Related Manuals for Philips 49PFS5501
Summarization of Contents
What's New
All-in-one Source Menu
Explains the improved source menu, TV guide, and program browser.
Top Picks
Describes how the TV recommends programs, rental videos, and online TV services.
Media Browser
Explains how to browse and mark media files as favorites.
Setting Up
Read Safety
Advises reading safety instructions before using the TV.
TV Stand and Wall Mounting
Provides instructions for mounting the TV stand and wall mounting.
Tips on Placement
Offers advice on optimal TV placement for viewing.
Antenna Cable
Explains how to connect an antenna cable for TV signals.
Satellite Dish
Describes how to connect a satellite dish to the TV.
Remote Control
Key Overview
Details the function of each key on the remote control.
Voice Search
Explains how to use voice search via the Android TV Remote Control app.
Switching On and Off
On or Standby
Explains how to switch the TV on, to standby, or off completely.
Channels
Satellite Installation
Guides on how to install satellites and channels.
Update Channels
Explains automatic and manual channel updates.
Channel List Copy
Covers copying channel lists to a USB drive.
Watching Channels
Explains tuning to channels and switching between them.
Lock a Channel
Guides on locking and unlocking channels for parental control.
Parental Rating
Guides on setting age ratings to restrict programmes.
Connect Devices
About Connections
Provides a connectivity guide for connecting external devices.
HDMI Ports
Details HDMI port quality, ARC, and MHL features.
CAM with Smart Card - CI+
Covers using CI+ modules for conditional access.
Receiver - Set-Top Box
Guides on connecting set-top boxes and timers.
Home Theatre System - HTS
Guides on connecting Home Theatre Systems, including HDMI ARC.
Smartphones and Tablets
Explains connecting smartphones and tablets wirelessly or wired.
Bluetooth - Speakers and Gamepads
Covers connecting Bluetooth devices like speakers and gamepads.
USB Hard Drive
Explains how to connect and format a USB Hard Drive for recording.
Connect your Android TV
Network and Internet
Guides on connecting the TV to a home network via wired or wireless connection.
WPS
Explains connecting to a router using WPS.
Wired Connection
Explains how to make a wired network connection.
Network Settings
Covers viewing and configuring network settings.
Google Account
Guides on signing into a Google Account for TV features.
Apps
About Apps
Provides an overview of apps available on the TV.
Google Play
Introduces Google Play services for movies, music, and games.
Start or Stop an App
Guides on starting and stopping apps.
Lock Apps
Explains locking apps based on age ratings or restricted profiles.
Manage Apps
Explains how to stop, clear cache, or uninstall apps.
Internet
Start Internet
Guides on launching and using the TV's Internet browser.
Options on Internet
Explains available options within the Internet browser.
TV Menu
About TV Menu
Introduces the TV Menu as an alternative to the Home menu.
Open TV Menu
Guides on opening and navigating the TV Menu.
Sources
Switch to a device
Explains how to switch between connected devices in the Sources menu.
Options for a TV Input
Details settings for specific TV inputs.
Device Name and Type
Explains assigning names and types to connected devices.
Settings
Frequent Settings
Introduces the menu for frequently used settings.
Picture
Covers picture settings and styles.
Picture Settings
Details adjustments for colour, contrast, sharpness, and brightness.
Sound
Covers sound settings and styles.
Advanced Sound Settings
Details auto volume levelling and clear sound settings.
Eco Settings
Explains energy-saving features and picture style settings.
General Settings
Explains setting up and formatting a USB Hard Drive.
EasyLink
Explains how to switch off EasyLink completely.
TV Guide
Explains how TV Guide data is received.
HbbTV
Guides on switching HbbTV on or off and blocking it per channel.
Clock, Region and Language
Guides on changing the TV menu language.
Universal Access
Guides on enabling Universal Access for accessibility features.
Child Lock
Guides on setting parental ratings to restrict content.
Videos, Photos and Music
From a USB Connection
Guides on viewing media files from a USB drive.
From a Computer or NAS
Explains how to play media from a computer or NAS.
From a Cloud Storage Service
Guides on accessing media files from cloud storage services.
Play your Videos
Guides on playing videos and using the control bar.
View your Photos
Explains how to view photos and use the slideshow control bar.
Play your Music
Guides on playing music and using the control bar.
TV Guide
What You Need
Explains what is needed to use the TV Guide feature.
TV Guide Data
Details the sources of TV Guide information.
Using the TV Guide
Guides on opening and navigating the TV Guide.
Set a Recording
Guides on setting up program recordings.
Recording and Pause TV
Recording
Covers recording digital TV broadcasts.
Record Now
Explains how to record the current program immediately.
Schedule a Recording
Guides on scheduling future program recordings.
Pause TV
Covers pausing and resuming live TV broadcasts.
Smartphones and Tablets
Philips TV Remote App
Introduces the Philips TV Remote App for mobile devices.
Google Cast
Guides on casting apps from mobile devices to the TV.
AirPlay
Guides on adding AirPlay functionality via Android apps.
MHL
Explains MHL connectivity for mobile devices.
Games
What You Need
Outlines requirements for playing games on the TV.
Play a Game
Guides on starting games from the Home menu or a game console.
Top Picks
About Top Picks
Explains the Top Picks recommendation feature.
Now on TV
Introduces the 'Now on TV' feature for current programs.
TV on Demand
Explains the 'TV on Demand' service for missed programs.
Video on Demand
Introduces the 'Video on Demand' rental service.
Multi View
Text and TV
Explains watching TV channels in a small screen with text.
HDMI and TV
Guides on watching TV channels with HDMI devices in Multi View.
Nettv and TV
Explains watching TV channels with Nettv apps in Multi View.
Software
Update Software
Guides on updating TV software from the internet or USB.
Software Version
Explains how to view the current TV software version.
Open Source Software
Informs about the use of open-source software in the TV.
Specifications
Environmental
Provides information on the European Energy Label and product disposal.
Product Fiche
Lists detailed specifications for TV models.
Power
Details power specifications and saving features.
Reception
Lists technical details for TV reception.
Display Type
Provides screen size and resolution specifications.
Dimensions and Weights
Lists physical dimensions and weights of TV models.
Connectivity
Details available TV connection ports.
Sound
Lists sound specifications and features.
Multimedia
Details multimedia connections and supported file formats.
Help and Support
Register your TV
Guides on registering the TV for benefits and support.
Using Help
Explains how to access the TV's on-screen help and user manual.
Troubleshooting
Provides solutions for common TV issues.
Picture
Addresses common picture display problems.
Sound
Troubleshoots sound issues like no sound or poor quality.
Wi-Fi
Addresses Wi-Fi connection problems.
Bluetooth
Troubleshoots Bluetooth pairing and connection issues.
Internet
Troubleshoots internet connectivity problems.
Support and Repair
Provides contact information for support and repair services.
Safety and Care
Safety
Provides important safety instructions for using the TV.
Risk of Electric Shock or Fire
Warns about risks of electric shock and fire hazards.
Risk of Injury to Children
Warns about risks of tipping and swallowing batteries.
Screen Care
Provides guidelines for cleaning and caring for the TV screen.
Terms of Use
Terms of Use - TV
Outlines the terms of use for the TV system.
CE compliance
States CE compliance with relevant directives.
Terms of Use - Philips App Gallery
Refers to help for terms of use related to the App Gallery.
Copyrights
MHL
Lists MHL trademarks.
HDMI
Lists HDMI trademarks and logos.
Dolby Digital Plus
Mentions Dolby trademarks.
DTS 2.0+Digital Out ™
Lists DTS trademarks and patents.
Microsoft
Mentions Microsoft trademarks and PlayReady technology.
Wi-Fi Alliance
Lists Wi-Fi Alliance trademarks.
Kensington
Lists Kensington trademarks.
Other Trademarks
States that other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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