Philips 21PT5408/01 - User Manual

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Introduction
Ta b le of Contents
Thank you for purchasing this television set.
This handbook has been designed to help you install and operate your TV set.
We would strongly recommend that you read it thoroughly.
We hope our technology meets entirely with your satisfaction.
Installation
Installing your television set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
The keys on the TV set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remote control keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Quick installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Program sort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Program name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Manual store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Other settings in the Install menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation
Using the radio (only available on certain versions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Picture settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Sound adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Feature settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Timer function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TV lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Teletext . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
16:9 Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Peripherals
Video recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Other equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
To select connected equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Side connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
VCR key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Practical information
Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
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Recycling
The materials used in your set are either reusable or can be recycled.
To minimise environmental waste, specialist companies collect used appliances
and dismantle them after retrieving any materials that can be used again (ask
your dealer for further details).
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Philips 21PT5408/01 Specifications

General

Brand	Philips
Model	21PT5408/01
Category	CRT TV
Language	English

Summary

Installation Guide

Positioning and Connections

How to place the TV and connect the aerial and power.

Remote Control and Power On

Inserting batteries, switching on the TV, and basic remote operation.

TV Set Physical Buttons

Explains the function of the physical buttons on the TV set.

Remote Control Functions

Basic Operation Keys

Details screen info, standby, menu, cursor, volume, mute, and number keys.

Media and Program Selection

Covers VCR, Radio/TV mode, program selection, and EXT source selection.

Special Feature Keys

Explains Surround Sound, sound/image presets, teletext, and sleep timer.

Initial Setup Procedures

Quick Installation

Guides country/language selection for automatic channel search.

Program Sorting

How to reorder channels after automatic tuning.

Program Naming

Assigning custom names to TV channels for easier identification.

Advanced Installation Settings

Manual Channel Storage

Adds individual TV channels manually when auto-store is insufficient.

Install Menu Options

Adjusting language, country, auto-store, and other installation parameters.

Radio Operation

Radio Mode and Station Selection

Switching to radio mode and selecting FM stations by number.

Radio Station Management

Using radio menus for station search, sorting, and naming.

Picture and Sound Configuration

Picture Settings

Customizing brightness, color, contrast, sharpness, and color temperature.

Sound Adjustments

Modifying treble, bass, balance, and automatic volume leveling.

Feature Settings Overview

Accessing timer, child lock, parental controls, contrast+, and noise reduction.

Advanced Features and Controls

Timer Function

Using the TV as an alarm with start/stop times and program recall.

TV Lock and Parental Control

Blocking channels or TV operation and managing parental access codes.

Teletext System Guide

Accessing Teletext Pages

How to call teletext, select pages via number or color keys.

Teletext Features and Navigation

Using contents, temporary stop, page enlargement, and favorite pages.

Screen Format Options

Automatic Aspect Ratio Switching

TV automatically adjusts picture format based on broadcast signal.

Manual Screen Format Modes

Selecting between 4:3, Zoom, Subtitle Zoom, Super Wide, and Widescreen.

Connecting External Devices

Video Recorder and Other Equipment

Connecting VCRs, satellite receivers, game consoles, etc., via EXT sockets.

Amplifier and Audio Setup

Connecting to hi-fi systems for enhanced audio output.

Selecting Input Sources

How to choose between different connected devices (EXT1, EXT2, AV).

Side Connections and VCR Control

Side AV Input and Headphones

Connecting AV devices and headphones to the TV, adjusting volume.

VCR Remote Control Operations

Using the remote to control VCR functions like standby, playback, and recording.

Troubleshooting and Glossary

Solving Picture and Sound Issues

Tips for poor reception, no picture/sound, and remote control problems.

Technical Terminology

Explanations for RGB, S-VHS, NICAM, System standards, and 16:9 aspect ratio.