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79x6 Series User Manual 50PUN7906 50PUN7966 55PUN7906 55PUN7966 65PUN7906 65PUN7966 65PUN7986 70PUN7906 70PUN7966 75PUN7906 75PUN7986 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/TVsupport...
Contents 1 Home Screen 12 Settings 1.1 Home Screen and Channels 12.1 TV Options 1.2 Open the Home Screen 12.2 Picture Settings 12.3 Sound Settings 2 Setting Up 2.1 Read Safety 12.4 Power Settings 2.2 TV Stand and Wall Mounting 12.5 Advanced Options 2.3 Tips on Placement 12.6 Other settings...
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21.2 Screen Care 22 Terms of Use 23 Copyrights 23.1 HDMI 23.2 Dolby Audio 23.3 Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 23.4 DTS-HD 23.5 Wi-Fi Alliance 23.6 Kensington 23.7 Other Trademarks 24 Disclaimer Index...
This channel contains your Recommended, Subscriptions or Trending YouTube videos. Home Screen Customize channels Click the Customize channels button to add and remove channels from your Home screen. Home Screen and Channels See also www.support.google.com/androidtv The Home launcher To enjoy the benefits of your Android TV, connect the Accessing settings from Home TV to the Internet.
You can find the instructions for mounting the TV stand in the Quick Start Guide that came with the TV. In case you lose this guide, you can download it from www.philips.com/TVsupport. Use the model number of the TV to look for the Quick Start Guide to download.
if you do not use the TV for a long period of time. Antenna Cable Insert the antenna plug firmly into the Antenna socket at the back of the TV. You can connect your own antenna or an antenna signal from an antenna distribution system. Use an F type 75 Ohm RF antenna connector.
To launch the Google Assistant™. Remote Control Middle Key Overview 1 - OK key To confirm a selection or setting. To open the channel list while watching TV. 1 - Power (Standby/On) 2 - Navigation keys To switch the TV on or back to Standby. To navigate up, down, left or right.
4 - It is advisable to wait until the set has fully started up and launched all background processes before pairing mode is entered as the toast message containing further instructions may appear too late, thereby negatively impacting the pairing procedure. Pairing again If the pairing with the remote control was lost, you can pair the TV with the remote control again.
the arrow. 2 - Replace the old batteries with 2 type AAA-1.5V batteries. Make sure the + and the - ends of the batteries line up correctly. 3 - Reposition the battery door and slide it back until it clicks. Remove the batteries if you are not using the remote control for a long time.
Switching On and Make sure the TV is connected to the mains AC power. The indicator light at the bottom of the TV lights up. Switch on Press Power on the remote control to turn the TV on. You can also press the small joystick key on the bottom of the TV to turn the TV on in case you can't find the remote control or its batteries are dead.
Channels Channel Installation First Time to Install Channels Install channels during the first TV installation On the first TV installation, you can follow on-screen instructions to set the menu language, network connection, sign in Google account, select your country and complete other basic settings for the TV. Moreover, you can also install channels during the first TV installation.
Open a Channel List Channels Next to the list with all channels, you can select a filtered list or you can select one of the favorite lists you created. About Channels and Switch To open the current channel list… 1 - While watching TV, press OK to open the current Channels channel list.
the current one by using the code 8888 and entering Channel List Sorting a new one. You can do channel list sorting with all channels. You can set the channel list to show only TV channels or Inputs Blocked only Radio stations. For Antenna channels you can set the list to show the Free or the Scrambled To prevent from using connected devices, you can channels.
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remove the channel from the favorite list. 4 - Press Back to close the menu. To create a favorite channels list… 1 - While watching TV, press OK to open the current channel list. 2 - Press Yellow key for Select More. 3 - Select Select Type >...
Connect Devices About Connections Connectivity Guide Always connect a device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Also, use good quality cables to ensure a good transfer of picture and sound. Copy protection When you connect a device, the TV recognizes its HDMI ports support HDCP 2.2 (High-bandwidth type and gives each device a correct type name.
Home Theater System - HTS Connect with HDMI ARC Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theater System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player. HDMI ARC If your Home Theater System has an HDMI ARC...
Audio Device Digital Audio Out - Optical Audio Out - Optical is a high quality sound connection. This optical connection can carry 5.1 audio channels. If your device, typically a Home Theater System (HTS), has no HDMI ARC connection, you can use this connection with the Audio In - Optical connection on the HTS.
What You Need Formatting If you connect a USB Hard Drive, you can pause or Before you can pause or record a broadcast, or store record digital TV broadcasts. The TV broadcast must apps, you must connect and format a USB Hard be a digital broadcast (DVB broadcasts or similar).
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To view the files from the USB flash drive, you need to add the MMP (MultiMediaPlayer) app to the Home screen first. Press Home, clicking the Apps icon at the left end of the Apps row. You can add MMP apps from the Apps page.
Select a Device Bluetooth To select a wireless device… 1 - Press MENU > TV What You Need options > Settings > Remote & Accessories and press OK. You can connect a wireless device with Bluetooth® to 2 - In the list, select the wireless device and this TV –...
• If the connection to the router is OK, check the router connection to the Internet. To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android The PC and Internet connection are slow TV, your TV must be connected to the Internet.
IP addressing, set the TV to Static IP. Google Account Sign In To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android TV, you can sign in to Google with your Google Account. By signing in you'll be able to play your favorite games across phone, tablet and TV.
Find more information on www.support.google.com/androidtv Apps Music 10.1 About Apps With YouTube Music you can play your favorite music on TV and buy new music on your computer or You can find your favorite Apps on Apps row in the mobile device.
4 - When done, press Back repeatedly or Payments press EXIT or stop the app with its dedicated exit/stop button. To make a payment on Google Play on TV, you must If the App is not on you Home screen, you can add add a form of payment - a credit card (outside the via the Apps page or by the Add app to favorites United States) - to your Google Account.
Sources 11.1 Switch to a device From the list of Sources, you can switch to any of the connected devices. You can switch to a tuner to watch TV or switch to your connected devices to watch their program, a digital receiver or a Blu-ray Disc player.
• Dolby Vision Bright • Dolby Vision Dark Settings • Dolby Vision Vivid 12.1 Dolby Vision Notification TV Options MENU > TV options > Picture > Dolby Vision Press MENU while watching TV, press Navigation Notification and press OK. keys up or down to select one of below menus. Press Turn On or Off the Dolby Vision notification when Navigation keys right or left to view more options Dolby Vision content begins to play on your TV.
Color Tuner Other Picture Settings Fine tune the color setting yourself. MENU > TV options > Picture and press OK. 11 Point White Balance Alignment Backlight Customize the whitepoint balance based on the Adjust the video backlight intensity. selected color temperature of the picture. Brightness Reset to Default Set the level of brightness of the picture signal.
to the video. Select 0 if a sound delay is set on your do not use the remote control of the TV, you should Home Theater System. deactivate this automatic switch off, to set the value to Off. DTS night mode Select DTS night Mode for a more comfortable quiet listening experience when watching content with DTS Set auto sleep timer...
Date & Time Google Assistant Adjust the date and time settings. Adjust the settings for Google Assistant. You can also view the Open-source licenses. Timer Chromecast built-in Set TV switch on or off timer. Adjust the settings for Chromecast built-in. You can view the Open-source licenses and the version number.
will switch to this audio. 12.7 Reboot Clock Home > Settings > Device Preferences > Reboot. Note: Home > Settings > Device Preferences > Date & time. • Disconnect the external USB hard disc before rebooting. • Wait for few seconds, the TV restarts automatically. Correct clock automatically This will remove unnecessary data and information in the memory.
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Accessibility > Audio Description. Digital TV channels can broadcast special audio commentary describing what is happening on screen. Select to enable or disable the audio description. Visually Impaired Accessibility > Visually Impaired. When Audio Description is on, more Visually Impaired options are available.
2 - Enable the Ambilight. 3 - Set Ambilight style to Custom color. Ambilight 4 - Go to Home > Settings > Device Preferences > Ambilight > Custom color to pick a color. 5 - Select a color you want and press OK. 13.1 Ambilight Style 13.3...
14.3 View your Photos Videos, Photos, Music & Text View Photos View a photo 14.1 1 - Press Home, select MMP from the Apps list and From a USB Connection press OK. 2 - Use Navigation keys to select Photo. 3 - Select one of the photos, and press OK.
Display the information of the picture file. Press OK to play or pause the text file preview. Photo Frame image Repeat Set the picture as Photo Frame image. Preview the text files repeatedly or once. Picture Shuffle On, Shuffle Off Adjust the picture settings.
With the USB storage device connected and formatted, the TV continuously stores the TV Recording and Time broadcast you are watching. When you switch to another channel, the broadcast of the former channel Shift is cleared. Also when you switch the TV to standby, the broadcast is cleared.
Smartphones and Tablets 16.1 Google Cast What You Need If an app on your mobile device has Google Cast, you can cast your app on this TV. On the mobile app, look for the Google Cast icon. You can use your mobile device to control what's on TV.
Netflix If you have a Netflix 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 NETFLIX on the remote control to open the Netflix App.
Software 18.1 Update Software Local Updates You need a computer with a high-speed Internet connection and a USB flash drive to upload the software on the TV. Use a USB flash drive with at least 2GB free space. Make sure that write protection is switched off.
Product specifications are subject to change without 19.1 notice. For more specification details of this product, Environmental www.philips.com/TVsupport • Mains power: AC 220-240V +/-10% • Ambient temperature: 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F) End of Use • Power saving features: Sleep timer, Switch off timer, Picture off, No Signal Auto Power Off, Auto sleep.
• 3840 x 2160p - 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 30 Hz, 50 Hz, 60 Hz • Maximum Supported Data Rate: – MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) is supported up to High Profile @ L5.1. 30Mbps 19.6 – H.265 (HEVC) is supported up to Main/Main 10 Profile up to Level 5.1 40Mbps Connectivity •...
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 behavior.
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change and save settings in this mode. correct. • If you use an HDMI-to-DVI adaptor or HDMI-to-DVI A commercial banner appears cable, make sure that an additional audio cable is connected to AUDIO IN (mini-jack only), if available. Make sure that Retail mode is set to Off . Press Home >...
6 - Press Back or EXIT repeatedly to close the menu. 20.3 Online Help To solve any Philips TV related problem, you can consult our online support. You can select your language and enter your product model number. Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport...
If liquids are spilled on or into the TV, disconnect the controls. TV from the power outlet immediately. • ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to the Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to have the TV television so that they cannot be tripped over, pulled checked before use. or grabbed.
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• Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or 21.2 mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can Screen Care result in an explosion. • Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature • Never touch, push, rub or strike the screen with any surrounding environment that can result in an object.
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TP Vision is the warrantor in relation to the products. TV with which this booklet was packaged. Philips and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks of Koninklijke Philips N.V. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Copyrights 23.1 HDMI The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing 23.4 Administrator, Inc. DTS-HD For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, DTS and the Symbol together, DTS-HD, and the DTS-HD logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc.
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23.7 Other Trademarks All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Disclaimer 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.
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Channel List, open Set PIN Code Channel, switch to a channel Software, Update Connectivity Guide Sound Mode Consumer Care Sound, style setting Contact Philips Support, online Switching On Display Mode Disposal of TV or batteries Troubleshooting TV placement Eco Settings...
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