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  • Page 1 8217 Series User Manual 43PUT8217 55PUT8217 65PUT8217 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/TVsupport...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    17.1 Recording 7.11 Photo Camera 17.2 Pause TV 18 Smartphones and Tablets 7.12 Camcorder 7.13 Computer 18.1 Philips TV Remote App 8 Connect your Android TV 18.2 Google Cast 19 Games 8.1 Network and Internet 8.2 Google Account 19.1 What You Need...
  • Page 3 Index 19.2 Gamepads 19.3 Play a Game From Game Console or Computer 19.4 Gaming Control Bar 20 Top Picks 20.1 About Top Picks 20.2 Now on TV 20.3 Video on Demand 21 Netflix 22 Alexa 22.1 About Alexa 22.2 Using Alexa 23 Software 23.1 Update Software 23.2 Software Version...
  • Page 4: Home Screen

    You can access All Settings menu via the icon at the Collection top right corner. You can also find the Frequent settings menu and common menu items in the Philips Apps TV Menu, which can be invoked directly from the remote control.
  • Page 5: Open The Home Screen

    Store. You can also install and add more apps as favourite from the Apps tab. Smart TV Collection All your premium apps are available within the Smart TV Collection app. Launch it using the banner on the Favourite apps row. The Smart TV Collection app will also contain recommendations for new Apps and more.
  • Page 6: Setting Up

    • Make sure that the power plug, in the wall socket, is accessible at all times. • When you unplug the power cable, always pull the plug, never pull the cable. • 43PUT8217 VESA MIS-F 100x200, M6 (min.: 8mm, max.:11mm) • 50PUT8217 VESA MIS-F 100x200, M6 (min.: 10mm, max.:20mm) •...
  • Page 7: Antenna Cable

    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 IEC Coax 75 Ohm RF antenna connector.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    10 -  Google Assistant™ To launch the Google Assistant™. Remote Control Middle Key Overview OK key  Standby / On To confirm a selection or setting. To open the channel To switch the TV on or back to Standby. list while watching TV.
  • Page 9: Pair Your Remote Control To Tv

    the microphone on the front side of the remote Bottom control starts blinking. 2 - The remote control must be kept close to the TV (within 1m distance) during pairing in order to ensure success. 3 - If the TV does not launch the voice control field when press ...
  • Page 10: Ir Sensor

    household cleaners on the remote control. IR Sensor The TV can receive commands from a remote control that uses IR (infrared) to send commands. If you use such a remote control, always make sure you point the remote control at the infrared sensor on the front of the TV.
  • Page 11: 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 bottom of the TV to bring up the basic menu.
  • Page 12: Channels

    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 favourite lists you created. Install Channels To open the current channel list… 1 - Press , to switch to TV. For more information, in Help, press the colour 2 - Press OK to open the current channel list.
  • Page 13: Watching Channels

    1 - Press . 1 - Press . 2 - Press OK to open the current channel list. 2 - Press OK to open the channel list. If necessary 3 - Press  OPTIONS. change the channel list. 4 - Select Select Channel List and press OK. 3 - Select the channel you want to unlock.
  • Page 14 saving energy and protecting the screen. press OK. 2 - Select Languages > Primary To open the options menu… Subtitles or Secondary Subtitles. 1 - While watching a channel, press  OPTIONS. 3 - Select the language you need and press OK. 2 - Press ...
  • Page 15: Favourite Channels

    HbbTV on this Channel Reorder Channels If you want to avoid access to HbbTV pages on a Only in a Favourites List you can change the specific channel, you can block the HbbTV pages for sequence of channels (reorder). this channel only. To change the sequence of channels…...
  • Page 16 2 - When done, select Close and press OK. Rename a Favourites List The TV will switch to the newly created Favourites List. To rename a Favourites List… You can add a range of channels in one go or start a 1 - Open the Favourite List you want to rename.
  • Page 17: Text / Teletext

    On each page of TV Guide, there is a "Did you know" Some digital broadcasters offer dedicated Digital Text grid inserted on your favourite channel list. The "Did or interactive TV on their digital TV channels. This you know"-channel provides useful tips to improve includes normal Text using the number, colour and the way you use your TV.
  • Page 18: Interactive Tv

    3 - Select Text 2.5 > Off and press OK. Close iTV pages 4 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close Most iTV pages inform you which key to use to close. the menu. To force an iTV page to close, switch to the next TV channel and press ...
  • Page 19: Channel Installation

    select Next and press OK. 6 - Select Start and press OK to update the digital Channel Installation channels. This can take a few minutes. 7 - Press  (left) to go back one step or press  Back to close the menu. Antenna Installation Reinstall Channels Update Channels...
  • Page 20 DVB Settings Reception Quality You can check the quality and signal strength of a Network Frequency Mode digital channel. If you have your own antenna, you If you intend to use the fast Quick Scan method can reposition the antenna to try and improve the in Frequency Scan to search for channels, reception.
  • Page 21: Channel List Copy

    With Channel List Copy, you can copy the channels 3 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close installed on one TV onto another Philips TV of the the menu. same range. With Channel List Copy, you avoid the time-consuming channel search by uploading a predefined channel list on a TV.
  • Page 22 press OK. Enter your PIN code if necessary. 4 - The TV notifies you if the channel list is copied to the TV successfully. Unplug the USB flash drive.
  • Page 23: Connect Devices

    HDMI ARC and eARC 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 soundbar or AV receiver, also has the HDMI ARC connection, connect it to any of the HDMI connections on this TV.
  • Page 24: Home Theatre System - Hts

    EasyLink 2.0 sound control Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips  Settings > General settings > EasyLink > Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player.
  • Page 25: Smartphones And Tablets

    To connect a smartphone or tablet to the TV, you can use a wireless connection. For a wireless connection, 1 - Switch on the Bluetooth® device and place it on your smartphone or tablet download the Philips within range of the TV. TV Remote App from your favourite app store.
  • Page 26: Headphones

    Headphones USB Hard Drive You can connect a set of headphones to What You Need the  connection on the back of the TV. The connection is a mini-jack 3.5mm. You can adjust the If you connect a USB Hard Drive, you can pause or volume of the headphones separately.
  • Page 27: Usb Keyboard

    corrupt your recordings. When you format another Configure USB Hard Drive, the content on the former will be lost. A USB Hard Drive installed on your TV will need Install the keyboard reformatting for use with a computer. To install the USB keyboard, switch on the TV and connect the USB keyboard to one of the USB connections on the TV.
  • Page 28: Photo Camera

    of the photo is higher. You cannot play a video with native resolution higher than Ultra HD on any of the USB connections. The TV detects the flash drive and opens a list showing its content. If the contents list does not appear automatically, press ...
  • Page 29 HDMI Ultra HD to Optimal or Standard, the TV UI selection Optimal or Standard will turn off VRR support in TV. * Note for AMD Graphics card users: If you connect your computer to TV via HDMI, please ensure following settings in graphics card used to have proper performance.
  • Page 30: Connect Your Android Tv

    • Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow access to the TV's wireless connection. To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android • If the wireless network does not work properly in TV, your TV must be connected to the Internet.
  • Page 31: Google Account

    1 - Select Static IP Configuration and configure the connection. 2 - You can set the number for IP To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android Address, Netmask, Gateway, DNS 1, or DNS 2. TV, you can sign in to Google with your Google Account.
  • Page 32: Smart Tv Collection App

    All your premium apps are available within the Smart • You can allow technical statistics to be send to TV Collection app, under Featured apps section. Philips. Launch it using the banner on the Apps row. • You can allow personal recommendations.
  • Page 33: Apps

    via the Apps page or by the Add app to favourites item on the Apps row. Some Google Play products Apps and features aren't available in all countries. Find more information on www.support.google.com/androidtv About Apps Music You can find your favourite Apps on Apps row in the Home menu.
  • Page 34: Start Or Stop An App

    18+ rated app. This lock is only valid for 18+ 5 - On request, enter the PIN code. rated apps from the Philips apps. 6 - To close the Google Play Store, press  Back repeatedly or press  EXIT.
  • Page 35: Manage Apps

    7 - Press  Back to go back one step or press  You can lock 18+ rated apps from the Philips apps. EXIT to close the menu. This setting controls the 18+ setting in the Philips apps Now you can enter the restricted profile.
  • Page 36: Storage

    a particular app to optimise the overall performance of apps and to keep memory usage low on your Android TV. Also, it is best to uninstall apps that you are not using anymore. Storage You can see how much storage space - the internal TV memory - you are using for your apps, videos, music, etc.
  • Page 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40 Newly connected devices will be added to the Sources menu.
  • Page 41: 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 42: Settings

    2 - Press the colour key  Restore style, and press OK. The style is restored. Settings Customise a Style 14.1 Picture Any picture setting you adjust, like Colour or Contrast, is stored in the currently selected Picture Style. It allows you to customise each style.
  • Page 43 level for removing the noise in video content. gamut. Applicable to some TV models only. Noise is mostly visible as small moving dots in on- Note: Not available when wide colour gamut screen picture. signal or Dolby Vision signal is detected. MPEG Artefact Reduction Select the preset colour temperature ...
  • Page 44 Note: Not available when HDR signal is detected. Not Contrast Modes available in Monitor mode.  Settings > Picture > Advanced > Contrast > Contrast mode. Video Contrast, Gamma Select Normal, Optimized for picture, or Optimized for energy savings to set the TV automatically Video contrast reduces the contrast, for best power consumption or for best picture experience, or select Off to switch...
  • Page 45: Sound

    for reducing the motion judder, visible in movies on Dolby Vision Notification TV. Select 0 when noise appears in playing moving picture on-screen.  Settings > Picture > Dolby Vision notification. Note: Only available when Motion styles set Switch On or Off the Dolby Vision notification when to Personal.
  • Page 46 Make sure the DTS Play-Fi device is connected with same Wi-Fi network of your TV. AI Equalizer 3 - On your Philips TV, open the pre-installed DTS  Settings > Sound > Personal mode settings > AI Play-Fi app and select Connect Speakers to search Equalizer.
  • Page 47 3 - Follow the setup wizard to complete the setup. EasyLink 2.0 Setup Home Theater system with your TV and Play- Fi Speakers Control the sound settings of the HDMI sound system 1 - On Play-Fi app, select DTS Play-Fi Home Theater via EasyLink 2.0 >...
  • Page 48 Select a surround effect from the preset types. Room Calibration • Upmix - Upmix to take full advantage of all speakers. Room calibration • Standard - Speakers output follow the original  Settings > Sound > Room calibration. channels. • Voice - Enhanced the dialog in the vocals. This calibration will allow the TV to determine the •...
  • Page 49: Eco Settings

     Settings > Sound > Advanced > Digital out When a Philips TAH6206 (USB) audio device delay. connected with your TV, you can select Philips TAH6206 (USB) to play TV sound with the device. For some Home Theatre Systems you might need to adjust the audio sync delay to synchronise the audio If there is a Bluetooth®...
  • Page 50: General Settings

    switch the TV screen back on, press any key on the * Connect the USB Hard Drive with size less than 2TB. remote control. To format a USB Hard Drive… 1 - Connect the USB Hard Drive to one of the USB connections on the TV.
  • Page 51 Logos and banner. frame rate signal to synchronize with every picture. It is applied to reduce the lag, judder and frame tearing Set to display Feature logos and Promotional banner. for better gaming experience. Note: To watch HDR10+ or Dolby Vision content from HDMI Demo Me autostart source, you may need to power off your player and ...
  • Page 52: Clock, Region, And Language Settings

    spoken languages for a programme. You can set a Clear approved app listing preferred primary and secondary audio language. If  Settings > General audio in one of these languages is available, the TV settings > Advanced > HbbTV and Operator Apps will switch to this audio.
  • Page 53: Android Settings

    Universal access for blind or partially sighted You can lock apps unsuited for children. You can lock people 18+ rated apps from the Philips apps or set up a  Settings > Universal access > Audio restricted profile in the Home menu.
  • Page 54 Restricted profile You can set up a restricted profile for the Home menu where only the apps you allow are available. You need to enter a PIN code to set up and switch on the restricted profile. Google Play Store - Maturity In the Google Play Store, you can hide apps according to users/buyers maturity.
  • Page 55: 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 56: 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 57 menu. 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 58: Play Your Music

    2 - Playback control bar 360 Photo Options -  : Jump to the previous music in a folder -  : Jump to the next music in a folder Browse 360 photo files... -  : Rewind • List/Thumbnails – List or thumbnails views - ...
  • Page 59: 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 60 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 61: 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 62: Pause Tv

    5 - Press  Back to close the menu. 1 - Press  TV GUIDE. 2 - Press the colour key  Recordings . Broadcasters can limit the number of days a recording 3 - At the top of the screen, can be viewed.
  • Page 63 Pause a Programme To pause and resume a broadcast… • To pause a broadcast, press  (Pause). A progress bar at the bottom of the screen appears briefly. • To call up the progress bar, press  (Pause) again. • To resume watching, press  (Play). With the progress bar on screen, press ...
  • Page 64: Smartphones And Tablets

    The new Philips TV Remote App on your smartphone or tablet is your new TV buddy. 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 65: Games

    19.4 Gaming Control Bar Games The Gaming control bar is an integrated centre for 19.1 information display and setting control while playing What You Need game. It is applicable for HDMI source as long as the Picture style is set to Game/HDR Game/Dolby Vision Game/Monitor/HDR Monitor.
  • Page 66 • the TV must be connected to the Internet. • the TV Clock must be set to Automatic or Country Top Picks Dependent. • you must accept the Terms of Use (You might have accepted already when you connected to the 20.1 Internet.).
  • Page 67 Streaming a lot of videos may cause you to exceed your monthly Internet traffic limit. Using Video on Demand To open Video on Demand… 1 - Press  to open Quick Menu. 2 - Select  Top Picks to open the Top Picks menu. 3 - Select ...
  • Page 68 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 69 • Google account Go to alexa.amazon.com, click on Skills, and search • Mobile device such as your phone or tablet for “Philips Smart TV Voice Control”. The skill will be • Wi-Fi network listed in the results. About Alexa Skill Alexa uses the Alexa Skills to extend the voice control operations.
  • Page 70 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 23.1 file.
  • Page 71 23.3 23.6 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 72 Specifications Product specifications are subject to change without 24.1 notice. For more specification details of this product, Environmental www.philips.com/TVsupport Power End of Use • Mains power : AC 220-240V +/-10% • Ambient temperature : 5°C to 35°C • Power saving features : Eco mode, Picture mute (for Disposal of your old product and batteries radio), Auto switch-off timer, Eco settings menu.
  • Page 73 • 2560 x 1440 - 60Hz 24.9 • 3840 x 2160p - 24Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz Multimedia Connections Supported Video only resolution • USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 Resolution — Refresh rate • Ethernet LAN RJ-45 • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band •...
  • Page 74 • Contact info - Show the telephone number or web new releases. address for your country or region. Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport 25.3 TV Diagnose and Self- 25.2 Using Help diagnose This TV offers help on screen  .
  • Page 75 • Restore picture style or change to other picture Philips startup screen styles. When the TV is in standby, a Philips startup screen is Picture settings change after a while displayed, then the TV returns to standby mode. This Make sure that Location is set to Home . You can is normal behaviour.
  • Page 76 connected to AUDIO IN (mini-jack only), if available. Picture does not fit the screen • Change to a different picture format. HDMI EasyLink does not work • Change Picture format to Original. • Make sure that your HDMI devices are HDMI-CEC compatible.
  • Page 77 OK. 5 - Press  BACK to close the menu. 25.5 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...
  • Page 78 If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV controls. from the power outlet immediately. • ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to have the TV television so they cannot be tripped over, pulled or checked before use. grabbed.
  • Page 79 some lithium battery types). 26.2 • Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or Screen Care mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion. • Never touch, push, rub or strike the screen with any •...
  • Page 80 Backlight characteristics 2022 © TP Vision Europe B.V. All rights reserved. All Philips TV have gone through stringent tests and This product was brought to the market by TP Vision checks before shipping to you. You can be rest Europe B.V.
  • Page 81 Copyrights 28.1 HDMI HDMI 28.4 The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia DTS-HD Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing DTS-HD Administrator, Inc. 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, Play-Fi, the DTS-HD logo, and the DTS Play-Fi logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc.
  • Page 82 28.7 Kensington Kensington (If applicable) Kensington and Micro Saver are registered US trademarks of ACCO World Corporation with issued registrations and pending applications in other countries throughout the world. 28.8 Other Trademarks All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 83 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 84 Network, Wired Child Lock, App Lock Network, Wireless Clear, Internet memory Now on TV Connectivity Guide Consumer Care Contact Philips Online support Contrast, Contrast Mode Open Source Software Contrast, Dynamic Contrast Optimal (Auto Game) Options on a Channel Dialogue enhancement...
  • Page 85 Problems, HDMI Connection Wireless Network Problems, Picture Problems, Remote control Problems, Sound Problems, USB Connection Product Fiche Programmes, Recommendations Quick Menu Radio station Reception Quality Recording Register your product Reinstall TV Remote control, batteries Repair Safety Instructions Screen care Search for a Channel Self-diagnose Sharpness, MPEG Artefact Reduction Smart TV Collection...

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