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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at 8503 series www.philips.com/TVsupport User Manual 49PUS8503 55PUS8503 65PUS8503...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 9.4 Lock Apps 1 What's new 9.5 Manage Apps 1.1 Home and channels 9.6 Storage 1.2 Apps and Philips TV Collection 10 Internet 2 Setting Up 10.1 Start Internet 2.1 Read Safety 10.2 Options on Internet 2.2 TV Stand and Wall Mounting 11 TV Menu 2.3 Tips on Placement...
  • Page 3 27.1 Safety 27.2 Screen Care 28 Terms of Use 28.1 Terms of Use - TV 28.2 Terms of Use - Smart TV 28.3 Terms of Use - Philips TV Collection 29 Copyrights 29.1 MHL 29.2 HDMI 29.3 Dolby Audio 29.4 DTS-HD Premium Sound ™...
  • Page 4: What's New

    Philips TV Collection All your premium apps are available within the Philips TV Collection app. Launch it using the banner on the Apps row. The Philips TV Collection app will also contain recommendations for new Apps and more. “Play Next” channel You can always know what to watch next from Play Next channel on the Home screen.
  • Page 5: Setting Up

    Quick Start Guide that came with the TV. In case you lost this guide, you can download it from www.philips.com. Use the product type number of the TV to look for the Quick Start Guide to download.
  • Page 6: Antenna Cable

    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 7: Remote Control

    Remote Control Key Overview  TV Menu To open the TV Menu with typical TV functions. 2 -  SOURCES To open or close the Sources menu. 3 -  INFO To open or close programme info.  Standby / On 4 - ...
  • Page 8: Pair Your Remote Control To Tv

    When you started the initial TV installation, the TV invited you to long press the PAIR key, and by doing so, the pairing was done. Note: 1 - Once the remote control has entered pairing mode successfully, the blue LED indicator ring around the microphone on the front side of the remote control starts blinking.
  • Page 9: Keyboard

    for the results to appear. If you use the on-screen keyboard to enter text, you 3 - In the list of search results, you can select the can configure the keyboard layout to a layout you are item you want. used to.
  • Page 10: Batteries

    Batteries If the TV does not react on a key press on the remote control, the batteries might be empty. To replace the batteries, open the battery compartment on the keyboard side of the remote control. 1 - Use a small coin or other small, blunt object and press the rectangular shaped release button to open the battery lid.
  • 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 back of the TV to bring up the basic menu.
  • Page 12: Channels

    1 - With a channel list open on screen, press  OPTIONS. Channels 2 - Select Select Channel List and press OK. 3 - In the list menu, select one of the available channel lists and press OK. Alternatively, you can select the list name at the top Install Channels of the channel list and press OK to open the list menu.
  • Page 13: Watching Channels

    7 - Press  (left) to go back one step or press  to If you lock or unlock channels in a channel list, you close the menu. only have to enter the PIN code just once until you close the channel list. For more information, in Help, press the colour ...
  • Page 14 Switch On Select a Subtitle Language Digital broadcasts can have subtitles for their If none of the preferred subtitle languages are programmes. available, you can select another subtitle language if available. If no subtitle languages are available, you To show the subtitles… cannot select this option.
  • Page 15: Favourite Channels

    4 - Select the appropriate Common Interface slot 3 - In the Favourites List, select the channel you and press  (right). want to reorder and press OK. 5 - Select the TV operator of the CAM and press OK. 4 - With the ...
  • Page 16: Text / Teletext

    4 - With the  (up) or  (down) keys move the Add a Range of Channels channel where you want it. 5 - Press OK to confirm the new location. To add a consecutive range of channels to a 6 - You can reorder channels with the same method Favourites List in one go, you can use Select Range.
  • Page 17: Interactive Tv

    You can select a word and scan Text for all graphics. occurences of this word. 1 - Open a Text page and press OK. Text Setup 2 - Select a word or number with the arrow keys. 3 - Press OK again to jump immediately to the next occurence of this word or number.
  • Page 18 What You Need Interactive TV is only available on digital TV channels. To enjoy the full benefits of Interactive TV, you need a high-speed (broadband) Internet connection to the HbbTV If a TV channel offers HbbTV pages, you must first switch on HbbTV in the TV settings to view the pages.
  • Page 19: Channel Installation

    select Install. 8 - If a satellite offers Channel Packages, the TV will Channel Installation show the available packages for that satellite. Select the package you need. Some packages offer a Quick or Full install for their available channels, select one or the other. The TV will install the satellite Satellite Installation channels and radio stations.
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 channels and radio stations. Homing Transponder and LNB In some countries, you can adjust the expert settings Remove a Satellite for homing transponder and each LNB. Only use or change these settings when a normal installation fails. You can remove one or more satellites from your If you have non-standard satellite equipment, you current satellite installation.
  • Page 22: Antenna Installation

    the channel package. Manual Channel Update I cannot remove a satellite You can always start an channel update yourself. • Subscription packages do not allow removing a To start a channel update manually… satellite. To remove the satellite, you have to do a 1 - Select Settings >...
  • Page 23 2 - Enter your PIN code if necessary. Frequency Scan 3 - Select Yes and press OK to confirm. 4 - The TV will reinstall completely. All settings will Select the method of searching for channels. You can be reset and installed channels will be replaced. The select the faster Quick Scan method and use the installation can take a few minutes.
  • Page 24: Channel List Copy

    With Channel List Copy, you can copy the channels yourself. Select the frequency number one by one installed on one TV onto another Philips TV of the and use the  (up) or  (down) keys to change same range. With Channel List Copy, you avoid the the value.
  • Page 25 Channel List Version Check the current version of the channel list... 1 - Select Settings > Channels and press  (right) to enter the menu. 2 - Select Channel List Copy and select Current Version, then press OK. 3 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu.
  • Page 26: Connect Devices

    HDMI ARC 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 also has the HDMI ARC connection, connect it to any of the HDMI connections on this TV. With the HDMI ARC connection, you do not need to connect the Connectivity Guide extra audio cable that sends the sound of the TV...
  • Page 27: Cam With Smart Card - Ci

    HDMI CEC - EasyLink An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound quality. One HDMI cable combines video and audio signals. Use an HDMI cable for High Definition (HD) TV signals. For best signal quality transfer, use a High speed HDMI cable and do not use an HDMI cable longer than 5 m.
  • Page 28: Home Theatre System - Hts

    Connect with HDMI ARC TV are HDMI ARC connections. 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. Smartphones and Tablets...
  • Page 29: Dvd Player

    need to unpair a paired device first if the maximum number of paired devices was reached. DVD Player 5 - Select the type of device and press OK. 6 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close Use an HDMI cable to connect the DVD player to the the menu.
  • Page 30: Game Console

    3 - Press  (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu. 7.10 USB Hard Drive Game Console What You Need If you connect a USB Hard Drive, you can pause or HDMI record digital TV broadcasts (DVB broadcasts or similar).
  • Page 31: Usb Keyboard

    For more information, in Help, press the colour  Keywords and look up Pause TV, Recording, or Apps. 7.11 USB Keyboard Connect Connect a USB keyboard (USB-HID type) to enter text on your TV. Use one of the USB connections to connect. Configure Warning The USB Hard Drive is formatted exclusively for this...
  • Page 32: Photo Camera

    the user manual of the digital photo camera. 7.12 USB Flash Drive Ultra HD on USB You can view photos in Ultra HD resolution from a You can view photos or play your music and videos connected USB device or flash drive. The TV will from a connected USB flash drive.
  • Page 33 With DVI to HDMI Alternatively, you can use a DVI to HDMI adapter (sold separately) to connect the PC to HDMI and an audio L/R cable (mini-jack 3.5mm) to AUDIO IN L/R on the back of the TV.
  • Page 34: Connect Your Android Tv

    If your router has WPS with a PIN code, you can directly connect to the router without scanning for To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Android networks. If you have devices in your wireless TV, your TV must be connected to the Internet.
  • Page 35 What You Need To connect the TV to the Internet, you need a Network Configuration - Static IP Configuration network router with a connection to the Internet. Use a high-speed (broadband) connection  Settings > Wireless and Networks > Wired or Wi- to the Internet.
  • Page 36: Google Account

    Your favourite Apps are placed on the first row. In this email address and a password. If you don't have an row you will also find the Apps for TV, like Philips TV Google Account yet, use your computer or tablet to Collection, Watch TV, TV Guide, Media and others.
  • Page 37: Philips Tv Collection App

    To install an app from the Philips TV Collection… 1 - Press  HOME. 2 - Select  Philips TV Collection and press OK. It will open the Featured apps section. 3 - Select the “All” tab and press OK. It will display all the apps that are available to the user, including the installed ones.
  • Page 38: Apps

    All Access, the Google Play Music Browser app to surf the Internet. subscription. Alternatively, you can play the music Apps can come from the Philips TV Collection or you already own, stored on your computer. the Google Play™ Store . To get you started, some practical apps are pre-installed on your TV.
  • Page 39: Start Or Stop An App

    Apps row. Some Google Play products to start an 18+ rated app. This lock is only valid for 18+ and features aren't available in all countries. rated apps from the Philips apps. Find more information Restricted profile on support.google.com/androidtv...
  • Page 40: Manage Apps

    OK to allow or not allow this app. 8 - Press  BACK to go back one step or You can lock 18+ rated apps from the Philips apps. press  EXIT to close the menu. This setting controls the 18+ setting in the Philips apps Privacy Settings.
  • Page 41: Storage

    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. You can see how much free space you still have available for installing new apps. Check your storage if apps start to run slow or in case of app trouble.
  • Page 42: 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 43: Tv Menu

    TV Menu 11.1 About TV Menu If the TV cannot be connected with the Internet, you can use the TV Menu as your Home menu. In the TV Menu, you will find every TV function. 11.2 Open TV Menu To open TV Menu and open an item… 1 - Press ...
  • Page 44: Sources

    12.3 Device Name and Type Sources When you connect a new device to the TV and the TV 12.1 detects the device, you can assign an icon that fits the Switch to a device device type. If you connect a device with an HDMI cable and HDMI CEC, the TV detects the device type automatically and the device gets an appropriate From the list of Sources, you can switch to any of the...
  • 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

    Colour, Contrast, Sharpness, Brightness Settings Adjust the picture colour  Settings > Picture > Colour. 14.1 Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the Picture colour saturation value of the picture. Picture Settings Adjust the picture contrast Picture Style ...
  • Page 47 Select Normal or Wide to set the type of colour  Settings gamut. > Picture > Advanced > Colour > RGB only mode. Select Red, Green, or Blue to switch picture as Select the preset colour temperature selected colour only, or select Off to turn off RGB mode.
  • Page 48  Settings > All settings Picture Clean > Picture > Advanced > Contrast > HDR Premium. Noise reduction Select HDR Premium for superior contrast and brightness effect.  Settings > Picture > Advanced > Picture clean > Noise reduction. Note: Available when HDR (High-Dynamic Range) signal is detected.
  • Page 49: Sound

     Settings Quick Picture Setting > Picture > Advanced > Motion > Perfect Clear Motion. During the first installation, you did some picture Perfect Clear Motion makes any movement smooth settings in a few easy steps. You can redo these steps and fluent.
  • Page 50 You can select where you want to hear the TV sound Equalizer and how you want to control it.  Settings > All settings > Sound > Expert mode • If you select TV speakers off, you permanently settings > Equalizer. switch off the TV speakers.
  • Page 51: Ambilight Settings

    adjust the audio sync delay to synchronise the audio • Lumina - Mixes audio dynamics with video colours to the video. Select Off if a sound delay is set on • Colora - Based on audio dynamics your Home Theatre System. •...
  • Page 52: Eco Settings

    > Ambilight > Ambilight+hue > Configure. Select the colour of the wall behind the TV and the TV Setup your Philips Hue bulbs to follow the colours of will modify the Ambilight colours to appear as they Ambilight. are intended.
  • Page 53: General Settings

    Set TV switch off timer USB Keyboard Settings  Settings > Eco settings > Switch off timer. Set the keyboard layout for installed USB keyboard Press the arrows  (up) or  (down) to adjust the value. The value 0 (Off) deactivates the automatic switch off.
  • Page 54 • Resolution: 3840 x 2160 EasyLink - HDMI CEC • Frame rate (Hz): 50Hz, 59.94Hz, 60Hz • Video data sub-sampling (bit-depth) Connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to your TV, - 8 bit: YCbCr 4:2:0, YCbCr 4:2:2*, YCbCr 4:4:4*, RGB you can operate them with the TV remote control. 4:4:4* EasyLink HDMI CEC must be switched on on the TV - 10 bit: YCbCr 4:2:0*, YCbCr 4:2:2*...
  • Page 55: Clock, Region, And Language Settings

    • The standard setting for the TV clock is Automatic. 14.6 The time information comes from the broadcasted Clock, Region, and Language UTC - Coordinated Universal Time information. • If the clock is not correct, you can set the TV clock Settings to Country dependent.
  • Page 56: Lock Settings

    • Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio You can lock apps unsuited for children. You can lock and subtitles adapted for the hard of hearing or deaf 18+ rated apps from the Philips apps or set up a people. restricted profile in the Home menu.
  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 59 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 60: Play Your Music

    -  : Jump to the previous music in a folder 360 Photo Options -  : Jump to the next music in a folder -  : Rewind Browse 360 photo files... -  : Fast forward • List/Thumbnails – List or thumbnails views - ...
  • Page 61: Tv Guide

    to From the Internet automatically. To make the recordings available in the list of TV Guide recordings, switch to the setting that was selected when the recordings were made. 16.1 What You Need 16.3 Using the TV Guide With the TV Guide you can view a list of the current and scheduled TV programmes of your channels.
  • Page 62 To clear a reminder… Set a Recording 1 - Press  TV GUIDE and select a programme with the reminder. You can set a recording in the TV Guide*. 2 - Press the colour key  Clear Reminder and To see the recording list, press ...
  • Page 63: 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 64: Pause Tv

    or both scheduled recordings. recordings and reminders. To adjust the start or end time of a scheduled recording… Watch a Recording 1 - Press  TV GUIDE. 2 - Press the colour key  Recordings . To watch a recording… 3 - At the top of the screen, 1 - Press ...
  • Page 65 press  (Stop). Replay Since the TV stores the broadcast you are watching, you can mostly replay the broadcast for a few seconds. To replay a current broadcast… 1 - Press  (Pause) 2 - Press  (Rewind). You can press ...
  • Page 66: Smartphones And Tablets

    Google Play Store. Download the Philips TV Remote App from your favourite app store today. 18.4 The Philips TV Remote App is available for iOS and Android and is free of charge. This TV is MHL™ compliant. 18.2...
  • Page 67: Games

    19.1 What You Need On this TV, you can play games… • from the Philips TV Collection in the Home menu • from the Google Play Store in the Home menu • from a connected Game Console Games from the Philips TV Collection or the Google Play Store must be downloaded and installed on TV before you can play them.
  • Page 68: Ambilight

    • Rhytm - Based on audio dynamics • Party - A mix of all Follow Audio styles, one after Ambilight the other 20.1 Follow Colour Ambilight Style You can set Ambilight to follow the video or the audio Follow Video dynamics of a TV programme.
  • Page 69: Ambilight Settings

    20.3 Ambilight Settings For more information, in Help, press the colour  Keywords and look up Ambilight, Settings for more information. 20.4 Lounge Light Mode The lounge light mode of your TV allows you to switch on the Ambilight when the TV is in standby. So you can light up your room with Ambilight.
  • Page 70 accepted already when you connected to the Internet.). Top Picks The icon  will only appear at the top of the screen when Now on TV is available. 21.1 The TV does not store former recommendations. About Top Picks With  Top Picks your TV recommends… Using Now on TV •...
  • Page 71 You can select a specific video store if more than one Using TV on Demand is available. To rent a movie… To open TV on Demand… 1 - Navigate the highlight on a movie poster. Limited 1 - Press  to open Quick Menu. info will show after some seconds.
  • Page 72 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 73 To control your TV with Alexa, you will need... Go to alexa.amazon.com, click on Skills, and search • Philips Android Smart TV that supports Alexa for “Philips Smart TV Voice Control”. The skill will be • Amazon Echo device listed in the results.
  • Page 74 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 24.1 file.
  • Page 75 INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF 24.3 MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR Automatic Software Update PURPOSE, REGARDING THIS SOFTWARE. TP Vision Netherlands B.V. offers no support for this software. To switch on Automatic software update to update The preceding does not affect your warranties and your TV software automatically.
  • Page 76 1 year. You can also find the power consumption values for this product on the Philips website for your country at www.philips.com/TV Please inform yourself about the local separate...
  • Page 77 sources. 25.3 Operating System Supported input resolution - Computer (HDMI Input Android OS : only) Android Oreo 8 Resolutions (amongst others) • 640 x 480p - 60 Hz • 800 x 600p - 60 Hz 25.4 • 1024 x 768p - 60 Hz Reception •...
  • Page 78 Supported media server software (DMS) • You can use any DLNA V1.5 certified media server software (DMS class). • You can use the Philips TV Remote app (iOS and Android) on mobile devices. Performance may vary, depending on the capabilities...
  • Page 79 Philips startup screen install channels, sort channels, update TV software, connect external devices and use Smart functions on When the TV is in standby, a Philips startup screen is your TV. displayed, then the TV returns to standby mode. This...
  • Page 80 • Change Picture format to Original. Wait 5 minutes before you reconnect the power Picture position is incorrect cable. If the blinking reoccurs, contact Philips TV • Picture signals from some devices may not fit the Consumer Care. screen correctly. Check the signal output of the connected device.
  • Page 81 Online Help show • Make sure that the USB storage device is set to Mass To solve any Philips TV related problem, you can Storage Class compliant, as described in the storage consult our online support. You can select your device's documentation.
  • Page 82 The remote control may contain coin-type batteries from the power outlet immediately. which can easily be swallowed by small children. Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to have the TV Keep these batteries out of reach of children at all checked before use.
  • Page 83 Humidity In rare occasions, depending on temperature and humidity, minor condensation can occur on the inside of the TV glass front (on some models). To prevent this, do not expose the TV to direct sunlight, heat or extreme humidity. If condensation occurs, it will disappear spontaneously while the TV is playing for a few hours.
  • Page 84 TP Vision is the warrantor in relation to the targeted at consumers which, like any electronic TV with which this booklet was packaged. Philips and apparatus, in general have the ability to emit and the Philips Shield Emblem are registered trademarks receive electromagnetic signals.
  • Page 85 29.4 DTS-HD Premium Sound ™ Copyrights DTS-HD Premium Sound ™ 29.1 For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks, and DTS Premium Sound is a trademark of DTS, Inc. © DTS, Inc. All MHL, Mobile High-Definition Link and the MHL Logo Rights Reserved.
  • Page 86 29.7 Other Trademarks All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 87 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 88 Index Contact Philips 81 Contrast, Contrast Mode 47 Age Rating 13 Contrast, Dynamic Contrast 48 Alexa 73 Ambilight+hue, configuration 52 Ambilight+hue, Immersion 52 Digital Text 16 Ambilight+hue, on or off 52 Disposal of TV or batteries 76 Ambilight, Ambilight Style 68...
  • Page 89 Network, Wired 34 Network, Wireless 34 Teletext 16 Now on TV 70 Terms of Use 84 Terms of Use, Philips TV Collection 37 Test Reception 23 Online support 81 Text 16 Open Source software 75 Text language, Primary 17 Options on a Channel 13...

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