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Philips 15PF9936/37 Directions For Use Manual

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  • Page 1 We can guide you through Connections,First-time Seep, or any of the Fea_res. We want you to start enjoyingyour new product right away! FOR FAST HELP PLEASE CALL, 1-800-531-0039 Visit us on the web at www.philips.com...
  • Page 2 Dear PHILIPS product owner." Thank you for your confidence in PHILIPS. You've selected one of the best-built, best-backed products available today. And we'll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli- ance; or Keep these instructions. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or Heed all warnings. appliance does not appear to operate normally Follow...
  • Page 4 Do not connect any AC/DC adapter to your LCD TV that does not originally come with the television. Only use the recommended part or parts that are approved by Philips Consumer Electronics. Caution: Do not use any cover or enclose the AC/DC adapter with any objects like a cloth or box which might shorten the life of the equipment.
  • Page 5 Timer allows you to set your TV to tUlTlitself ON and OFF once or daily like an alarm clock. Radio Mode Using FM Mode information ....46-52 Active Control, Auto Lock, Auto Picture, Auto Sound, are all registered trademarks of Philips Consumer E[ectronics Company. Copyright © 2(X)3 All rights resmved.
  • Page 6 or Spanish- and French-speaking owners, an onscreen LANGUAGE option is present, The LANGUAGE control enables you to set the TV's onscreen menu to be shown in either English, Spanish, or French, Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen L._iUmJmI BRIGHTNESS .....
  • Page 7 Tthe TUNER MODE allows you to change he TV s signal input to CABLE, ANTEN- NA, or AUTO mode,. It's" important for the TV to know if you want to receive c hannels fr_)m a cable TV signal or a normal antenna signal, NOTE:...
  • Page 8 B)ur TV can automatically set itse!f.f!)r ocal area (ol- cable TV) chalmels. This makes it easy f!)r you to select only the TV stations in your area by pressing the CHAN- NEL (+) ol- (-) button, Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen...
  • Page 9 CHANNEL EDIT makes it easy,?br you to add o1"delete channels,firm the list qf channels stored in the TV's memo13,. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button BRIGHTNESS ..repeatedly until INSTALL is highlight- •...
  • Page 10 utoChFon _an automatt_ally set the TVs l_Xonscreen clock, Because the time is SOUND EOLDRRR'0NTN"E 0' " ......... ! i! i!ii!iiiiii re_eived ti"om a broadcast signal, you must be surc_ that a cable TV o1"antenna signal is prc_s- • PICTURE LANGUAGE •...
  • Page 11 channel NAME.fi, ature allows you to list he "call" letters qf your fin,orite stations beside their channel numbers when the)" 77w TV has its memo 0, a appear on the screen. list of the 50 most popular channel names (fi)r BRIGHTNESS •...
  • Page 12 r'_) adiust your TV picture controls, select a chamwl andfi_llow these steps, Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen lnena. PIC- BRIGHTNESS TURE will be highlighted. • SONND COCOP_ Press the CURSOR RIGHT and the menu •...
  • Page 13 The Equalizer Contlvls allow you to adiust the sound /?equencies to suit the type _f program- ming be watched. Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. BRIGHTNESS Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until SOUND in highlighted. •...
  • Page 14 T_/e Balance Control will allow you to at!just he sound levels between the right and left speaker ou&ut. control to show the onscreen menu, PIC- Press the MENU button on the remote TURE will be highlighted. •SOUNO EOLOR"IONTNESS • FEATURES PICTURE Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly until SOUND in highlighted.
  • Page 15 I_i+ most _ases, the volume levels coming om broadcast programming or commer- cials arc, never the same, With the AVL (Audio Volume Le_eh, r) control turned ON, you can have the TV level out sound that is being heard, This makes f!)r a more _onsis- t_mt sound by reducing the peaks and vallo's...
  • Page 16 e Incredible Surround feature adds rearer dapth and dimension to both mon- aural (MONO) and sterao TV sound, With the _ontrol set to INCR, SURROUND (ln_redibl_ Surround), the TV's speak_rs add e_en wid_r sound separation to normal broadcasts. BRIGHTNESS • SOUND COLOR ......
  • Page 17 can receive broadcast stereo TV pro- rams, The TV has both an amplifier twin speakers through which the stereo sound can be heaiJ, remote control to show the onscreen Press the MENU button on the menu, BRIGHTNESS • SOUND COLOR •...
  • Page 18 is an additional part qf' the stereo broadcast system. Sent as a third audio channel, an SAP can be heard apart fi'om the current TV program sound. TV stations are fi"ee to use SAP fi)r an), number c)f purposes. remote control to show the onscreen Press the MENU button...
  • Page 19 _/'you have comwcted the TV s AUDIO I')JUTPUT jacks to the AUDIO INPUT jacks on a stereo receiver (see the Quick Use GuMe .fiJr _om_ec tion instructions), set AUDIO to either VARIABLE or' FIXED to determine whether you ac(iust the _olume at the stereo BRIGHTNESS or at the TVI [[you select VARIABLE, _hange...
  • Page 20 U_;ing the TV's Audio (Monitor) Output cks or the IZ._ternal Speaker connec- tions, the TV speakers _an be turned allowing the t_d_,vision sound to be heard only frz_m the ext_,rnal audio system or the ext_,rnal speakt, rs. Press the MENU remote control to show the onscreen button on the...
  • Page 21 your television comes with an on-screen 'lock. The TV also can be set to turn on or q_'at a speo]ic time and tune to a specl]i'c FEATURES cham_el when it powers its se!f on, TIMER ** 12:O3AH Press the CLOCK button on the •...
  • Page 22 rl_z_e Mode Select Control will allow you to tse set the TV into the TV, FM, HD, or PC Modes, Du)ending on how the TV will be used, these modes may hme their' own to optimize BRIGHTNESS......onscreen menus controls there use •...

  • Page 23: Autolock

    T_lle A_ t{ve Control monitors and acljusts _commg video signals to hel I) provide best picture quality. When you choose to turn the Active Control ON, the picture sharpness and noise reduc- tion arc, controlh, d automatically. Active Control acliusts these picture settings _ontinu- ously aM automatically,...
  • Page 24 he AutoLock ,f!_ature receives AutoLock AutoLock )rocesses data sent by broadcasters TVIIATIHG • • HOVIERATING • • other program providers that contain pro- IDBI_A'| €][tl • IV-Y7 gram content adHsories, When programmed • PG • TV-G • PG-13 by the Hewer; a TV with AutoLoc k •...
  • Page 25 t, t oLock _ allows parents to block out or censor' any channels they think chil- ..II)_IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ..BNIGNTNESS dr_,n should not watch, A channel blocked • SODND COLON • FEATURES PICTUNE the AutoLock control cannot be viewed until •...
  • Page 26 After your personal a_ cess code has been set (see the previous page), you are r_,ady BRIGHTNESS to select the chalmels or inputs you want to • SOUND COLOR block out or censo_: • FEATURES PICTURE • INSTALL SHARPNESS • PICTURE TIMER Press the MENU button...
  • Page 27 Various m_screen messages will apl)ear he#_ someone tries to view blocked pro- gramming. The message is determi!_ed by how the _urrem programmi!_g is blocked, You may flew be blocked programming and turn OFF the A utoLo_k f!,ature by usi!_g the Clear All control or by enteri#_g your a_ cess _od_ m..
  • Page 28 After your personal access code has been set, you can select specifi_ movie ratings 0R,0NTNESS iiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiii!iiiiiiiiiiii that you want to _ ensor: :S?E DBES Cp OBBE Press the MENU button on the • INSTALL SHARPNESS !i!ii!i!i!i!i!iii • PICIUBE TIMER remote control to show the onscreen _iliiiiiiii •...
  • Page 29 can select specific TV ratings that you ant to censor by following these steps, BRIGHTNESS • SOUND COLOR Press the MENU button on the • FEATUBES PICTURE remote control to show the onscreen • INSTALL SHARPNESS • PICTURE TIHER menu, TINT •...

  • Page 30: Blocking

    BLOCKING control is w,hat can be hought qf as the "master switch" ,_)r AutoLock This control affects the settings BRIGHTNESS • SOUND COLOR you ha_e chose!z,for blockbzg programs • FEATURES PICTURE according to movie ratings or' TV ratings, or • INSTALL SHARPNESS •...
  • Page 31 remind you which ratings you have locked and which Block Options you MOVIERATING have selected, a review screen is m,ailable rt, view your AutoLocU _ settings. 7b access this screen follow the stu)s below. IV RATING{ Press the STATUS/EXIT button your remote control TWICE, Your AntoLock...
  • Page 32 Closed CaptioiHng (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television pro- grams o!_ the TV s_rc,en, Designed to hel l) the BRIGHTNESS • SOUND COLOR hearing inwaired, this f!,ature uses o!_s_reen • FEATURES PICTURE "text boxes" to show dialogue a!_d conversa- •...
  • Page 33 E)nU can change the screen,format size to atch the 07)e of program you're watch- ing. Select the normal 4.'3, EXPAND 4.'3, or COMPRESS 16:9 aspect ratios. BRIGHTNESS Press the MENU button on the • SOUND COLOR remote control to show the on-screen •...
  • Page 34 Tll w Program List Control will allow you to uickly overview all the programmed _hannels that have been plu_ ed into the tele- visions memorly (see the Auto Programming section of this manual for more details), Program List will let you easily select the desired channels your looking,for:...
  • Page 35 mTve you ever fallen aslec 7) in,fivnt o{the "V,only to have it wake you up at two in the morning with a t¢,st pattern sound scrc,e_hing in your ear's? Well, your TV _an enable you to avoid that discomfort by auto- matically turning itse!f qff, With the Slec7)
  • Page 36 Wl_ether you're watching a movie or a ,ideo game, your TV has automatic video control settings that will match with your current program sou_ze or CoRtg_Rt. AutoPi_ture quickly resets your TV's video _ontrols for a number qf di[f_rent types of programs and _iewing _onditions that you...
  • Page 37 utoSound allows you to select from thr_,e factorly-set controls and a personal _ontrol that you set according to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu, The three fa_torly-set _ontrols (Voice, Music, and Theatre) enabl_ you to tailor the TV sound so as to enhance the parTi_ ulur pro- gram you arc_ watching, Follow these steps to...
  • Page 38 Alist or series of previously viewed chan- nels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this f(,uture, you can easily switch between dil_rcmt TV chan- nels that _urrently int_,rest you. The SURF control allows you to set up to t_m channels its qui_k _iewing list.
  • Page 39 F;ur remote control is set to work your 7"1/ nd many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs, Cabl_ Boxes, Satellite Systems, DBS, DVD, etc, However; an easy onetime step may be ne_ essao" b@Jre the remot_ will work your VCR, Try this initial Direct Access Method to see if going on to the fidlowing section...
  • Page 40 w that you hm,e looked up the three- igit Remote Code Number for your brand of device, you are rt,ady to follow four simple steps below. Please read through steps 1-4 bc_fore begin- ning. Place the TV/DVD/ACC Mode Switch in the proper position, Press the •...

  • Page 41: Autosound

    y_ur TV remote can be set to work various _ternal devices such as VCRs, Cable Boxes, Satellite Receivers, DBS, DVD, etc. by Satellite Receiver what is called the search method qf remote control programming, Cable Converter If the "Remote Cod_" number method shown...
  • Page 42 kvLe] _ l[e[e] ,,] _ Admiral ....2027, 2052 Electrophonic ....2017 Lloyd's ....2001,2051 Adventura ....2001 Emerex ....... 2012 Loewe ..2004, 2005, 2017, 2035 Aiko ......2059 Emerson ..2001, 2002, 2017, 2023, Logik ....2004, 2034, 2057 Aiwa ..
  • Page 43 Akai ......5316 Panasonic ....5301, 5322 Sony ......5306 Technics ...... 5301 Harman/Kardon ....5314 Philips ., ,5302, 5308 (DEFAULT DVD) ....5311, 5318 Pioneer ..... 5305, 5312, 5321 Theta Digital ....5312 Kenwood ..... 5307 Proscan ...... 5304 Thomson .....
  • Page 44 Wisi ..4008, 4027, 4031, 4037 General Instrument ..... 4012 Panda ......4037 Xcom Multimedia ....4065 Gold Box ..... 4059 Philips ..... 4007, 4011, 4020, Xsat ....4006, 4065 ....4037, 4048, 4059 _hnder ....4033, 4045 Gooding ......
  • Page 45 W_wn using the TV remote with an acces- ory device, first make certain it is set to control your accessorly device (by the REMOTE CODE or SEARCH method) Set the TV/DVD/ACC mode switch to the proper position on the remote, Point the top of the remote toward...
  • Page 46 This TV also provides you with an FM adio. An FM Radio signal must be con- !+ected to the FM A!+telma 75_) Jack lo(ated EQUALIZER o!+ the bottom of the TV. • FEATURES BALANCE • INSTALL INC_ SURROUND • SOUND LANGUAGE STEREO To enter the FM Mode,...
  • Page 47 rr_2 Ma#_ually searrh, store, and sort FM cltam_elsfollow the imtructio#_s below: button on the remote control to dis- If in the FM Mode, press the MENU play the FM Mode onscreen menu. NAME Press the CURSOR DOWN buttons to highlight the MANUAL STOP,E option.
  • Page 48 e!_surv, the best som_d quali O,,fmm the FM E UALIZER • FEATURES BALANCE adio,featmw of this "I'V5 several Sou!_d Controls are available for acliustme!_t, • INSTALL ..INCR. S URROUND I EQUALIZER STEREO • FEATURES BALANCE RADIO button on Ihe remote controL. To enter the FM Mode, press the •...
  • Page 49 FM Radio within the TV can be set to urn on a!_zl offal a specific time, or tune to a sT)ecific chwmel when it powers on. The ..idiiiiiii!!@iiiiiili!i!i!i iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Timer conm)ls also allows the FM Display to • FEATNNES BALANCE ..
  • Page 50 Mode Select options allow you to move o other operating modes within he I'V. When in the FM Mode, choose from "I'V,PC, or • FEATURES BALANCE HD Modes. • I_STALL INCR. SIIRROIIND • SOUND TIMER STEREO If in the FM mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display HODE SELECT the FM Mode onscreen menu,...

  • Page 51: Balance

    Wsile in the FM Mode, therc_ is a crwensaver option that can be used. The Screensaver control, when on, will circulate the • FEATURES BALANCE ..sclY.en station indication around the display. • INSTALL ..TIMER INCR. SURROUND { • SOUND If in the FM mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display...
  • Page 52 utoSound allows you to select from ,four factorT-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your own preferences through the onscreen Sound menu within the FM Mode. The four fa_ tolT-set controls (Classical, Jazz Pop, or Rock) enable PERSONAL 120HZ you to tailor the sound so as to enhance...
  • Page 53 HD Mode offers certain Pictur(., Sound nd Blocking options within its onscreen menu. Below is a list qf Pictur(_ Menu options. Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode (HDI), Press the MENU control to display the HD Mode button on the remote...

  • Page 54: Equalizer

    HD Mode also qffMs certain Sound con- rol a4justments to fine tune the sound being hearzl when in the HD Mode, P_AIH Pre_s the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode (HDI). SO_B BLOCKC_AHHEL Pre_s the MENU control to display the HD Mode...
  • Page 55 rl_e HD Select Control will allow you to uicklv change f!'om the HD Mode <_f o per- ation to the TV, FM Radio, or PC Modes, If in the HD Mode, press the MENU button on/he remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu, The PIC- BLOCK C _A_[ L...
  • Page 56 7_cte HD Mode ckwmel can be blocked to "ensor tke viewing qf programming suitable f!)r ckildrYm. "lb block the HD Mode chatmel,,f!)llow tke steps below, ..;777777777771 '_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_'_ Press the HD button control to place the TV in ihe HD Mode on the remote (HDI), Press the MENU...
  • Page 57 TV can be used as a PC Monitol: A PC dee signal mast be present or the TV will go into standby mode. Follow the steps below to access and adjust the onscreen PC Menu controls. trol to place the TV in the PC Mode. Press the MENU button on the remote...
  • Page 58 Resolution Ref_sh Veffical Horizontal Horizontal Pixel Rate Sync Sync Polarity Frequency 640 x 480 60 Hz 31,500 kHz 25,175 I'lHz 67 Hz 35,000 kHz 30,240 I'lHz 72 Hz 37,900 kHz 31,500 I'lHz 75 Hz 37,500 kHz 31,500 I'IH 85 Hz 43,300 kHz 36,000 I'lHz 720 x 400...
  • Page 59 No Power TV Only Produces MONO Sound • Check the TV power cord, Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds • If using a cable box with RF only tyI m connections, the signal then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWER coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO...
  • Page 60 Active Control • Active Control continuously measures and cor- Incredible Surround • False acoustic management of the audio rects the incoming signals to provide the best picture possible. signal thai produces a dramatic expansion of the wail of sound thai surrounds the listener and heightens overall...

  • Page 61: Table Of Contents

    AutoLock Controls Cleaning and Care ........Access Code ........Factory Service Locations ......62-63 FM Radio Mode Controls Block Channels ........AutoSound Control ....... Blocking Options ......... Install Menu Controls + Clear All Blocked Channels ......Auto Program Control ......Movie Ratings ........
  • Page 62 Toll-free numbersprovidedon the nextpage NOTE:If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas (see directory on back), you can contact the nearest Service Branch to obtain efficient and expedient repair for your product, if your product is In-Warranty, you should have proof-of-purchase to ensure No ChargeService. For Out-of-Warranty service, call the location nearest you.
  • Page 63 TODOEL PAlS PARALA RECEPCION DE PROOUCTOS NECEMTADOS DE REPARACIONES: COMUNICARSE CONEL CENTRO DE SERVICIODE FABRICAMAS CERCANO PARAESTOSLUGARES OENTRO DE [IN RADIODE 80 A 120 KM {50 A 75 MILLAS) DELCENTRODE SERVICIOLOCAL ATLANTA CLEVELAND CHICAGO Philips FactoryService Philips Factory Service Philips FactoryService 550 Franklin Road., Suite F 950 Keynote Circle 1279W. Hamilton Pkwy. Marietta, GA 30067...
  • Page 64 Philips is incidental or consequential damages resulting from the product. not liableunder any circumstances for any direct, indirect, special, inci-...

  • Page 65: Remote

    PHILIPS uick Use and Hookup Guide IMPORTANT NOTE: This owner's manual is used with several Component Video Input Connections ... Important Notice/Warning ..... different television models. Not all features (and High Definition Input Connections ..... Basic TV Operation ......drawings)
  • Page 66 Direct Cable Connection: our Cable TV input into your home may be a single (75 ohm) able or use a cable box decoder. In either case the connec- Cable signal coming trom tion is very simple. Follow the steps below to connect your cable Cable Company signal to your new television.
  • Page 67 Note: The Audio/Video cables needed for this connection are not look be labelled different.) or VHF/UHF Antenna supplied with your TV. Please contact your dealer or Philips at 800-531-0039 for information about purchasing the needed HD RECEIVER EQUIPPED WITH COMPONENT cables.
  • Page 68 Turn the TV and the Computer ON. Press the PC Mode button to set the TV into the HD CABLE Mode and tune to the computer's signal. ®® Note: Please contact your dealer or Philips at 800-531-0039 ®®® information about purchasing the needed cables.
  • Page 69 15" LCD FlatTV_ HDTV Monitor • Active Control TM • High Definition Monitor (I080i, 720p) displayed as 720p • 3 Line Digital Comb Filter • Digital Crystal Clear III TM • NTSC Tuner • Built-in speakers with 6 watts • Flexible inputs: HD Component and VGA (WXGA Resolution) •...
  • Page 70 Origin: AutoSound TM, AutoPicture TM, AutoMute TM , AutoLock ActiveControl TM, FlatTV TM, and Digital Crystal Clear III TMare trademarks of Philips Consumer Electronics Company Printed in the U.S.A. @2003 Philips Consumer Electronics Company Specifications subject to change without notice.