Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome User manual 40PFL9904H Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 2: Contact Information
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Page 3: Register Your Tv
1.1.1 Register your TV Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips. Register your TV and enjoy a range of benefits including full support (including downloads), privileged access to information about new products, exclusive offers and discounts, the chance to win prizes and even participate in special surveys about new releases.
Page 4 1.1.1 Enjoy HD TV This TV can display High Definition programmes, but to You can receive programmes in High Definition from... enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first. If you are not watching HD programmes, the picture quality will •...
Page 5 1.1.1 Enjoy HD Contact your dealer for more information. Go to www.philips.com/support to find FAQs featuring the list of HD channels or providers in your country. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 6 If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from damage is caused by failure to follow instructions. the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use. Risk of electric shock or fire! •...
Page 7 1.1.2 Safety • Never place the TV, remote control or batteries near • Ensure power plugs do not come under heavy force. naked flames or other heat sources, including direct Loose power plugs can cause arcing and are a fire hazard. sunlight.
Page 8 TV set. • Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that weighs Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility more than 25 kg. for improper wall mounting that results in accident, injury or damage.
Page 9 1.1.2 Safety Risk of injury to children! • Never place the TV on tall furniture, such as a bookcase, without anchoring both the furniture and TV to the wall or a Follow these precautions to prevent the TV from toppling suitable support. over and causing injury to children: •...
Page 10 1.1.2 Safety Risk of overheating! Risk of hearing damage! Always leave a space of at least 10 cm around the TV for Avoid using earphones, headphones at high volumes or for ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never cover prolonged periods of time. the ventilation slots on the TV.
Page 11: Position The Tv
1.1.3 Position the TV Carefully read the safety precautions before positioning the TV. • Position the TV where light does not shine directly on the screen. • Dim lighting conditions in the room for best Ambilight effect. • Position the TV up to 25 cm away from the wall for the best Ambilight effect.
Page 12: Viewing Distance
1.1.4 Viewing distance Position the TV at the ideal viewing distance. Benefit more from HD TV picture or any picture without straining your eyes. Find the 'sweet spot', right in front of the TV, for the best possible TV experience and relaxed viewing. The ideal distance to watch TV from is three times its diagonal screen size.
Page 13: Screen Care
1.1.5 Screen care • Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never touch, push, rub • Avoid stationary images as much as possible. Stationary or strike the screen with any object. images are images that remain onscreen for extended periods of time. Stationary images include onscreen •...
Page 14 1.1.6 End of use Disposal of your old product and batteries Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 15 1.1.6 End of use When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 16 1.1.6 End of use Please inform yourself about the local separate collection Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose system for electrical and electronic products. of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.
Page 17 1.1.6 End of use Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health.
Page 18 1.1.7 ECO - Green This TV has features that contribute to energy-efficient Energy efficiency features use. • Ambient light sensor This TV was awarded the European Ecolabel for its To save energy, the built-in Ambient light sensor lowers environmental qualities. the brightness of the TV screen when the surrounding light darkens.
Page 19 1.1.7 ECO - Green • Low standby power consumption Power management The class-leading and highly advanced power circuitry The advanced power management of this TV ensures the brings down the power consumption of the TV to an most efficient use of its energy. You can check how your extremely low level, without losing out on the constant personal TV settings, the level of brightness in current Standby functionality.
Page 20 1.1.7 ECO - Green Ecolabel Philips continuously focuses on lowering the environmental impact of its 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. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 21 Getting started > Important > End of You can find detailed information on standby energy use. consumption, warranty policy, spare parts and recycling of this TV on the Philips website for your country at www.philips.com Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 22 1.2.1 Switch on It takes a couple of seconds for the TV to start up. If the red standby indicator is off, press the circle on the front of the TV to switch it on. Press O to switch the TV off. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 23 1.2.1 Switch on The white standby symbol flashes during start-up and switches on completely when the TV is ready for use. You can set the brightness of the standby symbol or switch it off completely. Press h> Setup > Installation > Preferences >...
Page 24 1.2.2 Volume V The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the volume keys. Press V – or + to adjust the volume. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 25 1.2.3 Programme P The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the programme keys. Press P – or + to switch the programme. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 26 1.2.4 Ambilight The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the Ambilight key. Press Ambilight to switch Ambilight on or off. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 27 1.2.5 Source key The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the Source key. Press Source to open the Source list. Press Source repeatedly to select a connected device.
Page 28 1.2.6 IR sensor Always make sure you point the remote control at the remote control infra red sensor on the front of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 29 1.3.1 VESA info Your TV is prepared for VESA compliant wall mounting. A VESA wall mount bracket is not included. Use the following VESA code to purchase the bracket. 40” / 101 cm VESA MIS-F 300, 300, 6 Use a screw length as shown in the drawing. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 30 1.3.2 Unmount the stand Before you lift the TV from the stand, unscrew the 4 stand screws on the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 31: Wall Mounting
To wall mount the TV, use the bracket and the 2 small plastic tubes (spacers) included in the packaging. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility Read the instructions on the following pages. for improper mounting or any mounting that results in accident or injury.
Page 32 1.3.3 Wall mounting The TV is mounted at the correct height if your eyes are level with the centre of the screen when you sit down. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 33 1.3.3 Wall mounting Calculate the TV's ideal position. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 34 1.3.3 Wall mounting Position and level the wall mount bracket and fix the bracket firmly to the wall. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 35 1.3.3 Wall mounting Attach the 2 spacers to the 2 lower discs at the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 36 1.3.3 Wall mounting Connect all cables. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 37 1.3.3 Wall mounting Lift the TV on to the wall mount bracket. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 38 1.3.3 Wall mounting You can slide and level the TV on the bracket. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 39 1.4.1 Full High Definition LCD display This TV is equipped with a full High Definition (HD) display. To enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first. If A full HD 1920x1080p, the highest resolution of HD sources. you are not watching HD programmes, the picture quality will be that of a normal TV.
Page 40 1.4.2 Ambilight The sensorial halo of Ambilight Spectra extends the light Ambilight is the innovative technology that automatically and atmosphere of the image far outside the screen. adjusts the colour and brightness of its lighting to match You feel fully immersed in the images, adding a magical the TV picture.
Page 41 1.4.3 DVB-T and DVB-C integrated tuner Next to normal analogue TV broadcast your TV can receive Verify if the TV supports DVB-T or DVB-C in your country. digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and in certain countries also Check the 'Digital TV Country Compatibility' sticker on the digital cable (DVB-C) TV and radio broadcasts.
Page 42: Programme Guide
1.4.4 Programme guide The Programme guide is an onscreen guide to scheduled TV programmes. This guide is provided by digital broadcasters or the Net TV online service. You can read the programme summary, set a message to remind you when the programme starts or select programmes by genre. Read More on …...
Page 43: Wireless Network
1.4.5 Wireless network Simply link up this TV to your wireless network at home. There is no need for a network cable. Enjoy your pictures, videos and music files from your PC on a big screen. Read Setup > Network. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 44 1.4.6 Net TV You can link up your TV to Net TV. Read more on Net TV in Use your TV > Net TV. The Net TV start page offers you movies, pictures, music, Read more on connecting to a router in Setup > Network. infotainment, games and many more, all set up for your TV screen.
Page 45 1.4.7 USB and PC network connection View or play your own multimedia files (photos, music, videos, …) from the USB connection on the side of the TV. Connect the TV to a home PC network and enjoy watching multimedia files stored on your PC. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 46 1.4.8 Scenea With Scenea, you can set a photo as a 'wallpaper' photo on your screen. Use any photo from your collection and create your own painting on the wall. Read chapter More on ... > Scenea. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 47 1.5.1 Onscreen You are reading the built in user manual. This manual contains all of the information needed to install and operate this TV. You can open or close the user manual with the yellow e key on the remote control. Before you carry out the instructions, close the manual with the yellow e key.
Page 48: On The Internet
1.5.2 On the Internet A printable version of the user manual is available on the Internet. View or print the user manual at www.philips.com/support Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 49: Remote Control Overview
2.1.1 Remote control overview 1 Standby O To switch the TV on or back to standby. 2 Home h To open or close the Home menu. 3 Guide g To open or close the Programme Guide. To open or close the content list when browsing multimedia content.
Page 50 2.1.1 Remote control overview 5 Options o To open or close the options menu, which shows the available options. 6 Navigation key To navigate up, down, left or right. 7 OK key To open or close the channel overview. To activate a selection. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 51 2.1.1 Remote control overview To go back or exit a menu without changing a setting. To go back to the previous TV channel or the previous teletext page. To go back to the previous Net TV page. 9 Volume V To adjust the volume. 10 Mute m To mute the sound or restore it.
Page 52 2.1.1 Remote control overview 11 Programme / Channel up and down To switch to the next or previous channel in the channel overview. To switch to the next or previous teletext page. 12 Player keys T, P, Q, S, R To play multimedia files. To operate a disc player connected with EasyLink HDMI- CEC.
Page 53 2.1.1 Remote control overview 13 Colour keys For easy selection of teletext pages. To open or close the Demo menu (red key). 14 User manual e (yellow key) To open or close the user manual. 15 Teletext B To switch teletext on or off. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 54 2.1.1 Remote control overview 16 Number keys To select a TV channel or enter digits. 17 Source s To select a connected device from the Source list. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 55 2.1.2 EasyLink Remote Control With EasyLink Remote Control, the TV remote control can If you have such a device connected, select the activity operate the device you are watching on TV. The device in the Home menu –the device- and from that moment must have EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) and have it switched on.
Page 56 2.1.3 Batteries To open the battery cover, press the small white button on the edge of the remote control inwards and lift the cover. Insert the 2 batteries supplied (Type AAA-LR03-1.5V). Make sure the + and - ends of the batteries line up correctly. We recommend Alkaline batteries.
Page 57 2.1.4 Backlit keys The keys on the remote control are subtly backlit for ease Switch off the backlighting permanently of use in the dark. To increase battery lifetime, you can switch off the backlighting. To switch on the backlighting, slightly push up the slider or open the slider completely.
Page 58 2.1.5 Cleaning Your remote control is treated with a scratch-resistant coating. To clean the remote control, use a soft damp cloth. Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the TV or remote control. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 59: Channel Overview
2.2.1 Channel overview While watching TV, press OK to open the Channel overview. This overview shows the TV channels and possible radio stations installed on your TV. Navigate to a channel or station with the u or v, w or x keys.
Page 60 2.2.1 Channel overview With the Channel overview on screen you can press o to Mark as favourite access the following functions: When a channel is highlighted in the Channel overview, you can set it as a favourite channel. Select list Read More on ... > Favourite channels. Select which channels are shown in the Channel overview.
Page 61 2.2.1 Channel overview Reorder 3 Reposition the channel where you want it with the You can reposition channels within the overview. navigation keys or, alternatively, enter the new position directly with the number keys. 1 Select Reorder in the o Options menu to start reordering channels.
Page 62 2.2.1 Channel overview Rename Hide channel You can rename a channel. Select this option when you want to hide a channel in the Channel overview. When you hide a channel, it will be 1 In the channel overview, navigate to the channel you hidden next time you open the Channel overview.
Page 63 2.2.1 Channel overview Show hidden channels To exit the Show hidden channels view, select Exit hidden channels in the Options menu. The overview is adapted the You can show all channels, including all hidden channels. next time you open it. You can unhide or hide channels. 1 Select Show hidden channels from the o Options menu.
Page 64 2.2.2 Homeh From the Home menu you can start all activities you can do with your TV. Activities can be added by connecting other devices to the TV. Press h to open the Home menu. To start an activity, highlight the desired item with the navigation keys and press OK.
Page 65 2.2.2 Homeh Add an activity If your connected device does not show automatically, When EasyLink on the TV is switched on, connected EasyLink on the device may be switched off. devices with EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) automatically show their activity in the Home menu. The device must be If your connected device has no EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) or is connected with an HDMI cable.
Page 66 2.2.2 Homeh Delete an activity Read more on EasyLink in chapters Connections > EasyLink HDMI-CEC > EasyLink and EasyLink RC. To delete an activity item from the Home menu, select the item and press o and then select Remove this device. Switch off the EasyLink setting on the device to prevent the automatic pop up in the Home menu again.
Page 67: Add Your Devices
2.2.3 Add your devices If your connected device does not show automatically as To remove a device item from the Home menu, select the item, press o and select Remove this device in the list. an activity in the Home menu, you need to add this device with the Add your devices item.
Page 68 2.2.4 Setup The Setup item in the Home menu holds most TV settings. In the Home menu, select Setup and press OK. Select an item with the w or x, u or v keys and press OK. In the Setup menu you can ... To exit the Setup menu, press b.
Page 69 2.2.5 Options o The Options menu offers convenient settings related to what is on screen. Press o in any circumstance to see which options are available. To exit, press o again. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 70 2.2.6 Guide g You can view a list of scheduled TV programmes with the Guide menu (only for digital broadcast). You can also use the Guide key to view the list of your photos, music or videos from a connected PC network or USB memory device.
Page 71 2.2.6 Guide g When browsing your PC network or a USB memory device, press g to show the content. Read More on … > Programme guide or More on … > Multimedia. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 72: Switch Channels
2.3.1 Switch channels To switch TV channels, press P + or — on the remote Channel overview control. You can use the number keys if you know the While watching TV, press OK to open the Channel overview. channel number. Select the channel with the navigation keys and press OK to switch to the channel.
Page 73: Programme Info
2.3.2 Programme info When watching a digital TV channel, information on the current and next programme is available. While watching TV, press o and select Info to open the programme information on the channel you are watching. To close the programme information, press o again. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 74: Switch To Standby
2.3.3 Switch to standby If the TV is on, press O on the remote control to switch to Although the TV consumes very little power when in standby. standby, energy continues to be consumed. The red standby key indicator is on. When the TV is not in use for an extended period of time, we advise to switch the TV off with the O key on the TV and to unplug the TV mains cord from the mains outlet.
Page 75: Smart Settings
2.3.4 Smart Settings You can set the TV to the predefined setting that best • Personal — Sets the TV to your personal preferences set suits what you're watching at the moment. Each setting in the Picture, Sound and Ambilight menus in the Setup combines picture, sound and Ambilight.
Page 76: Picture Format
2.3.5 Picture format If black bars appear in the screen, adjust the picture You can select the following picture format settings ... format. Ideally change the picture format to a format that fills the screen. Auto format Enlarges the picture automatically to fill the screen. While watching TV, press o and select Picture format to Minimal picture distortion, subtitles remain visible.
Page 77 2.3.5 Picture format Super zoom Wide screen Removes the black bars on the side of 4:3 broadcasts. The Stretches the format to 16:9. picture is adjusted to fit the screen. Unscaled 4:3 format Maximum sharpness. Distortion may appear on borders. Displays programme in the 4:3 format. Black bars may appear with pictures from your PC.
Page 78 2.4.1 Ambilight on With Ambilight, you will enjoy a more relaxed viewing experience and improved perceived picture quality. Dim the lighting conditions in the room for the best Ambilight effect. To switch Ambilight on or off, press Ambilight on the remote control. Caution To prevent poor infrared remote control reception, place your devices out of sight of Ambilight.
Page 79 2.4.1 Ambilight on Dynamic speed To adjust the speed at which Ambilight responds to onscreen images, press Ambilight for 3 seconds. Adjust the dynamic speed with the onscreen slider bar. Relaxed sets Ambilight to change softly and smoothly. Dynamic sets Ambilight to change quickly and is more responsive.
Page 80: Ambilight Settings
2.4.2 Ambilight settings In the Ambilight menu you can change the speed, adjust While watching TV, press h> Setup > Ambilight. the colour settings or set a delayed switch off. Ambilight Switches Ambilight on or off. Active mode Adjusts the speed at which Ambilight responds to onscreen images.
Page 81 2.4.2 Ambilight settings Separation TV switch off Sets the difference in colour level between the lights at Sets Ambilight to fade out and switch off a few seconds each side of the TV. Separation off gives a dynamic but after you have switched off the TV. uniform Ambilight colour.
Page 82 2.4.3 LoungeLight When the TV is on standby, you can switch Ambilight on and create an Ambilight LoungeLight effect in your room. To switch Ambilight on while the TV is on standby, press Ambilight on the remote control. To change the LoungeLight colour scheme, press Ambilight for 3 seconds.
Page 83 2.5 Watch TV using a digital receiver When you watch TV using a digital receiver, with a To watch the receiver programme, switch on the receiver. subscription from a cable or satellite company, connect If the receiver programme does not appear automatically, the receiver and add the receiver to the Home menu.
Page 84 2.6 Watch TV from a connected device When you have added a connected device as an item to If the connected device is not in the Home menu, select the Home menu, you can easily and directly select that the device from the Source menu. device to watch a programme from it.
Page 85 2.7.1 Benefits The Philips SoundBar HD home theatre with built-in Blu- ray Disc player offers you a high definition listening and viewing experience. The SoundBar and your TV both have EasyLink and the most common functions can be operated with the TV remote control.
Page 86 2.7.2 Setup The TV has EasyLink and EasyLink RC switched on as Add the SoundBar activity preset. This helps the automatic setup of the SoundBar. When the SoundBar is connected, first switch on the TV and then switch on the SoundBar. The first time you switch Connection on the SoundBar, its activity is added automatically to the Home menu.
Page 87 2.7.2 Setup If you do not use an HDMI cable to connect the SoundBar, EasyLink settings you need to add the SoundBar activity in the Home menu With EasyLink HDMI-CEC, both TV and SoundBar are set manually with Add your devices. to operate with each other automatically.
Page 88 2.7.3 Use the SoundBar To operate the SoundBar with the TV remote control, select Switch On the SoundBar activity in the Home menu and press OK. To switch on both the TV and the SoundBar, press O on the TV remote control. Press O again to switch off both. If the TV remote control does not operate the SoundBar, check the EasyLink settings on the TV and on the Play / Pause P...
Page 89 2.7.3 Use the SoundBar Options o SoundBar Home menu To open the SoundBar Home menu, press S. To close the To view the relevant options for the SoundBar activity, press o. SoundBar Home menu without making a selection, press - To open the disc menu during playback, select Device menu.
Page 90 2.7.3 Use the SoundBar Switch to the SoundBar disc player To switch back to the player activity on the SoundBar if another activity (e.g. Radio) is selected, press h select Watch TV and press OK. Press h again, select the SoundBar activity and press OK. This switches back to the SoundBar player activity.
Page 91 2.8.1 Net TV benefits Net TV offers Internet services and websites tailored for Specifics your TV. Use the TV remote control to browse the Net TV • Because Net TV is an online system, it can be modified Internet pages. You can play movies, view pictures or listen over time to better serve its purpose.
Page 92: What You Need
2.8.2 What you need To enjoy Net TV, you need to connect the TV to a router with a high speed connection to the Internet. Read the chapter Setup > Network. Once the connection is made, select Net TV in the Home menu to start the Net TV onscreen setup.
Page 93: First Use
2.8.3 First use The first time you link up to Net TV, the TV asks you to Registration benefits agree on the Terms of Use. When you agree on these When you have registered for Net TV, the pages you select terms, the TV asks you to register for Net TV.
Page 94 2.8.3 First use How to register A message will show if a registration email has been send to your email address. Open the email on your PC and click To register, you need an email address and a PC connected the link to the registration form. Complete the form and to the Internet.
Page 95 2.8.3 First use Parental control benefits Switch on Parental control With Parental control switched on ... The first time you open the Net TV start page, the TV asks you to switch on the Parental control. If you switch on • you can lock and unlock services and/or categories of Parental control, the TV asks you to enter a personal lock/ services unlock code.
Page 96: Browse Net Tv
2.8.4 Browse Net TV To browse Net TV, close this user manual and press h, select Browse Net TV and press OK. The TV links up to Net TV and opens the start page. To exit Net TV, press h and select another activity. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 97 2.8.4 Browse Net TV The Net TV start page The Browse all page The Net TV start page shows your favourite services and The Browse all page holds all services. some recommended services. You can browse Net TV from On the Browse all page, you can view the Net TV services this page.
Page 98 2.8.4 Browse Net TV Mark favourites To mark several services as favourites in one go, select Mark favourites on the Net TV start page or Browse all page You can mark up to 12 favourite services. and press OK. Now you can select services and mark them one by one, with OK.
Page 99 2.8.4 Browse Net TV Open Internet websites Enter open Internet With Net TV you can link up to the open Internet. You can On the Browse all page, select Browse Internet and press view any website you like but remember that most open OK.
Page 100 2.8.4 Browse Net TV Scrolling open Internet pages Use the P - and + to scroll pages up or down. Zoom open Internet pages To zoom in or out an open Internet page in or out, press B to open the menu, select Zoom page and press OK. Use the up or down arrows to zoom in or out.
Page 101 2.8.4 Browse Net TV Security info Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility regarding the content and the quality of the content To view the security info of a page, press B to open the provided by the content service providers.
Page 102 Close this user manual and press h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > Programme guide and select From broadcaster. In both cases, Philips is not responsible for the programme guide information. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 103: Parental Control
2.8.6 Parental control With Net TV Parental control you can lock Net TV services Switch on Parental control and service categories. When a service is locked, you need If you did not yet switch on Parental control, close this user to enter a code to open the service or category. manual and open Net TV.
Page 104 2.8.6 Parental control Lock a service or category Specifics On the Net TV start page or Browse all page, select a • Only services on the Net TV pages can be locked. service or category. Press o, select Lock service and Advertisements and open Internet websites cannot be press OK.
Page 105 2.8.6 Parental control Forgotten your code ? If you have forgotten your Parental control code, you can clear the Net TV memory and enter a new code. Read the chapter Use your TV > Net TV > Clear history. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 106: Clear History
2.8.7 Clear history Warning Clear history If you clear the Net TV memory with Clear history, you need You can clear the Net TV memory. to redo the first use registration when you link up to Net TV To clear the Parental control code, passwords, cookies again.
Page 107: Favourite Channels
3.1 Favourite channels When you have finished installation, all TV and radio Select list channels are added to the Channel overview. You can set the overview to show only your favourite In this overview, you can mark channels as favourites and channels by using the Select list option in the Channel set the Channel overview to only show these favourites.
Page 108 3.2.1 Programme guide g The Programme guide is an onscreen guide for scheduled TV programmes. This guide is provided by the broadcasters or Net TV. You can set a reminder to tell you when a programme starts or select programmes by genre. While watching TV, press g to open the Programme guide.
Page 109: Programme Guide
3.2.1 Programme guide Navigate through the list to select a programme. Options o In the Programme guide list, press o to select the Info following ... To open the programme details and summary, press o, select Info and press OK. • Set reminder To set an onscreen reminder when the programme starts, If a reminder is set, the option Scheduled reminders is select Set reminder and press OK.
Page 110 3.2.1 Programme guide • Search by genre Specifics View all programmes by genre. If the Programme guide information comes from a broadcaster/operator, the first 40 channels out of the • List of preferred programmes channel overview are shown in the Programme guide. You can add 10 other channels yourself.
Page 111 3.2.2 Setup To select where the Programme guide information comes From network from, press h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > Until you link up with NetTV, guide information comes Programme guide. from the broadcaster. From network will switch to the Internet for guide information as soon as the TV is connected to Net TV.
Page 112: Select A Teletext Page
3.3.1 Select a teletext page Most TV channels broadcast information through teletext. While watching TV, press B Teletext. To exit teletext, press B again. To select a page … • Enter the page number with the number keys. • Press P +/- or u or v or b to view the next or the previous page.
Page 113: Select A Teletext Language
3.3.2 Select a teletext language Some digital TV broadcasters have several teletext languages available. You can set your primary and secondary language. Press h > Set up > Installation > Languages > Primary or Secondary teletext and select your preferred teletext languages.
Page 114: Select Teletext Subpages
3.3.3 Select teletext subpages A teletext page number can hold several subpages. The pages are shown on a bar next to the main page number. Use w or x to select the subpages when they are available on a teletext page. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 115 3.3.4 Select T.O.P. teletext You can easily jump from one subject to another without using page numbers with T.O.P. teletext. Not all channels broadcast T.O.P. teletext. Press o and select T.O.P. overview. The T.O.P. overview appears. Select a subject and press OK to view the page. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 116: Search Teletext
3.3.5 Search teletext In teletext, you can quickly jump to a subject linked to a Each time you press OK, the next page featuring the series of page numbers. You can also search for specific highlighted word or number is shown. words in teletext pages.
Page 117: Teletext Options
3.3.6 Teletext options When in Teletext, press o on the remote control to reveal Dual screen / Full screen hidden info, let subpages cycle automatically, change Not available for channels with Digital Text services. the character setting, freeze a teletext page, view the TV channel and teletext simultaneously or show a teletext Select Dual screen to view the TV channel and teletext page in full screen again.
Page 118 3.3.6 Teletext options Enlarge teletext page Cycle subpages You can enlarge the teletext page for more comfortable If subpages are available for the selected page, you can reading. make subpages cycle automatically. With u or v you can switch to the top or bottom part of Language the page.
Page 119 3.3.7 Digital text (UK only) Some digital TV broadcasters offer dedicated digital text Digital text services are blocked when subtitles are or interactive services on their digital TV channels, for broadcast and Subtitle On is set in the Features menu. example BBC1. These services include normal teletext Read Subtitles and languages >...
Page 120 3.3.8 Teletext 2.5 Teletext 2.5 offers more colours and better graphics, if broadcast by the TV channel. Teletext 2.5 is activated as a standard factory setting. To switch it off, select h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > Teletext 2.5. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 121 3.4 Scenea With Scenea, you can set a photo as a 'wallpaper' photo on your screen. Use any photo from your collection. Press h to open the Home menu, select Scenea and press OK. The wallpaper photo is shown and there is no sound.
Page 122 3.4 Scenea We recommend setting the TV to the energy conscious Select a new photo Standard settings before you switch on Scenea. 1 Connect a USB device that holds your new photo to the Press o and select Picture and sound > Smart settings > TV.
Page 123 3.4 Scenea Limitations When Scenea is on, the TV will automatically switch to standby after 4 hours. The TV will show a message 1 minute before switching to Standby. The switching to Standby prevents unnecessary energy use in case you forget that Scenea is switched on. If the Sleeptimer is set, the TV will also switch to standby after the set time has elapsed.
Page 124: Browse Usb
3.5.1 Browse USB Watch photos or play music and videos on TV from a USB While the USB content list is open on screen, select the file you want to play and press OK or play P. memory device. The song, photo slideshow or video starts playing. Insert a USB device in the USB connector on the left hand side of the TV while the TV is switched on.
Page 125 3.5.1 Browse USB Watch videos To exit Browse USB, press h and select another activity or disconnect the USB memory device. Select a video in the Guide menu and press play P. To pause the video, press pause P. To fast forward, press Q once to go forward slowly, press twice to go fast.
Page 126 3.5.2 Browse PC Network Watch photos or play music and videos on TV from a PC or Browse PC Network another storage device in your home network. Close this user manual, press h, select Browse PC network in the Home menu and press OK. To browse your PC network, first set up the network connection, read Setup >...
Page 127 3.5.2 Browse PC Network To pause, press P again. Watch videos To jump to the next file, press x or P +. Select a video in the Guide menu and press play P. To pause the video, press pause P. To jump to the previous file, press w or P -. To fast forward, press Q once to go forward slowly, press To fast forward a music file, press Q.
Page 128: Sleep Timer
3.6.1 Sleeptimer With Sleeptimer you can switch the TV to standby at a specified time. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Features > Sleeptimer. With the Sleeptimer slider bar you can set the time up to 180 minutes in steps of 5 minutes. If set to 0 minutes, Sleeptimer is switched off.
Page 129: Child Lock
3.6.2 Child lock To prevent children from watching TV, you can lock the TV Child lock or block age rated programmes. Select Lock as the Child lock setting to lock all TV channels and programmes from devices. Set your personal code When Lock is set, you need to enter your personal code to Before you set Child lock to lock the TV or set an age rating, unlock the TV.
Page 130 Forgotten your code? Select Parental rating as Child lock setting, so that an age If you have forgotten your unlock code, call Philips can be set in the Parental rating age list. Set the age of your Consumer Care in your country. Find the telephone child.
Page 131 3.6.3 Age rating Some digital broadcasters, depending on your country, A programme with an equal or higher age rating will be have their programmes rated. blocked and the TV will ask for the code to unblock the programme. Some operators only block programmes with When the rating is equal to or higher than the rating you a higher rating.
Page 132 3.7.1 Subtitles Programme subtitles are available most of the time. You For analogue channels can set subtitles to be constantly displayed. The method To have subtitles constantly on screen, select an analogue used to set constant subtitles depends on whether the TV channel and press B to switch on teletext.
Page 133 3.7.1 Subtitles Subtitle menu To switch subtitles on constantly, press o and select Subtitle. Select Off, On or On during mute. With On during mute, the TV displays subtitles only when the sound is muted with m. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 134 3.7.1 Subtitles Digital channel subtitle languages If subtitles are available on digital channels, you can select a preferred subtitle language from a list of broadcast languages. See h > Setup > Features > Subtitle language. Select a subtitle language from the list of available languages and press OK.
Page 135: Audio Languages
3.7.2 Audio languages Digital TV channels can broadcast several audio languages To check if an audio language is available, press o and that accompany the programme. You can set the TV to select Audio language. You can select another audio switch to your preferred audio languages when these are language from the list.
Page 136: Hearing Impaired
3.8.1 Hearing impaired Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio and To check whether a hearing impaired audio language is available, press o , select Audio language and look for an subtitles adapted for people who are hearing impaired. audio language with an ear icon. To switch on hearing impaired audio and subtitles, press h >...
Page 137: Visually Impaired
3.8.2 Visually impaired Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio adapted In the Options menu, you can set the visually impaired for people who are visually impaired. The normal audio is audio to be played from the Speakers, the Headphones mixed with extra commentary. only or from both Speakers and headphones.
Page 138 4.1.1 Smart settings You can set the TV to the predefined setting that best • Personal — Sets the TV to your personal preferences set suits what you're watching at the moment. Each setting in the Picture, Sound and Ambilight menus in Setup. combines picture, sound and Ambilight.
Page 139 4.1.2 Picture In the Picture menu, you can adjust all picture settings • Settings assistant individually. Start the Settings assistant to guide you through basic picture settings easily. Close this user manual and press h > Setup > Picture. Follow the instructions on screen. Use w or x, u or v to select and adjust a setting.
Page 140 4.1.2 Picture • Hue • Custom tint If NTSC is broadcast, this level compensates the colour Use a slider bar to change the colour temperature of the variations. picture … • Sharpness - R-WP red whitepoint Changes the level of sharpness of fine details. - G-WP green whitepoint •...
Page 141 4.1.2 Picture • Perfect Pixel HD - Advanced sharpness Controls the advanced settings of the Perfect Pixel HD Enables superior sharpness, especially on lines and Engine. contours in the picture. - HD Natural Motion - Dynamic contrast Removes motion judder and reproduces smooth Sets the level at which the TV automatically enhances the movement, especially in movies.
Page 142 4.1.2 Picture - MPEG artefact reduction • Light sensor Smooths the digital transitions in the picture. Adjusts the picture and Ambilight settings automatically to the lighting conditions of the room. Switches the Light - Colour enhancement sensor on or off. Makes the colours more vivid and improves the resolution •...
Page 143 4.1.3 Sound In the Sound menu, you can adjust all sound settings • Bass individually. Changes the low tones of the sound. Select each bar to change the setting. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Sound. • Treble Use w or x, u or v to select and adjust a setting.
Page 144 4.1.3 Sound • Volume — visually impaired • Mono/stereo Changes the volume of the selected visually impaired If stereo broadcasting is available, you can select Mono or audio language. (Only for UK.) Stereo for each TV channel. • Audio language • TV speakers Shows the list of broadcast audio languages of digital TV If you have an audio system connected to your TV, you can channels.
Page 145 4.1.3 Sound • Surround • Balance Switches the TV automatically to the best surround sound Sets the balance of the left and right loudspeakers to best mode dependant on the broadcast. Select On or Off. fit your listening position. • Headphones volume •...
Page 146 4.1.4 Ambilight In the Ambilight menu, you can adjust all Ambilight settings individually. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Ambilight. Use w or x, u or v to select and adjust a setting. Press OK to activate a setting. For more on Ambilight, read Use your TV >...
Page 147: Factory Settings
4.1.5 Factory settings You can return to the original factory settings. Only picture, sound and Ambilight settings will be reset. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Installation > Factory reset and press OK. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 148 4.2.1 Reorder and rename After the first installation, you might want to reorder or Reorder rename installed channels. You can organise TV channels You can reposition channels within the overview. in the Channel overview according to your own preference or give them a recognisable name. 1 Select Reorder in the o Options menu to start reordering channels.
Page 149 4.2.1 Reorder and rename 3 Reposition the channel where you want it with the Rename navigation keys or, alternatively, enter the new position You can rename a channel. directly with the number keys. 1 In the channel overview, navigate to the channel you 4 Press OK to confirm the position.
Page 150: Update Channels
4.2.2 Update channels When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full Automatic update installation of channels was performed. To set the TV to update digital TV channels automatically, You can set the TV to add or remove digital channels leave the TV in standby mode.
Page 151 4.2.2 Update channels If you do not want to update during standby mode, select Manual update No in h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation > To update channels yourself at any time, press h > Setup Channel update in standby. >...
Page 152: Reinstall Channels
4.2.3 Reinstall channels When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full Full installation installation of channels was performed. To reinstall the TV, press h > Setup > Installation > You can redo this full installation all over again to set your Channel installation >...
Page 153 4.2.4 Digital reception quality If you receive digital TV broadcasting (DVB) from your To verify the reception quality of such a digital channel, select the channel, press h > Setup > Installation > own antenna (DVB-T) or use the TV tuner to receive digital cable channels (DVB-C), you can verify the quality and Channel installation >...
Page 154 4.2.4 Digital reception quality You can enter a specific digital frequency yourself. If you receive the channel with DVB-C, the options Symbol rate mode and Symbol rate are shown. Select the frequency, position the arrows on a number with x and w and change the number with u and v. Press For Symbol rate mode, select Automatic unless your cable Search to verify this frequency.
Page 155 4.2.5 Manual installation of analogue channels Analogue TV channels can be manually tuned-in channel 1 System — If you have your own antenna, you need by channel. to select the country or part of the world where the TV channel comes from. If you receive TV channels via a cable system, you only need to select the country or part of the To start the manual installation of analogue channels, world once.
Page 156 4.2.5 Manual installation of analogue channels 3 Fine tune — Fine tune the found channel with u and v. Press Done once the channel is fine tuned. 4 Store — A found channel can be stored on the current channel number with Store current channel or as a new channel number with Store as new channel.
Page 157: Fine Tune Analogue Channels
4.2.6 Fine tune analogue channels If the reception of an analogue TV channel is poor, you can Fine tune the channel with u and v. Press Done once the try to fine tune the TV channel. channel is fine tuned. You can store this fine tuned channel on the current To fine tune analogue channels, press h >...
Page 158: Dvb-T Or Dvb-C
4.2.7 DVB-T or DVB-C If both DVB-T and DVB-C reception is available in your DVB-C channel installation country, and this TV is prepared for both DVB-T and DVB- All DVB-C TV settings are set to automatic but the DVB-C C for your country, you need to select DVB-T or DVB-C network might need some settings supplied by the DVB- before you install TV channels.
Page 159: Clock Settings
4.2.8 Clock settings In some countries, digital TV broadcasts do not send UTC — Coordinated Universal Time information. Therefore, winter and summer time changes might be ignored. You can correct this with the clock settings. If the TV shows the incorrect time, press h > Setup > Installation >...
Page 160 4.3.1 Network benefits PC network Net TV If the TV is connected to your PC network, you can play If the TV is connected to the PC network that is connected photos, music and movies from a computer or storage to the Internet, you can link up your TV to Net TV. The device in that network.
Page 161: What You Need
4.3.2 What you need To connect the TV to a PC network and Internet you need a router in your PC network. The router needs to be set to DHCP On. To enjoy Net TV you need to connect the TV to a router with a high speed connection to the Internet.
Page 162 4.3.2 What you need The PC network feature is DLNA certified. You can use Microsoft Windows XP or Vista, Intel Mac OSX or Linux on your computer. To share PC content on your TV, you need recent media server software on your computer. A Windows Media Player 11 or similar.
Page 163: Wireless Installation
4.3.3 Wireless installation The onscreen instructions help you to install the wireless To start the wireless network installation on the TV, close the user manual, press h > Setup > Installation > Network network. > Network installation and press OK. Switch on your router before you start the network Follow the onscreen instructions.
Page 164 4.3.3 Wireless installation Name and security When you have chosen your router, the TV asks for the encryption key -the security key- to access the router. The TV scans for your network router. Found routers appear in a list on screen. If several routers are found, select your router in the list and press OK.
Page 165 4.3.3 Wireless installation If you have WPA security on your router, enter the Next time you start the wireless network, there is no need passphrase with the characters on the remote control. If to enter the security key. The TV uses the security key you you have WEP security, the TV asks for the WEP encryption entered in the installation.
Page 166: Wired Installation
Connect the router to the TV using a network cable Find the latest End User License Agreement at and switch on the router before you start the network www.philips.com. installation. To start the wired network installation, close the user manual, press h > Setup > Installation > Network >...
Page 167: Network Settings
4.3.5 Network settings The TV's network settings that are used to connect to your If you have problems with the network connection, router are standard and set to automatic. This ensures easy you might want to adjust the settings so that they are connection with any available network.
Page 168 4.3.6 PC Media server In the Media Sharing window, check the Share my media box. Click OK. settings Media servers need to be set for sharing their files and folders. Follow the instructions closely to set your specific server. Windows Media Player v11 on Windows Vista Set for network sharing If no network connection was found, and you are unable to check this box, click the Networking button...
Page 169 Set Network discovery to On. Set folders for sharing Set File sharing to On. Go back to the Media Sharing window in Windows In Windows Media Player select Library from the menu Media Player and check the Share my media box. and select Add to Library.
Page 170 With Advanced Options open, you can add specific In the Add To Library window the newly added folder is folders to the list to share. Click Add. shown. You can add more folders to share. Click the OK button to add the files to the library. In the Add Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share with other devices (your TV).
Page 171 You can open the Settings window to change Windows Media Player v11 on Windows XP particular settings on sharing. When the device icon (the TV) is checked with a green Set for network sharing tick, click OK. In Windows Media Player select Library from the menu and select Media sharing …...
Page 172 With Advanced Options open, you can add specific In the Add To Library window the newly added folder is folders to the list to share. Click Add. shown. You can add more folders to share. Click the OK button to add the files to the library. In the Add Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share with other devices (your TV).
Page 173 Click the Sharing tab. TVersity v.0.9.10.3 on Windows XP Set for network sharing Click the Settings tab and click the Start Sharing button. Set folders for sharing Click the green plus icon and select Add folder… A pop-up window tells you that the media server service is started.
Page 174 Twonky Media v4.4.2 on Macintosh OS X Set for network sharing In Twonky Media click Basic Setup > First steps. In this window you can change the server name that appears on your TV. In the Browse for Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share.
Page 175 Set folders for sharing Click Select to select the folder for sharing. Now click Save Changes. Click on Basic Setup > Sharing. Some ‘Content Locations’ might be set already Then click Rescan content directories. automatically. To add a folder (a content location) to In some cases this might not make all files and folders be shared on the network click the Browse button.
Page 176 4.4.1 Pixel Plus link Some other devices, DVD or Blu-ray Disc players, might have their own picture quality processing. To avoid bad picture quality from interference with the TV processing, the picture processing of these devices should be discarded. With Pixel Plus link you can discard this picture quality processing.
Page 177: Audio Sync
4.4.2 Audio sync When a Home Theatre System is connected, the picture In case you cannot set this delay in the Home Theatre on your TV and the sound from the Home Theatre System System or the maximum setting is insufficient, you can should be syncronized.
Page 178: From The Internet
4.5.1 From the Internet In some cases, it might be necessary to update the TV When the update is done, the TV switches off and back on software. If your TV is connected to a router, which is again automatically. Wait for the TV to switch back on; do connected to the Internet, you can update the TV software not use the Power switch O on the TV.
Page 179 4.5.2 With a USB memory device In some cases, it might be necessary to update the TV Preparation software. Start the software update on the TV. Then, You need a PC with a high speed Internet connection. You download the TV software from the Internet onto your PC. will need a USB memory device with 256 Mb free space Use a USB memory device to upload the software from and make sure that the write protection is switched off.
Page 180 4.5.2 With a USB memory device 1 Identification 2 Download from PC to USB Close this user manual, press h > Setup > Software Once the TV identification file is written to the USB device, update > Update now and press OK. insert the USB into your PC that is connected to the Internet.
Page 181 4.5.2 With a USB memory device 3 Download from USB to TV At the end of the update, the message Operation successful appears on screen. Remove the USB device and Insert the USB memory device back into the TV. Follow the press O on the remote control.
Page 182: Power Cable
5.1.1 Power cable Make sure the power cable is securely inserted in the TV. Make sure that the power plug in the wall socket is accessible at all times. When disconnecting the power cable, always pull the plug, never the cable. Although this TV has a very low standby power consumption, unplug the power cable to save energy if you do not use the TV for a long time.
Page 183: Antenna Cable
5.1.2 Antenna cable Locate the antenna connection at the back of the TV. Insert the antenna cable securely in the Antenna a socket. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 184: Cable Quality
5.2.1 Cable quality Before you connect devices to the TV, verify which Add your devices connectors are available on the device. Connect the device When you have connected a device to the TV, always add to the TV with the highest quality connection available. this device as an item in the Home menu.
Page 185 5.2.2 HDMI An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound quality. One HDMI cable combines video and audio signals. Use HDMI for High Definition (HD) TV signals. An HDMI cable transfers picture and sound signals in only one direction, the opposite to a scart cable. Do not use an HDMI cable longer than 5 m.
Page 186 5.2.2 HDMI HDMI supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents EasyLink Protection). HDCP is a copy protection signal that comes HDMI with EasyLink offers easy operating of your with HD content (DVD disc or Blu-ray Disc). connected devices when these have the HDMI CEC standard.
Page 187: Ypbpr - Component Video
5.2.3 YPbPr — Component video Use the Component Video YPbPr connection together with an Audio Left and Right connection for sound. Match the YPbPr connector colours with the cable plugs when you connect. YPbPr can handle High Definition (HD) TV signals. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 188 5.2.4 Scart A scart cable combines video and audio signals. Scart connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot handle High Definition (HD) TV signals. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 189 5.2.5 S-Video Use an S-Video cable together with an Audio Left and Right (cinch) cable. Match the Audio connectors’ colours with the cable plugs when you connect. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 190 5.2.6 Video Use a Video (cinch) cable together with an Audio Left and Right (cinch) cable. Match the Audio connectors’ colours with the cable plugs when you connect. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 191 5.2.7 VGA Use a VGA cable (DE15 connector) to connect a computer to the TV. With this connection you can use the TV as a computer monitor. You can add an Audio Left and Right cable for sound. Read Connections > More devices > TV as PC monitor. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 192 5.3.1 SoundBar HTS8161B First, use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 193 5.3.1 SoundBar HTS8161 Finally, use a digital audio cinch (coaxial) cable to connect the device to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 194 5.3.2 Blu-ray Disc / DVD player Use an HDMI cable to connect the Blu-ray Disc / DVD player to an HDMI connector on the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 195 5.3.3 DVD Home Theatre System First, use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 196 5.3.3 DVD Home Theatre System Finally, use a digital audio cinch cable to connect the device to the TV or alternatively, use the analogue Audio Out L/R. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 197 5.3.3 DVD Home Theatre System Audio Out L/R Audio and Video synchronisation (sync) If there is no digital audio output on the Home Theatre If the sound does not match with the video on screen, you System, you can use the TV's analogue Audio Out L/R can set a delay on most DVD Home Theatre Systems to connection.
Page 198: Dvd Recorder
5.3.4 DVD Recorder First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder and the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 199 5.3.4 DVD Recorder Finally, use a scart cable to connect the DVD Recorder to a scart connector on the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 200 5.3.5 Digital receiver or Satellite receiver First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the receiver and the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 201 5.3.5 Digital receiver or Satellite receiver Finally, use a scart cable to connect the receiver to the back of the TV Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 202 5.3.6 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the digital receiver and the DVD Recorder to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 203 5.3.6 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder Then use a scart cable to connect the digital receiver to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 204 5.3.6 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder Finally, use 2 scart cables to connect the 2 devices and the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 205 5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the 2 devices and the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 206 5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Then use a scart cable to connect the digital receiver to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 207 5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Then use 2 Scart cables to connect the Digital receiver to the DVD Recorder and the DVD Recorder to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 208 5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Then use an HDMI cable to connect the Home Theatre System to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 209 5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Finally, use a digital audio cinch cable to connect the Home Theatre System to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 210 5.3.8 Digital HD receiver First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the Digital HD receiver to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 211 5.3.8 Digital HD receiver Use an HDMI cable to connect the Digital HD receiver to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 212: Game Console
5.4.1 Game console Connect a game console to the back of the TV. You can Picture delay use an HDMI, YPbPr, S-Video or a Video connection. Never To prevent picture delay, set the TV to Game mode. connect the S-Video and Video at the same time. Close this user manual, press o and select Picture and See the next pages for how to connect your game console.
Page 213 5.4.1 Game console Use an HDMI cable to connect the game console to the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 214 5.4.1 Game console Or use an S-video or video cable together with an Audio L/R to connect the game console to the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 215 5.4.2 HD Game console Use an HDMI cable or YPbPr and Audio L/R cables to connect a High Definition game console to the TV. Read the chapter Connections > More devices > Game. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 216: Photo Camera
5.4.3 Photo camera To view pictures stored on your digital photo camera, you can connect the camera directly to the TV. Use the USB connection at the side of the TV to connect. Switch on the camera after you made the connection. If the list with the content of the camera does not show automatically, your camera might need to be set to transfer its content with PTP –...
Page 217 5.4.4 Camcorder Connect a camcorder to the back of the TV. You can use an HDMI, YPbPr, S-Video or a Video connection. Never connect the S-Video and Video at the same time. See the next pages for how to connect your camcorder. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 218 5.4.4 Camcorder Use an HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 219 5.4.4 Camcorder Or use an S-video or video cable together with an Audio L/R to connect the camcorder to the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 220 5.4.5 TV as PC monitor You can connect the TV to your computer as a PC monitor. Ideal TV setting Set the TV Picture format to Unscaled for the sharpest Before connecting the PC, set the PC monitor refresh rate picture quality. While watching TV, press o, select Picture to 60 Hz.
Page 221 5.4.5 TV as PC monitor Use a DVI to HDMI adapter to connect the PC to HDMI and an audio L/R cable to connect the Audio L/R to the back of the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 222 5.4.5 TV as PC monitor Use a VGA cable to connect the PC to the VGA connector and an audio L/R cable to connect the VGA Audio L/R to the back of the Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 223 5.4.6 Decoder Use a scart cable to connect a decoder that decodes analogue antenna channels. Use the EXT1 or EXT2 connectors at the back of the TV. You have to assign the TV channel as a channel to be decoded. Then assign the connection where the decoder is connected.
Page 224 5.5.1 EasyLink Devices that are compliant with the HDMI-CEC standard When EasyLink on the TV is switched on, connected will work with the TV. devices with EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) automatically show their activity in the Home menu. Connect the TV to the device using an HDMI cable. The TV comes with EasyLink set to On.
Page 225 5.5.1 EasyLink • System standby Make sure that all HDMI-CEC settings are properly set up on the device. EasyLink might not work with devices from Press O on the TV remote control for 2 seconds to switch other brands. the connected devices into standby mode. •...
Page 226 5.5.2 EasyLink Remote Control With EasyLink Remote control, the TV remote control The TV comes with EasyLink Remote control set to On. commands are sent directly to the device you are watching To switch EasyLink Remote control off, press h > Setup > on TV.
Page 227: Conditional Access Module (Cam)
5.6.1 Conditional Access Module (CAM) Scrambled digital TV channels can be decoded with a Insert a CAM Conditional Access Module (CAM). Digital TV service Switch off the TV before inserting a CAM. operators provide the CAM when you subscribe to their services.
Page 228 5.6.1 Conditional Access Module Watching a CAM service If a CAM is inserted and subscription fees have been paid, the TV shows the programme from the digital TV service provider. The applications, their function, the content and the onscreen messages all come from the CAM service. CAM settings To set passwords or PIN codes for the CAM service, press h >...
Page 229 5.6.2 Common Interface Plus CI+ This TV can handle the CI+ conditional access. CI+ allows service providers to offer premium HD digital programmes with a high level of copy protection. To insert a CI+ CAM, read the chapter CAM - Conditional Access Module.
Page 230: Wireless Network Connection
5.7.1 Wireless network connection To set up the wireless network connection, read all chapters in Setup > Network. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 231: Wired Network Connection
5.7.2 Wired network connection To set up the wired network connection, read all chapters in Setup > Network. Connect the router to the TV using a network cable and switch on the router before you start the network installation. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 232: Contact Information
Contact information — Consumer Care If your TV breaks down, NEVER try to repair the TV yourself. If the TV problem is not solved you can call the Philips Consumer Care hotline in your country. Find the telephone number on the printed documentation that came with the...
Page 233: Tv And Remote Control
6.2 TV and remote control The TV does not switch on The TV does not respond to the remote control • Check the power cable connection. • Check that the batteries of the remote control are not empty or weak. Check their + / - orientation. •...
Page 234 6.2 TV and remote control The TV switches off and the red light blinks • Unplug the power cable, wait a minute and plug it back in. Verify if there is enough space for ventilation. Wait until the TV has cooled down. If the TV does not restart from standby and the blinking occurs again, call Consumer Care.
Page 235 6.3 TV channels Some TV channels are gone No digital channels found during installation • Verify if the correct list for the Channel overview is • Verify if the TV supports DVB-T or DVB-C in your country. selected. Read Use your TV > Menus > Channel overview. Check the 'Digital TV Country Compatibility' sticker on the back of the TV.
Page 236 6.4 Picture LightGuide is on but there is no picture The TV picture is poor • Verify if the antenna is connected properly. • Verify if the antenna is connected properly. • Verify if the correct device is selected. • Non-earthed audio devices, neon lights, high buildings or mountains can influence the picture quality.
Page 237 6.4 Picture The picture has poor colour The TV does not remember my settings when I switch it back on • Check the colour settings in the Picture menu. Select any of the Smart settings in the Setup menu. • Check whether the TV is set to Home in the Home menu > Setup >...
Page 238 6.4 Picture The picture position on screen is not correct • Some picture signals from some devices do not fit the screen properly. You can move the picture with the cursor keys on the remote control. Check the signal output of the device.
Page 239 6.5 Sound There is a picture but no sound The sound comes from one speaker only • Verify the volume is not set to 0. • Verify that the Balance is not set to extreme left or right. • Verify the sound has not been muted with m. Sound delay when a DVD Home Theatre System device is •...
Page 240 6.6 Devices HDMI connections • If a DVI to HDMI adaptor is used, verify that an additional audio connection is in place to complete the DVI • The HDMI-HDCP procedure might take a few seconds connection. before the TV shows the picture from a device. •...
Page 241 6.6 Devices • Make sure that the System audio control in your HDMI- The PC display on my TV is not stable or is not CEC audio devices is properly set up. Read the user manual synchronised (with TV as PC monitor) that comes with your audio device.
Page 242 6.7 Multimedia USB device content is not shown PC files are not shown in the Browse PC network menu • Set your device (camera) to ‘Mass Storage Class’ • Verify that files have been added in the PC folder. compliant. • Not all file formats are supported. Read Technical data > •...
Page 243 6.8 Network Wireless network not found or distorted. Net TV does not work • Microwave ovens, Dect phones or other WiFi 11b devices • If the connection to the router is OK, verify the router in your neighbourhood might disturb the wireless network. connection to the Internet.
Page 244: Power And Reception
• Mains power : AC220-240V +/-10% (see selected countries on the TV typeplate) • Ambient temperature : 5°C to 35°C • Tunerbands : VHF, UHF, S-Channel, Hyperband • Power and standby power consumption, see the technical specification on www.philips.com Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 245: Display And Sound
7.2 Display and sound Picture / Display Sound • Display type: LCD Full HD W-UXGA • Output power (RMS) : 2 x 15 W • Diagonal size : 40 inch / 101 cm • Virtual Dolby Digital • Aspect ratio : Widescreen 16:9 •...
Page 246: Supported Display Resolutions
7.3 Supported display resolutions Video formats Computer formats Resolution — Refresh rate Resolution — Refresh rate • 480i - 60 Hz • 640 x 480p — 60 Hz (VGA/HDMI) • 480p - 60 Hz • 600 x 800p — 60 Hz (VGA/HDMI) •...
Page 247 7.4 Multimedia Connections Playback formats • USB • MP3 • Ethernet UTP5 • Still pictures : JPEG • Wi-Fi 802.11g (built-in) • MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4 • MPEG program stream PAL Supported USB / memory device formats • AVI •...
Page 248 7.4 Multimedia Supported media server software • Philips NAS SPD8020 (v. 1.2.9.47) • Windows Media Player 11 (for Microsoft Windows XP or Vista) • Google (for XP) • Twonky Media — PacketVideo 4.4.9 (for PC and Intel MacOX) • Sony Vaio Media Server (for Microsoft Windows XP or Vista) •...
Page 249 7.5 Connectivity Rear • HDMI side in • EXT1 (scart): Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB • S-Video in (Y/C) • EXT2 (scart): Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB • Video in (CVBS) • EXT3: Y Pb Pr, Audio L/R • Audio L/R in •...
Page 250: Dimensions And Weights
7.6 Dimensions and weights 40PFL9904 Width 1025 mm Height 662 mm Depth 60 mm Weight ±25 kg … with TV stand Height 717 mm Depth 263 mm Weight ±28 kg UMv 3104 327 0006.4 - 090925 Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 251 • Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near • Never place the TV on a surface covered by a cloth or Philips reserves the right to change products at any time without be- the TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect other material that can be pulled away.
Page 252 Europe — EC Declaration of Conformity Dansk Malti English to scientific evidence available today. Philips plays an active role in Undertegnede Philips Innovative Applications N.V. Hawnhekk, Philips Innovative Applications N.V., jid- Hereby, Philips Innovative Applications N.V. declares the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling erklærer herved, at dette TV overholder de væsentlige...
Page 253 Info for UK only. How to re-tune: Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV Information about how to switchover, will advise you when you need to re-tune during the switchover. To find out how to re-tune your TV, check If you choose to connect your TV to satellite or this user manual for details.
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Page 255 Diagramma elettronico / Electronic diagram Flash FPGA DVB-T DVB-C CVBS WiFi Dimming LED DIMMING HDMI MUX USB 2.0 Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals...
Page 256 All registered and unregistered trademarks are property of their respective owners. Speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners 2009 © Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved www.philips.com...

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