Related Manuals for Philips 42PFL6877T/12
Summarization of Contents
Tour
Smart TV
Connect to the Internet for a new world of television, access apps, videos and social networks.
App gallery
Browse and access tailored websites and apps for TV, including YouTube and video stores.
Rental videos
Rent the latest movies from an online video store to watch instantly on your TV.
Online TV
Watch missed TV programmes or live streams via Online TV Apps from Smart TV.
Social networks
Use Smart TV to access popular social networks like Facebook and Twitter directly on your TV.
Skype
Make free video calls on your TV using Skype, connecting with friends worldwide.
Smartphones and tablets
Use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control or media controller via the MyRemote app.
Pause TV and recordings
Pause live TV broadcasts or record digital channels using a connected USB Hard Drive.
Gaming
Optimize TV settings for gaming, including split-screen display for multiplayer games.
EasyLink
Operate connected HDMI CEC devices like Blu-ray players with the TV remote.
Setting up
Tips on placement
Optimize TV placement for screen visibility, Ambilight effect, and viewing distance.
Power cable
Instructions for connecting the power cable and ensuring safe usage.
Antenna
Connect the antenna cable to the TV for DVB-T and DVB-C signals.
Network
Connect your TV to the Internet wirelessly via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet.
Connect devices
Connect various devices like Set-top boxes, recorders, and computers to your TV.
Connectivity guide
Tips for connecting devices with the highest quality connection and cables.
Antenna
Connect antenna cables to Set-top boxes or recorders before the TV.
HDMI
Connect devices via HDMI for best picture and sound quality.
DVI to HDMI
Use a DVI to HDMI adapter and audio cable for DVI connections.
Copy protection
HDCP and DRM ensure copy protection for digital content.
Y Pb Pr
Connect using Component Video YPbPr for HD signals with audio.
SCART
Connect using SCART for CVBS and RGB video signals.
Audio Out - Optical
Connect for 5.1 audio channels or to Home Theatre Systems.
VGA
Connect a computer using VGA cable and audio L/R cable.
EasyLink HDMI CEC
Operate connected devices with the TV remote via HDMI CEC.
Common Interface CAM
Use CI+ for premium HD programmes with a CAM module.
Set-top box STB
Connect a Set-top box using antenna and HDMI/SCART cables.
Satellite receiver
Connect a Satellite receiver using antenna and HDMI/SCART cables.
Home Theatre System (HTS)
Connect an HTS via HDMI or SCART for audio output.
HDMI ARC
Use HDMI ARC for audio return channel with Home Theatre Systems.
Audio to video synchronisation
Adjust audio delay to sync sound with video for a better viewing experience.
Audio Out Settings
Configure audio output format and levelling for optimal sound.
Blu-ray Disc Player
Connect a Blu-ray Disc player via HDMI for playback.
Blu-ray Disc player
Connect and operate Blu-ray players via HDMI and EasyLink.
DVD Player
Connect and operate DVD players via HDMI and EasyLink.
Game console
Connect game consoles via HDMI, YPbPr, or SCART.
USB Hard Drive
Connect USB Hard Drives for pausing/recording TV and watching videos.
USB keyboard or mouse
Connect USB keyboards and mice for text input and navigation.
USB flash drive
View photos, music, and videos from a connected USB flash drive.
Photo camera
Connect a digital photo camera to view photos directly on the TV.
Camcorder
Connect camcorders via HDMI, YPbPr, or SCART.
Computer
Connect a computer to use the TV as a PC monitor.
Ideal monitor setting
Set TV to ideal Computer or Game mode for optimal viewing.
Setup menu
Access and navigate the TV's setup menu for various configurations.
TV stand and wall mounting
Guidance on safely mounting the TV on a stand or wall.
Safety and care
Risk of electric shock or fire!
Precautions against water, heat, foreign objects, and power plug issues.
Risk of injury or damage to the TV!
Guidelines for safe lifting, TV stand use, and handling glass parts.
Risk of damage to the TV!
Ensure correct voltage matching before connecting the TV.
Risk of injury to children!
Precautions to prevent tipping and climbing hazards for children.
Risk of swallowing batteries!
Keep remote control batteries out of reach of children.
Risk of overheating!
Ensure adequate ventilation around the TV to prevent overheating.
Lightning storms
Disconnect TV and antenna during lightning storms.
Risk of hearing damage!
Avoid prolonged exposure to high volumes.
Low temperatures
Allow TV to reach room temperature before connecting after cold transport.
Electrical disturbances
User intervention may be required after electrical disturbances.
Screen care
Guidelines for safely cleaning and maintaining the TV screen.
Temperature and humidity
Precautions regarding condensation and environmental factors.
TV
Switch on
Instructions for switching the TV on, off, and to standby mode.
Quick start
Configure Quick start mode for faster TV startup and automatic activation.
Remote control
Keyboard
Instructions for using the remote control's QWERTY keyboard for text input.
Watch TV
Channels
Methods for switching channels using buttons, number keys, or channel lists.
Switch channels
Step-by-step instructions for changing TV channels.
Universal access
Enable settings for hearing and visually impaired users.
Subtitles
Enable or disable subtitles for digital and analogue TV channels.
Audio languages
Set preferred primary and secondary audio languages.
Channel logos
Options to display or hide channel logos.
Rename channels
How to rename channels in the channel list.
Add or remove favourites
Manage favourite channels for quick access.
Favourite channels
Create and manage custom lists of favourite channels.
Child lock
Prevent children from watching specific channels or age-rated programmes.
Parental rating
Set age ratings to lock programmes based on child's age.
Channel installation
Update, reinstall, or perform a full installation of TV channels.
Reinstall channels
Search and reinstall channels without affecting other TV settings.
Full installation
Redo the entire TV installation process from scratch.
Factory settings
Reset the TV to its original factory settings for picture, sound, and Ambilight.
Copy channel list
Copy installed channel lists to a USB memory device.
Upload channel list
Upload a copied channel list to another Philips TV.
DVB-T or DVB-C
Configure DVB-T/C settings and manage channel installation.
Reception quality
Check and improve digital channel reception quality.
Text pages
Access and navigate teletext pages, including sub-pages and T.O.P. features.
Text sub-pages
Select and navigate through multiple sub-pages within a text page.
Search Text
Scan teletext for specific words or numbers.
Interactive TV
Utilize interactive features for information, voting, and shopping via HbbTV or iTV.
iTV pages
Navigate interactive TV pages using remote control keys.
TV guide
TV guide
View programme details, set reminders, search by genre, and make recordings.
View programme details
Access detailed information about selected TV programmes.
Set a reminder
Set reminders for upcoming programmes to avoid missing them.
Search by genre
Find programmes based on categories like movies or sports.
Recording
Record digital TV broadcasts using a connected USB Hard Drive.
Receiving TV guide info
Configure TV guide information source from broadcaster or Internet.
Switch to devices
Source list
Access and switch between connected devices via the Source menu.
Automatic detection
Automatic detection and naming of newly connected devices.
Subtitles and languages
Subtitles
Enable or disable subtitles for digital and analogue TV channels.
Subtitles for analogue channels
Manually enable subtitles for analogue channels via Text.
Subtitles for digital channels
Set preferred subtitle languages for digital channels.
Audio language
Set preferred primary and secondary audio languages.
Original language
Automatically switch to the original audio language if available.
Timers and clock
Sleeptimer
Set the TV to automatically switch to standby after a specified time.
Clock
View current time and adjust clock settings, including daylight saving.
Switch off timer
Deactivate automatic TV switch-off to save energy.
Picture settings
Picture settings
Individually adjust all picture settings for optimal viewing.
Picture style
Select preset picture styles or adjust specific settings.
(3D) Backlight
Adjust the backlight contrast level for optimal picture quality.
Colour
Adjust the level of colour saturation for vivid images.
Sharpness
Set the sharpness level for fine detail in the picture.
Noise reduction
Reduce image noise for a cleaner picture.
MPEG artefact reduction
Smooth digital transitions for better picture quality.
Pixel Precise HD
Enhance picture quality with advanced motion and sharpness settings.
Perfect Natural Motion
Ensure smooth movement and reduce motion judder.
Clear LCD
Improve motion sharpness, black levels, and viewing angles.
Super resolution
Enhance sharpness on lines and contours.
Advanced sharpness
Achieve superior sharpness, especially on picture details.
Perfect contrast
Enhance details in dark, middle, and light areas of the picture.
Dynamic backlight
Optimize power consumption by adjusting screen brightness.
Colour enhancement
Improve colour vividness and detail resolution.
Advanced
Adjust advanced picture settings like light sensor and gamma.
Gamma
Adjust picture luminance and contrast using a slider bar.
Colour temperature
Set colour temperature to Normal, Warm, or Cool.
Custom colour temperature
Manually set the picture's colour temperature.
(3D) Video contrast
Adjust the contrast of the picture content.
Brightness
Adjust the overall brightness level of the picture.
Game or computer
Set ideal TV settings for connected games or computers.
Format and edges
Adjust picture format and edges to fit the screen.
Sound settings
Sound
Individually adjust all sound settings for optimal audio output.
Bass
Adjust the level of low tones in the sound.
Treble
Adjust the level of high tones in the sound.
Balance
Adjust speaker balance for optimal listening position.
Surround mode
Activate surround sound effects from internal speakers.
Headphones volume
Set the volume for connected headphones.
Auto volume levelling
Reduce sudden volume differences between channels or adverts.
Preferred audio format
Select between Standard (Stereo) or Advanced (Multichannel) audio formats.
Mono / Stereo
Set the TV audio output to mono or stereo.
Sound style
Select preset sound styles for speech, movies, or music.
Sound style
Adjust a Sound style
Customize individual sound style settings like Bass or Treble.
Ambilight settings
Switch Ambilight on and off
Turn Ambilight on/off and toggle between Off, Dynamic, and Static modes.
Ambilight dynamic
Adjust the speed of Ambilight's response to onscreen images.
Ambilight static
Set a specific fixed colour for the Ambilight.
Ambilight settings
Access more Ambilight settings like mode, brightness, and wall colour.
Ambilight mode
Toggle between Off, Dynamic, and Static Ambilight modes.
Ambilight brightness
Adjust the output light level of Ambilight.
Ambilight dynamic
Fine-tune Ambilight's speed response to onscreen content.
Ambilight static
Select custom static colours for Ambilight effects.
Wall colour
Adjust Ambilight to compensate for wall colour influence.
TV switch off
Configure Ambilight to fade out or switch off after TV is turned off.
Lounge light mood
Create a lounge light effect by switching on Ambilight while TV is on standby.
Universal access
Switch on
Turn on Universal access to activate features for impaired users.
Hearing impaired
Enable special audio and subtitles for hearing-impaired viewers.
Universal access
Visually impaired
Enable audio commentary describing on-screen actions for visually impaired users.
Speakers / Headphones
Select audio output for commentary: TV speakers, headphones, or both.
Mixed volume
Adjust the balance between normal audio and commentary volume.
Audio effect
Enable extra audio effects like stereo or fading sound for commentary.
Speech
Enable descriptive audio or subtitles for spoken words in commentary.
Universal access
Key beep
Enable audio feedback for remote control key presses.
3D
What you need
Essential requirements for watching 3D, including channels and glasses.
To watch 3D you need to
Steps to watch 3D content, like tuning to 3D channels or renting movies.
Your 3D glasses
Details about passive 3D glasses and how to wear them.
Watch 3D
How to switch between 2D/3D, convert 2D to 3D, and adjust 3D depth.
Watch 3D
3D switching
Set preference for automatic 3D switching or notification.
Stop 3D
Turn off 3D viewing and revert to 2D mode.
2D to 3D conversion
Convert 2D programmes to 3D for an immersive experience.
3D depth
Adjust the depth effect for a stronger or weaker 3D visual experience.
3D experience
Adapt screen flicker to improve 3D viewing comfort.
Optimal 3D viewing
Recommendations for the best 3D viewing experience.
Smart TV
Home menu
Navigate the Home menu to access TV functions, apps, and settings.
Open the Home menu
How to open and close the Home menu for accessing activities.
Smart TV Apps
Discover and use various apps for entertainment, news, and more.
Smart TV Apps
Configure
Initial setup for Smart TV connection, including terms and registration.
Register
Register your TV with Club Philips for support and benefits.
Parental control
Lock adult-rated apps using a PIN code for content control.
Reconfigure
Clear Internet memory to reconfigure Smart TV connection.
Smart TV start page
Access online services like movies, news, and social networks.
Smart TV Apps
Search
Find relevant apps in the gallery using keywords.
Remove an App
Delete unwanted apps from the Smart TV start page.
Move an App
Reposition app icons on the Smart TV start page.
Lock an App
Lock apps with a PIN code for parental control.
Feedback on an App
Provide feedback or report issues for apps.
Close Smart TV
Exit the Smart TV start page and return to another activity.
Using Apps
Add and start apps from the App gallery on the Smart TV start page.
App gallery
Browse and find available apps categorized by country.
Videos, photos and music
From a USB or network
Access and play media files from USB drives or computers.
From a USB device
Connect USB devices to view files and play media.
Videos, photos and music
Menu bar and sorting
Navigate media files by type and sort them by various criteria.
View photos
View photos, start slideshows, and display photo information.
Play music
Play music files, create playlists, and control playback.
Play videos
Play video files, control playback, and view video information.
Pause TV
Instant replay
Quickly replay the last 10 seconds of a broadcast.
Recording
Record a program
Record digital TV broadcasts using electronic TV guide information.
Recording
Record now
Record the currently watched programme with one button press.
Schedule a recording
Schedule recordings for upcoming programmes using the TV guide.
List of recordings
View, manage, and remove recorded programmes and scheduled recordings.
Remove a scheduled recording
Cancel scheduled recordings before they take place.
MyRemote App
About MyRemote App
Turn your smartphone/tablet into a full remote control for your TV.
What do you need
Connect TV, smartphone, tablet, and computer to your home network.
Home network
Link devices via your home network to use the MyRemote app.
MyRemote App
Download the App
Get the MyRemote app from the Apple App Store or Android Market.
MyRemote home menu
Access functions like SimplyShare, Net TV, and Control from the app's home menu.
SimplyShare
Send media files from your device to another in your home network.
Skype
What is Skype?
Make free video calls on your TV and talk to friends worldwide.
Install the camera
Connect and position the TV camera for Skype calls.
Skype
Sign in - New account
Sign in to Skype or create a new account using your TV.
Create a new account
Steps to create a new Skype account with name, password, and email.
Start Skype
Contacts page
Find, add, block, or delete Skype contacts and view call history.
Add a contact
Find and add new contacts by Skype name or email.
Contacts
Block a contact
Prevent specific Skype users from contacting you.
Calling on Skype
Make video or voice calls, and call phones/mobiles with Skype Credit.
Calling on Skype
Video and voice call
Make free video and voice calls with friends on your TV screen.
Make a Video call
Initiate a video call by selecting a contact and pressing the video call button.
Make a Voice call
Make a voice-only call by switching off the camera.
Calling on Skype
Receiving a call
Accept or decline incoming Skype calls while watching TV.
Voicemail
Play voicemail messages left for you on your Skype account.
Skype
Skype Credit
Buy Skype Credit or subscriptions to call phones and mobiles.
Skype settings
Configure automatic sign-in, contact notifications, and online status.
Skype settings
Ringtone volume
Adjust the volume of Skype ringtones.
Test camera and microphone
Test your Skype camera and microphone, and adjust zoom/frame.
Change password
Change your current Skype password.
Sign out
Quit Skype on your TV.
Terms of Use
Read Skype's Terms of Use and Privacy Statement.
Games
Play a game
Connect a game console and set ideal game settings for optimal play.
Start a game
Launch games from the console icon after connecting it.
Ideal game setting
Optimize TV settings for games like speed and precision.
Play a game
Start a two-player game
Initiate a two-player game and select split screen viewing options.
TV Specifications
Environmental
Information on energy saving, eco-labels, and product disposal.
Saving energy
Activate energy-saving features like Smart picture and Screen off.
Environmental
Energy saving
Set Smart picture and Ambilight for ideal energy conscious settings.
Screen off
Turn off the TV screen while listening to music to save energy.
Light sensor
Automatically adjust screen brightness based on ambient light.
Switch off timer
Deactivate automatic TV switch-off to save energy.
Low standby power
Features low standby power consumption for efficiency.
Power management
Advanced power management for optimal energy use.
European energy label
Understand energy efficiency class and consumption values.
Eco-label
Information about the European Ecolabel and environmental efforts.
End of use
Guidance on correct disposal of the product and batteries.
Display
Type
Details on LED Full HD display and diagonal screen size.
Display resolutions
List of supported computer and video resolutions and refresh rates.
Multimedia
Connections
List of available TV connections like USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi.
Supported USB file systems
Supported file systems for USB devices (FAT, NTFS).
Playback formats
Supported containers, video codecs, audio codecs, and subtitles.
Limitations
Notes on limitations for media file bit rates and codecs.
DivX® VOD
Information on DivX VOD support and activation.
Multimedia
Supported DLNA media server software (DMS)
List of compatible DLNA media server software for sharing files.
ESD regulations
Information on Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) compliance.
TV Software
Software version
View the current version of the TV's software.
Software update
Update TV software via Internet or USB for new features and fixes.
Software update
Software update from Internet
Update TV software automatically or manually via an Internet connection.
Software update from USB
Update TV software using a USB memory device and computer.
Using help and search
Open Help
Access the on-screen help menu and navigate topics.
TV Help on your tablet, smartphone or computer
Download the TV help manual in PDF format for easy access.
Online support
Consult online resources for Philips TV related problems.
Consumer Care
TV model number and serial number
Locate your TV's model and serial number for support inquiries.
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