Philips 44PL9523 Setup Guide

3135 035 21301HDTV MonitorHDTV Monitor44PL952355PL9523Refer to the Quick Use and Setup Guide (supplied with your TV)for information on basic connectio

10Connecting a VCRAUDIOANTOUTINVIDEOLROUTINCH3 CH4INOUTDVIGS-VIDEOGS-VIDEORLVRLRLRLVPr Pb YRLRLPr Pb YPr Pb YRLVSTANDARD/HD INPUTSSTANDARD/HD INPUTSTU

11Connecting a VCR and Cable BoxAUDIOANTOUTINVIDEOLROUTINCH3 CH4INOUTDVIGS-VIDEOGS-VIDEORLVRLRLRLVPr Pb YRLRLPr Pb YPr Pb YRLVSTANDARD/HD INPUTSSTANDA

12Connecting an S-Video DeviceDVIGS-VIDEOGS-VIDEORLVRLRLRLVPr Pb YRLRLPr Pb YPr Pb YRLVSTANDARD/HD INPUTSSTANDARD/HD INPUTSTUNERRGB+HVAV5 AV6AV1MONSUB

13Connecting a Standard DVD PlayerDVIGS-VIDEOGS-VIDEORLVRLRLRLVPr Pb YRLRLPr Pb YPr Pb YRLVSTANDARD/HD INPUTSSTANDARD/HD INPUTSTUNERRGB+HVAV5 AV6AV1MO

141Using Component Video cables, connectto the YPbPr jacks on the back of theprogressive-scan DVD player and to theAV3 YPbPr jacks on the back of the

151Using Component Video cables, con-nect to the YPbPr jacks on the back ofthe HD satellite receiver and to the cor-responding AV4 YPbPr jacks on theb

161Using a DVI cable, connect to the DVIjack on the back of the HD satellitereceiver and to the corresponding AV6DVI jack on the back of the TV.2Using

171Using speaker wires, connect to theCenter Speaker output terminals (+, –) on the back of the surroundsound receiver and to the correspon-ding (+, –

18Connecting to the Side Inputs: Video Game SystemSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2---AV6:OtherSIDE:OtherSourceOK23431Panel onSide ofTVBack of Game Sy

19Labeling the Audio/Video Input SourcesSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2173524668SourceSettingsAV1AV2AV3AV4SourceSettingsAV1AV2AV3AV4---OtherSourceSe

2Once your PHILIPS purchase is registered, you’re eligible to receive all the privileges of owning a PHILIPS product. So complete and return the Warra

20Source SelectPress to display a list of input source options—TV, AV1, AV2,AV3–AV6, or Side. Use the Cursor Up/Down buttons to select the anitem, the

21Power–StandbyPress to turn the TV on or off. NOTE: The TV is never powered off com-pletely unless it is unplugged.Alternate AudioWhen you tune to a

22PROGRAMMING THE TV REMOTE TO OPERATE ACCESSORY DEVICESSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 22OPEN/CLOSESTANDBY-ONSTOPPREV NEXTPLAY PAUSEDVD619 DVD/CD

23SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 245231POWERSELECTGUIDEINFOHIGH DEFINITIONPOWER0708090607080906070809The Auto Search Method of programming theremote

24SETUP CODES FORACCESSORY DEVICESAmplifierAiwa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0433Carver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

25SETUP CODES FOR ACCESSORY DEVICESSatelliteAlphaStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0799Amplica . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM21VCR ModePress to place the remote in a mode to con-trol a VCR.VCR Prog.Many VCRs have an automatic program-ming func

27SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2Active ControlOffMinimumMediumMaximumINFO+Active Control : MinimumAuto PictureDynamic ContrastSharpnessDNRPersonali

28SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 23433123Zoom 1x 4x 9x 16xZoom 1x 4x 9x 16xZoom 1x 4x4x 9x 16xT

29Adjusting/Setting the Picture ControlsSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstall324154Picture Sound

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

30The Digital Processing control gives you achoice of different picture scanning modes.Progressive Scan doubles the number of pic-ture lines, eliminat

31Selecting a Dynamic Contrast OptionSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstallPicture Sound Feature

32For many reasons, one of which is poor cablereception, the picture can sometimes appearslightly “speckled” (an indication of signalnoise in the pict

33Turning on Color EnhancementSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstallPicture Sound Features Chan

34Selecting an AutoPicture™ OptionSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstallPicture Sound Features

35Selecting a Picture Format OptionConventional 4:3 Screen SizeYour TV’s 16:9 Screen SizeYour TV’s wide screen (16:9 aspect ratio)delivers a home-cine

36SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstallPicture Sound Features ChannelsTVContrastBrightnessColo

37Adjusting the TV and Headphone VolumeSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstall4052146738 Soun

38SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 224516Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstall5 Sound Features ChannelsTVVolumeEqualizerBal

39SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2 Sound Features ChannelsTVVolumeEqualizerBalanceLoudnessHeadphone volume SoundAV1TVVolumeEqualizerB

4ContentsINTRODUCTIONWelcome/Registration of Your TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Safety/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2 Sound Features ChannelsTVVolumeEqualizerBalanceLoudnessHeadphone volume SoundTVVolumeEqualizerBala

41Selecting a Sound Mode OptionSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 224167Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstall355 Sound TVSound

42SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 21524Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstall Sound Features ChannelsTVVolumeEqualizerBalan

43SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 21524Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstall Sound Features ChannelsTVVolumeEqualizerBalan

44SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 21524Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstall Sound Features ChannelsTVVolumeEqualizerBalan

45SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2 SoundTVAVLDelta volumeAuto sound052635Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstall Sound

46AutoSound™ OptionsSpeech brings voices to the forefront andemphasizes them. Moves music to the back-ground.Music emphasizes music over voices.Movies

47Using Closed CaptioningSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstallClosed captionsOffOnOn during muteCl

48SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2Features ChannelsTVClosed captionsSleeptimerOn timerFeaturesTVClosed captionsSleeptimerOn timer5 min.FeaturesTVClo

49Setting the On TimerSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 257911246810123579111151314Features ChannelsTVClosed captionsSleeptimerOn timerFeaturesTVClosed

5FeaturesCompact design with low weightThe unique Philips single-panel liquid-crystal-on-silicon (LCOS)technology allows for a large screen TV with a

50Using the Channel ListSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2ChannelsTVChannel listChannel lockLock afterTV ratings lockChannelsTVChannel listChannel lock

51SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 217245635ChannelsTVChannel listChannel lockLock afterTV ratings lockChannelsTVMovie ratings lockChannel removeAntenn

52Using Lock ChannelSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 217245635ChannelsTVChannel listChannel lockLock afterTV ratings lockChannelsTVChannel listChannel

53Using Lock AfterSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2ChannelsTVChannel listChannel lockLock afterTV ratings lockChannelsTVChannel listChannel lockLock a

54SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 217245635ChannelsTVChannel listChannel lockLock afterTV ratings lockChannelsTVChannel listChannel lockLock afterTV r

55Blocking Programming Based on Movie RatingsSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 217245635ChannelsTVChannel listChannel lockLock afterTV ratings lockChann

56Turning the Antenna Attenuator on or offSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2ChannelsTVChannel listChannel lockLock afterTV ratings lockChannelsTVMovie

57SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 21635247GeneralSettingsMenu backgroundSurfDual screen formatFreeze format2 channels • 9 channelsGeneralSettingsMenu

58SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2173524686Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstall910GeneralSettingsMenu backgroundSurfDual screen f

59Changing Channels/Input Sources and Repositioning Dual Screen/PIPG1233133TVAV1:DVDAV2:RecorderAV3:SATAV4:HDAV5:OtherAV6:HDSIDE:CameraSourceOKSOUND P

6Information about TV SignalsAnalogSignalDigitalSignalTVAntennaat YourHomeCable TVCompanyFor Direct Connectionto Your TV or to aCable Box, VCR, orSate

60SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2173524668135246Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstallGeneralSettingsMenu backgroundSurfDual scree

61SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2162453Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstallTo erase settings andreset them to theirdefualt value

62SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2163524Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstallGeneralSettingsReset AV settingsCaption serviceOSDTim

63SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 21967824535Please enter yourcurrent PIN.PINCancel- - - -Please enter your new PIN.PINCancel- - - -To confirm your ne

64SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2163524Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstallNo • YesYes • NoGeneral Clock SourceTVSettings

65There are several features which require theTV clock to be set. You can either set theclock manually or have the TV acquire thetime from the approp

66If you select Manual in the Auto Clock Mode,you need to set the time manually.1Press the Menu button on the remotecontrol to display the on-screenme

67SOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 219358246767GeneralSettingsReset AV settingsCaption serviceOSDTime zoneDaylight savingAtlanticEastern_ _ _GeneralSet

68Using Installation Features: Language and AutoprogramGFor Spanish- and French-speaking TV own-ers, an on-screen Language option is present.The Langu

69CLEANING THETVBe sure the TV isunplugged beforecleaning it.Use a nonscratching duster.Soak the wiping cloth incool, clean water and milddetergent. T

7Descriptions of Jacks, Cables, and ConnectorsTUNERVGS-VIDEOThis page contains descriptions and illustrations of jacks, cables,and connectors you migh

70Cleaning or Replacing the FiltersCENTER CHANNEL AMP INPUTINTEXTDVIGS-VIDEOGS-VIDEORLVRLRLRLVPr Pb YRLRLPr Pb YPr Pb YRLVSTANDARD/HD INPUTSSTANDARD/H

71Replacing the Lamp1234The Cineos TV uses a lamp with a limitedlifetime to illuminate the picture. A Lifetimecounter in the TV records the operating

72Replacing the Lamp567INTEXT89Go to page 73 for instructions for resetting theLamp Lifetime counter through the TV’s on-screen menu.GrooveContinued f

73Resetting the Lamp’s Lifetime CounterSOUND PICTUREACITVECONTROLZOOM1 2Picture Sound Features ChannelsTVSettingsDemoInstall79246835110GeneralSett

74TroubleshootingReview This List of Symptoms and Checks Before Requesting Service You may be able to solve the problem yourself. Charges for TV insta

75TroubleshootingTV-related Checks (continued from page 73)The picture appears doubled or tripled.• If you are using an antenna, be sure it is facing

76Product SpecificationsPicture• Screen Size44PL9523: 44” measured diagonally55PL9523: 55” measured diagonally• Visible Screen Size44PL9523: 44” measu

77IndexAActive Control™ Plus, 27Active Control™ Plus Window, *Q5Active Standby Window, *Q5, 68Alternate Audio (SAP) Control, 42Antenna Attenuator, 56A

78Factory Service Locations3135 015 07541Milwaukee: call ChicagoCincinnati and Columbus: call ClevelandNashville and Chattanooga: call KnoxvilleWashin

79Factory Service LocationsQUALITY SERVICE IS AS CLOSE AS YOUR TELEPHONE! SIMPLY LOOK OVER THE LIST BELOW FOR THE NUMBER OF A FACTORY SERVICE CENTERNE

8Panel Jack Compatibility Information7123456DVIGS-VIDEOGS-VIDEORLVRLRLRLVPr Pb YRLRLPr Pb YPr Pb YRLVSTANDARD/HD INPUTSSTANDARD/HD INPUTSTUNERRGB+HVAV

80Limited WarrantyPHILIPS TELEVISIONOne Year Free LaborOne Year Free Service on Parts30 days Free Service on Television ScreenThis product can be repa

9Pre-connection RecommendationsPositioning the TVBefore connecting accessory devices—VCR,DVD player, or HD satellite receiver, for exam-ple—please kee