Philips LCD And Plasma Panel TV Using the TV as a PC Monitor, Connecting the PC equipment

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31Using the TV as a PC Monitor

Your TV can be used as a computer

monitor. Note : PC connection is only available via HDMI connector. VGA connection is not supported.

31.1Connecting the PC equipment

Important

For the TV to function as a PC monitor, the following steps must be taken.

Connect the DVI output of your computer to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connector of the TV. Use a HDMI to DVI cable if the DVI output is to be connected.

Connect the audio cable to the PC’s Audio jack and to the L / R Audio jacks (EXT3) of the TV.

Press thekey to display Source List and use the Î ï key to select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2.

Source list

TV

EXT 1

EXT 2

EXT 3

EXT 4

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Digital TV

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

31.2Control TV settings while a PC is connected

Press the key to display the main menu.

Press the Î ï keys to select Picture, Sound or Features and the Æ / key to enter the selected item menu.

Press the Î ï key to select the settings and the Í Æ key to select or adjust setting.

To return to previous menu, press the

Íkey.

To exit the menu, press the key.

Picture menu

The Picture menu comprises Brightness, Contrast, Sharpness,

Colour Temp., Contrast+ Horizontal Shift and Vertical Shift features.

Except for the Horizontal Shift and the Vertical Shift features, all the other features work exactly in the same way as the features in the TV Picture menu (see page 37).

Horizontal Shift feature allows you to adjust horizontal position of the image. Vertical Shift feature allows you to adjust vertical position of the image.

Features menu

The Features menu comprises Mode Selection and Format features.

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

Format feature works exactly in the same way as the screen formats of the TV. (see page 39).

Note : When using HDMI to connect your TV to the PC, it is possible that they may not operate perfectly first time. Often this is resolved by changing the resolution or settings of the device connected to the TV. In some situations you may see a dialogue box on screen and need to press ”OK” to continue watching the TV. Please refer to the user manual of the connected device on how to make necessary changes.

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Contents Page Belgium 070 222 Country Number Tariff Austria 0820Germany 0180 5 356 Luxemburg 40 6661 Local Netherlands 0900Recycling Standby Power Consumption for this set is less than 1 WProduct information Disposal of your old productTable of contents Using the TV in HD High Definition mode FeaturesConnecting other equipment Troubleshooting GlossaryIntroduction Reduce contrast and brightness when viewingImportant information Stationary images on the TV screen TipWhat is digital TV? Digital or Analogue channels?Mode. Use the P + / or to keys to select channels Safety GeneralCare of the screen Program / + to select programmes Rear connectors Power . to switch the TV onSide connectors Side controlsUsing the Remote Control Switching on the TVGetting started Connect the mainsSubtitles mode Sound modeAnalogue or Digital mode CancelDigital menu Volume + VOLMute Screen informationSetup Favourites List Overview of Digital main menu and sub-menusName Access restrictions Setup Preferences LanguageLocation Information System softwareFrequency Network name Signal quality Signal strength Installation Service lists Service setup Test receptionFactory default settings InstallationSymbols description Understanding the information on the bannerBanner description Rearrange services Service listsThis menu allows you to change the order Lists menuAdd new services Service setupReinstall all services Select Reinstall all services ï and press Æ keyManual install services Press the key to start the installationSelect Manual install services ï and press Æ key Key Press the key to exit the menuUse the Æ key to enter the Frequency Test receptionLocation settings Language default settingsPreferences Select Language or Location ï and press Æ keyAccess restrictions Press the Æ key to enter intoSet pin code protection menu Select TV channels use the Î ï keys Setting up your favourite listSelect radio stations use the Î ï To return to previous menu, press KeyUse the ï key to select information and press Æ key twice InformationOff Air Downloading of new software Duration of download is indicatedSubtitle language use the Î ï keys Using the Options menuTo temporarily change the language Confirm with key Press the white key to exit the menuFrom the digital mode, press the key to display the TV guide TV GuideRecord menu Today listSubtitle language make your Subtitles for hearing impairedNot applicable for this model Available in U.K. only Digital teletext MhegInserting the CAM Switch off the TV CommonATS Automatic Tuning System feature Analogue / Digital key to enter the analogue modeACI Automatic Channel Installation feature Press the ï key to select Auto StoreSystem Enter Manual Store menuSearch Program NoProgramme Sort Press the ï key to select Sort Key to enter sort modeNaming of Channel Selecting your Favourite Programmes Features TimerSelect Off option to deactivate the feature Lock Program Parental LockChange Code Clear AllChild Lock Description of the Picture settings Picture and Sound settingsDescription of the Sound settings Sound menuSmart Picture and Sound Screen Formats Teletext Enlarge a Hidden informationPicture/Teletext Favourite pagesConnecting the PC equipment Using the TV as a PC MonitorControl TV settings while a PC is connected Features menuControl TV settings while in HD mode Connecting the HD equipmentSupported formats HD format SD format480i Overview of connections Connecting other equipmentAs shown Connect the eurocable Connect VCR or DVD recorder With a eurocableWith the aerial cable only Connect Decoder and VCRConnect 2 VCRs or VCR and DVD recorder With eurocables With Component Video connectorsWith the aerial cables only Connect a satellite receiver With a eurocableDVD Supported PC resolutions PC equipped with a DVI connectorConnect a PC VGA connection is not supportedConnect a Camera, Camcorder Connect a Headphone Game console Troubleshooting Picture in HD mode Symptom Possible solutions No digital channelsOne or a few tiny spots on Screen that do notHdmi High-Definition Multimedia Interface GlossaryGeneral Points Connecting the aerialInterference Mains connection