Related Manuals for Philips 70PUS7304/12
Summarization of Contents
User Manual
Register Product and Get Support
Instructions on where to register products and find support.
7304 Series
Model series identification.
Model Numbers
Lists specific model numbers for the manual.
What's New
Home and Channels
Describes the home screen and channel management.
Apps and Philips TV Collection
Details about app access and the Philips TV Collection.
Setting Up
Read Safety Instructions
Emphasizes reading safety instructions before use.
TV Stand and Wall Mounting
Instructions for installing the TV stand or wall mounting.
Tips on Placement
Guidance on optimal TV placement for viewing and Ambilight.
Power Cable
Information on connecting and handling the power cable.
Remote Control
Key Overview
Detailed breakdown of remote control buttons and functions.
Channels
Install Channels
Steps for installing TV channels.
Channel Lists
Explanation of channel lists and how to manage them.
Channel List Sorting
How to sort and filter channels in a list.
What's New
Home and Channels
Describes the home screen and channel management.
Apps and Philips TV Collection
Details about app access and the Philips TV Collection.
Setting Up
TV Stand and Wall Mounting
Instructions for installing the TV stand or wall mounting.
Tips on Placement
Guidance on optimal TV placement for viewing and Ambilight.
Power Cable
Information on connecting and handling the power cable.
Switching On and Off
On or Standby
How to turn the TV on, off, or put it into standby mode.
Keys on TV
Using the TV's physical joystick for basic operations.
Remote Control
Key Overview
Detailed breakdown of remote control buttons and functions.
Remote Control
Key Overview (Middle and Bottom)
Details on remote control buttons for UK models and bottom controls.
Remote Control
Pair Your Remote Control to TV
Steps to pair the remote control via Bluetooth.
Voice Search
How to use voice commands for searching.
IR Sensor
Information about the infrared sensor for remote control.
Switching On and Off
On or Standby
How to turn the TV on, off, or put it into standby mode.
Keys on TV
Using the TV's physical joystick for basic operations.
Channels
Install Channels
Steps for installing TV channels.
Channel Lists
Explanation of channel lists and how to manage them.
Channel List Sorting
How to sort and filter channels in a list.
Channels
Watching Channels
How to tune to and switch between channels.
Lock a Channel
How to lock and unlock channels using a PIN.
Parental Rating
Setting age ratings to restrict content.
Channel Options
Accessing options like subtitles while watching a channel.
Channels
Subtitles
Setting preferred subtitle languages and selecting others.
Audio Language
Setting preferred audio languages.
Common Interface
Information on using CAM modules.
Channels
Edit Favourites
Adding ranges of channels to favourites.
Rename a Favourites List
Renaming created favourite lists.
Remove a Favourites List
Deleting favourite lists.
Reorder Channels
Changing the order of channels within a favourites list.
Favourites List on TV Guide
Linking favourite lists to the TV Guide.
Favourite Channels
About Favourite Channels
Explanation of favourite channel lists.
Create a Favourites List
Steps to create a new favourite channel list.
Channels
Edit Favourites
Adding ranges of channels to favourites.
Rename a Favourites List
Renaming created favourite lists.
Remove a Favourites List
Deleting favourite lists.
Reorder Channels
Changing the order of channels within a favourites list.
Favourites List on TV Guide
Linking favourite lists to the TV Guide.
Text / Teletext
Text Pages
Opening and closing teletext pages.
Text Sub-pages
Navigating subpages within teletext.
T.O.P. Text Pages
Accessing T.O.P. text features.
Search Text
Searching within teletext content.
Text / Teletext
Text Options
Various options for teletext, like freeze, dual screen.
Text Setup
Setting preferred teletext languages and Text 2.5.
Interactive TV
About iTV
Introduction to interactive TV features.
Interactive TV
What You Need
Requirements for using interactive TV.
HbbTV
Enabling HbbTV for interactive features.
Use iTV
How to open and navigate interactive TV pages.
Channel Installation
Satellite Installation
Guide to installing satellite channels.
Satellite Installation Settings
Configuring satellite installation parameters.
Homing Transponder and LNB
Expert settings for transponders and LNBs.
Satellite CAMs
Using Conditional Access Modules with satellite reception.
Channel Installation
Channel Packages
Understanding satellite channel packages.
Unicable Setup
Setting up Unicable systems for satellite reception.
User Band Number
Assigning user band numbers for Unicable.
User Band Frequency
Entering frequencies for Unicable user bands.
Manual Channel Update
Manually updating installed channels.
Add a Satellite
Adding a new satellite to the installation.
Channel Installation
Remove a Satellite
Removing satellites from the installation.
Homing Transponder and LNB
Expert settings for transponders and LNBs.
LNB Power
Setting LNB power.
22 kHz Tone
Setting the 22 kHz tone.
Low LO Frequency / High LO Frequency
Adjusting oscillator frequencies.
Antenna Installation
Update Channels
Managing automatic and manual channel updates.
Reinstall Channels
Reinstalling all channels.
Reinstall TV
Performing a full TV reinstallation.
DVB Settings
Frequency Scan
Methods for scanning for channels.
Frequency Step Size
Adjusting the frequency step for scanning.
Digital Channels
Skipping digital channel searches.
Analogue Channels
Skipping analogue channel searches.
Free / Scrambled
Selecting channels based on subscription status.
Channel List Copy
Introduction
Overview of channel list copying.
Conditions
Requirements for copying channel lists.
Current Channel Version
Checking the channel list version.
Current Software Version
Checking the TV software version.
Copy a Channel List
Steps to copy a channel list to a USB drive.
Connect Devices
About Connections
General advice on connecting devices.
HDMI ARC
Using the Audio Return Channel feature.
HDMI Ports
Information on HDMI connections and quality.
HDMI CEC – EasyLink
Controlling connected devices with the TV remote.
Connect Devices
CAM with Smart Card – CI+
Using CI+ modules for premium channels.
Smart Card
Inserting and using the smart card with the CAM.
Passwords and PIN codes
Setting PIN codes for CAMs.
Home Theatre System – HTS
Connect with HDMI ARC
Connecting an HTS using HDMI ARC.
Connect Devices
Connect with HDMI
Connecting Home Theatre Systems via HDMI.
Problems with HTS sound
Troubleshooting sound issues with HTS.
Smartphones and Tablets
Philips TV Remote App
Using the mobile app for remote control and media streaming.
Bluetooth
Pairing a Device
Connecting Bluetooth devices like speakers or gamepads.
Select a Device
Choosing a connected wireless device.
Remove a Device
Disconnecting or removing paired Bluetooth devices.
USB Hard Drive
What You Need
Requirements for using a USB drive for pause/record.
Installation
Connecting and installing a USB drive.
Formatting
Formatting the USB drive for TV use.
USB Keyboard
Connect
Connecting a USB keyboard.
Configure
Setting up the keyboard layout.
Special Keys
Functionality of special keys.
USB Flash Drive
Ultra HD on USB
Viewing Ultra HD content from USB.
Photo Camera
Ultra HD on USB
Viewing Ultra HD content from USB.
Computer
With HDMI
Connecting a computer via HDMI.
With DVI to HDMI
Connecting a computer via DVI adapter.
Network and Internet
Connect to Network
Connecting the TV to a home network.
Wireless Connection
Steps for Wi-Fi connection.
Make the Connection - Wireless
Detailed steps for wireless connection.
Make the Connection - WPS
Connecting using WPS.
Problems
Troubleshooting network and internet issues.
Network and Internet
Make the Connection (Wired)
Steps for wired connection.
Network Settings
Viewing network settings.
Network Configuration - Static IP
Configuring static IP addressing.
Switch On with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN)
Enabling TV to turn on via Wi-Fi.
Switch on with Chromecast
Enabling TV to turn on via Chromecast.
Switch on Wi-Fi connection
Turning Wi-Fi on/off.
Google Account
Sign In
Steps to sign in with a Google Account.
Home Screen
Apps
Navigating and managing apps on the home screen.
Live TV
Display of live TV channels.
Play Next channel
Information on the 'Play Next' feature.
Google Play Movies & TV channel
Accessing movie and TV show rentals.
Help channel
Accessing tutorial videos.
Home Screen
Customize Channels
Adding/removing channels from the home screen.
Open the Home Screen
Navigating and opening items from the home screen.
Philips TV Collection App
Featured Apps Page
Accessing premium apps.
Terms of Use
Agreeing to terms for using TV Collection apps.
Privacy Settings
Configuring privacy settings for apps.
Apps
About Apps
General information about TV apps.
Google Play
Movies and TV
Renting or buying movies and TV shows.
Music
Using Google Play Music.
Games
Playing games via Google Play.
Google Play
Google Play Store
Downloading and installing apps.
Parental Controls
Setting maturity levels for app access.
Payments
Adding payment methods for Google Play.
Lock Apps
About App Locks
Locking apps for children.
18+
Locking 18+ rated apps.
Restricted Profile
Setting up a restricted home menu profile.
Lock Apps
Lock 18+ Rated Apps
Locking 18+ rated apps from Philips.
Restricted Profile
Restricting access to apps via a profile.
Set Up
Steps to set up a restricted profile.
Enter
How to enter the restricted profile.
Delete
How to remove the restricted profile.
Internet
Start Internet
Launching the internet browser.
Options on Internet
Features available within the browser.
Sources
Switch to a Device
Selecting and switching between connected input sources.
Options for a TV Input
Setting options for specific input devices.
Device Name and Type
Assigning names and types to connected devices.
Rescan Connections
Updating the sources menu with new devices.
Settings
Picture Settings
Adjusting picture styles and parameters.
Select a Style
Choosing preset picture styles.
Customise a Style
Adjusting settings within a selected picture style.
Colour, Contrast, Sharpness, Brightness
Adjusting basic picture elements.
Settings
Advanced Picture Settings
Advanced colour and contrast adjustments.
HDR Settings
Settings related to HDR content playback.
HDR Upscaling
Enhancing HDR picture quality.
HDR Plus
Applying HDR Plus for enhanced contrast.
Dynamic Contrast
Adjusting dynamic contrast levels.
Settings
Light Sensor
Adjusting picture settings based on room lighting.
Advanced Sharpness Settings
Improving sharpness in image details.
Picture Clean
Reducing noise and MPEG artefacts.
Motion Settings
Adjusting motion smoothness.
Picture Format
Adjusting the picture to fill the screen.
Settings
Sound Style
Selecting preset sound styles.
Personal Mode Settings
Advanced sound adjustments.
Headphone Volume
Adjusting headphone volume.
TV Placement
Optimizing sound based on TV placement.
Advanced Sound Settings
Fine-tuning sound output.
Settings
Delta Volume
Balancing sound levels between TV and source.
Audio Out Settings
Configuring audio output to TV speakers or external systems.
Digital Output Settings
Settings for optical and HDMI ARC sound.
Digital Out Levelling
Adjusting digital audio output loudness.
Digital Out Delay
Synchronizing audio and video signals.
Digital Out Offset
Compensating for audio sync delays.
Ambilight Settings
Turn Ambilight On or Off
Controlling Ambilight functionality.
Ambilight Settings
Ambilight Style
Setting Ambilight to follow video, audio, colour, or app.
Follow Video
Styles for Ambilight following video dynamics.
Follow Audio
Styles for Ambilight following audio dynamics.
Follow Colour
Preset colour styles for Ambilight.
Follow Flag
Setting Ambilight to follow country flag.
Follow App
Using Ambilight with an app.
Ambilight Settings
Ambilight Brightness, Saturation
Adjusting Ambilight brightness and saturation.
Ambilight + Hue
Configuring Philips Hue bulbs with Ambilight.
Lounge Light+hue
Using Hue bulbs for lounge light effects.
Eco Settings
Set Energy Saving Level
Adjusting energy saving modes.
Set TV Switch Off Timer
Setting an automatic TV switch-off timer.
Set Screen Off to Save Energy
Turning off the screen to save energy.
General Settings
USB Hard Drive
Setting up and formatting a USB hard drive.
USB Keyboard Settings
Configuring USB keyboard settings.
Home or Shop
Selecting the TV's operating location.
Shop Setup
Adjusting settings for shop mode.
General Settings
EasyLink – HDMI CEC
Operating HDMI CEC devices.
HDMI Auto Game Mode
Automatically setting game mode for HDMI input.
Set Logos and Banner
Displaying feature logos and banners.
HDMI Ultra HD
Adjusting HDMI settings for Ultra HD signals.
Advanced
Advanced settings like HbbTV and CAM profiles.
Reset TV Settings and Reinstall TV
Resetting TV to factory defaults or reinstalling.
Clock, Region, and Language Settings
Language
Changing menu and audio/subtitle languages.
Clock
Setting the TV clock automatically or manually.
Android Settings
Accessing Android settings for apps and storage.
Universal Access Settings
Settings for accessibility.
Universal Access Settings
Universal Access for Hearing Impaired People
Settings for hearing accessibility.
Universal Access for Blind or Partially Sighted People
Settings for visual accessibility.
Lock Settings
Set Code and Change Code
Setting and changing the child lock code.
Lock for Programme
Setting age ratings for programmes.
Lock for App
Locking specific applications.
Lock Settings
Lock for CAM
Setting a PIN for CAM recording.
Videos, Photos and Music
From a Computer or NAS
Viewing media from a networked computer.
Favourites Menu
Adding media files to favourites.
Most Popular Menu and Last Played Menu
Accessing popular and recently played media.
From a USB Connection
Viewing media from a USB drive.
Videos, Photos and Music
Play Your Videos
Playing video files from various sources.
Video Options
Options for playing videos.
View Your Photos
Viewing photo files from various sources.
Videos, Photos and Music
View a 360 Photo
Viewing 360-degree photos.
Photo Options
Options for viewing photos.
View 360 Photos
Viewing 360-degree photos.
Videos, Photos and Music
Play Your Music
Playing music files from various sources.
Music Options
Options for playing music.
TV Guide
What You Need
Requirements for using the TV Guide.
TV Guide Data
How the TV Guide obtains programme information.
Using the TV Guide
Navigating and using the TV Guide.
Search by Genre
Finding programmes by genre.
TV Guide
List of Reminders
Viewing and managing set reminders.
Set a Recording
Scheduling a TV programme to record.
Recording and Pause TV
Recording
Capabilities and requirements for recording.
Record a Programme
Recording the current programme or scheduling recordings.
Schedule a Recording
Scheduling future programmes for recording.
List of Recordings
Managing recorded programmes.
Recording Conflicts
Resolving overlapping recording schedules.
Recording and Pause TV
Auto End Margin
Adjusting recording end times.
Manual Recording
Scheduling recordings without programme data.
Pause TV
Pausing and resuming live TV broadcasts.
Recording and Pause TV
Replay
Replaying the currently watched broadcast.
Smartphones and Tablets
Cast to Your TV
Casting content from mobile devices to the TV.
AirPlay
Adding AirPlay functionality to the TV.
Google Cast
What You Need
Requirements for using Google Cast.
Apps with Google Cast
Examples of apps supporting Google Cast.
Games
What You Need
Requirements for playing games.
Gamepads
Connecting and using gamepads.
Play a Game
Starting and playing games.
Ambilight
Ambilight Style
Setting Ambilight to follow video, audio, colour, or app.
Ambilight Off
Turning off Ambilight.
Top Picks
About Top Picks
Introduction to personalized content recommendations.
Terms of Use
Agreeing to terms for recommendations.
Using Now on TV
Accessing current and upcoming programmes.
TV on Demand
About TV on Demand
Introduction to on-demand viewing services.
TV on Demand
Using TV on Demand
Accessing and using on-demand services.
Video on Demand
About Video on Demand
Renting movies from online stores.
Payment
Making payments for video rentals.
Internet Traffic
Considerations for video streaming data usage.
Freeview Play
About Freeview Play
Introduction to the Freeview Play service.
Using Freeview Play
How to access and use Freeview Play.
Alexa
About Alexa
Introduction to Alexa voice control.
About Alexa Skill
Using the Philips Smart TV Voice Control skill.
Using Alexa
Setting up and using Alexa.
Software
Update Software
Updating TV software from internet or USB.
Update from Internet
Steps for updating via internet.
Update from USB
Steps for updating via USB.
Look for OAD Updates
Searching for over-the-air updates.
View Software Update History
Checking past software updates.
Software
Software Version
Viewing the current software version.
Automatic Software Update
Enabling automatic software updates.
Open Source Software
Information about open source software used.
Open Source License
Details on open source licenses.
Announcements
Receiving software update announcements.
Specifications
Environmental
European Energy Label and product information.
Product Fiche
Detailed product specifications.
End of Use
Disposal and recycling information.
Specifications
Power
Electrical specifications and power consumption.
Operating System
Information on the TV's OS.
Reception
Details on tuner bands and signal reception.
Display Type
Screen size and resolution.
Display Input Resolution
Supported video and computer resolutions.
Connectivity
List of available ports and connections.
Specifications
Dimensions and Weights
Physical dimensions and weight of the TV.
Multimedia
Supported connections, file systems, and codecs.
Sound
Audio specifications.
Help and Support
Register Your TV
Benefits of registering the TV.
Using Help
Accessing the on-screen help system.
Troubleshooting
Solutions for common TV problems.
Troubleshooting
Switch On and Remote Control
Troubleshooting TV not switching on or responding.
Channels
Issues with channel reception and lists.
Picture
Troubleshooting picture quality issues.
Sound
Troubleshooting audio problems.
HDMI and USB
Troubleshooting connection issues with HDMI and USB.
Troubleshooting
HDMI and USB
Troubleshooting HDMI and USB connection issues.
Network
Troubleshooting network and internet connectivity.
Wrong Menu Language
How to change the menu language.
Online Help
Accessing Philips online support.
Support and Repair
Contacting support for service.
Safety and Care
Safety
General safety instructions and warnings.
Risk of Electric Shock or Fire
Precautions against electrical hazards.
Risk of Injury to Children
Safety measures to prevent child injury.
Risk of Swallowing Batteries!
Warning about small batteries.
Risk of Overheating
Preventing TV from overheating.
Lightning Storms
Precautions during thunderstorms.
Risk of Injury or Damage to the TV
Safety when lifting or mounting the TV.
Risk of Hearing Damage
Warning about high volume levels.
Low Temperatures
Handling the TV in low temperatures.
Safety and Care
Humidity
Preventing condensation.
Radiation Exposure Statement
Compliance with radiation limits.
Screen Care
Instructions for cleaning and caring for the TV screen.
Terms of Use
Terms of Use - TV
General terms of use for the television.
Pixel Characteristics
Explanation of pixel behavior.
CE Compliance
Compliance with European directives.
Compliance with EMF
Information on electromagnetic field compliance.
Terms of Use - Smart TV
Terms of use for Smart TV features.
Terms of Use - Philips TV Collection
Terms for the Philips TV Collection app.
Copyrights
HDMI
Information about the HDMI interface.
Dolby Audio
Information about Dolby Audio technology.
Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos
Information about Dolby Vision and Atmos.
DTS-HD (italics)
Information about DTS-HD technology.
Wi-Fi Alliance
Information about Wi-Fi Alliance.
Kensington
Information about Kensington security.
Other Trademarks
List of other trademarks.
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