Philips 32PHT4201 Manual

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32PHH4201
32PHT4201
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							Contents
1  TV Tour    3
1.1  Pause TV and recordings    3
1.2  EasyLink    3
2  Setting up    4
2.1  Read safety    4
2.2  TV stand and wall mounting    4
2.3  Tips on placement    4
2.4  Power cable    4
2.5  Antenna cable    4
2.6  Satellite dish    5
3  Connect devices    6
3.1  About connections    6
3.2  Common interface - CAM    8
3.3  Set-top box - STB    8
3.4  Satellite receiver    8
3.5  Home Theatre System - HTS    9
3.6  Blu-ray Disc player    10
3.7  DVD player    10
3.8  Game console    10
3.9  USB Hard Drive    11
3.10  USB flash drive    12
3.11  Camcorder - HDMI    12
3.12  Computer    12
3.13  Headphones    12
4  Switch on    14
4.1  On, Standby or Off    14
4.2  Keys on TV (For 4100, 4200, 4101, 4111, 4201, 6300,
630) series    14
4.3  Sleep timer    14
4.4  Switch Off Timer    14
5  Remote control    15
5.1  Key overview (For 4000, 4100, 4200, 4101, 4111, 4201,
5210 series)    15
5.2  IR sensor    16
5.3  Batteries    16
5.4  Cleaning    16
6  TV channels    17
6.1  Channel Lists    17
6.2  Watching TV channels    17
6.3  Channel list copy    21
7  Channel installation - Antenna, Cable   
23
7.1  Update channels    23
7.2  Reinstall channels    23
7.3  DVB-T or DVB-C    23
7.4  Manual Installation    24
8  TV guide    26
8.1  What you need    26
8.2  Using the TV guide    26
9  Recording and pause TV    28
9.1  Recording    28
9.2  Pause TV    29
10  Sources    30
10.1  Switch to a device    30
10.2  From standby    30
10.3  EasyLink    30
11  Timers and clock    31 11.1  Sleep timer    31
11.2  Clock    31
11.3  Switch off timer    31
12  Videos, Photos and Music    32
12.1  From a USB connection    32
12.2  Play your videos    32
12.3  View your photos    32
12.4  Play your music    33
13  Settings    34
13.1  Picture    34
13.2  Sound    37
13.3  General settings    39
14  Specifications    41
14.1  Environmental    41
14.2  Reception for PxH / PxT models    42
14.3  Display    42
14.4  Power    42
14.5  Dimensions and weights    42
14.6  Connectivity    43
14.7  Sound    43
14.8  Multimedia    43
15  Software    44
15.1  Software update    44
15.2  Software version    44
15.3  Open source software    44
15.4  Open source license    44
16  Troubleshooting and support    47
16.1  Troubleshooting    47
16.2  Register    48
16.3  Help    48
16.4  Online help    48
16.5  Consumer Care / Repair    49
17  Safety and care    50
17.1  Safety    50
17.2  Screen care    51
18  Terms of use, copyrights and licenses   
52
18.1  Terms of use    52
18.2  Copyrights and licenses    52
Index    54
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							1
TV Tour
1.1
Pause TV and recordings
If you connect a USB Hard Drive, you can pause and
record a broadcast from a digital TV channel.
Pause your TV and answer that urgent phone call or
simply take a break during a sports match, while the
TV stores the broadcast on the USB Hard Drive. You
can start watching again later.
With a USB Hard Drive connected, you can also
record digital broadcasts. You can record while you
are watching a programme or schedule a recording of
an upcoming programme.
 
1.2
EasyLink
With  EasyLink  you can operate a connected device,
like a Bluray Disc player, with the remote control of
the TV.
EasyLink uses HDMI CEC to communicate with the
connected devices.
 
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							2
Setting up
2.1
Read safety
Read the safety instructions first before you use the
TV.
In Help, go to  Safety and care  >  Safety .
2.2
TV stand and wall mounting
TV stand
You can find the instructions for mounting the TV
stand in the Quick Start Guide that came with the TV.
In case you lost this guide, you can download it from 
www.philips.com .
Use the product type number of the TV to look for the
Quick Start Guide to download.
Wall mounting
For 4201 series
Your TV is also prepared for a VESA-compliant wall
mount bracket (sold separately).
Use the following VESA code when purchasing the
wall mount . . .
To fix the bracket securely, use screws with a length
indicated in the drawing.
- 32Pxx4201 - VESA MIS-F 100x100, M4 (Minimum
10 mm, Maximum 14 mm)
- 40PFx4201 - VESA MIS-F 200x200,
M4 (Minimum 12 mm, Maximum 16 mm)
Caution    
Wall mounting the TV requires special skills and
should only be performed by qualified personnel. The
TV wall mounting should meet safety standards
according to the TV's weight. Also read the safety
precautions before positioning the TV.
TP Vision Europe B.V. bears no responsibility for
improper mounting or any mounting that results in accident or injury.
2.3
Tips on placement
- Position the TV where light does not shine directly
on the screen.
- Position the TV up to 15 cm away from the wall.
- The ideal distance to watch TV is 3 times its
diagonal screen size. When seated, your eyes should
be level with the centre of the screen.
2.4
Power cable
- Insert the power cable into the  POWER  connector
on the back of the TV.
- Make sure the power cable is securely inserted in
the connector.
- Make sure that the power plug, in the wall socket, is
accessible at all times.
- When you unplug the power cable, always pull the
plug, never pull the cable.
Although this TV has a very low standby power
consumption, unplug the power cable to save energy
if you do not use the TV for a long period of time.
2.5
Antenna cable
Insert the antenna plug firmly into the  ANTENNA
socket at the back of the TV.
You can connect your own antenna or an antenna
signal from an antenna distribution system. Use an
IEC Coax 75 Ohm RF antenna connector.
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							Use this antenna connection for DVB-T and DVB-C
input signals.
2.6
Satellite dish
- For PHK/PFK models
Attach the satellite F-type connector to the satellite
connection  SAT  at the back of the TV.
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Connect devices
3.1
About connections
Connectivity guide
Always connect a device to the TV with the highest
quality connection available. Also, use good quality
cables to ensure a
good transfer of picture and sound.
If you need help to connect several devices to the TV,
you can visit the Philips TV connectivity guide. The
guide offers information on how to connect and
which cables to use. 
Go to  www.connectivityguide.philips.com
Antenna port
If you have a Set-top box (a digital receiver) or
Recorder, connect the antenna cables to run the
antenna signal through the Set-top box and/or
Recorder first before it enters the TV. In this way, the
antenna and the Set-top box can send possible
additional channels to the Recorder to record.
HDMI ports
HDMI quality
An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound
quality. Use an HDMI cable for TV signal.
For best signal quality transfer, use a High speed
HDMI cable and do not use an HDMI cable longer
than 5 m. Copy protection    
HDMI cables support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection). HDCP is a copy protection signal
that prevents copying content from a DVD disc or Blu-
ray Disc. Also referred to as DRM (Digital Rights
Management).
HDMI ARC
HDMI 1 connection on the TV have HDMI ARC (Audio
Return Channel). If the device, typically a Home
Theatre System (HTS), also has the HDMI ARC
connection, connect it to HDMI 1 on this TV. With the
HDMI ARC connection, you do not need to connect
the extra audio cable that sends the sound of the TV
picture to the HTS. The HDMI ARC connection
combines both signals.
In case you prefer to switch off ARC on the HDMI
connections, press 
  and select  Setup  and
press  OK . Select  TV
settings  >  Sound  >  Advanced  >  HDMI 1 - ARC .
HDMI CEC - EasyLink
EasyLink
With EasyLink you can operate a connected device
with the TV remote control. EasyLink uses HDMI CEC
(Consumer Electronics Control) to communicate with
the connected devices. Devices must support HDMI
CEC and must be connected with an HDMI
connection.
EasyLink setup    
The TV comes with EasyLink switched on. Make sure
that all HDMI CEC settings are properly set up on the
connected EasyLink devices. EasyLink might not work
with devices from other brands.
HDMI CEC on other brands    
The HDMI CEC functionality has different names on
different brands. Some examples are: Anynet, Aquos
Link, Bravia Theatre Sync, Kuro Link, Simplink and
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							Viera Link. Not all brands are fully compatible with
EasyLink.
Example HDMI CEC branding names are property of
their respective owners.
Operate devices
To operate a device connected to HDMI and set up
with EasyLink, select the device - or its activity - in
the list of TV connections. Press 
  SOURCES , select
a device connected to an HDMI connection and
press  OK .
Once the device is selected, the TV remote control
can control the device.
However 
  and 
   OPTIONS  keys and some
other TV keys are not forwarded to the device.
If the key you need is not on the TV remote control,
you can select the key in the Options menu.
Press 
   OPTIONS  and select  Controls  in the
menu bar. On the screen, select the device key you
need and press  OK .
Some very specific device keys might not be available
in the Controls menu.
Note: Only devices that support  EasyLink Remote
Control  function will respond to the TV remote
control.
EasyLink On or Off
The TV comes with all EasyLink settings switched on.
You can switch off any EasyLink setting
independently.
To switch off EasyLink completely . . .
1. Press 
  and select  Setup  and press  OK .
2. Select  TV settings  >  General
settings  >  EasyLink .
3. Select  EasyLink .
4. Select  Off  and press  OK .
5. Press 
 , repeatedly if necessary, to close the
menu.
EasyLink Remote Control
EasyLink Remote Control    
If you want devices to communicate but you don't
want to operate them with the TV remote control, you
can switch off EasyLink remote control separately.
You can control multiple HDMI-CEC compliant
devices with your TV remote control.
In the EasyLink settings menu, select  EasyLink
Remote Control  and select  Off . DVI to HDMI
If you still own a device that only has a DVI
connection, you can connect the device to any of
the  HDMI  connection with a DVI to HDMI adapter.
Use a DVI to HDMI adapter if your device only has a
DVI connection. Use one of the HDMI connections
and add an Audio L/R cable (mini-jack 3.5mm) to
Audio In for sound, on the back of the TV.
Copy protection
DVI and HDMI cables support HDCP (High-bandwidth
Digital Content Protection). HDCP is a copy protection
signal that prevents copying content from a DVD disc
or Blu-ray Disc. Also referred to as DRM (Digital
Rights Management).
Audio Out - Optical
Audio Out - Optical is a high quality sound
connection. This optical connection can carry 5.1
audio channels. If your device, typically a Home
Theatre System (HTS), has no HDMI ARC connection,
you can use this connection with the Audio In -
Optical connection on the HTS. The Audio Out -
Optical connection sends the sound from the TV to
the HTS.
You can set the type of the audio out signal to fit the
audio capabilities of your Home Theatre System.
If the sound does not match the video on screen, you
can adjust the audio to video synchronization.
Scart
SCART is a good quality connection. The SCART
connection can be used for CVBS and RGB video
signals but cannot be used for High Definition (HD) TV
signals. The SCART connection combines video and
audio signals.
Use the SCART adapter cable to connect your device.
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							3.2
Common interface - CAM
CI+
This TV is ready for the CI+ Conditional Access.
With CI+ you can watch premium HD programmes,
like movies and sports, offered by digital TV
broadcasters in your region. These programmes are
scrambled by the TV broadcaster and descrambled
with a prepaid CI+ module.
Digital TV broadcasters provide this CI+ module
(Conditional Access Module - CAM) when you
subscribe to their premium programmes. These
programmes have a high level of copy protection.
Contact a digital TV broadcaster for more information
on terms and conditions.
CAM
Insert a CAM module    
Switch off the TV before inserting a CAM.
Look on the CAM for the correct method of insertion.
Incorrect insertion can damage the CAM and TV.
Use the Common Interface slot on the TV to insert the
CAM card.
With the front of the card facing to you, gently insert
the CAM as far as it will go.
Leave the card in the slot permanently. It may take a few minutes before the CAM is
activated. Removing the CAM will deactivate the
broadcast service on TV.
If a CAM is inserted and subscription fees are paid,
(connection methods can differ), you can watch the
TV broadcast. The inserted CAM is exclusively for
your TV.
3.3
Set-top box - STB
Use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the
Set-top box (a digital receiver) and the TV.
Next to the antenna connections, add an HDMI cable
to connect the Set-top box to the TV.
Auto switch off
Switch off this automatic timer, if you only use the
remote control of the Set-top box. Do this to prevent
the TV from switching off automatically after a 4 hour
period without a key press on the remote control of
the TV.
To switch off the Switch off timer, press 
  and
select  Setup  and press  OK .
Select  TV settings  >  General settings  >  Switch off
timer  and set the slider bar to  Off .
3.4
Satellite receiver
Connect the dish antenna cable to the Satellite
receiver.
Next to the antenna connection, add an HDMI cable
to connect the device to the TV.
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							Auto switch off    
Switch off this automatic timer, if you only use the
remote control of the Set-top box. Do this to prevent
the TV from switching off automatically after a 4 hour
period without a key press on the remote control of
the TV.
To switch off the Switch off timer, press 
  and
select  Setup  and press  OK .
Select  TV settings  >  General settings  >  Switch off
timer  and set the slider bar to  Off .
3.5
Home Theatre System - HTS
Connect with HDMI ARC
Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre
System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips
Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player.
HDMI ARC    
HDMI 1 connection on the TV have HDMI ARC (Audio
Return Channel). If the device, typically a Home
Theatre System (HTS), also has the HDMI ARC
connection, connect it to HDMI 1 on this TV. With the
HDMI ARC connection, you do not need to connect
the extra audio cable that sends the sound of the TV
picture to the HTS. The HDMI ARC connection
combines both signals.
Audio to video synchronisation (sync)    
If the sound does not match the video on screen, you
can set a delay on most Home Theatre Systems with
a disc player to match the sound with the video.   Connect with HDMI
Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre
System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips
Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player.
If the Home Theatre System has no HDMI ARC
connection, add an optical audio cable (Toslink) to
send the sound of the TV picture to the Home Theatre
System.
Audio to video synchronisation (sync)    
If the sound does not match the video on screen, you
can set a delay on most Home Theatre Systems with
a disc player to match the sound with the video.
Audio Out settings
Audio Out delay
With a Home Theatre System (HTS) connected to the
TV, the picture on TV and the sound from the HTS
should be synchronised.
Automatic audio to video sync    
With recent Philips Home Theatre Systems, the audio
to video sync is automatically synchronised and
always correct.
Audio sync delay    
For some Home Theatre Systems you might need to
adjust the audio sync delay to synchronise the audio
to video. On the HTS, increase the delay value until
there is a match between picture and sound. A delay
value of 180ms may be required. Read the user
manual of the HTS. With a delay value set up on the
HTS, you need to switch off Audio Out delay on the
TV.
To switch off the Audio Out delay . . .
1. Press 
  and select  Setup  and press  OK .
2. Select  TV settings  >  Sound  >  Advanced  >  Audio out
delay .
3. Select  Off  and press  OK .
4. Press 
 , repeatedly if necessary, to close the
menu.
Audio Out offset
If you cannot set a delay on the Home Theatre
System, you can set the TV to sync the sound. You
can set an offset that compensates the time
necessary for the Home Theatre System to process
the sound of the TV picture. You can set the value in
steps of 1ms. Maximum setting is 12ms. The Audio out
delay setting should be switched on.
To synchronise the sound on the TV . . .
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							1. Press 
  and select  Setup  and press  OK .
2. Select  TV
settings  >  Sound  >  Advanced  >  Audio out offset .
3. Use the slider bar to set the sound offset and
press  OK .
4. Press 
 , repeatedly if necessary, to close the
menu.
Audio Out format
If you have a Home Theatre System (HTS)
with multichannel sound processing capabilities like
Dolby Digital, DTS® or similar, set the Audio out
format to Multichannel. With Multichannel, the TV can
send the compressed multichannel sound signal from
a TV channel or connected player to the Home
Theatre System. If you have a Home Theatre System
without multichannel sound processing, select Stereo.
To set the Audio Out format . . .
1. Press 
  and select  Setup  and press  OK .
2. Select  TV
settings  >  Sound  >  Advanced  >  Audio out format .
3. Select  Multichannel  or  Stereo .
4. Press 
 , repeatedly if necessary, to close the
menu.
Audio Out levelling
Use the Audio Out leveling setting to level the volume
(loudness) of the TV and the Home Theatre System
when you switch over from one to another. Volume
differences can be caused by differences in sound
processing.
To level the difference in volume . . .
1. Press 
  and select  Setup  and press  OK .
2. Select  TV
settings  >  Sound  >  Advanced  >  Audio out
leveling .
3. If the volume difference is large, select  More . If the
volume difference is small, select  Less .
Press 
 , repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu.
Audio Out leveling affects both the Audio Out -
Optical and HDMI ARC sound signals.
Problems with HTS sound
Sound with loud noise    
If you watch a video from a plugged in USB flash drive
or connected computer, the sound from your Home
Theatre System might be distorted.
1. Press 
  and select  Setup  and press  OK.
2. Select  TV
settings  >  Sound  >  Advanced  >  Audio out format . No sound    
If you cannot hear the sound from the TV on your
Home Theatre System, check the following . . .
- Check if you connected the HDMI cable to a  HDMI
1  connection on the Home Theatre System.
- Check if the  HDMI ARC  setting on the TV is
switched  On . 
Go to 
  >  Setup  >  TV
settings  >  Sound  >  Advanced  >  HDMI 1 -ARC .
3.6
Blu-ray Disc player
Use a  High speed HDMI  cable to connect the Blu-ray
Disc player to the TV.
If the Blu-ray Disc player has EasyLink HDMI CEC,
you can operate the player with the TV remote
control.
 
3.7
DVD player
Use an HDMI cable to connect the DVD player to the
TV.
If the DVD player is connected with HDMI and has
EasyLink CEC, you can operate the player with the TV
remote control.
 
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