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PHILIPS product. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. WARNING:To reduce the risk of - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 2
accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply - All televisions must comply with the mats and supporting structure grounding of - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 3
of the screen. Help? If this instruction manual does not give an answer or if 'Before Calling Service' does not solve your TV problem, you can call your Local Philips Customer or Service Centre. See the supplied World-wide guarantee booklet. Please, have the Model and Serial number which you can - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 4
or injury. Make sure that the wall mount is being fixed securely enough so that it meets safety standards. Energy Star Compliance No CableCARD installed: 1 W CableCARD installed: 15 W Mounting the TV on the wall This TV provides the VESA mounting interface (not supplied) and is VESA compatible with - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 5
English User Manual Getting started Before you start Warning: do not insert the power plug into the mains at the bottom of the TV and in a wall socket before all connections are made. Before installing your TV or before hanging it on the wall, first connect your accessory devices. See To make video - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 6
42. Cable CARD INTERFACE 1394 * CableCARD™ is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. Digital Cable TV Your new TV SDTV and HDTV programs. However it is still possible to connect a set top box to your TV. The CableCARD receive premium digital TV channels and services (where available - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 7
User Manual Connect to the TV CABLE o ANTENNA 75 Your Philips Digital TV will allow you to enjoy digital programs directly from your cable or off air. Connect directly to the TV or connect via your current cable box or Satellite Receiver box. • Directly to the TV supply stereo sound to the TV - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 8
the mains < Insert the power cord supplied into the mains at the bottom of the TV and in the wall socket. Warning: verify that the power supply voltage corresponds to the voltage printed on the sticker at the back of the TV. Contact your local dealer if your power supply is different. Remote control - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 9
English User Manual Use of the remote control RC4403 / 4411 When a button enables frequently used options, like Closed captions, Picture format,... GUIDE To open and close the Electronic Program Guide. See EPG (Electronic Program Guide) p. 37. Cursor buttons Press the cursor buttons up/down, - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 10
or Off. For the Ambilight settings, see TV menus, Ambilight, p. 31. - MODE: Press this button repeatedly to toggle through the Ambilight modes. Audio and Video equipment buttons See Audio and Video equipment buttons, p. 53. See Multimedia browser functional buttons, p. 37. INFO Display information - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 11
English User Manual Use of the remote control RC4403/4411 (Continued) FORMAT Press this button to summon a list of available display formats (depending on the receiving signal).This lets you choose the display format of your preference. Press this button repeatedly to select another picture POWER - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 12
POWER MY CONTENT FORMAT GUIDE MY CONTENT FAV . MUTE Quick access My Content (Un)Mark Digital audio language Closed caption SOURCE Picture format Equalizer PIP format Clock Television Multimedia TV menu TV is only present when a USB device is connected. See Multimedia browser, p. 37. 10 - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 13
English User Manual Quick access My Content (Un)Mark Digital audio language Closed caption Picture format Equalizer PIP format Clock My Content (Continued) (Un)Mark This allows you to add TV channels to or remove TV channels from your favorite channels list. 1. Select (Un)Mark. 2. Press the OK - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 14
settings with the buttons on the right side of your TV. Press the power switch B to switch the TV on. The MENU button can be used to summon your language. 3. Press the OK button. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed. Notes: - Once you completed the initial installation procedure you can - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 15
English User Manual POWER How to navigate through the menus MY CONTENT FORMAT GUIDE FAV .... VOL MUTE CH Settings TV TV SOURCE Setup Picture Sound Installation Ambilight CableCARD applic. Features Demo Channels Exit Introduction A lot of guiding instructions, help texts and - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 16
through the menus (continued) Settings Demo TV Ambilight Setup Pixel Plus Installation Clear LCD CableCARD applic. Active Control Demo Exit Info Demo The Demo menu allows the user to get an idea of the features that are part of the television. 1. Select Demo in the Settings menu - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 17
User Manual How to search for and store TV channels (continued) Settings Installation Autoprogram Language Autoprogram Start now Weak channel ins. Software upgrade Info Television installation Installation mode Antenna Cable Please select your installation mode. Previous Next Store TV - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 18
menu between Antenna or Cable whether you want to watch Antenna TV channels or Cable TV channels. Note: Do not start Autoprogram but press the red color to 69 If a tuned channel is not yet in the master channel map, the TV will attempt to tune the channel and it will be added to the map. If - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 19
Exit How to upgrade the TV software This menu allows you to upgrade your TV software using a USB device. The USB device must be filled with the appropriate upgrade image (and structure) which can be found on the www.philips.com/support website. How to upload a new software version on your portable - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 20
TV Setup Conditional access Copy protection Installation CableCARD applic. Demo Exit Info A CableCARD is a removable card distributed by cable companies, that is inserted into the CableCARD slot at the bottom of your television have to subscribe to those services. Contact your cable company - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 21
English User Manual Use of the Setup menu Settings Setup TV Setup Installation Preferences Source Clock CableCARD applic. Demo Exit This menu is used to control the settings of special TV functions, features and accessory devices. The Preferences menu allows you to change settings that will - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 22
during the transmission of a Closed Caption program. 4. See Closed Caption in the TV, Features menu, see p. 30, to turn the Caption service On or Off. Notes: - This television provides display of television closed captioning conforming with the EIA-608 standard and in accordance with Sections 15 - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 23
English User Manual Use of the Setup menu (continued) Settings/Setup/Preferences Features prefer. Dig. caption options Caption service Reset to captions are displayed on your TV. < Select from the following options to change the visual characteristics of your TV's digital captioning. - Reset to - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 24
High or Maximum will always be presented. Low or Medium will be present or ignored depending on the selected setting. Important:When the TV clock is undefined (See Setup menu, Clock, p. 24), the Emergency Alerts will be ignored. The Emergency Alert message display will contain following information - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 25
User Manual Use of the Setup menu (continued) Set/Change PIN This allows you to set or change the personal 4-digit access code that is used in the different lock functions of the TV , the menu item is set to Change PIN. Follow the instructions on screen. 2. Enter your PIN with the digit buttons. - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 26
in the Setup menu. 2. Press the cursor right to select the Auto clock mode. 3. Press the cursor right to instruct the TV to get the time automatically or manually. Note: Most of the TV channels are not transmitting clock information.There are few cable channels but they are at the end of the channel - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 27
English User Manual Use of the Setup menu (continued) Auto clock channel (only available when Auto clock mode is set to Automatic) With the cursor buttons, select the channel number where time can be found by the TV. Typically time can be found on PBS (Public Broadcasting System) as well as some - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 28
preferred picture, sound and ambilight settings and to control the settings of special TV features and functions. Note in the picture menu. Note:This Philips TV has been set at the factory to the intensity of bright parts in the picture but keeps the dark parts unchanged. Brightness Adjusts the - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 29
English User Manual Settings TV Picture Sound Ambilight Features Channels Info Adjust Picture menu settings (Continued) Picture ........ Color Sharpness Color temperature Digital processing Clear LCD Dynamic contrast DNR ........ Color Adjusts the saturation level of the colors to suit your - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 30
the OK button or wait for the time out to dismiss the Active Control display. Adjust Sound menu settings Settings TV TV Picture Setup Sound Installation Ambilight CableCARD applic. Features Demo Channels Exit Info The Sound menu contains the settings that affect the quality of the the - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 31
English User Manual Adjust Sound menu settings (Continued) Settings TV Picture Sound Ambilight Features Channels Info Sound Auto channels is the installed menu language. Mono/Stereo Allows you to select, per TV channel, Mono or Stereo sound when analog stereo broadcasts are available. AVL ( - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 32
TV Picture Sound Ambilight Features Channels Info Adjust Features menu settings Features Closed captions Sleeptimer The Features menu allows you to control the settings of special features. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control. > The Settings menu appears on the screen. 2. Select TV - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 33
English User Manual Settings TV Picture Sound Ambilight Features Channels Ambilight Ambilight Brightness Mode Color Separation Balance Info Settings/TV Ambilight Ambilight Brightness Mode Color Separation Balance Mode Color Ambience Relaxed Movie Action Info Enjoy Ambilight The ambilight menu - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 34
the picture. Caution: Infrared interference To avoid bad infrared remote control reception, place your peripheral equipment out of sight of the ambient lights of your TV. Ambilight does not function well when the room temperature is less than 59°F/15°C. 32 - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 35
User Manual Control TV channels' special functions Settings TV Picture Sound Ambilight Features Channels Channels Lock after Channels lock TV ratings lock Movie ratings lock Preferred channels Region ratings lock Clear region ratings This menu allows you to control special functions for the TV - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 36
programs carrying that rating are currently locked. TV ratings TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-Y7-FV TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA appropriate for children of all ages with programs include fantasy violence more intense than other programs in the TV-Y7 category programs suitable for all ages.These programs contain little - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 37
English User Manual Control TV channels' special functions (continued) Settings/TV Channels Movie ratings lock Lock after Channels lock TV ratings lock Please enter your PIN Movie ratings lock Preferred channels Region ratings lock Clear region ratings Movie ratings lock This function - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 38
Preferred channels Region ratings lock Clear region ratings Info Preferred channels After having finished to search for and to store TV channels, all the installed, non-scrambled,TV channels are marked as preferred by default. With the -CH+ button on the remote control you can browse through the - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 39
EPG (Electronic Program Guide) (only with Digital TV channels) English User Manual POWER MY CONTENT FORMAT GUIDE GUIDE FAV .... MUTE POWER SOURCE MY CONTENT FORMAT GUIDE MY CONTENT FAV .. Quick access MUTE My Content (Un)Mark Digital audio language Closed caption Picture format Equalizer - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 40
Memory cards or USB devices are not supplied with this TV. < lnsert a memory card in one of the cardslots at the left side of the TV. Insert it to be clicked in. or card may result in data loss or damage to the card. • Philips shall not accept any liability for damage or loss of stored data. Warning: - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 41
English User Manual Multimedia Browser (Continued) Television Multimedia TV menu TV channels USB device 10. To stop playing content, press the ‡ button on the remote control. Press OK to play. pic001.jpg Notes: - your TV supports slide shows with background music. See Annex 2, Philips TV - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 42
MY CONTENT FORMAT GUIDE FAV MUTE Multimedia Browser (Continued) Function buttons at the bottom of the screen Details to display a description of the selected file or directory Transitions to - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 43
English User Manual To make video and audio connections Tips: - use the inputs that are set, adjust the picture position to the centre of the screen with the cursor buttons. Note: - your TV comes with all types of connectors with the exception of the DVI connector but some of your equipment may be - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 44
R stand for the blue and red component signals, respectively, and Y indicates the luminance signal. Refer to the DVD player's or devices instructions for use for definitions and connection details; - This television is ¬ on the remote control to switch off the internal loudspeakers of the TV. 42 - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 45
Rear panel overview English User Manual H Pr L V Pb R VIDEO AV1 S-VIDEO Y DIGITAL AUDIO IN AV3 VIDEO Pr S-VIDEO AV2 L Pb R Y SERVICE UART o HDMI 1 o HDMI 2 o picture, p. 26. Changing this setting during reviewing will not be stored as Personal setting after switch off. 43 - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 46
of your recorder. 2. Connect another RF cable 2 from the output OUT of your recorder to the TV's CABLE/ANTENNA 75 Ω x jack. 3. Better playback quality can be obtained if you also connect the sound. Use a mono to stereo adapter (not supplied) for sound reproduction via all internal loudspeakers. 44 - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 47
English User Manual Connect a recorder and other A/V devices CABLE 1 AV1 H Pr L V Pb R AV1 : L another RF cable 4 from the output OUT of your recorder to the TV's input CABLE/ANTENNA 75 Ω x jack. 4. To obtain better quality, supplied) for sound reproduction via all internal loudspeakers. 45 - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 48
for stereo sound) recorder AV cables 4 to the VIDEO, AUDIO L and R input AV2 jacks on the TV. 6. Select the equipment you have connected in the Setup menu, Select your source, p. 24 and link sound. Use a mono to stereo adapter (not supplied) for sound reproduction via all internal loudspeakers. 46 - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 49
User Manual Connect a satellite receiver or Cable box with A/V outputs CABLE 2 AV1 : L + R + VIDEO AV1 OUT H Pr L V Pb R VIDEO AV1 S-VIDEO Y DIGITAL AUDIO IN AV3 VIDEO Pr L Pb S-VIDEO AV2 R Y IN Cable box o ANTENNA 75 1. Connect the satellite antenna cable or the Cable TV - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 50
1 IN IN OUT 3 Cable box RECORDER o ANTENNA 75 1. Connect the satellite antenna cable or the Cable TV cable 1 to the satellite receiver's or cable box's IN jack. 2. Connect the AV cables 2 to Use a mono to stereo adapter (not supplied) for sound reproduction via all internal loudspeakers. 48 - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 51
English User Manual Connect a DVD Player or other accessory digital source devices Note:This TV is capable of displaying 1080i, 720p receivers or other equipment, and to the Y, Pb and Pr jacks of AV1 or AV3 on the TV. 2. Connect to the Y, Pb and Pr jacks of AV1 in case of devices with analog audio - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 52
that you are using. 2. Connect the audio cables to the device's AUDIO L and R jacks and to the L and R audio AV1 or AV2 jacks 2 on the TV accordingly to where you connected the SVideo cable. 3. Select the equipment you have connected in the Setup menu, Select your source, p. 24 and and link - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 53
to HDMI adapter cable (not supplied) to connect to the HDMI the screen with the cursor buttons. English User Manual o HDMI 1 o HDMI 2 HDMI AV1 2. Note: in case of any problems, see Annex 4: Issues referring to to connect to the RGB H/V connectors of your TV. 2. Connect the audio cable 3 to the - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 54
receiver to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT connector at the bottom of the TV. Note: Due to legal requirements, it is possible that with certain POWER MY CONTENT FORMAT Record with your recorder GUIDE Record a TV program You can record a TV program using your recorders tuner without affecting your TV - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 55
English User Manual Audio- and video equipment buttons POWER MY CONTENT FORMAT GUIDE FAV .... VOL MUTE CH - SOURCE INFO PIP A/CH Most of the audio and video equipment from our range of products can be operated with the remote control of your TV. Press one of the buttons after you - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 56
improve the picture. No power • Check that the TV's AC power cord is plugged into the mains socket. • Unplug the television, wait for 60 seconds the source complies with a supported code. or video play or in poor quality only No sound • Increase the VOLUME. • Check that the TV is not muted, press - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 57
. English User Manual If your problem is not solved Turn your TV off and then on again once. Never attempt to repair a defective TV yourself. Check with your dealer or call a TV technician. Telephone number Philips Customer Care Center: 1-888-PHILIPS (744-5477) Please, have the Model and Product - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 58
upgrades that can be found on the www.philips.com/support web site. To verify the version of the TV software Before you start the software upgrade procedure, it is advised to verify what the current TV software is. 1. Select Software Upgrade in the Installation menu. 2. Press the cursor right - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 59
English User Manual Software Upgrade Application Upgrade busy... Software Id: TL32E-234 Loading Validating Programming Annex 1 (Continued) Automatic software upgrade procedure 1. Turn off your TV and remove all memory devices. 2. Insert the portable memory that contains the downloaded software - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 60
: - the latest version of this document can be found on the Philips support website (www.philips.com/support). Use the type number of your TV to find this documentation and other related files. - Philips can't be held responsible for any problems that may occur as a result of the content in this - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 61
English User Manual Annex 2 (Continued) Supported XML-tags The following table gives a description of the XML syntax. Tag Name Use philips-slideshow mandatory title optional audio optional slide-duration optional slides slide mandatory optional Description Philips slideshow signature - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 62
be found on the Philips support website (www.philips.com/support); - the software of your TV is upgradeable. If you have problems first check if you have the latest software installed on your TV. The latest software, together with instructions, can be found on the Philips support website. Use the - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 63
English User Manual Annex 3 - Philips TV - Digital camera and USB issues (continued) Digital Camera Issues If a USB connection between your digital camera and the TV isn't working, you can try the solutions below to resolve your problem. < Make sure your digital camera is switched on and verify if - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 64
TV and monitor display modes: HD Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 640x480i 720x480i Enhanced Definition TV (EDTV) 640x480p 720x480p High Definition TV (HDTV signal is muted. < Your TV supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content may cause difficulties for the television to properly display. < In - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 65
recorder 44 dynamic contrast 27 emergency alert signalling.......22 EPG 37 safety warnings 2 satellite receiver 47,48 select connected devices ........52 set pin 23 side connectors 42 sharpness 27 sleeptimer 58 slideshow format 58 software upgrade 17,56 sound mode 29 source 24 standby - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 66
human health. The batteries supplied do not contain the tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part or television technician for help. Modifications The FCC requires the user to approved by Philips Consumer Electronics may void the user's authority to - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 67
English User Manual Product information - Your TV consumes energy in standby mode. Energy consumption contributes to air and water pollution.Very low standby power consumption. - Specifications: see the product leaflet on www. philips. com/support. - If you need further assistance, please call the - Philips 50PF9731D | User manual - Page 68
and/or part replacement because of improper installation, connections to improper voltage supply, abuse, neglect, misuse, accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the control of Philips. • Damage or claims for products not being available for use, or for lost data or lost software
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