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The most updated user manual on line 3 Get started and connect your devices Back connector Side connector Use a Conditional Access Module Use Philips EasyLink 4 Controls Side control buttons Remote control 5 Start to use Switch your monitor on/off or to standby 11...
If liquids are spilt on or into the monitor, disconnect the monitor from the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the monitor checked before use. • Never place the monitor, remote...
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3 Get started and connect your devices Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. This section describes how to connect various devices with different connectors and supplements examples provided in the Quick Start Guide.
d HEADPHONE Audio output to your headphones. e HDMI Digital audio and video input from high- definition digital devices such as Blu-ray players. f SERV. U For use by service personnel only. g PC IN (VGA and AUDIO IN) Audio and video input from a computer. The connection via VGA requires an additional audio cable.
When you play an HDMI-CEC compliant device, the TV switches on from standby, and switches to the correct source. Note • If you do not intend to use Philips EasyLink, switch it off. 1. Press 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [EasyLink] > [EasyLink].
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Set TV speakers to EasyLink mode If you connect an HDMI-CEC compliant device that includes speakers, you can choose to hear the TV from those speakers instead of the TV speakers. When you play content from an EasyLink compliant home theatre, if you want to mute the TV speakers automatically, turn on EasyLink mode.
4 Controls Side control buttons POWER: Switch the monitor on or off. The monitor is not powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged. SOURCE: Select an input source. Return to the previous screen or exit from the on-screen menu. MENU/OK: Display the on-screen menu.
Remote control (Standby-On) • Switch the monitor to standby if the monitor is on. • Switch the monitor on if the monitor is in standby. b Play buttons Control video or music. FIND Access the menu to select a TV channel list.
5 Start to use This section helps you perform basic monitor operations. Switch your monitor on/off or to standby To switch on • If the standby indicator is off, press POWER at the side of the monitor. • If the standby indicator is red, press (Standby-On) on the remote control.
Switch channels Press CH +/-, or enter a channel number • using the numeric buttons on the remote control. Press the CH +/- button at the side of • the monitor. Watch connected devices Note • Switch on the connected device before selecting it as a source on the monitor.
Adjust monitor volume To turn up or down the volume Press VOL +/- on the remote control. • • Press VOL +/- buttons at the side of the monitor To mute or restore the muted sound • Press to mute the sound. •...
• Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius Supported monitor mounts To mount the monitor, purchase a Philips monitor mount or a VESA-compatible monitor mount. To prevent damage to cables and connectors, be sure to leave a clearance of at least 5.5 cm from the back of the monitor.
7 TV/Channel installation The first time you set up your TV, you are prompted to select a menu language and to install TV and digital radio channels (if available). Afterwards, you can re-install and fine tune channels. Automatically install channels You can search and store channels automatically.
Manually install channels This section describes how to search and store analogue TV channels manually. Language Automatic channel update Channel installation Channel update message Child lock Digital: Reception test Symbol rate mode Symbol rate Analogue: Manual antenna i... Analogue: Manual antenna i... Installation mode Step 1: Select your system Note...
Rearrange channels After you install channels, you can rearrange the order in which they appear. 1. While you watch TV, press » The channel matrix menu is displayed. 2. Press OPTIONS. » The channel options menu appears. 3. Select [Reorder], then press OK. 4.
8 Settings This chapter describes how to change settings and customize functions. Access TV menus Menus help you to install channels, change picture and sound settings and access other features. 1. Press » The menu screen appears. Watch TV Programme guide Browse USB 2.
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Manually adjust picture settings Picture Picture Smart picture Sound Reset EasyLink Contrast Preferences Brightness Factory settings Colour Reinstall TV Sharpness Noise reduction Tint 1. Press 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Picture], then press OK. 3. Select one of the following settings, then press OK.
Change picture format 1. Press ADJUST. 2. Select [Picture format], then press OK. 3. Select a picture format, then press OK. Summary of picture formats The following picture settings can be configured. Note • Depending on the format of the picture source, some picture settings are not available.
• [Headphone]: Hear visually impaired audio from headphones only. • [Speaker + headphone]: Hear visually impaired audio from both speakers and headphone. [Volume visually impaired]: Adjust the • volume of visually impaired audio. 4. To exit, press Use advanced teletext features Access the teletext options menu Access the teletext features through the...
3. Select [Select list] > [Favourites], then press OK. » Only channels in the favourites list appear in the channel grid. Note • The favourites channel grid is empty until you add channels into the favourites list. View all channels You can exit the favourites list, and view all installed channels.
[Search by genre]: Search TV • programmes by genre. • [Scheduled reminders]: List programme reminders. Only available for upcoming programmes. [Acquire EPG data]: Update the latest • programme guide information. Display the TV clock You can display a clock on the TV screen. The clock displays the current time using time data received from your TV service operator.
Use daylight saving Note • This option is only available if you select [Auto clock] > [Manual]. 1. Press 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences] > [Clock] > [Daylight saving], then press OK. 3. Select [Standard time] or [Daylight saving time], then press OK.
5. To activate the locks, switch the TV on and off. » When you switch channels with CH - or CH +, the locked channels are skipped. » When you access the locked channels from the channel grid, you are prompted to enter your PIN code.
Update the TV software Philips continuously tries to improve its products and we recommend that you update the TV software when updates are available. Ways to update the TV software You can update the TV software in one of the...
C: Check for updates through digital broadcasts You can check if there are updates available through digital broadcasts. 1. Press 2. Select [Setup] > [Software settings] > [Check for major updates]. 3. If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to start the update. »...
Play photos and music on USB storage devices Caution • Philips is not responsible if the USB storage device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data from the device. Connect a USB storage device to play photos or music stored on it.
Listen to music 1. In the USB browser, select [Music], then press OK. 2. Select a music track or album, then press OK to play. 3. To control play, press the play buttons: • to play. • to pause. • to play the previous or next track.
10 Pixel policy Philips strives to deliver the highest quality products. We use some of the industry's most advanced manufacturing processes and practice stringent quality control. However, pixel or sub pixel defects on a flat monitor panel are sometimes unavoidable. No manufacturer can...
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Pixel Defect Tolerances In order to qualify for repair or replacement due to pixel defects during the warranty period, a Philips flat monitor panel must have pixel or sub pixel defects exceeding the tolerances listed in the following tables.
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BRIGHT DOT DEFECTS MODEL 1 lit subpixel 2 adjacent lit subpixels 3 adjacent lit subpixels (one white pixel) Distance between two bright dot defects* Total bright dot defects of all types BLACK DOT DEFECTS MODEL 1 dark subpixel 2 adjacent dark subpixels 3 adjacent dark subpixels Distance between two black dot defects* Total black dot defects of all types...
11 Troubleshooting This section describes commonly encountered issues and suggested solutions. General monitor issues The monitor does not switch on: • Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet. Wait for one minute then reconnect it. • Check that the power cable is securely connected.
Set the monitor picture format to unscaled. Contact us If you cannot resolve your problem, refer to the FAQs for this monitor at www.philips.com/ support. If the problem remains unresolved, contact Philips Consumer Care in your country as listed in this User Manual.