HDTV Monitor 44PL9523 55PL9523 Highlights • Liquid-crystal-on-silicon (LCOS) High-definition Imaging • High-resolution Display—1280 x 720 pixels Features • Digital Natural Motion™ • Active Control™—analyzes and adjusts incoming signal • Two-tuner, Double-window PIP (Picture-in-Picture) • Dolby® Virtual Surround, 40-watt RMS • 3D Y/C Comb Filter • HD Component and DVI Input • Center Channel Audio Input • Side AV Convenience Jacks • Matching stand and swivel available 7/18/03 Refer to the Quick Use and Set
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or 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.
Contents Turning the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) on or off . . . . . .44 Adjusting the Delta Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Selecting an AutoSound™ Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 INTRODUCTION Welcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2–3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features Autoprogramming The TV’s Autoprogram feature scans (when activated) for all available channels from regular antenna or cable signals and stores active broadcast stations in the TV’s memory. Compact design with low weight The unique Philips single-panel liquid-crystal-on-silicon (LCOS) technology allows for a large screen TV with a very low depth and low weight. This TV will find a place in any living room without occupying a large area, and it can be easily handled by two persons.
Information about TV Signals Over the Air Analog Signal TV Antenna at Your Home Digital Signal Satellite Satellites Satellite TV Company Satellite Dish at Your Home Satellite Receiver at Your Home Telephone Line Cable Cable TV Company For Direct Connection to Your TV or to a Cable Box,VCR, or Satellite Receiver Cable TV Signal (Analog) Your High-definition-ready Set DVD619 DVD/CD PLAYER OPEN/CLOSE STOP PLAY PAUSE STANDBY-ON GUIDE POWER PREV NEXT POWER SELECT INFO HIGH DEFINITION H
Descriptions of Jacks, Cables, and Connectors Tuner (RF) Input Jack Cables used: RF coaxial cable (75Ω) This page contains descriptions and illustrations of jacks, cables, and connectors you might use in making connections. The cables and connectors are not supplied with your TV, but you can purchase at your electronics dealer. Or you can order them by calling our Customer Care Center at 1-800-531-0039.
AV4 Input Jacks Signals accepted: NTSC (480i), 480p, 720p, and 1080i, plus audio left and right. Inputs available: YPbPr, plus audio. For sound, connections must be made to the AV4 audio inputs. TUNER Input Jack Signals accepted: RF modulated NTSC. Inputs available: 75Ω RF coaxial. AV5 Input Connector Signals accepted: NTSC (480i), 480p, 720p, 1080i and VG plus audio left and right. Inputs available: RGB+HV. For sound, connections must be made to the AV5 audio inputs.
Pre-connection Recommendations Positioning the TV Before connecting accessory devices—VCR, DVD player, or HD satellite receiver, for example—please keep the following in mind: • Place the TV on a flat surface. An unlevel surface may adversely affect picture performance. • Do not place the TV on shag carpet or any surface that will block the ventilation openings at the bottom of the set. Blockage will cause the TV to overheat and shut down. • Allow 4 to 6 inches of space behind the TV for ventilation.
Back of TV DVI R AV1 Using a coaxial cable, connect to the OUT jack on the back of the VCR and to the TUNER jack on the back of the TV. S-VIDEO L V Pr Pb Y R L V L 3 R L R L Incoming Cable TV or Antenna Signal V AV2 R AV6 G MON OUT 1 2 Connect the incoming antenna or cable TV signal to the ANT IN jack on the back of the VCR.
Connecting a VCR and Cable Box NOTE: A cable box with AUDIO OUT jacks such as the one used in the example on this page might pass stereo sound to the TV. Check with your cable TV company. The RF jack output jack on a cable box (commonly labeled “OUT TO TV,” “OUTPUT,” or “OUT”) will not pass stereo sound to your TV. SERVICE 12C L V Pr Pb Y R L V Signal Splitter 5 R L R L V L AV2 R AV6 AV1 MON OUT Connect the incoming cable TV signal to a two-way signal splitter.
DVI Using Stereo Audio cables, connect to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the S-Video device and to the corresponding AV2 audio inputs (L and R). 2 R L V Pr Pb Y R L V L R L R L V AV2 R Press the Source Select button on the remote control to access the Source list. S-VIDEO AV5 G Press the Cursor Up or Down button to select the AV2 input source.
DVI MON OUT Using Stereo Audio cables, connect to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the DVD player and to the corresponding AV1 audio (L and R) jacks on the back of the TV. S-VIDEO R L V Pr Pb Y R L V L 1 R L R L V AV2 R AV6 AV1 G S-VIDEO AV5 G RGB+HV SUB OUT 3 4 5 2 Press the Source Select button on the remote control to access the Source list.
Connecting a Progressive-scan DVD Player 4 5 6 SERVICE 12C R L V Pr Pb Y R L V L R L R L V AV2 R AV6 AV1 If your DVD player has an I/P switch on the back, be sure it is set to the “P” position for progressive-scan mode. NOTE: Some DVD players have an I/P switch on the back, while others may allow the user to change the mode by pressing a button on the DVD player’s remote control or by using the DVD player’s on-screen menu.
Connecting an HD Satellite Receiver to YPbPr 4 5 6 SERVICE 12C R L Pr Pb Y R L V R L R L V L AV2 R V AV6 AV1 MON OUT Using Stereo Audio cables, connect to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the HD satellite receiver and to the corresponding AV4 audio (L and R) jacks on the back of the TV. S-VIDEO S-VIDEO AV5 G Refer to the user manual for the HD satellite receiver to complete the connections to the HD satellite receiver and to use the HD satellite receiver’s on-screen setup menus.
Connecting an HD Satellite Receiver to DVI SERVICE 12C 1 DVI Using Stereo Audio cables, connect to the AUDIO OUT jacks on the back of the HD satellite receiver and to the corresponding AV6 audio (L and R) jacks on the back of the TV. R L V Pr Pb Y R L V R L L R L V S-VIDEO RGB+HV AV3 SUB OUT Refer to the user manual for the HD satellite receiver to complete the connections to the HD satellite receiver and to use the HD satellite receiver’s on-screen setup menus.
Connecting Surround Sound Equipment 5 6 Using speaker wires, connect to the Surround Speakers terminals (+, –) on the back of the receiver and to the corresponding terminals (+, –) on the back of the surround speakers. 7 8 9 10 11 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. Press the Cursor Down button to select “Settings.” Press the Cursor Right button to select “General.
Connecting to the Side Inputs: Video Game System 1 Using the Audio/Video cable supplied with your video game system, connect to the back of the game system and to the corresponding S-VIDEO and AUDIO (L and R) jacks in the Side panel of the TV. Panel on Side of TV NOTE: If your game system cable does not have an S-Video plug, you can instead make a regular Video connection. 2 3 4 1 Press the Source button on the TV remote control to access the Source list.
Labeling the Audio/Video Input Sources You can label all the external Audio/Video input sources—AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, AV5, AV6, and Side—according to the type of accessory device you have connected to each input. Picture Sound Features Channels TV 5 6 7 8 TV Demo Settings Install After labeling, you can use the Source Select button to cycle through and select your desired source. The labels will appear alongside the channel indicator when you select the AV input sources.
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS Source Select Press to display a list of input source options—TV, AV1, AV2, AV3–AV6, or Side. Use the Cursor Up/Down buttons to select the an item, then press the OK button to confirm. The source becomes active on the TV screen. Mode ( TV, CBL,VCR, AMP, HD, SAT, DVD, or CD) Press one of these buttons to use the remote control in the TV, CBL, VCR, or AMP mode as indicated above the button. A green indicator lights up.
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS Power–Standby Press to turn the TV on or off. NOTE: The TV is never powered off completely unless it is unplugged. Alternate Audio When you tune to a channel where SAP (Second Audio Program) is available, you can toggle between Main and SAP. If not available, only Main can be selected. (See page 42 in the Directions for Use.) Surround Sound Press to toggle the sound modes Incredible Surround™ and Dolby* Virtual. (See page 41 in the Directions for Use.
PROGRAMMING THE TV REMOTE TO OPERATE ACCESSORY DEVICES The remote control supplied with your television may also work with a variety of infrared-controlled accessory devices such as cable boxes, VCRs, amplifiers, HD satellite receivers, satellite receivers, DVD players, and CD players. 1 Press the CBL, VCR, AMP, HD, SAT, DVD, or CD Mode button, depending on the type of accessory device you want to operate.
PROGRAMMING THE TV REMOTE TO OPERATE ACCESSORY DEVICES The Auto Search Method of programming the remote control can take several minutes to complete. So before starting, it is recommended that you sit in a comfortable position at least six feet from the accessory device. You will have to hold the remote so that it is pointed at the front of the device for the entire time the search is taking place.
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SETUP CODES Satellite AlphaStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0799 Amplica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0099 Amway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0102 Astro Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0122 BSR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0122 Capetronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0122 Channel Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0045, 0239 Chaparral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
USING THE TV REMOTE’S VCR-SPECIFIC BUTTONS To use the TV remote control with a VCR, first make certain it is set to control your VCR using one of the programming methods explained on pages 22 and 23. 1 2 Press the VCR mode button. Be sure the button light that appears is green. Point the top of the remote toward the front of the VCR (remote sensor window) when pressing the buttons. 2 VCR Mode Press to place the remote in a mode to control a VCR. Power Press to turn the VCR on and off. 1 VCR Prog.
Using Active Control™ Plus Active Control™ Plus monitors incoming video signals from the Tuner, AV1, AV2, and Side inputs and adjusts key picture settings for best picture quality. In addition to measuring picture noise, this feature uses an ambient light sensor (located on the front of the TV) to adjust the picture settings according to viewing conditions in the room. When you choose to turn Active Control™ Plus+ on, you have the options Minimum, Medium, or Maximum. Maximum is the recommended option.
USING THE ZOOM CONTROL This television offers a unique feature called Zoom. The Zoom Controls allows you to magnify the on-screen picture by 4, 9, or 16 times. The magnified picture can also be panned with the cursor buttons. 1 2 3 4 Press the ZOOM button on the remote control to display the Zoom menu. Press the OK button repeatedly to select one of the zoom options (4x, 9x, or 16x).
Adjusting/Setting the Picture Controls To adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. Picture Sound Features Channels TV 1 2 3 Press the Menu button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. Picture Sound Features Channels Settings TV Demo Contrast Install Brightness Press the Cursor Right button to select “Picture.
Selecting a Digital Processing Option The Digital Processing control gives you a choice of different picture scanning modes. Progressive Scan doubles the number of picture lines, eliminating line flicker and providing a jitter-free picture. Movie Plus provides motion compensation to increase clarity around moving images in the picture. Digital Natural Motion offers a razor-sharp reproduction of movement and motion.
Selecting a Dynamic Contrast Option The Dynamic Contrast control allows you to sharpen the picture quality by making dark portions of the picture darker and light portions of the picture more noticeable. Normally, you will probably want to select Medium. In certain circumstances, however, you may prefer Minimum or Maximum.
Selecting a DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) Option For many reasons, one of which is poor cable reception, the picture can sometimes appear slightly “speckled” (an indication of signal noise in the picture). The DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) control can help eliminate this type of interference and improve the quality of the picture.
Turning on Color Enhancement The Color Enhancement control can improve the picture quality of pictures with a high saturation of color. This control works in four ways: Dynamic Blue Stretch corrects the white colors toward a more bluish-colored white without changing the other colors. Improves the sharpness of the picture. Green Enhancement offers a more saturated green color in case of low green broadcasts, giving landscapes a fresher and brighter look.
Selecting an AutoPicture™ Option Whether you’re watching a movie or playing a video game, your TV has automatic video control settings to match your current program source or content. AutoPicture™ quickly resets your TV’s video controls for a number of different types of programs and viewing conditions that you may have in your home. The Personal AutoPicture™ settings are the same as the Picture control adjustments made within the on-screen menu.
Selecting a Picture Format Option Your TV’s wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio) delivers a home-cinema experience that isn’t possible with a conventional (4:3 aspect ratio) set. The 16:9 format of high-definition (HD) programs and other widescreen-format video sources appear more lifelike, dramatic, and theatrical. Black or gray bars are diminished or eliminated.
Selecting a Picture Format Option Choose a picture format size to match the type of program you’re watching. Select the normal 4:3 aspect ratio or a variety of widescreen formats. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the Menu button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Picture Sound Features Channels TV Demo Contrast Install Brightness Color Sharpness Press the Cursor Right button to select “Picture.
Adjusting the TV and Headphone Volume Besides the normal volume level control, your TV also has a headphone volume control. This control can be adjusted when using headphones without having to adjust the main volume control for the TV cabinet speakers. Television Volume Headphone Volume Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings To control the television volume: 1 2 Demo Press the Volume + button on the remote control to increase the television volume level.
Selecting a TV Equalizer Option The Equalizer control will change the dynamics of the sound being heard through the TV. You can adjust the settings for the Personal Equalizer option. The other options have been preset at the factory and cannot be changed. 1 2 3 4 5 Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Sound Features Channels TV Demo Volume Equalizer Balance Loudness Headphone volume Install Press the Menu button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.
Adjusting TV Speaker Balance You can adjust the balance of the TV speaker sound. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the Menu button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Sound Features Channels TV Demo Volume Equalizer Balance Loudness Headphone volume Install Press the Cursor Right button repeatedly to select “Sound.” Press the Cursor Down button repeatedly until the “Balance” control is selected.
Turning Loudness on or off Turning the Loudness control on provides a volume-dependent bass-boost effect to the speakers. Follow the steps here to turn the Loudness control on. Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Sound Features Channels TV Demo Volume Equalizer Balance Loudness Headphone volume Install 1 2 3 4 5 Press the Menu button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the Cursor Right button repeatedly to select “Sound.
Selecting a Sound Mode Option The Sound Mode control allows you to place the TV sound into either Incredible Surround™ or Dolby* Virtual mode. The steps below explain how to select one of those options. 1 2 3 4 5 Sound Features Channels TV Settings Volume Equalizer Balance Loudness Headphone volume Demo Install Press the Menu button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the Cursor Right button repeatedly to select “Sound.
Using Alternate Audio (SAP) For broadcasts that contain SAP (Secondary Audio Program) information, the Alt Audio Control can be set to SAP. Sent as a third audio channel, SAP is an additional part of the stereo broadcast system that can be heard apart from the current TV program sound. TV stations are free to use SAP for any number of purposes.
Setting the TV for Stereo Programming Your TV can output stereo sound. It has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heard. Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Sound Features Channels TV Demo 1 2 3 4 Press the Menu button on the remote to display the on-screen menu. Press the Cursor Right button repeatedly to select “Sound.” Press the Cursor Down button repeatedly until the “Mono/Stereo” control is selected.
Turning the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) on or off You may have noticed the peaks and valleys of sound that occur between program changes or at commercial breaks. The volume levels often vary considerably. By turning on the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) control, you can make your TV produce a more consistent volume level. Follow the steps below to turn AVL on.
Adjusting the Delta Volume The volume level coming from channel to channel and broadcast to broadcast can vary widely. The Delta Volume control will allow the volume to be increased for channels with weaker audio signals while allowing other channels with stronger signals to be reduced. When the Delta Volume control is adjusted or changed, it will affect only the currently tuned channel. The TV will store the setting for that channel in its memory and remember it when the channel is tuned again.
Selecting an AutoSound™ Option AutoSound™ allows you to select from four factory-set controls and a personal control. The personal control consists of settings you adjust through the on-screen Sound menu. The four factory-set controls—Speech, Music, Movie, or Multimedia—enable you to tailor the TV sound to enhance the particular program you are watching. Follow these steps to select any of the options. 1 2 3 4 5 Press the Menu button on the remote to display the on-screen menu.
Using Closed Captioning Closed Captioning (CC) 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 screen during captioned broadcasts.
Setting the Sleeptimer NOTE: If you have not selected your time zone and set the Daylight Savings control, do so before making a Sleeptimer setting. Details are on page 64. If you have ever fallen asleep while watching TV, you may have wished you could have programmed your TV to turn off automatically. The Sleeptimer feature allows you to set your TV to do that.
Setting the On Timer NOTE: Before you set the On Timer, you must set the clock. See page 65. The On Timer control allows you to set a time for the TV to come on automatically at a certain time of day. The on timer can be set to work once or daily at a time you specify. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Features Channels Demo TV Install Closed captions Sleeptimer 2 4 6 8 10 12 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu.
Using the Channel List CH The Channel List control shows all the available channels that Auto Programming placed in the TV memory. The channels can be selected from this list. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Channels TV Demo Channel list Install Channel lock Lock after TV ratings lock Press the Cursor Right button repeatedly to select “Channels.
Removing Channels from the Channel List You can remove specific channels from the television’s memory by using the Channel Remove control. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. 7 Press the Menu button to remove the on-screen menu from the TV screen. CH Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Channels TV Demo Channel list Install Channel lock Lock after Press the Cursor Right button repeatedly to select “Channels.
Using Lock Channel CH For various reasons, you may want to block the viewing of materials on a specific channel or channels or through the audio/video (AV) inputs. Lock Channel provides this capability. Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Channels TV Demo Before using the Lock Channel feature for the first time, you will be asked to enter the PIN number. Use the digit buttons on the remote control to enter the PIN you choose. All number combinations from 0000 to 9999 are valid.
Using Lock After You may want to block programming after a certain time of day. This feature is excellent for limiting the amount of time your children watch TV or for preventing them watching unsuitable programs that are often shown at night. CH Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Channels TV Demo Channel list Install NOTE: The set automatically unlocks after 3 a.m. Channel lock Lock after TV ratings lock 1 2 3 4 5 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu.
Blocking Programming Based on TV Ratings CH You can select specific TV Ratings to block broadcast signals that have unsuitable content. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. Settings Channels TV Demo Channel list Install Channel lock Press the Cursor Right button repeatedly to select “Channels.” Lock after TV ratings lock Press the Cursor Down button repeatedly to select the “TV ratings lock” control.
Blocking Programming Based on Movie Ratings You can prevent the viewing of unsuitable programming based on movie ratings. CH Picture Sound Features Channels TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. Settings Channels TV Demo Channel list Install Channel lock Press the Cursor Right button repeatedly to select “Channels.” Lock after TV ratings lock Press the Cursor Down button repeatedly to select the “Movie ratings lock” control.
CH Turning the Antenna Attenuator on or off If you live near a television station’s transmitter tower, you may receive an interfering signal from the station while watching other TV channels. Your television’s Antenna Attenuator control is designed to reduce the strength of such a signal in the presence of a strong main signal. The default setting for the Antenna Attenuator is “Off.” If you need to use the feature, simply toggle it “On” in the on-screen menu.
G Using Surf You can access a list of previously viewed channels with the Surf on the remote control. With Surf you can easily switch between different TV channels that currently interest you. Surf allows you to set up the television to cycle through two or nine channels by pressing the Surf button. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings TV Demo General Clock Source Settings Install Demo Install Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu.
Using Dual Screen and PIP G The Dual Screen feature, also referred to as Picture In Picture (PIP), will allow you to choose the size of the dual screen window to be displayed when the Dual Screen (or PIP) button is pressed on the remote control. The window can be set to Dual Screen, Large PIP, or Small PIP. The MultiPIP button allows you to display either 3 or 6 PIP windows.
Changing Channels/Input Sources and Repositioning Dual Screen/PIP When using Dual Screen: 1 2 3 A light-colored border indicates the selected screen. If the screen whose channel or input source you want to change is not selected, press the Cursor Right or Left button to select the desired screen. To change channels in the selected screen, press the CH (Channel Selection) + or – buttons. Or: To change the input source, first press the Source Select button.
G Selecting a Picture Freeze Option The Freeze control provides three ways for you to stop the action of programs. The Freeze control options allow you to get a better look at exciting sports plays or copy down broadcasted addresses or phone numbers. The steps below explain how to select an option. Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings TV Demo General Clock Source Settings Install Demo Install 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu.
Resetting the Audio/Video Settings to Factory Default Values You can reset the TV’s Sound and Picture settings to the factory default values. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings TV Demo General Clock Source Settings Install Demo Install Press the Cursor Down button to select “Settings.” Press the Cursor Right button to select the “General” menu.
Selecting an On-screen Display Option G The television’s on-screen display (OSD) can be set to show only the current channel number or the channel number with additional TV operating modes and status-screen information. Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Demo TV Install Settings General Clock Source Demo 1 2 3 4 5 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. Press the Cursor Down button to select “Settings.
Setting up or Changing a PIN (Personal Identification Number) In the General menu, you can set up a new PIN number or change an existing one for the Lock Channel feature. Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings 1 2 3 4 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. TV Demo Install Clock Source Demo Install Press the Cursor Down button to select “Settings.” Press the Cursor Right button to select the “General” menu.
Setting the Subwoofer Control G If you connect a home-cinema surroundsound system with subwoofer to your TV (see page 17), you will need to select the Subwoofer “Yes” option in the TV’s onscreen menu. These steps explain how. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings TV Demo General Clock Source Settings Install Demo Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. Install Press the Cursor Down button to select “Settings.
Setting the Clock—Auto Clock Mode There are several features which require the TV clock to be set. You can either set the clock manually or have the TV acquire the time from the appropriate TV channel. 1 2 3 4 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Demo TV Install Settings Clock Source Demo Press the Cursor Down button to highlight “Settings.” Press the Cursor Right button repeatedly to select the “Clock” menu.
Setting the Clock Manually G If you select Manual in the Auto Clock Mode, you need to set the time manually. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. Picture Sound Features Channels TV TV Settings Settings Demo Demo Install Install General Clock Clock Source Source Press the Cursor Down button to highlight “Settings.” Press the Cursor Right button repeatedly to select the “Clock” menu.
Selecting a Time Zone and Setting the Daylight Savings Control Your television can acquire the current time from the signal being received. It needs to know your Time Zone, however, and whether or not you use Daylight Savings. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Demo TV Install Settings Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. General Source Demo Install Press the Cursor Down button to highlight “Settings.
Using Installation Features: Language and Autoprogram G For Spanish- and French-speaking TV owners, an on-screen Language option is present. The Language control enables you to set the TV’s on-screen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French. 1 2 3 Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Settings Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. Demo Demo Install Install Press the Cursor Down button repeatedly until “Install” is selected.
CLEANING THE TV Be sure the TV is unplugged before cleaning it. WARNING To avoid possible shock hazard, be sure the TV is unplugged from the electrical outlet before cleaning. Cleaning the Cabinet • Regularly dust the TV cabinet with a dry, nonscratching duster. • Gently wipe the cabinet surfaces with a soft, clean cloth. Even if the surfaces are very dirty, do not apply cleaner to them directly. Soak the cloth in a solution of cool, clean water and mild soap or detergent.
Cleaning or Replacing the Filters The Cineos TV has two filters that cover air inlets on the bottom of the set. Maintaining a free flow of air through the inlets is very important. If the air filters become dirty, clogged, or blocked, the temperature in the set will rise. DVI MON OUT L L AV2 AV5 INT EXT 2 INT ER NT CE EXT TER 3 4 INT EXT ER NT CE 4 CE NT ER Turn the filter so that the arrow is pointing toward the center of the TV.
Replacing the Lamp The Cineos TV uses a lamp with a limited lifetime to illuminate the picture. A Lifetime counter in the TV records the operating time of the lamp. One hundred hours before the lamp reaches the end of its life, a warning message will appear on screen. This will allow you to prepare to replace the lamp or take action right away. The message will disappear within 6 seconds. It will reappear each time the TV is turned on until the lamp is replaced.
Replacing the Lamp Continued from page 71. 5 CAUTION: When removing the lamp, do not touch the glass envelope. It may still be hot. 5 Grasp the handle, then pull out and slightly down to remove. WARNING: The lamp contains mercury. Dispose of the lamp in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. 6 CAUTION: When installing the new lamp, do not touch the glass envelope. Oil from skin can reduce lamp life.
Resetting the Lamp’s Lifetime Counter After installing a new lamp in the TV, you need to enter the “Lamp rating” list in the onscreen menu and select the alphabetical code that is provided with the lamp. The recommended Philips replacement Lamp is rated for 6000 hours, an F rating Picture Sound Features Channels TV Settings Demo TV Install Settings Source Demo Press the Menu button on the remote control to display the on-screen menu. Settings 3 5 Press the Cursor Down button to select “Settings.
Troubleshooting Review This List of Symptoms and Checks Before Requesting Service You may be able to solve the problem yourself. Charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not covered under your warranty. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call. This information is displayed on the back of the product.
Troubleshooting TV-related Checks (continued from page 73) The picture appears doubled or tripled. • If you are using an antenna, be sure it is facing in the correct direction. Also, check to see if it may be receiving signals that are being reflected off of mountains or buildings. The picture shakes or is not clear. • If you are using an antenna, make sure it is not broken or shorted, and make sure the antenna cable is connected properly and securely.
Product Specifications Picture with V-chip technology Closed Captioning AutoPicture™ control: Soft, Natural, Rich, Multimedia, Personal AutoSound™ control: Movie, Speech, Music, Personal Eight widescreen modes: Automatic, Super Zoom, Panoramic, 4:3, Movie Expand 14:9, Movie Expand 16:9, 16:9 Subtitle, and Wide Screen • Subtitle and heading shift (scroll the screen with the cursor buttons) • Auto Format/Auto Screen Fit • Smart Clock • • • • • Screen Size 44PL9523: 44” measured diagonally 55PL9523: 55” meas
Index A Filters, Cleaning or Replacing, 70 Active Control™ Plus, 27 Active Control™ Plus Window, *Q5 Active Standby Window, *Q5, 68 Alternate Audio (SAP) Control, 42 Antenna Attenuator, 56 Audio/Video Input Sources, Labeling, 19 AutoPicture™ Options, 34 AutoSound™ Options, 46 AVL (Auto Volume Leveler), 44 H B L Blocking Programs Based on TV Ratings, 54 Based on Movie Ratings, 55 Lamp Replacing, 71–72 Resetting the Lifetime Counter, 73 C Lamp Lifetime Counter, 73 Lamp Rating Control, 73 Language, Se
Factory Service Locations Milwaukee: call Chicago Cincinnati and Columbus: call Cleveland Nashville and Chattanooga: call Knoxville Washington/Baltimore: call Philadelphia Charlotte: call Atlanta San Antonio: call Houston All Florida locations: call Tampa NOTE: If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas (see the directory on the next page), you can contact the nearest Service Branch to obtain efficient and expedient repair for your product.
Factory Service Locations QUALITY 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 YOUR PRODUCT IS BEING GIVEN THE EXPERT ATTENTION 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.
Limited Warranty PHILIPS TELEVISION One Year Free Labor One Year Free Service on Parts 30 days Free Service on Television Screen This product can be repaired in-home. WHO IS COVERED? MAKE SURE YOU KEEP... 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. Please keep your sales receipt or other document showing proof of purchase. Attach it to this owner’s manual and keep both nearby.
