Philips 8555 Series User Manual
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- Page 1 Register your product and get support at 8555 series www.philips.com/TVsupport User Manual 43PUS8555 50PUS8555 58PUS8555 65PUS8555 70PUS8555...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 9.5 Manage Apps 1 What's new 9.6 Storage 1.1 Home and channels 10 Internet 1.2 Apps and Philips TV Collection 10.1 Start Internet 2 Setting Up 10.2 Options on Internet 2.1 Read Safety 11 Quick Menu 2.2 TV Stand and Wall Mounting 2.3 Tips on Placement... - Page 3 29.3 Leather Care and Maintenance 30 Terms of Use 30.1 Terms of Use - TV 30.2 Terms of Use - Smart TV 30.3 Terms of Use - Philips TV Collection 31 Copyrights 31.1 HDMI 31.2 Dolby Audio 31.3 Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 31.4 DTS-HD (italics)
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Page 4: What's New
Philips TV Collection All your premium apps are available within the Philips TV Collection app. Launch it using the banner on the Apps row. The Philips TV Collection app will also contain recommendations for new Apps and more. “Play Next” channel You can always know what to watch next from Play Next channel on the Home screen. -
Page 5: Setting Up
In case you lost this guide, you can download it • The ideal distance to watch TV is 2 to 5 times its from www.philips.com. diagonal screen size. When seated, your eyes should be level with the centre of the screen. -
Page 6: Antenna Cable
Although this TV has a very low standby power consumption, unplug the power cable to save energy if you do not use the TV for a long period of time. For more information, in Help, press the colour Keywords and look up Switching On for more information on switching the TV on or off. -
Page 7: Remote Control
To launch Philips TV Collection App. Remote Control 5 - SOURCES / PAIR • To open or close the Sources menu. • To pair the remote control to the TV. 6 - Google Assistant™ Key Overview To launch the Google Assistant™. - Page 8 To go back to the previous App/Internet page. open the next or previous page in Text/Teletext. 3 - Playback and Record 6 - Philips TV Collection • Play , to playback. To launch Philips TV Collection App. • Pause , to pause playback •...
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Page 9: Pair Your Remote Control To Tv
standby. If the pairing with the remote control was lost, you www.netflix.com can pair the TV with the remote control again. 2 - Mute / Volume You can simply long press Press in middle to mute the sound or to restore it. the PAIR key (approximate for 3 seconds) for Prese + or - to adjust the volume level. -
Page 10: Ir Sensor
1 - Azerty character Qwerty and Azerty Character position if the keyboard layout is set to Azerty. The standard layout of the Remote Control Keyboard 2 - Delete is Qwerty. To delete input characters. Azerty keyboard 3 - Shift Depending on your region, the Remote Control To type uppercase characters. -
Page 11: Cleaning
Remove the batteries if you are not using the remote control for a long time. Safely dispose of your old batteries according to the end of use directions. For more information, in Help, select Keywords and look up End of use. Cleaning Your remote control is treated with a scratch-resistant coating. -
Page 12: Switching On And Off
Keys on TV Switching On and If you lost the remote control or its batteries are empty, you can still do some basic TV operations. To open the basic menu… 1 - With the TV switched on, press the joystick key on On or Standby the bottom of the TV to bring up the basic menu. -
Page 13: Channels
1 - With a channel list open on screen, press OPTIONS. Channels 2 - Select Select Channel List and press OK. 3 - In the list menu, select one of the available channel lists and press OK. Alternatively, you can select the list name at the top Install Channels of the channel list and press OK to open the list menu. -
Page 14: Watching Channels
7 - Press (left) to go back one step or press to If you lock or unlock channels in a channel list, you close the menu. only have to enter the PIN code just once until you close the channel list. For more information, in Help, press the colour ... - Page 15 Switch On Select a Subtitle Language Digital broadcasts can have subtitles for their If none of the preferred subtitle languages are programmes. available, you can select another subtitle language if available. If no subtitle languages are available, you To show the subtitles… cannot select this option.
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Page 16: Favourite Channels
4 - Select the appropriate Common Interface slot press BACK to close the menu. and press (right). 5 - Select the TV operator of the CAM and press OK. The following screens come from the TV operator. Picture-in-Picture You can watch a TV channel in the small screen when you're watching video from a connected HDMI HbbTV on this Channel... - Page 17 Create a Favourites List Rename a Favourites List To create a favourite channels list… You can only rename a Favourites List. 1 - Press , to switch to TV. To rename a Favourites List… 2 - Press OK to open the current channel list. 1 - Open the Favourite List you want to rename.
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Page 18: Text / Teletext
your favourite list to enable its operation (refer to "TV 4 - To close Text, press BACK again. Guide" chapter). Digital Text (UK only) Some digital broadcasters offer dedicated Digital Text On each page of TV Guide, there is a "Did you know" or interactive TV on their digital TV channels. -
Page 19: Interactive Tv
setting. pages. To switch off Text 2.5… You can use the (Play), (Pause) and (Stop) keys to watch videos within iTV pages. 1 - Press TEXT. 2 - With Text/Teletext open on screen, Digital Text (UK only) press ... -
Page 20: Channel Installation
the package you need. Some packages offer a Quick or Full install for their available channels, Channel Installation select one or the other. The TV will install the satellite channels and radio stations. 9 - To store the satellite setup and installed channels and radio stations, select Finish. - Page 21 Channel Packages User Band Frequency Next to the unique user band number, the built-in Satellite operators can offer channel packages that satellite receiver needs the frequency of the selected bundle free channels (free-to-air) and offer a sorting user band number. These frequencies are mostly that suits a country.
- Page 22 channels and radio stations. Homing Transponder and LNB In some countries, you can adjust the expert settings Remove a Satellite for homing transponder and each LNB. Only use or change these settings when a normal installation fails. You can remove one or more satellites from your If you have non-standard satellite equipment, you current satellite installation.
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Page 23: Antenna Installation
the channel package. Manual Channel Update I cannot remove a satellite You can always start an channel update yourself. • Subscription packages do not allow removing a To start a channel update manually… satellite. To remove the satellite, you have to do a 1 - Select Settings >... - Page 24 2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary. Frequency Scan 3 - Select Yes and press OK to confirm. 4 - The TV will reinstall completely. All settings will Select the method of searching for channels. You can be reset and installed channels will be replaced. The select the faster Quick Scan method and use the installation can take a few minutes.
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Page 25: Channel List Copy
With Channel List Copy, you can copy the channels yourself. Select the frequency number one by one installed on one TV onto another Philips TV of the and use the (up) or (down) keys to change same range. With Channel List Copy, you avoid the the value. - Page 26 Channel List Version Check the current version of the channel list... 1 - Select Settings > Channels and press (right) to enter the menu. 2 - Select Channel List Copy and select Current Version, then press OK. 3 - Press (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu.
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Page 27: Connect Devices
HDMI ARC Connect Devices All of the HDMI connections on the TV have HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel). If the device, typically a Home Theatre System (HTS), About Connections also has the HDMI ARC connection, connect it to any of the HDMI connections on this TV. With the HDMI ARC connection, you do not need to connect the Connectivity Guide extra audio cable that sends the sound of the TV... -
Page 28: Cam With Smart Card - Ci
Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre 1 - Look on the CAM for the correct method of System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips insertion. Incorrect insertion can damage the CAM Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player. -
Page 29: Smartphones And Tablets
Keywords and look up EasyLink HDMI CEC for more information. Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player. Bluetooth If the Home Theatre System has no HDMI ARC... -
Page 30: Headphones
Remove a Device HDMI You can connect or disconnect a wireless Bluetooth For best quality, connect the game console with a device. You can also remove a wireless Bluetooth High speed HDMI cable to the TV. device. If you remove a Bluetooth device, the device will be unpaired. -
Page 31: Usb Keyboard
When the USB Hard Drive is formatted, leave it 5 - When the USB Hard Drive is formatted, leave it connected permanently. connected permanently. For more information, in Help, press the colour Keywords and look up Pause TV, Recording, or Apps. 7.10 USB Keyboard Connect... -
Page 32: Photo Camera
You can view photos in Ultra HD resolution from a 7.11 connected USB device or flash drive. The TV will USB Flash Drive downscale the resolution to Ultra HD if the resolution of the photo is higher. You cannot play a video with You can view photos or play your music and videos native resolution higher than Ultra HD on any of the from a connected USB flash drive. -
Page 33: Connect Your Android Tv
• Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow access to the TV's wireless connection. To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android • If the wireless network does not work properly in TV, your TV must be connected to the Internet. -
Page 34: Google Account
Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi- Fi > Switch On with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN). To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android You can switch this TV on from your smartphone or TV, you can sign in to Google with your Google tablet if the TV is in Standby. -
Page 35: Home Screen
Your favourite Apps are placed on the first row. In this Google on your TV. A Google Account consists of an row you will also find the Apps for TV, like Philips TV email address and a password. If you don't have an Collection, Watch TV, TV Guide, Media and others. -
Page 36: Philips Tv Collection App
To install an app from the Philips TV Collection… 1 - Press HOME. 2 - Select Philips TV Collection and press OK. It will open the Featured apps section. 3 - Select the “All” tab and press OK. It will display all the apps that are available to the user, including the installed ones. -
Page 37: Apps
Browser app to surf the Internet. can sign up for All Access, the Google Play Music Apps can come from the Philips TV Collection or subscription. Alternatively, you can play the music the Google Play™ Store . To get you started, some you already own, stored on your computer. -
Page 38: Start Or Stop An App
Apps page or by the Add app to favourites to start an 18+ rated app. This lock is only valid for 18+ item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products rated apps from the Philips apps. and features aren't available in all countries. Restricted profile Find more information www.support.google.com/androidtv... -
Page 39: Manage Apps
OK to allow or not allow this app. 8 - Press BACK to go back one step or You can lock 18+ rated apps from the Philips apps. press EXIT to close the menu. This setting controls the 18+ setting in the Philips apps Privacy Settings. -
Page 40: Storage
Storage You can see how much storage space - the internal TV memory - you are using for your apps, videos, music, etc. You can see how much free space you still have available for installing new apps. Check your storage if apps start to run slow or in case of app trouble. -
Page 41: Internet
Internet 10.1 Start Internet You can browse the Internet on your TV. You can view any Internet website but most of them are not prepared for a TV screen. • Some plug-ins (e.g. to view pages or videos) are not available on your TV. -
Page 42: Quick Menu
Quick Menu You can use the Quick Menu as your Home menu. In the Quick Menu, you will find a quick way to access TV functions. To open Quick Menu and open an item… 1 - Press to open Quick Menu. 2 - Select an item and press OK to open or start it. -
Page 43: Sources
connected device. Sources 12.3 Device Name and Type 12.1 Switch to a device When you connect a new device to the TV and the TV detects the device, you can assign an icon that fits the From the list of Sources, you can switch to any of the device type. - Page 44 Newly connected devices will be added to the Sources menu.
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Page 45: Networks
Networks 13.1 Network For more information, in Help, press the colour Keywords and look up Network, for more information on connecting the TV to a network. 13.2 Bluetooth Pairing a Device For more information, in Help, press the colour ... -
Page 46: Settings
1 - Select the picture style you want to restore. 2 - Press the colour key Restore style, and Settings press OK. The style is restored. 14.1 Customise a Style Picture Any picture setting you adjust, like Colour or Contrast, is stored in the currently selected Picture Style. - Page 47 Advanced Contrast Settings Settings > All settings Contrast Modes > Picture > Advanced > Colour > Colour enhancement. Settings > Select Maximum, Medium, or Minimum to set the Picture > Advanced > Contrast > Contrast mode. level of the colour intensity and the details in bright Select Normal, Optimized for picture, or Optimized colours.
- Page 48 Video Contrast, Gamma Motion Settings Video contrast Motion Styles Settings Motion Styles > Picture > Advanced > Contrast > Video Settings > contrast. Picture > Advanced > Motion > Motion styles. Press the arrows (up) or (down) to adjust the Motion styles provides optimised motion setting video contrast level.
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Page 49: Sound
• Wide Screen – automatically zooms in the picture Sound Style to 16:9 full screen. Picture content aspect ratio may change. Select a style • Original – automatically zooms in the picture to fit the screen with original aspect ratio. No content lost ... - Page 50 arrows (up) or (down) to adjust the delta value for TV speaker volume. AI Equalizer * Note: Delta volume is available when the input Settings > Sound > Personal mode settings > AI source is set to HDMI or Analogue sources and the Equalizer.
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Page 51: Ambilight Settings
Adjust the loudness level from device which is Select one of the styles that follow the dynamics of connected to digital audio output (SPDIF) or HDMI. the picture on your TV screen. • Select More to have louder volume. • Standard - Ideal for day to day TV watching •... - Page 52 > Ambilight > Ambilight+hue > Configure. Settings > Ambilight > Advanced > Saturation. Setup your Philips Hue bulbs to follow the colours of Press the arrows (up) or (down) to set the Ambilight. level of Ambilight saturation.
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Page 53: Eco Settings
* TV switches off if not receiving a TV signal nor a remote control command for 10 minutes. Set Ambilight to switch off immediately or slowly * If you use the TV as a monitor or use a digital fade out when you switch off the TV receiver to watch TV (a Set-Top Box - STB) and you ... - Page 54 keyboard for the first time, you can select your Operate HDMI CEC-compatible devices with TV keyboard lay-out and test your selection. remote control Settings > General settings > EasyLink > EasyLink remote Home or Shop control > On. Select the location of your TV Note: ...
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Page 55: Clock, Region, And Language Settings
To watch HDR10+ or Dolby Vision content from HDMI ID with a new identifier. source, you may need to power off your player and power on again when the player connected to TV playing such content for the first time. HDR10+ or CAM Profile Name and CAM Priority Dolby Vision content is supported only when HDMI Ultra HD is set to Optimal . -
Page 56: Android Settings
spoken languages for a programme. You can set a Set time zone or set a time offset for your region preferred primary and secondary audio language. If Settings > Region and audio in one of these languages is available, the TV language >... -
Page 57: Lock Settings
Settings > Child lock > App lock. You can lock apps unsuited for children. You can lock 18+ rated apps from the Philips apps or set up a restricted profile in the Home menu. The 18+ app lock will ask for a PIN code when you try to start an 18+ rated app. -
Page 58: Videos, Photos And Music
15.3 Most Popular Menu and Last Videos, Photos and Played Menu Music View most popular files or clear the list 1 - Press SOURCES, select USB and 15.1 press OK. From a Computer or NAS 2 - Select USB Devices and select Most popular. -
Page 59: View Your Photos
15.5 Video Options Play your Videos Browse video files... Play Videos • List/Thumbnails – List or thumbnails views • Shuffle – Play your files in a random order • Repeat – Plays all videos in this folder once or Open video folder continuously 1 - Press ... - Page 60 View a 360 photo 1 - Press SOURCES, select USB and press OK. 2 - Select USB Devices and press (right) to select the USB device you need. 3 - Select 360 Photos and select one of photos, you can press ...
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Page 61: Play Your Music
- : Jump to the previous music in a folder 360 Photo Options - : Jump to the next music in a folder - : Rewind Browse 360 photo files... - : Fast forward • List/Thumbnails – List or thumbnails views - ... -
Page 62: Tv Guide
press OK. 2 - Press BACK to close. TV Guide Change Day 16.1 What You Need The TV Guide can show the scheduled programmes for the upcoming days (maximum up to 8 days). With the TV Guide you can view a list of the current Press the colour key ... - Page 63 List of Reminders You can view a list of the reminders you have set. List of Reminders To open the list of reminders… 1 - Press TV GUIDE. 2 - Press the colour key Scheduled . 3 - At the top of the screen, select ...
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Page 64: Recording And Pause Tv
Schedule a Recording Recording and You can schedule a recording of an upcoming programme for today or a few days from today Pause TV (maximum of 8 days away). The TV will use the data from the TV Guide to start and end the recording. To record a programme…... -
Page 65: Pause Tv
or both scheduled recordings. recordings and reminders. To adjust the start or end time of a scheduled recording… Watch a Recording 1 - Press TV GUIDE. 2 - Press the colour key Recordings . To watch a recording… 3 - At the top of the screen, 1 - Press ... - Page 66 Replay Since the TV stores the broadcast you are watching, you can mostly replay the broadcast for a few seconds. To replay a current broadcast… 1 - Press (Pause) 2 - Press (Rewind). You can press repeatedly to select from where you want to start viewing the paused broadcast.
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Page 67: Smartphones And Tablets
Download the Philips TV Remote App from your favourite app store today. The Philips TV Remote App is available for iOS and Android and is free of charge. 18.2 Google Cast... -
Page 68: Games
19.1 What You Need On this TV, you can play games… • from the Philips TV Collection in the Home menu • from the Google Play Store in the Home menu • from a connected Game Console Games from the Philips TV Collection or the Google Play Store must be downloaded and installed on TV before you can play them. -
Page 69: Ambilight
Lounge Light Ambilight You can set Ambilight to follow the video or the audio dynamics of a TV programme. Alternatively, you can 20.1 set Ambilight to show a preset colour style or you can switch Ambilight off. Ambilight Style If you select Lounge light, you can select one of the preset colour styles. - Page 70 20.4 Lounge Light Mode The lounge light mode of your TV allows you to switch on the Ambilight when the TV is in standby. So you can light up your room with Ambilight. After you have switched your TV to standby and wish to switch on the Ambilight lounge light, follow these steps: 1 - Press .
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Page 71: Top Picks
• the TV must have channels installed. • the TV must be connected to the Internet. Top Picks • the TV Clock must be set to Automatic or Country Dependent. • you must accept the Terms of Use (You might have 21.1 accepted already when you connected to the About Top Picks... - Page 72 You can select a specific video store if more than one Using TV on Demand is available. To rent a movie… To open TV on Demand… 1 - Navigate the highlight on a movie poster. Limited 1 - Press to open Quick Menu. info will show after some seconds.
- Page 73 Freeview Play 22.1 About Freeview Play To enjoy Freeview Play*, you need to connect your TV to Internet first. Freeview Play offers: • Watch TV programmes you missed from the last seven days. • Watch live TV and on demand, all in one place without entering an app, you can search Freeview Play programmes in TV Guide.
- Page 74 Netflix If you have a Netflix membership subscription, you can enjoy Netflix on this TV. Your TV must be connected to the Internet. In your region, Netflix might only come available with future software updates. To open Netflix, press to open the Netflix App.
- Page 75 To control your TV with Alexa, you will need... Go to alexa.amazon.com, click on Skills, and search • Philips Android Smart TV that supports Alexa for “Philips Smart TV Voice Control”. The skill will be • Amazon Echo device listed in the results.
- Page 76 Sunrise Alarm Sunrise alarm uses Ambilight, music and weather information for a new wake up experience. • TV wakes up at selected time and day set by you. • Lights up Ambilight with fade-in colored screen and music. • Slowly transit to weather forecast with matching backdrop.
- Page 77 1 - Insert the USB flash drive into your computer. 2 - On the USB flash drive, locate the Software file update.htm and double click it. 3 - Click Send ID. 4 - If new software is available, download the .zip 26.1 file.
- Page 78 26.3 26.6 Automatic Software Update Open Source License To switch on Automatic software update to update About Open Source License your TV software automatically. Leave the TV in standby. README for the source code of the parts of TP Vision Netherlands B.V.
- Page 79 1 year. You radio), Auto switch-off timer, Eco settings menu. can also find the power consumption values for this product on the Philips website for your country For power consumption information, see www.philips.com/TV chapter Product Fiche.
- Page 80 • USB 1 - USB 3.0 software (DMS class). • Headphones - Stereo mini-jack 3.5mm • You can use the Philips TV Remote app (iOS and • HDMI 1 in - ARC - Ultra HD - HDR Android) on mobile devices.
- Page 81 • Troubleshooting - Find a solution for frequent ask new releases. questions. • Factory settings - Reset all settings to factory Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport settings. • Reinstall TV - Reinstall and redo the complete TV installation. 28.2 • Contact info - Show the telephone number or web Using Help address for your country or region.
- Page 82 • Restore picture style or change to other picture Philips startup screen styles. When the TV is in standby, a Philips startup screen is Picture settings change after a while displayed, then the TV returns to standby mode. This is normal behaviour. When the TV is disconnected Make sure that Location is set to Home .
- Page 83 Online Help level from the device, this behaviour is normal. Photos, videos and music from a USB device do not To solve any Philips TV related problem, you can show consult our online support. You can select your • Make sure that the USB storage device is set to Mass language and enter your product model number.
- Page 84 Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to have the TV • NEVER place a television set in an unstable location. checked before use. • NEVER place the television set on tall furniture (for •...
- Page 85 times. • Avoid stationary images as much as possible. Stationary images are images that remain onscreen for extended periods of time. Stationary images include onscreen menus, black bars, time displays, Risk of Overheating etc. If you must use stationary images, reduce screen contrast and brightness to avoid screen damage.
- Page 86 TP Vision is the warrantor in relation to the targeted at consumers which, like any electronic TV with which this booklet was packaged. Philips and apparatus, in general have the ability to emit and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks receive electromagnetic signals.
- Page 87 Copyrights 31.1 HDMI HDMI 31.4 The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition DTS-HD (italics) Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI DTS Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
- Page 88 31.6 Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi Wi-Fi®, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. 31.7 Kensington Kensington (If applicable) Kensington and Micro Saver are registered US trademarks of ACCO World Corporation with issued registrations and pending applications in other countries throughout the world.
- Page 89 Disclaimer regarding services and/or software offered by third parties Services and/or software offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. TP Vision does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations.
- Page 90 Common Interface Slot 28 Computer, connect 32 Online support 83 Connectivity Guide 27 Open Source software 78 Consumer Care 83 Options on a Channel 14 Contact Philips 83 Contrast, Contrast Mode 47 Contrast, Dynamic Contrast 47 Parental Rating 14 Pause TV 64...
- Page 91 Subtitle Language, Secondary 15 Sunrise alarm 76 Support, online 83 Switching On 12 Teletext 18 Terms of Use 86 Terms of Use, Philips TV Collection 36 Test Reception 24 Text 18 Text language, Primary 18 Text language, Secondary 18 Troubleshooting 81...
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