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One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products, to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF standards applicable at the time of producing the products.
The product warranty does not apply if damage is caused by failing to follow these instructions. To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. The model and serial number of your TV can be found on the back and side of the TV as well as on the packaging.
Power consumption The TV consumes minimal energy in standby mode to minimise environmental impact. Active power consumption is displayed at the back of the TV. For more product specifications, see the product leaflet at www.philips.com/support.
Your TV This section gives you an overview of commonly-used TV controls and functions. 2�1 TV overview Side controls and indicators 1. POWER CHANNEL +/- MENU VOLUME +/- Standby indicator / Remote control sensor Side connectors Use the TV side connectors to connect to mobile devices such as a camera or high- definition game console.
Remote control EN-6 Power TV or Radio Source Ambilight on/off Digital/Analogue mode Electronic programme guide Navigation buttons Up Î, Down ï, Left Í, Right Æ, OK. Digital menu Analogue menu Channel Volume For more information about the remote control, see Section 4.5 Remote control overview.
3�2 Wall mount the TV WARNING Wall mounting of the TV should only be performed by qualified installers. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper mounting that results in accident or injury. Step 1 Purchase a VESA-compatible wall bracket Depending on the size of your TV screen,...
Firmly pull the stand from the bottom of the TV. Place both the stand and screws in a secure location for future reinstallation. Step 3 Connect cables Connect the antenna cable, mains cord and all other devices to the back of the TV as described in the following sections and in Section 7.3 Connect devices.
1. Locate the TV ANTENNA connector at the back of the TV. Connect one end of the antenna cable (not supplied) to the TV ANTENNA connector. Use an adaptor if the antenna cable does not fit. Connect the other end of the antenna cable to your antenna outlet, ensuring that the cable is tightly secured at both ends.
Use your TV This section helps you perform basic TV operations. 4�1 Switch your TV on/off or to standby 4�1�1 Switch on your TV • If the indicator light is off, press on the side of the TV. 4�1�2 Switch off your TV •...
Press (OK) to select the device. 4�4 Use Ambilight Ambilight is an innovative Philips feature that adds reactive ambient lighting to your viewing experience. Press (AMBILIGHT ON/ OFF) on the remote control. Ambilight turns on.
4�5 Remote control overview This section provides a detailed overview of remote control features. EN-12 POWER Switches the TV on from standby or back to standby. (SOURCE) Selects connected devices. (DUAL LANGUAGE) Selects language in dual language programmes (in analogue mode only) or displays the list of audio languages (in digital mode).
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(BACK) Returns to the previous menu. (DIGITAL/ANALOGUE) Selects between analogue or digital mode. (INCREDIBLE SURROUND) Enables Incredible Surround with stereo sources. Spatial mode is enabled with mono sources. (DEMO) – analogue mode only Toggles the Demo menu on or off. (AMBILIGHT ON/OFF) Switches Ambilight on or off.
Use your TV in digital mode 5�1 Get Started • When the TV is powered-on for the first time you will be prompted to run auto installation to receive the channels that are broadcasted locally. • This process may take 10 to 20 minutes depending on the number of channels that are transmitted by the cable provider or broadcaster.
Note Do not remove the CAM from the slot. Removing the CAM will deactivate the digital services. Exit any message provided by your digital TV service operator. Press (DIGITAL MENU) on the remote control and select Setup > Information > CI Info. Exit any message provided by your digital TV service operator.
1080p CCTV-2 News Favourite list indication tick if you have added this program to your favourite list setting. Channel number :In the format: 000 Channel name Program name Program start time Program time progress bar time left indicator bar. Program end time Clock :Current time.
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Setup | Setup | Installation Setu In Instal stallati lation Service Setup Add new services Installation Add new services Add new services Reinstall services Manual install services restrictions Installation Press Æ to Add new services and press (OK) to activate the installation. A search begins.
5�6 Test your TV reception This option lets you check the strength of the signal that is being transmitted via your antenna connection. you are not in the digital mode, press (DIGITAL/ ANALOGUE). Press the numeric buttons (CHANNEL) +/- buttons to switch to the digital channel you wish to test the signal.
Setu Setup | Setup | Installation Installa Inst allation tion Rearrange Uninstall Services Installation Uninstall services CCTV-1 CCTV-2 List 2 Move services CCTV-3 CCTV-4 Press Æ to select Uninstall services and press Î or ï to select the services you wish to uninstall.
Setu Setup | Setup | Preferences Pref Preferen erences Preferences Digital Audio Output Language Digital Audio Output (GMT (GMT-05:00) Color Contrast Select AC3 for Dolby system Press Í to return to the previous menu or press (DIGITAL MENU) to exit. Digital Audio Output •...
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Tip: If you have forgotten your PIN code, reset the code by pressing “0711” followed by “0711” to enter a new code. 5�9�3 Reset your PIN code If you have forgotten your system PIN code, you can reset it to the default PIN code. Enter “...
5�10 Setup your favourite channels You can create a list of up to four of your favourite TV channels and radio stations. you are not in the digital mode, press (DIGITAL/ ANALOGUE). Press (DIGITAL MENU) to display the on-screen menu and select Favorites >...
Setup | Favorites Setup | Setu Favo Favorite rites List 1 List 1 Fa Fa Favorite List 1 Favorite Lis Add all services Name Select TV channels Select Radio stations Add all services Remove all services Enter to add all services for the list Select Yes and press adding all the services.
Televisi Tele Television | TV guide vision | on | guid guid Mond Monday, 2008/01/07 Monday 19:23 19:00 News 001 CCTV-1 N ew 002 CCTV-2 18:45 Lifestyle Restore 003 CCTV-3 19:00 Music 004 CCTV-4 19:00 Entertainment List 7 Days More info 18:45 Lifestyle 15 mins Sample screen only.
Use your TV in analogue mode On-screen menus help you install your TV, adjust picture, sound and Ambilight settings and access other features. This section describes how to navigate the menus. you are not in the analogue mode, press (DIGITAL/ ANALOGUE). Tip: If you need to change your menu language, see Section 5.3.1 Setup your...
• Features To turn features on or off and to adjust special features such as Timer, Child Lock, Parental Lock and Demo See Section 6.5 Use timers and child lock and Section 6.6 Use Demo mode. • Install To select the display language, auto store, manual store, sort and name TV channels, and to store a list of favourite channels.
Main Picture Setting Brightness Advanced Picture Colour Sound Contrast Ambilight Sharpness Features Colour Temp Install Location Main Picture Setting Contrast+ Advanced Picture Active Control Sound Artifacts Reduction Ambilight HD Natural Motion Features Install Location Press Æ to enter the list. Press Î...
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Note: The power meter displayed on the screen indicates the power consumption for each mode. For example, 10% means this mode uses 10% of the TV’s total power consumption in wattage. 100% 6�3�3 Change picture format Change the picture format to suit your content. Press Í...
6�3�4 Adjust sound settings This section describes how to adjust sound settings. Press (ANALOGUE MENU) on the remote control and select Sound. Press Æ to enter the list. Main Picture Setting Equalizer Advanced Picture Balance Sound Auto Vol. Leveller Ambilight Incr.
6�5 Use timers and child This section describes how to switch the TV on or off at a specified time and to lock or unlock the TV. Child lock is useful in preventing your children from watching unauthorised content. 6�5�1 Automatically switch the TV to standby (Sleep timer) Sleep timer switches the TV to standby after a...
Features Timer * * * * Child Lock Access Code Parental Lock Demo To lock or unlock all channels In the Parental Lock menu, select Lock All or Clear All� Press Æ to enter. Press (OK) to confirm your choice. Parental Lock Lock Channel Change Code...
Press (ANALOGUE MENU) on the remote control and select Features > Demo. Features Timer Child Lock Parental Lock Demo Demo Pixel Plus 3HD Press Î or ï to select On or Off� Press (OK) to confirm. Press (ANALOGUE MENU) to exit. Alternatively, you can turn on or off the Demo mode with the button on the remote...
Press Æ to enter Manual Store. Press Æ to enter Colour System. Press Î or ï to select the appropriate system. Press Í to return to the Manual Store menu. Press ï to select Sound System. Press Î or ï to select the appropriate system.
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Install Auto Store Manual Store Sort Name Fav. Program Press Æ to confirm. Press Î or ï to select the channel you want to change to. Press Í to confirm. Install Auto Store Manual Store Sort Name Fav. Program Repeat the above steps to reorder more channels.
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the $ is displayed on the right When of the menu, the channel is in the list of favourites. When the $ is not displayed on the right of the menu, the channel is not in the list of favourites. Install Auto Store Manual...
Connect devices 7�1 Connection overview Back connectors SERV. C TV ANTENNA AV IN Video and audio input cinch connectors for connection to devices. AV OUT Video output cinch connector and audio L/R connectors for connection to devices. Component video (Y Pb Pr) and Audio L/R input connectors for DVD players, digital receivers, game consoles and other component video devices.
Audio L/R input at the AUDIO IN connectors on the TV. D Note Philips HDMI supports HDCP (High- bandwidth Digital Contents Protection). HDCP is a form of Digital Rights Management that protects high definition content in DVD or Blu-ray Discs.
Audio L/R cable - White and Red 7�2�4 Composite - Basic quality Composite video provides basic analogue connectivity, usually combining a (yellow) video cinch cable with (white and red) Audio L/R cinch cable. Match the cable colours when connecting to the composite Video and Audio L/R input connectors on the side of the TV.
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7�3�3 DVD player/Home theatre system/ Other audio system Connect a component video cable from the DVD player to CVI connectors on the back of your TV. To output sound to a home theatre system or other audio system, connect up the SPDIF OUT connector on the back of the TV to the Digital Audio IN connector on the system.
A permanent game console or camcorder can be connected to an HDMI connector or AV IN (component) connectors at the back of the 7�3�7 Personal Computer Caution Before connecting the PC, set the PC monitor refresh rate to 60Hz. See Section 11 Technical data for a list of computer resolutions.
Use your TV as PC monitor 8�1 Configure PC mode 1. Connect your computer in Section 7.3.7 Personal Computer. Press (SOURCE) on the remote control. The list of sources appears. Press ï to select VGA and press (OK) to confirm. Source list SIDE AV HDMI 1...
Use your TV in High Definition (HD) mode The HD (High Definition) mode allows you to enjoy clearer and sharper pictures if you are using HD equipment that can produce high definition video signals. 9�1 Configure HD mode 1. Connect your HD equipment as shown in the Quick Start.
480p 576p 720p format 480i format Note: Your Philips TV is HDMI compliant. If you do not get a good picture, please change the video format on your peripheral devices. Refer to the table above for details. 720p 1080i 576i...
One-touch play, you can control your TV and the devices with one remote control. For example, when you press one-touch play on your DVD’s remote control, your Philips TV will automatically switch to the correct channel to show the DVD content.
• Mains power: AC 220-240V • Power and standby power consumption: See technical specifications at www.philips. • Ambient temperature: 5°C - 35°C Specifications are subject to change without notice� For detailed specifications of this product go to www�philips�com/ support� EN-45...
Troubleshooting This section describes commonly-encountered issues and accompanying solutions. 12�1 General TV issues The TV does not switch on: • Unplug the mains cord, wait for one minute and plug in the mains again. • Verify that the mains cord is properly connected and that the mains are powered.
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If you cannot solve your problem, contact the Customer Support Centre in your country as listed on the last page of this user manual. Alternatively, consult our website at www. philips.com/support. WARNING Do not attempt to repair the TV yourself. This may cause severe injury, irreparable damage to your TV and void your warranty.
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