Philips 26PF8946/37B Operating manual

If you intend to install the LCD TV on the wall. ensure you have the following :
– Standard VESA 100 bracket for LCD TV (not supplied) and four spacers found in the accessory bag.
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Thank you for purchasing this Philips LCD Television set. You are now the proud owner
of a LCD TV set which promises full value to you as a customer. Before you proceed to
install the LCD TV, please follow the steps and diagrams as shown to familiarise yourself
with the correct and safe way of assembling the stand to the TV.
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ASSEMBLING THE STAND
INSTALLING LCD TV ON THE WALL
Bottom of swivel base
Check the stand arm is rigid and
properly installed. Place the
set upright.
VESA
Bracket
does not
fit
If your VESA bracket does not fit into the slot at
the rear of the LCD TV, proceed to make use of
the four spacers provided. Note : If VESA bracket
fits into the slot, you need not use the spacers.
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Spacer
x 4
Screw the four spacers to the holes at the rear of
the set. Ensure the spacers are properly tightened
(torque of 1.2N-m or 1 lbf-in).
Tighten
VESA
bracket
to spacers
Close back plate cover by gently
pushing downwards.
Align arrow
to the center
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For swivelling of the stand to function properly, adjust the swivel base at
the back of the stand until arrow is aligned in the center. Align the stand
studs into the holes at the bottom of the set. Put in the screws (provided)
into the 2 holes and tightened with a screwdriver.
CAUTION : While putting in the screws, hold onto the stand.
Place the set facing down on a protective
sheet close to the edge of a flat surface.
Ensure you have the following before
you assemble the stand :
– Two screws (supplied with set)
– One Screwdriver (not supplied)
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Do the following when installing the LCDTV on the wall :
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1
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Place the VESA bracket on the spacers and
tightened with the VESA bracket screws.
Open back plate cover by gently pulling upwards.
Quick Use Guide
LCD TV 26PF8946

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PRESENTATION OF THE LCD TELEVISION
Television keys
•2: to switch the TV on or off.
• VOLUME + / – : to adjust sound level.
• PROGRAM + /– : to select programmes.
To access or close menus, press the VOLUME + / –
keys simultaneously. The PROGRAM + / – keys can
be used to select an adjustment and the VOLUME + / –
keys make that adjustment.
Adjustable stand
The stand has swivel and tilt functions. For swivelling function,
ensure the arrows at the bottom of the stand arm and the
swivel base are aligned in the center (see diagram on the right).
For tilting function, you can tilt the set backward or forward to
your preferred angle.
Note : The stand can be removed and the LCD TV can be
installed on the wall. This set has four mounting interfaces fulfilling
VESA specifications. Pull out the back plate cover to access the four
installing interfaces. Installation of the LCD TV on the wall should
be carried out by qualified servicemen.Improper or incorrect
installation may render the set unsafe.
LED light and infrared sensors
Aim remote control at infrared sensors to activate TV controls.
Rear connectors
Located at the rear of the set.
Bottom connectors
Located at the bottom of the set.
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PROGRAM
VOLUME
Bottom of
swivel base
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AV3
Power Button - Press to turn the TV ON and OFF.
Status/Exit Button - Press to see the current channel number
on the TV screen. Also press to clear the TV menu after
control adjustments.
Sleep Button - Press to set the TV to automatically turn itself
OFF at a given amount of time.
PC Mode Button - Press to directly enter PC mode.
TV Mode Button - Press to directly enter TV mode.
Auto Sound Button - Press to select an AutoSound™
control. Choose from three factory-set controls (VOICE, MUSIC,
and THEATRE) and a PERSONAL to tailor the TV sound to
enhance the particular type of program you are watching.
Menu Button - Press for the onscreen menu to appear.
Pressing the menu button after menu selections are made
will exit the menu from the TV screen.
Volume (+) or (–) Buttons - Press to adjust the TV
sound level.
Number Buttons - Press the number buttons for direct
access to the TV channels. For a 2-digit channel, enter
the 2nd digit before the dash disappears. For a 3-digit
channel, enter the first digit followed the next 2 digits.
CC Button - Press to select Closed Captioning options
within the menu.
Program List - Press to display a list of channel numbers.
Each channel will appear as a selectable menu item.
FM Radio Mode Button - Press to directly enter Radio mode.
HD Mode Button - Press to directly enter HD mode.
Auto Picture Button - Press to select an AutoPicture™
control. Choose from four factory-set controls (MOVIES,
SPORTS, WEAK SIGNAL and MULTI MEDIA) and a
PERSONAL control that you set according to your own
preferences through the onscreen PICTURE menu. The four
factory-set controls will tailor the TV picture so as to enhance
the particular type of program you are watching, or to improve
the picture of a program that has a weak signal.
Format Button - Press to toggle the different screen format
options.
A/CH Button - Press to toggle between the currently viewed
channel and the previously viewed channel.
Cursor Buttons (Left, Right, Up, Down) - Press these buttons
to highlight, select, and adjust items on the TV's onscreen menu.
Channel (+) or (–) Buttons - Press to access the next or
previous channel.
Surf Button - Press to select previously viewed channels.
You can place up to 10 channels in memory. Then by pressing
the SURF button you can quickly view the select channels.
Source Button - Press to toggle between the different
A/V Input jack connections and the currently tuned
channel.
Mute Button - Press to turn the TV sound OFF . Press
again to return the sound to its previous level.
To load the supplied batteries into the remote:
1
Remove the battery compartment door on the back of the
remote.
Place the two batteries in the remote. Be sure the (+) and (–)
ends of the batteries line up correctly (the inside of the case is
marked).
Reattach the battery compartment door.
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REMOTE CONTROL OPERATION
REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES
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HOOKING UP THE TELEVISION
Your Cable TV input into your home may be a single (75 ohm)
cable or use a cable box decoder. In either case the connec-
tion is very simple. Follow the steps below to connect your cable
signal to your new television.
Direct Cable Connections:
This connection will supply Stereo sound to the TV.
1
Connect the open end of the round Cable Company
supplied cable to the 75Ωinput on the bottom of the
TV.
CABLE /CABLE BOX TV
S-
AV3
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Cable Signal
coming from
Cable Company
(Round 75Ω
coaxial cable) 1
Cable Box (w/RF In/Outputs):
This connection will NOT supply Stereo sound to the TV.
The sound from the cable box will be mono.
1
Connect the open end of the round Cable Company sup-
plied cable to
the cable signal IN(put) plug on the back of
the Cable Box.
2
Using a separate round coaxial cable, connect one end to the
OUT(put) (toTV) plug on the back of the Cable Box.
3
Connect the other end of the round coaxial cable to the
75Ωinput on the bottom of the television.
NOTE: Be sure to set the OUTPUT CHANNEL SWITCH on the
back of the cable box to CH 3 or 4, then tune the cable box on the
TV to the corresponding channel. Once tuned, change channels at
the cable box, not the television.
12Output Channel Switch
Round 75
Ω Coaxial Cable
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Cable Box (w/Audio/Video Outputs):
This connection will supply Stereo sound to the TV.
Connect the open end of the round Cable
Company supplied cable to
the cable signal
IN(put) plug on the back of the Cable Box.
Using an RCA type Video Cable, connect one end
of the cable to theVideo (yellow) (or ANT, your
cable box may belabeled differently) Out jack on
the cable box and the otherend to the Video end of
the composite adapter included with the TV..
Using an RCA type Audio Left and Right Cable,
connect oneend to the left and right Audio Out
L and R jacks (red and white) on the cable box.
Connect the other ends to the Audio end of the
composite adapter cable included with the TV.
Connect the adapter into the AV In jack on the
bottom of the TV.
NOTE: Use the Source button on the remote control to
tune to the AV1 channel for the cable box signal. Once
tuned, change channels at the cable box, not the television.
Pressing the Source button repeatedly will scroll all the
AV input channels, including the presently tuned channel.
Cable Signal IN
from the Cable Company
1
Video Cable
(Yellow) Audio Cables L & R
(Red / Whiite)
Jack Panel at bottom of TV
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Jack Panel at back of Cable Box with AV option
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2
3
Jack Panel at bottom of TV
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COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO
RLVIDEO
in
AV1
Round 75Ω
Coaxial Cable
from Antenna
Twin
Lead
Wire
300 to 75-ohm
Adapter
Outdoor or Indoor
Antenna (Combination
VHF/UHF).
The combination
antenna receives
normal broadcast
channels 2-13 (VHF)
and 14-69 (UHF).
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Jack Panel at bottom of TV
Acombination antenna receives normal broadcast chan-
nels (VHF 2–13 and UHF 14–69). Your connection is
easy because there is only one 75Π(ohm) antenna plug on
the back of your TV, and that’s where the antenna goes.
1If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end,
then you're ready to connect it to the TV.
If your antenna has flat, twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you
first need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a
300- to 75-ohm adapter.
2Push the round end of the adapter (or antenna) onto the
75Ω(ohm) plug on the bottom of the TV. If the round end
of the antenna wire is threaded, screw it down finger tight.
ANTENNA TV
Antenna Connection:
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2
Jack Panel at bottom of TV

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S-VIDEO
OUT OUT OUT
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AUDIO
VIDEO COMP VIDEO
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R
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HOOKING UP THE TELEVISION
The audio/video input jacks on the bottom panel of the TV are
for direct picture and sound connections between the TV and
a VCR (or similar device) that has audio/video output jacks.
AV1INPUTS
AUDIO IN
(RED/WHITE)
VCR (or accessory device)
(EQUIPPED WITH VIDEO AND
AUDIO OUTPUT JACKS)
BACK OF VCR
(or Accessorydevice)
VIDEO IN
(YELLOW)
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2
3
4
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COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO
RLVIDEO
in
AV1
Connect the VIDEO OUT (yellow) jack of the
VCR to the VIDEO IN jack on the bottom of the TV.
Connect the AUDIO OUT (left and right) jacks
of the VCR to the AUDIO IN (left and right) jacks
on the bottom of the TV.
Turn the VCR or accessory device and the TV ON.
Press the SOURCE button button on the remote control
to select AV1 channel for the accessory device. AV1 will
appear in the upper left corner on the TV screen when
tuned properly.
With the VCR (or accessory device) ON, press the PLAY
button of the VCR to view the tape on the television.
Note : The Audio/Video cables needed for this connection
are not supplied with your TV. Please contact your dealer
or Philips at 1-888 PHILIPS (744-5477) for information
about purchasing the needed cables.
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AUDIO CABLES
(RED/WHITE)
COMPONENT
VIDEO CABLES
(Green, Blue, Red)
BOTTOM OF TV
ACCESSORY DEVICE
EQUIPPED WITH COMPO-
NENT VIDEO OUTPUTS.
The CVI connection
will be dominate over
the AV1 in Video Input.
When a Component
Video Device is con-
nected as described, it is
best not to have a video
signal connected to the
AV1 in Video Input
jack.
Component Video inputs provide the highest possible color and
picture resolution in the playback of digital signal source
material, such as with DVD players.
1
Connect the Component (Y, Pb, Pr) Video OUT jacks
from the DVD player (or similar device) to the
COMP(onent) VIDEO Input (Y green, Pb blue, Pr red)
jacks on the bottom of the TV. When using the
Component Video Inputs, it is best not to connect a
signal to the to the AV1 in Video Jack.
2
Connect the red and white AUDIO CABLES to the
Audio (left and right) output jacks on the rear of the acces-
sory device to the Audio Adapter supplied (L and R).
Connect the adapter into the AV1 In Input Jacks on the TV.
3
Turn the TV and the DVD (or digital accessory device)
ON.
4
Press the SOURCE button on the remote control to
select the CVI channel for the accessory device. CVI
will appear in the upper left corner of the TV screen.
5
Insert a DVD disc into the DVD player and press the
PLAY button on the DVD Player.
C OMPONENT (CVI) I NPUTS
1
2
3
4
CV1
The description for the component video connectors may differ depending on the DVD player or accessory
digital source equipment used (for example, Y, Pb, Pr; Y, B-Y, R-Y; Y, Cr, Cb). Refer to your DVD or dig-
ital accessory owner’s manual for definitions and connection details.
HELPFUL HINT
HD 1
IN FROM ANT SATELLITE IN
OUT TO TV
CH 3
CH 4
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
VCR
CONTROL
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
in 2
AUDIO
RF
REMOTEPHONE JACK VIDEO
in 1
R
L
AUDIO
PB
PR
Y
HDMI
If your using a High Definition receiver that can transmit high
definition programming, the TV can except those signals
through the HD Inputs located on the bottom of the TV.
1
For Digital Connection, connect the HDMI
connector of the HD Receiver (or similar device)
to the HDMI Input jacks on the bottom of the TV.
OR
2
For Analog Connection, use Component Video
cables to connect the Component (Y, Pb, Pr)
Video Out jacks of the HD Receiver (or similar
device) to the VGA adapter (supplied with the TV).
Connect the other end of the adapter to the VGA
Input jacks on the bottom of the TV.
3
Connect the red and white audio adapter to RCA
type Audio Cables. Connect the audio adapter to
the PC/HDAudio Input jack on the bottom of the
TV.
4
Turn the TV and the HD Receiver ON.
Press the HD Mode button to set the TV into the HD
Mode and tune to the HD signal.
Note: The Audio/Video cables needed for this connection are
not supplied with your TV. Please contact your dealer or Philips
at 1-888 PHILIPS (744-5477) for information about purchasing
the needed cables.
HD (HIGH DEFINITION) INPUTS
Audio Cables
Component
Video Cables
(Green, Blue,
Red)
Bottom of TV
HD Receiver equipped with
Component Video Outputs
Analog Connection
Digital
Connection
Rear of HD Receiver (Illustration is
for reference only. Your HD
Receiver’s jack panel may be
labeled differently.
Coxial Cable Lead-in fom
Cable Outlet, Cable Converter
Box, or VHF/UHF Antenna
Coaxial cable Lead-in
from Satellite Dish or
Antenna
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HOOKING UP THE TELEVISION
PC
This TV can be used as a PC Monitor. Your computer will have
to be equipped with a VGA type video output and VGA cable.
Connect one end of the VGA Video cable to the Monitor
(video) output on the computer to the PC Input (VGA) jack
on the bottom of the TV. You can use the HDMI cable if
your computer has HDMI capability.
Connect the AUDIO PC/HD cable of the TV to the
Audio output on the PC.

Turn the TV and the Computer ON.
Press the VGA button to set the TV into the HD
Mode and tune to the computer’s signal.
PC (MONITOR) INPUTS
Audio Cable
VGA Cable
Bottom of TV
HDMI Cable
OR
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2
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There are Audio/Video Input Jacks located on bottom of the TV can
also be used for extra accessory device connections for items such
as cameras or gaming stations.
Connect the VIDEO (yellow) adapter cable to the VIDEO
AV2 in jack on the left rear of the TV.Connect the other end
of the VIDEO (yellow) cable to an RCA type VIDEO Cable.
Connect that cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the
accessory device being used. Note: An S-Video cable can be
used in place of the yellow Video cable if your device is
equiped with an S-Video Output. S-Video provides better video
playback.
Connect the AUDIO (red and white) adapter cable to an
RCA type Audio Cable. Connect the other ends of the
AUDIO (red and white) cables to the AUDIO (left and right)
OUT jacks on the rear of the accessory device being used.
Turn the accessory device and the TV ON.
Press the Source button on the remote control to select the
AV2 channel for the accessory device. AV2 will appear in
the upper left corner on the TV screen when tuned properly.
With the accessory device ON, press the PLAY button to acti-
vate the playback on the television.
AV2 INPUTS
Video
Cable
Accessory Device
(Camera, DVD,
VCR, etc.)
Audio Cable
Accessory Device
Jack Panel
S-
Bottom of TV
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2
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
M
uch like the AV2 jacks, the AV3 jacks allow for extra accessory
device connections for items such as cameras or gaming stations.
The AV3 Input Jacks are located on the rear of the TV.
Connect the VIDEO (yellow) adapter cable to the VIDEO
AV3 in jack on the left rear of the TV. Connect the other end
of the VIDEO (yellow) cable to an RCA type VIDEO Cable.
Connect that cable to the VIDEO OUT jack on the back of the
accessory device being used. Note: An S-Video cable can be
used in place of the yellow Video cable if your device is equiped
with an S-Video Output. S-Video provides better video play-
back.
Connect the AUDIO (red and white) adapter cable to an
RCA type Audio Cable. Connect the other ends of the AUDIO
(red and white) cables to the AUDIO (left and right) OUT
jacks on the rear of the accessory device being used.
Turn the accessory device and the TV ON.
With the accessory device ON, press the PLAY button to acti-
vate the playback on the television.
AV3 INPUTS
OR
VIDEOAUDIO
RIGHT LEFT S-VIDEO
Jack Panel at
rear of TV
S-Video Cable
P
Audio Cables
Video cable
AN S-VIDEO CABLE CAN
BE USED IN PLACE OF THE
YELLOW VIDEO CABLE IF
DESIRED.
Press the Source button on the remote control to select the
AV3 channel for the accessory device. REAR will appear in
the upper left corner on the TV screen when tuned properly.
Accessory Device
(Camera, DVD, VCR, etc.)
3
5
1
1
2
REAR
4
1
2
3
4
5
T
he Headphone jack can be used to connect to a headphone.
If connected to a headphone, there will be no sound from the TV
speakers. The sound willcome from the audio system of the
headphone.
Connect Headphone jack ocated on the right rear of the 
TV to your headphone set.
Turn the TV and headphone ON. TV sound can be heard
through the headphone.
HEADPHONE OUTPUT
1
2
Headphone
Headphone Connection
Headphone Cable
Accessory Device
Jack Panel
1
PC
1
Note : For the display resolutions available to your
TV, refer to the Operating Instruction Manual
Please contact your dealer or Philips at 1-888 PHILIPS (744-5477)
for information about purchasing the needed cables.
VIDEOAUDIO
RIGHT LEFT S-VIDEO
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in
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3
5
1
AV2
4
OR
S-Video
Cable