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This manual contains all information you will need to initially install and operate your new TV.
Also read the help texts which are being displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Model: 42PF7621D/10; 37PF7641D/10; 42PF7641D/10
Product No: ....................................
Safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Use of the option key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Keys at the right side of the TV . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Introduction: Digital TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Switch the TV on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
First time installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Use of the TV menu settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Create your favourite list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Multimedia Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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About this User Manual
If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if 'Troubleshooting' does not solve your TV
problem, you can call your Local Philips Customer or Service Centre. See the supplied Worldwide
guarantee booklet.
Please, have the Model and Product number which you can find at the back or the bottom of
your television set or on the packaging, ready, before calling the Philips customer support service.
Adjust picture menu settings . . . . . . . . . 15
Adjust sound menu settings . . . . . . . . . . 18
Adjust feature menu settings . . . . . . . . . 20
Set your preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Select your connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Reset the factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Contents
Side panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Rear panel overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Connect:
a VCR or DVD recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
a satellite receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
a DVD player or HD receiver . . . . . . . . 46
or HD receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
a Home Cinema amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Use the Common Interface slot . . . . . . . . . . 50
Select connected equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Record with your recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
with portable memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
with background music . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
and USB issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Also read the help texts which are being displayed at the bottom of the screen. If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if ‘Troubleshooting’ does not solve your TV problem, you can call your Local Philips Customer or Service Centre. See the supplied Worldwide guarantee booklet.

  • Page 2: Safety Warnings

    Do not touch, push or rub or strike the screen with • One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to take anything hard as this may scratch, mar or damage the all necessary health and safety measures for our screen permanently.

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 3 Getting started Before you start Warning: do not insert the mains cord into the mains at the bottom of the TV and in a wall socket or hang the TV on the wall before all connections are made. Before you switch on your TV, connect all your peripheral equipment.
  • Page 4 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 4 Getting started (Continued) Overview of the side connector panel - To connect a camera, camcorder or game, see To make video and audio connections, p. 42. - To connect a headphone, see To make video and audio connections, p.

  • Page 5: Use Of The Remote Control Rc4350

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 5 Use of the remote control RC4350 B Standby Press to switch the TV from or to standby mode. When switched to standby, a red indicator on the TV lights up. Attention: the TV is never powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged.
  • Page 6 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 6 Use of the remote control RC4350 (Continued) b Teletext On/Off Press to switch teletext on. See Teletext, p. 38-40. Only for UK: Digital text/Interactive television. Attention: not all channels transmit interactive television applications at all times. DVD STB TV VCR AUX V Volume Press + or - to adjust the volume.

  • Page 7: Use Of The Option Key

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 7 Use of the OPTION key key allows you to display the Quick access menu OPTION which will give you direct access to some features and menu options. 1. Press the key. OPTION > The Quick access menu appears. 2.

  • Page 8: Keys At The Right Side Of The Tv

    TV.Verify if the country you are now located and you have selected during the installations (see further), supports digital video broadcasting via antenna. See www.philips.com/support for the list of supported countries or consult your local dealer or see the sticker at the back of your TV.

  • Page 9: Switch The Tv On

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 9 Switch the TV on < Press the power switch B at the side of the TV or the B key on the remote control. Note: the first time (and only the first time) you switch on your TV, you see a Welcome screen followed by the installation procedure.
  • Page 10 Notes: - reception of digital terrestrial TV channels is applicable dependent on the country selected; PHILIPS Installation - if you choose to install the channels at a later time, select This will help you to install the following the Automatic installation in the TV menu, Installation, sections: Channels to scan available channels.
  • Page 11 TV installation menu. Note: when you skip or stop the Settings Assistant, then the standard settings Philips selected for you will be chosen. 6. Press the green colour key again to finish the First time installation procedure and to display the first stored TV channel.

  • Page 12: How To Navigate Through The Menus

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 12 How to navigate through the menus Introduction A lot of guiding instructions, help texts and messages will be displayed on your TV when you use the menus or when you try to execute an action. Read the help texts which are being displayed on the specific item highlighted.

  • Page 13: Use Of The Tv Menu Settings

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 13 How to navigate through the menus (continued) TV menu TV settings 5. Press the cursor right to enter the highlighted menu item. > The content of the right panel is moved to the left panel Settings assistant TV settings and the right panel now shows the content of the newly...
  • Page 14 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 14 Use of the TV menu settings (continued) A. Change settings in an easy-to-use manner with the TV menu TV settings Settings assistant. TV settings Settings assistant Features Reset to standard Each time you've made a selection, press the green key to confirm your selection.

  • Page 15: Adjust Picture Menu Settings

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 15 Adjust picture menu settings The picture menu contains the settings that affect the quality of TV menu TV settings the picture. TV settings Settings assistant 1. P ress the key on the remote control. MENU/BROWSE Features Reset to standard...
  • Page 16 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 16 Adjust picture menu settings (Continued) Custom tint (only when Tint is set to Custom) TV menu Fine tunes the white point ( ) and black level ( ) of TV settings Picture the picture....
  • Page 17 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 17 Adjust picture menu settings (Continued) MPEG artefact reduction TV menu artefact reduction smoothens the MPEG TV settings Picture transitions on digital content....Settings assistant < Select On or Off. Reset to standard MPEG artefact red. Picture Colour enhancement Colour enhancem..

  • Page 18: Adjust Sound Menu Settings

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 18 Adjust sound menu settings The sound menu contains the settings that affect the quality of TV menu the sound. TV settings Sound Equalizer Settings assistant Press the key on the remote control. MENU/BROWSE > The main menu appears. Volume Reset to standard Select TV menu and press the cursor right.
  • Page 19 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 19 Adjust sound menu settings (Continued) Dual I/II TV menu Allows you to select, per channel, Dual I or II, when dual TV settings Sound sound transmission is available....Settings assistant Mono/Stereo Reset to standard Mono/Stereo Surround mode Picture...

  • Page 20: Adjust Feature Menu Settings

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 20 Adjust feature menu settings The Features menu allows you to control the settings of special TV functions, features and accessory equipments. TV menu Features 1. Press the MENU/BROWSE key on the remote control. TV settings Subtitle >...
  • Page 21 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 21 Adjust feature menu settings (Continued) Sleeptimer TV menu Features This sets a time period after which the TV automatically TV settings ..... switches to standby. Features Sleeptimer 1. Select Sleeptimer. 2. Press the cursor right. Installation Childlock 3.
  • Page 22 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 22 Adjust feature menu settings (Continued) Set code/Change code TV menu Features This allows you to set or change the personal 4-digit access TV settings ..... code that is used in the different lock functions of the TV. Features Sleeptimer <...
  • Page 23 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 23 Adjust feature menu settings (Continued) Common interface TV menu Features Note: this functionality is only available in certain TV settings ..... countries. Features Sleeptimer Installation Childlock This allows you to access common interface applications Set/Change code defined by the service provider of the Common Interface On timer...

  • Page 24: Search For And Store Tv Channels

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 24 How to search for and store TV channels Tip: you will need this chapter only if you want to change the installation settings. Installation menu This menu will adjust settings related to the installation of the TV menu Television TV channels, language and country and to the initial installation...
  • Page 25 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 25 How to search for and store TV channels (Continued) Select your country TV menu Installation TV settings ..... This allows you to select the country where you are now Features Channels located. Installation Preferences Connections Notes: - if you select a wrong country, the channel numbering will not...
  • Page 26 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 26 How to search for and store TV channels (Continued) Installation update TV menu This allows you to automatically tune to and update all Installation Channels available digital channels without altering the sorting of Autom. installation Languages existing channels.
  • Page 27 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 27 How to search for and store TV channels (Continued) Analogue: manual installation TV menu This gives you the possibility to manually install (tuning-in Installation Channels channel by channel) analogue channels. Manual installation Autom. installation Languages will not find nor store any DVB-T (digital) channels.

  • Page 28: Rearrange The Channel Number List

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 28 Rearrange the channel number list This allows you to rename, to reshuffle and to uninstall or TV menu reinstall the stored channels. Installation Channels < Press the corresponding colour keys and follow the on Autom.

  • Page 29: Set Your Preferences

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 29 Set your preferences This menu contains items that can set or adjust various special TV menu TV functions and that will typically be accessed only Installation Preferences occasionally. Location ..... Teletext 2.5 Time zone Select your location Channels This allows you to select the location of your TV.

  • Page 30: Select Your Connections

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 30 Select your connections This allows you to select the peripheral equipment you have TV menu connected to the audio and video connectors. Installation Connections EXT1 ..... 1. Select Connections. EXT2 2. Press the cursor right. Time zone 3.

  • Page 31: Reset The Factory Settings

    Connections website. How to upload a new software version on your memory Decoder device, see Annex 1, Philips TV software upgrade with Factory settings portable memory, p. 55. Software upgrade Automatic software announcement (if present)

  • Page 32: Create Your Favourite List

    ® 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 32 Create your favourite list This allows you to select up to four favourite channels lists with your preferred TV channels and radio stations. For example, Ò ‡ π † each member of your family can create his/her own favourite MHEG list.

  • Page 33: Epg (Electronic Programming Guide)

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 33 Create your favourite channels list (Continued) To select only TV or only radio channels on the All channels list When the All channels list is displayed or selected you may filter the list and select a list with only the TV channels or a list with only the radio channels.
  • Page 34 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 34 EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) (Continued) 2. Press the green colour key on the remote control to watch/listen to the selected programme currently on air. 3. Press the red colour key to mark/unmark a reminder on the selected programme.

  • Page 35: Multimedia Browser

    -Following file formats can be reproduced: for pictures: JPEG for audio: MP3, MP3 Pro, LPCM DVD STB TV VCR AUX - Only FAT/DOS-formatted memory devices are supported. - Philips can not be held responsible if your USB device is not SELECT supported. DEMO OPTION ®...
  • Page 36 Press OK to play. when another song starts playing, or when the end has been reached; - more technical remarks can be found in Annex 3, Philips TV-Digital camera and USB issues, p. 60. Following icons may appear: folder...
  • Page 37 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 37 Multimedia Browser (Continued) Function keys at the bottom of the screen Details to display a description of the selected file or directory Transitions to select if you like to apply a transition during a slide show Slide time to select the duration a picture will be displayed in a slide show...

  • Page 38: Teletext

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 38 Teletext Note:Teletext is not available via equipment connected to the connector. HDMI Most TV channels broadcast information via teletext. This TV has a 1200 pages memory that will store most DVD STB TV VCR AUX broadcasted pages and subpages to reduce waiting time.
  • Page 39 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 39 Teletext (Continued) Hypertext With hypertext you can quickly jump to a pagenumber or search for a specific word shown on the current teletext page. 1. Press the key to highlight the first word or a number DVD STB TV VCR AUX on the page.
  • Page 40 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 40 Teletext (Continued) Digital text (only for UK) Some digital channels offer dedicated digital text services (for instance BBCi). DVD STB TV VCR AUX 1. Press b to switch Digital text on. SELECT DEMO Note: UK only: digital text is displayed when programmes are carrying digital text or interactive services.

  • Page 41: To Make Video And Audio Connections

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 41 To make video and audio connections Tip: use the inputs that are available on your equipment that provide the best video or audio performance, as below. Note: your TV comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector but some of your equipment may be equipped with this type.

  • Page 42: Side Panel Overview

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 42 To make video and audio connections - Side panel overview Camera, Camcorder, Game 1. Connect your camera, camcorder or game as shown. 2 and 3 for 2. Connect to VIDEO AUDIO L mono equipment. For stereo equipment also connect AUDIO R S-VHS quality with an S-VHS camcorder is...

  • Page 43: Rear Panel Overview

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 43 To make video and audio connections - Rear panel overview AUDIO L/R EXT3 EXT2 EXT1 o DIGITAL COMMON INTERFACE HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ANTENNA DIGITAL AUDIO IN L o AUDIO OUT o R OUT AUDIO DVD player Satellite receiver...

  • Page 44: Vcr Or Dvd Recorder

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 44 Connect a VCR or DVD recorder Warning: 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 0,5 m from the screen. EXT2 EXT1 1 / 2...

  • Page 45: Two Vcrs Or Vcr And Dvd Recorder

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 45 Connect two VCRs or VCR and DVD recorder Note: you can not record signals from equipment connected to the YPbPr input. With eurocables EXT2 EXT1 1. Connect the aerial cables 1 and 2 as shown.

  • Page 46: Dvd Player, Hd Receiver/Game Console

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 46 Connect a DVD player, HD receiver or game console Tip: if necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys. With a HDMI connector HDMI 1/2 HDMI is the leading new standard for Digital video and audio interconnection.

  • Page 47: Dvd Player, Sat. Receiver Or Hd Receiver

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 47 Connect a DVD player, a satellite receiver or HD receiver Tip: if necessary, you can adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor keys. With Component Video Connectors 1. Connect the three separate component video cables 1 to the YPbPr jacks on the DVD AUDIO L/R player and to the Y, Pb and Pr jacks of...
  • Page 48 2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 48 Connect a PC Notes: - only a PC with digital sound can be connected to the HDMI connection; - if your PC does not have digital sound output, connect your PC via a VGA connector; - before connecting your PC to the TV, select your PC monitor settings to a refresh frequency of 60 Hz;...

  • Page 49: Home Cinema Amplifier

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 49 Connect a Home Cinema amplifier Digital Home Cinema amplifier < Connect a digital Home Cinema amplifier to AUDIO L/R connector 1 at DIGITAL AUDIO OUT EXT3 the bottom of the TV. EXT2 EXT1 Tip: to avoid visible delay between picture and sound, use this DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector to connect your Home Cinema...

  • Page 50: Use The Common Interface Slot

    Note that a smart card may only be valid for a single broadcast channel. CA modules and smart cards are neither supplied nor optional accessories from Philips. The CA module is responsible for the messages and texts on screen. In case of failure or strange behaviour, you must call your CI service broadcaster.

  • Page 51: Select Connected Equipment

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 51 Select connected equipment Before operating your connected equipment you have to make a selection in the Installation, Select your connections menu, OPTION p. 30. ® 1. Press the key. MENU/BROWSE 2. Select TV menu and press the cursor right. ®...

  • Page 52: Audio- And Video Equipment Keys

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 52 Audio- and video equipment keys Most of the audio and video equipment from our range of products can be operated with the remote control of your TV. Press one of the keys after you pressed the SELECT repeatedly according to the equipment you want to operate with this remote control.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 53 Troubleshooting Symptom Possible cause/Remedy < No picture Verify if the supplied cables are connected properly. (The aerial cable to the TV, the other aerial to your recorder, the power cables, ..) < Verify if you selected the correct source. <...
  • Page 54 HD channels < The Electronic Programme Guide function and background programme No EPG data available information are only made available by TV channels that provide EPG information and in countries which support EPG. See www.philips.com/support. Great user manuals database on UserManuals.info...

  • Page 55: Annex 1 - Philips Tv Software Upgrade With Portable Memory

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 55 Annex 1 - Philips TV software upgrade with portable memory Introduction Philips continuously tries to improve its products and it wants you to profit of that even after your purchase. Therefore it allows you to upgrade your TV software using a USB memory device (not supplied).
  • Page 56 Note: once the upgrade is finished use your PC to remove the TV software from your USB portable memory. If you need further assistance or in case of problems, please call your local Philips Customer Centre. See Philips Consumer Care on the www.philips.com/support website. Great user manuals database on...
  • Page 57 TV menu Installation Software upgrade 1. Go to www.philips.com/support using the web browser Current softw. info ..... of your PC. 2. Follow the procedure to find the information and the Local upgrades Channels software related to your TV.

  • Page 58: Annex 2 - Philips Tv-Slideshow Format With Background Music

    Use the type number of your TV 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 59 Pagina 59 Annex 2 (Continued) Supported XML-tags The following table gives a description of the XML syntax. Tag Name Description mandatory Philips slideshow signature including the version. philips-slideshow optional The title of the playlist. title audio optional The audio-URL following this tag will define the music playing in the background during the slideshow.

  • Page 60: Annex 3 - Philips Tv - Digital Camera And Usb Issues

    Philips support website. Use the type number of your TV 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. Errors reported to Philips will be adapted and published on the Philips support website as soon as possible.

  • Page 61: Annex 4 - Issues Referring To Connected Peripherals With A Hdmi Connector

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 61 Annex 4 - Issues referring to connected peripherals with a HDMI connector Note:Teletext will not be available via equipment connected to a HDMI connector. HDMI IN connector allows the following TV and monitor display modes: HD Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 640x480i 720x480i...

  • Page 62: Index

    2584.3 en.qxd 29-03-2007 10:48 Pagina 62 Index active control ......17 HDMI connector....46,61 select your connections..30 analogue: manual installation . 27 headphone......... 42 select connected equipment . 51 antenna......... 4 headphone volume ....19 set code ........22 audio receiver ......

  • Page 63: Recycling

    - Your TV consumes energy in standby mode. Energy consumption contributes to air and water pollution.Very low standby power consumption. - Specifications: see the product leaflet on www. philips. com/support. - If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service in your country.

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