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.
Contact your dealer for more information. Go to
www.philips.com/support to find FAQ’s featuring the list of
HD channels or providers in your country.
You can receive programmes in High Definition from...
• a Blu-ray/DVD player, connected with a HDMI cable, with
a HD Movie
• a digital HD receiver, connected with an HDMI cable, with
a subscription to HD channels from a cable or satellite
company
• an Over-the-air HD broadcaster (DVB-T MPEG4)
• an HD channel on your DVB-C network
• an HD Game console (Xbox 360 / PlayStation 3),
connected with an HDMI cable, with an HD game.
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1.1.2Safety1/5
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.
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• 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.
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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 55 lbs.
• 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.
• 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.
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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.
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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, unpack
the TV and wait until the TV temperature matches room
temperature before connecting the TV to the power outlet.
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1.1.3Position the TV
Carefully read the safety precautions before positioning
the TV.
• Position the TV where light does not shine directly on the
screen.
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1.1.4Viewing 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.
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1.1.5Security slot
Your TV is equipped with a Kensington security slot at the
back of the TV.
Purchase a Kensington anti-theft lock (not supplied) to
secure the TV.
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1.1.6Screen 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 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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1.1.7End of use1/3
Your product is designed and manufactured with high
quality materials and components, which can be recycled
and reused.
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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. 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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1.1.7End of use3/3
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.
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1.2.1Switch on
It takes a few seconds for the TV to start up.
If the red standby indicator is off, press O at the right of
the TV to switch it on.
Press O again to switch off.
The white LED flashes during start up and switches on
when the TV is ready for use.
You can set the white LED off permanently or set its
brightness. Press h> Setup > Installation > Preferences >
LightGuide brightness.
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1.2.2Volume V
The keys on the side of the TV allow basic TV control.
You can adjust the volume with Volume + / - on the side of
the TV.
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1.2.3Programme P
The keys on the side of the TV allow basic TV control.
You can switch TV channels with Program + / - on the side
of the TV.
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1.2.4Source key
The keys on the side of the TV allow basic TV control.
To view connected sources, press Source s continuously
to select different sources.
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1.2.5IR sensor
Always take care to point the remote control at the remote
control infra red sensor on the front of the TV.
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1.3.1VESA 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.
19” / 48cm VESA MIS-D 75, 4
22” / 56cm VESA MIS-D 100, 4
26” / 69cm VESA MIS-E 200, 100, 4
32” / 81cm VESA MIS-F 200, 200, 6
37” / 94cm VESA MIS-F 200, 200, 6
42” / 107cm VESA MIS-F 400, 400, 6
47” / 119cm VESA MIS-F 400, 400, 8
52” / 132cm VESA MIS-F 400, 400, 8
Use a screw length as shown in the drawing.
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1.3.2Unmount the stand1/2
32-52" models: Unscrew the 4 stand screws on the back of the TV, before you lift the TV from the stand.
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1.3.2Unmount the stand2/2
19-26" models: Partially unscrew the 3 screws under the stand, before you detach the TV from the stand.
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1.4.1Full 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.
* Certain models are equipped with a HD display only. For
detailed product information, go to www.philips.com/
support.
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.
Read Get started > Important > Enjoy HD TV
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1.4.2DVB-T/DVB-T Lite and DVB-C integrated tuner
In addition to normal analogue TV broadcasts, your TV
can receive digital terrestrial (DVB-T/DVB-T Lite) 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/DVB-T Lite or DVB-C in
your country. Check the 'Digital TV Country Compatibility'
sticker on the back of the TV.
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1.4.3Electronic Programme Guide*
The EPG is an on-screen guide to scheduled TV
programmes. This guide is provided by digital
broadcasters. You can read the programme summary, set
a message to remind you when the programme starts or
select programmes by genre.
Read More on … > Electronic Programme Guide.
* EPG is not available in all countries.
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1.4.4USB connection
View or play your own multimedia files (photos, music,
videos, …) from the USB connection on the side of the TV.
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1.5.1On-screen
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
key on the remote control. Alternatively, access the user
manual via the Home menu.
Before you carry out the instructions, close the manual
with the yellow key.
When you open the manual again, it opens on the same
page you left it.
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1.5.2On the internet
A printable version of the user manual is available on the
internet.
View or print the user manual at www.philips.com/support
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1.6Open source licenses
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2.1.1Remote control overview1/6
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 Electronic Programme Guide. To open
or close the content list when you browse multimedia
content.
4 Options o
To open or close the options menu which shows the
available options.
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5 Navigation key
To navigate up, down, left or right.
6 OK key
• To open the channel overview
• To activate a selection
7 Back b P/P
• To return to the previous menu screen.
• To return to the previous channel (UK only: Not supported
on MHEG channels).
8 Info i
To show channel or programme information, if available.
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9 Audio Video keys T, P, Q, S, R
To play multimedia files (from USB device). Also used to
control EasyLink HDMI-CEC compliant devices.
10 Volume V
To adjust the volume.
11 Mute m
To mute the sound or restore it.
12 Channel / Programme up and down
• To switch to the next or previous channel in the channel
overview.
• To switch to the next or previous teletext page.
13 Format f
To select a picture format.
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14 TV key
To switch back to the antenna source.
15 Subtitle
To enable or disable subtitles.
16 MHEG / Teletext
To open or close MHEG / Teletext.
17 Source s
To select a connected device from the Source list.
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18 Red key / Demo
• To open or close the Demo menu
• Easy page selection in Teletext
19 Green key / SCENEA
• Easy page selection in Teletext
• Scenea transforms your TV into a personalized photo
frame. Not supported on all models.
20 Yellow key / e
• To open or close the user manual
• Easy page selection in Teletext
21 Blue key / AD
• Easy page selection in Teletext
• AD (Audio Descriptor) enables audio commentary for the
visually handicapped. Not supported on all models.
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22 Number keys
To select a TV channel or enter digits and text.
23 Sound N
To open or close the Sound menu.
24 Picture A
To open or close the Picture menu.
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2.1.2Batteries
Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control
to insert the 2 batteries supplied (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 have not used the remote
control for a long time.
Dispose of batteries according to the end of use directives.
Read Get started > Important > End of use.
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2.2.1Channel overview1/3
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 Back b to leave the channel overview without
changing the channel.
With the Channel overview on screen you can press
Options 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.
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.
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Reorder
You can reposition channels within the overview.
1 Select Reorder in the Options o menu to start
reordering channels.
2 Highlight a channel and press OK.
3 Reposition the channel where you want it with the
navigation keys.
4 Press OK to confirm the position.
You can highlight another channel and do the same.
To stop Reorder, press Options o and select Exit reorder.
Rename
You can rename a channel.
1 In the channel overview, navigate to the channel you
want to rename.
2 Select Rename in the Options o menu.
3 Press Back b to delete a character. Use the remote
control number pad as you do for SMS/text messaging to
scroll to the character you need. Use the 0 number key to
enter a special character. Press OK to end the text input.
4 Select Done and press OK to end Rename.
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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 Options o
menu.
2 Navigate to a channel.
3 Press Options o and select Hide or Unhide channel.
You can navigate to another channel and do the same.
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.
Hide 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.
To unhide hidden channels select the Show hidden
channels from the Options o menu.
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2.2.2Homeh
The Home menu lists the activities you can do with your
TV.
Press h to open the Home menu.
To start an activity, highlight the desired item with the
navigation keys and press OK.
You can add an activity, always linked to a device, with the
Add your devices item.
To exit the Home menu, press h again.
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2.2.3Add your devices
When you have connected a device to the TV, always add
this device as an item in the Home menu. With this item
in the Home menu, you can easily switch the TV to this
device.
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.
From now on, this device is added to the Home menu.
To remove a device item from the Home menu, select the
item, press Options o and select Remove device in the
list. Press OK.
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2.2.4Setup
The Setup item in the Home menu holds most TV settings.
In the Setup menu you can ...
• set picture or sound settings
• set some special features
• update or re-install TV channels
• 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 Back b.
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2.2.5Options o
The Options menu offers convenient settings related to
what is on screen.
Press Options o in any circumstance to see which
options are available.
To exit, press Options o again.
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2.2.6Electronic Programme Guide
You can view a list of scheduled TV programmes with the
Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) menu (only for digital
broadcasts in certain countries). Also, use the Guide key
to view the list of your photos, music or videos from a
connected USB memory device.
While watching TV, press Guide g to open the EPG, if this
information is available.
When browsing your USB memory device, press Guide g
to show the content.
Read More on … > Electronic Programme Guide or More on
… > Multimedia.
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2.3.1Switch 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 Back 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.
Select the channel with the navigation keys and press OK
to switch to the channel.
To leave the channel overview without changing the
channel, press Back b.
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2.3.2Programme info
When watching a digital TV channel, information on the
current and next programme is available.
While watching TV, press Info i to open the programme
information on the channel you are watching.
To close the programme information, press Info i again.
Options o
When the programme information is on screen, press
Options o to access information on the quality of the
digital channel you are watching.
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2.3.3Switch 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.
If you can not locate your remote control and you want to
switch the TV to Standby, press O on the side of the TV.
This switches off your TV.
To switch the TV back on, press O again.
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2.3.4Smart Settings
You can set the TV to the predefined setting that is best
for what you're watching at the moment. Each setting
combines picture and sound.
While watching TV, press Options o and select Picture
and sound. Press OK.
Select Smart settings and press OK.
Select a setting from the list and press OK.
• Personal — Sets the TV to your personal preferences set
in the Picture and Sound menus.
• Vivid — Rich and dynamic settings, ideal for daylight use.
• Standard — Factory standard settings.
• Cinema — Ideal settings for watching movies.
• Game — Ideal settings for gaming.
• Energy saving — with the most energy conscious
settings.
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If black bars appear in the screen, adjust the picture
format. Ideally change the picture format to a format that
fills the screen.
While watching TV, press Format f to switch on the
Picture format menu, select an available picture format
and press OK.
If subtitles are hidden in a programme, press u to shift the
picture upwards.
You can select the following picture format settings ...
Auto format
Enlarges the picture automatically to fill the screen.
Minimal picture distortion, subtitles remain visible.
Not fit for PC.
In the Setup > Picture > Auto format mode menu you can
select 2 Auto format settings ...
• Auto-fill, to fill the screen as much as possible.
• Autozoom, to keep the original picture format,
black bars may be visible.
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Super zoom
Removes the black bars on the side of 4:3 broadcasts. The
picture is adjusted to fit the screen.
4:3 format
Displays programme in the 4:3 format.
Movie expand 16:9
Scales the format to 16:9.
Wide screen
Stretches 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.
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2.4Watch a DVD movie
To watch a DVD movie using your DVD player, switch on
your DVD player, insert a disc and press Play on the player.
The DVD picture automatically appears on the screen if the
DVD player is connected by HDMI and is EasyLink HDMICEC compliant.
If the DVD picture does not appear, press h on the
remote control and select DVD player. Press OK.
Wait a few seconds until the DVD picture appears.
If the DVD player is not yet in the Home menu, read Get
started > Menus > Add your devices.
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2.5Watch 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 Get started >
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.
Use the remote control of the digital receiver to select TV
channels.
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2.6Watch 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 its programme.
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.
Press s Source on the remote control or at the side of
the TV, to show the source list.
Select the device or its connector and press OK.
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3.1.1Select a teletext page
Most TV channels broadcast information through teletext.
While watching TV, press MHEG / Teletext.
To exit teletext, press MHEG / Teletext 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.
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3.1.2Select a teletext language
Some digital TV broadcasters have several teletext
languages available. You can set your primary and
secondary language.
Press h > Setup > Installation > Languages > Primary
or Secondary teletext and select your preferred teletext
languages.
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3.1.3Select 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.
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3.1.4Select 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 Info i when teletext is switched on.
The T.O.P. overview appears.
Select a subject and press OK to view the page.
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3.1.5Search teletext
In teletext, you can quickly jump to a subject linked to a
series of page numbers. Also, you can 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.
To exit Search, press MHEG / Teletext.
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3.1.6Teletext options1/2
When in teletext, press Options 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 full screen again.
Freeze page
Stop the automatic rotation of subpages or stop the page
counter when you have entered a wrong page number or
when the page is not available.
Dual screen / Full screen
Not available for channels with Digital Text services.
Select Dual screen to view the TV channel and teletext
alongside each other.
Select the option Full screen to show full screen teletext
again.
Reveal
Hide or unhide hidden information on a page, such as
solutions to riddles or puzzles.
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Cycle subpages
If subpages are available for the selected page, you can
make subpages cycle automatically.
Language
Some languages use a different set of characters. Switch
to the other character group to show the text correctly.
Enlarge teletext page
You can enlarge the teletext page for more comfortable
reading.
In teletext, press f to enlarge the top part of the page
and f again to view the enlarged lower part of the page.
With u or v you can scroll through the enlarged page.
Press f again to return to the normal page size.
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3.1.7Digital 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 MHEG / Teletext and navigate to
select or highlight items.
Use the colour keys to select an option and press OK to
confirm or activate.
Press MHEG / Teletext again to cancel Digital text or
interactive services.
Digital text services are blocked when subtitles are
broadcast and Subtitle On is set in the Features menu.
Read Subtitles and languages > Subtitles.
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3.1.8Teletext 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.
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3.2Favourite channels
After you have finished the 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 Options 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.
Select list
With the Select list option in the Channel overview, you can
set the overview to show only your favourite channels.
Read Get started > Menus > Channel overview.
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The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is an on-screen
guide of scheduled TV programmes*. This guide is
provided by the broadcasters. You can set a reminder
to show a message when a programme starts or select
programmes by genre.
While watching TV, press Guide g to open the EPG. If
available, a list of the current TV programmes appears. It
may take some time to load this information.
To exit the EPG, press Guide g.
* EPG is not available in all countries. When available, you
will receive either Now/Next or 8 Days EPG.
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Navigate through the list to select a programme.
Info i
To open the programme details and summary, press Info
i.
Options o
In the EPG list, press Options o to select the following ...
• Set reminder
If a reminder is set, the option Scheduled reminders is
available with a list of all reminders.
• Change day
View the previous or next day's programmes.
• More info
Opens the info screen with details and a summary of the
programme.
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• Search by genre
View all programmes by genre. Select a programme and
press Info i for more info or to set a reminder.
• List of preferred programmes
Set channels to appear in the EPG list (max. 50 channels).
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3.4.1Sleeptimer
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 countdown.
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3.4.2Child lock1/2
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.
Child lock
Select Lock as Child lock setting, to lock all TV channels
and the programmes from devices.
When Lock is set, you need to enter your personal code to
unlock the TV.
The lock is activated the moment you close the menu on
screen or set the TV in standby.
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3.4.2Child lock2/2
Parental rating *
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 a higher rating will be blocked.
To set an age rating in this list, read More on … > Timers
and locks > Age rating.
* Parental rating is not available in all countries.
Did you forget your code ?
Select Change code, press x and enter the overriding code
8888.
Enter a new personal code and confirm.
The previous code is erased and the new code is stored.
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3.4.3Age rating
Some digital broadcasters, depending on your country,
have their programmes rated.
When the rating is 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.
A programme with a higher age rating will be blocked
and the TV will ask for the Lock code to unblock the
programme.
Age rating is activated the moment you close the menu on
screen or set the TV in standby.
Read More on … > Timers and locks > Child lock.
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3.5.1Subtitles1/3
Programme subtitles are available most of the time. You
can set subtitles to display constantly. Depending on
the channel, an analogue or digital channel, a different
method is used to set constant subtitles.
For digital channels, a preferred subtitle language can be
set.
For analogue channels
To have subtitles constantly on-screen, select an analogue
TV channel and press MHEG / Teletext to switch on teletext.
Enter the three number page number of the subtitles
page, usually 888, and press MHEG / Teletext again to
switch off teletext. Subtitles will show if available.
Each analogue channel needs to be set separately.
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For digital channels
To switch subtitles on constantly, press Subtitle.
Select Off, On or On during mute.
With On during mute, the TV displays subtitles only when
the sound is muted with m.
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3.5.1Subtitles3/3
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.
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3.5.2Audio languages
Digital TV channels can broadcast several audio languages
that go with the programme. You can set your preferred
languages to switch to when these audio languages 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 language you set, if
the language is broadcast.
To check if an audio language is available, press Options
o and select Audio language. You can select another
audio language from the list.
Some digital TV channels broadcast special audio and
subtitles adapted for people that are hearing or visually
impaired. Read More on … > Universal access.
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3.5.2Menu language
When the TV was switched on for the first time, you
selected a menu language.
To change the menu language, press h > Setup >
Installation > Languages > Menu language.
The TV will automatically switch to the menu language you
set.
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3.6.1Browse USB1/2
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 does not show, press h > Browse USB and
press OK.
While the USB content list is open on-screen, select the
file you want to play and press OK or play P.
A song, a slideshow of photos or a video starts playing.
To pause, press P again.
To jump to the next file, press x or P +.
To jump to the previous file, press w or P -.
To fast forward a music file, press Q.
Press Options o to Play once, Repeat, Shuffle, Rotate and
much more.
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3.6.1Browse USB2/2
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 slow, press twice to go
fast. Press again for normal speed.
Press Options o to change to Full screen, Small screen,
Play once, etc.
To exit Browse USB, press h and select another activity or
disconnect the USB memory device.
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3.7.1Hearing 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 verify whether a hearing impaired audio language is
available, press Options o and select Audio language and
look for an audio language with an ear icon.
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3.7.2Visually 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 Options 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.
In the Options menu, you can set the visually impaired
audio to be heard from the Speakers, the Headphones only
or from both Speakers and headphones.
Also in the Options menu, select Volume - Visually
impaired to change the volume of the extra commentary.
To verify whether a visually impaired audio language is
available, press Options o and select Audio language and
look for an audio language with an eye icon.
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4.1.1Smart settings
You can set the TV to the predefined setting that is best
for what you're watching at the moment. Each setting
combines picture and sound.
While watching TV, press Options o and select Picture
and sound. Press OK.
Select Smart settings and press OK.
Select a setting from the list and press OK.
• Personal — Sets the TV to your personal preferences set
in the Picture and Sound menus in Setup.
• Vivid — Rich and dynamic settings, ideal for daylight use.
• Standard — Factory standard settings.
• Cinema — Ideal settings for watching movies.
• Game — Ideal settings for gaming.
• Energy saving — with the most energy conscious
settings.
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4.1.2Picture1/4
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.
• 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.
• Brightness
Changes the level of light in the whole picture.
• Colour
Changes the level of saturation.
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• Hue
If NTSC is broadcast, this level compensates the colour
variations.
• Sharpness
Changes the level of sharpness of fine details.
• Noise reduction
Filters out and reduces the noise in the picture. Set levels
to Minimum, Medium, Maximum or Off.
• Tint
Sets the colours to Normal, Warm (reddish) or Cool
(bluish). Select Custom to make your own personal
settings in the Custom menu.
• Custom tint
Use a slider bar to change the colour temperature of the
picture …
- R-WP red whitepoint
- G-WP green whitepoint
- B-WP blue whitepoint
- R-BL red blacklevel
- G-BL green blacklevel
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4.1.2Picture3/4
• Pixel Plus/Pixel Precise HD
Controls the advanced settings of Pixel Plus/Pixel Precise
HD.
- HD Natural Motion
Removes motion judder and reproduces smooth
movement, especially in movies. This setting is not
available on all models.
- 100 Hz LCD
Offers a fast pixel response time for extreme motion
sharpness for all your movies and sports. This setting is not
available on all models.
- Dynamic contrast
Sets the level at which the TV automatically enhances the
details in the dark, middle and light areas of the picture.
- Dynamic backlight
Sets the level at which power consumption can be
reduced by dimming the brightness intensity of the
screen. Choose for the best power consumption or for the
picture with the best brightness intensity
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4.1.2Picture4/4
- MPEG artefact reduction
Smooths the digital transitions in the picture.
- Colour enhancement
Makes the colours more vivid and improves the resolution
of details in bright colours
• PC mode
Sets the TV to the ideal predefined computer setting in
case a computer has been connected.
• Light sensor
Adjusts the picture settings automatically to the lighting
conditions of the room. Switches the Light sensor on or off.
• Picture format / auto format mode
Read Use your TV > Watch TV > Picture format
• Picture shift
To shift the picture vertically on the screen with the
navigation keys.
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4.1.3Sound1/3
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.
• 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.
If you do not want the volume bar to appear, press h >
Setup > Installation > Preferences > Volume bar. Select Off
and press OK.
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4.1.3Sound2/3
• Audio language
Shows the list of broadcast audio languages of digital TV
channels.
You can set your preferred audio language in h > Setup >
Installation > Languages > Primary audio.
• Dual I/II
If broadcast, you can choose between two different
languages.
• Mono/stereo
If stereo broadcasting is available, you can select Mono or
Stereo for each TV channel.
• TV speakers
If you have an audio system connected to your TV, you can
switch off the TV speakers.
If your audio system supports EasyLink, read Connections
> EasyLink.
Select Automatic (EasyLink) to have the sound from your
TV automatically reproduced by your audio system.
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4.1.3Sound3/3
• Surround
Switches the TV automatically to the best surround sound
mode dependant on the broadcast. Select On or Off.
• Headphones volume
Changes the volume of the headphones.
You can mute the TV speakers with m.
• Delta volume
Levels out volume differences between channels
or connected devices. First, switch to the channel or
device whose volume difference you want to level out.
• Balance
Sets the balance of the left and right loudspeakers to best
fit your listening position.
• Auto volume levelling
Reduces sudden volume differences like at the beginning
of commercials or when switching from one channel to
another. Select On or Off.
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4.1.4Factory settings
You can return to the original factory settings.
Only picture and sound settings will be reset.
Close the user manual and press h > Setup > Installation
> Factory reset and press OK.
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4.2.1Reorder and rename1/2
After the first installation, you might want to reorder or
rename installed channels. 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 Options o and select the
option you need.
Reorder
You can reposition channels within the overview.
1 Select Reorder in the Options o menu to start
reordering channels.
2 Highlight a channel and press OK.
3 Reposition the channel where you want it with the
navigation keys.
4 Press OK to confirm the position.
You can highlight another channel and do the same.
To stop Reorder, press Options o and select Exit reorder.
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4.2.1Reorder and rename2/2
Rename
You can rename a channel.
1 In the channel overview, navigate to the channel you
want to rename.
2 Select Rename in the Options o menu.
3 Press Back b to delete a character. Use the remote
control number pad as you do for SMS/text messaging to
scroll to the character you need. Use the 0 number key to
enter a special character. Press OK to end the text input.
4 Select Done and press OK to end Rename.
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4.2.2Update channels1/2
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.
Automatic update
To set the TV to update digital TV channels automatically,
leave the TV in standby mode. Once a day, the TV updates
earlier found channels and stores new channels. Empty
channels are removed from the Channel overview.
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4.2.2Update channels2/2
If a channel update has been performed, a message shows
at TV start up. If you do not want this message to appear,
select No in h > Setup > Installation > Channel installation
> Channel update message.
To disable automatic updates, select Off in h > Setup
> Installation > Channel installation > Channel update in
standby.
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.
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4.2.3Reinstall 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.
To reorder or rename found channels, read Setup >
Channels > Reorder and rename.
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4.2.4Digital reception quality1/2
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.
To verify the reception quality of such a digital channel,
select the channel, press h > Setup > Installation >
Channel installation > Digital:Reception test > Search and
press OK.
The digital frequency is shown for this channel.
If the reception is poor, you can reposition your antenna.
Select Search and press OK to verify the signal quality of
this frequency again.
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4.2.4Digital reception quality2/2
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.
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.
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4.2.5Manual installation of analogue channels1/2
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. If you receive TV channels via a cable
system, you only need to select the country or part of the
world once.
2 Find channel — Search for an analogue TV channel. The
search starts automatically but you can manually enter a
frequency. If the channel reception is bad, select Search
next to search again. Select Done and press OK if you want
to store this TV channel.
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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.
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4.2.6Fine 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.
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