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    37 PF5321 4 2PF5321 English Polski Č esky Slovenský Türkçe Pyccкий FR NL DE IT DK NO SU SF R U ES PT GR TR HU PL CZ SK GB 4 2PF53 3 1[...]

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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. Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Preparation / Getting started[...]

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    2 X X X X X X 10 c m 10 c m 10 c m 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 [...]

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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 Televison keys and connectors 1 POWER . : to switch the TV on and off. Note : The power remains on even when the Power switch is turned 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[...]

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    5 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 Unused key in TV mode . 3 DVD / AUX (see page 6). 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 Vi[...]

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    6 Remote Control keys (DVD or AUX) The remote control also allows you to control the main functions of some Philips DVD models NOTE : Functions not available to Philips DVD-R device. 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 sec[...]

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    7 Program 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 po[...]

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    8 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. If no picture is found, see “Trou bleshooting Tips” on page 17 an d 18.. [...]

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    9 Picture and Sound Settings Press the key. Use the Î ï keys to select Picture or S ound . 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. To return to previous menu, press the key. To exit the menu, press the key. 1 2 3 4 5 TV Menu Picture Sound Features I[...]

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    10 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 th e 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 m enu, press the key. Definitio[...]

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    11 Using the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) feature “ Use the Î ï keys to select PIP ‘ Use the Æ / key to enter PIP menu. ( 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. Defini[...]

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    12 Screen Formats 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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    13 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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    14 Teletext 3 6 2 2 4 5 1 AUX 9 9 7 8 2 AUX 9 9 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. ). This is used to switch on or[...]

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    15 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 1 or HDMI 2 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 se[...]

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    16 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 transmit high definition programming. IMPORTANT For the TV to function in HD mode, the following steps must be taken : & HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 input MUST be connected to the HDMI[...]

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    17 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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    18 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. VGA (Video Graphics Array) : a common standard graphics display system for PCs. RGB signals : These are the[...]

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    19 Specifications 37PF5321 42PF5321 / 42PF5331 Panel screen size 940 mm (37”) 1070 mm (42”) Audio output 2 x 15 W 2 x 15 W TV System PAL, SECAM Video playback NTSC, PAL, SECAM Sound System Mono, Nicam Stereo, Virtual Dolby Surround Connectivity Rear Antenna In 75 Ω, Scart 1, Scart 2, HDMI 1, HDMI 2, Component Video Input, DVI Audio In Side Au[...]

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    CANAL ................FREQ (MHz) E2 ........................48.25 E3 ........................55.25 E4 ........................62.25 E5 ......................175.25 E6 ......................182.25 E7 ......................189.25 E8 ......................196.25 E9 ......................203.25 E10 ....................210.25 E11 ....................217[...]

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    Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. 2005 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved . www.philips.com 3139 125 3 5772[...]