Related Manuals for Philips 55PUK7100/12
Summarization of Contents
1 TV Tour
1.1 Ultra HD TV
Explains the Ultra HD display resolution and picture quality.
1.2 Philips Android TV™
Details the Android TV platform, apps, games, and connectivity features.
1.3 Using Apps
Guides on accessing and utilizing applications on the TV for various functions.
1.4 Playing Games
Describes how to play games on the TV, including console and app-based options.
1.5 Movies and missed programmes
Information on renting videos and accessing on-demand content.
2 Setting Up
2.1 Read Safety
Emphasizes the importance of reading all safety instructions before TV usage.
2.2 TV Stand and Wall Mounting
Provides guidance on installing the TV stand or mounting the TV securely on a wall.
2.3 Tips on Placement
Recommendations for optimal TV positioning to enhance viewing and Ambilight effects.
2.4 Power Cable
Instructions for connecting the power cable and ensuring safe power supply.
2.5 Antenna Cable
How to connect an antenna or distribution system to the TV's aerial socket.
2.6 Satellite Dish
Instructions for connecting a satellite dish to the TV's SAT input.
3 Network
3.1 Smart TV and Internet
Highlights the necessity of internet connectivity for Smart TV functionality.
3.2 Connect to Network
Guides on establishing a wireless or wired network connection for the TV.
3.3 Network Settings
Explains how to view network details and configure static IP addressing.
3.4 Network Devices
Information on connecting the TV to other network-enabled devices.
3.5 File Sharing
How to access and play media files stored on computers or NAS devices.
4 Connections
4.1 Tips on Connections
General advice on connecting various devices, including HDMI quality and copy protection.
EasyLink HDMI CEC
Details how to operate connected HDMI devices using the TV's remote control.
Y Pb Pr - Component
Explains the component video connection for high-definition signals.
SCART
Describes the SCART connection for standard definition video and audio.
Audio Out - Optical
How to use the optical audio output for connecting to external audio systems.
4.2 CI+ CAM with Smart Card
Information on using a CI+ module for accessing scrambled conditional access channels.
One Smart Card
Instructions for inserting the CAM module and smart card into the TV's common interface slot.
4.3 Receiver - Set-Top Box
Guidance on connecting set-top boxes or digital receivers using antenna and HDMI/SCART.
4.4 Home Theatre System - HTS
Connecting Home Theatre Systems using HDMI ARC for integrated audio and video signals.
Audio Out Levelling
Adjusting volume levels between the TV and connected Home Theatre Systems.
Audio Out Delay
Synchronizing audio and video signals when using an external Home Theatre System.
4.6 DVD Player
Connecting DVD players via HDMI or SCART for playback.
4.7 Headphones
Connecting headphones to the TV and adjusting their volume.
4.8 Game Consoles
Instructions for connecting game consoles via HDMI, YPbPr, or Scart.
4.9 Gamepad
Connecting wireless gamepads to the TV for interactive gaming experiences.
4.10 USB Hard Drive
Instructions for connecting and formatting USB hard drives for pausing and recording TV.
4.11 USB Keyboard
Connecting and configuring USB keyboards for text input and enhanced navigation.
4.12 USB Flash Drive
Viewing media files like photos, music, and videos from a USB flash drive.
4.13 Photo Camera
Connecting digital cameras to the TV for direct photo viewing.
4.14 Camcorder
Connecting camcorders to the TV via HDMI or Scart for viewing recordings.
4.15 Computer
Connecting a computer to the TV to use it as a display monitor.
5 Switching On and Off
5.1 On or standby
Procedures for turning the TV on, putting it into standby mode, and powering it off.
5.2 Philips Logo Brightness
Adjusting or disabling the illumination of the Philips logo on the TV.
5.3 Keys on TV
Using the TV's physical joystick key for basic operations when the remote is unavailable.
5.4 Sleep Timer
Setting the TV to automatically switch to standby after a predetermined time.
5.5 Switch Off Timer
Deactivating the automatic switch-off feature to prevent unintended power-downs.
6 Remote Control
6.1 Key overview
A comprehensive guide to the functions of each button on the TV remote control.
6.2 Keyboard
Overview of the remote control's keyboard layouts: Qwerty/Azerty and Qwerty/Cyrillic.
Writing Text
Instructions on using the remote control's keyboard for typing text on the TV screen.
6.3 Link up with the TV
Pairing the remote control with the TV using RF technology for wireless operation.
Pairing Again
Procedures for re-pairing the remote control with the TV if connection is lost.
6.5 Batteries
Step-by-step guide on how to replace the batteries in the remote control.
7 Home and TV menu
7.1 Open the Home Menu
How to access and navigate the main Home menu for apps, sources, and settings.
8 Channels
8.1 Channel Lists
Information on managing channel lists, including filtering and searching for specific channels.
Watching Channels
Guidance on tuning to channels, switching between them, and using the program guide.
Lock a Channel
How to lock channels for parental control and set or change the Child Lock PIN.
Channel Options
Customizing subtitle and audio language preferences for different channels.
Common Interface
Managing conditional access modules (CAM) and viewing operator information.
8.3 Favourite Channels
Creating, managing, and reordering lists of preferred TV channels.
8.4 TV Guide
Viewing TV program schedules, setting TV guide data sources, and tuning to programs.
Using the TV Guide
Detailed instructions on navigating the TV Guide, switching channels, and viewing program details.
8.5 Text / Teletext
How to access and navigate Teletext pages and subpages.
Text Options
Customizing Teletext display features like freezing pages and dual screen mode.
8.6 Interactive TV
Understanding and using interactive TV services for enhanced broadcast content.
HbbTV
Enabling and managing HbbTV features for interactive broadcast content.
Use iTV
Accessing and navigating interactive TV pages using remote control functions.
9 Top Picks
9.1 About Top Picks
Overview of the Top Picks service for personalized TV program and content recommendations.
9.2 Now on TV
A feature recommending currently popular TV programs and those starting soon.
9.3 TV on Demand
Accessing missed TV programs through services like Catch Up TV or Replay TV.
9.4 Video on Demand
Renting movies and accessing video content from online rental stores via the TV.
10 Sources
10.1 Switch to a device
How to select and switch between different connected input sources on the TV.
10.2 Device Detection
Managing device icons and names for connected equipment, including HDMI CEC devices.
10.3 One Touch Play
Using the remote to simultaneously turn on and start playback from connected devices.
11 Apps
11.1 About Apps
Understanding the TV's application pages and accessing available apps.
11.2 Install an App
Step-by-step guide for installing new applications from the Philips App Gallery or Google Play.
11.3 Start an App
How to launch and stop applications running on the TV.
12 Videos, Photos and Music
12.1 From a USB Connection
Viewing and playing media files stored on USB drives connected to the TV.
12.2 From a Computer or NAS
Accessing media files shared from computers or Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices.
13 3D
13.1 What You Need
Requirements for watching 3D content, including compatible sources and 3D glasses.
13.2 3D Glasses
Guidance on using 3D glasses and recommended viewing height for optimal 3D experience.
13.3 3D Settings
Adjusting various 3D settings, including automatic switching, conversion, and format selection.
13.5 Care of the 3D Glasses
Proper cleaning and handling instructions for maintaining 3D glasses.
13.6 Health Warning
Important health and safety precautions related to 3D viewing.
14 Multi View
14.1 Text and TV
Watching a TV channel in a secondary screen while viewing Teletext.
14.2 App Gallery and TV
Watching a TV channel in a secondary screen while using an App Gallery application.
14.3 HDMI and TV
Watching a TV channel in a secondary screen while viewing content from an HDMI device.
15 Settings
15.1 Picture
Adjusting picture settings for optimal viewing, including style, colour, contrast, and sharpness.
3D Picture Settings
Fine-tuning picture settings specifically for 3D content.
Advanced Picture Settings
Configuring advanced picture adjustments for game consoles and computer inputs.
Colour Settings
Adjusting colour saturation, enhancement, and temperature for picture accuracy.
Custom Colour Temperature
Setting custom colour temperatures for expert picture calibration.
Colour Control Settings
Fine-tuning colour parameters like Hue, Saturation, and ISF Colour Control.
Contrast Settings
Adjusting contrast, brightness, and dynamic contrast for picture depth and detail.
Light Sensor
Enabling the ambient light sensor to automatically adjust picture and Ambilight settings.
Gamma
Adjusting gamma settings for fine-tuning picture luminance and contrast.
Sharpness Settings
Optimizing image clarity by adjusting sharpness, noise reduction, and MPEG artefact reduction.
Motion Settings
Enhancing motion smoothness and reducing judder with Perfect Natural Motion.
Picture Format
Adjusting picture aspect ratio and screen fill options for optimal display.
15.2 Sound
Sound Style
Selecting preset sound profiles (e.g., Movie, Music, Game) for different audio experiences.
Restore a Style
Resetting sound style settings back to their original default configurations.
Sound Settings
Adjusting audio parameters like Bass, Treble, and Surround mode for personalized sound.
Surround mode
Configuring the TV's sound effect for an immersive audio experience.
Sound Settings for Watching 3D
Specific sound adjustments for playing 3D content.
Advanced Sound Settings
Fine-tuning advanced audio options such as auto volume levelling and clear sound.
Audio Out Delay
Synchronizing audio and video signals when using an external Home Theatre System.
Audio Out Offset
Adjusting audio offset on the TV for sound synchronization when HTS delay is not adjustable.
Headphone volume
Adjusting the volume level for connected headphones independently.
Speakers
Managing TV speaker output, including switching between TV speakers and external audio systems.
Wireless Speakers
Connecting and managing wireless speakers, subwoofers, or soundbars with the TV.
TV Placement
Adjusting settings based on TV placement (stand or wall) for optimal sound reproduction.
15.3 Ambilight
Configuring Ambilight styles, brightness, saturation, and related settings.
Ambilight Brightness
Adjusting the intensity level of the Ambilight lighting effect.
Ambilight Saturation
Modifying the colour saturation of the Ambilight effect.
Static Ambilight Colour
Setting a specific static colour for the Ambilight illumination.
Advanced Ambilight Settings
Fine-tuning Ambilight with wall colour adjustment and switch-off options.
Lounge Light+hue
Integrating Philips Hue bulbs with Ambilight for enhanced room lighting effects.
ISF Tuning
Performing ISF calibration for Ambilight colours.
Ambilight + Hue
Configuring Philips Hue bulbs to synchronize with Ambilight colours.
15.4 Eco Settings
Energy Saving
Activating energy-saving modes to optimize power consumption for picture and Ambilight.
Screen Off
Turning off the TV screen while audio playback continues to save energy.
Light Sensor
Enabling the ambient light sensor to automatically adjust screen brightness.
Switch off timer
Deactivating the automatic switch-off feature to prevent unintended power-downs.
15.5 General Settings
EasyLink
Managing EasyLink features for controlling connected HDMI devices with the TV remote.
HDMI Ultra HD
Adjusting HDMI signal quality for compatibility with various display devices.
Android Settings
Accessing and configuring settings for the TV's Android operating system and apps.
USB Hard Drive
Setting up and formatting USB hard drives for software updates and media storage.
Philips Logo Brightness
Adjusting or disabling the brightness of the Philips logo on the TV.
Remote Control Keyboard
Setting the keyboard layout for the remote control (Azerty/Qwerty).
USB Keyboard Settings
Installing and configuring USB keyboards for text input and application navigation.
HbbTV
Enabling HbbTV features for interactive content and managing channel-specific settings.
Home or Shop
Setting the TV's location mode for in-store demonstrations or home use.
Shop Setup
Configuring specific demo modes for the TV in shop environments.
TV Placement
Adjusting settings based on TV placement (stand or wall) for optimal sound reproduction.
TV Guide
Information on accessing and utilizing the TV Guide for program schedules.
Channel Logos
Options to enable or disable the display of channel logos.
Factory Settings
Resetting the TV to its original factory default settings for picture, sound, and Ambilight.
15.6 Clock, Region and Language
Menu Language
Changing the language for the TV's menus and on-screen messages.
Language preferences
Setting preferred audio languages for digital TV channels.
Subtitles
Managing subtitle display settings, including automatic and manual subtitle options.
Text / Teletex Languages
Accessing and navigating Teletext pages, including language selection.
Clock
Setting the TV's time, date, and time zone automatically or manually.
Sleep Timer
Setting the TV to automatically switch to standby after a specified duration.
15.7 Universal Access
Switch On
Enabling accessibility features for users with hearing, visual, or mobility impairments.
Hard of Hearing
Activating specialized audio and subtitle options for hearing-impaired viewers.
Audio Description
Enabling audio commentary for visually impaired users.
Mixed Volume
Adjusting the volume balance between normal audio and audio descriptions.
Audio Effect
Enabling or disabling audio effects for commentary tracks.
Speech
Displaying subtitles for spoken words within audio commentary.
16 Channel Installation
16.1 Antenna/Cable Installation
Procedures for automatic and manual channel updates, reinstallation, and factory resets.
Copy Channel List
Copying channel lists between TVs via USB for backup or transfer.
DVB-T or DVB-C
Information on DVB-T/C reception, installation processes, and resolving channel conflicts.
DVB Settings
Configuring DVB settings like network frequency, scan methods, and analogue/digital channel search.
Manual Installation
Manually installing analogue TV channels by specifying transponder details.
16.2 Satellite Installation
Installing satellites, configuring Unicable systems, and managing satellite CAMs.
Unicable Setup
Setting up Unicable systems for connecting multiple satellite tuners.
Automatic Channel Update
Configuring automatic updates for satellite channels.
Manual Channel Update
Manually initiating channel updates for satellite channels.
Add a Satellite
Adding new satellites to the TV's configuration.
Remove a Satellite
Removing satellites and their associated channels from the TV's setup.
LNB Settings
Adjusting expert LNB settings for satellite reception.
Problems
Troubleshooting common issues encountered during satellite installation and reception.
17 Software
17.1 Update Software
Instructions for updating the TV's software via USB or internet connection.
17.2 Software Version
How to view the currently installed TV software version.
17.3 Open Source Software
Information regarding the open source software used within the TV.
17.4 Open Source License
Details the open source licenses applicable to various software components of the TV.
17.5 Announcements
Receiving notifications about new TV software updates and related issues.
18 Specifications
18.1 Environmental
Information on energy efficiency, product fiche details, and proper disposal of old products.
18.2 Power
Technical specifications for power consumption, mains voltage, and power-saving features.
Input Resolution
Supported video and computer input resolutions and their corresponding refresh rates.
18.6 Dimensions and Weights
Physical dimensions and weight specifications for different TV models.
18.7 Connectivity
Overview of multimedia connectivity options, including USB and network ports.
TV Side
Listing all available connection ports on the side panel of the TV.
TV Rear
Listing all available connection ports on the rear panel of the TV.
TV Bottom
Listing all available connection ports on the bottom panel of the TV.
18.8 Sound
Technical details about the TV's audio capabilities, including speakers and sound formats.
18.9 Multimedia
Details supported multimedia formats, containers, codecs, subtitles, and image types.
Connections
Overview of multimedia connectivity options, including USB and network ports.
Supported USB file systems
File systems recognized by the TV for USB storage devices.
Playback formats
Details of supported video, audio, and subtitle file formats for multimedia playback.
19 Help and Support
19.1 Register
Information on registering your TV to access support and product benefits.
19.2 Troubleshooting
Guidance on resolving common TV issues related to channels, general operation, picture, sound, and connections.
HDMI
Troubleshooting steps for HDMI connection problems, including HDCP and audio issues.
EasyLink does not work
Steps to resolve issues when EasyLink features are not functioning as expected.
19.3 Help
How to access the on-screen help system for troubleshooting and information lookup.
19.4 Online Help
How to access Philips TV support online for troubleshooting and FAQs.
20 Safety and Care
20.1 Safety
Critical safety instructions for TV usage, covering electrical safety, mounting, and preventing hazards.
Lightning Storms
Precautions to take during lightning storms, such as disconnecting power and antenna cables.
Risk of Hearing Damage
Warning regarding potential hearing damage from prolonged use of headphones at high volumes.
Low Temperatures
Instructions for acclimatizing the TV to room temperature after transport in cold conditions.
Humidity
Information on condensation and precautions to prevent it.
20.2 Screen Care
Guidelines for safely cleaning the TV screen and frame to avoid damage.
21 Terms of Use_TV
Compliance with EMF
Information regarding the TV's compliance with electromagnetic field standards.
23 Copyrights
23.1 Ultra HD
Trademark information for the DIGITALEUROPE UHD Display Logo.
23.2 HDMI
Trademark information for the HDMI interface and its logo.
23.3 Dolby Digital Plus
Trademark information for Dolby Digital Plus audio technology.
23.4 DTS Premium Sound ™
Trademark and patent information for DTS Premium Sound audio technology.
23.5 DLNA Certified®
Trademark information for DLNA certification.
23.6 Microsoft
Trademark information for Windows Media and Microsoft PlayReady.
23.7 Wi-Fi Alliance
Trademark information for Wi-Fi and related logos.
23.8 Kensington
Trademark information for Kensington security products.
23.9 Other Trademarks
Acknowledgment that other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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