Philips 23pf9945 Operating Instructions

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ACCESSING THE FM RADIO FEATURES MENU
     ACTIVATING THE TIMER
The Timer feature allows you to set the timer to switch to another FM channel at a specified
time while you are listening another FM channel.  For the timer to function, the set must not be
switched off. Once the set is switched off, the timer is disabled.  Note :  Ensure you are in  FM
RADIO  mode before you access  FM RADIO main menu.
MENUkMENUkMENUkFEATURES
•TIMER TIME•MODE SELECTSTART TIME•SCREENSAVERSTOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE
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1. Enter 
FM RADIO  main menu. 2. Select  FEATURES.3.Enter  FEATURES  menu.
Use the  Menu and Cursor Up , Down, Right  and Left buttons to access the Timer
menu to : – select the items. make the following adjustments or activate the timer.
TIME :Use the 
4 5
6
7 8
9
0
1
2
3 buttons to key in the
current time to enable functioning
of the timer feature.
START TIME :Use the 
4 5
6
7 8
9
0
1
2
3 buttons to key in the
time you want the channel to be
switched on.
STOP  TIME :Use the 
4 5
6
7 8
9
0
1
2
3  buttons to key in the
time you want the program to be
switched off.
CHANNEL :Use the 
4 5
6
7 8
9
0
1
2
3 buttons to key in the
FM channel number.
A CTIVATE :Use the  Cursor buttons to select
between the  Once and Daily  mode
to activate the timer.
DISPLAY :Use the  Cursor buttons to select
the  ON  option to display current
time on screen.
FEATURES
TIMER
TIME
•12:30•START TIME•STOP TIME•CHANNEL.•ACTIVATE
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FEATURES
TIMER
TIME
•START TIME•13:30•STOP TIME•CHANNEL•ACTIVATE
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FEATURESTIMER
•TIME•START TIME
STOP TIME•15:30•CHANNEL•ACTIVATE
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FEATURES
TIMER
•TIME•START TIME E•STOP TIME
CHANNEL•FM8•ACTIVATEÑ ▲
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FEATURES
TIMER
•TIME•START TIME E•STOP TIME•CHANNEL
ACTIVATE•ONCEÑ ▲
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FEATURES
TIMER
•START TIME E•STOP TIMEE•CHANNEL•ACTIVATE
DISPLAY•ONÑ ▲
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ACCESSING THE FM RADIO FEATURES MENU
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FEATURES
•TIMER TVMODE SELECTHD•SCREENSAVERPC
FEATURES
•TIMER TIME•MODE SELECTSTART TIME•SCREENSAVERSTOP TIME
CHANNEL
ACTIVATE
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1. Enter 
FM RADIO  main menu. 2. Select  FEATURES.3.Enter  FEATURES  menu.
     USING THE MODE SELECT
This feature allows you to go into  TV,  HD  or  PC  mode.  Note :   Ensure you are in  FM
RADIO  mode before you access  FM RADIO main menu.
Press ButtonResult on Screen
FEATURES
MODE SELECT
TV
•HD•PC
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4. Select MODE SELECT .
5. Enter MODE SELECT  menu.
 
  or  6. Select your desired mode.
7. Enter selected mode.
Note  :  Y ou can also access directly the  TV, HD  and  PC modes by the 
TV  HD  PC  buttons.
     ACTIVATING THE SCREENSAVER
Repeat Steps  1 to  3 as in “ Using the Mode Select ”.
4. Select SCREENSAVER .
  or  5. Select ON option to activate
screensaver mode.
i  6.Exit menu from screen.
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FEATURES
•TIMER•MODE SELECT
SCREENSAVER ON
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FEATURES
•TIMER•MODE SELECT•SCREENSAVER•ON
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ACCESSING THE PC MODE
This TV also allows you use your TV as a PC monitor.  To enable you to access PC mode in the
TV, you must connect the following :–
& Connect DC input terminal to the AC adaptor.
é Connect the Mains Plug from the AC adaptor to the AC outlet.
“ Connect Audio L and R output of your PC to the Audio IN L and R of your TV.
‘ Press  
PC  button to enter into PC mode.
( Press 
MENU button to enter into the PC Main Controls Menu.
Using the The 4 buttons 
 ,   ,    and    (Cursor Down, Up, Left  and Right)
on the remote control allow you to select the desired menu item, make ad\
justments
and access the sub-menus.
The PC Main Controls menu allows you to access for the followiong menu i\
tems :
– AUDIO SELECTION Allows audio selection between the PC , TV/Source and FM
Radio.
– BRIGHTNESS and Allows you to increase or decrease Brightness and Contrast
CONTRAST level.
– ADJUST COLOR Adjusts the color temperature of the picture. 3 settings
are available (Normal, Warm, Cool or Personal).
– VIDEO NOISE Allows you to eliminate the vertical bars by using the Clock
adjustment of Video Noise. Also allows you to eliminate the
horizontal bars by using the Phase Adjustment of  VIDEO
NOISE in the Main Controls.
– ADJUST POSITION Allows you to adjust the horizontal and vertical  image position.
– AUTO ADJUST Allows you to do automatic adjustments of settings.
– PIP CONTROLS Press 
æ (PIP ON/OFF) button to allow you go into PIP mode.
PIP Controls allows to change the Size and Position of the
subscreen.
– MODE SELECT Allows you enter into TV, HD or FM Radio mode.
– RESET TO FACTORY Allows you to reset all settings to Default Factory settings
SETTINGS
– VIEW FORMATS Allows you to choose between Native and Wide Screen
formats.
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PC DISPLAY SETUP
When you are using the TV as a Computer Display, follow the procedures for PC Display setup.
Note : Different Window versions may give different PC Display setup procedures.
1. Press 
PC  (PC) button on the remote control to enter PC mode.
Note : The LCD TV will go on standby mode automatically within 5 seconds if no PC
signal is detected.
2. Click on “Settings” on the Window Start menu.
3. Select “Control  Panel”.
4. Click on “Display” and a display dialog-box will appear.
5. Navigate to the “Settings” tab on the display dialog-box.
6. Select the required “Colours and Resolution” and click “OK”.
7. Dialog-box “..Does Not Support..’ message will be displayed if set does not support settings.
USING THE PC PICTURE-IN-PICTURE FEATURE
Picture-in-Picture feature allows you to call up a subscreen within your main screen.
    How to switch on the Picture-in-Picture Window screen
1. Press 
PC  (PC) button on the remote control to enter PC mode.
2. Press the  
æ  (PIP On/Off) button to switch on Picture-in-Picture screen (A large size
PIP screen appears).
3. Press the 
æ (PIP On/Off) button a second time to change PIP screen to a medium size.
4. Press the 
æ (PIP On/Off) button a third time to change to a small size.
5. Press the 
æ (PIP On/Off) buuton a fourth time to exit PIP screen.
Note : PC mode supports Picture-in-Picture with PC refresh rate not more than 60Hz.
How to position the Picture-in-Picture screen
2. In PC mode, press the  
æ  (Picture-in-Picture On/Off) button to switch on Picture-in-
Picture screen.
3. Press the 
o (PIP Position) button repeatedly to position PIP screen to the position of
your choice. (You can choose to position your PIP screen to be on the top left/top right/
bottom right or bottom left hand corner).
4. Press the 
æ (PIP On/Off) button three times to exit PIP screen.
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PC MODES SUPPORT
No. Resolution Refresh Vertical Horizontal Horizontal Pixel
Rate Sync Sync Polarity Frequency
1 640 x 480 60 Hz N 31,500 kHz N 25,175 MHz
2 67 Hz N 35,000 kHz N 30,240 MHz
3 72 Hz N 37,900 kHz N 31,500 MHz
4 75 Hz N 37,500 kHz N 31,500 MHz
5 85 Hz N 43,300 kHz N 36,000 MHz
6 720 x 400 70 Hz P 31,469 kHz N 28,322 MHz
7 800 x 600 56 Hz P 35,100 kHz P 36,000 MHz
8 60 Hz P 37,900 kHz P 40,000 MHz
9 72 Hz P 48,100 kHz P 50,000 MHz
10 75 Hz P 46,900 kHz P 49,500 MHz
11 85 Hz P 53,700 kHz P 56,250 MHz
12 832 x 624 75 Hz P 49,700 kHz P 57,300 MHz
13 1024 x 768 60 Hz N 48,400 kHz N 65,000 MHz
14 70 Hz N 56,500 kHz N 75,000 MHz
15 75 Hz P 60,000 kHz P 78,750 MHz
16 85 Hz P 68,700 kHz P 94,500 MHz
17 1152 x 864 75 Hz P 67,500 kHz P 108,000 MHz
18 1280 x 960 60 Hz P 60,000 kHz P 108,000 MHz
19 1280 x 1024 60 Hz P 64,000 kHz P 108,000 MHz
20 75 Hz P 80,000 kHz P 135,000 MHz
Note :  If the signal from the system does not equal the PC Modes Support, there may be no
video or corrupted video. Proceed to change the system to the right resolution that the PC
mode support.
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ACCESSING THE HD (HIGH DEFINITION) MODE
The HD mode offers you Picture and Sound adjustments,  Mode Select and Lock Channel
feature.
    USING THE HD PICTURE / SOUND MENU
 The HD Picture and Sound menus allow you to make adjustments to the picture and sound. It
alsoallow you to select and activate other features in the menu.
1. Press the 
HD (HD) button to enter HD mode.
2. Press the 
MENU (MENU) button to enter main menu.
3. Use the 
    (CURSOR UP/DOWN)  buttons to select the items on the
HD PICTURE/SOUND menu.
4. Use the 
    (CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT)  buttons to access the sub-menus.
Note : HUE feature is only
applicable to NTSC
programmes. The HUE item
will not appear on the menu if
programme is in PAL mode.
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          SOUND
EQUALIZER
120HZ -12
500HZ
1500HZ
5KHZ
10KHZ
BALANCE
AVL
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        SOUND
EQUALIZER
120HZ
500HZ
1500HZ
5KHZ
10KHZ
BALANCE
AVL ON
Sound Activities
menu items
Equalizer Allows you a choice of different sound
frequencies.
BALANCE Increase or decrease to adjust balance
level.
AVL As variation in signal conditions can result
(Auto Volume a sudden change in volume during in
Leveller) commercial breaks or channel switching,
selecting the “ON” function will enable
the volume to remain at a standard
volume level.
        PICTURE
BRIGHTNESS 38
COLOR
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HUE
COLOR TEMP
FORMATÑÉ
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        PICTURE
COLOUR
CONTRAST
SHARPNESS
HUE
COLOR TEMP
FORMAT FULL SCREEN
Picture Activities
menu items
Brightness Increase or decrease brightness level.
Color Increase or decrease color level.
Contrast Increase or decrease contrast level until
lightest parts of the picture show good
detail.
Sharpness Increase or decrease sharpness level to
improve detail in the picture.
Hue Imcrease or decrease hue level
Color Temp Allows you a choice of 3 picture settings
(NORMAL, WARM and COOL).
FormatAllows you to choose between FULL
SCREEN and WIDE SCREEN formats.
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ACCESSING THE HD (HIGH DEFINITION) MODE
    USING THE HD MODE SELECT
The HD MODE SELECT feature allows you to switch to TV MODE, FM RADIO MODE,
or PC MODE.
1. In HD mode, press the 
MENU (MENU) button to enter
HD main menu.
2. Press the 
  (CURSOR DOWN)  button
repeatedly until MODE SELECT is highlighted.
3. Use the  
  (CURSOR /RIGHT) button to
MODE SELECT menu
4. Use the 
    (CURSOR UP/DOWN)  buttons
to select TV MODE, FM RADIO MODE or
PC MODE.
5. Press 
  (CURSOR RIGHT) button to activate selected HD mode.
    USING THE HD LOCK CHANNEL
 The HD LOCK CHANNEL feature allows you to lock the HD mode channel to censor the
viewing of programme not suitable for children.
1. In HD mode,  press the 
MENU (MENU) button to enter
main menu.
2. Use the 
  (CURSOR DOWN) button
repeatedly until  LOCK CHANNEL is highlighted..
3. Use the 
456
78
9
0 12
3  (DIGIT) buttons to enter the four digit
Access Code to set uo the LOCK CHANNEL function.
4. Use the 
  (CURSOR /RIGHT)  button to select
ON or OFF options. If ON option is selected, the
HD channel will not allow viewing of programmes.
5. Press 
i (OSD) button to exit menu from screen.
         MAIN
PICTURE
SOUND
MODE SELECT
LOCK CHANNEL
          MAIN
PICTURE
SOUND
MODE SELECT
LOCK CHANNEL ACCESS CODE
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          MAIN
PICTURE
SOUND
MODE SELECT
LOCK CHANNEL ON
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      MODE SELECT
TV MODE
RADIO MODE
PC MODEHD1
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BEFORE CALLING SERVICE (TV MODE)
Below is a list of frequently occurred symptoms. Before you call for service, make these simple
checks. Some of these symptoms can easily be rectified if you know what to do.
SymptomWhat you should do
No power • Check whether adaptor is connected properly into cinch.
• Check the TV’s AC power cord is plugged into the mains
socket. If there is still no power, disconnect plug. Wait for
60 seconds and re-insert plug. Switch on the TV again.
No picture • Check whether transmission is in TV mode. Press 
TV (TV
button) on remote control to confirm.
• Check the antenna connection at the rear of the TV.
• Possible TV station problem. Try another channel.
Good picture • Try increasing the volume.
but no sound • Check that the sound is not muted. If it is muted, press the
Mute button on the remote control to restore sound.
• Chek that your headphone is not connected.
Good sound but poor • Try increasing the contrast and brightness setting.
colour or no picture
Snowish picture and • Check antenna connection at the rear of the TV.
noise
Horizontal dotted lines • Possible electrical interference e.g. hairdryer, vacuum
cleaner, etc. Switch off appliances.
Double images or • Possible poor positioning of antenna. Using a highly
 “Ghost” images directional antenna may improve reception.
TV not responding to • Check life span of batteries of remote control handset.
remote control handset • Aim remote control handset directly at remote control
sensor lens on the TV.
An after-image appears • If an image remains in the screen for an extended period of
time, it may be imprinted in the screen and leave an after-
image. This usually disappears after a few hours.
An after-image remains • This is characteristic of liquid crystal and is not caused by a
after the power has been malfunction or deterioration of the liquid crystal. This after-
turned off image will disappear after a set amount of time.
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BEFORE CALLING SERVICE (PC / FM RADIO MODE)
Below is a list of frequently occurred symptoms when you are in PC /FM RADIO  mode .
Before you call for service, make these simple checks. Some of these symptoms can easily be
rectified if you know what to do.
SymptomWhat you should do
Incorrect Display position • Adjust the image position using the Horizontal Position and/
or Vertical Position in the PC Mains Controls menu.
No Video Input • Make sure the monitor cable is properly connected to the
PC input (VGA) at the rear of the TV.
• Check whether the monitor cable has bent pins.
Vertical flicker appears • Try eliminating the vertical bars by using the Clock
Adjustment of  VIDEO NOISE in the Main Controls.
Horizontal flicker appears • Try eliminating the horizontal bars by using the Phase
Adjustment of  VIDEO NOISE in the Main Controls.
Screen too bright or dark • Try adjusting the contrast and brightness in the Main
Controls.
Cannot access FM radio • Check whether the connection from  FM Antenna socket to
the FM Radio mains is done correctly.
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17PF9945 23PF9945
Picture tube screen size 432 mm 584 mm
Audio Output 2 x 3  W 2 x 5 W
TV System NTSC M PAL B/G
PAL D/K
PAL I
SECAM B/G
SECAM D/K
SECAM K1
Pl ayback System                                             NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43,  P AL 60
Set Dimensions  without stand
Length 517 mm 704 mm
Height 301 mm 373 mm
Depth 65 mm 76 mm
Set Dimensions  with stand
Length 517 mm 704 mm
Height 340 mm 419 mm
Depth 177 mm 195 mm
Net  Weight of Set with stand  6.4 kg  9.9 kg
Note
For Operating Voltage, Frequency, Power Consumption and Version Number, refer to the
type number on mains adaptor.
SPECIFICATIONS
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