42PF9936/37 User Manual PHILIPS TV PLASMA Manuals And Guides L0504459

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and maintenance

WARNING:To

reduce

the risk of fire or

electric shock, this apparatus
should not be
exposed to rain or moisture and objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, should not
be placed on this apparatus.
CAUTION:
To prevent electric shock,
match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully
insert.
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IMPORTANT

SAFETY

Read before
1.

Read these

instructions.

2.

Keep these

instructions.

3.

Heed

4.

Follow

S.

Do not

INSTRUCTIONS

operating
B.

The appliance

has been exposed

D.

The appliance

does

exhibits

apparatus

Clean

7.

Do not block any of the ventilation
accordance
with the manufacturers

8.

Do not
registers,
produce

heat.

Do not

defeat

cloth.

or other

The appliance

in

stability
• Do

such as radiators,

apparatus

(including

amplifiers)

not

which

that

these
to the

safety purpose

grounding-type

plug. A polarized

wider

othen

than the

and third

grounding

provided

for

10. Protect

consult

cord from

at plugs, convenience
exit

from

for

manufacturer,

long periods

when

product

materials

bracket,

or

apparatus
cord

service

to avoid

contact

has been damaged
into apparatus,

to rain or moisture,

Alliance:

does

is

or recycling
or the

Requiring
by qualified

EXAMPLE

supply

Service
service
cord

apparatus

to the

top

personal

-The

outdoor

Grounding
receiver,

Such

of the set and

injury.

appliance

has

should

provides

location

ANSI/NFPA
to proper

and

structure

No.

grounding

of these

information,

Electronic

22.

unit,

and requirements

for the

See Figure below.

Liquid

Entry

- Care

should

be taken

fall and liquids are not spilled

through

so that

into the

openings.

reduce the

should

not

filled with

please

Industries

should

risk

of fire

be exposed

or electric

shock,

to rain or moisture

liquids, such as vases should

(NEC)

Usage

CAUTION
in bodily

-To

injury,

• Install all batteries
correctly,
marked on the unit.
• Do

be

not

this
and

be placed

not

mix batteries

prevent

property
with

battery

leakage

damage, or damage

+ and - alignment

(old and new or carbon

as

and alkaline,

etc.)

plug has been damaged;

CODE

Battery

that may result
to the unit:

when:

GROUNDINGAS

ELECTRICAL

• Remove

or

batteries

when

the

unit is not

used for a long time.

PER
GROUND

CLAMP
ANTENNA

LEAD IN WIRE

N

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE

UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING

CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-2-1)
GROUND
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PARTH)
Note

to

of the

NEC

the

the

grounding

CATV

system

that provides
system

of

unit, size of

of antenna-discharge

electrodes

is
is

against voltage

Code,

mats and supporting

to grounding

antenna
system

respect

to an antenna-discharge

do not

objects

with

wire

electrode.

antenna

some protection

information

connectors,

apparatus

be
by the

be located away

- If an outside

of the

lead-in

Objects

should

be sure the

so as to provide

a) Warning:To

normally,

Disposal

- The appliance
personnel

or the

OFANTENNA

NATIONAL

-An

Antenna

enclosure

has been

due to environmental

For disposal

Damage

the

lines.

connected

objects

in any way,

not operate

lead or mercury.

local authorities

serviced

Nounting

Outdoor

grounding

www.eiae.org.

The power

Lines
power

grounding

unused

Servicing
liquid

the

by placing

of the cabinet.

on this apparatus.

may contain

your

top

antenna

the

injury

or when

or plug is damaged,

have fallen

or children,

Power

grounding

is used, use caution

personnel.

cabinet

only as recommended

70-1984,

or sold with

storms

and

product.

fall from

damage and/or

Ceiling

grounded

21.

may be regulated

considerations.

A.

20.

has been dropped.

15. This

16.

point

by the

combination

lightning

to qualified

the

or objects

been exposed

during

the

on the

unsuspectingly

tilt

by applying

mounted
to a wall or ceiling
manLifactLirel_

from

of time.

such as power-supply

or

or

connection

Refer all servicing

spilled

a cart

cart/apparatus

this apparatus

required

could

standards

or top, of the

surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National
Electric
stand, tripod,

specified
the

and the

specified

by the

tip-over.

of the

on or pinched

receptacles,

a cart,

from

not fit

replacement

table

the apparatus.When

14.

for

Use only with

moving

yourself,

cause product
18. Wall

are

the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories
manufacturel_

when

endanger

equipment/toys

for

blades

prong

plug does

being walked

where

13. Unplug

provided

an electrician

particularly

12.

has two

blade or third

the

items
one

19.

the power
they

or

blades with

type plug

wide

safety.When

into your outlet,
obsolete
outlet.

polarized

plug has two

A grounding
prong.The

your

of the

safety standards

design

overturn

damaged.

with

design.

front,

ultimately

enclosure

comply

global

or

or

or the

must

of its cabinets

pull force

• Also, do not
the

televisions

compromise
could

normally

in performance;

international

electronic
9.

into the

to rain;or
to operate

has been dropped,

properties

excessive

heat

not appear
change

-All

recommended
openings. Install
instructions.

near any heat sources

stoves,

a marked

17. Tilt/Stability

6.

install

a dry

E.

near watch

has been spilled

or

C.
all instructions.

only with

have fallen, or liquid

appliance;

all warnings.

use this

equipment
Objects

installer:this

guidelines

of the

building,

for proper
as close

reminder

is provided

grounding
to the

point

to call the

and, in particular,
of cable

entry

CATV

specifies
as practical.

system
that

the

installer's

attention

cable ground

to Article

820-40

shall be connected

to

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Preparation)
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Wall mounting
instructions/Table
stand
How to mount the supplied stand and/or wall
mount bracket, see the supplied separate
leaflet. Make sure that the wall mount is being

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fixed securely
standards.

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enough

so that it meets

safety

The weight of theTV (excL packaging) is about
40 Lbs (30PF9946); 66 Lbs (37PF9946);
92 Lbs (42PF9946).
Note: Other (not supplied) stands are optional
accessories, Consult your dealen
Make sure that air can circulate
the ventilation
slots.

Insert the aerial plug firmly into the aerial
socket -It- at the bottom of the TV. For best
picture quality
supplied.

use the suppressor:aerial

cable

Insert the power plug supplied into the mains
at the bottom of theTV and in the wall socket
having a mains voltage of 96-140V.
To prevent damaging the power (AC) cord
which could cause a fire or electric shock, do
not

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freely through

place theTV

Remote
supplied

on the cord.

control:
Insert the 2 batteries
(Type R6-1,SV),
The batteries supplied do
not contain the heavy
metals mercury and
cadmium, Please check on
how to dispose of
exhausted batteries
according to local
regulations.

To prevent any unsafe situations, no naked
flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on or in the vicinity.Avoid
heat,
direct sunlight and exposure
to rain or water:
The equipment
shall not be exposed
to
dripping or splashing.

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Turn theTV
on : Press the power switch I_
at the right side of theTV.
An indicator on the front of theTV lights up,
Press the -P+ keys or the I_ key on the
remote
control,

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menus

)

Press the MENU button on the remote
control
to summon
the main menu.At
any moment you
can exit the menu by pressing the MENU
button again.
Use the cursor up/down
Sound, Features, Install

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Press

the OK button

the

to activate.

Note: Items temporary not available or not relevant are
displayed in a light grey color and cannot be selected.

to select Picture,
or Mode.

Use the cursor in the right direction
the menu item.

Use the cursor up/down again to select
control you want to select or to adjust,

to select

TV menu

f

Picture

TV Menu
Picture I1_
Sound

Brightness
Color

Features

Picture

Install
Mode

menu:

• Brightness: this changes picture brilliance,
• Color: this changes the intensity of the color.
• Picture: this improves the detail of the lightest parts of the
picture.
• Sharpness: this changes the picture definition,
• Tint: this adjusts the picture to obtain natural skintones.
• ColorTemp:
this changes the color rendering: Cool (bluer).
Normal (balanced) or Warm
(redder),

Sharpness
Tint

Picture
Sound
Brightness I_
Color

4_;

_

Picture
Sharpness
Tint
Color

Temp

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f
Sound
Equalizer _
Balance

120 Hz
500 Hz

AVL

1500

DolbyVirtual
SAP
Sound

....

menu:

• Equalizer: to adjust
treble 10 kHz).

Hz

the sound

tone (from bass 120 Hz to

• Balance: this balances the soun_ on the left and right
speakers
• AVL !'Automatic Volume Leveller): this is used to limit
increases in sound, especially on program change or
advertising
slots,
• DolbyVirtuah
simulates the surround
sound experience
from
2 speakers
using Dolby Pro Logic*" providing the listener with
the sensation
of being surrounded
by additional speakers.
• SAP: is an additional
part of the stereo broadcast
system:
Sent as a third audio channel, an SAP can be heard apart from
the currentTV
program sound.TV
channels are free to use
SAP for any number of purposes.
(Not available if not present
with a selected program).
• Sound: this allows you to toggle between
Stereo
or Mona
sound (if stereo is present
on a selected TV program).

J

f

Features
•Timer,
Timer I_
AutoLock

Time
Start Time

Contrast+
DNR

Stop Time
Channel No

PIP

• DNR: attenuates
conditions.

Activate
Display

AutoLock

and PIP: see p. 10-13_

• Contrast+;
automatic
adjustment
of the picture contrast
which permanently
sets th e darkest part of the picture to
black,

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picture

noise

(snow)in

difficult reception

How to search for TV channels
Select
Picture
Sound

Tuner Mode|

I

Auto Program
Channel edit

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If you want to re-install yourTV proceed as
follows:
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Press the MENU
control.

button

Use the cursor up/down
Press the cursor
menu.
Select
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the menu

on the remote

the Install

Auto

TV channels

Press the cursor right,
Note: It is recommended to keep the pmdeflned
Automatic way of autopro_rammin_. In case of
di_culties in autopmgrt_mming with the automatic
method choose for Antenna or Cable whether
antenna or cable signals are present.
Auto

is selected, theTV

will

cable signals and will search for all cable TV
channels available in your local area.

to select your

language.

Store

in the Install menu.

antenna signals and will search for all antenna
TV channels available in your local area.
When Cable is selected, theTV will detect

Use the cursor left/right.
up/down

Mode

automatically
detect whether
or not cable
signal input is present.
When Antenna
is selected, theTV will detect

language

Press the cursor

Select Tuner

When

to select Install.

right to enter

mode

Allows you to change the TV's signal input to cable,
antenna or auto mode.The auto mode setting
helps theTV determine the type of signal or
channels being received when auto program is
activated,

Language

Features
Install
TV Menu
I_
Mode

the Tuner

)

Program

Editing of channels

hannel I_
annel
Ih

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Auto Program

Channel Edit
ipped
On/Off

)

1
This feature allows you to edit or skip channels
from the channel list which have bad of weak

0

Select Auto Program
in the Install menu.
Note:All channels must be unlocked in order to

signals or channels which you do not watch often,
Note: Once a channel is skipped, you cannot select it
with the -P+ button; you can only access the channel

autopro_ram. If requested enter your code to unlock
all channels. (See TV,Features, AutoLock, p. 11.)

with the digit buttons.

_1 Press the cursor right.
The autostore
option label Start
0

Press

the cursor

0

The progress

? appears.

right.

of autoprogramming

0

Select Channel

_1

Press the cursor

0

Select the channel
cursor left/right.

0

Press the cursor down.
Select On or Off,

is displayed.

Edit in the Install menu;
right to enter
you want

the channel

Press the cursor
up/down to select
channel and repeat steps 0 - O.
Q

Press the MENU
menu.

button

list.

to skip with the

to return

another
to the Install

Note: To add back channels to the list, repeat steps

OtoO.

Use of the

remote

control

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Note: For most buttons pressing a button once will activate the function. Pressing a second time will de-activate it.
Remark' in VGA mode only some buttons are vahd,
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DVD

TV

SAT AMP

Press the SELECT button repeatedly
to

select

one

of the

system

modes

in

POWER

which the remote
control
can be
used. If no action is being undertaken
within 2 seconds, the remote control
returns to "iV mode.After an action

....

INFO

Display

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z

MENU

/1

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Dolby

Surround

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channels

stored.

For a two digit program number,
enter the second digit before the
dash disappears.To switch
immediately to a selected one digit
TV channel, keep the digit button
pressed a bit longer:
AV+ To select connected
see p. 9.

devices,

- To type the digital seperator
digital channels.

for

PIP When inVGA or HDMI Node,
pressing the PIP button will bring up
a smaller second window within your
main screen enabling you to watch a
"iV channel and a picture from a
device connected to AV3, at the
same time.
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under license from Dolby Laboratones

Logic' and the double D symbol are trademarks

sources

To select the length of time before
the set automatically turns off (from
15 to 240 minutes).

HD
Press this button to use the
remote control directly in the HD
mode for HD devices (eg. SetTop
box).
Press lx for HD-A mode,
press 2x for HD-D mode.
#actur_d

selection

SLEEPTIMER

the Sound menu, Dolby Virtual, p, 2,

Man

volume.

019 Digit buttons
To select aTV channel.

Optimal with Dolby surround _
signals. Enables you to experience the
effect of Dolby Surround Pro Logic,
reproducing a rear sound effect. See
Sound menu, DolbyVirtual p. 2.
Note:You can make the same selection in

'Dolby"Pm

Channel
or

mode

seems as though the loudspeakers
are spread further
apart from one
another.

the

To browse through the'iV

TV I PC
Press one of these buttons to switch
the television between TV or PC
mode.

surround

TO adjust

during mute

m_ Interrupt the sound or restore it.

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Audio andVideo equipment buttons.

With stereo transmission,
and when
Incredible surround
is selected, it

Caption

On/Off/On

smart control adjustments are then
displayed each time they ate used.

Incredible

'

Main menu on/off. See p. 2.

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Press again to display the ratings
selected.The volume level and the

Sound

'OK
Press this button to displaythe
program list or to activate your
choice or to confirm when in the
menus.

information

To display the channel number, the
name (if it exists), the time, the sound
mode and the time remaining on the
timet_

SURR

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unless it is physically unplugged.

in the selected system mode the
remote control will remain in this
mode for 60 seconds and will then
return to TV mode.
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(_)

Press to turn the TV on or off.
Tne TV Is never powered off completely

of Dolby Laboratories

SURF
With this feature you can easily switctl between different TV channels/
sources that currently interest you.
Press the SURF button.A list appears at the left side of the screen. On top,
the most recently channel is displayed.
Press cursor up/down to immediately select the desired TV channel or
source of the list.
To add a new channel or source to the 8 channels list: tune to the channel

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or source you wish to add.
Press the SURF button. Press the cursor right to add.
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If there are already eight channels/sources in the list, the one at the bottom
of the list will be removed.
...........
"_: To remove a channel or source: select the channel number you want to
remove.
Press the SURF button. Press the cursor right to remove.
Press the SURF button or wait for the time out to dismiss the Surf display.
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FORMAT
Press this button to summon a list of available display formats for showing
video images in the traditional 4:3 proportions.
Press this button repeatedly or press the cursor leftlright to select another
picture format: Super Zoom, 4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Subtitle Zoom,
Fullscreen or Widescreen (30PF9946 only).

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©©©
©©©
©©©

SuperZoom

Subtitle

Zoom

4:3

Fullscreen

Zoom14:9

Zoom16:9

Widescreen (30PF9946
on?)

Super Zoom removes the black bars on the sides of 4:3 programs with minimal
distortion.
Note: in HDMI mode press the FORMAT
Wide semen picture format.

button to switch between a 76:9 or a

SAP When you tune a channel where SAP (Second Audio Program) is available,
you can toggle between
Main and SAP. If not available only Main can be
selected.

ACTIVE

CONTROL

OnlOfflOn

with Sensor

Optimizes the quality of the picture according to the quality of reception.
J_[_

Auto

Sound/Picture

To select predefined picture and sound settings.
Personal refers to the personal preference settings selected in the sound and
picture menu.
Note: ThisPbilipsTV has been set at the factory to look best in bright store
environments which use fluorescent lighs_ng,
As your home vdll likely not be as well lit as
a store,we recommend you that you cycle through the various Smart picture modes to
flr_dthe one that best suits your own viewingconditions.

Buttons

on top

of the TV

Should your remote
be lost or broken you can still
change some of the basic settings with the buttons
on top of your TV.
Press:
• the - /1 + button to adjust the volume;
• the - P/¢H + button to select theTV channels

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Press the MENU/OK button to summon
menu without the remote control,

[_

or

sources,

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.....

Use:

÷]

• the/1
+ button and the - P/CH + button to
select menu items in the directions as shown;
• the MENU/OK
Press the
menu,

Camcorder,

video

games,

the main

button

NENU/OK

to confirm

button

again

your selection.
to

turn

off the

headphone
Camera,

Game

or Camcorder

0

Connect

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Connect to VIDEO (_) and AUDIO L (_ for mona
equipment. For stereo equipment also connect
AUDIO R (_).
S-VHS quality with an S-VHS camcorder is obtained by
connecting the S-VHS cables with the S-VIDEO input
(_ and AUDIO inputs (_)_
Do not connect cable (_ and (_) at the same time This
may cause picture distortion ._

Headphone
0

Insert

your camera, game or camcorder

as shown,

(only for 30PF9946)
the plug into the headphone

socket

,_, as shown.

Press n_ on the remote
control to turn off the internal
loudspeakers
of the TV.
The headphone impedance must be between 8 and 4000
Ohm. The headphone socket has a 3.5 mm jack.

Rear

connections

There is a wide range of audio and video devices that can be connected
connection
diagrams show you how to connect them to theTV.

to your TV.The

following

AVl can handle YPbPr and CVBS; AV2 CVBS and Y/C; AV3 HDMI and VGA - VGA can handle VGA, SVGA (and if
30PF9946 also XGA) and 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i.
AV3
AV1im,i

Recorder

(vc R-DVD'I'RW)

Note: Do not place your recorder too close to the semen as some r_cortfers may be susceptibb for signals from the
displa_ Keep a minimum distance of 20" from the semen.
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Connect the RFAntenna or CableTV cable (_)
(eventually via an optional two-way signal splitter and/or
Cable iV convertor
box) to the RF IN socket of your
recordel:
Connect
another
RF cable (_) from the output
your recorder
to the TV's input -Ir" ANTENNA
Connect

the supplied

adapter

(_) to the VIDEO/AUDIO
If your

recorder

cable mini-jack

to cinch

input jack of AV2.

has an S-VHS

For improved picture

OUT of
jack.

video jack:

quality, connect

an S-video cable

(_) with the S-VIDEO input.
S-VHS does not provide audio, so the mini-jack to cinch
cable must still be connected to provide sound.
RECORDER

Recorder

and other A/V devices
O

Connect
the RF Antenna or CableTV cable
RF IN socket of your other AN device,

_

to the

_1 Connect
the supplied adapter cable mini-jack to cinch
(_ to the VIDEO/AUDIO
input jack of AV2.
v_

AV2

MON.OU
w_0
{t

O-r

ANTENNA

®

/

do

RECORDER

Devices

with

ComponentVideo

_)

Connect
the RF output of theA/V
input on the recorder
(_).

O

Connect
another
RF cable (_ from the output
your recorder
to the TV's input -Ir" ANTENNA

If your

recorder

has an S-VHS

device

video

to the RF
OUT of
jack.

jack: see above.

The MON, OUT Connector Can be Used for a daisy
Chaining 0rt0 record programs from your TV. Only when
a recorder is connected to MON, OUT it is possible tO
record a program from other devices connected tO the
mY.
See Record with your recorder, p. 1S.

Output

Connectors

(YPbPr)

AV1 I1Fhl

_]) Connect

the three

separate

component

video

cables

(_

to the

device having component
video outputs (YPbPr), such as DVDplayers, laser-disc players, videogame
players, satellite receivers, or
other equipment
and to the Y, Pb and Pr jacks of AVl on theTV.
Connect
the audio cable (_) to the device'sAUDIO
and to the L and R audio YPbPr jacks of AVI.
O

For reproduction

of CVI (ComponentVideo

Input)

k and R jacks
also connect

to

the CVBS jack of AVi. See the handbook
of your DVD player:
Note: the labels for the component video sockets may differ depending on
the DVD player or the device connected. Although the abbreviations may
vary the letters B and R stand for blue and md component signals,
respectively, and Y indicates the luminance signal. Refer to the DVD
player's or device's instructions for use for definitions and connection
details.
DVD

7

Devices

with

Progressive

scan DVD player" (480p, 576p, 720p or 1080i)

Progressive

scan

(e.g. a digital Set Top box, a video game console

Connect
the device
connector
(_) (with
cinch) and to the L
See also the manual

AV3

®°
F_

output

°I

y/p b/VpGrA2Fh)

or

with 2Fh YPbPr output to the VGA
the supplied adapter cableVGA to
and RAUDIO jacks (_) of AV3,
of your High Definition device.

Note: This television is designed to accept high de_nition signal
standards 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i as specifed by the
Electronic Industries Association standard EIA770,3.
Digital devices from different manufacturers have the possibility of
differing output standards which may cause difficulties for the
televssion to properly displa_
Warning: In case you notice scrolling images, wrong colors or no
colour; no picture, or even combinations of these on your screen,
check if the connections are done in the correct way or move
your digital device further away f.om your T_/

DVD

Connect

your

computer

You may connect your computer
AV3 or to the HDHI connector

to the VGA connector
(see further),

of

O

Connect
one end of aVGA cable (_) to the video card
of the computer
and the other end to the VGA Y/Pb/Pr
2Fh (_) connector
at the bottom of theTV,
Fix the connectors
firmly with the screws on the plug,

_1

In case of a Multimedia computer,
connect the audio
cable (_ to the audio outputs of your Multimedia
computer
and to the AUDIO R (right) and L (left)
inputs.
The VGA connector
allows
monitor display modes:
VGA
640 x 480
SVGA
800 x 600
XGA

1024 x 768

the following

TV and

60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz (30PF9946

only)

Note:
If possible, use the XGA102 4x7 68@60Hz video mode to
obtain the best image quality for your 30PF9946 LCD
monitor:

HDMI

(High

Definition

AV3

Multimedia

Interface)

connector

HDMI is the leading new standard for Digital High Definition video
and audio interconnection.
Eg.with a Digital Set top box, with

/

HDMI-equipped

devices like a DVD-R, AV receiven_

Note: The HDMI connector does NOT support DVI devices with analogue
audio.
The HDMI

connector

- the followingTV

allows

and monitor

EDTV

640/720

HDTV
VGA
SVGA
XGA

720 x 576p
1920 x1080i
640 x480
800 x 600
1024x768

60 Hz
60 Hz
60Hz

- uncompressed HD content
- encrypted or non encrypted

Connect
the digital HDMI output
connector
of your TV.

of your

HD device

display modes:

x 480p

signals.

(e.g. DVD playe_. Set Top Box..) to the HDMI

Notes:
Proper working is only guart_nteed with HDMI compliant consumer products.
Digital devices from different rnanufactumrs have the possibility of differing output standards which may cause
difficulties for the television to properly display;
- If the set is cold there may be a small "flicker" when the set is turned on. This is normal, there is nothing wrong
with the set.

To select

connected

devices

According

_

i__,_

_

;#
_ _ ;i

to where

you connected

the accessory

devices,

press

• AV+ followed by digit 'f to select AVI
• AV+ followed by digit '2' to select AV2
• AV+ followed by digit '3' to select REAR for a device connected
to the rear or to the side (according
to the type of TV you've
purchased),
see p. 6
• AV+ followed by digit '4' to select HD-A for a HD-A device
connected
to AV3, see p. 8
• AV+ followed by digit '4' again to select HD-D for a HD-D device
connected
to AV3, see p. 9
• AV+ followed by digit '5' to select PC-A for a PC connected
to
AV3, see p. 8
• AV+ followed

bij digit'f

and followed

by P+ to select

CVI.

Note: _4hen in HD or PC mode, first press the TV button to return to TV
mode or to select AV1, AV2 or REAR again.

Features

menu

)

f
Features

f
(

AutoLock

Timer
AutoLock

I_

Block Channel

Contrast+

Unrated

Lock HD

DNR
PiP

No rating

Change Code
Clear All

Blocking

Block All
Movie Rating
TV Rating
Block Options

I_

Timer

AutoLock

This menu Jets you use the TV set as an alarm.
0

Press the MENU

O

With

t_

Time: enter the current
buttons.

time with the digit

Use the cursor
AM or PM.

to select and to toggle

O

J

button.

the cursor, select Features,

left/right

then Timer.

Start Time: enter the start time.
StopTime:

enter the standby time.

Channel No: enter the number
for the wake-up alarm.
_[_ Activate:

The AutoLock feature receives and processes data
sent by broadcasters
or other program providers
that contain
programmed
the content

program content advisories.When
by the viewe_, the TV can respond to
advisories
and block program content

that may be found objectionable.
AutoLock
allows parents to block out or"censor"
any channels they think children should not watch.
A channel blocked cannot be viewed until a correct
access code is used to unlock the channel for
viewing.

of the channel

the settings include:

• Once for a single alarm;
• Daily for each day,
• Off to cancel
i_

Display: press the cursor right to select On or
Off, according to if you want to display the
current time on theTV screen or not.

0

Press the (_) button on the remote control to
put the TV set in standby. It will automatically
come on at the time programmed. If you leave
theTV set on, it will just change programs at
the time entered (and will go to standby mode
at the StopTime).
Note: by combining the AutoLock and Timer
functions, you can restrict the period during which
the TV set is used, for example by your children.

0
o

Press the MENU

o

Press the cursor
menu.

o

You are asked to enter your Access Code.
• Press 0,7,1,1 on the remote control.

button,

With the cursor,select Features,then
AutoLocl(.
right to enter

the AutoLock

Incorrect
will appear on the screen.
• Press 0,7,1,1 on the remote control again.
New Code will appear on the screen.
• Enter a new 4-digit code using the number
buttons. Confirm
Code will appear on the
screen,
• Enter your new 4-digit code again.
Confirmed
will flash on the screen briefly
and the highlight bar goes back to Block
Channel.

Important:
you have forgotten
Access code
Remember

your

that 0.7.1.1 is the default

AutoLockTMcode.
If your access code has
been changed by someone other that you [a
child, for example) or you have forgotten the
code, you can always get in by inputting the
default code.

10

AutoLock

features

Block channel
Select theTV channel you want to block. Press the cursor
Repeat for any channels you want to block from viewing.

right to block the channel.

Lock HD
To block the devices connected to AV3,
Change

Code

To change your block Access Code. Enter your current access code or the overriding code 0,7,11 and
enter a new personal access code.The previous code is erased and the new code is stored.
Clear

all

To unblock
previously

all blocked
blocked

channels

channels

and programming

will be blocked

until theTV

is shut

off.When

powered

back on, all

again.

Block all
To block all channels
blocked channels.
Movie

and programming

at once.

In the OFF

mode,

you go back to the individual

rating

Allows you to control access to individual movies bases on their MPAA ratings (Motion Picture
association of America),
Select a movie rating and press the cursor
right to turn the rating ON or OFF.
Note: _Zhen a rating is turned ON, all higher rutin_s also will be turned on automatica//_4 All Movie rutings can
be turned on or of_

G

movies

PG

movies for which
recommended.

with a mild content,
parental

suitable
guidance

for all ages
is

They may contain a few racy or violent
maybe some bad language

scenes

PG-13

movies for which parental guidance
recommended
if under age 13

R

restricted.The
movies usualty contain offensive
sex or bad language and may be unsuitable
for
chile ten under the age of 17.
Parental guidance or permission
needed.

NC-17

even with parental permission,
forbidden
under
age 17.
More offensive sex. violence or bad language.
movies
and!or

or

may be

which generally focus on sex. violence
bad language.Also
known as pornography.

11

TV

rating
Allows you to toggle individual TV
Select an age-based TV rating with
based ratings with the cursor right,
When Block all has been selected,

Ratings.
the cursor up/down, and enter, if present, the list with contentand select one content-based
rating.
all items in the contents-based list are blocked.

Press the cursor right again to turn the block on the rating ON or OFF.
Note: When a rating is turned on, all higher ratings also will be turned on automatically.

TV-Y

appropriate for children of all ages with themes
and elements suitable for children aged 2-6

onloff

TV-Y7

programs

on/off

TV-Y7-FV

programs
than other

TV-G

programs suitable for all ages.These programs
contain little or _o violence, no strong language
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations

TV-PG

programs

Age-based Rating

Content-based Rating

No rating
TV-Y
TV-¥7

Block all

TV-G

(FV) FantasyViolence
on/off

TV-PG

Block all
(D) Dia!0g

(V) Violence
Block all
(D) Dialog
(L) Language

(s)Sex
(V) Violence

contain elements

that some parents

language.
TV-14

(V) Violence
Block all
(L) Language

age 7 and older

include fantasy violence more intense
programs in the TV-Y7 category

may find unsuitable for younger children and
which may need parental guidance.
The program may contain moderate violence.
sexual dialogue and/or situations and some strong

(L) Language
(s) Sex
TV-14

designed for children

programs contain elements that _nay not be
suitable for children under 14 years of age.These
programs include one or more of the following:
intense violence, intense sexual
situations.suggestive

TV.MA

programs

dialogue and strong

are designed to be viewed

language.

by adults

and may be unsuitable for children under me age
of 17.These programs may contain graphic
violence, explicit sexual activity and!or crude or
indecent language.

Block options
There are 3 block options:
• Unrated:
When Block Options Unrated is set to ON. movie and TV programs with a rating of None are
blocked, Sports, News and Weather forecast programs are categorized as None rating programs.
• No Rating:
All programming with no content advisory data can be blocked if No Rating is set to ON, Any
programming could fall into this category,
• Blocldng
The blocking control is what can be thought of as the "master switch" for AutoLockTM,This
control
affects the settings you have chosen for blocking programs according to movie ratings or TV ratings,
or for blocking programs that have no rating or are unrated,
When the blocking control is OFF, the blocking or censoring of programs is disabled,When
the
blocking control is ON, blocking will occur according to the settings you have chosen.

17

Closed Captions
Closed Captioning
television programs

allows you to read the voice content of
on theTV screen assuming that the service

available in the broadcast.
Designed to
this feature uses on-screen
'text boxes'
conversations
while the TV program
is
appear on the screen during captioned

O

Press the CC button
CC-MUTE.

repeatedly

is

help the hearing impaired,
to show dialogue and
in progress.
Captions will
broadcasts.

to select

Off, CO-l, CC-2 or

When Off is selected, theTV will not display Closed Captions
information;
When CC-MUTE
is selected the TV will automatically
display
CC-I when the mute function is active.When
the mute function
is not active, theTV
information.

........ CC

will not

display Closed

Captions

Usually CC-I is the most used, CC-2 may be used for alternated
languages if they are being transmitted,
Dialogue (and
descriptions)
for the action
shown on screen,

on the captioned

TV programs

Note: The captions do not always use correct spelling and grammar:
Not all TV pro£rams and product commemials are made for
broadcast with Closed Caption information included. Refer to your
ama's TV program listin£s for the TV channels and times of Closed
Caption shows, The captioned programs are usually noted in the TV
listings with service marks such as 'CC'.
This television provides display of television closed captioning
conforrnin£ with the EIA-608 standard and in accordance with
Sections 15.119 of the FCC rules.

PIP (Picture

O

in Picture

)

The Picture In Picture feature allows you to call
up a smaller second window within your main
screen enabling you to watch aTV channel and

When having selected a size, and a device is
connected
to HDMI (AV3) and switched on,
the PIP window automatically
appears. Press

a picture from a digital device connected
to
HDMI (AV3) (Digital High Definition device), at
the same time.

the P- or P+ button or the digit buttons to
select otherTV
channels or to display the
HDMI (AV3) device window in the main
screen,

Press

the MENU

button.

With

the cursor,

select

Features,

then

Select Horizontal
window to another

PIP.

or Vertical
to move the PIP
corner of the main screen.

Press the cursor right to select the available
PIP sizes: Off, Small, Medium,
Large or Sideby-side,
PIP Combinations:
Mode:

TV

HD

PC

Main screen

TV

HDMI

VGA

PIP screen

HDMI

TV/A-HD/VGA

HDMI

13

Using

in PC monitor

mode

)

Your TV can be used as a computer monitor.
You must first of allconnect the computer and adjust the resolution

(see p, 8).

Choosing
PC mode
Press the PC button on the remote control to switch the TV to PC mode.
Press the TV button to return to TV mode.
If there is no PC signaIfor more than five seconds, theTV automaticaIly goes into standby mode.

Using the PC menus
Press the MENU button to access the specific settings of
the PC monitor mode. Use the cursor buttons to adjust
them (the settings are automatically saved).

Picture

TV

Sound

PC

Picture

Features

HD

•

Ins_!l

to adjust the brightness

and

contrast.

Mode
Zf

Brightness/Picture:

•

PC mode
•
Picture I_
Audio selection
Features

Reset to Factory
Mode

Brightness
Picture
Horizontal

Horizontal/Vertical:to
adjust the horizontal and
vertical placing of the image.
Color Temperature:
to adjust the colors (cool, normal
or warm).

Audio

Vertical
Color Temp.

selection

To choose the sound reproduced
(PC/HD or TV).
Note:

on the TV

- You must choose TV mode before_going to TV/HD mode,
- To listen to the sound from a HD device in PC mode, take
cam you also connected the audio cables to the HD device.
Features
Phase

Phase/Clock:
eliminates the horizontal (Phase) and
vertical (Clock) interfering lines.
Format: to choose between large screen (Fullsereen
or the original (Native)
format of the PC screens,
PIP: change the Size and Position of the PIP window on
the screen when the PIP button is used.

Clock
Format
I

Features PIP
Auto Adjust
J

Auto
Reset

adjust:

Position

is set automatically.

to Factory

To return

to the factory

Mode
To come back toTVmode.

14

settings

Record
To record
peripheral
Record

with

your

recorder
Record

S-VHS quality, connect an S-VHS
directly to the recorder.
aTV

a recorder

from

MONITOR

You can record a program on your
theTV tuner via MONITOR
OUT.

OUT

recorder

from

t_l Select the correct channel on yourTVand
correct input on your recorder.

the

program

You can record a TV program using your
tuner without affecting your TV.
i01 Select the channel number
t_l Set your recorder
See the handbook

recorders

on your recorder.

i0! Switch on the device.

t01 Set your recorder to record.
You record the tuner channel of the TV, even

to record.
for your recorder:

when you switch to an AV input using the AV+
button on the remote control,

Switching channel numbers on your TV does not
disturb re_cording/

Do not switch channels or turn off your TV when
you are recording through MONITOR OUT,
Note; When a TV channel orAV soume is blocked
because of a rating set via the Channels menu (see
p. 12), also the record output picture and sound are
muted.

Regulatory

Notices

- Federal Communications

Commission

This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the ECC Rules.These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection
against harmful
interference in a residential installation.This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and. if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Howeve_ there
is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a
particular installation. [f this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception.
which can be determined
by turning the equipment off
and on. the user Is encouraged to try to correct the
interference
by one or more of the following
measures:

_,eorient or relocate the receivin_ antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
the receiver.

Notice

Modifications

-

The FCC requires the user to be notified that any
changes or modifications
made to this device that are
not expressly approved by Philips Consumer
Electronics may void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
Cables Connections
to this device must be made with
shielded cables with metallic RF[/EMI connector
to maintain compliance
Regulations.
Canadian

with

hoods

FCC Rules and

notice-

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements
of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment
Regulations.

and

Connect the equipment into an out]et on a circuit
different from that co which the receiver is connected,
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio or
television technician for help.

Avis CanadJen Cet apparel] num_rique
de la classe B respecte routes
les exigences du R_glement sur le materiel broui]leur
du Canada.

15

• Before

Calling

Service

Symptoms

Items

"Ghost"
double

• This may be caused by obstruction
Using a highly directional
antenna

or
images

to

Check

and

Actions

to follow
to the antenna due to high rise buildings
may improve
the picture.

No

power

• Check that the TV's AC power cord is plugged into the mains socket.
• Unplug the television,
wait for 60 seconds.
The re-insert
plug into the mains socket and turn on the television
again.

No

picture

• Check antenna
to the TV.

connections

at the bottom

of theTV

to see if it properly

• Possible broadcast
station trouble.Try
another
channel.
• Adiust the contrast
and brightness
settings.Try
another auto picture
• Check the Closed Captions
control.
SomeTEXT
modes could block
• Switch your HDMl-source
to a correct
display mode.
No picture
and
power
switched

No

on

sound

Increase

connected

setting.
the screen.

• Your TV has a protective
mode in case there is too much heat build-up.
Check the clearance around the vents of the device to be certain there
blocking walls or cabinets which would
limit the air flow.
•

or hills.

are no

theVOLUME.

• Check that theTV is not muted, press the _
button on the remote
control.
• When
no signal is detected,
the TV automatically
switches off the sound.
This is proper
operation
and does not indicate
a malfunction.
Good sound
but
poor color
or
no picture

• Adiust the contrast,
coloL tint and brightness
Try another
auto picture setting.

Poor

• Check

the HDMI

Snowish
picture
and noise

• Check

the antenna

Television
not
responding
to
remote
control

•
•
•
•
•

Control
accessory

• The infrared signals of the screen may influence the reception
sensibility
other
peripherals.
Solution:
replace the batteries
of the remote
control
of other devices.
E.g. keep away a wireless
headphone
from within a radius of SO".

No

picture

of

stable

synchronized
picture

Power

devices

or

not

16

connection.
connection.

Check whether
the batteries
are working.
Replace if necessary.
Clean the remote
control
sensor lens on theTV
Operating
range between TV and the remote
control should not be > 240".
You can still use the buttons
on the top side of yourTV.
Check if the remote
control
is in the correct
mode.

Check

if you

have selected

the

correct

VGA

mode

in your

of

PC.

VGA

YourTV

consumes

to air and water
Miscellaneous

setting.

•
•
•
•
•
•

energy
pollution,

in the
Power

standby

mode,

consumption:

Energy

consumption

contributes

2 V_L

Ambient
temperature:
+5_ +40°C
Mains: 50160 Hz - Auto voltage ranging from 96 to 140_v(
Power consumption:
around 160W
Standby consumption: < 2 W
Weight (excL packaging): 30PF9946:40 Lbs; 37PF9946:66 Lbs; 42PF9946:92
Dimensions (wxhxd):
30PF9946:895 x 490 x 110
37PF9946:1130 x 600 x 85
42PF9946:1215
x 660 x 90

Lbs

If your

problem

Telephone

is not solved

Care

Turn your TV off and then on again once.
Never

attempt

to repair

a defective

number

Center:

Philips

Customer

1-888-PHILIPS

(744-5477)

TV

yourself.
Check with your dealer or call aTV technician.

How

to dispose

of batteries?

The batteries supplied do not contain the heavy metals mercury and cadmium. Nevertheless in many
areas batteries may not be disposed of with your household waste. Please ensure you dispose of
batteries according to local regulations.

Warning

concerning

stationary

images

on theTV

sc teen

A characteristic
of Plasma Display Panels is that displaying the same image for a long time can
cause a permanent after-image to remai_ on the screen.This is called phosphor burn in.
Normal use of theTV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and
changing images that fill the screen.
Exarr _les of stationary
viewing):
• TV menus:

images (this is not an all-inclusive

list, you may encounter

others

in your

• Black bars: when black bars appear at the left and right side of the screen, it is recommended
to change to a picture format so that the picture fills the entire screen:
• TV channel logo: present a problem if they are bright and stationary. Moving or low-contrast
graphics are less likely to cause uneven aging of the screen:
• Stock market stickers: presented at the bottom of theTV screen:
• Shopping channel Iogos and pricing displays: bright and shown constantly or repeatedly in
the same location on theTV screen.
Examples of still pict_ res also include Iogos, computer images, time display, teletext
displayed in 4:3 mode, static images or characters, etc.

and images

No_es;
Fecluce

conu-Gs[

(3ncl Drlgn_ness

when

/lewing

- once burn-in occurs it will never disappear

completely.

17

OneYear Free Labor
OneYear Free Service on Parts
WHO

IS COVERED?

You must have proof of purchase to receive
warranty service,A sales receipt or other
document showing that you purchased the
product is considered proof of purchase,
WHAT

IS COVERED?

Warranty coverage begins the day you buy
your product. For one year thereafter, all parts
will be repaired or replaced and labor is free.
After one year from the day of purchase, you
pay for the replacement or repair of all parts,
and for all labor charges.
All parts, including repaired and replaced parts,
are covered only for the original warranty
period.When
the warranty on the product
expires, the warranty on all replaced and
repaired parts also expires.
WHAT

IS EXCLUDED?

Your warranty does not cover:
• labor charges for installation or setup of the
product, adjustment of customer controls on
the product, and installation or repair of
antenna systems outside of the product.
• product repair and/or part replacement
because of misuse, accident, unauthorized
repair or other cause not within the control of
Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
• reception problems caused by signal conditions
or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
• a product that requires modification
or
adaptation to enable it to operate in any
country other than the country for which it
was designed, manufactured, approved and/or
authorized, or repair of products damaged by
these modifications.
• incidental or consequential damages resulting
from the product. (Some states do not allow
the exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above exclusion may not apply
to you.This includes, but is not limited to,
prerecorded material, whether copyrighted or
not copyrighted.)
• a product used for commercial or institutional
purposes.
WHERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE?
Warranty service is available in all countries
where the product is officially distributed
by
Philips Consumer Electronics Company, In
countries where Philips Consumer Electronics
Company does not distribute the product, the
local Philips service organization will attempt to
provide service (although there may be a delay

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if the appropriate
spare parts and technical
manual(s) are not readily available).
HAKE SUREYOU KEEP ...
Please keep your sales receipt or other
document
showing proof of purchase. Attach it
to this owner's manual and keep both nearby.
Also keep the original box and packing material
in case you need to return your product.
Please check your owner's
manual before
requesting
service. Adjustments
of the controls
discussed there may save you a service call.
TO GETWARRANTY
SERVICE ....
Repair must be performed by an authorized
service center or a factory service center. If
you do not live near a factory service center,
contact your dealer. If your dealer is an
authorized service center, he will arrange
repair. If your dealer is not an authorized
service center he will direct you to the
authorized service center engaged by him to
service the products he sells.
(In U.S.A., Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands, all
implied warranties,
including implied warranties
of merchantability
and fitness for a particular
purpose, are limited in duration to the duration
of this express warranty. But, because some
states do not allow limitations
on how long an
implied warranty
may last, this limitation may
not apply to you.)
(In Canada, this warranty
is given in lieu of all
other warranties.
No other warranties
are
expressed
or implied, including any implied
warranties
of merchantability
or fitness for a
particular
purpose. Philips is not liable under
any circumstances
for any direct, indirect,
special, incidental or consequential
damages,
howsoever
incurred, even if notified of the
possibility

of such damages.)

IFYOU HAVE QUESTIONS
IN CANADA
Please contact Philips at:
1-800-661-6162
(French speaking)
1-800-363-7278
(English speaking)
REHEHBER...
Please record

the model

and serial numbers

found on the product
below.Also,
please fill out
and mail your warranty
registration
card
promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if
necessary,

MODEL #
SERIAL#

GA 30006-0026,

1-888-PHILIPS

(744-5477)



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