Philips 26PF9966-37 User Manual

LCD TVLCD TVUser ManualThank you for choosing Philips.Need help fast?Read your User Manual and/or Quick-Use Guide firstfor quick tips that make using

10HOW TO USE THE TIMER MENU CONTROLSYour television comes with an onscreen clock. TheTV can also be set to turn on or off at a specifictime 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

AutoLock Disabled1219USING THE AUTOLOCK™REVIEW SCREENTo remind you wich rating you have lockedand which Block Options you have selected,a review scree

Registering 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 CONTROLSTV MenuPicture TimerSound AutolockFeatures Contrast +Install DNRMode PIPFeaturesTimerÉAuto

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 THE CLOSED CAPTIONING CONTROLHOW TO USE THE SLEEPTIMER CONTROLSleep OffSleep 15Sleep 30Sleep 45Sleep 60Sleep 90ORORORORSleep 120ORSleep 1

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

25HOW TO USE THESURF CONTROLAlist or series of previously viewed channelscan be selected with the SURF button on yourremote control. With this featur

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

27POWER BUTTONPress to turn the accessory device ON and OFF. RECORD BUTTONPress the record button to begin recording. REWIND BUTTONPress to rewind ta

28Cable ConverterSatellite ReceiverVCR12HOW TO USE THE REMOTE CONTROL WITH PHILIPS ACCESSORY DEVICESY our remote control is set to work your TV an

29R12Press the SELECT button repeatedly until TV mode is selected. While in TV mode, press the SELECT and the POWER button simultaneously. The ACC LED

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

34SETTING UP THE FM MODE (FM RADIO)FM RADIO TIMER CONTROLSTimerTime   :   PMStart TimeÉStop TimeÉProgram No.ÉActivateÉDisplayÉÑÉTimerTimeÉStart

235746551SoundEqualizerÉBalanceÉAVLÉ Dolby Virtual ÉSAPSound StereoSoundEqualizerÉBalanceÉAVLÉ Dolby VirtualÉSAPSound MonoÉOR35SoundEqua

36SETTING 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

143237SETTING UP THE PC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR)PC PICTURE CONTROLS o ensure the best picture quality from the PC feature of this TV

38PC FEATURESSETTING UP THE PC MODE (PERSONAL COMPUTER MONITOR)1Press the MENU button on theremote control to display onscreenmenu.2 Press the CURSOR

395PC PIP CONTROLSPress the MENU button to accessthe PC Mode menu. Press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly to highlight PIP. Press the CURSOR RIGHT b

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

123244540The 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, pre

41The HD Mode offers certain Picture, Soundand Blocking options within its onscreenmenu. Below is a list of Picture Menu options.1Press the HD button

237461655T he HD Mode also offers certain Sound control adjustments to fine tune the sound being heard when in the HD mode.Equalizer – adjusts the

43SETTING UP THE HD MODE (HIGH DEFINITION)T he HD Mode channel can be blocked to censor the viewing of programming notsuitable for childre

44TROUBLESHOOTING TIPSNo Power• Check the TV power cord. Unplug the TV, wait 10 seconds,then reinsert the plug into the outlet and push the POWERbut

45CLEANING AND CAREWARNING Concerning Stationary Images on the TVScreen: Do not leave stationary or letterbox images on screenfor extended periods of

46INDEXCleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45FM Radio Mode ControlsAutoSound™ Control . . . . . . . .

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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