Philips 42PFL86 6D Series User Manual page 38

Automatic install
When the TV was switched on for the first
time, a full installation of channels was
performed. You can run this full installation
again to set your language, country and install
all available TV channels.
Select network
You need to switch to the respective
network to install cable or antenna channels.
1. While you watch TV, press .
2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings].
3. Select [Channel installation] > [Antenna
connection].
4. Select one of the following settings:

[Antenna]: Access free-to-air antenna
channels.

[Cable]: Access cable channels.
5. Press OK to confirm.
6. Press EXIT to exit.
Start installation
1. Press .
2. Select [Setup] > [Search for channels] >
[Reinstall channels], then press OK.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to
complete the channel installation.
4. Once complete, select [Finish], then press
OK.
Tip: Press FIND to see the channel list.
Notes:

During installation, leave settings
unchanged unless your digital provider
provides you with the specific values to
enter.

When digital TV channels are found,
the list of installed channels may display
empty channel numbers. You can
rename or uninstall these channels.
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Install digital channels
You can reposition your antenna to improve
the reception. You need to know the
correct frequency to tune. For best results,
contact the service provider or get a
professional installer.
1. Press .
2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] >
[Channel installation].
3. Select [Digital: Reception test] >
[Search], then press OK.
4. Press the Numeric buttons to enter the
channel frequency.
5. Select [Search], then press OK.
6. When the correct channel is located,
select [Store], then press OK.
7. Press EXIT to exit.
Notes: If the reception is poor, reposition
your antenna and repeat the procedure.
Reinstall channels
ATTENTION: This feature is intended for
dealers and service personnel.
You can copy channel lists from one Philips
TV to another through a USB storage
device. You do not need to search for
channels or install them again on the second
TV. The channel list file is small enough to fit
on any USB storage device.
What you need
The 2 Philips TVs must have:

same country setting,

same year range,

same hardware type, as indicated by
the sticker on the back of the TV, (for
example Qxxx.xx.Lx), and

compatible software versions.
An onscreen message will notify you if the
channel list cannot be copied to the second
TV.
Note: If you are prompted to enter a code,
enter '8888'.