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Philips 42PFL3704/12 User manual

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19PFL3404/12
22PFL3404/12
26PFL3404/12
32PFL3404/12
32PFL3614/12
42PFL3604/12
42PFL3704/12
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Use Philips EasyLink 23
Use a Kensington lock 23
8 Product information 24
Supported display resolutions 24
Tuner/Reception/Transmission 24
Remote control 24
Power 24
Supported TV mounts 24
9 Troubleshooting 25
General TV issues 25
TV channel issues 25
Picture issues 25
Sound issues 26
HDMI connection issues 26
Computer connection issues 26
Contact us 26
10 Index 27
Contents
1 Notice 2
2 Important 4
3 TV overview 6
Side controls and indicators 6
Remote control 6
4 Use your product 8
Switch yourTV on/off or to standby 8
Switch channels 8
Watch connected devices 9
Adjust TV volume 9
Use teletext 9
5 Use more of your product 10
Access TV menus 10
Change picture and sound settings 10
Use advanced teletext features 13
Create and use lists of favourite channels
13
Use timers 14
Use TV lock 15
Use the TV clock 16
Change TV preferences 16
Access decoder channel 17
Start a TV demo 17
Reset the TV to factory settings 17
6 Install channels 18
Automatically install channels 18
Manually install channels 19
Rename channels 20
Rearrange channels 20
7 Connect devices 21
Back connector for 19-22 inch TV 21
Back connector for TV 26 inch and larger
21
Side connector 22
Connect a computer 22
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bright points of light (red, green or blue)
may appear constantly on the screen.
This is a structural property of the display
(within common industry standards) and
is not a malfunction.
Compliance with EMF
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
manufactures and sells many products
targeted at consumers which, like
any electronic apparatus, in general
have the ability to emit and receive
electromagnetic signals.
One of Philips’ leading Business Principles
is to take all necessary health and safety
measures for our products, to comply
with all applicable legal requirements and
to stay well within the EMF standards
applicable at the time of producing the
products.
Philips is committed to develop, produce
and market products that cause no
adverse health effects. Philips confirms
that if its products are handled properly
for their intended use, they are safe
to use according to scientific evidence
available today.
Philips plays an active role in the
development of international EMF
and safety standards, enabling Philips
to anticipate further developments in
standardisation for early integration in its
products.
Mains fuse (UK only)
This TV is fitted with an approved
moulded plug. Should it become
necessary to replace the mains fuse, this
must be replaced with a fuse of the same
value as indicated on the plug (example
10A).
1Remove fuse cover and fuse.
2The replacement fuse must comply with
BS 1362 and have the ASTA approval
mark. If the fuse is lost, contact your
dealer in order to verify the correct type.
3Refit the fuse cover.
1 Notice
2009 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All
rights reserved.
Specifications are subject to change without
notice.Trademarks are the property of
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V or their
respective owners. Philips reserves the right
to change products at any time without being
obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly.
The material in this manual is believed
adequate for the intended use of the system.
If the product, or its individual modules or
procedures, are used for purposes other than
those specified herein, confirmation of their
validity and suitability must be obtained. Philips
warrants that the material itself does not
infringe any United States patents. No further
warranty is expressed or implied.
Warranty
Risk of injury, damage to TV or void of•
warranty! Never attempt to repair the TV
yourself.
Use the TV and accessories only as•
intended by the manufacturer.
The caution sign printed on the back of•
the TV indicates risk of electric shock.
Never remove the TV cover. Always
contact Philips Customer Support for
service or repairs.
Any operation expressly prohibited in
this manual, or any adjustments and
assembly procedures not recommended
or authorised in this manual shall void the
warranty.
Pixel characteristics
This LCD product has a high number of
colour pixels. Although it has effective
pixels of 99.999% or more, black dots or
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In order to maintain conformity to the EMC
directive, the mains plug on this product must
not be detached from the mains cord cable.
Copyright
VESA, FDMI and the VESA Mounting Compliant
logo are trademarks of the Video Electronics
Standards Association.
® Kensington and Micro Saver are registered
US trademarks of ACCO World Corporation
with issued registrations and pending
applications in other countries throughout the
world.
All other registered and unregistered
trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
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Avoid force coming onto power•
plugs. Loose power plugs can cause
arcing or fire.
Risk of injury or damage to the TV!•
Two people are required to lift and•
carry a TV that weighs more than
25 kg.
When stand mounting the TV, use•
only the supplied stand. Secure the
stand to the TV tightly. Place the
TV on a flat, level surface that can
support the combined weight of the
TV and the stand.
When wall mounting the TV, use•
only a wall mount that can support
the weight of the TV. Secure the wall
mount to a wall that can support the
combined weight of the TV and wall
mount. Koninklijke Philips Electronics
N.V. bears no responsibility for
improper wall mounting that result in
accident, injury or damage.
Risk of injury to children!Follow these•
precautions to prevent the TV from
toppling over and causing injury to
children:
Never place the TV on a surface•
covered by a cloth or other material
that can be pulled away.
Ensure that no part of the TV hangs•
over the edge of the surface.
Never place the TV on tall furniture•
(such as a bookcase) without
anchoring both the furniture and TV
to the wall or a suitable support.
Educate children about the dangers•
of climbing on furniture to reach the
TV.
Risk of overheating! Never install the TV•
in a confined space. Always leave a space
of at least 4 inches or 10 cm around the
TV for ventilation. Ensure curtains or
other objects never cover the ventilation
slots on the TV.
Risk of damage to the TV! Before you•
connect the TV to the power outlet,
ensure that the power voltage matches
2 Important
Read and understand all instructions before you
use yourTV. If damage is caused by failure to
follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.
Safety
Risk of electric shock or fire!•
Never expose the TV to rain or•
water. Never place liquid containers,
such as vases, near the TV. If
liquids are spilt on or into the TV,
disconnect the TV from the power
outlet immediately. Contact Philips
Consumer Care to have the TV
checked before use.
Never place the TV, remote control•
or batteries near naked flames or
other heat sources, including direct
sunlight.
To prevent the spread of fire, keep
candles or other flames away from
the TV, remote control and batteries
at all times.
Never insert objects into the•
ventilation slots or other openings on
the TV.
When the TV is swivelled ensure•
that no strain is exerted on the
power cord. Strain on the power
cord can loosen connections and
cause arcing.
Risk of short circuit or fire!•
Never expose the remote control or•
batteries to rain, water or excessive
heat.
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Disposal of your old product and
batteries
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol
is attached to a product it means that the
product is covered by the European Directive
2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the
local separate collection system for electrical
and electronic products.
Please act according to your local rules and
do not dispose of your old products with your
normal household waste.
Correct disposal of your old product helps to
prevent potential negative consequences for
the environment and human health.
Your product contains batteries covered by
the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which
cannot be disposed with normal household
waste.
Please inform yourself about the local rules
on separate collection of batteries because
correct disposal helps to prevent negative
consequences for the environmental and
human health.
the value printed on the back of the TV.
Never connect the TV to the power
outlet if the voltage is different.
Risk of injury, fire or power cord damage!•
Never place the TV or any objects on the
power cord.
To easily disconnect the TV power cord•
from the power outlet, ensure that you
have full access to the power cord at all
times.
When you disconnect the power cord,•
always pull the plug, never the cable.
Disconnect the TV from the power outlet•
and aerial before lightning storms. During
lightning storms, never touch any part of
the TV, power cord or aerial cable.
Risk of hearing damage! Avoid using•
earphones or headphones at high
volumes or for prolonged periods of time.
If the TV is transported in temperatures•
below 5°C, unpack the TV and wait
until the TV temperature matches room
temperature before connecting the TV to
the power outlet.
Screen care
Avoid stationary images as much as•
possible. Stationary images are images
that remain on-screen for extended
periods of time. Examples include:
on-screen menus, black bars and time
displays. If you must use stationary
images, reduce screen contrast and
brightness to avoid screen damage.
Unplug the TV before cleaning.•
Clean the TV and frame with a soft,•
damp cloth. Never use substances such as
alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners
on the TV.
Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never•
touch, push, rub or strike the screen with
any object.
To avoid deformations and colour fading,•
wipe off water drops as soon as possible.
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Remote control
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3 TV overview
This section gives you an overview of
commonly used TV controls and functions.
Side controls and indicators
aPOWER: Switches the product on
or off. The product is not powered
off completely unless it is physically
unplugged.
bP/CH +/-: Switches to the next or
previous channel.
cSOURCE: Selects connected devices.
dVOLUME +/-: Increases or decreases
volume.
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oSOUND(Smart Sound)
Launches the sound menu.
p+/- (Volume +/-)
Increases or decreases volume.
qBACK P/P (Previous channel)
Returns to a previous screen.•
Returns to the previously viewed•
channel.
rGUIDE
Switches between channel grid and
programme list.
sSUBTITLE (For RF Digital TV only)
Enables or disables subtitles.
tDEMO
Toggles the demonstration menu on or
off.
uFORMAT
Selects a picture format.
vINCR. SURR
Enables Incredible Surround for stereo
sources. Enables spatial mode for mono
sources.
a(Standby-On)
Switches the TV to standby if it is on.•
Switches on the TV if it is in standby.•
bMENU
Toggles the main menu on or off.
cMHEG/TELETEXT
Toggles teletext on or off.
dSOURCE
Selects connected devices.
eColour buttons
Selects tasks or options.
fAD (Audio Descriptor) (For RF Digital
TV only)
UK only: Enables audio commentary for
the visually handicapped.
gOPTIONS
Accesses options relating to the current
activity or selection.
hOK
Confirms an entry or selection and
displays the channel grid, when watching
TV.
i(Navigation buttons)
Navigates through the menus.
jINFO
Displays program information, when
available. If the information spans multiple
pages, press OPTIONS to go to the next
page .
k(Mute)
Mutes or restores audio output.
lP +/- (Programme +/-)
Switches to the next or previous channel.
When the TV menu is on, this functions
as Page Up/Down.
m0-9 (Numeric buttons)
Selects a channel or setting.
nPICTURE (Smart picture)
Launches the picture menu.
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Note
If you cannot locate your remote control and•
want to switch on the TV from standby, press
P/CH +/- or SOURCE at the side of the TV.
Switch channels
Press• P +/- on the remote control or
P/CH +/- on the side of the TV.
Enter a channel number using the•
Numeric buttons.
Use the channel grid.•
Note
When you use a favourite list, you can only•
select those channels in the list.
4 Use your
product
This section helps you perform basic operations
(see ‘Use more of your product’ on page 10).
Switch your TV on/off or to
standby
To switch on
If the standby indicator is off, press•
POWER at the side of the TV.
If the standby indicator is red, press•
(Standby-On) on the remote control.
To switch to standby
Press• (Standby-On) on the remote
control.
The standby indicator switches to red.»
To switch off
Press• POWER at the side of the TV.
The standby indicator switches off.»
Tip
Though your TV consumes very little power•
when in standby, energy continues to be
consumed. When not in use for an extended
period of time, disconnect the TV power cable
from the power outlet.
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To mute or unmute sound
Press• to mute the sound.
Press• again to restore the sound.
Use teletext
1Press MHEG/TELETEXT.
The main index page appears.»
2Select a page as follows:
Press the• Numeric buttons to enter
a page number
Press• P +/- or to view the next
or previous page
Press the• Colour buttons to select a
colour coded item
Press• BACK to return to a
previously viewed page
3Press MHEG/TELETEXT to exit teletext.
Watch connected devices
Note
Switch on the device before selecting it as a•
source on the TV.
Use the source button
1Press SOURCE.
The source list appears.»
2Press the Navigation buttons to select a
device.
3Press OK to confirm your choice.
The TV switches to the selected»
device.
Adjust TV volume
To increase or decrease volume
Press• +/-.
Press• VOLUME +/- on the side of the TV.
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Change picture and sound
settings
Change picture and sound settings to suit your
preferences.You can apply pre-defined settings
or change settings manually.
Use smart picture
Use smart picture to apply pre-defined
picture settings.
1Press PICTURE.
The»[Smart picture] menu appears.
2Press to select one of the following
smart picture settings.
• [Personal]Lists customised personal
picture settings.
• [Vivid]Maximises picture settings.
• [Standard]Adjusts picture settings
to suit most environments and types
of video.
• [Movie]Applies picture settings
ideally suited for movie viewing.
• [Game]Applies picture settings
maximised for fast-moving games.
• [Energy saving]Applies low-energy
picture settings.
3Press OK to confirm your choice.
The selected smart picture setting is»
applied.
Manually adjust picture settings
1Press MENU.
2Press OK to select [Picture].
The»[Picture] menu appears.
3Press to select one of the
following picture settings.
• [Smart picture]Accesses pre-defined
smart picture settings.
• [Contrast]Adjusts the intensity of bright
areas, keeping dark areas unchanged.
• [Brightness]Adjusts the intensity and
details of dark areas.
5 Use more of
your product
Access TV menus
Menus help you to install channels, change
picture and sound settings and access other
features.
1Press MENU.
The menu screen appears.»
2Press the to select and navigate
through one of the following menus.
• [Picture]Adjusts the picture setting
for optimal viewing.
• [Sound]Adjusts the sound setting.
• [Features]Accesses different features
like timer, TV lock and demo.
• [Installation]Selects channel
installation menu, adjusts preferences
and resets the TV to factory settings.
3Press OK to confirm your choice.
Tip
Press• MENU at any time to exit the menu.
Press
• BACK to move back one screen.
Smart picture
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Hue
Sharpness
Noise reduction
Tint
Picture
Sound
Features
Installation
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Summary of picture formats
The following picture settings can be
configured.
Note
Depending on the format of the picture•
source, some picture settings are not available.
• [Colour]Adjusts colour saturation.
• [Hue]Compensates colour variations in
NTSC encoded transmissions.
• [Sharpness]Adjusts the level of sharpness
in image details.
• [Noise reduction]Filters and reduces
noise in an image.
• [Tint]Adjusts the colour balance in an
image.
• [Custom tint]Make a customised tint
setting.
• [Dig.CrystalClear]Digitally adjusts picture
quality to optimal contrast, colour and
sharpness.
• [Dynamic contrast]Automatically
enhances contrast in an image. A
[Medium] setting is recommended.
• [Dynamic backlight]Adjusts the
brightness of the TV backlight to
match lighting conditions.
• [MPEG artifact re.]Smoothes out
transitions on digital pictures. You
can switch this feature on or off.
• [Colour enhancement]Makes
colours more vivid and improves the
resolution of details in bright colours.
You can switch this feature on or off.
• [PC mode]Adjusts the picture when a PC
is connected to the TV via HDMI/DVI.
• [Picture format]Changes the picture
format.
• [Horizontal shift]Adjusts the picture
horizontally for PC-VGA or YPbPr (
EXT2 or EXT3).
• [Vertical shift]Adjusts the picture
vertically for PC-VGA or YPbPr ( EXT2
or EXT3).
Change picture format
1Press FORMAT.
A picture format bar appears.»
2Press to select a picture format.
The selected picture format is»
activated.
3Press OK to confirm your choice.
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1Press SOUND.
The»[Smart sound] menu appears.
2Press to select one of the following
smart sound settings.
• [Standard]Adjusts sound settings to
suit most environments and types of
audio.
• [News]Applies sound settings ideally
suited for spoken audio, such as the
news.
• [Movie]Applies sound settings ideally
suited for movies.
• [Personal]Applies the settings that
were customised in the sound menu.
3Press OK to confirm your choice.
The selected smart sound setting is»
applied.
Adjust sound settings
1Press MENU.
2Press to select [Sound].
The»[Sound] menu appears.
3Press to select one of the
following sound settings.
• [Smart sound]Accesses pre-defined
smart sound settings.
• [Bass]Adjusts the bass level.
• [Treble]Adjusts the treble level.
• [Volume]Adjusts the volume.
• [Balance]Adjusts the balance of the
right and left speakers to best suit
your listening position.
• [Dual I-II]Selects between audio
languages if dual sound is broadcast.
• [Mono/Stereo]Selects between
mono or stereo if stereo is
broadcast.
• [Surround]Enables spatial sound.
• [Auto volume]Automatically
reduces sudden volume changes, for
example, when switching channels.
When enabled, this produces a more
consistent audio volume.
[Auto format](Not for
PC mode.) Enlarges the
picture automatically to
best fit the screen. The
subtitles remain visible.
[Super zoom](Not for HD
and PC mode.) Removes
the black bars on the side
of 4:3 broadcasts. There is
minimal distortion.
[4:3]Shows the classic 4:3
format.
[Subtitle zoom]Displays
4:3 pictures over the full
area of the screen, with
sub-titles visible. Part of
the top of the picture is
clipped off.
[Movie exp.14:9](Not for
HD and PC mode.) Scales
4:3 format to 14:9.
[Movie exp.16:9](Not for
HD and PC mode.) Scales
4:3 format to 16:9.
[Wide screen]Stretches
the classic 4:3 format to
16:9.
[Unscaled]For HD and PC
mode only, and in selected
models only. Allows
maximum sharpness.
Some distortion may
be present due to the
broadcaster’s systems.
Set your PC resolution to
wide screen mode for best
results.
Use smart sound
Use smart sound to apply pre-defined sound
settings.
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4Press to switch between subpages.
Select T.O.P. teletext broadcasts
Table Of Pages (T.O.P.) teletext broadcasts
allow you to jump from one subject to
another without using page numbers. T.O.P.
teletext is not broadcast on all TV channels.
1Press MHEG/TELETEXT.
The teletext screen appears.»
2Press INFO.
The T.O.P. overview appears.»
3Press to select a subject.
4Press OK to view the page.
Create and use lists of
favourite channels
You can create lists of your preferred TV
channels and radio stations so that you can find
those channels easily.
Tip
You can create and store up to four favourite•
lists on your TV.
Select a favourite list
1When watching TV, press OK to display
the channel grid.
2Press OPTIONS.
The channel options menu appears.»
3Press OK to select [Show favourite ch.].
The favourite lists appear.»
4Press to select a favourite list.
5Press OK.
Only channels in the favourite list»
appear in the channel grid.
• [Delta volume]Levels out volume
differences between channels or
connected devices. Switch to the
connected device before you change
the delta volume.
Use advanced teletext
features
Access the teletext options menu
Most of the advanced teletext features are
accessed via the teletext options menu.
1Press MHEG/TELETEXT.
The teletext screen appears.»
2Press OPTIONS.
The teletext options menu appears.»
3Press to select one of the following
options.
• [Reveal]Hides or reveals hidden
information on a page, such as
solutions to riddles or puzzles.
• [Cycle subpage]Cycles through
subpages automatically if subpages
are available.
• [Language]Switches to a different
language group to display a language
correctly when that language uses a
different character set.
• [Freeze page]Freezes the current
page.
4Press OK to confirm your choice and exit
the teletext options menu.
Select teletext subpages
A teletext page can hold several subpages.
Subpages are displayed on a bar next to the
main page number.
1Press MHEG/TELETEXT .
The teletext screen appears.»
2Select a teletext page with subpages.
3Press to enter a subpage.
The subpage appears.»
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Remove a channel from a favourite
list
Note
Select the favourite list to edit, before•
removing a channel.
1When watching TV, press OK to display
the channel grid.
2Press OPTIONS.
The channel options menu appears.»
3Press OK to enter [Show favourite ch.].
4Press to select a favourite list and
press OK to confirm the choice.
5Press to choose the channel that
you wish to remove from the list.
6Press OPTIONS.
7Press to select [Unmark as fav.].
8Press OK.
The channel is removed from the»
favourite list.
Use timers
You can set timers to switch the TV on or
switch to standby at a specified time.
Automatically switch theTV to
standby (sleeptimer)
Sleeptimer switches the TV to standby after a
pre-defined period of time.
Tip
You can always switch off your TV earlier or•
reset the sleeptimer during the countdown.
1Press MENU.
2Select [Features] > [Sleeptimer] .
The»[Sleeptimer] menu appears.
View all channels
You can exit a favourite list, and view all
installed channels.
1When watching TV, press OK to display
the channel grid.
2Press OPTIONS.
The channel options menu appears.»
3Select [Show favourite ch.] > [All] .
4Press OK.
All channels display in the channel grid.»
Note
All favourite channels are marked by an•
asterisk in the channel grid.
Add a channel to a favourite list
Tip
View all channels before adding a channel to a•
favourite list.
1When watching TV, switch to the channel
you want to add to a favourite list (see
‘Switch channels’ on page 8).
2Press OPTIONS.
The channel options menu appears.»
3Press to select [Mark as favourite].
4Press OK.
The favourite lists appear.»
5Press to select a favourite list to add
the channel to.
6Press OK.
The channel is added to the favourite»
list.
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Use TV lock
You can prevent your children from watching
certain programs or certain channels by locking
the TV controls.
Set or change the TV lock code
1Press MENU.
2Press to select [Features] > [Set
code].
3Press to enter the code setup.
4Enter your code using the Numeric
buttons.
5Re-enter the same code in the new
dialogue box for confirmation.
If the code is set successfully, the»
dialogue box will disappear. However, if
the code cannot be set, a new dialogue
box will prompt you to re-enter the
code.
6If you want to change the code, select
[Features] > [Change code].
7Enter your current code using the
Numeric buttons.
If the code is validated, a new dialogue»
box will prompt you to enter your
new code.
8Enter the new code using the Numeric
buttons.
A message appears prompting you»
to enter the new code again for
confirmation.
Tip
If you forget your code, enter ‘8888’ to•
override any existing codes.
3Press to set the sleep time.
The sleeptimer can be up to 180»
minutes in steps of five minutes. If
set to zero minutes, the sleeptimer is
switched off.
4Press OK to activate the sleeptimer.
The TV switches to standby after the»
pre-defined period of time.
Automatically switch theTV on (on
timer)
You can switch the TV to a specified channel
at a specified time, from standby.
1Press MENU.
2Select [Features] > [On timer] .
3Press to enter the [On timer] menu.
4Press to select [Activate] and set a
frequency - [Daily], [Once] or [Off].
5Press OK to confirm.
6Press to select [Time] and set the
starting time.
7Press [Done] to confirm.
8Press to select [Programme no.]
and set the channel.
9Press OK to confirm.
10 Press MENU to exit.
Tip
Select• [On timer] > [Activate] > [Off] to
disable [On timer].
When
• [On timer] is [Off], only [Activate] can
be selected.
Set the TV clock before activating
• [On
timer]feature (see ‘Set the TV clock’ on page
16).
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Use the TV clock
You can display a clock on the TV screen.
Set the TV clock
1Press MENU.
2Select [Features] > [Clock]
The»[Clock] menu appears.
3Press or Numeric buttons to
enter time.
4Press [Done] to confirm.
5Press MENU to exit.
Change TV preferences
1Press MENU.
2Select [Installation] > [Preferences] .
3Press to enter [Preferences].
• [Location]Optimises TV settings for
your location - home or shop.
• [Volume bar]Displays the volume
bar when adjusting the volume.
• [EasyLink]Enables one-touch play
and one-touch standby between
EasyLink-compliant devices.
• [Colour] Sets the colour television
standard used in your area.
• [E-sticker]For shop mode only. Sets
the location of the e-sticker.
4Press to select your preference.
5Press OK.
6Press MENU to exit.
Lock or unlock the TV
Locking the TV prevents your child from
accessing all channels and connected devices.
1Press MENU.
2Press to select [Features] > [TV
lock].
3Press to enter the [TV lock].
A screen appears prompting you to»
enter a code.
4Enter your code using Numeric buttons.
5Press to select [Lock] or [Unlock].
6Press OK.
All channels and connected devices are»
locked or unlocked.
7Press MENU to exit.
Note
If you select• [Lock], you have to enter your
code every time you turn on your TV.
Lock or unlock one or more channels
1When watching TV, press OK to display
the channel grid.
2Press to select a channel to lock or
unlock.
3Press OPTIONS.
4Press to select [Lock channel] or
[Unlock channel].
5For each selection, press OK to lock or
unlock the channel.
Note
Restart the TV for the change to take effect.•
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Start a TV demo
1Press MENU.
2Select [Features] > [Demo] .
The»[Demo] menu appears.
3Press to select a demo.
• [Dig.CrystalClear]Digitally adjusts
picture quality to optimal contrast,
colour and sharpness.
• [Active Control]Automatically
adjusts the picture setting for optimal
picture quality continuously under
any signal conditions.
4Press OK to start the demo.
5Press MENU to exit.
Reset the TV to factory
settings
You can restore the default picture and sound
settings of yourTV. Channel installation settings
remain the same.
1Press MENU.
2Select [Installation] > [Factory settings] .
3Press to enter the [Factory settings]
menu.
»[Reset] is highlighted.
4Press OK to reset to factory settings.
5Press MENU to exit.
Access decoder channel
You can map channels provided through a
decoder or descrambler to your TV channel
selection. In this way, you can select these
channels by using the RC of your TV.The
decoder or a descrambler must be connected
to EXT1 or EXT2.
Set decoder channel
Map channels from a decoder or descrambler
1Press MENU.
2Select [Installation] > [Decoder] .
3Press to enter [Decoder].
4Press to enter [Channel].
5Press to select channel number to
map to the decoder/descrambler channel.
6Press OK.
7Press to select and enter [Status].
8Press to select the connector used by
the decoder/descrambler ([None], [EXT
1] or [EXT 2] .
9Press OK.
10 Press MENU to exit.
Note
Select• [None] if you do not want to map to
the decoder/descrambler channel.
• [EXT 2] is available only in TVs of 26 inches
and larger.
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2Select [Installation] > [Channel install.]
> [Channel assistant].
3Press to select your country.
4Press to next step.
5Select [Start] and press OK to re-install
channels.
As the system searches for channels,»
you have the option to [Stop] the
process.
6If you want to stop searching, select
[Stop] and press OK.
A dialogue box appears asking»
you if you really want to [Stop] or
[Continue] with the process.
7Press to select [Stop] or [Continue].
8Press OK to confirm your choice.
9When done, press MENU to exit.
Menu language
Channel install.
Preferences
Decoder
Factory settings
Current software
Channel assistant
Analogue: Manual
Picture
Sound
Features
Installation
Select your country Austria
Belgium
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Start automatic installation. This takes a few minutes.
Start?
6 Install channels
The first time you set up your TV, you are
prompted to select a menu language and to
install TV and digital radio channels (if available).
This chapter provides instructions on how to
re-install and fine tune channels.
Automatically install channels
This section describes how to search and store
channels automatically.
Step 1 Select your menu language
Note
Skip this step if your language settings are•
correct.
1Press MENU.
2Select [Installation] > [Menu language] .
3Press to enter [Menu language].
4Press to select a language setting.
5Press OK to confirm.
6Press MENU to exit.
Step 2 Install Channels
Select your country for proper channel
installation.
1Press MENU.
Menu language
Channel install.
Preferences
Decoder
Factory settings
Current software
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