Philips 52PFL8605D, 32PFL5615D, 32PFL6615D, 40PFL8605D, 46PFL6615D User Manual

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Contents
1 Get started 3
TV Tour 3 Important 8 Position the TV 10 Product highlights 12 Access more information 12
2 Use your TV 13
Overview 13 TV controls and indicators 13 Remote control 13 Basic TV menus 15 Watch TV 16 Watch a connected device 19 Use Ambilight 19 Enjoy Net TV 20
3 Use more of your TV 24
Favorite channels 24 Use EPG 24 Display Closed caption text 24 Use timers, locks and subtitles 25 Access multimedia 25 Use Scenea 27 Universal access 27 Access DTVi applications 28
4 Setup the TV 29
Change picture and sound settings 29 Change channel settings 30 Install channels 31 Setup network 31 Change other settings 35 Update software 36 Reinstall the TV 37
5 Connect the TV 38
6 Troubleshooting 53
Contact us 53 General TV issues 53 TV channel issues 53 Picture issues 53 Sound issues 54 HDMI connection issues 54 USB connection issues 55 Network connection issues 55
7 Technical data 56
Overview 56 Power and reception 56 Display and sound 56 Display resolutions 56 Multimedia 56 Connectivity 57 Dimensions 57
8 Index 61
First connections 38 About cables 38 TV connectors overview 39 Connect devices 41 Connect more devices 46 Use Philips EasyLink 50
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1 Get started

TV Tour

The remote control

To adjust the volume.
To open or close the Home menu .
In the Home menu, you can access connected devices, picture and sound settings, and other useful features.
To switch TV channels.
To open or close the Browse menu .
In the Browse menu, you can access Teletext, the channel list, or the electronic Program Guide (EPG)*.
*EPG is not available in all countries.
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To open or close the Experience menu .
In the Experience menu, you can access a range of frequently used settings.
To open or close the Options menu .
Options menus offer convenient settings related to what is on-screen.
Back .
To return to the previous TV channel or menu. Press and hold to return to watching TV.
Red
To select the red option, access digital Interactive TV services*, or watch TV demonstration clips.
*Available on certain models only.
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Green
To select the green option or the energy-efficient settings.
Yellow
To select the yellow option.
Blue
To select the blue option or to open the Widgets*. *Available on certain models only.
Read more about the remote control in
Help > Use your TV > Remote control > Overview (Page 13).
Alternatively, find the answer in Search for...
Press to select the next TV tour.

The TV menus

Let's learn more about these frequently used menus:
the Home menu the Browse menu the Options menu
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the Experience menu
In the Home menu , you can select the source to watch, such as a TV channel, or movies from a connected DVD player or USB flash drive. You can also add a new
device or access the [Setup] menu for more settings.
In the Options menu , you can select settings related to what is shown on screen. For example, while you watch a channel, you can mark it as a favorite.
In the Browse Menu , you can access Teletext, the channel list, or the electronic Program Guide (EPG)*.
*EPG is not available in all countries.
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In the Experience menu , you can quickly adjust Ambilight*, picture, and sound settings.
You can select the ideal picture setting for movies, games, or music. Or you can change the picture format of the on-screen image. You can even change the surround settings for the TV speakers.
*Available on certain models only. You can also find the answer in Search for...
Press to select the next TV tour.
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Connect devices

The HDMI connection offers the best picture and sound quality.
If you connect a device to this TV, access the Home menu to add it.
Press > [Add your devices], then follow the on-screen instructions. Ensure that you select the correct TV connector which the
device is connected to. Read more in Help >
Use your TV > Basic TV Menus > Add your devices (Page 16).
If you connect an EasyLink (HDMI-CEC) compliant device to the TV, it is automatically added to the Home menu.
Access the Home menu and select the newly added device icon. Read more in Help
Connect DVD players, Blu-ray Disc players,
> Connect the TV> Use Philips EasyLink (Page 49).
or game consoles through HDMI. In Help > Connect the TV (Page 38), you can learn to connect the most common devices through
illustrations, for example:

High Definition TV

You can watch High Definition (HD) programs in HD picture quality.
If you watch non-HD programs, the picture quality will be similar to non-HD TVs.
Your TV can display HD video content from:
a Blu-ray disc player, connected with a
HDMI cable, playing a Blu-ray disc
an upscaling DVD player, connected
with a HDMI cable, playing a DVD disc
an over-the-air HD broadcaster (DVB-T
MPEG4)
a digital HD receiver, connected with an
HDMI cable, playing HD content from a cable or satellite operator
a HD channel on your DVB-C network a HD game console (for example,
X-Box 360 or PlayStation 3), connected with an HDMI cable, playing a HD game
HD video clip To experience the stunning sharpness and picture quality of HD TV, you can watch the High Definition video clip from the Home
menu. Press > [Setup] > [Watch demos] (on the second page of the setup menu).
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Contact your dealer for more information. Go to www.philips.com/support to find
FAQs that list the HD channels or providers in your country.

Network and Net TV

Network*
When you connect your TV to your home network, you can play music, photo and video from a computer or other media server on the same network. Read more in Help > Setup the TV > Setup Network (Page 31).
*Available on certain models only. Net TV*
When the connected PC network is connected to the Internet, you can connect your TV to Net TV. Net TV offers movies, pictures, music, and much more. Read more in Help > Use your TV > Enjoy Net TV (Page 20).
*Available on certain models only.

Important

Congratulations

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Congratulations on your purchase, and welcome to Philips! To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your TV at www.philips.com/welcome.

Safety

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Read and understand all instructions before you use your TV. If damage is caused by failure to follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.
Risk of electric shock or fire! Never expose the TV to rain or water. 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 insert objects into the ventilation
slots or other openings on the TV.
When the TV is swivelled ensure that
no strain is exerted on the power cord. Strain on the power cord can loosen connections and cause arcing.
Never place the TV, remote control or
batteries near naked flames or other heat sources, including direct sunlight. To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other flames away from the TV, remote control and batteries at all times.
Risk of short circuit or fire!
Never expose the remote control or
batteries to rain, water or excessive heat.
Avoid force coming onto power plugs.
Loose power plugs can cause arcing or fire.
Risk of injury or damage to the TV!
Two people are required to lift and
carry a TV that weighs more than 25kg/55lbs.
When stand mounting the TV, use only
the supplied stand. Secure the stand to the TV tightly. Place the TV on a flat, level surface that can support the combined weight of the TV and the stand.
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When wall mounting the TV, use only a
wall mount that can support the weight of the TV. Secure the wall mount to a wall that can support the combined weight of the TV and wall mount. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper wall mounting that results in accident, injury or damage.
Before you connect the TV to the
power outlet, ensure that the power voltage matches the value printed on the back of the TV. Never connect the TV to the power outlet if the voltage is different.
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.
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.
Educate children about the dangers of
climbing on furniture to reach the TV.
Risk of overheating!
Never install the TV in a confined space.
Always leave a space of at least 4 inches around the TV for ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never cover the ventilation slots on the TV.
Risk of injury, fire or power cord damage!
Never place the TV or any objects on
the power cord.
To easily disconnect the TV power cord
from the power outlet, ensure that you have full access to the power cord at all times.
When you disconnect the power cord,
always pull the plug, never the cable.
Disconnect the TV from the power
outlet and aerial before lightning storms. During lightning storms, never touch any part of the TV, power cord or aerial cable.
Risk of hearing damage! Avoid using earphones or headphones at high volumes or for prolonged periods of time.
Low temperatures If the TV is transported in temperatures below 5°C/41°F, unpack the TV and wait until the TV temperature matches room temperature before connecting the TV to the power outlet.

Screen care

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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 on-screen for extended periods of time. Stationary images include on-screen menus, black bars, time displays, etc. If you must use stationary images, reduce screen contrast and brightness to avoid screen damage.
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End of use

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Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.
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. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.
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.

Use a Kensington lock

Your TV is equipped with a Kensington security slot located under the TV or at the back of the TV.
Purchase a Kensington anti-theft lock (not supplied) to secure the TV.
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.
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Position the TV

To mount the TV, purchase a Philips TV mount or a compatible TV mount. Check your TV screen size and match it against the list for the type of wall mount to purchase:
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32 inches/81cm: 200mm x 200mm, M6 40 inches/102cm: 200mm x 200mm, M6 46 inches/117cm: 300mm x 300mm, M8 52 inches/132cm: 400mm x 400mm, M8
Warning: Follow all instructions provided with the TV mount. Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility for improper TV mounting that results in accident, injury or damage.
To prevent damage to cables and connectors, be sure to leave a clearance of at least 5.5cm/2.2" from the back of the TV.
For 32 inch to 42 inch TVs:
Before you wall mount the TV, determine the correct length of the screw. You can determine the length of the screw by adding the thickness of your wall mount to the screw length shown in the graphic.
For 46 inch to 52 inch TVs:
Before you wall mount the TV, determine the correct length of the screw. You can determine the length of the screw by adding the thickness of your wall mount to the screw length shown in the graphic.

Placement

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Before positioning the TV, read all
safety precautions. See Get Started > Important > Safety (Page 8).
Position the TV where light does not
shine directly on the screen.
The ideal distance to watch TV from, is
three times its diagonal screen size. For example, if the diagonal screen size of the TV is 116cm/46", the ideal viewing distance is ~3.5m/~138" from the front of the screen.
While seated, your eyes should be level
with the center of the screen.
For best Ambilight effect, position the
TV 25 cm away from the wall.
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Product highlights

Full HD LCD display

This TV is equipped with a full High-Definition (HD) LCD display, supporting the maximum HD resolution of 1920x1080p. This display offers a brilliant flicker-free progressive scan picture with optimum brightness and superb colours.
The LED backlight of the display offers exceptional picture contrast with exceptional energy saving.

Ambilight

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Ambilight is the lighting technology that emanates from the back of the television onto the wall. This innovative technology automatically adjusts the colour and brightness of the light to match the TV picture.
This creates an unprecedented improvement in viewing experience. The light also reduces eyestrain thus providing a more relaxing viewing experience. See Use your TV > Use Ambilight (Page
19).

Digital TV

In addition to normal analog TV broadcasts, your TV can receive SATVD-T or SBTVD-T broadcasts.

Programme guide (EPG)

Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is an on-screen guide available for digital channels. EPG allows you to:
View a list of digital programs being
broadcast
View upcoming programs Group programs by genre Set reminders when programs start Set up preferred EPG channels
Notes:
EPG is not available in all countries. For more information on EPG, see Use
more of your TV > Use EPG (Page
24).

Net TV

Net TV allows you to enjoy movies, music and other infotainment from the Internet directly on your TV screen. See Use your TV > Enjoy Net TV.
To enjoy Net TV, you must connect the TV to a network. See Setup the TV > Set up
network (Page 31).

DTVi

Use DTVi applications to view TV program information, play games, and respond interactively to TV programs.
See Use more of your TV > Access DTVi
applications (Page 28)

Multimedia

View or play your own multimedia files (such as photos, music and videos) from the USB connection on the side of the TV.
See Use more of your TV > Access
multimedia (Page 25).

Access more information

On-screen

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You are reading the on-screen user manual. This manual contains all of the information you need to install and use this TV. Access the user manual by selecting [Help] in the home menu.
Before carrying out instructions, temporarily close the user manual by pressing on the remote control. Open to the same page in the user manual by selecting [Help] in the home menu.

On the Internet

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A printable PDF version of this user manual is available on the Internet. It contains the latest information and detailed feature explanations not covered by this on-screen user manual.
Access the PDF as well as other product information, including FAQs and firmware upgrades at www.philips.com/support.
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2 Use your TV

Overview

This section gives you an overview of commonly used TV controls and functions.

TV controls and indicators

1. Ambient sensor/ remote control sensor.

Remote control

Overview

1. +/- : Increases or decreases volume.In
home menu,these buttons allow you to move horizontally.
2. : Accesses the home menu. Press again to launch an activity in home menu.
3. P/CH +/- : Switches to the next or previous channel. In home menu, these buttons allow you to move vertically.
4. (Ambilight) (Available in selected models only): Switches Ambilight on or off. During TV standby, switches Loungelight on or off.
1. (Standby): Switches the TV to standby if it is on. Switches on the TV if it is in standby.
2. (Home): Accesses the home menu.
3. (Browse): Accesses the browse menu
to select TV channel list and the Electronic Program Guide.
4. (Navigation buttons): Navigates menus and selects items.
5. (Previous/Next): Selects the previous or next channel. Skips to the previous or next page of the menu. Also skips to the previous or next track, album or folder.
6. OK: Confirms an entry or selection.
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7. (Experience): Accesses the experience menu.
8. (Options): Accesses options for the current activity or selection.
9. +/- (Volume) and (Mute): Increases or decreases volume; mutes or restores audio.
10. Color buttons: Selects tasks or options.
11. 0-9 (Numeric buttons): Selects a
channel or setting.
12. (Dot): Press the dot (.) for digital channels.

Batteries

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Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control to insert the batteries (Type AAA-LR03-1.5V). Make sure the + and ­ends of the batteries line up correctly (+ and
- are marked inside). 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 (Page 10).
13. EXIT: Exits a menu..
14. (Back): Returns to a previous menu
screen. Press and hold to return to watching TV.
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Note: The location of the battery compartment on some remote controls may be as follows:
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On-screen remote control

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Note: Available if the connected device is HDMI-CEC compliant. An On-Screen Remote Control (OSRC) gives you easy access to commonly used functions. The on-screen buttons available differ depending on your TV setup and features of the connected HDMI-CEC device.
To access the OSRC
1. While watching TV or a connected device, press .
2. Select [Show device keys], then press OK.
3. Use the Navigation buttons and OK to select and use an on-screen button.

Basic TV menus

Home

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The home menu gives you easy access to connected devices, picture and sound settings, and other useful features.
1. Press .
2. Select an item in the home menu, then press OK to access the menu.
3. To exit the home menu, press or .
To start an activity, highlight the desired item with the Navigation buttons and press OK:
[Help] Accesses the electronic user
manual.
[Watch TV] Switches back to the
antenna source if another source is selected.
[Browse USB] If a USB storage device
is connected, accesses the content browser.
[Browse PC] Accesses the content
browser of the connected PC network.
[Browse Net TV] Accesses Net TV.
[Scenea] Switches to the Scenea
wallpaper.
[Add your devices] Adds new devices
to the home menu.
[Setup] Accesses menus that allow you
to change picture, sound and TV settings.

Browse

The browse menu gives you easy access to:
TV channel list Electronic Program Guide
To access the browse menu, while watching TV, press .
1. Press the Navigation buttons to select an item:
[Channel list]: Accesses the TV channel
list.
[Programme guide]: Accesses the
Electronic Program Guide.
2. Press OK to confirm your choice.

Experience

Press to access the experience menu, which provides a range of frequently-used settings.
The experience menu gives you easy access to:
[Ambilight]: Turns Ambilight on or off. [Ambilight dynamic]: Adjusts the speed
of Ambilight response.
[Picture format]: Changes the picture
format.
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[Smart picture]: Frequently-used
picture settings.
[Smart sound]: Frequently-used sound
settings.
[Speakers]: Configure TV speakers for
Philips EasyLink.
[Picture shift]: Adjusts the position of
the picture.

Channel list

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The channel list displays the TV channels and possible radio stations installed on your TV.
1. While watching TV, press .
2. Select [Channel list], then press OK.
3. Select a channel, then press OK to access the channel.
4. Press to exit the channel list without changing the channel.

Add your devices

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After you connect a device to the TV, add this device in the home menu for easy access.
In the home menu, select [Add your devices], then press OK. Follow the instructions on-screen to add the device to the home menu.
To remove a device from the home menu, select the item, press and select [Remove
this device]. Press OK.

Setup

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[Setup] in the home menu allows you to change most of the TV settings, including:
Picture or sound settings Installation or update of TV channels Update of TV software Other special features
1. In the home menu, select [Setup], then press OK.
2. Select an item with the Navigation buttons, then press OK:
[Quick picture and sound settings]:
Guides you through picture and sound settings.
[TV settings]: Advanced picture and
sound settings.
[Search for channels]: Guides you
through channel installation.
[Channel settings]: Advanced channel
settings.
[Connect to network]: Guides you
through the connection to your PC network.
[Network settings]: Advanced network
settings.
[Update software]: Guides you through
an update of the TV software.
[Software settings]: Advanced TV
update settings.
[Watch demos]: Demos of special
features available with the TV.

Options

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Option menus offer convenient settings related to what is on-screen.
1. Press to see what options are available.
2. To exit, press again.

Watch TV

Switch on/off or to standby

To switch on
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If the front LED indicator is off, press
the power switch (1) on the bottom of the TV to the ' | ' position.
If the front LED indicator is red, press
on the remote control (2). Alternatively, switch on the TV from standby by pressing any key on the side of the TV.
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Notes:
The front LED indicator does not turn
on when the TV is switched on.
The TV requires some time to start up.
During this time, the TV will not respond to the remote control or side controls. This is normal behavior.
To switch to standby Press on the remote control. The front LED indicator switches to red.
To switch off Press the power switch on the bottom of
the TV to the 'o' position. The TV switches off.
Though your TV consumes very little power when in standby, energy continues to be consumed. When not in use for an extended period of time, switch off the TV using the power switch on the bottom of the set.
Tip: If you cannot locate your remote control and want to switch on the TV from
standby, press P/CH +/- on the side of the TV.

Switch channels

Press on the remote control or
P/CH +/- on the side of the TV.
Press , then select [Channel list] to
use the channel list.
Press to return to the
previously-viewed channel.
Enter a channel number using the
Numeric buttons.
To view analog or digital channels only
Filter the channel list to access analog or digital channels only.
1. In the channel list, press .
2. Select [Select list] > [Analogue] or [Digital], then press OK. Depending on your selection, only digital or analog channels become available.

Adjust volume

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To increase or decrease volume
Press +/- on the remote control.
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Press +/- on the side of the TV.
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To mute or unmute sound
Press to mute the sound. Press again to restore the sound.
Use the [Sound] menu to adjust headphone volume. For more information, see Setup
the TV > Change picture and sound settings > More sound settings (Page 30).

Use Smart picture settings

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Use the [Smart picture] experience menu to access frequently-used picture settings.
1. While watching TV, press .
2. Select [Smart picture], then select one of the following settings:
[Personal]: Sets the TV to your
personal preferences set in the [Picture] menus in [Setup].
[Vivid]: Rich and dynamic settings, ideal
for daylight use.
[Natural]: A natural picture setting. [Cinema]: Ideal settings for watching
movies.
[Game]: Ideal settings for gaming. [Energy saving]: The most energy
conscious settings.
[Standard]: Adjusts picture settings to
suit most environments and types of video. Factory default settings.
[Photo]: Ideal settings for viewing
photos.
[Custom]: Allows you to customize and
store personal picture settings.
3. Press OK to confirm your choice.
4. Press to exit.

Use Smart sound settings

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Use the [Smart sound] experience menu to access frequently-used sound settings.
1. While watching TV, press .
2. Select [Smart sound], then select one of the following settings:
[Personal]: Sets the TV to your
personal preferences set in the [Sound] menus in [Setup].
[Standard]: Adjusts sound settings to
suit most environments and types of audio.
[News]: Applies sound settings ideally
suited for spoken audio, such as the news.
[Movie]: Applies sound settings ideally
suited for movies.
[Game]: Ideal settings for gaming. [Drama]: Applies sound settings ideally
suited for drama.
[Sports]: Applies sound settings ideally
suited for sports.
3. Press OK to confirm your choice.
4. Press to exit.

Change picture format

Change the picture format to suit your viewing experience.
1. Press .
2. Press to select [Picture format] and press OK.
3. Press to select a picture format, then press OK to confirm your choice.
Note: Picture formats are also accessible via the [Setup] menu.
The following picture formats can be selected:
[Auto fill]: Adjusts the picture to fill the
screen (subtitles remain visible). Recommended for minimal screen distortion but not for HD or PC.
[Auto zoom]: Enlarges the picture to fill
the screen. Recommended for minimal screen distortion but not for HD or PC.
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[Super zoom]: Removes the black bars
on the sides of 4:3 broadcasts. Not recommended for HD or PC.
[Movie expand 16:9]: Scales the classic
4:3 format to 16:9. Not recommended for HD or PC.
[Wide screen]: Stretches the classic 4:3
format to 16:9.
[Unscaled]: Provides maximum detail
for PC. Only available when [PC mode] is enabled in the [Picture] menu.
[16:9 stretch]: Stretches to 16:9 format
and removes the logos.
Notes:
Depending on the picture source, some
picture formats are not available and will not be seen on-screen.

Watch a connected device

Add new device

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Notes:
Before watching a connected device,
you must add it to the home menu.
HDMI ARC compliant devices
connected to the HDMI ARC connector on the TV are automatically added to the home menu.
1. Connect and switch on the device.
2. Press .
3. Select [Add your devices], then press
OK. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Watch connected device

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1. Press .
2. Select the device from the home menu.
3. Press OK to confirm your choice.

Use Ambilight

Switch on Ambilight

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Enjoy a more relaxed viewing experience and improved perceived picture quality. Dim the lighting conditions in the room for the best Ambilight effect.
Caution To avoid bad infrared remote control reception, place your devices out of sight of Ambilight.
1. Press (Experience).
2. Select [Ambilight], then press OK.
3. To switch on or off Ambilight, select [On] or [Off].
You can also press on the TV to switch Ambilight on or off.

Setup Ambilight

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In the Ambilight menu, you can access more Ambilight settings.
While watching TV, press > [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Ambilight]. Select a setting to adjust:
[Dynamic]: Adjusts Ambilight between
relaxed and dynamic levels. Available only if Ambilight [Colour] is set to [Dynamic].
[Brightness]: Adjusts the brightness of
Ambilight.
[Colour]: Selects a predefined color. [Custom colour]: Set your own
Ambilight colour. To access this option, set [Ambilight] > [Colour] > [Custom].
[Separation]: Adjusts the difference in
color levels between each side of the TV. Turn off this feature for a dynamic and uniform Ambilight color.
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