Philips 40pfl4907 F7 User Manual

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Wirelessnetworksetting
This menu is displayed only when you set Wireless in 
Network	selection. In order to use a wireless network, you must set up 
a connection to the AP (e.g. wireless router).
3	Use ▲▼ to select Wireless	network 	setting , then press  OK.
Auto
Search for wireless networks automatically and select the SSID from the 
list. 
4	Use ▲▼ to select  Auto, then press  OK.
5	The list of wireless networks will be displayed. 
    Use ▲▼ to select the appropriate the SSID, then press  OK.
AutoRouter 1 Enter Key
Manually enter your S Router 2
 Select
Router 3
 Enter Key
Router 4
 Select
•  If you select the SSID with , WEP*2 /  WPA  / WPA2 Key entr y 
screen will appear.
      Enter the WEP*
2 / WPA  / WPA2 key of the selected wireless 
network using ▲▼◄►, then press  OK.
•  If you select the SSID has a WPS, the WPS setting screen will 
appear. 
    Use ▲▼◄► to select a setting, then press OK.
Easy	connect
Select this setting if your router has a WPS 
button. Star t scanning for wireless networks on 
the TV after pressing the WPS button on your 
router. If connection test fails, tr y Easy connect 
again.*
1
If it fails then refer to the router’s manual for 
more details.
WPS	code
Select this setting if your router has a WPS but 
does not have a WPS button. Enter the 8-digit 
WPS PIN code shown on your TV in the router 
settings menu via PC before Connect is selected.
Manual
If your wireless network with authentication 
setting (WEP*2, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK), 
WEP*2  /  WPA  / WPA2 Key entr y screen will 
appear. Enter the WEP*2  /  WPA  / WPA2 key of 
the selected wireless network using ▲▼◄►, 
then press OK.
*1    WPS (Easy Connect) cannot be used when the security protocol is set to 
WEP. Change the Access Point’s security mode from WEP to WPA or WPA2 
(recommended).
*2   WEP is not recommended to be used due to its Major security flaws. 
Change the Security protocol on the wireless router to WPA or WPA2 
(recommended) mode.
Confirmation message will appear. Select OK to complete the settings.
Note
 
• For a wireless network with authentication setting, key icon appears to the right hand 
of the SSID.
 
• Signal icon shows the strength of the signal.
 
• WEP  / WPA key appears as asterisks on the confirmation screen.
 
• The wireless LAN suppor ts following specifications.
 
– Wireless standards  : IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
 
– Frequency spectrum  : 2.4GHz
 
– Security protocol  : WEP*
2 /  WPA  / WPA2
Manually	enter	your	SSID
Set up the connection to the AP (e.g. wireless router) manually by 
entering the SSID.
4	Use ▲▼ to select  Manually	enter 	your 	SSID , then press  OK.
•  AP  (e.g. wireless router) SSID entr y screen will appear. 
      Enter the SSID using ▲▼◄►, then press  OK.
5	Use ▲▼ to select the authentication setting of the selected 
wireless network.
• For a wireless network with authentication setting, select the 
authentication setting, according to the security type of the 
wireless network.
Select 	security 	type 	for 	
"Router 	1"None
WEP
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
Back
NoneSet the authentication setting to  None.
WEP*2Set the authentication setting to  WEP.*2
WPA-PSKSet the authentication setting to WPA-PSK.
WPA2-PSKSet the authentication setting to WPA2-PSK.
• For a wireless network without authentication setting, select 
None .
•  If you select	 WEP*
2, WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, WEP  / 
WPA  / WPA2 Key entr y screen will appear. 
      Enter the WEP*
2 / WPA  / WPA2 key of the selected wireless 
network using ▲▼◄►, then press  OK.
•  Confirmation message will appear. Select Yes to complete the 
settings.
*
2    WEP is not recommended to be used due to its Major security flaws. 
Change the Security protocol on the wireless router to WPA or WPA2 
(recommended) mode.
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IPconfiguration
In following cases, select IP	configuration to set each setting as 
necessar y. 
 
– When connection test failed with the setting of  Connection	test.
 
– When instructed by your Internet ser vice provider to make specific 
settings in accordance with your network environment.
3	Use ▲▼ to select  IP	configuration , then press OK.
4	Use ▲▼ to select a setting, then press  OK.
Network selection IP setting modeManual
Wireless network setting IP address192.168.11.3
IP configuration Subnet mask255.255.255.0
Proxy configuration Default gateway
192.168.11.1
Primar y DNS 192.168.11.1
Secondar y DNS 0.0.0.0
MAC address 00:12:0E:10:09:15
IP	setting 	mode AutoSets the IP setting automatically.
ManualSets the IP setting manually.
IP	address	
*1, 3A set of numbers which are assigned to 
devices par ticipating in a computer network.
Subnet	mask	 *1, 3A mask which is used to determine what 
subnet an IP address belongs to. 
Default	gateway  *1, 3IP address of the network device (such as 
router) which provides Internet access.
DNS	
setting	mode AutoSets the DNS setting automatically.
ManualSets the DNS setting manually.
Primary	DNS 
*2, 3A ser ver which handles the name and IP 
address over the Internet.
Secondary	DNS  *2, 3A ser ver which handles the name and IP 
address over the Internet.
MAC	addressAn address which recognizes the devices 
connecting to the network. It is also called 
Hardware Address.
*1
 Items can be selected only when IP	setting	mode  is set to Manual.
*2 Items can be selected only when DNS	setting	mode  is set to Manual.
*3  Use ▲▼ or  the	NUMBER	buttons  to input numbers. When you use 
▲▼ to input numbers, then press  OK or input the triple digits by using 
the	NUMBER	buttons , the cursor moves to the next entr y field. When you 
use ▲▼ to input numbers, then press  OK or input the triple digits by using 
the	NUMBER	buttons  at the rightmost entr y field, numbers will be stored 
and go back to the previous menu.
Note
 
• The range of input numbers is between 0 and 255.
 
• If you enter a number larger than 255, the number will automatically be 255.
 
• The manually entered number will be saved even if you change the setting to  Auto.
 
• If you want to enter 1 or 2 digit number in one cell, press  OK to move on to the next 
cell.
 
• If the entered IP address or the default gateway or primar y DNS number is same as 
the default setting, IP address setting will be set to  Auto. (The manually entered number 
will be saved).
 
• When IP address setting is set to  Manual, the setting of DNS setting will automatically 
be Manual and when IP address setting is set to  Auto, you can set either Auto or 
Manual for DNS setting.
Proxyconfiguration
3	Use ▲▼ to select  Proxy	configuration , then press OK.
4	Use ▲▼ to select a setting, then press  OK.
Network selection
Proxy settingDo not use
Wireless network setting
IP configuration
Proxy configuration
•  Do	not	use  is selected for default settings.
•  If you need to change the proxy setting as instructed by your 
Internet ser vice provider to set the designated proxy address 
and por t, select  Use.
Proxy	settingDo	not	use
Not use the proxy ser ver.
Use Uses the proxy ser ver.
Proxy	address	 *Selects the number or word by using 
▲▼◄►, then press  OK.
Proxy	port	*Use ▲▼ or  the	NUMBER	buttons  to input 
numbers.
*
 Items can be selected only when Proxy	setting is set to  Use.
Note
 
• The range of input numbers for the por t number is between 0 and 65535. 
  (If you enter a number larger than 65535, it will be regarded as 65535.)
 
• For proxy por t, the selected por ts may be blocked and not be able to use depending 
on your network environment.
 
• If the proxy address is entered with blank only, proxy ser ver setting will be set to 
Do	not	use .
Connection 	test
Perform the following steps to test your Internet connection after you 
have connected an Ethernet cable or entered network settings such as 
IP address, DNS settings, etc. manually.
2	Use ▲▼ to select  Connection	test , then press  OK.
3	Press  OK to select  Start	now .
•    Connection test will star t automatically and the test result will 
appear right after the connection test finishes.
Testing…The test is in progress.
PassConnection test is successfully completed.
FailConnection test failed. Check the connection settings.
4	  Press  OK to go to the list of network status confirmation screen.
Note
 
• If the connection test passes, you are ready to use  Net TV or network upgrade function 
using the Internet without making any additional settings.
 
• If the connection test fails, check if the Ethernet cable is connected to this TV properly 
or if you have entered all the required details for the wireless LAN connection properly. 
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Setting	status
You can check the status of network settings.
2	Use ▲▼ to select  Setting	status , then press  OK.
•  Network setting list will be displayed.
•  MAC address of this unit will be displayed in the list.
Reset 	network 	settings
You can reset the status of network settings.
2	Use ▲▼ to select  Reset	network 	settings , then press  OK.
3	Press  OK to select  Start	now .
Return 	your 	settings 	to 	default 	values
When you return picture and sound settings to their default values the 
channel installation settings are not affected.
1	Use ▲▼ to select  Reset	AV 	settings , then press  OK.
2	Press  OK to select  Start	now .
Software
Philips continuously tries to improve its products and we strongly 
recommend that you upgrade the TV software when upgrades are available.
New software can be downloaded from our website at 
www.philips.com/support  using the model number of your TV to find 
information.
1	Press  MENU 	/ 	EXIT  and use ▲▼◄► to select  Setup, then press  OK.
2	Use ▲▼ to select  Software, then press  OK.
PictureSoftware information
Software update
Automatically check for
Netflix deactivation
Netflix ESN
VUDU deactivation
YouTube deactivation
MediaConnect code
Select
USB
Off
Sound
Features
Installation
Software
Checking
	your 	current 	software 	version
1	
Use ▲▼ to select  Software	information , then press  OK.
•  The version and a description of the current software is 
displayed.
PictureSoftware information
Software update
Automatically check for
Netflix deactivation
Netflix ESN
VUDU deactivation
YouTube deactivation
MediaConnect code
PHL-XXXX_XXX_X
Sound
Features
Installation
Software
Preparing 	for 	the 	software 	upgrade
You require the following equipment  : 
 
– A PC with web browsing capability
 
– An archive utility that suppor ts the ZIP-format   
(e.g. WinZip for Windows or StuffIt for Mac OS)
 
– An empty clean formatted USB Memor y Stick
Note
 
• Only FAT  / DOS-formatted por table memor y is suppor ted.
 
• Use only software upgrades that can be found on the Philips web site.
Warning
 
• When the software upgrade is running, don’t press any buttons.
 
• Do not remove the USB Memor y Stick during the software upgrade.
 
• If an error occurs during the upgrade, retr y the procedure or for fur ther assistance, 
please contact Call Center.
Downloading 	the 	software
Find information and software related to your TV and download the 
latest software upgrade file to your PC .
1	On your PC, open a web browser and go to 
www.philips.com/support .
2	Enter the model number in the “Type the Model Number...” field.
3	Click the desired software to be downloaded.
• Decompress the ZIP-file.
4	Copy the upgrade file to the root director y of the USB Memor y 
Stick.
   
						

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Upgrading	the 	software
USB 	upgrade
You can upgrade the software by using USB Memory Stick.
1	Connect your USB Memor y Stick with the upgrade file to the USB 
terminal on the side of your TV.
 
2	Use ▲▼  
to select  Software	update , then press  OK.
3	Use ▲▼  
to select  USB, then press  OK.
4	Use ▲▼  
to select the desired Update file.
5	Use ◄►  
to select  Yes, then press  OK.
6	Read the on-screen instructions and confirm that you want to 
continue with the installation. 
Software 	update 	is 	in 	progress. 	Please 	wait.
Do 	not 	remove 	the 	USB 	storage 	device 	or 	turn 	the 	TV 	off 	while 	
upgrade 	is 	in 	progress.
	
Update 	your 	TV 	with 	new 	software:
7 	When the software upgrade is completed, press   to set the unit 
to go into Standby mode, then remove the USB Memor y Stick.
8 	Unplug the AC power cord for a few seconds from AC outlet and 
plug it again.
9	Press   again to Turn the unit On .
•  The TV star ts up with the new software.
    For fur ther assistance, please contact Call Center.
Network 	update
You can update the software by connecting the unit to the Internet.
1	Use ▲▼  
to select  Software	update , then press  OK.
2	Use ▲▼  
to select  Network , then press  OK.
3	Use ◄► to select  Yes, then press  OK.
•  This unit will then star t checking for the latest firmware version.
4	Confirmation message will appear. 
  Use ◄► to select  Yes, then press OK.
•  The unit will star t downloading the latest firmware version.
•  The unit will star t updating the firmware version.
•  It may take a while to complete the updating.
5	When the software update is complete, press  .
 to make sure the 
unit goes to Standby mode. 
6 	Unplug the AC power cord for a few seconds from AC outlet and 
plug it again.
7	Press   again to Turn the unit On .
•  The TV star ts up with the new software.
    For fur ther assistance, please contact Call Center.
Note
 
• In order to update software via the Internet, you must connect the unit to the Internet 
and set up necessar y settings. Network	settings	assistant ➠ p.	40 Network ➠ p. 	40
 
• Please do not unplug the AC power cord or Ethernet cable while executing the 
Network	update .
 
• All settings will remain the same even if you update the software version.
 
• The version of Net ser vice will also be updated if newer version of Net ser vice is 
available when updating the firmware.
Automatically 	check 	for 	latest 	software
This function lets you know if the latest software is available while the 
unit is connected to the Internet.
1	Use ▲▼ to select  Automatically	check 	for 	latest 	software,  then 
press  OK.
2	Use ▲▼ to select the desired option, then press  OK.
Off
Disable automatically check for latest software.
On A message will appear if there is the latest software on the 
network ser ver.
Netflix
	deactivation
Displays the deactivation setting for Netflix.
1	Use ▲▼ to select  Netflix	deactivation , then press OK.
2	Use ▲▼ to select the desired option, then press  OK.
YesDeactivate the connection to Netflix.
NoActivate the connection to Netflix.
Netflix 	ESN
Displays the ESN information.
1	Use ▲▼ to select  Netflix	ESN , then press  OK.
•  Displays the ESN (Electronic Serial Number) to get any ser vices 
from Netflix.
VUDU 	deactivation
Displays the deactivation setting for VUDU.
1	Use ▲▼ to select  VUDU	deactivation , then press OK.
2	Use ▲▼ to select the desired option, then press  OK.
YesDeactivate the connection to VUDU.
NoActivate the connection to VUDU.
YouTube 	deactivation
Displays the deactivation setting for YouTube.
1	Use ▲▼ to select  YouTube	deactivation , then press OK.
2	Use ▲▼ to select the desired option, then press  OK.
YesDeactivate the connection to YouTube.
NoActivate the connection to YouTube.
  
						

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6	 Connecting	devices
No supplied cables are used with these connections:
 
• Please purchase the necessar y cables at your local store.
Before you connect AC power cord:
Be sure other devices are connected properly before plugging in the AC 
power cord.
Selecting 	your 	connection 	quality
HDMI 	- 	Highest 	quality
Suppor ts high-definition Digital signals and gives highest picture and 
sound quality. Video and Audio signals are combined in one cable. You 
must use HDMI for full high-definition video and to enable Philips 
EasyLink.
Note
 
• Philips HDMI suppor ts HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection). HDCP 
is a form of Digital Rights Management that protects high definition content in Blu-ray 
discs or DVDs.
 
• The HDMI-ARC connector on the TV features HDMI-ARC functionality. This allows 
output of TV Audio to an HDMI-ARC-compliant device.
Component 	(Y 	Pb 	Pr) 	- 	High 	quality
Suppor ts high-definition Analog signals but gives lower picture quality than 
HDMI. Component (Y/Pb/Pr) Video cables combine Red  / Green  / Blue 
video cables with Red  / White Audio (L/R) cables. Match the cable 
colors when you connect to the TV.
Composite 	- 	Basic 	quality
For Analog connections. Composite Video  / Audio Analog cable usually 
combine a Yellow video cable with Red  / White Audio (L/R) cables.
With this unit, Yellow cable must be connected to Y (Green) of 
Component Video Input jacks.
Connecting 	your 	devices
HDMI 	Digital 	connection
HDMI connection offers the highest picture quality.
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) transpor ts high definition 
Digital video and multi-channel Digital Audio through a single cable.
ININ OUT
set-top	boxor
Blu-ray 	disc 	playeror
HD 	game 	console
HDMI 	cable
HDMI-DVI 	connection
This unit can be connected to your device that has a DVI terminal.
Use an HDMI-DVI conversion cable for this connection and it requires 
Audio cable for Analog Audio signal as well.
ININ OUT
IN
INOUTHDMI-DVIconversion 	cable
Audio 	(L/R) 	cables
cable 	receiver 	orsatellite 	box 	with 	theDVI 	Output 	jack
Note
 
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (a cer tified HDMI cable). High Speed HDMI 
cable is recommended for the better compatibility.
For	HDMI	connection 
• The unit accepts 480i / 480p / 720p / 1080i, 1080p 24/30/60Hz of video signals, 32kHz 
/ 44.1kHz and 48kHz of Audio signals.
 
• This unit accepts 2 channel Audio signal (LPCM) only.
 
• This unit accepts only signals in compliance with EIA861.
For	HDMI-DVI	connection 
• The unit accepts 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video signals.
 
• HDMI-DVI connection requires separate Audio connections as well and the Audio 
signals are output as Analog (L/R) Audio.
 
• DVI does not display 480i image which is not in compliance with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
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HDMI-ARC	connection
HDMI-ARC allows you to use EasyLink to output TV Audio directly to 
a connected Audio device, without the need for an additional Digital 
Audio cable.
 OUT
HDMI-ARCDigital 	home 	theater	amplifierHDMI 	cable
HDMI 	1 	IN 	only
Note
 
• The HDMI 1 connector is HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) compliant. Use it to 
output Digital Audio to an HDMI home theater system.
 
• Be sure that the device is HDMI CEC and ARC compliant and that the TV is connected 
to the device using an HDMI cable attached to HDMI-ARC connectors.
Component 	Analog 	Video 	Connection
Component Analog Video connection offers better picture quality for 
video devices connected to the unit.
If you connect to the unit’s Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input jacks, 
connect Analog Audio cables to the Analog Audio (L/R) Input jacks.
OUTOUT
ININ IN
IN OUT
OUT
Component
	(Y/Pb/Pr) 	Video 	cables
Audio 	(L/R) 	cables	set-top 	boxor
Blu-ray 	disc 	/ 	DVD 	recorder
Note
 
• The unit accepts 480i  / 480p  / 720p and 1080i/p of video signals for this connection.
Composite 	Analog 	Video 	Connection
Composite Analog Video connection offers standard picture quality for 
video devices connected to the unit.
If you connect to the unit’s Composite Video (Y/VIDEO) Input jack, 
connect Audio cables to the Audio (L/R) Input jacks. When the Audio is 
monaural, then only connect to the Audio L Input jack.
OUTOUT
IN
IN
DVD 	player
Audio 	(L/R) 	+ 	Video 	cables
Note
 
• With this unit, Yellow cable must be connected to Y (Green) of Component Video Input 
jacks.
 
• Whenever you connect to the Composite Video Input jack (Y/VIDEO), you must 
disconnect the Component Video Input jacks (Pb and Pr). If you leave those jacks 
connected, it may cause of unstable picture.
 
• Only the left loudspeaker reproduces sound for mono equipment. Use a mono to 
stereo adapter (not supplied) for sound reproduction via all internal loudspeakers.
Connecting 	the 	TV 	to 	the 	Internet 	using 	an 	Ethernet 	cable
LAN
Network 	provisioningequipmentEthernet 	cable
Internet
Note
 
• Please purchase shielded Ethernet cables at your local store and use them when you 
connect to network equipment.
 
• After connecting an Ethernet cable, set up necessar y network settings.  Network
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• Do not inser t any cable other than an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet por t to avoid 
damaging the unit.
 
• If your telecommunications equipment (modem, etc.) does not have broadband router 
functions, connect a broadband router.
 
• If your telecommunications equipment (modem, etc.) has broadband router functions 
but there is no vacant por t, use a hub.
 
• For a broadband router, use a router which suppor ts 10BASE-T  / 100BASE-TX.
 
• Do not connect your PC directly to the Ethernet por t of this unit.
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Connecting	the 	TV 	to 	the 	Internet 	using 	a 	wireless 	LAN
WLAN
LAN
Broadband 	router
USB 	wireless 	LAN	adapter
Network 	provisioning	equipment
Ethernet 	cableInternet
Note
 
• After you made the wireless connection, set up necessar y network settings.
  Network ➠ p.	40
 
• Use a Wireless LAN Access Point  (AP) (e.g. wireless router) which suppor ts IEEE 
802.11 b/g/n. (n is recommended for stable operation of the wireless network.)
 
• This unit does not suppor t Ad-hoc mode.
 
• Other radio devices or obstacles may cause interference to the wireless network 
connection.
Digital 	Audio 	Output 	Connection
If you connect this unit to an external Digital Audio device, you can 
enjoy multi-channel Audio like 5.1ch Digital broadcasting sound.
Use a Digital Audio coaxial cable to connect the unit to external Digital 
Audio devices.
ININ
OUT
OUTDigital 	home 	theateramplifier
Digital 	Audio 	coaxial 	cable
PC 	connection
HDMI connection
This unit can be connected to your PC that has a HDMI terminal. Use 
an HDMI cable for this Digital connection.
ININ OUT
PCHDMI	cable
HDMI-DVI connection
This unit can be connected to your PC that has a DVI terminal. Use 
an HDMI-DVI conversion cable for this Video Digital connection and it 
requires Stereo mini 3.5mm plug Audio cable for Analog Audio signal as 
well.
OUT
IN
INOUT
ININ
PC
Stereo 	mini 	3.5 	mm 	plug 	Audio 	cable
HDMI-DVIconversion 	cable
VGA connection
This unit is equipped with a PC Input jack. If you connect this unit to 
your PC, you can use this unit as a PC monitor.  
Use a VGA cable for this Video connection and it requires a Stereo mini 
3.5mm plug Audio cable for Analog Audio signal as well.
OUT
IN
IN
IN
IN
OUT
PC
VGA 	cable
Stereo 	mini 	3.5 	mm 	plug 	Audio 	cable
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The following video signals can be displayed:
FormatResolution Refresh	rate
VGA
 640x
480
60Hz
SVGA
 800x
600
XGA  1,024 x
768
WXGA  
1,280 x
768
  1,360 x
768
FHD  1,920 x
1,080
Other formats or non-standard signals will not be displayed correctly.
Note
 
• Please purchase the VGA cable or HDMI-DVI conversion cable that has a ferrite core.
 
•  
The following operations may reduce noise.
 
– Attach a ferrite core to the AC power cord of your PC .
 
– Unplug the AC power cord and use the built-in batter y of your PC .
 
• Use an HDMI cable with the HDMI logo (a cer tified HDMI cable). High Speed HDMI 
cable is recommended for the better compatibility.
 
• The unit accepts 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p video signals.
 
• HDMI-DVI connection requires separate Audio connections as well and the Audio 
signals are output as Analog (L/R) Audio.
 
• DVI does not display 480i image which is not in compliance with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
USB 	Memory 	Stick
This unit offers easy playback of picture (JPEG), music (MP3) and video 
files.  
Inser t the USB Memor y Stick into the USB terminal shown below.  
USB 
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Note
 
•   The unit recognizes only a USB Memor y Stick.
 
• Do not use a USB hub or an extension cable to connect an external hard disk drive to 
the unit. (Not suppor ted.)
 
• A USB Memor y Stick is always inser ted to this unit directly.
 
• A USB Memor y Stick is not supplied with this unit.
 
•   We do not guarantee that all USB Memor y Sticks can be suppor ted by this unit.
 
•  
Be sure to keep a backup copy of the original files on your device before you play them 
back on this unit. We have no responsibilities for damage or loss of your stored data.
 
• To protect your USB Memor y Stick files from being erased place the write protect 
sliding tab in the protect position.
 
•   When you are ready to remove a USB Memor y Stick, set the unit to go into Standby 
mode to avoid any damage to your data and the unit.
 
• A USB Memor y Stick that requires its own driver or the device with a special system 
such as fingerprint recognition are not suppor ted.
 
• This unit is not allowed to use the USB Memor y Stick which requires an external 
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7	 Useful	tips
FAQ
Question Answer
My	remote	control	does	not	
work.
What	should	I	do?  
• Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit.
 
• Check the batteries of the remote control.
 
• Check if there is an obstacle between the infrared sensor window and the remote control.
 
• Test the signal Output use  IR	Signal	Check. 
➠ p.	52 If okay, then possible infrared sensor trouble.
 
• Aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor window on the front of the unit.
 
• Reduce the distance to the unit.
 
• Re-inser t the batteries with their polarities (+/–) as indicated.
 
• When there is an infrared-equipped device such as PC near this unit, it may interrupt the remote control signal of this unit. Move 
the infrared-equipped device away from this unit, change the angle of the infrared sensor or Turn Off the infrared communication 
function.
How	come	the	initial	setup	
appears	every	time	I	 Turn	On	
this	unit?  
• Make sure to complete the initial setup before the unit goes into Standby mode.
Why	can	I	not	watch	some	RF	
signal	 TV	programs.  
• Autoprogram must be completed when you set up the unit for the first time or move it to a location where previously unavailable 
channels are broadcast.
 
• Make sure Autoprogram  has been completed. 
➠ p.	37
 
• The selected channel may not be broadcasting.
 
• When Autoprogram  is interrupted and not completed, some channels will not be received. Make sure to complete the 
Autoprogram . 
➠ p.	37
 
• The selected channel cannot be viewed by the Child	and	ratings	lock  setting. 
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• The unit requires some kind of antenna Input. An indoor antenna (Digital or VHF  / UHF), an external antenna (Digital or VHF  / UHF) 
or an RF coaxial cable from your wall cable/satellite box needs to be plugged into the unit.
How	come	there	is	no	image	
from	the	connected	external	
devices?  
• Check if the correct Input mode is selected by pressing  SOURCE. Watching	channels	from	an	external	device 
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• Check the antenna, cable or other Input connection to the unit.
 
• When using the Component Video Connection check that the Green (Y), Blue (Pb/Cb) and Red (Pr/Cr) connectors are connected 
to their corresponding colored jacks on the unit.
When	I	enter	a	channel	number, 	
it	changes	automatically.  
• Many Digital channels have alternate channel numbers. The unit changes the numbers automatically to the ones signifying the 
broadcasting station channel number. These basic numbers used for previous Analog broadcasts. (e.g., Input ch# 30 automatically 
changes to ch# 6.1)
Why	are	captions	not	displayed	
entirely?	Or, 	captions	are	
delayed	behind	the	dialog.  
• Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialog are common for live broadcasts. Most captioning production 
companies can display a dialog to maximum of 220 words per minute. If a dialog exceeds that rate, selective editing is used to 
insure that the captions remain up-to date with the current TV screen dialog.
How	can	I	set	the	clock	?  
• There is no clock function on this unit.
I	cannot	change	the	Child	lock	
setting	because	my	PIN	code	no	
longer	works.  
• Although the default PIN code (0000) is supplied with the unit, the PIN code will be required once you set a PIN code in  Child	
and	ratings	lock . 
➠ p.	34	When you forget your PIN code, enter 0711 in Change	PIN  to reset the PIN code. ➠ p.	36
Troubleshooting
If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this  User Manual,
check	the	following	chart	and	all	connections	once	before	calling	for	service. 	
SymptomRemedy
No power  
• Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in.
 
• Make sure that the AC outlet supplies the proper voltage, plug another electrical appliance into the AC outlet to ensure that the AC 
outlet operates normally.
 
• If a power failure occurs, unplug the AC power cord for 1 minute to allow the unit to reset itself.
Control buttons do not work.  
• Press only one button at a time. Do NOT press more than one button at the same time.
 
• Ensure that no buttons on the remote control are depressed and move freely.
Power is ON but no screen 
image.  
• Check whether the connection of the antenna, cable receiver or satellite box is connected correctly.
 
• Check whether all the cables to the unit are connected to the correct Output jack of your device like Blu-ray  / DVD recorder.
 
• Make sure that the selected Input mode is connected to the working Input jack.
 
• Check if your computer is NOT in sleep mode when the Input mode of this unit is in PC mode. Tap any key on the keyboard to 
wake up your computer.
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SymptomRemedy
No picture or sound  
• Check if the Power is On.
 
• Check whether all the cables to the unit are connected to the correct Output jack of your device like Blu-ray  / DVD recorder.
 
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station or weak signal strength.
 
• Unplug the AC power cord and wait for about 1 minute, then plug the AC power cord and Turn On the unit again.
 
• Check whether the connection of the antenna, cable receiver or satellite box is connected correctly.
 
• Make sure that the selected Input mode is connected to the working Input jack.
 
• Check if your computer is NOT in sleep mode when the Input mode of this unit is in PC mode. Tap any key on the keyboard to 
wake up your computer.
 
• Make sure that the sound is not muted. Press  MUTE	so that the volume bar and current volume level will appear on the TV screen.
 
• Make sure that the volume is NOT set to  0 or 
. If so, use VOL	+	/	− to adjust to the desired volume.
 
• Make sure that the headphone is NOT connected to the Headphone Audio Output jack.
 
• Make sure that the  TV	speakers is NOT set to  Off.
No color  
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station or weak signal strength.
 
• Adjust Color in Picture settings. 
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No sound, distor ted sound or 
incorrect Audio Sound is heard 
when using the HDMI-DVI 
connections.  
• Make sure that the Analog Audio signals from the HDMI-DVI device are connected to the Analog Audio (L/R) Input jacks.
 
• When using Component Analog Video, Composite Analog Video or PC VGA Video make sure that the Analog Audio (L/R) 
connectors are mounted into the Audio (L/R) Input jacks.
Adjusted Picture or Sound 
settings are not effective ever y 
time the unit is Turned On.  
• You must set  Home in Location. 
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  Otherwise, the settings you adjusted will not be memorized after the unit goes into Standby mode.
Sound OK, picture poor  
• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality when viewing an off-the-air low power NTSC analog 
broadcast signal.
 
• Adjust Contrast  and Brightness  in Picture settings. 
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• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station or weak signal strength.
 
• For the best picture quality, watch High Definition wide screen programs.
  If the HD content is not available, watch Standard Definition programs instead.
Picture OK, sound poor  
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station or weak signal strength.
 
• Check if the Audio cable is connected into the unit correctly.
You see a distor ted picture or 
hear an unusual sound.  
• You may be getting interference from electrical appliances, automobiles, motorcycles or fluorescent lights when viewing an off-the-
air low power NTSC analog broadcast signal. 
 
• Tr y moving the unit to another location to see if this is the cause of the problem.
Ghosts, lines or streaks in picture  
• Electrical interference from nearby appliances may affect picture quality when viewing an off-the-air low power NTSC analog 
broadcast signal.
 
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station or weak signal strength.
You see noise or trash on the 
screen.  
• When the capabilities of the unit exceed the capabilities of the Digital broadcasting,  the signal will be increased to match the 
capabilities of the display of the unit. This may cause noise or trash.  
When viewing an off-the-air low power NTSC Analog broadcast signal may show noise or trash on the screen.
Different color marks on the TV 
screen  
• View other TV channels. The problem might be limited to the broadcasting station, missing data or pixelation.
You switch to a different Input 
and the volume changes.  
• This unit will memorize the volume level from the last time you adjusted it.
 
• If the volume of the sound from another device is higher or lower, then the loudness will change.
 
• Make sure AVL is set to  On. 
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You switch to a different Input 
and the screen size changes.  
• This unit will memorize the viewing mode from the last time you used the par ticular Input modes.
The display image does not 
cover the entire screen.  
• If you are using the unit as a PC monitor, make sure that  Horizontal	shift and Vertical	shift in Picture are set correctly. 
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• If you are watching TV or using the Composite Video, Component Video or HDMI with 480i Input, press  FORMAT repeatedly to 
switch various screen modes.
Captions are displayed as a white 
box. No caption is displayed in 
the Closed Caption-suppor ted 
program.  
• Interference from buildings or weather conditions may cause captioning to be incomplete if watching Analog TV (NTSC) signals.
 
• Broadcasting station may shor ten the program to inser t adver tisements.
 
• The Closed Caption decoder cannot read the information of the shor tened program.
Black box is displayed on the TV 
screen.  
• The text mode is Selected. For caption, select  CC-1, CC-2, CC-3 or CC-4.
Cannot connect to the network.  
• Check if the Ethernet cable connection is properly made. Turn On the modem or broadband router. 
 
• Check the network settings.
 
• Check if the broadband router and/or modem is correctly connected.
Sometimes video quality is poor 
when using the wireless LAN.  
• The wireless network connection quality varies depending on the distance or obstacles (e.g. wall, basement, 2nd floor) between the TV 
Wireless LAN Adapter and the wireless router (access point), from other wireless networks, and brand and type of the wireless router 
(access point). When using the Wireless LAN of the TV, it is suggested to place the wireless router as close as possible to the Television.
Wireless LAN connection fails or 
wireless connection is poor.  
• Check the installation location of the TV and wireless router (access point). Signal quality may be affected for the following reasons.
 
– Interference of other wireless devices, microwaves, fluorescent lights, etc., are placed nearby.
 
– There are floors or walls between the wireless router and TV.
 
– If the problems continue even after checking the above, tr y making a wired LAN connection.
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