Philips 42PF9986 manual Tips

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Tips

 

Care of the screen

 

Do not touch, push or rub or strike the screen with anything hard as this may

 

 

 

 

 

scratch, mar or damage the screen permanently.

 

 

 

And please do not rub with dust clothes with chemical treatment.

 

 

 

Do not touch the surface with bare hands or greasy cloth (some cosmetics are

 

 

 

detrimental to the screen).

 

 

 

Unplug the TV before cleaning the screen.

 

 

 

When the surface becomes dusty, please wipe gently with absorbent cotton or

 

 

 

other soft materials like chamois soaks.

 

 

 

Do not use acetone, toluene and alcohol because they cause chemical damage.

 

 

 

Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

 

 

 

Wipe off saliva or water drops as soon as possible. Their long time contact with

 

 

 

the screen causes deformations and colour fading.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor Picture

 

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Have you selected the correct TV system in the manual installation menu?

 

 

 

• Is your TV or house aerial located too close to loudspeakers, non-earthed audio

 

 

 

 

equipment or neon lights, etc.?

 

 

 

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Mountains or high buildings can cause double pictures or ghost images.

 

 

 

 

Sometimes you can improve the picture quality by changing the direction of the

 

 

 

 

aerial.

 

 

 

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Is the picture or teletext unrecognisable? Check if you have entered the correct

 

 

 

 

frequency. See Installation, Manual installation, p. 6.

 

 

 

• Are brightness, sharpness and contrast out of adjustment? Select Factory

 

 

 

 

settings in the Setup, General menu, p. 8.

 

 

 

 

 

No Picture

 

• Are the supplied cables connected properly ? (The aerial cable to the TV, the

 

 

 

 

other aerial to your recorder, the VGA cables to the display, the power cables.)

 

 

 

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Has the child lock been switched off ?

 

 

 

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Is your PC switched on ?

 

 

 

• Do you see a black screen and the indicator in front of the TV lights up blue,

 

 

 

 

this means that the display mode is not supported. Switch your VGA-source to a

 

 

 

 

correct display mode.

 

 

 

• In case of weak or bad signal, consult your dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Digital distortion

 

The low quality of some digital picture material may be the cause of digital image

 

 

 

distortion. In this case select the Soft setting using the Picture menu, Smart Picture,

 

 

 

without changing the picture settings manually.

 

 

 

 

 

 

No sound

 

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No sound on any channel? Check the volume isn’t at minimum.

 

 

 

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Is the sound interrupted with the mute key ¬?

 

 

 

 

 

No solution found

 

Switch your TV off and then on again once. Never attempt to repair a defective

 

for your picture or

 

TV yourself. Check with your dealer or call a TV technician.

 

sound problem ?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NEXTVIEW

 

No NEXTVIEW info:

 

 

 

See Acquisition and updating of NEXTVIEW information, p. 17.

 

 

 

Displayed time is wrong:

 

 

 

The broadcaster on programme number one does not transmit the correct local

 

 

 

date and time. Use Reshuffle in the installation menu to place another broadcaster

 

 

 

on programme number one.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Page Information for users in the UK Contents 27 kg 37PF9986 35 kg 42PF9986 PreparationKeys on top of the TV UnitUse of the remote control RC4302 Smart surf / Nextview themes Menu/Remote control infoOn Screen information Active control see p Picture formatSelect the menu language and country InstallationTo use the menus Store TV channels Automatic installationManual installation Select your choice with the cursor rightReshuffle the programme list Select Reshuffle in the Installation menuGive name Select Favourite TV channelsTV Setup GeneralAuto Surround OSD On Screen DisplayProgramme title SubwooferDecoder Centre input Centre in volumeSource Select Decoder with the cursor rightTV menu Picture menuAmbilight Active ControlSound Smart soundFeatures menu Scan PIP3 or PIP Dual screen / PIP / MultipipDisplay options Define the position and the size of the single PIP screenAdditional consequences Nextview / Teletext guideCall Nextview / Teletext guide Display of a NextviewTeletext Guide Nextview guidesPicture/NEXTVIEW Teletext guide Basic functions Acquisition and updating of Nextview informationTeletext Teletext menu Decoder and Recorder Connect Peripheral EquipmentRecorder VCR-DVD+RW Connect a eurocable 4 to your decoder and toConnect extra subwoofer Side connectionsMulti channel Surround receiver Cinema Link surround receiverTo select connected equipment Record with your recorder with EasyLinkConnect your computer Recorder or DVD with EasyLinkAudio- and video equipment keys Tips Check if you have selected the correct VGA mode in your PC Check if the remote control is in the correct modeTo air and water pollution. Power consumption 2 W See Extras, Specifications on this CDPage Page Recorder DVD English Sound menu Activating CinemaLinkReceiver menu Surround menu Speakers menuGive name Reshuffle Automatic installationManual installation See the Instructions for Use of the TV or receiver boxEurope

42PF9986 specifications

The Philips 42PF9986 is a prominent model in Philips' range of flat-panel televisions, renowned for its exceptional display quality and innovative features. Launched in the mid-2000s, this 42-inch plasma TV garnered attention for its striking design and cutting-edge technology, making it a popular choice for consumers seeking an immersive viewing experience.

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