Philips 29PT8659/12 User manual

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MODEL :
PROD. NO :
GB Please note the reference numbers
for yourTV set located on the
packaging or on the back of the set.
FR Veuillez noter les références de
votre téléviseur situées sur
l’emballage ou au dos de l’appareil.
NL Let op de referenties van uw
televisietoestel die op de
verpakking of op de achterkant
van het toestel staan.
DE
Notieren Sie die
Referenznummern Ihres
Fernsehgeräts, die sich auf der
Verpackung bzw. auf der
Rückseite des Geräts befinden.
IT Notare i riferimenti del vostro
televisore situati sull’imballaggio o
sul retro dell’apparecchio.
DK Bemærk de oplysninger om dit
TV, der findes på kassen eller
bagsiden af TV-apparatet.
NO Noter deg referansen for TV-
apparatet, som du finner på
emballasjen eller på baksiden av
apparatet.
SU Notera de uppgifter om er TV
som återfinns på kartongen eller
baksidan av TV-apparaten.
SF Lue myös television
myyntipakkauksessa tai television
takana olevat merkinnät.
ES
Anote las referencias de su televisor
que se encuentran en el embalaje o
en la parte trasera del aparato.
PT Anote as referências do seu
televisor localizadas na embalagem
ou na parte de trás do aparelho.
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urządzenia.
CZ
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televizoru umístěné na obalu nebo
na zadní straně přístroje.
SK Poznačte si typové údajeVášho
televízora nachádzajúce sa na obale
alebo na zadnej strane prístroja.

1
Introduction
Table of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this television set.
This handbook has been designed to help you install and operate your TV set.
We would strongly recommend that you read it thoroughly.
Installation
Installing your television set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
The keys on theTV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remote control keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Quick installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Program sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Program name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Manual store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Favourite Programmes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Other settings in the Install menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation
Picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Sound adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Feature settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TV lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
16:9 Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Peripherals
Video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
To select connected equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Sides connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Video recorder or DVD keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Practical information
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Recycling
The materials used in your set are either reusable or can be recycled.
To minimise environmental waste, specialist companies collect used appliances
and dismantle them after retrieving any materials that can be used again (ask
your dealer for further details).
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2
The television set has 4 or 5 keys which are
located on the front or the top of the set
depending on the model.
TheVOLUME - + (- ”+) keys are used to
adjust sound levels.The PROGRAM - + (- P+)
keys are used to select the required programmes.
To access the menus, simultaneously hold down
the ”- and ”+ keys (or MENU key).
The PROGRAM - + keys may then be used to
select an adjustment and the - ”+ keys to
make that adjustment.
To exit from the menus, hold down the 2 ”-
and ”+ keys (or MENU key).
Note : when the Child Lock function is activated,
these keys are unavailable (refer to Features
menu on page 7).
&Positioning the television set
Place yourTV on a solid, stable surface, leaving
a space of at least 5 cm around the appliance.
To avoid accidents, do not put anything on the
set such as a cloth or cover, a container full of
liquid (vase) or a heat source (lamp).
The set must not be exposed to water.
éConnections
• Insert the aerial plug into the :socket at
the rear of the set.
If you are using an indoor aerial, reception may be
difficult in certain conditions.You can improve
reception by rotating the aerial. If the reception
remains poor, you will need to use an external aerial.
• Insert the mains plug into a wall socket
(220-240V / 50 Hz).
“Remote control
Insert the two R6-type batteries (supplied)
making sure that they are the right way round.
Check that the mode selector is set to TV.
The batteries supplied with this appliance do
not contain mercury or nickel cadmium.
If you have access to a recycling facility, please
do not discard your used batteries (if in
doubt, consult your dealer).When the
batteries are replaced, use the same type.
‘Switching on
To switch on the set, press the on/off key.
A red indicator comes on and the screen
lights up. Go straight to the chapter Quick
installation on page 4.
If the television remains in standby mode,
press P#on the remote control.
The indicator will flash when you use the
remote control.
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Installing your television set
The keys on theTV set

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Standby
To set the TV to standby mode.
To switch the TV set on again,
press b,P@#or 09.
Select peripherals (p.10)
Press several times to select the
required EXT connector.
List of programmes
To display/clear the list of
programmes.
Use the <> cursor to
select a programme and the ≥
cursor to display it.
The symbol +is displayed alongside
all programmes which are locked (p.7).
NEXTVIEW:
refer to the separate booklet (only
available on certain models).
Cursor
These 4 keys are used to move
around the menus
(<>≤≥)
.
Freeze the picture
Screen information
To display / remove the programme
number, the name (if it exists), the
time, the sound mode and the time
remaining on the timer. Hold down
for 5 seconds to permanently display
the programme number on the
screen.The volume level and the
smart control adjustments are then
displayed each time they are used.
Active Control (according to the version)
Optimizes the quality of the picture
according to the quality of reception.
Dual screen (according to the version)
To activate/disable the display on
2 screens. The second screen
displays teletext.
Surround Sound
To activate / deactivate the surround
sound effect. In stereo, this gives the
impression that the speakers are
further apart. For models equipped
withVirtual Dolby Surround*, you
can experience Dolby Surround Pro
Logic sound effects.
Mode selector (p. 11)
To activate the remote control in TV,
VCR, DVD, SAT,AMP or CD mode.
Teletext keys (p. 8)
orVCR / DVD (p.11).
Teletext (p. 8).
unused key.
Mute
To mute or restore the sound.
Volume
To adjust the sound level.
Programme selection
To access the next or previous TV
channel from the list of Favourite
Programmes (see p. 5).
Digit keys
Direct access to the programmes.
For a 2 digit programme, enter the
2nd digit before the dash
disappears.
Sleeptimer
To select the length of time before the
set automatically switches to standby
(from 0 to 240 minutes).
16:9 Format (p. 9).
Smart picture and sound
Used to access a series of predefined
picture and sound settings.
The personal position relates to
settings selected from the menus.
Menu
To call up or exit the menus.
Sound mode
Used to force programmes in
Stereo and Nicam Stereo to Mono
or, for bilingual programmes, to
choose between Dual I or Dual II.
The Mono indication is red when in
forced position.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

4
Quick installation
Program sort
Program name
When you turn on theTV 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 and hold down
the ”- and ”+ keys on the TV set for
5 seconds to display the menu.
&Use the <> cursor on the remote control to
select your country and validate with ≥.
If your country does not appear in the list, select
choice “. . .”
éNext select your language using the <>
cursor and validate with ≥.
“The search starts automatically.All the
available TV programmes will be stored.
This operation takes a few minutes.
The display shows the progress of the search
and the number of programs found. At the
end of the search, the menu disappears.
To exit or interrupt the search, press H.If no
programme is found, consult the possible solutions p. 12.
‘If the transmitter or cable network sends the
automatic sort signal, the programs will be
numbered correctly. In this case, the
installation is complete.
(If this is not the case, you need to use the Sort
menu to number the programs correctly.
Some transmitters or cable networks broadcast
their own sort parameters (region, language, etc.).
In this case, indicate your choice using the <>
cursor and validate with ≥.
&Press key H.The Main menu is displayed on
the screen.
éWith the cursor, select the Install menu
followed by the Sort menu.
“Select the programme you want to move using
the <> cursor and press ≥.
‘Then use the <> cursor to select the new
number and validate with ≤.
(Repeat steps “and ‘for each program you
wish to renumber.
§To quit the menus, press d.
If required, you can give a name to the
programmes and external connectors.
Note : on installation, the programs are named
automatically when an identification signal is sent.
&Press the Hkey.
éWith the cursor, select the Install menu, then
Name.
“Use the @P#keys to select the
programme to name or rename.
‘Use the ≤≥ cursor to move around the
name display area (5 characters) and the <>
cursor to select the characters.
(When the name has been entered, use the H
key to exit.The name is stored.
§Repeat steps “to (for each programme
you wish to name.
èTo quit the menus, press d.
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Auto Store •
Manuel Store •
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5
Manual store
Favourite programmes
This menu is used to store the programmes
one at a time.
&Press the Hkey.
éWith the cursor, select the Install menu then
Manual store :
“System: select Europe (automatic detection*)
or Western Europe (BG standard), Eastern
Europe (DK standard), United Kingdom
(I standard) or France (LL’ standard).
* Except for France (LL’ standard), you must select
choice France.
‘Search : press ≥.The search starts. Once a
programme is found, the scanning stops and its
name is displayed (when available). Go to the
next step. If you know the frequency of the
required programme, this can be entered
directly using the 0to 9keys.
If no picture is found, consult the possible solutions (p. 12).
(Program No. : enter the required number with
the ≤≥ or 0to 9keys. Example : program
1, enter 01.
§Fine Tune : if the reception is not satisfactory,
adjust using the ≤≥ cursor.
èStore : press ≥.The program is stored.
!Repeat steps ‘to èfor each programme to
store.
çTo quit the menus, press d.
This menu allows you to select the programmes
to be accessed with the @P#key.
&Press the Hkey.
éWith the cursor, select the Install menu then
Favourite Progr. and press ≥.
The list of favourite programmes is displayed.
The programmes that were stored at
installation will automatically appear on this
list.
“Use the up/down cursor to select the
required programme.
‘Use the left/right cursor to add or remove a
programme from the list.
(Run through steps “and ‘for each
programme to be added or removed from the
list.
§To exit, press dseveral times.
Other settings in the Install menu
&Press the Hkey and select the Install menu:
éLanguage : to change the display language for
the menus.
“Country : to select your country (GB for
Great Britain).
This setting is used for the search, automatic
programme sort and teletext display. If your
country does not appear in the list, select “. . .”
‘Auto Store : to start automatic search for all
programmes available in your region. If the
transmitter or cable network sends the
automatic sort signal, the programmes will be
numbered correctly. If this is not the case, you
need to use the Sort menu to renumber the
programmes (see p. 4).
Some transmitters or cable networks broadcast
their own sort parameters (region, language, etc.).
In this case, indicate your choice using the <>
cursor and validate with ≥.To quit or interrupt the
search, press H. If no picture is found, consult the
possible solutions (p. 12).
(To quit the menus, press d.
Main •
Install •
Language •
Country •
Auto Store •
Manuel Store
Sort •
Program •
Name •
System •
Search •
Program No. •
Fine Tune •
Store •
Main •
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Language •
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Auto Store •
Manuel Store •
Sort •
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Picture settings
Sound adjustments
&Press Hthen ≥ cursor.The Picture menu is
displayed :
éUse the <> cursor to select a setting and the
≤≥ cursor to adjust.
Note : during the picture adjustment, only the
selected line remains displayed. Press <> to
display the menu again.
Description of the adjustments :
• Brightness : this changes picture brilliance.
• Colour : this changes the intensity of the colour.
• Contrast : this changes the difference
between the light and dark tones.
• Sharpness : this changes the picture definition.
• Colour Temp.: this changes the colour
rendering: Cold (bluer), Normal (balanced)
or Warm (redder).
• Digital Options :
- 100 Hz : 100 Hz processing.
- Digital Scan (according to the version) : reduces
line flicker which is visible on some pictures.
- Double lines : doubling of vertical resolution
which removes visible picture lines.
Advised for NTSC (60Hz) pictures.
“Once the adjustments have been made, select
Store and press ≥to store them.
Press dto exit.
&Press H, select Sound (>) and press ≥.The
Sound menu is displayed :
éUse the <> cursor to select a setting and the
≤≥ cursor to adjust.
Description of the settings :
• Treble : this alters the high frequency sounds.
• Bass : this alters the low frequency sounds.
• Balance : this balances the sound on the left
and right speakers.
• Delta Volume : this is used to compensate
any volume discrepancies between the
different programs or EXT sockets.
This setting is available for programs 0 to 40
and the EXT sockets.
• AVL (Automatic Volume Leveller) : this is
used to limit increases in sound, especially on
program change or advertising slots.
• HP Volume : allows you to adjust the
headphones volume independently from the
loud-speakers on the TV set.
“Once the adjustments have been made, select
Store and press ≥to store these changes.
‘To quit the menus, press d.
Feature settings
&Press H,select Features (>) and press ≥.
You can adjust :
éTimer,Child Lock and Parental Cont.:
see next page
“DNR: Min,Med (optimum position), Max or
Off : attenuates picture noise (snow) in
difficult reception conditions.
‘Rotation (only available on very large screen
sets) : large screen sets are sensitive to
terrestrial magnetic field variations.
This setting is used to compensate for this by
adjusting the picture rotation.
(Dynamic Contrast (according to the version) :
Min,Med (optimum position), Max or Off.
Enhances the contrast of details in lighter,
average and darker areas.
§
Decoder : select the programme(s) that use the
external decoder then select the connector
where the decoder is connected : EXT1 or
EXT2.
If the decoder is connected to the video recorder,
select the video recorder’s connector (EXT2).
èTo quit the menus, press d.
Brightness •
Colour •
Contrast •
Sharpness •
Colour Temp. •
Digital Options •
Store •
Main •
Picture
Sound •
Features •
Install •
Treble •
Bass •
Balance •
Delta Volume •
AVL •
HP Volume •
Store •
Main •
Picture •
Sound
Features •
Install •

7
Timer function
TV lock
This menu lets you use the TV set as an alarm.
&Press the Hkey.
éWith the cursor, select the Features menu
then Timer :
“Time : enter the current time.
Note :the time is updated automatically each time
the TV set is switched on via the teletext information
on programme 1. If this program does not have
teletext, the update will not take place.
‘Start Time : enter the start time.
(Stop Time : enter the standby time.
§Program No. : enter the number of the
programme for the wake-up alarm.
èActivate : the settings include:
• Once for a single alarm,
• Daily for each day,
• Stop to cancel.
!Press bto put theTV set in standby.
It will automatically come on at the time
programmed. If you leave the TV set on, it will
just change programmes at the time entered
(and will go to standby mode at the Stop Time).
By combining the TV lock and Timer functions,
you can restrict the period during which the TV set
is used, for example by your children.
You can block certain programs or inhibit use
of the TV set completely by locking the keys.
Child lock
&Press H.
éWith the cursor, select the Features menu
and position Child Lock to On.
“Turn off the TV set and hide the remote
control.TheTV set cannot be used (except via
the remote control).
‘To cancel : position Child Lock to Off.
Parental control
&Press the Hkey, select the Features menu
then Parental Cont.:
éYou must enter your secret access code.
The first time you enter this, enter code 0711
twice and then enter your new code choice.
The menu is displayed.
“Parental Cont. : Use the <> cursor to select
the TV programme required and validate with
≥.The +symbol will be displayed opposite
the programmes or sockets that are locked.
From now on, to view a locked programme,
you must enter your secret code, otherwise
the screen will stay blank.
The access to the Install menu is also locked.
Caution, for encrypted programs using an external
decoder, you must lock the corresponding EXT
socket.
‘Change code : this allows you to enter a new
4 digit code. Confirm your new code by
entering it a second time.
If you have forgotten your secret code, enter the
universal code 0711 twice.
(Unlock all : this is used to unlock all locked
programmes.
§Lock All : this is used to lock all the TV
programmes and EXT connectors.
èPress the dkey to quit.
Timer •
Child Lock •
Parental control •
DNR •
Rotation •
Dynamic Contrast •
Decoder •
Time
Start Time
Stop Time
Program No.
Activate
Main •
Picture •
Sound •
Features
Install •
Timer •
Child Lock •
Parental control •
DNR •
Rotation •
Dynamic Contrast •
Decoder •
Main •
Picture •
Sound •
Features
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Teletext
Press : You will obtain :
Teletext is an information system broadcast by certain channels which can be consulted like a
newspaper. It also offers access to subtitles for viewers with hearing problems or who are not familiar
with the transmission language (cable networks, satellite channels, etc.).
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Selecting a
page
This is used to call teletext, change to transparent mode
and then exit.The summary appears with a list of items
that can be accessed. Each item has a corresponding
3 digit page number.
If the channel selected does not broadcast teletext, the
indication 100 will be displayed and the screen will remain
blank (in this case, exit teletext and select another channel).
Enter the number of the page required using the 0to 9
or @P#keys. Example: page 120, enter 120.The
number is displayed top left, the counter turns and then
the page is displayed. Repeat this operation to view
another page.
If the counter continues to search, this means that the page is
not transmitted. Select another number.
Direct access
to the items
Coloured areas are displayed at the bottom of the screen.
The 4 coloured keys are used to access the items or
corresponding pages.
The coloured areas flash when the item or the page is not yet
available.
Contents This returns you to the contents page (usually page 100).
Direct
selection of
sub-pages
Enlarge
a page
Double page
teletext
(only available
on certain
versions)
Certain pages contain sub-pages (for example, page 120
contains sub-pages
1/3, 2/3 and 3/3).
Use the ≤≥ cursor to directly access the sub-pages of
your choice.
This allows you to display the top or bottom part of the
page and then return to normal size.
To activate or deactivate the double page teletext display
mode.The active pa ge is di splayed on the left and the
following page is displayed on the right. Press
i if you want
to hold a page (i.e. the contents page).The active page is then
displayed on the right.To return to normal mode, press
e .
Hidden
information
Favourite
pages
To display or hide the concealed information (games
solutions).
Instead of the standard coloured areas displayed at the bottom
of the screen, you can store 4 favourite pages on the first 40
channels which can then be accessed using the coloured keys
(red, green, yellow, blue). Once set, these favourite pages will
become the default every time tetetext is selected.
&Press the Hkey to change to favourite pages mode.
éDisplay the teletext page that you want to store.
“Press the coloured key of your choice for 3 seconds.
The page is now stored.
‘Repeat the operation with the other coloured keys.
(Now when you consult teletext, your favourite pages
will appear in colour at the bottom of the screen.
To temporaly retrieve the standard items, press H.
To clear everything, and return the standard items as the
default, press dfor 5 seconds.