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Product type Television
Brand Philips
Model 28DW6559
Screen size 28 inches (diagonal)
Power supply 220-240 V / 50 Hz
TV standards Digital (DVB-T) and analog (PAL/SECAM)
Main functions Digital and analog tuner, teletext, electronic TV guide, scheduled recording, 16:9 screen formats, parental control, favourite lists, software update
Connectors 2 SCART sockets (EXT1 RGB, EXT2 S-VHS), side Audio/Video inputs, S-VHS, SPDIF audio output (depending on version), headphone jack, antenna
Power consumption Approximately 70 W (estimate), standby < 1 W
Maintenance and cleaning Clean with a soft, lint-free cloth, without alcohol or solvent
Safety Do not expose to water, do not repair yourself, allow at least 5 cm of space around the device
Spare parts and repairability Contact the approved after-sales service

Frequently Asked Questions - 28DW6559 PHILIPS

How to set up the television for the first time?
Turn on the television, press OK when your language appears. Select the language, country and time zone, then start the station search. Digital and analog channels will be stored automatically.
How to search for digital channels?
Press DIGITAL MENU, go to Installation then Service installation. Choose Add new programmes or Reinstall all channels and press OK to start the search.
How to use the TV guide to schedule a recording?
Press the GUIDE button, select a programme, then press the red button to open the Recording menu. Set the date, start and end time, then confirm. The television must be in standby for recording.
How to adjust picture and sound settings?
For picture: press TV MENU, select Picture and adjust Brightness, Colour, Contrast, Sharpness and Colour Temp. For sound: select Sound and adjust Treble, Bass, Balance, Delta Volume and AVL. Don't forget to store the settings.
How to use teletext?
Press the TEXT button to activate teletext. Enter the 3-digit page number using the numeric keys. Use the coloured buttons to access sections. For digital teletext, follow the on-screen instructions.
How to connect a VCR or DVD player?
Use the SCART socket EXT2 for a VCR (for digital recording) or EXT1 for a DVD player (RGB signals). Plug in the SCART cable and select the input with the EXT button.
How to lock access to certain channels?
Press DIGITAL MENU, go to Access restrictions and enable Personal code protection (default code: 1234). You can then lock individual TV or radio channels.
What to do in case of poor reception?
Check the antenna and connections. For analog, use the Fine tune setting or enable Noise reduction in the Options menu. For digital, use the Reception test menu to check signal quality and orient the antenna if necessary.
How to clean the screen?
Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly damp. Never use products containing alcohol or solvent. Wipe gently without pressing.
How to update the software?
When an update is available, a message appears on startup. Press OK to accept the download. The television must be in standby at the scheduled time to perform the update.

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USER MANUAL 28DW6559 PHILIPS

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PHILIPS

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this television set.

This handbook has been designed to help you install and operate your TV set.

We would strongly recommend that you read it thoroughly.

We hope this new television meets entirely with your satisfaction.

Table of Contents

Installing your television set 2

The keys on the TV set ....2

The remote control keys ....3

Digital or Analogue channels ?....3

DIGITAL

Switching on for the first time 4

Understanding the information on the banner 4

Rearrange services 5

View or Listen to new TV services 5

Add new services 5

Reinstall all services 6

Test reception 6

Language and location preferences 7

Access restrictions 7

Setting up your favourite list 8

Information menu 8

Downloading new software....8

Using the Options menu 9

TV guide 9

Recording function 10

ANALOGUE

Automatic tuning of analogue programmes .....11

Sorting analogue programmes 11

Manual tuning of analogue programmes 12

Naming analogue programmes ....12

Picture settings 13

Sound adjustments 13

Feature settings 13

Analogue Teletext 14

Digital text 15

16:9 Formats 15

Connecting peripheral equipment 16

To select connected equipment 16

VCR / DVD mode selector 17

Tips 18

Centre Frequencies Table (in KHz) 18

PHILIPS 28DW6559 - MENUS - 1

The digital menus of this product use the latest Java™ technology from Sun Microsystems Inc.

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Recycling

The materials used in your set are either reusable or can be recycled.

To minimise environmental waste, specialist companies collect used appliances and dismantle them after retrieving any materials that can be used again (ask your dealer for further details).

Installing your television set

① Positioning the television set

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Place your TV on a solid, stable surface, leaving a space of at least 5 cm around the appliance. To avoid accidents, do not put anything on the set such as a cloth or cover, a container full of liquid (vase) or a heat source (lamp). The set must not be exposed to water.

③ Remote control

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Insert the two R6-type batteries (supplied) making sure that they are the right way round. The batteries supplied with this appliance do not contain mercury or nickel cadmium. If you have access to a recycling facility, please use this facility (if in doubt, consult your dealer). When the batteries are replaced, use the same type.

② Connections

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- Insert the aerial plug into the 7F socket at the rear of the set.

- Insert the mains plug into a wall socket (220-240 V / 50 Hz).

④ Switching on

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To switch on the set, press the on/off key. A red indicator comes on and the screen lights up. Go straight to the chapter Switching on for the first time, on page 4.

If the television remains in standby mode, press P⊕ on the remote control.

The indicator will flash when you use the remote control.

The keys on the TV set

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The television set has 4 keys which are located on the front or the top of the set depending on the model.

The VOLUME - + (- ∠ +) keys are used to adjust sound levels.

The PROGRAM - + (- P +) keys are used to select the required programmes.

To access the menus, simultaneously hold down the △ - and △ + keys. The PROGRAM - + keys may then be used to select an adjustment and the - △ + keys to make that adjustment.

To exit from the menus, hold down the 2 △ - and △ + keys.

The remote control keys

Screen information

In digital mode, press once to display the information banner, a 2^nd time to get more information on the programme and a 3rd time to remove it (see p. 4). In analogue mode, this displays / removes the programme informations(number, name, sound mode). Hold down for 5 seconds to permanently display the analogue programme number on the screen.

Subtitle mode

To activate/deactivate the subtitle mode

Select EXT sockets (see p.16).

Mode selector

To activate the remote control in VCR or DVD mode (see p. 17).

TV Menu

To display or exit from the analogues menus

Select

In digital mode this displays / clears the programme list. Use the ⬆ keys to select a programme and Ⓞ to display it.

Volume

To adjust the sound level

Mute

To disable or enable the sound.

16:9 formats (p. 15)

Previous programme

To access the previously viewed programme.

Numerical keys

For direct access to programmes. For a 2 (3) digit programme number, the 2^rd (3^rd) digit must be entered before the dash disappears. The number, the name (and the sound mode, in analogue mode) are displayed for a few seconds.

Picture and sound settings

Accesses a series of picture and sound settings.

The position Personal corresponds to the settings stored in the menus.

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Standby

To set the TV to standby mode. To switch the TV set on again, press ⏻, P ⊖ + or ① ⑨.

Options menu (see p.9).

TV guide (see p.9).

Teletext features (p. 14) and VCR/DVD keys (p.17).

Digital Menu

To display or exit from the digital menus (when TV is in digital mode).

Analogue or Digital mode

To switch the television between analogue and digital mode.

Cursor

These 4 keys are used to move within the menus or to directly access the 16:9 screen formats (p 15).

Programme selection

To access the next or previous programme (or page in digital menus).

Sound mode

To switch from Stereo to Mono or to choose between different languages (Dual I, Dual II, ...). When the sound mode is switched to Mono, the indication is displayed in red.

Surround sound

To activate / deactivate the Virtual Dolby Surround * effect. In stereo, you can obtain Dolby Surround Pro Logic sound quality. In mono, a stereo spatial effect is simulated.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Digital or Analogue channels?

To receive TV channels, your television is equipped with 2 tuners. One is for digital channels, the other is for analogue channels. Use the A/D key of the remote control to switch the TV between analogue and digital mode. Then use the P ⊖ + or 0 ⑨ keys to select channels.

Switch on for the first time

The first time the TV set is switched on, a congratulation message will appear on screen. The language of which changes every 5 seconds. If the menu is not displayed, press and hold down the △- and △+ keys on the TV set for 5 seconds to display the menu.

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text_image PHILIPS Congratulations for selecting this Philips television. Press OK to start enjoying your digital television.

1 Press the Ⓞ key on the remote control, the moment your preferred language is visible on the screen. The Setup menu is displayed :

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text_image Setup 11:46 Language • English Country • United Kingdom Time Zone • (GMT) Lisbon, London Service Scan • Please press OK to start Set options and start a service scan

② The Language, corresponding Country and Time zone is now preselected according to the opening screen. However, you can still change your preferences before you start a service scan.
③ With the cursor keys, select Language, Country or Time zone and check if the adjustment is according to your preferences. If necessary, use the cursor keys to make your adjustment and press ⓄK to exit. Caution: if you select a wrong country, the channel numbering will not be according to the standard for your country.
4 Select Service Scan from the menu and press OK to start the installation. The Service Scan menu is displayed. All the digital and analogue programmes are searched for and stored automatically. When the search is complete, the menu will indicate the number of digital services and analogues programmes found.
5 Press the OK key twice to start watching TV. The television then displays the current programme. The installation is now complete.

Understanding the information on the banner

When you select a digital programme, an information banner is displayed for a few seconds at the top of the screen.

You can also use the Ⓗ key of the remote control to display this banner. A second press displays more information about the programme (when available).

Banner description:
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text_image preset number programme start and end time symbols clock 2 11:06 - 11:09 BBC2 Snooker i I-II 11:46 Minutes left : 14 programme titlechannelising time of programme

The banner contains information on the preset number, channel name, programme duration, transmission clock, programme title and the time remaining of the current programme.

Symbols description :

i more information about this programme is available: press the ⓘ+ key to display or remove it.

☐ subtitling is available : if you want to display them, press the ☐ key or the OPTIONS key to access the options menu and select subtitles.

I-II other audio languages are available and can be selected in the options menu.

😊the selected Favourite list is displayed in the colour of the activated list.

Rearrange services

This menu allows you to change the order of the stored digital channels and radio stations.

① From the digital mode, press the DIGITAL MENU key to display the setup menu.
② Use the √ key to select installation and press > twice to select the Service lists menu.

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text_image Setup 11:46 Installation Service lists Service setup Test reception Rearrange services View new TV channels Listen to new Radio stations Manage service lists Close

③ Use the ⬆▼ keys to select Rearrange services and press >.
4 Use the ^▼ keys to select the channel you want to exchange.
5 Press OK to activate.
If you want to uninstall the selected channel, press the red key.
6 Select ( ^√ ) the new channel number you want to exchange it with.
7 Press OK to confirm. The exchange is done.
⑧ Repeat the operations ④ to ⑦ until all the channels are in the required order.
9 Press the DIGITAL MENU key to leave the menu.

View or Listen to new services

This menu allows you to check the availability of new TV channels or new radio stations that have been launched by the broadcaster after the initial installation.

① From the digital mode, press the DIGITAL MENU key to display the setup menu.

② Use the √ key to select installation and press > twice to select the Service lists menu.

③ Use the ⬤ keys to select View new TV channels or Listen to new Radio station.

4 If new services are available, press ⬤ to enter into the list and use the ⬌ keys to move through the list.

5 Press the DIGITAL MENU key to leave the menu.

Add new services

This menu allows you to search for new TV channels or radio stations that have been launched by the broadcaster after the initial installation.

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text_image Setup 11:46 Installation Service lists Add new services Service setup Reinstall all services Test reception Install and manage services Close

① From the digital mode, press the DIGITAL MENU key to display the setup menu.
② Use the ⬇ key to select installation and press >.
3 Select Service setup (√) and press >.
4 Press > to select Add new services and press OK to activate the installation. The search begins and only new channels will be stored and added to the channel list menu. The percentage of the installation that has been completed and the number of channels found is displayed.
⑤ When the search is complete, select store and press OK to accept the new services.
6 Press the DIGITAL MENU key to leave the menu.

Reinstall all services

This menu allows you to reinstall all the digital TV channels and radio stations.

① From the digital mode, press the DIGITAL MENU key to display the setup menu.

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text_image Setup 11:46 Installation Service lists Add new services Service setup Reinstall all services Test reception Install and manage services Close

② Use the √ key to select installation and press >.
③ Select Service setup (√) and press >.
④ Select Reinstall all services (√) and press >.
5 Press OK to start the installation.

A search is then made for all digital services which are then stored automatically.

When the search is completed, the menu will indicate the number of digital services found.

⑥ When the search is complete, press OK to store the services.
⑦ Press the DIGITAL MENU key to leave the menu.

Test reception

This menu allows you to check the strength of the signal you are receiving through your aerial.

① From the digital mode, press the DIGITAL MENU key to display the setup menu.
② Use the √ key to select installation and press > to display the installation menu.

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text_image Setup 11:46 Installation Service lists • Frequency Service setup • Network name Test reception • Signal quality • Signal strength Test signal quality • Close •

③ Use ▼ to select Test reception and press >. You obtain an indication of the actual programme frequency, the network name, the signal quality and strength.
④ You now have to enter the frequency of the digital channel you want to test.

Your Tv magazine can provide the list of digital channel numbers. Use the table on page 18 to get the frequency.

5 If the signal quality and strength is poor, a message appears at the bottom of the menu prompting you to enter the frequency between the lower and the higher limit. If after keying the frequency, the reception is still poor, you can try improving, renewing, adjusting or updating the aerial. It is however advisable to contact a specialised aerial installer in order to achieve best results.

Language and location preferences

This menu allows you to select your preferred language for audio, subtitle, teletext and menu and make changes to the location (country and time zone).

① From the digital mode, press the DIGITAL MENU key to display the setup menu.
② Use the √ key to select preferences and press >.

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text_image Setup 11:46 Preferences Languages Location Digital Audio Output Audio Subtitle / Teletext Subtitling mode Subtitling for hearing impaired System Select your preferred language Close

3 Select Languages, Location or Digital Audio Output (☑) and press >.
④ Use the ⏻ keys to select a setting and

press ⬤ to enter into the sub-menu. Make your adjustment and press Ⓞ or ⬇ to exit.

Language default settings:

• Audio: to select the audio sound language.
- Subtitle/Teletext: to select the subtitle/teletext language.
- Subtitling mode: off, on or auto (subtitle only displayed in case of original audio transmission).
- Subtitles for hearing impaired to activate or deactivate the specific subtitle for hearing impaired (if made available by the broadcaster).
- System: to select the menu language.

Location settings:

  • Country: to select the country where you are located.
  • Time zone: to select the time zone where you are located.

Digital Audio Output settings:

To select AC3 (if the amplifier supports the Dolby Digital format) or PCM (if it doesn't support Dolby Digital format).

5 Press the DIGITAL MENU key to leave the menu.

Access restrictions

This menu allows you to setup the access restrictions of the digital channels.

① From the digital mode, press the DIGITAL MENU key to display the setup menu.
② Use the √ key to select Access restriction and press >.

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text_image Setup 11:46 Access restrictions Set pin code protection On Off Maturity rating TV channels Radio stations Change pin code Switch pin code protection "on" or "off" Close

③ Press the ➤ key to enter into the Set pin code protection menu.
4 Use the <> keys to set to on and press OK to exit. You can then access the other adjustments:

Warning: the moment you use any kind of access restriction, you need to fill in the pin code when you schedule a program for recording.

- Maturity rating: select your preferred rating to lock the channel.

Maturity rating will only block certain programmes if the broadcaster provides data with the programme.

  • TV channels: select the TV channel you want to lock and press OK.
  • Radio station: select the radio station you want to lock and press OK.
  • Change pin code: press > to enter in the menu. Follow the on-screen instruction to change your access code.

The default pin code is 1234. If you have forgotten your personal code, you can reset to the default pin code (1234) by enter the universal code 0711.

⑤ Press the DIGITAL MENU key to leave the menu.

The TV is equipped with a Common Interface (CI) slot (see p.17). A CI module can enable additional services, for example Pay TV. The Access Restrictions menu will show the CI Access Restrictions when a CI module is installed. The CI module is responsible for the messages and texts on screen. In case of failure or strange behaviour, you must call your CI service provider.

Setting up your favourite list

This menu enables you to create a favourite list with your preferred TV channels and radio stations. For example, each member of your family can create his/her own favourite list.

① From the digital mode, press the DIGITAL MENU key to display the setup menu.

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text_image Setup 11:46 Favourites List 1 Preferences List 2 Information List 3 Access restrictions List 4 Installation Make changes to your lists of favourite services Close

2 Press > to enter into the favourites list menu. You have the choice to create 4 different favourite lists.

③ Use the √^ keys to select your favourite list : List 1, List 2, List 3 or List 4 and press >.
4 Use the √^ keys to select a setting and press > to enter into the sub-menu.

  • Name: use the ⏻ keys to move around the name display area (16 characters) and the ⏻P⊕ keys to select the characters. When the name has been entered, press Ⓞ to exit.
  • Select TV channels: use the ⬇∧ keys to select your favourite TV channels and confirm with OK. Press ◀ to exit.
  • Select radio stations: use the ⏻ keys to select your favourite radio station and confirm with OK. Press < to exit.
  • Add all services: press OK if you want to add all the service into your favourite list.
  • Remove all services: press OK if you want to remove all the service from your favourite list.

5 Press the DIGITAL MENU key to leave the menu.

6 Your favourite list can be selected using the options menu (see next page).

Information

This menu provides informations about the software version and the installation of new software.

① From the digital mode, press the DIGITAL MENU key to display the setup menu.
② Use the √ key to select information and press > twice.

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text_image Setup 11:46 Favourites Preferences Information Access restrictions Installation System software Provides information on problem reports and ... Close

The software version is displayed.

3 You can activate the menu to automatically accept any software update of your digital TV. Normally the product will detect if an update is available while it is in standby mode. Next time the television is turned on a banner will appear at the bottom of the screen indicating new software is available. Selecting OK activates the software download. The software download menu will give a description of the software together with the date and time of the download. This may update certain menus, functions or add new features, but the general way in which the TV operate will not change. Once accepted the download will take place at the designated time and date.

Note: The TV must be put into standby when the download is due in order for it to take place.

4 Press the DIGITAL MENU key to leave the menu.

Downloading new software

Whenever a new software is available, it is advisable to always accept and download the software. In case new software is available, you will see a message when you switch on the TV.

Using the Options menu

This menu gives you direct access to the: favourite list, the language selection and some other selections.

① From the digital mode, press the white OPTIONS key to display the options menu.
② Use the √^ keys to select a setting and press > to enter the sub-menu.

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text_image Options Favourites None Subtitle language List 1 Audio language List 2 Mode List 3 Selects the active favourite list Exit
  • Favourites: use the ⬇️ keys to select your favourite list and confirm with Ⓞ.
    The “none” option deactivate any favourite list. To create your own favourite list, see page 8.
  • Subtitle language: use the ⏻ keys to temporarily change the language and confirm with Ⓞ.
  • Audio language: to temporarily change the audio sound language.

To permanently change the audio and subtitle languages, use the Preferences menu (p. 7).

- Mode: you can choose to only have radio stations, TV channels or services without audio or video.

Remark: for the UK only, the TV list will contain both radio stations and TV channels.

- banner duration: to select the duration for which the banner is visible.

③ Press the white OPTIONS key to leave the menu.

TV guide

The TV guide is an Electronic Service Guide that allows you to look up digital programmes as you would in a newspaper or TV magazine. You can navigate through the list of digital programmes and obtain detailed information on the programmes. You can also program the TV to provide a digital channel to be recorded.

① From the digital mode, press the Ⓞ key to display the TV guide :

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text_image 1 17:15-17:25 17:24 BBC ONE See It Saw ● Now/Next ● Today Preset/service Now Next 1 BBC ONE See It Saw Microsoap 2 BBC TWO Snooker Ice Skating 3 ITV Channel 3 Trisha This morning 4 Channel 4 - - 5 ITV 2 Gmtv2 This afternoon 6 BBC CHOICE Oakle Doke Bodger & Badger ● Record ● Record list ● Top ● Close ● Options

A list of all the digital programmes in the currently selected favourite list is displayed.

② Use the ⏻ key to enter into the Preset/service list or press ⚠ to access Today list.

③ Use the ⏻ keys to select a programme.
4 The TV guide features are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Use the coloured keys red, green, yellow, blue or white to activate them:

  • Record (red key): this feature enables you to record a digital channel even the TV is in standby mode. You will still have to program your video recorder.
  • Record list (green key) : this menu gives the list of recording schedules. You can check, modify, delete or add a new schedule by using the cursor or coloured keys as indicated on the screen.
  • Top (yellow key): to go directly to the top of the list.
  • Close (blue key): to exit from the TV guide.
  • Options (white ▶▶ key) : with this menu, you can select your favourite list, mode or themes. Themes are areas of interest, you can for example decide to display only : drama, news, movie, ...

5 Press the Ⓗ key if you want to display more information about the selected programme (if available).

6 Press the ☐ key to leave the menu.

Recording function

This feature enables you to record a digital channel while the TV is in standby mode. You will still have to program your video recorder. Important: The video recorder must be connected to EXT2. Please note that it is NOT possible to record one digital channel and watch another digital channel at the same time. You can however record a digital channel and watch an analogue channel on your TV, or vice versa.

① From the digital mode, press the Ⓗ key to display the TV guide.
② Use the √ key to enter into the Preset/service list or press > to access Today list.
③ Press the RED key to call the Record menu.

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text_image 11:46 2 BBC 2 Name • See it saw Service • 2 BBC 2 Enter your pin code if locked • Day & Month • 16/02 Start time • 12:15 End time • 12:30 Audio language • English Store Cancel Close

4 Use the ⏻ keys to select a setting and press ⚠ to enter into the sub-menu. Make your adjustment and press Ⓞ or ⚣ to exit.

  • Name : the selected programme will be displayed here.
  • Service : you can change the number of the programme you want to record. Press OK to confirm.

Note: it is only possible to change to a number that is in the currently selected favourite list.

- Enter your pin code if locked: enter your secret code only if you have activated the access restriction feature (see p.7). Press OK to confirm.

  • Day & Month : enter the date by using the ①⑨ or - P + keys. Press OK to exit
  • Start time : enter the start time.
    • End time : enter the end time.
  • Audio language : select your language and confirm with OK.
  • Subtitle language : make your selection and confirm with OK.
  • Subtitles for hearing impaired: select Yes or No and confirm with OK.
  • Occurrence: select Once, Daily or Weekly and confirm with OK.

⑤ Press the RED key to store your recording. The TV guide reappears.

You can press the GREEN key to display the list of recordings you have set.

6 If you have finished watching television, you must leave it in standby in order for the recording program to be activated.
Important: n ever switch off the TV with the power button when a recording has been programmed, but use the standby key on the remote control.
⑦ If you wish to continue watching another digital channel after setting a timer, you can do so by changing channels in the normal way.
8 If you are watching another digital channel when the timer is due to start, the timer alarm will sound and present you with the option of switching channels or continuing to watch the current channel.
⑨ You can also watch analogue channels while recording digital channels. Press the Ⓐ key to switch the TV to analogue mode.

Automatic tuning of analogue programmes

This menu allows you to automatically search for all the analogue programmes available in your region.

① From analogue mode, press the TV MENUkey to display the main menu.
② With the cursor, select the Install menu then the Auto Store menu and press ⬤. The search begins. After several minutes, the Install menu reappears automatically.

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text_image Auto Store • Program 2 • TV 470 MHz •..........

③ If the transmitter or the cable network

broadcasts the automatic sort signal, the programmes will be correctly numbered.

4 If this is not the case, the programmes found will be numbered in descending order starting at 99, 98, 97, etc.

Use the Sort menu to renumber them.

Some transmitters or cable networks broadcast their own sort parameters (region, language, etc.).

Where this is the case, make your choice using the ⏰▼ keys and confirm with >.

To exit or interrupt the search, press the TV MENU key.

If no picture is found, refer to the chapter entitled Tips on p. 18.

⑤ To exit from the menus, press ⓘ.

Sorting analogue programmes

① Press the TV MENU key to display the main menu.
② With the cursor, select the Install menu followed by the Sort menu.

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text_image Main • Picture • Sound • Features ✓ Install Install • Auto Store 000 • Manual Store 001 BBC1 ✓ Sort 002 BBC2 • Name 003 ▶ ANGLI 004 CH4 005 CH5

3 Select the programme you want to move using the ⏻ keys and press >.

4 Then use the ⬆▼ keys to select the new number and validate with ◀.
⑤ Repeat steps ③ and ④ for each program you wish to renumber.
⑥ To quit the menus, press ⓘ+

Manual tuning of analogue programmes

This menu allows you to store the analogue programmes one at time.

① Press TV MENU
② With the cursor, select the Install menu then Manual Store :

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text_image Main • Picture • Sound • Features ✓ Install Manual Store ▲ ✓ System Europe ► • Search • Program No. • Fine Tune • Store

③ System : select Europe (automatic detection*) or West Europe (BG standard), East Europe (DK standard), UK (I standard) or France (LL' standard).

* Except for France (standard LL'): in this case select the option FRANCE.

4 Search : If you know the frequency of the programme required, enter its number directly using the ① ⑨ keys. Alternatively press >. The search begins. As soon as a programme is found, the search will stop.

If no programme is found, refer to the Tips chapter on page 18).

5 Program No.: enter the required number with the ◀> or ① to ⑨ keys.
6 Fine Tune : if the reception is not satisfactory, try adjusting the frequency using the ◀▶ keys.
⑦ Store : press ⬤. The programme is stored.
⑧ Repeat steps ④ to ⑦ for each programme to be stored.
⑨ To quit the menus, press ⓘ+

Naming analogue programmes

If required, you can give a name to the analogue programmes and external connectors.

① Press TV MENU
② With the cursor, select the Install menu, then Name :

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③ Select the programme you wish to name using the keys ① ⑨ or - P +.

Note: on installation, the programmes are named automatically when the correct information is transmitted by the broadcaster.

4 Use the ◀ keys to move within the name display area (5 characters) and the ∧▼ keys to choose the characters.
⑤ When the name has been entered, press ◀. The name is stored.
⑥ Repeat steps ③ to ⑤ for each programme to be named.
⑦ To exit from the menus, press ⓘ.

Picture settings

1 Press TV MENU then >.The Picture menu is displayed:

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② Use the ⬆▼ keys to select a setting and the ◀> keys to adjust.

Note: during the picture adjustment, only the selected line remains displayed. Press ⬆ √ to display the menu again.

③ Once the adjustments have been made, select Store and press > to store them. Press ⓘ+ to exit.

Description of the adjustments:

  • Brightness: this changes picture brilliance.
    • Colour: this changes the intensity of the colour.
  • Contrast: this changes the difference between the light and dark tones.

- Sharpness: this changes the picture definition.

- Colour Temp.: this changes the colour rendering: Cool (bluer), Normal (balanced) or Warm (redder).

- Store: to store the picture adjustments and settings (as well as the settings for Contrast + and NR in the Features menu).

Sound adjustments

① Press TV MENU select Sound (☑) and press >. The Sound menu is displayed:

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② Use the ⬆▼ keys to select a setting and the ◀> keys to adjust.

③ Once the adjustments have been made, select Store and press > to store these changes.

4 To quit the menus, press ⓘ+

Description of the settings:

- Treble: this alters the high frequency sounds.

- Bass: this alters the low frequency sounds.

• Balance: this balances the sound on the left and right speakers.

- DeltaVolume: this is used to compensate any volume discrepancies between the different programs or EXT sockets. This setting is available for programs 0 to 40 and the EXT sockets.

- AVL (Automatic Volume Leveller): this is used to limit increases in sound, especially on program change or advertising slots.

- Store: this is used to store the sound settings.

Feature settings

① Press TV MENU select Features (☑) and press >. You can adjust:

② Rotation (only available on very large screen sets): large screen sets are sensitive to terrestrial magnetic field variations. This setting is used to compensate for this by adjusting the picture rotation.

③ Contrast +: automatic adjustment of the

picture contrast which permanently sets the darkest part of the picture to black.

4 NR: attenuates picture noise (snow) in difficult reception conditions.

Caution: to store the Contrast + and NR settings, use the Store choice in the Picture menu.

⑤ To quit the menus, press ⓘ+

Analogue Teletext

Teletext is an information system, broadcast by most analogue TV channels. It also provides subtitles for people with hearing difficulties.

PHILIPS 28DW6559 - Analogue Teletext - 1Press :You will obtain:
Teletext callThis is used to call teletext, change to transparent mode and then exit. The summary appears with a list of items that can be accessed. Each item has a corresponding 3 digit page number. Some digital programmes may also include analogue teletext. If this is the case, it can be accessed by pressing the teletext key for 3 seconds. If no teletext is available, 100 will appear and the screen will remain blank (in this case, exit from teletext and choose another channel).
Selecting a pageUse the 0 to 9 or - P + or < > keys to enter the page number required. Example: page 120, enter 1 2 0 .The number is displayed top left, the counter turns and then the page is displayed. Repeat this operation to view another page. If the counter continues to search, this means that the page is not transmitted. Select another number.
Direct access to the itemsColoured areas are displayed at the bottom of the screen. The 4 coloured keys are used to access the items or corresponding pages. The coloured areas flash when the item or the page is not yet available.
ContentsThis returns you to the contents page (usually page 100).
Stop sub-page acquisitionCertain pages contain sub-pages which are automatically displayed successively. This key is used to stop or resume sub-page acquisition. The indication appears top left.
Double height teletextPress this key several times to display the upper, then the lower part of the screen and then return to the normal size teletext page. Cursor up/down key can also be used.
Hidden informationTo display or hide the concealed information (games solutions).
Favourite pagesFor teletext programs 0 to 40, you can store 4 favourite pages which can then be accessed directly using the coloured keys (red, green, yellow, blue). 1 Press the TV MENU key to change to favourite pages mode. 2 Display the teletext page that you want to store. 3 Press the coloured key of your choice for 3 seconds. The page is now stored. 4 Repeat the operation with the other coloured keys. 5 You can now consult teletext and your favourite pages will appear in colour at the bottom of the screen. To retrieve the standard items, press TV MENU To clear everything, press for 5 seconds.

Digital Text

Some digital channels, which you select like any other channel, offer dedicated teletext services (for instance BBCTEXT). Some digital channels also offer information on the programme being broadcast (a message may appear at the bottom of the screen).

① To use the digital teletext, follow the instructions on screen.
② Depending on the service, you can be asked to use the cursor and SELECT keys (OK), the coloured keys, the TEXT key (☐) and sometimes the numerical keys.
③ When you have finished watching teletext, select a different channel with ⏻ P Ⓑ keys or follow the on screen instructions to return to picture.

16:9 Formats

The pictures you receive may be transmitted in 16:9 format (wide screen) or 4:3 format (conventional screen). 4:3 pictures sometimes have a black band at the top and bottom of the screen (letterbox format). This function allows you to optimise the picture display on screen.

Automatic switching

This TV set is also equipped with automatic switching which will select the correct-screen format, provided the specific signals are transmitted with the programmes.

Using the different screen formats

Press the Ⓗ key to select the different modes:

4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Super Wide and WideScreen.

With analogue programs only, you can access directly these settings with the ◀ and ▶ key.

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4:3 Mode

The picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band is displayed on either side of the picture. With analogue programs only, the picture may be progressively enlarged using the ⏻ keys.

Zoom 14:9

The picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band remains on both sides of the picture. With analogue programs, the ⏻ keys allow you to compress vertically the image to view the top or the bottom of the picture (subtitles).

Zoom 16:9

The picture is enlarged to 16:9 format. This mode is recommended when displaying pictures which have black bands at the top and bottom (letterbox format). With analogue programs, use the ⬇▼ keys if you wish to display the top or the bottom of the picture.

Subtitle Zoom

This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen leaving the sub-titles visible. With analogue programs, use the ⬆ keys to increase or decrease the section at the bottom of the picture.

Super Wide

This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen by enlarging the sides of the picture. With analogue programs, the ⏻ keys allow you to move the image up or down.

Widescreen

This mode restores the correct proportions of pictures transmitted in 16:9 using full screen display.

Note: If you display a 4:3 picture in thid mode, it will be enlarged horizontally.

Connecting peripheral equipment

The television has 2 external sockets situated at the back of the set (EXT1 and EXT2).

The EXT1 socket has audio and video inputs/outputs and RGB inputs.

The EXT2 socket has audio and video inputs/outputs and S-VHS inputs.

Video recorder
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Video recorder (only)

Carry out the connections featured opposite. To record digital programmes from your TV, the VCR must be connected to EXT2.

If your video recorder does not have a euroconnector socket, the only connection possible is via the aerial cable. You will therefore need to tune in your video recorder's test signal and assign it programme number 0 (refer to manual store, p. 12).

To reproduce the video recorder picture, press ①. In this case it will not be possible to record digital channels.

Video recorder with decoder

Connect the decoder to the second euroconnector socket of the video recorder. You will then be able to record scrambled transmissions.

Other equipment
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text_image EXT 1

Satellite receiver, decoder, DVD, games, etc.

Carry out the connections featured opposite.

To optimise picture quality, connect the equipment which produces the RGB signals (digital decoder, games, etc.) to EXT1, and the equipment which produces the S-VHS signals (S-VHS and Hi-8 video recorders, certain DVD drives) to EXT2 and all other equipment to either EXT1 or EXT2.

Side connections
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text_image S-VHS, HI-8 VHS, 8 mm

Carry out the connections featured opposite.

With the ☐ key, select AV / S-VHS.

For a monophonic device, connect the audio signal to the AUDIO L input. Use the I-II key to reproduce the sound on the left and right speakers of the TV set.

Headphones

When headphones are connected, the sound on the TV set will be cut. The ⏻ ∠⊕ keys are used to adjust the volume level.

The headphone impedance must be between 32 and 600 Ohms.

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To select connected equipment

Press the Ⓗ key to select EXT1, EXT2 / S-VHS2 (S-VHS signals from the EXT2 socket) and AV / S-VHS for the side connections.

Most equipment (decoder, video recorder) carries out the switching itself.

Amplifier

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To connect to a hi-fi system, use an audio connection cable and connect the "L" and "R" outputs on the TV set to the "AUDIO IN" "L" and "R" input on your hi-fi amplifier.

Use a digital audio connecting cable and connect the television's "SPDIF" output (only available on certain versions) to a "DIGITAL IN" input on the amplifier (amplifier with coaxial digital input).

Common interface

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A common interface is available to connect a CAM (conditional access module) and a smartcard. Please contact your service provider to get more information about these modules.

Note: the television should always be switched off before any module is inserted in the common interface slot.

VCR / DVD mode selector

The remote control allows you to control the main functions of your video recorder or DVD.

① Press the MODE key to select the required mode: VCR (video recorder) or DVD.

A green indicator lights up to show the selected mode. It returns automatically (TV mode) after 20 seconds without action.

② Then press one of the following keys :

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standby

  • record *,
    II pause,
    stop,
    ▶ play,
    ◀ rewind,
    ▶ fast forward,

bring up a menu *

select (^∨) and set (<>) *

OK confirm*

select programme,

enter a number

* Some programming functions are not available on all models (cursors, menu, OK key, etc.).

The remote control is compatible with all the video recorders in our range as well as models which use the RC5 signalling standard.

Tips

Poor reception (in analogue mode)

The proximity of mountains or high buildings may be responsible for ghost pictures, echoing or shadows. In this case, try manually adjusting your picture: see "fine tuning" (p.12) or modify the orientation of the outside aerial. Does your antenna enable you to receive broadcasts in this frequency range (UHF or VHF band)? In the event of difficult reception (snowy picture) switch the NR on the Feature analogue menu to ON. (p. 13).

Bad picture (in digital mode)

If the picture freezes a lot, or in cases of block effect, there is a problem of poor reception. Please check with the signal strength menu (see p.6). Depending on the strength of digital terrestrial signals available in your area, standard aerials used for analogue transmissions will in most cases provide satisfactory reception of digital signals. If it is not the case, a good quality narrow beam antenna should be professionally installed outside the property and aligned to capture the maximum digital signal strength.

No picture

Have you connected the aerial socket properly? Have you chosen the right system? (p. 12). Poorly connected euroconnector cables or

aerial sockets are often the cause of picture or sound problems (sometimes the connectors can become half disconnected if the TV set is moved or turned). Check all connections.

No sound (in analogue mode)

If on certain channels you receive a picture but no sound, this means that you do not have the correct TV system. Modify the SYSTEM setting (p. 12).

The remote control no longer works.

The TV set does not react to the remote control; the indicator on the set no longer flashes when you use the remote control? Replace the batteries.

Standby

If the set receives no signal for 10 mins, it automatically goes into standby mode. To save power, your set is fitted with components that give it a very low power consumption when in standby mode.

Cleaning the set

Only use a clean, soft and lint-free cloth to clean the screen and the casing of your set. Do not use alcohol-based or solvent-based products.

Still no results?

If your TV set breaks down, never attempt to repair it yourself: contact your dealer's after-sales service.

Centre Frequencies Table (in KHz)

Digital Frequency Nominal Centre Channel Frequency KHzDigital Frequency Nominal Centre Channel Frequency KHz
21......474 00046......674 000
22......482 00047......682 000
23......490 00048......690 000
24......498 00049......698 000
25......506 00050......706 000
26......514 00051......714 000
27......522 00052......722 000
28......530 00053......730 000
29......538 00054......738 000
30......546 00055......746 000
31......554 00056......754 000
32......562 00057......762 000
33......570 00058......770 000
34......578 00059......778 000
35......586 00060......786 000
36......594 00061......794 000
37......602 00062......802 000
38......610 00063......810 000
39......618 00064......818 000
40......626 00065......826 000
41......634 00066......834 000
42......642 00067......842 000
43......650 00068......850 000
44......658 00069......858 000
45......666 000

Introduction

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4:3

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Teletexto digital 15

Formatos 16:9 ....15

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4:3 Modo

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Please note the reference numbers for your TV set located on the packaging or on the back of the set.

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Model : 28DW6559

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