Philips 32PFL3321S user manual Using the TV in HD High Definition Mode, Setting

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Using the TV in HD (High Definition) Mode

HD Mode

The HD (High Definition) mode allows you to enjoy clearer and sharper pictures if you are using a HD equipment that can produce high definition programming.

IMPORTANT

For the TV to function in HD mode, the following steps must be taken :

&HDMI input MUST be connected to the HDMI/DVI output of the HD equipment . Use a HDMI to DVI adaptor if DVI is connected.

éPress the key to display Source List and use the Î ï key to select HDMI.

Use the Æ / key to switch to the selected source.

Source

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

Æ

 

 

 

 

EXT1

 

 

 

Source

 

EXT2 / SVHS2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TV

 

AV / SVHS3

 

 

 

 

 

EXT1

 

EXT 4

 

 

 

 

 

EXT2 / SVHS2

 

HDMI

 

 

 

 

 

AV / SVHS3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXT 4

 

 

 

 

HDMI

Æ

 

 

 

 

 

 

Using the HD menus

&Press the key to display the HD menu.

éUse the Î ï key to access the settings

and the Í Æ /

key to select or adjust

setting.

HD Features

Timer : Functions of the Sleeptimer and Timer are the same as the TV Sleeptimer and Timer functions and work in exactly the same way as the TV Sleeptimer and Timer functions (see page 11).

PIP : Display a PIP screen to watch TV programmes at the same time. The PIP menu items : PIP Size, Horizontal and Vertical work in exactly the same way as when calling a PIP screen in TV mode.

For description of PIP menu items and how it works, refer to the section on “Using the PIP (Picture-in Picture) Feature” page 12.

*Horizontal Shift : Adjust the horizontal position of the image.

*Mode Selection : When you connect PC or HD equipment supporting resolutions of 480p, 576p or 720p, the Mode Selection in the Features menu will be highlighted. This will allow you to select between the PC and HD mode.

If it does not support the 480p, 576p or 720p resolutions, you cannot access this function.

Features

Timer Æ

 

Contrast+

 

 

NR

 

 

PIP

Æ

 

Horizontal Shift

Æ

 

Mode Selection

Æ

HD

HD Install menu

Note : You cannot access Install in the HD menu There is NO Install function in HD mode.

HD Picture and Sound settings

Functions of HD Picture and Sound settings are the same as the TV Picture and Sound settings and work in exactly the same way as the TV Picture and Sound settings (see page 10).

Supported HD format

480p

576p

720p

1080i

Your Philips TV is HDMI compliant. If you do not get a good picture, please change the video format on your device (DVD player, cable set-top box, etc.) to a standard format. For example, for DVD player, select 480p, 576p, 720p or 1080i. For PC, select 640 x 480, 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768. If the problem persists, please refer to your PC user manual on possible software upgrades to your graphics card.

Please note that this is not a defect of the TV set.

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Contents 26PFL3321S 32PFL3321S Page Stationary images on the TV screen TipElectric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic Fields EMF Page Introduction Table of Contents10 cm Safety informationSwitching on the TV set Preparation / Getting startedConnections Television keys and connectors Program / Channel -/+ to select programmes Remote Control keys Remote Control keys Other functions Quick InstallationFast forward Confirms selection Record Digit keys Programme Sort Install menuAuto Store Selecting the languageNaming of Channel Manual StoreStore this is used to store the sound settings Picture and Sound SettingsTimer function Using the Contrast+ and NR Noise Reduction featuresDefinition of the feature settings Contrast+ Sleep to select an automatic standby periodAccessing the PIP screen via the PIP menu Using the PIP Picture-in-Picture featureAccessing the PIP screen via the PIP key ‘ Use the Æ / key to enter PIP menuMovie expand Screen FormatSubtitle Zoom SuperzoomUsing the Active Control feature Using the Smart Picture and Sound featuresTeletext Teletext call Selecting a Direct access to the itemsUsing the TV as a PC Monitor Using the TV in HD High Definition Mode Use the Î ï key to access the settings Í ÆSetting Do connections as shown in diagram Connect power and antenna / cableConnectors at bottom of TV connection Connect peripheral equipmentConnectors at bottom of TV Connect your DVD Recorder / PlayerBy the Æ/ key Key Connectors at bottom of TV Selection by the Æ/ key Connectors at bottom of TVSide connectors Connect your VCRConnect your PC Personal Computer Switch on your TV and the device KeyConnect your Game Console /Camera Key and confirm selection byKey on the remote control Troubleshooting TipsUsing your TV as PC Monitor on GlossaryAccommodate both analog and digital monitors Specifications
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32PFL3321S specifications

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