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- Page 1 43PP8541 50PP8541 Rear-projection TV Rear-projection TV with HD Input with HD Input 3135 035 20412...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this television set. You are now the proud owner of a Philips TV, which promises full value to you as a customer. Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly for help with installation and operation. Setup and Installation Product Highlights . -
Page 3: Product Highlights
Periodically, APAC automatically shifts your television picture in increments that are very small and yet large enough to blur image retention that can lead to screen burn. Coupled with the Philips Auto Screen Format feature, APAC helps provide you protec- tion from the dreaded screen burn. -
Page 4: Installing The Tv
The major benefit of this projection tel- evision is its large viewing screen. To see the large screen at its best, test vari- ous locations in the room to find the optimal spot for viewing. Be sure to allow a minimum of 15 cm of space around the TV. -
Page 5: Using The Tv Keys
MAINS POWER KEY Switches the mains power on or off. REMOTE SENSOR Receives infrared commands to acti- vate controls when the remote-control handset is aimed at it and remote keys are pushed. VOL - A A + A A / MENU The - A key adjusts the sound volume softer. -
Page 6: Using The Remote Control Keys
SLEEP TIMER Allows you to select a time period after which the set will automatical- ly switch to standby mode. Choose 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes. See page 25. A/CH (Alternate Channel) Allows you to alternate between the last viewed channel and the pres- ent channel. - Page 7 SING THE EMOTE STANDBY • Switches the set off temporarily to standby mode. (The red light indicator lights up when the set is in standby mode.) • To switch the set on from standby mode, press the Standby, Channel +/–, or Digit (0–9) keys. No Function This button is not used with your television.
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Page 8: Using The Menus
Press the MENU key to display/cancel the main menu. Use the cursor in the up/down directions to select a menu item. Note : Sometimes not all the menu items are visible on the screen; press the cursor up/down until you can see the item you desire. -
Page 9: Tuning Channels Automatically
Tuning Channels Automatically Select AUTO STORE in the INSTALL menu. Press the cursor right to start the searching. All the TV channels are searched for and stored automatically. When the tuning is completed, press the MENU key to return to the INSTALL menu or press the m key to switch the menu off. - Page 10 Select CHANNEL. Key in the desired channel number with the digit keys or with the cursor left/right. Press the cursor down. In case of poor reception, you can improve the reception by adjusting the frequency using FINE TUNE. Select FINE TUNE and press the cursor left/right to adjust. In rare cases, certain TV channels may reproduce distorted or unstable pictures.
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Page 11: Sorting Channels
Sorting Channels According to your preference, you can change the order of the stored TV channels. Select SORT in the INSTALL menu. Press the cursor right to enter the menu. Key in the channel number in the FROM column you want to swap from. -
Page 12: Editing Channels
Editing Channels This feature allows you to edit or skip channels from the channel list that have bad or weak signals or channels that you do not watch often. Note : Once a channel is skipped, you cannot select it with the CH – or + key. -
Page 13: Naming Channels
Naming Channels It is possible to assign a name to a TV channel. This feature allows you to enter a name or modify an existing name of a channel, includ- ing peripherals. Note : Even when you have selected another language in the LANGUAGE menu, only the English language character set is offered to enter names to the TV channels stored. -
Page 14: Picture
Accessing the Menu Press the MENU key to display the main menu. Select PICTURE. Press the cursor right to access the PICTURE submenu. Use the cursor in the up/down directions to select an item. Use the cursor in the left/right directions to make adjust- ments or settings. - Page 15 Using Auto IntelliSense Your projection TV has three color projection tubes : one for red, one for green, and one for blue. When mixed in proper proportion, the beams of light coming from the tubes can produce any color. To create a clear pic- ture, however, these color beams must be precisely aligned.
- Page 16 Using Manual Converge : Converge Red/Blue Using the Auto IntelliSense ® feature, you can automatically adjust con- vergence in 20 seconds or less (see the previous page). Also, if you desire, you can use the Manual Converge controls to make additional convergence adjustments to suit your personal preferences or to further fine-tune the picture.
- Page 17 Using Manual Converge : Multipoint Red/Blue The Multipoint Red/Blue convergence controls allow you to adjust picture convergence at specific points on the TV screen. Note : Allow the TV to warm up for 20 minutes before adjusting convergence. Adjust Converge Red or Converge Blue before using the Multipoint Red/Blue controls.
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Page 18: Sound
Accessing the Menu Press the MENU key to display the main menu. Select SOUND with the cursor down. Press the cursor right to access the SOUND submenu. Use the cursor in the up/down directions to select an item. Use the cursor in the left/right directions to make adjust- ments or settings. -
Page 19: Features
Accessing the Menu Press the MENU key to display the main menu. Select FEATURES with the cursor down. Press the cursor right to access the FEATURES submenu. Use the cursor in the up/down directions to select an item. Use the cursor in the left/right directions to make settings. Press the MENU key to return or press the m key to switch the menu off. -
Page 20: Selecting The Channel
Setting Start Time Select START TIME with the cursor down. Press the cursor right to enter the START TIME mode. Key in the time you want the programme to be switched on. Press the cursor left to exit START TIME mode. Setting Stop Time Select STOP TIME with the cursor down. -
Page 21: Changing The Access Code
Activating the Child Lock The Child Lock feature allows you to lock channels to prevent chil- dren from watching certain programmes. Entering the Access Code Select CHILD LOCK in the FEATURES menu. Press the cursor right to enter the ACCESS CODE. Key in the access code 0711 (the default access code). - Page 22 Selecting the Screen Format The TV’s Screen Format options allow you flexibility in viewing video sources. Select a screen format using the v or cursor up/down keys or the onscreen menu. To use the onscreen menu : Select FORMAT in the FEATURES menu. Press the cursor right repeatedly to cycle through the differ- ent screen formats and select your desired format.
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Page 23: Using Program List
The Program List feature allows you to navigate a list of installed channels, receive a quick overview of those available, and activate the channel you desire. Press the PROGRAM LIST b key. Cursor down to cycle through the list of installed channels and highlight the channel number you want to activate. -
Page 24: Using Smart Picture And Smart Sound
SING The Smart Picture feature offers you a choice of five picture settings : Personal, Rich, Natural, Soft, and Multimedia. Smart Sound offers you a choice of four sound settings : Personal, Voice, Music, and Theatre. Press the SMART ` Picture or SMART ± Sound key on the remote control repeatedly to cycle through the settings and select your desired mode. -
Page 25: Using The Sleep Timer
Have you ever fallen asleep in front of the TV? Using the Sleep Timer, you can program your TV to turn off while you sleep. This feature allows you to set your TV to turn off within a certain amount of time : 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes. -
Page 26: Using Teletext (If Provided)
Many TV channels broadcast information via teletext. Each channel that broadcasts teletext transmits a page with information on how to use its teletext system. Look for the teletext page with the main index (usually p. 100). Depending on the TV channel, teletext is transmitted in different sys- tems. - Page 27 SING ELETEXT IF PROVIDED Quickly Running Through the Teletext Pages Press the cursor up/down or the CH +/– keys to run through the previous or the following pages. Selecting the Index Teletext Page Press the m key to return to the main index (usually p.
- Page 28 You can connect a wide range of video and audio equipment to your TV in various ways. This page and the next one provide an overview of sig- nal compatibilities and the types of equipment you can connect to the sockets.
- Page 29 The AV4 and AV5 sockets allow you to connect digital equipment with 1080i/480p (60Hz) or 576p (50Hz) signal output. Overview : High-definition Inputs AV4—use to connect digital equipment with a 1080i/480p (60Hz) or 576p (50Hz) signal output, such as digital set-top boxes or DVD players with progressive-scan capability.
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Page 30: Peripheral Equipment
Video Recorder : Playback Connect the RF cable to the RF socket on your video recorder. Connect another RF cable from the output of your video recorder to the ANTENNA IN 75Ω socket on your TV. Better playback quality can be obtained if you also connect the Video, Audio Left and Right (only for stereo equipment) cables to the VIDEO and AUDIO L (mono) and R inputs of INPUT-AV 2. - Page 31 Video Recorder : Recording To record S-VHS quality, connect an S-VHS peripheral directly to the video recorder. Recording a TV Programme Select the channel number on your video recorder. Set your video recorder to record. See the handbook for your video recorder. Switching channel numbers on your TV does not disturb recording.
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Page 32: Dvd Player
Video Recorder and Other A/V Peripherals Connect the RF cable to the RF socket on your A/V peripheral equipment. To obtain better picture quality, also connect the Video and Audio left and Audio right (only for stereo equipment) cables to the VIDEO and AUDIO L (mono) and AUDIO R input of the INPUT-AV 2 sockets. - Page 33 S-Video Equipment Note : Progressive-scan DVD players can be connected to the AV4 or AV5 inputs only. Connect an S-VIDEO cable to the INPUT-AV 2 S-VIDEO input. Connect the audio cables to the equipment’s AUDIO L (mono) and AUDIO R sockets and to the INPUT-AV 2 AUDIO L (mono) and AUDIO R sockets on your TV.
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Page 34: Camera And Camcorder
Camera and Camcorder Connect your camera or camcorder to sockets at the side of your TV. Connect the equipment to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO socket. Note : S-VHS quality with an S-VHS camcorder is obtained by connecting an S-VIDEO cable with the S-VIDEO socket instead of making a connection to the VIDEO socket. - Page 35 Additional Audio Connections : Surround Sound Your TV has extra sockets that allow you to connect to an external audio amplifier system and powered subwoofer. This connection will provide a surround-sound experience similar to a movie theatre or concert hall. Connect audio cables from the AUDIO L and R MONITOR OUT sockets of the TV to the AUDIO L and R inputs sockets on the surround-sound amplifier.
- Page 36 Setting the AV4 and AV5 Color Space The term colour space refers to how colours are defined and appear on your TV. When making connections to the AV4 or AV5 sockets, you will need to be sure the TV’s colour space is set to match the out- put of the peripheral you have connected.
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Page 37: Selecting Connected Equipment For Viewing
ELECTING ONNECTED QUIPMENT FOR IEWING Equipment Connected with an Aerial Cable Only Select the channel number under which you have stored the test signal with the digit keys. Equipment Connected to the back or to the side of the TV (AV3) Press the AV key repeatedly to select AV1, CVI, AV2, AV3, AV4, or AV5, according to where you connected your equipment at the back or the side of your TV. -
Page 38: Care, Cleaning, And Tips
ISPOSAL OF THE Philips is paying much attention to making its products environmentally friendly. Your new TV contains materials that can be recy- cled and reused. Specialised companies can dismantle your discarded TV at the end of its life, concentrating on the reusable materi- als and minimising the amount of materials to be disposed. -
Page 39: Before Calling Service
TV remote control does not work No power No picture Good picture but no sound Good sound but poor colour or no picture Poor picture Snowish picture and noise Colour patch (unevenness) Horizontal dotted lines Double images or “ghost” images One white line across the screen NICAM sound distortion (crackling noise) - Page 40 active control, 7, 22 automatic tuning of channels, 9 bilingual broadcast (I-II key), 7 blue mute, 22 camcorder, 35 child lock, 21 dolby* virtual, 6 DVD, 32–33 dynamic contrast, 14 editing channels, 12 frequency, 10 headphone, 34 hue, 14 information on screen (i+ key), 6 interrupt the sound (mute key), 7 m manual installation, 9–10 menu language, 8...
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Page 41: Specifications
Product Type Rear-projection TV with HD Input Picture • Picture screen diameter : 43PP8420 and 43PP8421 : 109 cm (43 in.) 50PP8421 : 127 cm (50 in.) • Visible screen size : 43PP8420 and 43PP8421 : 109 cm (43 in.) 50PP8421 : 127 cm (50 in.) •... - Page 42 NTERNATIONAL This product is guaranteed by Philips for a period of one year after the date of purchase against defects due to faulty workmanship or materials.The guarantee covers both parts and labour. Service under guarantee is only provided upon presentation of reasonable evidence (e.g., completed guarantee card or purchase receipts) that the date of the claim is within the guarantee period.
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Page 43: Consumer Information Centres
Estrada da Outurela 118 P-2795 Carnaxide Lisboa Phone (01) 416 30 63 / 416 69 61 Fax (01) 416 30 73 SPAIN Philips Servicio Atención al Cliente Bernardino Obregón, 26 E-28012 Madrid Phone (91) 5300777 Fax (91) 4678925 SWEDEN Philips Kundtjänst Kottbygatan 7.Kista... - Page 44 PERU Philips Peruana S.A. Customer Desk Comandante Espinar 719 Casilla 1841 Lima. 18 Phone (014) 479783 Fax (014) 468949 URUGUAY Ind. Philips del Uruguay S.A. Avenida Uruguay 1287 Customer Help Desk 11100 Montevideo Phone (02) 923392 Fax (02) 920752 ENTRES...
- Page 45 Philips Authorized Service Centre 148 Fu Jian Road M. Shanghai 200001 Phone (021) 3281005/38275 Fax (021) 3281005 HONG KONG Philips Electronics Hong Kong Limited Consumer Service 10/F., Flat A, Park Sun Building 103-107 Wo Yi Hop Road Kwai Chung, N.T. Phone 2619-9663...
- Page 46 JAPAN Philips Consumer Electronics 1-11-9, Ebisuminami Shibuya-Ku Tokyo 150 Phone (03) 3719 2235 Fax (03) 3715 9992 KOREA Philips Korea Ltd. - Philips House C.P.O. Box 3680 260-199 Itaewon-Dong Yongsan-Ku Seoul 140-202 Phone (02) 5961195/1196 (02) 5967632/76325 Fax (02) 5959688 MALAYSIA Philips Malaysia Sdn.