Contents 1 Notice 2 Important Safety Screen care Environmental care 3 Your TV TV overview 4 Get started Position the TV Wall mount the TV Connect the antenna cable Connect the power cord Insert the remote control batteries Switch on your TV 5 Install channels Automatically install channels Manually install channels...
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2 Important Read this user manual before you start to use this product. Pay close attention to this section and follow the safety and screen care instructions. The product warranty does not apply if damage is caused by failing to follow these instructions. The model and serial number of your TV can be found on the back of the TV as well as on the packaging.
Power consumption The TV consumes minimal energy in standby mode to minimize environmental impact. Active power consumption is displayed at the back of the TV. For more product specifi cations, see the product leafl et at www.philips.com/support.
3 Your TV Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefi t from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome. TV overview This section gives you an overview of commonly used TV controls and functions.
Remote control Switches the TV on from standby or back to standby. The TV is not powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged. b SOURCE Selects connected devices. Cycles through available picture formats. d INFO Displays channel information, if available. e OK Activates a selection or accesses the menu.
Wall mount the TV Warning Wall mounting of the TV should only be performed by qualifi ed installers. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper mounting that results in accident or injury. Depending on the size of your TV screen,...
Connect the antenna cable Connect the antenna cable to the TV antenna socket (75 ) at the back of the TV. Connect the power cord Warning Verify that your mains voltage corresponds with the voltage printed at the back of the TV. Do not insert the mains cord if the voltage is different.
Precautions on using batteries: • Use specifi ed type of battery. • Do not mix new and used batteries. • Do not use rechargeable batteries. • Do not expose batteries to excessive heat, throw them in a fi re, recharge them or try to open them.
5 Install channels The fi rst time you set up your TV, you will be prompted to perform automatic installation of all TV channels. This chapter provides instructions on how to reinstall channels as well as other useful channel installation features. Automatically install channels Press MENU .
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Main Menu Main Menu Rearrange Rearrange Return Return Select channel Select channel Swap with channel Swap with channel Channel name Channel name Delete channel Delete channel Favourite channel Favourite channel Enter channel number: Digit keys Enter channel number: Digit keys Swap a channel number Press MENU .
6 Use your TV This section helps you perform basic TV operations. Switch your TV on/off or to standby To switch on • If the indicator (2) is off, press (1) at the side of the TV. • If the indicator (2) is red, press remote control.
Display a list of channels The channel list contains up to 11 pages and shows the name and number of every channel. The last page contains devices connected to the AV connectors. The list appears on the page featuring the channel or the connected device you are currently watching.
7 Use more of your TV Use TV menus On-screen menus help you to install your TV, adjust picture and sound settings and access other features. This section describes how to navigate the menus. Access the main menu Press MENU . The main menu appears.
[Sharpness] : Adjusts the level of sharpness • in image details. • [Noise reduction] : Filters and reduces noise in an image. • [Other settings] : Accesses the following options: • [Film mode] : Detects that a fi lm is being broadcast, and it enhances picture quality.
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Main Menu Main Menu Sound Sound Return Return Tone control Tone control Sound type Sound type Mono... Mono... Balance Balance Incredible Surround Incredible Surround Off... Off... Auto Volume Level Auto Volume Level Off... Off... Press to select an option. Press to adjust the setting.
Use timers This section describes how to set the clock and switch the TV on or off at a specifi ed time. Note If the power supply is cut off (the TV is unplugged or there is a power failure), set the clock and timers again. Set the time Press MENU .
Automatically turn on the TV from standby Wake-up timer switches on the TV from standby. Activate the timer Press MENU . Select [Features] > [Timer] > [Wake up timer]. Main Menu Main Menu Timer Timer Return Return Sleep timer Sleep timer Time Time Wake up timer...
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Lock a channel or source Note This function is only available if a PIN code has been defi ned. To watch a locked channel or source, access the channel or source and follow the procedure on the screen. The lock is applied again when you put the TV on standby. Press MENU .
Main Menu Main Menu Parental control Parental control Return Return Select channel Select channel Lock channel Lock channel Lock front panel Lock front panel Lock time Lock time Lock installation Lock installation PIN code PIN code - - - - - - - - Press to check the box.
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channel or source. To enable the mode, press , , or OK . Confi gure sources You can confi gure your TV according to the device you connect to it. Press MENU . Select [Installation] > [Input settings] . The [Input settings] menu appears. »...
You must use HDMI for full high-defi nition video. Note Philips HDMI supports High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection (HDCP). HDCP is a form of Digital Rights Management that protects high defi nition content in DVD or Blu-ray Discs.
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Composite - Basic quality Composite video/audio cable (yellow/red/white) For analog connections. Composite cables usually combine a yellow video cable with a red/white audio L/R cable. Match the cable colors when you connect to the TV.
9 Troubleshooting This section describes commonly encountered issues and accompanying solutions. Some problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following list: No picture, no sound • Check if the fuse or circuit breaker is working. •...
Mains power: AC 100V-240V (±10%) • Power consumption: 100 W • Standby power consumption: < 0.3 W • Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. For detailed specifi cations of this product go to www.philips.com/ support. Ambient temperature 5 °C to 40 °C...
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