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Philips 50PF9431D/37E User Manual

Philips 50PF9431D/37E
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Philips 50PF9431D/37E Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size50 inches
Display TypeLCD
HDMI Ports3
USB Ports1
Aspect Ratio16:9
Response Time (typical)8 ms
Component Video Input1
Composite Video Input1
S-Video Input1
Speakers2
Pixel Plus 3 HDYes
Built-in TunerYes

Summary

Safety Information

Understanding Safety Symbols

Explanation of common safety symbols and their meanings for safe operation.

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety guidelines for operating the television, including handling, placement, and power.

Damage Requiring Service

Details conditions under which the appliance requires professional servicing.

Tilt/Stability and Mounting

Advises on stability, avoiding tip-over hazards, and proper wall mounting procedures.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

Instructions for grounding outdoor antenna systems for protection against surges.

Battery Usage Caution

Precautions for safe battery installation and usage to prevent leakage.

About this User Manual

Getting Started Overview

Provides initial setup and basic operation instructions for the television.

Remote Control Operation Guide

Detailed guide on operating the TV using the provided remote control.

Safety Warnings and Precautions

General Handling and Placement

Guidelines for general handling, placement, and cleaning of the television set.

Screen Care and Maintenance

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the TV screen to prevent damage.

Wall Mounting and Stationary Image Risks

Details on wall mounting and the risk of permanent image retention from static content.

Getting Started: Connections

Before You Start

Preliminary steps and warnings before setting up the TV and connecting devices.

Rear Connector Panel Overview

Diagram and description of the TV's rear input/output ports for connections.

Getting Started: Connections (Continued)

Side Connector Panel Overview

Diagram and description of the TV's side input/output ports for connections.

Connecting to the TV

Instructions for connecting the TV to cable or satellite sources.

Getting Started: Power and Remote

Connecting to Mains Power

Instructions for connecting the TV to a power source.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Instructions on inserting batteries and operating the remote control.

Remote Control Operation: Basic Functions

Core Control Buttons

Covers power, mode selection, demo, clock, content access, and confirmation buttons.

Navigation and Adjustment Buttons

Buttons for menu navigation, volume control, and source selection.

Remote Control Operation: Advanced Functions

Menu and Display Control

Buttons for accessing menus, Picture-in-Picture, and displaying information.

Channel and Input Selection

Buttons for channel browsing, direct selection, and input source switching.

Favorite Channels Management

Buttons for managing and displaying favorite channels.

Remote Control Operation: Picture Formatting

Picture Format Adjustment

How to adjust the display format of the picture for various aspect ratios.

Remote Control Operation: Text Input

Alphanumeric Button Usage

Explains how to use number buttons for text entry and character selection.

My Content and TV Menu Navigation

My Content Menu Access

Accessing multimedia files and personalized content via the My Content menu.

TV Menu Navigation

How to navigate through the TV menu for settings and channel management.

Physical TV Control Buttons

Using physical TV buttons for volume, menu navigation, and power.

Initial TV Setup

First Time Installation

Steps for initial TV setup, including language selection and on-screen instructions.

Language Selection During Setup

Procedure for selecting the preferred language for on-screen menus.

Navigating TV Menus

Settings Menu Overview

Explains access and navigation of the main Settings menu.

Picture and Sound Preferences

Adjusting picture and sound preferences within the settings menu.

Setup Menu Functions

Details on Setup options like language, picture, sound, and features.

Menu Navigation and Channel Setup

Demo Menu Usage

Accessing and using the demonstration mode to explore TV features.

Installation Menu Access

Guide to accessing the installation menu for TV channel setup.

Language Selection for Installation

Procedure for selecting the preferred language for on-screen menus.

Searching and Storing TV Channels

Storing TV Channels via Autoprogram

Steps for scanning and storing available TV channels using Autoprogram.

Television Installation Modes

Selecting between Antenna or Cable installation modes for channel scanning.

Searching and Storing TV Channels: Tuning Details

Channel Tuning Information

Information on tuning channels, available ranges, and handling of audio-only digital subchannels.

Digital Subchannel Selection

Explanation of digital broadcasting standards for multiple program channels under one number.

Digital Channel Selection Delay

Information on the potential delay in selecting digital channels due to processing.

Searching and Storing TV Channels: Advanced Setup

Weak Channel Installation

Manually tuning weak ATSC channels to optimize signal quality.

TV Software Upgrade via USB

Instructions for upgrading TV software using a USB device.

Setup Menu: Preferences and Picture/Sound

Setting Personal Preferences

Accessing and adjusting personal preferences for picture and sound.

Adjusting Picture and Sound Settings

Detailed settings for picture and sound adjustments.

PIP Format Selection

Selecting preferred formats for Picture-in-Picture or Dual Screen display.

Setup Menu: Picture and Sound Adjustments

PIP Screen Positioning

Adjusting the position of the Picture-in-Picture window on the screen.

Auto Surround Sound

Automatically adjusts surround sound settings for encoded programs.

Closed Caption Service Selection

Selecting closed captioning levels for analog broadcasts.

Setup Menu: Captioning and Ratings

Digital Caption Service Configuration

Configuring how digital captions are displayed, including service channels.

Digital Caption Appearance Options

Customizing the appearance of digital captions like size, style, and text color.

Downloaded Rating Table Setup

Adding region ratings lock options to existing parental controls.

Setup Menu: Display and Emergency Alerts

On-Screen Display (OSD) Preferences

Adjusting On-Screen Display (OSD) preferences for temporary information.

Emergency Alert System (EAS)

Selecting priority levels for emergency alert messages.

Setup Menu: Security and Reset

Set or Change PIN Code

Setting or changing the personal 4-digit access code for TV lock functions.

Resetting AV Settings

Resetting picture and sound settings to their factory default values.

Setup Menu: Source and Clock Settings

Selecting External Source Devices

Identifying and selecting connected external accessory devices.

Digital Audio Input/Output Configuration

Connecting and configuring digital audio inputs and outputs.

TV Clock Configuration

Setting the TV's clock for accurate time display and features.

Automatic Clock Mode Settings

Configuring automatic or manual clock time synchronization.

Setup Menu: Clock and TV Menu Settings

Automatic Clock Channel Selection

Selecting a channel for automatic time synchronization.

Manual Time and Day Setting

Manually setting the time and day for the TV clock.

Time Zone and Daylight Saving

Setting local time zone and managing daylight saving time adjustments.

TV Menu Settings: Picture and Sound

Picture Quality Adjustments

Adjusting picture quality settings like contrast, brightness, and color.

Sound Quality Adjustments

Adjusting sound output, balance, and mode for optimal audio.

Picture Menu Settings: Detailed Adjustments

Auto Picture Presets

Selecting predefined picture settings or personal preferences.

Picture Contrast, Brightness, and Color

Adjusting contrast, brightness, and color saturation for optimal picture.

Picture Sharpness and Color Temperature

Adjusting picture sharpness and white balance for desired color tint.

Picture Menu Settings: Advanced Controls

Digital Processing and Noise Reduction

Settings for line doubling, pixel processing, and digital noise reduction.

Dynamic Contrast and Color Enhancement

Adjusting dynamic contrast and color enhancement for improved image.

Tint and Picture Format

Adjusting picture hue (tint) and display aspect ratio format.

Active Control Feature

Continuously measures and corrects incoming signals for optimal picture.

Sound Menu Settings: Basic Adjustments

Auto Sound Presets

Selecting predefined sound settings or personal preferences.

Volume, Balance, and Headphone Control

Adjusting sound output level, speaker balance, and headphone volume.

Sound Mode and Alternate Audio

Selecting sound modes and swapping between Main/Second audio programs.

Sound Menu Settings: Advanced Options

Digital Audio Language and Mono/Stereo

Selecting language for digital audio and sound mode for analog broadcasts.

Automatic Volume Leveler (AVL)

Automatically reduces volume differences between channels for consistent level.

Delta Volume Correction

Correcting permanent volume differences between channels or sources.

Features Menu Settings

Closed Caption Display

Displaying transmitted CC or CS text on screen based on service selection.

Sleeptimer Function

Setting a time period after which the TV automatically turns to standby.

Control TV Channels: Special Functions

Lock After Time Delay

Preventing channel viewing after a selectable time delay.

Channel Locking

Completely locking specific TV channels or external sources.

TV Ratings Lock (V-Chip)

Controlling program access based on age-based and content-based TV ratings (V-chip).

Control TV Channels: Ratings Management

Movie Ratings Lock

Controlling access to movies based on MPAA ratings.

Region Ratings Lock

Controlling access to individual programs based on broadcast regional ratings.

Clear Region Ratings

Clearing all content from the Region ratings lock menu.

Control TV Channels: Channel Preferences

Preferred Channels Management

Managing a list of preferred TV channels for easier browsing.

Multimedia Browser: Content Access

Accessing USB Media Content

Browsing and playing files (pictures, music) stored on a USB device.

Supported File Formats

Lists the file formats compatible with the multimedia browser.

USB Device Handling Procedures

Instructions for inserting and removing USB devices.

Multimedia Browser: Playback Controls

Slideshow and File Function Buttons

Explains functions like Details, Transitions, Slide time, Rotate, Repeat, and Shuffle.

Remote Control for Multimedia Playback

Details on remote buttons for playing, pausing, and stopping multimedia content.

Connecting Video and Audio Devices

Connector Cable and Audio Requirements

Overview of various connector cables and their required audio connections.

Connection Warnings and Signal Standards

Important warnings regarding correct connections and signal standards.

Connecting Video and Audio Devices (Continued)

Component Video Connection Notes

Notes on component video connections, color coding, and signal standards.

Camera, Camcorder, and Game Console Connections

Instructions for connecting cameras, camcorders, and game consoles.

Headphone and USB Port Usage

Information on connecting headphones and using the USB port.

Connecting a VCR or DVD Recorder

VCR/DVD Recorder Connection Diagram

Illustrates connections for a VCR or DVD recorder to the TV.

VCR/DVD Recorder Connection Notes

Tips on cable coding, S-VHS quality, and mono/stereo audio.

Connecting Other AV Devices

AV Device Connection Diagram

Illustrates connections for recorders and other A/V devices.

AV Device Connection Notes

Tips on cable coding, S-VHS quality, and mono/stereo audio.

Connecting Cable Box with RF Output

Cable Box RF Connection Diagram

Illustrates connecting a recorder and cable box via RF output.

Cable Box RF Connection Notes

Tips on cable coding, S-VHS quality, and mono/stereo audio.

Connecting Satellite Receiver or Cable Box

Satellite/Cable Box A/V Output Diagram

Illustrates connecting satellite/cable boxes with A/V outputs.

Satellite/Cable Box A/V Output Notes

Tips on cable coding, S-VHS quality, and mono/stereo audio.

Connecting Recorder and Satellite/Cable Box

Recorder and Satellite/Cable Box Connection Diagram

Illustrates connecting recorders and satellite/cable boxes with A/V outputs.

Recorder and Satellite/Cable Box Connection Notes

Tips on cable coding, S-VHS quality, and mono/stereo audio.

Connecting Digital Source Devices

Component Video (YPbPr) Connections

Connecting devices with YPbPr outputs like cable boxes and DVD players.

RGB Output Connections

Connecting devices with RGB output and separate sync signals.

S-Video Connector Connections

Connecting devices using an S-Video cable for improved picture quality.

Connecting to HDMI Connector

HDMI Device Connections

Connecting HDMI devices such as cable boxes, DVD players, or computers.

PC DVI Connector to HDMI

Connecting a PC with DVI output to the TV via HDMI.

PC VGA Connector to RGB/AV

Connecting a PC with VGA output to the TV using RGB H/V connectors.

Recording and Equipment Selection

Recording TV Programs

Instructions on how to record TV programs using your recorder's tuner.

Audio and Video Equipment Control

Remote Control for External Equipment

Explains which buttons on the TV remote control can operate audio/video equipment.

Before Calling Service: Troubleshooting Guide

Common Symptoms and Checks

Lists common symptoms and checks to perform before contacting service.

No Sound or Poor Sound Troubleshooting

Steps to take when the TV has no sound or the sound is poor.

Remote Control and Accessory Device Issues

Troubleshooting steps for remote control and peripheral device problems.

Before Calling Service: Advanced Troubleshooting

Software and VGA Picture Issues

Troubleshooting steps for software installation and VGA picture synchronization problems.

Shutdown, Standby, and Glossary

Information on TV behavior during standby, after shutdown, and glossary of terms.

Annex 1: TV Software Upgrade

Software Upgrade Introduction and Preparation

Explains benefits, preparation of USB device, and verification of current software version.

Software Upgrade Procedures

Details automatic and manual procedures for upgrading TV software via USB.

Annex 1: Software Upgrade Procedures (Continued)

Automatic Software Upgrade Steps

Steps for performing an automatic software upgrade via USB.

Manual Software Upgrade Steps

Steps for performing a manual software upgrade using a specific file structure.

Annex 2: Slideshow Format with Background Music

Creating Philips Slideshows

Explains how to create Philips slideshow files with background audio.

Slideshow File Rules and Syntax

Guidelines for referencing content and the XML syntax for creating slideshow files.

Annex 2: Slideshow Format Details

Supported XML Tags for Slideshows

Description of XML tags used for creating slideshow files.

Annex 3: Digital Camera and USB Issues

Digital Camera Connection Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting steps for connecting digital cameras to the TV.

USB Memory Device Compatibility

Information and requirements for USB memory devices to be detected by the TV.

Annex 4: HDMI Connector Issues

HDMI Supported Display Modes

Lists the TV and monitor display modes supported via HDMI.

HDMI Connection and Compatibility Notes

Information on audio muting, HDCP, and potential compatibility issues with HDMI.

Recycling and Disposal Information

Product Recycling Guidelines

Guidelines for recycling product packaging and the old product.

Battery Disposal Instructions

Instructions for the correct disposal of batteries according to local regulations.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Compliance and Modifications

Details FCC compliance, modifications, cable requirements, and Canadian notice.

Product Information

Plasma Display Characteristics at Altitude

Information on plasma display performance at different altitudes and air pressures.

Kensington Security Slot

Details on the security slot for preventing theft.

Philips Limited Warranty

Warranty Coverage Details

Details the terms and conditions of the one-year limited warranty.

Warranty Eligibility and Exclusions

Identifies who is eligible, what's covered, and what's excluded from warranty.

Obtaining Warranty Assistance

Provides contact information for obtaining assistance under the warranty.

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