1. IMPORTANT NOTES AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ■ Read and keep these instructions. ■ Heed all warnings. ■ Follow all instructions. ■ Do not use this apparatus near water. ■ Disconnect from the electric outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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■ Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. ■ Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
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■ Battery Usage: CAUTION: To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit. Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on ● the unit. Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.). ●...
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END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL ■ This Philips product and its packaging contain materials that can be recycled and re-used. Specialized companies can recycle your product to increase the amount of reusable materials and minimize the amounts which need to be properly disposed.
2. UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION UNPACKING ■ The monitor is packed in a carton, together with the standard accessories. Any other optional accessories will be packed separately. ■ The weight of the monitor differs - depending on the type - from 29 to 43 kg.
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INSTALLATION NOTES ■ Due to the high power consumption, always use the plug exclusively designed for this product. If an extended line is required, please consult your service agent. ■ The product should be installed on a flat surface to avoid tipping.The distance between the back of the product and the wall should be maintained for proper ventilation.
3. PARTS AND FUNCTIONS FRONT VIEW 1. Input Button Use this button to switch between available inputs. 2. Menu Button Use this button to engage the On Screen Display menu. 3. Volume Adjustment Buttons Use these buttons to adjust volume up and down. These keys also serve as navigation and adjustment keys when On Screen Display menu is engaged.
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REAR VIEW 1. External speaker output Connect to external speakers. 2. RS-232 Connector Connect to a PC to update software. 3. Digital DVI input Connect to digital video signals from a Set-Top box or Computer Audio Output. 4. RGB(VGA) input Connect to RGB (VGA) output of Computer or Set-Top box.
U ser M anual B D S 4241V /B D H 4241V /B D H 5021V REMOTE CONTROL 3.3.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS 1. Sound Mute On/Off 2. Standby Power On/Off Push this button to switch on the monitor from Standby mode. Push it again to turn it off to Standby mode.
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3.3.2 TELETEXT FUNCTION BUTTONS 1. TEXT Activates the TELETEXT mode. 2. INPUT Displays the TELETEXT index. 3. Fasttext With fasttext, you can easily access the topic and relevant pages you want by pressing the red, green, yellow and blue buttons on the remote control.
4. CONNECTIONS TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTING EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT (VCR, DVD, CAMCORDER, SATELLITE RECEIVER) 4.1.1 USING SCART (AV) SOCKET INPUT 1 Connect the SCART socket of the external decvice to the SCART socket of the monitor. 2 Connect the videorecorder to the antenna wall socket or cable box. 4.1.2 USING S-VIDEO INPUT 1 Connect the S-Video (4-pin DIN) connector of the external decvice...
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4.1.4 USING VIDEO INPUT 1 Connect the jack of the external device to the the monitor. 2 Connect the red (R) and white (L) audio jacks to the R and L audio- in jacks located next to the VIDEO connector. 4.1.5 USING MONITOR OUTPUT 1 Connect the jack of the DVD or VCR (for recording) or audio...
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EXTERNAL AUDIO CONNECTION 4.2.1 CONNECTING EXTERNAL AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS This monitor can be connected to an external set of amplified speakers using the AUDIO OUT jacks located on the back of the monitor. 1 Connect the red (R) and white (L) AUDIO OUT jacks to the external amplified speakers.
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CONNECTING A PC 4.3.1 USING RGB (VGA) OR DVI VIDEO INPUT 1 Connect the 15-pin D-Sub RGB(VGA) connector of the PC to the RGB-IN connector of the monitor. If you have a PC that is equipped with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), you may connect the PC DVI connector from the PC to the DVI-IN connector of the monitor.
5. BASIC FUNCTIONS Main Input SCART 1 SCART 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO COMPONENT HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] POWERING ON / OFF Make sure the monitor is plugged into the wall outlet with the supplied power cord.
Image Screen Setup Audio Audio Preset [-VOL+] to Preset Audio Move [- CH +] Adjust [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Audio Preset [-VOL+] to Preset Audio Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] VOLUME ADJUSTMENT Using Front Panel or Remote Control 1 Press the...
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User Manual BDS4241V/BDH4241V/BDH5021V DISPLAY INFORMATION Via Remote Control Press the RECALL button to display the channel information and setting status. Press again to exit. Note The displayed information can differ, depending on the selected source. TIMER OFF 001-ABC...
6. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Image Screen Setup Audio g i r a r t r o l t n i Image Preset [-VOL+] to Preset Image Move [- VOL +] Select [- CH +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio g i r Adjust [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen...
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Image Screen Setup Audio Audio Preset [-VOL+] to Preset Audio Move [- CH +] Adjust [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Image Screen Setup Audio Audio Preset Complete! Audio Preset Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] SOUND CONTROLS 6.2.1 ADJUSTING SOUND SETTINGS Various sound adjustments can be set using the Sound Adjustment OSD...
Image S creen S etup Audio L anguage E nglis h S leep T imer OS D S ettings C olor Temp Image S etup Audio S creen L anguage S leep T imer OS D S ettings Normal C olor Temp S creen S etup Image...
Image S creen S creen S etup Audio OF F Move [- CH +] S elect [- VOL +] E xit [ ME NU ] S creen S creen Image S etup Audio OF F Move [- CH +] S elect [- VOL +] E xit [ ME NU ] Image S creen...
Screen Screen Image S etup Audio e z i Sticking Minimum Move [- CH +] Select [- VOL +] Exit [ MENU ] Screen Screen Image S etup Audio e z i Select [- VOL +] Exit [MENU] Screen Screen Image S etup Audio...
User Manual BDS4241V/BDH4241/BDH5021V 6.12 TELETEXT The Teletext service is available in many countries under a variety of names (TOP Text, Fastext, FLOF test, Videotext). It is provided as a free service by some television broadcasters. This service provides a real wealth of information, available at any time, on weather, sporting results, news, games, etc.
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Reveal 1 Press the Reveal button to hide page information. Press the button again to unhide. Sub-page 1 Press to display a secondary page by entering its number. Subtitles Some channels provide subtitles for some of their programmes through Teletext. The numbers of the relevant pages are specified on the Teletext index page.
S plit S creen NOR MAL P IP L ocate P IP S ize 6.13 VIEWING THE PICTURE IN PICTURE (PIP) You can display a sub-picture with the main picture. In this way you can watch monitor the video input from any connected devices while watching other video input.
Swapping the main picture and the sub-picture Press the SWAP button. The main picture and the sub picture are interchanged. It is available in PIP and PBP mode only. Sub Input SCART 1 SCART 2 Main Input SCART 1 SCART 2 Video S-Video COMPONENT...
User Manual BDS4241V/BDH4241/BDH5021V INPUT MODE VGA Resolution Active Resolution Standard resolution H Pixels V Lines WVGA SVGA 1024 1280 SXGA SDTV Resolution Active Resolution Standard resolution H Pixels V Lines 480i 480p 576i 576p HDTV Resolution Active Resolution Standard resolution H Pixels V Lines 720p...
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User Manual BDS4241V/BDH4241/BDH5021V When horizontal synchronous signals seem irregular in RGB mode, check PC power saving mode or cable connections. The display settings table complies to the IBM/VESA standards, and based on the analog input. The DVI support mode is regarded as same to the PC support mode. The best timing for the vertical frequency to each mode is 60Hz.
User Manual BDS4241V/BDH4241/BDH5021V TECHNICALS SPECIFICATIONS Display Item Screen Size (Active Area) Aspect ratio Number of pixels Pixel pitch Displayable Colors Brightness Contrast Ratio Color Temperature Viewing Angle 42" SD 42" (920.1(H ) x 518.4(V) ± 0.5mm) 852 (H ) x 480 (V) 1024 (H ) x 7 68 (V ) 1.080(H) x 1.
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User Manual BDS4241V/BDH4241/BDH5021V In / Out Terminals Item Speaker Output RS-232C DVI input RGB Input Component Input Monitor Output S-Video Input Video Output Scart of Video 1,2 Internal speaker (option) 10W (L) + 10W (R) [ RMS] / 8 2 External speaker (option) 10W( L) + 1 0W (R) [R MS] D-Sub Jack x 1 (9 pin)
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User Manual BDS4241V/BDH4241/BDH5021V General Item Power Supply Power Consumption Dimension ( With Stand ) [W mm x H mm x D mm] Weight ( Without Stand ) Environment Condition Item Temperature Humidity Pressure External Speaker (Option) Dimension (W x H x D) Weight Type Input...
CLEANING AND TROUBLESHOOTING User Manual BDS4241V/BDH4241/BDH5021V 9. 1 CLEANING Cautions When Using the Plasma Display Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the plasma dislay. Top of plasma dislay is usually very hot due to the high temperature of exhaust air being released through the ventilation holes.
User Manual BDS4241V/BDH4241/BDH5021V Symptom Possible Cause 1. The power cord is disconnected. No picture is displayed 2. The main power switch on the back of the monitor is not switched on. 3. The selected input has no connection. 4. The monitor is in standby mode in RGB mode.
Philips Consumer Electronics Europe. reception problems caused by signal conditions or cable or antenna systems outside the unit.
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Philips Consumers Electronics Europe. In countries where Philips Consumers Electronics Europe does not distribute the product, the local Philips service organization will attempt to provide service (although there may be a delay if the appropriate spare parts and technical manual(s) are not readily available).
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User Manual BDS4241V/BDH4241/BDH5021V REMEMBER... Please record the model and serial numbers found on the product below. Also, please fill out and mail your warranty registration card promptly. It will be easier for us to notify you if necessary. MODEL#_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SERIAL#_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ wo _ _ _...