Related Manuals for Philips 65PUS8555
Summarization of Contents
What's New
Home and Channels
Navigating the new Home launcher and its features like channels and apps.
Apps and Philips TV Collection
Accessing and managing apps, including the Philips TV Collection.
Setting Up
Read Safety
Importance of reading safety instructions before using the TV.
TV Stand and Wall Mounting
Instructions for mounting the TV stand or wall mount bracket.
Tips on Placement
Guidance on optimal TV placement for viewing and Ambilight.
Power Cable
Connecting and securing the power cable for safe operation.
Antenna Cable
Connecting an antenna cable for DVB-T/C input signals.
Satellite Dish
Connecting a satellite F-type connector to the SAT connection.
Remote Control
Key Overview
Detailed explanation of the buttons and functions on the remote control.
Middle (for UK models)
Description of remote control buttons specific to UK models.
Bottom (for UK models)
Description of bottom buttons on the remote control for UK models.
Pair Your Remote Control to TV
Steps to pair the Bluetooth remote control with the TV.
Voice Search
How to use voice commands to search for content on the TV.
Keyboard
Overview of the remote control's QWERTY/Azerty keyboard functionality.
IR Sensor
Explanation of the infrared sensor for remote control operation.
Batteries
Instructions for replacing batteries in the remote control.
Cleaning
How to properly clean the remote control.
Switching On and Off
On or Standby
How to turn the TV on, switch to standby, and disconnect power.
Keys on TV
Using the TV's physical joystick key for basic operations.
Channels
Install Channels
Guide to installing TV channels, including antenna and channel installation.
Channel Lists
Understanding channel lists, icons, and how to search for channels.
Channel List sorting
How to filter and sort channels in the channel list.
Watching channels
Tuning to channels, switching channels, and locking channels.
Subtitle Language
Setting preferred subtitle languages for digital broadcasts.
Audio Language
Setting preferred audio languages for digital broadcasts.
Common Interface
Viewing CAM information for Common Interface slots.
HbbTV on this Channel
Blocking or unblocking HbbTV pages on specific channels.
Picture-in-Picture
Watching a TV channel in a small screen while viewing HDMI content.
Reorder Channels
Changing the sequence of channels within a Favourites List.
Favourite Channels
Creating and managing lists of favourite channels.
Create a Favourites List
Steps to create a new list of favourite channels.
Rename a Favourites List
How to rename an existing Favourites List.
Remove a Favourites List
Steps to delete a Favourites List.
Favourites List on TV Guide
Linking Favourite Lists to the TV Guide for easier viewing.
Text / Teletext
Using Teletext pages, text options, and setup.
Interactive TV
Using HbbTV and iTV for interactive content.
Channel Installation
Satellite Installation
Guide to installing satellites, including Unicable systems and setup.
Channel Packages
Understanding satellite channel packages and installation options.
Unicable Setup
Setting up a Unicable system for satellite connections.
Manual Channel Update
Manually updating TV channels to find new ones.
Add a Satellite
Adding an extra satellite to the existing installation.
Remove a Satellite
Steps to remove a satellite and its associated channels.
Homing Transponder and LNB
Adjusting expert settings for transponders and LNBs.
Problems
Troubleshooting common satellite installation issues.
Antenna Installation
Updating channels and reinstalling antenna channels.
DVB Settings
Configuring DVB-T/C reception, channel installation, and frequency.
Channel List Copy
Copying channel lists between TVs using a USB drive.
Upload a Channel List
Uploading a channel list to a TV, either new or installed.
Connect Devices
About Connections
General guide to connecting devices with high-quality cables.
HDMI ARC
Using HDMI ARC for audio return channel connection.
HDMI CEC – EasyLink
Operating connected devices via the TV remote control.
CAM with Smart Card – CI+
Using a CAM module and smart card for premium HD programmes.
Home Theatre System - HTS
Connecting home theatre systems, including HDMI ARC and audio sync.
Smartphones and Tablets
Connecting smartphones and tablets wirelessly via the Philips TV Remote App.
Blu-ray Disc Player
Connecting a Blu-ray Disc player using HDMI.
Bluetooth
Pairing and managing Bluetooth devices like gamepads or speakers.
Headphones
Connecting headphones and adjusting volume.
Game Console
Connecting game consoles via HDMI for optimal quality.
USB Hard Drive
Connecting and formatting a USB Hard Drive for recording/pausing.
USB Keyboard
Connecting and configuring a USB keyboard for text input.
USB Flash Drive
Viewing photos, music, and videos from a USB flash drive.
Photo Camera
Connecting a digital photo camera to view photos.
Camcorder
Connecting a camcorder via HDMI for best quality.
Computer
Connecting a computer to use the TV as a PC monitor.
Connect your Android TV
Network and Internet
Connecting the TV to a network via Wi-Fi or wired connection.
Network Settings
Viewing network settings and configuring IP or TV name.
Google Account
Signing into a Google Account for full Android TV capabilities.
Android Settings
Configuring Android-specific settings like apps and storage.
Home Screen
Navigating and customizing the Android TV Home screen.
Philips TV Collection App
Installing and managing apps from the Philips TV Collection.
Apps
About Apps
Finding and using apps from Philips TV Collection or Google Play Store.
Google Play
Using Google Play for Movies & TV, Music, and Games.
Google Play Store
Downloading and installing apps, managing parental controls.
Start or Stop an App
How to start, stop, and manage running applications.
Lock Apps
Locking apps based on rating or setting up restricted profiles.
Restricted Profile
Setting up and managing a restricted profile for app access.
Manage Apps
Optimizing performance by stopping or uninstalling unused apps.
Storage
Checking TV storage usage and managing apps on USB Hard Drive.
Internet
Start Internet
Launching and using the TV's internet browser.
Options on Internet
Exploring extra features within the internet browser.
Quick Menu
Open Quick Menu
Accessing TV functions quickly via the Quick Menu.
Sources
Switch to a device
Switching between connected TV sources and devices.
Options for a TV Input
Setting specific options for connected TV inputs.
Device Name and Type
Renaming and changing the type of connected devices.
Rescan Connections
Updating the Sources menu by rescanning connections.
Settings
Picture
Adjusting picture settings, styles, colour, contrast, sharpness, brightness.
Advanced Picture Settings
Advanced colour and contrast adjustments, HDR settings.
Video Contrast, Gamma
Adjusting video contrast and gamma for optimal picture.
Motion Settings
Configuring motion styles and natural motion for smoother video.
Picture Format
Adjusting picture aspect ratio to fill the screen.
Dolby Vision Notification
Enabling or disabling Dolby Vision notifications.
Quick Picture Setting
Easy steps to adjust picture settings during initial setup.
Sound
Adjusting sound settings, styles, headphone volume, and speaker virtualizer.
Al Equalizer
Enabling intelligent equalizer adjustment based on audio content.
TV placement
Optimizing sound reproduction based on TV placement (stand or wall).
DTS Play-Fi
Streaming audio wirelessly to other rooms.
Advanced Sound Settings
Detailed settings for volume control, auto volume, delta volume, and digital output.
Dolby Atmos Notification
Enabling or disabling Dolby Atmos notifications.
Ambilight Settings
Turning Ambilight on/off and selecting Ambilight styles.
Ambisleep
Setting up Ambisleep for a relaxing wake-up experience.
Ambilight + Hue
Configuring Philips Hue bulbs to sync with Ambilight.
Advanced Ambilight Settings
Adjusting brightness, saturation, and wall colour influence.
Eco Settings
Configuring energy saving levels, screen off timer, and ambient light sensor.
General Settings
USB Hard Drive setup and USB Keyboard settings.
Home or Shop
Selecting TV location mode (Home or Shop) and adjusting shop settings.
EasyLink - HDMI CEC
Connecting and operating HDMI CEC compatible devices.
HDMI Ultra HD
Configuring HDMI Ultra HD settings for optimal signal quality.
HDMI Auto Game Mode
Automatically setting Picture style to Game mode.
Advanced
HbbTV settings, cookies, and device ID reset.
Clock, Region, and Language Settings
Setting clock, region, language, and audio/subtitle preferences.
Android Settings
Configuring Android-specific settings like apps and storage.
Universal Access Settings
Settings for hearing impaired, blind, or partially sighted users.
Dialogue enhancement
Improving dialogue intelligibility for clearer audio.
Lock Settings
Setting codes, locking programs, apps, and CAM PINs.
Videos, Photos and Music
From a Computer or NAS
Viewing media files from a computer or NAS via Media Server.
Favourites Menu
Adding and viewing favourite media files and folders.
Most Popular Menu and Last Played Menu
Viewing most popular and last played media files.
From a USB Connection
Viewing media files from a connected USB flash drive or hard drive.
Play your Videos
Opening video folders, playing videos, and using video options.
View your Photos
Opening photo folders, viewing photos, and adding to favourites.
View a 360 photo
Viewing and interacting with 360-degree photos.
Play your Music
Opening music folders, playing music, and managing favourites.
TV Guide
What You Need
Understanding TV Guide data sources and availability.
TV Guide Data
How the TV receives and uses TV Guide information.
Using the TV Guide
Opening the TV Guide, tuning to programmes, and setting reminders.
List of Reminders
Viewing and managing set reminders for TV programmes.
Set a Recording
Scheduling and cancelling TV programme recordings.
Recording and Pause TV
Recording
Requirements and methods for recording TV broadcasts.
Auto End Margin
Setting an automatic time margin for recordings.
Manual Recording
Scheduling recordings manually without TV Guide data.
Pause TV
Pausing and resuming live TV broadcasts.
Replay
Replaying the currently watched broadcast for a few seconds.
Smartphones and Tablets
Philips TV Remote App
Using the Philips TV Remote App for control and media sharing.
Google Cast
Casting apps from mobile devices to the TV.
Games
What You Need
Requirements for playing games from Philips TV Collection or Google Play.
Gamepads
Connecting wireless gamepads for playing games.
Play a Game From Game Console
Starting games from a connected game console.
Ambilight
Ambilight Style
Setting Ambilight to follow video, audio, lounge light, or country flag.
Ambilight Off
Turning the Ambilight feature completely off.
Ambilight Settings
General settings and information for Ambilight.
Lounge Light Mode
Using Ambilight for room lighting when the TV is in standby.
Top Picks
About Top Picks
Understanding Top Picks recommendations and agreeing to Terms of Use.
Now on TV
Viewing popular TV programmes currently playing or starting soon.
TV on Demand
Watching missed or favourite TV programmes via on-demand services.
Video on Demand
Renting movies from online stores and managing payments.
Freeview Play
About Freeview Play
Introduction to Freeview Play features and requirements.
Using Freeview Play
Navigating and starting programmes within Freeview Play.
Alexa
About Alexa
Understanding Alexa voice control and its requirements.
Using Alexa
Setting up and using Alexa voice commands for TV control.
Sunrise Alarm
Sunrise Alarm
Setting up a wake-up experience using Ambilight, music, and weather.
Software
Update Software
Updating TV software via Internet or USB.
Software Version
Viewing current TV software version and release notes.
Automatic Software Update
Enabling automatic software updates for the TV.
View Software Update History
Checking the history of successful software updates.
Open Source Software
Information regarding open source software used in the TV.
Open Source License
Details of the open source software licenses.
Announcements
Receiving announcements for new TV software or related issues.
Specifications
Environmental
Information on energy efficiency and product disposal.
Power
Product power specifications, including mains voltage and ambient temperature.
Operating System
Details about the TV's operating system, Android Pie 9.
Reception
Technical specifications for aerial, DVB, and satellite reception.
Display Type
Information about the TV's diagonal screen size options.
Display Input Resolution
Supported video and computer input resolutions and refresh rates.
Connectivity
Details of TV side and bottom connectivity ports.
Sound
Sound specifications, including output power and Dolby/DTS support.
Multimedia
Supported multimedia connections, codecs, and file systems.
Help and Support
Register your TV
Benefits of registering your TV and accessing support.
Using Help
How to access the on-screen help and user manual.
Troubleshooting
Solutions for common TV issues like power and remote control problems.
Channels
Troubleshooting issues related to channel reception and lists.
Picture
Troubleshooting problems with picture display and source connection.
Sound
Troubleshooting issues with no sound or poor sound quality.
HDMI and USB
Troubleshooting HDMI connection and USB playback issues.
Network
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi, Internet, and PC connection issues.
Online Help
Accessing online support resources for Philips TVs.
Support and Repair
Contacting support and finding repair services.
Safety and Care
Safety
Important safety instructions to prevent electric shock, fire, or injury.
Risk of Injury or Damage to the TV
Precautions to prevent injury or damage when handling the TV.
Risk of Overheating
Ensuring proper ventilation to prevent TV overheating.
Lightning Storms
Safety measures during lightning storms.
Risk of Hearing Damage
Avoiding hearing damage from high volume usage.
Low Temperatures
Handling the TV in low temperatures before operation.
Humidity
Precautions regarding humidity and condensation.
Screen Care
Instructions for safely cleaning the TV screen.
Leather Care and Maintenance
Proper cleaning and maintenance for leather surfaces.
Terms of Use
Terms of Use - TV
General terms of use, warranty, and pixel characteristics.
Terms of Use - Smart TV
Viewing privacy policy and setting privacy options for Smart TV.
Terms of Use - Philips TV Collection
Terms of use specific to the Philips TV Collection apps.
Copyrights
HDMI
HDMI trademarks and licensing information.
Dolby Audio
Dolby Audio trademarks and licensing.
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
Dolby Vision and Atmos trademarks and licensing.
DTS-HD (italics)
DTS-HD trademarks and patent information.
DTS Play-Fi
DTS Play-Fi trademarks and licensing.
Wi-Fi Alliance
Wi-Fi Alliance trademarks.
Kensington
Kensington trademarks.
Other Trademarks
Acknowledgement of other registered trademarks.
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