Philips 42PF9956/37B User Manual

Flat tv

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  • Page 3: Product Safety

    Return your Warranty Registration card today to ensure you receive all the benefits you’re entitled to 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...
  • Page 4: 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Product No: ... Care of the screen See Tips, p. 26. End of life directives Philips is paying a lot of attention to producing environmentally-friendly in green focal areas.Your new TV contains materials which can be recycled and reused. At the end of its life specialized...
  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation Do not insert the power plug in a wall socket before all connections are made. & Wall mounting instructions/Table stand For the wall mounting instructions follow the illustrated steps printed on the separate template. Make sure that the wall mount is being fixed securely enough so that it meets safety standards.
  • Page 7: Use Of The Remote Control Rc4306

    Use of the remote control RC4306 Note: For most buttons pressing a button once will activate the function. Pressing a second time will de-activate it. When a button enables multiple options, a small list will be shown. Press repeatedly to select the next item in the list.
  • Page 8 SURF POWER DVD/R TV VCR AUX ® º INFO SELECT Ò ‡ π † SURR SCREEN SURF FORMAT ® ® ® ® MENU MENU SCREEN FORMAT MUTE ACTIVE CONTROL CLOCK MENU ACTIVE CONTROL CLOCK With this feature you can easily switch between different TV channels/sources that currently interest you.
  • Page 9: To Use The Menus

    To use the menus POWER INFO button DVD/R TV VCR AUX ® º INFO SELECT Ò ‡ π † SURR SCREEN cursor to select SURF FORMAT adjustments ® button to activate ® ® return or switch ® main menu on/off MENU MENU MUTE...
  • Page 10: Store Tv Channels

    Store TV channels Autoprogram Install Antenna Automatic Install mode Cable Install Start & Select in the Install menu. Autoprogram é Press the cursor down to select “ Press the cursor right. Note: It is recommended to keep the predefined Automatic way of autoprogramming.
  • Page 11 Reset AV settings This function allows you to reset most of the picture and sound settings to their predefined factory states. & Select with the cursor Reset AV settings down. é Press to erase settings and reset them to their default values. Caption Service Closed Captioning allows you to read the voice content of television programs on the TV...
  • Page 12 Clock Most of the TV channels are not transmitting clock information.There are few cable channels but they are at the end of the channel ring.There is no clock transmission in antenna channels. In such cases either clock extraction is taking a long time or there is no clock Clock Settings Auto clock mode...
  • Page 13: Demo

    Source Source Settings Side Center input (Center in volume) Demo Settings Demo Auto demo Install Dealer demo - Digital processing - Light sensor - 3D Y/C Comb filter & Select with the cursor right. Source é Press the cursor down to select one of the external AV inputs. “...
  • Page 14: Tv Menu

    Note: this Philips Flat TV has been set at the factory to look best in bright store environments which typically use florescent lighting. As your home will likely not be as well lit as a store, we recommend that you cycle through the various Auto Picture modes to find the one that best suits your own viewing conditions.
  • Page 15: Active Control

    Active Control The TV continuously measures and corrects all incoming signals in order to provide the best picture possible. & Press the ACTIVE CONTROL remote control. Note: Turn off all menus on screen. é The Active Control menu appears. “ Press the cursor up/down to select the Active Control values Minimum...
  • Page 16: Sound

    Sound Sound Auto sound Equalizer Volume Balance Headphone volume Sound mode Alt audio (Mono/Stereo) 3D surround effect Audio Only Delta volume Press the button on the INFO remote control to get information about the selected menu item. Features menu Features Closed Captions Sleep Timer On during mute...
  • Page 17: Channels Menu

    Sleep Timer With the Sleep timer function you can set a time period after which the TV will turn itself off. & Select with the cursor down. Sleep Timer é Press the cursor right to set the time The cursor runs from 0 up to 180 mins (in 5-min increments).
  • Page 18 TV Ratings Lock Your TV is equipped with a V-chip.This allows you to control access to individual programs based on their movie and TV ratings. All settings apply to all AV inputs, except HDMI. The program content advisory data are sent by the broadcaster or program provider.
  • Page 19 Movie Ratings Lock Picture Sound Features Channels Settings Channel list Demo Lock after Install Channel lock TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock Channel remove (Antenna attenuator) This function allows you to control access to individual movies based on their MPAA ratings (Motion Picture Association of America).
  • Page 20: Connect Accessory Devices

    Connect Accessory Devices There is a wide range of audio and video devices that can be connected to your TV.The following connection diagrams show you how to connect them to the TV. can handle YPbPr,Y/C and CVBS; Pr/R ANT IN Pb/B CVBS Recorder (...
  • Page 21: Recorder And Cable Box With Rdf Output

    Recorder and Cable Box with RDF output ANTENNA Cable Box RECORDER Satellite Receiver / Cable Box with AV outputs S-VIDEO VIDEO L / Mono SAT / Cable Box Recorder and Satellite Receiver / Cable Box with AV outputs Pr/R VIDEO L / Mono Pb/B RECORDER...
  • Page 22: Dvd Player Or Other Accessory Digital Source Devices

    DVD Player or other accessory digital source devices Pr/R S-VIDEO Pb/B CVBS S-VIDEO DVD / Cable Box Notes - The labels for the component video sockets may differ depending on the DVD player or the device connected. Although the abbreviations may vary, the letters B and R stand for the blue and red component signals, respectively, and Y indicates the luminance signal.
  • Page 23: Hdmi (High Definition Multimedia Interface) Connector

    HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) connector AUDIO HDMI IN CENTRE SUBW. Connect the digital HDMI output of your HD device (e.g. PC, DVD player, Set Top Box..) 1 to the & connector of your TV. HDMI In case a HD-DVI device (and if audio is present) is connected also connect the audio cable 2 to the é...
  • Page 24: Connect Extra Subwoofer

    Connect extra subwoofer MONITOR AUDIO RECEIVER CENTRE HDMI SUBW. VIDEO SUBWOOFER Side connections To select connected devices ACTIVE CONTROL CLOCK To enhance the sound reproduction of your TV you can connect an externally powered subwoofer (between 20 and 250 Hz). &...
  • Page 25: Audio- And Video Equipment Buttons

    Audio- and video equipment buttons 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 the POWER according to the equipment you want to operate with this remote control. DVD/R TV VCR AUX See Use of the remote control, p.
  • Page 26: Setting The Remote Control To Work Accessory Devices

    Setting the remote control to work accessory devices Your remote control is set to work your TV and many infrared remote (IR) control VCRs, Cable TV Converter Boxes, DVD players, Satellite Receivers, etc. Press the button repeatedly to select Select device you want to operate with this remote control.
  • Page 27: Remote Control Direct Entry Codes For Accessory Devices

    Marantz ...1116, 1216, 0066 Modulaire ...0222 Nakamichi ...0124 Onkyo...0162 Optimus ...1050, 0213, 0558, 0069 Panasonic ...0066, 1545 Penney ...0222 Philips...1116, 1216, 1296, 0418 Pioneer ...0177, 0558, 1050 Proscan ...1281 Quasar...0066 RCA ...1281, 0558, 1050 Realistic ...0222 Sansui ...1116 Sharp ...0213 Sherwood...0529...
  • Page 28 Zenith...0066, 0027, 0236, 0506 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 29: Before Calling Service

    Before Calling Service Tips Symptoms Items to Check and Actions to follow “Ghost” or • This may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise buildings or hills. double images Using a highly directional antenna may improve the picture. No power •...
  • Page 30: Tips

    4:3 mode, static images or characters, etc. Notes: - reduce contrast and brightness when viewing - once burn-in occurs it will never disappear completely. Telephone number Philips Customer Care Center: 800-531-0039 : bright and shown constantly or repeatedly in...
  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    (although there may be a delay This warranty gives you specific legal rights.You may have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province. Philips Consumer Electronics Company, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152, (402) 536-4171 LIMITED WARRANTY One Year Free Labor...
  • Page 32 Indicates In-Home/Carry-In Service Toll-free numbers provided on the next page : If you reside in one of our Philips Factory Service Branch areas (see directory on back), you can Note 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.
  • Page 33 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 país para la recepción 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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