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  • Page 1 42PFL7932D FLAT TV 52PFL7932D User Manual philips...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT!
  • Page 3 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: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Overview of television controls and connec- Restricting access to digital channels ..21 tors ..............6 Changing your PIN code ......21 Side controls ..........6 Restricting access to digital channels ..22 Overview of remote control buttons and Restricting access to TV channels ...22 functions .............7 Restricting access to programs with Maturity rating ..........22...
  • Page 5 CONTENTS Using Mode Selection Displaying the TV time .......38 (Applicable to 480p and 720p only) ..58 Setting the wake-up clock......39 Using Native 1080 mode Child-locking the TV ........41 (For 1080p TV models only) .....58 Enabling Child Lock ........41 Troubleshooting ..........60 Disabling Child Lock ........41 Specifications .............62 Controlling access to TV channels ....42...

  • Page 6: Overview Of Television Controls And Connectors

    Overview of television controls and connectors Side controls The side controls are on the left side or top of the TV set. VOLUME + / - To increase volume level, press VOLUME +, to decrease level, press VOLUME -. MENU To display the on-screen menus or to exit from the on-screen menus.

  • Page 7: Overview Of Remote Control Buttons And Functions

    Overview of remote control buttons and functions Standby button . To switch the TV to standby mode if it is already turned on. Or to turn on TV when it is in standby mode. DEMO button To turn on or turn off Pixel Plus Demo. When turned on, a split-screen display shows Pixel Plus active on one half and Pixel Plus inactive on the other half.
  • Page 8 Overview of remote control buttons and functions Picture Format button To cycle through list of available picture formats. button To display AV source list or to cycle through list of AV sources by repeatedly pressing button. Closed Captions button To display current Closed Caption setting or cycle through list by repeatedly pressing button.

  • Page 9: Guide To Digital Tv

    Guide to Digital TV What is Digital Television (DTV)? Digital Television (DTV) is a relatively new type of broadcasting that promises to transform television viewing into a whole new experience. Digital technology is used to capture images and sound to deliver better picture quality. There are different types of digital television quality.

  • Page 10: Switching On The Tv For The First Time

    Switching on the TV for the first time Setup When you turn the TV on for the first time, Language the TV is in digital mode and the following Language English menu appears on screen. Time Zone Português Add new services Selecting your language and time zone Æ...

  • Page 11: Understanding The Information Banner

    Understanding the information banner When you select a digital program, an information banner is displayed at the top of the screen. The banner disappears after a few seconds. You can also press the button on the remote control to display the information banner.

  • Page 12: Viewing Or Listening To Digital Tv And Radio

    Viewing or listening to digital TV and radio Changing the order of stored Setup channels Service List Favorites Service Setup Preferences You can change the order of the digital Test Reception Information channels and radio stations that you have Access restrictions Installation stored.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Tv And Radio Channels

    Setting up the TV and radio channels Checking for new TV channels or radio stations You can check for the availability of TV channels or radio stations that have been launched by the broadcaster after you have Setup installed the TV. Favorites Service List Service Setup...

  • Page 14: Setting Up The Tv And Radio Channels

    Setting up the TV and radio channels Adding new channels or stations to your list You can search for new TV channels or radio stations that have been launched by the broadcaster after the initial installation. Press the button on the remote Setup control and use the Î...

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Tv And Radio Channels

    Setting up the TV and radio channels Reinstalling all channels This menu allows you to reinstall all the digital TV channels and radio stations. Setup Press the button on the remote Service List Favorites control and use the Î or ï button to Service Setup Preferences select Digital TV from the source list.

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Tv And Radio Channels

    Setting up the TV and radio channels Installing digital channels manually You can manually scan services by buttoning in the frequency of your target channel. Setup Service List Favorites Press the button on the remote Service Setup Preferences control and use the Î or ï button to Information Test Reception select Digital TV from the source list.

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Tv And Radio Channels

    Setting up the TV and radio channels Testing your TV reception Setup | Installation Installation Test Reception Frequency Service List This option lets you check the strength of Network name Service Setup the signal that is being transmitted via your Test Reception Signal quality aerial connection.

  • Page 18: Selecting Your Preferences

    Selecting your preferences This option lets you select your preferred language, time zone, and digital audio output. Setting your language Press the button on the remote Setup control and use the Î or ï button to Favorites Language select Digital TV from the source list. Preferences Time Zone Information...

  • Page 19: Selecting Your Preferences

    Selecting your preferences Setting your time zone Press the button on the remote control and use the Î or ï button to Setup select Digital TV from the source list. Favorites Language Preferences Time Zone Information Digital Audio Output Press the button to display the Access restrictions Closed Caption...

  • Page 20: Selecting Your Preferences

    Selecting your preferences Setting your digital audio output Press the button on the remote Setup | Preferences control and use the Î or ï button to Preferences Digital Audio Output Language select Digital TV from the source list. Time Zone Digital Audio Output Closed Caption Press the...

  • Page 21: Restricting Access To Digital Channels

    Restricting access to digital channels You can restrict access to the digital Setup channels by blocking them with an access PIN code. Favorites Set PIN Proctection Preferences Maturity Rating Turning on PIN code protection Information TV Channels Access restrictions Radio Stations Press the button on the remote Installation...

  • Page 22: Restricting Access To Digital Channels

    Restricting access to digital channels Restricting access to TV channels Setup | Access restrictions Repeat steps 1 to 3 from the section, Access restrictions TV Channels Set Pin Protection TV GloboHD Turning on PIN code protection. TV GLOBO M Maturity Rating TV Channels Press the ï...

  • Page 23: Setting Up Your Favorite Channel List

    Setting up your favorite channel list You can create a list of up to four of your Setup favorite TV channels and radio stations. List 1 Favorites List 2 Preferences Press the button on the remote Information Select favorite list control and use the Î...

  • Page 24: Setting Up Your Favorite Channel List

    Setting up your favorite channel list Adding all services to the favorite list Setup | Favorites List 1 Favorite List 1 Press the u button to add all the Add all services Name Select TV channels services to the favorite list. Select Radio stations Add all services A pop-up window will prompt you to...

  • Page 25: Updating Software Automatically (For Service Use Only)

    Updating software automatically (For Service use only) Setup | Information You can view information on the current System Software Information version of the TV software and install new Current Software Version System Software versions if they are available. New Software Restore Default Viewing the current software version...

  • Page 26: Updating Software Automatically (For Service Use)

    Updating software automatically (For Service Use) You will be prompted to select the USB disk. Setup | Information | New Software Select file Select USB disk upgrade.zim USB disk1 Press the u button to select the USB disk. The filename will be displayed. Press the u button to select the filename.

  • Page 27: Getting Program Listings

    Getting program listings You can access an Electronic Program Guide which provides you with a quick and easy way to view a list of digital programs. You can navigate through the guide and obtain detailed information about the programs. Press the button on the remote Television | TV guide Thu 19 Jul...

  • Page 28: Using The On-Screen Menus

    Using the on-screen menus Before using the on-screen menus, select your menu language. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main Main Main Installation nstallation Brightness Picture Color Sound Contrast Features Install Sharpness Color Temp Exit E it Exit Contrast + Press ï...

  • Page 29: Searching And Storing Your Channels Automatically

    Searching and storing your channels automatically When you are using the TV for the first time, you will need to run the automatic or manual searching of channels. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main Main Main Installation nstallation Language Picture...

  • Page 30: Manual Installation

    Manual installation You can manually set the TV tuner and sys- tem as well as fine tune the channels. Changing the Tuner Mode If you have problems using Auto Program to search for channels, you can manually set Main Main Main Installation nstallation...

  • Page 31: Changing The Tv System

    Manual installation Changing the TV System Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main Main Main Installation nstallation Language Picture ï button until Install is highlighted. Tuner Mode Press Sound Features Auto Program Manual Install Press u button to select Install. Name Exit E it...

  • Page 32: Fine Tuning Your Channels

    Manual installation Fine Tuning your channels You can fine tune the channels after you have searched them automatically by using the Fine Tune feature. Switch to the channel number that you want to fine tune. Main Main Main Installation nstallation Press h button to display the on-screen Language...

  • Page 33: Naming Your Channels

    Naming your channels You can assign a short name for your channels with the Name feature. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main Main Main Installation nstallation Language Picture Tuner Mode Sound ï button until Install is highlighted. Press Features Auto Program...

  • Page 34: Storing Your Favorite Channels

    Storing your favorite channels The Favorite Program feature lets you store only the channels you want on your favorite list which you can access using the remote control channel buttons. Press h button to display the on-screen Main Main Main Installation nstallation menus.

  • Page 35: Adjusting Your Picture Settings

    Adjusting your picture settings The Picture sub-menu features let you adjust the various picture settings. Main Main Main Installation nstallation Brightness Press h button to display the on-screen Picture Color Sound menus. Contrast Features Install Sharpness Press u button to select the Picture Exit E it Exit...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Your Sound Settings

    Adjusting your sound settings The Sound sub-menu features let you adjust the various sound settings. Main Main Main Installation nstallation Equalizer Picture Press h button to display the on-screen Balance Sound menus. Features Install Incr. Surround Press ï button to highlight the Sound Exit E it Exit...

  • Page 37: Using The Timer

    Using the timer The Timer sub-menu features let you set the time and program the TV set to switch on or off automatically. Setting the sleeptimer Press h button to display the on-screen Main Main Main Installation nstallation menus. Picture Timer Child Lock Sound...

  • Page 38: Setting The Tv Time

    Using the timer Setting the TV time Main Main Main Installation nstallation Follow steps 1 to 4 from the section on Timer Picture Setting the sleeptimer to access the Child Lock Sound Timer sub-menu. Features Parental Lock Active Control Install Exit E it Exit...

  • Page 39: Setting The Wake-Up Clock

    Using the timer Setting the wake-up clock You can use the Timer feature to program the TV set to switch on and off at a specified time and channel. Follow steps 1 to 4 from the section on Setting the sleeptimer to access the Timer sub-menu.
  • Page 40 Using the timer Press ï or Î button to select the channel number to be activated at the specified time. Press Í button to return to the Timer Timer Timer Timer Installation nstallation sub-menu. Sleep Once Time Start Time Daily Press ï...

  • Page 41: Child-Locking The Tv

    Child-locking the TV If you need to prevent children from accessing the TV without adult supervision, you can use the Child Lock feature. Enabling Child Lock Main Main Main Installation nstallation Press h button to display the on-screen Timer Picture menus.

  • Page 42: Controlling Access To Tv Channels

    Controlling access to TV channels The Parental Lock feature lets you control the type of TV programs that can be ac- cessed with built-in program ratings based on age and content. Accessing Parental Lock Before you can use the Parental Lock Main Main Main...

  • Page 43: Changing Access Code

    Controlling access to TV channels Changing Access Code Parental Lock Parental Lock Parental Lock Installation nstallation Use your current access code to gain entry 1 4 1 4 : 2 4 : 2 5 1 4 : 2 5 5 1 4 : 2 Lock Channel to the Parental Lock sub-menu.

  • Page 44: Locking Channels

    Controlling access to TV channels Locking channels Use your current access code to gain entry to the Parental Lock sub-menu. Press u button to select Lock Channel. The list of all the available channels will Parental Lock Parental Lock Parental Lock Installation nstallation Lock Channel...

  • Page 45: Controlling Access To Tv Programs

    Controlling access to TV programs Movie Rating: Using the movie rating lock (for certain regions only) • Suitable for all ages. You can control access to movies based on • : Some material may not be suit- their content as defined by the Motion able for children.
  • Page 46 Controlling access to TV programs ï button until Movie Rating is Press highlighted. Block Options Block Options Block Options Installation nstallation Unrated Press u button to select Block No Rating D D D il D D D aily D D D Options.

  • Page 47: Using The Tv Rating Lock

    Controlling access to TV programs TV-Y: Suitable for all children. Programs Using the TV Rating lock (For certain regions only) are not expected to frighten children. TV-Y7: For children 7 years or olderwho You can control access to TV programs can tell make-believe from reality.
  • Page 48 Controlling access to TV programs Press u button to select to select the age-based rating. TV Rating TV Rating TV Rating Installation nstallation Lock All TV-Y Press ï or Î button to highlight Lock TV-Y7 All. TV-G TV-PG Press u button to enable Lock All. TV-14 TV-MA TV-MA...

  • Page 49: Turning Off Blocking

    Controlling access to TV programs Turning off Blocking You can temporarily disable Blocking even after you have set the movie or TV rating options. Select Off from the Block Options sub-menu. Press u button to select to select Block Options. Block Options Block Options Block Options...

  • Page 50: Using Active Control

    Using Active Control Active Control will automatically adjust the picture settings continuously to provide the best picture quality under any signal conditions. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Main Main Main Installation nstallation ï button until Features is Press Timer Picture...

  • Page 51: Turning On Closed Captions

    Turning on Closed Captions You can enable closed captions for your programs if your broadcasting station pro- vides caption service. Closed captions (CC) are subtitles hidden in the video signals which you can turn on or off unlike the normal subtitles you see in movies which cannot be turned off.

  • Page 52: Changing Your Picture Format

    Changing your picture format The pictures you get on your TV may be 4 : 3 in the widescreen (16:9) or standard (4:3) format depending on your broadcast stations. You can select various screen formats to suit the type of programs you watch. Press the ë...

  • Page 53: Using The Auto Sound And Auto Picture Features

    Using the Auto Sound and Auto Picture features Your TV comes with pre-set Auto Sound and Auto Picture settings to match different listening environment. Press the Ú button repeatedly to cycle through the available sound settings. MOVIES The sound setting type will be displayed at the bottom center of the screen.

  • Page 54: Using The Surf Feature

    Using the Surf feature You can store up to 8 of your favorite channels in the Surf list. You will be able to surf your channels by displaying the Surf list at the press of a but- ton and using the cursor button to scroll the list of programs.

  • Page 55: Using The Source List

    Using the Source List Your TV is equipped with several audio and video connection jacks for you to connect to devices such as DVD players and record- ers, Home Theater systems, High-Definition devices and many more. The Source List lets you select the audio and video source that your device is connected Source List Source List...

  • Page 56: Using Your Tv As A Computer Monitor

    Using your TV as a computer monitor Your TV is equipped with a VGA port for you to use as a computer monitor. NOTE: Refer to the Quick Start Guide for connect- ing the computer to your TV. Connect your computer to the TV via the VGA cable (not supplied).

  • Page 57: Using Your Tv In High Definition (Hd) Mode

    Using your TV in High Definition (HD) mode The High Definition (HD) mode lets you Source List Source List enjoy clearer and sharper pictures if you are using HD equipment that can produce high SIDE definition video signals. CVI 1 CVI 2 Connecting the HD equipment HDMI 1...

  • Page 58: Using Mode Selection

    Using your TV in High Definition (HD) mode Using Mode Selection Applicable to 480p and 720p only) Features Features Features Installation nstallation When you connect HD equipment via HDMI Timer supporting resolutions of 480p or 720p, the Child Lock Mode Selection options will be available in Parental Lock Start Time S S S t t Ti...
  • Page 59 Press h or EXIT button to exit the Volume Limiter on-screen menus. Note: Non 1080p models Your Philips TV is HDMI compliant. If you do HD format 480p 576p 720p 1080i not get a good picture, it is not a defect of your TV set.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting NOTE: Before calling Service, refer to the troubleshooting topic for a list of symptoms and solutions which may address your problem. Symptoms Possible solutions No display on • Check whether power cord is properly connected into the mains screen socket and to your TV.
  • Page 61 Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible solutions No sound or • Press the . on the remote control. picture but front panel red light is lit VGA mode does • Check VGA cable is connected securely. Verify that the correct AV not work source is selected.

  • Page 62: Specifications

    Specifications 42PFL7932D 52PFL7932D TV System Auto, PAL-M, PAL-N; NTSC / PAL (Playback) Standby consumption < 1 W TV type LCD WXGA Active matrix TFT Screen size 42” (107 cm) 52” (132 cm) (Diagonal Visual aprox.) Resolution 1920 x 1080p Supported resolution...

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