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- Page 1 AMBILIGHT tv 6950 Series User Manual 32PFS6950 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/TVsupport...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Content 9.2 From a Computer or NAS 1 Home Screen Overview 9.3 Photos 9.4 Videos 2 Get Support 9.5 Music 2.1 Identify and Register your TV 2.2 TV Help and User Manual 10 Open TV Setting Menus 2.3 TV Diagnose and Self-diagnose 10.1 Quick Menu and Frequent Settings 2.4 Consumer Care / Repair 10.2 All Settings... - Page 3 20.4 Supported Input Resolution 20.5 Sound 20.6 Multimedia 20.7 Connectivity 21 Troubleshooting 21.1 Tips 21.2 Switch On 21.3 Remote Control 21.4 Channels 21.5 Satellite 21.6 Picture 21.7 Sound 21.8 HDMI 21.9 USB 21.10 Wi-Fi and Internet 21.11 Wrong Menu Language 22 Safety and Care 22.1 Safety 22.2 Screen Care...
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Page 4: Home Screen Overview
You can access All Settings menu via the icon at the top right corner. You can also find the Frequent settings and Quick menu with common settings in the Philips TV Menu, which can be invoked directly from the remote control. -
Page 5: Get Support
- Connect external devices participate in special surveys about new releases. - Network - TV tuner Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport - Clear cache memory - Apps 4 - Select OK to close the result page and go back to TV diagnose wizard. - Page 6 Find the telephone number in the printed documentation that came with the TV. Or consult our website www.philips.com/TVsupport and select your country if needed. TV model number and serial number You might be asked to provide the TV product model number and serial number.
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Page 7: Quick Guide
3. Quick Guide Middle 3.1. Remote Control Key Overview The feature of Hidden keys Hidden keys will be appeared to extend more control functions while pressing the 123 key. The 123 key is on middle of remote control, which is used to turn on/off hidden keys mode. -
Page 8: Ir Sensor
is pressed. Press the quick key to launch app or streaming media directly. The actual quick keys are varied between 12 - Home regions or countries. To open the Home menu. 13 - (Channel) Move down or up to switch to the next or previous channel in the channel list. - Page 9 For more information, check on Help > User manual > End of use. Cleaning Your remote control is treated with a scratch-resistant coating. To clean the remote control, use a soft damp cloth. Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the remote control.
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Page 10: Setting Up
You can find the instructions for mounting the TV stand in the Quick Start Guide that came with the TV. In case you lost this guide, you can download it from www.philips.com/TVsupport. Use the model number of the TV to look for the Quick Start Guide to download. - Page 11 Although this TV has a very low standby power consumption, unplug the power cable to save energy if you do not use the TV for a long period of time. On or Standby Before you switch on the TV, make sure you plugged in the mains power in the POWER connector on the back of the TV.
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Page 12: Connections
5. Connections 5.1. Connectivity guide Always connect a device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Also, use good quality cables to ensure a good transfer of picture and sound. When you connect a device, the TV recognizes its type and gives each device a correct type name. -
Page 13: Mobile Device
TV screen. Scan the QR code with your mobile device and follow the instruction to download and install the Philips Smart TV app. When using the app, your mobile device and Philips TV need to connect to the same Wi-Fi network. -
Page 14: Other Device
Smart Card Digital TV operators provide a CI+ module (Conditional Access Module - CAM) and an accompanying smart card, when you subscribe to their premium programmes. Insert the smart card into the CAM module. See the instruction you received from the operator. To insert the CAM in the TV…... -
Page 15: Usb Storage Device
USB Storage Device You can view photos or play your music and videos from a connected USB flash drive. Insert a USB flash drive in one of the USB connections on the TV while the TV is switched on. The TV detects the flash drive and opens a list showing its content. -
Page 16: Switch Source
6. Switch Source 6.1. Source List • To open the sources menu, press SOURCES. • To switch to a connected device, select the device with the Arrow / navigation keys and press OK. • To view the technical information of the connected device you are watching, press OPTIONS and select Device info. -
Page 17: Channels
7. Channels 2 - Press OK to search channels. This can take a few minutes. Quick reinstall (Home) > Settings > Channels > Antenna/Cable 7.1. About Channels and installation* > Search for channels 1 - Select Quick reinstall or Channel reinstall (if country Switch Channels setting is UK) to install all channels again with default settings. - Page 18 If this results in having no channels installed or if some Channel Update Message channels are missing, you can search in smaller steps of 1MHz. Using the 1MHz steps will take more time to (Home) > Settings > Channels > Antenna/Cable search for and install channels.
- Page 19 You can redo these steps until you have found all Alternatively, you can start a channel update yourself. available analogue TV channels. Automatic channel update Once a day, at 6 AM, the TV updates the channels and stores new channels. New channels are stored in the All Satellite channels list but also in the New channels list.
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Page 20: Channel List Copy
With Channel list copy/Satellite list copy, you can copy Depending on whether your TV is already installed or the channels installed on one TV onto another Philips not, you must use a different method to upload a TV of the same range. You can avoid the time- channel list. -
Page 21: Channel Options
channels list but also in the New channels list. Empty Subtitles Language channels are removed. If new channels are found or if channels are updated or If none of the preferred subtitle languages are removed, a message is shown at TV start up. The TV available, you can select another subtitle language if must be in standby to automatically update channels. -
Page 22: Channel List
HbbTV on This Channel (Home) > Settings > Channels > HbbTV settings > If you want to avoid access to HbbTV pages on a Clear approved app listing specific channel, you can block the HbbTV pages for this Allow you to clear the list of HbbTV applications that channel only. -
Page 23: Favourite Channels
of channels. Channel List Options Open Options Menu Search Channels To open the channel list option menu: TV / EXIT > OK > OPTIONS > Search channel • Press TV / EXIT, to switch to TV. You can search for a channel to find it in a long list of •... -
Page 24: Reorder Channels
you know"-channel provides useful tips to improve the Create a Favourites List way you use your TV. 1 - While watching a TV channel, press Channel list to open the channel list. 2 - Select the channel, and press Mark as ... -
Page 25: Text Options
Text Options Watch Streaming channels In Text/Teletext, press OPTIONS to select the Your TV must be connected to a home network with an following… Internet connection. You will need to accept the • Freeze page / Unfreeze page Streaming channels Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. To stop the automatic rotation of subpages. -
Page 26: Tv Guide
8. TV Guide Update TV Guide You can update the TV guide to get the latest programmes information. 8.1. What You Need To update the TV guide, press OPTIONS and select Update TV guide. It may take few minutes to complete the update. -
Page 27: Videos, Photos And Music
9. Videos, Photos and View Photos Music 1 - Press SOURCES, select USB and press OK. 2 - Select USB Flash Drive and then select the USB device you need. 3 - Select one of photos, and press OK to view the 9.1. -
Page 28: Video Options
9.4. Videos During the video playback, press OPTIONS to get more options. Subtitle settings Set the Font size, Subtitle colour, Subtitle position and Play Videos Time sync offset if the options are available. To play a video on TV: Info Show video file information. -
Page 29: Open Tv Setting Menus
10. Open TV Setting • Update software — Check for TV software update. You can press Customise to enable or disable the Menus items from the list of Frequent settings. All settings menu: 10.1. Quick Menu and Press (Home) key on the remote control will go back to the Home screen. - Page 30 • Home Cinema - Ideal for daily movie home Backlight Contrast entertainment experience. • ECO - Most energy conscious setting (Home) > Settings > Picture > Contrast > Brightness • Movie - Ideal for watching movies with original studio >...
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Page 31: Screen Settings
(Home) > Settings > Picture > Sharpness > Texture HDR Control enhancement. HDR Effect Settings Switch on to have a superior sharpness in line edges and details. (Home) > Settings > Picture > Contrast > HDR control > HDR10 effect / HLG effect. You can adjust the HDR effect level to Off, More Picture Noise details, Balanced or More brightness for the HDR... -
Page 32: Sound Settings
the screen. Picture distortion is minimal, subtitles Vocal boost remain visible. Not suitable for PC input. Some extreme Adjust the amount of the dialogue content. picture formats can still show black bars. Picture content aspect ratio may change. • Fit to screen – automatically zooms in the picture to Equaliser fill the screen without distortion. - Page 33 adjust the level of AI Equaliser. The setting is only Subwoofer. available when connected device is compatible with TV Adjust subwoofer level. for the feature. Dolby Atmos Surround Sound (Home) > Settings > Sound > EasyLink 2.0 > Dolby ...
- Page 34 Volume Control Digital Output Settings Digital output settings are available for SPDIF output Auto volume (optical) and HDMI ARC sound signals. (Home) > Settings > Sound > Advanced > Auto volume Digital out format Select On to automatically level out sudden volume ...
- Page 35 TV This function is only available when you control • Neutralize the influence of a coloured wall on the Ambilight with Philips Smart TV app. Ambilight colours • Select the colour of the wall behind the TV and the TV will modify the Ambilight colours to appear as they are intended.
- Page 36 Set current selected Ambilight colour and related Introduction settings as default setting of Lounge mode. Ambilight Suite is an integrated control centre to utilize whole Ambilight feature in your daily life. Press Quick Menu/MENU key on the remote control Sleep to find the Quick Menu, select Ambilight Suite and Sleep mode press OK to enter the control centre.
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Page 37: Wireless And Networks
Home Network Set alarm To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Smart TV, To enable or disable the alarm. your TV must be connected to the Internet. Connect the TV to a home network with a high-speed Internet connection. - Page 38 high-speed (broadband) connection to the Internet. Static IP Configuration (Home) > Settings > Wireless & networks > Wired or Wi-Fi > Static IP configuration 1 - Select Static IP configuration and configure the connection. 2 - You can set the number for IP Address, Netmask, Gateway, DNS 1, or DNS 2.
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Page 39: General Settings
10 or 30 minutes. If set to Off, the devices in your home. To join your Philips Smart TV to sleep timer is switched off. You can always switch off Control4®, please make sure your Control4®... - Page 40 Set the Switch off timer, the TV switches off Link, Bravia Theatre Sync, Kuro Link, Simplink and Viera automatically to save energy. The setting value Off Link. Not all brands are fully compatible with EasyLink. deactivates the automatic switch off. Example HDMI CEC branding names are property of their respective owners.
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Page 41: Lock Settings
(Home) > Settings > General settings > Shop setup > Set the TV to Main TV or Sub TV. Demo Me autostart / Ambilight Demo autostart Download new demo file Switch on or off the Demo Me or Ambilight Demo ... -
Page 42: Region And Language Settings
PIN code when you try to start an 18+ Correct clock automatically rated app. This lock is only valid for 18+ rated apps from the Philips apps. (Home) > Settings > Region and language > Clock > Auto clock mode •... - Page 43 Ambilight function. Set screen off to save energy consumption MENU > Eco settings > Screen off Select Screen off, the TV screen is switched off, to switch the TV screen back on, press any key (except , Volume + or - , Play , Pause and 123 key) on the remote control.
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Page 44: Universal Access
11. Universal Access Voice guidance (Home) > Settings > Universal access > Voice guidance Switch on to enable Voice guidance feature using the 11.1. Universal Access Settings text to speech engine. The feature is only available in selected languages. ... - Page 45 Networks and press (right) to enter the menu. 3 - Select Bluetooth > Search Bluetooth Device, and press OK. 4 - Select Search and press OK. Follow the instructions on screen. You will pair the device with the TV and the TV will store the connection.
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Page 46: Smart Tv And Apps
You can sort the Apps in Apps by different categories like New, Video, Entertainment, News or Lifestyle. Featured Apps In this area, Philips presents a range of recommended Apps for you. You can select and install them to enrich your Smart TV life. -
Page 47: Netflix
13. Netflix If you have a Netflix membership subscription, you can enjoy Netflix on this TV. Your TV must be connected to the Internet. To open Netflix, press to open the Netflix App. You can open Netflix immediately from a TV in standby. www.netflix.com... -
Page 48: Amazon Prime Video
14. Amazon Prime Video With an Amazon prime membership, you gain access to thousands of popular movies and TV show, including exclusive Prime Originals. Press the key to open the Amazon Prime Video app. Your TV must be connected to the Internet to use the app. -
Page 49: Youtube
15. YouTube YouTube provides a platform to connect to the world. Watch and discover popular videos that uploaded by YouTube users around the world. Use the YouTube app to explore the latest topics on music, news, and more. Press the app icon to open the YouTube app. Your TV must be connected to the Internet to use the app. -
Page 50: Alexa
Note: The supported Ambilight voice commands may To use Alexa, you need to first setup the Alexa client depend on specific TV models. service on your Philips Smart TV. Start the setup by launching the "Amazon Alexa" app from the Home LAUNCH APPLICATIONS OR SHORTCUTS** screen of your TV. -
Page 51: Google Assistant
TV with voice commands. 5 - On Google Home app, select “Set up device”, then select 'Works with Google' and search for Philips Smart TV. Sign in to link to your Google account and enable TV control on Google Home app. -
Page 52: Software
18. Software on again. Please wait. Do not . . . • use the remote control • remove the USB memory device from the TV 18.1. Update Software • press twice • press the power switch on the TV The TV switches itself off (for 10 seconds) and then back on again. - Page 53 18.4. View Software Update History (Home) > Settings > Update software > View software update history Display the list of software versions that are successfully update on the TV.
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Page 54: Environmental
Please act according to your local rules and do not You can also find the power consumption values for dispose of your old products with your normal this product on the Philips website for your country household waste. Correct disposal of your old product www.philips.com/TVsupport helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. -
Page 55: Specifications
Product specifications are subject to change without Supported Video only resolution notice. For more specification details of this product, Resolution — Refresh rate www.philips.com/TVsupport Video Inputs (TV can be Video or Game Mode ) Power • Mains power : AC 100-240V •... -
Page 56: Connectivity
• Image Codec : JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, HEIF Wi-Fi Certified This TV is Wi-Fi Certified device. 20.7. Connectivity TV Side • USB 1 - USB 2.0 • USB 2 - USB 2.0 • Common Interface slot: CI+/CAM • HDMI 3 input •... -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
The TV goes back to standby after showing the Philips startup screen When the TV is in standby, a Philips startup screen is 21.1. Tips displayed, then the TV returns to standby mode. This is normal behaviour. When the TV is disconnected and reconnected to the power supply, the startup screen is displayed at the next startup. -
Page 58: Satellite
Press Quick Menu > Help > TV diagnose > Check the The TV cannot find the satellites I want or the TV TV. If the video clip stays black, call Philips. Wait until the clip ends and select Contact info in the Help menu. -
Page 59: Sound
input signal might be poor. A weak digital signal is seen as a picture that is breaking up in square blocks and 21.7. Sound freezes occasionally. Much sooner than a bad analogue signal, a bad digital signal will fall away. •... -
Page 60: Usb
21.9. USB Photos, videos and music from a USB device do not show • Check if the USB storage device is set to Mass Storage Class compliant, as described in the storage device's documentation. • Check if the USB storage device is compatible with the •... -
Page 61: Safety And Care
• ALWAYS use cabinets or stands or mounting methods from the power outlet immediately. recommended by the manufacturer of the television Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to have the TV set. checked before use. • ALWAYS use furniture that can safely support the •... -
Page 62: Lightning Storms
placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate The condensation moisture will not harm the TV or medical attention. cause malfunction. • Risk of fire or explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type. • Replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of 22.2. -
Page 63: Terms Of Use
Backlight characteristics All Philips TV have gone through stringent tests and checks before shipping to you. You can be rest assured 2025 © TP Vision Europe B.V. All rights reserved. -
Page 64: Copyrights
24. Copyrights 24.4. Wi-Fi Alliance 24.1. HDMI The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® Logo is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. -
Page 65: Open Source
25. Open Source regardless of the platform on which their software is built, relieving them of the need to code special-case conditions to work around or take 25.1. Open Source Software advantage of platform-specific deficiencies or features. Source: https://github.com/apache/apr bind ( 9.11.36) This television contains open source software. - Page 66 provides a bus daemon that does things like: features: - notify applications when other apps exit Efficient support for all types of audio interfaces, from - start services on demand consumer sound cards to professional multichannel - support single-instance applications audio interfaces.
- Page 67 terms and conditions of the libpng license, which can The Linux kernel is a mostly free and open-source,[11] be found below. monolithic, modular, multitasking, Unix-like operating Source: http://sourceforge.net/projects/libpng/files/ system kernel. It was originally authored in 1991 by Linus Torvalds for his i386-based PC, and it was soon libffi (3.2.1) adopted as the kernel for the GNU operating system, Compilers for high level languages generate code that...
- Page 68 syntax and semantics as Perl 5. PCRE has its own native API, as well as a set of wrapper functions that correspond to the POSIX regular expression API. The PCRE library is free, even for building proprietary software. https://www.pcre.org/ procps (ps, top) (3.3.15) procps is the package that has a bunch of small useful utilities that give information about processes using the /proc filesystem.
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Page 69: Disclaimer Regarding Services And/Or Software Offered By Third Parties
26. Disclaimer regarding services and/or software offered by third parties Services and/or software offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. TP Vision does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations. -
Page 70: Index
Date Daylight Saving Parental Rating Dialogue enhancement Personal Sound Settings Digital Audio Out - Optical Philips Smart TV App Digital Media Renderer - DMR Photos, Videos and Music Digital Out Delay Picture Contrast Menu Digital Out Format Picture Contrast Mode... - Page 71 Power-on behaviour Update Software - USB Privacy settings USB Keyboard Settings Problems User Manual Quick menu Video Level Quick Picture Settings View Network Settings View software update history Reception Register TV Whitepoint Alignment Remote Control - IR Sensor Wi-Fi Rename or replace device icon Repair Reset Settings Safety and Care...
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