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    26PFL3321S 32PFL3321S www.philips.com/support EN USER MANUAL[...]

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    Stationary images on the TV screen A characteristic of LCD and Plasma Panels is that displaying the same image for a long time can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the screen. This is called phosphor burn in. Normal use of the TV should involve the showing of pictures that contain constantly moving and changing images that fill the screen[...]

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    1 Thank you for purchasing this television set. This handbook has been designed to help you install and operate your TV set. We strongly recommend that you read it thoroughly. Introduction Table of Contents Recycling The packaging of this product is intended to be recycled. Apply to the local authorities for correct disposal. Disposal of your old p[...]

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    2 X X Safety information Avoid placing your TV set under direct sunlight or heat. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your TV to rain or moisture. Take care not to connect too many equipment to the same mains socket as it may cause overloading resulting in fire or electric shock. Pull the power lead by the plug. Do not pull on the power [...]

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    3 2 3 Using the Remote Control Pull out the plastic insulation sheet from the battery to enable the remote control to operate. Switching on the TV set • To switch on the TV set, press the POWER button. A green indicator comes on and the screen lights up. • If the TV set remains in standby mode (red indicator), press the PROGRAM – / + key on t[...]

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    4 Television keys and connectors – – . 1 3 4 2 6 7 8 9 10 EXT 4 EXT 2 /SVHS2 EXT 1 DVI (AUDIO IN) HDMI AUDIO R L IN Pr Pb Y L R AUDIO IN R L VIDEO IN S-VIDEO 11 EXT3/SVHS3 5 AC in ~[...]

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    5 Television keys and connectors 1 POWER . : to switch the TV on and off. 2 VOLUME –/+ : to adjust sound level. 3 MENU : to access or close menus. The PROGRAM /CHANNEL –/+ keys can be used to select a menu item and the VOLUME –/+ keys to enter into the selected menu item and make adjustments. 4 PROGRAM / CHANNEL –/+ : to select programmes. [...]

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    6 Remote Control keys 1 Standby To set the TV to standby mode. To switch the TV set on again, press , to , P – / + or AV key. 2 No function. 3 DVD / AUX (see page 7). 4 Surround Sound To activate / deactivate the surround sound effect. In stereo, this gives the impression that the speakers are further apart. For models equipped with Virtual Dolby[...]

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    7 Remote Control keys (Other functions) The remote control also allows you to control the main functions of some Philips DVD models Press the key to select the required mode: DVD or AUX . The remote control indicator lights up to display the selected mode. It switches off automatically after 20 seconds if left idle. The mode automatically returns t[...]

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    8 Programme Sort Press the key. The TV Menu is displayed on the screen. Use the ï key, select the Install menu and the Æ / key to enter the Install menu. Use the ï key to select Sort and the Æ / key to enter sort mode. Select the programme number you want to move using the Î ï keys and the Æ / key to enter sorting mode (The arrow cursor now [...]

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    9 Manual Store Search : Press the Æ / key. The search starts. Once a programme is found, the scanning stops and its name is displayed (if available). Go to the next step. If you know the frequency of the required programme, this can be entered directly using the to keys. Program No. : Enter the required number with the to or Í Æ keys. Fine Tune [...]

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    10 Picture and Sound Settings Press the key. Use the Î ï keys to select Picture or Sound . Use the Í Æ / keys to enter Picture or Sound menu. Use the Î ï keys to select a Picture or Sound setting and the Í Æ keys to adjust. Use the Î ï keys to select Store . To store the changes, press key. To return to previous menu, press the key. To ex[...]

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    1 1 Using the Contrast+ and NR (Noise Reduction) features Press the key. With the ï key, select Features and the Æ / key to enter the Features menu. Use the Î ï keys to select Contrast+ or NR (Noise Reduction) and the Í Æ keys to select an On or Off option. To return to previous menu, press the key. To exit the menu, press the key. Definition[...]

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    12 Using the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature ( Use the Î ï keys to select PIP menu items. § Use the Í Æ Î ï keys to access the PIP menu items, make the following adjustments or options. è To exit the PIP screen, select PIP Size . followed by the Off option. Definitions of PIP items PIP Size : Select your PIP size ( Off, Small, Medium, Larg[...]

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    13 Screen Format The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conventional screen). 4:3 pictures sometimes have a black band at the left and right of the screen. This function allows you to optimise the picture display on screen. Press the key (or Í Æ ) to select the different modes. This TV set is also [...]

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    14 Using the Smart Picture and Sound features Using the Active Control feature Active Control feature automatically adjusts the picture setting for optimal picture quality continuously under any signal conditions. & Press the key repeatedly to toggle between Active Control Off and Active Control On options. Active Control On Active Control Off [...]

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    15 Teletext Teletext is an information system broadcast by certain channels which can be consulted like a newspaper. It also offers access to subtitles for viewers with hearing problems or who are not familiar with the transmission language (cable networks, satellite channels, etc.). Teletext call 1 Selecting a page 2 Direct access to the items 3 C[...]

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    16 Using the TV as a PC Monitor Your TV can be used as a computer monitor. IMPORTANT For the TV to function as PC monitor, the following steps must be taken : & HDMI input MUST be connected to the DVI output of the PC. Use a DVI to HDMI adaptor to do the connection. é Press the key to display Source List and use the Î ï key to select HDMI . [...]

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    17 Using the TV in HD (High Definition) Mode HD Mode The HD (High Definition) mode allows you to enjoy clearer and sharper pictures if you are using a HD equipment that can produce high definition programming. IMPORTANT For the TV to function in HD mode, the following steps must be taken : & HDMI input MUST be connected to the HDMI/DVI output o[...]

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    18 Connect peripheral equipment CAUTION : This is Class 1 apparatus. It must be connected to a MAINS socket out with a protective earthing connection. Plasma TV To wall socket ANTENNA : 75 Ω Connectors at bottom of TV connection To wall socket 3 Press the AV key on the remote control to display Source list. Select HDMI ( ï key) and confirm selec[...]

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    19 Connect your DVD Recorder / Player Connect peripheral equipment So urc e TV Æ EXT1 Æ EXT2 / SVHS2 Æ EXT3 / SVHS3 Æ EXT 4 Æ HDMI Æ So urc e TV Æ EXT1 Æ EXT2 / SVHS2 Æ EXT3 / SVHS3 Æ EXT 4 Æ HD MI Æ OR Connectors of device is for reference only. Your device’s connectors may be labeled differently. For more information on connection t[...]

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    20 EXT 4 EXT 2 /SVHS2 EXT 1 DVI (AUDIO IN) HDMI AUDIO R L IN Pr Pb Y L R Connect peripheral equipment Connect your VCR 3 Press the AV key on the remote control to display Source list. Select EXT 1 or EXT 2 / SVHS2 ( ï key) and confirm selection by the Æ / key. 1 Do connections as shown in diagram. 2 After connecting all cables or devices, switch [...]

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    21 Connect peripheral equipment Connectors of device is for reference only. Your device’s connectors may be labeled differently. Connect your PC (Personal Computer) 3 Press the AV key on the remote control to display Source list. Select HDMI ( ï key) and confirm selection by the Æ / key. 1 Do connections as shown in diagram. 2 After connecting [...]

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    22 Troubleshooting Tips Below is a list of symptoms you may encounter with your TV. Before you call for service, make these simple checks. Symptom Possible Causes What you should do No display on screen • Faulty power supply • Check whether power cord is properly connected • TV’s Power not turned into the mains socket and to your TV. If the[...]

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    23 Troubleshooting Tips Glossary DVI (Digital Visual Interface) : A digital interface standard created by the Digital Display Working Group (DDWG) to convert analog signals into digital signals to accommodate both analog and digital monitors. RGB signals : These are the three video signals, Red Green Blue, which make up the picture. Using these sig[...]

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    24 Specifications Reference table of Countries available for selection Abbreviation Country Abbreviation Country Abbreviation Country A Austria GR Greece H Hungary B Belgium I Italy HR Croatia CH Switzerland IRL Ireland PL Poland D Germany L Luxembourg RO Romania DK Denmark N Norway RUS Russia E Spain NL Netherlands SK Slovakia F France P Portugal [...]

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