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Philips 42PFL76 6M Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome 47PFL76x6M 42PFL76x6M 37PFL76x6M 32PFL76x6M EN User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Get started Troubleshooting TV tour Contact Philips Important General TV Environmental efforts TV channel Position the TV Picture Help and support Sound Use your TV HDMI Controls Network Watch TV Product specifications Watch a connected device Watch 3D Power and reception...

  • Page 3: Get Started

    1 Get started TV tour Remote control To open or close the Find menu. In the Find menu, access the channel list. To adjust the volume. To open or close the Adjust menu. In the Adjust menu, access a range of frequently used settings.
  • Page 4 Press and hold to return to watching TV. Connect devices To select a red menu option, access digital Interactive TV services*, or watch TV demonstration clips. *Available on certain models only. For the best picture and sound quality, To select a green menu option or to access connect a DVD, Blu-ray disc player, or game energy efficient settings.
  • Page 5 TV. Net TV offers movies, pictures, music setup menu. and much more. For more information about the availability Read more in Use your TV > Net TV and of HD channels in your country, contact online video (Page 23) your Philips dealer or visit www.philips.com/support.

  • Page 6: Important

    Contact of the TV. Secure the wall mount to a Philips Consumer Care to have the TV wall that can support the combined checked before use. weight of the TV and wall mount.
  • Page 7 Risk of injury to children! Follow these precautions to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury to Low temperatures children: • If the TV is transported in temperatures • Never place the TV on a surface below 5°C or 41°F, unpack the TV and covered by a cloth or other material wait until the TV temperature matches that can be pulled away.

  • Page 8: Environmental Efforts

    3D for extended periods of time. If you Energy efficiency experience any discomfort, stop Philips continuously focuses on lowering the watching 3D and do not immediately environmental impact of our innovative engage in any potentially hazardous consumer products. We aim our efforts...

  • Page 9: Position The Tv

    End of use Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which Your product is designed and manufactured cannot be disposed of with normal with high quality materials and components, household waste. Please inform yourself which can be recycled and reused. about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the...
  • Page 10 119 cm / 47 inches: 400mm x 400mm, M6 140 cm / 55 inches: 400mm x 400mm, M8 Warning: Follow all instructions provided with the TV mount. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper TV mounting that results in accident, injury or damage.

  • Page 11: Help And Support

    (available in certain countries only) Contact Philips If you like, you can contact Philips Consumer Care in your country for support. You can find the contact number in the leaflet accompanying the TV.

  • Page 12: Use Your Tv

    2 Use your TV Indicators Controls TV controls 1. Ambient sensor / remote control sensor Ambient sensor is available on certain models only. Remote control +/-: Increase or decrease volume. 2. AMBILIGHT: Switch Ambilight on or off. Ambilight is available on certain models only. (Home): Access the Home menu.
  • Page 13 4. (Home): Access the Home menu. Caution: The battery contains perchlorate (Navigation buttons): Navigate material, handle it with care. For information, through menus and select items. 6. CH - / CH + (Previous/Next): Switch www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorat channels, navigate through menu pages, tracks, albums or folders.

  • Page 14: Watch Tv

    Smartphone control Use your iPhone as a secondary remote, and even as a keyboard. Go to the Apple Apps store and download the application 'Philips Wifi TV Remote'. Follow the instructions provided at the Apps store. Ensure that your TV is connected to the same network as your iPhone.
  • Page 15 Note: There is a short delay before the TV • Press +/- on the front of the TV. responds. Tip: If you cannot find your remote control and want to switch on the TV from standby, press CH +/- on the front of the TV. Though your TV consumes very little energy in standby, it does use some energy.
  • Page 16 Set programme guide Manage channel lists Before you use the programme guide, check You can view all channels, or only your the following settings: favourites in the channel list. 1. Press . FIND to access the channel list. Press 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > Create a channel list [Preferences].

  • Page 17: Watch A Connected Device

    • [Vivid]: Rich and dynamic settings, ideal [Super zoom]: Remove the black bars • for daytime viewing. on the sides of 4:3 broadcasts. Not [Natural]: Natural picture settings. • recommended for HD or PC. [Movie expand 16:9]: Scale 4:3 format •...
  • Page 18 USB storage device, you can play the files on Press the Navigation buttons to select a picture, then press OK. Caution: Philips is not responsible if the USB • To pause or stop play, press OK. storage device is not supported, nor is it •...

  • Page 19: Watch 3D

    What you need Your TV is a 3D TV. To watch 3D, you can To stop watching 3D during a 3D use the Philips Easy 3D glasses, included with ADJUST. Select programme, press this TV. You can purchase additional Philips [2D/3D] >...

  • Page 20: Ambilight

    You can also press AMBILIGHT on the TV Ambilight to switch Ambilight on or off. What you can do *Available on certain models only. Ambilight gives a more relaxed viewing experience. It automatically adjusts the colour and brightness of the light to match the TV picture.

  • Page 21: Browse Pc Through Dlna

    Play (uPnP) router. Music, My Pictures, and My Videos. • A Philips wireless USB adapter or a 4. If your files are in other folders, select LAN cable that connects your TV to Library > Add to Library, and then follow your home network.
  • Page 22 Enable sharing on Windows Media 4. Type a name for your media server, and then click Save changes. Player 12 5. Back in the Twonky Media screen, select 1. Start Windows Media Player on your Basic Setup > Sharing. computer. 6.

  • Page 23: Net Tv And Online Video

    Internet 2. On your TV, configure Net TV. 7. Re-enter the 4-digit code, then press OK. 3. On your PC, register with Philips to enjoy The Net TV start page is displayed. exclusive benefits and receive updates on product information.
  • Page 24 Press OPTIONS and select [Show Access Net TV Applications (Apps) remote control]. Use the onscreen keys to The first page shown is the Net TV home operate the connected audio or video page. The icons on this page represent the player.
  • Page 25 Note: If the write speed is insufficient for Rent a video video transfer, the TV rejects the SD card. To rent a video, select its icon on the video Caution: This TV has a standard SD card slot store page and press OK. In most cases you that can be used only for renting video.

  • Page 26: Use Multimedia Home Platform

    3. Follow the onscreen instructions to use Use Multimedia Home the application. Platform 4. Press EXIT to exit. Note: If the MHP application does not load, enable MHP auto-start. See Use your TV > What you can do Use Multimedia Home Platform > Auto- Available in Italy only start (Page 26).

  • Page 27: Use More Of Your Tv

    3 Use more of While you watch videos within HbbTV pages, you can use (play), (pause) and (stop) buttons. your TV Enjoy HbbTV What you can do Some broadcasters of digital channels offer interactive HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast HbbTV text Broadband TV). Some broadcasters offer HbbTV Text, a With HbbTV, broadcasters combine their new version of Text.
  • Page 28 Note: You can pause a broadcast for a maximum time span of 90 minutes. Installation Caution: Philips is not responsible if the USB hard disk device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data in the •...
  • Page 29 Record now • you start watching a programme from a To record the programme you are connected device - a Blu-ray disc player watching, press and select [Programme or digital receiver. guide]. With the current TV programme While a programme is recording to the USB OPTIONS and select highlighted, press hard disk, you cannot pause a live TV...

  • Page 30: View Teletext

    • • select a recording to watch, Press to view the next or previous page. • remove recorded programmes, • Press the Colour buttons to select a • check the free disk space, or colour coded item. • schedule a timed recording not linked to a specific TV programme.

  • Page 31: Set Locks And Timers

    Subpages Set locks and timers A teletext page can contain several subpages. These subpages are shown on a Clock bar next to the main page number. You can display a clock on the TV screen. If subpages are available on a teletext page, The clock displays the time that is broadcast press to select them.

  • Page 32: View Subtitles

    1. Press . 4. Enter the child lock code with the 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > Numeric buttons. [Preferences] > [Sleeptimer]. 5. Select an age rating, then press OK. All programmes above the selected age 3. Press the Navigation buttons to set the rating are blocked.

  • Page 33: View Scenea

    When the TV is in standby, press View Scenea AMBILIGHT on the front of the TV. Note: It can take more than 5 seconds for What you can do the lounge light to switch on. To select another colour for the lounge light, You can display a default picture as the see Use your TV >...

  • Page 34: Use Easylink

    BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully Blue - [Speakers + headphones]: Hear • compatible with Philips EasyLink. visually impaired audio from speakers After you switch on Philips EasyLink, these and headphones. features are available: 4. Press EXIT to exit. One-touch play...
  • Page 35 Play buttons: Control video or music Switch on play. To switch on or off EasyLink Standby: Display the menu of the • Note: If you do not intend to use Philips connected device. Easylink, switch it off. • : Display the TV menu. •...
  • Page 36 • 1. Press ADJUST to receive audio from Stream TV audio through the TV and the connected Philips EasyLink device. the connected HDMI-CEC audio If available, audio only mode is enabled. device until the connected device 2. Accept the prompt on the TV to turn off switches to system audio control.

  • Page 37: Set Up Your Tv

    4 Set up your TV • [Pixel Plus HD]/ [Pixel Precise HD]: Access advanced settings, including [HD Natural Motion], *[Perfect Natural Motion], [100 Hz Clear LCD], Settings assistant [Super resolution], [Dynamic contrast], [Dynamic backlight], [MPEG artefact reduction], [Colour Use the settings assistant to guide you through the picture and sound settings.

  • Page 38: Channels

    Audio settings Channels Select audio language If the TV channel has multiple or dual sound Reorder and rename broadcast, you can select the preferred Reorder channels audio language. While you watch TV, press OPTIONS. After the channels are installed, you can •...
  • Page 39 Hide or unhide If a channel update is performed, a message Hide channels appears at startup. If you do not want this message to appear To prevent unauthorised access to channels, 1. Press . hide them from the channel list. 2.
  • Page 40 Notes: 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] > • During installation, leave settings [Channel installation]. unchanged unless your digital provider 3. Select [Digital: Reception test] > gives you the specific values to enter. [Search], then press OK. •...
  • Page 41 4. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > dealers and service personnel. [Preferences] > [Channel list copy] > You can copy channel lists from one Philips [Copy to TV], then press OK.The channel TV to another through a USB storage list is copied to the TV.

  • Page 42: Menu Language

    2. Select [Setup] > [Watch demos], then Note: The update assistant directs you to press OK. the Philips support website. Refer to the 3. Select a demo, then press OK. installation instructions on the website to 4. Press EXIT to exit.

  • Page 43: Reinstall The Tv

    3. In your web browser, navigate to sound settings and reinstall all TV channels. www.philips.com/support. 1. Press . 4. At the Philips Support site, find your 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > product and locate the [Help] file for your [Reinstall TV], then press OK.

  • Page 44: Connect Your Tv

    5 Connect your • Do not use an HDMI cable longer than 5 meters / 16.4 feet. About cables Cable quality Overview Before you connect devices to the TV, check the available connectors on the device. Connect the device to the TV with the highest quality connection available.

  • Page 45: Connect Devices

    SCART A SCART cable combines video and audio Use this connection to display PC content signals. on the TV. SCART connectors can handle RGB video For video and sound, use the VGA and signals but cannot handle high-definition AUDIO IN connectors. (HD) TV signals.
  • Page 46 Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the disc player with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. TV receiver Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.)
  • Page 47 Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
  • Page 48 Recorder Connect the recorder with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.) Connect the recorder with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the recorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. For the best gaming experience, set the TV Game console to game mode.
  • Page 49 Connect the game console with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the game console with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Home theatre system Connect the home theatre with an HDMI cable and an optical or coaxial audio cable to the TV. (Optical audio output is available on certain models only.)
  • Page 50 Connect the home theatre with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the home theatre with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Digital camera Connect the digital camera with a USB cable to the TV.

  • Page 51: Connect More Devices

    Digital camcorder Connect the digital camera with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the digital camcorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Connect more devices External hard disk Connect the external hard disk with a USB cable to the TV.
  • Page 52 Computer Connect the computer with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a DVI-HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a VGA cable and an audio cable to the TV.

  • Page 53: Computers And The Internet

    Note: This DLNA1.5 network feature supports these computer operating systems: Computers and the Microsoft Windows XP or Vista, Intel Mac Internet OSX or Linux. Connect What you can do Network benefits If you connect your TV to a computer network with storage devices such as computers, you can play the photos, music and videos on your devices.
  • Page 54 The routers with WPS and the strongest • The wireless network operates in the signal are shown first in the list on screen. same 2.4GHz frequency spectrum as common household devices, such as Select the router you need. If you are Dect phones, microwave ovens or connecting a WPS router, select [WPS] on Bluetooth devices, which can cause Wi-...

  • Page 55: Common Interface

    For the availability of the wireless USB certain commercial DVD or Blu-ray adapter, check with your local retailers or discs may not be projected. buy online at www.philips.com/tv. • The TV shows PC media files with a Install Wi-Fi MediaConnect small delay.
  • Page 56 If a CAM is inserted and subscription fees Watch CAM services are paid, you can watch the channel. The 1. After inserting and activating the CAM, applications, functions, the content and the OPTIONS. press onscreen messages vary for each CAM 2.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    TV chassis: this TV at www.philips.com/support. No action is required. The creaking sound is You can also contact Philips Consumer Care due to the normal expansion and in your country for support. You can find the contraction of the TV as it cools and warms contact number in the leaflet that up.

  • Page 58: Picture

    The picture from broadcasts is scrambled: Picture You may need a Conditional Access Module to access content. Check with your service The TV is on, but there is no picture or the operator. picture is distorted: An "e-sticker" banner displaying •...

  • Page 59: Hdmi

    There is a picture but sound comes from • Make sure that the audio and picture one speaker only: file formats are supported by the TV. Make sure that sound balance is set to the Audio and picture files do not play or centre.

  • Page 60: Product Specifications

    Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius • For power consumption, see the Display resolutions product specifications at www.philips.com/support. Computer formats - HDMI Reception (Resolution - refresh rate) • Antenna input: 75 ohm coaxial (IEC75) 640 x 480 - 60 Hz •...

  • Page 61: Multimedia

    Multimedia • Ethernet LAN RJ-45 Supported image files • JPEG (*.jpg) Supported multimedia connections • USB (FAT or DOS-formatted; Mass Storage Class compliant with 500mA only) • SD card (Videostore) Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. •...

  • Page 62: Dimensions

    • Audio Return Channel (HDMI 1 only) Legend for TV dimensions • The legends used to indicate the TV dimensions are as follows: Dimensions ( ) : 81 cm / 32 inch TV { } : 94-cm/37-inch TV [ ] : 107-cm/42-inch TV Note: Dimensions and weights are (( )) : 119 cm / 47 inch TV approximate values only.

  • Page 63: Help Version

    Use your TV legend to note the dimensions of your TV (with and without the stand). Use your TV legend to note the thickness of your TV (with and without the stand). Help version UMv 3139 137 04541- 20110419...

  • Page 64: Index

    8 Index connect, USB - 18 connectors - 4 contact information, on Internet - 11 contact Philips - 11 3D - 19 controls - 12 3D glasses - 8 3D, health warning - 7 demo - 42 devices, add - 17...
  • Page 65 HDMI ARC - 44 position the TV - 9 hearing impaired - 33 power - 60 help, onscreen - 11 high-definition (HD), content - 5 recording, USB - 29 home menu - 3 recycle - 8 home mode - 10 register product - 11 reinstall TV - 43 install channels - 39...
  • Page 66 teletext, enlarge - 30 teletext, language - 30 teletext, search - 31 teletext, subpages - 31 universal access, enable - 33 universal access, hearing impaired - 33 universal access, visually impaired - 33 USB recording - 29 visually impaired - 33 volume - 12 wall mount - 10 wallpaper - 33...
  • Page 67 Any operation expressly prohibited in market products that cause no adverse health this manual, or any adjustments and effects. Philips confi rms that if its products are assembly procedures not recommended handled properly for their intended use, they or authorised in this manual shall void the are safe to use according to scientifi...
  • Page 68 Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further DLNA , the DLNA Logo and DLNA developments in standardisation for early CERTIFIED are trademarks, service marks integration in its products.
  • Page 69 Info for UK only. Information about how to re-tune your TV during the digital TV switchover. How the switchover affects Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Starting in your TV equipment: late 2007 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV Your new TV has a digital tuner built in, which...
  • Page 70 How to re-tune: Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV 1. Press h on the remote control. switchover, will advise you when you need to re-tune during the switchover. 2. Select Setup and press OK. If you do not re-tune your channels when 3.
  • Page 71 North: 0 800 331 6015 Slovensko 0800 004537 Bezplatný hovor Italia 800 088774 Numero Verde Slovenija 080080254 lokalni klic Қазақстан +7 727 250 66 17 local This information is correct at the time of print. For updated information, see www.philips.com/support.
  • Page 72 © 2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Document order number 313913704541...

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