Using the TV as a PC Monitor

Philips 3139 user manual Using the TV as a PC Monitor

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You can use your TV as a PC monitor, by connecting the HDMI or DVI output of your PC to any of the HDMI connectors of the TV. Use an HDMI to DVI cable or an HDMI to HDMI cable. Connection through VGA is not supported.

When you use an HDMI connector to connect your PC to the TV, you might have to change the resolution or settings of the PC. You might see a dialogue box on screen and need to press “OK” to continue watching the TV. Refer to the manual of the PC for information about how to change the resolution or settings of the PC.

Adjusting picture or sound settings in PC mode

For information about how to adjust picture or sound settings in HD mode, follow the procedure in Adjusting picture or sound settings in HD mode on page 39.

Picture settings in PC mode

The picture settings in HD mode are the same as those describe in Picture settings in HD mode on page 39.

Sound settings in PC mode

The sound settings in PC mode are the same as the sound settings in TV mode.

Connecting a PC to your TV

1.Connect the HDMI or DVI output of your PC to any of the HDMI connectors of the TV. Use an HDMI to DVI cable or an HDMI to HDMI cable.

2.If you are using a HDMI to DVI Cable, connect the audio connector of the PC to the L or R audio connectors at the side of the TV.

3.Press thekey to display the Source List.

4.Press the Î or ï key to select the correct HDMI source.

Source list

EXT 1

EXT 2

EXT 3

EXT 4 Y/C

EXT 4 YPbPr

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3*

Side HDMI

Digital TV

*Available in selected models

5.Press the Æ or u key to confirm the selected source.

Configuring the TV in PC mode

For information about how to configure the TV in PC mode, follow the procedure in Configuring the TV in HD mode on page 39. In the procedure, select PC instead of HD.

Features
Timer	PC
Child Lock	HD
Parental Control
Auto HDMI
Mode Selection

Supported PC resolutions

The following screen resolutions are supported.

640 x 480, 60 Hz	1024 x 768, 60 Hz
640 x 480, 72 Hz	1024 x 768, 70 Hz
640 x 480, 75 Hz	1024 x 768, 75 Hz
640 x 480, 85 Hz	1024 x 768, 85 Hz
800 x 600, 60 Hz	1280 x 768, 60 Hz
800 x 600, 72 Hz	1280 x 1024, 60 Hz
800 x 600, 75 Hz	1360 x 768, 60 Hz
800 x 600, 85 Hz

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Contents

Register your product and get support at Country Number Tariff Austria 0810Belgium 078250145 Germany 01803 386Contents Adjusting picture and sound settings Using Smart Picture and Smart SoundUsing the TV as a PC Monitor Locking the side controls Child Enjoying AmbilightProduct information Product features Caring for the screenIntroduction Safety Television keys and connectors Connecting the aerial and mains How to switch your TV onPutting batteries in the remote control Getting startedRemote control functions Cancel Digital menuProgramme listings 21. + P ProgrammeSelecting your language, country and time zone Switching the TV on for the first timeGoing back to the Installation Menu To display more information, press Description of the symbols on the information bannerUnderstanding the information banner Checking for new TV channels or radio stations Viewing or listening to digital TV and radioChanging the order of stored Channels Setting up TV and radio channels Reinstalling all channelsSelect Service setup, and press the Æ key Select Reinstall all services, and press the Æ keyInstalling digital channels manually Testing your TV receptionSelect Manual install services, and press the Æ key Press the Æ key to enterSetting your language and location Resetting the language to your preferred languageSelecting your language and location Submenu options for languageSubmenu options for location Restricting access to digital channels Options for restricting access to digital channelsUsing the Common Interface slot Opting to use a pin codeSetting up lists of favourite channels Updating software automatically Obtaining the software versionInformation about software Downloads Downloading new softwareUsing the Options menu FavouritesSubtitle language Audio languageGetting programme listings Press the Î or ï key to select a programmeMode, use the key instead Using digital teletextAnalogue teletext in digital mode Insert the CI module into the CI slot on the TV Using conditional accessSwitch on the TV Press the key to enter the Setup menu Automatic Channel Installation ACI Tuning analogue channels automaticallyAutomatic Tuning System ATS Tuning analogue channels manually Renumbering channels Naming channels Press the Î or ï key to select Selecting your favourite channelsAdding or removing channels from your list of favourites Stop Time Setting the timerTime To enter the current time Start Time Accessing the Parental Control menu Blocking channels Parental ControlCreating a pin code for parental control Blocking and unblocking selected channelsChanging your pin code for parental control Blocking or unblocking all channelsLocking the side controls Child Lock Switching Ambilight on and off Configuring Ambilight settingsEnjoying Ambilight Mode, Colour, Custom Colour or BalanceAdjusting picture and sound settings Picture settingsSound settings Noise ReductionAutomatic Volume Leveller Using Smart Picture and Smart Sound Using Smart PictureUsing Smart Sound This list summarizes the smart picture options MoviePicture Formats WidescreenMovie expand Subtitle ZoomUsing teletext Enlarge a Favourite pagesUsing the TV in High Definition mode Displaying in native 1080 mode Supported formatsUsing Auto Hdmi Switching Auto Hdmi offHdmi 1.3a CEC One-touch playUsing the TV as a PC Monitor Troubleshooting Check whether you have configured the computer to a Spots on the screenThat do not change Channel to anotherEnvironmental Information Information for users in the UK Important Notice Digital Switchover and Your TV Equipment Page

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