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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome EN User Manual 32PDL7906M 42PDL7906M...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Update software Reinstall the TV Connect your TV About cables Connect devices Connect more devices Computers and the Internet Common interface Troubleshooting Contact Philips General TV TV channel Picture Sound HDMI Network Product specifications Power and reception Display and sound...
  • Page 3: Get Started

    1 Get started TV tour Remote control To adjust the volume. To switch TV channels. To open or close the Home menu. In the Home menu, access connected devices, picture and sound settings, and other useful features. To open or close the Source menu. In the Source menu, access connected devices.
  • Page 4 Press and hold to return to watching TV. To select a red menu option, access digital Interactive TV services*, or watch TV demonstration clips. *Available on certain models only. To select a green menu option or to access energy efficient settings. To select a yellow menu option or to access the electronic user manual.
  • Page 5 Watch Demo is on the second page of the setup menu. For more information about the availability of HD channels in your country, contact your Philips dealer or visit www.philips.com/support. Ambilight *Available on certain models only. Ambilight gives a more relaxed viewing experience.
  • Page 6: Important

    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. • Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other openings on the TV.
  • Page 7: Screen Care

    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 8: Environmental Efforts

    Do not use the 3D glasses for any purpose other than watching 3D TV. Environmental efforts Energy efficiency Philips continuously focuses on lowering the environmental impact of our 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 9: Position The Tv

    TV mounting that results in accident, injury or damage. Before you mount the TV: • Purchase a Philips TV mount or a compatible TV mount. • For certain models, remove the wall mount plugs from the back of the TV.
  • Page 10: Help And Support

    (available in certain countries only) Contact Philips If you like, you can contact Philips Consumer Care in your country for support. You can find the contact number in the leaflet accompanying the TV.
  • Page 11: Use Your Tv

    2 Use your TV Controls TV controls +/-: Increase or decrease volume. 2. AMBILIGHT: Switch Ambilight on or off. (Home): Access the Home menu. Press again to launch an activity in the Home menu. Confirm an entry or selection. 4. CH +/-: Switch to the next or previous channel.
  • Page 12 4. (Home): Access the Home menu. (Navigation buttons): Navigate through menus and select items. 6. CH - / CH + (Previous/Next): Switch channels, navigate through menu pages, tracks, albums or folders. 7.OK: Confirm an entry or selection. (Back): Return to the previous menu page or exit from a TV function.
  • Page 13: Watch Tv

    Smartphone control Use your iPhone as a secondary remote, and even as a keyboard. Go to the Apple Apps store and download the application 'Philips Wifi TV Remote'. Follow the instructions provided at the Apps store. Ensure that your TV is connected to the same network as your iPhone.
  • Page 14: Adjust Tv Volume

    Adjust TV volume Increase or decrease the TV volume • Press +/- on the remote control. • Press +/- on the front of the TV. Mute or unmute the TV volume • Press to mute the TV, or • Press again to restore the volume.
  • Page 15: View Programme Guide

    Listen to digital radio If digital radio channels are available, they are installed automatically when you install the TV channels. 1. While you watch TV, press channel list is displayed. 2. Press OPTIONS. 3. Select [Select list] > [Radio], then press 4.
  • Page 16: Watch A Connected Device

    [Movie]: Ideal settings for movies. • [Game]: Ideal settings for games. • [Drama]: Ideal settings for drama • programs. • [Sports]: Ideal settings for sports. Change picture format Change the picture format to suit your preference. ADJUST. 1. Press 2. Select [Picture format], then press OK. 3.
  • Page 17: Watch 3D

    If you have photos, videos or music files on a USB storage device, you can play the files on Caution: Philips is not responsible if the USB storage device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data in the device.
  • Page 18: Ambilight

    Optimal 3D viewing For an optimal 3D viewing experience, we recommend that you: • sit at a distance that is at least three times the width (W) of the TV screen. Do not sit more than six metres away. • view the centre of the TV screen at your eye level.
  • Page 19: What You Need

    What you need • For the best Ambilight effect, position the TV 25cm away from the wall. • Keep the remote control away from the TV, as it can interfere with the infrared signals. • Dim the light in the room. Switch on ADJUST.
  • Page 20: Browse Pc Through Dlna

    • A wired or wireless home network, connected with a Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) router. • A Philips wireless USB adapter or a LAN cable that connects your TV to your home network. • A media server such as: PC running Windows Media Player 11 or higher;...
  • Page 21: Net Tv And Online Video

    TV Apps differ for each country. To find out which TV programmes are available, access the Net TV programme guide. Find out more on Net TV services at the Net TV forum website, www.supportforum.philips.com. Notes: • Each country has different Net TV services. •...
  • Page 22 1. On your home network, connect the TV to the Internet 2. On your TV, configure Net TV. 3. On your PC, register with Philips to enjoy exclusive benefits and receive updates on product information. You can register now or later.
  • Page 23: Rent Online Video

    Options OPTIONS to select the following: Press • Remove App • Lock App • Unlock App • Move App Show remote control Keys such as play , rewind can be called up with [Show forward remote control]. Press OPTIONS and select [Show remote control].
  • Page 24: Use Multimedia Home Platform

    Format an SD card Before you download rented videos, your SD card must be formatted. 1. Switch on the TV. 2. As illustrated, insert the SD memory card into the SD card slot on the side of the TV. The TV automatically starts formatting the card.
  • Page 25 What you need To enjoy MHP interactive services, you need the following: • digital channels with interactive services • a wired or wireless home network, connected with a Universal Plug and Play router (uPnP). For network connection, see Setup your TV >...
  • Page 26: Use More Of Your Tv

    3 Use more of your TV Enjoy HbbTV What you can do Some broadcasters of digital channels offer interactive HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV). With HbbTV, broadcasters combine their normal TV programme with all kinds of information or entertainment. You can browse this information interactively.
  • Page 27 TV. If you need extra USB connectors, use a USB hub. Installation Caution: Philips is not responsible if the USB hard disk device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data in the device.
  • Page 28: Start Recording

    • you switch to another channel. The USB hard disk starts storing the content on the new channel broadcast. • you start watching a programme from a connected device - a Blu-ray disc player or digital receiver. While a programme is recording to the USB hard disk, you cannot pause a live TV broadcast.
  • Page 29: View Teletext

    Manage recordings List of recordings To view the list of recordings and scheduled recordings, select the Recordings button above the programme guide list and press On this page with your recordings, you can: • select a recording to watch, • remove recorded programmes, •...
  • Page 30: Set Locks And Timers

    1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or [Satellite settings]. 3. Select [Languages] > [Primary Text] or [Secondary Text]. 4. Select your preferred teletext languages, then press OK. Subpages A teletext page can contain several subpages. These subpages are shown on a bar next to the main page number.
  • Page 31: View Subtitles

    1. In the [Clock] menu, select [Date] or [Time], then press OK. 2. Use the Navigation buttons to make your selection. 3. Select [Done], then press OK. Sleeptimer Sleeptimer switches the TV to standby after a specified time. You can switch off your TV earlier or reset the sleeptimer during the countdown.
  • Page 32: View Scenea

    Subtitle language You can change the subtitle language on some digital channels. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or [Satellite settings] > [Subtitle language]. 3. Select [Primary subtitles] or [Secondary subtitles] for the preferred language. 4. Press OK to confirm. Tip: You can also press OPTIONS >...
  • Page 33: Use Easylink

    Some examples are Anynet (Samsung), Aquos Link (Sharp) or BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully compatible with Philips EasyLink. After you switch on Philips EasyLink, these features are available: One-touch play When you play an HDMI-CEC compliant device, the TV switches on from standby, and switches to the correct source.
  • Page 34 • Switch on EasyLink Switch on To switch on or off EasyLink Note: If you do not intend to use Philips Easylink, switch it off. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [EasyLink]. 3. Select [On] or [Off], then press OK.
  • Page 35 • : Display the TV menu. • (Standby): Switch the TV and the connected device to standby. Other EasyLink buttons are available through the On-Screen Remote Control (OSRC). To access the OSRC 1. While you view content from a connected OPTIONS.
  • Page 36 TV speakers, even when the TV is in standby. 1. Press ADJUST to receive audio from the connected Philips EasyLink device. If available, audio only mode is enabled. 2. Accept the prompt on the TV to turn off the TV screen.
  • Page 37: Set Up Your Tv

    4 Set up your TV Settings assistant Use the settings assistant to guide you through the picture and sound settings. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and sound settings], then press OK. 3. Select [Start], then press OK. 4.
  • Page 38: Channels

    Audio settings Select audio language If the TV channel has multiple or dual sound broadcast, you can select the preferred audio language. While you watch TV, press • [Audio language]: Select the audio language for digital channels. [Dual I-II]: Select the audio language for •...
  • Page 39: Update Channel List

    Hide or unhide Hide channels To prevent unauthorised access to channels, hide them from the channel list. 1. While you watch TV, press 2. Select the channel to rename and press OPTIONS. 3. Select [Hide channel], then press OK. The channel is hidden. Unhide channels 1.
  • Page 40 Install analogue channels You can search and store analogue TV channels manually. Step 1: Select your system Note: Skip this step if your system settings are correct. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] > [Channel installation].
  • Page 41: Menu Language

    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.
  • Page 42: Other Settings

    Caution: Do not install a lower version of software than the current version installed on your product. Philips cannot be held liable or be made responsible for problems caused by a software downgrade. Update the software through one of these options: •...
  • Page 43: Reinstall The Tv

    USB storage device. 3. In your web browser, navigate to www.philips.com/support. 4. At the Philips Support site, find your product and locate the [Help] file for your TV. The file (a *.upg file) is compressed into a *.zip archive.
  • Page 44: Connect Your Tv

    5 Connect your About cables Cable quality Overview Before you connect devices to the TV, check the available connectors 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.
  • Page 45: Connect Devices

    SCART A SCART cable combines video and audio signals. SCART connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot handle high-definition (HD) TV signals. Connect devices Overview You can connect your devices to the TV with any of the following options. After connection, press >...
  • Page 46 Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the disc player with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. TV receiver Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.)
  • Page 47 Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
  • Page 48: Game Console

    Recorder Connect the recorder with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.) Connect the recorder with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the recorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Game console The most practical connectors for a game console are on the side of the TV.
  • Page 49 Connect the game console with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the game console with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Home theatre system Connect the home theatre with an HDMI cable and an optical or coaxial audio cable to the TV. (Optical audio output is available on certain models only.)
  • Page 50 Connect the home theatre with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the home theatre with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Digital camera Connect the digital camera with a USB cable to the TV.
  • Page 51: Connect More Devices

    Digital camcorder Connect the digital camera with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the digital camcorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Connect more devices External hard disk Connect the external hard disk with a USB cable to the TV.
  • Page 52 Computer Connect the computer with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a DVI-HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a VGA cable and an audio cable to the TV.
  • Page 53: Computers And The Internet

    Computers and the Internet What you can do Network benefits If you connect your TV to a computer network with storage devices such as computers, you can play the photos, music and videos on your devices. See Use your TV > Browse PC through DLNA (Page 20). If you connect your TV to a computer network with Internet access, you can access Net TV content.
  • Page 54: Wireless Connection

    Wireless connection This TV is Wi-Fi integrated. You can connect the TV to your home network wirelessly. You can enjoy the best of the web from Net TV services, and sharing of content between your devices connected to the home network using Wi-Fi MediaConnect or DLNA, seamlessly and hassle free.
  • Page 55 A wireless USB adapter (only for TVs which are not Wi-Fi integrated). For the availability of the wireless USB adapter, check with your local retailers or buy online at www.philips.com/tv. Install Wi-Fi MediaConnect 1. Insert the Wi-Fi MediaConnect CD-ROM in your PC.
  • Page 56: Common Interface

    • Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz • 1 GB RAM • 200 MB free hard disk space • Wi-Fi 802.11n • Internet connection Common interface What you can do To watch some digital TV programmes, you need a Conditional Access Module (CAM). If a CAM is inserted and subscription fees are paid, you can watch the channel.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    If you cannot resolve your problem, refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for this TV at www.philips.com/support. You can also contact Philips Consumer Care in your country for support. You can find the contact number in the leaflet that accompanies the TV.
  • Page 58: Sound

    • Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to the TV. • Make sure that the correct device is selected as the display source. • Make sure that the external device or source is properly connected. There is sound but no picture: Make sure that the picture settings are set correctly.
  • Page 59: Hdmi

    HDMI There are problems with HDMI devices: • Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support can delay the time taken for a TV to display content from a HDMI device. • If the TV does not recognise the HDMI device and no picture is displayed, switch the source from one device to another and back again.
  • Page 60: Product Specifications

    Standby power consumption : <0.15 W • Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius • For power consumption, see the product specifications at www.philips.com/support. Reception • Antenna input: 75 ohm coaxial (IEC75) • TV system: DVB COFDM 2K/8 K, •...
  • Page 61: Connectivity

    Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported DLNA-compliant media server software • Windows Media Player (for Microsoft Windows) • Twonky Media (for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X) • Sony Vaio Media Server (for Microsoft Windows) •...
  • Page 62: Dimensions

    Side • Common Interface: CI • SD card (Video stores) • 2 x USB • HDMI HDMI features • Audio Return Channel (HDMI 1 only) • Use your TV legend to note the weight of the TV without the stand. Use your TV legend to note the weight of the TV with stand.
  • Page 63 Use your TV legend to note the dimensions of your TV (with and without the stand). Use your TV legend to note the thickness of your TV with the stand. Use your TV legend to note the thickness of your TV without the stand.
  • Page 64: Help Version

    Help version UMv 3139 137 04731- 20110525...
  • Page 65: Index

    - 45 connect, PC - 52 connect, USB - 17 connectors - 4 contact information, on Internet - 10 contact Philips - 10 controls - 11 demo - 42 devices, add - 16 devices, watch - 16 digital channels - 40...
  • Page 66 HDMI ARC - 44 hearing impaired - 32 help, onscreen - 10 high-definition (HD), content - 5 home menu - 3 home mode - 10 install channels - 39 install channels (automatic) - 39 install channels (manual) - 40 kensington lock - 10 language, menu - 41 location, home or shop - 10 media server software (Mac) - 21...
  • Page 67 teletext 2.5 - 30 teletext, digital text - 30 teletext, dual screen - 29 teletext, enlarge - 29 teletext, language - 29 teletext, search - 30 teletext, subpages - 30 universal access, enable - 32 universal access, hearing impaired - 32 universal access, visually impaired - 33 USB recording - 28 visually impaired - 33...
  • Page 68 Philips is committed to develop, produce and market products that cause no adverse health effects. Philips confi rms that if its products are handled properly for their intended use, they are safe to use according to scientifi c evidence...
  • Page 69 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. EMC regulation • In order to maintain conformity to the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
  • Page 70 Info for UK only. Information about how to re-tune your TV during the digital TV switchover. Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.
  • Page 71 Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV switchover, will advise you when you need to re-tune during the switchover. If you do not re-tune your channels when advised to do so by Digital UK, you may lose some or all of your channels until you do re-tune.
  • Page 72 South: 1 800 7445477 North: 0 800 331 6015 Italia 800 088774 Numero Verde Қазақстан +7 727 250 66 17 local This information is correct at the time of print. For updated information, see www.philips.com/support. Latvia 80002794 local Lithuania 880030483 local Luxemburg/Luxembourg 080026550 Ortsgespräch/Appel local...
  • Page 73 Philips is committed to develop, produce and market products that cause no adverse health effects. Philips confi rms that if its products are handled properly for their intended use, they are safe to use according to scientifi c evidence...
  • Page 74 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. EMC regulation • In order to maintain conformity to the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
  • Page 75 Info for UK only. Information about how to re-tune your TV during the digital TV switchover. Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.
  • Page 76 Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV switchover, will advise you when you need to re-tune during the switchover. If you do not re-tune your channels when advised to do so by Digital UK, you may lose some or all of your channels until you do re-tune.
  • Page 77 South: 1 800 7445477 North: 0 800 331 6015 Italia 800 088774 Numero Verde Қазақстан +7 727 250 66 17 local This information is correct at the time of print. For updated information, see www.philips.com/support. Latvia 80002794 local Lithuania 880030483 local Luxemburg/Luxembourg 080026550 Ortsgespräch/Appel local...
  • Page 78 © 2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Document order number 313913704731...

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