Philips 47PFL7403/77 User manual

Flat TV
Register your product and get support at
42PFL7403
42PFL7603
47PFL7403
52PFL7803
User Manual
www.philips.com/welcome

2007 © 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
No components are user-serviceable. Do not open or remove covers to the inside of the product.
Repairs may only be done by Philips Service Centres and official repair shops. Failure to do so shall void
any warranty, stated or implied. Any operation expressly prohibited in this manual, any adjustments, or
assembly procedures not recommended or authorized in this manual shall void the warranty.
Pixel characteristics
This LCD product has a high number of color pixels. Although it has effective pixels of 99,999% or more,
black dots or 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 standardization for early integration in its products.
Copyright
VESA, FDMI and the VESA Mounting Compliant logo are trademarks of the Video Electronics
Standards Association.
Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE, Inc under one or more
of the following US patents: 5510752,5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered
trademarks of BBE Sound Inc. (Available on selected models).
® 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.

Important.......................................................................... .5
Overview of television controls and connectors.... .7
Side controls............................................................... .7
Side connectors.......................................................... .7
Rear connectors ........................................................ .7
Overview of remote control keys and functions .... .8
Get started ....................................................................... .10
Position the TV .......................................................... .10
Install the remote control batteries...................... .10
Use the Source List................................................... .11
Wall-mount the TV................................................... .12
Secure the VESA-compatible wall bracket to the
TV.................................................................................. .13
Select your location .................................................. .14
Select your on-screen menu language (TV mode
only).............................................................................. .14
Automatic installation .................................................... .15
Manual installation .......................................................... .16
Change the Tuner Mode.......................................... .16
Change the TV System............................................. .17
Fine tune your channels ........................................... .18
Name your channels ...................................................... .19
Store your favorite channels ........................................ .20
Adjust your picture settings ......................................... .21
Use the Advance Picture features............................... .22
Use Contrast + .......................................................... .22
Use Active Control................................................... .22
Use Artifacts Reduction and Dig. Natural Motion
(available in selected models) ................................. .23
Adjust your sound settings........................................... .24
Use the timer................................................................... .25
Set the TV time.......................................................... .26
Setting the TV timer ................................................. .27
Child-lock the TV .......................................................... .29
Enable Child Lock...................................................... .29
Disable Child Lock .................................................... .29
Control access to TV channels.................................... .30
Access Parental Lock................................................ .30
Change Access Code................................................ .31
Lock channels ............................................................. .32
Lock all channels ........................................................ .32
Unlock all channels.................................................... .32
Control access to TV programs.................................. .33
Use the movie rating lock (for certain regions
only).............................................................................. .33
Use the TV Rating lock (For certain regions only)
....................................................................................... .35
Unblock programs..................................................... .37
Block other programs............................................... .37
Turn on closed captions................................................ .38
Use the Demo modes(available on selected models)
............................................................................................. .39
Use Ambilight (available on selected models).......... .40
Turn on Ambilight ..................................................... .40
Turn off Ambilight ..................................................... .40
Adjust brightness ....................................................... .41
Select Ambilight modes............................................ .41
Select Ambilight color .............................................. .42
Using Custom color.................................................. .42
Set Ambilight balance................................................ .43
Change your picture format......................................... .44
Use Smart Mode settings.............................................. .45
Use the Surf feature ....................................................... .46
Remove channels from Surf list.............................. .46
Use your TV as a computer monitor......................... .47
Picture settings (VGA mode).................................. .47
Feature settings (VGA mode)................................. .47
Use your TV in High Definition mode....................... .48
Connect the HD equipment ................................... .48
Control the TV settings in HD mode................... .48
Use Mode Selection (For 480p, 720p and 1080p
formats only)............................................................... .49
Use Native 1080 mode(For 1080p TV models
only).............................................................................. .49
Use Philips EasyLink .................................................. .50
Troubleshoot ................................................................... .51
Specifications.................................................................... .53
CONTENTS

5
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support
that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
Read this user manual before you start to use this product.
In particular, pay close attention to this section and follow the safety and screen care instruc-
tions. The product warranty does not apply if damage is caused by failing to follow these
instructions.
Safety
Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that weighs more than 25 kilos (55lb).•
Improper handling of the TV can result in serious injury.
To avoid short circuit, do not expose the TV, remote control or remote control batteries•
to rain or water.
To avoid risk of fire or electric shock, do not place the TV, remote control or remote•
control batteries near naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles) and other heat
sources including direct sunlight.
Do not touch any part of the TV, power connector or antenna cable during lightning•
storms.
Do not install the TV in a confined space such as a bookcase. Leave a space of at least•
10cm (four inches) around the TV for ventilation. Be sure air flow is not obstructed.
If mounting the TV on a flat surface, be sure to use only the supplied stand and to mount•
the TV on a level, solid surface. Do not move the TV if the stand is not properly screwed
to the TV.
Wall mounting of the TV should only be performed by qualified personnel. The TV must•
only be mounted on an appropriate wall bracket and on a wall that can safely hold the
weight of the TV. Improper wall mounting can result in severe injury or damage. Do not
attempt to wall mount the TV yourself.
If the TV is mounted on a swivel base or swivel arm, ensure no strain is placed on the•
power cord when the TV is swivelled. Strain on the power cord can loosen connections
and casue arcing or fire.
Do not place the TV on the cord or anything else that can pinch the cord or loosen the•
mains plug. An improperly connected mains plug or
damaged mains cord can cause arcing, fire or electric shock.
Be sure that you have full access to the mains cord for•
easy disconnection of the TV from the mains.
When disconnecting the TV from the mains, be sure to:•
Turn off the TV, then the mains power (if available).•
Unplug the mains cord from the mains socket outlet.•
Important

6
Unplug the mains cord from the power connector at the back of the TV. Always pull the•
mains cord by the plug. Do not pull the mains cord.
Permanent hearing loss may occur if you use earphones or headphones at high volumes.•
Though high volume may sound normal over time, it can damage your hearing. To protect
your hearing, limit the amount of time you use earphones or headphones at high volume.
Although your TV consumes very little power when in standby, energy continues to be•
consumed as long as the mains remain connected and powered. When not in use for ex-
tended periods of time, switch off and disconnect the TV from the mains.
Screen care
Turn off and unplug the mains cord before cleaning the screen.•
Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use substances such as household cleaning•
agents as these may damage the screen.
To avoid deformations or color fading, wipe off water droplets as soon as possible.•
Do not touch, push, rub or strike the screen with hard objects as this may damage the•
screen permanently.
Where possible, avoid stationary images that remain on-screen for extended periods of•
time. Examples include screen menus, teletext pages, black bars or stock market tickers. If
you must use stationary images, reduce the screen contrast and brightness to avoid screen
damage.
Environmental care
This product is designed and manufactured for material recycling.•
Recycle the product packaging at your local recycling centre and dispose of used batteries•
according to local regulations.
Do not dispose the product with household waste. Ask your dealer for information on•
how to safely dispose of the product. Uncontrolled waste disposal harms both the environ-
ment and human health (EEC 2002/96/EC).
This TV consumes minimal energy in standby mode to minimise environmental impact. Ac-•
tive power consumption is displayed at the back of the TV.
Caution
This is Class 1 apparatus. It must be connected to a mains socket out with a protective earth-
ing connection.
Important

7
Overview of television controls and connectors
Side controls
VOLUME + / -1.
To increase or decrease volume.
MENU2.
To display the on-screen menus or to
exit from the on-screen menus.
The CH + /- buttons can be used to
navigate the menu items.
The VOLUME + / - buttons can be used
to select the menu items.
CHANNEL + / -3.
To select the TV channel.
POWER4. .
To turn off or turn on the TV.
Side connectors
Use the side connectors for mobile devices
such as a digital camera or game console.
You can also connect a pair of headphones.
Rear connectors
Use the rear connectors for antenna and
permanent devices such as a high-definition
disc player, DVD player or VCR.
NOTE:
For more information about TV connections,
see the Quick Start Guide.
POWER
CHANNEL
MENU
VOLUME 1
2
3
4
HDMI 3HDMI 2
AV1 IN
RL
AUDIOIN VGASPDIFOUT
L
R
VIDEO
HDMI 1
CVI-1
L
Pr
Pb
Y
R
CVI-2
L
Pr
Pb
Y
R
SERV.CPBSSX
TVANTENNA
75X

8
Overview of remote control keys and functions
POWER1. .
To switch the TV to standby mode if it
is already turned on. Or to turn on TV
when it is in standby mode.
SOURCE2.
To display the input source list or to
cycle through list of input sources by
repeatedly pressing button.
AMBILIGHT MODE3.
To select or cycle through the available
Ambilight modes. Not applicable on all
models.
AMBILIGHT ON/OFF4.
To turn on or turn off Ambilight.
Not applicable on all models.
TIMER5.
To activate the Timer menu.
SLEEP6.
To switch to standby after a specified
delay.
INCREDIBLE SURROUND7.
To enable Incredible Surround in stereo
mode and Spatial in mono mode.
CURSOR8.
To navigate and select menu items and
adjust individual settings
BACK9.
To return to the previous menu.
MENU10.
To switch the menu on or off.
VOL11. (Volume + / -)
To turn up or turn down the sound level.
MUTE12.
To turn the speaker sound on or off.
Numeric (13. 0-9)
To enter channel number, set time or
timer.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
STATUS / EXIT14.
To display information on the current
channel or to exit on-screen menus.

9
Overview of remote control keys and functions
SAP15.
To select SAP, Stereo or Forced
Mono.
CC16. (Closed caption)
To display current closed caption setting
or cycle through list.
SURF17.
To channel surf up to 8 channels.
CHANNEL LIST18.
To display the list of available channels.
FORMAT19.
To cycle through a selection of picture
formats.
OK20.
To select menu items or confirm a
selection.
SMART MODE21.
To select or cycle through predefined
picture and sound settings.
CH22. (Channel + / -)
To select the channel number upwards or
downwards.
A/CH23. (Alternate Channel)
To display the last viewed channel and
the current channel.
NOTE:
Press u to select menu items or confirm
your selection. Alternatively, press Æ.
For brevity, only u is mentioned in the User
Manual.
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23

10
Get started
If necessary, refer to the Quick Start Guide for
stand mounting instructions.
Position the TV
In addition to reading and understanding the
safety instructions at the beginning of the
user manual, consider the following before
positioning your TV:
The ideal viewing distance for watching•
TV is three times its screen size.
Position the TV where light does not fall•
directly on the screen.
Connect your devices before you posi-•
tion your TV.
Your TV is equipped with a Kensington•
Security Slot at the back of the TV.
If connecting an anti-theft Kensington
lock (not supplied), position the TV
within reach of a permanent object (such
as a table) that can be easily attached to
the lock.
For the best Ambilight effect, position•
the TV 10cm (four inches) to 20cm (eight
inches) away from the wall. Ambilight also
works best in a room with dim lighting.
Install the remote control
batteries
Slide the battery cover off the back of the1.
remote control.
Insert the two supplied batteries. Be sure2.
the + and - ends of the batteries line up
with the markings inside the case.
Slide the cover back into position.3.
NOTE:
Remove the batteries if not using the remote
control for an extended period of time.

11
Get started
Use the Source List
The Source List lets you select the audio and
video source that your device is connected
to.
Press1. SOURCE to display the audio and
video source list.
Press2. ï or Îto highlight your AV
source.
Press3. u to select your AV source.
The TV displays the AV source.
Source list:
TV• : Normal TV broadcast via the 75-
ohm antenna connector.
AV• : Composite video and audio output.
SIDE AV• : Headphone jack, Composite
video and audio, and S-Video input.
CVI 1• : Component video (Y Pb Pr) with
Component audio input.
CVI 2• : Component video (Y Pb Pr) with
Component audio input.
VGA• : Video Graphics Array with audio
input.
HDMI 1• : High Definition Multimedia
Interface input.
HDMI 2• : High Definition Multimedia
Interface input.
HDMI 3 *• : High Definition Multimedia
Interface input.
Side HDMI *• :High Definition Multime-
dia Interface input.
Refer to Quick Start Guide for connection
instructions.
* Available on selected models.
Source List
Source
List
TV
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3 *
A V
SIDE A V
CVI 2
CVI 1
V G A
* Not available on all models
Source List
Source
List
A V
SIDE A V
CVI 2
CVI 1
V G A
* Not available on all models
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3 *
Side HDMI *

12
Get started
Wall-mount the TV
WARNING:
Wall mounting the TV should only be
performed by qualified installers. Koninklijke
Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibil-
ity for improper mounting that results in
accident or injury.
Purchase a VESA-compatible wall bracket1.
Depending on the size of your TV screen,
purchase one of the following wall
brackets:
Remove the TV stand.2.
NOTE:
These instructions are only applicable to
TV models with mounted stands. If your
TV stand is not mounted, skip to Secure the
VESA-compatible wall bracket to the TV.
Carefully place the TV face down on a3.
flat, stable surface that is covered by soft
cloth. The cloth should be thick enough
to protect your screen.
Using a cross-head screwdriver (not4.
supplied), unscrew the four screws that
secure the stand to the TV.
Firmly pull the stand from the bottom of5.
the TV. Place both the stand and screws
in a secure location for future reinstalla-
tion.

13
Get started
Secure the VESA-compatible wall
bracket to the TV
Connect the antenna cable, mains cord and
all other devices to the back of the TV as
described in the Quick Start Guide.
Locate the four mounting nuts at the back1.
of the TV.
Align the plate/bracket to the four2.
mounting nuts, placing the spacers (not
supplied) between the plate/bracket and
the mounting nuts.
Using a spanner, insert the bolts through
the plate/bracket and spacers, tightly
securing the bolts to the mounting nuts.
Continue with the instructions provided3.
with your VESA-compatible wall bracket.
WARNING:
Use the correct bolts and spacers (see table)
to secure the VESA-compatible wall bracket
to your TV.
TV screen
size (in /cm)
VESA-compatible wall
bracket (mm)
Bolt and spacer type Special instructions
32” / 82cm Adjustable 300 x 300. 4 of M6 x 10mm steel bolt
or
4 of M6 x 50mm steel bolt
with 40mm spacer.
Adjust bracket to
200 x 300
before securing to
the TV.
42” / 107cm
or larger
Fixed 400 x 400. 4 of M8 x 15mm steel bolt
or 4 of M8 x 55mm steel
bolt with 40mm spacer.
None.
NOTE:
Depending on your VESA-compatible wall
bracket, you may need to separate the
mounting plate from the wall bracket for
easier installation. Refer to your VESA-
compatible wall bracket documentation for
instructions.
x4

14
Get started
Select your location
When you switch on your TV for the first
time, the on-screen display will prompt you
to select your location.
Press1. Îor ï to select Home or Shop.
Press2. uto confirm your choice.
Select your on-screen menu
language (TV mode only)
Before using the on-screen menus, select
your menu language.
Press1. Hto display the on-screen menus.
Press2. ïuntil Install is highlighted.
Press3. uto select Language.
The available languages are displayed.
Press4. u to highlight the first language
or press ï to select the other available
languages.
Press5. u to select the Language.
Press6. H to exit.
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
English
Español
Português
Main
Picture Setting
Advance Picture
Sound
Ambilight*
Features
Install
Location
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
* Not available on all models
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
English
Español
Português
Location
Home
Shop
Please select location
to continue

15
Automatic installation
Press1. Hto display the on-screen menus.
Press2. ï until Install is highlighted.
Press3. u to select Install.
Press4. ï until Auto Program is
highlighted.
Press5. u to start Auto Program.
Auto Program starts scanning for
channels automatically. When scanning
is complete, the first installed channel
displays on-screen.
Press6. H to exit.
TIP:
To cancel or interrupt auto searching, press
H. Only channels that were found
before interruption are stored.
Main
Picture Setting
Advance Picture
Sound
Ambilight*
Features
Install
Location
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
* Not available on all models
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
Press OK
to continue
Auto Program
Program 3
TV 196 MHz

16
Manual installation
You can manually set the TV tuner and
system as well as fine tune the channels.
Change the Tuner Mode
If you have problems using Auto Program
to search for channels, you can manually set
the tuner system.
Press1. H to display the on-screen menus.
Press2. ï until Install is highlighted.
Press3. u to select Install.
Press4. ï until Tuner Mode is highlighted.
Press5. u to select Tuner Mode.
Press6. ï or Îto select Auto, Antenna
or Cable.
Press7. u to select the option.
Press8. H to exit.
Tuner Modes:
Auto• : The TV automatically detects if the
cable signal input is present.
Antenna• : The TV detects antenna signals
and searches for all antenna TV channels
available in your local area.
Cable• : The TV detects cable signals and
searches for all cable TV channels avail-
able in your local area.
Main
Picture Setting
Advance Picture
Sound
Ambilight*
Features
Install
Location
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
* Not available on all models
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
Auto
Antenna
Cable

17
Manual installation
Change the TV System
Press1. H to display the on-screen menus.
Press2. ï until Install is highlighted.
Press3. u to select Install.
Press4. ï until Manual is highlighted.
Press5. u to select Manual.
Press6. u to select System.
Press7. ï or Îto select Auto, NTSC,
PAL-M or PAL-N.
Press8. u to select the option.
Press9. H to exit.
TV Systems:
Auto• : Detects the tuner system auto-
matically.
NTSC• : For North American and some
South American countries.
PAL-M• : For Brazil.
PAL-N• : For Argentina, Uruguay and
Paraguay.
Main
Picture Setting
Advance Picture
Sound
Ambilight*
Features
Install
Location
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
* Not available on all models
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
System
Fine Tune
Manual
System
Fine Tune
Auto
NTSC
PAL-M
PAL-N

18
Manual installation
Fine tune your channels
You can fine tune the channels after you have
searched them automatically by using the
Fine Tune feature.
Switch to the channel number that you want
to fine tune.
Press1. H to display the on-screen menus.
Press2. ï until Install is highlighted.
Press3. u to select Install.
Press4. ï until Manual is highlighted.
Press5. u to select Manual.
Press6. ï until Fine Tune is highlighted.
Press7. u to select Fine Tune.
The Fine Tune level bar is displayed.
Press8. ï or Îto manually fine tune the
channel reception.
Press9. H to exit.
Main
Picture Setting
Advance Picture
Sound
Ambilight*
Features
Install
Location
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
* Not available on all models
Manual
System
Fine Tune
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
System
Fine Tune

19
Name your channels
You can assign a short name for your
channels with the Name feature. This is
available in TV mode only.
Press1. H to display the on-screen menus.
Press2. ï until Install is highlighted.
Press3. u to select Install.
Press4. ï until Name is highlighted.
Press5. u to select the first channel
number on the list.
Press6. u to start naming the channel.
Press7. Æuntil a rectangular block cursor
appears next to the channel number.
Press8. ï or Îto cycle through the list
(A-Z, 0-9) to select the characters or
numbers to use for the channel name.
Press9. u to move the cursor to the sec-
ond space and assign the next character
or number.
You can use up to 5 characters or num-
bers to name your channels.
Press10. u to store the name of the
channel.
The channel number and name are
displayed on the top left of the screen.
Press11. H to exit.
Main
Picture Setting
Advance Picture
Sound
Ambilight*
Features
Install
Location
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
* Not available on all models
Main
Picture Setting
Advance Picture
Sound
Ambilight*
Features
Install
Location
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
* Not available on all models
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
001
002
003
004
005 SPORT
006
007
008

20
Store your favorite channels
The Fav.Program feature lets you store
only the channels you want on an easily ac-
cessible favorite list.
Press1. H to display the on-screen menus.
Press2. ï until Install is highlighted.
Press3. u to select Install.
Press4. ï until Fav.Program is high-
lighted.
The list of channel numbers is displayed
on the right panel.
All channel numbers with a tick () are
marked as favorite channels.
Press5. u to select the first channel
number on the list, or press ï to move
down the list.
Press6. u to remove the tick or add the
tick to the corresponding number.
Only channel numbers with the tick are
added to your favorite list. When you
use the CH + / - buttons on the remote
control, only your favorite channels are
accessible.
Press7. H to exit.
TIP:
Press the numeric (0-9) to access channels
not on the favorite list.
Main
Picture Setting
Advance Picture
Sound
Ambilight*
Features
Install
Location
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
* Not available on all models
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
Install
Language
Tuner Mode
Auto Program
Manual
Name
Fav. Program
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008