Philips 42PFL7432/93 User Manual

Philips 42PFL7432/93 User Manual

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  • Page 1 FLAT TV User Manual 32PFL7332 32PFL7932 42PFL7432 52PFL7432 philips...
  • Page 3 • 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.
  • Page 4 Safety General • Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that weighs more than 25 kg. Improper handling of the TV can cause serious injury. • The surface on which the TV is placed has to be level and able to withstand its weight.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting started ... 1 Connecting the antenna ...1 Connecting / disconnecting from the mains ...1 Installing batteries into the remote control ...2 Switching on the TV ...2 Controls and connectors ... 3 Side controls ...3 Side connectors ...3 Rear connectors ...4 Remote control keys and functions ...
  • Page 6 Contents Switching on and off Active Control ... 25 Switching on Active Control ...25 Switching off Active Control ...25 Ambilight ... 26 Switching on Ambilight ...26 Switching off Ambilight ...26 Settings for Ambilight ... 27 Adjusting brightness ...27 Selecting Ambilight modes ...27 Selecting Ambilight colour ...28 Using custom colours ...29 Selecting Ambilight balance...29...
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting started NOTE: If you intend to mount the TV on the wall, all cables must be inserted into the connectors of the TV first. Connecting the antenna The antenna socket is located at the rear panel (underside) of the TV. &...
  • Page 8: Installing Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Getting started Installing batteries into the remote control & Remove the cover at the back of the remote control. é Insert the two supplied batteries with the (+) and (-) ends lined up correctly. Switching on the TV The TV controls are located at the left side of the set.
  • Page 9: Controls And Connectors

    Controls and connectors Side controls The side controls are on the left side of the TV set. 1 VOLUME + / - To increase volume level, press VOLUME +, to decrease level, press VOLUME -. 2 MENU To display the on-screen menus or to exit from the on-screen menus.
  • Page 10: Rear Connectors

    Controls and connectors Rear connectors The rear connectors are at the back (underside) of the TV set. 1 CVI-1 / CVI-2 To connect to your devices such as DVD players, decoders and Home Theatre systems. 2 Antenna To connect to the antenna. 3 Audio / Video / S-Video To connect your devices such as camera, camcorder, or video player.
  • Page 11: Remote Control Keys And Functions

    Remote control keys and functions 1 Standby button To switch the TV to standby mode if it is already turned on. Or to turn on TV when it is in standby mode. 2 ù button To select Stereo and forced Mono sound effect.
  • Page 12 Remote control keys and functions 14 Picture Format button To cycle through list of available picture formats. 15 AV button To display AV source list or to cycle through list of AV sources by pressing the button repeatedly. 16 Pixel Plus Demo button To turn on Pixel Plus Demo.
  • Page 13: Selecting The Menu Languages

    Selecting the menu languages Before using the on-screen menus, select your menu language. & Press button to display the on-screen menus. é ï Press button until Install is highlighted. “ Press button to select Language. The available languages for your TV will be displayed on the right panel.
  • Page 14: Searching And Storing Channels

    Searching and storing channels When you are using the TV for the first time, it is recommended that you run the automatic or manual searching of channels. Automatic searching & Press button to display the on- screen menus. é ï Press button until Install is highlighted.
  • Page 15: Manual Searching

    Searching and storing channels Manual Searching In manual searching, you can select the following items to tune for channels: Colour System Sound System Search Channel Fine Tune Store (To store your settings) Selecting Colour or Sound System & Press button to display the on- screen menus.
  • Page 16: Searching For Your Channels

    Searching and storing channels Searching for your channels You can search for channels manually by using the Search feature. & Press button to display the on- screen menus. é ï Press button to highlight Install and Æ then press the button to select it.
  • Page 17: Fine Tuning Your Channels

    Searching and storing channels Fine Tuning 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. & Press button to display the on- screen menus.
  • Page 18: Sorting Your Channels

    Sorting your channels You can rearrange the numbers assigned to the channels previously. & Press button to display the on- screen menus. é ï Press button to highlight Install. “ Press button to select Install. ‘ ï Press button to highlight Sort. Press button to select Sort.
  • Page 19: Naming Your Channels

    Naming your channels You can assign a short name for your channels with the Name feature. & Press button to display the on- screen menus. é ï Press button to highlight Install. “ Press button to select Install. ‘ ï Press button to highlight Name.
  • Page 20: Storing Your Favorite Channels

    Storing your favorite channels The Favorite Program feature lets you store only the channels you want on your favorite list which you can access using the Channel +/- buttons. & Press button to display the on- screen menus. é ï Press button to highlight Install.
  • Page 21: Adjusting Your Picture Settings

    Adjusting your picture settings The items on the Picture menu features lets you adjust various picture settings. & Press button to display the on- screen menus. The Picture sub-menu is highlighted by default. é Press button to select Picture menu. “...
  • Page 22: Adjusting Your Sound Settings

    Adjusting your sound settings The items on the Sound menu features lets you adjust various picture settings. & Press button to display the on- screen menus. é ï Press button to highlight Sound menu. “ Press button to select the Sound menu.
  • Page 23: Setting The Timer

    Setting the timer The TIMER sets the sleep timer, time to switch channel. Setting the sleep timer & Press button to display the on- screen menus. é ï Press button to highlight Features menu. “ Press button to select Features menu.
  • Page 24: Setting The Clock

    Setting the timer Setting the clock & ‘ Repeat steps from the previous section “Setting the sleep timer” to access the “Time” menu. ï Press button to highlight Time. § Press button to select Time menu. The entry fields --:-- will be displayed for you to enter the time in HH:MM format.
  • Page 25: Setting The Time To Switch Channels

    Setting the timer Setting the time to switch channels & ‘ Repeat steps from the previous section “Setting the sleep timer” to access the “Time” menu. ï Press button to highlight Start Time. § Press button to select Start Time. The entry fields --:-- will be displayed for you to enter the time in HH:MM format.
  • Page 26: Setting The Time To Switch Tv To Standby

    Setting the timer Setting the time to switch TV to standby & ‘ Repeat steps from the previous section “Setting the sleep timer” to sccess the “Time” menu. ï Press button to highlight Stop Time. § Press button to select Stop Time. The entry fields --:-- will be displayed for you to enter the time in HH:MM format.
  • Page 27: Locking And Unlocking The Tv Side Control

    Locking and unlocking the TV side control Use the Child Lock feature if you need to lock the functions of all the control buttons except the power button on your TV. The buttons on the remote control still works. Activating the Child Lock &...
  • Page 28: Controlling Tv Program Access

    Controlling TV program access The Parental Lock feature lets you control the type of TV programs that can be accessed with the built-in program ratings based on age and content. Accessing Parental Lock & Press button to display the on-screen menus.
  • Page 29: Changing The Access Code

    Controlling TV program access Changing the access code & § Repeat steps from the previous section of “Controlling TV program access”. è ï Press button to highlight Change Code. Press button to select Change Code. ç Press the number buttons (0-9) to enter a new code.
  • Page 30: Locking All Channels

    Controlling TV program access Locking all channels & § Repeat steps from the previous section of “Accessing Parental Lock”. è ï Press button to highlight Lock All. Press button to select Lock All. ç Press button to select Yes. “Locked” appears below to confi rm your selection.
  • Page 31: Switching On And Off Active Control

    Switching on and off Active Control Switch on the Active Control feature to optimise picture quality from whatever the source. Switching on Active Control & Press button to display the on- screen menus. é ï Press button to highlight Features menu.
  • Page 32: Ambilight

    Ambilight (Applicable on selected models) The Ambilight feature offers you a relaxed viewing and unique ambiance via a soft light glow on the two sides of the TV. Research has shown that watching television with adapted ambient lighting promotes more relaxed TV viewing. The Ambilight colours automatically adapt to the images on the screen to add a new sensation to the viewing experience.
  • Page 33: Settings For Ambilight

    Settings for Ambilight Adjusting brightness & ‘ Repeat steps from the previous section of “Switching on Ambilight”. Press button to select Ambilight. § ï Press button to highlight Brightness. è Press button to select Brightness. Press Î or ï button to adjust the amount of light output of ambient light.
  • Page 34: Selecting Ambilight Colour

    Settings for Ambilight Selecting Ambilight colour & ‘ Repeat steps from the previous section of “Switching on Ambilight”. Press button to select Ambilight. § ï Press button to highlight Colour. è Press button to select Colour. Press Î or ï button to select. ç...
  • Page 35: Using Custom Colours

    Settings for Ambilight Using custom colours & ‘ Repeat steps from the previous section of “Switching on Ambilight”. Press button to select Ambilight. § ï Press button to highlight Custom Colour. è Press button to select Custom Colour. Press Î or ï button to select Palette or Saturation.
  • Page 36: Displaying Demo Mode

    Displaying Demo mode Displaying Demo mode & Press button to start. The screen split into two. The right side (Off) shows the picture before enhancement. The left side (On) shows the picture after enhancement. é Press button to return to normal screen.
  • Page 37: Selecting Picture Formats

    Selecting picture formats The pictures you get on your TV may be in the widescreen (16:9) or standard (4:3) format depending on your broadcast stations. You can select various screen formats to suit the type of programs you watch. & ë...
  • Page 38: Selecting Smart Picture And Smart Sound Settings

    Selecting Smart picture and Smart sound settings The TV comes with pre-set Smart Sound and Smart Picture settings to match different listening and viewing environment. Smart sound settings & Ú Press button repeatedly to select the sound settings that you want. Movie –...
  • Page 39: Using The Tv As A Computer Monitor

    Using the TV as a computer monitor The TV is equipped with a VGA port for you to use as a computer monitor. Connect your computer to the TV via the VGA cable (not supplied). Refer to the Quick Connect Guide for connecting the computer to your TV.
  • Page 40: Using The Tv In High Definition (Hd) Mode

    Using the TV in High Definition (HD) mode The HD (High Definition) mode allows you to enjoy clearer and sharper pictures if you are using HD equipment that can produce high definition video signals. Connecting the HD equipment & Connect the HDMI or DVI output from your HD equipment to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connector of the TV.
  • Page 41: Mode Selection In Features Menu

    Using the TV in High Definition (HD) mode Mode Selection in Features menu Note: Applicable only to 480p and 720p. When you connect HD (High Definition) equipment (HDMI only) supporting resolution of 480p or 720p, the Mode Selection feature will be available in the Features menu.
  • Page 42 è To exit the menu, press the Note Your Philips TV is HDMI compliant. If you do not get a good picture, please change the video format on your device (DVD player, cable set-top box, etc.) to a standard format.
  • Page 43: Connecting To Other Devices

    Connecting to other devices The TV is equipped with several audio and video connection jacks for you to connect to devices such as DVD players and recorders, home theatre systems, high-definition equipments, etc. Refer to the Quick Connect Guide for connection instructions. &...
  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Before calling Service, refer to the Troubleshooting topic for a list of symptoms and solutions which may address your problem. Symptom No display on screen Check that the power cable is connected properly into the mains socket and to the TV. Disconnect power plug from the wall socket.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting Symptom Intermittent flickering • Check the user manual of the digital equipment you are when in HD mode connecting. Picture noise is noticeable if the connected digital equipment such as DVD player or Set-Top box fail. • Use a standard-compliant (high-quality) HDMI cable. No sound or picture but Press the front panel red light is lit...
  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications TV Models 32PFL7332 TV System Video Playback Power Mains Standby consumption Display Type Screen size 32” (80 cm) Resolution Panel resolution Supported Display 640 x 480i - 60Hz 720 x 576p - 50Hz Sound Output power Connectivity CVI 1 CVI 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2...
  • Page 47: Specifications

    Specifications TV Models 32PFL7332 Accessories Quick Start Guide, User Manual, Registration card, Warranty certificate, Power cord, Table-top stand, Remote control, AAA batteries x2 Dimensions Set weight 14.2 kg Set weight with stand 17 kg Set dimensions W 805 (W x H x D) mm H 546.5 D 115.5 Set dimensions with...
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