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Summarization of Contents
1 What's new
1.1 Home and channels
Describes the Home launcher and accessing TV settings.
2 Setting Up
2.1 Read Safety
Emphasizes reading safety instructions before using the TV.
2.2 TV Stand and Wall Mounting
Provides instructions for TV stand and wall mounting.
2.3 Tips on Placement
Offers advice on optimal TV placement.
2.4 Power Cable
Details how to connect the power cable correctly.
3 Remote Control
3.1 Key Overview
Details the functions of each button on the remote control.
3.2 Remote Pairing, Voice Search, and Battery
Explains pairing, voice search, IR sensor, and battery replacement.
3.3 Remote Control Cleaning
Gives advice on how to clean the remote control.
4 Switching On and Off
4.1 On or Standby
Explains how to turn the TV on, switch to standby, and power off.
4.2 Keys on TV
Describes how to use the TV's built-in joystick for basic operations.
5 Channels
5.1 Install Channels
Guides on installing channels via automatic or manual methods.
5.2 Channel Lists and Sorting
Explains channel lists, icons, radio stations, and sorting.
5.4 Watching channels
Covers tuning, switching channels, and parental controls.
5.5 Favourite Channels
Explains how to create, edit, and reorder favorite channel lists.
6 Channel Installation
6.1 Satellite Installation
Guides on installing satellites, Unicable systems, and CAM modules.
6.2 Antenna Installation
Covers automatic channel updates, reinstalling channels, and TV reinstallation.
6.3 Channel List Copy
Explains how to copy channel lists between TVs using a USB drive.
7 Connect Devices
7.1 About Connections
Provides a guide on connecting devices using high-quality cables.
7.2 CAM with Smart Card – CI+
Details how to use CI+ modules for premium HD programs.
7.3 Home Theatre System - HTS
Explains connecting HTS via HDMI ARC and optical audio.
7.4 Smartphones and Tablets
Covers connecting smartphones and tablets using wireless connections.
7.5 Blu-ray Disc Player
Guides on connecting a Blu-ray disc player using HDMI.
7.6 Bluetooth
Details pairing and managing Bluetooth devices like speakers or gamepads.
7.7 Headphones
Details how to connect headphones and adjust their volume.
7.8 Game Console
Explains connecting game consoles via HDMI.
7.9 USB Hard Drive
Covers connecting, formatting, and using USB hard drives for recording.
7.10 USB Keyboard
Explains how to connect and configure a USB keyboard.
7.11 USB Flash Drive
Describes viewing photos, music, and videos from a USB flash drive.
7.12 Photo Camera
Guides on connecting a digital photo camera to view photos.
7.13 Camcorder
Details connecting a camcorder via HDMI for best quality.
7.14 Computer
Explains connecting a computer to use the TV as a PC monitor.
8 Connect your Android TV
8.1 Network and Internet
Covers connecting the TV to a home network wirelessly or via wired connection.
9 Apps
9.1 About Apps
Introduces apps and their availability from Philips TV Collection and Google Play Store.
9.2 Google Play
Details using Google Play for Movies & TV, Music, and Games.
9.3 Start or Stop an App
Explains how to start and stop applications on the TV.
9.4 Lock Apps
Covers locking apps with age ratings or setting up restricted profiles.
9.5 Manage Apps
Provides guidance on managing apps, including stopping and uninstalling.
9.6 Storage
Explains how to check TV storage usage and use USB drives.
10 Internet
10.1 Start Internet
Guides on starting and using the TV's internet browser.
10.2 Options on Internet
Details various options available within the internet browser.
12 Sources
12.1 Switch to a device
Explains how to switch between connected devices like tuners, USB drives, etc.
12.2 Options for a TV Input
Covers specific settings for TV input devices like picture-in-picture.
12.3 Device Name and Type
Describes how to rename or change the type of connected devices.
12.4 Rescan Connections
Explains how to rescan connections to update the Sources menu.
13 Networks
13.1 Network
Provides information on connecting the TV to a network.
13.2 Bluetooth
Details pairing, selecting, and removing Bluetooth devices.
14 Settings
14.1 Picture
Covers picture styles, colour, contrast, sharpness, brightness, and advanced settings.
14.2 Sound
Details sound styles, headphone volume, speaker virtualizer, and audio settings.
14.3 Ambilight Settings
Explains how to turn Ambilight on/off, set styles, and configure advanced settings.
14.4 Eco Settings
Covers energy saving levels, screen off, ambient light sensor, and TV switch-off timer.
14.5 General Settings
Includes USB drive setup, keyboard settings, location, shop setup, and HDMI settings.
14.6 Clock, Region, and Language Settings
Covers setting clock, region, language, and audio/subtitle preferences.
14.7 Android Settings
Explains how to view installed apps and manage storage.
14.8 Universal Access Settings
Details settings for hearing impaired, blind, or visually impaired users.
14.9 Lock Settings
Covers setting PIN codes, locking programs, apps, and CAM recordings.
15 Videos, Photos and Music
15.1 From a Computer or NAS
Guides on viewing files from a computer or NAS via Media Server.
15.2 Favourites Menu
Explains how to add and view favorite files and folders from USB.
15.3 Most Popular Menu and Last Played Menu
Covers viewing most popular and last played media files.
15.4 From a USB Connection
Details viewing photos, music, and videos from a USB drive.
15.5 Play your Videos
Explains how to open video folders, play videos, and use video options.
15.6 View your Photos
Guides on opening photo folders, viewing photos, and using slideshows.
15.7 Play your Music
Covers opening music folders, playing music, and using music options.
16 TV Guide
16.1 What You Need
Explains what is needed to view TV Guide information.
16.2 TV Guide Data
Details how TV Guide data is received from broadcasters.
16.3 Using the TV Guide
Covers opening the TV Guide, tuning to programs, and setting reminders.
Search by Genre
Explains how to search for programmes by genre.
17 Recording and Pause TV
17.1 Recording
Details requirements for recording, how to record now, schedule, and manage recordings.
Pause TV
Explains how to pause and resume a TV broadcast.
18 Smartphones and Tablets
18.1 Philips TV Remote App
Introduces the Philips TV Remote App for controlling the TV.
18.2 Google Cast
Explains how to cast content from mobile devices to the TV.
19 Games
19.1 What You Need
Covers playing games from Philips TV Collection, Google Play, or consoles.
19.2 Gamepads
Details connecting wireless gamepads for gaming.
19.3 Play a Game From Game Console
Guides on starting games from a connected game console.
20 Ambilight
20.1 Ambilight Style
Explains how to set Ambilight to follow video, audio, lounge light, or flag.
20.2 Ambilight Off
Describes how to turn off the Ambilight feature.
20.3 Ambilight Settings
Points to further information on Ambilight settings.
20.4 Lounge Light Mode
Explains how to use Ambilight for lounge lighting when TV is in standby.
21 Top Picks
21.1 About Top Picks
Introduces Top Picks for personalized recommendations.
21.2 Now on TV
Explains how to use 'Now on TV' to find popular programs.
21.3 TV on Demand
Details how to watch missed or favorite programs on demand.
21.4 Video on Demand
Guides on renting movies from online stores.
22 Freeview Play
22.1 About Freeview Play
Explains Freeview Play features and requirements.
22.2 Using Freeview Play
Guides on opening and using Freeview Play features.
24 Alexa
24.1 About Alexa
Introduces Alexa voice control operations on the TV.
24.2 Using Alexa
Guides on setting up and using Alexa for TV control.
26 Software
26.1 Update Software
Covers updating TV software via Internet or USB.
26.2 Software Version
Explains how to view the current TV software version.
26.3 Automatic Software Update
Details how to enable automatic software updates.
26.4 View Software Update History
Shows how to view the history of software updates.
26.5 Open Source Software
Informs about the availability of open source software.
26.6 Open Source License
Provides details on the open source license terms.
26.7 Announcements
Notifies about new TV software or related issues.
27 Specifications
27.1 Environmental
Provides information on the European Energy Label and disposal.
27.2 Power
Lists power specifications and saving features.
27.3 Operating System
States the operating system version.
27.4 Reception
Details aerial and satellite reception specifications.
27.5 Display Type
Lists available screen sizes and resolutions.
27.6 Display Input Resolution
Specifies supported video and computer input resolutions.
27.7 Connectivity
Lists all TV side and bottom connectivity ports.
27.8 Sound
Details sound specifications like output power and Dolby support.
27.9 Multimedia
Lists supported connections, file systems, codecs, and media server software.
28 Help and Support
28.1 Register your TV
Encourages TV registration for benefits like support and updates.
28.2 Using Help
Guides on accessing on-screen help and downloading the manual.
28.3 Troubleshooting
Provides solutions for common issues like TV not switching on or remote control problems.
28.4 Online Help
Directs users to Philips support website for further assistance.
28.5 Support and Repair
Provides contact information for support and repair services.
29 Safety and Care
29.1 Safety
Covers important safety instructions regarding electric shock, fire, injury, and stability.
Risk of Overheating
Advises on proper ventilation to prevent overheating.
Lightning Storms
Provides precautions during lightning storms.
Risk of Hearing Damage
Warns about potential hearing damage from high volume usage.
Low Temperatures
Instructs on handling the TV in low temperatures.
29.2 Screen Care
Offers guidance on cleaning the TV screen gently.
29.3 Leather Care and Maintenance
Provides instructions for cleaning leather components.
30 Terms of Use
30.1 Terms of Use - TV
Outlines the terms of use for the television product.
30.2 Terms of Use - Smart TV
Describes terms of use, privacy policy, and settings for Smart TV.
30.3 Terms of Use - Philips TV Collection
Refers to help for terms of use related to the Philips TV Collection.
31 Copyrights
31.1 HDMI
Details terms related to HDMI technology and its logo.
31.2 Dolby Audio
States trademarks and copyright for Dolby Audio.
31.3 Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
Lists Dolby Vision and Atmos trademarks and copyright.
31.4 DTS-HD (italics)
Mentions DTS-HD patents and trademarks.
31.5 DTS Play-Fi
Refers to DTS Play-Fi patents and trademarks.
31.6 Wi-Fi Alliance
Lists Wi-Fi Alliance trademarks.
31.7 Kensington
Mentions Kensington and Micro Saver trademarks.
31.8 Other Trademarks
States that other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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