Philips 50PF9731D/37B User Manual

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  • Page 1: Product Safety

    Return your Product Registration Card or register online at www.philips.com/usasupport today to get the very most from your purchase. Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don’t miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once to ensure, or register online at www.philips.com/usasupport to ensure:...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if ‘Before Calling Service’ does not solve your TV problem, you can call your Local Philips Customer or Service Centre. See the supplied World-wide guarantee booklet. Please, have the Model and Serial number which you can find at the back of your television set or on the packaging, ready, before calling the Philips helpline 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) Model: 42-50PF9731D/37;...
  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    Installing the TV requires special skills that should only be performed by qualified personnel.You should not attempt to do the work yourself. Philips bears no responsibility for improper mounting or mounting that results in accident or injury. Make sure that the wall mount is being fixed securely enough so that it meets safety standards.
  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Before you start Warning: do not insert the power plug into the mains at the bottom of the TV and in a wall socket before all connections are made. Before installing your TV or before hanging it on the wall, first connect your accessory devices. See To make video and audio connections, p.
  • Page 6: Digital Cable Tv

    Getting started (Continued) Cable CARD INTERFACE 1394 * CableCARD™ is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Overview of the side connector panel - To connect a camera, camcorder or game, see To make video and audio connections, p. 42. - To connect a headphone, see To make video and audio connections, p.
  • Page 7: Connect To The Tv

    L + R + VIDEO Cable box / SAT Connect to the TV Your Philips Digital TV will allow you to enjoy digital programs directly from your cable or off air. Connect directly to the TV or connect via your current cable box or Satellite Receiver box.
  • Page 8: Connect The Mains

    Connect the mains < Insert the power cord supplied into the mains at the bottom of the TV and in the wall socket. Warning: verify that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the sticker at the back of the TV. Contact your local dealer if your power supply is different.
  • Page 9: Use Of The Remote Control Rc4403 / 4411

    Use of the remote control RC4403 / 4411 / 4421 When a button enables multiple options, a small list will be shown. Press repeatedly to select the next item in the list.The list will be removed automatically after 6 seconds or press immediately.
  • Page 10: Audio And Video Equipment Buttons

    Use of the remote control RC4403/4411/4421 (Continued) POWER POWER FORMAT MY CONTENT GUIDE GUIDE MUTE MUTE SOURCE SOURCE INFO A/CH Volume Press + or - to adjust the volume. MUTE Interrupt the sound or restore it. Channel selection - To browse through the TV channels or sources stored and marked in the Preferred channels list (see p.
  • Page 11 Use of the remote control RC4403/4411/4421 (Continued) POWER POWER FORMAT FORMAT MY CONTENT MY CONTENT GUIDE GUIDE MUTE MUTE SOURCE SOURCE INFO A/CH FORMAT Press this button to summon a list of available display formats (depending on the receiving signal).This lets you choose the display format of your preference.
  • Page 12: My Content

    Use of the MY CONTENT / OPTION button POWER FORMAT MY CONTENT MY CONTENT GUIDE GUIDE MY CONTENT MY CONTENT MUTE Quick access My Content (Un)Mark Digital audio language Closed caption SOURCE Picture format Equalizer PIP format Clock TV menu Television TV channels Multimedia...
  • Page 13: Digital Audio Language

    My Content (Continued) Quick access My Content (Un)Mark Digital audio language Closed caption Picture format Equalizer PIP format Clock (Un)Mark This allows you to add TV channels to or remove TV channels from your favorite channels list. 1. Select (Un)Mark. 2.
  • Page 14: Buttons On The Right Of The Tv

    Buttons on the right of the TV VOLUME MENU PROGRAM/CHANNEL Should your remote be lost or broken you can still change some of the basic settings with the buttons on the right side of your TV. Press the power switch B to switch the TV MENU the Settings menu without the remote control.
  • Page 15: How To Navigate Through The Menus

    POWER How to navigate through the menus FORMAT FORMAT MY CONTENT GUIDE GUIDE MUTE MUTE Settings Picture SOURCE Sound Setup Ambilight Installation Features CableCARD applic. Channels Demo Exit Info Settings Picture Auto picture Picture Contrast Sound Brightness Ambilight Color Features Sharpness Channels Color temperature...
  • Page 16: How To Search For And Store Tv Channels

    How to navigate through the menus (continued) Settings Demo Ambilight Pixel Plus Setup Clear LCD Installation Active Control CableCARD applic. Demo Exit Info How to search for and store TV channels Tip:You will need this chapter only if you want to change the installation settings. Settings Installation Language...
  • Page 17 How to search for and store TV channels (continued) Settings Installation Autoprogram Language Start now Autoprogram Weak channel ins. Software upgrade Info Television installation Installation mode Please select your Antenna installation mode. Cable Previous Next Store TV channels After language is set correctly, you can now search for and store the TV channels.
  • Page 18: Channel Tuning

    How to search for and store TV channels (continued) Channel tuning Important: After the installation of the TV channels has been done, always make a selection in the Installation menu between Antenna or Cable whether you want to watch Antenna TV channels or Cable TV channels. Note: Do not start Autoprogram but press the red color button.Then press the button.
  • Page 19 USB device. The USB device must be filled with the appropriate upgrade image (and structure) which can be found on the www.philips.com/support website. How to upload a new software version on your portable memory device, see Annex 1, p. 56.
  • Page 20: Cablecard Applications

    Settings CableCARD applic. Conditional access Copy protection Setup Installation CableCARD applic. Demo Exit Info CableCARD applications A CableCARD is a removable card distributed by cable companies, that is inserted into the CableCARD slot at the bottom of your television. See CableCARD, p. 38. It enables you to decode digitally encrypted, or scrambled content delivered from the cable system.
  • Page 21: Use Of The Setup Menu

    Use of the Setup menu Settings Setup Preferences Source Setup Clock Installation CableCARD applic. Demo Exit Info Settings Setup Preferences Picture/sound pref. Preferences Features prefer. Source Menu preferences Clock Reset AV settings Info This menu is used to control the settings of special TV functions, features and accessory devices.
  • Page 22 Use of the Setup menu (Continued) Settings/Setup Preferences Picture/sound pref. PIP format Picture/sound pr. Auto surround Features prefer. Menu preferences Reset AV settings Info Settings/Setup Preferences Features preferen. Caption service Picture/sound pr. Digital caption opt. Features prefer. Digital caption serv Menu preferences Downloaded rat...
  • Page 23 Use of the Setup menu (continued) Settings/Setup/Preferences Features prefer. Dig. caption options Reset to default Caption service Size Dig. caption serv. Style Dig. caption opt. Text Downloaded rat... Background Info Settings/Setup/Preferences Features prefer. Downloaded ratin... Caption service Dig. caption serv. Dig.
  • Page 24 Use of the Setup menu (continued) Settings/Setup Preferences Menu preferences Picture/sound pr. Show emergency.. Features prefer. Change PIN Menu preferences Reset AV settings Info Adjust menu preferences 1. Select 2. Press the cursor right to select Minimum or Normal. Minimum to activate the temporarily display of the channel number/input source when either channel or input are changed.
  • Page 25 Use of the Setup menu (continued) Settings/Setup Preferences Reset AV settings Picture/sound pr. start now Features prefer. Menu preferences Reset AV settings Info Set/Change PIN This allows you to set or change the personal 4-digit access code that is used in the different lock functions of the TV. 1.
  • Page 26 Use of the Setup menu (continued) Settings Setup Source Preferences Source Clock HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Side Digital Audio In Info Settings Setup Clock Auto clock mode Preferences Auto clock channel Source Time Clock Time zone Daylight saving Info Select your source This menu allows you to identify the accessory devices you have connected to the external inputs/outputs.
  • Page 27 Use of the Setup menu (continued) Auto clock channel to Automatic) With the cursor buttons, select the channel number where time can be found by the TV. Typically time can be found on PBS (Public Broadcasting System) as well as some other channels.
  • Page 28: Use Of The Tv Menu Settings

    Personal refers to the personal preference settings of picture in the picture menu. Note:This Philips TV has been set at the factory to look best in bright store environments which typically use fluorescent lighting. As your home will likely not be as well...
  • Page 29: Color Temperature

    Adjust Picture menu settings (Continued) Settings Picture Picture Color Sound Sharpness Ambilight Color temperature Features Digital processing Channels Clear LCD Dynamic contrast Info Color Adjusts the saturation level of the colors to suit your personal preference. Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of fine details in the picture. Color temperature Increases or decreases Warm (red) and Cool (blue) colors to suit personal preferences.
  • Page 30: Adjust Sound Menu Settings

    Adjust Picture menu settings (continued) Settings/TV Picture Active Control Minimum Digital processing Medium Dynamic contrast Maximum Color enhancem. Tint Picture format Active Control Info Adjust Sound menu settings Settings Picture Sound Setup Ambilight Installation Features CableCARD applic. Channels Demo Exit Info Color enhancement Automatically controls green enhancement and blue stretch.
  • Page 31: Headphone Volume

    Adjust Sound menu settings (Continued) Settings Sound Auto sound Picture Volume Sound Balance Ambilight Headphone volume Features Sound mode Channels Alternate audio Dig.Audio language Mono/Stereo Delta volume Info Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. ‘Dolby’ ‘Pro Logic’ and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
  • Page 32: Adjust Features Menu Settings

    Adjust Features menu settings Settings Features Closed captions Picture Sleeptimer Sound Ambilight Features Channels Info The Features menu allows you to control the settings of special features. 1. Press the button on the remote control. MENU > The Settings menu appears on the screen. 2.
  • Page 33: Enjoy Ambilight

    Settings Ambilight Ambilight Picture Brightness Sound Mode Ambilight Color Features Separation Channels Balance Info Settings/TV Ambilight Mode Color Ambilight Ambience Brightness Relaxed Mode Movie Color Action Separation Balance Info Enjoy Ambilight The ambilight menu contains the settings for controlling the ambient lighting.
  • Page 34 Enjoy Ambilight (continued) Settings/TV Ambilight Color Auto Color Ambilight Palette Brightness Saturation Mode Color Separation Balance Info 7. In case Color has been selected in the Mode menu: < Select Color in the Ambilight menu and press the cursor right. <...
  • Page 35: Control Tv Channels' Special Functions

    Control TV channels’ special functions Settings Channels Lock after Picture Channels lock Sound TV ratings lock Ambilight Movie ratings lock Features Preferred channels Channels Region ratings lock Clear region ratings Info Settings/TV Channels Lock after Timer Lock after Time Channels lock TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock Preferred channels...
  • Page 36 Control TV channels’ special functions (continued) When has been selected, all items in the age-based and in the contents-based lists are locked. If, while is selected, any other item, either an age-based or content-based item, is unselected, then All is automatically unselected.
  • Page 37: Movie Ratings Lock

    Control TV channels’ special functions (continued) Settings/TV Channels Movie ratings lock Lock after Please enter your Channels lock TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock Preferred channels Region ratings lock Clear region ratings Info Movie ratings lock This function allows you to control access to individual movies based on their MPAA ratings (Motion Picture Association of America).
  • Page 38: Preferred Channels

    Control TV channels’ special functions (continued) Settings/TV Preferred channels Channels Channel 1 Lock after Channel 2 Channels lock TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock Preferred channels Region ratings lock Clear region ratings Info Preferred channels After having finished to search for and to store TV channels, all the installed, non-scrambled,TV channels are marked as preferred by default.
  • Page 39: Electronic Program Guide

    - Remove the memory card from your camera and insert it in the memory card slot. Refer to www.philips.com/support for more information. - Philips cannot be responsible if your USB device or memory card is not supported. button GUIDE button on the remote button.
  • Page 40 • Malfunctions of the unit or card may result in data loss or damage to the card. • Philips shall not accept any liability for damage or loss of stored data. Warning: Memory cards can be swallowed by young children.
  • Page 41 - more technical remarks can be found in Annex 4, Philips TV-Digital camera and USB issues, p. 62. Following icons may appear:...
  • Page 42 Multimedia Browser (Continued) POWER FORMAT MY CONTENT GUIDE MUTE SOURCE SOURCE INFO A/CH Function buttons at the bottom of the screen Details to display a description of the selected file or directory Transitions to select if you like to apply a transition during a slide show Slide time to select the duration a picture will be...
  • Page 43: To Make Video And Audio Connections

    To make video and audio connections Tips: - use the inputs that are available on your equipment that provide the best video or audio performance, as below; - if you experience a discolored line on the left or right side of the set, adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor buttons.
  • Page 44: Side Panel Overview

    To make video and audio connections (Continued) Notes: - Cables are often color-coded to connectors. Connect red to red, white to white... - Component video (YPbPr) connection is necessary to view video sources, for example digital broadcastings coming from a settop box, in 1080i, 720p, 480i or 480p; - The labels for the component video sockets may differ depending on the DVD player or the device connected.
  • Page 45: Rear Panel Overview

    VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO SERVICE DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZED DISPLAY UART HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ANTENNA DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SYNCHRONIZED CABLE Cable box Satellite receiver 2 DVD recorder/ 2VCRs / 1DVD player or 1 VCR + another device VIDEO S-VIDEO AUDIO HDMI 1...
  • Page 46: Vcr Or Dvd Recorder

    Connect a VCR or DVD recorder Warning: do not place your recorder too close to the screen as some recorders may be susceptible for signals from the display. Keep a minimum distance of 0,5 m from the screen. L + R + VIDEO ANTENNA 1.
  • Page 47: A Recorder And Other A/V Devices

    Connect a recorder and other A/V devices AV1 : L + R + VIDEO CABLE 1. Connect the RF antenna cable 1 of the 2. Connect the RF output of the AV device to the RF input of the recorder 2. 3.
  • Page 48: A Recorder And Cable Box With Rf Output

    Connect a recorder and Cable box with RF output CABLE SIGNAL SPLITTER ANTENNA Cable box 1. Use an optional signal splitter. 2. Connect one of the cable TV signal splitter outputs 1 to the cable box’s 3. Connect the other cable TV signal splitter output 2 to the the bottom of the TV.
  • Page 49: A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box With A/V Outputs

    Connect a satellite receiver or Cable box with A/V outputs CABLE L + R + VIDEO 1. Connect the satellite antenna cable or the Cable TV cable 1 to the satellite receiver’s or cable box’s jack. 2. Connect another RF cable 2 from the output TV’s CABLE/ANTENNA 75 Ω...
  • Page 50: A Recorder And Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box With A/V Outputs

    Connect a recorder and satellite receiver or Cable box with A/V outputs S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Cable box 1. Connect the satellite antenna cable or the Cable TV cable 1 to the satellite receiver’s or cable box’s jack. 2. Connect the AV cables 2 to the satellite receiver’s or cable box’s recorder’s jacks.
  • Page 51: Dvd Player Or Other Accessory Digital Source Devices

    Connect a DVD Player or other accessory digital source devices Note:This TV is capable of displaying 1080i, 720p and 480p DTV signals when connected to a DTV tuner cable box. Select the output of the cable box to either 1080i, 720p or 480p. A DTV signal must be available in your area.
  • Page 52: Dvd Player Or Other Accessory Digital Source Devices

    Connect a DVD Player or other accessory digital source devices VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO AV1/AV2 : S-VIDEO DVD / Cable box Devices with an S-Video connector 1. Connect an S-Video cable to the AV2 S-VIDEO Tip:When using the do not connect any device to the input that you are using.
  • Page 53: A Device To The Hdmi Connector

    Connect a device to the HDMI (High Definition Multimedia interface) connector Notes: - HDMI is the leading new standard for Digital video and audio interconnection.To the connector you can connect HDMI devices such as a Cable box or compatible DVD-R or DVD player with HDMI, or DVI-equipped devices like a computer.
  • Page 54: Digital Surround Receiver

    Connect a Digital Surround receiver AUDIO DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZED DISPLAY SYNCHRONIZED DIGITAL AUDIO OUT DIGITAL AUDIO POWER FORMAT Record with your recorder MY CONTENT GUIDE MUTE Select connected equipment SOURCE SOURCE INFO A/CH SOURCE SOURCE < Connect a MultiChannel Surround receiver to the connector at the bottom of the TV.
  • Page 55: Audio- And Video Equipment Buttons

    Audio- and video equipment buttons POWER POWER FORMAT MY CONTENT GUIDE MUTE MUTE SOURCE SOURCE INFO A/CH Most of the audio and video equipment from our range of products can be operated with the remote control of your TV. Press one of the buttons after you pressed one of the mode buttons ( ) according to the equipment you want to operate with this remote control.
  • Page 56: Before Calling Service

    Symptoms Items to Check and Actions to follow “Ghost” or • This may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise buildings double images or hills. Using a highly directional antenna may improve the picture. No power •...
  • Page 57: Glossary

    Before Calling Service (continued) Symptoms Items to Check and Actions to follow The software will Possibly the operating system is wrong. Go to www.philips.com/support to not install see which operating systems are supported. No stable or not Check if you have selected the correct VGA mode in your PC.
  • Page 58: Annex 1 - Philips Tv Software Upgrade With Portable Memory

    Annex 1 - Philips TV software upgrade with portable memory Settings Installation Software upgrade Current softw. info Language Local upgrades Autoprogram Weak channel inst. Software upgrade Info Introduction Philips offers software upgrade capability for your TV using portable memory. After you have completed a software upgrade, your TV will typically perform better.
  • Page 59 Software Upgrade Application Upgrade busy... Software Id: TL32E-234 Loading Done Validating Done Programming Settings Installation Software upgrade Current softw. info Language Local upgrades Autoprogram Weak channel inst. Software upgrade Info Annex 1 (Continued) Automatic software upgrade procedure 1. Turn off your TV and remove all memory devices. 2.
  • Page 60: Annex 2 - Philips Tv-Slideshow Format With Background Music

    Use the type number of your TV to find this documentation and other related files. - Philips can’t be held responsible for any problems that may occur as a result of the content in this document. Errors reported to Philips will be adapted and published on the Philips support website as soon as possible.
  • Page 61 Annex 2 (Continued) Description Philips slideshow signature including the version. The title of the playlist. The audio-URL following this tag will define the music playing in the background during the slideshow. A single song or playlist (.m3u & .pls) are the only valid audio references.
  • Page 62: Annex 3 - Philips Tv - Digital Camera And Usb Issues

    Philips support website. Use the type number of your TV to find this documentation and other related files. - Philips can’t be held responsible neither for any errors in the content of this document nor for any problems as a result of the content in this document. Errors reported to Philips will be adapted and published on the Philips support website as soon as possible.
  • Page 63 Annex 3 - Philips TV - Digital camera and USB issues (continued) Digital Camera Issues If a USB connection between your digital camera and the TV isn’t working, you can try the solutions below to resolve your problem. < Make sure your digital camera is switched on and verify if the configuration of your digital camera is correct (see the manual of your digital camera for more information).
  • Page 64: Annex 4 - Issues Referring To Connected Equipment With A Hdmi Connector

    Annex 4 - Issues referring to connected esuipment with a HDMI connector connector allows the following TV and monitor display modes: HDMI IN HD Standard Definition TV (SDTV) Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV) High Definition TV (HDTV) PC VGA 640x480 SVGA 800x600 1024x768 <...
  • Page 65: Index

    active control...28 adjust picture menu settings ..26 adjust sound menu settings ...28 adjust features menu settings.30 alternate audio ...29 ambilight ...31 antenna ...4 audio/video equipment buttons ...53 audio/video connections ...41 autoprogram ...15 auto picture...26 auto surround...20 auto sound ...28 avl (audio volume leveller)...29 balance...29 batteries...5,64 before calling service ...54...
  • Page 66: Recycling

    Modifications - The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Philips Consumer Electronics may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Cables -...
  • Page 67: Product Information

    - Your TV consumes energy in standby mode. Energy consumption contributes to air and water pollution.Very low standby power consumption. - Specifications: see the product leaflet on www. philips. com/support. - If you need further assistance, please call the customer support service in your country.
  • Page 68 Philips within the Warranty Period. At its option, Philips will either (1) repair the product at no charge, sing new or refurbished replacement parts, or (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which...

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