Philips 42PF9831D/37 User Manual

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VOL VolumePress + or - to adjust the volume.MUTEInterrupt the sound or restore it.CH Channel selection- To browse through the TV channels or sources s

EnglishUser ManualFORMATPress this button to summon a list of available displayformats (depending on the receiving signal).This lets youchoose the dis

The my MY CONTENT/OPTION button allows you todisplay the Quick access menu which will give you direct accessto some features and menu options.1. Press

11EnglishUser ManualMy Content (Continued)(Un)MarkThis allows you to add TV channels to or remove TVchannels from your favorite channels list.1. Sele

Buttons on the right of the TV12Should your remote be lost or broken you canstill change some of the basic settings with thebuttons on the right side

EnglishUser ManualA lot of guiding instructions, help texts and messages will bedisplayed on your TV when using the menus or when trying toexecute an

14How to navigate through the menus (continued)The Demo menu allows the user to get an idea of the featuresthat are part of the television.1. Select

EnglishUser ManualAfter language is set correctly, you can now search for andstore the TV channels.1. Select Autoprogram in the Installation menu.2. P

How to search for and store TV channels (continued)16Available channels:- Cable (analog NTSC or digital QAM): max. from 1 to 135- Terrestrial (analog

EnglishUser ManualHow to search for and store TV channels (continued)17Weak channel installationThis allows you to manually tune weak ATSC channels in

Note to the CATV system installer: this reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 ofthe NEC that provides g

A CableCARD is a removable card distributed by cablecompanies, that is inserted into the CableCARD slot at thebottom of your television. See CableCARD

EnglishUser ManualThis menu is used to control the settings of special TVfunctions, features and accessory devices.The Preferences menu allows you to

Define the position of the PIP screen1. Press the cursor right to highlight the PIP screen.2. Press the red color button on the remote control to sele

EnglishUser ManualUse of the Setup menu (continued)21Digital caption serviceThis allows you to configure the way you choose to viewthe digital captio

Adjust menu preferencesOSD1. Select OSD.2. Press the cursor right to select Minimum or Normal.Minimum to activate the temporarily display of the chann

EnglishUser ManualSet/Change PINThis allows you to set or change the personal 4-digit accesscode that is used in the different lock functions of the T

Use of the Setup menu (continued)24This menu allows you to identify the accessory devices you haveconnected to the external inputs/outputs.1. Select

EnglishUser ManualAuto clock channel (only available when Auto clock mode is setto Automatic)With the cursor buttons, select the channel number wheret

The Picture menu contains the settings that affect thequality of the picture.1. Select Picture and press the cursor right.> The Picture menu is mov

Adjust Picture menu settings (Continued)27ColorAdjusts the saturation level of the colors to suit yourpersonal preference.SharpnessAdjusts the sharpn

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Adjust Sound menu settingsColor enhancementAutomatically controls green enhancement and blue stretch. Itmakes the colors more vivid.< Select On or

EnglishUser ManualVolumeAllows you to adjust the sound output level.BalanceAllows you to adjust the output of the right and leftspeakers to obtain the

The Features menu allows you to control the settings ofspecial features.1. Press the MENU button on the remote control.> The Settings menu appears

EnglishUser ManualThe ambilight menu contains the settings for controlling theambient lighting. Using ambient light gives a more relaxedviewing experi

7. In case Color has been selected in the Mode menu:< Select Color in the Ambilight menu and press the cursorright.< Select Auto Color and press

EnglishUser ManualThis menu allows you to control special functions for the TVchannels.1. Press the MENU button on the remote control.> The Setting

When All has been selected, all items in the age-based and inthe contents-based lists are locked.If, while All is selected, any other item, either an

EnglishUser ManualMovie ratings lockThis function allows you to control access to individualmovies based on their MPAA ratings (Motion PictureAssociat

Preferred channelsAfter having finished to search for and to store TV channels,all the installed, non-scrambled,TV channels are marked aspreferred by

EnglishUser ManualThe Multimedia browser lets you display pictures or play audiofiles stored on a USB device or a memory card.The Multimediabrowser ap

Do not insert the power plug in a wallsocket or hang the TV to the wall before allconnections are made.• Place or hang the TV wherever you want, butma

Multimedia Browser (Continued)38To insert a Memory card/USB device< lnsert a memory card in one of the cardslots at the left sideof the TV. Insert

EnglishUser Manual39Multimedia Browser menu1. Insert a USB device or memory card.2. Select the USB device or memory card under Multimediawith the curs

Function buttons at the bottom of the screenDetails to display a description of the selected fileor directoryTransitions to select if you like to appl

EnglishUser ManualTo make video and audio connections 41Tips:- use the inputs that are available on your equipment that provide the best video or audi

Camera, Camcorder, Game1. Connect your camera, camcorder or game asshown.2. Connect to VIDEO 2 and AUDIO L 3 formono equipment. For stereo equipment a

EnglishUser ManualLPrHRPbVY/R/B/GPrPbLYRS-VIDEOS-VIDEO AUDIOAV 2AV 3AV 1VIDEOVIDEODIGITALAUDIOINAUDIOVGA (PC)via RGB-HVHDMI 1 HDMI 2 ANTENNA75oDIGIT

LPrHRPbVDIGITALAUDIOINYPrPbYS-VIDEOS-VIDEOAV2AV 3AV 1VIDEOLRVIDEOANTENNA75oCABLERECORDEROUT IN3AV2 : L + R + VIDEOConnect a VCR or DVD recorder441. Co

EnglishUser ManualConnect a recorder and other A/V devices45LPrHRPbVDIGITALAUDIOINYPrPbYS-VIDEOS-VIDEOAV 3AV2AV1VIDEOLRVIDEOANTENNA75oRECORDEROUTINCAB

Connect a recorder and Cable box with RF outputLPrHRPbVDIGITALAUDIOINYPrPbYS-VIDEOS-VIDEOAV2AV 3AV 1VIDEOLRVIDEOANTENNA75oCABLECable box RECORDEROUTIN

EnglishUser ManualLPrHRPbVDIGITALAUDIOINYPrPbYS-VIDEOS-VIDEOAV 2AV 3AV 1VIDEOLRVIDEOAV1ANTENNA75oCable boxINCABLEOUT2AV1 : L + R + VIDEOConnect a sate

EnglishUser Manual3Before installing your TV or before hanging it on the wall, first connect your accessory devices.See To make video and audio connec

LPrHRPbVDIGAUDIOINYPrPbYS-VIDEOS-VIDEOAV 2AV 3AV 1VIDEOLRVIDEOAV1ANTENNA75oAV1 : L + R + VIDEORECORDEROUTOUTININ21OUTCable boxOUT3Connect a recorder a

EnglishUser ManualDevices with Component Video OutputConnectors (YPbPr)1. Connect the three separate componentvideo cables 1 to the device havingcompo

Connect a DVD Player or other accessory digital source devices50LPrHRPbVDIGITALAUDIOINYPrPbYS-VIDEOS-VIDEOAV2AV3AV1VIDEOLRVIDEOAV1AV2DVD / Cable boxAV

EnglishUser ManualHDMI 1 HDMI 2 ooHDMINotes:- HDMI is the leading new standard for Digital video and audio interconnection.To the HDMIconnector you c

Select connected equipmentDIGITAL AUDIO OUToDISPLAY SYNCHRONIZEDooAUDIOOUTLRDISPLAY SYNCHRONIZEDConnect a Digital Surround receiver52Before operating

EnglishUser ManualMost of the audio and video equipment from our range ofproducts can be operated with the remote control of your TV.Press one of the

Symptoms Items to Check and Actions to follow“Ghost” or • This may be caused by obstruction to the antenna due to high rise buildingsdouble images or

EnglishUser ManualBefore Calling Service (continued)55GlossarySymptoms Items to Check and Actions to followThe software will Possibly the operating s

IntroductionPhilips offers software upgrade capability for your TV usingportable memory.After you have completed a softwareupgrade, your TV will typic

EnglishUser ManualAnnex 1 (Continued)57Manual software upgrade procedureFor a manual software upgrade copy the “autorun.upg” filein a directory call

Your new TV is provided with a special slot called aCableCARD™ which means that you do not need a separateset top box to receive digital cable SDTV an

Annex 2 - Philips TV-Slideshow Format with background music58IntroductionThis document explains how to make a Philips slideshow file with background a

EnglishUser ManualAnnex 2 (Continued)59Supported XML-tagsThe following table gives a description of the XML syntax.Tag Namephilips-slideshowtitleaudi

Annex 3 - Philips TV - Digital camera and USB issues60Notes:- the latest version of this document can be found on the Philips support website(www.phil

EnglishUser ManualDigital Camera IssuesIf a USB connection between your digital camera and the TVisn’t working, you can try the solutions below to res

Annex 4 - Issues referring to connected esuipment with a HDMI connector62The HDMI IN connector allows the following TV and monitor display modes:HD St

EnglishUser Manualactive control...28adjust picture menu settings ..26adjust sound menu settings ...28adjust features menu

Recycling64R The packaging of this product is intended tobe recycled.Apply to the local authorities forcorrect disposal.Disposal of your old productYo

EnglishUser ManualProduct information65- Your TV consumes energy in standby mode. Energy consumption contributes to air andwater pollution.Very low st

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Connect to the TV5EnglishUser ManualYour Philips Digital TV will allow you to enjoy digital programsdirectly from your cable or off air.Connect direct

6Warning: verify that the power supply voltage correspondsto the voltage printed on the sticker at the back of the TV.Contact your local dealer if you

7EnglishUser ManualPOWERPress to turn on/off the TV from or to standby mode.TV Press to select TV mode.DVD STB VCR AUXPress to select one of the sy