Philips 17PF9946/37 User Manual

User Manual17PF9946/37Thank you for choosing Philips.Need help fast?Read your User Manual and/or Quick-Use Guide firstfor quick tips that make using y

10HOW TO USE THE TIMER MENU CONTROLSYour television comes with an onscreen clock.The TV can also be set to turn on or off at aspecific time and tune t

11The AutoLock™ feature receives andprocesses data sent by broadcasters orother program providers that contain pro-gram content advisories. When progr

12SETTING UPANAUTOLOCK™ACCESS CODEAutoLockTMallows parents to block out or“censor” any channels they think childrenshould not watch. A channel blocke

13HOW TOBLOCKCHANNELS USING AUTOLOCK™Remember that 0711 is the default AutoLockTMcode. If your access code has been changedby someone other than you

14HOW TOLOCK AHD (HIGH DEFINITION) CHANNEL IN TV MODEYou can also lock the HD (High Definition)channel while in TV Mode using theAutoLock™ feature.1Pr

15HOW TOCLEAR ALLLOCKED CHANNELS AT THE SAME TIMEVarious onscreen messages will appearwhen someone tries to view blocked pro-gramming. The message is

16BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ONMOVIE RATINGSAfter your personal access code has beenset, you can select specific movie ratingsthat you want to censor.1Pr

17BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ONTV RATINGSYou can select specific TV ratings that youwant to censor by following these steps.1Press the MENU button on the

18OTHER AUTOLOCK™BLOCKING OPTIONSThe AutoLock™ control offers the viewerother blocking options as well/ WithBlock Options, the censoring can be turne

19USING THEAUTOLOCK™REVIEW SCREENTo remind you wich rating you have lockedand which Block Options you have selected,a review screen is available to re

2Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don't miss out.Complete and return your

20HOW TO USE THECONTRAST+ CONTROLHOW TO USE THE DNR CONTROLSTne Contrast + function helps to sharpen the pic-ture quality. The black portions of the p

21HOW TO USE THEPIP (PICTURE IN PICTURE) CONTROLWhile you are in TV mode, you can call up a PIPwindow for the PC. To enable the PIP to functiona DVI I

22HOW TO USE THE FORMAT CONTROLHOW TO USE THEMODE CONTROLTne Mode Control will allow you to use the TV intothe TV, FM, HD, or PC Modes. Depending onho

23HOW TO USE THECLOSED CAPTIONING CONTROLHOW TO USE THE SLEEPTIMER CONTROLClosed Captioning (CC) allows you to read the voicecontent of television pro

24HOW TO USE THEPROGRAM LIST CONTROLHOW TO SET THE ACTIVE CONTROLThe Program List Control will allow you toquickly overview all the programmedchannels

25HOW TO USE THESURF CONTROLAlist or series of previously viewed chan-nels can be selected with the SURF buttonon your remote control. With this feat

26HOW TO USE THEAUTO PICTURE™CONTROLHOW TO USE THE AUTO SOUND™CONTROLWhether you’re watching a movie or a videogame, your TV has automatic video contr

27REMOTE CONTROL USE WITH ACCESSORY DEVICES - DIRECT METHODYour remote control is set to work your TVand many infrared remote (IR) controlVCRs, Cable

28REMOTE CONTROL USE WITHACCESSORY DEVICES - CODE ENTRY METHODNow that you have looked up the three-digit Remote Code Number for yourbrand of device,

29REMOTE CONTROL USE WITHACCESSORY DEVICES - SEARCH METHODYour TV remote can be set to work variousexternal devices such as VCRs, CableBoxes, Satellit

3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead before operating equipment1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all

30REMOTE CONTROL DIRECTENTRY CODESVCR CODESAdmiral . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2027, 2052Adventura . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

31REMOTE CONTROL DIRECT ENTRY CODESPentax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2022Perdio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

32REMOTE CONTROL DIRECT ENTRY CODESPVP Stereo Visual Matrix . . . . . . . .3002Quasar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3001Radio Shack

33REMOTE CONTROL ACCESSORYDEVICE RELATED BUTTONSWhen using the TV remote with an acces-sory device, first make certain it is setto control your access

34This TV also provides you with an FM Radio. An FMRadio signal must be connected to the FM Antenna75Ω Jack located on the bottom of the TV. 1To ente

35SETTING UP THEFM MODE (FM RADIO)FM RADIO TIMER CONTROLSYour TV or FM Radio comes with anonscreen clock. The FM Radio can also beset to turn on or of

36To ensure the best sound quality from the FMRadio feature of this TV, several SoundControls are available for adjustment. 1To enter the FM Mode, pr

37SETTING UP THE FM MODE (FM RADIO)While in the FM Mode, there is a Screensaveroption that can be used. The Screensaver con-trol, when on, will circul

38SETTING UP THEPC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR)PC PICTURE CONTROLSTo ensure the best picture quality from the PCfeature of this TV, several Pictur

39PC FEATURESSETTING UP THEPC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR)1Press the MENU button on theremote control to display onscreenmenu.2Press the CURSOR DO

4PRECAUTIONSADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS• ENSURE that LCD TV stand is tightened properly to the set (See Quick Guide on the right way of tightening

40SETTING UP THEPC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR)While in PC mode, you can bring up aPIP window for the TV, HD, or FMRadio channel. For example, you

41The HD Select Control will allow you toquickly change from the HD Mode of oper-ation to the TV, FM Radio, or PC Modes.1If in the HD Mode, press the

42The HD Mode offers certain Picture, Soundand Blocking options within its onscreenmenu. Below is a list of Picture Menu options.1Press the HD button

43The HD Mode also offers certain Sound con-trol adjustments to fine tune the sound beingheard when in the HD Mode.1Press the HD button on the remotec

44The HD Mode channel can be blocked tocensor the viewing of programming notsuitable for children. To block the HD Modechannel, follow the steps below

45TROUBLESHOOTING TIPSNo Power• Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds,then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWERbut

46CLEANING AND CAREWARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TVScreen: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screenfor extended periods of

47INDEXCleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46FM Radio Mode ControlsAutoSound™ Control . . . . . . . .

48Philips, P.O. Box 520890, Miami, FL 33152 (402) 536-4171One (1) Year Labor and Parts RepairPHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTYPHILIPS CONSUMER ELECTRONIC

INTRODUCTIONWelcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6HOW TO USE THE INSTALLATION FEATURESFor our Spanish and French-speaking TV own-ers, an onscreen Language option is present.The Language control enabl

7HOW TO USE THE INSTALLATION FEATURESAUTO PROGRAMYour TV can automatically set itself for local area(or cable TV) channels. This makes it easy foryou

8HOW TO USE THE PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLSTo adjust your TV picture controls, select a channeland follow these steps.1Press the MENU button on the re

9HOW TO USE THE SOUND ADJUSTMENT CONTROLSTo adjust your TV sound controls, select a channel andfollow these steps.1Press the MENUbutton on the remote