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32PHD6918
43PFD6918
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  • Page 1 6918 Series User Manual 32PHD6918 43PFD6918 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/TVsupport...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content 8.5 Remove a Device 1 Home Screen 1.1 Introduction 9 Connect your Google TV 1.2 Dashboard and Settings 1.3 Basic Mode and Full Mode 9.1 Network and Internet 1.4 Open the Home Screen 9.2 Google Account 2 Setting Up 10 Apps 2.1 Read the Safety Instructions 10.1 About Apps...
  • Page 3 18.6 Connectivity 18.7 Sound 18.8 Multimedia 19 Help and Support 19.1 Register your TV 19.2 Troubleshooting 19.3 Online Help 19.4 Support and Repair 20 Safety and Care 20.1 Safety 20.2 Screen Care 21 Terms of Use 22 Copyrights 22.1 Google TV 22.2 HDMI 22.3 HEVC Advance 22.4 Dolby Audio...
  • Page 4: Home Screen

    1. Home Screen 1.2. Dashboard and Settings 1.1. Introduction Dashboard The Dashboard is a side panel in Google TV that provides access to Settings, device controls, notifications and To enjoy the benefits of your Google TV, connect the TV more. to the Internet.
  • Page 5: Open The Home Screen

    second App row contains all pre-installed Apps. The Dashboard in Basic Mode does not include personal profiles and can only perform setting changes and display system notifications. The Home screen in Full Mode has multiple tabs, including Home, Apps, Library and Search. Each tab contains rows of apps, movies and shows from your services and popular apps.
  • Page 6: Setting Up

    Quick Start Guide that came with the TV. If you lose this guide, you can download it from www.philips.com/TVsupport. 2.3. Tips on Placement Use the model number of the TV to look for the Quick Start Guide to download.
  • Page 7: Antenna Cable

    connector. • Make sure that the power plug, in the wall socket, is accessible at all times. • When you unplug the power cable, always pull the plug, never pull the cable. 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.
  • Page 8: Remote Control

    3. Remote Control Middle 3.1. Key Overview 1 - OK button To confirm a selection or setting. To open the channel list while watching TV. 2 - Back To return to the previous menu. 1 - Power (Standby/On) To switch the TV on or back to Standby. 3 - PICTURE To open the Screen menu.
  • Page 9: Voice Search

    you press Google Assistant™, pairing was unsuccessful. 4 - It is advisable to wait until the set has fully started up and launched all background processes before pairing mode is entered as the toast message containing further instructions may appear too late, thereby negatively impacting the pairing procedure.
  • Page 10: Batteries And Cleaning

    3.4. Batteries and Cleaning Replace batteries Refer to the Quick Start Guide in your product package for detailed information about the remote control batteries. If the TV does not react to a button being pressed on the remote control, the batteries might be dead. To replace the batteries, open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
  • Page 11: Switching On And Off

    4. Switching On and Make sure the TV is connected to the mains AC power. The indicator light at the bottom of the TV lights up. Switch on Press Power on the remote control to turn the TV on. You can also press the small joystick button on the bottom of the TV to turn the TV on in case you can't find the remote control or its batteries are dead.
  • Page 12: Channel Installation

    5. Channel Antenna Installation To install Antenna channels: Installation 1 - Press Settings > Channels & Inputs > Channels > Channel Installation Mode and press OK. 2 - Select Antenna and then go back to Channels. 3 - Select Channels > Channel Scan or Update Scan, 5.1.
  • Page 13 3 - Use the Navigation buttons to select the channel and press Yellow button for Select. 4 - Follow the on-screen instruction. 5 - Press Back, repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu.
  • Page 14: Channels

    6. Channels Channel List sorting You can do channel list sorting with all channels. You can also select to only show your Favorites channels. 6.1. About Channels and To set a filter on a list with all channels: 1 - Press OK to open the current channel list. Switch Channels 2 - Press the Yellow key for Select Type.
  • Page 15 4 - Press Navigation buttons up or down to select the 4 - Enter the current PIN code and new PIN code. channel you want to lock or unlock, and press OK. 5 - Press Back, repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu. 5 - A locked channel is marked with a lock icon.
  • Page 16: Connect Devices

    7. Connect Devices Copy protection HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) is a copy protection signal that prevents copying content from a DVD disc or Blu-ray Disc. Also referred to as DRM 7.1. About Connections (Digital Rights Management). HDMI ARC Connectivity Guide Only HDMI 1 on the TV supports HDMI ARC (Audio Always connect a device to the TV with the highest Return Channel).
  • Page 17: Home Theater System - Hts

    7.2. Home Theater System - Connect with HDMI ARC Use an HDMI cable to connect a Home Theater System (HTS) to the TV. You can connect a Philips Soundbar or an HTS with a built-in disc player. HDMI ARC If your Home Theater System has an HDMI ARC connection, you can use HDMI ARC connection on the TV to connect.
  • Page 18: Usb Flash Drive

    Digital Audio Out - Optical Audio Out - Optical is a high quality sound connection. This optical connection can carry 5.1 audio channels. If your device, typically a Home Theater System (HTS), has no HDMI ARC connection, you can use this connection with the Audio In - Optical connection on the HTS.
  • Page 19: Bluetooth

    8. Bluetooth® time. If you would like to pair another Bluetooth® speaker or headphones, just un-pair the current one first. 8.1. What You Need 8.3. Select a Device You can connect a wireless device with Bluetooth® to To select a wireless device: this TV –...
  • Page 20: Connect Your Google Tv

    Home Network Internet does not work • If the connection to the router is OK, check the router To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Google TV, connection to the Internet. your TV must be connected to the Internet.
  • Page 21: Google Account

    Ethernet cable. 9.2. Google Account Sign in to Google Account To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Google TV, you can sign in to Google with your Google Account. By signing in, you can play your favorite games across your phone, tablet and TV.
  • Page 22: Apps

    10. Apps Find more information at www.support.google.com/googletv Music 10.1. About Apps With YouTube Music, you can play your favorite music on TV. You can find your favorite Apps on the Your apps row You can buy new music on your computer or mobile on the Home menu.
  • Page 23: Start Or Stop An App

    Find more information at www.support.google.com/googletv 10.3. Start or Stop an App Google Play Store You can start an app from the Home screen. From the Google Play Store you can download and install To start an app: new apps. Some apps are free of charge. 1 - Press Home.
  • Page 24: Sources

    11. 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 play the files from a connected USB flash drive. You can switch to your connected devices to watch programs on that device, a digital receiver or a Blu-ray Disc player.
  • Page 25: Settings

    12. Settings Picture Mode Select a style Settings > Display & Sound > Picture > Picture Mode. 12.1. TV options For easy picture adjustment, you can select a preset picture style. • User - The picture preferences you set during the first Press MENU to select one of the menus below, then start up.
  • Page 26: Sound Settings

    filters to reduce image noise. Super zoom • MPEG NR Remove the black bars on the sides of 4:3 broadcasts. MPEG Noise Reduction feature to improve the quality of Not recommended for HD or PC. pictures by reducing noise without compromising picture resolution.
  • Page 27: System

    and press OK. Reset to Default 2 - Follow the instructions on screen. Reset the current sound settings to default. Status 12.4. System Display TV status information Settings > System > About > Status. To display the TV status about IP address, Device, MAC Accessibility Settings address, Bluetooth®...
  • Page 28 Set to use network-provided time or turn off Automatic storage you are using. Date & Time. Ambient Mode Set Date Settings > System > Date & Time > Set Date. Settings for Ambient mode Set current date. Settings > System > Ambient Mode. Ambient mode is the screen saver to avoid displaying still images for a longer period of time.
  • Page 29: Advanced Options

    Set auto sleep timer Restart Settings > System > Power & Energy > Power > Auto Settings > System > Restart Sleep. The TV switches to standby mode automatically after a Note: preset time if the TV does not receive any command from •...
  • Page 30 Audio Description. Toggle to switch Audio Description on or off. MENU > TV Options > Advanced Options > Audio > Visually Impaired. When Audio Description is on, more options for visually impaired people are available. Set the speaker volume of normal audio with audio commentary or set extra audio effects in audio commentary.
  • Page 31: Videos, Photos, Music & Text

    13. Videos, Photos, 13.3. View your Photos Music & Text View Photos 13.1. From a USB Connection View a photo 1 - Press Home, select MMP from the Apps list and press OK. You can view your photos or play your music and videos 2 - Use Navigation buttons to select Photo.
  • Page 32: Play Your Music

    Show info Lyric Options Display the information of the picture file. Select the options when the lyrics are available. Photo Frame image Picture Off Set the picture as Photo Frame image. Close the screen when play the music for energy saving. Sound Settings When playing a slideshow, press MENU to...
  • Page 33: Tv Guide

    14. TV guide 14.1. What You Need With the TV Guide you can view a list of the current and scheduled TV programs of your channels. Depending on where the TV guide information (data) is coming from, analog and digital channels or only digital channels are shown.
  • Page 34: Smartphones And Tablets

    15. Smartphones and Tablets 15.1. Chromecast built-in What You Need If an app on your mobile device has Chromecast built-in, you can cast the app on this TV. On the mobile app, look for the Google Cast icon. You can use your mobile device to control what's on TV.
  • Page 35: Netflix

    16. Netflix If you have a Netflix 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 NETFLIX on the remote control to open the Netflix App.
  • Page 36: Amazon Prime Video

    17. Amazon Prime Video With Amazon Prime membership, you gain access to thousands of popular movies and TV show, including exclusive Prime Originals. Press the prime video button on your remote control or the app icon to open the Amazon Prime Video app. Your TV must be connected to the Internet to use the app.
  • Page 37: Specifications

    Product specifications are subject to change without • 576i - 50 Hz notice. For more specifications for this product, see • 1080i - 50 Hz, 60 Hz www.philips.com/TVsupport. Power • Mains power: AC 110-240V +/-10% Supported Computer/Video resolution • Ambient temperature: 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F) Resolution —...
  • Page 38 • Bluetooth® 5.0 Supported USB file systems • FAT 16, FAT 32, NTFS (Read only) Playback formats • Containers: PS, TS, M2TS, TTS, AVCHD, MP4, M4V, MKV, ASF, AVI, 3GP, QuickTime • Video Codecs: AVI, MKV, HEVC, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, VP9, HEVC (H.265), AV1 •...
  • Page 39: Help And Support

    TV supports digital channels in your country. Make sure that all cables are properly connected and that the correct network is selected. Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport to register your TV Previously installed channels are not in the channel and enjoy a range of benefits, including full support...
  • Page 40 screen correctly. Check the signal output of the • Make sure that the USB storage device is set to Mass connected device. Storage Class compliant, as described in the storage • Change Display mode to Automatic. device's documentation. • Make sure that the USB storage device is compatible Computer picture is not stable with the TV.
  • Page 41: Online Help

    2 - Select the language you want and press OK. 3 - Press Back, repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu. 19.3. Online Help Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport to resolve any Philips TV problem and consult our online support. You can select your language and enter your product model number.
  • Page 42: Safety And Care

    • ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to the from the power outlet immediately. television so that they cannot be tripped over, pulled or Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to have the TV grabbed. checked before use. • NEVER place a television in an unstable location.
  • Page 43: Screen Care

    result in an explosion. • Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature 20.2. Screen Care surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. • A battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that •...
  • Page 44: Terms Of Use

    Backlight characteristics All Philips TVs have undergone stringent tests and checks before shipment to you. You can rest assured that we place utmost importance on the quality of our TVs so you 2023 ©...
  • Page 45: Copyrights

    22. Copyrights 22.4. Dolby Audio 22.1. Google TV Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Google TV is the name of this device's software experience and a trademark of Google LLC. Google, YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC.
  • Page 46: Other Trademarks

    22.8. Other Trademarks All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 47: Disclaimer

    23. Disclaimer 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 48: Index

    TV guide Channel, Manual channel update TV Guide Data Channel, TV guide TV, standby Channel, Update Connectivity Guide Consumer Care Wifi Contact Philips Wired connection Wireless connection Eco Settings Input blocked Keyboard Lock channel Media Media files, from a USB drive...

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