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Summarization of Contents
1. Home Screen Overview
Highlights on your home screen
Overview of key features and sections of the home screen, including tabs for Home, Channels, Apps, and Search.
Favourite Apps
Description of the first row on the home screen, which displays pre-installed and favorite applications.
YouTube and Netflix
Information about the row displaying recommended, subscription, or trending videos from YouTube and Netflix.
Accessing settings from Home
Instructions on how to access the All Settings, Frequent settings, and Quick menu from the home screen.
TV Guide
Explanation of how to open the TV Guide to view installed TV channels.
2. Get Support
2.1. Identify and Register your TV
Guide on finding your TV's model and serial number and registering it for benefits.
2.2. TV Help and User Manual
How to use the Help function for information, diagnosis, software updates, and troubleshooting.
2.3. TV Diagnose and Self-diagnose
Instructions for running TV diagnose tests and self-diagnostics for picture, sound, and network.
3. Quick Guide
3.1. Remote Control
Overview of the remote control's keys and functions, including hidden keys.
4. Setting Up
4.1. Read the Safety Instructions
Emphasis on reading safety instructions before using the TV for safe operation.
4.2. TV Placement
Tips for optimal TV placement regarding lighting, distance, and wall mounting.
4.3. Turn on TV
Instructions on connecting the power cable and switching the TV on for the first time.
5. Connections
5.1. Connectivity guide
Advice on connecting devices with the highest quality cables for optimal picture and sound.
Connection Types
Details on connecting Antenna, Satellite, Video, and Audio devices to the TV.
6. Switch Source
6.1. Source List
How to open the sources menu and switch between connected input devices.
6.2. Rename Device
Instructions for renaming connected devices for easier identification.
7. Channels
7.1. About Channels and Switch Channels
Information on watching TV channels, switching between them, and using channel lists.
7.2. Install Channel
Steps for manually searching and installing channels via Antenna, Cable, or Satellite.
7.3. Channel List
Open Channel List
How to access and navigate the current list of available TV channels.
Channel List Options
Accessing the options menu for the channel list, including filtering and sorting.
7.4. Favourite Channels
About Favourite Channels
Creating and using a favorite channel list to quickly access preferred channels.
Create a Favourites List
Step-by-step guide to adding channels to your personal favorites list.
Remove Channel from the Favourites List
Instructions on how to unmark and remove channels from the favorites list.
7.5. Text / Teletext
Subtitles from Text
How to manually access subtitles for analogue channels using Teletext.
Text Pages
Navigating and selecting specific text pages or subpages within the Teletext service.
Text Options
Available options within Teletext, such as freeze page, dual screen, and language selection.
8. TV Guide
8.1. What You Need
Requirements and information about viewing TV program schedules via the TV Guide.
8.2. Using the TV Guide
How to open, navigate, and tune to programs using the TV Guide interface.
9. Freeview Play (for UK models)
9.1. About Freeview Play
Introduction to Freeview Play, its features, and benefits for UK model TVs.
9.2. Using Freeview Play
Steps to open and navigate the Freeview Play interface for watching content.
9.3. TV Guide on Freeview Play
Accessing the TV Guide specifically within the Freeview Play service.
10. Videos, Photos and Music
10.1. From a USB Connection
Viewing media files like photos, music, and videos from a connected USB device.
10.2. From a Computer or NAS
Accessing and playing media files stored on a computer or NAS via the home network.
10.3. Photos
Instructions for viewing, sorting, and managing photo files on the TV.
11. Open TV Setting Menus
11.1. Quick Menu and Frequent Settings
Accessing quick settings and frequently used functions via the remote control.
11.2. All Settings
Navigating the comprehensive menu for all TV settings and configurations.
Ambilight
Ambilight Style
Selecting different styles for Ambilight lighting effects.
Wireless and Networks
Home Network
Connecting the TV to a home network for internet access and smart features.
Connect to Network
Steps for establishing a wired or wireless Wi-Fi connection to the internet.
General Settings
USB Keyboard Settings
Instructions for installing and configuring a USB keyboard for TV use.
Mouse Settings
Adjusting the motion speed for a connected USB mouse.
Power and Energy
Settings related to power-on behavior, screen-off, and automatic switch-off timers.
HDMI-CEC Connection - EasyLink
Setting up and controlling HDMI CEC compatible devices via the TV remote.
Universal Access Settings
Universal access for hearing impaired people
Enabling special audio and subtitles for hearing impaired users.
Universal access for blind or partially sighted people
Enabling audio description for visually impaired users.
Lock Settings
Set Code and Change Code
Setting and changing the child lock code for channels or programs.
Lock for Programme
Setting parental rating to restrict access to age-rated programs.
App lock
Locking applications unsuitable for children with a PIN code.
Region and Language Settings
Language
Changing the language for TV menus, messages, and audio/subtitle preferences.
11.3. Eco Settings
Settings for Energy saving
Adjusting settings to save energy, potentially affecting picture and Ambilight brightness.
Set screen off to save energy consumption
Turning off the TV screen to conserve energy while audio continues.
Set TV switch off timer
Configuring the TV to automatically switch off after a set period of inactivity or no signal.
12. Gaming Control Bar
Activation and deactivation
How to launch and close the gaming control bar for in-game information and settings.
Dashboard
Display of key gaming information such as input lag, frame rate, resolution, and content type.
Settings
Accessing gaming-specific settings like crosshair, shadow control, colour temperature, and audio output.
13. Smart TV and Apps
13.1. Setup Smart TV
Initial configuration steps for Smart TV, including connection and terms agreement.
13.2. Store of Apps
Browsing and installing applications from the Apps tab and the World Wide Web.
17. Alexa
17.1. About Alexa
Introduction to Alexa voice control on the TV and requirements for setup.
17.2. Using Alexa
Step-by-step guide to setting up and using the Alexa client service on the TV.
17.3. Alexa Voice Commands
Examples of voice commands for controlling TV functions like channels, volume, and apps.
19. Software
19.1. Update Software
Methods for updating TV software via the internet or a USB device.
19.2. Software Version
How to check the current software version installed on the TV.
19.3. Automatic Software Update
Enabling or disabling automatic software updates for the TV.
19.4. View Software Update History
Displaying a list of successfully installed software versions.
20. Environmental
20.1. European Energy Label
Information on the TV's energy efficiency class and consumption.
20.2. EPREL Registration Number
List of EPREL registration numbers for various TV models.
20.3. End of Use
Guidance on the proper disposal of the old product and its batteries.
21. Specifications
21.1. Power
Technical details regarding the TV's power requirements and operating temperature.
21.2. Reception
Specifications for TV tuner bands, input signals, and satellite reception.
21.3. Display Resolution
Information on the TV's screen sizes and native display resolution.
21.4. Supported Input Resolution
List of supported computer and video resolutions and refresh rates.
21.5. Sound
Details about the TV's audio output power and supported sound technologies.
22. Troubleshooting
22.1. Tips
General tips for finding solutions in the user manual and on the Philips support website.
22.2. Switch On
Troubleshooting steps for when the TV does not switch on or makes creaking sounds.
22.3. Remote Control
Solutions for when the TV does not respond to the remote control.
22.4. Channels
Troubleshooting for issues with finding digital channels or disappeared channels.
23. Safety and Care
23.1. Safety
Important safety instructions regarding electric shock, fire, injury, and TV damage.
Stability Hazards
Precautions to prevent TV tip-over and related injuries, especially to children.
Risk of Batteries
Warnings about battery ingestion, handling, and replacement to avoid hazards.
25. Copyrights and Trademarks
Copyright Notices
Listing of various copyright and trademark information for HDMI, HEVC, DTS, Dolby, and AMD.
26. Open Source
26.1. Open Source Software
Information about the availability of open source software used in the TV.
26.2. Open Source License
Details on the terms and conditions of open source licenses applicable to the TV software.
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