Philips 42PFL7406T User Manual
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- Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome EN User Manual 32PFL7406H 42PFL7406H 42PFL7456H 47PFL7456H 32PFL7476H 32PFL7486H 42PFL7486H 32PFL7496H 42PFL7406K 42PFL7456K 47PFL7456K 42PFL7486K 32PFL7406T 42PFL7406T 42PFL7456T 47PFL7456T...
- Page 2 South: 1 800 7445477 North: 0 800 331 6015 Italia 800 088774 Numero Verde Қазақстан +7 727 250 66 17 local This information is correct at the time of print. For updated information, see www.philips.com/support. Latvia 80002794 local Lithuania 880030483 local Luxemburg/Luxembourg 080026550 Ortsgespräch/Appel local...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Update software Reinstall the TV Connect your TV About cables Connect devices Connect more devices Computers and the Internet Common interface Troubleshooting Contact Philips General TV TV channel Picture Sound HDMI Network Product specifications Power and reception Display and sound... -
Page 4: Get Started
1 Get started TV tour Remote control To adjust the volume. To switch TV channels. To open or close the Home menu. In the Home menu, access connected devices, picture and sound settings, and other useful features. To open or close the Source menu. In the Source menu, access connected devices. - Page 5 To return to the previous menu page or to exit from a TV function. Press and hold to return to watching TV. To select a red menu option, access digital Interactive TV services*, or watch TV demonstration clips. *Available on certain models only. To select a green menu option or to access energy efficient settings.
- Page 6 Watch Demo is on the second page of the setup menu. For more information about the availability of HD channels in your country, contact your Philips dealer or visit www.philips.com/support. Ambilight *Available on certain models only. Ambilight gives a more relaxed viewing experience.
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Page 7: Important
Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use. Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other openings on the TV. - Page 8 Risk of overheating! Never install the TV in a confined space. Always leave a space of at least 4 inches or 10 cm around the TV for ventilation. Ensure that curtains or other objects never cover the ventilation slots on the TV. Risk of injury, fire or power cord damage! ...
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Page 9: Environmental Efforts
Environmental efforts Energy efficiency Philips continuously focuses on lowering the environmental impact of our innovative consumer products. We aim our efforts towards environmental improvements during manufacturing, reduction of harmful substances, energy-efficient use, end-of-life instructions and product recycling. To access energy efficient settings: While you watch TV, press the green button on the remote control. -
Page 10: Position The Tv
119 cm / 47 inches: 400mm x 400mm, M6 140 cm / 55 inches: 400mm x 400mm, M8 Warning: Follow all instructions provided with the TV mount. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper TV mounting that results in accident, injury or damage. -
Page 11: Help And Support
(available in certain countries only) Contact Philips If you like, you can contact Philips Consumer Care in your country for support. You can find the contact number in the leaflet accompanying the TV. -
Page 12: Use Your Tv
2 Use your TV Controls TV controls +/-: Increase or decrease volume. 2. AMBILIGHT: Switch Ambilight on or off. Ambilight is available on certain models only. (Home): Access the Home menu. Press again to launch an activity in the Home menu. - Page 13 4. (Home): Access the Home menu. (Navigation buttons): Navigate through menus and select items. CH - / CH + (Previous/Next): Switch channels, navigate through menu pages, tracks, albums or folders. 7. OK: Confirm an entry or selection. (Back): Return to the previous menu page or exit from a TV function.
- Page 14 Smartphone control Use your iPhone as a secondary remote, and even as a keyboard. Go to the Apple Apps store and download the application 'Philips Wifi TV Remote'. Follow the instructions provided at the Apps store. Ensure that your TV is connected to the same network as your iPhone.
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Page 15: Watch Tv
Watch TV Switch TV on or off Switch the TV on Press the power switch at the base of the TV to the ON position. If the TV is in standby, press remote control. Note: There is a short delay before the TV responds. - Page 16 Switch TV channels Press on the remote control. Press CH +/- on the TV. Press the Numeric buttons to enter a channel number. Manage channel lists You can view all channels, or only your favourites in the channel list. Press FIND to access the channel list.
- Page 17 Use TV programme guide options You can customise the displayed information Remind you when programmes start Display only preferred channels 1. In the programme guide, press OPTIONS. 2. Select one of these settings, then press [Set reminder]: Set programme reminders.
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Page 18: Watch A Connected Device
If you have photos, videos or music files on a USB storage device, you can play the files on Caution: Philips is not responsible if the USB storage device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data in the device. -
Page 19: Ambilight
Press OPTIONS to access or exit the following picture options: [Show info]: Display the file information. [Stop]: Stop slideshow. [Rotate]: Rotate the file. [Repeat]: Repeat the slideshow. [Play once]: Play the file once. [Shuffle off] / [Shuffle on]: Enable or disable random display of pictures in the slideshow. -
Page 20: Browse Pc Through Dlna
A wired or wireless home network, connected with a Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) router. A Philips wireless USB adapter or a LAN cable that connects your TV to your home network. A media server such as: PC running Windows Media Player 11 or higher;... - Page 21 You will also need to set up the network connection: Connect your TV and the computer to the same home network. See Connect your TV > Computers and the Internet (Page 53). Switch on your computer and the router.
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Page 22: Browse Net Tv
1. On your home network, connect the TV to the Internet 2. On your TV, configure Net TV. 3. On your PC, register with Philips to enjoy exclusive benefits and receive updates on product information. You can register now or later. - Page 23 2. To agree to the terms and conditions, press OK. The registration menu is displayed. 3. To register with Club Philips, select [Register], then press OK. 4. Confirm the onscreen message. A prompt asks if you want to lock adult services.
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Page 24: Rent Online Video
Select P+ and P- to scroll up and down on a web page. Zoom page To zoom in and out on an Internet page, OPTIONS and select [Zoom press page]. Use the slider bar to set the enlargement. To scroll through an Internet page, use the Navigation buttons to jump from highlight to highlight. - Page 25 Rent a video To rent a video, select its icon on the video store page and press OK. In most cases you can rent a video for one day or for a couple of days or even just 1 hour. The way you select and rent a video varies from store to store.
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Page 26: Use More Of Your Tv
3 Use more of your TV Enjoy HbbTV What you can do Some broadcasters of digital channels offer interactive HbbTV (Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV). With HbbTV, broadcasters combine their normal TV programme with all kinds of information or entertainment. You can browse this information interactively. -
Page 27: Smart Usb Recording
TV. If you need extra USB connectors, use a USB hub. Installation Caution: Philips is not responsible if the USB hard disk device is not supported, nor is it responsible for damage or loss of data in the device. - Page 28 Pause live broadcast While you watch a live TV broadcast on a digital channel, you can pause the broadcast and continue watching it later. You can pause TV to answer an urgent phone call or have a break without having to wait for the TV commercials.
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Page 29: View Teletext
Record a programme You can schedule a recording of an upcoming programme for today or a few days from today (maximum of 8 days away). To schedule a recording, press select [Programme guide]. At the programme guide page, select the channel and programme you wish to record. -
Page 30: Set Locks And Timers
[Dual screen] / [Full screen]: Enable or disable dual screen teletext. Dual screen splits the current channel or source to the left of the screen, with teletext on the right. [T.O.P. overview]: Table Of Pages (T.O.P.) teletext broadcasts allow you to jump from one subject to another without using page numbers. - Page 31 Change the clock mode The clock mode is automatically synchronised to the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If your TV cannot receive UTC transmissions, change the clock mode to [Manual]. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences].
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Page 32: View Subtitles
View subtitles Analogue channels 1. Switch the TV to an analogue TV channel. 2. Press TEXT. 3. Enter the three-digit page number of the subtitles page (usually '888'). 4. Press to exit teletext. Subtitles display if available. Digital channels OPTIONS. 1. -
Page 33: Set Universal Access
Set Scenea lounge light When the TV is in standby, you can switch on Ambilight and create a lounge light effect with your wallpaper. Ambilight is available on certain models only. When the TV is in standby, press AMBILIGHT on the front of the TV. Note: It can take more than 5 seconds for the lounge light to switch on. -
Page 34: Use Easylink
Switch on EasyLink Switch on To switch on or off EasyLink Note: If you do not intend to use Philips Easylink, switch it off. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [EasyLink]. 3. Select [On] or [Off], then press OK. - Page 35 Control devices simultaneously If you connect multiple HDMI-CEC devices that support this setting, all the devices respond to the TV remote control. Caution: This is an advanced setting. Devices that do not support this setting will not respond to the TV remote control. 1.
- Page 36 TV speakers, even when the TV is in standby. ADJUST to receive audio from 1. Press the connected Philips EasyLink device. If available, audio only mode is enabled. 2. Accept the prompt on the TV to turn off the TV screen.
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Page 37: Set Up Your Tv
4 Set up your TV Settings assistant Use the settings assistant to guide you through the picture and sound settings. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and sound settings], then press OK. 3. Select [Start], then press OK. 4. -
Page 38: Channels
Digital TV channels can stream several audio languages. If multiple languages are available, select the preferred language. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or [Satellite settings] > [Language]. 3. Select one of the following settings, then press OK: ... - Page 39 Update channel list When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full installation of channels was performed. You can automatically add or remove digital channels or manually update channels. Note: If you are prompted to enter a code, enter '8888'.
- Page 40 Step 2: Search and store new TV channels 1. In the [Analogue: Manual installation] menu, select [Find channel], then press OK. 2. Select one of the following options: Press the Navigation buttons or Numeric buttons to manually enter the channel frequency.
- Page 41 Reinstall channels ATTENTION: This feature is intended for dealers and service personnel. You can copy channel lists from one Philips TV to another through a USB storage device. You do not need to search for channels or install them again on the second TV.
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Page 42: Menu Language
Caution: Do not install a lower version of software than the current version installed on your product. Philips cannot be held liable or be made responsible for problems caused by a software downgrade. Update the software through one of these options: ... -
Page 43: Reinstall The Tv
USB storage device. 3. In your web browser, navigate to www.philips.com/support. 4. At the Philips Support site, find your product and locate the [Help] file for your TV. The file (a *.upg file) is compressed into a *.zip archive. -
Page 44: Connect Your Tv
5 Connect your About cables Cable quality Overview Before you connect devices to the TV, check the available connectors on the device. Connect the device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Good quality cables ensure a good transfer of picture and sound. -
Page 45: Connect Devices
SCART A SCART cable combines video and audio signals. SCART connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot handle high-definition (HD) TV signals. Connect devices Overview You can connect your devices to the TV with any of the following options. After connection, press >... - Page 46 Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the disc player with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. TV receiver Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.)
- Page 47 Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
- Page 48 Recorder Connect the recorder with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.) Connect the recorder with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the recorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
- Page 49 Game console The most practical connectors for a game console are on the side of the TV. However, you can also use the connectors at the back of the TV. Connect the game console with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the game console with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
- Page 50 Home theatre system Connect the home theatre with an HDMI cable and an optical or coaxial audio cable to the TV. (Optical audio output is available on certain models only.) Connect the home theatre with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the home theatre with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
- Page 51 Digital camera Connect the digital camera with a USB cable to the TV. Digital camcorder Connect the digital camera with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the digital camcorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
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Page 52: Connect More Devices
Connect more devices External hard disk Connect the external hard disk with a USB cable to the TV. Computer Connect the computer with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a DVI-HDMI cable to the TV. -
Page 53: Computers And The Internet
Connect the computer with a VGA cable and an audio cable to the TV. Computers and the Internet What you can do Network benefits If you connect your TV to a computer network with storage devices such as computers, you can play the photos, music and videos on your devices. - Page 54 Connect 1. Switch on the router and switch on its DHCP setting. 2. With the ethernet cable, connect the router to the TV. Alternatively, you can also connect the router to the TV wirelessly, through a wireless USB adaptor (not included). See Connect your TV >...
- Page 55 A wireless USB adapter (only for TVs which are not Wi-Fi integrated). For the availability of the wireless USB adapter, check with your local retailers or buy online at www.philips.com/tv. Install Wi-Fi MediaConnect 1. Insert the Wi-Fi MediaConnect CD-ROM in your PC.
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Page 56: Common Interface
Start projecting To start projecting the PC screen on the TV, click on the small TV-like icon in the taskbar at the bottom right of the PC screen. Your PC screen appears on your TV screen. Stop projecting To stop projecting, click on the TV icon again. - Page 57 1. Switch off the TV. 2. Follow the directions printed on the CAM and insert the CAM into the Common Interface at the side of the TV. 3. Push the CAM in as far as it will go, then wait for the CAM to be activated. This takes a few minutes.
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Page 58: Troubleshooting
If you cannot resolve your problem, refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for this TV at www.philips.com/support. You can also contact Philips Consumer Care in your country for support. You can find the contact number in the leaflet that accompanies the TV. -
Page 59: Picture
Picture The TV is on, but there is no picture or the picture is distorted: Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to the TV. Make sure that the correct device is selected as the display source. ... -
Page 60: Hdmi
HDMI There are problems with HDMI devices: Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support can delay the time taken for a TV to display content from a HDMI device. If the TV does not recognise the HDMI device and no picture is displayed, switch the source from one device to another and back again. -
Page 61: Product Specifications
Standby power consumption : <0.15 W Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius For power consumption, see the product specifications at www.philips.com/support. Reception Antenna input: 75 ohm coaxial (IEC75) TV system: DVB COFDM 2K/8 K, ... -
Page 62: Multimedia
Multimedia Supported multimedia connections USB (FAT or DOS-formatted; Mass Storage Class compliant with 500mA only) Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported DLNA-compliant media server software ... -
Page 63: Connectivity
Connectivity Rear EXT 1: SCART (RGB/CVBS) Component and Audio: Y Pb Pr, Audio Service port: SERV.U Headphones: stereo 3.5mm mini-jack SAT: F-pin (Satellite). Available on certain models only. Bottom Ethernet LAN RJ-45 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT: Optical ... -
Page 64: Help Version
Use your TV legend to note the weight of the TV with stand. Use your TV legend to note the dimensions of your TV (with and without the stand). Use your TV legend to note the thickness of your TV (with and without the stand). Help version UMv 3139 137 04512- 20110322... -
Page 65: Index
- 45 connect, PC - 52 connect, USB - 18 connectors - 5 contact information, on Internet - 11 contact Philips - 11 controls - 12 demo - 42 devices, add - 18 devices, watch - 18 digital channels - 40... - Page 66 home mode - 11 install channels - 39 install channels (automatic) - 39 install channels (manual) - 39 kensington lock - 11 language, menu - 42 location, home or shop - 11 multimedia - 62 multimedia, play files - 18 mute TV speakers - 35 Net TV, browse - 22 online video, rent - 24...
- Page 67 universal access, enable - 33 universal access, hearing impaired - 33 universal access, visually impaired - 33 USB recording - 28 visually impaired - 33 volume - 12 wall mount - 10 wallpaper - 32 Wi-Fi MediaConnect - 55 Wireless LAN ready - 54...
- Page 68 United States patents. No further warranty is expressed or implied. Philips cannot be held responsible either for any errors in the content of this document or for any problems as a result of the content in this document.
- Page 69 Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its products. EMC regulation • In order to maintain conformity to the Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- Page 70 Info for UK only. Information about how to re-tune your TV during the digital TV switchover. Television in the UK is going digital, bringing us all more choice and new services. Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, television services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region.
- Page 71 Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV switchover, will advise you when you need to re-tune during the switchover. If you do not re-tune your channels when advised to do so by Digital UK, you may lose some or all of your channels until you do re-tune.
- Page 72 © 2011 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. Document order number 313913704512...