Automatically install channels Manually install channels Rename channels Rearrange channels Back connectors Side connectors Connect a computer Use Philips EasyLink Use a Kensington lock Supported display resolutions Tuner / Reception / Transmission Remote control Power Supported TV mounts Product specification...
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This TV is fitted with an approved moulded plug. Should it become necessary to replace the mains fuse, this must be replaced with a fuse of the same value as indicated on the plug (example 10A). Remove fuse cover and fuse. The replacement fuse must comply with BS 1362 and have the ASTA approval mark.
TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use. • Never place the TV, remote control or batteries near naked flames or other heat...
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• Never place the TV or any objects on the power cord. • To disconnect the TV power cord easily from the power outlet, ensure that you have full access to the power cord at all times. • When you disconnect the power cord, always pull the plug, never the cable.
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flower– www.ecolabel.eu You can find detailed information on standby energy consumption, warranty policy, spare parts and recycling of this TV on the Philips website for your country at www.philips.com. This TV has features that contribute to energy-efficient use. This TV was awarded the European Ecolabel for its environmental qualities.
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Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your TV at www.philips.com/welcome. This section gives you an overview of commonly used TV controls and functions.
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• Switches the TV to standby if it is on. • Switches on the TV if it is in standby. Toggles the main menu on or off. Toggles teletext on or off. Selects connected devices. Selects tasks or options. UK only: Enables audio commentary for the visually handicapped.
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Launches the sound menu. Increases or decreases volume. • Returns to a previous screen. • Returns to the previously viewed channel. Switches between channel grid and programme list. Enables or disables subtitles. Toggles the demonstration menu on or off. Selects a picture format. Enables Incredible Surround for stereo sources.
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This section helps you perform basic TV operations. • If the standby indicator is off, press ) at the side of the TV. • If the standby indicator is red, press ) on the remote control. • Press ) on the remote control.
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• Switch on the device before selecting it as a source on the TV. Press » The source list appears. Press to select a device. Press to confirm your choice. » The TV switches to the selected device. • Press •...
Menus help you to install channels, change picture and sound settings and access other features. Press » The menu screen appears. Smart picture Picture Video contrast Sound Contrast Brightness Features Colour Installation Sharpness Software update Noise reduction Press to select and navigate through one of the following menus.
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Press Select and press Press to select the following settings. • : Accesses pre-defined smart picture settings. • : Adjusts the intensity of video contents, keeping backlight unchanged. • : Adjusts the intensity of backlight areas, keeping video contents unchanged. •...
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Press » A picture format bar appears. Press to select a picture format. » The selected picture format is activated. Press to confirm your choice. The following picture settings can be configured. • Depending on the format of the picture source, some picture settings are not available.
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Press Press to select and press Press to select the following settings. • : Accesses pre- defined smart sound settings. • : Adjusts the bass level. • : Adjusts the treble level. • : Adjusts the volume. • : Adjusts the balance of the right and left speakers.
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Table Of Pages (T.O.P.) teletext broadcasts allow you to jump from one subject to another without using page numbers. T.O.P. teletext is not broadcast on all TV channels. Press » The teletext screen appears. Press » The T.O.P. overview appears. Press to select a subject.
When watching TV, press » The channel grid appears. Press to select a channel to remove. Press Select » The channel is removed. You can display a clock on the TV screen. Press Press to select » menu appears. Press to enter time.
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You can switch on the TV from standby to a specific channel at a specified time. Press Press to select Press to enter the • : Selects how often the TV is switched on. • : Sets the time to switch on the TV.
PIN code. to display Philips continuously tries to improve its products and we recommend that you update the TV software when updates are available. Check www.philips.com/support for availability.
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• Follow this procedure to avoid damage to your USB storage device. Wait for five seconds before you disconnect the USB storage device. Use the preferences menu to customise your TV settings. Press Press to select • : Displays the volume bar when you adjust the volume.
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The first time you set up your TV, you are prompted to select a menu language and to install TV and digital radio channels (if available). This chapter provides instructions on how to re-install and fine tune channels. This section describes how to search and store channels automatically.
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Press Press to select > » appears. Press to select to enter. Press the three-digit frequency. Press to begin search. » If a channel is unavailable at the selected frequency, the system searches for the next available channel. When the new channel appears, press to select »...
You can rename channels. The name appears when you select the channel. When watching TV, press the channel grid. Press to select the channel to rename. Press » The channel options menu appears. Press to select then press » A text input box appears. Press to select characters.
This section describes how to connect devices with different connectors. Examples are provided in the Quick Start. • You can use different types of connectors to connect a device to your TV. Digital audio and video input from high- definition digital devices such as Blu-ray players.
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Signal input from an antenna, cable or satellite. TV ANTENNA Analogue audio and video input from analogue or digital devices such as DVD players or game consoles. Audio and video input from a computer. PC AUDIO IN/ PC IN(AUDIO) For use by service personnel only.
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Data input from USB storage devices. Stereo audio output to headphones or earphones. Audio input from analogue devices connected to Composite video input from analogue devices such as VCRs.
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• Set the screen refresh rate on your computer to 60Hz. • Select a supported screen resolution on your computer. • Connections via DVI or VGA require an additional audio cable. • • PC AUDIO IN/ PC IN(AUDIO) • PC AUDIO IN/ PC IN(AUDIO) •...
The EasyLink-compliant device must be switched on and selected as the source. • Philips does not guarantee 100% interoperability with all HDMI CEC devices. • Do not enable Philips EasyLink if you do not intend to use it. Press Press to select >...
• Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius To mount the TV, purchase a Philips TV mount. To prevent damage to cables and connectors, be sure to leave a clearance of at least 2.2 inches or 5.5cm from the back of the TV.
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Without TV stand • Dimension (WxHxD): 455 x 303.7 x 56 (mm) • Weight: 3.16 kg • With TV stand • Dimension (WxHxD): 455 x 328.7 x 137.9 (mm) • Weight: 3.32 kg •...
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Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet. Wait until the TV cools down before reconnecting the power cable. If the blinking reoccurs, contact Philips Consumer Care. Enter ‘8888’. Change the TV menu to your preferred language. No action is required. The creaking sound is normal expansion and contraction of the TV as it cools down and warms up.
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If you cannot resolve your problem, refer to the FAQs for this TV at www.philips.com/support. If the problem remains unresolved, contact Philips Consumer Care in your country as listed in this user manual. • Do not attempt to repair the TV yourself. This may cause severe injury, irreparable damage to your TV or void your warranty.
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fine-tune favourites list fine-tune grid install automatic manual list lock rename reorder / rearrange skip channels switch troubleshooting tune lock channels lock connected devices PIN code connect display resolution antenna HDMI overview add to home menu connect watch teletext 29, 5 resolution disable enable...
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