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Philips 55PW9383 Directions For Use Manual

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55PW9383
60PW9383
Product Highlights
• High-definition display—1080i/480p
• Philips HD Optics
• Auto IntelliSense
• HD DVI and Component Inputs
• Active Control
• Eye Fidelity—selectable progressive or
interlaced scan
• APAC
(Automatic Phosphor Aging
™
Compensation)
Features
• Multipoint digital convergence
• Protective screen filter
• Virtual Dolby
®
• 3-D Y/C comb filter
• Double-window, two-tuner
picture-in-picture
• Slim, upscale styling
• Home-cinema universal remote
with backlighting
Focus
™
™
Surround—30-watt RMS
3135 035 21401
Rear-projection
Rear-projection
HDTV Monitor
HDTV Monitor

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  • Page 1 55PW9383 60PW9383 Product Highlights • High-definition display—1080i/480p • Philips HD Optics • Auto IntelliSense Focus ™ • HD DVI and Component Inputs • Active Control ™ • Eye Fidelity—selectable progressive or interlaced scan • APAC (Automatic Phosphor Aging ™ Compensation) Features •...

  • Page 2: Welcome/Registration Of Your Tv

    And we’ll do everything in our power to keep you happy with your purchase for many years to come. As a member of the PHILIPS “family,” you’re entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service networks in the industry.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    NTRODUCTION Welcome/Registration of Your TV ....2 Safety/Precautions ......2–3 Features .

  • Page 5: Features

    Protective screen filter helps prevent accidental damage to the delicate front lenticular screen. This filter has been specifically for- mulated by Philips for HD displays to give the best possible pic- ture and still protect your investment. HD DVI and Component Inputs—DVI supports High-definition Copy Protected digital video input for connection to compliant set- top boxes.

  • Page 6: Connecting Accessory Devices To Your Tv

    Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV ANEL ou can connect a wide range of video and audio devices to your TV, in various ways. This page and the next one provide an overview of signal compatibilities and the types of devices you can connect to the jacks.

  • Page 7: Panel Overview: High-Definition Inputs

    ELPFUL Because DVI is such new technology, the elec- tronics industry is still working toward a deci- sion on one standard. Philips testing has deter- mined that compatibility issues exist with respect to a limited number of high-definition receivers when they are connected to the DVI input on this television.

  • Page 8: Connecting A Vcr

    VCR. ONNECTING A ANTENNA IN 75Ω AMP SWITCH CENTER CHANNEL AMP INPUT INPUT-AV 1 OUTPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO Rear of VCR* * (Example: Philips VCR model VR674CAT) POWER ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE PICTURE SOUND MENU/ STATUS/...

  • Page 9: Connecting A Vcr And Cable Box

    ANTENNA IN 75Ω AMP SWITCH CENTER CHANNEL AMP INPUT INPUT-AV 1 OUTPUT VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO Rear of VCR* * (Example: Philips VCR model VR674CAT) • The RF output on a cable box, usually POWER ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE...

  • Page 10: Connecting And Using An Audio Hi-Fi System With Your Tv

    Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV ONNECTING AND ou can use your TV’s AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to connect to an external audio hi-fi system. Follow the simple steps below. To make these connections, you will need two cables for audio connections (standard RCA). NOTE: The cables are not supplied with your TV.

  • Page 11: Making Optional Surround-Sound Connections

    AKING PTIONAL our TV has extra jacks that allow you to con- nect to an external audio amplifier system and a powered subwoofer. This connection option will provide a surround-sound experience similar to a movie theater or concert hall. To make the connections shown in this example, you will need: •...

  • Page 12: Connecting A Standard Dvd Player

    Rear of DVD Player* DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM-MPEG2-Dolby Digital-DTS COAXIAL OPT OUT SUB WF OUT *(Example: Philips DVD model DVD712) • To simplify making connections, the con- • The names for the component video jacks POWER ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE •...

  • Page 13: Connecting An S-Video Device

    IDEO ANTENNA IN 75Ω Rear of Device with S-VIDEO Output* DVD/VCR ANT-IN DVD/VCR AUDIO OUT AUDIO ANT-OUT VIDEO CH3 CH4 *(Example: Philips DVD/VCR Combi model DV910VHS) POWER ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE PICTURE SOUND MENU/ STATUS/ SELECT EXIT MUTE...

  • Page 14: Connecting A Dvd Player With Progressive-Scan Capability

    Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV ONNECTING A he following instructions explain how to connect a DVD player with progressive-scan capability to the HD INPUT-AV 4 jacks on your TV. To make the connections, you will need: • three cables for video connections (standard RCA connectors) •...

  • Page 15: Connecting An Hd Receiver To The Hd Input-Av 4 Jacks

    PHONE JACK REMOTE Rear of HD Receiver (Example: Philips DSHD800) • HD receivers will supply stereo sound to the TV only through the audio left and right cables, not through the coaxial cable. • Making a standard connection along with the HD connection as shown in the example (S-VIDEO) on this page will allow you to see the receiv- er’s on-screen menu and a picture (valid signal) from the receiver should...

  • Page 16: Connecting A Camcorder

    Connecting Accessory Devices to Your TV he side panel jacks provide a convenient way for you to connect a camcorder to your TV. The side panel jacks are recognized by your TV as AV3. You can obtain S-VIDEO quality with an S-VHS, Hi-8, or digital camcorder by connecting to the S-VIDEO input instead of the VIDEO (composite) input.

  • Page 17: Connecting And Using Headphones With Your Tv

    ONNECTING AND he TV’s side panel has a headphone jack for personal listening. Insert the headphone plug into the head- phone jack ; in the TV’s side panel. Turn down the TV’s volume or press the Mute button c c on the remote con- trol to turn off the TV’s internal speakers.

  • Page 18: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control POWER ROGRAMMING THE ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE SOUND PICTURE our TV remote is capable of working not only your TV but also other infrared remote (IR) controlled devices such as VCRs, cable TV converter boxes, satellite receivers, DVD players, and laser-disc players.

  • Page 19: Using The Code-Entry Method To Program Your

    SING THE ow that you have looked up the four- digit remote-control Direct-entry Code for your brand of accessory device, you are ready to follow the simple steps shown below to program your TV remote. Please read through all the steps before beginning.

  • Page 20: Using The Search Method To Program Your Tv Remote

    Using the Remote Control POWER SING THE ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE SOUND PICTURE our TV remote can be set to work various accessory devices (VCRs, cable convert- ers, and satellite receivers, for example) by what is called the Search Method. NOTE: The Search Method works only with devices equipped with channel-display indi- cators on the devices themselves or the abili-...

  • Page 21: Direct-Entry Codes For A/V Accessory Devices

    IRECT ENTRY ODE NUMBER ....0075, 0236 DMIRAL ... . .0027 DVENTURA ....0305 .
  • Page 22 Using the Remote Control POWER IRECT ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE SOUND PICTURE ODE NUMBER ADS ....0880 ....0855 .

  • Page 23: Using The Tv Remote With Accessory Devices

    SING THE he Chart below provides you with com- mon accessory-device functions associat- ed with the buttons on your Philips TV remote control. (See pages 18–20 for information on programming your TV remote to operate accessory devices.) NOTES: • Functions can vary according to the manu- facturer’s specifications for each accessory...

  • Page 24: Using The Av And Source Select Buttons

    Using the Remote Control POWER SING THE ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE SOUND PICTURE he AV button on the remote control and SOURCE SELECT button on the TV allow you to access the TV’s signal-source inputs. With each press of the AV button you can access a different signal-source input.

  • Page 25: Using Autosound

    ou can use the AutoSound™ options to automatically tailor the TV’s sound for the type of program you are watching. The factory has set the VOICE, MUSIC, and THEATRE options. The settings for the PER- SONAL option are the ones you select through the on-screen SOUND submenu.

  • Page 26: Using Autopicture

    Using the Remote Control POWER ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE SOUND PICTURE ou can use an AutoPicture™ option to automatically tailor the TV’s picture for certain types of input signals. The factory has set the MOVIES, SPORTS, WEAK SIG- NAL, and MULTIMEDIA options.

  • Page 27: Using Autosurf

    fter you set up a list of your favorite sig- nal sources in the SURF list, you can press the SURF button to see the list and quickly tune to a favorite signal source. Place up to 10 signal sources in the SURF LIST.

  • Page 28: Using Program List And Alternate Channel (A/Ch)

    Using the Remote Control POWER SING ACTIVE SWAP PIP CH CONTROL FREEZE SOUND PICTURE ROGRAM Press the Program List button on the remote control to display a list of channel numbers and their names (see the “Tuner Mode” “Auto Program,” “Channel Edit,”...

  • Page 29: Using The Sleep Timer Control

    ave you ever fallen asleep in front of the TV? You can program your TV to turn off while you sleep. The Sleep Timer 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 30: Using The On-Screen Submenus: Picture

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Picture o adjust your TV picture controls, select a channel and follow these steps. See descrip- tions of the picture-adjustment options below. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT. BRIGHTNESS will be highlighted and an adjustment bar will be shown to the right.

  • Page 31: Setting The Eye Fidelity Control

    ETTING THE ye Fidelity gives you a choice between two different scanning techniques—pro- gressive or interlaced. Progressive scan doubles the number of pic- ture lines, eliminating line flicker and pro- viding a jitter-free picture. Interlaced improves the appearance of on- screen motion.

  • Page 32: Setting The Dynamic Contrast Control

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Picture ETTING THE he Dynamic Contrast control allows you to sharpen the picture quality by making dark portions of the picture darker and light portions of the picture more noticeable. Normally, you will probably want to select MED.

  • Page 33: Adjusting The Manual Converge Controls: Converge Red/Blue

    DJUSTING THE ANUAL s explained in the Quick Use and Setup Guide, 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.

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Manual Converge Controls: Multipoint Red/Blue

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Picture DJUSTING THE he Multipoint Red/Blue Convergence controls allow you to adjust picture convergence at specific points on the TV screen. Press the MENU/SELECT button to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT to enter the PICTURE menu, then the CURSOR RING DOWN repeatedly until MANUAL CONVERGE is highlighted.

  • Page 35: Sound

    DJUSTING THE esides the normal volume level control, your TV also has individual sound- adjustment controls. You can use TREBLE (high frequency), BASS (low frequency), and Speaker BALANCE to further adjust the sound playback of TV programs. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on- screen menu.

  • Page 36: Using The Avl (Audio Volume Leveler) Control

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Sound SING THE ou may have noticed the peaks and val- leys of sound that occur between pro- gram changes or at commercial breaks. The volume levels often vary considerably. By turning on the AVL (Audio Volume Leveler) control, you can make your TV produce a more consistent volume level.

  • Page 37: Selecting The Surround-Sound Modes

    ELECTING THE ased on the signal being received, you can select various surround-sound modes: MONO, SPATIAL, STEREO, INCR. SUR- ROUND, or DOLBY* VIRTUAL (Virtual Dolby Surround). (See descriptions of the options to the right.) Selecting a Surround-sound Option Using the Remote Control While watching TV, you can select a surround- sound listening mode immediately by pressing the...

  • Page 38: Selecting The Stereo/Mono Sound Mode

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Sound ELECTING THE ou can enjoy stereo programs on your TV. It has both an amplifier and twin speakers through which stereo sound can be heard. Follow these steps to select the STEREO mode. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on- screen menu.

  • Page 39: Selecting The Sap (Second Audio Program) Feature

    ELECTING THE AP, or Second Audio Program, is an addi- tional part of the stereo broadcast system. Sent as a third audio channel, an SAP can be heard apart from the current TV program sound. TV stations are free to use SAP for any number of purposes, such as the broadcast of a second language or other audio information.

  • Page 40: Using The Bass Boost Control

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Sound he BASS BOOST control allows you to increase the low-frequency range of the TV’s sound. This creates a deeper, fuller sound. Follow these steps to turn BASS BOOST ON. Press MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on- screen menu.

  • Page 41: The Timer

    our TV comes with an on-screen clock. You will need to set the clock before you can use the Timer feature. During normal operation, the time appears on the screen when you press the STATUS/EXIT button. You can show the time on screen constantly by turning the TIMER DIS- PLAY control on (see page 42).

  • Page 42: Displaying The Time

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Features fter you have set the TV’s clock, you can use your TV to keep up with the time on screen. You can also set the timer to switch to another channel, and, if you want, turn the TV off.

  • Page 43: Setting The Timer's Start Time And Stop Time

    ETTING THE ou can set the Timer to switch to a selected channel at a specific time while you are watching another channel, or when the TV is in standby mode. (Standby mode is when the TV is plugged into the wall outlet but turned off.) If you want, you can also set the TV to turn off at some time after the TV switches channels.

  • Page 44: Selecting The Timer's Channel

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Features ollow these steps to select the channel to which the Timer will switch the TV. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on- screen menu. Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEATURES. Press the CURSOR RING RIGHT to enter the FEATURES submenu.

  • Page 45: Setting The Timer's Activate Control

    ETTING THE fter you have set the TIME, START TIME, STOP TIME, and CHANNEL, you must activate the Timer for it to operate. Your options are to set the Timer to work ONCE or DAILY. Set ACTIVATE to OFF if you don’t want to use the Timer.

  • Page 46: Understanding Autolock

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Features he AutoLock™ feature can help par- ents control what their children watch on TV. AutoLock™ does this by using the content advisories sent by broadcasters or other program providers. After you program AutoLock™, it can respond to the content advisories and block pro- grams that contain content that you may consider objectionable—offensive lan-...

  • Page 47: Autolock

    ETTING UP THE our AutoLock™ access code allows you to enter the AutoLock™ submenus to set up or turn off blocking. Your access code is also the “key” that unlocks pro- grams or channels that are being blocked by AutoLock™. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu.

  • Page 48: Using Autolock™ To Block Channels

    fter you have set up your personal access code (see page 47), you are ready to select the channels or program sources you want to block. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEATURES.

  • Page 49: Using Autolock™ To Block By Movie Rating

    SING fter you have set your personal access code (see page 47), you can block programs by specific movie ratings. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEATURES.

  • Page 50: Using Autolock™ To Block By Tv Rating

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Features SING ou also can block programs by specific TV ratings. Follow these simple steps. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu. Press the CURSOR RING DOWN twice to highlight FEATURES.

  • Page 51: Turning The Autolock™ Blocking Control

    URNING THE he BLOCKING control can be thought of as the “master switch” for AutoLock™. Use it to turn ON or OFF all of the settings (based on ratings). This control does not affect channel blocks (see page 48). Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu.

  • Page 52: Using Autolock™ To Block Unrated Broadcasts

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Features SING n addition to blocking rated programs or channels, you may also choose to block all programming that is unrated. Unrated programming consists of shows that the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America) or the TV broadcasters have chosen not to rate.

  • Page 53: Using Autolock™ To Block Broadcasts That

    ™ SING ome programs contain no content advi- sories from the Motion Picture Association of America or the television broadcasters (see page 46). To block pro- grams with no rating, follow these steps. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on-screen menu.

  • Page 54: Reviewing Your Current Autolock™ Settings

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Features EVIEWING utoLock™ provides a screen that shows the settings you have selected. Here’s how to access the screen. Press the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote control twice. Your AutoLock™ settings will appear on the screen. NOTE: If you have blocked specific subratings, such as V for Violence in the TV-PG category, these blocked subrat-...

  • Page 55: Using The Closed Captioning Control

    SING THE losed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hear- ing impaired, this feature uses on-screen text boxes to show dialogue and conversations while the TV program is in progress. Press the MENU/SELECT button on the remote control to show the on- screen menu.

  • Page 56: Using The Picture-Format Control

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Features our TV’s wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio) delivers a home-cinema experience not pos- sible with a conventional (4:3 aspect ratio) set. High-definition (HD) programs originating in 16:9 format and other widescreen-format video sources appear more lifelike, dramatic, and the- atrical.
  • Page 57 SING THE Selecting a picture Format Using the TV Buttons Should your remote control become lost or other- wise unavailable for use, follow the steps below to use the buttons on the front of the TV to access the on-screen menu and select a picture-format control.

  • Page 58: Using Active Control

    Using the On-screen Submenus: Features ctive Control™ Measures and corrects all incoming signals to provide the best picture-quality settings. When you choose to turn Active Control™ on, picture sharpness and noise reduction are controlled automatically. Active Control™ adapts picture settings continu- ously and automatically.

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Compatibility Information

    HD television RGB signal sys- tems, timing, synchronization, and signal strengths. The HD INPUT-AV 4 RGB inputs on your Philips TV will not be compatible with all digital equipment that offers RGB outputs. If the digital equip- ment you want to connect offers both...

  • Page 60: Appendix B: Model Specifications

    Appendix B Product Type Rear-projection HDTV Monitor Television System NTSC standard Channel Coverage VHF: 2–13 UHF: 14–69 Cable TV: Midband Superband Hyperband Ultraband Ambient Operating Temperature +41 to 113ºF (+5 to +45ºC) Mains Voltage AC 110 ±10% Power Consumption 180W (average) Standby Power <1 W Audio...

  • Page 61: Appendix C: Setting Color Space For Hd Input-Av 4

    ETTING olor space refers to how colors are defined and appear on your TV. Your TV’s default color-space setting for HD INPUT-AV 4 is YPbPr. RGB is also an option. If the picture’s color looks grossly incorrect, try changing the color-space set- ting on either the digital equipment or the TV.

  • Page 62: General Information

    General Information: Care and Cleaning WARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TV Screen: Do not leave picture border bars or stationary images on screen for extended periods of time. This can cause uneven picture-tube aging. Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the screen.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Check This List of Symptoms and Possible Solutions Before Requesting Service You may be able to solve the problem yourself. Charges for TV installation and adjustment of customer controls are not cov- ered under your warranty. If you need to call a customer service representative, please know the model number and serial number of your product before you call.
  • Page 64 General Information:Troubleshooting Difficulties and Possible Solutions The picture has no color or colors are not correct • Check to ensure that you have made connections correctly. See pages *Q-1, *Q-2, 6–9, and 12–16. • If you have connected digital equipment to the HD inputs, check/change the color-space setting on the equipment or TV. See page 61. •...

  • Page 65: Glossary Of Television Terms

    Active Control™ • Proactive video-control system for NTSC (see definition below) sources. Active Control™ continuously measures and corrects the incoming signals to provide the best picture possible. Alternate Channel • The feature that allows you to toggle between the last two channels viewed by pressing the A/CH button on the remote control.

  • Page 66: Index

    General Information: Index Active Control™, 58, 65 Alternate Channel (A/CH), 28, 65 APAC™, 5 Audio Out Control, 10 Audio/Video Inputs (Definition), 65 AutoChron™ Control, *Q-6 Auto IntelliSense™, *Q-7 AutoLock™ Control Access code, 47 Blocking channels, 48 Movie ratings, 49 No rating broadcasts, 53 On/off control, 51 Settings review, 54 Setup Code, 47...
  • Page 67 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 Charge Service. For Out-of-Warranty service, call the location nearest you.

  • Page 68: Factory Service Locations

    UN RAYON DE 50 À 75 MILES (80 KM À 120 KM) DU CENTRE DE SERVICE LOCAL. CÓMO OBTENER UN SERVICIO OPORTUNO Y EFICIENTE POR CORREO, EN CASA O EN PERSONA PARA SU PRODUCTO A TRAVÉS DE UN CENTRO PHILIPS DE SERVICIO. MAS DE 600 SITIOS POR TODO EL PAIS PARA LA RECEPCION DE PRODUCTOS NECESITADOS DE REPARACIONES: COMUNICARSE CON EL CENTRO DE SERVICIO DE FABRICA MAS CERCANO PARA ESTOS LUGARES DENTRO DE UN RADIO DE 80 A 120 KM (50 A 75 MILLAS) DEL CENTRO DE SERVICIO LOCAL.
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  • Page 72: Limited Warranty

    Philips Consumer Electronics Company. In coun- tries where Philips Consumer Electronics Company does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to pro- vide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).

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