30Using the TV as a PC Monitor

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Your TV can be used as a computer monitor.

via HDMI connector. VGA connection is

 

Note : PC connection is only available

 

not supported.

30.1Connecting 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 the key 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.

30.2Control 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 35).

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 picture formats of the TV. (see page 37).

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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Philips LC07 DVB DFU manual Using the TV as a PC Monitor

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