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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.
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.
End of use Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
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. The stand that comes with the TV can be used as a table-top stand or as a wall mount.
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. Before you contact Philips, note down your TV model and serial number. You can find this information on the back of your TV or on its packaging.
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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(Home): Access the Home menu. (Navigation buttons): Navigate through menus and select items. 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.
View only analogue or digital TV channels You can use the channel list to access only analogue or digital channels. 1. In the channel list, press OPTIONS. 2. Select [Select list] > [Analogue] or [Digital], then press OK. Depending on your selection, only analogue or digital channels are available.
Use smart sound settings Select your preferred sound setting. 1. While you watch TV, press 2. Select [Smart sound]. 3. Select one of the following settings, then press OK: [Personal]: Apply your preferred setting in the sound menu. [Standard]: Settings that suit most environments and types of audio.
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If you have photos, videos or music files on a USB storage device, you can play the files on Caution: Philips is not responsible if the USB storage device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data in the device.
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;...
TV Apps differ for each country. To find out which TV programmes are available, access the Net TV programme guide. Find out more on Net TV services at the Net TV forum website, www.supportforum.philips.com. Notes: Each country has different Net TV services. ...
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.
Options Press OPTIONS to select the following: [Remove App] [Lock App] [Unlock App] [Move App] Show remote control Keys such as play , rewind can be called up with [Show forward remote control]. OPTIONS and select [Show Press remote control].
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Format an SD card Before you download rented videos, your SD card must be formatted. 1. Switch on the TV. 2. As illustrated, insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot on the side of the TV. The TV automatically starts formatting the card.
Before you can pause a broadcast, you must connect a USB hard disk to the TV and format it. Caution: Philips is not responsible if the USB hard device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data in the device. ...
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.
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USB hard disk to the TV and format it. Caution: Philips is not responsible if the USB hard device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data in the device.
Start recording One touch recording To record the programme you are currently watching, if your TV remote control has a (record) button: 1. Press (record). Recording starts immediately and you can adjust the end time of the recording in the pop-up window. 2.
Manage recordings List of recordings To view the list of recordings and scheduled recordings, select the [TV Recording] button at the top of the programme guide and press OK. Note: The [TV Recording] button changes to [{0} Recordings]after the TV recordings are made.
HbbTV text Some broadcasters offer HbbTV Text, a new version of Text. Depending on the broadcaster, you might need an Internet connection to view HbbTV Text. You can use the same remote control buttons to navigate HbbTV Text as you did to navigate HbbTV pages.
Digital teletext Some digital TV broadcasters offer dedicated digital text or interactive services on their digital TV channels, for example, BBC1. When in digital teletext: Press the Navigation buttons to select or highlight items. Press the Colour buttons to select an option, then press OK to confirm or activate.
Child lock To protect children from unsuitable TV programmes, you can lock the TV or block age rated programmes. Set or change the child lock code 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] > [Child lock]. 3. Select [Set code], or [Change code]. 4.
Some examples are Anynet (Samsung), Aquos Link (Sharp) or BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully compatible with Philips EasyLink. After you switch on Philips EasyLink, these features are available: One-touch play When you play an HDMI-CEC compliant device, the TV switches on from standby, and switches to the correct source.
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Switch on EasyLink Switch on To switch on or off EasyLink Note: If you do not intend to use Philips Easylink, switch it off. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [EasyLink]. 3. Select [On] or [Off], then press OK.
TV speakers, even when the TV is in standby. 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.
Hide or unhide Hide channels To prevent unauthorised access to channels, hide them from the channel list. 1. While you watch TV, press 2. Select the channel to rename and press OPTIONS. 3. Select [Hide channel], then press OK. The channel is hidden. Unhide channels 1.
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Notes: During installation, leave settings unchanged unless your digital provider gives you the specific values to enter. When digital TV channels are found, the list of installed channels may display empty channel numbers. You can rename, reorder or uninstall these channels.
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.
Menu language 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences] > [Menu language]. 3. Select a menu language from the list, then press OK. Set universal access Switch on Some digital TV broadcasters provide special audio and subtitle features for people who are hearing or visually impaired.
Caution: Do not install a lower version of software than the current version installed on your product. Philips cannot be held liable or be made responsible for problems caused by a software downgrade. Update the software through one of these options: ...
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.
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.
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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. However, you can also use the connectors at the back of the TV. 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.
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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.) 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.
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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. Computer Connect the computer with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a DVI-HDMI cable to the TV.
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Connect the computer with a VGA cable and an audio cable to the TV. Keyboard and mouse USB keyboard *Available on certain models only. You can connect a USB keyboard to enter text on the TV. You can also type in a new channel name or subject name in the YouTube application within Net TV.
Computers and the Internet What you can do Browse PC If you connect the TV to a home network, you can play photos, music and videos from your computer or storage device. Once the network is installed on the TV, you can find and play the files from your PC on the TV screen.See (Page 18).
Connect You can connect this TV to your home network through a wired or wireless connection. To make a wired connection,see Connect your TV > Computers and the Internet > Wired connection (Page 53). To make a wireless connection, see Connect your TV >...
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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.
TV network name If you have more than one TV in your home network, you can rename this TV. To rename this TV in the network, press [Setup] > [Network settings] and select the TV network name. To enter the name, press OK to open the on-screen keyboard or use the remote control keypad.
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1. Switch off the TV. 2. Follow the directions printed on the CAM and insert the CAM into the Common Interface at the side of the TV. 3. Push the CAM in as far as it will go, then wait for the CAM to be activated. This takes a few minutes.
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.
Picture The TV is on, but there is no picture or the picture is distorted: Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to the TV. Make sure that the correct device is selected as the display source. ...
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 (FAT or DOS-formatted; Mass Storage Class compliant with 500mA only) Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported DLNA-compliant media server software ...
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Philips is committed to develop, produce and market products that cause no adverse health effects. Philips confi rms that if its products are handled properly for their intended use, they are safe to use according to scientifi c evidence...
Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its products. EMC regulation • In order to maintain conformity to the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
Info for UK only. Information about how to re-tune your TV during the digital TV switchover. Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.
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Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV switchover, will advise you when you need to re-tune during the switchover. If you do not re-tune your channels when advised to do so by Digital UK, you may lose some or all of your channels until you do re-tune.
South: 1 800 7445477 North: 0 800 331 6015 Italia 800 088774 Numero Verde Қазақстан +7 727 250 66 17 local This information is correct at the time of print. For updated information, see www.philips.com/support. Latvia 80002794 local Lithuania 880030483 local Luxemburg/Luxembourg 080026550 Ortsgespräch/Appel local...
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