32PW8521 - Television PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	CRT Television
Brand	Philips
Model	32PW8521
Screen Size	32 inches (81 cm)
Display Technology	Cathode Ray Tube (CRT)
Dimensions (with stand)	Approx. 80 x 70 x 55 cm (W x H x D)
Weight	Approx. 45 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	Approx. 150 W (operation), < 3 W (standby)
Inputs	SCART (2x), S-Video, Composite AV, Antenna (RF)
Outputs	Headphone jack, Audio Line Out
Audio	Stereo, 2 x 10W RMS
Remote Control	Included (Philips RC-??? model)
Tuner	Analog (PAL/SECAM/NTSC)
Teletekst	Yes (TOP/FLOF)
Child Lock	Yes
Cleaning Instructions	Wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety Precautions	Do not expose to rain or moisture. Unplug before cleaning.
Spare Parts Availability	Remote control, SCART cables, power cord (contact Philips support)
Repair Information	Refer to qualified service personnel. No user-serviceable parts inside.

Frequently Asked Questions - 32PW8521 PHILIPS

How do I connect external devices to my Philips 32PW8521 TV?

Use the SCART (Peritel) inputs on the rear. You can connect DVD players, set-top boxes, or game consoles via SCART, S-Video, or composite AV (yellow video, red/white audio). Ensure the TV is set to the correct input source using the remote or front panel buttons.

Why is the picture distorted or rolling?

Check the antenna connection. If using analog cable, try re-tuning the channels via the menu. Ensure the TV is set to the correct standard (PAL/SECAM/NTSC) for your region.

How do I set up the teletext function?

Press the 'Text' button on the remote. Use number keys to select a page. Press 'Index' to return to the main page. If teletext doesn't appear, ensure the station broadcasts teletext and the TV is in TV mode.

The remote control is not working. What should I do?

First, check the batteries. Replace with two fresh AA batteries. If still not working, check for obstructions between remote and TV sensor. Try resetting the remote by removing batteries and pressing any button for 5 seconds, then reinsert.

How do I clean the TV screen and cabinet?

Turn off the TV and let it cool. Use a soft lint-free cloth slightly dampened (not wet) with water or a mild glass cleaner. Wipe gently. Do not spray liquid directly on the screen. Avoid paper towels or abrasive cloths that may scratch.

Can I connect a VCR or DVD recorder?

Yes, connect via SCART. Use one SCART for input (e.g., DVD player) and another for output to a recorder. Alternatively, use the composite AV jacks. Set the TV to the correct channel (AV1/AV2) using the input button.

What are the dimensions and weight of the 32PW8521?

Approximately 80 cm wide, 70 cm high (with stand), and 55 cm deep. It weighs around 45 kg. Ensure your stand or cabinet can support this weight.

How do I adjust the sound settings?

Press the 'Menu' button, navigate to 'Sound' settings. You can adjust bass, treble, balance, and select sound modes (e.g., Music, Speech). Use the volume buttons for overall volume.

What does the 'Child Lock' feature do?

Activating Child Lock disables the front panel buttons and remote control operation. To enable, go to the settings menu, select 'Child Lock' and set a 4-digit PIN. This prevents unauthorized use of the TV.

My TV has no sound but picture is fine. What can I try?

Check if the mute button on the remote is activated (press it again). Adjust the volume. Ensure audio cables are properly connected for external sources. If using TV speakers, check the 'Sound' menu to ensure internal speakers are enabled.

USER MANUAL 32PW8521 PHILIPS

Colour Television

32PW8521

2PW8521

Operating Instructions

PHILIPS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Thank you for purchasing this television set. You are now the proud owner of a PHILIPS TV set which promises full value to you as a customer. Please read the instruction manual carefully and thoroughly to help you install and operate your TV set.

Introduction

Safety Information/Useful Tips 3

Before Calling Service 4

Basic Installation/Functions

Hooking Up Your TV (Basic Connection) 5

Use/Care of remote Control 5

Connecting the Audio/Video Sockets (Playback) 6

Connecting the Audio/Video Sockets (Recording) 8

Functions of Remote Control 9

Functions of TV Controls 11

TV Installation

Selecting the Menu Language and Automatic Tuning of Channels.... 12

Manual Tuning of Channels 14

Selecting the Colour/Sound System 15

Fine Tuning Of Channels 16

Sorting of Channels.... 17

Editing of Channels....18

Naming of Channels....19

Features

Using the Picture/Sound Menu....20

Using the Active Control Feature....21

Activating the Timer....22

Activating the Child Lock....24

Using the Screen Format 28

Using the Rotation Feature....29

Using the Blue Mute Feature.... 30

Smart Picture Control and Smart Sound Control.... 31

Using the Teletext....32

General

Specifications....34

SAFETY INFORMATION AND USEFUL TIPS

Safety Information

• Disconnect mains plug when: – the red light below the TV screen is flashing continuously.
• a bright white line is displayed across the screen.
• cleaning the TV screen. Never use abrasive cleaning agents. Use a slightly damp chamois leather or soft cloth. – there is a lightning storm. – the set is left unattended for a prolonged period of time.
• No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on top of the TV or in the vicinity.
• Do not place your TV set under direct sunlight or heat.
• Leave at least 5 cm around each side of TV set to allow for proper ventilation.
• Avoid placing your set (e.g., near a window) where it is likely to be exposed to rain or water.
• No objects filled with liquids should be placed on top of the TV to avoid dripping or splashing of liquids on the set.

Useful Tips

• Do not leave your set on standby mode for a prolonged period of time. Switch off the set to allow it to be demagnetized. A demagnetized set supports good picture quality.
• Do not shift or move the set around when it is switched on. Unevenness in color in some parts of the screen may occur.
• Never attempt to repair a defective TV yourself. Always consult a skilled service personnel.

Recycling Directive – To minimize harm to the environment, the batteries supplied with the TV set do not contain mercury or nickel cadmium. If possible, when disposing of batteries, use recycling means available to you. Your TV set uses materials which are reusable or which can be recycled. To minimize the amount of waste in the environment, specialist companies recover used sets for dismantling and collection of reusable materials (contact your dealer).

BEFORE CALLING SERVICE

Below is a list of frequently occurring symptoms. Before you call for service, make these simple checks. Some of these symptoms can easily be rectified if you know what to do.

Symptom What you should do

Colour patch • Switch off the TV by the mains power button. Wait for 20 (unevenness) minutes before switching on again.

- Check the TV is not placed too near speakers or magnetic objects.

No power • Check the TV's AC power cord is plugged into the mains socket. If there is still no power, disconnect plug. Wait for 60 seconds and re-insert plug. Switch on the TV again.

No picture • Check the antenna connection at the rear of the TV.

- Possible TV station problem. Try another channel.

Good picture • Try increasing the volume.

but no sound • Check that the sound is not muted. If it is muted, press the

Mute button on the remote control to restore sound.

Good sound but poor • Try increasing the contrast and brightness setting. colour or no picture

Snowish picture and • Check antenna connection at the rear of the TV. noise

Horizontal dotted lines • Possible electrical interference e.g. hairdryer, vacuum cleaner, etc. Switch off appliances.

Double images or • Possible poor positioning of antenna. Using a highly “Ghost” images directional antenna may improve reception.

TV not responding to remote control handset

- Check life span of batteries of remote control handset.

- Aim remote control handset directly at remote control sensor lens on the TV.

Hooking UP YOUR TV (BASIC CONNECTION)

Antenna Connection

• Connect the aerial plug to the antenna socket T on the backcover.
• Insert the mains plug into the wall socket.

Mains Connection

• For correct mains voltage, refer to the type sticker at the rear of the TV set.
• Consult your dealer if the mains supply is different. Note: This diagram is not representative of the actual plug and socket.

Switching on the Set

• Press the main power button to switch the TV on or off.
• If the set is on standby (indicator is red), press the Power button on the remote control to switch on the set.

USE/CARE OF REMOTE CONTROL

• Insert the correct type of batteries into the compartment.
• Ensure the batteries are placed in the right direction.

CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLAYBACK)

You can view the playback of VCR tapes (Video Disc players, camcorders, etc.) by using the AUDIO and VIDEO INPUT sockets on the rear of the TV.

Connect the VIDEO and AUDIO IN sockets on the rear of the TV to the AUDIO and VIDEO OUT sockets on the VCR.

The S-Video connection on the rear of the TV is used for the playback of S-VHS VCR tapes, Video Discs, Video Games, or Compact Disc-Interactive (cd-i) discs. Better picture detail and clarity is possible with S-Video playback compared to the picture from a normal antenna (RF) connection.

• Connect the S-VIDEO socket on the rear of the TV to the S-VHS OUT socket on a S-VHS VCR.
• Connect the AUDIO IN sockets from the rear of the TV to the AUDIO OUT sockets on the VCR.

Note: You need not connect the VIDEO IN socket of the TV if the S-VIDEO IN socket is connected.

6

CONNECTING THE AUDIO/VIDEO SOCKETS (PLAYBACK)

For more convenient direct playback connections, the Side Audio/Video Input sockets allow for quick and easy connections, particularly for Camcorder tape recordings.

• Connect the S-VIDEO socket (if available) from the Camcorder to the Side S-VIDEO socket of the TV. You need not connect the Side VIDEO IN socket of the TV if the S-VIDEO socket is connected.
• Connect the AUDIO OUT sockets (Right and Left) from the Camcorder to the Side AUDIO IN sockets.

You can view the playback of DVD discs by using the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT sockets on the rear of the TV.

- Connect the "Y", "Pb" and "Pr" INPUT sockets on the TV to the "Y", "Pb" and "Pr" OUTPUT sockets on the DVD to view playback of DVD discs.

Note: "Y", "Pb", "Pr" sockets and AVI sockets cannot be connected simultaneously.

Connection for recording from the TV channel

VCR (Equipped with Video and Audio Input sockets)

• Connect the corresponding INPUT sockets of the VCR to the MONITOR OUTPUT sockets on the rear of the TV.
• To enhance the sound of your TV, connect the AUDIO L and R sockets to an external audio system instead of the VCR. For mono equipment, connect only the AUDIO L socket.

Connection for recording from one VCR to another VCR

• Connect the sockets of the VCR which you wish to record from, to the corresponding sockets at either AVI or AV2.
• Connect the sockets of the receiving VCR to the MONITOR OUTPUT sockets on the rear of the TV.

FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL

① Power button

- Switch set off temporarily to standby mode. (The red light indicator lights up when the set is on standby mode).

- To switch on set from standby mode, press Channel +/- , Digit (0 -9) or Power button.

② Teletext Colour buttons

- In teletext mode, the colour buttons allow you to access directly an item or corresponding pages.

③ Teletext buttons

Allows you to access teletext information. For detailed description of functions, refer to section on "Using the Teletext"

④ Smiley button

Not applicable.

⑤ Timer Button

Allows you to set the clock to switch to another channel at a specified time while you are watching another channel or when the set is on standby mode.

6 Smart Sound Button

Press the Smart Sound button repeatedly to access 4 different types of sound settings and choose your desired setting.

⑦ Menu Button

Displays the main menu. Also exits menu from screen.

⑧ Cursor Up Button

Allows you to select the next item on the menu.

⑨ Cursor Left Button

Allows you to select the sub-menus and adjust the settings.

⑩ Volume + / - Button

Increases or decreases volume.

11 I-II

Allows you to switch from Stereo to Mono sound during stereo transmission or to choose between language I or language II during dual sound transmission.

⑫ A/CH(Alternate channel) Button

Allows you to change between the current channel and the previous channel.

FUNCTIONS OF REMOTE CONTROL

⑬ Main Index Button

Not applicable.

⑭ Frownie button

Not applicable.

15 Smart Picture Button

Press the Smart Picture button repeatedly to access 5 different types of picture settings and choose your desired setting.

16 Incredible Surround Button

- Allows you to select Incredible Surround sound when transmission is in stereo mode.

- Allows you to select Spatial Sound when transmission is in mono mode.

17 Cursor Right Button

Allows you to access the sub-menus and adjust the settings.

18 Cursor Down Button

Allows you to select the next item on the menu.

19 Channel + / - Buttons

Allows you to select channels in ascending or descending order.

20 Mute Button

Mutes sound. To restore sound, press button again.

21 Teletext Button

Refer to section on "Using the Teletext"

22 OSD button

Allows you to display the current channel number. It also allows you to exit the menu from the screen after control adjustments.

23 Digit (0-9) Buttons

Press to select a channel. For a 2-digit channel number, press the first digit and then immediately the second digit.

24 A/V Button

Allows you to select the AV channels.

25 Sleep Timer Button

Allows you to select a time period after which the set will switch to standby mode automatically.

FUNCTIONS OF TV CONTROLS

1	Mains Power button Switch	mains power on or off.
2	Standby Light indicator	Indicate red light when standby mode is activated.
3	Remote Sensor	Acts as a sensor for activating the controls of the TV when remote control handset is aimed at it.
4	Volume + / - button Adjust	sound volume louder/softer.
5	Channel + / - button	Select channel in ascending/descending order.
6	Menu button	Press the MENU button to enter main menu. Press the Channel + or - button to select the next item on the menu. Press the Volume + or - button to access the sub-menus and adjust the settings.

11

SELECTING THE MENU LANGUAGE AND AUTOMATIC TUNING OF CHANNELS

Operating instructions generally explain the operation of the TV set using the buttons on the remote control unless otherwise stated. Please read the following instructions carefully and follow the steps as shown to familiarize yourself with the installations and all features available in your set.

Before you tune in the channels by the AUTO STORE method, select the menu language of your choice. The LANGUAGE feature allows you to set the TV's on-screen menu to be shown in your desired language.

Press button Step

Enter main menu.

Result on screen

- PICTURE LIGHTNESS - SOUND COLOUR - FEATURES CONTRAST - INSTALL SHARPNESS COLOUR TEMP

Press button repeatedly until INSTALL is selected.

- PICTURE LANGUAGE - SOUND AUTO STORE - FEATURES MANUAL STORE

INSTALL RT CHANNEL EDIT

Enter INSTALL menu.

INSTALL

LANGUAGE ENGLISH - AUTO STORE B.MELAYU - MANUAL STORE 中文 - SORT - CHANNEL EDIT

SELECTING THE MENU LANGUAGE AND AUTOMATIC TUNING OF CHANNELS

Press buttonStep

Result on screen

Enter LANGUAGE mode.

Select desired language.

INSTALL

LANGUAGE - AUTO STORE - MANUAL STORE - SURI - CHANNEL EDIT

→ ENGLISH

Exit from language mode.

Select AUTO STORE.

Start automatic tuning.

When tuning is completed, exit menu from screen.

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MANUAL TUNING OF CHANNELS

Manual tuning allows you to store each programme manually.

SELECTING THE COLOUR/SOUND SYSTEM

This feature allows you to select your desired COLOUR and SOUND system. If AUTO is selected, the respective colour and sound system will be automatically selected according to the transmission system.

Note: Select your desired colour and sound system manually if reception is poor at AUTO mode.

Press buttonStep

Result on screen

Repeat step 1 to step 5 as in "MANUAL TUNING OF CHANNELS"

COLOUR SYSTEM is selected. Enter COLOUR SYSTEM mode

Select the desired colour system.

INSTALL

MANUAL STORE

- COLOUR SYSTEM

- SOUND SYSTEM

COUND COUNTER

- SEARCH

CHANNEL

STORE

Exit from colour system mode.

Proceed to select SOUND SYSTEM.

INSTALL

MANUAL STORE

COLOUR SYSTEM

- SEARCH B/G

• CHANNEL D/K

OTANTE

- STORE

Enter SOUND SYSTEM mode.

Select the desired sound system.

or

INSTALL

MANUAL STORE

• COLOUR SYSTEM

- SOUND SYSTEM

- SCARSH

- SEARCH

CHANNEL D/K

- STORE

Exit from sound system mode.

Press button repeatedly until STORE is selected.

Store selected system.

Exit menu from screen.

INSTALL

MANUAL STORE

• COLOUR SYSTEM

- SOUND SYSTEM

CHANNEL

- STORE

▼

FINE TUNING OF CHANNELS

This feature allows you to adjust picture reception in areas of weak reception.

1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. 3. Enter install menu.

Step

Press button

Press button repeatedly until MANUAL STORE is selected.

Enter MANUAL STORE menu.

Press button repeatedly until FINE TUNE is selected.

Start fine-tuning until desired picture and sound is obtained.

Select STORE.

Store last fine-tuned status.

Exit menu from screen.

Result on screen

INSTALL

- LANGUAGE

COLOUR SYSTEM

- AUTO STO

SOUND SYSTEM

MANUAL S

SEARCH

- SDRT

CHANNEL

• CHANNEL EDIT

STORE

INSTALL

MANUAL STORE

COLOUR SYSTEM

- SOUND SYSTEM

- SEARCH

• CHANNEL

- STORE

INSTALL

MANUAL STORE

- SOUND SYSTEM

• SEARCH

- CHANNEL

- STORE

FINE TUNE

AUTO

PAL

SECAM

[Non-Text]

INSTALL

MANUAL STORE

- COLOUR SYSTEM

- SOUND SYSTEM

- SEARCH

- CHANNE

STORE

INSTALL

MANUAL STORE

• COLOUR SYSTEM

- SOUND SYSTEM

SEARCH

• 196.25MHz

- CHANNEL

- STORE

SORTING OF CHANNELS

This feature allows you to change the channel number to your choice for a particular TV station.

1. Enter main menu.
2. Select INSTALL.
3. Enter install mode.

Press buttonStep

Press button repeatedly until SORT is selected.

Enter SORT menu.

Key in the channel number in the FROM column, that is, the channel you want to swap from.

Select TO.

Key in the channel number in the TO column, that is, the channel you want to swap to.

Select EXCHANGE.

Activate exchange of channels.

Exit menu from screen.

Result on screen

EDITING OF CHANNELS

This feature allows you to edit or skip channels which have bad or weak TV signal or channels that you do not watch often.

Note: Once a channel is skipped, you cannot have access to it by the CHANNEL + or - button. You can only access the channel by the DIGIT (0-9) button.

1. Enter main menu.
2. Select INSTALL.
3. Enter install mode.

Press buttonStep

Press button repeatedly until CHANNEL EDIT is selected.

Result on screen

Enter channel edit mode.

Select the channel you want to skip.

Activate skipped mode.

Exit menu from screen.

How to add back channels

• Repeat steps 1 to 5 as in "Editing of Channels".
• Select the channel you want to add back by the ▲ (CURSOR UP) or ▼ (CURSOR DOWN) button.
• Press the > (CURSOR RIGHT) button to activate adding back of channel.
• Exit menu from screen by the (OSD) button.

NAMING OF CHANNELS

This feature allows a selection of 10 channels of pre-defined names. It also allows you to enter a new name or modify an existing name of a channel for 40 channels including external channels.

1. Enter main menu. 2. Select INSTALL. 3. Enter install mode.

Press buttonStep

Press button repeatedly until NAME is highlighted.

Enter NAME mode.

Select desired preset name and press > (CURSOR RIGHT) button to store selected preset name.

If you select PERSONAL, move to first character slot.

Press button repeatedly to cycle through the characters and select desired character.

Move to next character slot by the > (CURSOR RIGHT) button and select in the next character. (You can enter up to a maximum of 5 characters)

Store named channel.

Exit menu from screen.

Result on screen

USING THE PICTURE/SOUND MENU

The picture and sound menus allow you to make adjustments to the picture and sound. It also allows you to select and activate other features in the menu.

1. Press the MENU button to enter main menu. 2. Use the CURSOR UP/DOWN buttons to select the items on the PICTURE/SOUND menu. 3. Use the CURSOR LEFT/RIGHT buttons to access the sub-menus.

Picture Activities menu items
Brightness Increase or decrease brightness level.
Colour Increase or decrease color level.
Contrast Increase or decrease contrast level until lightest parts of the picture show good detail.
Sharpness Increase or decrease sharpness level to improve detail in the picture.
Colour Temp Allows you a choice of 3 picture settings (NORMAL, WARM and COOL).
* Digital Options Allows you to choose from Auto, Digital Scan, Progressive Scan and 100Hz options.
Dynamic Allows you a choice of 4 settings (Minimum, Medium, Maximum and Off) to boost the contrast level especially in dark scene so as to make the picture more noticeable.

Note

HUE feature is only applicable to NTSC programmes. The HUE item will not appear on the menu if programme is in PAL mode.

* Digital Options

– Digital Scan option improves background flickering.

- Progressive Scan option reduces line flickering resulting in sharper picture.

- 100Hz option is most appropriate for still pictures.

Note: Progressive Scan option is only available in NTSC transmission.

Sound Activities menu items
Treble Increase	or decrease the high frequency level.
Bass Increase or decrease the low frequency level.
Balance Adjusts	the balance of the right and left speakers' sound output.
AVL As variation (Auto Volume a sudden change in volume during in Leveller) commercial breaks or channel switching,selecting the “ON” function will enable the volume to remain at a standard volume level.

USING THE ACTIVE CONTROL FEATURE

This feature automatically adjusts settings for optimal picture quality continuously under any signal conditions. To activate the Active Control feature, select the "ON" option in the Active Control menu.

How to access the Active Control function

1. Press the MENU button to enter the main menu and press the ▼ (CURSOR DOWN) button repeatedly until FEATURES is selected.

1. Press the > (CURSOR RIGHT) button to enter the FEATURES menu.
2. Press the ▼ (CURSOR DOWN) button to select ACTIVE CONTROL.

1. Press the > (CURSOR RIGHT) button repeatedly to select the ON option to activate the Active Control function.

1. Press the OSD button to exit the menu from the screen.

ACTIVATING THE TIMER

The Timer feature allows you to set the timer to switch to another channel at a specified time while you are watching another channel or when the TV is on standby mode.

Note: For the timer to function, the set must not be switched off. Once the set is switched off, the timer is disabled.

Press button Step

Enter TIMER menu.

Enter TIME mode.

Key in the current time. For example, if the current time is 12:30, key digit 1 and 2 in the hour column, followed by digit 3 and 0 in the minute column.

Exit from TIME mode.

Select START TIME.

Enter the START TIME mode.

Key in the time you want the programme to be switched on.

Exit from START TIME mode.

Select STOP TIME.

Enter STOP TIME mode.

Key in the time you want the programme to be switched off.

Result on screen

FEATURES TIMER

FEATURES TIMER

- TIME - START TIME - STOP TIME - CHANNEL - ACTIVATE

FEATURES TIMER

FEATURES TIMER

- TIME - START TIME - STOP TIME - CHANNEL - ACTIVATE

FEATURES TIMER

- TIME - START TIME - STOP TIME - CHANNEL - ACTIVATE

FEATURES TIMER

- TIME - START TIME - STOP TIME - CHANNEL - ACTIVATE

ACTIVATING THE TIMER

Note

60 seconds before the timer is activated, a message indicating the time left for the channel switch will appear on the screen. To disable the channel switch, press any button on the remote control.

ACTIVATING THE CHILD LOCK (ACCESS CODE)

The Child Lock feature allows you to lock channels to prevent your children from watching programmes you deem undesirable.

Note: You cannot access the locked channels via the top controls of the TV set. You can only access the locked channels via the remote control. Keep the remote control out of reach to prevent your children from having access to it.

1. Enter main menu. 2. Select FEATURES. 3. Enter FEATURES menu.

Press buttonStep

Result on screen

Select CHILD LOCK.

FEATURES

- TIMER ACCESS CODE - ACTIVE CTRL - - - -

- ROTATION

Enter ACCESS CODE mode.

FEATURES

- TIMER - ACTIVE CTRL - CHILD LOCK

FORMAT • ROTATION

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Key in access code 0711 (0711 is the default access code). A message INCORRECT will appear.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Key in 0711 the second time. When the message CORRECT appears, the CHILD LOCK menu is now accessible.

You can now proceed to change the access code of your choice.

FEATURES

- TIMER - ACTIVE CTRL - CHILD LOCK - FORMAT - ROTATION

Activating the Child Lock (CHANGE CODE)

Note: After you have exited the menu from the screen and you want to enter the child lock menu again, you need to key in the new access code only once. If you have forgotten the new access code, key in 0711 twice to enter the child lock menu. Upon entering the child lock menu, you can proceed to change the code again.

ACTIVATING THE CHILD LOCK (LOCK CHANNEL)

1. Enter the main menu. 2. Select FEATURES. 3. Enter the FEATURES menu.

Press buttonStep

Select CHILD LOCK.

Enter ACCESS CODE mode.

Key in the access code.

Enter LOCK CHANNEL mode.

Select the channel you want to block.

Activate blocking of the channel. A keylock symbol will appear beside the channel number indicating that it is locked.

Exit menu from screen.

Result on screen

FEATURES

- TIMER ACCESS CODE - ACTIVE CTRL - - - -

- FORMAT - ROTATION

FEATURES

- TIMER - ACTIVE CTRL - CHILD LOCK - FORMAT - ROTATION

FEATURES

CHILD LOCK - LOCK CHANNEL - CHANGE CODE - CLEAR ALL

FEATURES

CHILD LOCK - LOCK CHANNEL - CHANGE CODE - CLEAR ALL

Note: You cannot have access to the locked channels via the top controls of the TV set.

You can only have access to the locked channels via the remote control.

When AVI source is locked, CVI source is automatically locked. Likewise, if CVI source is locked, AVI source is also automatically locked as they share the same audio input.

If you attempt to enter the INSTALL menu after locking a channel, a message

"Enter ACCESS CODE" will appear on the screen. You need to enter the ACCESS CODE to enable you to enter the INSTALL menu.

ACTIVATING THE CHILD LOCK (CLEAR ALL)

To unlock channels that you have locked, enter the Child Lock menu and activate the CLEAR ALL mode.

1. Enter main menu. 2. Select FEATURES 3. Enter FEATURES menu.

Press buttonStep

Select CHILD LOCK.

Enter ACCESS CODE mode.

Key in access code.

Press button repeatedly until CLEAR ALL is selected.

Activate clearing of all locked channels.

Exit menu from screen.

Result on screen

FEATURES

- TIMER

ACCESS CODE

- ACTIVE CTRL

......

FORMAT

- ROTATION

FEATURES

- TIMER

ACCESS CODE

- ACTIVE CTRL

XXXX

CHILD LOCK

CORRECT

- FORMAT

- ROTATION

FEATURES

CHILD LOCK

- LOCK CHANNEL

- CHANGE CODE

CLEAR ALL

FEATURES

CHILD LOCK

- LOCK CHANNEL

- CHANGE CODE

Note

You can also unlock individual channels by using the LOCK CHANNEL menu.

• Repeat steps 1 to 7 as in "ACTIVATING THE CHILD LOCK (LOCK CHANNEL)".
• Select the channel you want to unlock using the ▲ or ▼ (CURSOR UP / DOWN) buttons.
• Press the > (CURSOR RIGHT) button to unlock the channel (the keylock symbol will disappear).

USING THE SCREEN FORMAT

The Screen Format function allows you a choice of different formats for your viewing pleasure, namely: - Auto, 4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Subtitle Zoom, Superwide and Widescreen.

Enter the FEATURES menu and select FORMAT using the button. Press the > or < button to cycle through the various screen formats and select the format of your choice.

Definition of Screen Formats

AUTO mode

When AUTO format is selected, it will select the correct screen format provided the specific signals are transmitted with the programmes.

4:3 Mode

This picture is reproduced in 4:3 format and a black band is displayed on either side of the picture.

Zoom 14:9 Mode

This picture is enlarged to 14:9 format, a thin black band remains on both sides of the picture. The ✗ and √ buttons allow you to move the image up or down.

Zoom 16:9 Mode

This 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). The ▲ and ▼ buttons allow you to move the image up or down.

Subtitle Zoom Mode

This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen leaving the subtitles visible. The ▲ and ▼ buttons allow you to move the image up or down.

Superwide Mode

This mode is used to display 4:3 pictures using the full surface of the screen by enlarging the sides of the picture. The ▲ and ▼ buttons allow you to move the image up or down.

Widescreen Mode

This mode restores the correct proportions of pictures transmitted in 16:9 using full screen display. If you display a 4:3 picture in this mode, it will be enlarged horizontally.

USING THE ROTATION FEATURE

Due to the earth's magnetic field and position of the TV set, slight tilting of the picture to the left or right may occur when the set is switched on. When this phenomenon occurs, select ROTATION in the FEATURE menu and adjust accordingly by the Cursor Right or Left button.

How to use the Rotation Feature

1. Press the MENU (MENU) button to enter main menu and press the ▼ (CURSOR DOWN) button repeatedly until FEATURES is selected. 2. Press the > (CURSOR RIGHT) button to enter FEATURES menu. 3. Press the ▼ (CURSOR DOWN) button repeatedly until ROTATION is selected. 4. Press the > (CURSOR RIGHT) button when picture is tilted to the left. Press button until you deem picture is in normal position. If picture is tilted to the right, press the

< (CURSOR LEFT) button until you deem picture is in normal position.

Picture tilted to the left

After adjustment

Picture tilted to the right

After adjustment

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USING THE BLUE MUTE FEATURE

Blue Mute feature indicates to you the absence of signal when the TV screen turns blue. To activate the Blue Mute feature, select the "ON" option in the Blue Mute menu.

How to access the Blue Mute function

1. Press the Ⓜ (MENU) button to enter main menu and press the √ (CURSOR DOWN) button repeatedly until FEATURES is selected.

1. Press the > (CURSOR RIGHT) button to enter FEATURES menu.

1. Press the ▼ (CURSOR DOWN) button repeatedly until BLUE MUTE is selected.

1. Press the > (CURSOR RIGHT) button to select ON option to activate the Blue Mute function.
2. Press the 📄 (OSD) button to exit menu from screen.

SMART PICTURE AND SMART SOUND CONTROL

SMART PICTURE feature offers you a choice of 5 picture settings, namely, RICH, NATURAL, SOFT, PERSONAL and MULTIMEDIA.

SMART SOUND feature offers you a choice of 4 sound settings, namely, THEATRE, MUSIC, VOICE and PERSONAL.

Press SMART (SMART PICTURE) or SMART (SMART SOUND) button repeatedly to cycle through the settings to select your desired mode.

Definition of Picture Settings

PERSONAL : Picture settings are set to your preference.

RICH : Emphasize very vibrant colours. (Suitable for AV mode in brightly-lit room)

NATURAL : Emphasize original colours.

SOFT : Emphasize “warm” colours. (Suitable for dimly-lit room condition and gives cinema-like effect when light is switched off). MULTIMEDIA : Emphasize “soft” colours. (Suitable for playing computer games, surfing, etc.)

Note: The PERSONAL setting is the setting that you set up using the Picture menu in the main menu. This is the only setting in the Smart Picture settings that can be changed. All the other settings are pre-set at the factory.

Definition of Sound Settings

PERSONAL: Sound settings are set to your preference.

VOICE: Emphasize high tone. (Treble boosted)

MUSIC: Emphasize low tone. (Bass boosted)

THEATRE: Emphasize sensation to action. (Bass and Treble boosted)

USING THE TELETEXT

If a TV channel broadcast contains teletext information, each channel that broadcasts teletext transmits a page (index page) with information on how to use the teletext system, usually on page 100. The system transmitted is indicated in the option line at the bottom of the screen.

Press button

Result on screen

On/Off teletext: Press the button once to switch on teletext display. (A channel in which teletext is being transmitted must be selected). Press the button the second time to superimpose the teletext page over the TV programme.

Press the button the third time to exit teletext mode.

2 Selecting a teletext page: Key in the required teletext page (3 digits). The page number is

displayed at the top left hand corner of the screen. When the teletext page is located, the counter stops searching. If the counter keeps searching, it means that the page is not available for selection. If you make a mistake in keying the page number, you have to complete keying the 3-digit number before re-keying the correct page number.

3 Accessing teletext pages: Press the CURSOR UP button to display the next page and the CURSOR DOWN button to

display the previous page.

4 Direct Access to The 4-colour buttons allow you to access an item or corresponding pages directly.

5 Main Index Not applicable.

6 Enlarge Press the button once to enlarge and view the top half of the page. Press the button the second time to enlarge and view the bottom half of the page. Press the button the third time to return to normal size page.

USING THE TELETEXT

Press button

Result on screen

Hold Not applicable.

Interrupt Not applicable.

Selecting a For a teletext page with sub-pages, press the Cursor Left or Right button to access the previous sub-page or the next sub-page.

Reveal/Conceal Press the button once to reveal hidden information (solutions to puzzles, riddles, etc). Press the button the second time to conceal information. This button is applicable only to teletext pages with puzzles, riddles, etc.

How to select your favourite page

This feature allows you to select 4 of your favourite or most commonly viewed pages and store them in the favourite page selection. You can then access directly your favourite page by the colour buttons without having to key in the page number.

1. Press the 📄 (TELETEXT ON/OFF) button to enter teletext mode. 2. Press the Ⓜ (MENU) button to enter favourite page selection. Note: The colour alphabets at the bottom of the screen are now changed to page numbers. 3. Key in your favourite page by the (DIGIT 0-9) buttons. 4. Press the Ⓗ (OSD) button to highlight page numbers. 5. Select the colour button on your remote control you want your favourite page to be stored. 6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to select and store other favourite pages.

SPECIFICATIONS

	32PW8521
Picture tube screen size 82 cm
Picture tube visible area 76 cm
Audio Output :Speaker 2 x 10 WSubwoofer 10W
TV System NTSC M	PAL B/GPAL D/KPAL ISECAM B/GSECAM D/KSECAM KI
Playback System NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL 60
Set Dimensions :Width 88.6 cmDepth 53.3 cmHeight 57.0 cm
Net Weight of Set (approximate) 54 kg

Note: For Operating Voltage, Frequency, Power Consumption and Version Number, refer to the type number at the rear of the set.

3139 125 31201