Content 9.1 About Connections 1 OLED Screen Care 9.2 Home Theatre System - HTS 9.3 Digital Audio Out - Optical 2 Home Screen 9.4 CAM with Smart Card - CI+ 2.1 Introduction 9.5 Smartphones and Tablets 2.2 Dashboard and Settings 9.6 Blu-ray Disc Player 2.3 Google TV and Basic Mode 9.7 Headphones...
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18.7 Play your Music 27.6 NVIDIA G-SYNC 27.7 AMD FreeSync Premium 19 Smartphones and Tablets 27.8 Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos 19.1 Philips Smart TV App 27.9 IMAX Enhanced 27.10 DTS:X 20 Games 27.11 DTS Play-Fi 27.12 Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 20.1 What You Need...
1. OLED Screen Care * Note: In order to enjoy the best picture quality this process is essential. If the unit demonstrably did not have the chance to complete a refreshing process on a regular basis, we cannot accept any returns, repairs, exchanges or warranty claims on behalf of image residual phenomenon within and/or out of the warranty period.
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USB stick or casting content will execute in the background, but these activities will not interrupt the screen saver. Philips TV is equipped with the following to take care of OLED screen: • Automatic refreshing process Perform screen refreshing process when necessary.
Alternately, you can access the new tab system. Frequent settings menu and Quick Menu items in the Philips TV Menu, which can be invoked directly from the Discover personalised recommendations remote control. Browse shows and movies that you will love on all your favourite media services.
with your Google account and Internet connection. With Google TV, you can have all Basic Mode features and more Google’s personalised services. For example, movies and TV shows from your favourite streaming apps, personalised recommendations, and Google Assistant to search and control your TV with your voice. Some features are not available in Basic Mode.
You can find the instructions for mounting the TV stand in the Quick Start Guide that came with the TV. 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.
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 ...
4. Remote Control 4.1. Key Overview Special features of remote control There are some special features embedded with the remote control. Motion sensing to detect the remote control motion and turn on the backlight. Hidden keys to (Standby / On) ...
3 - Arrow / navigation keys Help. To navigate up, down, left or right. 4 - OPTIONS () • If you have a Netflix membership subscription, you can To open or close the options menu. Long press to open enjoy Netflix on this TV.
• No LED blinking if any charging fault detected. You need to pair the remote control to the TV before use voice search. Wireless charging coil is located at the Philips logo at the To use Voice: reverse side of the remote control. Using a compatible Qi 1 - Press and hold the ...
use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the remote control. 4.6. Simple Setup App for Set Top Box Simple Setup app will allow user to control their set top box using the TV remote control (via IR control to the set top box).
5. Switching On and 5.2. Keys on TV If you lost the remote control or its batteries are empty, you can still do some basic TV operations. 5.1. On or Standby To open the basic menu: 1 - With the TV switched on, press the joystick key on the back of the TV to bring up the basic menu.
6. Channel 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 channels Installation and radio stations. 9 - To store the satellite setup and installed channels and radio stations, select Finish.
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to the user band number on a Unicable switchbox. Channel Packages Satellite operators can offer channel packages that Manual Channel Update bundle free channels (free-to-air) and offer a sorting that suits a country. Some satellites offer subscription You can always start a channel update yourself. packages - a collection of channels you pay for.
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Problems You need internet connection and accept the Philips Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy and Smart TV Terms of The TV cannot find the satellites I want or the TV Use to install the HD+ OpApp.
TV start up. To avoid this message to appear after every channel You need internet connection and accept the Philips update, you can switch it off. Terms of Use, the Privacy Policy and Smart TV Terms of Use to install the M7 TV App.
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Analogue* Channels or Only Digital Channels and search for channels, select Manual. press OK. 9 - Select Start and press OK to reinstall channels. This can take a few minutes. Network Frequency 10 - Press (left) to go back one step or press Back to With the Network Frequency Mode set to Manual, you close the menu.
3 - Select Digital: Reception Test and press OK. 4 - Select Search and press OK. The digital frequency is installed on one TV onto another Philips TV of the same shown for this channel. range. With Channel List Copy, you avoid the time-...
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Channel List Version Check the current version of the channel list: 1 - Select Settings > Channels and inputs > Channels and press (right) to enter the menu. 2 - Select Channel List Copy and select Current Version, then press OK.
7. Channels 2 - Press OK* to open the current channel list. 3 - Alternately, long press TV Guide to open the channel list. 4 - Press Back to close the channel list. * The operation may not work when OK key is occupied 7.1.
2 - Press OK to open the current channel list. To unlock a channel: 3 - Press OPTIONS. 1 - Press . 4 - Select Select Channel List and press OK. 2 - Press OK to open the channel list. If necessary change 5 - Select Filter Antenna Channels or Filter Cable the channel list.
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To open the options menu: Select a Subtitle Language 1 - While watching a channel, press OPTIONS. If none of the preferred subtitle languages are available, 2 - Press OPTIONS again to close. you can select another subtitle language if available. If no subtitle languages are available, you cannot select this option.
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• Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio and Remove Cookies subtitles adapted for the hard of hearing or deaf people. Settings > Channels and inputs > Channels > HbbTV • Switched on, the TV automatically switches to the and Operator Apps settings >...
Antenna/Cable channels are only stored in first 2 Programme Info favourite lists; Satellite/third party app channels are only stored in last 2 favourite lists. View programme details To call up the details of the selected programme: Create a Favourites List 1 - Tune to the channel.
To select a page: Rename a Favourites List 1 - Enter the page number with the number keys. 2 - Use the arrow keys to navigate. To rename a Favourites List: 3 - Press a colour key to select a colour-coded subject at 1 - Open the Favourite List you want to rename.
display correctly. Use iTV Open iTV pages Text Setup Most channels that offer HbbTV or iTV invite you to press the colour key (red) or OK key to open their Text language interactive programme. Some digital TV broadcasters have several Text Navigate iTV pages languages available.
8. TV Guide Search by Genre If the information is available, you can look up scheduled programmes by genre like movies, sports, etc. 8.1. TV Guide Data To search for programmes by genre: 1 - Press TV GUIDE. 2 - Press OPTIONS. With the TV Guide you can view a list of the current and 3 - Select Search by genre and press OK.
9. Connect Devices HDMI ARC and eARC Only HDMI 2 on the TV supports HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) and HDMI eARC. If the device, typically a Home Theatre System (HTS), 9.1. About Connections soundbar or AV receiver, also has the HDMI ARC connection, connect it to HDMI 2 on this TV.
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Set the signal quality for each HDMI connectors Power off HDMI devices with the TV Settings > Channels and inputs > Inputs > HDMI (port) > HDMI Ultra HD > Standard, Optimal, Settings > Channels and or Optimal (Auto Game xxxHz Pro) / Automatic. inputs >...
Audio Out - Optical connection sends 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.
Digital TV operators provide a CI+ module (Conditional a wireless connection. For a wireless connection, on your Access Module - CAM) and an accompanying smart card, smartphone or tablet download the Philips Smart TV when you subscribe to their premium programmes. app from your favourite app store.
was selected: 9.8. Game Console 1 - Select Settings > System > Keyboard. 2 - Select USB Keyboard Settings, and press OK to start the keyboard setup. HDMI Special Keys For best quality, connect the game console with an Ultra High speed HDMI cable to the HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 on TV.
3 - Select your device and press OK. 4 - Select Eject and press OK. 9.12. Camcorder 5 - Wait until the eject procedure is finished and then pull out the USB storage device. Ultra HD on USB For best quality, use an HDMI cable to connect the You can view photos in Ultra HD resolution from a camcorder to the TV.
9.14. Computer You can connect your computer to the TV using an Ultra High Speed certified HDMI cable and use TV as a PC monitor. * Note for Nvidia Graphics card users: If you connect your computer to TV via HDMI, Nvidia card may automatically output Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) video to TV when TV’s HDMI Ultra HD setting is Automatic or Optimal (Auto Game xxxHz Pro).
Home Network Internet does not work To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Google TV, • If the connection to the router is OK, check the router your TV must be connected to the Internet.
TV is in Standby. The setting Switch On with in your home. To join your Philips Smart TV to Control4®, Wi-Fi (WoWLAN) must be switched on. please make sure your Control4® environment and devices are properly set.
external sources. Create a Kids profile You may use your existing Google Account to sign in to your TV or add an account to create Kids profile. 1 - Select the Profile icon via the Dashboard at the top right corner of Home screen. 2 - Select an existed account if you already created accounts, or select + Add account and follow the instructions to add a new account.
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 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.
12. 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. 2 - Press the arrows ...
13. Display and When TV receives HDR signal (Hybrid Log Gamma, HDR10 and HDR10+), select a picture style below: Sound • HDR Personal • HDR Crystal Clear • HDR Home Cinema • HDR ECO 13.1. Picture • HDR Filmmaker Mode •...
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Picture style > Film detection method. OLED Contrast The TV will automatically set to your preferred AI Picture Settings > Display and sound > Picture > Contrast style when film content is detected. You can set the film > Brightness > OLED contrast. detection method by Using AI or Using content signalling.
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When HDR10 / HDR10+ / HLG signal detected, HDR VRR Shadow Enhancer tone mapping is not set to Off or Off/HGiG and Ambient HDR optimisation is off, you can adjust the Settings > Display and sound > Picture > Contrast > HDR effect level to More details, Balanced or More Dark details >...
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optimisation. Settings > Display and sound > Picture > Picture clean > Artefact Reduction. Set to automatically optimize the colour temperature based on the ambient light conditions. Select Off, Maximum, Medium, or Minimum to have different degrees of smoothing the artefact in digital ...
Picture Format Smoothness If the picture is not filling the whole screen, if black bars Settings > Display and sound > Picture > Motion > are showing on the top or bottom or at both sides, you Smoothness. can adjust the picture to fill the screen completely. To make picture movement smooth by minimizing To select one of the basic settings to fill the screen: judder.
sound settings. Auto pixel shift Restore personal settings Settings > Display and sound > Screen > Auto pixel shift. Settings > Display and sound > Sound > Personal Switch on to shift pixel position to reduce pixel stress. settings >...
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Settings > Display and sound > Sound > EasyLink 2.0. 2 - Use Philips Sound app to search and setup DTS Play-Fi compatible device. Make sure the DTS Play-Fi device is You can adjust the individual sound settings of the HDMI connected with same Wi-Fi network of your TV.
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available when connected device is compatible with TV • Auto - Dynamic movement follow contents. for the feature. • On - Always elevated. • Off - Flat position. Adjust bass level Select sound stage Settings > Display and sound > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 >...
balance the sound level difference between the TV channel and the HDMI source input. Press the Arrow / 13.4. Audio Output navigation keys to adjust the delta value for TV speaker volume. * Note: Delta volume is available when the input source Speakers and eARC is set to HDMI or Analogue sources and the Audio out is set to TV speakers or HDMI sound system.
Digital out levelling Multi View settings Settings > Display and sound > Audio output On Multi View setting menu, you can manage the video > Digital out levelling. source for View 1 (Main view) and View 2 (Sub view), change the view mode between Side by Side or Picture Adjust the loudness level of the HDMI sound system.
Turn on Ambilight Follow App setting is available when you control Press AMBILIGHT to turn on, or you can turn on by Ambilight with Philips Smart TV app. selecting Settings > Display and sound > Ambilight > Ambilight style > Enable.
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Lounge Light Ambisleep The lounge light mode of your TV allows you to switch Ambisleep simulates sunset to help you unwind before on the Ambilight when the TV is in standby. So you can you fall asleep. At the end of simulation, TV will light up your room with Ambilight.
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Configure Advanced Ambilight Settings Settings > Display and sound > Ambilight > Philips Neutralise the influence of a coloured wall on the Wireless Home Speakers > Configure. Ambilight colours Configure the Philips Wireless Home Speakers to work with Ambilight. Follow the instructions on screen to link ...
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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: 1 - Press ...
14. Apps search it in search field to Open or Install it. Find more information on www.support.google.com/googletv 14.1. About Apps Music You can find your favorite Apps on Your apps row in the Home menu. With YouTube Music, you can play your favourite music on TV.
3 - Select a game to play or select a new game to install Payments and press OK. 4 - When done, press Back repeatedly or press EXIT To make a payment on Google Play on TV, you must add or stop the app with its dedicated exit/stop button.
15. System You can also look for a software update yourself. 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. Wait until the TV picture comes back up.
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To prevent an accidental update of the TV software, Legal Information delete the autorun.upg file from the USB flash drive. Open Source Software This television contains open source software. TP Vision Automatic Software Update Europe B.V. hereby offers to deliver, upon request, a copy To switch on Automatic software update to update your of the complete corresponding source code for the TV software automatically.
15.3. Date and Time 15.5. Keyboard Settings > System > Date and Time. Settings for the connected keyboard and virtual keyboards Settings > System > Keyboard. Automatic date and time Connect the USB keyboard to one of the USB ...
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Settings > System > Power and Energy > Power and for the time set. You can set the time to 10/15/20 Energy. minutes. Set the time to turn off TV display automatically to save energy. The time setting can be set for When inactive or When watching.
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15.11. Childlock Demo Me autostart Settings > System > Retail mode settings > Shop setup > Demo Me autostart. Set Code and Change Code Turn On/Off the Demo Me autostart. Set a new code or reset the change code OLED refreshing process ...
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15.13. Restart Settings > System > Restart Note: • Disconnect the external USB hard disc before rebooting. • Wait for few seconds, the TV restart automatically. This will remove unnecessary data and information in the memory. If your TV runs low performance when using Apps, such as the video and audio are not synchronised or the App is running slow, reboot your TV for better performance.
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16. Eco Settings Settings for Energy saving MENU > Eco settings > Energy saving. Select and confirm to apply the Eco settings on TV. This may reset some picture settings to original and reduce some brightness of the Ambilight*. Please note that TV experience might be affected by this setting.
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17. Remote and 1 - Select Settings > Remote and accessories. 2 - In the list, select a Bluetooth® device. 3 - Select Forget to remove the Bluetooth® device. Accessories 4 - Press (left) repeatedly if necessary, to close the menu.
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18. Videos, Photos 18.3. Most Popular Menu and and Music Last Played Menu View most popular files or clear the list 18.1. From a Computer or NAS 1 - Press SOURCES, select USB and press OK. 2 - Select USB Devices and select Most popular. 3 - Select one of the file and press OK to view files or press Clear all to clear the list.
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(right) to select the USB device you need. 3 - Select Videos and select one of video, you 18.6. View your Photos can press Play all to play all files in the folder or press Mark as favourite to add the selected video to ...
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1 - Progress bar Photo Options 2 - Playback control bar - : Jump to the previous music in a folder Browse photo files: - : Jump to the next music in a folder • Shuffle – Play your files in a random order - ...
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— just like a remote control. Download the Philips Smart TV App from your favourite app store today. The Philips Smart TV App is available for iOS and Android and is free of charge. Alternatively, you can go Settings > Network and Internet >...
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20. Games 20.4. Gaming Bar 20.1. What You Need The Game bar is an integrated centre for information display and setting control while playing game. It provides a quick way to change picture, audio and Ambilight* settings. You can also create up to 10 On this TV, you can play games: separate game profiles for different type of games for •...
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OK can turn on the green light on icon and enable the * Ambilight setting is only for models that support tool. Press OK again will disable the tool. Move down to Ambilight function. select under the icon can enter the setting options for the Game tool.
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21. 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.
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• Philips Smart TV that supports Alexa Go to alexa.amazon.com, click on Skills, and search for • Amazon Echo device “Philips Smart TV Voice Control”. The skill will be listed in • Google account the results. • Mobile device such as your phone or tablet •...
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You can also find the power consumption values for this Product specifications are subject to change without product on the Philips website for your country notice. For more specification details of this product, see at www.philips.com/TVsupport.
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23.5. Display Type 23.7. Connectivity Diagonal screen size TV Side • 105 cm / 42 inch • Common Interface slot: CI+/CAM • 108 cm / 43 inch • USB 2 - USB 2.0 • 121 cm / 48 inch • USB 1 - USB 3.0 •...
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• Subtitles : – Formats : SRT, SMI, SSA, SUB, ASS, TXT – Character encodings : UTF-8, Central Europe and Eastern Europe (Windows-1250), Cyrillic (Windows-1251), Greek (Windows-1253), Turkish (Windows-1254), Western Europe (Windows-1252), Hebrew(CP-1255), Arabic(CP-1256), Baltic(CP-1257), Korean(Windows-949) • Maximum Supported Data Rate : –...
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24.3. TV Diagnose and Self- in special surveys about new releases. Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport diagnose TV diagnose 24.2. Using Help You can run the TV diagnose test to check the condition of your TV.
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Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet. Wait screen correctly. Check the signal output of the 5 minutes before you reconnect the power cable. If the connected device. blinking reoccurs, contact Philips TV Consumer Care. • Change Picture format to Original. Computer picture is not stable Channels Make sure that your PC uses the supported resolution and refresh rate.
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Storage Class compliant, as described in the storage Sound device's documentation. • Make sure that the USB storage device is compatible No sound or poor sound quality with the TV. • Make sure that the audio and picture file formats are If no audio signal is detected, the TV automatically supported by the TV.
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5 - Select your language and press OK. 6 - Press Back to close the menu. 24.5. 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.
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• ALWAYS use furniture that can safely support the Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to have the TV television set. checked before use. • ALWAYS educate children about the dangers of •...
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incorrect type. • Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that 25.2. Screen Care can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types). • Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or •...
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26.2. 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.
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27. Copyrights 27.4. Works with Apple AirPlay 27.1. Google TV Use of the Works with Apple AirPlay badge means that an accessory has been designed to work specifically with the technology identified in the badge and has been Google TV is the name of this device's software certified by the developer to meet Apple performance experience and a trademark of Google LLC.
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27.10. DTS:X 27.7. AMD FreeSync Premium For DTS patents, see http://patents.dts.com. No Stuttering. No Tearing. Fluid Gaming. Manufactured under license from DTS Licensing Limited. DTS, DTS:X, and the DTS:X logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of DTS, Inc. in the United States and other countries.
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27.13. 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. 27.14. Other Trademarks All other registered and unregistered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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28. 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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Index Computer, connect Connectivity Guide Advanced Ambilight Settings Connects with Control4® Advanced Colour Settings Consumer Care AI Picture style Contact Philips AirPlay and HomeKit Contrast, Light Boost Alexa Ambient Dark Detail Optimization Ambient Intelligence Dark Details Ambient Light Level Optimization...
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Troubleshooting Personal mode, Clear dialogue TV Control with Matter Personal mode, Equalizer TV diagnose Philips Smart TV App TV Guide Philips Wireless Home Speakers with TV Guide Data Ambilight TV Installation Photos, Videos and Music TV placement Picture Settings Menu...
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