Philips 21PT3962 User manual

L92000 3139 125 28641
21PT3962

2
22
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 ¬¬
¬¬
¬on the backcover.
• 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
5 cm 5 cm
5 cm

3
33
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.

4
44
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.

5
55
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.

6
66
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.
V V
P
P
VIDEO
In
AUDIO
R
L
L
6
7
13
4
2
5

7
77
2
ehf
4
b
123
456
789
0
CH
MENU
INC.
SURR.
SLEEPOSDAV
SMART SMART
±
`
A/CH
SURF
AH
FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL
2
3
5
6
7
8
9
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. SMART SOUND
Allows you to access 4 different types
of sound settings.
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.
11. TELETEXT (applicable to certain
versions only)
Selects text information. Refer to
the section on “Teletext”.
Note : If your current channel is capable
of transmitting teletext but is not in
teletext mode, pressing the
h
button
will activate the teletext clock at the top
right hand corner of the screen.
11
10
4
1

8
88
2
ehf
4
b
123
456
789
0
CH
MENU
INC.
SURR.
SLEEPOSDAV
SMART SMART
±
`
A/CH
SURF
A
H
FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL
12. 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.
13. SMART PICTURE
Allows you to access 4 different
types of picture settings.
14. INCREDIBLE SURROUND
Allows you to select incredible
surround sound (enhanced stereo
sound) when transmission is stereo
mode.
15. CURSOR RIGHT
Allows you to access the sub-menus
and adjust the settings.
16. CURSOR DOWN
Allows you to select the next item
on the menu.
17. CHANNEL + / –
Allows you to select channel in
ascending or descending order.
18. 44
44
4
Allows you to switch from stereo to
mono sound when transmission is
in stereo mode or choose between
first language or second language
for transmission in bilingual mode.
19. SURF / ALTERNATE CHANNEL
–When surf mode is activated
through the main menu, it allows
you to select up to a maximum of 8
channels and view quickly the
selected channels .
–It also allows you to alternate
between the last viewed channel
and the present channel if alternate
channel mode is activated.
12
13
15
16
17
18
19
14

9
99
AUTOMATIC TUNING OF THE TV CHANNELS
OR
MENU
OSD
Selecting the language and Automatic Tuning
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 AUTO STORE.
6. Start automatic tuning.
7. After tuning is completed,
the INSTALLATION menu
will appear.
8. Exit menu from screen.
2
ehf
4
b
123
456
789
0
CH
MENU INC.
SURR.
SLEEPOSDAV
SMART SMART
±`
A/CH
SURF
AH
SURF A/CH
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION ÉÉ
ÉÉ
É
BRIGHTNESS
IIIII
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
28
COLOUR
IIII
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
18
BLUE MUTE OFF
INSTALLATION ÉÉ
ÉÉ
É
BRIGHTNESS
IIIII
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
28
COLOUR IIII
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
18
CONTRAST
IIIIIIII
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
38
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE
B
SWAP B
SKIP B
AUTO STORE 050 MHZ
CHANNEL 1
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
SKIP B

10
1010
SELECTION OF TV SYSTEM
OSD
(Applicable to certain versions only)
This feature allows you to select your desired TV system. If AUTO is selected, the
respective colour system will be automatically selected according to the transmis-
sion system.
Note : Select another system if reception is poor at AUTO mode.
2
eh
f
4
b
123
456
789
0
CH
MENU INC.
SURR.
SLEEPOSDAV
SMART SMART
±`
A/CH
SURF
AH
SWAP BB
BB
B
SKIP
BB
BB
B
MANUAL B
SYSTEM AUTO
SEARCH 044 MHZ
B
FINE TUNE
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
I
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
SYSTEM AUTO
SEARCH 044 MHZ
B
FINE TUNE
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
I
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
FINE TUNE
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
I
❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙
CHANNEL 8
STORED
➠➠➠
MENU INC.
SURR. MENU INC. SURR. MENU INC. SURR.
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
AUTO STORE B
SWAP B
1. Enter main
menu.
2. Select
INSTALLATION.
3. Enter
installation mode.
Press button Result on TV Screen
4. Select MANUAL.
5. Enter MANUAL menu
6. Enter system menu.
7. Press button repeatedly
to cycle through the
respective transmission
system and select the
desired system.
8. Select STORE.
9. Store system.
10.Exit menu from screen.