Philips 21PT3952 User manual

L92000 3139 125 28591
21PT3952

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Positioning of the TV set
• Place TV set on a solid base (e.g. a TV/
Video cabinet)
• Leave at least 5 cm around each side of TV
set for ventilation to avoid over-heating.
• Do not place TV set near a radiator or
other sources of heat.
• Do not place TV set where it can be
exposed to rain or excessive moisture.
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.
Connections
• Connect the aerial plug to the antenna
socket ¬¬
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• Insert the mains plug into a wall socket.
Use of Remote Control
• Insert correct type of batteries into the
compartment.
• Ensure the batteries are placed in the right
direction.
Switching on the set
• Press the mains power button to switch
on/off the TV.
• If the set is on standby mode (indicator is
red), press STANDBY button on the
remote control to switch on set.
INSTALLATION
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USEFUL TIPS
• Avoid heat and
direct sunlight.
• Avoid direct
exposure to rain
or water.
• Never repair the TV yourself – get a skilled
personnel!
• DO NOT leave your TV on standby for a
prolonged period.
• Switch off your TV if not in use.
• This will allow the TV to be demagnetised,
giving good picture.
• Clean the TV’s screen with a slightly damp
soft cloth ONLY WHEN NECESSARY.
Note : Do not use abrasive solvent as it can
damage the screen’s coating.

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CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
AV 2
in
Monitor
out
AV 1
in
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
VCR VCR
VCD/DVD
OR OR
Laser disc player
VCR
AV 2
in
Monitor
out
AV 1
in
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
Connection for playback
1. Connecting to AV sockets
You may choose to connect to AV1 in or
AV2 in sockets or both.
• Connect the corresponding sockets of
the equipment to that of the TV.
• To playback programme, select the first
AV channel (if connection is made to
sockets at AV1 in) or the second AV
channel (if connection is made to
sockets at AV2).
Note : For mono equipment, connect to
the AV1 in or AV2 in and “L” sockets
only.
2. Connecting to S-Video socket
If you have a S-Video equipment,
connect to the S-Video socket for better
picture quality.
• Connect the corresponding socket of the
equipment to that of the TV.
• To view playback programmes, select
the AV2 channel.
Note : Do not connect Video “in” socket
of the TV if S-Video socket is used.
Equipment such as VCR, Laser disc player, VCD, DVD etc. can be connected to
the video and audio (AV) sockets at the rear of the TV. Switch off mains power
of the TV and equipment before making any connection.

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CONNECTING PERIPHERAL EQUIPMENT
VCR
AV 2
in
Monitor
out
AV 1
in
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
VCR 1 VCR 2
AV 2
in
Monitor
out
AV 1
in
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
L
R
Connection for recording
1. From the TV channel you are watching
•Connect the corresponding sockets of
the VCR to the Monitor “out”sockets
at the rear of the TV.
2. From one VCR to another VCR
•Connect the sockets of the VCR which
you wish to record from to the
corresponding sockets at either AV1 or
AV2.
•Connect the sockets of the receiving
VCR to the Monitor “out”sockets at
the rear of the TV.

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FUNCTIONS OF TV CONTROLS/SOCKETS
1Mains Power button Switch mains power on or off.
2Standby light indicator Indicate red light when standby mode is
activated.
3Remote sensor Aim remote control handset at remote sensor
when operating the TV.
4Headphone socket Connect headphone jack to socket for personal
listening.
5AV “in”sockets Connect to Video “out”and Audio “out”
sockets of VCR, laser disc player, etc.
6Volume adjustment Adjust sound volume louder/softer. Pressing
these two buttons together will call up the
main menu. Press these two buttons again will
exit menu. Works as cursor left ( ) or right
( ) in a menu.
7Channel adjustment Select channel in ascending/descending order.
Works as cursor up ( ) or down ( ) in a
menu.
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FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL
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1. STANDBY
Switch off set temporarily to standby
mode. (The red light indicator lights
up when set is on standby mode). To
switch on set, press STANDBY or any
DIGIT button.
2. AV
Selects the AV channels.
3. OSD (On-Screen Display)
– Displays channel number and
sound transmission mode.
– Allows you to exit menu from screen.
4. DIGIT (0 - 9)
Allows you select a channel. For a
2-digit channel number, the second
digit must be entered before the “ – “
sign disappears.
5. SURF / ALTERNATE CHANNEL
– When surf mode is activated
through the main menu, it allows you
to select up to a maximum of 8 chan-
nels and view quickly the selected chan-
nels.
– It also allows you to alternate between
the last viewed channel and the present
channel if alternate channel mode is
activated.
6. MENU
To display or exit menu from screen.
7. CURSOR UP
Allows you to select the next item on
the menu.
8. CURSOR LEFT
Allows you to access the sub-menus
and adjust the settings.
9. VOLUME + / –
Increases / decreases volume.
10. MUTE
Mutes sound. To restore sound, press
button again.
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FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL
11. SLEEPTIMER
Allows you to select a time period
after which the set will switch to
standby mode automatically. You
can set the timer from OFF mode
up to a maximum of 240 minutes.
12. SAP
Allows you to switch to stereo,
SAP (Second Audio programme) or
mono sound. You can select up to 2
different languages in simultaneous
transmission when the programme
is transmitted in SAP mode.
13. INCREDIBLE SURROUND
Allows you to select incredible
surround sound (enhanced stereo
sound) when transmission is stereo
mode.
14. CURSOR RIGHT
Allows you to access the sub-menus
and adjust the settings.
15. CURSOR DOWN
Allows you to select the next item
on the menu.
16. CHANNEL + / –
Allows you to select channel in
ascending or descending order.
17. SMART PICTURE
Allows you to access 4 different
types of picture settings.
18. SMART SOUND
Allows you to access 4 different
types of sound settings.
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INSTALLATION OF THE TV CHANNELS
Selecting the language, tuner type and automatic tuning of the
channels
Press button Result on TV Screen
1. Enter main menu.
2. Select INSTALLATION.
3. Enter INSTALLATION
menu. LANGUAGE
option is highlighted.
4. Select your desired
language.
5. Select TUNER.
6. Select CABLE or ANTENNA.
7. Select AUTO INSTALL.
8. Start automatic tuning.
After tuning is completed,
the INSTALLATION menu
will appear.
9. Exit menu from screen.
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SKIPPING OF CHANNELS
This feature allows you to 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 CH (Channel) + or –button. you can only have
access to the channel by the DIGIT (0 - 9) buttons.
1. Enter main 2. Select 3. Enter
menu. INSTALLATION. installation mode.
Press button Result on TV Screen
4. Press button repeatedly
until SKIP is selected.
5. Enter skip menu.
6. Key in the channel to
be skipped.
7. Select SKIP.
8. Select YES to skip
channel.
9. Exit menu from screen.
How to restore skipped channels
1. Repeat steps 1 to 5as in “Skipping of Channels”.
2. Key in the channel to be restored by the DIGIT (0- 9) button.
3. Select SKIP by the button.
4. Select NO to restore channel.
5. Exit menu from screen by the
OSD
button.
CHANNEL 3
SKIP NO
CHANNEL 3
SKIP NO
CHANNEL 3
SKIP YES
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