Philips 23PF9946 User manual

LCD TV
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17PF9946 23PF9956
23PF9946 26PF9956
26PF9946
Operating Instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................... 3
FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL ................................................................................................. 4 – 5
ACCESSING THE TV MAIN MENU AND SUB-MENUS........................................................................ 6
SELECTING THE MENU LANGUAGE AND AUTOMATIC INSTALLATION OF TV CHANNELS ................ 7
MANUAL TUNING OF LCD TV CHANNELS .................................................................................. 8
SORTING OF LCD TV CHANNELS ................................................................................................. 9
NAMING OF LCD TV CHANNELS ................................................................................................. 9
EDITING OF LCD TV CHANNELS .................................................................................................. 10
USING THE LCD TV PICTURE/SOUND SETTINGS ........................................................................... 11
USING THE TIMER.............................................................................................................................. 12
USING THE CHILD LOCK................................................................................................................... 13 – 14
USING THE CONTRAST+ FEATURE.................................................................................................... 15
USING THE NR (NOISE REDUCTION) FEATURE .............................................................................. 15
PIXEL PLUS FEATURE.......................................................................................................................... 15
USING THE PC PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FEATURE..................................................................................16
USING THE MODE SELECT FEATURE ..................................................................................................17
USING THE SLEEPTIMER.......................................................................................................................17
USING THE SCREEN FORMATS ...........................................................................................................18
USING THE PROGRAM LIST FEATURE .................................................................................................19
USING THE ACTIVE CONTROL ..........................................................................................................19
USING THE TV SMART PICTURE AND SOUND FEATURE.................................................................... 20
USING THE TELETEXT........................................................................................................................ 21 – 22
USING THE LCDTV AS A FM RADIO
SELECTING THE FM RADIO MODE.................................................................................................... 23
ACCESSING THE FM RADIO MENUS.................................................................................................. 23
INSTALLING THE FM RADIO STATIONS............................................................................................. 23
USING THE FEATURES ITEMS............................................................................................................... 24
USING THE MODE FEATURE ..............................................................................................................24
USING THE SMART SOUND FEATURE................................................................................................. 24
USING THE LCDTV AS A PC MONITOR
SELECTING THE PC MODE................................................................................................................ 25
ACCESSING THE PC MODE .............................................................................................................. 25
USING THE PICTURE SETTINGS...........................................................................................................25
USING THE AUDIO SELECTION FEATURE .......................................................................................... 25
USING THE PIP IN THE FEATURE MENU............................................................................................ 26
USING THE RESET TO FACTORY FEATURE ........................................................................................ 27
USING THE MODE FEATURE ..............................................................................................................27
USING THE HD (HIGH DEFINITION) MODE .....................................................................................27
USING THE HD LOCK CHANNEL .....................................................................................................27
BEFORE CALLING SERVICE ................................................................................................................28
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................. 29
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Disconnect mains plug when :
–the red light below theTV screen is flashing continuously.
–cleaning theTV screen.Never use abrasive cleaning agents.
– 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 theTV or
in the vicinity.
• Do not place yourTV set under direct sunlight or heat.
• Leave at least 5 cm around each side ofTV set to allow for proper ventilation.
•Avoid placing your set (e.g.near the window) where it is likely to be exposed to rain or
water.
• No objects (such as vases) filled with liquids should be placed on top theTV so as to avoid
dripping or splashing of liquids on the set.
•Do not shift or move the set around when it is switched on.
• Do not touch,push or rub the surface with hard object.
• When the surface becomes dusty,wipe gently with absorbent cotton or other soft materials
like chamois.Do not use acetone,toluene and acohol as it causes chemical damage to the
polarizer.
• Wipe off saliva or water droplets as soon as possible.Long time contact with polarizar
causes deformations and colour fading.
• Be careful of condensation at sudden temperature change.Condensation does damage to
polarizar or electrical contact parts.After condensation fades,smear or spot will occur.
• Installation of the LCDTV on the wall should be carried out by qualified servicemen.
Improper and incorrect installation may render the set unsafe,
• Safety information is located on the rear of the set.To read the safety information,you need
to open theVESA cover (see diagram below).
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
ATTENTION
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PRECAUCION ADVERTENCIA
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ATENCION
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REQUIERIDO PARA SU APARATO
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LA TAPA. EN CASO DE REQUIERIR SERVICO, DIRIJASE AL
PERSONAL AUTORIZ 
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Open VESA cover
Recycling Directive – To minimise harm to the environment,the batteries supplied
with theTV set do not contain mercury or nickel cadmium. If possible, when disposing of
batteries,use recycling means available to you.YourTV set uses materials which are reusable
or which can be recycled.To minimise the amount of waste in the environment, specialist
companies recover used sets for dismantling and collection of reusable materials (contact
your dealer).
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FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL
&Standby button
Switch set off to standby mode.To switch on set from
standby mode,press Channel +/– or Digit (0 -9) button.
éSound mode / 44
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4button
–InTV mode,it allows you to force programme in
Stereo and Nicam Stereo to Mono or to choose
between Dual5or Dual6.(The Mono indication
on the screen is red when in forced position).
–InTeletext mode,use for teletext functions (see
section on“Using theTeletext”).
“AV button
–InTV mode, press button repeatedly to cycle
through theAV channels and select the required channel.
–InTeletext mode,use for teletext functions.(see
section on“Using theTeletext”).
‘Screen Format button
–InTV mode, press button repeatedly to cycle through
the available screen formats channels and select the
desired screen format.
–InTeletext mode,use for teletext functions.(see
section on“Using theTeletext”).
(Mode / DVD buttons
–Press one of the four buttons to
selectTV PC,FM Radio or HD mode.
–In DVD mode,press these buttons to record (v),
rewind (s),stop (u) and play (q) a CD or DVD disc.
§Active Control button
Optimises the picture quality depending on the quality
of the incoming signal and the ambient light conditions.
èCursor buttons
The four segments function as the Left,Right,Up and Down
buttons for the selection and adjustment of menu items.
!Menu button
Displays and also exits menu on screen.
çVolume + / – button
Increases or decreases volume.
0Mute button
Mutes sound.To restore sound,press button again.
1On-Screen Display (OSD) /Teletext button
–InTV mode, it displays information (programme number,sound
mode,time remaining on the timer,if any).Press and hold button for
5 seconds to display the programme number permanently on the
screen.
–InTeletext mode, press button to return to the main Index page.
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FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL
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2 Picture-in-Picture (PIP)button
When in PC mode, you can call up a PIP window for the
PC. Likewise, when you are in PC mode, you can call up
a PIP window forTV (See section on “Using the PIP for
more information).
3Mode Selector button
Press button repeatedly to select the required mode
(TV, DVD, AUX).The indicator lights up to display the
selected mode when the button is pressed.The indicator
switches off after about 20 seconds if left idle and
automatically return to TV mode.
4Pixel Plus button / Fast Forward button
–InTV mode, press the button to display the Pixel Plus
demonstration mode. Pixel Plus feature offers the unique
combination of ultimate sharpness, increased depth
impression, true natural detail, brillioant and vivid
colours. It also offers a smooth and natural motion at
any time and from any source.
NOTE :Pixel Plus is applicable to
23PF9956 and 26PF9956 models only.
–In DVD mode,it allows you to fast forward a VCD/
DVD disc.
5Teletext / Pause button
–In TV mode, it allows you to access teletext mode.
–In DVD mode, it allows you nto pause the programme
you are watching.
6Programme list / OK button
–In TV mode, it allows you to display a list of programmes
(see section on “Using the Programme Feature”).
–In DVD mode, it confirms selections and adjustments.
7Channel + / – button
Allows you to select channels in ascending or descending
order.
8Smart Sound and Picture button
Allows you to access and select the different types of s
sound and picture setting (see section on :Using the
Smart Sound and Picture feature”).
9Digit (0 -9) buttons
Allows you select a channel. Note :For a 2-digit number,
the second digit must be entered before the “–” sign
disappears.
Sleep buttons
Allows you to select a time period after which the set
will switch to standby mode automatically. (see section
on “Using the Sleeptimer”).
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ACCESSING THETV MAIN MENU AND SUB-MENUS
MENU button
Press this button to
enter the TV main menu.
You can also use this
button exit menu on the
screen.
Cursor Up
Cursor Down
Cursor
Right
Cursor
Left
OSD button
Usethis button to display
or exit screen informa-
tion (channel number,
sound mode, time re-
maining on the timer, if
any). Press and hold but-
ton for five seconds to
display the channel
number permanently on
the screen.
CURSOR buttons
The four segments on the
button are the Cursor Up/
Down/Left/Right buttons.
Use these buttons to allow
you to select your required
menu item, make adjust-
ments and also access the
sub-menus.
The TV main menu allows you access to the Picture, Sound, Features,Install and Mode
menus.
Before you proceed to access theTV menus,familiarise yourself with these remote control
buttons which you will use very often.They are namely :MENU,CURSOR and On-Screen
Display (OSD) buttons.
Operating instructions generally explains the operation of theTV 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.
USING THE TV INSTALL MENU
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Install
Language
Auto Store
É Start
Manual Store
É
Sort É
Name É
Channel Edit É
ÑÉ
Install
Language English
Auto Store
É
Manual Store É
Sort É
Name É
Channel Edit É
ÑÉ
Step Press button
S ELECTING THE M ENU L ANGUAGE AND
A UTOMATIC I NSTALLATION OF TV C HANNELS
Auto Store
Channel
É 2
TV
É 196.MHz
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The TV Install menu allows you access to the Language,Auto Store, Manual Store,Sort,
Name and Channel Edit functions.
Before you access theTV Install menu,ensure the set is inTV mode.If not,press the (TV)
button on the remote control to enter intoTV mode.
&Enter the main menu.
éSelect Install.
Note :The shaded part of the Cursor
button indicates the area where you
should press.
“Enter Install menu.
‘Select your preferred language
(The menu language will now be in the
language you have selected).
NOTE :IF you have selected the wrong language for one reason or another and do not
understand the language to operate the set,do the following to bring you back to your
preferred language :
–press the OSD button to quit the menu.
–press the MENU button to enter the main menu.
–press the CURSOR DOWN button repeatedly to highlight the fourth item on the menu
and press CURSOR RIGHT button to go into the Language menu.
–select your preferred language with the CURSOR LEFT or RIGHT buttons (the menu
will now appear in the chosen language).You can now proceed to install theTV channels
automatically.
(Select Auto Store.
§Start automatic tuning of channels.
èExit menu from screen once the
automatic installation is completed,
TV Menu
Picture • Brightness
Sound • Colour
Features • Contrast
Install • Sharpness
Mode • Hue
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MANUALTUNING OF TV CHANNELS
You can also choose to tune yourTV channels.Manual tuning allows you to store each
programme manually.
Repeat Steps 1 to 3as in“Automatic Installation
of TV Channels”
‘Select Manual Store and enter
Manual Store menu.
(Colour System is highlighted.
Select the appropriate colour system.
§Select Sound System.
èSelect the appropriate sound system.
Note :IfAuto is selected,the respective
colour and sound system will be
automatically selected according to the
transmissionsystem.
!Select Search to start manual tuning
of channels.Searching stops once a
transmitting channel is found.
çIf the channel reception is not
satisfactory,select Fine Tune.
0Adjust accordingly with the Cursor
Left or Right buttons.If reception is
good,proceed to select channel.
1Select Channel.
2Key in your desired channel number.
3Select Store.
Store channel.Note :If you want to
continue searching for another
transmitting channel,repeat steps 8 to 12.
4Exit menu from screen.
Press button
Manual Store
Colour System
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Sound System É
Search É
Channel É
Fine Tune 2
Store
É
ÑÉ
Manual Store
Colour System Auto
Sound System
É
Search É
Channel É
Fine Tune É
Store É
ÑÉ
Manual Store
Colour System
É
Sound System É
Search 196.25MHz
Channel
É
Fine Tune É
Store É
ÑÉ
Manual Store
Colour System
É
Sound System É
Search É
Channel 8
Fine Tune
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Store É
ÑÉ
Manual Store
Colour System
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Sound System É
Search É
Channel É
Fine Tune É
Store Store?
ÑÉ
Manual Store
Colour System
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Sound System Auto
Auto Search É
Channel É
Fine Tune É
Store É
ÑÉ
Step
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SORTING OF TV CHANNELS
This Sort function allows you to change channel number of your choice for a particular TV
station.
Step Press button
Repeat Steps 1 to 3as in “Automatic Installation ofTV Channels”.
‘Select Sort and enter sort mode
by the Cursor Right button.
(Select the programme you want
to change channel number.
§Enter sorting mode (The arrow
cursor now points to the left).
èSelect the new channel you want to
be exchanged.
!Activate sorting mode (The arrow
cursor points to the right and the
sorting is completed).
çExit menu from screen.
NAMING OFTV CHANNELS
Naming function allows you to enter a name for any channel you select.
Step Press button
Repeat Steps 1 to 3as in “Automatic Installation ofTV Channels”.
‘Select Name and enter name mode
by the Cursor Right button.
(Select the programme you want to
name.
§Enter naming mode.
èKey in first character.To key in the
next character, press the
(Cursor right) button to move to
the next slot. (You can key up to a
maximum of 5 characters).
!Store name.The name is now
indicated on the top left corner.
çExit menu from screen.
Install
Language
É •0
Auto Store É •1
Manual Store É •2
Sort
É •3
Name
É •4
Channel Edit
É •5
Ñ
Install
Language
É •0
Auto Store
É •1
Manual Store É •2
Sort
É •3
Name
É •4
Channel Edit
É •5
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Install
Language
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Auto Store É
Manual Store É
Sort É
Name É 2
Channel Edit
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Install
Language
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Auto Store É
Manual Store É
Sort É
Name É 2Z
Channel Edit
É
ÑÉ
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EDITING OF TV CHANNELS
This feature allows you to edit or skip channels 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.
Step Press button
Repeat Steps 1 to 3as in “Automatic Installation ofTV Channels”.
‘Select Channel Edit.
(Enter Channel Edit menu.
§Select the channel you want to skip.
èSelect Skipped.
!Select On option to activate skipping
of channel. A “✗ “ sign will appear at
the top left hand corner indicating
channel is skipped.
çExit menu from screen.
How to restore skipped channels
• Repeat steps 1 to 6as in “Editing ofTV Channels”.
•Select the channel you want to unskip by the (Cursor Up) or (Cursor Down)
button.
•Press the (Cursor Right) button to activate unskipping of channel.
•Exit menu from screen by the (OSD) button.
Install
Language
É •Channel
Auto Store
É •Skipped
Manual Store
É
Sort É
Name É
Channel Edit É
Channel Edit
Channel 3
Skipped
É
ÑÉ
Channel Edit
Channel
É
Skipped On
ÑÉ
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USING THE PICTURE AND SOUND SETTINGS
The Picture and Sound menus allow you to choose or make adjustments to the pictutre
and sound settings.
&Enter the main menu.
éSelect Picture or Sound.
“Enter Picture or Sound menu.
‘Select Picture or Sound item you
want to adjust.
(Adjust Picture or Sound menu item.
Step Press button
Sound menu items Activities
Equalizer Allows you to select a sound tone from 120 Hz (Bass) to 10KHz
(Treble).
Balance Increase or decrease to adjust balance level on the left and right
speakers.
AVL (Auto Volume Selecting the “On” option will limit increase in volume especially
Leveller) during programme change or commercial breaks.
DolbyVirtual Allows you to select between Stereo and Dolby Virtual when
transmission is in stereo and Spatial and Mono sound when
transmission is in mono.
Picture menu items Activities
Brightness Increase or decrease brightness level.
Colour Increase or decrease color level.
Contrast Increase or decrease contrast level until lightest parts of the
picture show good detail.
Sharpness Increase or decrease sharpness level to improve detail in the
picture.
* Hue Increase or decrease colour intensity * Note : Hue is only
applicable to NTSC programmes.The Hue item will not appear
on the menu if programme is in PAL mode.
Colour Temperatue Allows you a choice of 3 picture settings : Normal (balanced),
Warm (redder) and COOL (bluer).
Picture
Brightness 38
Colour
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Contrast É
Sharpness É
Colour Temp É
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Sound
Equalizer
Balance
É 1
AVL
É
Dolby Virtual É
ÑÉ
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USING THE TIMER
TheTimer feature allows you to set the timer to switch to another channel at a specified
time while you are watching another channel. For the timer to function,the set must not be
switched off.Once the set is switched off,the timer is disabled.
&Press (Menu) button to enter the main menu.
éPress (Cursor Down) button to select Features.
“Press (Cursor Right) button to enter Features
menu.
‘Press (Cursor Right) button to enter Timer menu.
Use the Menu and Cursor Up,Down,Right and Left buttons to access the Timer menu items.
make the following adjustments or activate the timer.
Time : Key in the current time to enable
functioning of the timer feature.
StartTime :Key in the time you want the channel
to be switched on.
Stop Time :Key in the time you want the program
to be switched off.
Channel :Key in the channel number you want
to switch to.
Activate :Select between the Once and Daily
mode to activate the timer.
Display : Select the On option to display
current time on screen.
Features
Timer
Child Lock
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Contrast+ É
NR É
PIP É
•Time
•Start Time
•Stop Time
•Channel
•Activate
Timer
Time
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Start Time É
Stop Time É
Channel É 2
Activate É
Display É
ÑÉ
Timer
Time – – : – –
Start Time É
Stop Time É
Channel É
Activate É
Display É
ÑÉ
Timer
Time
É
Start Time É
Stop Time É
Channel É
Activate É Once
Display
É
ÑÉ
Timer
Time
É
Start Time É
Stop Time É
Channel É
Activate É
Display É On
ÑÉ
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USING THE CHILD LOCK
The Child Lock feature allow you to lock channels to prevent your children from watching
programmes you deem undesirable.
How toAccess the Child Lock menu
&Enter the main menu.
éSelect Features..
“Enter Features menu..
‘Select Child Lock.
(Enter Child Lock mode.
§Key in access code 0711.A message
Incorrect will appear. Key in access
code 0711 a second time. It will then
prompt you to change code.
èKey in access code of your choice.
!Confirm new access code.
Once the new code is confirmed, the
Child Lock menu will appear. If you
want to activate locking of channels,
you can proceed to the next page
for information on how to use the
various locking options. If not, press
button to exit menu from screen.
Note : If you exit menu from screen and enter child lock menu again, you need to key the new
access code only once. If you have forgotten the new access code, repeat steps 4 to 8.
Step Press button
TV Menu
Picture • Timer
Sound • Child Lock
Features • Contrast+
Install • NR
Mode • PIP
TV Menu
Timer
É Access Code
Child Lock
É
Contrast+ É – – – –
Install
É
Mode É
ÑÉ
* * * *
TV Menu
Timer
É Access Code
Child Lock
É
Contrast+ É
Install É
Mode É
ÑÉ
* * * *
TV Menu
Timer
É Change Code
Child Lock
É
Contrast+ É
Install É
Mode É
ÑÉ
* * * *
TV Menu
Timer
É Confirm Code
Child Lock
É
Contrast+ É
Install É Confirmed
Mode
É
ÑÉ
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The Child Lock menu allows you to :lock Individual orAll TV channels,lock HD (High
Definition) channel,changeAccess Code and clear Individual orAll TV channels.
Repeat Steps 1 to 5as in“Using theTimer” and key in access code by the
(Digit 0 - 9) buttons.
In the Child Lock menu, use the Menu and Cursor Up /Down / Right and Left buttons
to access and activate the Child Lock functions.
Lock Channel :Press button to enter channel lock
mode.Use buttons to select channel
to lock or unlock channel and buttons
to lock or unlock selected channel. Once
a channel is locked,a keylock symbol (F)
will appear beside the channel number.
Press the button to exit from
Lock Channel mode and return to
Child Lock menu.
Lock HD :Use the button to select On or Off
option to lock or unlock HD channel.
Change Code :Press button to enter change code
mode.Key in the access code of your
choice by the Digit 0 - 9 buttons.Key
new access code a second time to
confirm.
ClearAll :Press the button to clear all channels.
LockAll : Use the button to lock all channels.
USING THE CHILD LOCK
Child Lock
Lock Channel 8 F
Lock HD
É
Change Code É
Clear All É
Lock All É
ÑÉ
ÑÉ
Child Lock
Lock Channel
É
Lock HD On
Change Code
É
Clear All É
Lock All É
ÑÉ
Child Lock
Lock Channel
É New Code
Lock HD É
Change Code – – – –
Clear All
É
Lock All É
ÑÉ
Child Lock
Lock Channel
É
Lock HD É
Change Code É
Clear All
Lock All É On
ÑÉ
Child Lock
Lock Channel
É
Lock HD É
Change Code É
Clear All Clear?
Lock All É
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USING THE CONTRAST+AND NOISE REDUCTION FEATURE
The Contrast+ feature allows you to optimise the total contrast of the picture for improved
picture visibility.The NR (Noise Reduction) feature allows you to improve“noisy” picture (little
dots on picture) due to weak signal transmission.Select the“On” option to activate this
Contrast+ or Noise Reduction feature.
&Press (Menu) button to enter the main menu.
éPress
(Cursor Down)) button to select Features.
“Press
(Cursor Right) button to enter Features.
‘Press (Cursor Right) button to select Contrast+
or NR (Noise Reduction).
(Press (Cursor Left/Right) button to toggle
toggle between On and Off options.Select On
option to activate feature.
§Exit menu from screen by the button.
PIXEL PLUS FEATURE
This LCDTV comes with a unique feature known as the Pixel Plus.Pixel Plus feature offers
the unique combination of ultimate sharpness,increased depth impression,true natural detail,
brilliant and vivid colours.It also offers a smooth and natural motion at any time and from any
source.To allow you to see this unique feature,do the following :
&Press (Pixel Plus) button on the remote
control.A Pixel Plus demonstration will appear
on the screen. The left hand side of the screen
shows the picture without the Pixel Plus
enhancement while the right hand side shows
the picture with the Pixel Plus enhancement.
éPress (Pixel Plus) button to exit the
Pixel Plus demonstration from the screen.
Pexel Plus Demo
Off On
Pixel Plus Demo
TV Menu
Picture • Timer
Sound • Child Lock
Features • Contrast+
Install • NR
Mode • PIP
Features
Timer
Child Lock
Contrast+ On
NR
PIP
ÑÉ
Features
Timer
Child Lock
Contrast+
NR On
PIP
ÑÉ
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Applicable to 23PF9956 and 26PF9956
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USING THE PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) FEATURE
The feature allows you call up a PIP (Picture-in-Picture) window of the PC.For the PIP to
function,the DVI input of the LCDTV must be connected to the DVI output of the PC (see
Quick Guide for connection).
&Press button to enter the main menu.
éPress button repeatedly until Features is selected.
“Press button to enter Features menu.
‘Press button repeatedly until PIP is selected.
(Press button to enter PIP menu.
PIP Size is highlighted.
§Press button to select your desired PIP size
options,namely : Off,Small,Medium,Large or
Side-by-Side.You can also choose to move the PIP
window (Small,Medium or Large) horizontally or
vertically from top to the bottom to your desired
position.
èPress button to select Horizontal or Vertical.
!Press button to move PIP window horizontally
or vertically.
çTo exit PIP window from screen,press button
until PIP Size is highlighted.Press repeatedly
until Off option is selected.
NOTE
You can also access the PIP window directly via the (PIP) button on the remote control.
•Press the button to display the PIP window.
•Press the button repeatedly to toggle through the various PIP window sizes and select
your desired PIP wndow size.
•Use the buttons to move your PIP window horizontally or vertically.
PIP
PIP Size Off
Horizontal
É
Vertical É
ÑÉ
PIP
PIP Size
É
Horizontal 1
Vertical
É
ÑÉ
PIP
PIP Size
É
Horizontal É
Vertical 1
ÑÉ
Features
Timer • Time
Child Lock
É • StartTime
Contrast+
É • StopTime
NR
É • Channel
PIP
É • Activate
PIP
PIP Size Off
Horizontal
É
Vertical É
ÑÉ
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USING THE MODE FEATURE
This LCDTV also offers the use of yourTV as a FM Radio,PC monitor and a High Definition
TV. The Mode feature allows you to switch from TV mode to FM Radio,PC or HD mode to
access the benefits in the chosen mode.Note :For the FM Radio,PC or HD to function,the
appropiate and right connections must be made (refer to Quick Guide on connections).
&Press button to enter main menu.
éPress button repeatedly until Mode is selected.
“Press button to enter Mode menu.
‘Press button select the mode you want to
switchto.
(Press button to activate the change of mode.
Sleeptimer function allows you to select a time period (15 minutes increment up to 60 minutes,
followed by 30 minutes increment up to 90 minutes and then 60 minutes increment up to 240
minutes) in which the set will switch to standby mode automatically upon reaching the selected
time period. You can also choose the Sleep Off option to switch off Sleeptimer function.
1. Press the (SLEEPTIMER) button to display
the time period.
2. Press the (SLEEPTIMER) button repeatedly to
cycle through the various time periods and select the
your desired time period.
Note
•During the last minute of a Sleep time setting,an on-screen
countdown will be displayed.Pressing any button on the remote
control during the countdown will cancel the Sleep-timer.
•During the last 10 seconds of a Sleep timer setting, the word
“Goodbye” will be displayed on the screen.
USING THE SLEEPTIMER
TV Menu
Picture
• TV
Sound
• FM Radio É
Features • PC É
Install • HD É
Mode
TV Menu
Picture
• TV
Sound
• FM Radio É
Features • PC É
Install • HD É
Mode
Sleep 15
Sleep 30
Sleep 45
Sleep 60
Sleep 90
Sleep 120
Sleep 180
Sleep 240
OR
➠
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
Sleep Off
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Screen Format function allows you a choice of different formats for your viewing pleasure,
namely :- 4:3,Zoom 14:9,Zoom 16:9,Subtitle Zoom,Super Zoom,Widescreen and
Full Screen.
Press the (Screen Format)button repeatedly to cycle through the various screen
formats and select the format of your choice.You can also use the (Cursor Left/Rght)
buttons to cycle through the various screen formats.
Definition of Screen Formats
4:3 Mode
This picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band is displayed
on either side of the picture.
Zoom 14:9 Mode
This picture is enlarged to 14:9 format,a thin black band remains on
both sides of the picture.
Zoom 16:9 Mode
This picture is enlarged to 16:9 format.This mode is recommended
when displaying pictures which have black bands at the top and bottom
(letterboxformat).
Subtitle Zoom Mode
This mode is use to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the
screen leaving the subtitles visible.
Super Zoom Mode
This mode is use to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the
screen by enlarging the sides of the picture.
Widescreen Mode
This mode restores the correct proportions of pictures transmitted
in 16:9 using full screen display.
Note :If you display a 4:3 picture in this mode,it will be enlarged
horizontally.
Full Screen
Select this mode when displaying pictures have black bands at the top
and bottom or at the left and right to enable you to enjoy full display
of the picture on the screen.
USING THE SCREEN FORMATS
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USING THE PROGRAM LIST FEATURE
Program List feature allows you to an overview of the listing of all the installed TV channels
and at the same time to let you select the channel you want to watch.
&Press (Program List) button to display the list
of the installed TV channels
éPress button to scroll through the list of channels
and select the channel you want to watch.
“Press button to switch to your selected channel.
‘Press button to exit menu from screen.
Program List
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Program List
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U SING THE A CTIVE C ONTROL F EATURE
This feature automatically adjust the picture setting for optimal picture quality continuously
under any signal conditions. You can select the Active Control On mode or the Active
Control OnWith Sensor mode.
If ActiveControl OnWith Sensor mode is selected, the sensor will sense and adjust picture
setting according to the lighting conditions of the room.
You can also select to Active Control Off mode to switch offActive control function.
& Press the
ACTIVE
CONTROL
(ACTIVE CONTROL)
button repeatedly to cycle through the various
Active Control modes and select your desired
mode.
é Press button to exit menu from screen.
Active Control On
Active Control Off
Active Control OnWith Sensor
OR
OR
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Smart Picture feature offers you a choice of 5 picture settings,namely,Rich, Natural,Soft,
DVD/VCD and Personal.
Smart Sound feature offers you a choice of 4 sound settings,namely,Theatre,Music,Voice
andPersonal.
Press (Smart Picture) or (Smart Sound) button repeatedly to cycle
through the settings to select your desired mode.
Definition of Picture Settings
Personal:Picture settings are set to your
preference.
Rich :Emphasize very vibrant colours.
(Suitable forAV mode in
brightly-lit room)
Natural :Emphasize original colours.
Soft :Emphasize“warm” colours.
(Suitable for dimly-lit room
condition and gives cinema-like
effect when light is switched off).
DVD/VCD:Emphasize“soft” colours.(Suitable
for playing computer games,
surfing,etc.)
Note : The Personalsetting is the setting that you set up using the Picture menu in the main
menu.This is the only setting in the Smart Picture settings that can be changed. All the other
settings are pre-set at the factory.
Definition of Sound Settings
Personal:Sound settings are set to your
preference.
Theatre :Emphasize sensation to action.
(Bass andTreble boosted)
Music :Emphasize low tone.(Bass boosted)
Voice :Emphasize high tone.(Treble boosted)
USING THETV SMART PICTURE AND SOUND FEATURE
Personal
Rich
Natural
Soft
DVD/VCD
Personal
Theatre
Music
Voice
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
OR
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