Philips 29pt5308 Operating Instruction

							Colour television
Operating Instruction
Colour television
29PT5307
29PT5308
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Recycling Directive –  To minimise harm to the environment, the batteries supplied
with the TV set do not contain mercury or nickel cadmium.  If possible, when
disposing of batteries, use recycling means available to you. Your TV set uses materials which
are reusable or which can be recycled. To minimise the amount of waste in the environment,
specialist companies recover used sets for dismantling and collection of reusable materials
(contact your dealer).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Safety Information/Useful Tips ...................................................................\
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Before Calling Service ...................................................................\
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Basic Installation/Functions
Hooking Up Your TV (Basic Connection) ................................................\
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Use/Care of remote Control .....................................................................\
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Connecting the Audio/Video Sockets (Playback) ................................................................\
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Connecting the Audio/Video Sockets (Recording) ............................................................... 8
Functions of Remote Control .....................................................................\
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Functions of  TV Controls ....................................................................\
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TV Installation
Selecting the Menu Language........................................................................\
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Automatic Tuning of Channels ......................................................\
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Manual Tuning of Channels ......................................................\
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Selecting the Colour/Sound System ......................................\
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Fine Tuning Of Channels ......................................................\
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Editing of Channels.....................................................\
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F eatures
Adjusting the TV Picture ......................................................................\
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Adjusting the TV Sound ...............................................................\
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Rotation (for certain versions  only).....................................................................\
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Using the Screen Format ..................................................................\
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Activating the Signal Strength ..................................................................\
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Using the Active Control .....................................................................\
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Smart Picture Control .....................................................................\
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Smart Sound Control......................................................................\
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P ersonal Zapping ........................................................\
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T eletext ................................................................\
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General
Specifications..........................................................\
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SAFETY INFORMATION AND USEFUL TIPS
Safety Information
•Disconnect mains plug when :
–the red light below the TV screen is flashing continuously.
–a bright white line is displayed across the screen.
–cleaning the TV screen. Never use abrasive cleaning agents. Use a slight damp chamois
leather or soft cloth.
–there is a lightning storm.
–the set is left unattended for a prolonged period of time.
•No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on top of the TV or
in the vicinity.
•Do not place your TV set under direct sunlight or heat.
•Leave at least 5 cm around each side of TV set to allow for proper ventilation.
•Avoid placing your set (e.g. near the window) where it is likely to be exposed to rain
or water.
•No objects filled with liquids should be placed on top the TV so as to avoid dripping
or splashing of liquids on the set.
Useful Tips
•Do not leave your set on standby mode for a prolonged period of time. Switch off set
to allow it to be demagnetised.  A demagnetised set supports good picture quality.
•Do not shift or move the set around when it is switched on. Uneveness in colour in
some parts of the screen may occur.
•Never attempt to repair a defective TV yourself. Always consult a skilled service
personnel.
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BEFORE CALLING SERVICE
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
Colour patch • Switch off the TV by the mains power button. Wait for 20
(uneveness) minutes before switching on again.
•Check the TV is not placed too near speakers or magnetic
objects.
No power • 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 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.
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.
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Antenna Connection
•Connect the aerial plug to the antenna socket  
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on the backcover.
• Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.
Mains Connection
•F or correct mains voltage, refer to type sticker at
the rear of the TV set
• Consult your dealer if mains supply is different.
Note  : This diagram is not representative of the
actual plug and socket.
Switching on the Set
•P ress the main power button to switch on/
off the TV.
• If the set is on standby (indicator is red),
press the  Pow e r button on the remote
control to switch on set.
HOOKING UP YOUR  TV (BASIC CONNECTION)
USE/CARE OF REMOTE CONTROL
• Insert the correct type of batteries into the
compartment.
• Ensure the batteries are placed in the right
direction.
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You can view the playback of VCR tapes (Video Disc players, camcorders, etc .) by using the AUDIO
and VIDEO INPUT sockets on the rear of the TV.
–Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO IN sockets on the rear of the TV to the AUDIO and
VIDEO OUT sockets on the VCR.
The S-Video connection on the rear of the TV is used for the playback of S-VHS  VCR tapes, Video Discs,
Video Games or Compact Disc-Interactive (cd-i) discs. Better picture detail and clarity is possible with
the S-Video playback as compared to the picture from a normal antenna (RF) connection.
–Connect the S-VIDEO socket on the rear of the TV to the S-VHS OUT socket on a
S-VHS  VCR.
–Connect the AUDIO IN sockets from the rear of the TV to the AUDIO OUT sockets
on the VCR. Note :  You need not connect the VIDEO IN socket of the TV if S-VIDEO IN
socket is connected.
CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO  SOCKETS (PLAYBACK)
ANTENNAOUT
IN
OUT
INAUDIO RLVIDEO
IN
OUT
L/Mono
RS-VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIOAV1 in AV2 in Monitor out
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTY
Pb
Pr
ANTENNAOUT
IN OUT
IN AUDIO RL
VIDEO
IN OUT
OUT
S-VIDEO
L/Mono
RS-VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIOAV1 in AV2 in Monitor out
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTY
Pb
Pr
AV sockets on
the rear of  TV
Back of  VCR
VCR (equipped with Video and
Audio output sockets)
AV sockets on
the rear of  TV
Back of  S-VHS VCR
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CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLACKBACK)
Y ou can view the playback of DVD discs by using the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT sockets on the
r ear of the TV.
– Connect the  “Y”, “Pb” and the  “Pr” INPUT  sockets on the TV to the  “Y”, “Pb” and
“Pr” OUTPUT  sockets on the DVD to view playback of DVD discs.
CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLACKBACK)
F or more convenient direct playback connections, the Side Audio/Video Input sockets allow for quick
and easy connections, particularly Camcorder tape recordings.
– Connect the  VIDEO socket from the Camcorder to the Side  VIDEO in socket of the TV.
– Connect the  AUDIO OUT  sockets (Right and Left) from the Camcorder to the Side
A UDIO IN  sockets. AV
 sockets on rear of TV
Back of DVD
D VD (Equipped with “Y”,
“Pb” and “Pr” and Output
sockets)
OUT
AUDIO
Y
LOUT
R
Pb
Pr
L/Mono
RS-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO AV1 in AV2 in
Monitor out
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Y
Pb
Pr
Connect headphone jack to
socket for personal listening Camcorder
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CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO  SOCKETS (RECORDING)
Connection for recording from the TV channel
–Connect the corresponding INPUT sockets of the  VCR to the MONITOR OUTPUT
sockets on the rear of the TV.
–To enhance the sound of your TV, connect the AUDIO L and R sockets to an external audio
system instead of the VCR. For mono equipment, connect only the AUDIO L socket.
Connection for recording from one VCR to another VCR
–Connect the sockets of the VCR which you wish to record from, to the corresponding
sockets at either AV1 or AV2
–Connect the sockets of the receiving  VCR to the MONITOR OUTPUT sockets on the
rear of the TV.
ANTENNAOUT
INOUT
INAUDIO RLVIDEO
IN OUT
L/Mono
RS-VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIOAV1 in AV2 in Monitor out
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTY
Pb
Pr
ANTENNAOUT
INOUT
INAUDIO RLVIDEO
IN OUT
ANTENNAOUT
INOUT
AUDIO RL
VIDEOOUT
L/Mono
RS-VIDEO VIDEO
AUDIOAV1 in AV2 in Monitor out
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUTY
Pb
Pr
AV sockets on
the rear of  TV
VCR (equipped with Video and
Audio input sockets)
AV sockets on
the rear of  TV
VCR (equipped with Video and
Audio input sockets) VCR 1VCR 2Back of VCR
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&Power button
– Switch set off temporarily to standby mode.
(The red light indicator lights up when the set
is on standby mode).
–T o switch on set from standby mode, press
Channel +/– , Digit (0 -9) or Power button.
é Teletext Colour/Personal Zapping buttons
– In teletext mode,  the colour buttons allow you to
access directly an item or corresponding pages.
– As Personal Zapping buttons, you can surf up to
10 personal channels for each button. For detailed
description of functions, refer to section on
“Personal Zapping ”.
“ Teletext buttons
Allows you to access teletext information. For
detailed description of functions, refer to section
on “Using  the Teletext”
‘ Smiley button
Allows to add and store your personal preference
channels in your Personal Preference list. For detailed
description of functions, refer to section on “Using your
Personal Zapping feature”.
( Timer Button
Not applicable.
§ Smart Sound Button
Press the Smart Sound button repeatedly to access 4
different types of sound settings and choose your desired
setting.
è Menu Button
Displays the main menu. Also exits menu from screen.
! Cursor Up Button
Allows you to select the next item on the menu.
ç Cursor Left Button
Allows you to select the sub-menus and adjust the settings.
0 Volume + / – Button
Increases or decreases volume.
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Allows you to switch from Stereo to Mono sound during
stereo transmission or to choose between language 5or
language 6during dual sound transmission.
2 A/CH(Alternate channel) Button
Allows you to change between the current
channel and the previous channel.
FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL
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FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL
3Main Index Button
In teletext mode, press button to return to the
main index page.
4 Frownie button
Allows to delete stored personal preference
channels in your Personal Preference list. For
detailed description of functions, refer to section on
“Personal Zapping ”.
5 Smart Picture Button
Press the Smart Picture button repeatedly to access
5 different types of picture settings and choose
your desired setting.
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1 Incredible Surround Button
  – Allows you to select Incredible Surround sound when
transmission is in stereo mode.
 – Allows you to select Spatial Sound when transmission is in mono mode.
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1 Cursor Right ButtonAllows you to access the sub-menus and adjust the
settings.
8 Cursor Down Button
Allows you to select the next item on the menu.
9 Channel + / – Buttons
Allows you to select channels in ascending or
descending order.
 20Mute Button
Mutes sound. To restore sound, press button again.
 
21T eletext Button
Refer to section on “Using the Teletext”
 22OSD button
Allows you to display the current channel number.
It also allows to exit menu from the screen after
control adjustments.
 23Digit (0 -9) Buttons
Press to select a channel. For a 2-digit channel
n umber, press the first digit and followed
immediately by the second digit.
 24A/V Button
Allows you to select the AV channels.
 25Sleeptimer Button
Allows you to select a time period after which the
set will switch to standby mode automatically.
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