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Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome USER MANUAL...
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Sverige Suisse/Schweiz/ Svizzera Türkiye United Kingdom Україна This information is correct at the time of press. For updated contact information, refer to www.philips.com/flavors. www.philips.com/support 0810 000205 €0.07 pro Minute 078250145 €0.06 Per minuut/Par minute Местен разговор +3592 489 99 96...
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No components are user- serviceable. Do not open or remove covers to the inside of the product. Repairs may only be done by Philips Service Centres and official repair shops. Failure to do so shall void any warranty, stated or implied.
Important Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! Read this user manual before you start to use this product. Pay close attention to this section and follow the safety and screen care instructions. The product warranty does not apply if damage is caused by failing to follow these instructions.
Unplug the mains cord from the power connector at the back of the TV. Always pull the mains cord by the plug. Do not pull the mains cord. • Permanent hearing loss can occur if you use earphones or headphones at high volumes. Though high volume may sound normal over time, it can damage your hearing.
Your TV This section gives you an overview of commonly-used TV controls and functions. 2�1 TV overview Side controls and indicators POWER PROGRAM +/- MENU VOLUME +/- Standby indicator / Remote control sensor LightGuide Side connectors VOLUME Use the TV side connectors to connect to mobile devices such as a camera or high- definition game console.
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Remote control EN-6 STANDBY SOURCE TELETEXT COLOUR KEYS From left: Red, green, yellow, blue NAVIGATION KEYS Up Î, Down ï, Left Í, Right Æ, OK MENU PROGRAM +/- VOLUME +/- AMBILIGHT For advanced information about the remote control, see Section 5.1 Remote control overview.
Get started This section helps you position and install the TV and supplements the information provided in the Quick Start Guide. Note Refer to the Quick Start Guide for stand mounting instructions. 3�1 Position the TV In addition to reading and understanding the safety instructions in Section 1.1, consider the following before positioning your TV: • The ideal viewing distance for watching TV...
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Step 2 Remove the TV stand Note These instructions are only applicable to TV models with mounted stands. If your TV stand is not mounted, skip to Step 3 Secure the VESA-compatible wall bracket to the TV. TV stands may differ in shape on some TV models.
3�3 Connect the antenna cable Locate the TV ANTENNA connector at the back of the TV. Connect one end of an antenna cable (not supplied) to the TV ANTENNA connector. Use an adaptor if the antenna cable does not fit. Connect the other end of the antenna cable to your antenna outlet, ensuring that the cable is tightly secured at both ends.
3�5 Insert the remote control batteries Slide the battery cover off the back of the remote control. Insert the two supplied batteries (Size AAA, Type LR03). Be sure the + and - ends of the batteries line up with the markings inside the case.
Use your TV This section helps you perform basic TV operations. Instructions on advanced TV opera- tions are provided in Section 5 Use more of your 4�1 Switch your TV on/off or to standby 4�1�1 Switch on your TV • If LightGuide (1) is off, press the side of the TV.
4�2 Watch TV 4�2�1 Switch channels • Press a number (1 to 999) or press on your remote control. • Press PROGRAM +/- on the side controls of the TV. • Press on the remote control to return to the previously-viewed TV channel. 4�2�2 Switch channels (digital receiver) Switch on the digital receiver.
Switch on the device. Press SOURCE on the remote control then select the input your device is connected to. Press OK to select the device. 4�5 Use teletext Most TV channels broadcast information via teletext. Press TELETEXT on the remote control. The main index page appears.
Use more of your TV This section helps you perform advanced TV operations. EN-14 5�1 Remote control overview This section provides a detailed overview of remote control features. SOURCE TELETEXT SUBTITLE DEMO GUIDE BACK EXIT MENU BROWSE MHEG CANCEL AMBILIGHT INFO OPTION MODE...
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STANDBY Switches the TV on from standby or back to standby. SOURCE Selects connected devices. PICTURE FORMAT Selects a picture format. SUBTITLE Activates or deactivates subtitles. COLOUR KEYS Selects tasks or teletext pages. INFO Displays programme information, if available. Accesses the All channels menu or activates a setting.
5�2 Use TV menus On-screen menus help you install your TV, adjust picture, sound and Ambilight settings and access other features. This section describes how to navigate the menus. 5�2�1 Access the main menu Press MENU on the remote control to display the main menu.
To display or hide the clock In the Quick access menu, select Clock and press OK to display the clock permanently. Quick access Audio language Subtitle language Subtitle Picture format Equalizer Clock Press OPTION and press Î or ï to select Clock again.
• Custom tint If Custom is selected in the Tint menu, follow the on-screen instructions to change the value of: - R-WP (Red White Point) - G-WP (Green White Point) - B-WP (Blue White Point) - R-BL (Red Black Level) - G-BL (Green Black Level) • Pixel Plus Enables or disables Pixel Plus HD, which...
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5�3�4 Change picture format Change the picture format to suit your content. Press PICTURE FORMAT on your remote control. Alternatively, press MENU and select TV menu > TV settings > Picture > Picture format. Press Î or ï to select one of the following picture formats: •...
5�3�5 Adjust sound settings This section describes how to adjust sound settings. Press MENU on the remote control and select TV menu > TV settings > Sound. Press Æ to enter the list. TV settings Sound Settings assistant Equalizer Volume Reset smart settings Picture Balance...
5�4 Adjust Ambilight settings Press MENU on the remote control and select TV menu > TV settings > Ambilight. Press Æ to enter the list. TV settings Ambilight Settings assistant Ambilight Reset smart settings Brightness Mode Picture Sound Colour Ambilight Separation Balance Press...
5�6 Change to Shop or Home mode Press MENU on the remote control and select TV menu > Installation > Preferences > Location. Press Æ to enter the Location menu. Î or ï to select the TV mode: • Shop Sets smart settings to Vivid, ideal for a shop environment.
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5�7�5 Enlarge teletext pages For more comfortable reading, you can enlarge the teletext page. Press TELETEXT on the remote control and select a teletext page. Press OPTION on the remote control to enlarge the top part of the page. Press OPTION again to view the enlarged lower part of the page.
Press MENU on the remote control and select TV menu > Installation > Preferences > Teletext 2�5. Press Æ to enter the list. Select On or Off. Press OK to change the option. 5�8 Create favorite lists Use the All channels list or setup a favourite list of your own with preferred TV channels and radio stations.
5�9 Use the Electronic Programme Guide EPG is an on-screen guide that displays scheduled digital TV programmes. This guide is not available with analogue channels. You can navigate, select and view programmes by time, title or genre. There are two types of EPG, ‘Now and Next’ and ‘7 or 8 day’...
Press GUIDE on the remote control. Press MENU on the remote control. The Programme guide menu appears. Programme guide What's on What's on 12:30 South Today Search by genre 11:50 Working Lunch 11:55 Melrose Place Scheduled remind... Preferred EPG ch... 13:00 In aller Freund Acquire EPG data Press...
To enter the Child lock menu Press MENU on the remote control and select TV menu > Features > Child lock and press Æ to enter your code. Enter your code with the number keys. To lock or unlock all channels and connected devices In the Child Lock menu, select Lock or...
TV menu Features TV settings Subtitle Features Subtitle language Installation Sleeptimer Child lock Software update Set/Change code On timer Common interface Demo Press Î or ï to select On to display subtitles always or On during mute to display subtitles only when the sound is muted with the key on the remote control.
5�12�3 View your photos After connecting your USB storage device to the TV, press Æ to enter the Multimedia menu. Picture is highlighted. Picture Picture Afrika_2001 Music Paris_2006 My_car.jpg Jean.jpg Mary.jpg Press Æ to enter the Picture folder. Press Î or ï to select a picture or a picture album on the USB device.
Music folder. Press Î or ï to select a song or a music album. Press OK to play the selected song or album. Music settings • No details/More details Displays the file name. • Repeat one/all Repeat a song or an album. •...
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5�14�4 Update software (analogue broadcasts) Note Before performing this procedure be sure • Set aside some time to complete the entire update. • Have available a USB storage device with at least 64MB of storage space. • Have access to a computer with a USB port and internet access.
Install channels The first time you setup your TV, you will be prompted to select an appropriate menu language and to perform automatic installation of all TV and digital radio channels (if available). This chapter provides instructions on how to reinstall channels as well as other useful channel installation features.
Step 3 Select Antenna or Cable (DVB-C only) Note This option appears only if your country supports DVB-C (Digital Video Broadcasting-Cable). Skip to Step 4 Install channels if DVB-C is not available in your country. Press Î or ï to select Antenna or Cable.
the next channel. Press Í when the new channel is found. Select Store as new channel to store the new channel under a new channel number. Press Æ to enter. Press OK. Done appears. Press MENU to exit. 6�2�1 Fine tune analogue channels You can manually fine tune analogue channels when reception is poor.
channels stored in your channel list with those available from your broadcaster. If a channel is unavailable, it is automatically removed from the channel list. In addition to the automatic update, you can manually update the channel list. Press MENU on the remote control and select TV menu >...
Connect devices 7�1 Connection overview Back connectors EXT 1 First SCART connector for DVD players, VCRs, digital receivers, game consoles and other SCART devices. Supports Audio L/R, CVBS in/out, RGB. EXT 2 Second SCART connector. Supports Audio L/R, CVBS in/out, RGB. EXT 3 Component video (Y Pb Pr) and Audio L/R input connectors for DVD players,...
TV and HDMI devices. You must use HDMI to experience full high-definition video. You must also use HDMI cables to enable Philips EasyLink as described in Section 7.5 Use Philips EasyLink. If your PC only has a DVI connector, use a DVI-HDMI adaptor to connect your device to a HDMI connector at the back of the TV.
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7�2�2 Component (Y Pb Pr) - Higher quality Component (Y Pb Pr) video provides better picture quality than S-Video or composite video connections. Though component video supports high-definition signals, picture quality is lower than HDMI and is analogue. When connecting a component video cable, match the cable colours to the EXT 3 connectors on the back of the TV.
7�3 Connect devices This section describes how to connect various devices with different connectors and supplements examples provided in the Quick Start Guide. Caution Disconnect the mains cord before connecting devices. Note Different types of connectors may be used to connect a device to your TV, depending on availability and your needs.
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7�3�3 Satellite receiver To receive analogue channels via antenna and digital channels via a satellite receiver, connect an antenna cable and SCART cable as illustrated: Satellite receiver 7�3�4 HD digital receiver To receive analogue channels via antenna and digital channels via a HD digital receiver, connect two antenna cables and HDMI cable as illustrated: HDM I...
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7�3�5 Combined DVD recorder and digital receiver To receive analogue channels via antenna and record programs on a combined DVD recorder and digital receiver, connect two antenna cables and one SCART cable as illustrated: 7�3�6 Separate DVD recorder and receiver To receive analogue channels via antenna and record programmes on a separate DVD recorder and receiver, connect three antenna...
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7�3�7 DVD recorder and home theatre system To receive analogue channels via antenna, output sound to a home theatre system and record programmes on a DVD recorder, connect two antenna cables, one SCART cable and two digital audio cables as illustrated: Note If using a home theatre or other audio system, the best synchronisation between...
7�3�8 Game console or camcorder The most practical connection for a mobile game console or camcorder may be at the side of the TV. You can, for example, connect the game console or camcorder to VIDEO/S-Video and AUDIO L/R connnectors at the side of the TV.
ï or Î to select the connector used by the decoder. Press MENU to exit. 7�5 Use Philips EasyLink Your TV supports Philips EasyLink, which enables one-touch play and one-touch standby between EasyLink-compliant devices. Compliant devices must be connected to your TV via HDMI and assigned as described in Section 7.4.1...
7�6 Prepare TV for digital services Scrambled digital TV channels can be decoded with a Conditional Access Module (CAM) and a Smart card provided by a digital TV service operator. The CAM may enable several digital services, depending on the operator and services you choose (for example, pay TV).
Troubleshooting This section describes commonly-encountered issues and accompanying solutions. 9�1 General TV issues The TV does not switch on: • Unplug the mains cord, wait for one minute and plug in the mains again. • Verify that the mains cord is properly connected and that the mains are powered.
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• Verify if the correct TV system is selected for your region.See Section 6.2 Manually install channels. • If reception on only one channel is poor, try to fine tune this channel. See Section 6.2.1 Fine tune channels. You receive poor picture quality from connected devices: •...
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9�6 USB connection issues The TV does not display the USB device content: • Set your device to ‘Mass Storage Class’ compliant, as described in your device documentation. • Your USB device may not be compatible with the TV. • Not all audio and picture files are supported.
10 Index Active Control 19 All channels list 25 Ambilight Adjust settings Balance 22 Brightness 22 Colour 22 Mode 22 Separation 22 Best effect 7 Change mode 13 Use 13 Use during standby 22 Analogue Channel installation 34 Fine tune channels 35 Antenna Connect 9 Assign...
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DVD recorder/Digital receiver 42 DVD recorder/Home theatre system 43 DVD recorder/Receiver 42 Game console/camcorder 44 HD digital receiver 41 PC 44 Satellite receiver 41 USB 29 Philips Easylink Enable/disable 45 Use 45 Setup devices Assign channel decoder 45 Assign to connectors 44 Side connectors 38 Contrast 18 Country...
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Mute 15 Noise reduction 19 On timer 27 Parental rating 28 Philips EasyLink 45 Photos and music Connect USB device 29 Listen to music 30 View photos 30 View slide show with music 31 Picture Adjust settings Active Control 19 Brightness 18 Colour 18 Colour enhancement 19...
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Controls 5 Sleeptimer 27 Smart settings Current 19 Movie 19 Standard 19 Vivid 19 Software update Check availability 31 Check version 31 Update (analogue) 32 Update (digital) 31 Sound Adjust settings Audio language 21 Automatic volume leveling 21 Auto surround 21 Balance 21 Delta volume 21 Dual I/II 21...
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Use 16 Overview 5 Photos and music 29 Position 7 Ideal distance 7 Quick access menu Use 17 Remote control Advanced use 14 Basic use 6 Batteries 10 Reset to factory setting 36 Side controls 5 Software update 31 Stand 8 Subtitles 28 Switch Off 11...