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- Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome PFL43x8 PFL42x8 PFL31x8 PFL32x8 PFL30x8 User Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Channel issues Legal Picture issues Sustainability Sound issues Help and support Connection issues Network issues Use your TV Contact Philips TV controls Specifications Watch TV View programme guide Power and reception Play multimedia files Display and sound Smart TV Display resolutions... -
Page 3: Important
Secure the stand to from the power outlet immediately. the TV tightly. Place the TV on a flat, Contact Philips Consumer Care to have level surface that can support the the TV checked before use. combined weight of the TV and the ... -
Page 4: Care
Care Risk of injury to children! Follow these precautions to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury to Screen children: Never place the TV on a surface Risk of damage to the TV screen! covered by a cloth or other material Never touch, push, rub or strike the that can be pulled away. -
Page 5: Legal
TV. To secure problems as a result of the content in this the TV, purchase a Kensington anti-theft lock document. Errors reported to Philips will be (sold separately). adapted and published on the Philips support website as soon as possible. -
Page 6: Open Source
One of Philips‘ leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products, to comply with Manufactured under licence from Dolby all applicable legal requirements and to stay Laboratories. -
Page 7: Sustainability
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This Energy saving picture settings: You can DivX Certified device must be registered in ® apply a combination of energy saving order to play purchased DivX picture settings. While you watch TV, Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To press the Green button and select obtain your registration code, locate the [Energy saving]. - Page 8 On the label, you can find the energy efficiency class, the average power consumption of the product in use and the average energy consumption for 1 year. You can also find the power consumption values for the product on the Philips website for your country at www.philips.com/TV.
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Page 9: Help And Support
TV or on the TV packaging. If you can't find what you need in the onscreen [Help], visit the Philips support website at www.philips.com/support. On the Philips support website, you can also: Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ... -
Page 10: Use Your Tv
2 Use your TV Sensors and indicators TV controls Rear controls For 46PFL4xx8, 42PFL4xx8, 40PFL3xx8, 39PFL4xx8 and 32PFL4xx8 1. Remote control sensor Point the remote control at the sensor. Make sure that the line of sight between the remote control and the TV is not blocked. (Standby): Switch the TV on or off. -
Page 11: Remote Control
Remote control (Back): Return to the previous menu page or exit from a TV function. (Standby): Switch the TV on or to 15. CH +/-: Switch channels. standby. 16. +/- (Volume): Adjust volume. 2. Play buttons: Control playback of media (Mute): Mute or restore audio. -
Page 12: Watch Tv
OPTIONS. 2. Select [Show remote control], then press 3. Select an on-screen button, then press Smartphone control With the smartphone application 'Philips MyRemote', you can use your smartphone Switch the TV on as a secondary remote and even as a keyboard. -
Page 13: Adjust Tv Volume
Automatic switch off Switch TV channels You can save energy with this TV's energy efficiency settings, which are enabled by default. If there is no user interaction (such as pressing a remote control button or a control on the TV) for four hours, the TV will automatically switch to standby. - Page 14 3. Select [Rename], then press OK. Manage channel lists The onscreen keyboard is displayed. After the channels are installed, you can: 4. Press the Navigation buttons to select Filter channels. each character, then press OK. Switch between antenna and cable 5.
- Page 15 Watch connected devices Select your preferred sound settings OPTIONS. 1. While you watch TV, press Before you can watch a connected device, 2. Select [Picture and sound] > [Sound connect the device to the TV. See Connect style], then press OK. your TV >...
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Page 16: View Programme Guide
View programme guide Customise broadcaster programme guide You can customise the displayed information What you can do Remind you when programmes start. NonPu blish Display only preferred channels. You can view channel schedules and Change day of display. programme synopses for digital TV channels ... -
Page 17: Play Multimedia Files
For PFL32x8 wireless networks: a Customise Internet programme guide Philips wireless USB adapter PTA127 You can use the programme guide to: (sold separately) Schedule recordings of programmes. A media server running on your See Use more of your TV > Record computer. - Page 18 Video options Play files from USB device While you play video, press OPTIONS, If you have photos, videos or music files on a then press OK to select an option: USB storage device, you can play the files on [Subtitles]: Select the available subtitle settings.
- Page 19 Play DivX® VOD (Video On Music options OPTIONS, While you play music, press Demand) then press OK to select an option: This TV is DivX Certified(R) and plays [Repeat]: Select [Repeat] to play a high-quality DivX Video-On-Demand videos. track or an album repeatedly, or select To play DivX VOD videos from a video [Play once] to play a track once.
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Page 20: Smart Tv
To return to the Smart TV home page, 2. On your TV, configure Smart TV. press LIST. 3. Optional: On your PC, register with Philips Note: Smart TV services are updated to enjoy exclusive benefits and receive automatically. To view the latest updates, in updates on product information. - Page 21 Access websites Rent online videos 1. Select an Internet app, then press OK. What you need 2. Select the web address field, then press Make sure that your TV is connected to the Internet through a high-speed A keyboard appears on the screen. broadband connection.
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Page 22: Interactive Tv
Access interactive TV Interactive TV You can identify channels that offer interactive services by a message that invites What you can do you to press the Red button or OK to access an interactive programme. With interactive TV, you can view additional information or entertainment pages provided 1. -
Page 23: Use More Of Your Tv
3 Use more of Do not overload the USB port. If you connect a USB hard drive device that your TV consumes more than 500mA power, make sure that it is connected to its own external power supply. Note: Pause TV ... -
Page 24: Record Tv Shows
Pause a live TV broadcast Record TV shows What you can do If your TV can receive programme guides, you can record TV programmes onto a USB hard drive. You can record both current TV programmes as well as future TV programmes. -
Page 25: Schedule Recordings
Start recording Do not overload the USB port. If you connect a USB hard drive device that consumes more than 500mA power, make sure that it is connected to its own external power supply. Note: Make sure that the TV and the USB hard drive are switched off. -
Page 26: Watch Recordings
Schedule a TV programme recording Watch recordings You can schedule a recording of an 1. Press upcoming programme that will be broadcast 2. Select [Recordings], then press OK. today or in up to eight days' time. You can A list of recordings is displayed. also schedule a timed recording that is not 3. -
Page 27: Use Skype
You do not account] and press OK. need to install or download any files for using Skype. Simply connect a Philips Your new account is accepted and you are signed in. TV video camera to use Skype. - Page 28 Contact info Manage contacts To view the details of a contact, select a You can add and view contacts that are contact. The contact details are displayed on online or offline. You can also block or the right of the TV screen. unblock a selected contact.
- Page 29 Full-screen view 4. Optional: To mute your microphone OPTIONS, then during your call, press If your contact has a camera connected and select [Mute]. accepts the call, you can see the person on 5. To end the voice call, select [End call], your TV, in full screen.
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Page 30: Play Games
Skype, settings Play games Skype Credit With Skype Credit, you can call land lines or What you can do mobile phones on your TV. To purchase On this TV, you can play regular or Skype Credit, you need to log in to your two-player* games, in full-screen with Skype account on your computer. -
Page 31: View Text
Text language View Text For digital TV channels where the broadcasters provide different text Select a page languages, you can select your preferred primary and secondary languages. While you watch channels that broadcast text, you can view the text. 1. Press 2. -
Page 32: Set Locks And Timers
Set locks and timers Set the clock manually You can set the date and time manually. Before you start, set the clock mode to Clock [Manual]. 1. In the [Clock] menu, select [Date] or You can display a clock on the TV. The clock [Time], then press OK. -
Page 33: Child Lock
Child lock Parental rating To protect children from unsuitable TV You can set your TV to display only programmes, you can lock the TV or block programmes with age ratings lower than age rated programmes. your child's age. This restriction only applies to digital channels from broadcasters that Set or change the child lock code rate their programmes according to age. -
Page 34: Change Your Tv Settings
4 Change your TV - [Digital Crystal Clear]: Fine-tune each pixel to match surrounding pixels settings and produce a brilliant, high-definition image. - [HD Natural Motion]: Remove motion judders. Picture and sound - [Clear LCD]: Enable superior motion sharpness, better black level, high contrast with a flicker-free, quiet Settings assistant image and a larger viewing angle. - Page 35 You do not need to use this setting when selected predefined sound setting. connecting the TV to a Philips home [Bass]: Adjust the bass level of the theatre. speaker and headphones. - [Audio out offset]: Adjust the ...
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Page 36: Channels
Audio format Channels Digital channels If a digital TV channel broadcaster streams Automatic installation audio in multiple formats, you can select an audio format. When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full installation of channels was 1. - Page 37 Install analogue channels Install digital channels You can search and store analogue TV If you know the channel frequency of the channels one by one. channels you want to install, you can search and store digital channels one by one. For Step 1: Select your system best results, contact the service provider.
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Page 38: Update Channel List
By default, when there are You can copy channel lists from one Philips changes to these channel lists, the TV TV to another through a USB storage updates them automatically. You can also device. -
Page 39: Satellite Settings
Satellite settings Step 3: Copy channels to a TV with no channels installed 1. Switch on the second TV, on which you What you can do want to copy the channel list. Initial installation starts. This TV can receive signals from 4 different 2. -
Page 40: Language Settings
Manual installation Remove a satellite If a transponder is skipped during installation, 1. Press 2. Select [Setup] > [Search for satellite] > you can test the signal strength of a [Remove satellite], then press OK. transponder or add a new transponder. 1. -
Page 41: Universal Access Settings
Subtitles on analogue channels Universal access settings 1. While you watch an analogue TV channel, press TEXT. Switch on 2. Enter the three-digit page number of the subtitles page, which is usually '888'. Some digital TV broadcasters provide special If available, subtitles are switched on. audio and subtitle features for people who are hearing or visually impaired. -
Page 42: Other Settings
Visually impaired access Audio effects 1. Press To make sure that a hearing-impaired audio 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or language is available, press OPTIONS, [Satellite settings]. then select [Audio language]. Languages that 3. Select [Languages] > [Visually impaired] support visually impaired audio are indicated or [Audio effects]. -
Page 43: Update Software
If an error occurs during the upgrade, WinZip® for Microsoft® Windows® retry the upgrade from the beginning. If or StuffIt® for Macintosh® . the error reoccurs, contact Philips Note: Do not use a USB hard drive. Consumer Care. Download the latest software 1. -
Page 44: Reset All
If the TV is connected to the Internet, the TV displays the availability of new software at startup. Philips may occasionally push a software upgrade to your TV over the Internet. Follow the on-screen instructions to upgrade the TV software. -
Page 45: Connect Your Tv
The connections shown in this user manual are recommendations only. Other solutions are possible. For more examples, visit SCART http://www.connectivityguide.philips.com. Tip: If your device has only composite or A SCART connection combines video and RCA connectors, use a composite (CVBS) audio signals. -
Page 46: Connect Antenna
Connect antenna Connect the antenna to the TV. Connect devices Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the disc player to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. -
Page 47: Tv Receiver
TV receiver Connect the digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the digital TV receiver to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. -
Page 48: Video Recorder
Connect the digital TV receiver to the TV with a SCART cable. Video recorder Connect the recorder to the TV with an antenna cable. Connect the recorder to the TV with an HDMI cable. -
Page 49: Game Console
Connect the recorder to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the recorder to the TV with a SCART cable. Game console Connect the game console to the TV with an HDMI cable. - Page 50 Connect the game console to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Home theatre Connect an HDMI-ARC compliant home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable and a coaxial audio cable.
- Page 51 Connect the home theatre to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with a SCART cable. Digital camera Connect the digital camera to the TV with a USB cable.
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Page 52: Connect More Devices
Digital camcorder Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect more devices USB storage device Connect the USB hard drive to the TV with Connect the USB flash drive with a USB a USB cable. - Page 53 Connect the computer to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the computer to the TV with a DVI-HDMI cable and an audio cable. Video call camera Connect the Philips TV video camera - PTA317 (sold separately) with a USB cable to the TV.
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Page 54: Watch Connected Devices
BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully 3. Select a device, then press OK. compatible with Philips EasyLink. Change device settings After you have switched on Philips EasyLink, the following features are available: Change the device type One-touch play You can change the device type to easily access it from the Source menu. -
Page 55: What You Need
Maximise display for subtitled video Play buttons: Control video or music Some video subtitles can create a separate play. subtitle bar under the video, which limits the Numeric buttons: Select a title, chapter video display area. To maximise the video or track. -
Page 56: Connect To A Network And The Internet
Maximise video display Set up TV speakers 1. Press Some subtitles create a separate subtitle bar 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Sound] under the video that limits the video display > [Advanced] > [TV speakers]. area. To maximise the video display area, 3. -
Page 57: Wired Connection
Reception quality depends on the location of the wireless router and the local Internet service provider. For PFL42x8, see Connect your TV > Connect to a network and the Internet > Wi-Fi integrated (Page 58). - Page 58 To find out where to enter the PIN code, Start wireless setup read the router manual. 1. Switch on your wireless network router. 2. Connect the Philips USB adapter PTA127 Set secured connection with WPA to a USB connector on the TV. encryption The wireless installation starts automatically.
- Page 59 Scan for routers WiFi integrated If you have several routers in your network, This section is for PFL42x8 TVs only. you can select the network you need. You can connect your TV to your home 1. To select a specific network router, press network wirelessly.
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Page 60: Connect A Cam (Conditional Access Module)
This TV supports CI (Common Interface) as Network settings well as CI+. CI+ supports premium HD TV network name digital programmes with a high level of copy If you have more than one TV in your home protection. network, you can rename this TV to give it a Note: The applications, functions, content unique name. -
Page 61: Troubleshooting
If you remote control is working but the TV may want to install satellite TV channels, see need to be checked by Philips Consumer Change your TV settings > Satellite settings Care. This troubleshooting procedure is not (Page 39). -
Page 62: Picture Issues
You want to rearrange or reorder the The TV did not save your picture settings: channel list: Make sure that the TV location is set to After channels have been installed, they Home. You can change and save settings in appear in the channel list. -
Page 63: Sound Issues
Sound issues Connection issues There is a picture but sound quality is There are problems with HDMI devices: poor: Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth If no audio signal is detected, the TV Digital Content Protection) support can automatically switches the audio output off delay the time taken for a TV to display —... -
Page 64: Network Issues
TV community at check your router documentation for details. www.supportforum.philips.com. Internet access via Smart TV is slow: If you wish to speak to or email a Philips Try to improve the signal quality representative, contact the Philips Consumer between the router and TV if you are Care in your country. -
Page 65: Specifications
Mono / Stereo / Secondary audio Celsius programming For power consumption, see the product specifications at www.philips.com/support. Display resolutions The power rating stated on the product typeplate is the power consumption for this Computer formats - HDMI product during normal household use (IEC (Resolution - refresh rate) 62087 Ed.2). -
Page 66: Multimedia
Supported image files Multimedia JPEG: *.jpg, *.jpeg, *.mpo GIF (87a, 89a): *.gif Note: Multimedia file names must not PNG: *.png exceed 128 characters. BMP: *.bmp, *.dib Supported multimedia connections JPS: *.jps USB: Connect only those USB devices ... - Page 67 Supported audio/video formats Supported audio/video formats Supported audio/video formats Supported audio formats Supported audio formats...
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Page 68: Connectivity
(Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak, HDMI 1 ARC: HDMI Audio Return Slovenian, Croatian, Romanian, Serbian) Channel Windows-1251 (CP-1251): Cyrillic For PFL42x8: HDMI 2 Windows-1252 (CP-1252): Western AUDIO IN (DVI): stereo 3.5 mm Europe Latin mini-jack ... -
Page 69: Index
- 14 connectivity guide - 9 channel list, copy - 38 connectors - 45 channels - 13 contact Philips - 9 channels, favourites - 13 controls - 10 channels, fine-tune (analogue) - 37 channels, hide or unhide - 14... - Page 70 EasyLink - 54 install channels, automatic - 36 EasyLink, controls - 55 Interactive TV - 22 EasyLink, enable - 55 Internet, connect - 56 EasyLink, features - 54 Internet, Smart TV - 20 EasyLink, onscreen control - 11 EasyLink, remote control - 55 Kensington lock - 5 EasyLink, TV speakers - 55 key beep - 41...
- Page 71 - 16 Skype, block contact - 28 programme guide, Internet - 16 Skype, contacts - 28 Skype, Philips video camera - 53 Skype, receive call - 28 rear controls - 10 Skype, settings - 30 record TV, one-touch - 25...
- Page 72 software, USB update - 43 sound settings - 35 video call camera - 53 sound settings, reset - 36 video store - 21 sound specifications - 65 visually impaired access - 42 source, select - 15 volume - 13 standby - 12 standby LED - 10 subtitles, analog - 41 Wi-Fi integrated, setup - 59...
- Page 73 All registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Philips and the Philips‘ shield emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. and are used under license from Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.