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LCD TV User Manual 26PF8946 Thank you for choosing Philips. Need help fast? Read your User Manual and/or Quick-Use Guide first for quick tips that make using your Philips product more enjoyable. If you have read your instructions and still need assistance you may access our online help at www.p4c. - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 2
your purchase. Registering your model with PHILIPS makes you eligible for PHILIPS "family," you're entitled to protection by one of the most comprehensive warranties and outstanding service enclosed literature closely to prevent operating and maintenance problems. WARNING: To reduce the risk of - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 3
in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8. Do not install near attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12. Use only with a cart, 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 4
parts. After condensation fades, spots or blemishes will be present on the LCD screen. Positioning the LCD TV • Place the LCD TV on a solid, sturdy base or stand. Be sure the stand is strong enough to handle the weight of the LCD TV. • Try to leave at least 6 cm of space around each side of - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 5
30 How to use the PC Features Controls 31 How to use the PIP Control 32 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Troubleshooting 37 Care and Cleaning 38 Index 39 Limited Warranty 40 Features Active Control™ continuously measures and corrects all incoming signals to help provide the best picture quality. This - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 6
input to Cable, Antenna, or Auto Mode. It's important for the TV to know what type of signal is connected, either Antenna or Cable. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Mode Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint 2 Press - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 7
TV signal must first be connected to your TV. (see Quick-Use Guide for making connections. Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint TV TV' s TV Menu memory . Picture Sound Features 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control 6 8 buttons to select a specific numbered channel. 7 Press the - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 8
HOW TO USE THE PICTURE ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS T o adjust your TV picturols, select a channel and follow these steps. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 2 Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Picture. 3 Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to enter the Picture menu. - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 9
SOUND ADJUSTMENT CONTROLS T o adjust your TV sound controls, select a channel and follow these steps. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show Programming) sent as a third audio channel, a SAP signal can be heard apart from the current TV program sound. Note: If SAP is not available, " - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 10
Y our television comes with an onscreen clock. The TV can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 2 Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. 3 Press - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 11
control is OFF, the blocking or censoring of programs is disabled. When the BLOCKING control block individual channels or block programming based on ratings of the MPAA and TV broadcasters. (See a description of dialogue (D). TV-MA : (Mature Audience Only - This program is specifically designed to - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 12
to change code. 7 Using the numbered buttons on the remote control, enter the access code of your choice. Enter the the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Mode 8 1 6 7 Timer viewed. 12 AutoLock Block Channel Ñ Lock HD É Change Code É - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 13
you want to block out or censor. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 2 Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. a channel is blocked by the Block Channel or Block All option, the TV will display the above screen. To watch the channel, enter your access - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 14
Y ou can also lock the HD (High Definition) channel while in TV Mode using the AutoLock™ feature. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 2 Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Mode • Timer • Autolock • Contrast - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 15
control or by entering your access code. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Mode • Timer • Autolock • Contrast + • DNR • PIP 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control menu from the screen. HELPFUL HINT If you tune to a specific channel that has been blocked by Block Channel or any of the - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 16
BLOCKING PROGRAMS BASED ON MOVIE RATINGS A fter your personal access code has been set, you can select specific movie ratings that you want to censor. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 2 Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. 3 Press the CURSOR - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 17
BASED ON TV RATINGS Y ou can select specific TV ratings that you want to censor by following these steps. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 2 Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. 3 Press the CURSOR RIGHT button to display the Features menu. TV - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 18
MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 2 Press the CURSOR DOWN button to highlight Features. TV Menu Picture Sound Features blocking is disabled. Block Unrated : All unrated programs based on the Movie Ratings or Parental (TV) Guidelines can be blocked if this feature is set - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 19
Pr ess the STATUS/EXIT button on the remote control TWICE. Your AutoLock™ settings will appear on the screen. NOTE: If you have blocked specific subratings, such as V for violence in the TV-PG category, these blocked subratings will not appear in the review. The subratings however are still blocked - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 20
Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install CONTROLS T ne DNR (Dynamic Noise Reduction) function helps to diminish signal "noise" in the picture or what is known as "speckled" picture. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 21
THE PIP (PICTURE IN PICTURE) CONTROL While you ar e in TV mode, you can call up a PIP window for the PC. To enable the PIP to function a DVI Input source must be selected. (Refer to the QUG for details on connections.) 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display onscreen menu. 2 Press - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 22
press the dedicated button on the remote control to change the Mode. TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Mode 1 Brightness Color Picture Sharpness Tint TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Mode 3 5 2 4 TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Mode TV Menu Picture Sound Features Install Mode - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 23
read the voice content of television programs on the TV screen. Designed to help the hearing impaired, this feature uses onscreen "text boxes" to show dialogue and conversations while the TV programs is in progress 1 Press the CC button on the remote control to elect a caption mode: CC Off, CC1, CC2 - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 24
or series of previously viewed channels can be selected with the SURF button on your remote control. With this feature, you can easily switch between different TV channels that currently interest you. The SURF control allows you to set up o ten channels in its quick viewing list. Surf List Ñ3 Add - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 25
Weak Signal, and Multimedia AutoPicture™ controls have been preset at the factory to automatically adjust the TV's TV sound so as to enhance the particular program you are watching. Follow these steps to select any of the options. Personal Voice 1 Press the SOUND button on the remote control - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 26
the remote control to display the FM Radio Mode onscreen menu. 3 Press the CURSOR RIGHT button on the remote control to control will search the FM antenna signal and store any FM channel it finds in the TV's memory Manual Program - This control will allow you to manually tune any available FM signals - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 27
Menu Y our TV or FM Radio comes with an onscr een clock. The FM Radio can also be set to turn on or off at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on. Picture Sound Features Install Mode Timer Screen Saver 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 28
quality from the FM Radio feature of this TV, several Sound Controls are available for adjustment 1 To enter the FM Mode, press the RADIO button on the remote control. The FM Mode has its own onscreen menu options. 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the FM Radio Mode onscreen - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 29
so as to enhance the particular program you are listening to. Personal Classical 1 If in the FM Mode, press the AUTO SOUND button on the remote control Jazz display the the first Auto Sound™ option on the screen. 1 2 Press the AUTO SOUND button repeatedly to toggle through the factory 2 Pop - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 30
TV, several Picture Controls are available for adjustment. 1 Press the VGA button on the remote control to enter PC mode. 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control activate the specific controls. 6 Press the STATUS/EXIT button to remove the menu from the screen. Note: When using the LCD TV as a - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 31
the MENU button on the remote control to display onscreen menu. screen. Auto Adjustment - automatically adjusts the control based on the signal 4 5 being received to give the screen. Here is the list of the different display resolutions available on your TV: 640 x 480, 60 Hz 640 x 480, 67 Hz 640 x - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 32
PIP window for the TV, HD or FM Radio channel. For example, you can listen to the radio while you use the computer. For PIP to function, an accessory must be connected to the DVI Input (See Quick- Guide for connection). Press the VGA button on the remote control repeatedly until PC-D appears - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 33
On or Off the HD channel at a specific time and tune to a specific channel when it powers itself on. The HD Mode Timer operates in exactly the same way as the TV Timer menu. 1 If in the HD Mode, press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu. 2 Press - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 34
options. HD Menu Picture Sound Brightness Color 1 Press the HD button on the remote control to place the TV in the HD Mode. Features Install Mode Picture Sharpness Tint 2 Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the HD Mode onscreen menu. The Picture option will be highlighted - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 35
when in the HD mode. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 2 Press the CURSOR DOWN button to commercial breaks or channel changes. Dolby Virtual - adds greater depth and dimension to TV sound. Select from Dolby Virtual or Stereo sound (if Stereo) or Spatial - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 36
É Contrast + DNR 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control to show the onscreen menu. 2 Press the CURSOR DOWN buttontoto new four-digit code using the number buttons. "Confirm Code " will then appear. 12 Using the numbered buttons, re-enter your new four-digit code to confirm. Once message - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 37
. • Check the MUTE button on the remote control. • If you're attempting to hook up auxiliary equipment, check the audio jack connections. TV Only Produces MONO Sound • If using a cable box with RF only type connections, the signal coming from the cable box will be produced in MONO only. • Check - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 38
, videotapes, digital television boxes, broadcast channels, cable problem if they are bright and stationary; moving or low-contrast graphics are less likely to cause uneven aging of the picture tube • Stock-market tickers-presented at the bottom of the TV screen • Shopping channel logos and pricing - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 39
Registration Information 2 Safety/Precautions 3-4 Table of Contents 5 Troubleshooting Tips 35 TV Mode Controls Active Control 23 AutoLock Controls Access Code 12 Block Channels 13 Blocking Options 18 Clear All Locked Channels 15 Lock HD Channel 14 Movie Ratings 16 Review Screen 19 39 - Philips 26PF8946 | User manual - Page 40
service can be submitted for consideration of adjustment or full reimbursement at Philips discretion. EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY COVERAGE Your warranty does not cover: • Labor charges for installation or setup of the product, adjust- ment of customer controls on the product, and installation or repair
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User Manual
LCD TV
26PF8946
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