Philips 8804 Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at 8804 series www.philips.com/TVsupport User Manual 50PUS8804 55PUS8804...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 9.4 Lock Apps 1 What's new 9.5 Manage Apps 1.1 Home and channels 9.6 Storage 1.2 Apps and Philips TV Collection 10 Internet 2 Setting Up 10.1 Start Internet 2.1 Read Safety 10.2 Options on Internet 2.2 TV Stand and Wall Mounting 11 Quick Menu 2.3 Tips on Placement...
  • Page 3 28.3 Leather Care and Maintenance 29 Terms of Use 29.1 Terms of Use - TV 29.2 Terms of Use - Smart TV 29.3 Terms of Use - Philips TV Collection 30 Copyrights 30.1 HDMI 30.2 Dolby Audio 30.3 Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 30.4 DTS-HD (italics)
  • Page 4: What's New

    All your premium apps are available within the Philips TV Collection app. Launch it using the banner on What's new the Apps row. The Philips TV Collection app will also contain recommendations for new Apps and more. Home and channels The new Home launcher Press ...
  • Page 5: Setting Up

    Quick Start Guide that came with the TV. away from the wall. In case you lost this guide, you can download it from www.philips.com. Use the product type number of the TV to look for the Quick Start Guide to download.
  • Page 6: Antenna Cable

    consumption, unplug the power cable to save energy if you do not use the TV for a long period of time. For more information, in Help, press the colour  Keywords and look up Switching On for more information on switching the TV on or off. Antenna Cable Insert the antenna plug firmly into the Antenna socket at the back of the TV.
  • Page 7: Remote Control

    To launch Philips TV Collection App. Remote Control 5 -  SOURCES / PAIR • To open or close the Sources menu. • To pair the remote control to the TV. 6 -  Google Assistant™ Key Overview To launch the Google Assistant™.
  • Page 8 To go back to the previous App/Internet page. open the next or previous page in Text/Teletext. 3 - Playback and Record 6 -  Philips TV Collection • Play , to playback. To launch Philips TV Collection App. • Pause , to pause playback •...
  • Page 9: Pair Your Remote Control To Tv

    standby. If the pairing with the remote control was lost, you www.netflix.com can pair the TV with the remote control again. 2 -  Mute / Volume You can simply long press Press in middle to mute the sound or to restore it. the PAIR key (approximate for 3 seconds) for Prese + or - to adjust the volume level.
  • Page 10: Ir Sensor

    1 - Azerty character Qwerty and Azerty Character position if the keyboard layout is set to Azerty. The standard layout of the Remote Control Keyboard 2 -  Delete is Qwerty. To delete input characters. Azerty keyboard 3 -  Shift Depending on your region, the Remote Control To type uppercase characters.
  • Page 11: Cleaning

    Remove the batteries if you are not using the remote control for a long time. Safely dispose of your old batteries according to the end of use directions. For more information, in Help, select Keywords and look up End of use. Cleaning Your remote control is treated with a scratch-resistant coating.
  • Page 12: Switching On And Off

    Keys on TV Switching On and If you lost the remote control or its batteries are empty, you can still do some basic TV operations. To open the basic menu… 1 - With the TV switched on, press the joystick key on On or Standby the back of the TV to bring up the basic menu.
  • Page 13: Channels

    2 - Select Select Channel List and press OK. 3 - In the list menu, select one of the available Channels channel lists and press OK. Alternatively, you can select the list name at the top of the channel list and press OK to open the list menu.
  • Page 14: Watching Channels

    For more information, in Help, press the colour  Keywords and look up Child Lock for more Watching channels information. Tune to a Channel Parental Rating To start watching TV channels, press . The TV tunes To prevent children from watching a programme not to the channel you last watched.
  • Page 15 You can switch subtitles On or Off. Alternatively 1 - Press  OPTIONS. you can select Automatic. 2 - Select Subtitle Language and select one of the languages as subtitles temporarily. Automatic If language information is part of the digital broadcast and the broadcasted programme is not in your Audio Language language (the language set on TV), the TV can show...
  • Page 16 HbbTV on this Channel Picture-in-picture If you want to avoid access to HbbTV pages on a While watching a TV channel or a video from a specific channel, you can block the HbbTV pages for connected HDMI device, you can shrink the video to a this channel only.
  • Page 17: Favourite Channels

    Edit Favourites Favourite Channels To add a consecutive range of channels to a Favourites List in one go, you can use Edit favourites. About Favourite Channels To add a range of channels… In a favourite channel list, you can collect the 1 - Open the Favourites List where you want to add a channels you like.
  • Page 18: Text / Teletext

    4 - With the  (up) or  (down) keys move the You can select a word and scan Text for all channel where you want it. occurences of this word. 5 - Press OK to confirm the new location. 1 - Open a Text page and press OK.
  • Page 19: Interactive Tv

    graphics. What You Need Interactive TV is only available on digital TV channels. Text Setup To enjoy the full benefits of Interactive TV, you need a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection to the Text language Some digital TV broadcasters have several Text HbbTV languages available.
  • Page 20: Channel Installation

    the package you need. Some packages offer a Quick or Full install for their available channels, Channel Installation select one or the other. The TV will install the satellite channels and radio stations. 9 - To store the satellite setup and installed channels and radio stations, select Finish.
  • Page 21 Channel Packages User Band Frequency Next to the unique user band number, the built-in Satellite operators can offer channel packages that satellite receiver needs the frequency of the selected bundle free channels (free-to-air) and offer a sorting user band number. These frequencies are mostly that suits a country.
  • Page 22 channels and radio stations. Homing Transponder and LNB In some countries, you can adjust the expert settings Remove a Satellite for homing transponder and each LNB. Only use or change these settings when a normal installation fails. You can remove one or more satellites from your If you have non-standard satellite equipment, you current satellite installation.
  • Page 23: Antenna Installation

    the channel package. Manual Channel Update I cannot remove a satellite You can always start an channel update yourself. • Subscription packages do not allow removing a To start a channel update manually… satellite. To remove the satellite, you have to do a 1 - Select Settings >...
  • Page 24 2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary. Frequency Scan 3 - Select Yes and press OK to confirm. 4 - The TV will reinstall completely. All settings will Select the method of searching for channels. You can be reset and installed channels will be replaced. The select the faster Quick Scan method and use the installation can take a few minutes.
  • Page 25: Channel List Copy

    With Channel List Copy, you can copy the channels yourself. Select the frequency number one by one installed on one TV onto another Philips TV of the and use the  (up) or  (down) keys to change same range. With Channel List Copy, you avoid the the value.
  • Page 26 Channel List Version Check the current version of the channel list... 1 - Select Settings > Channels and press  (right) to enter the menu. 2 - Select Channel List Copy and select Current Version, then press OK. 3 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu.
  • Page 27: Connect Devices

    HDMI ARC Connect Devices All of the HDMI connections on the TV have HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel). If the device, typically a Home Theatre System (HTS), About Connections also has the HDMI ARC connection, connect it to any of the HDMI connections on this TV. With the HDMI ARC connection, you do not need to connect the Connectivity Guide extra audio cable that sends the sound of the TV...
  • Page 28: Cam With Smart Card - Ci

    Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre and TV. System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips 2 - While looking at the back of the TV, with the front Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player.
  • Page 29: Smartphones And Tablets

    Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre DVD Player System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player. Use an HDMI cable to connect the DVD player to the...
  • Page 30: Headphones

    5 - Select OK and press OK to confirm. Pairing a Device 6 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu. Position the wireless speaker within a distance of 5 meters from the TV. Read the user manual of the device for specific information on pairing and on wireless range.
  • Page 31: Usb Hard Drive

    When the USB Hard Drive is formatted, leave it Y Pb Pr connected permanently. Connect the game console with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Warning The USB Hard Drive is formatted exclusively for this TV, you cannot use the stored recordings on another 7.10 TV or PC.
  • Page 32: Usb Keyboard

    5 - When the USB Hard Drive is formatted, leave it 7.12 connected permanently. USB Flash Drive For more information, in Help, press the colour  Keywords and look up Pause TV, You can view photos or play your music and videos Recording, or Apps.
  • Page 33: Camcorder

    the user manual of the digital photo camera. 7.15 Computer Ultra HD on USB You can view photos in Ultra HD resolution from a You can connect your computer to the TV and use connected USB device or flash drive. The TV will the TV as a PC monitor.
  • Page 34: Connect Your Android Tv

    If your router has WPS, you can directly connect to the router without scanning for networks. If you have To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android devices in your wireless network that use the WEP TV, your TV must be connected to the Internet.
  • Page 35 for your router. Network Settings DHCP • If the connection fails, you can check the DHCP View Network Settings (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) setting of the router. DHCP should be switched on.  Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi- Fi >...
  • Page 36: Google Account

    Your favourite Apps are placed on the first row. In this Google on your TV. A Google Account consists of an row you will also find the Apps for TV, like Philips TV email address and a password. If you don't have an Collection, Watch TV, TV Guide, Media and others.
  • Page 37: Philips Tv Collection App

    Play Next channel. Press and 1 - Press  HOME. hold Select on a movie or TV show to add it directly 2 - Select  Philips TV Collection and press OK. It to the Play Next channel. will open the Featured apps section.
  • Page 38 and press OK. Press the Options key to open the Options menu. 2 - You can select Privacy setting, then press OK. 3 - Select each setting and press OK to allow or disallow. You can read about each setting in detail. 4 - Press ...
  • Page 39: Apps

    Browser app to surf the Internet. can sign up for All Access, the Google Play Music Apps can come from the Philips TV Collection or subscription. Alternatively, you can play the music the Google Play™ Store . To get you started, some you already own, stored on your computer.
  • Page 40: Start Or Stop An App

    Apps page or by the Add app to favourites to start an 18+ rated app. This lock is only valid for 18+ item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products rated apps from the Philips apps. and features aren't available in all countries. Restricted profile Find more information www.support.google.com/androidtv...
  • Page 41: Manage Apps

    OK to allow or not allow this app. 8 - Press  BACK to go back one step or You can lock 18+ rated apps from the Philips apps. press  EXIT to close the menu. This setting controls the 18+ setting in the Philips apps Privacy Settings.
  • Page 42: Storage

    Storage You can see how much storage space - the internal TV memory - you are using for your apps, videos, music, etc. You can see how much free space you still have available for installing new apps. Check your storage if apps start to run slow or in case of app trouble.
  • Page 43: Internet

    Internet 10.1 Start Internet You can browse the Internet on your TV. You can view any Internet website but most of them are not prepared for a TV screen. • Some plug-ins (e.g. to view pages or videos) are not available on your TV.
  • Page 44: Quick Menu

    Quick Menu You can use the Quick Menu as your Home menu. In the Quick Menu, you will find a quick way to access TV functions. To open Quick Menu and open an item… 1 - Press  to open Quick Menu. 2 - Select an item and press OK to open or start it.
  • Page 45: Sources

    connected device. Sources 12.3 Device Name and Type 12.1 Switch to a device When you connect a new device to the TV and the TV detects the device, you can assign an icon that fits the From the list of Sources, you can switch to any of the device type.
  • Page 46 Newly connected devices will be added to the Sources menu.
  • Page 47: Networks

    Networks 13.1 Network For more information, in Help, press the colour  Keywords and look up Network, for more information on connecting the TV to a network. 13.2 Bluetooth Pairing a Device For more information, in Help, press the colour ...
  • Page 48: Settings

    Restore a Style 1 - Select the picture style you want to restore. Settings 2 - Press the colour key  Restore style, and press OK. The style is restored. 14.1 Picture Customise a Style Any picture setting you adjust, like Colour or Contrast, Picture Settings is stored in the currently selected Picture Style.
  • Page 49 Advanced Colour Settings Advanced Contrast Settings  Settings > Picture > Advanced > Colour. Contrast Modes  Settings > Picture > Advanced > Contrast > Contrast mode. Adjust the colour enhancement Select Normal, Optimized for picture, or Optimized  Settings for energy savings to set the TV automatically >...
  • Page 50 available in Monitor mode. video content. MPEG artefacts are mostly visible as small blocks or jagged edges in on-screen images. Video Contrast, Gamma Video contrast Motion Settings  Settings Motion Styles > Picture > Advanced > Contrast > Video contrast. Motion Styles Press the arrows ...
  • Page 51: Sound

    extreme picture content can still show black bars. audio content. Picture content aspect ratio may change. • Original - Most neutral sound setting • Fit to Screen – automatically zooms in the picture • Movie - Ideal for watching movies to fill the screen without distortion.
  • Page 52  Settings > Sound > Personal mode settings > sound. Custom AI Equalizer. Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the level of AI Equalizer. Digital Output Settings Digital output settings are available for optical and TV placement HDMI ARC sound signals.
  • Page 53: Ambilight Settings

    can set an offset that compensates for the time  Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight style > Lounge necessary for the Home Theatre System to process light. the sound of the TV picture. You can set the value in Select one of the preset colour styles. steps of 5ms.
  • Page 54: Eco Settings

    deactivate this automatic switch off, to set the value to 0.  ISF Tuning  Settings > Ambilight > Advanced >  ISF 14.5 tuning. General Settings The ISF Calibration expert tunes and locks your preferred colour for Ambilight. When the ISF Calibration is done, select ...
  • Page 55 settings > EasyLink > EasyLink remote Home or Shop control > On. Select the location of your TV Note:  Settings > General settings > Location. • EasyLink might not work with devices from other Select Shop, the picture style is switched back brands.
  • Page 56: Clock, Region, And Language Settings

    playing such content for the first time. HDR10+ or HbbTV Device ID reset Dolby Vision content is supported only when HDMI  Settings > General Ultra HD is set to Optimal . settings > Advanced > HbbTV settings > HbbTV Device ID reset.
  • Page 57: Android Settings

    • If none of the automatic settings display the time Set audio preference language correctly, you can set the time manually.  Settings > Region and • If you schedule recordings from the TV Guide, we language > Language > Primary audio, Secondary recommend not to change the time and date audio.
  • Page 58: Lock Settings

    Digital TV channels can broadcast special audio You can lock apps unsuited for children. You can lock commentary describing what is happening on 18+ rated apps from the Philips apps or set up a screen. restricted profile in the Home menu.
  • Page 59: Videos, Photos And Music

    15.3 Most Popular Menu and Last Videos, Photos and Played Menu Music View most popular files or clear the list 1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and 15.1 press OK. From a Computer or NAS 2 - Select  USB Devices and select  Most popular.
  • Page 60: View Your Photos

    15.5 Video Options Play your Videos Browse video files... Play Videos • List/Thumbnails – List or thumbnails views • Shuffle – Play your files in a random order • Repeat – Plays all videos in this folder once or Open video folder continuously 1 - Press ...
  • Page 61 View a 360 photo 1 - Press  SOURCES, select  USB and press OK. 2 - Select  USB Devices and press  (right) to select the USB device you need. 3 - Select 360 Photos and select one of photos, you can press ...
  • Page 62: Play Your Music

    -  : Jump to the previous music in a folder 360 Photo Options -  : Jump to the next music in a folder -  : Rewind Browse 360 photo files... -  : Fast forward • List/Thumbnails – List or thumbnails views - ...
  • Page 63: Tv Guide

    press OK. 2 - Press  BACK to close. TV Guide Change Day 16.1 What You Need The TV Guide can show the scheduled programmes for the upcoming days (maximum up to 8 days). With the TV Guide you can view a list of the current Press the colour key ...
  • Page 64 List of Reminders You can view a list of the reminders you have set. List of Reminders To open the list of reminders… 1 - Press  TV GUIDE. 2 - Press the colour key  Scheduled . 3 - At the top of the screen, select ...
  • Page 65: Recording And Pause Tv

    Schedule a Recording Recording and You can schedule a recording of an upcoming programme for today or a few days from today Pause TV (maximum of 8 days away). The TV will use the data from the TV Guide to start and end the recording. To record a programme…...
  • Page 66: Pause Tv

    or both scheduled recordings. recordings and reminders. To adjust the start or end time of a scheduled recording… Watch a Recording 1 - Press  TV GUIDE. 2 - Press the colour key  Recordings . To watch a recording… 3 - At the top of the screen, 1 - Press ...
  • Page 67 Replay Since the TV stores the broadcast you are watching, you can mostly replay the broadcast for a few seconds. To replay a current broadcast… 1 - Press  (Pause) 2 - Press  (Rewind). You can press  repeatedly to select from where you want to start viewing the paused broadcast.
  • Page 68: Smartphones And Tablets

    Download the Philips TV Remote App from your favourite app store today. The Philips TV Remote App is available for iOS and Android and is free of charge. 18.2 Google Cast...
  • Page 69: Games

    19.1 What You Need On this TV, you can play games… • from the Philips TV Collection in the Home menu • from the Google Play Store in the Home menu • from a connected Game Console Games from the Philips TV Collection or the Google Play Store must be downloaded and installed on TV before you can play them.
  • Page 70: Ambilight

    Lounge Light Ambilight You can set Ambilight to follow the video or the audio dynamics of a TV programme. Alternatively, you can 20.1 set Ambilight to show a preset colour style or you can switch Ambilight off. Ambilight Style If you select Lounge light, you can select one of the preset colour styles.
  • Page 71: Sunrise Alarm

    - If Sunrise alarm is not exited to other application 20.4 after 30 min since Sunrise wake-up, TV shall auto Lounge Light Mode shutdown to standby. Note: The lounge light mode of your TV allows you to Keep the network connection alive for Sunrise alarm switch on the Ambilight when the TV is in standby.
  • Page 72: Ambilight Extension

    Ambilight Extension Ambilight + Hue Configure  Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight extension > Ambilight+hue > Configure. Setup your Philips Hue bulbs to follow the colours of Ambilight. Switch Off Switch on/off Ambilight+hue  Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight extension >...
  • Page 73: Top Picks

    • the TV must have channels installed. • the TV must be connected to the Internet. Top Picks • the TV Clock must be set to Automatic or Country Dependent. • you must accept the Terms of Use (You might have 21.1 accepted already when you connected to the About Top Picks...
  • Page 74 You can select a specific video store if more than one Using TV on Demand is available. To rent a movie… To open TV on Demand… 1 - Navigate the highlight on a movie poster. Limited 1 - Press  to open Quick Menu. info will show after some seconds.
  • Page 75 Freeview Play 22.1 About Freeview Play To enjoy Freeview Play*, you need to connect your TV to Internet first. Freeview Play offers: • Watch TV programmes you missed from the last seven days. • Watch live TV and on demand, all in one place without entering an app, you can search Freeview Play programmes in TV Guide.
  • Page 76 Netflix If you have a Netflix membership subscription, you can enjoy Netflix on this TV. Your TV must be connected to the Internet. In your region, Netflix might only come available with future software updates. To open Netflix, press  to open the Netflix App.
  • Page 77 Alexa. • Wi-Fi network Go to alexa.amazon.com, click on Skills, and search for “Philips Smart TV Voice Control”. The skill will be About Alexa Skill listed in the results. Alexa uses the Alexa Skills to extend the voice control operations.
  • Page 78 1 - Insert the USB flash drive into your computer. 2 - On the USB flash drive, locate the Software file update.htm and double click it. 3 - Click Send ID. 4 - If new software is available, download the .zip 25.1 file.
  • Page 79 25.3 25.6 Automatic Software Update Open Source License To switch on Automatic software update to update About Open Source License your TV software automatically. Leave the TV in standby. README for the source code of the parts of TP Vision Netherlands B.V.
  • Page 80 Please act according to your local rules and do not can also find the power consumption values for this dispose of your old products with your normal product on the Philips website for your country household waste. Correct disposal of your old www.philips.com/TV...
  • Page 81 26.3 Operating System Supported input resolution - Computer (HDMI Input only) Android OS : Resolutions (amongst others) Android Pie 9 • 640 x 480p - 60 Hz • 800 x 600p - 60 Hz • 1024 x 768p - 60 Hz 26.4 •...
  • Page 82 Supported media server software • You can use any DLNA V1.5 certified media server software. • You can use the Philips TV Remote app (iOS and Android) on mobile devices. Performance may vary, depending on the capabilities of the mobile device and the software used.
  • Page 83 • User manual - Read the user manual for TV new releases. information. • Troubleshooting - Find a solution for frequent ask Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport questions. • Factory settings - Reset all settings to factory settings. 27.2 • Reinstall TV - Reinstall and redo the complete TV Using Help installation.
  • Page 84 Philips startup screen • Restore picture style or change to other picture When the TV is in standby, a Philips startup screen is styles. displayed, then the TV returns to standby mode. This Picture settings change after a while is normal behaviour.
  • Page 85 Photos, videos and music from a USB device do not show To solve any Philips TV related problem, you can • Make sure that the USB storage device is set to Mass consult our online support. You can select your Storage Class compliant, as described in the storage language and enter your product model number.
  • Page 86 Do not attemp to repair the TV yourself. This may cause severe injury, irrepairable damage to your TV or void your warranty.
  • Page 87 Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to have the TV • NEVER place a television set in an unstable location. checked before use. • NEVER place the television set on tall furniture (for •...
  • Page 88 times. • Avoid stationary images as much as possible. Stationary images are images that remain onscreen for extended periods of time. Stationary images include onscreen menus, black bars, time displays, Risk of Overheating etc. If you must use stationary images, reduce screen contrast and brightness to avoid screen damage.
  • Page 89 TP Vision is the warrantor in relation to the targeted at consumers which, like any electronic TV with which this booklet was packaged. Philips and apparatus, in general have the ability to emit and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks receive electromagnetic signals.
  • Page 90 Copyrights 30.1 HDMI HDMI 30.4 The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition DTS-HD (italics) Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI DTS Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited.
  • Page 91 30.7 Other Trademarks All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 92 Disclaimer regarding services and/or software offered by third parties Services and/or software offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. TP Vision does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations.
  • Page 93 Connect to computer 33 Network, setting 35 Connection, Satellite 6 Network, Wired 35 Connectivity Guide 27 Now on TV 73 Consumer Care 85 Contact Philips 85 Online support 85 Contrast, Contrast Mode 49 Open Source software 79 Contrast, Dynamic Contrast 49...
  • Page 94 Standby 12 Subtitle 14 Subtitle Language 15 Subtitle Language, Primary 15 Subtitle Language, Secondary 15 Sunrise alarm 71 Support, online 85 Switching On 12 Teletext 18 Terms of Use 89 Terms of Use, Philips TV Collection 37 Test Reception 24...

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