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- Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome PFL50x8 PFL50x8S PFL50x8D EN User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Care Channel issues Legal Picture issues Sustainability Sound issues Help and support Connection issues Use your TV Network issues Contact Philips TV controls Specifications Watch TV View program guide Power and reception Watch 3D Display and sound Ambilight Display resolutions... -
Page 3: Important
from the power outlet immediately. 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 ... -
Page 4: D Health Warning
Risk of injury to children! 3D health warning Follow these precautions to prevent the TV For 3D TVs only. from toppling over and causing injury to If you or your family has a history of children: epilepsy or photosensitive seizures, ... -
Page 5: Care
Placement tips Care Position the TV where light does not shine directly on the screen. Screen The ideal viewing distance of this TV is Risk of damage to the TV screen! three times its diagonal screen size. For Never touch, push, rub or strike the example, if the diagonal screen size of screen with any object. -
Page 6: Legal
Specifications are subject to change structural property of the display (within without notice. Trademarks are the property common industry standards) and is not a of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V or their malfunction. respective owners. TP Vision Netherlands CE compliance B.V. -
Page 7: Open Source
Open source This product contains software licensed DLNA , the DLNA Logo and DLNA ® under an open source license. For CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks, ® acknowledgments and license texts, please or certification marks of the Digital Living refer to the electronic in-product user Network Alliance. -
Page 8: Sustainability
PlayReady Final Products Sustainability Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady ™ content access technology to protect their Energy efficiency intellectual property, including copyrighted content. This device uses PlayReady This TV is designed with energy-efficient technology to access PlayReady protected features. To access these features, press the content and/or WMDRM-protected content. - Page 9 1 year. You can also find the power consumption values for the product on the Philips website for Please act according to your local rules and your country at www.philips.com/TV.
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Page 10: Help And Support
To exit from the [Help] menu, press Visit Philips website If you can't find what you need in the onscreen [Help], visit the Philips support website at www.philips.com/support. At the Philips support website, you can also: Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ... -
Page 11: Use Your Tv
2 Use your TV Remote control TV controls Rear controls (Standby): Switch the TV on or to standby. 2. Play buttons: Control playback of multimedia files. 3. GUIDE: Access TV guide. 4. 3D: Switch on 3D. SOURCE: Watch a connected device. 6. -
Page 12: Smartphone Control
3. Select an onscreen button, then press OK. Smartphone control (Back): Return to the previous menu page or exit from a TV function. With the smartphone application 'Philips 18. CH - / CH +: Switch channels. MyRemote', you can use your smartphone 19. +/- (Volume): Adjust volume. -
Page 13: Watch Tv
Automatic switch off Watch TV You can save energy with this TV's energy efficiency settings, which are enabled by default. If there is no user interaction (such Switch TV on or off as pressing a remote control button or a control on the TV) for four hours, the TV will automatically switch to standby. - Page 14 Switch TV channels Manage channel lists After the channels are installed, you can: Filter channels. Switch between antenna and cable channels. Rename channels. Reorder channels. Lock a channel. Listen to digital radio. Filter channels 1.
- Page 15 Rename channels Listen to digital radio When you select a channel, its name appears. If digital radio channels are available, you can You can change this channel name. listen to them. They are installed automatically when you install the TV LIST.
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Page 16: View Program Guide
Select your preferred sound settings View program guide 1. While you watch TV, press OPTIONS. 2. Select [Picture and sound] > [Sound style], then press OK. What you can do 3. Select an option, then press OK: NonPublish You can view channel schedules and ... - Page 17 Note: Options may vary according to the OPTIONS. 1. In the program guide, press 2. Select an option, then press OK: program information available from the broadcaster. [Record]: Set a scheduled recording. [Identify channel]: Manually update OPTIONS. 1. In the program guide, press channel information.
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Page 18: Watch 3D
1. Press 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [3D] > (Page 4). [Switch to 3D]. To watch 3D on this TV, use the Philips Easy 3. Select a setting, then press OK. 3D passive glasses supplied with your TV. ... -
Page 19: Ambilight
Select 3D input format Ambilight The TV detects when 3D is available and prompts you to put on your 3D glasses to start watching. If the TV cannot detect the What you can do 3D signal due to a missing 3D signal tag, it Ambilight makes watching TV more relaxing. -
Page 20: Play Multimedia Files
Change settings Play multimedia files 1. While you watch TV, press 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > What you can do [Ambilight]. 3. Select a setting, then press OK. You can play videos, photos, and music on [Mode]: Select an Ambilight mode from your TV from: [Off], [Dynamic] or [Static]. - Page 21 Play files Play options 1. Press SOURCE. Watch video 2. Select [Browse network], then press OK. 1. Select in the top bar. 3. Select a file from the content browser, 2. Select a video, then press OK. then press OK to start play. 3.
- Page 22 Listen to music Slideshow options 1. Select in the top bar. While you play a slideshow, press 2. Select a track, then press OK. OPTIONS, then press OK to select an 3. Optional: To play all the tracks in a folder, option: select a track, then select [Play all].
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Page 23: Smart Tv
DivX on your TV. to the Internet. Consult the DivX website for detailed 2. On your TV, configure Smart TV. support. 3. Optional: On your PC, register with Philips To de-register this TV: to enjoy exclusive benefits and receive 1. Press SOURCE. - Page 24 View security info Access Smart TV apps To view security information about a page, You can access apps through the Smart TV OPTIONS, then select [Security press home page. The icons on this page represent info]. the apps installed on your TV. Picture and sound To access an app, select the app, then press Your TV comes with predefined picture and...
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Page 25: Interactive Tv
Rent a video What you need Follow the onscreen instructions to rent and To enjoy this service, you need: watch the video. Digital channels with interactive services 1. Open a video store app. You may need to A wired or wireless home network, register or enter your log-in information. -
Page 26: Use More Of Your Tv
3 Use more of The USB hard drive is formatted exclusively for this TV. Keep it permanently connected to the TV. You your TV cannot access the contents of the USB hard drive from another TV or PC. Do not overload the USB port. -
Page 27: Record Tv Shows
Pause a live TV broadcast Record TV shows What you can do If your TV can receive program guides, you can record TV programs onto a USB hard drive. You can record both current TV programs as well as future TV programs. Note: ... -
Page 28: Schedule Recordings
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. -
Page 29: Watch Recordings
Schedule a TV program recording Watch recordings You can schedule a recording of an 1. Press upcoming program that will be broadcast 2. Select [Recordings], then press OK. today or up to eight days later. You can also A list of recordings is displayed. schedule a timed recording that is not linked 3. -
Page 30: Use Skype
You do not need to install or download any files for 3. When prompted, add information about using Skype. Simply connect a Philips your name, Skype name, password and email TV video camera to use Skype. - Page 31 Contact history Manage contacts To view the calls which you have had with a You can add and view contacts that are contact, select [History]. online or offline. You can also block or To open previous conversations, select a unblock a selected contact. conversation and press OK.
- Page 32 Full screen view 1. In the Skype menu, select [Call phones], and then press OK. If your contact has a camera connected and 2. Select [Dial pad] to access the onscreen accepts the call, you can see the person on your TV, in full screen.
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Page 33: Play Games
Manage voicemails Play games If someone calls you on Skype and you are offline, they can leave a voice message in What you can do your Skype voicemail. On this TV, you can play single or Before you can receive voicemail, you need two-player games, in full-screen with to activate voicemail in your Skype optimized picture settings for games. -
Page 34: View Teletext
5. Press OPTIONS on the TV remote View Teletext control. 6. Select [Picture and sound] > [Two-player gaming]. Select a page 7. Select [Top / bottom] or [Side by side], While you watch channels that broadcast then press OK. teletext, you can view the teletext. 8. -
Page 35: Set Locks And Timers
Teletext language Set locks and timers For digital TV channels where the broadcasters provide different teletext Clock languages, you can select your preferred primary and secondary language. You can display a clock on the TV. The clock displays the time that is broadcast by your 1. -
Page 36: Parental Rating
Set the clock manually Note: You can set the date and time manually. If you access the channels from the channel Before you start, set the clock mode to list, you are prompted to enter your lock [Manual]. code. 1. In the [Clock] menu, select [Date] or Parental rating [Time], then press OK. -
Page 37: Change Your Tv Settings
4 Change your TV [Pixel Plus HD] / [Pixel Precise HD]: Fine-tune each pixel to match surrounding pixels and produce a settings brilliant, high-definition image. - [Advanced sharpness]: Enable superior sharpness, especially on lines Picture and sound and contours in the picture - [Dynamic contrast]: Dynamically enhance the details in the dark, medium, Settings assistant... - Page 38 You do not menu. need to use this setting when 1. Press connecting the TV to a Philips home 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Sound], theater. then press OK. - [Audio out offset]: Adjust the setting 3.
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Page 39: Channels
Install analog channels Channels You can search and store analog TV channels one by one. Automatic installation Step 1: Select your system When the TV was switched on for the first Note: Skip this step if your system settings time, a full installation of channels was are correct. -
Page 40: Update Channel List
Install digital channels Update channel list If you know the channel frequency of the When the TV was switched on for the first channels you want to install, you can search time, a full installation of channels was and store digital channels one by one. For performed. - Page 41 1. Switch on the second TV, on which you dealers and service personnel. want to copy the channel list. You can copy channel lists from one Philips Initial installation starts. TV to another through a USB storage device. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions and...
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Page 42: Language Settings
Subtitle language Language settings When available, you can change the subtitle language for digital channels. Menu language 1. While you watch TV, press OPTIONS. 1. While you watch TV, press 2. Select [Subtitle language], then select 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [General from the available languages and press OK. - Page 43 Change volume for visually impaired audio Hearing impaired access 1. While you watch TV, press OPTIONS. To make sure that a hearing impaired audio 2. Select [Universal access] > [Mixed OPTIONS, language is available, press volume]. then select [Audio language]. Languages that 3.
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Page 44: Other Settings
2. On your computer, launch a browser such 1. While you watch TV, press as Internet Explorer® or Safari® , and see 2. Select [Setup], then press OK. www.philips.com/support. 3. Select [TV settings] > [General settings] 3. Find your TV and locate the software and > [Location]. -
Page 45: Reset All
The upgrade is complete when a notification software at startup. message appears on screen. Philips may occasionally push a software 3. Before you restart the TV, disconnect the upgrade to your TV over the Internet. USB flash drive from the TV. -
Page 46: Connect Your Tv
The connections shown in this user manual are recommendations only. Other solutions are possible. For more examples, visit http://www.connectivityguide.philips.com. Tip: If your device has only composite or RCA connectors, use a composite (CVBS) Y Pb Pr cable to connect the device to the CVBS/Y Component video (Y Pb Pr) only transmits connector on the TV. -
Page 47: Connect Antenna
Connect antenna Connect the antenna to the TV. Connect devices Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the disc player with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. -
Page 48: Tv Receiver
TV receiver Connect the digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the digital TV receiver with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. -
Page 49: Video Recorder
Video recorder Connect the recorder with an antenna cable to the TV. Connect the recorder with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the recorder with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. -
Page 50: Game Console
Game console Connect the game console with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the game console with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the Home theater Connect an HDMI-ARC compliant home theater with an HDMI cable to the TV. - Page 51 Connect the home theater with an HDMI cable and a coaxial audio cable to the TV. Connect the home theater with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the Digital camera Connect the digital camera with a USB cable to the TV.
- Page 52 Digital camcorder Connect the digital camcorder with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the digital camcorder with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
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Page 53: Connect More Devices
Connect more devices USB storage device Connect the USB hard drive with a USB cable to the TV. Connect the USB flash drive with a USB cable to the TV. -
Page 54: Video Call Camera
Connect the computer with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a DVI-HDMI cable and an audio cable to the TV. Video call camera Connect the Philips TV video camera - PTA317 (sold separately) with a USB cable to the TV. - Page 55 Keyboard and mouse USB keyboard You can connect a USB keyboard to enter text such as device names on the TV or text for Smart TV apps. USB mouse You can connect a USB mouse to navigate pages on the Internet and click on links. Note: ...
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Page 56: Watch Connected Devices
BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully 3. Select [Scan connections], then press OK. compatible with Philips EasyLink. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. After you switch on Philips EasyLink, the Change device settings following features are available: One-touch play... -
Page 57: What You Need
System audio control Control devices If you connect an HDMI-CEC compliant If you connect multiple HDMI-CEC devices device that includes speakers through the that support this setting, you can control all HDMI ARC connector, you can choose to such devices through the TV remote control. hear the TV audio from those speakers Note: This is an advanced setting. -
Page 58: Retain Picture Quality
Change TV audio streaming Select speaker output You can switch audio between TV speakers If a connected device is HDMI Audio Return and a connected amplifier at any time. Channel (HDMI ARC) compliant, you can OPTIONS. 1. Press output TV audio through an HDMI cable. 2. -
Page 59: Connect To A Network And The Internet
Connect Connect to a network and the Internet What you can do View Media If you connect the TV to a home network, you can play photos, music and videos from your computer. See Use your TV > Play multimedia files (Page 20). You can connect this TV to your home network through a wired or wireless Smart TV... - Page 60 Most new wireless routers have the WPS Wi-Fi integrated system and carry the WPS logo. The WPS This section is only applicable for Wi-Fi system uses WPS security encryption and integrated TVs. cannot be combined with devices on your You can connect your TV to your home network that use the WEP (Wired network wirelessly.
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Page 61: Network Settings
Set secured connection with WEP encryption If your router has WEP security, the TV asks for the WEP encryption key in hexadecimal numbers. 1. Locate the hexadecimal key in the router software on your PC and make a note of of the first key in the WEP keys list. -
Page 62: Troubleshooting
TV. Software installation instructions remote control is working but the TV may and release notes indicating what's been need to be checked by Philips Consumer updated are also available at the site. Full Care. This troubleshooting procedure is not... -
Page 63: Channel Issues
There is poor TV reception from an Channel issues antenna connection: Make sure that the antenna is properly You want to install TV channels: connected to the TV. See Change your TV settings > Automatic Loud speakers, unearthed audio devices, installation (Page 39) for instructions on neon lights, high buildings, and other installing analog or digital channels. -
Page 64: Sound Issues
Sound issues Connection issues There is picture but no sound from the TV: There are problems with HDMI devices: If no audio signal is detected, the TV Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth automatically switches the audio output Digital Content Protection) support can off —... -
Page 65: Network Issues
Check that the router is properly connected to the TV, and that your router has open If you wish to speak with or email a Philips access to the Internet. If your router has a representative, contact the Philips Consumer firewall or security settings, make sure that it Care in your country. -
Page 66: Specifications
3D: Easy 3D For power consumption, see the Ambilight product specifications at www.philips.com/support. Sound The power rating stated on the product Output power (RMS): 20 W @ 10% typeplate is the power consumption for this product during normal household use (IEC ... -
Page 67: Multimedia
Supported image files Multimedia JPEG: *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.mpo GIF (87a, 89a): *.gif Note: Multimedia file names must not PNG: *.png exceed 128 characters. BMP: *.bmp, *.dib Supported multimedia connections JPS: *.jps USB: Connect only those USB devices ... - Page 68 Supported audio/video formats Supported audio/video formats Supported audio/video formats Supported audio formats...
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Page 69: Connectivity
Supported audio formats Supported subtitle formats Character encoding Connectivity Windows-1250 (CP-1250): Central Europe and Eastern Europe Latin Rear (Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak, HDMI 1 ARC: HDMI Audio Return Slovenian, Croatian, Romanian, Serbian) Channel Windows-1251 (CP-1251): Cyrillic HDMI 2 ... -
Page 70: Index
• 69 connectivity guide • 10 cables • 46 connectors • 46 channel list • 14 contact Philips • 10 channel list, copy • 41 controls • 11 channels • 14 channels, favorites • 14 channels, fine-tune (analog) • 40 demo •... - Page 71 digital radio • 14 home mode • 44 disc player, connect • 47 home network • 59 display resolutions • 66 home theater, connect • 50 display specifications • 66 DivX VOD • 22 install channels, automatic • 39 DLNA • 20 Interactive TV •...
- Page 72 TV, USB hard drive • 26 screen care • 5 PC, display resolutions • 66 sensors • 11 Philips video camera • 54 settings assistant • 37 picture format • 16 settings, audio format • 38 picture settings • 37 settings, game •...
- Page 73 source, update • 56 standby • 13 video call camera • 54 standby LED • 11 video store • 24 subtitles, analog • 42 visually impaired access • 43 subtitles, digital • 42 volume • 13 subtitles, language • 42 sustainability •...
- Page 74 All registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Philips and the Philips’ shield emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
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