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Summary of Contents for Philips 42PFL7342B/78
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Page 1: User Manual
FLAT TV User Manual 26PFL5322 32PFL5332 32PFL7342 37PFL5332 37PFL7342 42PFL5332 42PFL5432 42PFL7342 52PFL5432 philips... - Page 2 IMPORTANT!
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Page 3: Product Safety
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Overview of television controls and connectors ...5 Side controls ...5 Overview of remote control keys and functions ...6 Using the on-screen menus ...8 Searching and storing your channels automatically ...9 Manual installation ...10 Changing the Tuner Mode ...10 Changing the TV System ...11 Fine Tuning your channels ...12 Naming your channels ...13 Storing your favorite channels ...14... -
Page 5: 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 6: Overview Of Remote Control Keys And Functions
Overview of remote control keys 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. SAP button To select SAP, Stereo and forced Mono. Pixel Plus Demo button To turn on or turn off Pixel Plus Demo. - Page 7 Overview of remote control keys and functions Picture Format button To cycle through list of available picture formats. AV 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 press- ing button.
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Page 8: 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. Press ï button untill Install is highlighted. Press u button to select Language. The available languages for your TV will be displayed on the right panel. -
Page 9: 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. ï button until Install is highlighted. Press u button to select Install. -
Page 10: 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 the tuner system. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. -
Page 11: Changing The Tv System
Manual installation Changing the TV System Press h button to display the on-screen menus. ï button until Install is highlighted. Press u button to select Install. Press Press ï button until Manual is highlighted. Press u button to select Manual. Press u button to select System. -
Page 12: 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. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. -
Page 13: 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. Press ï button until Install is highlighted. u button to select Install. Press ï button until Name is Press highlighted. -
Page 14: 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 menus. ï button until Install is highlighted. Press u button to select Install. -
Page 15: Adjusting Your Picture Settings
Adjusting your picture settings The Picture sub-menu features let you adjust the various picture settings. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Press u button to select the Picture sub-menu. Press ï or Î button to highlight the sub-menu items. u button to select the Picture Press sub-menu item. -
Page 16: Adjusting Your Sound Settings
Adjusting your sound settings The Sound sub-menu features let you adjust the various sound settings. Press h button to display the on-screen menus. Press ï button to highlight the Sound sub-menu. Press u button to select the Sound sub-menu. Press ï... -
Page 17: 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 menus. Press ï button until Features is highlighted. -
Page 18: Setting The Tv Time
Using the timer Setting the TV time Follow steps 1 to 4 from the section on Setting the sleeptimer to access the Timer sub-menu. Press u button to select the Timer sub-menu. Press ï button to highlight Time. Press u button to select the Time sub-menu. -
Page 19: 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 20 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 sub-menu. ï button to highlight Activate. Press Press u button to select Activate. Press ï...
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Page 21: 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 Press h button to display the on-screen menus. ï button until Features is Press highlighted. -
Page 22: 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 features, you need to access it by entering your Access Code. -
Page 23: Changing Access Code
Controlling access to TV channels Changing Access Code Use your current access code to gain entry to the Parental Lock sub-menu. ï button highlight Change Code. Press Press u button to select Change Code. You will be prompted to enter your new access code. -
Page 24: Locking Channels
Controlling access to TV channels Locking channels Use your current access code to gain entry to the Parental Lock sub-menu. u button to select Lock Press Channel. The list of all the available channels will be displayed on the right panel. Press ï... -
Page 25: Controlling Access To Tv Programs
Controlling access to TV programs Using the movie rating lock (for certain regions only) You can control access to movies based on their content as defined by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA). Your TV is equipped with a computer chip (V-chip) which can block program content based on their rating. - Page 26 Controlling access to TV programs ï button until Movie Rating is Press highlighted. Press u button to select Block Options. Press ï or Î button to highlight On. Press u button to enable Block Options. Press h or EXIT button to exit the on-screen menus.
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Page 27: Using The Tv Rating Lock
Controlling access to TV programs Using the TV Rating lock (For certain regions only) You can control access to TV programs based on their content as defined by your broadcaster or program provider. Your TV is equipped with a computer chip (V-chip) which can block program content based on their rating. - Page 28 Controlling access to TV programs Press u button to select to select the age-based rating. Press ï or Î button to highlight Lock All. u button to enable Lock All. Press A tick () will appear beside the rating label to indicate the rating lock has been enabled.
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Page 29: 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. ï... -
Page 30: 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. ï button until Features is Press highlighted. Press u button to select Features. Press ï... -
Page 31: Using Ambilight (Certain Models Only)
Using Ambilight (certain models only) The Ambilight feature lets you watch your programs in a unique ambience by produc- ing a soft, light glow from the sides of the TV. Ambient lighting from the TV provides a more relaxed viewing experience. The Ambilight colors changes automatically to match the TV images. -
Page 32: Adjusting Brightness
Using Ambilight (certain models only) Adjusting brightness Repeat the steps 1 to 5 from the section on Turning on Ambilight. Press ï button until Brightness is highlighted. Press u button to select the Bright- ness. Press ï or Î button to adjust the ambient brightness level. -
Page 33: Selecting Ambilight Color
Using Ambilight (certain models only) Selecting Ambilight color Repeat the steps 1 to 5 from the section on Turning on Ambilight. ï button until Color is highlighted. Press u button to select the Color. Press Press ï or Î button to highlight the color choices available. -
Page 34: Using Custom Color
Using Ambilight (certain models only) Using Custom color Repeat the steps 1 to 5 from the section on Turning on Ambilight. Press ï button until Color is highlighted. u button to select the Color. Press ï until Custom is highlighted. Press Press u button to select Custom. -
Page 35: Setting Ambilight Balance
Using Ambilight (certain models only) Setting Ambilight balance The Balance menu lets you adjust the color intensity of both sides fo the Ambilight light sources. Repeat the steps 1 to 5 from the section on Turning on Ambilight. ï button until Balance is Press highlighted. -
Page 36: 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 37: Changing Your Picture Format
Changing your picture format The pictures you get on your TV may be 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 38: 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. The sound setting type will be displayed at the bottom center of the screen. -
Page 39: 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 40: 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 Press the AV button to display the audio... -
Page 41: 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 42: Using Your Tv In High Definition (Hd) Mode
Using your TV in High Definition (HD) mode The High Definition (HD) mode lets you enjoy clearer and sharper pictures if you are using HD equipment that can produce high definition video signals. Connecting the HD equipment Connect the HDMI or DVI output from your HD equipment to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 socket of the TV. -
Page 43: Using Mode Selection(Applicable To 480P And 720P Only)
Using your TV in High Definition (HD) mode Using Mode Selection Applicable to 480p and 720p only) When you connect HD equipment via HDMI supporting resolutions of 480p or 720p, the Mode Selection options will be available in the Features sub-menu. You can select PC or HD mode. - Page 44 EXIT button to exit the Press on-screen menus. Note: Your Philips TV is HDMI compliant. If you do not get a good picture, it is not a defect of your TV set. Please change the video format on your device (DVD player, cable set top box, etc) to a standard format.
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Page 45: 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 46 Troubleshooting Symptoms Possible solutions Intermittent • Picture noise is noticeable if the connected digital equipment such flickering when in as DVD player or Set-Top box fail. Check the user manual of the HD mode digital equipment you are connecting. • Use a standard-compliant (high-quality) HDMI cable.
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Page 47: Specifications
Specifications TV System Power Mains Standby consumption Display Type Screen size Resolution Sound Output power Connectivity CVI 1 CVI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AV Out SIDE Antenna 26PFL5322 32PFL5332 32PFL7342 Auto, PAL-M, PAL-N; NTSC / PAL (Playback) 100-250 V, 50-60 Hz LCD WXGA Active matrix TFT 26”... - Page 48 Specifications Accessories Dimensions Set weight Set weight with stand Set dimensions (W x H x D) mm Set dimensions with stand (Wx H x D) mm Specifications subject to change without notice. 26PFL5322 32PFL5332 32PFL7342 Power cord, Quick Start Guide, User Manual, Table-top stand, Remote control, AAA batteries x2 11.2 kg 14.2 kg...