Philips 42PFL74 6M Series User Manual

Philips 42PFL74 6M Series User Manual

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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome 32PFL74x6M 42PFL74x6M 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 HDMI Use your TV Controls Network Watch TV Product specifications Watch a connected device Ambilight 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 Read more about the remote control in Use your TV > Controls > Remote control (Page 11). Alternatively, look at the index in Search for... Press to select the next TV tour. To return to the previous menu page or to Connect devices exit from a TV function.
  • 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 > Browse Net of HD channels in your country, contact TV (Page 21). your Philips dealer or visit www.philips.com/support.
  • Page 6: Important

    When stand mounting the TV, use only the power outlet immediately. Contact the supplied stand. Secure the stand to Philips Consumer Care to have the TV the TV tightly. Place the TV on a flat, checked before use. level surface that can support the ...
  • Page 7 Low temperatures  Before you connect the TV to the  power outlet, ensure that the power If the TV is transported in temperatures voltage matches the value printed on below 5°C or 41°F, unpack the TV and the back of the TV. Never connect the wait until the TV temperature matches TV to the power outlet if the voltage is room temperature before connecting...
  • Page 8: Environmental Efforts

    Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, Energy efficiency which can be recycled and reused. Philips continuously focuses on lowering the environmental impact of our innovative consumer products. We aim our efforts towards environmental improvements during...
  • Page 9: Position The Tv

    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. To prevent damage to cables and connectors, leave a gap of at least 5.5 cm / 2.2 inches from the back of the TV.
  • Page 10: 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 11: 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 12 Batteries Warning: Risk of swallowing batteries! The product/remote control may contain a coin-type battery, which can be swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach of children at all times! Caution: The battery contains perchlorate 4. (Home): Access the Home menu. material, handle it with care.
  • Page 13 The type of battery varies according to RC For remote control with CR2032 (3V) model: batteries: For remote control with AAA batteries (end to end): EasyLink controls Note: EasyLink controls are available when For remote control with AAA batteries (side the connected device is HDMI-CEC by side): compliant.
  • Page 14: Watch Tv

    TV. To download the Switch TV to standby application 'Philips My Remote', visit the Press on the remote control. The remote Apple Apps store or the Android Market.
  • Page 15 Mute or unmute the TV volume Select a channels list  Press to mute the TV, or OPTIONS. 1. In the channel list, press  Press again to restore the volume. 2. Select [Select list] > [Favourites] to display channels in the favourite list; or [All] Adjust headphone volume to display all channels.
  • Page 16 Use TV programme guide options Use smart sound settings You can customise the displayed information Select your preferred sound setting. 1. While you watch TV, press ADJUST.  Remind you when programmes start 2. Select [Smart sound].  Display only preferred channels 3.
  • Page 17: Watch A Connected Device

    USB storage device, you can play the files on Home menu. 1. Connect and switch on the device. Caution: Philips is not responsible if the USB 2. Press . storage device is not supported, nor is it 3. Select [Add your devices], then press responsible for damage or loss of data in the device.
  • Page 18: Ambilight

    Listen to music Ambilight gives a more relaxed viewing Press the Navigation buttons to select a experience. It automatically adjusts the music track, then press OK. colour and brightness of the light to match the TV picture.  Press to search forward or backward within a track.
  • Page 19: Browse Pc Through Dlna

    Universal Plug and only if Ambilight [Colour] is set to Play (uPnP) router. [Dynamic].  A Philips wireless USB adapter or a  [Brightness]: Adjust the brightness of LAN cable that connects your TV to Ambilight. your home network.
  • Page 20 5. Select the media programme and click Enable sharing on Windows Media Allowed. Player 11  A green arrow appears next to the 1. Start Windows Media Player on your media programme. computer.  By default, Windows Media Player 2. Select Library > Media Sharing. shares files from these folders: My ...
  • Page 21: Browse Net Tv

    Internet following options: 2. On your TV, configure Net TV.  [Show info]: Display the file 3. On your PC, register with Philips to enjoy information. exclusive benefits and receive updates on  [Stop]: Stop slideshow. product information. You can register now ...
  • Page 22 A prompt asks if you want to lock adult Options services. Press OPTIONS to select the following: 5. To lock adult services, select [Lock], then  [Remove App] press OK.  [Lock App] To leave adult services unlocked, select  [Unlock App] [Leave unlocked], then press OK.
  • Page 23: Rent Online Video

    Rent online video What you can do With this TV, you can rent a video from an online video store. 1. Open a video store. You may need to register or enter your login. 2. Select a video. 3. Make the online payment. 4.
  • Page 24 Payment The store prompts you to log in or to open a new account if you do not have one. The login might consist of your email address and a personal PIN code. When you are logged in, you can select the payment method, a credit card, or a value code in most cases.
  • Page 25: Use More Of Your Tv

    USB hard disk to the TV and USB hard disk until this process is complete. format it. Caution:  Philips is not responsible if the USB hard device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data in the device. ...
  • Page 26: Record Tv Shows

    Pause a live TV broadcast  Switch the TV to standby.  Switch to another channel.  Switch source to watch from a connected device - a Blu-ray disc player or digital receiver. To change playback speed Press repeatedly. To jump back to the beginning of the TV broadcast Press the left navigation button repeatedly until you reach the beginning of the...
  • Page 27 USB hard disk to the TV and format it. Caution:  Philips is not responsible if the USB hard device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data in the device.
  • Page 28 If your TV remote control does not have a Set a timed recording button: To manually set a recording that is not linked to any programme: and select [Programme guide]. 1. Press 1. From the programme guide page, press 2. With the current TV programme selected, OPTIONS, select [Manual record], and OPTIONS and select [Record].
  • Page 29: Use Multimedia Home Platform

    What you need Cancel a scheduled recording To cancel a scheduled recording: To enjoy MHP interactive services, you need the following: 1. Select the recording and press  digital channels with interactive services OPTIONS.  2. Select [Cancel recording] and press OK. a wired or wireless home network, connected with a Universal Plug and Expired recordings...
  • Page 30: Enjoy Hbbtv

    Auto-start Navigate HbbTV pages To navigate the HbbTV pages, you can use If you switch to a channel with an MHP application, the interactive application starts the navigation buttons, colour buttons, automatically. You can disable or enable this number buttons, and the (back) button.
  • Page 31: View Teletext

    Teletext language View Teletext Some digital TV broadcasters provide several teletext languages. You can set your primary Select a page and secondary language. 1. Select a channel that has teletext feature, 1. Press . then press TEXT. 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or 2.
  • Page 32: Locks, Timers And Subtitles

    1. In the [Clock] menu, select [Date] or Teletext 2.5 [Time], then press OK. Teletext 2.5 offers more colours and better 2. Use the Navigation buttons to make your graphics than normal teletext. If Teletext 2.5 selection. is broadcast by a channel, it is switched on 3.
  • Page 33: View Scenea

    1. Press . Parental rating 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or Some digital broadcasters rate their [Satellite settings] > [Subtitle language]. programmes according to age. You can set 3. Select [Primary subtitles] or [Secondary your TV to display only programmes with subtitles] for the preferred language.
  • Page 34: Use Easylink

    BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully more of your TV > Use EasyLink > compatible with Philips EasyLink. Maximize display for video with subtitles After you switch on Philips EasyLink, these (Page 36). features are available: Hear another device at standby...
  • Page 35 Switch on connected device to standby. To switch on or off EasyLink Other EasyLink buttons are available through Note: If you do not intend to use Philips the On-Screen Remote Control (OSRC). Easylink, switch it off. To access the OSRC 1.
  • Page 36 ADJUST to receive audio from 1. Press audio mode. the connected Philips EasyLink device. If available, audio only mode is enabled. Retain picture quality 2. Accept the prompt on the TV to turn off If your TV picture quality is affected by the the TV screen.
  • 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], [Clear LCD], [Super Settings assistant resolution], [Dynamic contrast], [Dynamic backlight], [MPEG artefact Use the settings assistant to guide you reduction], [Colour enhancement], [Gamma].
  • 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 To disable automatic updates Hide or unhide In the [Channel installation] menu, select Hide channels [Automatic channel update] > [Off]. To prevent unauthorised access to channels, To manually update channels hide them from the channel list. 1. Press . FIND. 1.
  • Page 40 Notes: Install digital and satellite channels  During installation, leave settings Install digital channels unchanged unless your digital provider To improve TV reception, reposition the gives you the specific values to enter. antenna. You need to know the correct  When digital TV channels are found, frequency to tune.
  • Page 41 [Preferences] > [Channel list copy] > dealers and service personnel. [Copy to TV], then press OK.The channel You can copy channel lists from one Philips list is copied to the TV. TV to another through a USB storage 5. Unplug the USB storage device.
  • Page 42: Menu Language

    6. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > Visually impaired [Preferences] > [Channel list copy] > Tip: To verify whether visually impaired [Copy to TV], then press OK. The channel OPTIONS and audio is available, press list is copied to the TV storage device. select [Audio language].
  • Page 43: Other Settings

    1. While you watch TV, press . Note: The update assistant directs you to 2. Select [Setup] > [Watch demos], then the Philips support website. Refer to the press OK. installation instructions on the website to 3. Select a demo, then press OK.
  • Page 44: Reinstall The Tv

    3. In your web browser, navigate to www.philips.com/support. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > 4. At the Philips Support site, find your [Reinstall TV], then press OK. product and locate the [Help] file for your 3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
  • Page 45: Connect Your Tv

    5 Connect your 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. Good quality cables ensure a good transfer of picture and sound.
  • Page 46: 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 47 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 48 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 49 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.
  • Page 50 For the best gaming experience, set the TV Game console to game mode. The most practical connectors for a game ADJUST. 1. Press console are on the side of the TV. However, 2. Select [Smart picture] > [Game], then you can also use the connectors at the back press OK.
  • Page 51 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.) 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.
  • Page 52 Digital camera Connect the digital camera with a USB cable to the TV. 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.
  • Page 53: Connect More Devices

    Connect more devices External hard disk Connect the external hard disk with a USB cable to the TV. Computer Connect the computer with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a DVI-HDMI cable to the TV.
  • Page 54 Connect the computer with a VGA cable and an audio cable to the TV. Net TV keys on your keyboard Keyboard and mouse  Enter : OK to confirm an entry. USB keyboard  Backspace : return to the previous *Available on certain models only.
  • Page 55: Computers And The Internet

     Computers and the To connect your TV to the Internet, you also need a high-speed connection Internet to the Internet. Note: This DLNA1.5 network feature supports these computer operating systems: What you can do Microsoft Windows XP or Vista, Intel Mac Browse PC OSX or Linux.
  • Page 56 Note: Scan for routers  The wireless network operates in the If you have several routers in your network, same 2.4GHz frequency spectrum as you can select the network you need. To common household devices, such as select a specific network router, press Dect phones, microwave ovens or [Scan]on the first page of the installation.
  • Page 57 For the availability of the wireless USB discs may not be projected. adapter, check with your local retailers or  The TV shows PC media files with a buy online at www.philips.com/tv. small delay. Install Wi-Fi MediaConnect (with CD-  Wi-Fi MediaConnect is available for PC ROM) only.
  • Page 58: Common Interface

    1. Switch off the TV. Common interface 2. Follow the directions printed on the CAM and insert the CAM into the Common Interface at the side of the TV. What you can do 3. Push the CAM in as far as it will go, then To watch some digital TV programmes, you wait for the CAM to be activated.
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    TV at www.philips.com/support. When the TV is in standby, a startup splash screen is displayed, then returns to standby You can also contact Philips Consumer Care mode: in your country for support. You can find the This is normal behavior. When the TV is...
  • Page 60: Picture

    An "e-sticker" banner displaying Picture information appears on the TV display: The TV is in [Shop] mode. To remove the The TV is on, but there is no picture or the e-sticker, set the TV to [Home] mode, then picture is distorted: restart the TV.
  • Page 61: Hdmi

    HDMI Network There are problems with HDMI devices: Net TV does not work  If the connection to the router is properly Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth set up, check the router connection to the Digital Content Protection) support can Internet. delay the time taken for a TV to display content from a HDMI device.
  • Page 62: Product Specifications

     Output power (RMS):  For power consumption, see the - For PFL7x06 series: 24 W product specifications at - For PFL7xx6 series: 28 W www.philips.com/support.  Incredible Surround  Clear Sound The power rating stated on the product ...
  • Page 63: Multimedia

    Video formats Multimedia (Resolution - refresh rate) 480i - 60 Hz Supported multimedia connections 480p - 60 Hz  USB : NTFS, FAT 16, FAT 32. Connect 576i - 50 Hz only USB devices which consume 576p - 50 Hz 500mA of power or less.
  • Page 64: Connectivity

     Connectivity HDMI HDMI features  Audio Return Channel (HDMI 1 only) Rear   EXT 1: SCART (RGB/CVBS)  Component and Audio: Y Pb Pr, Audio Dimensions  Service port: SERV.U  Headphones: stereo 3.5mm mini-jack Note: Dimensions and weights are ...
  • Page 65: Help Version

    Use your TV legend to note the weight of the TV with stand. 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 04532 - 20110915...
  • Page 66: Index

    HDMI - 45 connect, USB - 17 HDMI ARC - 45 connectors - 4 hearing impaired - 42 contact information, on Internet - 10 help, onscreen - 10 contact Philips - 10 high-definition (HD), content - 5 controls - 11...
  • Page 67 home menu - 3 position the TV - 9 home mode - 10 power - 62 humidity - 7 recording, TV shows - 26 install channels - 39 recordings, manage - 28 install channels (automatic) - 39 recycle - 8 install channels (manual) - 40 register product - 10 reinstall TV - 44...
  • Page 68 switch TV on, off - 14 teletext 2.5 - 32 teletext, digital text - 31 teletext, dual screen - 31 teletext, enlarge - 31 teletext, language - 31 teletext, search - 31 teletext, subpages - 31 universal access, enable - 42 universal access, hearing impaired - 42 universal access, visually impaired - 42 USB keyboard - 54...
  • Page 69 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 70 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 71 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 72 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 73 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 74 © 2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Document order number 313913704532...

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