Content 1 Setting Up 9 Android TV Home Screen 1.1 Read Safety 9.1 About the Android TV Home Screen 1.2 TV Stand and Wall Mounting 9.2 Open the Android TV Home Screen 1.3 Tips on Placement 9.3 Android TV Settings 1.4 Power Cable 9.4 Device Preferences 1.5 Antenna Cable...
4 cm at back and left/right side and 10 cm you lost this guide, you can download it on top and bottom side from other obstructions (wall, from www.philips.com. cabinet, etc) to ensure proper ventilation. Use the product type number of the TV to look for Failing to do so may result in fire or a problem with the the Quick Start Guide to download.
1.6. Satellite Dish Attach the satellite F-type connector to the satellite connection SAT at the back of the TV. 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. 1.5.
2. Switching On and Make sure the TV is connected to the mains AC power. The indicator light at the bottom of the TV lights up. Switch on Press Power on the remote control to switch the TV on. You can also press the small joystick key on the bottom of the TV to switch the TV on in case you can't find the remote control or its batteries are empty.
3. Remote Control 1 - Google Assistant™ To launch the Google Assistant™. 2 - Apps To show the available apps on the TV. 3.1. Key Overview 3 - Arrow / navigation keys To navigate up , down , left or right . 4 - ...
color keys Direct selection of options. 3.4. Cleaning 2 - Number keys To select a channel directly. Your remote control is treated with a scratch-resistant 3 - CC coating. Turn ON/Off the Closed Captions. To clean the remote control, use a soft damp cloth. Never 4 - AD use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household Switch on Audio Description for accompanying audio...
Product specifications are subject to change without EPREL registration number notice. For more specification details of this product, see 24HFL4518/12 : 1827408 www.philips.com/TVsupport 32HFL4518/12 : 1827409 • Mains power : AC 110-240V +/-10% 43HFL4518U/12 : 1827411 • Ambient temperature : 5°C to 35°C 50HFL4518U/12 : 1827412 •...
5. Connect Devices Content Protection). HDCP is a copy protection signal that prevents copying content from a DVD disc or Blu-ray Disc. Also referred to as DRM (Digital Rights Management). 5.1. About Connections HDMI ARC Some of the HDMI connections on the display Connectivity Guide have HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel).
Connect with HDMI EDID Version. Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips Soundbar or CEC Device List an HTS with a built-in disc player. Check the connected HDMI CEC device list.
Headphones You can connect a set of headphones to the headphone connector on the back of the TV. The connection is a mini-jack 3.5mm. * Note: TV Speakers will be muted when the Headphones are plugged in. Copy protection HDMI ports support HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).
6. Bluetooth® 6.3. Remove a Device 6.1. What You Need You can connect or disconnect a wireless Bluetooth® device. You can also remove a wireless Bluetooth® device. If you remove a Bluetooth® device, the device will be unpaired. You can connect a wireless device with Bluetooth® to this TV –...
7. Smartphones and Tablets 7.1. Google Cast What You Need If an app on your mobile device has Google Cast, you can cast your app on this TV. On the mobile app, look for the Google Cast icon. You can use your mobile device to control what's on TV.
Menu Switch Channels To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android TV, To switch channels, press Channel + or Channel -. If you your TV must be connected to the Internet. know the channel number, type in the number with the number keys.
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Accounts and Sign-In Select Picture off, the TV screen is switched off, to switch To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android TV, the TV screen back on, press any key on the remote you can sign in to Google with your Google Account.
TV. From the Home sreen you can decide what to watch by browsing entertainment To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android TV, options from app and live TV. Your Home has channels your TV must be connected to the Internet.
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Wired Connection Make the Connection Home > Settings > Network & internet > Wi-Fi. What You Need 1 - In the list of found networks, select on your wireless To connect the TV to the Internet, you need a network network.
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• The channel list can have several pages with channels. Sign In To view the next or previous page, follow the on-screen To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android TV, instruction. you can sign in to Google with your Google Account.
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To prevent children from watching a programme that may not suitable for them, you can set a rating. To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android TV, you can sign in to Google with your Google Account. Digital channels can have their programmes rated. When...
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If the App is not on you Home screen, you can add via Apps the Apps page or by the Add app to favourites item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products and features Google Play aren't available in all countries. Find more information Movies and TV on www.support.google.com/androidtv...
sources. When the Live TV app is started, it will open with Parental controls current source, which includes TV and HDMI sources. In the Google Play Store, you can hide apps according to users/buyers maturity. You need to enter a PIN code to select or change the level of maturity.
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1 - Select Home. Language 2 - Settings > Device Preferences > About > Factory reset. Change the language of the TV menu This will erase all data from your device's internal Home > Settings > Device Preferences > Language. storage, including: your Google account, system app data, download apps, and settings.
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* If you use the TV as a monitor or use a digital receiver Adjust the video backlight intensity. to watch TV (a Set-Top Box - STB) and you do not use the Brightness remote control of the TV, you should deactivate this automatic switch off, to set the value to Off.
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11 Point White Balance Alignment DTS night mode Customize the whitepoint balance based on the selected colour temperature of the picture. Select DTS night Mode for a more comfortable quiet listening experience when watching content with DTS Reset to Default Master Audio.
Chromecast build-in Reboot Home > Settings > Device Preferences > Reboot > and To adjust the settings for Chromecast built-in..press OK. Home > Settings > Device Preferences > Chromecast Note : build-in. You can enable or disable the video and audio previews. Disconnect the external USB hard disc before rebooting.
• Make sure that the picture settings are set correctly. startup screen Picture does not fit the screen When the TV is in standby, a Philips startup screen is Change to a different picture format. displayed, then the TV returns to standby mode. This is normal behaviour.
Choppy playback of USB files 10.5. Sound - The transfer performance of the USB storage device may limit the data transfer rate to the TV which causes poor playback. No sound or poor sound quality If no audio signal is detected, the TV automatically switches the audio output off —...
(Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting of the router. DHCP should be switched on. 10.9. Online Help To solve any Philips TV related problem, you can consult our online support. You can select your language and enter your product model number.
If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it from the power outlet immediately. can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to have the TV lead to death. checked before use.
Lightning Storms 11.3. Health Care Facility Disconnect the TV from the power outlet and antenna Apparatus before lightning storms. During lightning storms, never touch any part of the TV, If this TV is intended for entertainment purposes for use power cord or antenna cable. in a hospital, a nursing home, a medical-care center, or a similar health-care facility in which installation is limited to a nonhazardous area, it must be installed wall-...
TP Vision is the warrantor in relation to the TV with Products and Energy Information (Amendment) (EU Exit) which this booklet was packaged. Philips and the Philips Regulations 2019, and Restriction of the Use of Certain Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Philips N.V.
13. Copyrights 13.4. HDMI 13.1. Dolby Audio The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Interface, HDMI Trade dress and the HDMI Logos are Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Administrator, Inc.
14. Open Source 14.1. Open Source Licenses To view the Legal Information from the Android OS… Professional Mode On- 1 - Press Home, select Settings and press OK. 2 - Select Device Preferences > Legal information, and press OK. 3 - Press repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu. Professional Mode OFF- 1 - Press Home, select Settings and press OK.
Index Android TV Home Screen Announcements Antenna Cable Antenna port Audio Device Connect Devices Display Input Resolution Google Cast Headphones Health Care Facility Apparatus Home Theatre System Power cable Remote Control Remote control, batteries Risk of batteries Screen Care Specifications Stability Hazards Switching On Troubleshooting...
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