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29PT8420 29PT8420
29PT8420
Operating Instructions
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30321/Eng/p1-5 1 3/22/02, 10:20 AM
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing this televison set. You are now the proud owner of a PHILIPS TV set which promises full value to you as a customer. Please read the instruction manual carefully and thoroughly to help you install and operate your TV set. Introduction Safety Information/Useful Tips .................................................................................................. 3 Before Calling Service ....................................................................
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SAFETY INFORMATION AND USEFUL TIPS Safety Information • Disconnect mains plug when : – the red light below the TV screen is flashing continuously. – a bright white line is displayed across the screen. – cleaning the TV screen. Never use abrasive cleaning agents. Use a slight damp chamois leather or soft cloth. – there is a lightning storm. – the set is left unattended for a prolonged period of time. • No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on top of the TV or in the vi
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BEFORE CALLING SERVICE Below is a list of frequently occurred symptoms. Before you call for service, make these simple checks. Some of these symptoms can easily be rectified if you know what to do. Symptom What you should do Colour patch • Switch off the TV by the mains power button. Wait for 20 (uneveness) minutes before switching on again. • Check the TV is not placed too near speakers or magnetic objects. No power • Check the TV’s AC power cord is plugged into the mains socket. If there is st
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HOOKING UP YOUR TV (BASIC CONNECTION) Antenna Connection • Connect the aerial plug to the antenna socket ¬¬¬¬¬ on the backcover. • Insert the mains plug into the wall socket. Mains Connection • For correct mains voltage, refer to type sticker at the rear of the TV set • Consult your dealer if mains supply is different. Note : This diagram is not representative of the actual plug and socket. Switching on the Set • Press the main power button to switch on/ off the TV. • If the set is on standby (i
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CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLAYBACK) Monitor out AV1 in AV2 in AV sockets on rear of VIDEO TV Y L/Mono S-VIDEO Pb AUDIO R Pr COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUT OUT OUT Back of ANTENNA VIDEO R AUDIO L VCR IN IN IN VCR (Equipped with Video and Audio Output sockets You can view the playback of VCR tapes (Video Disc players, camcorders, etc.) by using the AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT sockets on the rear of the TV. – Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO IN sockets on the rear of the TV to the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT so
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CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLAYBACK) Camcorder Connect headphone jack to socket for personal listening For more convenient direct playback connections, the Side Audio/Video Input sockets allow for quick and easy connections, particularly Camcorder tape recordings. – Connect the S-VIDEO socket (if available) from the Camcorder to the Side S-VIDEO socket of the TV. You need not connect the Side VIDEO IN socket of the TV if the S-VIDEO socket is connected. – Connect the AUDIO OUT sockets
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CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (RECORDING) Connection for recording from the TV channel Monitor out AV1 in AV2 in AV sockets VIDEO Y on rear of L/Mono TV S-VIDEO Pb AUDIO R Pr COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT OUT OUT OUT ANTENNA VIDEO R AUDIO L IN IN IN VCR (Equipped with Video and Audio Input sockets – Connect the corresponding INPUT sockets of the VCR to the MONITOR OUTPUT sockets on the rear of the TV. – To enhance the sound of your TV, connect the AUDIO L and R sockets to an external audio system
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FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL & SLEEPTIMER Allows you to select a time period after which the & set will switch to standby mode automatically. D B é A/CH (Alternate Channel) PI P S Allows you to alternate between the last é A/CH æ ßê viewed channel and the present channel. PIP CH q© UP DN “ “ FORMAT You can have a choice of different formats for 1 2 3 your viewing pleasure, namely : - Auto, 4:3 ‘ mode, EXPAND 4:3 mode and COMPRESS 4 5 6 16:9 mode 7 8 9 ‘ DIGIT (0 -9) SMART SMART ( M a 0 Allows yo
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FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL 3STANDBY – Switch set off temporarily to standby mode. (The red light indicator lights up when set is on standby mode). 3 D B – To switch on set from standby mode, press Channel PI P S Up/Down, Digit (0 -9) or Standby A/CH æ ßê button. 4 PIP CH q© UP DN 4 PIP (Picture-in-Picture ) Allows you to access the Picture-in-Picture and 2 1 3 Double Window features. (For more detailed description of functions, refer to the sections on 4 5 6 “Activating the PIP and Double Windo
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➩ FUNCTIONS OF TV CONTROLS ‘ ( – VOLUME +– CHANNEL + Not Applicable A é & “ & Mains Power button Switch mains power on or off. é Standby Light indicator Indicate red light when standby mode is activated. “ Remote Sensor Acts as a sensor for activating the controls of the TV when remote control handset is aimed at it. ‘ Volume + / – button Adjust sound volume louder/softer. ( Channel + / – button Select channel in ascending/descending order. Note • You can enter the main menu by pres
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SELECTING THE MENU LANGUAGE AND AUTOMATIC TUNING OF CHANNELS Operating instructions generally explains the operation of the TV set using the buttons on the remote control unless otherwise stated. Please read the following instructions carefully and follow the steps as shown to familiarise yourself with the installations and all features available in your set. Before you tune in the channels by the AUTO STORE method, select the menu language of your choice. The LANGUAGE feature allows you to se
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SELECTING THE MENU LANGUAGE AND AUTOMATIC TUNING OF CHANNELS Result on screen Step Press button Enter LANGUAGE mode. INSTALL Ñ É LANGUAGE • ENGLISH • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU • MANUAL STORE Select desired language. • SORT OR • CHANNEL EDIT INSTALL Ñ Ñ LANGUAGE •É ENGLISH Exit from language mode. • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU É • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT INSTALL Ñ • LANGUAGE Select AUTO STORE. Ñ É AUTO STORE • SEARCH • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT INSTALL Ñ • LANGUAGE Start automa
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MANUAL TUNING OF CHANNELS Manual tuning allows you to store each programme manually. Result on screen Step Press button MENU Enter main menu. • PICTURE LANGUAGE • SOUND AUTO STORE • FEATURES MANUAL STORE É Press button repeatedly until • INSTALL SORT CHANNEL EDIT INSTALL is selected. Enter INSTALL menu. INSTALL • LANGUAGE COLOUR SYSTEM • AUTO STORE SOUND SYSTEM Press button repeatedly until • MANUAL STORE SEARCH MANUAL STORE is selected. • SORT CHANNEL • CHANNEL EDIT STORE • INSTALL Enter
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SELECTING THE COLOUR /SOUND SYSTEM This feature allows you to select your desired COLOUR and SOUND system. If AUTO is selected, the respective colour and sound system will be automatically selected according to the transmission system. Note : Select your desired colour and sound system manually if reception is poor at AUTO mode. Result on screen Step Press button Repeat step 1 to step 5 as in “MANUAL TUNING OF CHANNELS” INSTALL COLOUR SYSTEM is selected. É MANUAL STORE Enter COLOUR SYSTEM mod
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FINE TUNING OF CHANNELS This feature allows you to adjust picture reception in areas of weak reception. MENU SURF MENU SURF MENU SURF INSTALL Ñ É ➠ Ñ LANGUAGE • ENGLISH ➠ ➠ • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU É • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. 3. Enter install menu. Result on screen Step Press button INSTALL • LANGUAGE COLOUR SYSTEM Press button repeatedly until • AUTO STORE SOUND SYSTEM MANUAL STORE is selected. • MANUAL STORE SEARCH • SORT CHANNEL • CHA
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SORTING OF CHANNELS This feature allows you to change the channel number to your choice for a particular TV station. MENU SURF MENU SURF MENU SURF INSTALL Ñ É Ñ LANGUAGE • ENGLISH ➠➠ ➠ • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU É • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. 3. Enter install mode. Result on screen Step Press button Press button repeatedly until INSTALL SORT is selected. • LANGUAGE FROM • AUTO STORE TO • MANUAL STORE EXCHANGE É • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT Enter SOR
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EDITING OF CHANNELS This feature allows you to edit or skip channels which have bad or weak TV signal or channels that you do not watch often. Note : Once a channel is skipped, you cannot have access to it by the CHANNEL + or – button. You can only access the channel by the DIGIT (0 -9) button. MENU SURF MENU SURF MENU SURF INSTALL Ñ É ➠ ➠ Ñ LANGUAGE • ENGLISH ➠ • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU É • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. 3. Enter install mode. Res
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NAMING OF CHANNELS This feature allows a selection of 10 channels of pre-defined names. It also allows you to enter a new name or modify an existing name of a channel for 40 channels including external channels. MENU SURF MENU SURF MENU SURF INSTALL Ñ ➠ ➠ É Ñ LANGUAGE • ENGLISH ➠ • AUTO STORE B.MELAYU É • MANUAL STORE • SORT • CHANNEL EDIT 1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. 3. Enter install mode. Result on screen Step Press button Press button repeatedly until INSTALL • AUTO STO
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➠ ➠ USING THE PICTURE/SOUND MENU The picture and sound menus allow you to make adjustments to the picture and sound. It also allow you to select and activate other features in the menu. MENU 1. Press the (MENU) button to enter main menu. 2. Use the or (CURSOR UP/DOWN) buttons to select the items on the PICTURE/SOUND menu. 3. Use the or (CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT) buttons to access the sub-menus. Picture Activities PICTURE menu items ➠ Ñ É BRIGHTNESS 38 • COLOUR
