Introduction Thank you for purchasing this television set. This handbook has been designed to help you install and operate your TV set. We would strongly recommend that you read it thoroughly. Safety information..............3 Presentation of the LCD television .
Safety Information • Disconnect mains plug when : – the red light below the TV screen is flashing continuously. – cleaning the TV screen. Never use abrasive cleaning agents. – there is a lightning storm. – the set is left unattended for a prolonged period of time. •...
Presentation of the LCD Television DATA SPDIF Remote control Rear of set : The main connections are made at the bottom and rear of the television. For more details on connections, see page 16. é Power socket “ HDMI/PC-D*: HDMI input for connecting a HD (high definition) equipment or computer (equipped with DVI output connected with a DVI to HDMI cable).
Dolby Laboratories Mode * The remote control allows you to control the main functions of SOME Philips DVDs or Auxillary devices. Note : Not available to DVD-R device. Press the SELECT button to select the required mode : DVD or AUX functions.
The remote control buttons Options menu (refer to page 14). Digital menu To display or exit from the digital menus (when TV is in digital mode). OK button Confirms selection. Also access program list in Analogue or Digital mode. TV guide (refer to page 15). Programme selection To access the next or previous programme (or page in digital menus).
Mode selector Press the (SELECT) button to select the required mode : DVD or AUX. The remote control indicator lights up to display the selected mode. It switches off automatically after 20 seconds if left idle. The remote control automatically returns to TV mode.
Switch on for the first time The first time the TV set is switched on, a congratulation message will appear on screen. The language of which changes every 5 seconds. If the menu is not displayed, press and hold down the MENU button on the side of the TV set for 5 seconds to display the menu.
Understanding the information in the banner When you select a digital programme, an information banner is displayed for a few seconds at the top of the screen. You can also use the button of the remote control to display this banner. A second press displays more information about the programme (when available).
View or Listen to new services This menu allows you to check the availability of new TV channels or new radio stations that have been launched by the broadcaster after the initial installation. & From the digital mode, press the to display the setup menu.
Test reception This menu allows you to check the strengh of the signal you are receiving through your aerial. & From the digital mode, press the button to display the setup menu. é Use the œ button to select installation and pressÉ...
Access restrictions This menu allows you to setup the access restrictions of the digital channels. & From the digital mode, press the button to display the setup menu. é Use the œ button to select Access restriction and press É. “...
Setting up your favourite list This menu enables you to create a favourite list with your prefered TV channels and radio stations. For example, each member of your family can create his/her own favourite list. & From the digital mode, press the button to display the setup menu.
Downloading new software Whenever a new software is available, it is advisable to always accept and download the software. In case new software is available, you will see a message when you switch on the TV. Using the Options menu This menu gives you direct access to the: favourite list, the language selection and some other selections.
TV guide The TV guide is an Electronic Service Guide that allows you to look up digital programmes as you would in a newspaper or TV magazine. You can navigate through the list of digital programmes and obtain detailed information on the programmes.
Recording function This feature enables you to record a digital channel while the TV is in standby mode. You will still have to program your video recorder. If you wish to continue watching another digital channel after setting a timer, you can do so by changing channels in the normal way.
Selecting the menu language Before you proceed to do the Automatic Installation of TV Programmes, select the menu Language of your choice. Auto É É Sort É Name É Channel Edit É Automatic tuning of analogue programmes Auto Store function allows you to automatically search for all the available analogue programmes.
Manual tuning of analogue programmes Manual Sore function allows you to store the programmes one at a time. & Press the (TV menu) button. é Use the œ button to select Install and press the É button to access Install menu.
Naming of channel Name feature allows you to enter a name for any channel you select. & Press the (TV menu) button. é Use the œ button to select Install and press the É button to access Install menu. Auto Store É...
Picture settings & Press the (TV menu) button (Picture is highlighted). é Use theÉ button to access Picture menu. TV Menu Picture Brightness É É ColourTemp. É “ Use the o or œ button to select a setting and the Ñor É button to adjust. Sound settings &...
Features Settings The Features menu comprises the following features, namely, Timer, Child Lock, Contrast+, NR (Noise Reduction) and PIP (Picture-in- Picture). & Press the (TV menu) button. é Use the œ button to select Features and press the É button to access Features menu.
Child Lock Feature The Child Lock feature allows you to lock programmes to prevent your children from watching programmes you deem undesirable. & Press the (TV menu) button. é Use the œ button to select Features and press the É button to access Features menu. “...
PIP Feature This feature allows you to call up a PIP (Picture-in-Picture) window on the screen. For PIP to function, the HDMI input of the TV must be connected to digital output of AV device, e.g. PC / DVD-R (See Quick Guide for connection) &...
Screen Formats The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conventional screen). 4:3 pictures sometimes have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox format).This function allows you to optimise the picture display on screen. Press the button to select the different modes: This TV set is also equipped with automatic switching which will select the correct-screen format,...
Smart Picture and Sound Feature Smart Picture feature offers you a choice of 5 picture settings, namely, Rich, Natural, Soft, DVD/VCD and Personal. Smart Sound feature offers you a choice of 4 sound settings namely, Theatre, Music, Voice and Personal. Press button repeatedly to cycle through the settings to select your desired mode.
Digital Teletext Some digital channels, which you select like any other channel, offer dedicated teletext services (for instance BBCTEXT). Some digital channels also offer information on the programme being broadcast (a message may appear at the bottom of the screen). &...
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Analogue Teletext ( Stop sub-page acquisition § Double page page teletext è Hidden information § ! Enlarge a page è Certain pages contain sub-pages which are automatically displayed successively. This button is used to stop or resume sub-page acquisition The indication top left of the screen.
Using the LCD TV as a PC monitor NOTE • When using the LCD TV as a PC monitor, slight diagonal interference lines may be observed when it is operated under electromagnetic interference environment but will not affect the performance of this product. •...
Using the HD (High Definition) mode HD Mode The HD (High Definition) mode allows you to enjoy clearer and sharper pictures through the CVI-1, CVI-2 or HDMI input if you are using a HD receiver/ equipment that can transmit high definition programming.
Before calling service Below is a list of frequently occurred symptoms. Before you call service, make these simple checks. Some of these symptoms can easily be rectified if you know what to do. Symptom What you shoul do No power •...
Before calling service Vertical flicker • Try eliminating the vertical bars by using the Clock Adjustment of appears (PC Mode) Video Noise in the Main PC Menu. Horizontal flicker • Try eliminating the horizontal bars by using the Phase. Adjustment of appears (PC Mode) Video Noise in the Main PC Menu.
Digital TV Reception Trouble Shooting Guide After a channel scan, some channels or no channels are found • Your TV antenna may not be properly connected to your digital receiver 1. Did you connect your antenna as illustrated on Page 7? 2.
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Digital TV Reception Trouble Shooting Guide Some channels display “No Signal” or “Loss of Signal” Picture regularly breaks up on some channels • The received signal may be too weak to allow the digital TV receiver to reliably ‘lock’ to the desired signal and generate a stable picture.