Philips 42MD459B user manual Information, Glossary, Maintenance

INFORMATION

5Glossary

ATSC

Acronym that stands for Advanced Television Systems Committee and the name of the digital broadcasting standards.

Aspect Ratio

The width of a TV screen relative to its height. Conventional TVs are 4:3 (in other words, the TV screen is almost square); widescreen models are 16:9 (the TV screen is almost twice as wide as its height).

BD-Java

With some BD which support Java applications, you can enjoy the interactive functions such as games or interactive menus.

CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)

This allows you to operate the linked functions between our brand devices with CEC feature and this unit.

Component Video

This is a video signal format that conveys each of 3 principal colors of light (red, blue and green) through different signal lines. This allows the viewers to experience picture colors as original as it is. There are several signal formats, including Y / Pb / Pr and Y / Cb / Cr.

DTS (Digital Theater System)

DTS is a multi-channel surround sound system. By connecting to DTS decoder, you can enjoy movie dynamic and realistic sound like movie theater. DTS surround sound technologies were developed by DTS, Inc.

Dolby Digital

The system developed by Dolby Laboratories to compress digital sound. It offers stereo sound (2ch) or multi-channel audio.

HDMI

(High-Definition Multimedia Interface)

Interface that supports all uncompressed, digital audio/video formats including set-top box, BD/DVD recorder or digital television, over a single cable.

HDTV (High Definition TV)

Ultimate digital format that produces high resolution and high picture quality.

NTSC

Acronym that stands for National Television Systems Committee and the name of the current analog broadcasting standards.

Off the air NTSC signals will no longer be sent by broadcasting stations during 2009.

Password / PIN Code

A stored 4-digit number that allows access to parental control features.

Region Code

Regions associate discs and players with particular areas of the world. This unit will only play back discs that have compatible region codes. You can find the region code of your unit by looking on the rear panel. Some discs are compatible with more than one region (or all regions).

SAP (Secondary Audio Program)

Second-audio channel delivered separately from main-audio channel. This audio channel is used as an alternate in bilingual broadcasting.

SDTV (Standard Definition TV)

Standard digital format that is similar to the NTSC picture quality.

S-Video

Offers higher quality images by delivering each signal, color (c) and luminance (y) independently of each other through a separate cable.

5Maintenance

Cabinet Cleaning

•Wipe the front panel and other exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft cloth immersed in lukewarm water and wrung dry.

•Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray insecticide liquid near the unit. Such chemicals may cause damage and discoloration to the exposed surfaces.

Panel Cleaning

Wipe the panel of the unit with a soft cloth. Before cleaning the panel, disconnect the AC power cord.

Disc Handling

Handle the discs so that fingerprints and dust do not adhere to the surfaces of the discs.

•Always store the disc in its protective case when it is not used.

•To clean-off, use a soft cloth.

•Do not use a hard cloth since this will mar the disc.

•Wipe the disc in a straight line form center to edge.

•Never wipe with a circular motion.

Servicing

Should your unit become inoperative, do not try to correct the problem yourself. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Turn off the unit, unplug the AC power cord and call our toll free customer support line found on the cover of this manual to locate an authorized service center.

If the Laser Optical Pickup Unit is Dirty

If the unit still does not perform properly when it is operated, while referring to the relevant sections and to "Troubleshooting Guide" in this owner’s manual, the laser optical pickup unit may be dirty. Consult your dealer or an Authorized Service Center for inspection and cleaning of the laser optical pickup unit.

IR Signal Check

If the remote control is not working properly, you can use a digital camera (including a cellular phone with built-in camera) to see if it is sending out an infrared signal.

•With a digital camera

(including built-in cell phone cameras): Point the Digital Camera towards the remote

control infrared diode at the front of the remote control. Press any button on the remote control and look through the camera display. If the infrared pulsating light appears through the camera, the remote control is sending out an IR signal.

• Do not use detergent or abrasive cleaning agents.

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