WATCHING TV

5Channel Selection

Select channels by using [CH + / -] or [the Number buttons].

To select the memorized channels, use [CH + / -]or [the Number buttons].

To select the non-memorized channels, use [the Number buttons].

5Volume Adjustment

This section describes how to adjust the volume. The mute function, which turns the sound off and on, is also described.

Use [VOL + / -]to adjust the audio volume.

To Use [the Number buttons]

TV

- When selecting analog channel 11

DTV

-When selecting digital channel 11.1 Be sure to press [•] before entering the subchannel number.

Press [PREV CH] to return to the previously viewed channel.

About digital TV broadcasting:

With its high definition broadcast, digital broadcasting far surpasses analog broadcasting in both its picture and sound quality. Not all digital TV broadcasts are high definition (HD). To confirm whether your watching TV program is in HD, refer to the program guide, contact your cable / satellite provider or local TV stations.

Volume 30

The volume bar will be displayed at the bottom of the TV screen when adjusting the volume.

The volume bar will automatically disappear in a few seconds.

Press [MUTE] to turn off and on the sound.

Mute

“Mute” is displayed on the TV screen for a few seconds.

Press [MUTE] again or [VOL + / -]to recover the original volume.

5Sleep Timer

The sleep timer can be set to automatically turn off the unit after an incremental period of time.

1Press [SLEEP] to set the sleep timer.

NTSC

(analog mode)

CH4 (Soccer)

CH4 (Soccer)

CH4 (Soccer)

CH4 (Soccer)

Air time

ATSC

 

 

6:00pm

(digital mode)

 

 

CH4-1(Soccer)

 

 

 

6:30pm

main channel

 

 

CH4-2 (News)

CH4-3(Tennis)

CH4-1(Soccer)

main channel

subchannel

 

subchannel

7:00pm

CH4-1(Soccer)

 

 

 

7:30pm

main channel

 

 

 

CH4-2 (News)

CH4-1(Soccer)

main channel

 

subchannel

8:00pm

 

 

 

can be changed by using [CH + / -].

SleepOff

Sleep timer display appears on the TV screen.

2Press [SLEEP] repeatedly to change the amount of time until shut off.

Sleep

120min.

You can set your unit to turn off after a set period of time (from 30 to 120 minutes).

Each press of [SLEEP] will increase the time by 30

 

minutes.

After setup, the sleep timer display can be called up

What is the subchannel?

By using high compression technology, digital broadcasting offers a service that enables multiple signals to send simultaneously.

Therefore, you can select more than one program per main channel since digital broadcasting technology distinguishes between multiple channels broadcast by a single network.

Note:

“No Signal” will appear on the TV screen after the subchannel broadcast is over.

“Audio only program“ message will appear on the TV screen, when you receive only sound signal.

for checking by pressing [SLEEP].

To cancel the sleep timer

Press [SLEEP] repeatedly until “Sleep Off” is displayed on the TV screen.

Note:

The sleep timer display will automatically disappear in a few seconds.

When you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet or when a power failure occurs, the sleep timer setting will be canceled.

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Philips 42MD459B user manual Watching TV, 5Channel Selection, 5Volume Adjustment, 5Sleep Timer

42MD459B specifications

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