Philips BDH4251V/00 User manual

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Always obey all
safety messages.
•All the safety and
operating
instructions should
be read before the
product is operated.
If anything strange
happens, unplug
this product from
the wall outlet.
•Do not disassemble
or replace any parts
of the Monitor.
Refer to a qualified
service personnel
for repair.
Safety Precautions
2
WARNING
You can be Killed
or seriously
injured if you do
not follow these
instructions.
During a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for a long period
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
It can result in fire.
When unplugging your Monitor, always
grip the plug firmly and pull straight out
from the socket.
It can result in fire or electric shock due to
damaged power cord.
This product must be properly grounded.
• Improper grounding may cause malfunction or electric shock.
• When proper grounding is not possible, install circuit breaker.
• Do not ground to gas pipe, water pipe, lightning rod, or telephone line.
• An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a MAINS
socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Power
Installation
Do not use this product in the
neighborhood of a bath or shower.
It can result in electric shock or fire.
Do not place this Montor on an unstable cart, stand, or table
It may cause the product and cart to overturn, damaging equipment or
causing possible injury.
Please place the Monitor set in such a way that
the main plug can be easily disconnected.
ROHS •DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC• COMPLIANT
This environment-friendly product does not contain the EU RoHS restricted substances(Pb, Hg, Cd, Cr6+, PBB,
and PBDE).
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DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
The meaning of the symbol on the product, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be
treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the recycling
of electrical & electronic equipments waste. In the European Union and Other European countries which there are
separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product. By ensuring the correct disposal of this
product, you will help prevent potentially hazardous to the environment and to human health, which could
otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help conserve
natural resources. Please do not therefore dispose of your old electrical and electronic equipment with your
household waste. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city oce,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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During Use
Do not open the cover (or back) because high voltage is
present within the Monitor enclosure.
It may cause electric shock.
Never push any kind of objects into this product through
openings at the back of Monitor.
It may cause fire or electric shock.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
Spilled liquids may cause electric shock or
fire.
Do not allow children to play or hang
on the Monitor.
These actions may tip it over, causing
personal injury.
Do not place a candle or lighted
cigarette on the Monitor.
If these fall into the inside of the Monitor, it
may cause a fire or explosion.
Do not disassemble batteries, and
do not leave around in case children
swallow them.
Heavy metal may contaminate environment,
and can be harmful or detrimental to human
health. (If children swallow the batteries, go to
hospital and consult with a doctor.)
Batteries could explode if fitted incorrectly.
Align the batteries according to the (+) and (-)
indication inside the case.
Do not spray water onto the Monitor
or wipe with damp cloth.
It may cause an electric shock or fire.
Unplug the Monitor from the wall
outlet when smoke or a strange
smell occurs, then refer to a service
personnel.
Leaving the Monitor on in this condition,
may cause fire or electric shock.
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Always obey all
safety messages.
• All the safety and
operating instructions
should be read before
the product is
operated.
Safety Precautions
4
Power
Installation
CAUTION
You can be injured,
or this product or
any other of your
property can be
damaged if you
don’t follow
instructions.
When moving your Monitor, remove the
power plug, and cables, and be sure to
move it by using two people..
Failure to follow this instruction can result in
electric shock or personal injury.
Do not touch the power plug with wet
hands when plugging or unplugging it
into the wall socket.
It can result in a risk of electric shock.
Do not install the product where it will be exposed to
the direct sunlight, and the product should not be
near heat sources such as radiators, stoves, etc.
It may cause malfunction.
Do not install the product where there is
oil, smog, moist, or dust
It may cause malfunction.
For proper ventilation, separate the product
from the wall, and keep a distance of more
than 10cm (4inches).
Due to the increase of temperature inside the
Monitor, it may cause fire.
Minimum distances around the apparatus
for sufficient ventilation.
Due to the increase of temperature inside the
Monitor, it may cause a fire.
If you wish to install this product on the
wall or ceiling, refer to a professional.
Failure to do so may cause damage to product
and injury to human.
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During Use
Do not wipe the Monitor using a cloth
damped with chemicals (benzene,
thinners, etc.).
The Monitor appearance may be marred.
(Unplug the power plug and wipe with soft
cloth.)
Do not place any object or cover on
the Monitor.
In an event of improper ventilation,
the Monitor will be overheated causing fire.
Do not place heavy objects or heat
sources on the power cord.
It may damage the power cord, causing fire
or electric shock.
When watching the Monitor, the
distance between the Monitor screen
and your eye should be 5~7 times
the diagonal size of the Monitor.
Watching the Monitor for a long time may
hurt your eye sight.
When cleaning of the inside of the
Monitor is required, consult A
qualified service personnel.
When the Monitor is not cleaned for a long
period of time, dust in it may cause fire or
malfunction.
When the Monitor is placed on a cart
or table, the front side of the Monitor
should not project outward.
Unbalance may cause the Monitor to drop,
resulting in personal injury or equipment
malfunction and damage.
Do not allow a still picture to be
displayed for an extended period, as
this can cause a permanent ghost
image to remain on the Plasma
Display.
Examples of still pictures include logos,
video games, computer images, teletext
and images displayed in 4:3 mode.
The warranty does not cover any damage
caused by image retention.
The plasma display panel consists
of fine cells. Although the panels are
produced with more than 99.9
percent active cells, there may be
some cells that do not produce light
or remain lit.
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Checking Accessories
Stand Unit
Remote Control 1UNIT
Note
Check to be sure that the following items
are packed with your Plasma panel.
Supplied Accessories
Batteries 1UNIT
P.MODE PICTURE FMT AV
S.MODE S.EFFECT PIXELSHIFT
PIP POSITION COLORTEMP
PIPSOURCE SWAP RECALL
VOLVOL
MENU
TIMER STILL
R-48F01
MUTE
AC Power Cable 2 UNITS
(UK, Continental)
Ferrite Core 1UNIT
M5 Screws(30mm) 4 UNITS
VGA Cable 1 UNIT
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Assembling the plasma display stand
.Open and take out the stand from the
box and remove wrapper. .Slide the stand under the plasma display
like the picture below.
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
INPUT
PCAUDIO
PC?
AUDIO
HDMI
COMPONENTINPUT
AV1 AV2
.Use the enclosed 4 M5 screws to
secure the assembled stand.
(Picture of a properly installed stand and display)
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
INPUT
PCAUDIO
PC?
AUDIO
HDMI
COMPONENTINPUT
AV1AV2
M5 Screws

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2•Safety Precautions
6•Checking Accessories
7 •Assembling the plasma display stand
10 •Panel Controls
11 •Remote Control
PREPARATION
CONNECTION
13 •Watching Digital Broadcasts
15 •Watching Cable Broadcasts
17 •Watching Satellite Broadcasts
19 •Watching a DVD Image
21 •Watching a VCR Image
23 •Watching a Camcorder/Game Console Image
25 •Connecting PC(15Pin D-Sub)
27 •Connecting HDMI
29 •Connect with the Dolby Digital AMP.
APPLICATION
MISC.
59 •Specifications
CONTENTS
31 •Selecting Picture Mode 47 • MENU Background, Language
32 •Customizing Picture and Child Lock Setting
35 • Adjusting Screen 49 • MGDI Plus (Meta Genuine
38 •Watching a Still Image Digital Image)
39 •Watching Two Pictures 52 •Time Setting
Simultaneously 54 •Image Sticking
41 •Selecting Sound Mode Minimisation(ISM)
42 •Customizing Sound Mode 56 •Reset Factory settings
45 •Selecting INPUT SIGNAL 58 •Setting Sleep Timer
46 •
Checking the Current Input Signal
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Panel Controls
Front Panel, Rear Panel
*
Items having the same name on the plasma display and the remote control would function in
exactly the same way.
Front
Power control sensor
Power Stand by
Red : Stand by
Green : ON
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DIGITAL
AUDIO
OPTICAL
INPUT
PC AUDIO
SERVICE
PC PC OUT
AUDIO
HDMI
COMPONENT
INPUT
AV1 AV2
AUDIO
VIDEO
10
Rear
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
INPUT
PC AUDIO
PC ?
AUDIO
HDMI
COMPONENT INPUT
AV1 AV2
MENU MOVE
PC INPUT
(15 pin D-sub)
HDMI INPUT
COMPONENT A/V jacks
SCART, A/V INPUT/OUTPUT.
External Speaker Power
PC OUTPUT
(15 pin D-sub)
PC AUDIO
INPUT
MENU
MOVE

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P.MODE PICTURE FMT AV
S.MODE S.EFFECT PIXELSHIFT
PIP POSITION COLORTEMP
PIPSOURCE SWAP RECALL
VOLVOL
MENU
TIMER STILL
R-48F01
MUTE
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Remote Control
Note
•Use two “AAA”batteries.
•Be sure to use replacement batteries of the
same type as the original ones.
•The life of a battery depends on how much
it has been used.
*The number in ( )indicates the page in which
the function of each button is explained in detail.
Use this function to make video input
selection.
It changes in the following sequence
AV 1 -> AV 2 -> AV 3 -> Component
-> PC -> HDMI
Used to display a desired menu.
While the AC power cord is connected,
turn the display ON (Green light) or OFF
(red light stand-by)
Menu button
Volume button ““◀◀//▶▶””
P.MODE button
S.MODE button
Power button
13
41
31
43
Press to use a spatial sound effect.
S.EFFECT button
32
AV button
14
Press this button to freeze the picture.
STILL button
Each time you press this button, a
different input mode appears. The
sequence is as follows: 15Min. -> 30Min.
-> 60Min. -> 90Min. -> 120Min. -> OFF
After the time is selected, it automatically
becomes stand-by state.
Timer button
39
RECALL button
PIP button
39
58
Whenever pressing the button, it
cycles in the following order.
Normal -> Dynamic -> Cinema -> User
PICTURE FMT button
35
Adjusts the size of the screen
(Normal, 16:9, etc.)
Whenever pressing the button, it
cycles in the following order.
Normal -> Movie -> Music -> News -> User
Indicates the current state and resolution.
PIXEL SHIFT button
55
The whole screen shifts up/down,
left/right at 25 sec interval to minimize
image sticking.
COLOR TEMP button
34
46
Mute button
Mute sound.
32
Change the colour mood of the panel.

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Installing the batteries in your remote control
When using remote control
•Be sure not to allow the remote control to
drop or to become wet.
•Keep it away from hot or moist locations.
1 Open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
2 Install two AAA-size batteries (not included) as shown. Make sure the “+”and “-”terminals are oriented correctly.
3 Replace the cover.
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Watching Digital
Broadcasts
•To watch digital
broadcasts:
- Purchase a separate
Digital Broadcasting
Receiver(SET-TOP
BOX)
- Connect the PDP to a
Digital Broadcasting
Receiver as shown
right.
P.MODE PICTURE FMT AV
S.MODE S.EFFECT PIXELSHIFT
PIP POSITION COLORTEMP
PIPSOURCE SWAP RECALL
VOLVOL
MENU
TIMER STILL
R-48F01
MUTE
Press the Power Buttons
•Turn the PDP and the receiver ON.
2
Connect a Digital Broadcasting Receiver to the
PDP
•Prepare A/V cables.
•Connect the cables from the digital TV Receiver output terminal to the
PDP(Component ) input terminal.
•When connecting the cables, be sure to match the cable colours.
1
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OPTICAL
INPUT
PC AUDIO
SERVICE
PC PC OUT
AUDIO
HDMI
COMPONENT
INPUT
AV1 AV2
AUDIO
VIDEO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
INPUT
PCAUDIO
PC ?
AUDIO
HDMI
COMPONENTINPUT
AV1 AV2
MENU
MOVE
Component
Video
Digital Broadcasting Receiver
(Set-Top Box)
Audio
Watching Digital Broadcasts
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Input Select
Select the Desired Channel and Function
•Select the desired channel and function
by using the remote control of the Digital
Broadcasting Receiver.
3
4
NOTES:
1) Possible digital broadcasting signals: 1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p,
480i.
2) What is a component? : Signals with which luminance and
chrominance are separated, producing a sharp picture.
3) If the Digital Broadcasting Receiver has PC output terminal or HDMI
output terminal, connect to ‘PC INPUT’or ‘HDMI INPUT’at the rear of
the panel of the PDP.
AV
Move Select MENU Exit
Picture
Screen
Sound
Feature
Input
AV 1
AV 2
AV 3
Component
PC
HDMI
•Select [Component] by pressing the "AV" button of the
remote control or using the button of the PDP unit.
•When you press the “AV”button, you will see the OSD as
shown. you can move using ““and select desire input
mode with ““button.
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Watching Cable
Broadcasts
•To watch cable
broadcasts,
subscribe to your
local cable TV
broadcasting, and
then connect a cable
Broadcasting
Receiver to the PDP
as shown right.
P.MODE PICTURE FMT AV
S.MODE S.EFFECT PIXELSHIFT
PIP POSITION COLORTEMP
PIPSOURCE SWAP RECALL
VOLVOL
MENU
TIMER STILL
R-48F01
MUTE
Press the Power Buttons
•Turn the PDP and the receiver ON.
2
Connect a Cable Broadcasting Receiver to the
PDP.
•Prepare the A/V cable.
•Connect the receiver(Output) to PDP(Video Input) as shown below.
•N.B. : If both S-Video and Video/Audio (RCA) cables are connected together
in AV3 input, S-Video always takes precedence. However, the left and
right audio leads should be connected for the sound even though you
would like to use S-Video as AV3 input.
1
Video/Audio
Cable Broadcasting Receiver
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
INPUT
PCAUDIO
PC ?
AUDIO
HDMI
COMPONENTINPUT
AV1 AV2
MENU
MOVE
S- Video Video/
Audio
Watching Cable Broadcasts
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Input Select
AV
•Select [AV 1(Scart), AV 2(Scart) or AV3(S-Video)]
by pressing the [AV] button of the remote control
or the in keypad of the PDP unit.
•When you press the “AV”button, you will see the OSD as
shown. you can move using ““and select desire input
mode with ““button.
Select the Desired Program and Function
•Select the desired program and function
by using the remote control of the Cable
Broadcasting Receiver.
3
4
NOTES:
1) If your local cable company re-transmits digital broadcasts,
you may watch normal broadcasts and digital broadcasts
simultaneously. For detailed information, refer to your local
cable company.
2) Only AV1 provides ‘Monitor Out’function
3) AV1 full scart(RGB/CVBS)
4) AV2 half scart(CVBS)
Move Select MENU Exit
Picture
Screen
Sound
Feature
Input
AV 1
AV 2
AV 3
Component
PC
HDMI
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Watching Satellite
Broadcasts
•To watch satellite
broadcasting,
subscribe to Digital
Satellite
Broadcasting, then
connect the satellite
Broadcasting
Receiver to the PDP
as shown right.
P.MODE PICTURE FMT AV
S.MODE S.EFFECT PIXELSHIFT
PIP POSITION COLORTEMP
PIPSOURCE SWAP RECALL
VOLVOL
MENU
TIMER STILL
R-48F01
MUTE
Press the Power Buttons
•Turn the PDP and the Satellite receiver ON.
2
Connect a Satellite Broadcasting Receiver to
the PDP.
•Prepare the A/V cable.
•Connect the receiver(Output) to PDP(Video Input) as shown below.
•When connecting to an external AV source, be sure to match the colours.
1
Satellite Broadcasting Receiver
•N.B. : If both S-Video and Video/Audio (RCA) cables are connected
together in AV3 input, S-Video always takes precedence. However,
the left and right audio leads should be connected for the sound
even though you would like to use S-Video as AV3 input.
Video/Audio
DIGITAL
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
INPUT
PCAUDIO
PC ?
AUDIO
HDMI
COMPONENTINPUT
AV1 AV2
MENU
MOVE
S- Video
Video/
Audio
Watching Satellite Broadcasts
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Input Select
AV
Select the Desired Program and Function
•Select the desired program and function
by using the Remote Control of the
Satellite Broadcasting Receiver.
3
4
Move Select MENU Exit
Picture
Screen
Sound
Feature
Input
AV 1
AV 2
AV 3
Component
PC
HDMI
•Select [AV 1(Scart), AV 2(Scart) or AV3(S-
Video)] by pressing the [ AV ] button of the
remote control or the in keypad of the PDP
unit.
• When you press the “AV”button, you will see the OSD as
shown. you can move using ““and select desire input
mode with ““button.
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DIGITAL
AUDIO
OPTICAL
OUTPUT
INPUT
PCAUDIO
PC ?
AUDIO
HDMI
COMPONENTINPUT
AV1 AV2
MENU
MOVE
Watching a DVD
Image
•Component Input is
set to 480i/576i and
480p/576p mode.
•Connect the cable
from the DVD Video
output (Y, Pb/Cb,
Pr/Cr) to the
Component Input at
the back of PDP, and
connect the cable
from DVD audio
output (Left, Right)
to the Audio Input at
the back of PDP.
P.MODE PICTURE FMT AV
S.MODE S.EFFECT PIXELSHIFT
PIP POSITION COLORTEMP
PIPSOURCE SWAP RECALL
VOLVOL
MENU
TIMER STILL
R-48F01
MUTE
Press the Power Buttons
•Turn the PDP and the DVD ON.
2
Connect a DVD Player to the PDP.
•Prepare the AV cable.
•Connect the DVD(Output) to the PDP(Component or Video Input) as shown below.
•When connecting to an external AV source, be sure to match the colours.
1
Video
Component
DVD DVD
Video/
Audio
S-
Video
Audio
Video/
Audio
DVD
•N.B. : Video input can be via scart cable, S-Video, or Yellow phone. The red
and white plugs are for left and right audio to accompany the yellow
video lead or to be used with the S-Video lead to produce sound.
Watching a DVD Image
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NOTES:
1) Y/Cb/Cr, which stands for component video DVD player’s
output can also be written as Y/B-Y/R-Y, Y/Pb/Pr depending on
the kinds of DVD model.
2) The way of connecting the DVD to the PDP is as follows:
Y <---> Y Cb <---> Pb, B-Y, Cr <---> Pr, R-Y
3) The DVD output can be Video, S-Video or Component Video
depending on the DVD model. There are various output
modes, so be sure to check when you purchase it.
4) When connecting S-Video and Video simultaneously, only S-
Video will be displayed on the screen as it takes precedence.
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Input Select
AV
Select the Desired Title and Function
•Select the desired title and function by
using the remote control of the DVD.
3
4
Move Select MENU Exit
Picture
Screen
Sound
Feature
Input
AV 1
AV 2
AV 3
Component
PC
HDMI
•Select [Component, AV1(Scart), AV2(Scart) or AV3(S-Video)]
by pressing the [AV] button of the remote control or the in
keypad of the PDP unit.
•When you press the “AV”button, you will see the OSD as
shown. you can move using ““and select desire input
mode with ““button.
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