Information for users in the UK (Not applicable outside the UK) Positioning the TV For the best results, choose a position where light does not fall directly on the screen, and at some distance away from radiators or other sources of heat. Leave a space of at least 5 cm all around the TV for ventilation, making sure that curtains, cupboards etc. cannot obstruct the air flow through the ventilation apertures. The TV is intended for use in a domestic environment only and should never be operated or stored in excessively hot or humid atmospheres. General Points Please take note of the section 'Tips' at the end of this booklet. Interference The Department of Trade and Industry operates a Radio Interference Investigation Service to help TV license holders improve reception of BBC and IBA programmes where they are being spoilt by interference. If your dealer cannot help, ask at a main Post Office for the booklet "How to improve Television and Radio Reception". Mains connection Before connecting the TV to the mains, check that the mains supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the type plate on the rear panel of the TV. If the mains voltage is different, consult your dealer. Important This apparatus is fitted with an approved moulded 13 Amp plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug proceed as follows : 1. Remove fuse cover and fuse. 2. Fit new fuse which should be a BS1362 5A, A.S.T.A. or BSI approved type. 3. Refit the fuse cover. In order to maintain conformity to the EMC directive, the mains plug on this product must not be removed. Connecting the aerial The aerial should be connected to the socket marked x at the back of the set. An inferior aerial is likely to result in a poor, perhaps unstable picture with ghost images and lack of contrast. Makeshift or set-top aerials are unlikely to give adequate results. Your dealer will know from experience the most suitable type for your locality. Should you wish to use the set in conjunction with other equipment, which connects to the aerial socket such as TV games, or a video camera, it is recommended that you consult your dealer on the best method of connection. Stand (if provided) Use only the stand provided with the set, making sure that the fixings are properly tightened. A diagram showing how to assemble the stand is packed with the stand. Never use a make-shift stand, or legs fixed with woodscrews. Contents Help? If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if `Tips' do not solve your TV problem, you can call your Local Philips Customer or Service Centre. See the supplied World-wide guarantee booklet. Please, have the Model and Product number which you can find at the back of your television set or on the packaging, ready, before calling the Philips helpline. Model: 42/50PF9966 Product No: ........................................... Care of the screen See Tips, p. 23. Due to continuous product improvements this manual is subject to change without notice. Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Keys on the right side of the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Use of the remote control RC4302 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 To use the menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Select the menu language and country . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Store TV channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Automatic installation 6 Manual installation 6 Give name 7 Reshuffle the programme list 7 Select Favourite TV channels 7 TV Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 General 8 Source 10 Decoder 10 Demo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 TV menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Picture menu 11 Active Control 12 Sound 12 Ambilight 12 Features menu 13 nexTView / Teletext guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Call nexTView / Teletext guide 14 nexTView guides 15 Picture/nexTView - Teletext guide 15 Teletext Guide 15 Basic functions 16 Acquisition and updating of nexTView information 16 Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Switch Teletext on and off 17 Select a Teletext page 17 Previously selected teletext page 17 Select the index teletext page 17 Select subpages 17 Picture/Teletext 17 Enlarge a Teletext page 17 Hypertext 17 Teletext menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Connect Peripheral Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Recorder (vcr-dvd+rw) 19 Other equipment (satellite receiver, decoder, DVD, games, etc.)19 Side connections 20 Multi channel Surround receiver 20 Connect extra subwoofer 20 Cinema Link surround receiver 20 Connect your computer 21 To select connected equipment 21 Recorder or DVD with EasyLink 21 Record with your recorder with EasyLink . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Audio- and video equipment keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 R End of life directives Philips is paying a lot of attention to producing environmentally-friendly in green focal areas.Your new TV contains materials which can be recycled and reused. At the end of its life specialised companies can dismantle the discarded TV to concentrate the reusable materials and to minimise the amount of materials to be disposed of. Your TV contains a (tolerated) small amount of mercury. Please ensure you dispose of your old TV according to local regulations. EasyLink features are based on the "one touch operation" approach. This means that a sequence of actions are executed at the same time in both the television and the recorder, provided both are fitted with the EasyLink function and connected with the eurocable supplied with your recorder. 1 Preparation & Wall mounting instructions/Table stand ` To connect your computer, see p. 21. According to the type of TV you've purchased a wall mount bracket and/or stand may be supplied. How to mount the supplied stand and/or wall mount bracket, see the supplied separate leaflet. Make sure that the wall mount is being fixed securely enough so that it meets safety standards. The weight of the TV (excl. packaging) is about 42 kg (42PF9966); 58 kg (50PF9966). Note: Other (not supplied) stands are optional accessories. Consult your dealer. é Place or hang the TV wherever you want, but make sure that air can circulate freely through the ventilation slots. Do not install the TV in a confined space such as a book case or a similar unit. 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 and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it. " Insert the aerial plug firmly into the aerial socket x at the bottom of the TV. For best picture quality use the suppressor-aerial cable supplied. To connect other peripherals, see p. 19. If you have a Cinema Link combination (Cinema Link Audio receiver and/or Cinema Link recorder and/or DVD player), see the separate supplied instruction manual. In order to obtain the best result, please use only the supplied aerial cable between the TV and recorder, and between recorder and aerial connector. ( Insert the mains cord supplied into the mains at the bottom of the TV and in the wall socket having a mains voltage of 198-264V. To prevent damaging the power (AC) cord which could cause a fire or electric shock, do not place the TV on the cord. § Remote control: Insert the 2 batteries supplied (Type R6-1,5V). 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. è Switch the TV on : Press the power switch B at the right side of the TV. An indicator on the front of the TV lights up and the screen comes on. If the TV is in standby mode, press the -P+ keys or the B key on the remote control. Keys on the right side of the TV Should your remote be lost or broken you can still change some of the basic settings with the keys on the right side of your TV. Press: · the + V - key to adjust the volume; · the + P/CH - key to select the TV channels or sources. V MENU P/CH B Picture Sound Ambilight Features TV Setup Demo Install Exit Press the MENU key to summon the main menu without the remote control. Use: · the + V - key and the + P/CH - key to select menu items in the directions as shown; · the MENU key to confirm your selection. Note: When activated via the MENU key on the right side of the TV, only Exit lets you remove the menu. Navigate to Exit and press the MENU key. 2 Use of the remote control RC4302 Note: For most keys pressing a key once will activate the function. Pressing a second time will de-activate it. When a key enables multiple options, a small list will be shown. Press repeatedly to select the next item in the list. The list will be removed automatically after 6 seconds or press OK to remove immediately. Remark: in DVI mode only some keys are valid. AMP DVD/R TV SAT AUX See `Audio- and Video equipment keys', p. 22. v Select your peripherals See p. 21. B AMP DVD/R TV SAT AUX B Standby Press to switch the TV on or off from or to standby mode. When switched off, a red indicator on the TV lights up. v Select Ò x Pixel Plus 2 demo on/off · Press to switch the Pixel Plus 2 demo on or off. In the right part of the screen Pixel Plus 2 is switched on. · Press longer to display the list of digital options settings. Use the cursor up/down to select one of the settings. See also Picture menu, Digital options, p. 11. ®ºÒ Audio and Video equipment keys, see p. 22. ® º Ì ® Instant record See Record with your recorder with EasyLink, p. 21. æ ® b ® U Time display The time is displayed on the screen. S OK ® ® b Teletext On/Off see p. 17 MENU Q Surround mode Incredible surround With stereo transmission, and when Incredible surround is selected, it seems as though the loudspeakers are spread further apart from one another. OK Press this key + V ¬ + · to activate your choice, when in the menus. · to display the programme list. MENU P - Main menu on/off see p. 5 1 4 7 i 2 5 8 0 Active Control 3 6 9 0 V To adjust the volume. ¬ Interrupt the sound or restore it. P Programme selection To browse through the TV channels and sources stored in the favourite list. Virtual Dolby surround Optimal with Dolby surround signals. Enables you to experience the effect of Dolby surround Pro Logic, reproducing a rear sound effect. See Sound menu, 3D effect, p. 12. Note:You can make the same selection in the Sound menu, surround mode, p. 12. 0/9 Digit keys q MODE b ON/OFF h Ambilight Ì Cinema Go See separate Cinema Link manual, p. 25. To select a TV channel. For a two digit programme number, enter the second digit before the dash disappears.To switch immediately to a selected one digit TV channel, keep the digit key pressed a bit longer. æ NEXTVIEW On/Off see p. 14 S Freeze To freeze the picture. Dependent on the input signal, the function may not be possible. 3 4 7 i 5 8 0 Active Control 6 9 0 i On Screen information Press to display (when available) information about the selected TV channel and programme. Menu/Remote control info When a menu is on screen, press i to display info on the selected menu item.While the menu info is displayed, press any key (except the MENU or digit keys) to display remote control info.The normal function of the key is not executed. b ON/OFF h Ambilight q MODE 0 Smart surf / NEXTVIEW themes With this key you can easily switch between 2 up to 9 different TV channels or sources or quickly select TV programmes if NEXTVIEW with defined themes is broadcast. See General, Smart surf, p. 8. Press the OK key or wait for the time out to dismiss the Smart surf display. b Dual screen & Press the b or æ key. Press the b key to show Teletext or Teletext Guide on the right half of the screen. é Press the b key to switch off Dual screen. Active screen selection Auto format When in dual screen picture/teletext, enter the desired page number with the -P+ key, then press the MENU key, then select the left screen (with the blue ball at the top). You can now select a compressed or full screen view of picture/teletext with the q key. Super zoom h Active control see p. 12. q Picture format Press this key repeatedly or press the cursor up/down to select another picture format: Auto format, Super zoom, 4:3, Movie Expand 14:9, Movie Expand 16:9, Subtitle zoom or Wide screen. Auto format makes the picture fill the screen as much as possible. In case of subtitles in the bottom black bar, Auto format makes the subtitl ...