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Philips 34PT8420 operating instructions Table of Contents

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Thank you for purchasing this televison set.You are now the proud owner of a PHILIPS TV set which promises full value to you as a customer. Please read the instruction manual carefully and thoroughly to help you install and operate your TV set.

Introduction
Safety Information/Useful Tips	3
Before Calling Service	4
Basic Installation/Functions
Hooking Up Your TV (Basic Connection)	5
Use/Care of remote Control	5
Connecting the Audio/Video Sockets (Playback)	6
Connecting the Audio/Video Sockets (Recording)	8
Functions of Remote Control	9
Functions of TV Controls	11
TV Installation
Selecting the Menu Language and Automatic Tuning of Channels	12
Manual Tuning of Channels	14
Selecting the Colour/Sound System	15
Fine Tuning Of Channels	16
Sorting of Channels	17
Editing of Channels	18
Naming of Channels	19
Features
Using the /Sound Menu	20
Activating the Timer	21
Using the Active Control Feature	23
Activating the Child Lock	24
Using the Surf Control	28
Using the Screen Format	29
Using the Rotation Feature	30
Using the Blue Mute Feature	31
Using the Program List Feature	31
Smart Picture Control and Smart Sound Control	32
Activating the PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and Double Control Feature	33
Using the Teletext	36
General
Specifications	38

30321/Eng/p1-5

3/22/02, 10:20 AM

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Contents

34PT8420 Table of Contents Safety Information Safety Information and Useful TipsNo power Before Calling ServiceSymptom What you should do Mute button on the remote control to restore soundHooking UP Your TV Basic Connection Switching on the SetUSE/CARE of Remote Control Antenna ConnectionConnecting the AUDIO/VIDEO Sockets Playback VCRBack of DVD Connection for recording from one VCR to another VCR Connecting the AUDIO/VIDEO Sockets RecordingConnection for recording from the TV channel CH Alternate Channel Functions of Remote ControlVolume + ‘ Digit 021 9 Channel + PIP Picture-in-PictureSurf Functions of TV Controls Enter Install menu Selecting the Menu Language Automatic Tuning of ChannelsInstall is selected Menu Enter main menuSelect desired language Enter Language modeExit from language mode Select Auto StoreEnter main menu Manual Tuning of ChannelsEnter Install menu Press button repeatedly until Manual Store is selectedEnter Sound System mode Enter Colour System modeExit from colour system mode Proceed to select Sound System Selecting the Colour /SOUND SystemPress button repeatedly until Manual Store is selected Fine Tuning of ChannelsEnter main menu . Select Install . Enter install menu Enter main menu . Select Install . Enter install mode Sorting of ChannelsChannel Edit is selected How to add back channelsEditing of Channels To first character slot Naming of ChannelsCursor Right button Sound Activities Menu items Using the PICTURE/SOUND MenuPicture Activities Menu items Press the Menu Using the Active Control FeatureHow to access the Active Control function Cursor Down buttonSelect Stop Time Activating the TimerSelect Start Time Exit from Stop Time mode Switch toActivating the Child Lock Access Code Select Child Lock Enter Access Code modeActivating the Child Lock Change Code Select Change Code Enter Change Code modeConfirm access code ChoiceEnter Lock Channel mode Activating the Child Lock Lock ChannelActivating the Child Lock Clear ALL Clear ALL modeEnter main menu . Select Features 3. Enter Features menu Repeat to 7 as in Activating the Child Lock Lock ChannelHow to delete a channel from the surf list Using the Surf ControlHow to add a channel to the surf list Using the Screen Format Using the Rotation Feature How to use the Rotation FeatureUsing the Program List Feature Using the Blue Mute FeatureHow to access the Blue Mute function Smart Picture and Smart Sound Control Definition of Picture SettingsDefinition of Sound Settings How to switch on the PIP/Double Window screen Activating the PIP PICTURE-IN-PICTURE Double Window ControlPress the æ PIP On/Off button to switch on PIP screen How to select a PIP channelHow to freeze the PIP screen Activating the PIP PICTURE-IN-PICTURE ControlHow to adjust the PIP Hue setting How to position the PIP screenHow to swap the PIP screen and the main screen Direct Access to The 4-colour buttons allow you to Using the TelextextAccessing View the top halfUsing the Teletext How to select your favouriteSpecifications 34PT84203139 125

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