Philips 42PFL6556 User manual

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Brand Customer Model
Philips
42PFL6556/V7
46PFL6556/V7

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Revision List
Version Release Date Revision Instructions Customer Model TPV Model
A00 Jun.27.2011 Initial Release 42PFL6556/V7 E42BA2NCAMPHNNX
46PFL6556/V7 E46BA2NCAMPHNNX

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Table of Contents
1. Technical Specification ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------04
1.1 General Specification -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------04
1.2 Supported display resolutions-------------------------------------------------------------------------06
2. Operating Instructions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------07
2.1 Remote Control-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------07
2.2 The Front Control Panel -------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
2.3 Connect devices --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------08
2.4 menu Operating ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14
3. Mechanical Instructions ----------------------------------------------------------------------------23
4. Factory Modes Adjustment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
4.1 ADC Adjustment ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
4.2 WB Adjustment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31
5. Service Modes--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32
5.1 SAM ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------32
5.2 CSM --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34
5.3 Error code--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------35
6.Block Diagram ----------------------------------------------------------------------------36
7. Schematic Diagram ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38
7.1 Main Board ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------38
7.2 Power Board --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------57
7.3 MEMC Board --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------61
7.4 Key Board ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------62
8.Firmware & EDID Upgrade ---------------------------------------------------------------------------63
8.1Firmware Upgrade ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------63
8.2 EDID Upgrade -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------64
9. Trouble shooting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------72
10. IC Spec. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------78
11. BOM List------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------84

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1. Technical Specification
1.1 General Specification
Product information is subject to change without notice. For detailed product information, go to
www.philips.com/support.
Multimedia
• Supported storage device: USB (Only FAT or FAT 32 USB storage devices are supported)
• Supported multimedia file formats:
• Images: JPEG
• Audio: MP3, WMA
• Video: MPEG 2/MPEG 4, H.264, WMV
Tuner/Reception/Transmission
• Antenna input: 75ohm coaxial (IEC75)
• TV system: PAL,B/G
• Video playback: NTSC, SECAM, PAL
• Tuner Bands: UHF, VHF
Remote control
• Type: YKF293-001
• Batteries: 2 x AAA (LR03 type)
Power
• Mains power: 110-240V, 50Hz-60Hz
• Standby power: 0.5W
• Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Power consumption
• 42PFL6556/V7: 145W
• 46PFL6556/V7: 130W
Supported TV mounts
To mount the TV, purchase a Philips TV mount or a compatible TV mount. To prevent damage to cables and
connectors, leave a clearance of at least 2.2 inches or 5.5cm from the back of the TV.
Warning
•Follow all instructions provided with the TV mount. PE Electronics Ltd bears no responsibility for improper TV
mounting that results in accident, injury or damage.
Product specification
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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42PFL6556/V7
• Without TV stand
• Dimension(WxHxD): 994.11 x 611.1 x 39.9(mm)/49.9(Speaker) (mm)
• Weight: 12.41 kg
• With TV stand
• Dimension(WxHxD):994.11 x 661.8 x 239.57 (mm)
• Weight 15.1 kg
46PFL6556/V7
• Without TV stand
• Dimension(WxHxD): 1081.41 x 659.57 x 39.9 (mm)/49.9 (Speaker) (mm)
• Weight: 14.89 kg
• With TV stand
• Dimension(WxHxD): 1081.41 x 710.4 x 239.57 (mm)
• Weight: 17.56 kg

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1.2 Supported display resolutions
Computer formats
• Resolution - refresh rate
• 640 x 480 - 60Hz
• 800 x 600 - 60Hz
• 1024 x 768 - 60Hz
• 1280 x 1024 - 60Hz
• 1360 x 768 - 60Hz
• 1920 x 1080 - R 60Hz ——(Limit FULL HD, R: reduced blanking time; addition 32PFL5356/V7 does not support
this resolution)
Video formats
• Resolution - refresh rate:
• 480i - 60Hz
• 480p - 60Hz
• 576i - 50Hz
• 576p - 50Hz
• 720p - 50Hz, 60Hz
• 1080i - 50Hz, 60Hz
• 1080p - 24Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz.

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2. Operating Instructions
2.1 Remote Control
1. (Standby-On)
• Switch the TV on or to standby.
2. Play buttons
• Control video or music.
3. FIND
• Access the menu to select a TV channel list.
4. (Home)
• Access the home menu.
5. CH - / CH + (Previous/Next)
• Switch channels or navigate through menu pages,
tracks, albums or folders.
6. SOURCE
• Select connected devices.
7.
• Mute or restore audio.
8.
• Adjust volume.
9 0-9 Numeric buttons
• Select channels.
10 . SUBTITLE
• No function.
11. TEXT
• No function.
12. OPTIONS
• Access options for the current activity or selection.
13.
• Return to the previous menu or exit a function.
14.
• Confirm an entry or selection.
15.
• Navigate through menus and select items.
16. ADJUST
• Access the menu to adjust settings.
17. Colour buttons
• Select tasks or options

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2.2 The Front Control Panel
1. +/-: Adjust volume.
2. (Power): Switch the TV on or off.
3. Standby indicator and remote controller sensor.
4ˊ(Home): Access the home menu.
5. CH +/-: Switch channels.
2.3 Connect devices
Back connections
a VIDEO OUTPUT
Video output from analogue devices such as VCRs.
b DIGITALAUDIO OUT
Digital audio output to home theatres and other digital audio systems.SPDIF OUT

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c CVI/AV2 (Y Pb Pr andAUDIO L/R)
Analogue audio and video input from analogue or digital devices such as DVD players or game consoles.
d SERV. U
For use by service personnel only.
e PC IN (VGA and AUDIO IN) Audio and video input from a computer.(.Note: This machine is a 6 degree tilt VGA
Interface design, aimed at the interface when you plug insert)
Side connections

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a HDMIDigital audio and video input from high-definition digital devices such as Blu-ray players.
b AUDIO L/RAudio input from analogue devices connected to VIDEO.
c VIDEO(AV1)Composite video input from analogue devices such as VCRs.
d TVANTENNASignal input from an antenna, cable or satellite.TV ANTENNAe (Headphone) Stereo audio output
to headphones or earphones.

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Note• •Headphones plugged in, TV speakers will automatically mute
f USBData input from USB storage devices.
Connect a computer
Before you connect a computer to the TV
• Set the screen refresh rate on your computer to 60Hz
• Select a supported screen resolution on your computer. Connect a computer with one of the following connectors:
Note•
•Connections via DVI or VGA require an additional audio cable.
•HDMI cable
• DVI-HDMI cable
• HDMI cable and HDMI-DVI adaptor

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• VGA cable
Use Philips EasyLink
Get the most out of your HDMI-Consumer Electronic Control (CEC) compliant devices with Philips EasyLink
enhanced control features. If your HDMI-CEC compliant devices are connected through HDMI, you can control them
at the same time with your TV remote control.
To enable Philips EasyLink, you need to:
• Connect at least two HDMI-CEC compliant devices through HDMI
• Configure each HDMI-CEC compliant device properly
• Switch on EasyLink
Switch on or off EasyLink
When you play an HDMI-CEC compliant device, the TV switches on from standby, and switches to the correct
source.
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [EasyLink] > [EasyLink].
3 Select [On] or [Off], then press OK.
Use one-touch play
1 After you switch on EasyLink, press play on your device. » »The TV automatically switches to the correct source.
Use one-touch standby
1 When you press on the TV remote control, the TV and all HDMI-CEC compliant devices switch to standby
mode.»The TV and all connected HDMI devices switch to standby.
Use a Kensington lock

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There is a Kensington security slot at the back of the TV. Prevent theft by looping a Kensington lock
between the slot and a permanent object, such as a heavy table.

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2.4 Menu operating
Access TV menus
Menus help you to install channels, change picture and sound settings and access other features.
1 Press »The menu screen appears.
2 Select one of the following, then press OK.
• [Watch TV]: If a source other than antenna is selected, switch back to the antenna source
• [Add new device]: Add new devices to the home menu.
• [Setup]: Access menus to change picture, sound and other settings.
• [Scenea]: Switch on Scenea wallpaper.
• [Browse USB]: View photos and play music and movies contained in USB storage devices.
3 Add device to the home menu.After you connect a device, add it to the home menu.
• Press .
• Select [Add new device].
• Follow the onscreen instructions to add the device to the home menu.» »The device is displayed in the home
menu.
• To watch the device, switch it on, then select it in the home menu.
• You can also select the device with the source button (see ‘Select a device from the source list’ on page 8).
Rename devices from the home menu
After you add a new device to the home menu, you can rename it to your preference.
Note•
•The device name can be up to 16 characters long.
1 Press .
2 Select a device to rename.
3 Press OPTIONS.»The options menu appears.
4 Select [Rename device], then press OK.»A text input box appears.
5 Select characters each character, then press OK to confirm
6 When the new name is complete, select [Done], then press OK.
Remove devices from the home menu
If a device is no longer connected to the TV, remove it from the home menu.
1 Press .
2 Select a device to remove.
3 Press OPTIONS.
4 Select [Remove device], then press OK.
5 Select [Remove], then press OK.» »The selected device is removed from the home menu.
Change picture and sound setting
Change picture and sound settings to suit your preferences. You can apply pre-defined settings or change settings
manually.
Note•

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•While you watch TV or external devices, press ADJUST, then select [Smart picture] or [Smart sound] for quick
access to picture and sound settings.•
•Hue-Active in NTSC channels Only.
Use settings assistant
Use the settings assistant to guide you through the picture and sound settings.
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and sound settings], then press OK.
3 Select [Continue], then press OK.»The [Settings assistant] menu appears.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to choose your preferred picture settings.
Use smart picture
Use smart picture to apply pre-defined picture settings.
1 Press ADJUST.
2 Select [Smart picture], then press OK.
3 Select one of the following settings, then press OK.
• [Personal]: Apply your customised picture settings.
• [Vivid]: Rich and dynamic settings, ideal for daytime.
• [Natural]: Natural picture settings.• [Cinema]: Ideal settings for movies.
• [Game]: Ideal settings for games.• [Energy saving]: Settings that conserve the most energy.
• [Standard]: Default settings that suit most environments and types of video.
• [Photo]: Ideal settings for photos.
• [Custom]: Customise and store your personal picture settings.
Manually adjust picture setting
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Picture], then press OK.
3 Select one of the following settings, then press OK.
• [Smart picture]: Access predefined smart picture settings.
• [Reset]: Reset to factory default settings.
• [Contrast]: Adjust the intensity of backlight areas, while the video contents are kept unchanged.
• [Brightness]: Adjust the intensity and details of dark areas.
• [Colour]: Adjust colour saturation.
• [Hue]: Compensate for colour variations.
• [Sharpness]:Adjust sharpness in the image.
• [Noise reduction]: Filter and reduce noise in an image.
• [Colour Temperature]: Adjust the colour balance in an image.
• [Custom Colour Temperature]: Customize Colour Temperature. (Only available if [Colour Temperature] > [Custom]
is selected).
• [Pixel Plus HD]: Fine-tune each pixel to match surrounding pixels. This setting produces a brilliant, high-definition
image.
• [Advance sharpness]: Enable superior picture sharpness.
• [Dynamic contrast]: Enhance contrast. [Medium] setting is recommended.
• [Dynamic backlight]: Adjust brightness of the TV backlight to match lighting conditions.
• [Colour enhancement]: Make colours more vivid and improve the details in bright colours. You can switch this
feature on or off.
• [Gamma]: Adjust the midtone intensity in the picture. Black and white are not affected.
• [PC mode]: Adjust the picture when a PC is connected to the TV via HDMI or DVI.
• [Picture format]: Change the picture format.
• [Screen edges]: Adjust the viewing area. (when set to maximum, you may see noise or the rough edge of an
image).
• [Picture shift]:Adjust the picture position for all picture formats except for [Unscale]ǃ[4˖3]and [Wide screen] in
antenna source.
Change picture format
1 Press ADJUST.
2 Select [Picture format], then press OK.
3 Select a picture format, then press OK.
Summary of picture formats

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The following picture settings can be configured
.Note•
•Depending on the format of the picture source, some picture settings are not available.
Use smart sound
Use smart sound to apply pre-defined sound settings.
1 Press ADJUST.
2 Select [Smart sound], then press OK.
3 Select one of the following settings, then press OK.
• [Personal]: Apply the settings that were customised in the sound menu.
• [Standard]: Settings that suit most environments and types of audio.
• [News]: Ideal settings for spoken audio, such as news.
• [Cinema]: Ideal settings for movies.
• [Game]: Ideal settings for games.
• [Drama]: Ideal settings for drama programmes.
• [Sports]: Ideal settings for sports programmes
Manually adjust sound settings
1 Press .

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2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Sound], then press OK.
3 Select one of the following settings, then press OK.
• [Smart sound]: Access predefined smart sound settings.
• [Reset]: Reset to factory default settings.
• [Clear sound]: Enhance the sound clarity.
• [Bass]: Adjust the bass level.
• [Treble]: Adjust the treble level.
• [Surround]: Switch on spatial sound.
• [Auto volume levelling]: Automatically reduce sudden volume changes, for example when switching channels.
• [Balance]: Adjust the balance of the right and left speakers.
Use the Options menu
Visit options relevant to current action or selection.
1 While you watch TV, press OPTIONS.» »The TV options menu appears.
2 Select one of the following options, then press OK.
• [Key beep]: Switch on audio feedback when buttons are pressed on the remote control or TV.
• [Clock]:Display time.
• [Status]: Display information concerning currently viewing channel.
• [Ecology]: Relevant setups.
Tip•
•Select the Option function by pressing the OPTION button on your remote controller.
Create and use lists of favourite channels
You can create a list of your preferred TV channels so that you can find those channels easily.
View only the list of favourite channels
1 While you watch TV, press FIND.»The channel matrix menu is displayed.
2 Press OPTIONS.
3 Select [Select list] > [Favourites], then press OK.»Only channels in the favourites list appear in the channel grid.
Note
•The favourites channel grid is empty until you add channels into the favourites list.
View all channels
You can exit the favourites list, and view all installed channels.
1 While you watch TV, press FIND.»The channel matrix menu is displayed.
2 Press OPTIONS.
3 Select [Select list] > [All], then press OK. »All channels are displayed in the channel grid.
Note
•All favourite channels are marked by an asterisk when you view the channel grid.
Manage the favourites list
1 While you watch TV, press FIND.»The channel matrix menu appears.
2 Press OPTIONS.
3 Select [Mark favourite] / [Unmark favourite], then press OK.»The channel is marked or unmarked from the
favourite list.
Display the TV clock
You can display a clock on the TV screen. Set the TV clock manually
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences] > [Clock].
3 Select [Time] or [Date], then press OK.
4 Press the Navigation buttons to set the time or date.
5 Select [Done], then press OK.
6 Press to exit.
Display the TV clock
1 While you watch TV, press OPTIONS.» »The options menu is displayed.

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2 Select [Clock].
3 Press OK.
Note•
•To disable the clock, repeat the procedure.Use timersYou can set sleep timers to switch the TV to standby at a
specified time.
Tip•Set the TV clock before you
use timers
Automatically switch the TV to standby(sleep timer)
Sleep timer switches the TV to standby after a pre-defined duration.
Tip
•You can switch off your TV earlier or reset the sleep timer during the countdown.
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences] > [Sleep timer].»The [Sleep timer] menu appears.
3 Select a value between zero and 180 minutes.»If you select zero, the sleep timer switches off.
4 Press OK to switch on the sleep timer. »The TV switches to standby after the specified time.
Lock unsuitable content
You can prevent your children from watching certain programmes or channels by locking the TV controls.
Set or change code
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] > [Child lock].
3 Select [Set code] or [Change code].»The [Set code] / [Change code] menu appears.
4 Enter your code using the Numeric buttons.»Follow the on-screen instructions to create or change your PIN code.
Tip
•If you forget your code, enter ‘8888’ to override any existing codes.
Lock or unlock one or more channels
1 Press > [Setup] > [Channel settings] > [Child lock] > [Channel lock]. »A list of channels is displayed.
2 Select the channel that you want to lock or unlock, then press OK.»The first time you lock or unlock a channel, you
are prompted to enter your PIN code.
3 Enter your code and press OK.»If the channel is locked, a lock icon is displayed.
4 Repeat the process to lock or unlock more channels.
Note
•When you switch channels with CH - or CH +, the locked channels are skipped.•
•When you access the locked channels from the channel grid, you are prompted to enter your PIN code.
View Scenea
You can display a default picture as the wallpaper on your TV. You can also load another picture as the wallpaper.If
the sleeptimer is off, the wallpaper is displayed for 240 minutes. Otherwise, it is displayed for the duration of the
sleeptimer.
Switch on Scenea
1 Press .
2 Select [Scenea], then press OK.» »If no picture has been set, the default picture is displayed. »If a customised
Scenea picture is loaded, that picture is displayed.
Note•
•Scenea feature is not available when the set is in Shop mode.Customise the Scenea pictureYou can load another
picture as the wallpaper.
Note
•When you load a new Scenea picture, it overrides the current Scenea picture.•
•To use another picture as the wallpaper, you need a USB storage device that contains a picture that is less than 1
MB in size.
1 Load a picture smaller than 1MB in size into a USB storage device.
2 Connect the USB storage device to the TV.3
Press .
4 Select [Browse USB], then press OK.

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5 Select a picture, then press
OPTIONS.
6 Select [Set as Scenea], then press OK.»Aconfirmation message is displayed.
Play photos, music and videos on USB storage devices
Video file format supported by USB devices:
• Supported storage devices: USB (for FAT or FAT 32 format only)
• Supported multimedia file format
• Image: JPEG
• Audio:MP3
• Video: MPEG 2/MPEG 4 , H.264 , WMV
Caution
•Philips is not responsible if the USB storage device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data
from the device.
Note
•When USB is connected,TV set will go to USB source after every stand-by.
Connect a USB storage device to play photos,music or videos stored on it.
1 Switch on the TV.
2 Connect the USB device to the USB port on the side of your TV.
3 Press .
4 Select [Browse USB], then press OK.»The USB browser appears.
View photos
1 In the USB browser, select [Picture], then press OK.
2 Select a photo or a photo album, then press OK to view the photo enlarged to fill the TV screen.
• To view the next or previous photo, press .
View a slide show of your photos
1 When a full screen image of a photo is displayed, press OK.» »A slide show begins from the selected photo
2 Press the following buttons to control play:
•to play.
• to pause.
• or to play the previous or next photo.
• to stop.
Change slide show settings
1 While you view a slide show, press
OPTIONS.»The slide show options menu is displayed.
2 Select one of the following, then press OK.
• [Start/Stop slideshow]: Start or stop slideshow.
• [Slideshow transitions]: Set the transition from one picture to the next.
• [Slideshow frequency]: Select the display time for each photo.
• [Repeat]/[Play once]: Play once or repeatedly.
• [Shuffle on]/[Shuffle off]: Play in sequence or at random.
• [Rotate image]: Rotate photo.
• [Set as Scenea]: Set this picture as wallpaper.
• [Show info]: Display the picture name, date, size and next picture in the slide show.
Listen to music
1 In the USB browser, select [Music], then press OK.
2 Select a music track or album, then press OK to play.
Change music settings
While you play music, press

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OPTIONS to access one of the following settings, then press OK.
• [Stop playback]: Stop music play.
• [Repeat]/[Play once]: Play a song once or repeatedly.
• [Shuffle on] / [Shuffle off]: Play songs in sequence or at random.
• [Show info]: Display the file name.
• [Sound]: Change sound settings
.
Playing music while viewing slideshow.
You can view slideshow and play background music at the same time.1
Select one music album.
2 Press OK.
3 Press to go back to the USB browsing page.
4 Select one photo album.
5 Press OK to start playing the slideshow.
Watch video
1 In the USB browser, select [Video], then press OK.
2 Press OK to play.
3 To control play, press the play buttons:
•to play.
• to pause.
• or to play the previous or next video.
Change video settings
While you play video, pressOPTIONS to access one of the following settings, then press OK.
• [Stop playback]: Stop video play.
• [Repeat]/[Play once]: Play once or repeatedly.
• [Shuffle on] / [Shuffle off]: Play in sequence or at random.
• [Full Screen]/[Small Screen]: Select screen size for playing.
• [Show info]: Display the file name.
Disconnect a USB storage device
Caution•
•Follow this procedure to avoid damage to your USB storage device.
1 Press to exit the USB browser.
2 Wait for five seconds, then disconnect the USB storage device.
Update the TV software
Philips continuously tries to improve its products and we recommend that you update the TV software when updates
are available.
Check www.philips.com/support for availability.Check the current software version
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Software update] > [Current software info].» »The current software information is displayed.
Update with a USB device
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Software update].
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.
Note•
•The TV restarts after the software update is complete.•
•This feature is available depending on model.
Manually updating with USB storage device