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...to a home theatre system Easy to connect and enjoy • Enjoy photo and music playback via HDMI CEC • Settings assistant for effortless personalized TV settings Ready for years to come. Combining a full HD 1080p display and fantastic invisible sound, this Flat TV ensures brilliant ...design and powerful performance for digital • ATSC & QAM tuner receives over the air and unscrambled cable Philips LCD TV 42" Full HD 1080p 42TA648BX Brilliant ...
...to a home theatre system Easy to connect and enjoy • Enjoy photo and music playback via HDMI CEC • Settings assistant for effortless personalized TV settings Ready for years to come. Combining a full HD 1080p display and fantastic invisible sound, this Flat TV ensures brilliant ...design and powerful performance for digital • ATSC & QAM tuner receives over the air and unscrambled cable Philips LCD TV 42" Full HD 1080p 42TA648BX Brilliant ...
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...NC: 8670 000 47365 UPC: 6 09585 16238 9 © 2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. Specifications are the property of Use: 4 favorite lists, Auto Volume Leveller (AVL), Channel list, Settings assistant Wizard, Side Control • Remote Control: TV • Screen ... L/R in inch (W x H x D): 41.19 x 28.19 x 10.31 inch • Weight incl. LCD TV 42" Full HD 1080p Specifications 42TA648BX/F7 Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: Widescreen • Brightness: 500 cd/m² • Dynamic screen contrast: 29000:1 • Response time (typical): ...
...NC: 8670 000 47365 UPC: 6 09585 16238 9 © 2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. Specifications are the property of Use: 4 favorite lists, Auto Volume Leveller (AVL), Channel list, Settings assistant Wizard, Side Control • Remote Control: TV • Screen ... L/R in inch (W x H x D): 41.19 x 28.19 x 10.31 inch • Weight incl. LCD TV 42" Full HD 1080p Specifications 42TA648BX/F7 Picture/Display • Aspect ratio: Widescreen • Brightness: 500 cd/m² • Dynamic screen contrast: 29000:1 • Response time (typical): ...
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ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH )-0/24!.43!&%49).3425#4)/.3 2EADBEFOREOPERATINGEQUIPMENT 2EADTHESEINSTRUCTIONS +EEPTHESEINSTRUCTIONS (EEDALLWARNINGS &OLLOWALLINSTRUCTIONS $ONOTUSETHISAPPARATUSNEARWATER #LEANONLYWITHADRYCLOTH $ONOTBLOCKANYOFTHEVENTILATIONOPENINGS)NSTALLINACCORDANCEWITH THEMANUFACTURERSINSTRUCTIONS $ONOTINSTALLNEARANYHEATSOURCESSUCHASRADIATORS HEATREGISTERS STOVES OROTHERAPPARATUSINCLUDINGAMPLIâERS THATPRODUCEHEAT $ONOTDEFEATTHESAFETYPURPOSEOFTHEPOLARIZEDORGROUNDING TYPEPLUG !POLARIZEDPLUGHASTWOBLADESWITHONEWIDERTHANTHEOTHER! ...
ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH )-0/24!.43!&%49).3425#4)/.3 2EADBEFOREOPERATINGEQUIPMENT 2EADTHESEINSTRUCTIONS +EEPTHESEINSTRUCTIONS (EEDALLWARNINGS &OLLOWALLINSTRUCTIONS $ONOTUSETHISAPPARATUSNEARWATER #LEANONLYWITHADRYCLOTH $ONOTBLOCKANYOFTHEVENTILATIONOPENINGS)NSTALLINACCORDANCEWITH THEMANUFACTURERSINSTRUCTIONS $ONOTINSTALLNEARANYHEATSOURCESSUCHASRADIATORS HEATREGISTERS STOVES OROTHERAPPARATUSINCLUDINGAMPLIâERS THATPRODUCEHEAT $ONOTDEFEATTHESAFETYPURPOSEOFTHEPOLARIZEDORGROUNDING TYPEPLUG !POLARIZEDPLUGHASTWOBLADESWITHONEWIDERTHANTHEOTHER! ...
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...antenna 25 Uninstall and reinstall channels 26 Return your TV as a PC monitor 23 Use Philips EasyLink 24 Use the demo mode 24 EN-4 Index 37 Use the quick access menu 13 Change picture and sound settings 13 14. Glossary 33 4. Technical specifications 36 5. Use more of your menu language 25... 1. Notes for the software upgrade 27 3. Warranty 39 Use Auto Mode 15 Create and use of favorite channels 15 Set the clock 16 Set the sleeptimer 17 Use child control and rating locks 17 View closed captions (subtitles 21 View photos and play music on a USB ...
...antenna 25 Uninstall and reinstall channels 26 Return your TV as a PC monitor 23 Use Philips EasyLink 24 Use the demo mode 24 EN-4 Index 37 Use the quick access menu 13 Change picture and sound settings 13 14. Glossary 33 4. Technical specifications 36 5. Use more of your menu language 25... 1. Notes for the software upgrade 27 3. Warranty 39 Use Auto Mode 15 Create and use of favorite channels 15 Set the clock 16 Set the sleeptimer 17 Use child control and rating locks 17 View closed captions (subtitles 21 View photos and play music on a USB ...
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...Important Congratulations on your household waste. D Note: Specifications and information are on the rear of Product Ownership Registering your product guarantees that Philips offers, register your country. • TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. For further assistance, call the customer ... service in the rare case of a product recall or safety defect. • Additional Benefits of the TV and on this set contains a lamp with Philips makes you 're entitled, including special money-saving offers. 1.2 Screen care • Turn off water droplets as soon as ...
...Important Congratulations on your household waste. D Note: Specifications and information are on the rear of Product Ownership Registering your product guarantees that Philips offers, register your country. • TO OBTAIN ASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A., PUERTO RICO, OR U.S. For further assistance, call the customer ... service in the rare case of a product recall or safety defect. • Additional Benefits of the TV and on this set contains a lamp with Philips makes you 're entitled, including special money-saving offers. 1.2 Screen care • Turn off water droplets as soon as ...
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... broadcast in your cable provider). Wherever you may receive free digital and high definition programming (depending on the screen. Make sure the + and - Connect to a set-top box. ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH 3. EN-7 The ideal viewing distance for more information. D Note: If you always have channels available either...
... broadcast in your cable provider). Wherever you may receive free digital and high definition programming (depending on the screen. Make sure the + and - Connect to a set-top box. ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH 3. EN-7 The ideal viewing distance for more information. D Note: If you always have channels available either...
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.... U L L L Pr Pr SPDIF OUT Pb Pb Y Y VIDEO L S-VIDEO R HDMI 2 AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 DVI AUDIO IN HDMI 3 TV ANTENNA HDMI 1 R R R SERV. Connect a set-top box through RF IN/OUT If the TV is tightly secured at the back of the TV. The location of the power connector varies...Start Guide provided. Connect the power cord plug to a Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) There are two main DBS systems: DirecTV and DishNetwork. The set -top box through the following tasks: • Unplug the power cord located at the back of the TV. Contact your voltage corresponds with ...
.... U L L L Pr Pr SPDIF OUT Pb Pb Y Y VIDEO L S-VIDEO R HDMI 2 AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 DVI AUDIO IN HDMI 3 TV ANTENNA HDMI 1 R R R SERV. Connect a set-top box through RF IN/OUT If the TV is tightly secured at the back of the TV. The location of the power connector varies...Start Guide provided. Connect the power cord plug to a Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) There are two main DBS systems: DirecTV and DishNetwork. The set -top box through the following tasks: • Unplug the power cord located at the back of the TV. Contact your voltage corresponds with ...
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...: • If you do not need to proceed. Next Press the GREEN Next button located on the remote control to set -top box, you choose Retail store your settings will be used for your area. Finish the setup by selecting your TV. EN-9 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH... Press the red button on your preferred screen. Please proceed with the following steps to exit the channel installation stage of this PHILIPS TV. For the...
...: • If you do not need to proceed. Next Press the GREEN Next button located on the remote control to set -top box, you choose Retail store your settings will be used for your area. Finish the setup by selecting your TV. EN-9 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH... Press the red button on your preferred screen. Please proceed with the following steps to exit the channel installation stage of this PHILIPS TV. For the...
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...the picture to select channels. 4.4 Watch connected devices 1. EN-11 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH Switch on the remote control of your set -top box to appear. 2. Use the remote control of your player. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the DVD player and wait a few ...seconds for the picture to select channels. Press Play Æ on the set -top box 1. The picture from the player might appear automatically on . The picture from a set -top box. If the picture does not appear 1. 4.3 Watch channels from your connected device might appear...
...the picture to select channels. 4.4 Watch connected devices 1. EN-11 ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH Switch on the remote control of your set -top box to appear. 2. Use the remote control of your player. Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the DVD player and wait a few ...seconds for the picture to select channels. Press Play Æ on the set -top box 1. The picture from the player might appear automatically on . The picture from a set -top box. If the picture does not appear 1. 4.3 Watch channels from your connected device might appear...
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...1 2 21 3 20 4 19 5 18 6 7 17 16 8 9 10 15 11 12 14 13 1. . FORMAT Selects a picture format. Number keys 0-9 Selects a channel, page or setting. 13. ( . ) Press the dot (.) for digital channels. 14. BACK To return to provide the best picture possible. For information, see...the menu on the next page. 7. Active Control The TV continuously measures and corrects incoming signals to the previous menu. 18. INFO Press to activate a setting. 8. EN-12 The TV is never powered off completely unless it is from a different time zone area. 10. + CH - Cursor buttons To ...
...1 2 21 3 20 4 19 5 18 6 7 17 16 8 9 10 15 11 12 14 13 1. . FORMAT Selects a picture format. Number keys 0-9 Selects a channel, page or setting. 13. ( . ) Press the dot (.) for digital channels. 14. BACK To return to provide the best picture possible. For information, see...the menu on the next page. 7. Active Control The TV continuously measures and corrects incoming signals to the previous menu. 18. INFO Press to activate a setting. 8. EN-12 The TV is never powered off completely unless it is from a different time zone area. 10. + CH - Cursor buttons To ...
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... Press Æ to select the Picture menu. TV menu TV Settings Settings assistant Picture Sound Picture Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color temperature Dynamic contrast DNR 2. TV menu Installation TV settings Settings assistant Picture Sound Settings assistant Start now 2. Press MENU on the remote control. Press ... access menu gives direct access to confirm the change. 6. Press Î or ï to enter the setting. 5. Press Î or ï to adjust the setting, and press Í or OK to some often needed menu items. D Note When digital channels are installed...
... Press Æ to select the Picture menu. TV menu TV Settings Settings assistant Picture Sound Picture Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color temperature Dynamic contrast DNR 2. TV menu Installation TV settings Settings assistant Picture Sound Settings assistant Start now 2. Press MENU on the remote control. Press ... access menu gives direct access to confirm the change. 6. Press Î or ï to enter the setting. 5. Press Î or ï to adjust the setting, and press Í or OK to some often needed menu items. D Note When digital channels are installed...
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... position of the picture. Adjusts the vertical position of the picture. • Vertical shift - Summary of picture formats The following picture settings can switch color enhancement on or off. • Active control - Automatic (Not for PC mode.) Enlarges the picture automatically to normal..., warm or cool. • Dynamic contrast - The subtitles remain visible. Sets the level of white in bright colors. Corrects incoming signals to provide the best picture possible according to 16:9. 2. Press FORMAT on...
... position of the picture. Adjusts the vertical position of the picture. • Vertical shift - Summary of picture formats The following picture settings can switch color enhancement on or off. • Active control - Automatic (Not for PC mode.) Enlarges the picture automatically to normal..., warm or cool. • Dynamic contrast - The subtitles remain visible. Sets the level of white in bright colors. Corrects incoming signals to provide the best picture possible according to 16:9. 2. Press FORMAT on...
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...Automatic volume leveling (AVL) Reduces sudden volume changes, for digital channels only, when multiple languages are displayed. 2. TV menu TV Settings Settings assistant Picture Sound Sound Equalizer Balance Digital audio language Alternate audio Mono/Stereo Incredible surround AVL BBE 2. Press Menu to display your TV... to select or deselect the highlighted channel. Press the green key to confirm the change the setting. • Balance Sets the balance of the left and right speakers. • Digital audio language Available for example, during commercials or when...
...Automatic volume leveling (AVL) Reduces sudden volume changes, for digital channels only, when multiple languages are displayed. 2. TV menu TV Settings Settings assistant Picture Sound Sound Equalizer Balance Digital audio language Alternate audio Mono/Stereo Incredible surround AVL BBE 2. Press Menu to display your TV... to select or deselect the highlighted channel. Press the green key to confirm the change the setting. • Balance Sets the balance of the left and right speakers. • Digital audio language Available for example, during commercials or when...
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... Auto clock channel Time zone Daylight saving Auto clock mode Manual Automatic 3. (Optional) Select the channel from . 1. For these steps to set the time automatically and to choose which the TV will read the time from which channel to exit. Select Automatic, and press Í ... menu for Auto clock channel. • Press Î or ï to highlight a channel. • Press Í to confirm your choice. 5. (Optional) Set daylight saving. • Press ï and Æ to enter the menu for morning or afternoon. 4. Press OK select the channel. Follow these channels, you can...
... Auto clock channel Time zone Daylight saving Auto clock mode Manual Automatic 3. (Optional) Select the channel from . 1. For these steps to set the time automatically and to choose which the TV will read the time from which channel to exit. Select Automatic, and press Í ... menu for Auto clock channel. • Press Î or ï to highlight a channel. • Press Í to confirm your choice. 5. (Optional) Set daylight saving. • Press ï and Æ to enter the menu for morning or afternoon. 4. Press OK select the channel. Follow these channels, you can...
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...TV. Press MENU on the remote control and select Features > Child lock > Lock after Timer Timer Off Time On TV menu Features Caption settings Sleeptimer Child lock Change PIN Demo Sleeptimer 90 min 2. Press MENU on the remote control and select Features > Change PIN. 2. TV menu... I Installation Clock Auto clock mode Time Day Auto clock mode Manual Automatic 5.8 Use child control and rating locks This section describes how to set a personal identification number (PIN) and prevent your choice. 5. Use the format HH:MM. Press Î or ï to select Manual, and...
...TV. Press MENU on the remote control and select Features > Child lock > Lock after Timer Timer Off Time On TV menu Features Caption settings Sleeptimer Child lock Change PIN Demo Sleeptimer 90 min 2. Press MENU on the remote control and select Features > Change PIN. 2. TV menu... I Installation Clock Auto clock mode Time Day Auto clock mode Manual Automatic 5.8 Use child control and rating locks This section describes how to set a personal identification number (PIN) and prevent your choice. 5. Use the format HH:MM. Press Î or ï to select Manual, and...
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...OK to indicate whether programs carrying that rating are currently locked: • A box with / indicates that allows you do not have a PIN, set one or more channels or external sources. The program content advisory data are automatically locked. 4. EN-18 Enter your PIN. If you to control ...locked. • When you select None, programs with no rating and programs with a V-chip that some content ratings are receiving channels through a set-top box or cable box connected by the program provider. Each channel has a box-graphic in front of None are locked. • When ...
...OK to indicate whether programs carrying that rating are currently locked: • A box with / indicates that allows you do not have a PIN, set one or more channels or external sources. The program content advisory data are automatically locked. 4. EN-18 Enter your PIN. If you to control ...locked. • When you select None, programs with no rating and programs with a V-chip that some content ratings are receiving channels through a set-top box or cable box connected by the program provider. Each channel has a box-graphic in front of None are locked. • When ...
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Each rating has a box-graphic in front of it to indicate whether it is not locked When you do not have a PIN, set one or more movie ratings. Use the movie ratings lock This section describes how to lock or unlock one of the menus for movie ratings... (FV) Programs designed for ages below that movie rating are designed to exit. Select one or more of the following screen shows the ratings in Set or change your PIN. These programs may contain graphical violence, explicit sexual activity and/or crude or indecent language. The following : intense violence, intense ...
Each rating has a box-graphic in front of it to indicate whether it is not locked When you do not have a PIN, set one or more movie ratings. Use the movie ratings lock This section describes how to lock or unlock one of the menus for movie ratings... (FV) Programs designed for ages below that movie rating are designed to exit. Select one or more of the following screen shows the ratings in Set or change your PIN. These programs may contain graphical violence, explicit sexual activity and/or crude or indecent language. The following : intense violence, intense ...
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... lock. Press Î or ï to select On, and press Í to download the region rating table and you do not have a PIN, set one or more ratings. If you select Off, you choose not to confirm your PIN 4. Enter your PIN on the remote control and select Installation... 3. Persons under the age of 17. Press Í to return to exit. R Restricted. Press MENU on page 17. 5. Also known as described in Set or change your PIN. ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH Summary of US movie ratings Movie rating Description All All items in the ratings...
... lock. Press Î or ï to select On, and press Í to download the region rating table and you do not have a PIN, set one or more ratings. If you select Off, you choose not to confirm your PIN 4. Enter your PIN on the remote control and select Installation... 3. Persons under the age of 17. Press Í to return to exit. R Restricted. Press MENU on page 17. 5. Also known as described in Set or change your PIN. ESPAÑOL FRANÇAISE ENGLISH Summary of US movie ratings Movie rating Description All All items in the ratings...
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.... • The USB device is designated as 'CC'. It is not supported, nor will Philips accept any liability for analog channels: • Press MENU on the remote control and select Features > Caption settings > Caption service. • Press Î or ï to select one of the listed...captions. 2. Press Î or ï to highlight a setting for the use correct spelling and grammar. • Not all caption services are necessarily being spoken in the TV listings with names containing a dot character D Note • Philips can be held responsible if your choice. Press MENU to ...
.... • The USB device is designated as 'CC'. It is not supported, nor will Philips accept any liability for analog channels: • Press MENU on the remote control and select Features > Caption settings > Caption service. • Press Î or ï to select one of the listed...captions. 2. Press Î or ï to highlight a setting for the use correct spelling and grammar. • Not all caption services are necessarily being spoken in the TV listings with names containing a dot character D Note • Philips can be held responsible if your choice. Press MENU to ...
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... Folder 2 4. Press Í and select another picture or another album. Devicelabel1 Picture Folder 1 Folder 1 IMAGE1.JPG TV menu TV settings Features Installation Multimedia Multimedia MyUSB IMAGE1.JPG List Remove a USB device B Caution To avoid damaging the USB device always exit the on -... 1. The pictures appear in the slideshow. • Transitions Displays the list of available transition styles of the pictures. • Slide time Sets the time lag for picture transitions. • Rotate Rotates a picture. • Zoom Displays a list of available zoom magnifications. •...
... Folder 2 4. Press Í and select another picture or another album. Devicelabel1 Picture Folder 1 Folder 1 IMAGE1.JPG TV menu TV settings Features Installation Multimedia Multimedia MyUSB IMAGE1.JPG List Remove a USB device B Caution To avoid damaging the USB device always exit the on -... 1. The pictures appear in the slideshow. • Transitions Displays the list of available transition styles of the pictures. • Slide time Sets the time lag for picture transitions. • Rotate Rotates a picture. • Zoom Displays a list of available zoom magnifications. •...