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- Page 1 8818 Series User Manual 43PUS8818 50PUS8818 55PUS8818 65PUS8818 75PUS8818 85PUS8818 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/TVsupport...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 8.11 Photo Camera 1 Home Screen 8.12 Camcorder 1.1 Introduction 8.13 Computer 1.2 Dashboard and Settings 9 Connect Your TV 1.3 Google TV and Basic Mode 1.4 Open the Home Screen 9.1 Network and Internet 9.2 Google Account 2 Setting Up 10 Internet 2.1 Read the Safety Instructions 2.2 TV Stand and Wall Mounting... - Page 3 17.7 Play your Music 18 Smartphones and Tablets 18.1 Philips TV Remote App 19 Games 19.1 What You Need 19.2 Gamepads 19.3 Play a Game From Game Console or Computer 19.4 Gaming Control Bar 20 Netflix 21 Alexa 21.1 About Alexa 21.2 Using Alexa...
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Page 4: Home Screen
Apps Frequent settings menu and common menu items in tab. the Philips TV Menu, which can be invoked directly from the remote control. Navigation Decide what to watch next with easy-to-use navigation. -
Page 5: Open The Home Screen
more information, please refer to Google support page. Difference of Home screen The Home screen of Basic Mode has only two rows and without tabs. The first Home row contains Watch TV, TV Guide, Sources and Dashboard icons for TV feature operations. -
Page 6: Setting Up
In case you lost this guide, you can download it from • Recommended distance to the wall: www.philips.com/TVsupport. A. When wall mounted, position the TV from 7 to 10 Use the product type number of the TV to look for cm away from the wall. -
Page 7: Antenna Cable
Although this TV has a very low standby power 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. -
Page 8: Remote Control
TV application. However, it might not work on some applications; behaviour is dependent on third party Remote Control TV apps. Top (Type 2) Key Overview Top (Type 1) (Standby / On) To switch the TV on or back to Standby. Long press for three seconds to reboot the TV. -
Page 9: Pair Your Remote Control To Tv
Middle Bottom 1 - (TV Guide) / (LIST) To open or close the TV Guide. Long press to open the channel list. 2 - (Volume) OK key Press + or - to adjust the volume level. To confirm a selection or setting. To open the channel list while watching TV. -
Page 10: Voice Search
mode successfully, the LED indicator ring around the 3 - In the list of search results, you can select the microphone on the front side of the remote control item you want. starts blinking. 2 - The remote control must be kept close to the TV (within 1m distance) during pairing in order to ensure success. -
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: Channel Installation
the package you need. Some packages offer a Quick or Full install for their available channels, Channel Installation select one or the other. The TV will install the satellite channels and radio stations. 9 - To store the satellite setup and installed channels and radio stations, select Finish. - Page 13 Channel Packages User Band Frequency Next to the unique user band number, the built-in Satellite operators can offer channel packages that satellite receiver needs the frequency of the selected bundle free channels (free-to-air) and offer a sorting user band number. These frequencies are mostly that suits a country.
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Page 14: Antenna Installation
the channel package. Homing Transponder and LNB I cannot remove a satellite In some countries, you can adjust the expert settings • Subscription packages do not allow removing a for homing transponder and each LNB. Only use or satellite. To remove the satellite, you have to do a change these settings when a normal installation fails. - Page 15 1 - Select Settings > System > About > Reset > Manual Channel Update Factory reset and press OK. 2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary. You can always start a channel update yourself. 3 - The TV will reinstall completely. All settings will To start a channel update manually: be reset and installed channels will be replaced.
- Page 16 necessary. Frequency Scan 3 - Select Digital: Reception Test and press OK. 4 - Select Search and press OK. The digital Select the method of searching for channels. You can frequency is shown for this channel. select the faster Quick Scan method and use the 5 - Select Search again and press OK to check the predefined settings used by most cable operator in signal quality of this frequency.
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Page 17: Channel List Copy
3 - Press (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close With Channel List Copy, you can copy the channels the menu. installed on one TV onto another Philips TV of the same range. With Channel List Copy, you avoid the time-consuming channel search by uploading a Upload a Channel List to TV predefined channel list on a TV. -
Page 18: 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 19: 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 20 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.
- Page 21 1 - Press OPTIONS. HbbTV and Operator Apps Settings 2 - Select Audio Language and select one of the languages as audio temporarily. View or adjust the settings for HbbTV and Operator Apps. Universal Access Switch on or off HbbTV ...
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Page 22: Favourite Channels
To view the CAM information: Mono / Stereo 1 - Press SOURCES. You can switch the sound of an analogue channel to 2 - Select the channel type you are using the CAM Mono or Stereo. for Watch TV. 3 - Press ... -
Page 23: Text / Teletext
Favourites List by duplicating the channel list with all Channels and press OK. channels and removing the channels you do not 3 - In the Favourites List, select the channel you want. want to reorder and press OK. 4 - With the (up) or (down) keys move the The channels in the Favourites List are renumbered. -
Page 24: Interactive Tv
the teletext will be unavailable via TV. In that case, information. the set-top box’s teletext can be used instead. What You Need Text Options Interactive TV is only available on digital TV channels. In Text/Teletext, press OPTIONS to select the To enjoy the full benefits of Interactive TV, you need following: a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection to the... -
Page 25: Tv Guide
Search by Genre TV Guide If the information is available, you can look up scheduled programmes by genre like movies, sports, etc. TV Guide Data To search for programmes by genre: 1 - Press TV GUIDE. With the TV Guide you can view a list of the current 2 - Press ... -
Page 26: Connect Devices
HDMI ARC and eARC Connect Devices Only HDMI 2 on the TV supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) and HDMI eARC. If the device, typically a Home Theatre System (HTS), About Connections soundbar or AV receiver, also has the HDMI ARC connection, connect it to HDMI 2 on this TV. - Page 27 Inputs > Inputs > EasyLink > EasyLink remote HDMI Ultra HD control > On. This TV can display Ultra HD signals. Some devices - To turn on or off the EasyLink remote control connected with HDMI - do not recognise a TV with function.
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Page 28: Home Theatre System - Hts
Connect with HDMI ARC/eARC the sound from the TV to the HTS. Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theatre System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player. HDMI ARC Only HDMI 2 on the TV can offer the Audio Return Channel (ARC) signal. -
Page 29: Smartphones And Tablets
Digital TV operators provide a CI+ module use a wireless connection. For a wireless connection, (Conditional Access Module - CAM) and an on your smartphone or tablet download the Philips accompanying smart card, when you subscribe to TV Remote App from your favourite app store. -
Page 30: Game Console
by arrows (left) or (right). Configure 2 - Press the arrows (up) or (down) to adjust the volume. Install the keyboard To install the USB keyboard, switch on the TV and connect the USB keyboard to one of the USB connections on the TV. -
Page 31: Photo Camera
its content. If the contents list does not appear automatically, press SOURCES and select USB. To stop watching the USB storage device content, press EXIT or select another activity. To remove the USB storage device safely: 1 - Press HOME. 2 - Select the USB drive under Dashboard >... - Page 32 have proper performance. - If graphics card output video is 4096 x 2160p or 3840 x 2160p and RGB pixel format is used, RGB 4:4:4 pixel format studio (limited RGB) shall be set in computer graphic card. - If graphics card output video is 2560 x 1440p 120Hz and RGB pixel format is used, RGB 4:4:4 Pixel Format PC Standard (Full RGB) shall be set in computer graphic card.
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Page 33: Connect Your 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 Google • If the wireless network does not work properly in TV, your TV must be connected to the Internet. -
Page 34: Google Account
DMR is switched on. Google Account Sign In To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Google TV, you can sign in to Google with your Google Account. By signing in you will be able to play your favourite games across phone, tablet and TV. -
Page 35: 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 36: Sources
Sources 11.1 Switch to a device From the list of Sources, you can switch to any of the connected devices. You can switch to a tuner to watch TV or open the content of a connected USB storage device. You can switch to your connected devices to watch their programme, a digital receiver or a Blu-ray Disc player. -
Page 37: Quick Menu And Frequent Settings
Quick Menu and Frequent Settings In the Quick Menu and Frequent settings, you will find a quick way to access TV functions or setting menus. To open Quick Menu / Frequent settings and open an item: 1 - Press Quick Menu / MENU to open Quick Menu. -
Page 38: Display And Sound
entertainment experience. • ECO - Most energy conscious setting. Display and Sound • Movie - Ideal for watching movies with original studio effect. • Game* - Ideal for playing games. 13.1 • Monitor** - Ideal for computer application display. Picture Original video is displaying with minimum processing. - Page 39 Settings > Display & Sound > Picture > Auto contrast. Film Picture style > Auto Film Picture style. Note: Not available on some models when Ambient Switch on or off to detect film content automatically dark detail optimization or Dark detail optimization is and set your preference in the ...
- Page 40 Colour Sharpness Settings > Display & Sound > Picture > Colour. Enhancement Settings > Display & Sound > Picture > Sharpness > Enhancement. Saturation To adjust the sharpness value of the picture. Settings > Display & Sound > Picture > Colour > Saturation.
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Page 41: Screen
> Picture format > Fill Screen, Fit to Screen, Wide Smoothness Screen and Original, and press OK. Settings > Display & Sound > Picture > Motion 2 - Press (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close > Smoothness. the menu. •... - Page 42 2 - Use Philips Sound app to search and setup DTS Play-Fi compatible device. Make sure the DTS Play-Fi device is connected with same Wi-Fi network of your Custom AI Equalizer ...
- Page 43 DTS Play-Fi Wireless Surround Mimi Sound Personalisation settings With Play-Fi app on your TV, you can set up surround sound with TV speakers, soundbar and subwoofer. Mimi Sound Personalization settings 1 - Launch DTS Play-Fi App on TV Settings > Display & Sound > Sound > Mimi 2 - Move to DTS Play-Fi Wireless Surround tab and sound personalisation.
- Page 44 • Custom - Personalised sound mode. The setting is Settings > Display & only available when connected device is compatible Sound > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > Height with TV for the feature. speakers. Select the preferred height speakers movement. The setting is only available when connected device is Adjust bass level compatible with TV for the feature.
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Page 45: Audio Output
4 - Once your TV speakers are successfully 13.4 calibrated, select Test to listen to the sound before Audio Output and after the TV speakers are calibrated. Select Apply to accept the setting or select Try again to redo the calibration. -
Page 46: Ambilight
- SPDIF output (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) will be Ambilight Style enabled when streaming Dolby Digital Plus content. Follow Video Digital out levelling You can set Ambilight to follow the video or the audio dynamics of a TV programme. Alternatively, you can ... - Page 47 Follow App Settings > Display & Follow App setting is available when you control Sound > Ambilight > Ambisleep > Sound. Ambilight with Philips TV Remote app. Select the nature sound you like to use during Ambisleep. Personal Colour The available nature sounds are: •...
- Page 48 Saturation working with Ambilight Settings > Display & Settings > Display & Sound > Ambilight > Philips Sound > Ambilight > Advanced > Saturation. Wireless Home Speakers > Enable/Disable. Press the Arrow / navigation keys to set the level of Ambilight saturation.
- Page 49 Keep the network connection alive for Sunrise alarm to function properly. Sunrise alarm cannot operate Settings > Display & Sound > Ambilight > Philips when the TV clock mode is set to manual. Go to the Wireless Home Speakers > View configuration.
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Page 50: Apps
* Note: If Google TV is not on Your Apps row, you can search it in search field to Open or Install it. Apps Find more information on 14.1 www.support.google.com/googletv About Apps You can find your favorite Apps on Your apps row in Music the Home menu. -
Page 51: Start Or Stop An App
2 - Select Google Play Games app and open it. Payments 3 - Select a game to play or select a new game to install and press OK. To make a payment on Google Play on TV, you must 4 - When done, press Back repeatedly or press add a form of payment - a credit card (outside the EXIT or stop the app with its dedicated exit/stop United States) - to your Google Account. -
Page 52: System
You can also look for a software update yourself. System During the software update, there is no picture and the TV will switch off and on again. This might happen several times. The update can take a few minutes. 15.1 Wait until the TV picture comes back up. - Page 53 power returns, the update will continue. Legal Information To prevent an accidental update of the TV software, Open Source Software delete the autorun.upg file from the USB flash drive. This television contains open source software. TP Vision Europe B.V. hereby offers to deliver, upon Automatic Software Update request, a copy of the complete corresponding source code for the copyrighted open source...
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Page 54: Date And Time
15.3 15.5 Date and Time USB Keyboard Settings Settings > System > Date & Time. Set the keyboard layout for installed USB keyboard Settings > System > Keyboard > USB Automatic date & time keyboard settings. Settings > System > Date & Time > Automatic Connect the USB keyboard to one of the USB date &... -
Page 55: Cast
save energy. You can set the time to 15 minutes, 30 15.9 minutes, 1 hour, 4 hours, 8 hours , 12 hours, 24 hours, Cast or Never. What You Need Set screen off to save energy consumption If an app on your mobile device has Google Cast, you ... -
Page 56: Retail Mode Settings
Note: > Shop setup > Demo Me autostart / Ambilight Demo autostart. If you forgot your PIN code, you can override the current one by using the code 8888 and entering a Turn On/Off the Demo Me or Ambilight Demo new one. -
Page 57: Remote And Accessories
further. If you remove a Bluetooth® device, the device will be unpaired. Remote and To remove Bluetooth® device: 1 - Select Settings > Remote & accessories. Accessories 2 - In the list, select a Bluetooth® device. 3 - Select Forget to remove the Bluetooth® device. 4 - Press ... - Page 58 Update Remote Control Software Update remote control software Settings > Remote & accessories > Remote control settings > Update remote control software. Check available remote control software for updates. If a new software update is available for your remote control, you can start the software update.
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Page 59: Videos, Photos And Music
17.3 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 press OK. 17.1 2 - Select USB Devices and select Most popular. From a Computer or NAS 3 - Select one of the file and press OK to view files or press... -
Page 60: View Your Photos
2 - Select USB Devices and press (right) to select 17.6 the USB device you need. View your Photos 3 - Select Videos and select one of video, you can press Play all to play all files in the folder or press ... - Page 61 - : Fast forward Photo Options - : Pause the playback Browse photo files: • Shuffle – Play your files in a random order 2 - Mark as favourites • Repeat – Play the slide show once or continuously 3 - Play one / Play all: play one photo or play all photos in this folder.
- Page 62 2 - Select USB Devices and press (right) to select the USB device you need. 3 - Select Music and select one of classifications to view music files. 4 - Select a music and you can press Play all to play all files in the folder or press ...
- Page 63 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. Alternatively, you can go Settings > Network & Internet > Remote app QR code and press OK; a QR code will be presented on TV screen.
- Page 64 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 65 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 66 • 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 67 You can also find the power consumption values Please find out for yourself about the local rules on for this product on the Philips website for your separate collection of batteries because correct country at www.philips.com/TVsupport.
- Page 68 Optimal (Auto Game 120Hz Pro) in HDMI 1 and HDMI 22.4 Reception 120Hz (up to 2560 x 1440p) is only supported when HDMI Ultra HD is set to Optimal ( Auto Game) or • Aerial input : 75 ohm coaxial (IEC75) Optimal (Auto Game 120Hz Pro) in HDMI 3 and •...
- Page 69 • AI EQ • Mimi Health Hearing 22.9 Multimedia Connections • USB 2.0 / USB 3.0 • Ethernet LAN RJ-45 • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Dual Band • Bluetooth® 5.0 Supported USB file systems • FAT 16, FAT 32, NTFS, exFAT Playback formats •...
- Page 70 • Contact info - Show the telephone number or web prizes and even participate in special surveys about address for your country or region. new releases. Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport 23.3 TV Diagnose and Self- 23.2 diagnose Using Help...
- Page 71 Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet. Make sure that Location is set to Home. Wait 5 minutes before you reconnect the power cable. If the blinking reoccurs, contact Philips TV Picture does not fit the screen Consumer Care.
- Page 72 • Change Picture format to Original. • Make sure the Ultra High-speed HDMI cable is used for eARC connection. Computer picture is not stable • Only one eARC device is available at a time. Make sure that your PC uses the supported resolution No volume icon shown and refresh rate.
- Page 73 23.5 Bluetooth® Online Help Unable to pair To solve any Philips TV related problem, you can • Make sure the device is in pairing mode. Read the consult our online support. You can select your user manual of the device.
- Page 74 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 75 some lithium battery types). 24.2 • 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 76 Backlight characteristics 2023 © 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 77 25.2 Terms of Use - Smart TV You can see the terms of use, privacy policy, and also set privacy settings of your Smart TV. To open the terms of use of Smart TV page: 1 - Press HOME to open the Home menu. 2 - Select Apps to open apps.
- Page 78 26.5 Dolby Vision and Dolby Copyrights Atmos 26.1 Dolby, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and the double-D Google TV symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Manufactured Google TV is the name of this device's software under license from Dolby Laboratories. Confidential experience and a trademark of Google LLC.
- Page 79 26.8 Wi-Fi Alliance The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ Logo is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. 26.9 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. 26.10 Other Trademarks All other registered and unregistered trademarks are...
- Page 80 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 81 Channel, switch to a channel Channel, TV guide MPEG Artefact Reduction Child Lock Network Frequency Common Interface Slot Network Frequency Mode Computer, connect Network Installation Connectivity Guide Network, connect Consumer Care Network, setting Contact Philips Network, Wired Contrast, Contrast Mode Network, Wireless...
- Page 82 Troubleshooting TV diagnose Parental Rating TV Guide Personal mode, Clear dialogue TV Guide Data Personal mode, Equalizer TV Installation Philips Wireless Home Speakers with TV placement Ambilight Photos, Videos and Music Picture Settings Menu Unicable 1 Picture styles Unicable 2...