Information; Glossary; Maintenance - Philips 29PFL4508/F4 User Manual

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Glossary

Analog TV (NTSC)
Acronym that stands for National Television Systems Committee and
the name of Analog broadcasting standards.
Off the air Analog TV signals are no longer being sent by major
broadcasting stations in the USA.
Aspect ratio
The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3
(in other words, the TV screen is almost square); widescreen models are
16:9 (the TV screen is almost twice as wide as its height).
Component Video
This is a video signal format that conveys each of 3 principal colors of
light (red, blue and green) through different signal lines. This allows the
viewers to experience picture colors as original as it is. There are several
signal formats, including Y / Pb / Pr and Y / Cb / Cr.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface)
Interface that supports all uncompressed, Digital Audio / Video formats
including set-top box, Blu-ray / DVD recorder or Digital television, over
a single cable.
HDTV (High Definition TV)
Ultimate Digital format that produces high resolution and high picture
quality.
SAP (Secondary Audio Program)
Second-audio channel delivered separately from main-audio channel.
This audio channel is used as an alternate in bilingual broadcasting.
SDTV (Standard Definition TV)
Standard Digital format that is similar to the Analog TV picture quality.
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SRS TruSurround XT
Creates a truly immersive surround sound experience with rich bass and
clear dialog from only two speakers.

Maintenance

Cabinet Cleaning
• Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a
soft cloth.
• Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near
the unit. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the
exposed surfaces.
Panel Cleaning
Wipe the panel of the unit with a soft cloth. Before cleaning the panel,
disconnect the AC power cord.
Servicing
Should your unit become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem
yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Call our toll free
customer support line found on the cover of this User Manual to locate
an authorized service center.
IR Signal Check
If the remote control is not working properly, you can use a Digital
camera (including a cellular phone with built-in camera) to see if it is
sending out an infrared signal.
With a Digital camera
(including built-in cell phone cameras):
Point the Digital Camera towards the remote control
infrared diode at the front of the remote control.
Press any button on the remote control and look
through the camera display. If the infrared pulsating
light appears through the camera, the remote control
is sending out an IR signal.
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