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Philips 15PF8946/37 User Manual

Philips 15PF8946/37 User Manual

Philips flat tv 15pf8946 38 cm (15") lcd with crystal clear iii
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  • Page 1 Thank you for choosing Philips. Read your User Manual and/or Quick-Use Guide first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance you may access our online help at Model No.:...

  • Page 2: Welcome/Registration Of Your Tv

    Return your Product Registration Card today to get the very most from your purchase. Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure:...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

  • Page 4: Precautions

    ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • ENSURE that LCD TV stand is tightened properly to the set (See Quick Guide on the right way of tightening of the screw of the stand to the set. Improper tightening of screw may render the set unsafe. •...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    OMPUTER Active Control, AutoPicture, and AutoSound Surround are trade- marks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company. Copyright 2001 Philips Consumer Electronics. *Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 6: How To Use The Language Controls

    ANGUAGE or our Spanish and French-speaking TV own- ers, an onscreen Language option is present. The Language control enables you to set the TV's onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish or French. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 7: Installation

    OW TO ROGRAM our TV can automatically set itself for local area (or cable TV) channels. This makes it easy for you to select only the TV stations in your area by pressing the CHANNEL (+) or (–) button. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 8: How To Use The Picture Adjustment Controls

    OW TO o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Picture. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the Picture menu.

  • Page 9: How To Use The Sound Adjustment Controls

    OW TO o adjust your TV sound controls, select a channel and follow these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Picture will be high- lighted. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Sound.

  • Page 10: How To Use The Timer Menu Controls

    our television comes with an onscreen clock. The TV can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 11: Understanding The Autolock™ Controls

    NDERSTANDING THE he AutoLock™ feature receives and processes data sent by broadcasters or other program providers that contain pro- gram content advisories. When programmed by the viewer, a TV with AutoLock™ can respond to the content advisories and block program content that may be found objection- able (such as offensive language, violence, sexual situations, etc.).

  • Page 12: Setting Up An Autolock™ Access Code

    ETTING utoLock allows parents to block out or censor any channels they think childr en should not watch. A channel blocked by the AutoLock control cannot be viewed until a cor- rect access code is used to unlock the channel for viewing.

  • Page 13: How To Block Channels Using Autolock

    OW TO fter your personal access code has been set (see the previous page), you are ready to select the channels or inputs you want to block out or censor. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu.

  • Page 14: How To Lock Hd Channel Using Autolock

    OW TO OCK A ou can also lock the HD (High Definition) channel while in TV Mode using the AutoLock™ feature. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.

  • Page 15: How To Clear All Locked Channels At The Same Time

    OW TO LEAR ALL arious onscreen messages will appear when someone tries to view blocked pro- gramming. The message is determined by how the current programming is blocked. You may view the blocked programming and turn OFF the AutoLock™ feature by using the Clear All control or by entering your access code.

  • Page 16: Blocking Programs Based On Movie Ratings

    LOCKING fter your personal access code has been set, you can select specific movie ratings that you want to censor. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu.

  • Page 17: Blocking Programs Based On Tv Ratings

    LOCKING ou can select specific TV ratings that you want to censor by following these steps. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu.

  • Page 18: Other Autolock™ Blocking Options

    he AutoLock™ control offers the viewer other blocking options as well. With Block Options, the censoring can be turned On or Off. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features.

  • Page 19: Using The Autolock™ Review Screen

    SING THE o remind you wich rating you have locked and which Block Options you have selected, a review screen is available to review your AutoLock settings. To access this screen follow the steps below. Press the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote control TWICE.

  • Page 20: How To Use The Contrast+ Control

    ne Contrast + function helps to sharpen the pic- ture quality. The black portions of the picture become richer in darkness and the white portions become brighter. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN to highlight Features.

  • Page 21: How To Use The Surf Control

    list or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature, you can easily switch between different TV channels that current- ly interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to ten channels in its quick viewing list.

  • Page 22: How To Use The Closed Captioning Control

    OW TO USE THE losed 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 onscreen text boxes to show dialogue and con- versations while the TV program is in progress. Press the CC button on the remote control to select a caption mode: CC Off, CC1, CC2, or CC Mute if the TV station broadcasting on the...

  • Page 23: How To Use The Program List Control

    he Program List Control will allow you to quickly overview all the programmed channels that have been placed into the tele- visions memory (see the Auto Programming section of this manual for more details). Program List will let you easily select the desired channels your looking for.

  • Page 24: How To Use The Format Control

    ou can change the screen format size to match the type of program you re watching. For 23PF8946 and 17PF8946 models, select from these format modes : normal 4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Super Zoom, or Fullscreen. Press the FORMAT button repeatedly to toggle the different format modes.

  • Page 25: How To Use The Autopicture™ Control

    hether you re watching a movie or a video game, your TV has automatic video control settings that will match with 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.

  • Page 26: How To Use The Mode Select Control

    ELECT ONTROLS he Mode options allow you to move to other operating modes within the TV. When in the FM Radio Mode, choose from TV or VGA Modes. If in the FM Radio mode, press the MENU but- ton on the remote control to display the FM Radio Mode onscreen menu.

  • Page 27: Etting Up The Fm R

    ETTING UP THE FM R ADIO IMER ONTROLS our TV or FM Radio comes with an onscreen clock. The FM Radio can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on.

  • Page 28: How To Use The Sound Controls

    ETTING UP THE FM R ADIO OUND ONTROLS o ensure the best sound quality from the FM Radio feature of this TV, several Sound Controls are available for adjustment. To enter the FM Mode, press the RADIO button on the remote control. The FM Mode has its own onscreen menu options.

  • Page 29: How To Use The Screensaver Control

    ETTING UP THE CREENSAVER ONTROL hile in the FM Mode, there is a Screensaver option that can be used. The Screensaver con- trol, when on, will circulate the screen station indica- tion around the display. If in the FM mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Mode onscreen menu.

  • Page 30: How To Use The Picture Controls

    ETTING UP THE VGA P ICTURE ONTROLS o ensure the best picture quality from the VGA feature of this TV, several Picture Controls are available for adjustment. Note: Applicable to 15"/17"/23" models only. Press the VGA button on the remote con- trol to enter into VGA mode.

  • Page 31: How To Use The Pc Features Controls

    VGA F EATURES Applicable to 15"/17"/23" models only. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button REPEATEDLY to highlight the FEATURES. Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to access the Features menu. Press the CURSOR UP or CURSOR DOWN buttons to access the items in the Features menu:...

  • Page 32: How To Use The Timer Menu Controls

    ETTING UP THE HD S ELECT ONTROL he HD Select Control will allow you to quickly change from the HD Mode of oper- ation to the TV, FM Radio, or VGA Modes. If in the HD Mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu.

  • Page 33: Setting Up The Pc

    ETTING UP THE ICTURE ONTROLS he HD Mode offers certain Picture, Sound and Blocking options within its onscreen menu. Below is a list of Picture Menu options. Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD mode. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu.

  • Page 34: How To Use The Sound Controls

    ETTING UP THE OUND ONTROLS he HD Mode also offers certain Sound con- trol adjustments to fine tune the sound being heard when in the HD Mode. Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD mode. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu.

  • Page 35: How To Lock The Hd Channel

    ETTING UP THE HD C HANNEL HANGE he HD Mode channel can be blocked to censor the viewing of programming not suitable for children. The HD Mode AutoLock menu also allows you to change your AutoLock Access Code. To block the HD Mode channel and change code, follow the steps below Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen...
  • Page 36 No Power • Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds, then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER button again. • Check that the outlet is not on a wall switch. • Be sure the fuse is not blown on the AC power strip, if one is being used.

  • Page 37: Care And Cleaning

    WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV Screen: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screen for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven display aging. Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the screen.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Cleaning and Care ........37 Cleaning and Care Cleaning and Care Cleaning and Care FM Radio Mode Controls...

  • Page 39: Limited Warranty

    Ship product via a traceable carrier. When it is necessary for you to ship the product to Philips for repair, you will pay the shipping cost for shipment to Philips. Philips will pay the shipping costs when returning the product to you.

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