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- Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome 42PFL8803D USER MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Supported formats ....41 10 Use Philips EasyLink ... . 42 11 Technical data ....43 12 Troubleshooting . - Page 4 One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products, to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF standards applicable at the time of producing the products.
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Page 5: Important
The product warranty does not apply if damage is caused by failing to follow these instructions. To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. The model and serial number of your TV can be found on the back and side of the TV as well as on the packaging. -
Page 6: Screen Care
Power consumption The TV consumes minimal energy in standby mode to minimise environmental impact. Active power consumption is displayed at the back of the TV. For more product specifications, see the product leaflet at www.philips.com/support. -
Page 7: Your Tv
Your TV This section gives you an overview of commonly-used TV controls and functions. TV overview Side controls and indicators 1. POWER CHANNEL +/- MENU VOLUME +/- Standby indicator / Remote control sensor Side connectors Use the TV side connectors to connect to mobile devices such as a camera or high- definition game console. -
Page 8: Remote Control
Remote control EN-6 Power TV or Radio Source Ambilight on/off Analogue/Digital mode Electronic programme guide Navigation buttons Up Î, Down ï, Left Í, Right Æ, OK. Digital menu Analogue menu Channel Volume For more information about the remote control, see Section 4.5 Remote control overview. -
Page 9: Get Started
Wall mount the TV WARNING Wall mounting of the TV should only be performed by qualifi ed installers. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper mounting that results in accident or injury. Step 1 Purchase a VESA-compatible wall... -
Page 10: Connect The Antenna Cable
Firmly pull the stand from the bottom of the TV. Place both the stand and screws in a secure location for future reinstallation. Step 3 Connect cables Connect the antenna cable, mains cord and all other devices to the back of the TV as described in the following sections and in Section 7.3 Connect devices. -
Page 11: Connect The Mains Cord
1. Locate the TV ANTENNA connector at the back of the TV. Connect one end of the antenna cable (not supplied) to the TV ANTENNA connector. Use an adaptor if the antenna cable does not fit. Connect the other end of the antenna cable to your antenna outlet, ensuring that the cable is tightly secured at both ends. -
Page 12: Use Your Tv
Use your TV This section helps you perform basic TV operations. Switch your TV on/off or to standby 4.1.1 Switch on your TV • If the indicator light is off, press on the side of the TV. 4.1.2 Switch off your TV •... -
Page 13: Watch Connected Devices
Press OK to select the device. Use Ambilight Ambilight is an innovative Philips feature that adds reactive ambient lighting to your viewing experience. Press AMBILIGHT ON/OFF on the remote control. Ambilight turns on. -
Page 14: Remote Control Overview
Remote control overview This section provides a detailed overview of remote control features. EN-12 Switches the TV on from standby or back to standby. SOURCE Selects connected devices. DUAL I-II Selects language in dual language programmes (in analogue mode only) or displays the list of audio languages (in digital mode). - Page 15 BACK Returns to the previous menu. Selects between analogue or digital mode. INCR. SURR. – analogue mode only Enables Incredible Surround with stereo sources. Spatial mode is enabled with mono sources. DEMO – analogue mode only Toggles the Demo menu on or off. AMBILIGHT ON/OFF Switches Ambilight on or off.
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Page 16: Use Your Tv In Digital Mode
Use your TV in digital mode Get Started • When the TV is powered-on for the first time you will be prompted to run auto installation to receive the channels that are broadcasted locally. • This process may take 10 to 20 minutes depending on the number of channels that are transmitted by the cable provider or broadcaster. -
Page 17: Understand The Information Banner
Understand the information banner When you select a digital channel, an information banner is displayed at the top of the screen. The banner disappears after a few seconds. You can also press STATUS/EXIT to display the information banner. When you press STATUS/EXIT twice in succession, the TV will display the description of the program. - Page 18 5.4.2 Add new channels or stations to your list You can search for new TV channels or radio stations that have been launched by the broadcaster after the initial installation. you are not in the digital mode, press A/D. Press DIGITAL MENU to display the on-screen menu and select Installation >...
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Page 19: Test Your Tv Reception
Setup | Installation | Service Setup Setu Setup | In Instal stallati lation | on | Service vice Setup Manual install services Channel No. Frequency 60500 KHz DTMB-SC...OK Start Scan Signal Strength: Signal Quality: Í and Æ to select the channel Press number and ï... -
Page 20: Change The Order Of Stored Channels
Change the order of stored channels You can change the order of the digital channels and radio stations that you have stored. you are not in the digital mode, press A/D. Press DIGITAL MENU to display the on-screen menu and select Installation > Service List >... -
Page 21: Control Access To Digital Channels
Setu Setup | Setup | Preferences Preferen Pref erences Preferences Subtitle Mode Language Subtitle Mode Digital Audio Output Set subtitle ON/OFF ï to select On. Press language in broadcast will take precedence over what was selected in Section 5.7.1 Set your language. Í... - Page 22 Setu Setup | Access restrictions Setup | Access r A cce restr estricti ictions Change PIN code Enter your system PIN _ _ _ _ New system PIN Re-enter system PIN Color Contrast New system PIN. Re-enter the new code when prompted. Setup | Access restrictions Setu Setup |...
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Page 23: Setup Your Favourite Channels
Note: The TV channel is blocked. To access the channel, enter the PIN code. 5.8.5 Restrict access to programs with Maturity rating You can restrict access to the digital programs using the Maturity rating provided the broadcast programs are rated. Enter the Access restrictions menu as described in the section, Turn on PIN code... -
Page 24: Check Current Software Version
Setu Setup | Favorites Setu Setup | Favo Favo Favorite rites rite List 1 List 1 Name CCTV-1 List CCTV-2 Select TV channels CCTV-3 Select Radio stations List 3 CCTV-4 List 4 Add all services Remove all services Select TV channels for the list 5.9.3 Add all services to a favourite list Press... -
Page 25: Epg Menu
There are two types of EPG. ‘Now/Next’ and ‘7 Days’. you are not in the digital mode, press A/D. Press GUIDE on the remote control or press DIGITAL MENU to display the on-screen menu and select Digital EPG > Digital EPG. A list of digital TV programmes is displayed. -
Page 26: Use Your Tv In Analogue Mode
Use your TV in analogue mode On-screen menus help you install your TV, adjust picture, sound and Ambilight settings and access other features. This section describes how to navigate the menus. you are not in the analogue mode, press A/D. Tip: If you need to change your menu language, see Section 5.3.1 Setup your... -
Page 27: Adjust Picture And Sound Settings
Use timers and child lock and Section 6.6 Use Demo mode. • Install To select auto store, manual store, sort and name TV channels, and to store a list of favourite channels. See Section 6.7 Install channels. • Location To change your TV location to the Home or Shop mode. -
Page 28: Active Control
Main Picture Setting Advanced Picture Sound Ambilight Features Install Location Æ to enter the list. Press Press Î or ï to select a setting: • Brightness Changes the level of light in the picture. • Colour Changes the level of saturation. •... - Page 29 Power 100% 6.3.3 Change picture format Change the picture format to suit your content. Press Í or Æ to select one of the following picture formats: • Wide screen The picture is displayed in the original proportions of images transmitted in 16:9 format.
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Page 30: Adjust Ambilight Settings
Main Picture Setting Advanced Picture Sound Ambilight Features Install Location Press Î or ï to select one of the following settings: • Equalizer Adjusts each individual frequency (tone). • Balance Balances the left and right speaker’s sound level. • Auto Vol. Leveller Controls the sudden sound level increase when changing channels or during commercial break. -
Page 31: Use Timers And Child Lock
Use timers and child This section describes how to switch the TV on or off at a specified time and to lock or unlock the TV. Child lock is useful in preventing your children from watching unauthorised content. 6.5.1 Automatically switch the TV to standby (Sleep timer) Sleep timer switches the TV to standby after a defined period of time. -
Page 32: Use Demo Mode
Features Timer Child Lock Parental Lock Demo To lock or unlock all channels In the Parental Lock menu, select Lock All or Clear All. Æ to enter. Press Press OK to confirm your choice. Parental Lock Lock Channel Change Code Locked Clear All Lock All... -
Page 33: Install Channels
Demo Pixel Plus 3HD Î or ï to select On or Off. Press Press OK to confirm. Press ANALOG MENU to exit. Alternatively, you can turn on or off the Demo mode with the DEMO button on the remote control. Press DEMO on the remote control. -
Page 34: Manage Channels
Step 2 Search and store new TV channels Press ANALOG MENU on the remote control and select Install > Manual Store > Search. Manual Store Colour System Sound System Search Channel Fine Tune Store Press Æ and the number buttons on the remote control to manually enter the three-digit frequency. - Page 35 Repeat the above steps to reorder more channels. Press ANALOG MENU to exit. 6.8.2 Name or rename channels This feature is not available for external channels. Press ANALOG MENU on the remote control and select Install > Name. Press Î or ï to select the channel you want to rename.
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Page 36: Connect Devices
Connect devices Connection overview Back connectors SERV. C TV ANTENNA AV IN Video and audio input cinch connectors for connection to devices. AV OUT Video output cinch connector and audio L/R connectors for connection to devices. CVI-1 Component video (Y Pb Pr) and Audio L/R input connectors for DVD players, digital receivers, game consoles and other component video devices. -
Page 37: Select Connection Quality
Audio L/R input at the AUDIO IN connectors on the TV. D Note Philips HDMI supports HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Contents Protection). HDCP is a form of Digital Rights Management that protects high defi nition content in DVD or Blu-ray Discs. -
Page 38: Connect Devices
Audio L/R cable - White and Red 7.2.4 Composite - Basic quality Composite video provides basic analogue connectivity, usually combining a (yellow) video cinch cable with (white and red) Audio L/R cinch cable. Match the cable colours when connecting to the composite Video and Audio L/R input connectors on the side of the TV. - Page 39 7.3.3 DVD player/Home theatre system/ Other audio system Connect a component video cable from the DVD player to CVI connectors on the back of your TV. To output sound to a home theatre system or other audio system, connect up the SPDIF OUT connector on the back of the TV to the Digital Audio IN connector on the system.
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Page 40: Setup Devices
A permanent game console or camcorder can be connected to an HDMI connector or AV IN (component) connectors at the back of the 7.3.7 Personal Computer Caution Before connecting the PC, set the PC monitor refresh rate to 60Hz. See Section 11 Technical data for a list of computer resolutions. -
Page 41: Use Your Tv As Pc Monitor
Use your TV as PC monitor Confi gure PC mode 1. Connect your computer in Section 7.3.7 Personal Computer. Press SOURCE on the remote control. The list of sources appears. ï to select VGA and press OK to Press confirm. Source list SIDE AV HDMI 1... -
Page 42: Use Your Tv In High Definition (Hd)
Use your TV in High Definition (HD) mode The HD (High Definition) mode allows you to enjoy clearer and sharper pictures if you are using HD equipment that can produce high definition video signals. Confi gure HD mode 1. Connect your HD equipment as shown in the Quick Start. -
Page 43: Display In Native 1080 Mode
480p 576p 720p format 480i format Note: Your Philips TV is HDMI compliant. If you do not get a good picture, please change the video format on your peripheral devices. Refer to the table above for details. 720p 1080i 576i... -
Page 44: Use Philips Easylink
One-touch play, you can control your TV and the devices with one remote control. For example, when you press one-touch play on your DVD’s remote control, your Philips TV will automatically switch to the correct channel to show the DVD content. -
Page 45: Technical Data
• Mains power: AC 220-240V • Power and standby power consumption: See technical specifications at www.philips. • Ambient temperature: 5°C - 35°C Specifications are subject to change without notice. For detailed specifications of this product go to www.philips.com/ support. EN-43... -
Page 46: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This section describes commonly-encountered issues and accompanying solutions. 12.1 General TV issues The TV does not switch on: • Unplug the mains cord, wait for one minute and plug in the mains again. • Verify that the mains cord is properly connected and that the mains are powered. -
Page 47: Sound Issues
If you cannot solve your problem, contact the Customer Support Centre in your country as listed on the last page of this user manual. Alternatively, consult our website at www. philips.com/support. WARNING Do not attempt to repair the TV yourself. This may cause severe injury, irreparable damage to your TV and void your warranty. - Page 50 © 2008 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Document order number: 3139 125 40733...