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- Page 1 8837 Series User Manual 43PUS8837 50PUS8837 55PUS8837 65PUS8837 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/TVsupport...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1 Home Screen 7.14 Computer 1.1 Home Screen and Channels 8 Connect your Android TV 1.2 Home Screen Update 8.1 Network and Internet 1.3 Apps and Smart TV Collection 8.2 Google Account 1.4 Open the Home Screen 8.3 Smart TV Collection App 2 Setting Up 9 Apps 2.1 Read Safety... - Page 3 28.1 Safety 18 Smartphones and Tablets 18.1 Philips TV Remote App 28.2 Screen Care 18.2 Google Cast 29 Terms of Use 19 Games 29.1 Terms of Use - TV 19.1 What You Need 29.2 Terms of Use - Smart TV 19.2 Gamepads...
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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
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/TVsupport. Use the product type number of the TV to look for the Quick Start Guide to download. -
Page 7: 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 8: Remote Control
3 - To select one of the Ambilight style. Long press to Remote Control launch the Aurora App. 4 - Freeview Play To launch Freeview Play. Key Overview 5 - SOURCES / PAIR • To open or close the Sources menu. •... - Page 9 the channel list. Bottom (for UK models) Bottom To open the Netflix App directly. With the TV switched on or from standby. • If you have a Netflix membership subscription, you To open the Netflix App directly. With the TV switched can enjoy Netflix on this TV.
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Page 10: Pair Your Remote Control To Tv
Pair Your Remote Control to Voice Search You can search for videos, music or anything else on the Internet by simply using your voice. You can This remote control uses both Bluetooth and IR speak into the microphone on the remote control. (infrared) to send its commands to the TV. -
Page 11: Ir Sensor
Writing Text IR Sensor With the keyboard on the back of the remote control, you can write text in any text field on screen. The TV can receive commands from a remote control that uses IR (infrared) to send commands. If you use To write text…... -
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 bottom of the TV to bring up the basic menu. -
Page 13: 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 14: Watching Channels
1 - Press . 2 - Press OK to open the channel list. If necessary Channel List sorting change the channel list. 3 - Select the channel you want to lock. You can do channel list sorting with all channels. You 4 - Press ... - Page 15 Channel Options Subtitle Language Preferred Subtitle Languages Open Options A digital broadcast can offer several subtitle While watching a channel, you can set some options. languages for a programme. You can set a preferred Depending on the type of channel you are watching primary and secondary subtitle language.
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Page 16: Favourite Channels
To select an audio language when none of your to open the channel list. preferred languages are available… 2 - Press OPTIONS, select Programme Info and press OK to view general information of the 1 - Press OPTIONS. programme. - Page 17 Create a Favourites List Edit Favourites To create a favourite channels list… To add a consecutive range of channels to a Favourites List in one go, you can use Edit favourites. 1 - Press , to switch to TV. 2 - Press OK to open the current channel list. To add a range of channels…...
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Page 18: Text / Teletext
6 - You can reorder channels with the same method 1 - Open a Text page and press OK. until you close the Favourites List with the Back 2 - Select a word or number with the arrow keys. key. -
Page 19: Interactive Tv
If a TV channel offers HbbTV pages, you must first Text Setup switch on HbbTV in the TV settings to view the pages. Settings > General Text language settings > Advanced > HbbTV settings > HbbTV > Some digital TV broadcasters have several Text languages available. -
Page 20: Channel Installation
You need internet connection and accept the Philips 7 - When the TV found the satellites you need, Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy and Smart TV Terms select Install. - Page 21 5 - On the Settings menu, press the colour 4 satellites with Unicable on this TV. Done to return to the screen to start If you notice some missing channels after a Unicable searching for satellites. installation, another installation might have been Homing Transponder and LNB done at the same moment on the Unicable system.
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Page 22: Antenna Installation
all its channels - the former and the new ones - are • If the TV finds one satellite but cannot find a second moved to the end of the channel list All. one, turn the dish a few degrees. Align the dish to get You cannot use Manual installation if you need to the strongest signal on the first satellite. - Page 23 Installation or Antenna Installation and press OK. press OK. 2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary. 6 - Select the country where you are now and 3 - Select Automatic Channel Update and press OK. press OK. 7 - Select Next and press OK. 4 - Select Off and press OK.
- Page 24 multiple TV channels. Free / Scrambled If you have a subscription and a CAM - Conditional Access Module for pay TV services, select Free + Network Frequency Mode Scrambled. If you did not subscribe to pay TV If you intend to use the fast Quick Scan method channels or services, you can select Free in Frequency Scan to search for channels, Channels Only .
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Page 25: Channel List Copy
With Channel List Copy, you can copy the channels 2 - Select Channel List Copy and select Current installed on one TV onto another Philips TV of the Version, then press OK. same range. With Channel List Copy, you avoid the 3 - Press ... - Page 26 1 - Verify the country setting of the TV. (To verify this setting, see chapter Reinstall All Channels. Start this procedure until you reach the country setting. Press Back to cancel the installation.) If the country is correct continue with step 2. If the country is not correct, you need to start a reinstallation.
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Page 27: 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 28: Cam With Smart Card - Ci
remote control CAM with Smart Card - CI+ Settings > General settings > EasyLink > EasyLink remote control > On. This TV is ready for the CI+ Conditional Access . Power off HDMI devices with the TV With CI+ you can watch premium HD programmes, ... -
Page 29: Home Theatre System - Hts
CAM, you will no longer be able to Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre watch the scrambled channels supported by the System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips CAM. Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player. -
Page 30: Smartphones And Tablets
1 - Select Settings > Wireless and Networks and use a wireless connection. For a wireless connection, press OK. on your smartphone or tablet download the Philips 2 - Select Bluetooth > Search Bluetooth TV Remote App from your favourite app store. -
Page 31: Game Console
press (Pause). Trying to pause will start the formatting. Game Console Follow the instructions on screen. When the USB Hard Drive is formatted, leave it HDMI connected permanently. For best quality, connect the game console with a High speed HDMI cable to the TV. Warning The USB Hard Drive is formatted exclusively for this TV, you cannot use the stored recordings on another... -
Page 32: Usb Keyboard
connected permanently. 7.11 USB Flash Drive For more information, in Help, press the colour Keywords and look up Pause TV, Recording, or Apps. You can view photos or play your music and videos from a connected USB flash drive. Insert a USB flash drive in one of 7.10 the USB connections on the TV while the TV is... -
Page 33: Camcorder
If the contents list does not appear automatically, 7.14 press SOURCES , and select USB. Computer Your camera might need to be set to transfer its content with PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol). Read You can connect your computer to the TV using a the user manual of the digital photo camera. -
Page 34: 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 35: 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: 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 43: 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 44 Newly connected devices will be added to the Sources menu.
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Page 45: 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 46: 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 47 Noise is mostly visible as small moving dots in on- Select Normal, Warm, or Cool to set the colour screen picture. temperature for your preference. MPEG Artefact Reduction Whitepoint alignment Settings > Picture > Advanced > Picture Settings > Picture > Advanced > Colour > clean >...
- Page 48 Gamma, HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision but it is Light Sensor subject to the availability of such HDR format in content providers. Settings > Picture > Advanced > Contrast > Light sensor. Select On to adjust the picture settings HDR Upscaling automatically to the lighting conditions of the room.
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Page 49: Sound
Picture Format Quick Picture Setting If the picture is not filling the whole screen, if black During the first installation, you did some picture bars are showing on the top or bottom or at both settings in a few easy steps. You can redo these steps sides, you can adjust the picture to fill the screen with Quick Picture Setting. - Page 50 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 51 3 - Suggest to use TV+ Two as it provides dedicated Select sound style center channel for dialog clarity. Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > Sound style. 4 - Once the devices are assigned, select Continue… to complete the Home Theater system setup. Switch between the preset sound styles.
- Page 52 • Auto - Dynamic range is automatically adjusted. through your remote control. Hold your remote • On - Optimize the dynamic range. control and point it towards the TV, this can take • Off - Turn off dynamic range adjustment. several seconds.
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Page 53: Ambilight Settings
sound. Settings > Sound > Advanced > Digital out delay. When a USB audio device connected with your TV, you can select USB audio device to play TV sound For some Home Theatre Systems you might need to with the device. adjust the audio sync delay to synchronise the audio to the video. -
Page 54: Eco Settings
• Vivid - Ideal for daylight conditions Advanced Ambilight Settings • Game - Ideal for gaming Brightness Follow audio Settings > Ambilight > Advanced > Brightness. Quick Menu > Frequent Settings > Ambilight Press the arrows (up) or (down) to set the style >... -
Page 55: General Settings
Select Switch off timer, the TV switches off USB Keyboard Settings automatically to save energy. * TV switches off if receiving a TV signal but you don't Set the keyboard layout for installed USB keyboard press a key on the remote control during a 4 hour period. - Page 56 Note: HDMI Ultra HD To watch HDR10+ or Dolby Vision content from HDMI source, you may need to power off your player and This TV can display Ultra HD signals. Some devices - power on again when the player connected to TV connected with HDMI - do not recognise a TV with playing such content for the first time.
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Page 57: Clock, Region, And Language Settings
ID with a new identifier. spoken languages for a programme. You can set a preferred primary and secondary audio language. If audio in one of these languages is available, the TV will switch to this audio. CAM Profile Name and CAM Interface Set profile name for installed CI+/CAM Set subtitle preference language ... -
Page 58: Android Settings
Set time zone or set a time offset for your region Universal access for blind or partially sighted (Only available for certain countries) people Settings > Region and Settings > Universal access > Audio language > Clock > Time zone. description >... - Page 59 Settings > Child lock > App lock. You can lock apps unsuited for children. You can lock 18+ rated apps from the Philips apps or set up a restricted profile in the Home menu. The 18+ app lock will ask for a PIN code when you try to start an 18+ rated app.
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Page 60: 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 61: 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 62 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 ...
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Page 63: 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 64: 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 65 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 ...
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Page 66: 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 67: 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 68 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 ...
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Page 69: 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 70: 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 both HDMI source and OTT Apps as long as the Picture style is set to Game/HDR Game/Dolby Vision Game. -
Page 71: 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 72: 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 73: Ambilight Extension
Setup your Philips Wireless Home Speakers to follow the colours of Ambilight. Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight extension > Ambilight+hue > Configure. Setup your Philips Hue bulbs to follow the colours of Configure Ambilight. Settings > Ambilight > Ambilight extension * Note: Ambilight+Hue feature will work with Hue >... -
Page 74: Aurora
Aurora App is an application that enhances ambience of the TV living space with showpieces and colourful Ambilight. Aurora make use of imageries, animation, audio and Philips signature Ambilight to augment the living area to suit your new lifestyle. To launch Aurora app…... -
Page 75: Top Picks
• 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 21.1 Internet.). - Page 76 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 ...
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Page 77: Freeview Play
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 78: Netflix
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 79: Alexa
• 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 80: Software
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 81: View Software Update History
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 82: Specifications
European Directive 2012/19/EU. the average power consumption of this product in use. You can also find the power consumption values for this product on the Philips website for your country at www.philips.com/TVsupport. Please inform yourself about the local separate... -
Page 83: Power
Product specifications are subject to change without Supported Computer/Video resolution notice. For more specification details of this product, Resolution — Refresh rate www.philips.com/TVsupport Video Inputs - Max frame rate is 120Hz (TV can be in Power Video/Game/Computer mode) • Mains power : AC 220-240V +/-10% •... -
Page 84: Sound
26.8 Sound Output power (RMS) : 20W Dolby MS12 V2.5 • Dolby Atmos • DTS – HD (M6) • DTS Play-Fi • Surround Virtualizer + Height Virtualizer • Dolby Bass Enhancement • Dolby Dialogue Enhancement • Dolby Volume (AVL/Night Mode) •... -
Page 85: Help And Support
• Contact info - Show the telephone number or web new releases. address for your country or region. Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport 27.3 TV Diagnose and Self- 27.2 Using Help diagnose This TV offers help on screen . -
Page 86: Troubleshooting
• 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 87 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.
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Page 88: Online Help
OK. 5 - Press Back to close the menu. 27.5 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 89: Safety And Care
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 90: Screen Care
some lithium battery types). 28.2 • 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 91: Terms Of Use
Directives 2014/53/EU (RED), 2009/125/EC (Eco product. TP Vision is the warrantor in relation to the Design) and 2011/65/EC (RoHS). TV with which this booklet was packaged. Philips and Compliance with EMF the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks TP Vision manufactures and sells many products of Koninklijke Philips N.V. -
Page 92: Copyrights
30.4 Dolby Vision and Dolby Copyrights Atmos 30.1 HDMI Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Audio, and HDMI the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. -
Page 93: Wi-Fi Alliance
30.7 Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® Logo is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. 30.8 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. - Page 94 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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Page 95: Index
Ambilight+Hue Dialogue enhancement Ambilight+hue, configuration Digital Text Ambilight+hue, Immersion Disposal of TV or batteries Ambilight+hue, on or off Dolby Atmos Ambilight+Philips Wireless Home Dolby Atmos notification Speakers Dolby Vision notification Ambilight, Custom Colour DVB (Digital Video Broadcast) Ambilight, Settings Ambisleep Android Settings EasyLink 2.0... - Page 96 Network, Wireless Teletext Now on TV Terms of Use Terms of Use, Smart TV Collection Test Reception Online support Text Open Source Software Text language, Primary Options on a Channel Text language, Secondary Top Picks Troubleshooting Parental Rating TV diagnose Pause TV TV Guide Personal mode, Clear dialogue...