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1 Get started TV tour Econova With this Econova TV, you can enjoy best- in-class technology while minimising your impact on the environment. This is a TV with the lowest energy consumption possible, without compromising on picture and sound quality. Other environmental innovations include: ...
To return to the previous menu page or to exit from a TV function. Press and hold to return to watching TV. To select a red menu option, access digital Interactive TV services*, or watch TV demonstration clips. *Available on certain models only. To select a green menu option or to access energy efficient settings.
Watch Demo is on the second page of the setup menu. For more information about the availability of HD channels in your country, contact your Philips dealer or visit www.philips.com/support. Network Connect your TV to your home network to play music, photos, and videos from a computer or other media server on the same network.
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TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use. Never place the TV, remote control or batteries near naked flames or other heat sources, including direct sunlight.
Environmental efforts Energy efficiency Philips continuously focuses on lowering the environmental impact of our innovative consumer products. We aim our efforts towards environmental improvements during manufacturing, reduction of harmful substances, energy-efficient use, end-of-life instructions and product recycling.
2. Select [On a TV stand] or [Wall mounted], then press OK. Mount the TV Warning: Follow all instructions provided with the TV mount. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper TV mounting that results in accident, injury or damage.
(available in certain countries only) Contact Philips If you like, you can contact Philips Consumer Care in your country for support. You can find the contact number in the leaflet accompanying the TV.
2 Use your TV Controls TV controls 1. VOL +/-: Increase or decrease volume. 2. Remote control sensor and standby indicator. 3. MENU: Access the TV menu. Press again to launch an activity in the TV menu. 4. CH / : Switch to the next or previous channel.
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4. (Home): Access the Home menu. (Navigation buttons): Navigate through menus and select items. 6. CH - / CH + (Previous/Next): Switch channels, navigate through menu pages, tracks, albums or folders. 7. OK: Confirm an entry or selection. (Back): Return to the previous menu page or exit from a TV function.
You can also view a slideshow of the images in your smartphone on the TV. To download the application 'Philips My Remote', visit the Apple Apps store or the Android Market. Follow the instructions provided at the applications store.
Automatic switch off This TV is designed with energy efficiency settings. If there is no user interaction (such as pressing a remote control button or a control on the front panel) for four hours, the TV will automatically switch to standby. To disable automatic switch off, While you watch TV, press the green button on the remote control.
Listen to digital radio If digital radio channels are available, they are installed automatically when you install the TV channels. 1. While you watch TV, press channel list is displayed. OPTIONS. 2. Press 3. Select [Select list] > [Radio], then press 4.
[Drama]: Ideal settings for drama programs. [Sports]: Ideal settings for sports. Change picture format Change the picture format to suit your preference. ADJUST. 1. Press 2. Select [Picture format], then press OK. 3. Select a picture format, then press OK to confirm.
A wired or wireless home network, connected with a Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) router. A Philips wireless USB adapter or a LAN cable that connects your TV to your home network. A media server such as: PC running Windows Media Player 11 or higher;...
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You will also need to set up the network connection: Connect your TV and the computer to the same home network. See Connect your TV > Computers and the Internet (Page 50). Switch on your computer and the router.
1. On your home network, connect the TV to the Internet 2. On your TV, configure Net TV. 3. On your PC, register with Philips to enjoy exclusive benefits and receive updates on product information. You can register now or later.
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2. To agree to the terms and conditions, press OK. The registration menu is displayed. 3. To register with Club Philips, select [Register], then press OK. 4. Confirm the onscreen message. A prompt asks if you want to lock adult services.
OPTIONS and select [Show Press remote control]. Use the onscreen keys to operate the connected audio or video player. Select a key and press OK to carry out its function. Press to hide the onscreen keys. Select P+ and P- to scroll up and down on a web page.
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Rent View a video store 1. Press . 2. Select [Browse Net TV] and press OK. 3. Access the App Gallery to search for available video stores in your country. 4. Press the Navigation buttons to select a store, then press OK to confirm. The icon of the video store is added to the home page.
3 Use more of your TV Pause TV What you can do While watching a digital channel, you can pause a programme to answer an urgent phone call or to have a break. The broadcast is stored on a USB hard disk that is connected to the TV;...
Pause a live TV broadcast 1. On a digital channel, press pause a TV broadcast. 2. Press (play) to continue watching. The status bar shows the following time indicators: A. When the programme is paused for the first time. B. Where the paused programme is currently playing.
To check if the programme guide supports recording: and select [Programme guide]. If Press you find a [TV Recording] button on the programme guide page, you can set up and manage recordings. If the [TV Recording] button is not present, ensure that the programme guide data is set to be updated through the network.
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If your TV remote control does not have a button: 1. Press and select [Programme guide]. 2. With the current TV programme selected, press OPTIONS and select [Record]. The TV sets the end time of the recording to the end of the programme. 3.
Delete a recording To delete an existing recording: 1. Select the recording in the list and press OPTIONS. 2. Select [Delete recording] and press OK. Cancel a scheduled recording To cancel a scheduled recording: 1. Select the recording and press OPTIONS.
View Teletext Select a page 1. Select a channel that has teletext feature, then press TEXT. 2. Select a page in one of the following ways: Enter the page number with the Numeric buttons. Press to view the next or previous page.
Teletext 2.5 Teletext 2.5 offers more colours and better graphics than normal teletext. If Teletext 2.5 is broadcast by a channel, it is switched on by default. To switch Teletext 2.5 on or off 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences].
Parental rating Some digital broadcasters rate their programmes according to age. You can set your TV to display only programmes with age ratings lower than your child's age. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or [Satellite settings]. 3.
Connect at least two HDMI-CEC compliant devices through HDMI Configure each HDMI-CEC compliant device properly Switch on EasyLink Switch on To switch on or off EasyLink Note: If you do not intend to use Philips Easylink, switch it off.
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1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [EasyLink]. 3. Select [On] or [Off], then press OK. Control devices simultaneously If you connect multiple HDMI-CEC devices that support this setting, all the devices respond to the TV remote control. Caution: This is an advanced setting.
TV speakers, even when the TV is in standby. ADJUST to receive audio from 1. Press the connected Philips EasyLink device. If available, audio only mode is enabled. 2. Accept the prompt on the TV to turn off the TV screen.
4 Set up your TV Settings assistant Use the settings assistant to guide you through the picture and sound settings. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and sound settings], then press OK. 3. Select [Start], then press OK. 4.
Audio settings Select audio language If the TV channel has multiple or dual sound broadcast, you can select the preferred audio language. While you watch TV, press [Audio language]: Select the audio language for digital channels. [Dual I-II]: Select the audio language for analogue channels.
Update channel list When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full installation of channels was performed. You can automatically add or remove digital channels or manually update channels. Note: If you are prompted to enter a code, enter '8888'.
Reinstall channels ATTENTION: This feature is intended for dealers and service personnel. You can copy channel lists from one Philips TV to another through a USB storage device. You do not need to search for channels or install them again on the second TV.
the same hardware type, as indicated by the sticker on the back of the TV, (for example Qxxx.xx.Lx), and compatible software versions. An onscreen message will notify you if the channel list cannot be copied to the second Note: If you are prompted to enter a code, enter '8888'.
To switch on hearing impaired audio and subtitles 1. While you watch TV, press 2. Press one of the following buttons to select an option: Red: Switch hearing impaired on or off. Green: Switch on hearing impaired audio and subtitles. 3.
USB storage device. 3. In your web browser, navigate to www.philips.com/support. 4. At the Philips Support site, find your product and locate the [Help] file for your TV. The file (a *.upg file) is compressed into a *.zip archive.
If an error occurs during the update, retry the procedure. If the error reoccurs, contact Philips Consumer Care. 1. Switch on the TV. 2. Disconnect all other USB devices from the 3. Connect the USB storage device containing the *.upg file to the USB...
5 Connect your About cables Cable quality Overview Before you connect devices to the TV, check the available connectors on the device. Connect the device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Good quality cables ensure a good transfer of picture and sound.
SCART A SCART cable combines video and audio signals. SCART connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot handle high-definition (HD) TV signals. Connect devices Overview You can connect your devices to the TV with any of the following options. After connection, press >...
Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the disc player with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. TV receiver Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.)
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Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
Recorder Connect the recorder with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.) Connect the recorder with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the recorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Game console The most practical connectors for a game console are on the side of the TV.
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Connect the game console with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the game console with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Home theatre system Connect the home theatre with an HDMI cable and an optical or coaxial audio cable to the TV. (Optical audio output is available on certain models only.)
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Connect the home theatre with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the home theatre with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Digital camera Connect the digital camera with a USB cable to the TV.
Digital camcorder Connect the digital camera with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the digital camcorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Connect more devices External hard disk Connect the external hard disk with a USB cable to the TV.
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Computer Connect the computer with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a DVI-HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a VGA cable and an audio cable to the TV. Keyboard and mouse USB keyboard *Available on certain models only.
If you have selected a Cyrillic or Greek keyboard layout first, you can also add a second keyboard with Latin layout. To change the keyboard layout setting, press > [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences] > [USB mouse/keyboard] > [Keyboard settings] and press OK . TV keys on your keyboard To make a text entry, you can use these keys:...
Wi-Fi MediaConnect With Wi-Fi MediaConnect you can bring up (project) your PC screen on the TV screen wirelessly. You start Wi-Fi MediaConnect from your PC. See Connect your TV > Computers and the Internet > (Page 53). What you need Warning: This TV complies with the EMC directive only when you use a shielded Cat5 ethernet cable.
Wireless LAN ready This section is only for wireless ready TVs. With the Wireless USB adapter PTA01 accessory (sold separately), you can connect the TV to your home network wirelessly. You can enjoy the best of the web from Net TV services, and sharing of content between your devices connected to the home network using Wi-Fi MediaConnect or...
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A wireless USB adapter - PTA01 (For non-Wi-fi integrated TVs only). For the availability of the wireless USB adapter, check with your local retailers or buy online at www.philips.com/tv. Install Wi-Fi MediaConnect (with CD- ROM) 1. Insert the Wi-Fi MediaConnect CD-ROM in your PC.
200 MB free hard disk space Wi-Fi 802.11g Internet connection Project your PC: PC requirements Recommended specifications Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7 (PC only) Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz 1 GB RAM ...
If you cannot resolve your problem, refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for this TV at www.philips.com/support. You can also contact Philips Consumer Care in your country for support. You can find the contact number in the leaflet that accompanies the TV.
Make sure that the correct device is selected as the display source. Make sure that the external device or source is properly connected. There is sound but no picture: Make sure that the picture settings are set correctly. There is poor TV reception from an antenna connection: ...
HDMI There are problems with HDMI devices: Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support can delay the time taken for a TV to display content from a HDMI device. If the TV does not recognise the HDMI device and no picture is displayed, switch the source from one device to another and back again.
Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degree Celsius For power consumption, see the product specifications at www.philips.com/support. The power rating stated on the product typeplate is the power consumption for this product during normal household use (IEC 62087 Ed.2). The maximum power rating, stated between brackets, is used for electrical safety (IEC 60065 Ed.
Multimedia Supported multimedia connections USB : NTFS, FAT 16, FAT 32. Connect only USB devices which consume 500mA of power or less. SD card slot Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported DLNA-compliant media server software ...
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