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Summarization of Contents
1 Important
Safety Precautions
Essential safety instructions and warnings for operating the TV to prevent injury or damage.
Risk of Electric Shock or Fire
Warnings about exposure to water, liquids, heat, and proper power plug usage.
Risk of TV Damage
Guidelines for safe handling, mounting, and power connection to prevent TV damage.
Risk of Child Injury
Precautions to prevent TV toppling and climbing hazards for children.
Risk of Swallowing Batteries
Warning regarding coin-type batteries in the remote control being a choking hazard.
Risk of Overheating
Ensuring adequate ventilation space around the TV to prevent overheating.
Risk of Injury, Fire or Power Cord Damage
Warnings about power cord damage and lightning storm precautions.
Risk of Hearing Damage
Advice on avoiding high volumes with earphones or headphones.
Low Temperatures
Instructions for acclimatizing the TV after transport in cold temperatures.
3D Health Warning
Health warnings and recommendations for 3D viewing, especially for children.
Care
Screen Care
Instructions for cleaning and protecting the TV screen from damage.
3D Glasses Maintenance
Guidance on cleaning and caring for 3D glasses.
TV Placement Tips
Recommendations for TV placement, lighting, and viewing distance.
TV Placement Sound Settings
How to select sound settings based on TV placement (stand or wall mount).
TV Security Lock
Information on using a Kensington security slot for theft prevention.
Legal Information
Legal Notice
Copyright, trademark, and disclaimer information from TP Vision Netherlands B.V.
Warranty Terms and Conditions
Conditions and exclusions for warranty coverage, including repair and usage.
Pixel Characteristics Explained
Explanation of pixel properties in LCD/LED displays and what constitutes a malfunction.
Open Source Software Details
Information about software licensed under open source and how to obtain source code.
Trademarks and Copyrights
Product Trademarks
Lists various trademarks and copyrights related to the product's technology.
Sustainability
Energy Efficiency Features
Features and settings for optimizing the TV's energy consumption.
PlayReady Content Protection
Information on Microsoft PlayReady content access technology.
Help and Support
Recycling and Disposal
Information on proper disposal and recycling of the product and batteries.
Accessing On-Screen Help
Instructions for accessing the TV's built-in help menu.
Philips Support Website
Resources available on the Philips support website for help and downloads.
Philips Connectivity Guide
Guidance on connecting the TV to other devices via a dedicated guide.
TV Community Forum
Information on using the Philips TV community forum for support.
Contacting Philips Customer Care
How to contact Philips Consumer Care for support and service.
2 Use Your TV
TV Physical Controls
Overview of physical buttons on the TV for basic operations.
Remote Control
Explanation of buttons and functions on the TV remote control.
Sensors and Indicators
Information on the TV's sensor and standby indicator light.
EasyLink Controls
How to use EasyLink to control HDMI-CEC devices with the TV remote.
Watch TV
Instructions for switching the TV on, off, and to standby mode.
Automatic Switch Off
How to enable or disable the TV's automatic standby feature.
Adjust TV Volume
Instructions for increasing, decreasing, or muting the TV volume.
Switch TV Channels
How to change channels using the remote or numeric buttons.
Manage Favorite Channels
How to create and display a list of favorite TV channels.
Manage Channel Lists
Options for filtering, renaming, and locking channels.
Watch Connected Devices
How to select and watch content from connected devices via SOURCE or Home menu.
Use Picture and Sound Presets
How to select and customize predefined picture and sound settings.
Change Picture Format
Options for adjusting the picture display format to suit different sources.
View Program Guide
How to access and use the TV's electronic program guide (EPG).
Watch 3D
Requirements and instructions for watching 3D content on the TV.
Start 3D
How to automatically enable 3D mode and set TV response.
Select 3D Input Format
How to adjust 3D format settings for correct image display.
Select a Source with 3D
Instructions for selecting 3D Blu-ray players or TV channels.
Convert 2D to 3D
How to convert standard 2D content into 3D format.
3 Use More of Your TV
Play Multimedia Files
How to play video, photo, and music files from a USB device.
Play Files from USB Device
Guidelines for connecting and using USB storage devices with the TV.
Browse USB Device
Steps to navigate and select files from a connected USB device.
Multimedia Playback Options
Various playback controls and options for video files.
Video Options
Settings for subtitles, audio language, and repeat modes for videos.
Listen to Music
How to play music files and control playback.
Play DivX VOD (Video On Demand)
Instructions for activating and playing DivX VOD content.
View Photos
How to view photos and start a slideshow from a USB device.
Slideshow Options
Settings to customize slideshow playback, including shuffle and transitions.
Interactive TV
Information on accessing interactive TV services provided by broadcasters.
Pause TV
How to pause a live TV broadcast and resume playback.
Install USB Hard Drive
Steps for connecting and formatting a USB hard drive for Pause TV.
Pause a Live TV Broadcast
Detailed steps to pause and resume live TV viewing.
Record TV Shows
How to record TV programs to a USB hard drive using program guides.
Install USB Hard Drive
Steps for connecting and formatting a USB hard drive for recording.
Start Recording
Instructions for starting a TV program recording.
Schedule Recordings
How to view program information and schedule future recordings.
Schedule a TV Program Recording
Steps to schedule recordings for upcoming programs or timed events.
Watch Recordings
How to play back recorded TV programs.
Sort Recordings
Options for sorting recorded programs by various criteria.
Delete Recordings
How to remove recorded programs to free up storage space.
Play Games
How to play games on the TV, including two-player options.
Start Gaming
Steps to connect a game console and begin playing games.
Start Two-Player Full-Screen Gaming
Instructions for enabling split-screen gaming with 3D technology.
Game Settings
Optimizing TV display settings for gaming to reduce lag.
Sound Preset for Games
Selecting sound settings optimized for gaming experiences.
4 Change Your TV Settings
Set Locks and Timers
Features for setting sleep timers, child locks, and channel locks.
Clock
How to display and manage the TV's clock settings.
Sleep Timer
Instructions for setting the TV to switch to standby after a specified time.
Child Lock
How to set up a child lock code to restrict programs.
Age Rating
Setting age restrictions for displayed programs based on ratings.
Content Rating
Blocking programs based on objectionable content.
Picture and Sound
Overview of picture and sound settings adjustments.
Settings Assistant
Using the assistant for quick picture and sound setting adjustments.
More Picture Settings
Detailed options for fine-tuning picture quality and display.
More Sound Settings
Adjusting advanced sound parameters like bass, treble, and surround modes.
Audio Format
Selecting audio formats for analog broadcasts.
Reset Picture and Sound
Restoring default picture and sound settings.
Channels
Managing TV channels, including installation and updates.
Automatic Installation
Performing a full channel scan for automatic installation.
Start Installation
Steps for initiating the channel installation process.
Install Digital Channels
Manually searching and storing individual digital channels.
Update Channel List
How to update the TV's channel list.
Copy Channels
Feature to copy channel lists between TVs using a USB device.
Language Settings
Adjusting menu language and preferred audio language.
Closed Captions
How to display or hide closed captions for accessibility.
Universal Access Settings
Features for hearing and visually impaired users, including audio feedback.
Other Settings
Accessing TV demo mode and setting the TV location (Home/Shop).
Update Software
Checking the current software version and preparing for updates.
Update with USB
Instructions for downloading and installing software updates via USB.
Update from Digital Broadcast
Receiving and installing software updates through digital broadcasts.
Reset All
Restoring the TV to factory default settings, including picture and sound.
5 Connect Your TV
About Cables
Guidance on cable quality and connection types for optimal performance.
HDMI
Benefits of HDMI connection for video and audio, including ARC.
Y Pb Pr
Component video connection for transmitting video signals.
CVBS
Composite video connection for standard picture quality.
VGA
Connecting a computer via VGA for PC display on the TV.
Connect Antenna
How to connect an antenna to the TV for reception.
Connect Devices
Connecting external devices like Blu-ray or DVD players.
Blu-ray or DVD Disc Player
Specific connection methods for disc players using HDMI or component cables.
TV Receiver
Connecting digital or satellite TV receivers via antenna or HDMI.
Video Recorder
Connecting a video recorder using antenna cable.
Game Console
Connecting a game console via HDMI for gaming.
Home Theater
Connecting a home theater system via HDMI-ARC.
Home Theater Audio Connections
Connecting home theater systems via HDMI/SPDIF or component/composite cables.
Digital Camera
Connecting a digital camera via USB to the TV.
Digital Camcorder
Connecting a digital camcorder via HDMI or component/composite cables.
Connect More Devices
Connecting USB storage devices like hard drives and flash drives.
Computer
Connecting computers via HDMI, DVI-HDMI, or VGA cables.
Watch Connected Devices
Select a Device
How to select and watch content from connected devices.
Change Device Settings
Modifying device type, renaming, and resetting settings.
Set Up EasyLink Devices
Features and benefits of using EasyLink for HDMI-CEC devices.
EasyLink Remote Control Buttons
Using TV remote buttons to control HDMI-CEC devices.
Auto Standby for Connecting Devices
Automatically switching off inactive HDMI-CEC devices.
HDMI ARC Speaker Output
Choosing audio output for HDMI ARC compliant devices.
Set Up TV Speakers
Configuring TV speakers or streaming audio to connected HDMI-CEC devices.
Change TV Audio Streaming
Switching audio between TV speakers and connected amplifiers.
Retain Picture Quality
Using Pixel Plus Link to maintain picture quality with external devices.
Maximize Video Display
Enabling auto subtitle shift to improve video display area.
6 Troubleshooting
General Issues
Common problems like TV not switching on or unresponsive controls.
Channel Issues
Problems with channel installation, listing, and reception.
Picture Issues
Troubleshooting distorted pictures, no picture, or poor reception.
Sound Issues
Problems with no sound, poor sound quality, or audio output.
Connection Issues
Troubleshooting problems with HDMI devices and EasyLink features.
Contact Philips
Guidance on resolving issues and contacting Philips support.
7 Specifications
Power and Reception
Technical details on power consumption, input voltage, and reception standards.
Display and Sound
Specifications for display size, resolution, aspect ratio, and sound output.
Display Resolutions
Supported resolutions and refresh rates for HDMI and VGA computer inputs.
Multimedia
Supported Multimedia Connections
Information on USB connectivity and file name limitations.
Supported Image Files
List of supported image file formats and extensions.
Supported Audio/Video Formats
Details on supported video and audio codecs, resolutions, and bit rates.
More Supported Audio/Video Formats
Further details on supported audio/video file formats and codecs.
Supported Audio Formats
List of supported audio file formats, codecs, and frequencies.
Connectivity
Rear Panel Ports
Description of the ports and connectors on the rear of the TV.
Side Panel Ports
Description of the ports and connectors on the side of the TV.
Help Version Information
Information about the TV's help system version.
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