Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/support 46PFL3706 40PFL3706 EN: For further assistance, call the customer support service in your country. • To obtain assistance in the U.S.A., Canada, Puerto Rico, or the U.S.Virgin Islands, contact Philips Customer Care Center at 1-866-309-0841 • To obtain assistance in Mexico, contact Philips Customer Care Center at 01 800 504 62 00 Enter below the model and serial numbers located on the back and right side of the TV cabinet.
1 Notice 2 Important Product information Screen care Environmental care Regulatory notices 3 Your TV Side controls and indicators Remote control 4 Get started Supplied accessories Mounting stand onto TV Positioning the TV Installing the remote control batteries Connecting the antenna or cable Managing cables Plugging in the AC power cord Switching on and initial setup 5 Use your TV Switching on your TV and putting it in standby mode Switching channels Adjusting volume Still mode Watching channels from a
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with a dry cloth. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
1 Notice Specifications are subject to change without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. or their respective owners. P&F USA reserves the right to change products at any time without being obliged to adjust earlier supplies accordingly. The material in this manual is believed adequate for the intended use of the system.
Environmental care English 2 Important Registering your model with Philips makes you eligible for all of the valuable benefits listed below, so don’t miss out. Complete and return your Product Registration Card at once, or register online at www.philips.com/support to ensure : • • Product Safety Notification By registering your product you receive notification - directly from the manufacturer - in the rare case of a product recall or safety defect.
3 Your TV Remote control Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/support a Side controls and indicators b c s f r q p * e d e f g d o h n i c a b a Ambient light sensor When in [Home] mode, this TV will automatically adjust the brightness based on the ambient light.
English a . (Standby-On) Switches the TV on or puts it in standby mode. The TV is not powered off completely unless it is physically unplugged. b SOURCE Selects connected devices. c FORMAT Selects a picture format (see ‘Changing picture format’ on page 16). d SAP Digital Mode (DTV) • Press to select the audio language. Analog Mode (TV) • Press to select the audio mode. e FREEZE Press to pause screen image. f OK Activates a selection or accesses the menu.
4 Get started Positioning the TV Warning • Do not insert the AC power cord into the power socket outlet before all the connections are made. Supplied accessories • • • • • • • • Large screen TVs are heavy. 2 people are required to carry and handle a large screen TV. • Before you move the TV, disconnect attached cables to prevent damage to connectors. Remote Control 2 x AAA, 1.
Connecting the antenna or cable If you connect a set-top box through RF IN / OUT English If the TV is connected to a cable box or satellite set-top box via a coaxial connection, set the TV to channel 3 or 4, or to the channel specified by the service provider. cable antenna antenna RF cable set-top box IN IN RF cable OUT IN If you connect to an antenna Any DTV programs that are broadcast in your area can be received for free through an antenna connection.
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. Plugging in the AC power cord Warning • Verify that your power voltage corresponds with the voltage printed at the back of the TV. Do not insert the AC power cord if the voltage is different. 1 Attach the cable management tie as illustrated below. 2 Pass cables through the cable management tie to avoid tangles.
Press Í or Æ 5 times to select the side of the pictures that is the most pleasing to you. then press OK. Before you switch on the TV, check that the AC power cord is properly connected. Press . POWER at the right side of the TV, or press . on the remote control. The TV normally takes 25-30 seconds to start up and the following screen appears the first time you turn on the TV. Left side Right side Initial Setup Select your menu language. English Seleccione el idioma para el menú.
5 Use your TV Switching channels This section helps you perform basic TV operations. Switching on your TV and putting it in standby mode To switch on • Press . POWER at the side of the TV or press . (Standby-On) on the remote control. To switch to standby • Press . POWER at the side of the TV or press . (Standby-On) on the remote control again. Note • Energy consumption contributes to air and water pollution. When the AC power cord is plugged in, your TV consumes energy.
Still mode English Adjusting volume You can pause the image shown on the TV screen. Press FREEZE to pause the image shown on the TV screen. Freeze • • The sound output will not be paused. If no signal is detected or protected signal is received during still mode, the image remains paused and the sound output will be muted. • The still function will be released after 5 minutes. To cancel still mode, press any button except . (standby-On).
Watching a Blu-ray disc Switching audio mode To watch a Blu-ray Disc This section describes how to switch audio language in digital mode and how to switch audio in analog mode. 1 2 Insert a Blu-ray Disc into your player. Press ► (play) on the remote control of the Blu-ray Disc player. » The Blu-ray Disc might automatically play on the TV. DTV 1 If the picture does not appear Press SAP to display the currently selected language and the number of available languages. 11.
6 Use more of your TV PC settings Changing picture and sound settings 1 2 You must set [Home] in [Location] (refer to page 21). Otherwise, personalized picture and sound settings will not be memorized after the unit goes to standby mode. Changing picture settings English This function lets you adjust the PC screen position, clock and phase during PC input. Press MENU on the remote control and select [Features] > [PC Settings]. Adjust the setting.
Changing picture format 1 For 4:3 video signal Press FORMAT on the remote control. [Normal] 2 [16:9] Press Î or ï to select a picture format and press OK to confirm your choice. Summary of picture formats [Movie Expand] Display modes can be selected when the broadcasting station is sending 16:9 or 4:3 video signal. And 3 types of display modes can be selected for PC input signal. For 16:9 video signal [Wide] [Normal] [4:3] [Zoom] Normal Display a 4:3 picture at its original size.
[TV Speakers] This option will allow you to select the audio output from the unit’s speakers. If you connect this TV to an external amplifier which is compatible with HDMI CEC, you can use volume controls on this TV to control volume on the external amplifier. Press Î or ï to select the desired option, then press OK. Use an HDMI-DVI cable or an HDMI-DVI adaptor to connect a PC to your TV. For sound, add an audio cable with a stereo mini jack.
Sleeptimer You can always put your TV in standby mode earlier or reset the sleeptimer during the countdown. Picture Press SLEEP to set the sleep timer. Setup Sleep Video Sound Component HDMI 1 Features Off HDMI 2 Language Sleep timer display appears on the TV screen. HDMI 3 USB 40.1 DTV Press SLEEP repeatedly to change the amount of time (in increments of 30 minutes up to 120 minutes). Select Sleep • • Each press of SLEEP will increase the time by 30 minutes.
Summary of US movie ratings Age rating Content rating Rating Description TV-Y : Appropriate for children of all ages with themes and elements suitable for children aged 2-6. TV-Y7 : Programs designed for children age 7 and older. TV-G : Programs suitable for all ages. These programs contain little or no violence, no strong language and little or no sexual dialog or situations.
Closed caption Closed captioning is an assistive technology that allows persons with hearing disabilities to access television programming. Closed captioning displays the audio portion of programming as text superimposed over the video. TV Selecting caption services 1 Note • 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.
ECO This function allows you to operate the linked functions between our brand devices with EasyLink capabilities and this unit connected via a HDMI cable. You can set whether the power consumption is saved or not. 1 1 Press MENU on the remote control and select [Features] > [EasyLink]. Press MENU on the remote control and select [Features] > [ECO].
View photos, play music and watch videos on a USB storage device Your TV is fitted with a USB connection that enables you to view photos or listen to music stored on a USB storage device.
Press OK to view the picture or to start a slideshow of pictures in the album. • Press the Number buttons on the remote control to perform the function shown at the bottom of the screen. • If the function bar at the bottom disappears, press any Number buttons to make it reappear. During slideshow, you can skip forward or backward picture by pressing CH + / −. 6 Watch your Video on a USB storage device 1 2 3 4 Connect your USB storage device to the TV. Press OK to enter the [USB] menu. Select [Video].
7 Install channels Autoprogram Before you install channels, ensure that you are registered with your cable TV provider and that your equipment is correctly connected. The first time you set up your TV, you are prompted to select a menu language and to install TV and digital radio channels (if available). This chapter provides instructions on how to reinstall and fine-tune channels. 1 Selecting your menu language 1 Press MENU on the remote control and select [Language].
Add channels The channels selected here can be skipped when selecting the channels using CH + / −. This function lets you add the channels that were not added by the autoprogram due to the receptible condition at the initial setup. Those channels can still be selected with the Number buttons. 1 1 English Channel list Press MENU on the remote control and [Setup] > [Add Channels]. Press MENU on the remote control and select [Setup] > [Channel List].
8 Upgrade your TV software Upgrading software 1 Philips continuously tries to improve its products and we strongly recommend that you upgrade the TV software when upgrades are available. New software can be downloaded from our website at www.philips.com/support using the model number of your TV (e.g. 46PFL3706) to find information. 2 3 Prepare the software upgrade (see ‘Preparing for the software upgrade’ on page 26). If the TV is on, press . POWER at the side of the TV.
English 9 Connect devices This section describes how to connect various devices with different connectors and supplements examples provided in the Quick Start Guide. Connection overview g a h b i c ** j d e f a Component video and audio input jack Video input from analog devices such as DVD, receiver, game console, etc. This connector is used with audio input. b Composite video and audio input jack Video input for analog devices such as DVD, camcorder, game console, etc.
Selecting your connection quality Composite - Basic quality HDMI - Highest quality Composite video / audio cable (yellow / red / white) For analog connections. Composite cables usually combine a yellow video cable with a red / white audio L/R cable. Match the audio cable colors when you connect to the TV. Supports high-definition signals and gives highest picture and sound quality. Video and audio signals are combined in one cable.
Connecting your devices English Connecting a set-top box, DVD player / recorder via component video connectors (YPbPr) and analog audio This section describes how to connect a selection of devices with different connectors. Different types of connectors can be used to connect a device to your TV. The following sections describe examples only, other configurations are possible.
Connecting a set-top box via a composite connector and analog audio Connecting a PC If you connect a PC with a VGA connector at the back. audio L/R IN IN STEREO MINI-PLUG AUDIO VGA IN cable OUT OUT RF IN set-top box PC Note • Only the left loudspeaker reproduces sound for mono equipment. Use a mono to If you connect a PC with a HDMI-DVI connector. stereo adapter (not supplied) for sound reproduction via all internal loudspeakers.
Problem No power or indicator light. Possible cause and solution The TV is not connected to the power. Press . POWER at the side of the TV or on the remote control. Ensure that the AC power cord is connected tightly to the TV power connector and to the power socket outlet. Remove the AC power cord from the power socket outlet, wait 60 seconds and reconnect the AC power cord. Connect the TV to a different power socket outlet. Error message on HDCP authentication fail.
11 Notes for the use of USB devices 12 Specifications Note Digital Content Issues • Only FAT (DOS) formatted (initialized) portable memory is supported. Errors in this formatting can result in unreadable content. If such problems appear try to re-format the card. Be aware that formatting the card will also delete all the content on it (pictures, music, …). • Only linear JPEG picture formats are supported. Progressive JPEG and JPEG2000 encodings are not supported.
English 13 Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY COVERAGE: This warranty obligation is limited to the terms as set forth below. WHO IS COVERED: This product warranty is issued 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.
14 Index A Antenna, connect Audio Audio setting Auto device off Auto picture mode Auto sound mode Auto TV on Auto volume leveling P PC Picture format Picture settings 9 17 17 21 15 17 21 17 Ratings Remote control insert batteries overview Retail mode S C Cables component composite connection quality HDMI manage cables YPbPr Channels install list lock Child lock channel lock PIN ratings lock Closed caption Connections Controls Customer support service D Device List E EasyLink Eco ENERGY STAR® Envi
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