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Table of contents 5.9 Listen to digital radio channels . . . . . 21 5.10 Update your TV software . . . . . . . . . 21 1 Important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6 6.1 Automatically install channels . . . . . . 22 1.2 Screen care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 6.2 Manually install channels . . . . . . . . . . 23 1.3 Environmental care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 2 3 6.4 Rename channels . . . . . . . . . .
2008 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. Philips reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly. The material in this manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system.
Important • To avoid risk of fire or electric shock, do not place the TV, remote control or remote control batteries near naked flame sources (e.g. lighted candles) and other heat sources including direct sunlight. • Do not install the TV in a confined space such as a bookcase. Leave a space of at least 10cm (four inches) around the TV for ventilation. Be sure air flow is not obstructed. • If placing the TV on a flat, solid surface be sure to use only the supplied stand.
• Turn off the TV, then the mains power (if available). • Unplug the mains cord from the mains socket outlet. reduce the screen contrast and brightness to avoid screen damage. 1.3 Environmental care Recycling your packaging The packaging of this product is intended to be recycled. Contact your local authorities for information on how to recycle the packaging. Disposing your used product • Unplug the mains cord from the power connector at the back of the TV. Always pull the mains cord by the plug.
Your TV Side connectors EN 2 This section gives you an overview of commonly-used TV controls and functions. 2.1 TV overview Side controls and indicators 4 3 2 Use the TV side connectors to connect to mobile devices such as a high-definition camcorder or game console. You can also connect a pair of headphone. 1 Back connectors 5 1. POWER 2. PROGRAM +/3. MENU 4. VOLUME +/5.
Remote control 1. . Power 2. SOURCE 1 2 3 4 3. TELETEXT 4. Colour keys Selects tasks or teletext pages 5. Í, Æ, Î, ï, OK Navigation or cursor keys 6. MENU 7. P +/Program up or down 5 8. ” +/Volume up or down For advanced information about the remote control, see Section 5.1 Remote control overview.
Get started This section helps you position and install the TV and supplements the information provided in the Quick Start Guide. D Note: Refer to the Quick Start Guide for stand mounting instructions. 3.1 Position the TV In addition to reading and understanding the safety instructions in Section 1.1, consider the following before positioning your TV: • The ideal viewing distance for watching TV is three times its screen size. • Position the TV where light does not fall on the screen.
3.3 Connect the antenna cable 1. Locate the TV ANTENNA connector at the back of the TV. 2. Connect the mains cord to the AC IN mains connector. 3. Connect the mains cord to the mains, ensuring that the cord is tightly secured at both ends. 2. Connect one end of an antenna cable (not supplied) to the TV ANTENNA connector. Use an adaptor if the antenna cable does not fit. 3. Connect the other end of the antenna cable to your antenna outlet, ensuring that the cable is tightly secured at both ends. 3.
Manage cables Route your mains cord, antenna cable and all other device cables through the cable holder (1) at the back of the TV. D Note: Certain TV models require you to press and hold POWER for up to two seconds.Your TV may take up to 15 seconds to start. 3.8 First time setup When you turn on the TV set for the first time, a menu is displayed on screen. This menu prompts you to select the Country and Language for the menus: If the menu is not displayed, press the MENU key to display the menu. 1.
4 Use your TV This section helps you perform basic TV operations. Instructions on advanced TV operations are provided in Section 5 Use more of your TV. 4.1 for extended periods of time, switch off and disconnect the TV from the mains. Switch on from standby Switch your TV on/off or to standby Switch on your TV • If the power indicator (1) is off, press POWER on the side of the TV. • If the power indicator is in standby (red), press . on the remote control.
Use teletext 1. Press TELETEXT on the remote control. The main index page appears. 1. Press ” + or - on the remote control, or Press VOLUME + or - on the side controls of your TV. 2. Press [ on the remote control to mute the sound. Press [ again to unmute on the sound. • To select a page with the remote control: • Enter the page number with the number keys. • Press Î ï to view the next or previous page. D Note: If headphones are connected, adjust headphone volume as described in Section 5.
5 Use more of your TV 5.1 Remote control overview 1 21 20 2 19 3 4 5 18 6 17 7 8 16 9 5. Colour keys Selects tasks or teletext pages. 6. INFO Displays programme information, if available. 7. OK Accesses the All channels menu or activates a setting. 8. Í, Æ, Î, ï Navigate the menu. 9. OPTION Activates the Quick access menu. 10. P +/Switches to the next or previous channel. 11. Number keys Selects a channel, page or setting. 12. Returns to the previously-viewed channel. 15 10 13.
Use TV menus On-screen menus help you install your TV, adjust picture and sound settings and access other features. This section describes how to navigate the menus. Use the main menu The following steps of adjusting brightness is one example to show how to use the main menu. Access the main menu 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the main menu. 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the TV menu. TV Menu The following menu appears.
Use the Quick access menu Picture Brightness Contrast 98 Brightness 47 Colour 52 Sharpness 4 Tint 0 The Quick access menu gives direct access to some often-needed menu items. D Note: When digital channels are installed and broadcasted, the relevant digital options are displayed in the Quick access menu. 1. Press OPTION on the remote control. Color temperature Picture format Noise reduction 4. Press ï to select Brightness.
Adjust picture and sound settings Adjust picture settings 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Picture. TV Menu Picture Smart settings Contrast Picture Brightness Sound Color Features Sharpness Install Tint Color temperature Picture format Noise Reduction 2. Press Æ to enter the list. 3. Press Î or ï to select a setting: • Contrast: Changes the level of bright parts in the picture keeping the dark parts unchanged. • Brightness: Changes the level of light in the picture.
Change picture format • 4:3(Not for HD) Change the picture format to suit your content. Displays the classic 4:3 format 1. Press ∏ (PICTURE FORMAT) on your remote control. Alternatively, press MENU and select Picture > Picture format. D Note: Constant use of the 4:3 picture format can cause screen distortion. • Movie Expand 14:9 Scales the classic 4:3 format to 14:9. 2.
Adjust sound settings This section describes how to adjust sound settings. • Mono/Stereo: If stereo broadcasting is available, choose between mono or stereo. 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Sound. • Auto volume leveling: Reduces sudden volume changes, for example, during commercials or when switching from one channel to another. Select On or Off. 2. Press Æ to enter the list.
5.5 part of the screen, twice to zoom in on the bottom of the screen, three times to return to normal display. Use advanced teletext features Your TV has a 100 page memory that stores broadcasted teletext pages and subpages. Select teletext subpages A teletext page can hold several subpages. Subpages are displayed on a bar next to the main page number. 1. Press TELETEXT on the remote control. 2. Select a teletext page. 3. Press Î or ï to select a subpage.
to activate available actions. Current Time:wed 02 Apr 04:02:15 Smart settings Features Timer 2 BBC TWO 16:30 Ready Steady Cook Picture Auto lock 7 BBC CHOICE 17:15 The Weakest Link Sound Subtitle 10 BBCi Features Subtitle language 11 BBC NEW 24 Install Common interface 12 BBC PARLMNT 13 BBC knowledge 800 Eurosport 801 TERRA NOVA EN TV menu Viewing Date: 01/03/2002 16:30 ~ 17:15 Prev Day Next Day Detail Filter 3. Use the colour keys to view 7 or 8 day EPG. 3.
Automatically switch the TV to standby (Sleeptimer) 3. Use Î or ï , Æ or Í to select and enter the menu items to set the day of week. Sleeptimer switches the TV to standby after a defined period of time. 4. Press OK to confirm. 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Features > Timer > Sleeptimer. 2. Press Æ to enter the Sleeptimer menu 3. Press Î or ï to set the sleep time up to 180 minutes in steps of five minutes. If set to zero minutes, the Sleeptimer is switched off. 4.
4. Press Æ to lock or unlock the channel. 4. Press OK to return to the Features menu. To set parental ratings Some digital broadcasters rate their programmes according to age. You can set your TV to display only programmes with age ratings higher than your child’s. 1. In the Auto Lock menu, select Parental rating. 2. Press Æ to enter. 3. Press Î or ï to select age rating.
select Install > Current software info. Update software (digital broadcasts) If using (DVB-T) digital broadcasts, your TV automatically receives software updates. If you receive a message on-screen prompting you to update your software: 6 Install channels The first time you setup your TV, you are prompted to select an appropriate menu language and to perform automatic installation of TV and digital radio channels (if available). • Select Now (recommended) to update the software immediately.
5. When the channel search is completed, press the red key to return to the Installation menu. • 6. Press MENU to exit. Preferred audio language: Select one of the available audio languages as your preferred audio language. For more information, see Section 5.3 Adjust sound settings. • Preferred subtitle language: Select one of the available subtitle languages. For more information, see Section 5.8 Select a subtitle language on digital TV channels.
Step 2 Search and store new TV channels 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Install > Channel installation > Analogue: Manual installation > Search. 2. Press Æ to enter the Search menu. 3. Press the red key and the number keys on the remote control to enter the three digit frequency. Alternatively, press the green key to automatically search for the next channel. select Install > Channel installation > Rearrange. 2. Press Æ to enter the Rearrange list. 3.
5. Press MENU to exit. 6.6 D Note: If you have further problems with the reception of your digital broadcast, contact a specialised installer. Manually update the channel list You can manually update the channel list. 1. Press MENU on the remote control and select Install > Channel installation > Installation update. 2. Press Æ to enter the Installation update menu. Start now is highlighted. 3. Press OK. 4. Press the green key to start the update. This may take a few minutes. 5.
7 Connect devices 7.1 Connection overview equipment connected, press the SOURCE button on the remote control: once to select EXT 1, twice to select EXT 2, etc. For some equipment (connected to the SCART socket), this selection is done 10 9 11 8 7 Back connectors 1. Digital Audio Out Sound output cinch connectors for home theatres systems etc. 2. TV (75Ω) TV antenna. 3.
Connect devices This section describes how to connect various devices with different connectors and supplements examples provided in the Quick Start Guide. C Caution: Disconnect the mains cord before connecting devices. D Note: Different types of connectors may be used to connect a device to your TV, depending on availability and your needs.
Game console or camcorder The most practical connection for a mobile game console or camcorder may be at the side of the TV. You can, for example, connect the game console or camcorder to VIDEO/S-Video and AUDIO L/R connectors at the side of the TV. A HDMI connector is also available for high-definition devices. 7.3 Setup devices Assign a channel decoder A permanent game console or camcorder can be connected to a HDMI connector or EXT 3 (component) connectors at the back of the TV.
6. Press MENU to exit. your digital TV service operator for more information about services and terms. Using the Conditional Access Module 7.4 Use Philips EasyLink Your TV supports Philips EasyLink, which enables one-touch play and one-touch standby between EasyLink-compliant devices. Compliant devices must be connected to your TV via HDMI and assigned as described in Section 7.4.1 Assign devices to connectors. Enable or disable EasyLink B WARNING: Switch off your TV before inserting a CAM.
• After inserting and activating the CAM, press MENU on the remote control and select TV menu > Features > Common interface. This menu option is only available if the CAM is correctly inserted and activated. On-screen applications and content are provided by your digital TV service operator.
8 Technical specifications EXT 3 Component PC Audio, (Y Pb Pr), Audio L/R in. • VGA Supported display resolutions • HDMI 1/2/ • • SPDIF OUT: Digital audio out (coaxialcinch-S/PDIF). Display synchronised. • TV ANTENNA Computer formats (PC) Resolution Refresh rate 720 x 400 70Hz 640 x 480 60Hz 800 x 600 60Hz 1024 x 768 60Hz 1680 x 1050(22” only) 60Hz 1366 x 768(26" only) 60Hz D Notes Model 20PFL3403D supports the format 640x480 60Hz only.
9 Troubleshooting • Verify that the correct list is selected. • The channel may have been uninstalled to the Rearrange menu. To access the menu, press MENU on the remote control and select Install > Channel installation > Rearrange. This section describes commonly-encountered issues and accompanying solutions. 9.1 General TV issues The TV does not switch on: • Unplug the mains cord, wait for one minute and plug in the mains again.
Check that the devices are connected properly. • Verify that picture settings are correctly set. See Section 5.3 Adjust picture settings. 9.5 HDMI connection issues You encounter problems with HDMI devices • HDCP support can delay the time taken for a TV to display content from a device. Verify that the TV is set to Home mode, which offers you complete flexibility to change settings. See Section 5.4 Change to Shop or Home mode.
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