Philips BDS4241R/00 User Manual
Philips BDS4241R/00 User Manual

Philips BDS4241R/00 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    User Manual BDS4241R TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....... 4 Safety Instructions .
  • Page 3 ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ........... 21 TV Channel Controls .
  • Page 4: Important Notes And Safety Instructions

    User Manual BDS4241R IMPORTANT NOTES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Disconnect from the electric outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Clean only with a slightly damp cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.
  • Page 5 Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
  • Page 6: Warnings And Precautions

    User Manual BDS4241R Battery Usage: CAUTION:To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit. • Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit. • Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). •...
  • Page 7: Cleaning & Care

    END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL This Philips product and its packaging contain materials that can be recycled and re-used. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and minimize the amounts which need to be properly disposed.
  • Page 8: Unpacking And Installation

    User Manual BDS4241R 2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION UNPACKING This product is packed in a carton, together with the standard accessories. Any other optional accessories will be packed separately. The weight of the product differs - depending on the type - from 29 to 43 kg.
  • Page 9: Installation Notes

    User Manual BDS4241R INSTALLATION NOTES Due to the high power consumption, always use the plug exclusively designed for this product. If an extended line is required, please consult your service agent. The product should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping. The distance between the back of the product and the wall should be maintained for proper ventilation.
  • Page 10: Parts And Functions

    User Manual BDS4241R PARTS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW Input Button Use this button to switch between available inputs. Menu Button Use this button to engage the On Screen Display menu. Volume Adjustment Buttons Use these buttons to adjust volume up and down.These buttons also serve as navigation and adjustment buttons when On Screen Display menu is engaged.
  • Page 11: Rear View

    REAR VIEW External speaker output Connect to external speakers. RS-232 Connector Connect to a PC to update software. Digital DVI input Connect to digital video signals from a Set-Top box or Computer. RGB(VGA) input Connect to RGB (VGA) output of Computer or Set-Top box. Component Video inputs Auto-detecting component video inputs (Y/Pb/Pr or Y/Cb/Cr) for connecting to the component output jacks of a DVD player or...
  • Page 12: Remote Control

    User Manual BDS4241R REMOTE CONTROL 3.3.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS Sound Mute On/Off Standby Power On/Off Push this button to switch on the PDP from Standby mode. Push it again to turn it off to Standby mode. Menu Activates the OSD (On Screen Display) menu Volume +/- Turns volume up or down.
  • Page 13: Teletext Function Buttons

    3.3.2 TELETEXT FUNCTION BUTTONS TEXT Activates the TELETEXT mode. INPUT Displays the TELETEXT index. Fastext With Fastext, you can easily access the topic and relevant pages you want by pressing the red, green, yellow and blue buttons on the remote control. In TELETEXT mode, volume controls remain available, but the relevant symbols are not shown on the screen.
  • Page 14: Connections To External Equipment

    User Manual BDS4241R CONNECTIONS TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO AN AERIAL To view TV channels correctly, a signal must be received using an antenna. Connect the aerial or network input cable to the ANT jack on the rear of the PDP. Note: When installing or re-installing your PDP, be sure to use the supplied coaxial antenna cable.
  • Page 15: Using Component Video Input

    4.2.3 USING COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Connect the green-colored (labeled as "Y") jack of the device to the green-colored "Y" jack of the PDP. Connect the red-colored (labeled as "Pr") jack of the device to the red-colored "PR/CR" jack of the PDP. Connect the blue-colored (labeled as "Pb") jack of the device to the blue-colored "PB/CB"...
  • Page 16: External Audio Connection

    User Manual BDS4241R EXTERNAL AUDIO CONNECTION 4.3.1 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKER Connect the speaker audio cable to the external speaker output jack on the rear of the PDP matching the “+” and “-” ends of the cable with the diagram on the PDP. •...
  • Page 17: Connecting A Pc

    CONNECTING A PC 4.4.1 USING RGB (VGA) OR DVI VIDEO INPUT Connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB(VGA) connector of the PC to the RGB-IN connector of the PDP. If you have a PC that is equipped with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), you may connect the PC DVI connector from the PC to the DVI-IN connector of the PDP.
  • Page 18: Basic Functions

    User Manual BDS4241R BASIC FUNCTIONS Main Input SCART 1 SCART 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] POWERING ON / OFF Make sure the PDP is plugged into the wall outlet with the supplied power cord.
  • Page 19: Volume Adjustment

    Image Screen Setup Audio Volume Treble Bass Balance Mute Audio Preset [-VOL+] to Preset Audio Move [- CH +] Adjust [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Volume Treble Bass Balance Mute Audio Preset [-VOL+] to Preset Audio Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU]...
  • Page 20: Display Information

    User Manual BDS4241R DISPLAY INFORMATION Via Remote Control Press the RECALL button to display the channel information and set- ting status. Press again to exit. Note: The displayed information can differ, depending on the selected source. TIMER OFF 001-ABC...
  • Page 21: Advanced Functions

    ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Image Screen Setup Audio Channel Settings Program Edit Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Channel Settings [-VOL+] to scan channels Auto Search Program Table Country AUSTRIA Program Edit Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image...
  • Page 22: Storing Tv Channels Manually

    User Manual BDS4241R Image Screen Setup Audio Channel Settings Auto Search [-VOL+] to scan channels Program Table Country AUSTRIA Program Edit Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Channel Settings [-VOL+] to scan channels Auto Search Program Table Country...
  • Page 23: Fine Tuning Tv Channel Reception

    Image Screen Setup Audio Channel Settings Auto Search [-VOL+] to scan channels Program Table Country AUSTRIA Program Edit Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Program Table Country Program Edit Program Fine Tune Channel Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +]...
  • Page 24: Labeling The Tv Channels

    User Manual BDS4241R Image Screen Setup Audio Channel Settings [-VOL+] to scan channels Auto Search Program Table Country AUSTRIA Program Edit Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Program Table Country Program Edit Program Fine Tune Channel...
  • Page 25: Choosing A Mts (Multi-Channel Television Sound) Mode

    Image Screen Setup Audio Channel Settings [-VOL+] to scan channels Auto Search Program Table Country AUSTRIA Program Edit Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Program Fine Tune Channel System Edit Labels - - - - MTS Mode AUTO Move [- CH +]...
  • Page 26: Editing Tv Channels

    User Manual BDS4241R Image Screen Setup Audio Channel Settings Program Edit Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Channel Settings [-VOL+] to Scan Channels Auto Search Program Table Country AUSTRIA Prog ram Edit ram E Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +]...
  • Page 27: Picture Controls

    Image Screen Setup Audio Brightness Contrast Sharpness Color Tint Image Preset [-VOL+] to Preset Image Move [- VOL +] Select [- CH +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Brightness Adjust [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Brightness Contrast Sharpness...
  • Page 28: Sound Controls

    User Manual BDS4241R Image Screen Setup Audio Volume Treble Bass Balance Mute Audio Preset [-VOL+] to Preset Audio Move [- CH +] Adjust [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Volume Treble Bass Balance Mute Audio Preset Audio Preset Complete! Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU]...
  • Page 29: Osd Menu Language

    Image Screen Setup Audio Language English Sleep Timer OSD Settings Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Language English Sleep Timer OSD Settings Move [- CH +] Adjust [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] OSD MENU LANGUAGE This PDP has multiple OSD Menu languages built-in including English, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Dutch, and Portuguese.
  • Page 30: Minimize Screen Sticking

    User Manual BDS4241R Image Screen Setup Audio Size AUTO Freeze Sticking Minimum Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Size AUTO Freeze Sticking Minimum Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup...
  • Page 31: Changing The Screen Size

    Image Screen Setup Audio Size AUTO Freeze Sticking Minimum Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Size AUTO Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Size AUTO H Position V Position Auto Freeze Sticking Minimum...
  • Page 32: Teletext

    User Manual BDS4241R 6.12 TELETEXT The Teletext service is available in many countries under a variety of names (TOP Text, Fastext, FLOF test,Videotext). It is provided as a free service by some television broadcasters.This service provides a real wealth of information, available at any time, on weather, sporting results, news, games, etc.The information is presented in pages organized in topics specified in color on the screen and you can access this information by simply pressing...
  • Page 33 Page Up (MTS) Press the MTS button (Ø) to display the next TELETEXT page. FREEZE Press the FREEZE button (∏) on the remote control to freeze the current page, preventing update and subpage display. Press the FREEZE button again to cancel. Reveal Press the Reveal button (”) to hide page information.
  • Page 34: Viewing The Picture In Picture (Pip)

    User Manual BDS4241R Split Screen NORMAL PIP Locate PIP Size 6.13 VIEWING THE PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) You can display a sub-picture with the main picture. In this way you can watch PDP the video input from any connected devices while watching other video input.
  • Page 35: Remote Management

    Swapping the main picture and the sub-picture Press the SWAP button. The main picture and the sub picture are interchanged. It is available in PIP and PBP mode only. Sub Input SCART 1 SCART 2 Main Input SCART 1 SCART 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT...
  • Page 36: Input Mode

    User Manual BDS4241R INPUT MODE VGA Resolution Active Resolution Standard Resolution H Pixels V Lines WVGA SVGA 1024 SXGA 1024 1280 SDTV Resolution Active Resolution Standard Resolution H Pixels V Lines 480i 480p 576i 576p HDTV Resolution Active Resolution Standard Resolution H Pixels V Lines...
  • Page 37 User Manual BDS4241R • When horizontal synchronous signals seem irregular in RGB mode, check PC power saving mode or cable connections. • The display settings table complies to the IBM/VESA standards, and based on the analog input. • The DVI support mode is regarded as same to the PC support mode. •...
  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    User Manual BDS4241R TECHNICALS SPECIFICATIONS Display Item Screen Size (Active Area) Aspect ratio Number of pixels Pixel pitch Displayable Colors Brightness Contrast Ratio Color Temperature Viewing Angle Specifications 42" (920.1(H) x 518.4(V) ±0.5mm) 16:9 852 (H) x 480 (V) 1. 080 (H) x 1. 080 (V) [mm] 1 billion (Option) 1500 cd/m 10,000:1...
  • Page 39 In / Out Terminals Item Internal speaker Speaker Output External speaker (option) D-Sub Jack x 1 (9 pin) RS-232C DVI Jack x 1 (24 pin) DVI Input RCA Jack x 1 D-Sub Jack x 1 (15 pin) RGB Input RCA Jack x 1 RCA Jack x 1 Component Input RCA Jack x 1...
  • Page 40 User Manual BDS4241R General Item Power Supply Power Consumption Dimension ( With Stand ) [W mm x H mm x D mm] Weight ( Without Stand ) Environment Condition Item Operational Temperature Storage Operational Humidity Storage Operational Pressure Storage External Speaker (Option) Dimension (W x H x D) Weight Type...
  • Page 41: Cleaning And Troubleshooting

    CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 9. 1 CLEANING Cautions When Using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the plasma display.Top of plasma display is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes.
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    User Manual BDS4241R TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom 1.The power cord is disconnected. No picture is displayed 2.The main power switch on the back of the PDP is not switched on. 3.The selected input has no connection. 4.The PDP is in standby mode in RGB mode. Caused by surrounding electrical appliances, Interference displayed on cars/motor cycles or fluorescent lights.
  • Page 43: Limited Warranty(Eur)

    Philips Consumer Electronics Europe. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
  • Page 44 OR IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS... Please contact Philips at one of the telephone numbers below: Austria ....... 0820 901115 Belgium .
  • Page 45 User Manual BDS4241R REMEMBER... Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary. MODEL#_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SERIAL#_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wo _ _ _...

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