.
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PIN code 17 EAS 26 Set movie rating 18 Emergency alerts 26 Set TV rating 18 Environmental care 5 Active control 14 Clock 16 Antenna, connect 7 Closed captions 21 Audio 15 Color Alternate 15 Enhancement 14 Language 15 Picture setting 14 Auto format 14 Temperature 14 Automatic Component cable 29 Equalizer 15 F Favorite lists 15 H Channel installation 25 Composite cable 29 HDCP 29 Surround 15 Configuring the TV in HDTV mode 23 HDMI cable 29 Volume leveling 15 Connection HDTV mode
ENGLISH Movie ratings 20 Region ratings 20 Position 7 MPEG artefact reduction 14 Register your TV 5 Ratings 18 Multimedia 21 Remote control Music. See Photos and music Advanced use 12 Basic use 6 FRANÇAISE Upgrade software 27 Batteries 7 N USB 21 Retail store mode 25 Noise reduction 14 Connector 28 Notes on use 35 S O Screen care 5 One-touch play 24 Screen resolution, PC mode 23 Overview, TV 6 ESPAÑOL U P Parental control.
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