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User Manual
43PUS7956
50PUS7956
55PUS7956
70PUS7956
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Home Screen
Home Screen and Channels
Explains the Home launcher, apps, Live TV, and Play Next channel features.
Open the Home Screen
Instructions on how to open and navigate the Home screen.
Home Screen Update
Details about new features and navigation in the updated Home screen.
Setting Up
Read Safety
Emphasizes reading safety instructions before using the TV.
TV Stand and Wall Mounting
Instructions for TV stand setup and VESA wall mounting.
Tips on Placement
Guidance on optimal TV placement for viewing and Ambilight.
Power Cable
Proper connection and handling of the power cable.
Antenna Cable
How to connect an antenna cable for digital or analogue signals.
Satellite Dish
Instructions for connecting a satellite dish to the TV.
Remote Control
Key Overview
Details the functions of buttons on the remote control.
IR Sensor
Information about the TV's infrared sensor for remote control signals.
Batteries
Instructions for replacing batteries in the remote control.
Cleaning
Guidance on how to clean the remote control properly.
Channel Installation
First Time to Install Channels
Guides initial channel installation during first TV setup.
Install Digital or Analogue Channels
How to scan and install digital or analogue channels.
Satellite Installation
Instructions for Satellite channel installation and re-scanning.
Antenna Installation
Guides Antenna channel installation.
Cable Installation
Instructions for Cable channel installation and scan types.
Channel Installation Options
Options for single RF scan, channel scan/store type, and channel skip.
Update Channels
How to perform automatic and manual channel updates.
Channels
About Channels and Switch Channels
Explains how to watch and switch TV channels, including lists.
Channel Lists
Information on different channel lists and how to open them.
Watching Channels
Steps to tune to a channel and switch between channels.
Parental Controls
How to lock and unlock channels using a PIN code.
Interactive TV
Information about Interactive TV (iTV) and HbbTV features.
Connect Devices
About Connections
General advice on connecting devices and using HDMI ports.
CAM with Smart Card – CI+
Explains using CI+ modules and smart cards for premium HD programs.
Home Theatre System - HTS
How to connect a Home Theatre System via HDMI ARC or optical cable.
Video Device
Guidelines for connecting video devices using HDMI.
Audio Device
Instructions for connecting audio devices via optical or HDMI.
USB Flash Drive
How to view files from a USB flash drive and safely remove it.
Computer
Steps to connect a computer to the TV for use as a monitor.
Bluetooth
What You Need
Requirements for connecting Bluetooth devices like speakers or headphones.
Pairing a Device
Step-by-step guide to pair a Bluetooth device with the TV.
Select a Device
How to select a paired wireless device for audio output.
Rename a Device
How to change the name of a paired Bluetooth device.
Remove a Device
How to disconnect and unpair a Bluetooth device.
Connect your Android TV
Network and Internet
Guides on connecting the TV to a home network via Wi-Fi or wired connection.
Google Account
Instructions on signing into a Google Account for TV features.
Apps
About Apps
Introduces apps, their sources (Google Play Store), and pre-installed apps.
Google Play
Details on using Google Play for Movies & TV, Music, and Games.
Start or Stop an App
How to launch and close applications on the TV.
Manage Apps
Explains stopping, clearing cache, and uninstalling apps.
Sources
Switch to a device
How to switch between connected input sources and devices.
Settings
Picture Settings
Options for adjusting picture modes, display modes, and other picture settings.
Sound Settings
How to adjust sound modes, speakers, USB audio, and digital output.
System Configuration
Covers Power, Advanced, and Other settings.
Maintenance and Reset
Covers Reboot, Factory Reset, and Clock/Language settings.
Accessibility Settings
Features for visually and hearing impaired users, like audio description.
Ambilight
Ambilight Styles
How to set Ambilight styles, including Follow Video and Lounge lights.
Ambilight Customization
Adjusts Ambilight style, color, brightness, saturation, wall color, and switch-off behavior.
Media Playback
USB Media Playback
How to view media files (videos, photos, music, text) from a USB drive.
Play Your Videos
Instructions for playing video files, including playback controls.
View Your Photos
How to view photos, sort them, and use photo frame options.
Play Your Music
Instructions for playing music files, including playback controls.
TV Guide
TV Guide Data
Information about the TV Guide and its data sources.
Using the TV Guide
How to open and navigate the TV Guide interface.
Smartphones and Tablets
Google Cast
How to cast content from mobile devices to the TV using Google Cast.
Software
Update Software
Instructions for updating the TV software via local USB or internet.
Software Version
How to check the current TV software version and release notes.
Open Source Licenses
Where to view the open-source licenses used by the TV software.
Specifications
Connectivity
Lists all available TV connectivity ports and slots.
Power
Technical power specifications and energy-saving features.
Reception
Technical specifications for aerial and satellite reception.
Sound
Technical specifications related to the TV's sound output.
Help and Support
Register your TV
Benefits of registering the TV and where to do it.
Troubleshooting
Common issues like TV not switching on, remote control problems, and picture/sound issues.
Online Help
How to access Philips' online support resources for help.
Support and Repair
Contact information for customer care and repair services.
Safety and Care
Safety
Important safety instructions regarding electric shock, fire, injury, and batteries.
Screen Care
Guidelines for cleaning and caring for the TV screen.
Copyrights
Trademarks
Information on various technology trademarks and logos used in the manual.
Other Trademarks
General statement about other trademarks.

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