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1.1.1 Enjoy HD TV This TV can display High Definition programmes, but to enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first. If you are not watching HD programmes, the picture quality will be that of a normal TV. 1/2 You can receive programmes in High Definition from...
1.1.1 Enjoy HD Contact your dealer for more information. Go to www.philips.com/support to find FAQs featuring the list of HD channels or providers in your country.
1.1.2 Safety Make sure you have read and understood all instructions before using your TV. The warranty becomes invalid if any damage is caused by failure to follow instructions. Risk of electric shock or fire! • Never expose the TV or remote control to rain, water or excessive heat. 1/5 • Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use.
1.1.2 Safety • Never place the TV, remote control or batteries near naked flames or other heat sources, including direct sunlight. • Keep candles and other naked flames away from this product at all times. • Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other openings on the TV. 2/5 • Ensure power plugs do not come under heavy force. Loose power plugs can cause arcing and are a fire hazard. • Never place the TV or any objects on the power cord.
1.1.2 Safety Risk of injury or damage to the TV! • Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that weighs more than 25 kg. • If you mount the TV on a stand, only use the supplied stand. Secure the stand to the TV tightly. Place the TV on a flat, level surface that can support the weight of the TV. 3/5 • When mounting the TV on a wall, ensure that the wall mount can safely bear the weight of the TV set. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
1.1.2 Safety Risk of injury to children! Follow these precautions to prevent the TV from toppling over and causing injury to children: • Never place the TV on a surface covered by a cloth or other material that can be pulled away. • Ensure that no part of the TV hangs over the edge of the mounting surface. 4/5 • Never place the TV on tall furniture, such as a bookcase, without anchoring both the furniture and TV to the wall or a suitable support.
1.1.2 Safety 5/5 Risk of overheating! Risk of hearing damage! Always leave a space of at least 10 cm around the TV for ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never cover the ventilation slots on the TV. Avoid using earphones, headphones at high volumes or for prolonged periods of time. Lightning storms Disconnect the TV from the power outlet and antenna before lightning storms. During lightning storms, never touch any part of the TV, power cord or antenna cable.
1.1.3 Position the TV Carefully read the safety precautions before positioning the TV. • Position the TV where light does not shine directly on the screen. • Dim lighting conditions in the room for best Ambilight effect. • Position the TV up to 25 cm away from the wall for the best Ambilight effect.
1.1.4 Viewing distance Position the TV at the ideal viewing distance. Benefit more from HD TV picture or any picture without straining your eyes. Find the 'sweet spot', right in front of the TV, for the best possible TV experience and relaxed viewing. The ideal distance to watch TV from is three times its diagonal screen size. While seated, your eyes should be level with the centre of the screen.
1.1.5 Screen care • Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never touch, push, rub or strike the screen with any object. • Unplug the TV before cleaning. • Clean the TV and frame with a soft damp cloth. Never use substances such as alcohol, chemicals or household cleaners on the TV. • To avoid deformations and colour fading, wipe off water drops as soon as possible. • Avoid stationary images as much as possible. Stationary images are images that remain onscreen for extended periods of time.
1.1.6 End of use Disposal of your old product and batteries Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused. ...
1.1.6 End of use When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means that the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. ...
1.1.6 End of use Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products. 3/4 Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. Correct disposal of your old product helps to prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health. ...
1.1.6 End of use Your product contains batteries covered by the European Directive 2006/66/EC, which cannot be disposed with normal household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on separate collection of batteries because correct disposal helps to prevent negative consequences for the environmental and human health.
1.1.7 ECO - Green This TV has features that contribute to energy-efficient use. This TV was awarded the European Ecolabel for its environmental qualities. 1/4 Energy efficiency features • Ambient light sensor To save energy, the built-in Ambient light sensor lowers the brightness of the TV screen when the surrounding light darkens. • Standard The Standard setting of the TV combines several TV settings that result in saving energy. See the Smart settings in the Setup menu. ...
1.1.7 ECO - Green 2/4 • Low standby power consumption Power management The class-leading and highly advanced power circuitry brings down the power consumption of the TV to an extremely low level, without losing out on the constant Standby functionality. The advanced power management of this TV ensures the most efficient use of its energy.
1.1.7 ECO - Green Ecolabel Philips continuously focuses on lowering the environmental impact of its innovative consumer products. We aim our efforts towards environmental improvements during manufacturing, reduction of harmful substances, energy-efficient use, end-of-life instructions and product recycling.
1.1.7 ECO - Green Thanks to our environmental effort, this TV has been awarded the European Ecolabel —the flower(www.ecolabel.eu). You can find detailed information on standby energy consumption, warranty policy, spare parts and recycling of this TV on the Philips website for your country at www.philips.com 4/4 End of use To inform yourself on the correct disposal of the TV and batteries, read chapter Getting started > Important > End of use.
1.2.1 Switch on It takes a couple of seconds for the TV to start up. If the red standby indicator is off, press the circle on the front of the TV to switch it on. Press O to switch the TV off. ...
1.2.1 Switch on The white standby symbol flashes during start-up and switches on completely when the TV is ready for use. You can set the brightness of the standby symbol or switch it off completely. Press h> Setup > Installation > Preferences > LightGuide brightness.
1.2.2 Volume V The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the volume keys. Press V – or + to adjust the volume.
1.2.3 Programme P The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the programme keys. Press P – or + to switch the programme.
1.2.4 Ambilight The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the Ambilight key. Press Ambilight to switch Ambilight on or off.
1.2.5 Source key The keys on the front of the TV allow basic TV control. When the TV is switched on, touch the TV control panel anywhere next to the O symbol to light up the Source key. Press Source to open the Source list. Press Source repeatedly to select a connected device. After a few seconds the TV switches to the selected device.
1.2.6 IR sensor Always make sure you point the remote control at the remote control infra red sensor on the front of the TV.
1.3.1 VESA info Your TV is prepared for VESA compliant wall mounting. A VESA wall mount bracket is not included. Use the following VESA code to purchase the bracket. 40” / 101 cm VESA MIS-F 300, 300, 6 Use a screw length as shown in the drawing.
1.3.2 Unmount the stand Before you lift the TV from the stand, unscrew the 4 stand screws on the back of the TV.
1.3.3 Wall mounting 1/8 Caution Wall mounting Wall mounting the TV requires special skills and should only be performed by qualified personnel. The TV wall mounting should meet safety standards according to the TV's weight. Instructions on how to wall mount the TV are also included in the Start guide that comes with the TV. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper mounting or any mounting that results in accident or injury.
1.3.3 Wall mounting The TV is mounted at the correct height if your eyes are level with the centre of the screen when you sit down.
1.3.3 Wall mounting Calculate the TV's ideal position.
1.3.3 Wall mounting Position and level the wall mount bracket and fix the bracket firmly to the wall.
1.3.3 Wall mounting Attach the 2 spacers to the 2 lower discs at the back of the TV.
1.3.3 Wall mounting Connect all cables.
1.3.3 Wall mounting Lift the TV on to the wall mount bracket.
1.3.3 Wall mounting You can slide and level the TV on the bracket.
1.4.1 Full High Definition LCD display This TV is equipped with a full High Definition (HD) display. A full HD 1920x1080p, the highest resolution of HD sources. This display offers a brilliant flicker free progressive scan picture with optimum brightness and superb colours. To enjoy HD TV you need to get programmes in HD first. If you are not watching HD programmes, the picture quality will be that of a normal TV.
1.4.2 Ambilight The sensorial halo of Ambilight Spectra extends the light and atmosphere of the image far outside the screen. You feel fully immersed in the images, adding a magical dimension to the viewing experience. Over 150 power LEDs positioned around the screen create the soft, multicoloured halo in front of the TV and on the wall. Ambilight is the innovative technology that automatically adjusts the colour and brightness of its lighting to match the TV picture.
1.4.3 DVB-T and DVB-C integrated tuner Next to normal analogue TV broadcast your TV can receive digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and in certain countries also digital cable (DVB-C) TV and radio broadcasts. DVB — Digital Video Broadcasting gives you better picture and better sound quality. Some broadcasters have several audio (speech) and/or teletext languages available. Verify if the TV supports DVB-T or DVB-C in your country. Check the 'Digital TV Country Compatibility' sticker on the back of the TV.
1.4.4 Programme guide The Programme guide is an onscreen guide to scheduled TV programmes. This guide is provided by digital broadcasters or the Net TV online service. You can read the programme summary, set a message to remind you when the programme starts or select programmes by genre. Read More on … > Programme guide.
1.4.5 Wireless network Simply link up this TV to your wireless network at home. There is no need for a network cable. Enjoy your pictures, videos and music files from your PC on a big screen. Read Setup > Network.
1.4.6 Net TV You can link up your TV to Net TV. Read more on Net TV in Use your TV > Net TV. The Net TV start page offers you movies, pictures, music, infotainment, games and many more, all set up for your TV screen. Read more on connecting to a router in Setup > Network. To enjoy Net TV, you need to connect the TV to a router connected to the Internet.
1.4.7 USB and PC network connection View or play your own multimedia files (photos, music, videos, …) from the USB connection on the side of the TV. Connect the TV to a home PC network and enjoy watching multimedia files stored on your PC.
1.4.8 Scenea With Scenea, you can set a photo as a 'wallpaper' photo on your screen. Use any photo from your collection and create your own painting on the wall. Read chapter More on ... > Scenea.
1.5.1 Onscreen You are reading the built in user manual. This manual contains all of the information needed to install and operate this TV. You can open or close the user manual with the yellow e key on the remote control. Before you carry out the instructions, close the manual with the yellow e key. When you open the manual again, it opens on the same page you left it.
1.5.2 On the Internet A printable version of the user manual is available on the Internet. View or print the user manual at www.philips.
2.1.1 Remote control overview 1/6 1 Standby O To switch the TV on or back to standby. 2 Home h To open or close the Home menu. 3 Guide g To open or close the Programme Guide. To open or close the content list when browsing multimedia content. 4 Ambilight To switch Ambilight on or off. ...
2.1.1 Remote control overview 2/6 5 Options o To open or close the options menu, which shows the available options. 6 Navigation key To navigate up, down, left or right. 7 OK key To open or close the channel overview. To activate a selection. ...
2.1.1 Remote control overview 3/6 8b To go back or exit a menu without changing a setting. To go back to the previous TV channel or the previous teletext page. To go back to the previous Net TV page. 9 Volume V To adjust the volume. 10 Mute m To mute the sound or restore it. ...
2.1.1 Remote control overview 4/6 11 Programme / Channel up and down To switch to the next or previous channel in the channel overview. To switch to the next or previous teletext page. 12 Player keys T, P, Q, S, R To play multimedia files. To operate a disc player connected with EasyLink HDMICEC. ...
2.1.1 Remote control overview 5/6 13 Colour keys For easy selection of teletext pages. To open or close the Demo menu (red key). 14 User manual e (yellow key) To open or close the user manual. 15 Teletext B To switch teletext on or off. ...
2.1.1 Remote control overview 6/6 16 Number keys To select a TV channel or enter digits. 17 Source s To select a connected device from the Source list.
2.1.2 EasyLink Remote Control With EasyLink Remote Control, the TV remote control can operate the device you are watching on TV. The device must have EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) and have it switched on. The device must also be connected with an HDMI cable. If you have such a device connected, select the activity in the Home menu –the device- and from that moment onwards the TV remote control will operate some or all of the device's functions. To switch back to TV, select Watch TV in the Home h menu and press OK.
2.1.3 Batteries To open the battery cover, press the small white button on the edge of the remote control inwards and lift the cover. Insert the 2 batteries supplied (Type AAA-LR03-1.5V). Make sure the + and - ends of the batteries line up correctly. We recommend Alkaline batteries. Remove the batteries if you are not using the remote control for a long time. Dispose of batteries according to the end of use directives. Read Get started > Important > End of use.
2.1.4 Backlit keys The keys on the remote control are subtly backlit for ease of use in the dark. To switch on the backlighting, slightly push up the slider or open the slider completely. Also any key press switches on the backlighting. After a few seconds the backlighting switches off automatically. Switch off the backlighting permanently To increase battery lifetime, you can switch off the backlighting. To switch off the backlighting permanently, press the Mute m and OK key simultaneously for 4 seconds.
2.1.5 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 TV or remote control.
2.2.1 Channel overview While watching TV, press OK to open the Channel overview. This overview shows the TV channels and possible radio stations installed on your TV. Navigate to a channel or station with the u or v, w or x keys. Press OK to watch or listen to the selected channel or station. Press b to leave the channel overview without changing the channel.
2.2.1 Channel overview With the Channel overview on screen you can press o to access the following functions: Select list Select which channels are shown in the Channel overview. When a filter is set in the Channel overview, press P+/to go through the channels of the filtered overview while watching TV. 2/5 Mark as favourite When a channel is highlighted in the Channel overview, you can set it as a favourite channel. Read More on ... > Favourite channels. ...
2.2.1 Channel overview Reorder You can reposition channels within the overview. 1 Select Reorder in the o Options menu to start reordering channels. 2 Highlight a channel and press OK. ... 3/5 3 Reposition the channel where you want it with the navigation keys or, alternatively, enter the new position directly with the number keys. 4 Press OK to confirm the position. You can highlight another channel and do the same. To stop Reorder, press o and select Exit reorder. ...
2.2.1 Channel overview 4/5 Rename Hide channel You can rename a channel. Select this option when you want to hide a channel in the Channel overview. When you hide a channel, it will be hidden next time you open the Channel overview. 1 In the channel overview, navigate to the channel you want to rename. 2 Select Rename in the o Options menu. 3 Use the navigation keys to position the highlighting. Press b to delete a character.
2.2.1 Channel overview Show hidden channels You can show all channels, including all hidden channels. You can unhide or hide channels. 1 Select Show hidden channels from the o Options menu. 2 Navigate to a channel. 3 Press o and select Hide or Unhide channel. You can navigate to another channel and do the same. 5/5 To exit the Show hidden channels view, select Exit hidden channels in the Options menu. The overview is adapted the next time you open it.
2.2.2 Homeh From the Home menu you can start all activities you can do with your TV. Activities can be added by connecting other devices to the TV. Press h to open the Home menu. To start an activity, highlight the desired item with the navigation keys and press OK. To close the Home menu, press h again.
2.2.2 Homeh Add an activity When EasyLink on the TV is switched on, connected devices with EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) automatically show their activity in the Home menu. The device must be connected with an HDMI cable. To rename an automatically added activity, press o and select Rename this device. Use the keypad on the remote control as you do for SMS/text messaging to enter the name. 2/3 If your connected device does not show automatically, EasyLink on the device may be switched off.
2.2.2 Homeh Delete an activity To delete an activity item from the Home menu, select the item and press o and then select Remove this device. Switch off the EasyLink setting on the device to prevent the automatic pop up in the Home menu again. 3/3 Read more on EasyLink in chapters Connections > EasyLink HDMI-CEC > EasyLink and EasyLink RC.
2.2.3 Add your devices If your connected device does not show automatically as an activity in the Home menu, you need to add this device with the Add your devices item. In the Home menu, select Add your devices and press OK. Follow the instructions on screen. The TV asks you to select the device and the connector to which the device is connected. The device is now added to the Home menu. To remove a device item from the Home menu, select the item, press o and select Remove this device in the list.
2.2.4 Setup The Setup item in the Home menu holds most TV settings. In the Setup menu you can ... • set picture, sound or Ambilight settings • set some special features • update or re-install TV channels • connect to a network • update the TV software • ... In the Home menu, select Setup and press OK. Select an item with the w or x, u or v keys and press OK. To exit the Setup menu, press b.
2.2.5 Options o The Options menu offers convenient settings related to what is on screen. Press o in any circumstance to see which options are available. To exit, press o again.
2.2.6 Guide g You can view a list of scheduled TV programmes with the Guide menu (only for digital broadcast). You can also use the Guide key to view the list of your photos, music or videos from a connected PC network or USB memory device. While watching TV, press g to open the Programme guide, if this information is available. ...
2.2.6 Guide g When browsing your PC network or a USB memory device, press g to show the content. Read More on … > Programme guide or More on … > Multimedia.
2.3.1 Switch channels To switch TV channels, press P + or — on the remote control. You can use the number keys if you know the channel number. To switch back to the previous viewed channel, press b. If digital broadcasting is available, digital radio stations are installed during installation. Switch to a radio channel as you would do for TV channels. Radio stations usually start from channel number 400 onwards. Channel overview While watching TV, press OK to open the Channel overview.
2.3.2 Programme info When watching a digital TV channel, information on the current and next programme is available. While watching TV, press o and select Info to open the programme information on the channel you are watching. To close the programme information, press o again.
2.3.3 Switch to standby If the TV is on, press O on the remote control to switch to standby. The red standby key indicator is on. Although the TV consumes very little power when in standby, energy continues to be consumed. When the TV is not in use for an extended period of time, we advise to switch the TV off with the O key on the TV and to unplug the TV mains cord from the mains outlet.
2.3.4 Smart Settings You can set the TV to the predefined setting that best suits what you're watching at the moment. Each setting combines picture, sound and Ambilight. While watching TV, press o and select Picture and sound. Press OK. • Personal — Sets the TV to your personal preferences set in the Picture, Sound and Ambilight menus in the Setup menu. • Vivid — Rich and dynamic settings, ideal for daylight use. • Natural — Natural picture settings. Select Smart settings and press OK.
2.3.5 Picture format 1/2 If black bars appear in the screen, adjust the picture format. Ideally change the picture format to a format that fills the screen. You can select the following picture format settings ... While watching TV, press o and select Picture format to open the Picture format menu, select an available picture format and press OK. Enlarges the picture automatically to fill the screen. Minimal picture distortion, subtitles remain visible. Not fit for PC.
2.3.5 Picture format 2/2 Super zoom Wide screen Removes the black bars on the side of 4:3 broadcasts. The picture is adjusted to fit the screen. Stretches the format to 16:9. 4:3 format Displays programme in the 4:3 format. Movie expand 16:9 Scales the format to 16:9. Unscaled Maximum sharpness. Distortion may appear on borders. Black bars may appear with pictures from your PC. Only for HD and PC.
2.4.1 Ambilight on With Ambilight, you will enjoy a more relaxed viewing experience and improved perceived picture quality. Dim the lighting conditions in the room for the best Ambilight effect. To switch Ambilight on or off, press Ambilight on the remote control. Caution To prevent poor infrared remote control reception, place your devices out of sight of Ambilight. ...
2.4.1 Ambilight on Dynamic speed To adjust the speed at which Ambilight responds to onscreen images, press Ambilight for 3 seconds. Adjust the dynamic speed with the onscreen slider bar. Relaxed sets Ambilight to change softly and smoothly. Dynamic sets Ambilight to change quickly and is more responsive. To change the dynamic speed, Active mode needs to be set to a value greater than zero. Close this user manual and press h > Setup > Ambilight > Active mode.
2.4.2 Ambilight settings In the Ambilight menu you can change the speed, adjust the colour settings or set a delayed switch off. 1/2 While watching TV, press h> Setup > Ambilight. Ambilight Switches Ambilight on or off. Active mode Adjusts the speed at which Ambilight responds to onscreen images. Brightness Changes the light output of Ambilight. ...
2.4.2 Ambilight settings 2/2 Separation TV switch off Sets the difference in colour level between the lights at each side of the TV. Separation off gives a dynamic but uniform Ambilight colour. Sets Ambilight to fade out and switch off a few seconds after you have switched off the TV. Wait until Ambilight fades out and switches off completely before you switch the TV back on again.
2.4.3 LoungeLight When the TV is on standby, you can switch Ambilight on and create an Ambilight LoungeLight effect in your room. To switch Ambilight on while the TV is on standby, press Ambilight on the remote control. To change the LoungeLight colour scheme, press Ambilight for 3 seconds.
2.5 Watch TV using a digital receiver When you watch TV using a digital receiver, with a subscription from a cable or satellite company, connect the receiver and add the receiver to the Home menu. To add the receiver to the Home menu, read Use your TV > Menus > Add your devices. To watch the receiver programme, switch on the receiver. If the receiver programme does not appear automatically, press h and select the receiver item in the Home menu. Press OK.
2.6 Watch TV from a connected device When you have added a connected device as an item to the Home menu, you can easily and directly select that device to watch a programme from it. To add the device to the Home menu, read Use your TV > Menus > Add your devices. To watch TV from a connected device, press h and select the device item in the Home menu. Press OK. If the connected device is not in the Home menu, select the device from the Source menu.
2.7.1 Benefits The Philips SoundBar HD home theatre with built-in Bluray Disc player offers you a high definition listening and viewing experience. The SoundBar and your TV both have EasyLink and the most common functions can be operated with the TV remote control. The TV has EasyLink switched on as preset. Connect the SoundBar with an HDMI cable and the SoundBar activity is automatically added to the TV Home menu.
2.7.2 Setup The TV has EasyLink and EasyLink RC switched on as preset. This helps the automatic setup of the SoundBar. Connection The benefits of EasyLink are only available if you connect the SoundBar with an HDMI cable. To connect this Soundbar, read chapter Connections > Connect devices > SoundBar HTS8161B 1/2 Add the SoundBar activity When the SoundBar is connected, first switch on the TV and then switch on the SoundBar.
2.7.2 Setup If you do not use an HDMI cable to connect the SoundBar, you need to add the SoundBar activity in the Home menu manually with Add your devices. Read chapter Use your TV > Menus > Add your devices 2/2 EasyLink settings With EasyLink HDMI-CEC, both TV and SoundBar are set to operate with each other automatically. Settings are as follows ... On the TV, Setup > Installation > Preferences ...
2.7.3 Use the SoundBar To operate the SoundBar with the TV remote control, select the SoundBar activity in the Home menu and press OK. If the TV remote control does not operate the SoundBar, check the EasyLink settings on the TV and on the SoundBar. Read chapter Use your TV > SoundBar HTS8161B > Setup 1/3 Switch On To switch on both the TV and the SoundBar, press O on the TV remote control. Press O again to switch off both. Play / Pause P To start the SoundBar player, press P on the TV remote control.
2.7.3 Use the SoundBar 2/3 Options o SoundBar Home menu To view the relevant options for the SoundBar activity, press o. To open the SoundBar Home menu, press S. To close the SoundBar Home menu without making a selection, press b. - To open the disc menu during playback, select Device menu. - To open the main disc menu, select Device contents. - To open the SoundBar setup, select Device setup. Some specific SoundBar settings, like the Audio settings, need to be set with the SoundBar remote control.
2.7.3 Use the SoundBar Switch to the SoundBar disc player To switch back to the player activity on the SoundBar if another activity (e.g. Radio) is selected, press h select Watch TV and press OK. Press h again, select the SoundBar activity and press OK. This switches back to the SoundBar player activity.
2.8.1 Net TV benefits Net TV offers Internet services and websites tailored for your TV. Use the TV remote control to browse the Net TV Internet pages. You can play movies, view pictures or listen to music, consult infotainment, play games and much more, all set up for your TV screen. Specifics • 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.
2.8.2 What you need To enjoy Net TV, you need to connect the TV to a router with a high speed connection to the Internet. Read the chapter Setup > Network. Once the connection is made, select Net TV in the Home menu to start the Net TV onscreen setup. Read the chapter Net TV > First use.
2.8.3 First use The first time you link up to Net TV, the TV asks you to agree on the Terms of Use. When you agree on these terms, the TV asks you to register for Net TV. After registration, you can switch on the Parental control setting. 1/3 Registration benefits When you have registered for Net TV, the pages you select as favourite pages or as locked pages are stored as backup. Also, the last 16 web addresses (URLs) you visited are stored.
2.8.3 First use How to register To register, you need an email address and a PC connected to the Internet. If you skip the registration at first use, you can register from the Net TV start page later on. To start the Net TV registration, you need to enter your email address on the TV screen. Use the keypad on the remote control as you do for SMS/text messaging to enter the address. Select Register and press OK. 2/3 A message will show if a registration email has been send to your email address.
2.8.3 First use 3/3 Parental control benefits Switch on Parental control With Parental control switched on ... • some services not suitable for children are locked from the start but can be unlocked The first time you open the Net TV start page, the TV asks you to switch on the Parental control. If you switch on Parental control, the TV asks you to enter a personal lock/ unlock code. Enter a 4 digit code as Net TV lock/unlock code. Use the number keys on the remote control.
2.8.4 Browse Net TV To browse Net TV, close this user manual and press h, select Browse Net TV and press OK. The TV links up to Net TV and opens the start page. To exit Net TV, press h and select another activity. ...
2.8.4 Browse Net TV 2/6 The Net TV start page The Browse all page The Net TV start page shows your favourite services and some recommended services. You can browse Net TV from this page. The Browse all page holds all services. On the Browse all page, you can view the Net TV services by category. Select a category and press OK. Select a Net TV service with u or v, w or x keys. To open a service, press OK. Browse another country Press b to go back one page.
2.8.4 Browse Net TV Mark favourites You can mark up to 12 favourite services. To mark a service as a favourite, select the service icon and press o. Select Mark favourite and press OK. All your favourite services are shown in the Net TV start page. In the Browse all page, favourite services are marked with a star F. Use the Options menu to unmark a service as a favourite. 3/6 To mark several services as favourites in one go, select Mark favourites on the Net TV start page or Browse all page and press OK.
2.8.4 Browse Net TV 4/6 Open Internet websites Enter open Internet With Net TV you can link up to the open Internet. You can view any website you like but remember that most open Internet websites are not tailored to be viewed on a TV screen and certain necessary plug-ins (e.g. to view pages or videos) are not available on your TV. On the Browse all page, select Browse Internet and press OK. On the onscreen keyboard you can enter the web address you like.
2.8.4 Browse Net TV Scrolling open Internet pages Use the P - and + to scroll pages up or down. Zoom open Internet pages To zoom in or out an open Internet page in or out, press B to open the menu, select Zoom page and press OK. Use the up or down arrows to zoom in or out. ...
2.8.4 Browse Net TV Security info To view the security info of a page, press B to open the menu, select Security info and press OK. Press OK to close. Clear history You can clear the Net TV memory. To clear the Parental control code, passwords, cookies and history, press h > Setup > Installation > Clear Net TV memory. 6/6 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility regarding the content and the quality of the content provided by the content service providers.
2.8.5 Net TV - TV guide The moment you link up with Net TV, the TV programme guide information comes from the Internet. However, you can switch back to programme guide information from the digital broadcaster. Close this user manual and press h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > Programme guide and select From broadcaster. In both cases, Philips is not responsible for the programme guide information.
2.8.6 Parental control With Net TV Parental control you can lock Net TV services and service categories. When a service is locked, you need to enter a code to open the service or category. To lock a service, Parental control needs to be switched on. When Parental control is switched on, a lock icon appears when you link up with Net TV. 1/3 Switch on Parental control If you did not yet switch on Parental control, close this user manual and open Net TV.
2.8.6 Parental control 2/3 Lock a service or category Specifics On the Net TV start page or Browse all page, select a service or category. Press o, select Lock service and press OK. When the service is locked, a lock symbol appears on top of the service icon. • Only services on the Net TV pages can be locked. Advertisements and open Internet websites cannot be locked. Unlock To unlock a service or category, select the service, press o and select Remove lock. • Services are locked per country.
2.8.6 Parental control Forgotten your code ? If you have forgotten your Parental control code, you can clear the Net TV memory and enter a new code. Read the chapter Use your TV > Net TV > Clear history.
2.8.7 Clear history Warning Clear history If you clear the Net TV memory with Clear history, you need to redo the first use registration when you link up to Net TV again. If you have registered before, you can restore your former favourite services and former locks. You can clear the Net TV memory. To clear the Parental control code, passwords, cookies and history, press h > Setup > Installation > Clear Net TV memory.
3.1 Favourite channels When you have finished installation, all TV and radio channels are added to the Channel overview. In this overview, you can mark channels as favourites and set the Channel overview to only show these favourites. While watching TV, press OK to open the Channel overview. With a channel highlighted, press o. Select Mark as favourite to make the highlighted channel a favourite channel. Favourite channels are marked with a F. Unmark the channel as favourite with Unmark favourite.
3.2.1 Programme guide g The Programme guide is an onscreen guide for scheduled TV programmes. This guide is provided by the broadcasters or Net TV. You can set a reminder to tell you when a programme starts or select programmes by genre. While watching TV, press g to open the Programme guide. If available, a list of the current TV programmes appears. It may take some time to load this information. To exit the Programme guide, press g. ...
3.2.1 Programme guide 2/3 Navigate through the list to select a programme. Options o Info In the Programme guide list, press o to select the following ... To open the programme details and summary, press o, select Info and press OK. • Set reminder To set an onscreen reminder when the programme starts, select Set reminder and press OK. The programme is marked with ©. To cancel the message, select Clear reminder and press OK.
3.2.1 Programme guide 3/3 • Search by genre Specifics View all programmes by genre. If the Programme guide information comes from a broadcaster/operator, the first 40 channels out of the channel overview are shown in the Programme guide. You can add 10 other channels yourself. • List of preferred programmes Set channels to appear in the Programme guide list (max. 50 channels). Some broadcasters/operators can show the first 170 channels where you can add another 10 channels.
3.2.2 Setup To select where the Programme guide information comes from, press h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > Programme guide. From network Until you link up with NetTV, guide information comes from the broadcaster. From network will switch to the Internet for guide information as soon as the TV is connected to Net TV. From broadcaster Guide information comes from the broadcaster/operator.
3.3.1 Select a teletext page Most TV channels broadcast information through teletext. While watching TV, press B Teletext. To exit teletext, press B again. To select a page … • Enter the page number with the number keys. • Press P +/- or u or v or b to view the next or the previous page. • Press a colour key to select a colour-coded item at the bottom of the screen.
3.3.2 Select a teletext language Some digital TV broadcasters have several teletext languages available. You can set your primary and secondary language. Press h > Set up > Installation > Languages > Primary or Secondary teletext and select your preferred teletext languages.
3.3.3 Select teletext subpages A teletext page number can hold several subpages. The pages are shown on a bar next to the main page number. Use w or x to select the subpages when they are available on a teletext page.
3.3.4 Select T.O.P. teletext You can easily jump from one subject to another without using page numbers with T.O.P. teletext. Not all channels broadcast T.O.P. teletext. Press o and select T.O.P. overview. The T.O.P. overview appears. Select a subject and press OK to view the page.
3.3.5 Search teletext In teletext, you can quickly jump to a subject linked to a series of page numbers. You can also search for specific words in teletext pages. Switch on teletext and press OK. The first word or first index number of the page is highlighted on screen. Jump to the next word or number on the page with w or x, u or v. Press OK to search for a page featuring the highlighted word or number. Each time you press OK, the next page featuring the highlighted word or number is shown.
3.3.6 Teletext options 1/2 When in Teletext, press o on the remote control to reveal hidden info, let subpages cycle automatically, change the character setting, freeze a teletext page, view the TV channel and teletext simultaneously or show a teletext page in full screen again. Dual screen / Full screen Freeze page Select the option Full screen to show full screen teletext again.
3.3.6 Teletext options 2/2 Enlarge teletext page Cycle subpages You can enlarge the teletext page for more comfortable reading. If subpages are available for the selected page, you can make subpages cycle automatically. With u or v you can switch to the top or bottom part of the page. Language Reveal Some languages use a different set of characters. Switch to the character group that will show the text correctly.
3.3.7 Digital text (UK only) Some digital TV broadcasters offer dedicated digital text or interactive services on their digital TV channels, for example BBC1. These services include normal teletext with the number, colour and navigation keys to select and navigate. While watching TV, press B and navigate to select or highlight items. Use the colour keys to select an option and press OK to confirm or activate. Press S to cancel Digital text or interactive services.
3.3.8 Teletext 2.5 Teletext 2.5 offers more colours and better graphics, if broadcast by the TV channel. Teletext 2.5 is activated as a standard factory setting. To switch it off, select h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > Teletext 2.5.
3.4 Scenea With Scenea, you can set a photo as a 'wallpaper' photo on your screen. Use any photo from your collection. Press h to open the Home menu, select Scenea and press OK. The wallpaper photo is shown and there is no sound. To exit Scenea, press any key on the remote control. ...
3.4 Scenea We recommend setting the TV to the energy conscious Standard settings before you switch on Scenea. Press o and select Picture and sound > Smart settings > Standard. 2/3 Select a new photo 1 Connect a USB device that holds your new photo to the TV. This photo must be in a JPEG format. 2 Highlight the photo in the USB content list with the navigation keys. If the content list does not appear automatically, press h and select Browse USB.
3.4 Scenea Limitations When Scenea is on, the TV will automatically switch to standby after 4 hours. The TV will show a message 1 minute before switching to Standby. The switching to Standby prevents unnecessary energy use in case you forget that Scenea is switched on. If the Sleeptimer is set, the TV will also switch to standby after the set time has elapsed.
3.5.1 Browse USB Watch photos or play music and videos on TV from a USB memory device. Insert a USB device in the USB connector on the left hand side of the TV while the TV is switched on. The TV detects the device and opens a list showing the content of the USB device on screen. If the content is not displayed, press h > Browse USB and press OK. 1/2 While the USB content list is open on screen, select the file you want to play and press OK or play P. The song, photo slideshow or video starts playing.
3.5.1 Browse USB Watch videos Select a video in the Guide menu and press play P. To pause the video, press pause P. To fast forward, press Q once to go forward slowly, press twice to go fast. Press again for normal speed. Press o to change to Full screen, Small screen, Play once, etc. 2/2 To exit Browse USB, press h and select another activity or disconnect the USB memory device.
3.5.2 Browse PC Network Watch photos or play music and videos on TV from a PC or another storage device in your home network. To browse your PC network, first set up the network connection, read Setup > Network. If the network is not installed the first time you try to Browse PC network, the Network installation starts. Follow the instructions on screen. 1/2 Browse PC Network Close this user manual, press h, select Browse PC network in the Home menu and press OK.
3.5.2 Browse PC Network 2/2 To pause, press P again. Watch videos To jump to the next file, press x or P +. Select a video in the Guide menu and press play P. To pause the video, press pause P. To jump to the previous file, press w or P -. To fast forward a music file, press Q. Press o to Play once, Repeat, Shuffle, Rotate and much more. To fast forward, press Q once to go forward slowly, press twice to go fast. Press again for normal speed.
3.6.1 Sleeptimer With Sleeptimer you can switch the TV to standby at a specified time. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Features > Sleeptimer. With the Sleeptimer slider bar you can set the time up to 180 minutes in steps of 5 minutes. If set to 0 minutes, Sleeptimer is switched off. You can always switch off your TV earlier or reset the time during the countdown.
3.6.2 Child lock To prevent children from watching TV, you can lock the TV or block age rated programmes. Set your personal code Before you set Child lock to lock the TV or set an age rating, set your personal lock code in h > Setup > Features > Set code. Enter the four-number code with the number keys. You can always change the code if necessary. 1/2 Child lock Select Lock as the Child lock setting to lock all TV channels and programmes from devices.
3.6.2 Child lock 2/2 Parental rating Forgotten your code? Select Parental rating as Child lock setting, so that an age can be set in the Parental rating age list. Set the age of your child. Programmes with an equal or higher rating will be blocked. If you have forgotten your unlock code, call Philips Consumer Care in your country. Find the telephone number on the documentation that came with the TV or go to www.philips.
3.6.3 Age rating Some digital broadcasters, depending on your country, have their programmes rated. When the rating is equal to or higher than the rating you have set for your child’s age, the programme will be blocked. To set an age rating, press h > Setup > Features > Child lock and select Parental rating. With Parental rating selected in Child lock, go to h > Setup > Features > Parental rating and select the age rating for programmes that are allowed to be viewed.
3.7.1 Subtitles Programme subtitles are available most of the time. You can set subtitles to be constantly displayed. The method used to set constant subtitles depends on whether the channel is analogue or digital. For digital channels, a preferred subtitle language can be set. 1/3 For analogue channels To have subtitles constantly on screen, select an analogue TV channel and press B to switch on teletext.
3.7.1 Subtitles Subtitle menu To switch subtitles on constantly, press o and select Subtitle. Select Off, On or On during mute. With On during mute, the TV displays subtitles only when the sound is muted with m. ...
3.7.1 Subtitles Digital channel subtitle languages If subtitles are available on digital channels, you can select a preferred subtitle language from a list of broadcast languages. See h > Setup > Features > Subtitle language. Select a subtitle language from the list of available languages and press OK. The preferred subtitle languages set in the Installation menu are overruled temporarily.
3.7.2 Audio languages Digital TV channels can broadcast several audio languages that accompany the programme. You can set the TV to switch to your preferred audio languages when these are broadcast. To set your preferred audio languages, press h > Setup > Installation > Languages > Primary language. You can also set a secondary language in the same Languages menu. The TV will automatically switch to the languages you set, if the language is broadcast.
3.8.1 Hearing impaired Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio and subtitles adapted for people who are hearing impaired. To switch on hearing impaired audio and subtitles, press h > Setup > Installation > Languages > Hearing impaired. Select On and press OK. The TV switches to hearing impaired audio and subtitles, if available. To check whether a hearing impaired audio language is available, press o , select Audio language and look for an audio language with an ear icon.
3.8.2 Visually impaired Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio adapted for people who are visually impaired. The normal audio is mixed with extra commentary. To switch on visually impaired audio, press o while watching the digital TV channel and select visually impaired. Select On and press OK. The TV switches to visually impaired audio, if available.
4.1.1 Smart settings You can set the TV to the predefined setting that best suits what you're watching at the moment. Each setting combines picture, sound and Ambilight. • Personal — Sets the TV to your personal preferences set in the Picture, Sound and Ambilight menus in Setup. While watching TV, press o and select Picture and sound. Press OK. • Natural — Natural picture settings. Select Smart settings and press OK. Select a setting from the list and press OK.
4.1.2 Picture In the Picture menu, you can adjust all picture settings individually. Close this user manual and press h > Setup > Picture. Use w or x, u or v to select and adjust a setting. Press OK to activate a setting. 1/4 • Settings assistant Start the Settings assistant to guide you through basic picture settings easily. Follow the instructions on screen. • Contrast Changes the level of brightness in the picture but the level of darkness remains the same.
4.1.2 Picture 2/4 • Hue • Custom tint If NTSC is broadcast, this level compensates the colour variations. Use a slider bar to change the colour temperature of the picture … • Sharpness - R-WP red whitepoint Changes the level of sharpness of fine details. - G-WP green whitepoint • Noise reduction - B-WP blue whitepoint Filters out and reduces the noise in the picture. Set levels to Minimum, Medium, Maximum or Off.
4.1.2 Picture 3/4 • Perfect Pixel HD - Advanced sharpness Controls the advanced settings of the Perfect Pixel HD Engine. Enables superior sharpness, especially on lines and contours in the picture. - HD Natural Motion - Dynamic contrast Removes motion judder and reproduces smooth movement, especially in movies. Sets the level at which the TV automatically enhances the details in the dark, middle and light areas of the picture.
4.1.2 Picture 4/4 - MPEG artefact reduction • Light sensor Smooths the digital transitions in the picture. Adjusts the picture and Ambilight settings automatically to the lighting conditions of the room. Switches the Light sensor on or off. - Colour enhancement Makes the colours more vivid and improves the resolution of details in bright colours • Picture format / auto format mode • PC mode • Picture shift Sets the TV to the ideal predefined computer setting in case a computer has been connected.
4.1.3 Sound In the Sound menu, you can adjust all sound settings individually. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Sound. Use w or x, u or v to select and adjust a setting. Press OK to activate a setting. 1/3 • Bass Changes the low tones of the sound. Select each bar to change the setting. • Treble Changes the high tones of the sound. Use each slider bar to change the setting. • Volume Changes the volume.
4.1.3 Sound 2/3 • Volume — visually impaired • Mono/stereo Changes the volume of the selected visually impaired audio language. (Only for UK.) If stereo broadcasting is available, you can select Mono or Stereo for each TV channel. • Audio language • TV speakers Shows the list of broadcast audio languages of digital TV channels. If you have an audio system connected to your TV, you can switch off the TV speakers.
4.1.3 Sound 3/3 • Surround • Balance Switches the TV automatically to the best surround sound mode dependant on the broadcast. Select On or Off. Sets the balance of the left and right loudspeakers to best fit your listening position. • Headphones volume • Auto volume levelling Changes the volume of the headphones. Reduces sudden volume differences like at the beginning of commercials or when switching from one channel to another. Select On or Off. You can mute the TV speakers with m.
4.1.4 Ambilight In the Ambilight menu, you can adjust all Ambilight settings individually. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Ambilight. Use w or x, u or v to select and adjust a setting. Press OK to activate a setting. For more on Ambilight, read Use your TV > Use Ambilight.
4.1.5 Factory settings You can return to the original factory settings. Only picture, sound and Ambilight settings will be reset. Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Installation > Factory reset and press OK.
4.2.1 Reorder and rename After the first installation, you might want to reorder or rename installed channels. You can organise TV channels in the Channel overview according to your own preference or give them a recognisable name. While watching TV, press OK to open the Channel overview. The Channel overview shows the TV channels and radio stations installed on your TV. To reorder or rename, press o and select the option you need. 1/2 Reorder You can reposition channels within the overview.
4.2.1 Reorder and rename 2/2 3 Reposition the channel where you want it with the navigation keys or, alternatively, enter the new position directly with the number keys. Rename 4 Press OK to confirm the position. 1 In the channel overview, navigate to the channel you want to rename. You can highlight another channel and do the same. To stop Reorder, press o and select Exit reorder. You can rename a channel. 2 Select Rename in the o Options menu.
4.2.2 Update channels When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full installation of channels was performed. You can set the TV to add or remove digital channels automatically. You can also manually start the channel update. 1/2 Automatic update To set the TV to update digital TV channels automatically, leave the TV in standby mode. Once a day, at 6 AM, the TV updates earlier found channels and stores new channels. Empty channels are removed from the Channel overview.
4.2.2 Update channels If you do not want to update during standby mode, select No in h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation > Channel update in standby. 2/2 Manual update To update channels yourself at any time, press h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation > Automatic installation and press OK. Start the update and select Update Channels. The update may take a few minutes.
4.2.3 Reinstall channels When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full installation of channels was performed. You can redo this full installation all over again to set your language, country and install all available TV channels. Full installation To reinstall the TV, press h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation > Automatic installation and press OK. Start the installation and select Reinstall channels. The update may take a few minutes.
4.2.4 Digital reception quality If you receive digital TV broadcasting (DVB) from your own antenna (DVB-T) or use the TV tuner to receive digital cable channels (DVB-C), you can verify the quality and signal strength of a channel. If the reception is poor, you can reposition your antenna to try to improve the reception. For best results, contact a specialised antenna installer.
4.2.4 Digital reception quality You can enter a specific digital frequency yourself. Select the frequency, position the arrows on a number with x and w and change the number with u and v. Press Search to verify this frequency. 2/2 If you receive the channel with DVB-C, the options Symbol rate mode and Symbol rate are shown. For Symbol rate mode, select Automatic unless your cable provider supplies a specific symbol rate value. You can enter this supplied value in Symbol rate using the number keys.
4.2.5 Manual installation of analogue channels Analogue TV channels can be manually tuned-in channel by channel. To start the manual installation of analogue channels, press h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation > Manual install - analogue. Follow each step in this menu. You can redo these steps until you have all available analogue TV channels. 1 System — If you have your own antenna, you need to select the country or part of the world where the TV channel comes from.
4.2.5 Manual installation of analogue channels 3 Fine tune — Fine tune the found channel with u and v. Press Done once the channel is fine tuned. 4 Store — A found channel can be stored on the current channel number with Store current channel or as a new channel number with Store as new channel.
4.2.6 Fine tune analogue channels If the reception of an analogue TV channel is poor, you can try to fine tune the TV channel. To fine tune analogue channels, press h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation > Manual install analogue > Fine tune. Fine tune the channel with u and v. Press Done once the channel is fine tuned. You can store this fine tuned channel on the current channel number with Store current channel or as a new channel number with Store as new channel.
4.2.7 DVB-T or DVB-C If both DVB-T and DVB-C reception is available in your country, and this TV is prepared for both DVB-T and DVBC for your country, you need to select DVB-T or DVB-C before you install TV channels. To select DVB-T or DVB-C reception, press h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation > Antenna/Cable DVB. Select Antenna for a DVB-T installation. Select Cable for a DVB-C installation.
4.2.8 Clock settings In some countries, digital TV broadcasts do not send UTC — Coordinated Universal Time information. Therefore, winter and summer time changes might be ignored. You can correct this with the clock settings. If the TV shows the incorrect time, press h > Setup > Installation > Clock > Auto clock mode and select Manual. In the Daylight saving menu, select Standard time (winter) or Daylight saving time (summer) according to your local time.
4.3.1 Network benefits PC network Net TV If the TV is connected to your PC network, you can play photos, music and movies from a computer or storage device in that network. If the TV is connected to the PC network that is connected to the Internet, you can link up your TV to Net TV. The Net TV start page offers you movies, pictures, music, infotainment, games and much more, all fitted to your TV screen. Once the network is installed, select Browse PC network in the Home menu to view the PC content.
4.3.2 What you need To connect the TV to a PC network and Internet you need a router in your PC network. The router needs to be set to DHCP On. To enjoy Net TV you need to connect the TV to a router with a high speed connection to the Internet. The TV connection to the router can either be wired or wireless. If you choose a wired connection to the router you need a network (Ethernet) cable. ...
4.3.2 What you need The PC network feature is DLNA certified. You can use Microsoft Windows XP or Vista, Intel Mac OSX or Linux on your computer. To share PC content on your TV, you need recent media server software on your computer. A Windows Media Player 11 or similar. Some media server software needs to be set to share files with the TV. For the list of supported media server software, read Technical data > Multimedia.
4.3.3 Wireless installation 1/3 The onscreen instructions help you to install the wireless network. To start the wireless network installation on the TV, close the user manual, press h > Setup > Installation > Network > Network installation and press OK. Switch on your router before you start the network installation. If your wireless network is secured, have the encryption key ready to enter onscreen. Follow the onscreen instructions. ...
4.3.3 Wireless installation Name and security The TV scans for your network router. Found routers appear in a list on screen. If several routers are found, select your router in the list and press OK. If the router name is unknown to you or you do not recognize your router's name, look up the SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the router software on your PC. 2/3 When you have chosen your router, the TV asks for the encryption key -the security key- to access the router. ...
4.3.3 Wireless installation If you have WPA security on your router, enter the passphrase with the characters on the remote control. If you have WEP security, the TV asks for the WEP encryption key in hexadecimal numbers. Find this hexadecimal key in the router software on your PC. Write down the first key of the WEP keys list and enter it on TV with the remote control keypad. If the security key is accepted, the TV is connected with the wireless router.
4.3.4 Wired installation The onscreen procedure helps you to install the wired network. Connect the router to the TV using a network cable and switch on the router before you start the network installation. To start the wired network installation, close the user manual, press h > Setup > Installation > Network > Network installation and press OK. Follow the instructions on screen. The TV constantly searches for a network connection. If asked for, agree to the End User License Agreement.
4.3.5 Network settings The TV's network settings that are used to connect to your router are standard and set to automatic. This ensures easy connection with any available network. If you have problems with the network connection, you might want to adjust the settings so that they are appropriate for your home network. If you are unsure, ask someone with knowledge of network settings to help you.
4.3.6 PC Media server settings Media servers need to be set for sharing their files and folders. Follow the instructions closely to set your specific server. In the Media Sharing window, check the Share my media box. Click OK. 1 2 Windows Media Player v11 on Windows Vista Set for network sharing In Windows Media Player select Library from the menu and select Media sharing.
Set Network discovery to On. Set File sharing to On. Go back to the Media Sharing window in Windows Media Player and check the Share my media box. Click OK. Set folders for sharing In Windows Media Player select Library from the menu and select Add to Library. When the TV is connected, by the router, to the PC and everything is switched On, the Media sharing window will show the TV as an Unkown Device. Select the device and click Allow.
With Advanced Options open, you can add specific folders to the list to share. Click Add. In the Add To Library window the newly added folder is shown. You can add more folders to share. Click the OK button to add the files to the library. 1 In the Add Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share with other devices (your TV). Click OK. 1 Now everything is set to enjoy music, photos and videos on your TV.
Windows Media Player v11 on Windows XP Set for network sharing You can open the Settings window to change particular settings on sharing. When the device icon (the TV) is checked with a green tick, click OK. In Windows Media Player select Library from the menu and select Media sharing … Set folders for sharing In Windows Media Player select Library from the menu and select Add to Library. In the Media Sharing window, check the Share my media box.
With Advanced Options open, you can add specific folders to the list to share. Click Add. In the Add To Library window the newly added folder is shown. You can add more folders to share. Click the OK button to add the files to the library. 1 In the Add Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share with other devices (your TV). Click OK. Now everything is set to enjoy music, photos and videos on your TV.
TVersity v.0.9.10.3 on Windows XP Click the Sharing tab. Set for network sharing 1 Click the Settings tab and click the Start Sharing button. 1 2 Set folders for sharing Click the green plus icon and select Add folder… 1 2 A pop-up window tells you that the media server service is started. Click OK. In the Add media pop-up window, click the Browse button.
Twonky Media v4.4.2 on Macintosh OS X Set for network sharing 1 In Twonky Media click Basic Setup > First steps. In this window you can change the server name that appears on your TV. In the Browse for Folder window select a folder with music, photos or videos you want to share. Click OK. 1 Now everything is set to enjoy music, photos and videos on your TV. 2 Click Basic Setup > Clients/Security. Check the box next to Enable sharing for new clients automatically.
Click Select to select the folder for sharing. Now click Save Changes. Set folders for sharing Click on Basic Setup > Sharing. Some ‘Content Locations’ might be set already automatically. To add a folder (a content location) to be shared on the network click the Browse button. Then click Rescan content directories. In some cases this might not make all files and folders available. Click Support > Troubleshooting and click Rebuild database to make sure everything works OK. This rebuilt might take a while.
4.4.1 Pixel Plus link Some other devices, DVD or Blu-ray Disc players, might have their own picture quality processing. To avoid bad picture quality from interference with the TV processing, the picture processing of these devices should be discarded. With Pixel Plus link you can discard this picture quality processing. Close this user manual and press h and select Setup > Installation > Preferences > Pixel Plus link. Select On to discard the picture processing from connected devices.
4.4.2 Audio sync When a Home Theatre System is connected, the picture on your TV and the sound from the Home Theatre System should be syncronized. A mismatch is visible in scenes with people talking. When they finish sentences before their lips stop moving, you need to adjust the Audio sync delay on the Home Theatre System. Consult the user manual of the Home Theatre System.
4.5.1 From the Internet In some cases, it might be necessary to update the TV software. If your TV is connected to a router, which is connected to the Internet, you can update the TV software directly from the Internet. You need a high speed Internet connection. Close this user manual, press h > Setup > Software update > Update now and press OK. Select Internet and press OK. Follow the instructions on screen. When the update is done, the TV switches off and back on again automatically.
4.5.2 With a USB memory device In some cases, it might be necessary to update the TV software. Start the software update on the TV. Then, download the TV software from the Internet onto your PC. Use a USB memory device to upload the software from your PC to the TV. 1/3 Preparation You need a PC with a high speed Internet connection. You will need a USB memory device with 256 Mb free space and make sure that the write protection is switched off. Some USB memory devices might not work with the TV. ...
4.5.2 With a USB memory device 2/3 1 Identification 2 Download from PC to USB Close this user manual, press h > Setup > Software update > Update now and press OK. Once the TV identification file is written to the USB device, insert the USB into your PC that is connected to the Internet. On the USB device, locate the file 'update.htm' and double-click it. Click on Send ID. If new software is available it will download to the USB device. Select USB and press OK. Follow the onscreen instructions.
4.5.2 With a USB memory device 3 Download from USB to TV Insert the USB memory device back into the TV. Follow the onscreen instructions to start the new TV software update. The TV switches off for 10 seconds and back on again. Please wait. Do not … • use the remote control • remove the USB device from the TV during the software update If a power cut occurs during the update, never remove the USB memory device from the TV. When the power returns, the update continues.
5.1.1 Power cable Make sure the power cable is securely inserted in the TV. Make sure that the power plug in the wall socket is accessible at all times. When disconnecting the power cable, always pull the plug, never the cable. 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 time.
5.1.2 Antenna cable Locate the antenna connection at the back of the TV. Insert the antenna cable securely in the Antenna a socket.
5.2.1 Cable quality Before you connect devices to the TV, verify which connectors are available on the device. Connect the device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Good quality cables ensure a good transfer of picture and sound. The connections shown in this user manual are recommendations for the cases most used. Other solutions are possible. Read more on specific cable types and available connections in About cables > HDMI … etc.
5.2.2 HDMI An HDMI connection has the best picture and sound quality. One HDMI cable combines video and audio signals. Use HDMI for High Definition (HD) TV signals. An HDMI cable transfers picture and sound signals in only one direction, the opposite to a scart cable. Do not use an HDMI cable longer than 5 m. ...
5.2.2 HDMI HDMI supports HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Contents Protection). HDCP is a copy protection signal that comes with HD content (DVD disc or Blu-ray Disc). DVI to HDMI Use a DVI to HDMI adaptor if your device has only a DVI connection. Use one of the HDMI connectors and add an Audio L/R cable to DVI x HDMI, Audio In L/R for sound, at the back of the TV. 2/2 EasyLink HDMI with EasyLink offers easy operating of your connected devices when these have the HDMI CEC standard.
5.2.3 YPbPr — Component video Use the Component Video YPbPr connection together with an Audio Left and Right connection for sound. Match the YPbPr connector colours with the cable plugs when you connect. YPbPr can handle High Definition (HD) TV signals.
5.2.4 Scart A scart cable combines video and audio signals. Scart connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot handle High Definition (HD) TV signals.
5.2.5 S-Video Use an S-Video cable together with an Audio Left and Right (cinch) cable. Match the Audio connectors’ colours with the cable plugs when you connect.
5.2.6 Video Use a Video (cinch) cable together with an Audio Left and Right (cinch) cable. Match the Audio connectors’ colours with the cable plugs when you connect.
5.2.7 VGA Use a VGA cable (DE15 connector) to connect a computer to the TV. With this connection you can use the TV as a computer monitor. You can add an Audio Left and Right cable for sound. Read Connections > More devices > TV as PC monitor.
5.3.1 SoundBar HTS8161B First, use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.
5.3.1 SoundBar HTS8161 Finally, use a digital audio cinch (coaxial) cable to connect the device to the TV.
5.3.2 Blu-ray Disc / DVD player Use an HDMI cable to connect the Blu-ray Disc / DVD player to an HDMI connector on the back of the TV.
5.3.3 DVD Home Theatre System First, use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV.
5.3.3 DVD Home Theatre System Finally, use a digital audio cinch cable to connect the device to the TV or alternatively, use the analogue Audio Out L/R.
5.3.3 DVD Home Theatre System 3/3 Audio Out L/R Audio and Video synchronisation (sync) If there is no digital audio output on the Home Theatre System, you can use the TV's analogue Audio Out L/R connection. If the sound does not match with the video on screen, you can set a delay on most DVD Home Theatre Systems to match the sound and video. Do not connect the audio signal from a DVD player or other device directly to the Home Theatre System. Always route the sound through the TV first.
5.3.4 DVD Recorder First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the DVD Recorder and the TV.
5.3.4 DVD Recorder Finally, use a scart cable to connect the DVD Recorder to a scart connector on the back of the TV.
5.3.5 Digital receiver or Satellite receiver First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the receiver and the TV.
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5.3.6 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the digital receiver and the DVD Recorder to the TV.
5.3.6 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder Then use a scart cable to connect the digital receiver to the TV.
5.3.6 Digital receiver and DVD Recorder Finally, use 2 scart cables to connect the 2 devices and the TV.
5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the 2 devices and the TV.
5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Then use a scart cable to connect the digital receiver to the TV.
5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Then use 2 Scart cables to connect the Digital receiver to the DVD Recorder and the DVD Recorder to the TV.
5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Then use an HDMI cable to connect the Home Theatre System to the TV.
5.3.7 Digital receiver, DVD Recorder and Home Theatre System Finally, use a digital audio cinch cable to connect the Home Theatre System to the TV.
5.3.8 Digital HD receiver First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the Digital HD receiver to the TV.
5.3.8 Digital HD receiver Use an HDMI cable to connect the Digital HD receiver to the TV.
5.4.1 Game console Connect a game console to the back of the TV. You can use an HDMI, YPbPr, S-Video or a Video connection. Never connect the S-Video and Video at the same time. See the next pages for how to connect your game console. 1/3 Picture delay To prevent picture delay, set the TV to Game mode. Close this user manual, press o and select Picture and sound. Press OK. Select Smart settings and press OK. Select Game and press OK. ...
5.4.1 Game console Use an HDMI cable to connect the game console to the back of the TV.
5.4.1 Game console Or use an S-video or video cable together with an Audio L/R to connect the game console to the back of the TV.
5.4.2 HD Game console Use an HDMI cable or YPbPr and Audio L/R cables to connect a High Definition game console to the TV. Read the chapter Connections > More devices > Game.
5.4.3 Photo camera To view pictures stored on your digital photo camera, you can connect the camera directly to the TV. Use the USB connection at the side of the TV to connect. Switch on the camera after you made the connection. If the list with the content of the camera does not show automatically, your camera might need to be set to transfer its content with PTP – Picture Transfer Protocol. Read the user manual of the digital photo camera.
5.4.4 Camcorder Connect a camcorder to the back of the TV. You can use an HDMI, YPbPr, S-Video or a Video connection. Never connect the S-Video and Video at the same time. See the next pages for how to connect your camcorder. ...
5.4.4 Camcorder Use an HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to the back of the TV.
5.4.4 Camcorder Or use an S-video or video cable together with an Audio L/R to connect the camcorder to the back of the TV.
5.4.5 TV as PC monitor 1/3 You can connect the TV to your computer as a PC monitor. Ideal TV setting Before connecting the PC, set the PC monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz. Set the TV Picture format to Unscaled for the sharpest picture quality. While watching TV, press o, select Picture format and select Unscaled. See the next pages for how to connect your computer. Supported PC resolutions For a list of supported resolutions see Technical data > Display resolutions. ...
5.4.5 TV as PC monitor Use a DVI to HDMI adapter to connect the PC to HDMI and an audio L/R cable to connect the Audio L/R to the back of the TV.
5.4.5 TV as PC monitor Use a VGA cable to connect the PC to the VGA connector and an audio L/R cable to connect the VGA Audio L/R to the back of the TV.
5.4.6 Decoder Use a scart cable to connect a decoder that decodes analogue antenna channels. Use the EXT1 or EXT2 connectors at the back of the TV. You have to assign the TV channel as a channel to be decoded. Then assign the connection where the decoder is connected. Close this user manual and press h > Setup > Installation > Decoder. Select Channel to set the channel that you want to decode. Select Status to set the connector you use for the decoder.
5.5.1 EasyLink Devices that are compliant with the HDMI-CEC standard will work with the TV. Connect the TV to the device using an HDMI cable. The TV comes with EasyLink set to On. To switch EasyLink off, press h > Setup > Installation > Preferences > EasyLink. 1/2 When EasyLink on the TV is switched on, connected devices with EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) automatically show their activity in the Home menu.
5.5.1 EasyLink • System standby Press O on the TV remote control for 2 seconds to switch the connected devices into standby mode. 2/2 Make sure that all HDMI-CEC settings are properly set up on the device. EasyLink might not work with devices from other brands. • System audio control Naming of HDMI-CEC on other brands If you connect an audio system, you can listen to the audio from the TV through the audio system. The TV speakers are muted automatically.
5.5.2 EasyLink Remote Control With EasyLink Remote control, the TV remote control commands are sent directly to the device you are watching on TV. The TV comes with EasyLink Remote control set to On. Except for the Home h key, all remote control commands will try to operate the device. Some commands might not work with the device. EasyLink must be switched on before you can switch on EasyLink Remote control.
5.6.1 Conditional Access Module (CAM) Scrambled digital TV channels can be decoded with a Conditional Access Module (CAM). Digital TV service operators provide the CAM when you subscribe to their services. Contact a digital TV service operator for more information and terms & conditions. Insert a CAM Switch off the TV before inserting a CAM. Look on the CAM for the correct method of insertion. Incorrect insertion can damage the CAM and the TV. Look for the common interface slot on the back of the TV.
5.6.1 Conditional Access Module 2/2 Watching a CAM service If a CAM is inserted and subscription fees have been paid, the TV shows the programme from the digital TV service provider. The applications, their function, the content and the onscreen messages all come from the CAM service. CAM settings To set passwords or PIN codes for the CAM service, press h > Setup > Features > Common Interface. Select the CAM provider and press OK.
5.6.2 Common Interface Plus CI+ This TV can handle the CI+ conditional access. CI+ allows service providers to offer premium HD digital programmes with a high level of copy protection. To insert a CI+ CAM, read the chapter CAM - Conditional Access Module.
5.7.1 Wireless network connection To set up the wireless network connection, read all chapters in Setup > Network.
5.7.2 Wired network connection To set up the wired network connection, read all chapters in Setup > Network. Connect the router to the TV using a network cable and switch on the router before you start the network installation.
6.1 Contact information Warning Contact information — Consumer Care If your TV breaks down, NEVER try to repair the TV yourself. If the TV problem is not solved you can call the Philips Consumer Care hotline in your country. Find the telephone number on the printed documentation that came with the TV. If the advice and suggestions in Troubleshooting do not help resolve the problem, try switching the TV off and back on again. Or consult our website www.philips.
6.2 TV and remote control 1/2 The TV does not switch on The TV does not respond to the remote control • Check the power cable connection. • Check that the batteries of the remote control are not empty or weak. Check their + / - orientation. • Check that the batteries of the remote control are not empty or weak. Check their + / - orientation. • Unplug the power cable, wait for a minute and plug it back in. Try switching it on again. • You can use the keys on the TV to switch the TV on.
6.2 TV and remote control The TV switches off and the red light blinks • Unplug the power cable, wait a minute and plug it back in. Verify if there is enough space for ventilation. Wait until the TV has cooled down. If the TV does not restart from standby and the blinking occurs again, call Consumer Care. You forgot your code to unlock Child lock • Read Timers and locks > Child lock.
6.3 TV channels Some TV channels are gone No digital channels found during installation • Verify if the correct list for the Channel overview is selected. Read Use your TV > Menus > Channel overview. • Verify if the TV supports DVB-T or DVB-C in your country. Check the 'Digital TV Country Compatibility' sticker on the back of the TV. • A channel could be hidden in the Channel overview. Read Use your TV > Menus > Channel overview.
6.4 Picture 1/3 LightGuide is on but there is no picture The TV picture is poor • Verify if the antenna is connected properly. • Verify if the antenna is connected properly. • Verify if the correct device is selected. • Non-earthed audio devices, neon lights, high buildings or mountains can influence the picture quality. Try to improve the picture by changing the position of the antenna or placing devices away from the TV.
6.4 Picture The picture has poor colour • Check the colour settings in the Picture menu. Select any of the Smart settings in the Setup menu. • Check the connections and cables of the connected devices. Picture delay when a game console is connected • To prevent picture delay, set the TV to game mode. Select Game in the Smart settings in the Setup menu.
6.4 Picture The picture position on screen is not correct • Some picture signals from some devices do not fit the screen properly. You can move the picture with the cursor keys on the remote control. Check the signal output of the device.
6.5 Sound There is a picture but no sound The sound comes from one speaker only • Verify the volume is not set to 0. • Verify that the Balance is not set to extreme left or right. • Verify the sound has not been muted with m. • Verify that all cables are connected properly. Sound delay when a DVD Home Theatre System device is connected • If no sound signal is detected, the TV automatically switches off the sound. This is proper operation and is not a malfunction.
6.6 Devices HDMI connections • The HDMI-HDCP procedure might take a few seconds before the TV shows the picture from a device. • If the TV does not recognise the device and the screen shows no picture, try switching from one device to another and back again to restart the HDCP procedure. • If sound interruptions occur persistently, see the user manual of the device to verify the output settings. If that does not help, connect an additional audio cable.
6.6 Devices 2/2 • Make sure that the System audio control in your HDMICEC audio devices is properly set up. Read the user manual that comes with your audio device. The PC display on my TV is not stable or is not synchronised (with TV as PC monitor) EasyLink Remote control • Verify that the correct resolution mode is selected on your PC. Read Technical data > Display resolutions. • Some devices have identical functionality but do not support the specific remote control commands.
6.7 Multimedia USB device content is not shown PC files are not shown in the Browse PC network menu • Set your device (camera) to ‘Mass Storage Class’ compliant. • Verify that files have been added in the PC folder. • The USB device may need specific driver software. Unfortunately, this software cannot be downloaded to your TV. • Not all audio and picture files are supported. Read Technical data.
6.8 Network Wireless network not found or distorted. Net TV does not work • Microwave ovens, Dect phones or other WiFi 11b devices in your neighbourhood might disturb the wireless network. • If the connection to the router is OK, verify the router connection to the Internet. • Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow access to the TV wireless connection. Browse PC and Net TV work slow • If the wireless network does not work properly in your home, try the wired network installation.
7.1 Power and reception Product specifications are subject to change without notice. For more specification details of this product see www.philips.com/support.
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7.4 Multimedia 1/2 Connections Playback formats • USB • MP3 • Ethernet UTP5 • Still pictures : JPEG • Wi-Fi 802.11g (built-in) • MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4 Supported USB / memory device formats • FAT 16, FAT 32, NTFS • MPEG program stream PAL • AVI • H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) • WMA v2 up to v9.2 • WMV9 ...
7.4 Multimedia Supported media server software • Windows Media Player 11 (for Microsoft Windows XP or Vista) • Google (for XP) • Twonky Media — PacketVideo 4.4.9 (for PC and Intel MacOX) • Sony Vaio Media Server (for Microsoft Windows XP or Vista) • TVersity v.0.9.10.
7.5 Connectivity Rear • EXT1 (scart): Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB • EXT2 (scart): Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB • EXT3: Y Pb Pr, Audio L/R • VGA, Audio L/R • HDMI 1 in (HDMI 1.
7.6 Dimensions and weights 40PFL9904 Width 1025 mm Height 662 mm Depth 60 mm Weight ±25 kg … with TV stand Height 717 mm Depth 263 mm Weight ±28 kg UMv 3104 327 0006.
Safety Risk of electric shock or fire! • Never expose the TV or remote control to rain, water or excessive heat. • Never place liquid containers, such as vases, near the TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use. • Never place the TV, remote control or batteries near naked flames or other heat sources, including direct sunlight.
Europe — EC Declaration of Conformity to scientific evidence available today. Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for early integration in its products. English Mains fuse (UK only) This TV is fitted with an approved moulded plug. Should it become necessary to replace the mains fuse, this must be replaced with a fuse of the same value as indicated on the plug (example 10A). 1.
Info for UK only. Information about how to re-tune your TV during the digital TV switchover. Digital UK, the body leading the digital TV switchover, will advise you when you need to re-tune during the switchover. If you choose to connect your TV to satellite or cable with a digital box then it will not be affected by switchover, and you won’t need to re-tune. If you have any questions, please contact your equipment supplier or call Digital UK on … 0845 6 50 50 50 or visit www.digitaluk.co.
Diagramma elettronico / Electronic diagram Flash FPGA DVB-T DVB-C CVBS WiFi LED DIMMING HDMI MUX USB 2.
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