Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/support 50PFL3908 46PFL3908 46PFL3608 40PFL4908 39PFL2908 39PFL2608 32PFL4908 29PFL4908 EN User Manual EN For further assistance, call the customer support service in your country. To obtain assistance, contact Philips Customer Care Center; • In the U.S.A., Canada, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands 1 866 309 5962 México D.F.
Contents 1 Notice 5 2 Important 7 Positioning the TV Regulatory notices Environmental care 3 Get started Features Supplied accessories Symbols used in this User Manual Stand assembly Attaching the base Managing cables Installing the remote control batteries Remote control Control panel Terminals Connecting the antenna or the cable Plugging in the AC power cord Selecting your connection quality Connecting your devices Initial setup 4 Use your TV Switching on your TV and putting it in Standby mode Ad
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Important Safety Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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2 Important Positioning the TV • • • • • • • • • • • • Large screen TVs are heavy. 2 people are required to carry and handle a large screen TV. Make sure to hold the upper and bottom frames of the unit firmly as illustrated. Install the unit in a horizontal and stable position. Do not install the unit in direct sunlight or in a place subject to dust or strong vibration. Depending on the environment, the temperature of this unit may increase slightly. This is not a malfunction.
3 Get started Supplied accessories User Manual Quick Start guide Registration card Features • DTV / TV / CATV You can use your remote control to select channels which are broadcast in Digital format and conventional Analog format. Also, cable subscribers can access their cable TV channels. • Information display You can display the title, contents and other information of the current program on the TV screen. • Remote Control and batteries (AAA, 1.
32PFL4908 / 29PFL4908 Stand assembly 50PFL3908 / 46PFL3908 / 46PFL3608 / 40PFL4908 / 39PFL2908 / 39PFL2608 1 2 1 2 4 [50PFL3908 / 46PFL3908 / 46PFL3608] × 3 [40PFL4908 / 39PFL2908 / 39PFL2608: × M4 x 0.393”(10mm)] × 1 32PFL4908 / 29PFL4908 3 × 2 Attaching the base You must attach the base to the unit to have it as a table top unit. Be sure the front and rear of the base match the proper direction. For large screen TVs, at least 2 people are required for these steps.
Managing cables Route your antenna cable and all other cables through the cable management tie* at the back of the TV. The holder helps keep your cables tidy and easily manageable. 1 Attach the cable management tie as illustrated below. 2 Pass cables through the cable management tie to avoid tangles. * The cable management tie is not supplied with your TV.
a (POWER) Turns the TV On from Standby or Off to Standby. b VUDU Access to VUDU directly. c EasyLink(HDMI CEC) buttons E / D Searches Backward or Forward through the disc. ►F Starts, pauses or resumes playback. C Stops the Disc playback. e d FORMAT Adjusts the Picture size on the TV screen. f e (MENU) Displays the main menu. f INFO Displays Information about the current program. g OK Press to decide the command of setting when the Home menu is displayed.
Control panel Terminals 50PFL3908 / 46PFL3908 / 46PFL3608 * Keys on Rear. Control Keys are located on the Rear side of the TV a h g f b c d e o * When seen from the front. 40PFL4908 / 32PFL4908 / 29PFL4908 c a * fh d b e g i j k l * 40PFL4908 only n i Ethernet port For Internet connection using an Ethernet cable with an RJ-45 connector. j Digital Audio Output jack Digital Audio (S/PDIF) Output to home theaters and other Digital Audio systems.
Connecting the antenna or the cable Be sure your antenna or other device is connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. If you connect to an antenna through RF cable Connecting a set-top box, Blu-ray disc / DVD recorder via composite connectors and Analog Audio Do not place your recorder too close to the screen because some recorders can be susceptible to signals. Any DTV programs that are broadcasted in your area can be received for free through an antenna connection.
No supplied cables are used with these connections: Connecting your devices • Please purchase the necessary cables at your local store. Before you connect AC power cord: Be sure other devices are connected properly before plugging in the AC power cord. HDMI Digital connection HDMI connection offers the highest picture quality. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) transports high definition Digital video and multi-channel Digital Audio through a single cable.
HDMI-ARC connection Composite Analog Video Connection HDMI-ARC allows you to use EasyLink to output TV Audio directly to a connected Audio device, without the need for an additional Digital Audio cable. Composite Analog Video connection offers standard picture quality for video devices connected to the unit. If you connect to the unit’s Composite Video (Y/VIDEO) Input jack, connect audio cables to the Audio (L/R) Input jacks. When the Audio is monaural, then only connect to the Audio L Input jack.
Connecting the TV to the Internet using a wireless LAN PC connection HDMI connection This unit can be connected to your PC that has a HDMI terminal. Use an HDMI cable for this Digital connection. Broadband router WLAN Ethernet cable Internet OUT IN HDMI cable PC LAN Network provisioning equipment Note • After you made the wireless connection, set up necessary network settings. Network ➟ p.37 • Use a Wireless LAN Access Point (AP) (e.g. wireless router) which supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n.
The following video signals can be displayed: Format Resolution VGA 640 x 480 SVGA 800 x 600 XGA 1,024 x 768 WXGA FHD* 1,280 x 768 Refresh rate 60Hz 1,360 x 768 1,920 x 1,080 Other formats or non-standard signals will not be displayed correctly. * 50PFL3908 / 46PFL3908 / 46PFL3608 / 40PFL4908 / 39PFL2908 / 39PFL2608 only. Note • Please purchase the VGA cable or HDMI-DVI conversion cable that has a ferrite core. • The following operations may reduce noise.
These operations are accessible by remote control. Some may also be accessible by control panel on the main unit. System searching. Please wait... Digital channels found: Analog channels found: Initial setup Auto programming may take more than 20 minutes to complete. Digital channels will take longer than Analog to find and program. Please wait until you see the Auto Programming complete message.
9 Use ◄► to select your preferred energy efficiency level, then press OK. Select the energy efficiency level you prefer. Personal Energy saving 10 Use ◄► to select your preferred sound setting, then press OK. Select your preferred sound setting Sound A Sound B Sound C 11 Press OK to finish Settings assistant. Store your preferences. Cancel Store • Network updates will appear after Connection test succeeds. Use ◄► to select Yes, then press OK.
4 Use your TV Switching channels 50PFL3908 / 46PFL3908 / 46PFL3608 Switching on your TV and putting it in Standby mode 50PFL3908 / 46PFL3908 / 46PFL3608 40PFL4908 / 32PFL4908 / 29PFL4908 39PFL2908 / 39PFL2608 40PFL4908 / 32PFL4908 / 29PFL4908 39PFL2908 / 39PFL2608 * Key on Rear * Key on Rear To Turn the TV On from Standby or Off to Standby • Press (3 raised dots on the Rear panel or Front panel or the Remote control). Note • Energy consumption contributes to air and water pollution.
Watching channels from an external device Switching Each Input Mode can easily switch with the remote control between TV (DTV or Analog TV) and external devices when they are connected to the unit. 1 Turn On a set-top box or the connected device. • The picture from your set-top box or the connected device might appear automatically on the TV screen. If the picture does not appear Press SOURCE repeatedly to select the set-top box or the connected device and wait a few seconds till the picture appears.
Using auto mode Switch to one of the channels on a list 1 1 2 Press OPTIONS and select Auto picture or Auto sound to set your TV to a predefined picture and sound setting. Press OK to display the last list that you selected. Use ▲▼ to select a channel, then press OK. • The TV switches to that channel. Note • Press CH + / − to select channels in a list or press the NUMBER buttons to select channels that are not in a list. .
For PC Input signal Changing picture format Display modes can be selected when your TV receives a 16:9 or 4:3 video signal. Three types of display modes can be selected for a PC Input signal. Press FORMAT repeatedly to switch the TV aspect ratio. 4:3 • Displays a proportionately stretched picture. Sidebars appear on both edges of the screen. 4:3 Wide screen Automatic Unscaled This unit can also be connected to your PC that has a DVI terminal.
USB Picture (JPEG) Your TV is fitted with a USB connection that enables you to view photos, listen to music or watch video files stored on a USB Memory Stick. 1 2 Use ▲▼ to select a file or a folder. Connect the USB Memory Stick to the USB terminal on the side of your TV. avi Image4.jpg Press (MENU) and use ▲▼◄► to select Browse USB, then press OK. jpg Image5.jpg mp3 Image6.jpg Image1.jpg Image7.jpg Image2.jpg Image8.jpg Picture Music Video avi Image3.jpg jpg Image1.jpg Image2.
Music (MP3) Video 1 1 Use ▲▼ to select a file or a folder. avi Track4.mp3 avi Movie4.avi jpg Track5.mp3 jpg Movie5.avi mp3 Track6.mp3 mp3 Movie6.avi Track1.mp3 Track7.mp3 Movie1.avi Movie7.avi Movie2.avi Movie8.avi Track2.mp3 Track8.mp3 Track3.mp3 2 Use ▲▼ to select a file or a folder. Title: Artist: Album: Duration: 00:05:28 Year: Press OK or ►F to play the selected files. • Press OK or ►F to pause, then press OK or ►F again to resume. • Press D to skip to the next file.
5 Use more of your TV 3 This section describes the overview of the Setup menu displayed when you press (MENU) and use ▲▼◄► to select Setup. The Setup menu consists of the function setting items below. 1 Press 2 Use ▲▼◄► to select Setup, then press OK. Settings assistant Start now Picture Sound Features Installation Software (MENU) to display the Home menu. Watch TV Browse USB Use ▲▼ to select the desired menu and an item, then press OK or use ▲▼◄► to determine the setting.
Settings assistant Picture Before you begin: Before you begin: 1 1 You must Set Home in Location. ➟ p.35 Otherwise, personalized Picture and Sound settings will not be Memorized after the unit goes into Standby mode. 2 Press OK. (MENU) and use ▲▼◄► to select Setup then press Use ▲▼ to select Settings assistant, then press OK. You must Set Home in Location. ➟ p.35 Otherwise, personalized Picture and Sound settings will not be Memorized after the unit goes into Standby mode.
to Turn Off image enhancement features which makes the TV to act purely as a monitor PC Mode selection Motion Rate to adjust the horizontal / vertical position, clock and phase of the PC screen automatically Cursor ◄ Clock Gamma to enable image enhancement features to improve picture quality HDTV Auto adjustment select the desired setting, then press OK Dynamic contrast to (Off, Minimum, Medium and Maximum) Cursor ► Cursor ◄ Off to set Motion Rate to Off On to make the video appear smooth
Digital TV operation Sound You can select the Audio language while your TV is receiving the Digital broadcasting. Before you begin: You must set Home in Location. ➟ p.35 Otherwise, personalized Picture and Sound settings will not be memorized after the unit goes into Standby mode. 1 2 Press OK. (MENU) and use ▲▼◄► to select Setup then press Use ▲▼ to select Sound, then press OK.
Digital TV operation Features 1 2 Press OK. (MENU) and use ▲▼◄► to select Setup then press Closed captions CS-1 to CS-6 Digital caption service Use ▲▼ to select Features, then press OK. Settings assistant Caption settings Sleep timer Picture Child lock Sound Features Change PIN Installation Software 3 In addition to the basic Closed Caption, DTV has its own Closed Caption called Digital caption service. Use this menu to change the settings for Digital caption service.
Note • Digital caption service that you can switch differs depending on the broadcast description. • Closed Captioning service may not be controlled by this unit’s menu options if you are watching television through an external cable or satellite set-top box. In which case you will need to use the menu options on the external set-top box to control Closed Captioning. • The captions do not always use correct spelling and grammar.
Channel lock Particular channels or external Input modes can be invisible in this function. 3 4 Use ▲▼ to select Channel lock, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select the particular channels or external Input, then press OK repeatedly to switch between view and block. • indicates that the channel or Input Source is locked. indicates that the channel or Input Source is not locked.
Canadian English or Canadian French ratings You can select the rating for Canadian English or Canadian French broadcasting. 3 4 Use ▲▼ to select Canadian English rating or Canadian French rating, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select the desired rating, then press OK repeatedly to switch between view and block. • indicates that the rating is locked. indicates that the rating is not locked.
Channel installation Weak channel installation Be sure the RF cable is correctly connected to this unit and you are registered with your cable TV provider when you install cable channels. This function lets you add the channels that were not added by the AutoProgram due to the reception conditions during the initial setup. It is available only when you select Antenna in Installation mode. 1 2 Autoprogram If you switch wires (e.g.
Preferences Use Philips EasyLink You can set the unit to reduce the power consumption or adjust the backlight brightness in Location setting. In TV placement setting, you can set the unit placement in order to obtain the best sound effect. EasyLink allows you to operate your connected EasyLink device. Your TV supports Philips EasyLink, which enables one-touch play and one-touch Standby between EasyLink-compliant devices. Compliant devices must be connected via an HDMI connector.
EasyLink (HDMI CEC) Device list This function allows you to operate the linked functions between our brand devices with a EasyLink feature and this unit connecting through an HDMI cable. You must connect this unit to our brand EasyLink devices and be sure its EasyLink setting is also set to On. This function lets you see the product model number or name of connected devices. Use ▲▼ to select the desired EasyLink devices listed on the TV screen, then press OK.
Wireless setting Network Set up network connection settings in order to use Net TV or network upgrade function. • • 1 4 The meanings of abbreviations are defined as below. AP: Wireless LAN Access Point WPS: Wi-Fi protected Setup SSID: Wireless network name The key entry screen will appear when you select SSID, WEP / WPA / WPA2 or Proxy address. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z .
Wireless network setting This menu is displayed only when you set Wireless in Network selection. In order to use a wireless network, you must set up a connection to the AP (e.g. wireless router). 3 Use ▲▼ to select Wireless network setting, then press OK. Auto Search for wireless networks automatically and select the SSID from the list. 4 5 Use ▲▼ to select Auto, then press OK. The list of wireless networks will be displayed. Use ▲▼ to select the appropriate the SSID, then press OK.
IP configuration Proxy configuration In following cases, select IP configuration to set each setting as necessary. – When connection test failed with the setting of Connection test. – When instructed by your Internet service provider to make specific settings in accordance with your network environment. 3 4 3 4 Use ▲▼ to select Proxy configuration, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select a setting, then press OK. Network selection Proxy setting Use ▲▼ to select IP configuration, then press OK.
Setting status Settings assistant Software information You can check the status of network settings. 2 Picture Sound Features Installation Software Use ▲▼ to select Setting status, then press OK. • Network setting list will be displayed. • MAC address of this unit will be displayed in the list. Home network Use ▲▼ to select Home network, then press OK. Use ▲▼◄► to select the item you want to adjust, then press OK.
Upgrading the software 5 USB upgrade 6 You can upgrade the software by using USB Memory Stick. 1 Connect your USB Memory Stick with the upgrade file to the USB terminal on the side of your TV. 7 When the software update is complete, press unit goes to Standby mode. to make sure the Unplug the AC power cord for a few seconds from AC outlet and plug it again. Press again to Turn the unit On. • The TV starts up with the new software. For further assistance, please contact Call Center.
Netflix ESN Displays the ESN information. 1 Use ▲▼ to select Netflix ESN, then press OK. • Displays the ESN (Electronic Serial Number) to get any services from Netflix. VUDU deactivation Displays the deactivation setting for VUDU. 1 2 Use ▲▼ to select VUDU deactivation, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select the desired option, then press OK. Yes Deactivate the connection to VUDU. No Activate the connection to VUDU. YouTube deactivation Displays the deactivation setting for YouTube.
Philips Wirelessconnect You can enjoy your TV as a PC monitor wirelessly using your home network. Make sure you download the Philips Wirelessconnect software and install it on your PC before you perform the steps below. Install Philips Wirelessconnect 1 2 3 4 5 6 Display Setup using Home menu and use ▲▼ to select Software, then press OK. Use ▲▼ to select Wirelessconnect code, then press OK. • Write down the 12-digit code displayed on the screen.
Guide to DLNA Listen to music using DLNA b a 1 2 c Server 1 Audio Server 2 Photos Server 3 Video d Folder Highway Blues Video10 Blue hills Title: Album: Duration: 00:05:28 Year: e Press ▲▼ to select a file or a folder. Press OK or ►F to play the selected files. • Press OK or ►F to pause, press OK or ►F again to resume. • Press D to skip up the next file. • Press E to skip down the previous file. • Press C to stop playback.
Net TV My Apps functions Net TV offers Internet services for your TV. Use the TV remote control to browse the Net TV pages. You can play movies, listen to music and much more, all from your TV screen. – Because Net TV is an online system, it can be modified over time to better serve its purpose. – Some Net TV services can be added, changed or stopped after some time. – You cannot download and save files or install plug-ins. Remove App Before Logging in to Net TV Connect this unit to the internet.
4 Enjoying vTuner With this unit, you can enjoy video and Internet radio with vTuner via the Internet. In order to watching video and listen to Internet radio, you must connect this unit to the Internet. Video playback After you set up the network connection, follow the procedure below to watch the video. Guide to the player screen e.g.) Recommendations a Recommendations Favo Genr Most b In the playback screen, use ▲▼ to select the desired episode, then press OK.
Note Internet radio playback After you set up the network connection, follow the procedure below to listen to Internet radio. Guide to the playback screen e.g.) Location a Jazz(3) Add to favorite list FM 76.2 FM f e Genre Jazz jAzz jaZz jazZ :Jazz Schonan Beach FM 78.
Reset the station list Creating a New Station You can remove all stations / folders in Recently Played, Favorites and My Added Stations. By entering your favorite artists or tracks, Pandora selects music and creates a new station for you on the basis of the entered information. 1 2 3 Follow step 1 in Internet radio playback.➟ p.47 Use ▲▼ to select Reset, then press OK. Use ◄► to select Yes, then press OK. • All stations / folders in Recently Played, Favorites and My Added Stations are removed.
6 Useful tips FAQ Question Answer My remote control does not work. What should I do? • • • • • • • • Check the antenna or cable connection to the main unit. Check the batteries of the remote control. Check if there is an obstacle between the infrared sensor window and the remote control. Test the signal Output use IR Signal Check. ➟ p.52 If okay, then possible infrared sensor trouble. Aim the remote control directly at the infrared sensor window on the front of the unit.
Troubleshooting If the unit does not perform properly when operated as instructed in this User Manual, check the following Troubleshooting tips and all connections once before calling for service. Power No power • Make sure the AC power cord is plugged in. • Make sure that the AC outlet supplies the proper voltage, plug another electrical appliance into the AC outlet to ensure that the AC outlet operates normally.
Software update “Software update failed.” message appears when the unit is turned On. • The unit will not work correctly unless the software upgrade is completed. Try Recovery update. ➟ p.41 Network Cannot connect to the network. • Check if the Ethernet cable connection is properly made. Turn On the modem or broadband router. • Check the network settings. • Check if the broadband router and/or modem is correctly connected. Sometimes video quality is poor when using the wireless LAN.
7 Information Glossary Analog TV (NTSC) Acronym that stands for National Television Systems Committee and the name of Analog broadcasting standards. Off the air NTSC signals are no longer being sent by major broadcasting stations in the USA. ARC (Audio Return Channel) (HDMI 1 only) HDMI-ARC allows you to use Philips EasyLink to output TV audio directly to a connected Audio device, without the need for an additional Digital Audio cable.
8 Specifications Model # 50PFL3908 46PFL3908 / 46PFL3608 39PFL2908 / 39PFL2608 49.5"/ 16:9 176° (V) by 176° (H) FHD (1920 x 1080 pixels 60Hz) WXGA (1366 x 768 pixels 60Hz) 46.0"/ 16:9 40.0"/ 16:9 38.6"/ 16:9 31.5"/ 16:9 28.
9 Warranty PHILIPS LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE: PHILIPS warranty obligation is limited to the terms set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: Philips warrants the product to the original purchaser or the person receiving the product as a gift against defects in materials and workmanship as based on the date of original purchase (“Warranty Period”) from an Authorized Dealer.
License P&F USA, Inc. hereby offers to deliver, upon request, a copy of the complete corresponding source code for the copyrighted open source code packages, on an “AS IS” basis, used in this product for which such offer is requested by the respective licenses. This offer is valid up to three years after the product purchase to anyone in receipt of this information. To obtain source code, please contact P&F USA, Inc. You should write to “Open Source Team, P&F USA, Inc.
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