FLAT TV User Manual 26PFL5322 32PFL5332 32PFL7342 37PFL5332 37PFL7342 42PFL5332 42PFL5432 42PFL7342 52PFL5432 philips
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CONTENTS Overview of television controls and connectors..........................................................5 Side controls..................................................5 Using Active Control.......................................30 Turning off Active Control.........................30 Using Ambilight (certain models only).........31 Overview of remote control keys and functions..............................................................6 Turning on Ambilight...................................
Overview of television controls and connectors Side controls The side controls are on the left side or top of the TV set. 1. VOLUME + / To increase volume level, press VOLUME +, to decrease level, press VOLUME -. 26PFL5322 1 2. MENU To display the on-screen menus or to exit from the on-screen menus. The CHANNEL + /- buttons can be used to navigate the menu items. The VOLUME + / - buttons can be used to select the menu items.
Overview of remote control keys and functions 1. Standby button . To switch the TV to standby mode if it is already turned on. Or to turn on TV when it is in standby mode. 1 2. SAP button To select SAP, Stereo and forced Mono. 2 3 3. Pixel Plus Demo button To turn on or turn off Pixel Plus Demo. When turned on, a split-screen display shows Pixel Plus active on one half and Pixel Plus inactive on the other half. 4 5 6 7 4. SURF button To channel surf up to 8 channels. 8 5.
Overview of remote control keys and functions 14. Picture Format button To cycle through list of available picture formats. 14 15. AV button To display AV source list or to cycle through list of AV sources by repeatedly pressing button. 15 16 17 16. Closed Captions button To display current Closed Caption setting or cycle through list by repeatedly pressing button. 18 17. Auto Picture button To select factory pre-set Picture settings. 19 18.
Using the on-screen menus Before using the on-screen menus, select your menu language. 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main Picture Brightness Sound Features Color Install Sharpness Contrast Color Temp Contrast + NR 2. Press ï button untill Install is highlighted. Main Picture Language Sound Features Tuner Mode Install Manual Auto Program Name Fav. Program 3. Press u button to select Language.
Searching and storing your channels automatically When you are using the TV for the first time, you will need to run the automatic or manual searching of channels. 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main 2. Press ï button until Install is highlighted. 3. Press u button to select Install. Picture Language Sound Features Tuner Mode Install Manual Auto Program Name Fav. Program 4. Press ï button until Auto Program is highlighted.
Manual installation You can manually set the TV tuner and system as well as fine tune the channels. Changing the Tuner Mode If you have problems using Auto Program to search for channels, you can manually set the tuner system. Main 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Picture Language Sound Features Tuner Mode Install Manual Auto Program Name Fav. Program 2. Press ï button until Install is highlighted. 3. Press u button to select Install. 4.
Manual installation Changing the TV System 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main 2. Press ï button until Install is highlighted. 3. Press u button to select Install. Picture Language Sound Features Tuner Mode Install Manual Auto Program Name Fav. Program 4. Press ï button until Manual is highlighted. 5. Press u button to select Manual. Install Language System Tuner Mode Fine Tune Auto Program Manual 6. Press u button to select System. Name Fav. Program 7.
Manual installation Fine Tuning your channels You can fine tune the channels after you have searched them automatically by using the Fine Tune feature. Switch to the channel number that you want to fine tune. Main 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Picture Language Sound Features Tuner Mode 2. Press ï button until Install is highlighted. Install Manual Auto Program Name Fav. Program 3. Press u button to select Install. 4. Press ï button until Manual is highlighted. Install 5.
Naming your channels You can assign a short name for your channels with the Name feature. 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main 2. Press ï button until Install is highlighted. 3. Press u button to select Install. Picture Language Sound Features Tuner Mode Install Manual Auto Program Name Fav. Program 4. Press ï button until Name is highlighted. 5. Press u button to select the first channel number on the list. Install 6. Press u button to start naming the channel number. 7.
Storing your favorite channels The Favorite Program feature lets you store only the channels you want on your favorite list which you can access using the remote control channel buttons. 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Picture Language Tuner Mode 2. Press ï button until Install is highlighted. Sound Features Install Manual Main Auto Program Name 3. Press u button to select Install. Fav. Program 4. Press ï button until Fav. Program is highlighted.
Adjusting your picture settings The Picture sub-menu features let you adjust the various picture settings. Main 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. 2. Press u button to select the Picture sub-menu. Picture Brightness Sound Features Color Install Sharpness Contrast Color Temp Contrast + NR 3. Press ï or Î button to highlight the sub-menu items. 4. Press u button to select the Picture sub-menu item. Picture Brightness 100 Color Contrast 5.
Adjusting your sound settings The Sound sub-menu features let you adjust the various sound settings. Main 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Picture Equalizer Sound Features Balance Install Incr. Surround 2. Press ï button to highlight the Sound sub-menu. AVL SAP Forced Mono 3. Press u button to select the Sound sub-menu. Equalizer 4. Press ï or Î button to highlight the sub-menu items. 120 HZ 200 HZ 50 500 HZ 1200 HZ 5. Press u button to select the Sound sub-menu item.
Using the timer The Timer sub-menu features let you set the time and program the TV set to switch on or off automatically. Setting the sleeptimer 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main 2. Press ï button until Features is highlighted. Picture Timer Sound Features Child Lock Install Active Control Parental Lock Closed Caption 3. Press u button to select the Features. 4. Press u button to select Timer. 5. Press u button to select Sleep.
Using the timer Setting the TV time Main Follow steps 1 to 4 from the section on Setting the sleeptimer to access the Timer sub-menu. Picture Timer Sound Features Child Lock Install Active Control Parental Lock Closed Caption 1. Press u button to select the Timer sub-menu. 2. Press ï button to highlight Time. 3. Press u button to select the Time sub-menu. Features The entry fields --:-- will be displayed for you to enter the time in HH:MM format.
Using the timer Setting the wake-up clock You can use the Timer feature to program the TV set to switch on and off at a specified time and channel. Follow steps 1 to 4 from the section on Setting the sleeptimer to access the Timer sub-menu. Features 1. Press ï button to highlight Start Time is highlighted. Timer Sleep Child Lock Parental Lock Time 2. Press u button to select Start Time.
Using the timer 12. Press ï or Î button to select the channel number to be activated at the specified time. 13. Press Í button to return to the Timer sub-menu. Timer Sleep Time Start Time 14. Press ï button to highlight Activate. Stop Time Channel 15. Press u button to select Activate. Activate Display 16. Press ï or Î button to select Off, Once or Daily. 17. Press u button to select the option. 18. Press h or EXIT button to exit the on-screen menus. 19. Press .
Child-locking the TV If you need to prevent children from accessing the TV without adult supervision, you can use the Child Lock feature. Enabling Child Lock Main 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. 2. Press ï button until Features is highlighted. Picture Timer Sound Features Child Lock Install Active Control Parental Lock Closed Caption 3. Press u button to select Features. 4. Press ï button until Child Lock is highlighted. Features Timer 5. Press u button to select Child Lock.
Controlling access to TV channels The Parental Lock feature lets you control the type of TV programs that can be accessed with built-in program ratings based on age and content. Accessing Parental Lock Before you can use the Parental Lock features, you need to access it by entering your Access Code. Main 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Picture Timer Sound Features Child Lock Install Active Control Parental Lock Closed Caption 2. Press ï button until Features is highlighted.
Controlling access to TV channels Changing Access Code Parental Lock Use your current access code to gain entry to the Parental Lock sub-menu. Lock Channel 1. Press ï button highlight Change Code. Lock All Change Code Clear All Movie Rating TV Rating 2. Press u button to select Change Code. Block Options You will be prompted to enter your new access code. Parental Lock 3. Enter your new four-digit access code with the numeric (0-9) buttons.
Controlling access to TV channels Locking channels Use your current access code to gain entry to the Parental Lock sub-menu. 1. Press u button to select Lock Channel. The list of all the available channels will be displayed on the right panel. Parental Lock Lock Channel Change Code Clear All 2. Press ï button until Parental Lock is highlighted. 3. Press u button to select Parental Lock. If you are using Parental Lock for the first time, you must enter the factory default code 0711.
Controlling access to TV programs Using the movie rating lock (for certain regions only) Movie Rating: • G: Suitable for all ages. You can control access to movies based on their content as defined by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). • PG: Some material may not be suitable for children. • PG-13: Some material may not be suitable for children under 13 years of age. • R: Material not suitable for children under 17 years of age. Requires parental guidance.
Controlling access to TV programs 6. Press ï button until Movie Rating is highlighted. Block Options 7. Press u button to select Block Options. Unrated Off No Rating Blocking On 8. Press ï or Î button to highlight On. 9. Press u button to enable Block Options. 10. Press h or EXIT button to exit the on-screen menus. NOTE: Your movies will be blocked if they fall under the movie rating category that you enabled.
Controlling access to TV programs Using the TV Rating lock (For certain regions only) TV-Y: Suitable for all children. Programs are not expected to frighten children. You can control access to TV programs based on their content as defined by your broadcaster or program provider. Your TV is equipped with a computer chip (V-chip) which can block program content based on their rating. TV-Y7: For children 7 years or olderwho can tell make-believe from reality. Some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence.
Controlling access to TV programs 4. Press u button to select to select the age-based rating. TV Rating 5. Press ï or Î button to highlight Lock All. 6. Press u button to enable Lock All. TV-Y Lock All TV-Y7 TV-G V TV-PG L TV-14 D S TV-MA A tick () will appear beside the rating label to indicate the rating lock has been enabled. If content-based rating labels are present, they will also be enabled (with a tick beside them).
Controlling access to TV programs Turning off Blocking You can temporarily disable Blocking even after you have set the movie or TV rating options. Select Off from the Block Options sub-menu. 1. Press u button to select to select Block Options. Block Options 2. Press ï or Î button to highlight Off. 3. Press u button to enable Block Options.
Using Active Control Active Control will automatically adjust the picture settings continuously to provide the best picture quality under any signal conditions. 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main 2. Press ï button until Features is highlighted. 3. Press u button to select Features. Picture Timer Sound Features Child Lock Install Active Control Parental Lock Closed Caption 4. Press ï button until Active Control is highlighted. 5. Press u button to select Active Control.
Using Ambilight (certain models only) The Ambilight feature lets you watch your programs in a unique ambience by producing a soft, light glow from the sides of the TV. Ambient lighting from the TV provides a more relaxed viewing experience. The Ambilight colors changes automatically to match the TV images. Turning on Ambilight Main 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Picture Timer Sound Features Child Lock Install 2. Press ï button until Features is highlighted.
Using Ambilight (certain models only) Adjusting brightness Repeat the steps 1 to 5 from the section on Turning on Ambilight. Features Timer Ambilight 1. Press ï button until Brightness is highlighted. Child Lock Brightness Parental Lock Mode Active Control Ambilight Color 2. Press u button to select the Brightness. Closed Caption Balance 3. Press ï or Î button to adjust the ambient brightness level. Ambilight 4. Press h or EXIT button to exit the on-screen menus.
Using Ambilight (certain models only) Selecting Ambilight color Repeat the steps 1 to 5 from the section on Turning on Ambilight. Features Timer Ambilight 1. Press ï button until Color is highlighted. Child Lock Brightness Parental Lock Mode 2. Press u button to select the Color. Active Control Ambilight Color 3. Press ï or Î button to highlight the color choices available. 4. Press u button to select your color choice. Ambilight 5. Press h or EXIT button to exit the on-screen menus.
Using Ambilight (certain models only) Using Custom color Repeat the steps 1 to 5 from the section on Turning on Ambilight. 1. Press ï button until Color is highlighted. Features Timer Ambilight Child Lock Brightness Parental Lock Mode Active Control Ambilight Color Balance Closed Caption 2. Press u button to select the Color. Ambilight 3. Press ï until Custom is highlighted. 4. Press u button to select Custom. This will enable the Custom Color menu.
Using Ambilight (certain models only) Setting Ambilight balance The Balance menu lets you adjust the color intensity of both sides fo the Ambilight light sources. Repeat the steps 1 to 5 from the section on Turning on Ambilight. Features Timer Ambilight Child Lock Brightness Parental Lock Mode Active Control Ambilight Color Balance Closed Caption 1. Press ï button until Balance is highlighted. 2. Press u button to select Balance. 3. Press ï or Î button to adjust the Balance levels.
Turning on Closed Captions You can enable closed captions for your programs if your broadcasting station provides caption service. Closed captions (CC) are subtitles hidden in the video signals which you can turn on or off unlike the normal subtitles you see in movies which cannot be turned off. CC are subtitles for dialog and descriptions (useful for the hearing-impaired). 1. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main 2. Press ï button until Features is highlighted.
Changing your picture format The pictures you get on your TV may be in the widescreen (16:9) or standard (4:3) format depending on your broadcast stations. You can select various screen formats to suit the type of programs you watch. 4:3 1. Press the ë button repeatedly to cycle through the available picture formats. 16 : 9 (Widescreen) Picture Formats: • 4:3: Entire picture is reproduced on the screen with black bands on the left and right of the screen.
Using the Auto Sound and Auto Picture features Your TV comes with pre-set Auto Sound and Auto Picture settings to match different listening environment. 1. Press the Ú button repeatedly to cycle through the available sound settings. MOVIES The sound setting type will be displayed at the bottom center of the screen. MUSIC Auto Sound settings: • Movies: Gives you the sensation of being in the middle of the action. • Music: Low tones to emphasize music. • Voice: High tones to emphasize dialog.
Using the Surf feature You can store up to 8 of your favorite channels in the Surf list. You will be able to surf your channels by displaying the Surf list at the press of a button and using the cursor button to scroll the list of programs. Surf Adding channels to your Surf list 002 1. Press the numeric (0-9) buttons or Channel + / - buttons to switch to your favorite channel. 2. Press the SURF button to display the Surf list. You should only see one channel number on the list.
Using the Source List Your TV is equipped with several audio and video connection jacks for you to connect to devices such as DVD players and recorders, Home Theater systems, High-Definition devices and many more. The Source List lets you select the audio and video source that your device is connected to. Source List TV AV SIDE 1. Press the AV button to display the audio and video source list. CVI 1 CVI 2 VGA HDMI 1 2. Press ï or Î button to highlight your AV source. HDMI 2 3.
Using your TV as a computer monitor Your TV is equipped with a VGA port for you to use as a computer monitor. NOTE: Refer to the Quick Start Guide for connecting the computer to your TV. Connect your computer to the TV via the VGA cable (not supplied). Source List TV 1. Press the AV button to display the audio and video source list. AV SIDE CVI 1 CVI 2 VGA 2. Press ï or Î button until VGA is highlighted. HDMI 1 HDMI 2 3. Press u button to select VGA.
Using your TV in High Definition (HD) mode The High Definition (HD) mode lets you enjoy clearer and sharper pictures if you are using HD equipment that can produce high definition video signals. Source List TV AV SIDE CVI 1 CVI 2 VGA Connecting the HD equipment HDMI 1 HDMI 2 1. Connect the HDMI or DVI output from your HD equipment to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 socket of the TV. Use a DVI-to-HDMI cable if DVI output is connected. Picture sub-menu 2.
Using your TV in High Definition (HD) mode Using Mode Selection (Applicable to 480p and 720p only) Features When you connect HD equipment via HDMI supporting resolutions of 480p or 720p, the Mode Selection options will be available in the Features sub-menu. You can select PC or HD mode. Timer PC Child Lock Parental Lock HD Mode Selection Active Control Closed Caption 1. Press the h button to display the onscreen menus. 2. Press ï button until Features is highlighted. 3.
Using your TV in High Definition (HD) mode 5. Press u button to select Display. Display 6. Press ï or Î button to select Off or On. Off native 1080 On Select On to watch your programs in the original HD format (1080p). 7. Press h or EXIT button to exit the on-screen menus. Note: Non 1080p models Your Philips TV is HDMI compliant. If you do not get a good picture, it is not a defect of your TV set. Please change the video format on your device (DVD player, cable set top box, etc) to a standard format.
Troubleshooting NOTE: Before calling Service, refer to the troubleshooting topic for a list of symptoms and solutions which may address your problem. Symptoms Possible solutions No display on screen • Check whether power cord is properly connected into the mains socket and to your TV. If there is still no power, disconnect plug and wait for 60 seconds and re-insert plug. Switch on TV again. • Press the . on the remote control. Poor reception • (“snowy” picture) • Try manually adjusting your picture.
Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible solutions Intermittent flickering when in HD mode • Picture noise is noticeable if the connected digital equipment such as DVD player or Set-Top box fail. Check the user manual of the digital equipment you are connecting. • Use a standard-compliant (high-quality) HDMI cable. No sound or picture but front panel red light is lit • Press the . on the remote control. VGA mode does not work • Check VGA cable is connected securely.
Specifications 26PFL5322 TV System 32PFL5332 37PFL5332 42PFL5332 32PFL7342 37PFL7342 42PFL7342 42PFL5432 52PFL5432 Auto, PAL-M, PAL-N; NTSC / PAL (Playback) Power Mains 100-250 V, 50-60 Hz Standby consumption <1W Display Type LCD WXGA Active matrix TFT Screen size 26” (66 cm) 32” (80 cm) 37” (94 cm) 42” (107 cm) 37” (94 cm) Resolution Computer formats: 640 x 480, 60, 67, 72, 75Hz, 800 x 600, 56, 60, 72, 75Hz, 1024 x 768, 60, 70, 75Hz, 1280 x 768, 60Hz Video Formats: 640 x 480i, 640 x 4
Specifications 26PFL5322 Accessories 32PFL5332 37PFL5332 42PFL5332 32PFL7342 37PFL7342 42PFL7342 42PFL5432 52PFL5432 Power cord, Quick Start Guide, User Manual, Table-top stand, Remote control, AAA batteries x2 Dimensions Set weight 11.2 kg 14.2 kg 23 kg 26.5 kg Set weight with stand 14.4 kg 17 kg 30 kg 33.5 kg Set dimensions 697.5 x 494.8 x 246.8 805 x 546.5 x 210 934 x 625.6 x 264.5 1046 x 686 x 264.5 934 x 625.6 x 264.5 697.5 x 542 x 246.8 805 x 609 x 210 935 x 688.2 x 264.
