Other settings Update software Reset all Connect your TV About cables Connect antenna Connect devices Connect more devices Watch connected devices Set up EasyLink devices Troubleshooting General issues Channel issues Picture issues Sound issues Connection issues Contact Philips EN 2...
• When wall mounting the TV, use only a Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to wall mount that can support the weight have the TV checked before use. of the TV. Secure the wall mount to a wall that can support the combined •...
Risk of injury to children! Care Follow these precautions to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury to children: Screen • 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.
TV. To secure this document. Errors reported to TP Vision the TV, purchase a Kensington anti-theft lock will be adapted and published on the Philips (sold separately). support website as soon as possible.
Trademarks and copyrights Sustainability Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Energy efficiency Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This TV is designed with energy-efficient features. To access these features, press the Green button on the remote control. •...
Visit Philips website which can be recycled and reused. For more information, visit the Philips support website at www.philips.com/support. At the Philips support website, you can also: • Find answers to Frequently Asked When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol Questions (FAQ) is attached to a product it means that the •...
2 Use your TV TV controls Sensors and indicators SOURCES: Watch a connected device. (Home): Access the Home menu. 9. OK: Confirm an entry or selection. EXIT: Exit from menus or TV functions to watch TV. (Navigation buttons): Navigate through menus and select items. 1.
Watch TV Switch TV on or off +/- (Volume): Adjust volume. (Mute): Mute or restore audio. +/-: Switch channels. 20. 0-9 (Numeric buttons): Select TV channels or enter text. Switch the TV on 21. CC (Closed captions): Switch on or off •...
To disable automatic switch off Manage favorite channels 1. While you watch TV, press the Green You can view all channels or only a list of button on the remote control. your favorite channels. 2. Select [Auto switch off], then press OK. Create a list of your favorite channels 3.
Switch between antenna and cable channels Watch connected devices You can switch between antenna and cable Before you can watch a device, connect the channels. device to the TV. See Connect your TV > 1. While you watch TV, press Connect devices (Page 24).
Select your preferred sound settings View program guide 1. While you watch TV, press OPTIONS. 2. Select [Picture and sound] > [Sound style], then press OK. What you can do 3. Select an option, then press OK: You can view channel schedules and [Personal]: Apply your personalized •...
• [Audio language]: Select an audio Play multimedia files language. • [Repeat]: Select [Play once] to play all What you can do of the video files once. Select [Repeat] to play all of the video files repeatedly. You can play videos, photos, and music on •...
Slideshow options What you need While you play a slideshow, press To enjoy this service, you need digital OPTIONS, then press OK to select an channels with interactive services. option: • [Repeat]: Select [Play once] to watch Ginga option all of the slideshows once. Select [Repeat] to watch all of the slideshows While you watch digital TV, press OPTIONS.
3 Use more of Set locks and timers your TV Clock You can display a clock on the TV. The clock Play games displays the time that is broadcast by your TV service operator. Display the TV clock What you can do OPTIONS.
Sleep timer Age rating You can switch the TV to standby after a You can set your TV to display only specified time. During the countdown to the programs with age ratings lower than your specified time, you can switch off your TV child’s age.
4 Change your TV • [Digital Crystal Clear]: Fine-tune each pixel to match surrounding pixels and settings produce a brilliant, high-definition image. - [Advance sharpness]: Enable superior sharpness, especially on lines and contours in the picture. Picture and sound - [Dynamic contrast]: Dynamically enhance the details in the dark, medium, and light areas of the picture.
You do not transmissions. need to use this setting when • [Cable]: Access cable transmissions. connecting the TV to a Philips home theater. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select - [Audio out offset]: Adjust the setting other options, if any.
Initial installation starts. You can copy channel lists from one Philips 2. Follow the onscreen instructions and TV to another through a USB storage device. select the same country as the TV whose You do not need to search for channels or channel list you want to copy.
Step 3: Copy channels to a TV with Note: pre-installed channels If you have selected [Alternate audio] for 1. Switch on the second TV, on which you analog channels, select between: want to copy the channel list. [Main]: Primary audio language or •...
2. On your computer, launch a browser such 3. Select a demo, then press OK. as Internet Explorer® or Safari®, and see www.philips.com/support. Home mode 3. Find your TV and locate the software and drivers available for your TV set. The Some TV settings may not be available in Shop mode.
• If an error occurs during the upgrade, retry the upgrade from the beginning. If the error reoccurs, contact Philips TV Consumer Care. 1. Remove all USB devices such as a Wi-Fi adapter from the TV, then switch on the TV.
The connections shown in this user manual are recommendations only. Other solutions are possible. For more examples, visit http://www.connectivityguide.philips.com. Tip: If your device has only composite or RCA connectors, use a composite (CVBS) CVBS cable to connect the device to the CVBS/Y CVBS only transmits video.
Connect antenna Connect the antenna to the TV. Connect devices Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the disc player with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
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TV receiver Connect the digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the digital TV receiver with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
Video recorder Connect the recorder with an antenna cable to the TV. Connect the recorder with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
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Game console Connect the game console with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the game console with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
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Home theater Connect an HDMI-ARC compliant home theater with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the home theater with an HDMI cable and a coaxial audio cable to the TV. Connect the home theater with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
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Digital camera Connect the digital camera with a USB cable to the TV. Digital camcorder Connect the digital camcorder with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the digital camcorder with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
Connect more devices USB storage device Connect the USB hard drive with a USB cable to the TV. Connect the USB flash drive with a USB cable to the TV. Computer Connect the computer with an HDMI cable to the TV.
BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully 3. Select a device, then press OK. compatible with Philips EasyLink. Change device settings After you switch 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.
Maximize display for subtitled video EasyLink buttons Some video subtitles can create a separate You can control HDMI-CEC compliant subtitle bar under the video, which limits the devices with these buttons on the TV video display area. To maximize the video remote control: display area, you can switch on auto subtitle •...
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Note: Make sure that all HDMI-CEC settings Retain picture quality are properly set up on the connected device. If your TV picture quality is affected by the Set up TV speakers picture-processing features of other devices, 1. Press you can switch on Pixel Plus Link. 2.
Channel issues remote control is working but the TV may need to be checked by Philips TV Consumer You want to install TV channels: Care. This troubleshooting procedure is not See Change your TV settings > Automatic applicable to remote controls that are paired wirelessly with the TV.
An "e-sticker" banner displaying Picture issues information appears on the TV display: The TV is in [Shop] mode. To remove the The TV is on, but there is no picture or the e-sticker, set the TV to [Home] mode, then picture is distorted: restart the TV.
• If there are intermittent sound www.supportforum.philips.com. disruptions, make sure that output If you wish to speak with or email a Philips settings from the HDMI device are representative, contact the Philips TV correct. Consumer Care in your country. You can •...
• 39 connectivity guide • 7 age rating • 16 connectors • 23 amplifier, select output • 32 contact Philips • 7 audio language • 20 content rating • 16 auto subtitle shift • 33 CVBS, composite video • 23 Auto switch off, devices •...
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power specifications • 37 presets, picture and sound • 11 HbbTV • 14 product support • 7 HDMI • 23 program guide, broadcaster • 12 HDMI ARC • 23 home mode • 21 home theater, connect • 28 recorder, connect • 26 recycle •...
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TV speakers, mute • 10 universal access, enable • 21 USB, play files • 13 volume • 10...
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