Page 1 Register your product and get suppor t at www.philips.com/welcome User manual 40PFL9704H 46PFL9704H Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 2: Contact Information
Contact information Type nr. Product nr. United Kingdom Magyarország België / Belgique Luxembourg / Luxemburg 0800 331 6015 06 80018 189 078 250 145 40 6661 5644 - € 0.06 / min - Ortsgespräch - Free Ingyenes hívás Appel local Estonia Romānä...
Page 3 1.1.1 Enjoy HD TV This TV can display High Definition programmes, but to You can receive programmes in High Definition from... enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first. If you are not watching HD programmes, the picture quality will •...
Page 4 1.1.1 Enjoy HD Contact your dealer for more information. Go to www.philips.com/support to find FAQ’s featuring the list of HD channels or providers in your country. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 5 If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from damage is caused by failure to follow instructions. the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use. Risk of electric shock or fire! •...
Page 6 1.1.2 Safety • Never place the TV, remote control or batteries near • Ensure power plugs do not come under heavy force. naked flames or other heat sources, including direct Loose power plugs can cause arcing and are a fire hazard. sunlight.
Page 7 TV set. • Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that weighs Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility more than 25 kg. for improper wall mounting that results in accident, injury or damage.
Page 8 1.1.2 Safety Risk of injury to children! • Never place the TV on tall furniture, such as a bookcase, without anchoring both the furniture and TV to the wall or a Follow these precautions to prevent the TV from toppling suitable support. over and causing injury to children: •...
Page 9 1.1.2 Safety Risk of overheating! Risk of hearing damage! Always leave a space of at least 10cm around the TV for Avoid using earphones, headphones at high volumes or for ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never cover prolonged periods of time. the ventilation slots on the TV.
Page 10: Position The Tv
1.1.3 Position the TV Carefully read the safety precautions before positioning the TV. • Position the TV where light does not shine directly on the screen. • Dim lighting conditions in the room for best Ambilight effect. • Position the TV up to 25 cm away from the wall for the best Ambilight effect.
Page 11: Viewing Distance
1.1.4 Viewing distance Position the TV at the ideal viewing distance. Benefit more from HD TV picture or any picture without straining your eyes. Find the 'sweet spot', right in front of the TV, for the best possible TV experience and relaxed viewing. The ideal distance to watch TV from is three times its diagonal screen size.
Page 12: Screen Care
1.1.5 Screen care • Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never touch, push, rub • Avoid stationary images as much as possible. Stationary or strike the screen with any object. images are images that remain onscreen for extended periods of time. Stationary images include onscreen •...
Page 13 1.1.6 End of use Disposal of your old product and batteries Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 14 1.1.6 End of use 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. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 15 1.1.6 End of use Please inform yourself about the local separate collection Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose system for electrical and electronic products. of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Page 16 1.1.6 End of use Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health.
Page 17 1.1.7 ECO - Green This TV has features that contribute to energy-efficient Energy efficiency features use. • Ambient light sensor This TV was awarded the European Ecolabel for its To save energy, the built-in Ambient light sensor lowers environmental qualities. the brightness of the TV screen when the surrounding light darkens.
Page 18 1.1.7 ECO - Green • Low standby power consumption Power management The class-leading and highly-advanced power circuitry The advanced power management of this TV ensures the brings down the power consumption of the TV to an most efficient use of its energy. You can check how your extremely low level, without losing out on the constant personal TV settings, the level of brightness in current Standby functionality.
Page 19 1.1.7 ECO - Green Ecolabel Philips continuously focuses on lowering the environmental impact of its 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. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 20 Getting started > Important > End of You can find detailed information on standby energy use. consumption, warranty policy, spare parts and recycling of this TV on the Philips website for your country at www.philips.com Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 21 1.2.1 Switch on It takes a couple of seconds for the TV to start up. If the red standby indicator is off, press O at the right of the TV to switch it on. Press O again to switch off. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 22 1.2.1 Switch on The white LED flashes during start-up and switches off completely when the TV is ready for use. The Ambilight shows the TV is on. You can set the white LED on permanently or set its brightness. Press h> Setup > Installation > Preferences > LightGuide brightness.
Page 23 1.2.2 LightGuide The LightGuide at the front of the TV indicates whether the TV is on or is starting up. In the Setup menu, you can set the LightGuide brightness or let it switch off after start up. Press h> Setup > Installation > Preferences > LightGuide brightness.
Page 24 1.2.3 Volume V The keys on the side of the TV allow basic TV control. You can adjust the volume with Volume + / - on the side of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 25 1.2.4 Programme P The keys on the side of the TV allow basic TV control. You can switch TV channels with Program + / - on the side of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 26 1.2.5 Source key The keys on the side of the TV allow basic TV control. To open the Source list to select a connected device, press Source s. Press Source s again to select a connected device in the list. After a few seconds the TV switched to the selected device.
Page 27 1.2.6 IR sensor Always take care to point the remote control at the remote control infra red sensor on the front of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 28 1.3.1 VESA info Your TV is prepared for VESA compliant wall mounting. A VESA wall mount bracket is not included. Use the following VESA code to purchase the bracket. 32” / 81cm VESA MIS-F 200, 200, 6 37” / 94cm VESA MIS-F 200, 200, 6 40”...
Page 29 1.3.2 Unmount the stand Before you lift the TV from the stand, unscrew the 4 stand screws on the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 30 1.4.1 Full High Definition LCD display This TV is equipped with a full High Definition (HD) display. To enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first. If A full HD 1920x1080p, the highest resolution of HD sources. you are not watching HD programmes, the picture quality will be that of a normal TV.
Page 31 1.4.2 Ambilight Ambilight is the lighting technology that emanates from the back of the television onto the wall. This innovative technology automatically adjusts the colour and brightness of the light to match the TV picture. This creates an unprecedented improvement in viewing experience.
Page 32 1.4.3 DVB-T and DVB-C integrated tuner Next to normal analogue TV broadcast your TV can receive Verify if the TV supports DVB-T or DVB-C in your country. digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and in certain countries also Check the 'Digital TV Country Compatibility' sticker on the digital cable (DVB-C) TV and radio broadcasts.
Page 33: Programme Guide
1.4.4 Programme guide The Programme guide is an onscreen guide to scheduled TV programmes. This guide is provided by digital broadcasters or the Net TV online service. You can read the programme summary, set a message to remind you when the programme starts or select programmes by genre. Read More on …...
Page 34: Wireless Network
1.4.5 Wireless network Simply link up this TV to your wireless network at home. There is no need for a network cable. Enjoy your pictures, videos and music files from your PC on a big screen. Read Setup > Network. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 35 1.4.6 Net TV You can link up your TV to Net TV. Read more on Net TV in Use your TV > Net TV. The Net TV start page offers you movies, pictures, music, Read more on connecting to a router in Setup > Network. infotainment, games and many more, all set up for your TV screen.
Page 36 1.4.7 Scenea, USB and PC Scenea USB and PC network connection With Scenea, you can set a photo as a 'wallpaper' photo on View or play your own multimedia files (photos, music, your screen. Use any photo from your collection and create videos, …) from the USB connection on the side of the TV.
Page 37: Universal Remote Control
DVD players and recorders, digital receivers (STB) or Home Theatre Systems (HTS). From Philips or other brands. Read more on Universal remote control in Get started > Remote control > Universal RC setup.
Page 38 1.5.1 Onscreen You are reading the built in user manual. This manual contains all of the information needed to install and operate this TV. You can open or close the user manual with the yellow e key on the remote control. Before you carry out the instructions, close the manual with the yellow e key.
Page 39: On The Internet
1.5.2 On the Internet A printable version of the user manual is available on the Internet. View or print the user manual at www.philips.com/support Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 40: Remote Control Overview
2.1.1 Remote control overview 1 Standby O To switch the TV on or back to standby. 2 Home h To open or close the Home menu. 3 Guide g To open or close the Programme Guide. To open or close the content list when you browse multimedia content. 4 Options o To open or close the options menu which shows the available options.
Page 41 2.1.1 Remote control overview 5 Navigation key To navigate up, down, left or right. 6 OK key To open or close the channel overview. To activate a selection. 7 Back b To go back or exit a menu without changing a setting. To go back to the previous TV channel or the previous teletext page.
Page 42 2.1.1 Remote control overview 9 Audio Video keys T, P, Q, S, R To play multimedia files. To operate a disc player connected with EasyLink HDMI- CEC. 10 Volume V To adjust the volume. 11 Mute m To mute the sound or restore it. 12 Channel / Programme up and down To switch to the next or previous channel in the channel overview.
Page 43: E-Dem
2.1.1 Remote control overview 13 TV key To set the remote control in TV mode. 14 DVD, STB and HTS keys Universal remote control keys. 15 Colour keys Easy selection of teletext pages. To open or close the Demo menu (red key). 16 User manual e (yellow key) To open or close the user manual Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 44 2.1.1 Remote control overview 17 Format f To select a picture format. 18 Net TV To open or close the Net TV start page. 19 Teletext To switch teletext on or off. 20 Disc menu To show the disc menu of a disc player connected with an HDMI cable with EasyLink set to On.
Page 45 2.1.1 Remote control overview 21 Number keys To select a TV channel or enter digits. 22 Subtitle To open the subtitle on / off menu. 23 Source s To select a connected device from the Source list. 24 Ambilight To switch Ambilight on or off. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 46 2.1.2 Universal remote control Your TV remote control can control other devices such as a DVD player or a Home Theatre System from Philips or other brands. To operate a device with the TV remote control, you need to set up one of the Universal mode keys for your particular device.
Page 47 2.1.2 Universal remote control DVD, STB or HTS key Setup for a particular device Use the DVD key to operate a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc, To start the Universal mode key setup in the Home menu, the STB key for a set-top box or digital cable receiver and press h >...
Page 48 2.1.2 Universal remote control Manual setup To enter an RC code manually You can manually enter an RC code to set up a Universal 1 Press the Universal mode key you want to set up, DVD, mode key. Look up the appropriate RC code in the STB or HTS and press this key together with the OK key for Universal RC code list in this user manual.
Page 49 2.1.2 Universal remote control Warning To avoid the loss of stored Universal remote control codes, do not leave the remote control without battery power for more than 5 minutes. Also during the replacement of the batteries, do not press any remote control key. Dispose of batteries according to the end of use directives.
Page 50 HDD, Blu-ray Disc player. RC code list, Manual setup. list for Home Theatre System. Philips - 0000, 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, To setup the DVD key, first find the Write down the codes for your brand 0005, 0006, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010,...
Page 51 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 2/26 Airis - 0290 BBK - 0290 Coby - 0284 Aiwa - 0113, 0163, 0312, 0343 Bellagio - 0114 Conia - 0265 Akai - 0097 Best Buy - 0277 Continental Edison - 0114 Akura - 0281 Boghe - 0289 Crown - 0135, 0145 Alba - 0112, 0121, 0124, 0127, 0138...
Page 52 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 3/26 Denver - 0124, 0203, 0275, 0281, 0284 Enzer - 0266 GVG - 0135 Denzel - 0266 Euroline - 0370 H and B - 0275, 0276 Desay - 0274 Finlux - 0135, 0270, 0288, 0371 Haaz - 0142, 0270 Diamond - 0142, 0270 Fintec - 0135, 0372 Harman/Kardon - 0350...
Page 53 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 4/26 JVC - 0054, 0055, 0056, 0057, 0058, Lenco - 0135, 0275, 0288 Marantz - 0009, 0103, 0211, 0212 0059, 0060, 0079, 0080, 0081, 0082, Lenoxx - 0380 Marquant - 0135 0141, 0153, 0157, 0161, 0164, 0165, 0166, 0167, 0247, 0248, 0249, 0250, LG - 0031, 0032, 0033, 0071, 0101, Matsui - 0145, 0235...
Page 54 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 5/26 Monyka - 0266 Orion - 0176 Pioneer - 0034, 0035, 0036, 0037, 0038, 0039, 0040, 0072, 0073, 0074, Mustek - 0104, 0112, 0304 Oritron - 0100 0075, 0096, 0115, 0119, 0154, 0155, 0156, 0191, 0192, 0196, 0197, 0198, Mx Onda - 0270 P and B - 0275 0236, 0294, 0314, 0332...
Page 55 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 6/26 Revoy - 0276 Scientific Labs - 0142 Sony - 0013, 0014, 0015, 0016, 0017, 0018, 0019, 0020, 0021, 0068, 0069, Rimax - 0285 Scott - 0124, 0283 0070, 0113, 0116, 0139, 0146, 0148, 0183, 0232, 0242, 0299, 0305, 0310, Roadstar - 0121, 0267, 0275 Seeltech - 0290 0324, 0328, 0346...
Page 56 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 7/26 TCM - 0023, 0099, 0100, 0106, 0292, Toshiba - 0012, 0041, 0042, 0043, Wintel - 0271 0397 0044, 0045, 0086, 0087, 0088, 0089, Woxter - 0285, 0290 0094, 0182, 0187, 0219, 0237, 0238, Teac - 0096, 0142, 0208, 0265, 0394 0264, 0293, 0345 Xbox - 0048 Tec - 0281...
Page 57 - 0451 Filmnet - 0442 STB codes British Telecom - 0448 Filmnet Cablecrypt - 0445, 0539 Philips - 0432, 0436, 0437, 0439, 0506 BT Cable - 0448 Filmnet Comcrypt - 0445 ABC - 0448 Cabletime - 0538 Finlux - 0434...
Page 58 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 9/26 Hitachi - 0484 Medion - 0495 Orange - 0534 HomeChoice - 0441, 0485 Minerva - 0432 Pace - 0535 Humax - 0486, 0487 Mnet - 0442, 0539 Pacific - 0505 HyperVision - 0435 Mood - 0496 Palladium - 0432 ITT Nokia - 0434 Motorola - 0497...
Page 59 Starcom - 0448 Uniden - 0525 STB codes Stargate - 0515 United Cable - 0536 Philips - 0000, 0001, 0002, 0008, 0020, Stellar One - 0516 Universal - 0526 0054, 0065, 0069, 0070, 0072, 0075, 0077, 0111, 0119, 0136, 0140, 0144,...
Page 60 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 11/26 Alba - 0015, 0019, 0020, 0021, 0023, Amstrad - 0026, 0055, 0074, 0108, Asat - 0054, 0391 0044, 0067, 0164, 0234, 0412 0153, 0158, 0164, 0169, 0195, 0394, ASCI - 0203 0399, 0403, 0415, 0417, 0421, 0426 Aldes - 0021, 0023, 0024, 0234, 0395 ASLF - 0164 Amway - 0196...
Page 61 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 12/26 Axil - 0212 Boca - 0026, 0050, 0153, 0164, 0221, Camundosat - 0227 0378, 0410, 0416 Axis - 0010, 0028, 0030, 0036, 0401, Canal Digital - 0176, 0180, 0181 0402, 0407 Boom - 0222 Canal Satellite - 0005, 0156, 0396, B and K - 0213 BOSE - 0223 0427...
Page 62 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 13/26 CityCom - 0020, 0037, 0071, 0152, Contec - 0036, 0037, 0401, 0410 Diamond - 0039 0161, 0165, 0423 Continental Edison - 0241 Digenius - 0247 Clatronic - 0035, 0398 Cosat - 0040 Digiality - 0161, 0248 Clemens Kamphus - 0046 Coship - 0212 Digiline - 0249...
Page 63 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 14/26 DNR - 0419 Elta - 0010, 0019, 0028, 0040, 0054, Eurosky - 0010, 0026, 0028, 0152, 0261, 0391, 0402 0153, 0158, 0161, 0402 DNT - 0032, 0054, 0391, 0403 Emanon - 0019 Eurospace - 0042 Dong Woo - 0049 Emme Esse - 0010, 0028, 0046, 0162, Eurostar - 0026, 0152, 0161, 0162,...
Page 64 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 15/26 Flair Mate - 0164 Galaxis - 0010, 0023, 0028, 0030, Granada - 0387 0036, 0040, 0044, 0059, 0071, 0127, Fortec Star - 0198 Grandin - 0013, 0385 0152, 0168, 0395, 0401, 0402, 0407 Foxtel - 0071, 0168, 0172 Grothusen - 0019, 0045 Galaxisat - 0397 Fracarro - 0271, 0428...
Page 65 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 16/26 Hirschmann - 0010, 0033, 0046, 0098, Imex - 0013 JSR - 0040 0108, 0155, 0158, 0161, 0163, 0388, Imperial - 0044 JVC - 0015, 0159, 0291 0403, 0404, 0406, 0409 Ingelen - 0108 Kamm - 0164 Hisawa - 0035, 0398 Innovation - 0028, 0059, 0062 Kaon - 0292...
Page 66 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 17/26 KR - 0023, 0412, 0414 Life - 0059 Macom - 0183 Kreatel - 0296 Lifesat - 0010, 0028, 0059, 0062, 0153, Manata - 0013, 0153, 0163, 0164, 0420 0154, 0160, 0164, 0402, 0411 Kreiselmeyer - 0033, 0155, 0388 Manhattan - 0020, 0024, 0040, 0163, Lifetec - 0028, 0059, 0062 0420...
Page 67 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 18/26 Mediamarkt - 0026 Microstar - 0028, 0059, 0062 Navex - 0035, 0398 Mediasat - 0030, 0156, 0158, 0396, Microtec - 0164 NEC - 0053, 0312, 0389 0407, 0427 Minerva - 0033, 0159 Nesco - 0313 Medion - 0010, 0028, 0059, 0062, Mitsubishi - 0020, 0033 Neta - 0314...
Page 68 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 19/26 Novis - 0035, 0398 Oxford - 0178 Pansat - 0323 Now - 0317 Pace - 0020, 0033, 0044, 0055, 0074, Pantech - 0324 0088, 0102, 0110, 0112, 0116, 0125, NTC - 0046 Patriot - 0153, 0163 0134, 0135, 0163, 0173, 0319, 0384, 0390, 0393, 0426 Numericable - 0380...
Page 69 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 20/26 Profile - 0163 Rediffusion - 0053 Salora - 0053, 0387 Promax - 0020 Redpoint - 0030, 0407 Samsung - 0017, 0018, 0019, 0076, 0081, 0096, 0137 Prosat - 0021, 0023, 0044, 0234, 0395, RedStar - 0010, 0028, 0402 0413 Sansui - 0333 Regency - 0331...
Page 70 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 21/26 Satplus - 0154 Sharp - 0115 Skymax - 0054, 0391 Satstar - 0336 Siemens - 0033, 0133, 0155, 0339, SkySat - 0154, 0158, 0160, 0161, 0164 0383, 0388, 0416 Schacke - 0412 Skyvision - 0040 Silva - 0045 Schneider - 0028, 0059, 0062, 0154, SL - 0153, 0419...
Page 71 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 22/26 Strong - 0010, 0019, 0023, 0028, 0045, Tandberg - 0060 Telasat - 0152, 0160, 0161, 0411 0168, 0170, 0271, 0402 Tandy - 0023 Teleciel - 0412 STVI - 0013 Tantec - 0020, 0043 Telecom - 0164 Sumida - 0026 Tatung - 0038 Teledirekt - 0390...
Page 72 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 23/26 Thomson - 0006, 0020, 0057, 0060, Turnsat - 0164 Via Digital - 0057 0103, 0106, 0117, 0141, 0150, 0151, Tvonics - 0114, 0367, 0368 Viasat - 0173, 0371 0152, 0156, 0161, 0163, 0164, 0396 Twinner - 0013, 0061, 0153, 0164 Viewstar - 0372 Thorens - 0039, 0361 UEC - 0168, 0172...
Page 73 World - 0398 Celestron - 0078 HTS codes Worldsat - 0163, 0376 Centrum - 0079 Philips - 0000, 0001, 0002, 0003, 0009, Xcom Multimedia - 0186 0011, 0022, 0029, 0030, 0031, 0032, Clatronic - 0080 0039, 0044, 0046, 0118, 0119, 0120,...
Page 74 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 25/26 Dual - 0084 Kenwood - 0019, 0094, 0164, 0165, Panasonic - 0005, 0010, 0012, 0020, 0213, 0214, 0243, 0244, 0249, 0250, 0021, 0033, 0034, 0035, 0036, 0037, Eltax - 0004, 0081 0251 0053, 0054, 0063, 0141, 0142, 0143, 0217, 0218, 0228, 0229, 0240, 0241 Euroline - 0085 Lenoxx - 0095...
Page 75 2.1.3 Universal RC code list 26/26 Sony - 0006, 0014, 0023, 0038, 0040, Universum - 0109 0113, 0114, 0115, 0116, 0117, 0152, Xoro - 0110 0182, 0183, 0184, 0185, 0186, 0197, 0202, 0203, 0204, 0205, 0206, 0207, Yamaha - 0028, 0052, 0162, 0163, 0208, 0215, 0216, 0230, 0237, 0238, 0257, 0258 0239, 0242, 0245, 0253, 0254, 0255...
Page 76 2.1.4 Batteries Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control to insert the 3 batteries supplied (Type AAA-LR03-1.5V). Make sure the + and - ends of the batteries line up correctly (+ and - are marked inside). Remove the batteries if you are not using the remote control for a long time.
Page 77: Channel Overview
2.2.1 Channel overview While watching TV, press OK to open the Channel overview. This overview shows the TV channels and possible radio stations installed on your TV. Navigate to a channel or station with the u or v, w or x keys.
Page 78 2.2.1 Channel overview With the Channel overview on screen you can press Mark as favourite Options o to access the following functions: When a channel is highlighted in the Channel overview, you can set it as a favourite channel. Select list Read More on ...
Page 79 2.2.1 Channel overview Reorder 3 Reposition the channel where you want it with the You can reposition channels within the overview. navigation keys. 1 Select Reorder in the Options o menu to start 4 Press OK to confirm the position. reordering channels. You can highlight another channel and do the same.
Page 80 2.2.1 Channel overview Rename Hide channel You can rename a channel. Select this option when you want to hide a channel in the Channel overview. When you hide a channel, it will be 1 In the channel overview, navigate to the channel you hidden next time you open the Channel overview.
Page 81 2.2.1 Channel overview Show hidden channels To exit the Show hidden channels view, select Exit hidden channels in the Options menu. The overview is adapted the You can show all channels, including all hidden channels. next time you open it. You can unhide or hide channels. 1 Select Show hidden channels from the Options o menu.
Page 82 2.2.2 Homeh The Home menu lists the activities you can do with your Press h to open the Home menu. To start an activity, highlight the desired item with the navigation keys and press OK. You can add an activity, always linked to a device, with the Add your devices item.
Page 83: Add Your Devices
2.2.3 Add your devices When you have connected a device to the TV, always add To remove a device item from the Home menu, select the item, press Options o and select Remove device in the this device as an item in the Home menu. With this item in the Home menu, you can easily switch the TV to this list.
Page 84 2.2.4 Setup The Setup item in the Home menu holds most TV settings. In the Home menu, select Setup and press OK. Select an item with the w or x, u or v keys and press OK. In the Setup menu you can ... To exit the Setup menu, press Back b.
Page 85 2.2.5 Options o The Options menu offers convenient settings related to what is on screen. Press Options o in any circumstance to see which options are available. To exit, press Options o again. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 86 2.2.6 Guide g You can view a list of scheduled TV programmes with the Guide menu (only for digital broadcast). Also, use the Guide key to view the list of your photos, music or videos from a connected PC network or USB memory device. While watching TV, press Guide g to open the Programme guide, if this information is available.
Page 87 2.2.6 Guide g When browsing your PC network or a USB memory device, press Guide g to show the content. Read More on … > Programme guide or More on … > Multimedia. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 88: Switch Channels
2.3.1 Switch channels To switch TV channels, press P + or — on the remote Channel overview control. You can use the number keys if you know the While watching TV, press OK to open the Channel overview. channel number. Select the channel with the navigation keys and press OK to switch to the channel.
Page 89: Programme Info
2.3.2 Programme info When watching a digital TV channel, information on the Options o current and next programme is available. When the programme information is on screen, press Options o to access information on the quality of the While watching TV, press Info i to open the programme digital channel you are watching.
Page 90: Switch To Standby
2.3.3 Switch to standby If the TV is on, press O on the remote control to switch to If you can not locate your remote control and you want to switch the TV to Standby, press O on the side of the TV. standby.
Page 91: Smart Settings
2.3.4 Smart Settings You can set the TV to the predefined setting that is best • Personal — Sets the TV to your personal preferences set for what you're watching at the moment. Each setting in the Picture, Sound and Ambilight menus in the Setup combines picture, sound and Ambilight.
Page 92: Picture Format
2.3.5 Picture format If black bars appear in the screen, adjust the picture You can select the following picture format settings ... format. Ideally change the picture format to a format that fills the screen. Auto format Enlarges the picture automatically to fill the screen. While watching TV, press Format f to switch on the Minimal picture distortion, subtitles remain visible.
Page 93 2.3.5 Picture format Super zoom Wide screen Removes the black bars on the side of 4:3 broadcasts. The Stretches the format to 16:9. picture is adjusted to fit the screen. Unscaled 4:3 format Maximum sharpness. Distortion may appear on borders. Displays programme in the 4:3 format. Black bars may appear with pictures from your PC.
Page 94 2.4.1 Ambilight on With Ambilight, you will enjoy a more relaxed viewing Dynamic speed experience and improved perceived picture quality. To adjust the speed at which Ambilight responds to the Dim the lighting conditions in the room for the best onscreen images, press Ambilight for 3 seconds. Ambilight effect.
Page 95: Ambilight Settings
2.4.2 Ambilight settings In the Ambilight menu you can set or adjust the following Separation Ambilight settings … Sets the difference in colour level between the lights at each side of the TV. While watching TV, press h> Setup > Ambilight. Separation off gives a dynamic but uniform Ambilight colour.
Page 96 2.4.3 LoungeLight When the TV is on standby, you can switch Ambilight on and create an Ambilight LoungeLight effect in your room. To switch Ambilight on while the TV is on standby, press Ambilight on the remote control. To change the LoungeLight colour scheme, press Ambilight for 3 seconds.
Page 97 2.5 Watch a DVD movie To watch a DVD movie using your DVD player, switch on If the DVD picture does not appear, press h on the your DVD player, insert a disc and press Play on the player. remote control and select DVD player. Press OK. The DVD picture automatically appears on the screen.
Page 98: Watch Tv Using A Digital Receiver
2.6 Watch TV using a digital receiver When you watch TV using a digital receiver, with a To watch the receiver programme, switch on the receiver. subscription from a cable or satellite company, connect If the receiver programme does not appear automatically, the receiver and add the receiver to the Home menu.
Page 99 2.7 Watch TV from a connected device When you have added a connected device as an item to If the connected device is not in the Home menu, select the Home menu, you can easily and directly select that the device from the Source menu. device to watch its programme.
Page 100 2.8.1 Net TV benefits Net TV offers Internet services and websites tailored for Specifics your TV. Use the TV remote control to browse the Net TV • Because Net TV is an online system, it can be modified Internet pages. You can play movies, view pictures or listen over time to better serve its purpose.
Page 101: What You Need
2.8.2 What you need To enjoy Net TV, you need to connect the TV to a router with a high speed connection to the Internet. Read the chapter Setup > Network. Once the connection is made, select Net TV in the Home menu to start the Net TV onscreen setup.
Page 102: First Use
2.8.3 First use The first time you link up to Net TV, the TV asks you to Registration benefits agree on the Terms of Use. When you agree on these When you have registered for Net TV, the pages you select terms, the TV asks you to register for Net TV.
Page 103 2.8.3 First use How to register A message will show if a registration email has been send to your email address. Open the email on your PC and click To register, you need an email address and a PC connected the link to the registration form. Complete the form and to the Internet.
Page 104 2.8.3 First use Parental control benefits Switch on Parental control With Parental control switched on ... The first time you open the Net TV start page, the TV asks you to switch on the Parental control. If you switch on • you can lock and unlock services and/or categories of Parental control, the TV asks you to enter a personal lock/ services unlock code.
Page 105: Browse Net Tv
2.8.4 Browse Net TV To browse Net TV, close this user manual and press Net TV on the remote control or select Browse Net TV in the Home menu and press OK. The TV links up to Net TV and opens the start page.
Page 106 2.8.4 Browse Net TV The Net TV start page The Browse all page The Net TV start page shows your favourite services and The Browse all page holds all services. some recommended services. You can browse Net TV from On the Browse all page, you can view the Net TV services this page.
Page 107 2.8.4 Browse Net TV Mark favourites To mark several services as favourites in one go, select Mark favourites on the Net TV start page or Browse all page You can mark up to 12 favourite services. and press OK. Now you can select services and mark them one by one, with OK.
Page 108 2.8.4 Browse Net TV Open Internet websites Enter open Internet With Net TV you can link up to the open Internet. You can On the Browse all page, select Browse Internet and press view any website you like but remember that most open OK.
Page 109 2.8.4 Browse Net TV Scrolling open Internet pages Use the P - and + to scroll pages up or down. Zoom open Internet pages You can zoom open Internet in or out. Press Format f. Use the arrows up or down to zoom in or out. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 110 2.8.4 Browse Net TV Clear history Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility regarding the content and the quality of the content You can clear the Net TV memory. provided by the content service providers. To clear the Parental control code, passwords, cookies and history, press h >...
Page 111 Close this user manual and press h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > Programme guide and select From broadcaster. In both cases, Philips is not responsible for the programme guide information. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 112: Parental Control
2.8.6 Parental control With Net TV Parental control you can lock Net TV services Switch on Parental control and service categories. When a service is locked, you need If you did not switch on Parental control yet, close this user to enter a code to open the service or category. manual and press Net TV.
Page 113 2.8.6 Parental control Lock a service or category Specifics On the Net TV start page or Browse all page, select a • Only services on the Net TV pages can be locked. service or category. Press Options o, select Lock service Advertisements and open Internet websites can not be and press OK.
Page 114 2.8.6 Parental control Did you forget your code ? If you forgot your Parental control code, you can clear the Net TV memory and enter a new code. Read the chapter Use your TV > Net TV > Clear history. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 115: Clear History
2.8.7 Clear history Warning Clear history If you clear the Net TV memory with Clear history, you need You can clear the Net TV memory. to redo the first use registration when you link up to Net TV To clear the Parental control code, passwords, cookies again.
Page 116: Select A Teletext Page
3.1.1 Select a teletext page Most TV channels broadcast information through teletext. While watching TV, press Teletext. To exit teletext, press Teletext again. To select a page … • Enter the page number with the number keys. • Press P +/- or u or v or b to view the next or the previous page.
Page 117: Select A Teletext Language
3.1.2 Select a teletext language Some digital TV broadcasters have several teletext languages available. You can set your primary and secondary language. Press h > Set up > Installation > Languages > Primary or Secondary teletext and select your preferred teletext languages.
Page 118: Select Teletext Subpages
3.1.3 Select teletext subpages A teletext page number can hold several subpages. The pages are shown on a bar next to the main page number. Use w or x to select the subpages when they are available on a teletext page. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 119 3.1.4 Select T.O.P. teletext You can easily jump from one subject to another without using page numbers with T.O.P. teletext. Not all channels broadcast T.O.P. teletext. Press Info i when teletext is switched on. The T.O.P. overview appears. Select a subject and press OK to view the page. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 120: Search Teletext
3.1.5 Search teletext In teletext, you can quickly jump to a subject linked to a Each time you press OK, the next page featuring the series of page numbers. Also, you can search for specific highlighted word or number is shown. words in teletext pages.
Page 121 3.1.6 Teletext options When in teletext, press Options o on the remote control Dual screen / Full screen to reveal hidden info, let subpages cycle automatically, Not available for channels with Digital Text services. change the character setting, freeze a teletext page, view the TV channel and teletext simultaneously or show a Select Dual screen to view the TV channel and teletext teletext page full screen again.
Page 122 3.1.6 Teletext options Cycle subpages Enlarge teletext page If subpages are available for the selected page, you can You can enlarge the teletext page for more comfortable make subpages cycle automatically. reading. Language In teletext, press f to enlarge the top part of the page and f again to view the enlarged lower part of the page.
Page 123 3.1.7 Digital text (UK only) Some digital TV broadcasters offer dedicated digital text Digital text services are blocked when subtitles are or interactive services on their digital TV channels, for broadcast and Subtitle On is set in the Features menu. example BBC1. These services include normal teletext Read Subtitles and languages >...
Page 124: Standard
3.1.8 Teletext 2.5 Teletext 2.5 offers more colours and better graphics, if broadcast by the TV channel. Teletext 2.5 is activated as a standard factory setting. To switch it off select h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > Teletext 2.5. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 125: Favourite Channels
3.2 Favourite channels After you have finished the installation, all TV and radio Select list channels are added to the Channel overview. With the Select list option in the Channel overview, you can In this overview, you can mark channels as favourites and set the overview to show only your favourite channels.
Page 126: Programme Guide
3.3.1 Programme guide The Programme guide is an onscreen guide of scheduled TV programmes. This guide is provided by the broadcasters or Net TV. You can set a reminder to show a message when a programme starts or select programmes by genre. While watching TV, press Guide g to open the Programme guide.
Page 127 3.3.1 Programme guide Navigate through the list to select a programme. Options o In the Programme guide list, press Options o to select Info i the following ... To open the programme details and summary, press Info • Set reminder To show a message onscreen when the programme If a reminder is set, the option Scheduled reminders is starts, select Set reminder and press OK.
Page 128 3.3.1 Programme guide • Search by genre Specifics View all programmes by genre. Select a programme and If the Programme guide information comes from a press Info i for more info or to set a reminder. broadcaster/operator, the first 40 channels out of the channel overview are shown in the Programme guide.
Page 129 3.3.2 Setup To select where the Programme guide information comes From network from, press h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > Until you link up with NetTV, guide information comes Programme guide. from the broadcaster. From network will switch to the Internet for guide information as soon as the TV is connected to Net TV.
Page 130: Sleep Timer
3.4.1 Sleeptimer With Sleeptimer you can switch the TV to standby or out of standby at a specified time. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Features > Sleeptimer. With the Sleeptimer slider bar you can set the time up to 180 minutes in steps of 5 minutes.
Page 131: Child Lock
3.4.2 Child lock To prevent children from watching TV, you can lock the TV Child lock or block age rated programmes. Select Lock as Child lock setting, to lock all TV channels and the programmes from devices. Set your personal code When Lock is set, you need to enter your personal code to Before you set Child lock to lock the TV or set an age rating, unlock the TV.
Page 132 Forgotten your code? Select Parental rating as Child lock setting, so that an age If you have forgotten your unlock code, call Philips can be set in the Parental rating age list. Set the age of your Consumer Care in your country. Find the telephone child.
Page 133: Age Rating
3.4.3 Age rating Some digital broadcasters, depending on your country, A programme with an equal or higher age rating will be have their programmes rated. blocked and the TV will ask for the code to unblock the programme. Some operators only block programmes with When the rating is equal or higher than the rating you have a higher rating.
Page 134 3.5.1 Subtitles Programme subtitles are available most of the time. You For analogue channels can set subtitles to display constantly. Depending on To have subtitles constantly onscreen, select an analogue the channel, an analogue or digital channel, a different TV channel and press Teletext to switch on teletext. method is used to set constant subtitles.
Page 135 3.5.1 Subtitles Subtitle menu To switch subtitles on constantly, press Subtitle. Select Off, On or On during mute. With On during mute, the TV displays subtitles only when the sound is muted with m. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 136 3.5.1 Subtitles Digital channel subtitle languages If subtitles are available on digital channels, you can select a preferred subtitle language from a list of broadcast languages. See h > Setup > Features > Subtitle language. Select a subtitle language from the list of available languages and press OK.
Page 137: Audio Languages
3.5.2 Audio languages Digital TV channels can broadcast several audio languages To check if an audio language is available, press Options o and select Audio language. You can select another that go with the programme. You can set your preferred languages to switch to when these audio languages are audio language from the list.
Page 138: Browse Usb
3.6.1 Browse USB Watch photos or play music and videos on TV from a USB While the USB content list is open onscreen, select the file you want to play and press OK or play P. memory device. A song, a slideshow of photos or a video starts playing. Insert a USB device in the USB connector on the left hand side of the TV while the TV is switched on.
Page 139 3.6.1 Browse USB Watch videos To exit Browse USB, press h and select another activity or disconnect the USB memory device. Select a video in the Guide menu and press play P. To pause the video, press pause P. To fast forward, press Q once to go slow, press twice to go fast.
Page 140: Browse Pc Network
3.6.2 Browse PC Network Watch photos or play music and videos on TV from a PC or Browse PC Network another storage device in your home network. Close this user manual, press h, select Browse PC network in the Home menu and press OK. To browse your PC network, first set up the network connection, read Setup >...
Page 141 3.6.2 Browse PC Network To pause, press P again. Watch videos To jump to the next file, press x or P +. Select a video in the Guide menu and press play P. To pause the video, press pause P. To jump to the previous file, press w or P -. To fast forward, press Q once to go slow, press twice to go To fast forward a music file, press Q.
Page 142 3.7 Scenea With Scenea, you can set a photo as a 'wallpaper' photo on your screen. Use any photo from your collection. Press h to open the Home menu, select Scenea and press OK. The wallpaper photo is shown and there is no sound.
Page 143 3.7 Scenea We recommend setting the TV to the energy conscious Select a new photo Standard settings before you switch on Scenea. 1 Connect a USB device that holds your new photo to the Press Options o and select Picture and sound > Smart TV.
Page 144 3.7 Scenea Limitations When Scenea is on, the TV will automatically switch to standby after 4 hours. The TV will show a message 1 minute before switching to Standby. The switching to Standby prevents unnecessary energy use in case you forget that Scenea is switched on. If the Sleeptimer is set, the TV will also switch to standby after the set time has elapsed.
Page 145: Hearing Impaired
3.8.1 Hearing impaired Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio and To verify whether a hearing impaired audio language is available, press Options o and select Audio language and subtitles adapted for people who are hearing impaired. look for an audio language with an ear icon. To switch on hearing impaired audio and subtitles, press h >...
Page 146: Visually Impaired
3.8.2 Visually impaired Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio adapted In the Options menu, you can set the visually impaired for people who are visually impaired. The normal audio is audio to be heard from the Speakers, the Headphones only mixed with extra commentary.
Page 147 4.1.1 Smart settings You can set the TV to the predefined setting that is best • Personal — Sets the TV to your personal preferences set for what you're watching at the moment. Each setting in the Picture, Sound and Ambilight menus in Setup. combines picture, sound and Ambilight.
Page 148 4.1.2 Picture In the Picture menu, you can adjust all picture settings • Settings assistant individually. Start the Settings assistant to guide you through basic picture settings easily. Close this user manual and press h > Setup > Picture. Follow the instructions on screen. Use w or x, u or v to select and adjust a setting.
Page 149: Axis
4.1.2 Picture • Hue • Custom tint If NTSC is broadcast, this level compensates the colour Use a slider bar to change the colour temperature of the variations. picture … • Sharpness - R-WP red whitepoint Changes the level of sharpness of fine details. - G-WP green whitepoint •...
Page 150 4.1.2 Picture • Perfect Pixel HD - Advanced sharpness Controls the advanced settings of the Perfect Pixel HD Enables superior sharpness, especially on lines and Engine. contours in the picture. - HD Natural Motion - Dynamic contrast Removes motion judder and reproduces smooth Sets the level at which the TV automatically enhances the movement, especially in movies.
Page 151: Digi1
4.1.2 Picture - MPEG artefact reduction • Light sensor Smooths the digital transitions in the picture. Adjusts the picture and Ambilight settings automatically to the lighting conditions of the room. Switches the Light - Colour enhancement sensor on or off. Makes the colours more vivid and improves the resolution •...
Page 152 4.1.3 Sound In the Sound menu, you can adjust all sound settings • Bass individually. Changes the low tones of the sound. Select each bar to change the setting. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Sound. • Treble Use w or x, u or v to select and adjust a setting.
Page 153: Noos
4.1.3 Sound • Volume — visually impaired • Mono/stereo Changes the volume of the selected visually impaired If stereo broadcasting is available, you can select Mono or audio language. (Only for UK.) Stereo for each TV channel. • Audio language • TV speakers Shows the list of broadcast audio languages of digital TV If you have an audio system connected to your TV, you can channels.
Page 154 4.1.3 Sound • Surround • Balance Switches the TV automatically to the best surround sound Sets the balance of the left and right loudspeakers to best mode dependant on the broadcast. Select On or Off. fit your listening position. • Headphones volume •...
Page 155: Pace
4.1.4 Ambilight In the Ambilight menu, you can adjust all Ambilight settings individually. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Ambilight. Use w or x, u or v to select and adjust a setting. Press OK to activate a setting. For more on Ambilight, read Use your TV >...
Page 156: Factory Settings
4.1.5 Factory settings You can return to the original factory settings. Only picture, sound and Ambilight settings will be reset. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Installation > Factory reset and press OK. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 157 4.2.1 Reorder and rename After the first installation, you might want to reorder or Reorder rename installed channels. Organise TV channels in the You can reposition channels within the overview. Channel overview according to your own preference or give them a recognisable name. 1 Select Reorder in the Options o menu to start reordering channels.
Page 158 4.2.1 Reorder and rename 3 Reposition the channel where you want it with the Rename navigation keys. You can rename a channel. 4 Press OK to confirm the position. 1 In the channel overview, navigate to the channel you You can highlight another channel and do the same. want to rename.
Page 159: Update Channels
4.2.2 Update channels When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full Automatic update installation of channels was performed. To set the TV to update digital TV channels automatically, You can set the TV to add or remove digital channels leave the TV in standby mode.
Page 160 4.2.2 Update channels Manual update To update channels yourself at any time, press h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation > Automatic installation and press OK. Start the update and select Update Channels. The update may take a few minutes. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 161: Reinstall Channels
4.2.3 Reinstall channels When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full Full installation installation of channels was performed. To reinstall the TV, press h > Setup > Installation > You can redo this full installation all over again to set your Channel installation >...
Page 162 4.2.4 Digital reception quality If you receive digital TV broadcasting (DVB) from your To verify the reception quality of such a digital channel, select the channel, press h > Setup > Installation > own antenna (DVB-T) or use the TV tuner to receive digital cable channels (DVB-C), you can verify the quality and Channel installation >...
Page 163 4.2.4 Digital reception quality You can enter a specific digital frequency yourself. If you receive the channel with DVB-C, the options Symbol rate mode and Symbol rate are shown. Select the frequency, position the arrows on a number with x and w and change the number with u and v. Press For Symbol rate mode, select Automatic unless your cable Search to verify this frequency.
Page 164 4.2.5 Manual installation of analogue channels Analogue TV channels can be manually tuned-in channel 1 System — If you have your own antenna, you need by channel. to select the country or part of the world where the TV channel comes from. If you receive TV channels via a cable system, you only need to select the country or part of the To start the manual installation of analogue channels, world once.
Page 165 4.2.5 Manual installation of analogue channels 3 Fine tune — Fine tune the found channel with u and v. Press Done once the channel is fine tuned. 4 Store — A found channel can be stored on the current channel number with Store current channel or as a new channel number with Store as new channel.
Page 166: Fine Tune Analogue Channels
4.2.6 Fine tune analogue channels If the reception of an analogue TV channel is poor, you can Fine tune the channel with u and v. Press Done once the try to fine tune the TV channel. channel is fine tuned. You can store this fine tuned channel on the current To fine tune analogue channels, press h >...
Page 167 4.2.7 DVB-T or DVB-C If both DVB-T and DVB-C reception is available in your DVB-C channel installation country, and this TV is prepared for both DVB-T and DVB- All DVB-C TV settings are set to automatic but the DVB-C C for your country, you need to select DVB-T or DVB-C network might need some settings supplied by the DVB- before you install TV channels.
Page 168: Clock Settings
4.2.8 Clock settings In some countries, digital TV broadcasts do not send UTC — Coordinated Universal Time information. Therefore, winter and summer time changes might be ignored. You can correct this with the clock settings. If the TV shows the incorrect time, press h > Setup > Installation >...
Page 169: Alpha
4.3.1 Network benefits PC network Net TV If the TV is connected to your PC network, you can play If the TV is connected to the PC network, which is photos, music and movies from a computer or storage connected to the Internet, you can link up your TV to Net device in that network.
Page 170: What You Need
4.3.2 What you need To connect the TV to a PC network and Internet you need a router in your PC network. The router needs to be set to DHCP On. To enjoy Net TV you need to connect the TV to a router with a high speed connection to the Internet.
Page 171 4.3.2 What you need The PC network feature is DLNA certified. You can use Microsoft Windows XP or Vista, Intel Mac OSX or Linux on your computer. To share PC content on your TV, you need recent media server software on your computer. A Windows Media Player 11 or similar.
Page 172: Wireless Installation
4.3.3 Wireless installation The onscreen instructions help you to install the wireless To start the wireless network installation on the TV, close the user manual, press h > Setup > Installation > Network network. > Network installation and press OK. Switch on your router before you start the network Follow the onscreen instructions.
Page 173 4.3.3 Wireless installation Name and security When you have chosen your router, the TV asks for the encryption key -the security key- to access the router. The TV scans for your network router. Found routers appear in a list on screen. If several routers are found, select your router in the list and press OK.
Page 174 4.3.3 Wireless installation If you have WPA security on your router, enter the Next time you start the wireless network, there is no need passphrase with the characters on the remote control. If to enter the security key. The TV uses the security key you you have WEP security, the TV asks for the WEP encryption entered in the installation.
Page 175: Wired Installation
Connect the router to the TV using a network cable Find the latest End User License Agreement at and switch on the router before you start the network www.philips.com. installation. To start the wired network installation, close the user manual, press h > Setup > Installation > Network >...
Page 176: Network Settings
4.3.5 Network settings The TV's network settings that are used to connect to your If you have problems with the network connection, router are standard and set to automatic. This ensures easy you might want to adjust the settings so that they are connection with any available network.
Page 177: Pc Media Server Settings
4.3.6 PC Media server In the Media Sharing window, check the Share my media box. Click OK. settings Media servers need to be set for sharing their files and folders. Follow the instructions closely to set your specific server. Windows Media Player v11 on Windows Vista Set for network sharing If no network connection was found, and you are unable to check this box, click the Networking button...
Page 178: Discovery
Set Network discovery to On. Set folders for sharing Set File sharing to On. Go back to the Media Sharing window in Windows In Windows Media Player select Library from the menu Media Player and check the Share my media box. and select Add to Library.
Page 179 With Advanced Options open, you can add specific In the Add To Library window the newly added folder is folders to the list to share. Click Add. shown. You can add more folders to share. Click the OK button to add the files to the library. In the Add Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share with other devices (your TV).
Page 180 You can open the Settings window to change Windows Media Player v11 on Windows XP particular settings on sharing. When the device icon (the TV) is checked with a green Set for network sharing tick, click OK. In Windows Media Player select Library from the menu and select Media sharing …...
Page 181 With Advanced Options open, you can add specific In the Add To Library window the newly added folder is folders to the list to share. Click Add. shown. You can add more folders to share. Click the OK button to add the files to the library. In the Add Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share with other devices (your TV).
Page 182 Click the Sharing tab. TVersity v.0.9.10.3 on Windows XP Set for network sharing Click the Settings tab and click the Start Sharing button. Set folders for sharing Click the green plus icon and select Add folder… A pop-up window tells you that the media server service is started.
Page 183 Twonky Media v4.4.2 on Macintosh OS X Set for network sharing In Twonky Media click Basic Setup > First steps. In this window you can change the server name that appears on your TV. In the Browse for Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share.
Page 184 Set folders for sharing Click Select to select the folder for sharing. Now click Save Changes. Click on Basic Setup > Sharing. Some ‘Content Locations’ might be set already Then click Rescan content directories. automatically. To add a folder (a content location) to In some cases this might not make all files and folders be shared on the network click the Browse button.
Page 185 4.4.1 Pixel Plus link Some other devices, DVD or Blu-ray Disc players, might have their own picture quality processing. To avoid bad picture quality from interference with the TV processing, the picture processing of these devices should be discarded. With Pixel Plus link you can discard this picture quality processing.
Page 186: Audio Sync
4.4.2 Audio sync When a Home Theatre System is connected, the picture In case you cannot set this delay in the Home Theatre on your TV and the sound from the Home Theatre System System or the maximum setting is insufficient, you can should be syncronized.
Page 187: From The Internet
4.5.1 From the Internet In some cases, it might be necessary to update the TV When the update is done, the TV switches off and back on software. If your TV is connected to a router, which is again automatically. Wait for the TV to switch back on; do connected to the Internet, you can update the TV software not use the Power switch O on the TV.
Page 188 4.5.2 With a USB memory device In some cases, it might be necessary to update the TV Preparation software. Start the software update on the TV. Then, You need a PC with a high speed Internet connection. You download the TV software from the Internet onto your PC. will need a USB memory device with 256 Mb free space Use a USB memory device to upload the software from and make sure that the write protection is switched off.
Page 189 4.5.2 With a USB memory device 1 Identification 2 Download from PC to USB Close this user manual, press h > Setup > Software Once the TV identification file is written to the USB device, update > Update now and press OK. insert the USB into your PC that is connected to the Internet.
Page 190 4.5.2 With a USB memory device 3 Download from USB to TV At the end of the update, the message Operation successful appears on screen. Remove the USB device and Insert the USB memory device back into the TV. Follow the press O on the remote control.
Page 191: Power Cable
5.1.1 Power cable Make sure the power cable is securely inserted in the TV. Make sure that the power plug in the wall socket is accessible at all times. When disconnecting the power cable, always pull the plug, never the cable. 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 time.
Page 192: Antenna Cable
5.1.2 Antenna cable Locate the antenna connection at the back of the TV. Insert the antenna cable securely in the Antenna a socket. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 193: Cable Quality
5.2.1 Cable quality Before you connect devices to the TV, verify which Add your devices connectors are available on the device. Connect the device When you have connected a device to the TV, always add to the TV with the highest quality connection available. this device as an item in the Home menu.
Page 194 5.2.2 HDMI An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound quality. One HDMI cable combines video and audio signals. Use HDMI for High Definition (HD) TV signals. An HDMI cable transfers picture and sound signals in only one direction, the opposite to a scart cable. Do not use an HDMI cable longer than 5 m.
Page 195 5.2.2 HDMI HDMI supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents EasyLink Protection). HDCP is a copy protection signal that comes HDMI with EasyLink offers easy operating of your with HD content (DVD disc or Blu-ray Disc). connected devices when these have the HDMI CEC standard.
Page 196: Ypbpr - Component Video
5.2.3 YPbPr — Component video Use the Component Video YPbPr connection together with an Audio Left and Right connection for sound. Match the YPbPr connector colours with the cable plugs when you connect. YPbPr can handle High Definition (HD) TV signals. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 197 5.2.4 Scart A scart cable combines video and audio signals. Scart connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot handle High Definition (HD) TV signals. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 198 5.2.5 S-Video Use an S-Video cable together with an Audio Left and Right (cinch) cable. Match the Audio connectors’ colours with the cable plugs when you connect. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 199 5.2.6 Video Use a Video (cinch) cable together with an Audio Left and Right (cinch) cable. Match the Audio connectors’ colours with the cable plugs when you connect. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 200 5.2.7 VGA Use a VGA cable (DE15 connector) to connect a computer to the TV. With this connection you can use the TV as a computer monitor. You can add an Audio Left and Right cable for sound. Read Connections > More devices > TV as PC monitor. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 201: Dvd Player
5.3.1 DVD player Use an HDMI cable to connect the DVD player to an HDMI connector on the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 202 5.3.2 DVD Home Theatre System First, use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 203 5.3.2 DVD Home Theatre System Finally, use a digital audio cinch cable to connect the device to the TV or alternatively, use the analogue Audio Out L/R. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 204 5.3.2 DVD Home Theatre System Audio Out L/R Audio and Video synchronisation (sync) If there is no digital audio output on the Home Theatre If the sound does not match with the video on screen, you System, you can use the TV's analogue Audio Out L/R can set a delay on most DVD Home Theatre Systems to connection.
Page 205: Dvd Recorder
5.3.3 DVD Recorder First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder and the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 206 5.3.3 DVD Recorder Finally, use a scart cable to connect the DVD Recorder to a scart connector on the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 207 5.3.4 Digital receiver or Satellite receiver First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the receiver and the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
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Page 209 5.3.5 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the digital receiver and the DVD Recorder to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 210 5.3.5 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder Then use a scart cable to connect the digital receiver to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 211 5.3.5 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder Finally, use 2 scart cables to connect the 2 devices and the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 212 5.3.6 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the 2 devices and the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 213 5.3.6 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Then use a scart cable to connect the digital receiver to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 214 5.3.6 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Then use 2 Scart cables to connect the Digital receiver to the DVD Recorder and the DVD Recorder to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 215 5.3.6 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Then use an HDMI cable to connect the Home Theatre System to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 216 5.3.6 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Finally, use a digital audio cinch cable to connect the Home Theatre System to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 217: Blu-Ray Disc Player
5.3.7 Blu-ray Disc player Use an HDMI cable to connect the Blu-ray Disc player to an HDMI connector on the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 218 5.3.8 Digital HD receiver First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the Digital HD receiver to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 219 5.3.8 Digital HD receiver Use an HDMI cable to connect the Digital HD receiver to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 220: Game Console
5.4.1 Game console The most practical connections for a game console are at Picture delay the side of the TV. You can use an HDMI, S-Video or Video To prevent picture delay, set the TV to Game mode. connection but never connect the S-Video and Video at the same time.
Page 221 5.4.1 Game console The most practical connections for a game console are at the side of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 222 5.4.1 Game console Use an HDMI or the EXT3 (YPbPr and Audio L/R) cable to connect the game console to the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 223 5.4.2 HD Game console Use an HDMI cable or YPbPr cables to connect a High Definition game console to the TV. Read also Connections > More devices > Game. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 224: Photo Camera
5.4.3 Photo camera To view pictures stored on your digital photo camera, you can connect the camera directly to the TV. Use the USB connection at the side of the TV to connect. Switch on the camera after you made the connection. If the list with the content of the camera does not show automatically, your camera might need to be set to transfer its content with PTP –...
Page 225 5.4.4 Camcorder The most practical connection for a camcorder is at the side of the TV. You can use an HDMI, S-Video or Video connection but never connect the S-Video and Video at the same time. See the next pages for how to connect your camcorder. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 226 5.4.4 Camcorder The most practical connection for a camcorder is at the side of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 227 5.4.4 Camcorder Use an HDMI or the EXT3 (YPbPr and Audio L/R) cable to connect the camcorder to the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 228 5.4.5 TV as PC monitor You can connect the TV to your computer as a PC monitor. Ideal TV setting Set the TV Picture format to Unscaled for the sharpest Before connecting the PC, set the PC monitor refresh rate picture quality. While watching TV, press Options o, to 60 Hz.
Page 229 5.4.5 TV as PC monitor Use a DVI to HDMI adapter to connect the PC to HDMI and an audio L/R cable to connect the Audio L/R to the side of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 230 5.4.5 TV as PC monitor Use a VGA cable to connect the PC to the VGA connector and an audio L/R cable to connect the VGA Audio L/R to the back of the Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 231 5.4.6 Decoder Use a scart cable to connect a decoder which decodes analogue antenna channels. Use the EXT1 or EXT2 connectors at the back of the TV. You have to assign the TV channel as a channel to be decoded. Then assign the connection where the decoder is connected.
Page 232 5.5.1 EasyLink If a device is equipped with the HDMI-CEC standard, the With EasyLink, the following functions are available: device and the TV can work together. • One touch play Connect the TV to the device using an HDMI cable. The Insert a disc and press Play on the device.
Page 233 5.5.1 EasyLink • System audio control Naming of HDMI-CEC on other brands If you connect an audio system, you can listen to the audio The HDMI-CEC functionality has different names with from the TV through the audio system. The TV speakers are different brands.
Page 234 5.5.2 EasyLink Remote Control First read Connections > EasyLink, before you go on with To switch EasyLink Remote control on, press h > Setup > EasyLink Remote control. Installation > Preferences > EasyLink Remote control. With EasyLink Remote control, the TV remote control Except for the Home h key, all remote control commands commands are sent directly to the device you are watching will try to operate the device.
Page 235: Conditional Access Module (Cam)
5.6.1 Conditional Access Module (CAM) Scrambled digital TV channels can be decoded with a Insert a CAM Conditional Access Module (CAM). Digital TV service Switch off the TV before inserting a CAM. operators provide the CAM when you subscribe to their services.
Page 236 5.6.1 Conditional Access Module Watching a CAM service If a CAM is inserted and subscription fees have been paid, the TV shows the programme from the digital TV service provider. The applications, their function, the content and the onscreen messages all come from the CAM service. CAM settings To set passwords or PIN codes for the CAM service, press h >...
Page 237 5.6.2 Common Interface Plus CI+ This TV can handle the CI+ conditional access. CI+ allows service providers to offer premium HD digital programmes with a high level of copy protection. To insert a CI+ CAM, read the chapter CAM - Conditional Access Module.
Page 238: Wireless Network Connection
5.7.1 Wireless network connection To set up the wireless network connection, read all chapters in Setup > Network. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 239: Wired Network Connection
5.7.2 Wired network connection To set up the wired network connection, read all chapters in Setup > Network. Connect the router to the TV using a network cable and switch on the router before you start the network installation. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 240: Contact Information
Contact information — Consumer Care If your TV breaks down, NEVER try to repair the TV yourself. If the TV problem is not solved you can call the Philips Consumer Care hotline in your country. Find the telephone number on the printed documentation that came with the...
Page 241: Tv And Remote Control
6.2 TV and remote control The TV does not switch on The TV does not respond to the remote control • Verify the power cable connection. • Verify that the batteries of the remote control are not empty or weak. Verify their + / - orientation. •...
Page 242 6.2 TV and remote control The TV switches off and the red light blinks • Unplug the power cable, wait a minute and plug it back in. Verify if there is enough space for ventilation. Wait until the TV has cooled down. If the TV does not restart from standby and the blinking occurs again, call Consumer Care.
Page 243 6.3 TV channels Some TV channels are gone No digital channels found during installation • Verify if the correct list for the Channel overview is • Verify if the TV supports DVB-T or DVB-C in your country. selected. Read Use your TV > Menus > Channel overview. Check the 'Digital TV Country Compatibility' sticker on the back of the TV.
Page 244 6.4 Picture LightGuide is on but there is no picture The TV picture is poor • Verify if the antenna is connected properly. • Verify if the antenna is connected properly. • Verify if the correct device is selected. • Non-earthed audio devices, neon lights, high buildings or mountains can influence the picture quality.
Page 245 6.4 Picture The picture has poor colour The TV does not remember my settings when I switch it back on • Verify the colour settings in the Picture menu. Select any of the Smart settings in the Setup menu. • Check whether the TV is set to Home in the Home menu > Setup >...
Page 246 6.4 Picture The picture position on screen is not correct • Some picture signals from some devices do not fit the screen properly. You can move the picture with the cursor keys on the remote control. Check the signal output of the device.
Page 247 6.5 Sound There is a picture but no sound The sound comes from one speaker only • Verify the volume is not set to 0. • Verify that the Balance is not set to extreme left or right. • Verify the sound has not been muted with m. Sound delay when a DVD Home Theatre System device is •...
Page 248 6.6 Devices HDMI connections • If a DVI to HDMI adaptor is used, verify that an additional audio connection is in place to complete the DVI • The HDMI-HDCP procedure might take a few seconds connection. before the TV shows the picture from a device. •...
Page 249 6.6 Devices • Make sure that the System audio control in your HDMI- The PC display on my TV is not stable or is not CEC audio devices is properly set up. Read the user manual synchronised (with TV as PC monitor) that comes with your audio device.
Page 250 6.7 Multimedia USB device content is not shown PC files are not shown in the Browse PC network menu • Set your device (camera) to ‘Mass Storage Class’ • Verify that files have been added in the PC folder. compliant. • Not all file formats are supported. Read Technical data > •...
Page 251 6.8 Network Wireless network not found or distorted. Net TV does not work • Microwave ovens, Dect phones or other WiFi 11b devices • If the connection to the router is OK, verify the router in your neighbourhood might disturb the wireless network. connection to the Internet.
Page 252: Power And Reception
• Mains power : AC220-240V +/-10% (see selected countries on the TV typeplate) • Ambient temperature : 5°C to 35°C • Tunerbands : VHF, UHF, S-Channel, Hyperband • Power and standby power consumption, see the technical specification on www.philips.com Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 253: Display And Sound
7.2 Display and sound Picture / Display Sound • Display type: LCD Full HD W-UXGA • Output power (RMS) : 2 x 15 W • Diagonal size : • Virtual Dolby Digital - 32 inch / 82cm • BBE - 37 inch / 94cm - 40 inch / 101cm - 46 inch / 116cm - 52 inch / 132cm...
Page 254: Supported Display Resolutions
7.3 Supported display resolutions Video formats Computer formats Resolution — Refresh rate Resolution — Refresh rate • 480i - 60 Hz • 640 x 480p — 60 Hz (VGA/HDMI) • 480p - 60 Hz • 600 x 800p — 60 Hz (VGA/HDMI) •...
Page 255 7.4 Multimedia Connections Playback formats • USB • MP3 • Ethernet UTP5 • Still pictures : JPEG • Wi-Fi 802.11g (built-in) • MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4 • MPEG program stream PAL Supported USB / memory device formats • AVI •...
Page 256 7.4 Multimedia Supported media server software • Philips NAS SPD8020 (v. 1.2.9.47) • Windows Media Player 11 (for Microsoft Windows XP or Vista) • Google (for XP) • Twonky Media — PacketVideo 4.4.9 (for PC and Intel MacOX) • Sony Vaio Media Server (for Microsoft Windows XP or Vista) •...
Page 257 7.5 Connectivity Rear Side • EXT1 (scart): Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB • HDMI side in • EXT2 (scart): Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB • S-Video in (Y/C) • EXT3:Y Pb Pr, Audio L/R • Video in (CVBS) • VGA, Audio L/R •...
Page 258: Dimensions And Weights
7.6 Dimensions and weights 32PFL9604 37PFL9604 40PFL9704 Width 779 mm Width 903 mm Width 987 mm Height 475 mm Height 577 mm Height 619 mm Depth 89 mm Depth 89 mm Dept 89 mm Weight ±19 kg Weight ±26 kg Weight ±28 kg …...
Page 259 7.6 Dimensions and weights 46PFL9704 52PFL9704 Width 1123 mm Width 1300 mm Height 701 mm Height 803 mm Depth 89 mm Depth 128 mm Weight ±36 kg Weight ±46 kg … with TV stand … with TV stand Height 764 mm Height 875 mm Depth 280 mm Depth 320 mm...
Page 260 • Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near • Never place the TV on a surface covered by a cloth or Philips reserves the right to change products at any time without be- the TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect other material that can be pulled away.
Page 261: International
Europe — EC Declaration of Conformity Dansk Malti English to scientific evidence available today. Philips plays an active role in Undertegnede Philips Innovative Applications N.V. Hawnhekk, Philips Innovative Applications N.V., jid- Hereby, Philips Innovative Applications N.V. declares the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling erklærer herved, at dette TV overholder de væsentlige...
Page 262: Vision
Info for UK only. How to re-tune: Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV Information about how to switchover, will advise you when you need to re-tune during the switchover. To find out how to re-tune your TV, check If you choose to connect your TV to satellite or this user manual for details.
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Page 264 Diagramma elettronico / Electronic diagram Flash FPGA DVB-T DVB-C CVBS WiFi Dimming LED DIMMING HDMI MUX USB 2.0 Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 265 All registered and unregistered trademarks are property of their respective owners. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners 2009 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved www.philips.com...

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