2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 1 If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if ‘Troubleshooting’ does 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 or the bottom of your television set or on the packaging, ready, before calling the Philips customer support service. Model: 42PF9831/69; 37PF9731/69 Product No: ........................
555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 2 Safety warnings EN General Do not insert the power plug in a wall socket or hang the TV to the wall before all connections are made. • Place or hang the TV wherever you want, but make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots. • Do not install the TV in a confined space such as a book case or a similar unit. • To prevent any unsafe situations, no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed in the vicinity.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 3 Getting started EN Before you start Warning: do not insert the mains cord into the mains at the bottom of the TV and in a wall socket or hang the TV on the wall before all connections are made. Before you switch on your TV, connect all your peripheral equipment. See To make video and audio connections, p. 39. Overview of the rear connector panel There is a wide range of audio and video equipment that can be connected to your TV.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 4 Getting started (Continued) EN Overview of the side connector panel - To connect a camera, camcorder or game, see To make video and audio connections, p. 40. - To connect a headphone, see To make video and audio connections, p. 40. - To connect a USB device, see Multimedia browser, p. 33. Connect the antenna < Insert the aerial plug firmly into the aerial socket x at the bottom of the TV. Tip: for best quality use the suppressor cable supplied.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 5 Use of the remote control RC4420 EN B Standby Press to switch the TV from or to standby mode. When switched to standby, a red indicator on the TV lights up. Attention: the TV is never powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged. TV Press to select TV mode. DVD STB VCR AUX Press to select one of the system modes in which the remote control can be used. See Audio and Video equipment keys, p. 49. DEMO Press to switch the Demo menu on or off.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 6 Use of the remote control RC4420 (Continued) EN +P- Channel selection - to browse through the TV channels and sources stored and marked in the Favourite channels lists; - to select a page in Teletext mode; - to quickly browse through the lists in the menus; - to switch the TV on from standby mode. 0/9 Digit keys To select a TV channel between 0 and 999. AV Select your peripherals See Installation menu, Select your connections, p. 30.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 7 Use of the remote control RC4420 (Continued) EN b Dual screen/PIP Press the b key to switch on or off Dual screen or PIP, according to the format selection made in the PIP format list. See p. 23. PIP allows you to call up a subscreen within the main screen enabling you to watch two TV channels or a TV channel and pictures from a peripheral at the same time.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 8 Use of the OPTION key EN The OPTION key allows you to display the Quick access menu which will give you direct access to some features and menu options. 1. Press the OPTION key. > The Quick access menu appears. 2. Press the cursor up/down to select a menu item. 3. Press the OK key to jump to the selected menu item in the TV menu. (Except for the Clock option). 4. Use the cursor keys to make a selection. 5. Press the OPTION key to exit.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 9 Switch the TV on < < EN Press the power switch B at the side of the TV. > An indicator on the front of the TV lights up and the screen comes on. If the TV is in standby mode, press the -P+ keys or the B key on the remote control. Note: the first time (and only the first time) you switch on your TV, you see a Welcome screen followed by the installation procedure. See First time installation, p. 10.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 EN Pagina 10 First time installation (Continued) Step 1: select your on-screen language After the Welcome screen you are asked to select a language of the TV's on-screen menus.The text of the header and the info on screen continuously change language. 1. Press the cursor up/down to highlight your language. 2. Press the OK key on the remote control. 3. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed. a Step 2: complete the initial TV installation procedure 1.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 11 First time installation (Continued) EN Step 3: Settings assistant: select your TV settings PHILIPS Installation This will help you to complete the Settings assistant. Television 2. Settings assistant Previous Next 1. Skip Stop PHILIPS Settings assistant Please select your location before continuing: Home Shop 3. 4. 5.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 12 How to navigate through the menus EN Introduction A lot of guiding instructions, help texts and messages will be displayed on your TV when you use the menus or when you try to execute an action. Read the help texts which are being displayed on the specific item highlighted. The colour keys at the bottom of the screen refer to the different actions which may be executed.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 13 How to navigate through the menus (continued) TV menu TV settings Features Installation Exit TV settings Settings assistant Reset to standard Picture Sound Ambilight Info EN 5. Press the cursor right to enter the highlighted menu item. > The content of the right panel is moved to the left panel and the right panel now shows the content of the newly highlighted item in the left panel.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 14 Use of the TV menu settings (continued) EN TV menu TV settings Features Installation Exit TV settings Settings assistant Reset to standard Picture Sound Ambilight Info A. Change settings in an easy-to-use manner with the Settings assistant. Each time you've made a selection, press the green key to confirm your selection. 1. Select Settings assistant and press the cursor right.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 15 Adjust picture menu settings TV menu TV settings Features Installation Exit TV settings Settings assistant Reset to standard Picture Sound Ambilight EN The picture menu contains the settings that affect the quality of the picture. 1. Press the MENU/BROWSE key on the remote control. > The main menu appears. 2. Select TV menu and press the cursor right. > The TV menu is moved to the left. 3. Select TV settings and press the cursor right.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 16 Adjust picture menu settings (Continued) EN TV menu TV settings Settings assistant Reset to standard Picture Sound Ambilight Info Picture ............. Custom tint Pixel Plus Dig. Natural Motion Clear LCD Dynamic contrast ............. Custom tint (only when Tint is set to Custom) Fine tunes the white point (WP) and black level (BL) of the picture. 1. Select Custom tint and press the cursor right. 2.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 17 Adjust picture menu settings (Continued) EN DNR TV menu DNR automatically filters out and reduces the image TV settings Settings assistant Reset to standard Picture Sound Ambilight Picture ............. DNR MPEG artifact red... Colour enhancem.. Active control Light sensor Picture format < noise.This improves picture quality when receiving weak signals. Select Off, Minimum, Medium or Maximum according to the image noise in the picture.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 18 Adjust sound menu settings EN TV menu TV settings Settings assistant Reset to standard Picture Sound Ambilight Sound Equalizer Volume Balance Dual I/II Mono/Stereo ............. The sound menu contains the settings that affect the quality of the sound. 1. Press the MENU/BROWSE key on the remote control. > > The TV Menu is moved to the left. 3. Select TV settings and press the cursor right. > The TV settings menu is moved to the left panel. 4.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 19 Adjust sound menu settings (Continued) Surround mode TV menu TV settings Settings assistant Reset to standard Picture Sound Ambilight EN Sound ............. Surround mode Headphone volume AVL Delta volume Auto surround Allows you to select the modes for more spatial or surround sound reproduction dependent on the broadcasted signals or signals from external inputs received. Headphone volume Allows you to control the level of sound through the headphones.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 20 Enjoy Ambilight EN TV menu TV settings Settings assistant Reset to standard Picture Sound Ambilight Info Ambilight Ambilight Brightness Mode Colour Custom colour Separation ............. The ambilight menu contains the settings for controlling the ambient lighting. Using ambient light gives a more relaxed viewing experience and improves perceived picture quality. Analysis of the picture content adapts the colours continuously.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 21 Enjoy Ambilight (Continued) EN Mode Allows you to choose for constant background lighting or for background lighting that matches the images displayed on the screen. TV menu TV settings Settings assistant Reset to standard Picture Sound Ambilight Info Ambilight ............. Mode Colour Custom colour Separation Colour boost Balance < Use the cursor keys to select Colour, Relaxed, Moderate or Dynamic.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 22 Enjoy Ambilight (Continued) EN Custom colour TV menu TV settings Settings assistant Reset to standard Picture Sound Ambilight Ambilight ............. Mode Colour Custom colour Separation Colour boost Balance Note: only available when Custom has been selected in the Colour menu. < < Allows you to customise the ambilight colour. Select Palette to select the general colour of the light output. Select Saturation to adjust the colourfulness of the light.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 23 Adjust feature menu settings EN The Features menu allows you to control the settings of special TV functions, features and accessory equipments. TV menu TV settings Features Installation Exit Info Features PIP format Subtitle Sleeptimer Childlock Set/Change code ............. 1. Press the MENU/BROWSE key on the remote control. > The main menu appears. 2. Select TV menu and press the cursor right. > The TV Menu is moved to the left. 3.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 24 Adjust feature menu settings (Continued) EN TV menu TV settings Features Installation Exit Features ............. Childlock Set/Change code On timer Demo Childlock With a 4-digit code, you are able to lock TV channels and external sources to prevent children from watching certain programmes. 1. Select Childlock. 2. Press the cursor right to enter the Childlock menu. 3. Enter your 4-digit code.
55.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 25 Adjust feature menu settings (Continued) TV menu TV settings Features Installation Exit Features ............. Sleeptimer Childlock Set/Change code On timer Demo Info EN On timer Notes: - only when Teletext is present; - only one On timer can be set. From standby, this automatically switches the TV to the specified channel number, at a specified time. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Select On timer. Press the cursor right to enter the On timer menu.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 26 How to search for and store TV channels EN Tip: you will need this chapter only if you want to change the installation settings. Television TV menu TV channels Multimedia TV menu TV settings Features Installation Exit Installation Language Channels Preferences Connections Factory settings Software upgrade Info Installation menu This menu will adjust settings related to the initial installation of your TV. 1. Press the MENU/BROWSE key on the remote control.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 27 How to search for and store TV channels (Continued) Manual installation TV menu Installation Language Channels Preferences Connections Factory settings Software upgrade EN Channels Autom. installation Manual installation Rearrange This gives you the possibility to manually install (tuning-in channel by channel) TV channels. 1. 2. 3. 4. Select Select Select Select Manual installation and press the cursor right. System. Search and press the cursor right.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 28 Rearrange the channel number list EN TV menu Installation Channels Autom. installation Language Manual installation Channels Rearrange Preferences Connections Factory settings Software upgrade < Reshuffle 1. 2. 3. Info This allows you to rename, to reshuffle and to uninstall or reinstall the stored channels. Press the corresponding colour keys and follow the on screen instructions. 4. This allows you to change the order of the stored TV channels.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 29 Set your preferences This menu contains items that can set or adjust various special TV functions and that will typically be accessed only occasionally. TV menu Installation Language Channels Preferences Connections Factory settings Software upgrade EN Preferences Location Teletext 2.5 OSD Programme title Colour PLL Select your location This allows you to select the location of your TV.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 30 Select your connections EN TV menu Installation Language Channels Preferences Connections Factory settings Software upgrade Connections AV1 AV2 AV3 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VGA Side Analogue Audio IN Digital Audio IN This allows you to select the peripheral equipment you have connected to the audio and video connectors. 1. Select Connections. 2. Press the cursor right. 3. Select the input to which the peripheral equipment is connected.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 31 Reset the Factory settings TV menu Installation EN This allows you to reset most of the predefined factory states. Factory reset 1. Select and press the cursor right. 2. Press the OK key to erase settings and reset them to their default values. Language Reset Channels Preferences Connections Factory settings Software upgrade Info How to upgrade the TV software TV menu Installation Software upgrade Current softw.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 32 Create your favourite list EN This allows you to create up to four favourite channels lists with your preferred TV channels and radio stations. For example, each member of your family can create his/her own favourite list. Note: when this key is pressed the first time after you have finished the installation, it will bring up the full channel list. In other situations it will bring up the last selected channel list.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 33 Multimedia Browser EN The Multimedia browser lets you display pictures and/or movies or play audio files stored on a USB device or a memory card. The Multimedia browser application is invoked from the main menu. a - Following types of memory cards can be read: Compact flash I & II, Memory stick, memory stick PRO, SD Card/Mini SD Card, Smart Media, Micro Drive, MultiMedia Card.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 34 Multimedia Browser (Continued) EN To remove the Memory card/USB device CF 1. Press the MENU/BROWSE key on the remote control to switch off the main menu. 2. Remove the Memory card/USB device. Compact Flash I & II / Micro Drive Memory Stick MultiMedia Card / SD Card Smart Media Card Card data protection • Do not remove the card/USB device when the content is being read or when browsing. Such action may damage the memory card/USB device.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 35 Multimedia Browser (Continued) Television EN Multimedia Browser menu TV menu TV channels Multimedia USBDevice 1 Picture Music London 2005 Picture The Beatles Movies Xmas2004.alb arnold.jpg USBDevice 1 Picture London 2005 London2005 pic001.jpg The Beatles pic002.jpg Xmas2004.alb pic003.jpg arnold.jpg pic004.jpg USBDevice 1/Picture/London2005 London2005 pic001.jpg pic001.jpg pic002.jpg pic003.jpg pic004.jpg 1.
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2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 37 Teletext EN Note: only English Teletext supported. Note:Teletext will not be available via equipment connected to a HDMI connector. Most TV channels broadcast information via teletext. This TV has a 1200 pages memory that will store most broadcasted pages and subpages to reduce waiting time. After each programme change, the memory is refreshed. a < Press b to switch the teletext on. > The main index page appears on the screen.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 38 Teletext (Continued) EN Hypertext With hypertext you can quickly jump to a pagenumber or search for a specific word shown on the current teletext page. a 1. Press the OK key to highlight the first word or a number on the page. 2. Use the cursor up/down, left/right to select any other word or number you want to search for. 3. Press the OK key to confirm.The search starts.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 39 To make video and audio connections EN Tip: use the inputs that are available on your equipment that provide the best video or audio performance, as below. Note: your TV comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector but some of your equipment may be equipped with this type. In this case you'll need a DVI to HDMI adapter or a HDMI to DVI cable and separate audio cables, all available at your local dealer.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 40 To make video and audio connections - Side panel overview EN Camera, Camcorder, Game 1. Connect your camera, camcorder or game as shown. 2. Connect to VIDEO 2 and AUDIO L 3 for mono equipment. For stereo equipment also connect AUDIO R 3. S-VHS quality with an S-VHS camcorder is obtained by connecting the S-VHS cables with the S-VIDEO input 1 and AUDIO inputs 3. 1 3 2 Warning: do not connect cable 1 and 2 at the same time.
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2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 42 Connect a VCR or DVD recorder EN Warning: do not place your recorder too close to the screen as some recorders may be susceptible for signals from the display. Keep a minimum distance of 0,5 m from the screen. IN/OUT Note: Use the scart to cinch adaptor (with the switch in the IN position) to connect (temporary) peripheral equipment to EXTERNAL 1 or 2.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 43 Connect two VCRs or VCR and DVD recorder EN With eurocables ANTENNA EXT2 EXT1 CABLE o ANTENNA EXT2 75 EXT 1/2 3 1 EXT1 4 5 2 RECORDER RECORDER 1. Connect the RF antenna cable 1 of the RF IN socket of your other AV device. 2. Connect the RF output of the AV device to the RF input of the recorder 2. 3. Connect another RF cable 4 from the RF output of your recorder to the TV’s input 75 ø x jack. 4.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 44 Connect a DVD player, Cable box or game console EN Tip: if necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys. With a HDMI connector HDMI 1/2 HDMI is the leading new standard for Digital video and audio interconnection. o o o o HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN L/R PC-VGA 1. Connect your equipment with the HDMI connector. 2. Select the equipment you have connected in the Installation menu, Select your connections, p.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 45 Connect a DVD player, a satellite receiver or Cable box EN Tip: if necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys.
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2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 47 Connect a Home Cinema amplifier Tip: to avoid visible delay between picture and sound, use this DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector to connect your Home Cinema amplifier.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 48 Select connected equipment EN a Before operating your connected equipment you have to make a selection in the Installation, Select your connections menu, p. 30. Press the MENU/BROWSE key. Select TV MENU and press the cursor right. Select Installation. Press the cursor right. Select Connections. Press the cursor right. Select the input to which the peripheral equipment is connected. 8.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 49 Audio- and video equipment keys EN Most of the audio and video equipment from our range of products can be operated with the remote control of your TV. < Press one of the keys after you pressed one of the mode keys (DVD, STB, VCR, AUX) according to the equipment you want to operate with this remote control. See Use of the Remote control, p. 5-6.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 50 Troubleshooting EN Symptom Possible cause/Remedy No picture < Verify if the supplied cables are connected properly. (The aerial cable to the TV, the other aerial to your recorder, the power cables, ..) < Verify if you selected the correct source. < Verify if the child lock has been switched off. Poor picture < Verify in the Manual installation menu if you have selected the correct TV system.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 51 Annex 1:To set the remote control to work a Philips DVD or DVD-R Your TV remote control gives you the opportunity to control your Philips DVD or DVD-R with one single remote control. a 1. Press the DVD mode key for 4 seconds until the LED lights up constantly. 2. Enter the code 500 with the digit keys for a Philips DVD player. Enter the code 542 with the digit keys for a Philips DVD recorder.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 52 Annex 2 - Philips TV software upgrade with portable memory EN Introduction Philips offers software upgrade capability for your TV using portable memory. After you have completed a software upgrade, your TV will typically perform better. What improvements are made depends on the upgrade software you are using as well as the software your TV contained before the upgrade. You can execute the software upgrade procedure yourself.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 53 Annex 2 (Continued) EN Automatic software upgrade procedure Software Upgrade Application Upgrade busy... Software Id: TL32E-234 Loading Done Validating Done 1. Switch off your TV and remove all memory devices. 2. Insert the USB portable memory that contains the downloaded software upgrade. 3. Switch on your TV with the power key B at the side of the TV. 4. At startup the TV will scan the USB portable memory until it finds the update content.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 EN 15:28 Pagina 54 Annex 2 (Continued) Manual software upgrade procedure TV menu Installation Software upgrade Current softw. info ............. Local upgrades Channels Announcement Preferences Connections Factory settings Software upgrade Info For a manual software upgrade copy the “autorun.upg” file in a directory called “Upgrades” located in the root of the USB portable memory.You can rename the file if you like but keep the .upg extension. 1.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 55 Annex 3 - Philips TV-Slideshow Format with background music Notes: - the latest version of this document can be found on the Philips support website (www.philips.com/support). Use the type number of your TV to find this documentation and other related files. - Philips can’t be held responsible for any problems that may occur as a result of the content in this document.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 56 EN Annex 3 (Continued) Supported XML-tags The following table gives a description of the XML syntax. Tag Name Use philips-slideshow mandatory Description Philips slideshow signature including the version. title optional The title of the playlist. audio optional The audio-URL following this tag will define the music playing in the background during the slideshow. A single song or playlist (.m3u & .pls) are the only valid audio references.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 57 Annex 4 - Philips TV - Portable memory and USB issues EN Notes: - the latest version of this document can be found on the Philips support website (www.philips.com/support); - the software of your TV is upgradeable. If you have problems first check if you have the latest software installed on your TV. The latest software, together with instructions, can be found on the Philips support website.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 58 EN Annex 4 - Philips TV - Portable memory and USB issues (Continued) Digital Camera Issues If a USB connection between your digital camera and the TV isn’t working, you can try the solutions below to resolve your problem. • Make sure your digital camera is switched on and verify if the configuration of your digital camera is correct (see the manual of your digital camera for more information). • Some digital cameras allow you to switch off the USB interface.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 59 Annex 5 - Issues referring to connected peripherals with a HDMI connector The HDMI IN connector allows the following TV and monitor display modes: HD Standard Definition TV (SDTV) Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV) 640x480p 720x480p 720x576p High Definition TV (HDTV) 1920x1080i 1280x720p PC VGA SVGA XGA - - 640x480i 720x480i 720x576i 640x480 800x600 1024x768 If necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys.
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 60 EN Index active control ........................... 17 ambilight .................................... 20 antenna......................................... 4 audio equipment keys............. 49 auto format............................... 17 automatic installation.............. 26 auto surround .......................... 58 avl (audio volume leveller)..... 19 balance ....................................... 18 batteries ................................
2555.2 en 19-06-2006 15:28 Pagina 61 Recycling Recycling EN Disposal of batteries R The packaging of this product is intended to be recycled. Apply to the local authorities for correct disposal. The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy metals mercury and cadmium. Please check on how to dispose of exhausted batteries according to local regulations.
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