Philips 42PF7220A/37B User Manual

Philips 42PF7220A/37B User Manual

42" plasma flat hdtv pixel plus

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  • Page 1 Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to 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...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Annex 3 - Philips TV - USB ........
  • Page 4: Digital Cable Tv

    Caution performed by qualified personnel.You should not attempt to do the work yourself. Philips bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury. Make sure that the wall mount is being fixed securely enough so that it...
  • Page 5 CABLE CABLE / ANTENNA CABLE HDMI 1 HDMI 2 CABLE / ANTENNA TO TV OUTPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO CABLE S-VIDEO CABLE / ANTENNA MONITOR OUT DIGITAL AUDIO VIDEO AV2 : SIGNAL L + R + VIDEO SPLITTER Watching Cable TV programs that don’t require the cable box Since you’ve connected the cable TV signal directly to the TV’s tuner, you can also watch the...
  • Page 6 CABLE CABLE / ANTENNA First time installation Note: The first time (and only the first time) you turn on your set you see an installation introduction screen. The Installation procedure consists of a series of screens that guide you through the process. &...
  • Page 7: Use Of The Remote Control Rc4345

    Use of the remote control RC4345 Note: For most buttons pressing a button once will activate the function. Pressing a second time will de-activate it. When a button enables multiple options, a small list will be shown. Press repeatedly to select the next item in the list. The list will be removed automatically after 6 seconds or press Attention:This remote control can not be programmed to work accessory devices.
  • Page 8 POWER DVD/R CBL TV VCR AUX º ‡ π SELECT Ò † DEMO CLOCK MY CONTENT ® ® ® ® MENU MUTE PAGE PQRS WXYZ A/CH INFO FORMAT RECORD ✓ - FAVORITES - VIEW FORMAT Press this button to summon a list of available display formats (depending on the receiving signal).This lets you choose the display format of your preference.
  • Page 9 POWER DVD/R CBL TV VCR AUX º π ‡ SELECT Ò † DEMO CLOCK MY CONTENT ® ® ® ® MENU MUTE PAGE PQRS WXYZ A/CH INFO FORMAT RECORD ✓ - FAVORITES - VIEW Alphanumeric buttons on the remote control The alphanumeric buttons on the remote control can be used to enter digits and text.
  • Page 10: Buttons On The Right Of The Tv

    Buttons on the right of the TV VOLUME MENU PROGRAM/CHANNEL My Content Should your remote be lost or broken you can still change some of the basic settings with the buttons on the right side of your TV. Press the power switch B to switch the TV on. Press: •...
  • Page 11: To Use The Menus

    To use the menus Introduction A lot of guiding instructions, help texts and messages will be displayed on your TV when using the menus or when trying to execute an action. Please, follow the instructions and read the help text which are being displayed on the specific item highlighted. The color buttons refer to different actions which may be executed depending on the activated device.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Installation Select the menu language & Press the button on the remote control. MENU é Use the cursor down to select Installation “ Use the cursor right to enter the Installation menu. ‘ Select and enter the list of available languages with the cursor Language right.
  • Page 13: Weak Channel Installation

    It is possible to initiate an upgrade procedure from a USB portable memory. The memory device must be filled with the appropriate upgrade image (and structure) which can be found on the www.philips.com/support website. How to upload a new software version on your portable memory device,...
  • Page 14: Setup Menu

    Setup menu Notes: PIP format: PC formats via HDMI will always be displayed full screen. This menu is used to control the settings of special TV functions, features and accessory devices. Preferences menu allows you to change settings that will typically be accessed only occasionally.
  • Page 15 Note: The captions do not always use correct spelling and grammar. Not all TV programs and product commercials are made for broadcast with Closed Caption informations included. Refer to your area’s TV program listings for the TV channels and times of Closed Caption shows.
  • Page 16 Digital caption options This allows you to modify how digital captions are displayed on your TV. Select from the following options to change the visual characteristics of your TV’s digital captioning. • Reset to default Select this option to reset the digital caption options back to the captions provider default settings.
  • Page 17 Note: Emergency Alert Signalling is not possible: - when content browsing; - with analogue video sources. Notes: - You always have the possibility to remove the message from the screen. - The message display will overlap whatever menu element or other message is on the screen. Important: you have forgotten your PIN! &...
  • Page 18: Source

    Source This menu allows you to identify the accessory devices you have connected to the external inputs/outputs. & Select in the Setup menu. Source é Press the cursor right to enter the list of types of devices connected to the selected input.
  • Page 19: Clock

    Most of the TV channels are not transmitting clock information. There are few cable channels but they are at the end of the channel ring. There is no clock transmission in antenna channels. In such cases either clock extraction is taking a long time or there is no clock. Clock This allows you to use your TV as a clock.
  • Page 20: Cablecard Applications

    CableCARD applications Inserting your CableCARD & Gently push the card, the bottom side facing the front of your TV, into the slot with one hand. é Push the card with your two thumbs until it locks into place. Removing your CableCARD &...
  • Page 21: Tv Menu

    Note: This Philips TV has been set at the factory to look best in bright store environments which typically use fluorescent lighting. As your home will likely not be as well lit as a store, we recommend that you cycle through the various auto picture modes to find the one that best suits your own viewing conditions.
  • Page 22 Dynamic contrast Automatically makes the contrast in the darker and the brighter picture areas more noticeable as the image on the screen changes. Normally select . It may be preferred to select Medium Maximum & Press the cursor right to enter the list. é...
  • Page 23: Sound Menu

    Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’ ‘Pro Logic’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Sound menu & Select in the TV Settings menu. Sound é Press the cursor right to enter the sound menu. “ Select the menu items with the cursor up/down and adjust the settings with the cursor left/right.
  • Page 24: Features Menu

    Features menu & Select in the TV Settings menu. Features é Press the cursor right to enter the features menu. “ Select the menu items with the cursor up/down and adjust the settings with the cursor left/right. Closed captions This displays the transmitted CC- or CS-text on the screen according to your chosen CC or CS service in the Setup, Features preferences menu, p.
  • Page 25: Channels Menu

    Channels menu This menu can control special functions for the TV channels. & Select in the TV settings menu with the cursor up/down. Channels é Press the cursor right to enter the channels menu. “ Press the cursor up/down to select a channels menu item. Lock after Note: Lock after is only selectable if time and date are known.
  • Page 26 When has been selected, all items in the age-based and in the contents- based lists are locked. If, while is selected, any other item, either an age-based or content-based item, is unselected, then All is automatically unselected. is the selection for items that either have no rating information or have None a rating of None.
  • Page 27 Movie Ratings Lock This function allows you to control access to individual movies based on their MPAA ratings (Motion Picture Association of America). & Select with the cursor down. A list appears, showing all Movie ratings lock valid MPAA content ratings. é...
  • Page 28: Multimedia Browser

    - If your digital camera is not supported, make sure your camera is switched on and verify if its configuration settings are correct (see the manual of your camera). - Philips cannot be responsible if your USB device is not supported. Viewing content from a USB device Inserting a USB device Note: USB devices are not supplied with this TV.
  • Page 29: Multimedia Browser Menu

    Notes: • Your TV supports slide shows with background music. See Annex 2, p. 39. • The playback will continue to play even if temporarily switched to browser screens. The audio will be stopped when another song starts playing, or when the end has been reached.
  • Page 30: Connect Accessory Devices

    Connect Accessory Devices There is a wide range of audio and video devices that can be connected to your TV.The following connection diagrams show you how to connect them to the TV. can handle YPbPr, S-VIDEO, RGB + HV or VIDEO and L/R Audio, VIDEO or S-VIDEO and L/R Audio, YPbPr and Digital Audio, VIDEO or S-VIDEO and L/R Audio.
  • Page 31: Recorder (Vcr-Dvd+Rw)

    Recorder (vcr-dvd+rw) CABLE / ANTENNA Note: 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 20” from the screen. Connect the RF Antenna or Cable TV cable (eventually via an optional two-way signal splitter and/or Cable TV converter box) 1 to &...
  • Page 32: Recorder And Other A/V Devices

    Recorder and other A/V devices CABLE Connect the RF antenna cable 1 of the & Connect the RF output of the AV device to the RF input of the recorder 2. é Connect another RF cable 4 from the output “...
  • Page 33: Recorder And Cable Box With Rf Output

    Recorder and cable box with RF output CABLE SIGNAL SPLITTER ble CARD INTERFACE NETWORK & Use an optional signal splitter. Connect one of the cable TV signal splitter outputs 1 to the cable box’s é Connect the other cable TV signal splitter output 2 to the “...
  • Page 34: Satellite Receiver / Cable Box With Av Outputs

    Satellite Receiver / cable box with AV outputs CABLE Connect the satellite antenna cable or the Cable TV cable 1 to the satellite receiver’s or cable box’s & Connect the Video, Audio left and right AV cables 2 to the é...
  • Page 35: Dvd Player Or Other Accessory Digital Source Devices

    YPbPr AV1 : VIDEO L + R S-VIDEO DIGITAL VIDEO AUDIO AV1/AV3 : S-VIDEO YPbPr DVD / STB AV1 : H + V VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO AV1 : AV1 : VIDEO YPbPr L + R S-VIDEO DVD / STB S-VIDEO VIDEO DIGITAL...
  • Page 36: Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Connectors

    HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connectors HDMI HDMI CABLE / ANTENNA HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMI HDMI DIGITAL CABLE / ANTENNA MONITOR OUT AUDIO DIGITAL HDMI AUDIO Digital Surround receiver DIGITAL MONITOR OUT AUDIO VIDEO IR OUT DIGITAL AUDIO HDMI is the leading new standard for Digital video and audio interconnection.To the such as a Set Top Box or compatible DVD-R or DVD player with HDMI, or...
  • Page 37: Side Connections

    Side connections Camera, Camcorder, Game & Connect your camera, camcorder or game as shown. 2 and é Connect to VIDEO AUDIO L S-VHS quality with an S-VHS camcorder is obtained by connecting the input 1 and S-VHS cables with the S-VIDEO Do not connect cable 1 and 2 at the same time.
  • Page 38: Record With Your Recorder

    Modifications - The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Electronics may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables - Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
  • Page 39: Audio- And Video Equipment Buttons

    Audio- and video equipment buttons POWER DVD/R CBL TV VCR AUX º π ‡ SELECT Ò † DEMO CLOCK MY CONTENT ® ® ® ® MENU MUTE PAGE PQRS WXYZ A/CH INFO FORMAT RECORD ✓ - FAVORITES - VIEW Kensington Security Slot (if present) Your TV is equipped with a Kensington Security Slot, to prevent it from getting stolen.
  • Page 40: Before Calling Service

    Solution: replace the batteries of the remote control of other devices. E.g. keep away a wireless headphone from within a radius of 50”. The software will Possibly the operating system is wrong. Go to www.philips.com/support to see which operating not install systems are supported.
  • Page 41: Tips

    Notes: - reduce contrast and brightness when viewing - once burn-in occurs it will never disappear completely. Telephone number Philips Customer Care Center: 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) Please, have the Model and Product number which you can find at the back of your television set ready, before calling.
  • Page 42: Annex 1 - Philips Tv Software Upgrade With Portable Memory

    Annex 1 - Philips TV software upgrade with portable memory Introduction Philips offers software upgrade capability for your TV using USB 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.
  • Page 43: Manual Software Upgrade Procedure

    Automatic software upgrade procedure & Power off your TV and remove all memory devices. é Insert the USB portable memory that contains the downloaded software upgrade. “ Switch on your TV with the POWER ‘ At startup the TV will scan the USB portable memory until it finds the update content.The TV will automatically go to the upgrade mode.
  • Page 44: Annex 2: Philips Tv Slideshow Format With Background Music

    Use the type number of your TV (e.g. 42PF7320A/37) 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. Errors reported to Philips will be adapted and published on the Philips support website as soon as possible.
  • Page 45 <slide>Images\Image12.jpg</slide> </slides> </philips-slideshow> Description Philips slideshow signature including the version. The title of the playlist. 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.
  • Page 46: Annex 3 - Philips Tv - Usb

    Use the type number of your TV (e.g. 42PF7320A/37) to find this documentation and other related files. - Philips can’t be held responsible neither for any errors in the content of this document nor for any problems as a result of the content in this document.
  • Page 47 LABOR: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, Philips will repair or replace the product, as its option, at no charge, or pay the labor charges to any Philips authorized repair facility. After the period of one (1) year, Philips will no longer be responsible for charges incurred.

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