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Contents 7 Useful tips English 32 FAQ Troubleshooting 32 33 1 Notice 5 8 Information 35 2 Important 7 Glossary Maintenance 35 36 9 Specifications 37 10 Warranty 38 Positioning the TV Regulatory notices Environmental care Downloading an electronic copy 3 Get started Features Supplied accessories Symbols used in this User Manual Attaching the base Installing the remote control batteries Remote control function Control panel Terminals Connecting the antenna or unencrypted cable Plugging i
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Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
1 Notice Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips N.V. or their respective owners. P&F USA reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly. The material in this User Manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system. If the product or its individual modules or procedures are used for purposes other than those specified herein, confirmation of their validity and suitability must be obtained.
Copyright All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS TruSurround is a trademark of DTS, Inc.
2 Important Environmental care The packaging of this product is intended to be recycled. Contact your local authorities for information about how to recycle the packaging. For product recycling information, please visit - www.recycle.philips.com Positioning the TV • • • • • • • • • • • • Large screen TVs are heavy. Two people are required to carry and handle a large screen TV. Make sure to hold the upper and bottom frames of the unit firmly as illustrated.
3 Get started Supplied accessories User Manual Quick Start guide Features • DTV / TV / CATV • Information display • AutoProgram • Child lock • Closed Caption decoder Start Remote Control and batteries (AAA, 1.5V x 2) Neck (23PFL4509/F7) Neck (32PFL4709/F7) This unit automatically scans and memorizes channels available in your area, eliminating difficult setup procedures. This feature allows you to block children’s access to inappropriate programs.
M4-12mm Attaching the base You must attach the base to the unit to have it as a table top unit. Be sure the front and rear of the base match the proper direction. For large screen TVs, at least 2 people are required for these steps. 23PFL4509/F7 1 3 M4-12mm 2 Q4-16mm Note 3 Q4-25mm • Make sure to use a table which can support the weight of this unit and is larger than this unit. • Make sure the table is in a stable location. • When attaching the base, ensure that all screws are tightly fastened.
① Remote control function ② a b ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ s r q c ⑦ d ⑧ e f g ⑨ ⑩ ⑪ ⑫ ⑬ p h ⑭ ⑮ o i n ⑯ ⑰ ⑱ ⑲ m j k l (POWER-ON / STANDBY-ON) Press to turn the unit On and go into Standby mode. To completely turn Off the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord. Playback control buttons Control the playback of pictures, music, videos, and DVD players when user is viewing content from connected HDMI-CEC devices. SAP Secondary Audio Programming lets you change audio language. (MENU button) Access to menu.
Control panel 23PFL4509/F7 c b a ① Power On indicator Lights up white when the unit is turned On and flashes while the unit is turning On. ② Infrared sensor Receives IR signals from remote control. ③ (POWER/STANDBY) Press to turn the unit On and go into Standby mode. To completely Turn Off the unit, you must unplug the AC power cord. 32PFL4709/F7 c b a ① Power On indicator Lights up white when the unit is turned On and flashes while the unit is turning On.
Connecting the antenna or unencrypted cable Plugging in the AC power cord Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. If you connect to an antenna through RF cable Any DTV programs that are broadcasted in your area can be received for free through an antenna connection. Make sure that the AC power cord must be plugged to an AC outlet after all the necessary connections are made.
These operations are accessible by remote control. 4 Press OK to begin Settings assistant, then follow the on-screen instructions. Initial setup This section will guide you through the unit’s initial setting which includes selecting a language for your on-screen menu, country, location and AutoProgram, which automatically scans and memorizes viewable channels. You can also set the network connection in this setting. Before you begin: Make sure the unit is connected to antenna or cable.
Setup Wizard (6/6) Congratulations. TV Setup is done. Settings assistant You have set up your viewing preferences. MENU BACK OK 5 Store Back MENU Exit Exit Use ▲▼ to select Antenna for TV channels or Cable for CATV channels, then press OK. Setup Wizard (3/6) Please select TV RF tuning band Antenna Cable Other source Previous Cancel Select OK OK – When Antenna is selected, the TV detects antenna signals. It searches for DTV and Analog TV channels available in your area.
4 Use your TV Switching channels Switching on your TV and putting it in Standby mode CH PREV.CH . To select Channels by using CH + / CH − • Press CH + (up) / CH − (down) on the remote control. To select Channels by using the NUMBER buttons To Turn Power On or to Turn Standby On • Press on the panel or the remote control. Note • Energy consumption contributes to air and water pollution. When the AC power cord is plugged in, your TV consumes energy.
Watching channels from an external device Sleep timer Switching each input mode can easily switch with the remote control between TV (DTV or Analog TV) and external devices when they are connected to the unit. Sleep timer can set the unit to go into Standby mode after an incremental period of time. 1 Turn On a set-top box or the connected device. • The picture from your set-top box or the connected device might appear automatically on the TV screen.
For 16:9 video signal Auto TV screen information You can display the currently selected channel or other information such as the aspect ratio on the TV screen. In the Digital mode, the detailed broadcasting information for the current off-the-air channel such as program title and program guides are displayed. Zoom 1 Wide Normal Cinema INFO. Normal Removes the black bars on the side of 4:3 TV broadcasts. This action will cause minimal distortion on the screen.
5 Use more of your TV Features This section describes the overview of the Setup menu displayed when you press (MENU) and use ▲▼◄► to select Setup. The Setup menu consists of the function setting items below. 1 Press p. 22 Adjusting the Closed Caption, parental guide and some other useful functions. (MENU) to display Home menu. USB p.
Access advanced settings. Select a predefined color temperature, or adjust Red / Green / Blue gain and offset. Noise reduction Select the amount of noise reduction for the picture. (Off, Low, Middle, and High) Cursor ◄ Tint Advanced Settings Sharpness to soften to sharpen Dynamic contrast Dynamically enhance the details in the dark, medium, and light areas of the picture. Dynamic backlight Dynamically adjusts backlight level based on average brightness of the picture frame.
Analog/Cable TV operation Setup You can select Mono or Stereo if the Analog broadcasting is sending the MTS (Multi channel television sound). You can select SAP while your TV is receiving the Analog broadcasting that has the SAP (Second Audio Program). Audio setting Mono to output mono-audio Stereo to output stereo-audio SAP to output second-audio program You can set the digital audio output format.
Autoprogram Channel list If you switch wires (e.g. between antenna and CATV) or if you move the unit to a different area after the initial setting, or if you restore the DTV channels you deleted, it is recommended to use AutoProgram to perform a new channel search. 1 1 2 3 4 Press (MENU) to display Home Menu and use ▲▼ to select Setup, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select Autoprogram, then press OK. You can make a list of your preferred TV channels so that you can find those channels more easily.
Language 1 Press (MENU) to display Home Menu and use ▲▼ to select Features 1 Press (MENU) to display Home Menu and use ▲▼ to select Features, then press OK. Picture Sound Language 2 Features, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select Language, then press OK. Picture English Child lock Sound Caption settings PC settings Features PC settings Features EasyLink USB USB Location E-sticker Home Off 2 se ▲▼◄► to select the item you want to adjust, then press U OK.
Channel lock Child lock You can prevent your children from watching certain programs or certain channels by locking the TV controls and by using ratings. 1 2 Press (MENU) to display Home Menu and use ▲▼ to select Features, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select Child lock, then press OK. Picture Sound 3 Use ▲▼ to select Channel lock, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select the particular channels or external Input, then press OK repeatedly to switch between view and block.
Canada English or Canada French ratings US movie ratings lock Picture None Sound G You can select the rating for Canada English or Canada French broadcasting. 1 PG Setup 2 PG-13 Features R USB NC-17 X Use ▲▼ to select Canada English ratings or Canada French ratings, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select the desired rating, then press OK repeatedly to switch between view and block. • indicates that the rating is locked. • indicates that the rating is not locked.
Change PIN Digital TV operation Although the default PIN code (0000) is supplied with the unit, you can set your own PIN code. 1 2 Use ▲▼ to select Change PIN, then press OK. Press the NUMBER buttons to enter the new 4-digit PIN code. • Enter PIN code again to confirm. Picture Setup USB User setting BACK PIN Code Back Note Caption style • Make sure new PIN code and confirm PIN code must be exactly the same. If they are different, the space is cleared for reentering.
This unit will turn On when the power On signal is sent from your connected EasyLink device. Sleep timer Sleep timer can set the unit to go into Standby mode after an incremental period of time. 1 2 Use ▲▼ to select Sleep timer, then press OK. Off This unit stays in Standby mode even if you Turn On your connected EasyLink device. On This unit turns On automatically when you turn On your connected EasyLink device. Auto TV on Use ▲▼ to select a value between off and 240 min.
• Files encoded in the following formats are supported. • The files recorded under the following specifications are required. E-sticker When you set Location to Retail, E-sticker (Electronic Sticker) is displayed. E-sticker can be turned Off using procedure below. 1 2 Use ▲▼ to select E-sticker, then press OK. Picture (JPEG) JPEG Req. DRAM size(MB) width height Base-line 15360x8640 3.
2 PHOTO 1 Use ▲▼◄► to select a file or a folder. (Play) / (Pause) Press OK or play/pause to play or pause the music. Press OK to Fast Backward the music. Repeatedly (FB) USB PHOTO:\ Root image image1 image2 image3 image4 image5 image6 image7 image8 image9 press OK to increase the speed: FBX2/FBX4/FBX8/ FBX16/PLAY. Press OK to Fast Forward the music. Repeatedly (FF) press OK to increase the speed: FFX2/FFX4/FFX8/ FFX16/PLAY. (Prev.) / (Next) Go to the previous/next track. (Stop) (Info.
Upgrading the software 6 Connecting devices USB upgrade No supplied cables are used with these connections: You can upgrade the software by using USB Memory Stick. 1 Connect your USB Memory Stick with the upgrade file to the USB terminal on the side of your TV. • Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. Before you connect AC power cord: Be sure other devices are connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord.
Connecting your devices Note HDMI Digital connection HDMI connection offers the highest picture quality. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) transports high definition Digital video and multi-channel Digital Audio through a single cable. set-top box or OUT IN • The HDMI 1 connector is HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) compliant. Use it to output Digital Audio to an HDMI home theater system.
HDMI-DVI conversion cable for this Video Digital connection and it requires Stereo mini 3.5mm plug Audio cable for Analog Audio signal as well. USB Memory Stick This unit offers easy playback of picture, music and movie files. Insert the USB Memory Stick into the USB terminal shown below. USB p. 27 PC OUT IN OUT IN Stereo mini 3.5 mm plug Audio cable VGA connection This unit is equipped with a PC Input jack. If you connect this unit to your PC, you can use this unit as a PC monitor.
7 Useful tips FAQ Question Answer My remote control does not • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit. • Check the batteries of the remote control. work. • Check if there is an obstacle between the infrared sensor window and the remote control. What should I do? • Test the signal Output use IR Signal Check. p. 36 If okay, then possible infrared sensor trouble. • Aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor window on the front of the unit. • Reduce the distance to the unit.
Troubleshooting If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this User Manual, check the following chart and all connections once before calling for service. Symptom Remedy No power •• Make sure that the AC outlet supplies the proper voltage, plug another electrical appliance into the AC outlet to ensure that AC outlet operates normally. •• If a power failure occurs, unplug the AC power cord for 1 minute to allow the unit to reset itself. Remote control buttons do not work.
•• Interference from buildings or weather conditions may cause captioning to be incomplete. (for Analog only) Captions are displayed as •• Broadcasting station may shorten the program to insert advertisement. a white box. No caption The closed caption decoder cannot read the information of the shortened program. is displayed in the closed •• Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialog are common for live broadcasts. Most captioning caption-supported program.
8 Information Glossary Analog TV (NTSC) Acronym that stands for National Television Systems Committee and the name of Analog broadcasting standards. Off-the-air NTSC signals are no longer being sent by major broadcasting stations in the USA. ARC (Audio Return Channel) (HDMI 1 only) HDMI-ARC allows you to use Philips EasyLink to output TV audio directly to a connected Audio device, without the need for an additional Digital Audio cable.
Maintenance Cabinet Cleaning • • Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft cloth. Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the unit. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces. Panel Cleaning Wipe the panel of the unit with a soft cloth. Before cleaning the panel, disconnect the AC power cord. Servicing Should your unit become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem yourself.
9 Specifications 23PFL4509/F7 32PFL4709/F7 Model # Picture enhancement Type HD (1366x 768 pixels 60Hz) (23PFL4509/F7) FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels 60Hz) (32PFL4709/F7) Aspect ratio 4:3/ 16:9 Viewing angles 178° (V) by 178° (H) Built-in Digital tuner ATSC / NTSC Sound enhancement Mono / Stereo Mono, Stereo, DTS TruSurround Power output (RMS watts) 2.
10 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE: This warranty obligation is limited to the terms as set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: This product warranty is issued to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer.
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