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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. Read these instructions. B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6.
Contents Help? If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if ‘Before Calling Service’ do not solve your TV problem, you can call your Local Philips Customer or Service Centre. See the supplied Worldwide guarantee booklet. Please, have the Model and Product number which you can find at the back of your television set or on the packaging, ready, before calling the Philips helpline. (800-531-0039) Model: 32/42PF9996 * 32/42/50PF9966 42PF9976 Product No: ............................................
Preparation Do not insert the power plug in a wall socket before all connections are made. & Wall mounting instructions/Table stand For the wall mounting instructions follow the illustrated steps printed on the separate template. Make sure that the wall mount is being fixed securely enough so that it meets safety standards. The weight of the TV (excl. packaging) is about 44 Lbs (32PF9996, 32PF9966); 77 Lbs (42PF9996); 92 Lbs (42PF9966); 127 Lbs (50PF9966/9986).
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. When 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. POWER DVD/R CBL TV VCR AUX Press the Select button repeatedly to select one of the system modes in which the remote control can be used.
SURF POWER DVD/R CBL TV VCR AUX ® º INFO SELECT PIXEL PLUS Ò ‡ π TV CC SURR † HD SCREEN SURF FORMAT ® ® OK ® ® PIP MENU + VOL 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.
AV+ Keep this button pressed and then press repeatedly to select AV1, AV2, HDMI (AV3), SIDE or TV channels when in TV mode, according to 7 8 9 AV+ 0 - SAP CONTROL CLOCK ON/OFF Ambilight MODE where you connected the accessory devices (p. 19). - To type the dot (.) for digital channels. SAP When you tune a channels where SAP (Second Audio Program) is ACTIVE available, you can toggle between Main and sap. If not available only Main can be selected. ACTIVE CONTROL See p. 13.
To use the menus & 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.
Store TV channels Autoprogram Install Install mode Install & Select Autoprogram in the Install menu. é Press the cursor down to select Install mode. Antenna Automatic Cable Start “ Press the cursor right. Note: It is recommended to keep the predefined Automatic way of autoprogramming. In case of difficulties in autoprogramming with the automatic method, choose for Antenna or Cable whether antenna or cable signals are present.
Settings menu TV General Clock Settings Demo Install Source 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, select the correct option. The Source menu allows you to select a source. General This menu allows you to change various settings that are presumably adjusted less frequently than most other settings.
Caption Service Closed Captioning allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses on-screen ‘text boxes’ to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. Captions will appear on the screen during captioned broadcasts. Note: The captions do not always use correct spelling and grammar. Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption information included.
Clock Most of the TV 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 Clock Settings Auto clock mode Auto clock channel Time Day Time zone Daylight saving Auto clock mode & Select Clock with the cursor right. é Press the cursor down to select the Auto clock mode.
& Select Source with the cursor right. Source Source é Press the cursor down to select one of the external AV inputs. “ Press the cursor right to enter the list of types of devices Settings AV1 AV2 HDMI Side Center input (Center in volume) attached to the selected input. ‘ Select the accessory device with the cursor up/down. Once you have named the source, e.g.VCR, this source will automatically be selected when your remote control is in VCR mode, see p.
TV menu Press the MENU button on the remote control to summon the main menu. Note: Dependent on the input signal, one or more menu items may not be selectable. Press the INFO button on the remote control to get information about the selected menu item.
Tint Allows you to select the color mix (hue) of the picture. Color enhancement When activated, this feature automatically controls green enhancement and blue stretch. It makes the colors more vivid. & Press the cursor right. é Select On or Off in order to activate/deactivate Color enhancement with the cursor right. Picture format This menu item performs the same as the SCREEN FORMAT button on the Remote Control. See Use of the Remote Control, p. 4.
Ambilight Ambilight TV Ambilight Ambilight mode Brightness Modes (Palette) (Saturation) The Ambilight menu contains options for controlling the ambient lighting at the rear of the TV. Using ambient light both improves picture quality and delivers a far more immersive viewing experience, all with less eyestrain. See also the separate brochure on Viewing experience. & Press the cursor right to select Ambilight.
Sleep Timer With the Sleep timer function you can set a time period after which the TV will turn itself off. & Select Sleep Timer with the cursor down. é Press the cursor right to set the time The cursor runs from 0 up to 180 mins (in 5-min increments).When set to 0, the sleep timer is turned off. One minute before the sleep timer expires, a message appears that the TV will turn off in 60 seconds or you may cancel the sleep timer by pressing the OK button.
TV Ratings Lock Your TV is equipped with a V-chip.This allows you to control access to individual programs based on their movie and TV ratings. All settings apply to all AV inputs, except HDMI. The program content advisory data are sent by the broadcaster or program provider. & Select TV ratings lock with the cursor down. é “ ‘ ( A list appears, showing the age-based TV ratings and a corresponding content-based ratings list. Press the cursor right to enter the list.
Movie Ratings Lock Picture Sound Ambilight Features Channels TV Settings Demo Install Channel list Lock after Channel lock TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock Channel remove (Antenna attenuator) This function allows you to control access to individual movies based on their MPAA ratings (Motion Picture Association of America). & Select Movie ratings lock with the cursor down. A list appears, showing all valid MPAA content ratings. é Press the cursor right to enter the list.
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 become the full main screen picture.
Connect Accessory Devices There is a wide range of audio and video devices that can be connected to your TV.The following connection diagrams show you how to connect them to the TV. AV1 can handle YPbPr,Y/C and CVBS; AV2 YPbPr (RGB), CVBS and Y/C; HDMI (AV3) ; Side: CVBS and Y/C. MONITOR OUT AV2 ANT IN 75 AV1 AUDIO RECEIVER AV3 R Pr/R Y/G V S-VIDEO R Pr Y R CENTRE R R L Pb/B CVBS H S-VIDEO L Pb VIDEO L SUBW.
Recorder and Cable Box with output & Use an optional signal splitter. ANTENNA 4 75 CABLE “ Connect the other cable TV signal splitter OUT OUT é Connect one of the cable TV signal splitter outputs 1 to the cable box’s IN jack. 3 IN OUT IN SIGNAL Cable Box RECORDER SPLITTER 2 output 2 to the 75 ø x plug on the bottom of the TV. ‘ Connect the cable box’s OUT jack 3 to the recorders RF IN socket.
DVD Player or other accessory digital source devices AV2 R Pr/R L Pb/B CVBS 1 Y/G AV1 V S-VIDEO R Pr H S-VIDEO L Pb 3 DVD / Cable Box 2 Y Devices with Component Video Output Connectors (YPbPr) & Connect the three separate component video cables 1 to the device having component video outputs (YPbPr), such as DVD-players, laser-disc players, videogame players, satellite receivers or other equipment, and to the Y, Pb and Pr jacks of AV1 or AV2 on the TV.
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector AUDIO CENTRE HDMI IN R R HDMI SUBW. L L 2 1 1 HDMI is the leading new standard for Digital High 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. (Then also connect the audio cables.
Connect extra subwoofer MONITOR OUT VIDEO AUDIO RECEIVER 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 to the SUBWOOFER socket at the bottom of your TV. é Select Subwoofer in the Settings, General menu, p. 8. “ Adjust the frequency of the external subwoofer to 100120 Hz (according to your personal preference) if present on the subwoofer.
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. POWER DVD/R CBL TV VCR AUX ® º INFO SELECT PIXEL PLUS Ò ‡ π † TV CC SURR HD SCREEN SURF FORMAT ® ® OK ® ® PIP MENU + VOL + MUTE - CH - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - AV+ Press one of the buttons after you pressed the Select button repeatedly according to the equipment you want to operate with this remote control.
Setting the remote control to work accessory devices 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. See Use of the Remote control, p. 3. Press the POWER button.
Remote Control Direct Entry Codes for Accessory Devices Amplifier Carver ..................................................0296 Curtis Mathes ....................................0327 GE..........................................................0105 JVC ........................................................0358 Linn........................................................0296 Magnavox .............................................0296 Marantz ................................................0296 Optimus ......
Remote Control Direct Entry Codes for Accessory Devices VCR (continued) MTC .........................................0027, 0267 Magnasonic .........................................0305 Magnavox .0062, 0108, 0027, 0066, 0176 Magnin ...................................................0267 Marantz ......................................0108, 0062 Marta .....................................................0064 Matsushita..................................0062, 0189 Memorex .............0131, 0074, 0506, 0027 .....
Tips Calling Service Before Symptoms Items to Check and Actions to follow “Ghost” or double images • This may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise buildings or hills. Using a highly directional antenna may improve the picture. No power • Check that the TV’s AC power cord is plugged into the mains socket. • Unplug the television, wait for 60 seconds. The re-insert plug into the mains socket and turn on the television again.
If your problem is not solved Turn your TV off and then on again once. Telephone number Philips Customer Care Center: 800-531-0039 Never attempt to repair a defective TV yourself. Check with your dealer or call a TV technician. Tips 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. And please do not rub with dust clothes with chemical treatment.
LIMITED WARRANTY One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts WHO IS COVERED? You must have proof of purchase to receive warranty service. A sales receipt or other document showing that you purchased the product is considered proof of purchase. WHAT IS COVERED? Warranty coverage begins the day you buy your product. For one year thereafter, all parts will be repaired or replaced and labor is free.
FACTORY SERVICE LOCATIONS • San Francisco/Metro Area Milwaukee ★ Detroit/Toledo • Cleveland/N Ohio • • Chicago ★ Columbus ★ Cincinnati ★ Los Angeles Knoxville/E Tennessee Nashville ★ ★ Charlotte • Chattanooga ★ ¥ • Atlanta/N Georgia • Dallas-Fort Worth ★ Indicates In-Home Service Only Milwaukee: call Chicago Cincinnati and Columbus: call Cleveland Nashville and Chattanooga: call Knoxville Washington/Baltimore: call Philadelphia Charlotte: call Atlanta All Florida locations: call Tampa Los Angeles: c
FACTORY SERVICE LOCATIONS Qualiy service is as close as your telephone! Simply look over the list below for the number of a Factory Service Center near you. Your product will receive efficient and expedient carry-in, mail-in, or in-home service, and you will receive peace of mind, knowing youru product is being given the expert attetin of Philips’ Factory Service. Comment obtenir notre service après vente rapide et efficace soit par courrier, à domicile, ou en se présentant à un centre de service Philips.
