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Page 2: Contact Information
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Page 3: Register Your Tv
1.1.1 Register your TV Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips. Register your TV and enjoy a range of benefits including full support (including downloads), privileged access to information about new products, exclusive offers and discounts, the chance to win prizes and even participate in special surveys about new releases.
Page 4 1.1.1 Enjoy HD TV This TV can display High Definition programmes, but to enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first. If you are not watching HD programmes, the picture quality will be that of a normal TV. You can receive programmes in High Definition from...
Page 5 1.1.1 Enjoy HD Contact your dealer for more information. Go to www.philips.com/support to find FAQs featuring the list of HD channels or providers in your country.
Page 6 • Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use.
Page 7 1.1.2 Safety • Never place the TV, remote control or batteries near naked flames or other heat sources, including direct sunlight. • Keep candles and other naked flames away from this product at all times. • Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other openings on the TV.
Page 8 • When mounting the TV on a wall, ensure that the wall mount can safely bear the weight of the TV set. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper wall mounting that results in accident, injury or damage.
Page 9 1.1.2 Safety Risk of injury to children! Follow these precautions to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury to children: • Never place the TV on a surface covered by a cloth or other material that can be pulled away. •...
Page 10 1.1.2 Safety Risk of overheating! Always leave a space of at least 10 cm around the TV for ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never cover the ventilation slots on the TV. Lightning storms Disconnect the TV from the power outlet and antenna before lightning storms.
Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: Screen Care
1.1.5 Screen care • Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never touch, push, rub or strike the screen with any object. • Unplug the TV before cleaning. • Clean the TV and frame with a soft damp cloth. Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the TV.
Page 14 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.
Page 15 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.
Page 16 1.1.6 End of use Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose 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 17 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 18 1.1.7 ECO - Green This TV has features that contribute to energy-efficient use. This TV was awarded the European Ecolabel for its environmental qualities. Energy efficiency features • Ambient light sensor To save energy, the built-in Ambient light sensor lowers the brightness of the TV screen when the surrounding light darkens.
Page 19 1.1.7 ECO - Green • Low standby power consumption The class-leading and highly advanced power circuitry brings down the power consumption of the TV to an extremely low level, without losing out on the constant Standby functionality. Power management The advanced power management of this TV ensures the most efficient use of its energy.
Page 20 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.
Page 21 (www.ecolabel.eu). You can find detailed information on standby energy consumption, warranty policy, spare parts and recycling of this TV on the Philips website for your country at www.philips.com End of use To inform yourself on the correct disposal of the TV and batteries, read chapter Getting started >...
Page 22 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 the circle on the front of the TV to switch it on. Press O to switch the TV off.
Page 23 1.2.1 Switch on The white standby symbol flashes during start-up and switches on completely when the TV is ready for use. You can set the brightness of the standby symbol or switch it off completely. Press h> Setup > Installation > Preferences >...
Page 24 1.2.2 Volume V The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the volume keys. Press V – or + to adjust the volume.
Page 25 1.2.3 Programme P The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the programme keys. Press P – or + to switch the programme.
Page 26 1.2.4 Ambilight The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the Ambilight key. Press Ambilight to switch Ambilight on or off.
Page 27 1.2.5 Source key The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the Source key. Press Source to open the Source list. Press Source repeatedly to select a connected device.
Page 28 1.2.6 IR sensor Always make sure you point the remote control at the remote control infra red sensor on the front of the TV.
Page 29 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. 40” / 101 cm VESA MIS-F 300, 300, 6 Use a screw length as shown in the drawing.
Page 30 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.
Page 31: Wall Mounting
The TV wall mounting should meet safety standards according to the TV's weight. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper mounting or any mounting that results in accident or injury. You must read the safety precautions before positioning the TV.
Page 32 1.3.3 Wall mounting The TV is mounted at the correct height if your eyes are level with the centre of the screen when you sit down.
Page 33 1.3.3 Wall mounting Calculate the TV's ideal position.
Page 34 1.3.3 Wall mounting Position and level the wall mount bracket and fix the bracket firmly to the wall.
Page 35 1.3.3 Wall mounting Attach the 2 spacers to the 2 lower discs at the back of the TV.
Page 36 1.3.3 Wall mounting Connect all cables.
Page 37 1.3.3 Wall mounting Lift the TV on to the wall mount bracket.
Page 38 1.3.3 Wall mounting You can slide and level the TV on the bracket.
Page 39 1.4.1 Full High Definition LCD display This TV is equipped with a full High Definition (HD) display. A full HD 1920x1080p, the highest resolution of HD sources. This display offers a brilliant flicker free progressive scan picture with optimum brightness and superb colours. To enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first.
Page 40 1.4.2 Ambilight The sensorial halo of Ambilight Spectra extends the light and atmosphere of the image far outside the screen. You feel fully immersed in the images, adding a magical dimension to the viewing experience. Over 150 power LEDs positioned around the screen create the soft, multicoloured halo in front of the TV and on the wall.
Page 41 1.4.3 DVB-T and DVB-C integrated tuner Next to normal analogue TV broadcast your TV can receive digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and in certain countries also digital cable (DVB-C) TV and radio broadcasts. DVB — Digital Video Broadcasting gives you better picture and better sound quality. Some broadcasters have several audio (speech) and/or teletext languages available.
Page 42: 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 43: 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.
Page 44 1.4.6 Net TV You can link up your TV to Net TV. The Net TV start page offers you movies, pictures, music, infotainment, games and many more, all set up for your TV screen. To enjoy Net TV, you need to connect the TV to a router connected to the Internet.
Page 45 1.4.7 USB and PC network connection View or play your own multimedia files (photos, music, videos, …) from the USB connection on the side of the TV. Connect the TV to a home PC network and enjoy watching multimedia files stored on your PC.
Page 46 1.4.8 Scenea With Scenea, you can set a photo as a 'wallpaper' photo on your screen. Use any photo from your collection and create your own painting on the wall. Read chapter More on ... > Scenea.
Page 47 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 48: 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...
Page 49: 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 browsing multimedia content.
Page 50 2.1.1 Remote control overview 5 Options o To open or close the options menu, which shows the available options. 6 Navigation key To navigate up, down, left or right. 7 OK key To open or close the channel overview. To activate a selection.
Page 51 2.1.1 Remote control overview To go back or exit a menu without changing a setting. To go back to the previous TV channel or the previous teletext page. To go back to the previous Net TV page. 9 Volume V To adjust the volume. 10 Mute m To mute the sound or restore it.
Page 52 2.1.1 Remote control overview 11 Programme / Channel up and down To switch to the next or previous channel in the channel overview. To switch to the next or previous teletext page. 12 Player keys T, P, Q, S, R To play multimedia files. To operate a disc player connected with EasyLink HDMI- CEC.
Page 53 2.1.1 Remote control overview 13 Colour keys For easy selection of teletext pages. To open or close the Demo menu (red key). 14 User manual e (yellow key) To open or close the user manual. 15 Teletext B To switch teletext on or off.
Page 54 2.1.1 Remote control overview 16 Number keys To select a TV channel or enter digits. 17 Source s To select a connected device from the Source list.
Page 55 2.1.2 EasyLink Remote Control With EasyLink Remote Control, the TV remote control can operate the device you are watching on TV. The device must have EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) and have it switched on. The device must also be connected with an HDMI cable. If you have such a device connected, select the activity in the Home menu –the device- and from that moment onwards the TV remote control will operate some or all of...
Page 56 2.1.3 Batteries To open the battery cover, press the small white button on the edge of the remote control inwards and lift the cover. Insert the 2 batteries supplied (Type AAA-LR03-1.5V). Make sure the + and - ends of the batteries line up correctly. We recommend Alkaline batteries.
Page 57 2.1.4 Backlit keys The keys on the remote control are subtly backlit for ease of use in the dark. To switch on the backlighting, slightly push up the slider or open the slider completely. Also any key press switches on the backlighting. After a few seconds the backlighting switches off automatically.
Page 58 2.1.5 Cleaning Your remote control is treated with a scratch-resistant coating. To clean the remote control, use a soft damp cloth. Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the TV or remote control.
Page 59: 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 60 2.2.1 Channel overview With the Channel overview on screen you can press o to access the following functions: Select list Select which channels are shown in the Channel overview. When a filter is set in the Channel overview, press P+/- to go through the channels of the filtered overview while watching TV.
Page 61 2.2.1 Channel overview Reorder You can reposition channels within the overview. 1 Select Reorder in the o Options menu to start reordering channels. 2 Highlight a channel and press OK. 3 Reposition the channel where you want it with the navigation keys or, alternatively, enter the new position directly with the number keys.
Page 62 2.2.1 Channel overview Rename You can rename a channel. 1 In the channel overview, navigate to the channel you want to rename. 2 Select Rename in the o Options menu. 3 Use the navigation keys to position the highlighting. Press b to delete a character. Use the remote control number pad as you do for SMS/text messaging to select a character.
Page 63 2.2.1 Channel overview Show hidden channels You can show all channels, including all hidden channels. You can unhide or hide channels. 1 Select Show hidden channels from the o Options menu. 2 Navigate to a channel. 3 Press o and select Hide or Unhide channel. You can navigate to another channel and do the same.
Page 64 2.2.2 Homeh From the Home menu you can start all activities you can do with your TV. Activities can be added by connecting other devices to the TV. Press h to open the Home menu. To start an activity, highlight the desired item with the navigation keys and press OK.
Page 65 2.2.2 Homeh Add an activity When EasyLink on the TV is switched on, connected devices with EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) automatically show their activity in the Home menu. The device must be connected with an HDMI cable. To rename an automatically added activity, press o and select Rename this device.
Page 66 2.2.2 Homeh Delete an activity To delete an activity item from the Home menu, select the item and press o and then select Remove this device. Switch off the EasyLink setting on the device to prevent the automatic pop up in the Home menu again. Read more on EasyLink in chapters Connections >...
Page 67 2.2.3 Add your devices If your connected device does not show automatically as an activity in the Home menu, you need to add this device with the Add your devices item. In the Home menu, select Add your devices and press OK. Follow the instructions on screen.
Page 68 2.2.4 Setup The Setup item in the Home menu holds most TV settings. In the Setup menu you can ... • set picture, sound or Ambilight settings • set some special features • update or re-install TV channels • connect to a network •...
Page 69 2.2.5 Options o The Options menu offers convenient settings related to what is on screen. Press o in any circumstance to see which options are available. To exit, press o again.
Page 70 2.2.6 Guide g You can view a list of scheduled TV programmes with the Guide menu (only for digital broadcast). You can also use the Guide key to view the list of your photos, music or videos from a connected PC network or USB memory device.
Page 71 2.2.6 Guide g When browsing your PC network or a USB memory device, press g to show the content. Read More on … > Programme guide or More on … > Multimedia.
Page 72: Switch Channels
2.3.1 Switch channels To switch TV channels, press P + or — on the remote control. You can use the number keys if you know the channel number. To switch back to the previous viewed channel, press b. If digital broadcasting is available, digital radio stations are installed during installation.
Page 73: Programme Info
2.3.2 Programme info When watching a digital TV channel, information on the current and next programme is available. While watching TV, press o and select Info to open the programme information on the channel you are watching. To close the programme information, press o again.
Page 74: Switch To Standby
2.3.3 Switch to standby If the TV is on, press O on the remote control to switch to standby. The red standby key indicator is on. Although the TV consumes very little power when in standby, energy continues to be consumed. When the TV is not in use for an extended period of time, we advise to switch the TV off with the O key on the TV and to unplug the TV mains cord from the mains outlet.
Page 75: Smart Settings
2.3.4 Smart Settings You can set the TV to the predefined setting that best suits what you're watching at the moment. Each setting combines picture, sound and Ambilight. While watching TV, press o and select Picture and sound. Press OK. Select Smart settings and press OK. Select a setting from the list and press OK.
Page 76: Picture Format
2.3.5 Picture format If black bars appear in the screen, adjust the picture format. Ideally change the picture format to a format that fills the screen. While watching TV, press o and select Picture format to open the Picture format menu, select an available picture format and press OK.
Page 77 2.3.5 Picture format Super zoom Removes the black bars on the side of 4:3 broadcasts. The picture is adjusted to fit the screen. 4:3 format Displays programme in the 4:3 format. Movie expand 16:9 Scales the format to 16:9. Wide screen Stretches the format to 16:9.
Page 78 2.4.1 Ambilight on With Ambilight, you will enjoy a more relaxed viewing experience and improved perceived picture quality. Dim the lighting conditions in the room for the best Ambilight effect. To switch Ambilight on or off, press Ambilight on the remote control. Caution To prevent poor infrared remote control reception, place your devices out of sight of Ambilight.
Page 79 2.4.1 Ambilight on Dynamic speed To adjust the speed at which Ambilight responds to onscreen images, press Ambilight for 3 seconds. Adjust the dynamic speed with the onscreen slider bar. Relaxed sets Ambilight to change softly and smoothly. Dynamic sets Ambilight to change quickly and is more responsive.
Page 80: Ambilight Settings
2.4.2 Ambilight settings In the Ambilight menu you can change the speed, adjust the colour settings or set a delayed switch off. While watching TV, press h> Setup > Ambilight. Ambilight Switches Ambilight on or off. Active mode Adjusts the speed at which Ambilight responds to onscreen images.
Page 81 2.4.2 Ambilight settings Separation Sets the difference in colour level between the lights at each side of the TV. Separation off gives a dynamic but uniform Ambilight colour. TV switch off Sets Ambilight to fade out and switch off a few seconds after you have switched off the TV.
Page 82 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 83 2.5 Watch TV using a digital receiver When you watch TV using a digital receiver, with a subscription from a cable or satellite company, connect the receiver and add the receiver to the Home menu. To add the receiver to the Home menu, read Use your TV > Menus >...
Page 84 2.6 Watch TV from a connected device When you have added a connected device as an item to the Home menu, you can easily and directly select that device to watch a programme from it. To add the device to the Home menu, read Use your TV > Menus >...
Page 85 2.7.1 Benefits The Philips SoundBar HD home theatre with built-in Blu- ray Disc player offers you a high definition listening and viewing experience. The SoundBar and your TV both have EasyLink and the most common functions can be operated with the TV remote control.
Page 86 2.7.2 Setup The TV has EasyLink and EasyLink RC switched on as preset. This helps the automatic setup of the SoundBar. Connection The benefits of EasyLink are only available if you connect the SoundBar with an HDMI cable. To connect this Soundbar, read chapter Connections > Connect devices >...
Page 87 2.7.2 Setup If you do not use an HDMI cable to connect the SoundBar, you need to add the SoundBar activity in the Home menu manually with Add your devices. Read chapter Use your TV > Menus > Add your devices EasyLink settings With EasyLink HDMI-CEC, both TV and SoundBar are set to operate with each other automatically.
Page 88 2.7.3 Use the SoundBar To operate the SoundBar with the TV remote control, select the SoundBar activity in the Home menu and press OK. If the TV remote control does not operate the SoundBar, check the EasyLink settings on the TV and on the SoundBar.
Page 89 2.7.3 Use the SoundBar Options o To view the relevant options for the SoundBar activity, press o. - To open the disc menu during playback, select Device menu. - To open the main disc menu, select Device contents. - To open the SoundBar setup, select Device setup. SoundBar Home menu To open the SoundBar Home menu, press S.
Page 90 2.7.3 Use the SoundBar Switch to the SoundBar disc player To switch back to the player activity on the SoundBar if another activity (e.g. Radio) is selected, press h select Watch TV and press OK. Press h again, select the SoundBar activity and press OK. This switches back to the SoundBar player activity.
Page 91 2.8.1 Net TV benefits Net TV offers Internet services and websites tailored for your TV. Use the TV remote control to browse the Net TV Internet pages. You can play movies, view pictures or listen to music, consult infotainment, play games and much more, all set up for your TV screen.
Page 92: 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 93: First Use
2.8.3 First use The first time you link up to Net TV, the TV asks you to agree on the Terms of Use. When you agree on these terms, the TV asks you to register for Net TV. After registration, you can switch on the Parental control setting. Registration benefits When you have registered for Net TV, the pages you select as favourite pages or as locked pages are stored as back-...
Page 94 2.8.3 First use How to register To register, you need an email address and a PC connected to the Internet. If you skip the registration at first use, you can register from the Net TV start page later on. To start the Net TV registration, you need to enter your email address on the TV screen.
Page 95 2.8.3 First use Parental control benefits With Parental control switched on ... • you can lock and unlock services and/or categories of services • some services not suitable for children are locked from the start but can be unlocked Specifics • Only services on the Net TV pages can be locked. Advertisements and open Internet websites can not be locked.
Page 96: Browse Net Tv
2.8.4 Browse Net TV To browse Net TV, close this user manual and press h, select Browse Net TV and press OK. The TV links up to Net TV and opens the start page. To exit Net TV, press h and select another activity.
Page 97 2.8.4 Browse Net TV The Net TV start page The Net TV start page shows your favourite services and some recommended services. You can browse Net TV from this page. Select a Net TV service with u or v, w or x keys. To open a service, press OK.
Page 98 2.8.4 Browse Net TV Mark favourites You can mark up to 12 favourite services. To mark a service as a favourite, select the service icon and press o. Select Mark favourite and press OK. All your favourite services are shown in the Net TV start page.
Page 99 2.8.4 Browse Net TV Open Internet websites With Net TV you can link up to the open Internet. You can view any website you like but remember that most open Internet websites are not tailored to be viewed on a TV screen and certain necessary plug-ins (e.g.
Page 100 2.8.4 Browse Net TV Scrolling open Internet pages Use the P - and + to scroll pages up or down. Zoom open Internet pages To zoom in or out an open Internet page in or out, press B to open the menu, select Zoom page and press OK. Use the up or down arrows to zoom in or out.
Page 101 To clear the Parental control code, passwords, cookies and history, press h > Setup > Installation > Clear Net TV memory. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility regarding the content and the quality of the content provided by the content service providers.
Page 102 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.
Page 103: Parental Control
2.8.6 Parental control With Net TV Parental control you can lock Net TV services and service categories. When a service is locked, you need to enter a code to open the service or category. To lock a service, Parental control needs to be switched on. When Parental control is switched on, a lock icon appears when you link up with Net TV.
Page 104 2.8.6 Parental control Lock a service or category On the Net TV start page or Browse all page, select a service or category. Press o, select Lock service and press OK. When the service is locked, a lock symbol appears on top of the service icon. Unlock To unlock a service or category, select the service, press o and select Remove lock.
Page 105 2.8.6 Parental control Forgotten your code ? If you have forgotten 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.
Page 106: Clear History
2.8.7 Clear history Warning If you clear the Net TV memory with Clear history, you need to redo the first use registration when you link up to Net TV again. If you have registered before, you can restore your former favourite services and former locks. Clear history You can clear the Net TV memory.
Page 107: Favourite Channels
3.1 Favourite channels When you have finished installation, all TV and radio channels are added to the Channel overview. In this overview, you can mark channels as favourites and set the Channel overview to only show these favourites. While watching TV, press OK to open the Channel overview. With a channel highlighted, press o.
Page 108 3.2.1 Programme guide g The Programme guide is an onscreen guide for scheduled TV programmes. This guide is provided by the broadcasters or Net TV. You can set a reminder to tell you when a programme starts or select programmes by genre. While watching TV, press g to open the Programme guide.
Page 109: Programme Guide
3.2.1 Programme guide Navigate through the list to select a programme. Info To open the programme details and summary, press o, select Info and press OK. To set an onscreen reminder when the programme starts, select Set reminder and press OK. The programme is marked with ©.
Page 110 3.2.1 Programme guide • Search by genre View all programmes by genre. • List of preferred programmes Set channels to appear in the Programme guide list (max. 50 channels). Specifics If the Programme guide information comes from a broadcaster/operator, the first 40 channels out of the channel overview are shown in the Programme guide.
Page 111 3.2.2 Setup To select where the Programme guide information comes from, press h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > Programme guide. From network Until you link up with NetTV, guide information comes from the broadcaster. From network will switch to the Internet for guide information as soon as the TV is connected to Net TV.
Page 112: Select A Teletext Page
3.3.1 Select a teletext page Most TV channels broadcast information through teletext. While watching TV, press B Teletext. To exit teletext, press B 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 113 3.3.2 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 114 3.3.3 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.
Page 115 3.3.4 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 o and select T.O.P. overview. The T.O.P. overview appears. Select a subject and press OK to view the page.
Page 116 3.3.5 Search teletext In teletext, you can quickly jump to a subject linked to a series of page numbers. You can also search for specific words in teletext pages. Switch on teletext and press OK. The first word or first index number of the page is highlighted on screen. Jump to the next word or number on the page with w or x, u or v.
Page 117 3.3.6 Teletext options When in Teletext, press o on the remote control to reveal hidden info, let subpages cycle automatically, change the character setting, freeze a teletext page, view the TV channel and teletext simultaneously or show a teletext page in full screen again. Freeze page Stop the automatic rotation of subpages or stop the page counter when you have entered a wrong page number or...
Page 118 3.3.6 Teletext options Enlarge teletext page You can enlarge the teletext page for more comfortable reading. With u or v you can switch to the top or bottom part of the page. Reveal Hide or unhide hidden information on a page, such as solutions to riddles or puzzles.
Page 119 3.3.7 Digital text (UK only) Some digital TV broadcasters offer dedicated digital text or interactive services on their digital TV channels, for example BBC1. These services include normal teletext with the number, colour and navigation keys to select and navigate. While watching TV, press B and navigate to select or highlight items.
Page 120 3.3.8 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.
Page 121 3.4 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 122 3.4 Scenea We recommend setting the TV to the energy conscious Standard settings before you switch on Scenea. Press o and select Picture and sound > Smart settings > Standard. Select a new photo 1 Connect a USB device that holds your new photo to the TV.
Page 123 3.4 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 124 3.5.1 Browse USB Watch photos or play music and videos on TV from a USB memory device. Insert a USB device in the USB connector on the left hand side of the TV while the TV is switched on. The TV detects the device and opens a list showing the content of the USB device on screen.
Page 125 3.5.1 Browse USB Watch videos 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 forward slowly, press twice to go fast. Press again for normal speed. Press o to change to Full screen, Small screen, Play once, etc.
Page 126 3.5.2 Browse PC Network Watch photos or play music and videos on TV from a PC or another storage device in your home network. To browse your PC network, first set up the network connection, read Setup > Network. If the network is not installed the first time you try to Browse PC network, the Network installation starts.
Page 127 3.5.2 Browse PC Network To pause, press P again. To jump to the next file, press x or P +. To jump to the previous file, press w or P -. To fast forward a music file, press Q. Press o to Play once, Repeat, Shuffle, Rotate and much more.
Page 128: Sleep Timer
3.6.1 Sleeptimer With Sleeptimer you can switch the TV to 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. If set to 0 minutes, Sleeptimer is switched off.
Page 129: Child Lock
3.6.2 Child lock To prevent children from watching TV, you can lock the TV or block age rated programmes. Set your personal code Before you set Child lock to lock the TV or set an age rating, set your personal lock code in h > Setup > Features > Set code.
Page 130 To set an age rating in this list, read More on … > Timers and locks > Age rating. Forgotten your code? If you have forgotten your unlock code, call Philips Consumer Care in your country. Find the telephone number on the documentation that came with the TV or go to www.philips.com/support...
Page 131 3.6.3 Age rating Some digital broadcasters, depending on your country, have their programmes rated. When the rating is equal to or higher than the rating you have set for your child’s age, the programme will be blocked. To set an age rating, press h > Setup > Features > Child lock and select Parental rating.
Page 132 3.7.1 Subtitles Programme subtitles are available most of the time. You can set subtitles to be constantly displayed. The method used to set constant subtitles depends on whether the channel is analogue or digital. For digital channels, a preferred subtitle language can be set.
Page 133 3.7.1 Subtitles Subtitle menu To switch subtitles on constantly, press o and select Subtitle. Select Off, On or On during mute. With On during mute, the TV displays subtitles only when the sound is muted with m.
Page 134 3.7.1 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 135: Audio Languages
3.7.2 Audio languages Digital TV channels can broadcast several audio languages that accompany the programme. You can set the TV to switch to your preferred audio languages when these are broadcast. To set your preferred audio languages, press h > Setup > Installation >...
Page 136: Hearing Impaired
3.8.1 Hearing impaired Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio and subtitles adapted for people who are hearing impaired. To switch on hearing impaired audio and subtitles, press h > Setup > Installation > Languages > Hearing impaired. Select On and press OK. The TV switches to hearing impaired audio and subtitles, if available.
Page 137: Visually Impaired
3.8.2 Visually impaired Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio adapted for people who are visually impaired. The normal audio is mixed with extra commentary. To switch on visually impaired audio, press o while watching the digital TV channel and select visually impaired.
Page 138 4.1.1 Smart settings You can set the TV to the predefined setting that best suits what you're watching at the moment. Each setting combines picture, sound and Ambilight. While watching TV, press o and select Picture and sound. Press OK. Select Smart settings and press OK. Select a setting from the list and press OK.
Page 139 4.1.2 Picture In the Picture menu, you can adjust all picture settings individually. Close this user manual and press h > Setup > Picture. Use w or x, u or v to select and adjust a setting. Press OK to activate a setting. •...
Page 140 4.1.2 Picture • Hue If NTSC is broadcast, this level compensates the colour variations. • Sharpness Changes the level of sharpness of fine details. • Noise reduction Filters out and reduces the noise in the picture. Set levels to Minimum, Medium, Maximum or Off. •...
Page 141 4.1.2 Picture • Perfect Pixel HD Controls the advanced settings of the Perfect Pixel HD Engine. - HD Natural Motion Removes motion judder and reproduces smooth movement, especially in movies. - 100 Hz Clear LCD Gives a superior motion sharpness, better black level, high contrast with a flicker-free, quiet image and a larger viewing angle.
Page 142 4.1.2 Picture - MPEG artefact reduction Smooths the digital transitions in the picture. - Colour enhancement Makes the colours more vivid and improves the resolution of details in bright colours • PC mode Sets the TV to the ideal predefined computer setting in case a computer has been connected.
Page 143 4.1.3 Sound In the Sound menu, you can adjust all sound settings individually. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Sound. Use w or x, u or v to select and adjust a setting. Press OK to activate a setting. •...
Page 144 4.1.3 Sound • Volume — visually impaired Changes the volume of the selected visually impaired audio language. (Only for UK.) • Audio language Shows the list of broadcast audio languages of digital TV channels. You can set your preferred audio language in h > Setup > Installation >...
Page 145 4.1.3 Sound • Surround Switches the TV automatically to the best surround sound mode dependant on the broadcast. Select On or Off. • Headphones volume Changes the volume of the headphones. You can mute the TV speakers with m. • Delta volume Levels out volume differences between channels or connected devices.
Page 146 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 147: 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.
Page 148 4.2.1 Reorder and rename After the first installation, you might want to reorder or rename installed channels. You can organise TV channels in the Channel overview according to your own preference or give them a recognisable name. While watching TV, press OK to open the Channel overview. The Channel overview shows the TV channels and radio stations installed on your TV.
Page 149 4.2.1 Reorder and rename 3 Reposition the channel where you want it with the navigation keys or, alternatively, enter the new position directly with the number keys. 4 Press OK to confirm the position. You can highlight another channel and do the same. To stop Reorder, press o and select Exit reorder.
Page 150: Update Channels
4.2.2 Update channels When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full installation of channels was performed. You can set the TV to add or remove digital channels automatically. You can also manually start the channel update. Automatic update To set the TV to update digital TV channels automatically, leave the TV in standby mode.
Page 151 4.2.2 Update channels If you do not want to update during standby mode, select No in h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation > Channel update in standby. Manual update To update channels yourself at any time, press h > Setup >...
Page 152: Reinstall Channels
4.2.3 Reinstall channels When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full installation of channels was performed. You can redo this full installation all over again to set your language, country and install all available TV channels. Full installation To reinstall the TV, press h >...
Page 153 4.2.4 Digital reception quality If you receive digital TV broadcasting (DVB) from your own antenna (DVB-T) or use the TV tuner to receive digital cable channels (DVB-C), you can verify the quality and signal strength of a channel. If the reception is poor, you can reposition your antenna to try to improve the reception.
Page 154 4.2.4 Digital reception quality You can enter a specific digital frequency yourself. Select the frequency, position the arrows on a number with x and w and change the number with u and v. Press Search to verify this frequency. If you receive the channel with DVB-C, the options Symbol rate mode and Symbol rate are shown.
Page 155 4.2.5 Manual installation of analogue channels Analogue TV channels can be manually tuned-in channel by channel. To start the manual installation of analogue channels, press h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation > Manual install - analogue. Follow each step in this menu. You can redo these steps until you have all available analogue TV channels.
Page 156 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 157 4.2.6 Fine tune analogue channels If the reception of an analogue TV channel is poor, you can try to fine tune the TV channel. To fine tune analogue channels, press h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation > Manual install - analogue >...
Page 158: Dvb-T Or Dvb-C
4.2.7 DVB-T or DVB-C If both DVB-T and DVB-C reception is available in your country, and this TV is prepared for both DVB-T and DVB- C for your country, you need to select DVB-T or DVB-C before you install TV channels. To select DVB-T or DVB-C reception, press h >...
Page 159: 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 160 4.3.1 Network benefits PC network If the TV is connected to your PC network, you can play photos, music and movies from a computer or storage device in that network. Once the network is installed, select Browse PC network in the Home menu to view the PC content. Net TV If the TV is connected to the PC network that is connected to the Internet, you can link up your TV to Net TV.
Page 161: 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 162 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 163: Wireless Installation
4.3.3 Wireless installation The onscreen instructions help you to install the wireless network. Switch on your router before you start the network installation. If your wireless network is secured, have the encryption key ready to enter onscreen. To start the wireless network installation on the TV, close the user manual, press h >...
Page 164 4.3.3 Wireless installation Name and security 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. If the router name is unknown to you or you do not recognize your router's name, look up the SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the router software on your PC.
Page 165 4.3.3 Wireless installation If you have WPA security on your router, enter the passphrase with the characters on the remote control. If you have WEP security, the TV asks for the WEP encryption key in hexadecimal numbers. Find this hexadecimal key in the router software on your PC.
Page 166: Wired Installation
> Setup > Installation > Network > Network installation and press OK. Follow the instructions on screen. The TV constantly searches for a network connection. If asked for, agree to the End User License Agreement. Find the latest End User License Agreement at www.philips.com.
Page 167: Network Settings
4.3.5 Network settings The TV's network settings that are used to connect to your router are standard and set to automatic. This ensures easy connection with any available network. If you have problems with the network connection, you might want to adjust the settings so that they are appropriate for your home network.
Page 168 4.3.6 PC Media server 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 In Windows Media Player select Library from the menu and select Media sharing.
Page 169 Set Network discovery to On. Set File sharing to On. Go back to the Media Sharing window in Windows Media Player and check the Share my media box. Click OK. When the TV is connected, by the router, to the PC and everything is switched On, the Media sharing window will show the TV as an Unkown Device.
Page 170 With Advanced Options open, you can add specific folders to the list to share. Click Add. In the Add Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share with other devices (your TV). Click OK. In the Add To Library window the newly added folder is shown.
Page 171 Windows Media Player v11 on Windows XP Set for network sharing In Windows Media Player select Library from the menu and select Media sharing … In the Media Sharing window, check the Share my media box. When the TV is connected, by the router, to the PC and everything is switched On, the Media sharing window will show the TV as an Unkown Device.
Page 172 With Advanced Options open, you can add specific folders to the list to share. Click Add. In the Add Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share with other devices (your TV). Click OK. In the Add To Library window the newly added folder is shown.
Page 173 TVersity v.0.9.10.3 on Windows XP Set for network sharing Click the Settings tab and click the Start Sharing button. A pop-up window tells you that the media server service is started. Click OK. Click the Sharing tab. Set folders for sharing Click the green plus icon and select Add folder…...
Page 174 In the Browse for Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share. Click OK. Now everything is set to enjoy music, photos and videos on your TV. Twonky Media v4.4.2 on Macintosh OS X Set for network sharing In Twonky Media click Basic Setup >...
Page 175 Set folders for sharing Click on Basic Setup > Sharing. Some ‘Content Locations’ might be set already automatically. To add a folder (a content location) to be shared on the network click the Browse button. In the blue frame click the hard disk name to browse to a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share with other devices (your TV).
Page 176 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 177: Audio Sync
4.4.2 Audio sync When a Home Theatre System is connected, the picture on your TV and the sound from the Home Theatre System should be syncronized. A mismatch is visible in scenes with people talking. When they finish sentences before their lips stop moving, you need to adjust the Audio sync delay on the Home Theatre System.
Page 178: From The Internet
4.5.1 From the Internet In some cases, it might be necessary to update the TV software. If your TV is connected to a router, which is connected to the Internet, you can update the TV software directly from the Internet. You need a high speed Internet connection.
Page 179 4.5.2 With a USB memory device In some cases, it might be necessary to update the TV software. Start the software update on the TV. Then, download the TV software from the Internet onto your PC. Use a USB memory device to upload the software from your PC to the TV.
Page 180 4.5.2 With a USB memory device 1 Identification Close this user manual, press h > Setup > Software update > Update now and press OK. Select USB and press OK. Follow the onscreen instructions. The TV will ask to insert the USB device into the USB connector at the side of the TV.
Page 181 4.5.2 With a USB memory device 3 Download from USB to TV Insert the USB memory device back into the TV. Follow the onscreen instructions to start the new TV software update. The TV switches off for 10 seconds and back on again. Please wait.
Page 182: 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 183: 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.
Page 184: Cable Quality
5.2.1 Cable quality Before you connect devices to the TV, verify which connectors are available on the device. Connect the device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Good quality cables ensure a good transfer of picture and sound. The connections shown in this user manual are recommendations for the cases most used.
Page 185 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 186 5.2.2 HDMI HDMI supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection). HDCP is a copy protection signal that comes with HD content (DVD disc or Blu-ray Disc). DVI to HDMI Use a DVI to HDMI adaptor if your device has only a DVI connection.
Page 187: 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.
Page 188 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.
Page 189 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.
Page 190 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.
Page 191 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.
Page 192 5.3.1 SoundBar HTS8161B First, use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.
Page 193 5.3.1 SoundBar HTS8161 Finally, use a digital audio cinch (coaxial) cable to connect the device to the TV.
Page 194 5.3.2 Blu-ray Disc / DVD player Use an HDMI cable to connect the Blu-ray Disc / DVD player to an HDMI connector on the back of the TV.
Page 195 5.3.3 DVD Home Theatre System First, use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.
Page 196 5.3.3 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.
Page 197 5.3.3 DVD Home Theatre System Audio Out L/R If there is no digital audio output on the Home Theatre System, you can use the TV's analogue Audio Out L/R connection. Audio and Video synchronisation (sync) If the sound does not match with the video on screen, you can set a delay on most DVD Home Theatre Systems to match the sound and video.
Page 198: Dvd Recorder
5.3.4 DVD Recorder First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder and the TV.
Page 199 5.3.4 DVD Recorder Finally, use a scart cable to connect the DVD Recorder to a scart connector on the back of the TV.
Page 200 5.3.5 Digital receiver or Satellite receiver First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the receiver and the TV.
Page 201 5.3.5 Digital receiver or Satellite receiver Finally, use a scart cable to connect the receiver to the back of the TV...
Page 202 5.3.6 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the digital receiver and the DVD Recorder to the TV.
Page 203 5.3.6 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder Then use a scart cable to connect the digital receiver to the TV.
Page 204 5.3.6 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder Finally, use 2 scart cables to connect the 2 devices and the TV.
Page 205 5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the 2 devices and the TV.
Page 206 5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Then use a scart cable to connect the digital receiver to the TV.
Page 207 5.3.7 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.
Page 208 5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Then use an HDMI cable to connect the Home Theatre System to the TV.
Page 209 5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Finally, use a digital audio cinch cable to connect the Home Theatre System to the TV.
Page 210 5.3.8 Digital HD receiver First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the Digital HD receiver to the TV.
Page 211 5.3.8 Digital HD receiver Use an HDMI cable to connect the Digital HD receiver to the TV.
Page 212: Game Console
5.4.1 Game console Connect a game console to the back of the TV. You can use an HDMI, YPbPr, S-Video or a Video connection. Never connect the S-Video and Video at the same time. See the next pages for how to connect your game console. Picture delay To prevent picture delay, set the TV to Game mode.
Page 213 5.4.1 Game console Use an HDMI cable to connect the game console to the back of the TV.
Page 214 5.4.1 Game console Or use an S-video or video cable together with an Audio L/R to connect the game console to the back of the TV.
Page 215 5.4.2 HD Game console Use an HDMI cable or YPbPr and Audio L/R cables to connect a High Definition game console to the TV. Read the chapter Connections > More devices > Game.
Page 216: 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 217 5.4.4 Camcorder Connect a camcorder to the back of the TV. You can use an HDMI, YPbPr, S-Video or a Video connection. Never connect the S-Video and Video at the same time. See the next pages for how to connect your camcorder.
Page 218 5.4.4 Camcorder Use an HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to the back of the TV.
Page 219 5.4.4 Camcorder Or use an S-video or video cable together with an Audio L/R to connect the camcorder to the back of the TV.
Page 220 5.4.5 TV as PC monitor You can connect the TV to your computer as a PC monitor. Before connecting the PC, set the PC monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz. See the next pages for how to connect your computer. Ideal TV setting Set the TV Picture format to Unscaled for the sharpest picture quality.
Page 221 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 back of the TV.
Page 222 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...
Page 223 5.4.6 Decoder Use a scart cable to connect a decoder that 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 224 5.5.1 EasyLink Devices that are compliant with the HDMI-CEC standard will work with the TV. Connect the TV to the device using an HDMI cable. The TV comes with EasyLink set to On. To switch EasyLink off, press h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > EasyLink. When EasyLink on the TV is switched on, connected devices with EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) automatically show their activity in the Home menu.
Page 225 5.5.1 EasyLink • System standby Press O on the TV remote control for 2 seconds to switch the connected devices into standby mode. • System audio control If you connect an audio system, you can listen to the audio from the TV through the audio system. The TV speakers are muted automatically.
Page 226 5.5.2 EasyLink Remote Control With EasyLink Remote control, the TV remote control commands are sent directly to the device you are watching on TV. Except for the Home h key, all remote control commands will try to operate the device. Some commands might not work with the device.
Page 227: Conditional Access Module (Cam)
5.6.1 Conditional Access Module (CAM) Scrambled digital TV channels can be decoded with a Conditional Access Module (CAM). Digital TV service operators provide the CAM when you subscribe to their services. Contact a digital TV service operator for more information and terms & conditions. Insert a CAM Switch off the TV before inserting a CAM.
Page 228 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 229 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 230: Wireless Network Connection
5.7.1 Wireless network connection To set up the wireless network connection, read all chapters in Setup > Network.
Page 231: 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.
Page 232: Contact Information
TV off and back on again. Contact information — Consumer Care 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 Or consult our website www.philips.com/support...
Page 233: Tv And Remote Control
6.2 TV and remote control The TV does not switch on • Check the power cable connection. • Check that the batteries of the remote control are not empty or weak. Check their + / - orientation. • Unplug the power cable, wait for a minute and plug it back in.
Page 234 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 235 6.3 TV channels Some TV channels are gone • Verify if the correct list for the Channel overview is selected. Read Use your TV > Menus > Channel overview. • A channel could be hidden in the Channel overview. Read Use your TV > Menus > Channel overview. No digital channels found during installation •...
Page 236 6.4 Picture LightGuide is on but there is no picture • Verify if the antenna is connected properly. • Verify if the correct device is selected. The sound is on, but there is no picture • Verify the contrast or brightness setting in the menu. The TV picture is poor •...
Page 237 6.4 Picture The picture has poor colour • Check the colour settings in the Picture menu. Select any of the Smart settings in the Setup menu. • Check the connections and cables of the connected devices. Picture delay when a game console is connected •...
Page 238 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 239 6.5 Sound There is a picture but no sound • Verify the volume is not set to 0. • Verify the sound has not been muted with m. • Verify that all cables are connected properly. • If no sound signal is detected, the TV automatically switches off the sound.
Page 240 6.6 Devices HDMI connections • The HDMI-HDCP procedure might take a few seconds before the TV shows the picture from a device. • If the TV does not recognise the device and the screen shows no picture, try switching from one device to another and back again to restart the HDCP procedure.
Page 241 6.6 Devices • Make sure that the System audio control in your HDMI- CEC audio devices is properly set up. Read the user manual that comes with your audio device. EasyLink Remote control • Some devices have identical functionality but do not support the specific remote control commands.
Page 242 6.7 Multimedia USB device content is not shown • Set your device (camera) to ‘Mass Storage Class’ compliant. • The USB device may need specific driver software. Unfortunately, this software cannot be downloaded to your • Not all audio and picture files are supported. Read Technical data.
Page 243 6.8 Network Wireless network not found or distorted. • Microwave ovens, Dect phones or other WiFi 11b devices in your neighbourhood might disturb the wireless network. • Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow access to the TV wireless connection. •...
Page 244: Power And Reception
• Mains power : AC220-240V +/-10% • Ambient temperature : 5°C to 35°C • Power and standby power consumption, see the technical specification on www.philips.com Reception • Antenna input : 75ohm coaxial (IEC75) • TV system : DVB COFDM 2K/8K, •...
Page 245: Display And Sound
7.2 Display and sound Picture / Display • Display type: LCD Full HD W-UXGA • Diagonal size : 40 inch / 101 cm • Aspect ratio : Widescreen 16:9 • Panel resolution: 1920x1080p • Perfect Pixel HD picture enhancement • 1080p 24/25/30/50/60 Hz processing •...
Page 246: Supported Display Resolutions
7.3 Supported display resolutions Video formats Resolution — Refresh rate • 480i - 60 Hz • 480p - 60 Hz • 576i - 50 Hz • 576p - 50 Hz • 720p - 50 Hz, 60 Hz • 1080i - 50 Hz, 60 Hz •...
Page 247 7.4 Multimedia Connections • USB • Ethernet UTP5 • Wi-Fi 802.11g (built-in) Supported USB / memory device formats • FAT 16, FAT 32, NTFS Playback formats • MP3 • Still pictures : JPEG • MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4 • MPEG program stream PAL •...
Page 248 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 249 7.5 Connectivity Rear • EXT1 (scart): Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB • EXT2 (scart): Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB • EXT3: Y Pb Pr, Audio L/R • VGA, Audio L/R • HDMI 1 in (HDMI 1.3a for all HDMI connections) • HDMI 2 in •...
Page 250: Dimensions And Weights
7.6 Dimensions and weights 40PFL9904 Width 1025 mm Height 662 mm Depth 60 mm Weight ±25 kg … with TV stand Height 717 mm Depth 263 mm Weight ±28 kg UMv 3104 327 0006.4 - 090925...
Page 251 Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. Philips reserves the right to change products at any time without be- ing obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly. The material in the user manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system.
Page 252 Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its products. Mains fuse (UK only) This TV is fitted with an approved moulded plug. Should it become necessary to replace the mains fuse, this must be replaced with a fuse of the same value as indicated on the plug (example 10A).
Page 253 Info for UK only. Information about how to re-tune your TV during the digital TV switchover. How the switchover affects Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Starting in your TV equipment: late 2007 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV Your new TV has a digital tuner built in, which...
Page 255 Diagramma elettronico / Electronic diagram Flash FPGA DVB-T DVB-C CVBS WiFi Dimming LED DIMMING HDMI MUX USB 2.0...
Page 256 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...

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