Channel issues Legal Picture issues Sustainability Sound issues Help and support Connection issues Network issues Use your TV Contact Philips TV controls Specifications Watch TV View programme guide Power and reception Play multimedia files Display and sound Smart TV Display resolutions...
When wall mounting the TV, use only a Contact Philips Consumer Care to have wall mount that can support the weight the TV checked before use. of the TV. Secure the wall mount to a wall that can support the combined ...
Never place the TV on tall furniture, To avoid deformations and colour such as a bookcase, without anchoring fading, wipe off water drops as soon as both the furniture and TV to the wall possible. or a suitable support. ...
TV. To secure problems as a result of the content in this the TV, purchase a Kensington anti-theft lock document. Errors reported to Philips will be (sold separately). adapted and published on the Philips support website as soon as possible.
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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This Screen off: If you only want to listen to DivX Certified device must be registered in ® audio from the TV, you can switch off order to play purchased DivX Video-on- the TV display. Other functions Demand (VOD) movies.
1 year. You Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself can also find the power consumption values about the local separate collection system for the product on the Philips website for for electrical and electronic products. your country at www.philips.com/TV. Help and support...
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Contact Philips You can contact Philips Consumer Care in your country for support. The number is available in the leaflet accompanying this product or online at www.philips.com/support. Before you contact Philips, write down the model and serial number of your TV. You can find this information on the back of your TV or on the TV packaging.
2 Use your TV Sensors and indicators TV controls Rear controls 1. Standby indicator LED and remote control sensor The standby LED indicates when your TV is in standby. Point the remote control at the sensor. Make sure that the line of sight between the remote control and the TV is (Standby): Switch the TV on or off.
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18. Colour buttons: Select tasks or options. The buttons function according to the (Home): Access the Home menu. services offered by the service provider. 7. OK: Confirm an entry or selection. 19. SUBTITLE: Switch on or off subtitles. 8. SMART TV: Access Smart TV. 20.
Note: There is a short delay before the TV Smartphone control responds. With the smartphone application 'Philips Tip: If you cannot find your remote control MyRemote', you can use your smartphone and want to switch on the TV from standby, as a secondary remote and even as a press any button the TV.
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3. Select [Add/remove favourites], then Increase or decrease the TV volume press OK. Press +/- on the remote control. The selected channel is marked with an +/- on the TV. Press asterisk. Mute or restore the TV volume To remove a channel from the favourites list, ...
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3. Select [Antenna (DVB-T)] to watch Listen to digital radio antenna channels or [Cable (DVB-C)] to If digital radio channels are available, you can watch cable channels, then press OK. listen to them. They are installed automatically when you install the TV Rename channels channels.
View programme guide Select your preferred sound settings OPTIONS. 1. While you watch TV, press 2. Select [Picture and sound] > [Sound What you can do style], then press OK. 3. Select an option, then press OK: You can view channel schedules and ...
1. In the programme guide, press 1. In the programme guide, press OPTIONS. OPTIONS. 2. Select an option, then press OK: 2. Select an option, then press OK: [Acquire EPG data]: Update [Record]: Set a scheduled recording. programme guide information. ...
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Note: Browse USB device If the apparatus does not return to DLNA 1. Connect the USB device to the USB mode due to external electrical disturbances connector on the TV. (e.g. electrostatic discharge), user 2. Press SOURCE, select [USB], then intervention is required.
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[Media server]: When you play content View photos from a media server, you can select 1. Select in the top bar. another media server. 2. Select a photo thumbnail, then pressOK. [Shuffle on] / [Shuffle off]: Enable or Start a slideshow disable random play of video files.
Internet. registration and activates DivX on your TV. 2. On your TV, configure Smart TV. Consult the DivX website for detailed 3. Optional: On your PC, register with Philips support. to enjoy exclusive benefits and receive To de-register this TV: updates on product information.
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Note: The first time you start Smart TV, a Scroll pages prompt asks if you want to enable parental Press the Navigation buttons and control to lock adult apps. If you lock an scroll up and down on a web page. adult app, advertisements and web pages Reload page that are not adapted for Smart TV will...
For network connection, see Connect your 1. Open a video store app. You may need to TV > Connect to a network and the register or enter your log-in information. Internet (Page 58). 2. Select a video. 3. Make the online payment. Access interactive TV 4.
3 Use more of The USB hard drive is formatted exclusively for this TV. Keep it your TV permanently connected to the TV. You cannot access the contents of the USB hard drive from another TV or PC. Do not overload the USB port.
Pause a live TV broadcast Record TV shows What you can do If your TV can receive programme guides, you can record TV programmes onto a USB hard drive. You can record both current TV programmes as well as future TV programmes.
Start recording Do not overload the USB port. If you connect a USB hard drive device that consumes more than 500mA power, make sure that it is connected to its own external power supply. Note: Make sure that the TV and the USB hard drive are switched off.
Schedule a TV programme recording 3. Press OPTIONS. You can schedule a recording of an 4. Select an option to sort by name, date, expiry date or type, then press OK. upcoming programme that will be broadcast today or in up to eight days' time. You can Note: also schedule a timed recording that is not ...
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You do not address. need to install or download any files for 4. Once complete, select [Create an using Skype. Simply connect a Philips account] and press OK. TV video camera to use Skype. Your new account is accepted and you are signed in.
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Rename a contact 1. In the Skype main menu, select [Contacts], then press OK. 1. In the Skype menu, select [Contacts], then press OK. 2. Select the contact, then press OK. OPTIONS. 3. Select [Call], then press OK. 2. Select a contact, then press 3.
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Recording of a TV programme is Call a phone stopped. You will need to resume With Skype, you can call land line phones recording again after you finish the call. and mobile phones. Playback of rental films is stopped. To Note: resume watching the rented film, you No emergency calls with Skype.
Change your Skype password 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 1. In the Skype menu, select [Settings], then press OK. [Picture], then press OK. 2. Select [Change Password], then press . 3. Select [Game or computer] > [Game]. 3.
[Reveal]: Hide or reveal hidden Digital text information on a page, such as solutions If a digital TV channel's broadcaster offers to riddles or puzzles. dedicated digital text or interactive services, [Cycle subpages]: If subpages are you can view digital text. Channels such as available, each is shown automatically.
Set or change the child lock code Change the time zone 1. Press . In countries with clock transmission data, you 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or can change the time zone if [Auto clock [Satellite settings] > [Child lock]. mode] >...
4 Change your TV [Pixel Plus HD] / [Digital Crystal Clear]: Fine-tune each pixel to match settings surrounding pixels and produce a brilliant, high-definition image. - [Advance sharpness]: Enable superior sharpness, especially on lines and Picture and sound contours in the picture. - [Dynamic contrast]: Dynamically enhance the details in the dark, medium and Settings assistant...
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You do not need to use this setting when connecting the TV [Sound style]: Access predefined sound to a Philips home theatre. settings. - [Audio out offset]: Adjust the [Restore style]: Restore the last setting for audio output delay.
Reset picture and sound Install analogue channels You can restore the default picture and You can search and store analogue TV sound settings, while the channel installation channels one by one. settings remain the same. Step 1: Select your system Note: Skip this step if your system settings 1.
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[Store as new channel]: Store the You can copy channel lists from one Philips channel under a new channel number. TV to another through a USB storage device. You do not need to search for...
Step 1: Check the country setting 4. Make sure that the country setting is the same as for the first TV. 1. Switch on the first TV (with the channels that you want to copy to the second TV). 5. Press 6.
Note: Before you add satellites, make sure Select connection type that the connection type is correct. See When you install satellite channels, you need Change your TV settings > Satellite Settings to set the connection type. The number of > Install satellite channels (Page 36). LNBs on your dish antenna determines the 1.
Universal access settings You can set your preferred primary and secondary audio languages to hear when available. Switch on 1. While you watch TV, press . Some digital TV broadcasters provide special 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or audio and subtitle features for people who [Satellite settings] >...
Select speakers or headphones [Subtitles]: Hear subtitles in the visually You can choose to hear the visually impaired impaired audio. audio through the TV speakers, headphones or both. Other settings OPTIONS. 1. While you watch TV, press 2. Select [Universal access] > [Visually impaired].
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WinZip® for Microsoft® Windows® If an error occurs during the upgrade, or StuffIt® for Macintosh®. retry the upgrade from the beginning. If the error reoccurs, contact Philips Note: Do not use a USB hard drive. Consumer Care. Download the latest software 1.
If the TV is connected to the Internet, the TV displays the availability of new software at startup. Philips may occasionally push a software upgrade to your TV over the Internet. Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade the TV software.
The connections shown in this user manual are recommendations only. Other solutions are possible. For more examples, visit SCART http://www.connectivityguide.philips.com. Tip: If your device has only composite or A SCART connection combines video and RCA connectors, use a composite (CVBS) audio signals.
CVBS You can connect VGA to display PC content CVBS only transmits video. For sound, also on the TV. connect to Audio Left/Right. VGA only transmits video. For sound, also CVBS connections provide standard picture connect to AUDIO IN. quality. Connect antenna Connect the antenna to the TV.
Connect devices Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the disc player to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the disc player to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable.
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TV receiver Connect the satellite* or digital TV receiver to the TV with an antenna cable. *For certain models only. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the digital TV receiver to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable.
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Connect the digital TV receiver to the TV with a SCART cable. Connect the digital TV receiver to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable. Video recorder Connect the recorder to the TV with an antenna cable.
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Connect the recorder to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the recorder to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the recorder to the TV with a SCART cable.
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Connect the recorder to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable. Game console Connect the game console to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the game console to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable.
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Connect the game console to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable. Home theatre Connect an HDMI-ARC compliant home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable and a coaxial audio cable.
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Connect the home theatre to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with a SCART cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable.
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Digital camera Connect the digital camera to the TV with a USB cable. Digital camcorder Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable.
Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable. Connect more devices USB storage device Connect the USB flash drive with a USB Connect the USB hard drive to the TV with cable to the TV.
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Computer Connect the computer to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the computer to the TV with a DVI-HDMI cable and an audio cable. Connect the computer to the TV with a VGA cable and an audio cable.
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Video call camera Connect the Philips TV video camera - PTA317 (sold separately) with a USB cable to the TV. Note: Keyboard and mouse If you need extra USB connectors, use USB keyboard a USB hub. You can connect a USB keyboard to enter ...
BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully source list. compatible with Philips EasyLink. 1. Press SOURCE. After you have switched on Philips EasyLink, 2. Press OPTIONS. the following features are available: 3. Select [Scan connections], then press OK. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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One-touch play Switch on EasyLink When you play an HDMI-CEC compliant 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [General device, the TV switches on from standby and settings] > [EasyLink]. switches to the correct source. 3. Select [EasyLink] > [On], then press OK. One-touch standby When you press on the TV remote...
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1. Press OPTIONS. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [General 2. Select [Picture and sound] > [Speakers]. settings] > [EasyLink]. 3. Select one of the following, then press 3. Select [Auto switch off devices] > [On], then press OK.
You can connect this TV to your home Connect to a network and network through a wired or wireless the Internet connection. For a wired connection, see Connect your TV > Connect to a network and What you can do the Internet >...
If you are connecting to a WPS router, For optimum WiFi performance, place select [WPS] on the TV. the TV at a distance of less than 10 m If you want to set the PIN code in your from the wireless router.
Note: Refer to the documentation from Switch on Miracast your service operator on how to insert a This TV is a Miracast-certified TV. To smart card into the Conditional Access seamlessly display content from a Wi-Fi Module. device on your TV, switch on Miracast. 1.
TV may updated are also available at the site. Full need to be checked by Philips Consumer instructions on how to upgrade your TV Care. This troubleshooting procedure is not...
No digital channels were found during the There is poor picture quality from installation: connected devices: See the technical specifications to make Make sure that the devices are sure that your TV supports DVB-T, connected properly. DVB-C or DVB-S in your country. ...
You cannot use EasyLink features: Make sure that all cables are properly Make sure that your HDMI devices are connected. HDMI-CEC compatible. EasyLink features Make sure that the volume is not only work with devices that are HDMI-CEC muted or set to zero.
Philips TV community at www.supportforum.philips.com. If you wish to speak to or email a Philips representative, contact the Philips Consumer Care in your country. You can find the contact details in the leaflet accompanying...
For power consumption, see the 800 x 600 - 60 Hz product specifications at 1024 x 768 - 60 Hz www.philips.com/support. 1280 X 720 - 60 Hz The power rating stated on the product 1280 X 768 - 60 Hz...
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Supported multimedia connections Supported image files USB: Connect only those USB devices JPEG: *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.mpo that consume 500 mA of power or less. GIF (87a, 89a): *.gif - NTFS, FAT 16 (Read only) PNG: *.png - FAT 32 ...
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- 32 pause TV, USB hard drive - 18 home network - 47 PC, display resolutions - 53 home theatre, connect - 40 Philips video camera - 43 picture format - 12 picture settings - 27 install channels, automatic - 28...
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picture settings, reset - 28 sensors - 9 Pixel Plus link - 46 settings assistant - 27 placement, stand or wall - 5 settings, audio format - 28 placement, tips - 5 settings, game - 24 play, computer files - 14 settings, network - 48 play, USB files - 14 settings, picture - 27...
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subtitles, digital - 31 subtitles, language - 31 Wi-Fi integrated, setup - 47 sustainability - 6 switch TV on, off - 10 YouTube - 15 YPbPr, component video - 35 teletext, search - 24 text 2.5 - 24 text, digital text - 25 text, dual screen - 24 text, enlarge - 24 text, language - 24...
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