ONTENTS Thank you for purchasing this television set. You are now the proud owner of a Philips TV, which promises full value to you as a customer. Please read this manual carefully and thoroughly for help with installation and operation.
Periodically, APAC automatically shifts your television picture in increments that are very small and yet large enough to blur image retention that can lead to screen burn. Coupled with the Philips Auto Screen Format feature, APAC helps provide you protec- tion from the dreaded screen burn.
NSTALLING THE The major benefit of this projection tel- evision is its large viewing screen. To see the large screen at its best, test vari- ous locations in the room to find the 15 cm optimal spot for viewing. Be sure to allow a minimum of 15 cm Do not place of space around the TV.
TV K SING THE SOURCE SOURCE MAINS POWER KEY STANDBY Switches the TV on or Switches the mains power on or off. activates standby mode. REMOTE SENSOR SOURCE SELECT Receives infrared commands to acti- vate controls when the remote-control Press to cycle through the signal handset is aimed at it and remote keys sources.
SING THE EMOTE ONTROL SLEEP TIMER Allows you to select a time period after which the set will automatical- ly switch to standby mode. Choose 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes. See page 24. A/CH (Alternate Channel) Allows you to alternate between the last viewed channel and the pres- ent channel.
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SING THE EMOTE ONTROL STANDBY • Switches the set off temporarily to standby mode. (The red light indicator lights up when the set is in standby mode.) • To switch the set on from standby mode, press the Standby, Channel +/–, or Digit (0–9) keys. FREEZE Allows you to freeze the main picture.
SING THE ENUS VERVIEW Press the MENU key to display/cancel the main menu. Use the cursor in the up/down directions to select a menu item. Note : Sometimes not all the menu items are visible on the screen; press the cursor up/down until you can see the item you desire.
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SING THE ENUS NSTALL Tuning Channels Automatically INSTALL • LANGUAGE Select AUTO STORE in the INSTALL menu. • • AUTO STORE SEARCH • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT Press the cursor right to start the searching. All the TV channels •...
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SING THE ENUS NSTALL Select CHANNEL. INSTALL MANUAL STORE • COLOUR SYSTEM Key in the desired channel number with the digit keys or • SOUND SYSTEM • SEARCH with the cursor left/right. • CHANNEL • STORE • • Press the cursor down. In case of poor reception, you can improve the reception by INSTALL MANUAL STORE...
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SING THE ENUS NSTALL Sorting Channels According to your preference, you can change the order of the stored TV channels. Select SORT in the INSTALL menu. INSTALL • INSTALL LANGUAGE FROM Press the cursor right to enter the menu. • SORT AUTO STORE •...
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SING THE ENUS NSTALL Editing Channels This feature allows you to edit or skip channels from the channel list that have bad or weak signals or channels that you do not watch often. Note : Once a channel is skipped, you cannot select it with the CH – or + key.
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SING THE ENUS NSTALL Naming Channels It is possible to assign a name to a TV channel. This feature allows you to enter a name or modify an existing name of a channel, includ- ing peripherals. Note : Even when you have selected another language in the LANGUAGE menu, only the English language character set is offered to enter names to the TV channels stored.
SING THE ENUS ICTURE Accessing the Menu Press the MENU key to display the main menu. Select PICTURE. Press the cursor right to access the PICTURE submenu. Use the cursor in the up/down directions to select an item. Select Return menu item Use the cursor in the left/right directions to make adjust-...
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SING THE ENUS ICTURE Using Manual Converge : Converge Red/Blue Your projection TV has three color projection tubes : one for red, one for green, and one for blue. When mixed in proper proportion, the beams of light coming from the tubes can produce any color. To cre- ate a clear picture, however, these color beams must be precisely PICTURE MANUAL CONVERGE...
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SING THE ENUS ICTURE Using Manual Converge : Multipoint Red/Blue PICTURE MANUAL CONVERGE The Multipoint Red/Blue convergence controls allow you to adjust • CONVERGE RED picture convergence at specific points on the TV screen. • CONVERGE BLUE • MULTIPOINT RED ‰...
SING THE ENUS OUND Accessing the Menu Press the MENU key to display the main menu. Select SOUND with the cursor down. Press the cursor right to access the SOUND submenu. Return Use the cursor in the up/down directions to select an item. Select menu item...
SING THE ENUS EATURES Accessing the Menu Press the MENU key to display the main menu. Select FEATURES with the cursor down. Press the cursor right to access the FEATURES submenu. Use the cursor in the up/down directions to select an item. Return Select menu...
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SING THE ENUS EATURES Setting Start Time Select START TIME with the cursor down. FEATURES FEATURES TIMER TIMER • • • TIME TIME ‰ 12:30 • • START TIME 16:00 START TIME ‰ --:-- ‰ Press the cursor right to enter the START TIME mode. •...
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SING THE ENUS EATURES Activating the Child Lock The Child Lock feature allows you to lock channels to prevent chil- dren from watching certain programmes. Entering the Access Code FEATURES FEATURES • TIMER ACCESS CODE • CHILD LOCK - - - - •...
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SING THE ENUS EATURES Selecting the Screen Format For AV1, CVI, AV2, or AV3 Sources : The TV’s Screen Format options allow you flexibility in viewing video sources. Select a screen format using the v or cursor up/down FEATURES keys or the onscreen menu. To use the onscreen menu : •...
SING ROGRAM The Program List feature allows you to navigate a list of installed channels, receive a quick overview of those available, and activate the channel you desire. PROGRAM LIST Press the PROGRAM LIST b key. ACTIO DRAMA VIOLE Ç •...
SING MART ICTURE AND MART OUND The Smart Picture feature offers you a choice of five picture settings : Personal, Rich, Natural, Soft, and Multimedia. Smart Sound offers you a choice of four sound settings : Personal, Voice, Music, and Theatre.
SING THE LEEP IMER Have you ever fallen asleep in front of the TV? Using the Sleep Timer, you can program your TV to turn off while you sleep. This feature allows you to set your TV to turn off within a certain amount of time : 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, 120, 180, or 240 minutes.
ONNECTING ERIPHERAL QUIPMENT You can connect a wide range of video and audio equipment to your TV in various ways. This page and the next one provide an overview of sig- nal compatibilities and the types of equipment you can connect to the sockets.
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ONNECTING ERIPHERAL QUIPMENT The AV4 and AV5 sockets allow you to connect digital equipment with 1080i/480p (60Hz) or 576p (50Hz) signal output. Overview : High-definition Inputs AV4—use to connect digital equipment with a 1080i/480p (60Hz) or 576p (50Hz) signal output, such as digital set-top boxes or DVD players with progressive-scan capability.
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ONNECTING ERIPHERAL QUIPMENT Video Recorder : Playback Connect the RF cable to the RF socket on your video recorder. Connect another RF cable from the output of your video recorder to the ANTENNA IN 75Ω socket on your TV. AV4-480p/1080i-60Hz, 576p-50Hz R/Pr CABLE ANTENNA IN 75Ω...
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ONNECTING ERIPHERAL QUIPMENT Video Recorder : Recording To record S-VHS quality, connect an S-VHS peripheral directly to the video recorder. Recording a TV Programme Select the channel number on your video recorder. Set your video recorder to record. See the handbook for your video recorder. Switching channel numbers on your TV does not disturb recording.
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ONNECTING ERIPHERAL QUIPMENT Video Recorder and Other A/V Peripherals Connect the RF cable to the RF socket on your A/V peripheral equipment. AV5-RGB, 480p/1080i-60Hz, 576p-50Hz AV4-480p/1080i-60Hz, 576p-50Hz To obtain better picture quality, also connect the Video and R/Pr CABLE ANTENNA IN 75Ω INPUT-AV 1 MONITOR INPUT-AV 2...
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ONNECTING ERIPHERAL QUIPMENT S-Video Equipment Note : Progressive-scan DVD players can be connected to the AV4 or AV5 inputs only. AV5-RGB, 480p/1080i-60Hz, 576p-50Hz Connect an S-VIDEO cable to the INPUT-AV 2 S-VIDEO AV4-480p/1080i-60Hz, 576p-50Hz R/Pr ANTENNA IN 75Ω INPUT-AV 1 MONITOR INPUT-AV 2 SUBWOOFER...
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ONNECTING ERIPHERAL QUIPMENT Camera and Camcorder SIDE OF TV VIDEO Connect your camera or camcorder to sockets at the side of your TV. TYPICAL CAMCORDER AUDIO Connect the equipment to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO socket. Note : S-VHS quality with an S-VHS camcorder is obtained by connecting an S-VIDEO cable with the S-VIDEO socket instead of making a connection to the VIDEO socket.
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ONNECTING ERIPHERAL QUIPMENT Additional Audio Connections : Surround Sound Your TV has extra sockets that allow you to connect to an external audio amplifier system and powered subwoofer. This connection will provide a surround-sound experience similar to a movie theatre or concert hall.
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ONNECTING ERIPHERAL QUIPMENT Setting the AV4 and AV5 Colour Space A V 4 The term colour space refers to how colours are defined and appear • PICTURE LANGUAGE on your TV. When making connections to the AV4 or AV5 sockets, •...
ELECTING ONNECTED QUIPMENT FOR IEWING Equipment Connected with an Aerial Cable Only Select the channel number under which you have stored the test signal with the digit keys. Equipment Connected to the back or to the side of the TV (AV3) Press the AV key repeatedly to select AV1, CVI, AV2, AV3, AV4, or AV5, according to where you connected your equipment at the back or the side of your TV.
ISPOSAL OF THE Philips is paying much attention to making its products environmentally friendly. Your new TV contains materials that can be recy- cled and reused. Specialised companies can dismantle your discarded TV at the end of its life, concentrating on the reusable materi- als and minimising the amount of materials to be disposed.
EFORE ALLING ERVICE TV remote control does not • Check that the batteries are installed correctly. • Replace the batteries, if necessary. work • Clean the remote control and the remote-sensor window on the TV. • Be no farther than 6 meters from the TV when using the remote control and aim the remote toward the TV’s remote-sensor window.
UARANTEE ONDITIONS This product is guaranteed by Philips for a period of one year after the date of purchase against defects due to faulty workmanship or materials.The guarantee covers both parts and labour. Service under guarantee is only provided upon presentation of reasonable evidence (e.g., completed guarantee card or purchase receipts) that the date of the claim is within the guarantee period.
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Phone (01) 416 30 63 / 416 69 61 Fax (90) 61580 910 Fax (01) 416 30 73 FRANCE SPAIN Service Consommateurs Philips Philips Servicio Atención al Cliente Rue des Vieilles Vignes Bernardino Obregón, 26 Croissy Beaubourg E-28012 Madrid B.P. 49 Phone (91) 5300777 F-77423 Marne la Vallée, Cedex 2...
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