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Contents
1 Notice 2
7 Connect devices 21
Back connections 21
Side connections 21
Connect a computer 23
Use Philips EasyLink 23
Use a Kensington lock 24
2 Important 3
3 Your TV 5
TV controls 5
Remote Control 5
Remote control usage 6
4 Use your TV 7
Switch channels 7
Watch connected devices 8
Adjust TV volume 8
5 Use more of your TV 9
Access TV menus 9
Rename devices from the home menu 9
Remove devices from the home menu 10
Change picture and sound setting 10
Create and use lists of favourite channels 12
Display the TV clock 13
Use timers 13
Lock unsuitable content 14
View Scenea 14
Play photos, music and videos on USB
storage devices 15
Update the TV software 17
Change TV preferences 17
Start a TV demo 18
Reset the TV to factory settings 18
Reinstall the TV 18
8 Product information 25
Supported display resolutions 25
Multimedia 25
Tuner/Reception/Transmission 25
Remote control 25
Power 25
Supported TV mounts 25
Product specication 26
9 Troubleshooting 27
General TV issues 27
TV channel issues 27
Picture issues 27
Sound issues 28
HDMI connection issues 28
Computer connection issues 28
Contact us 28
6 Install channels 19
Automatically install channels 19
Manually install channels 19
Rename channels 19
Rearrange channels 20
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1 Notice
Pixel characteristics
This LCD product has a high number of
colour pixels. Although it has effective pixels of
99.999% or more, black dots or bright points of
light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly
on the screen. This is a structural property of
the display (within common industry standards)
and is not a malfunction.
Terms of warranty
• Risk of injury, damage to TV or void of
warranty! Never attempt to repair the TV
yourself.
• Use the TV and accessories only as
intended by the manufacturer.
• The caution sign printed on the back of the
TV indicates risk of electric shock. Never
remove the TV cover. Always contact Philips
Customer Support for service or repairs.
• Any operation expressly prohibited in
this manual, or any adjustments and
assembly procedures not recommended
or authorised in this manual shall void the
warranty.
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2 Important
Read and understand all instructions before you
use your TV. If damage is caused by failure to
follow instructions, the warranty does not apply.
Safety
Risk of electric shock or re!
• 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 place the TV, remote control or
batteries near naked ames or other
heat sources, including direct sunlight.To
prevent the spread of re, keep candles
or other ames away from the TV, remote
control and batteries at all times.
• Never insert objects into the ventilation
slots or other openings on the T V.
• 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.
Risk of short circuit or re!
• 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
re.
Risk of injury or damage to the TV!
• Two people are required to lift and carry
a TV that weighs more than 25 kg or 55
lbs.
• When stand mounting the TV, use only
the supplied stand. Secure the stand to
the TV tightly. Place the T V on a at, level
surface that can suppor t the combined
weight of the TV and the stand.
• When wall mounting the T V, use only a
wall mount that can support the weight
of the TV. Secure the wall mount to
a wall that can suppor t the combined
weight of the TV and wall mount. PE
Electronics Ltd bears no responsibility
for improper wall mounting that result in
accident, injury or damage.
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 par t of the TV hangs over
the edge of the sur face.
• 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 swallowing batteries!
• The product/remote control may
contain a coin-type battery, which can be
swallowed. Keep the battery out of reach
of children at all times!
Risk of overheating!
• Never install the TV in a conned space.
Always leave a space of at least 4 inches
or 10 cm around the TV for ventilation.
Ensure curtains or other objects never
cover the ventilation slots on the TV.
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Risk of damage to the TV!
• 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, re 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 antenna before lightning
storms. During lightning storms, never
touch any part of the TV, power cord or
antenna 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 or 41°F, unpack the T V and
wait until the TV temperature matches
room temperature before connecting the
TV to the power outlet.
Screen care
• Avoid stationary images as much as
possible. Stationary images are images
that remain on-screen for extended
periods of time. Examples include:
on-screen menus, black bars and time
displays. If you must use stationary
images, reduce screen contrast and
brightness to avoid screen damage.
• 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.
• Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never
touch, push, rub or strike the screen with
any object.
• To avoid deformations and colour fading,
wipe off water drops as soon as possible.
Disposal of your old product and batteries
Your product is designed and manufactured
with high quality materials and components,
which can be recycled and reused.
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3 Your TV
Remote Control
Congratulations on your purchase, and
welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the
support that Philips offers, register your TV at
www.philips.com/welcome.
TV controls
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a +/-: Adjust volume.
b (Power): Switch the TV on or off.
c Standby indicator and remote
controller sensor.
d (Home): Access the home menu.
e CH +/-: Switch channels.
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a (Standby-On)
• Switch the TV on or to standby.
b Play buttons
• Control video or music.
c FIND
• Access the menu to select a TV
channel list.
d (Home)
• Access the home menu.
e CH - / CH + (Previous/Next)
• Switch channels or navigate through
menu pages, tracks, albums or
folders.
f SOURCE
• Select connected devices.
g
• Mute or restore audio.
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h +/-
• Adjust volume.
i 0-9 Numeric buttons
• Select channels.
j SUBTITLE
• No function.
k TEXT
• No function.
l OPTIONS
• Access options for the current
activity or selection.
m
• Return to the previous menu or exit
a function.
n OK
• Conrm an entry or selection.
o (Navigation buttons)
• Navigate through menus and select
items.
p ADJUST
• Access the menu to adjust settings.
q Colour buttons
• Select tasks or options
Remote control usage
When you use the remote control, hold it close
to the TV and point it at the remote control
sensor. Make sure that the line-of-sight between
the remote control and TV is not blocked by
furniture, walls or other objects.
~5m
~30˚
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4 Use your TV
This section helps you perform basic TV
operations.
Switch your TV on
• Press the power switch on the TV.
Switch your TV to standby
• Press (Standby-On) on the remote
control again.
• The remote control sensor on the T V
switches to red.
Switch your TV off
• Press the power switch on the TV again.
• The remote control sensor on the T V
switches off.
Switch channels
• Press CH +/- on the TV.
• Press CH+ or CH- on the remote
control.
Other ways to switch channels
• Enter a channel number using the
Numeric buttons.
• Press (BACK) on the remote control
to return to the previous channel.
Tip
• Your produc t consumes very little power in
standby mode, but it will still consume a little
power. Unplug the power plug of your TV
from the wall socket if it is not to be used for
long time.
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View channel preview
You can view a preview of all available
channels with the channel grid.
Select a device from the source list
• Press FIND.
» The channel grid appears.
» To preview a channel, select it.
» To watch a channel, select it, then
press OK.
Note
• This feature is available depending on model.
Watch connected devices
Note
• Before you select a device as a source, switch
the device on.
1 Press SOURCE
» The source list appears.
2 Press to select a device.
3 Press OK to conrm your choice.
» The TV switches to the selected
device.
Adjust TV volume
• Press +/- on the TV.
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• Press +/- on the remote control.
To mute or unmute sound
• Press to mute the sound.
• Press again to restore the sound.
5 Use more of
your TV
Access TV menus
Menus help you to install channels, change
picture and sound settings and access other
features.
1 Press
» The menu screen appears.
Watch TV
Setup
Browse USB
Help
Scenea
2 Select one of the following, then press
OK.
• [Watch TV]: If a source other than
antenna is selected, switch back to
the antenna source
• [Add new device]: Add new devices
to the home menu.
• [Setup]: Access menus to change
picture, sound and other settings.
• [Scenea]: Switch on Scenea
wallpaper.
• [Browse USB]: View photos and
play music and movies contained in
USB storage devices.
Add new device
3 Add device to the home menu.
After you connect a device, add it to the home
menu.
• Press .
• Select [Add new device].
• Follow the onscreen instructions to add
the device to the home menu.
» The device is displayed in the home
menu.
• To watch the device, switch it on, then
select it in the home menu.
• You can also select the device with the
source button (see ‘Select a device from
the source list’ on page 8).
Rename devices from the
home menu
After you add a new device to the home menu,
you can rename it to your preference.
Note
• The device name can be up to 16 characters
long.
1 Press .
2 Select a device to rename.
3 Press OPTIONS.
» The options menu appears.
4 Select [Rename device], then press OK.
» A text input box appears.
5 Select characters each character, then
press OK to conrm.
6 When the new name is complete, select
[Done], then press OK.
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Remove devices from the
home menu
If a device is no longer connected to the TV,
remove it from the home menu.
1 Press .
2 Select a device to remove.
3 Press OPTIONS.
4 Select [Remove device], then press OK.
5 Select [Remove], then press OK.
» The selected device is removed from
the home menu.
Change picture and sound
setting
Change picture and sound settings to suit your
preferences. You can apply pre-dened settings
or change settings manually.
Use smart picture
Use smart picture to apply pre-dened picture
settings.
1 Press ADJUST.
2 Select [Smart picture], then press OK.
3 Select one of the following settings, then
press OK.
• [Personal]: Apply your customised
picture settings.
• [Vivid]: Rich and dynamic settings,
ideal for daytime.
• [Natural]: Natural picture settings.
• [Cinema]: Ideal settings for movies.
• [Game]: Ideal settings for games.
• [Energy saving]: Settings that
conserve the most energy.
• [Standard]: Default settings that
suit most environments and types
of video.
• [Photo]: Ideal settings for photos.
• [Custom]: Customise and store
your personal picture settings.
Note
• While you watch TV or external devices, press
ADJUST, then select [Smart picture] or
[Smart sound] for quick access to picture and
sound settings.
• Hue-Active in NTSC channels Only.
Use settings assistant
Use the settings assistant to guide you through
the picture and sound settings.
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and
sound settings], then press OK.
3 Select [Continue], then press OK.
» The [Settings assistant] menu
appears.
4 Follow the onscreen instructions to
choose your preferred picture settings.
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Manually adjust picture setting
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] >
[Picture], then press OK.
3 Select one of the following settings, then
press OK.
• [Smart picture]: Access predened smart
picture settings.
• [Reset]: Reset to factory default settings.
• [Contrast]: Adjust the intensity of
backlight areas, while the video contents
are kept unchanged.
• [Brightness]: Adjust the intensity and
details of dark areas.
• [Colour]: Adjust colour saturation.
• [Hue]: Compensate for colour variations.
• [Sharpness]: Adjust sharpness in the
image.
• [Noise reduction]: Filter and reduce
noise in an image.
• [Colour Temperature]: Adjust the colour
balance in an image.
• [Custom Colour Temperature]:
Customize Colour Temperature. (Only
available if [Colour Temperature] >
[Custom] is selected).
• [Pixel Plus HD]: Fine-tune each pixel to
match surrounding pixels. This setting
produces a brilliant, high-denition image.
• [HD Natural Motion]: (For Pixel
Plus HD) Minimise juddering effects
and enhance picture smoothness.
• [Advance sharpness]: Enable
superior picture sharpness.
• [Dynamic contrast]: Enhance
contrast. [Medium] setting is
recommended.
• [Dynamic backlight]: Adjust
brightness of the TV backlight to
match lighting conditions.
• [Colour enhancement]: Make
colours more vivid and improve the
details in bright colours. You can
switch this feature on or off.
• [Gamma]: Adjust the midtone
intensity in the picture. Black and
white are not affected.
• [PC mode]: Adjust the picture when a PC
is connected to the TV via HDMI or DVI.
• [Picture format]: Change the picture
format.
• [Screen edges]: Adjust the viewing area.
(when set to maximum, you may see
noise or the rough edge of an image).
• [Picture shift]: Adjust the picture
position for all picture formats except for
[Unscale]、[4：3]and [ Wide screen] in
antenna source.
Summary of picture formats
The following picture settings can be congured.
Note
• Depending on the format of the picture
source, some picture settings are not available.
[Super zoom]: Remove
the black bars on the side
of 4:3 broadcasts. There is
minimal distortion.
[4:3]: Show the classic 4:3
format.
[Unscaled]: Allow
maximum sharpness. Some
distortion may be present
due to the broadcaster’s
systems. Set your PC
resolution to wide screen
mode for best results.
[Subtitle Zoom]: Fit a 4:3
format screen in the whole
display so that the subtitles
are visible by cutting some
top por tion of the screen.
[Movie expand 14:9]:
Scale 4:3 formats to Movie
Expand 14:9.
[Movie expand 16:9]:
Scale 4:3 formats to Movie
Expand 16:9.
[Wide screen]: Scale 4:3
format to 16:9.
Change picture format
1 Press ADJUST.
2 Select [Picture format], then press OK.
3 Select a picture format, then press OK.
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Use smart sound
Use smart sound to apply pre-dened sound
settings.
1 Press ADJUST.
2 Select [Smart sound], then press OK.
3 Select one of the following settings, then
press OK.
• [Personal]: Apply the settings that were
customised in the sound menu.
• [Standard]: Settings that suit most
environments and types of audio.
• [News]: Ideal settings for spoken audio,
such as news.
• [Cinema]: Ideal settings for movies.
• [Game]: Ideal settings for games.
• [Drama]: Ideal settings for drama
programmes.
• [Spor ts]: Ideal settings for sports
programmes.
Manually adjust sound settings
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Sound],
then press OK.
3 Select one of the following settings, then
press OK.
• [Smart sound]: Access predened smart
sound settings.
• [Reset]: Reset to factory default settings.
• [Clear sound]: Enhance the sound clarity.
• [Bass]: Adjust the bass level.
• [Treble] : Adjust the treble level.
• [Surround]: Switch on spatial sound.
• [Auto volume levelling]: Automatically
reduce sudden volume changes, for
example when switching channels.
• [Balance]: Adjust the balance of the right
and left speakers.
Use the Options menu
Visit options relevant to current action or
selection.
1 While you watch TV, press
OPTIONS.
» The TV options menu appears.
2 Select one of the following options, then
press OK.
• [Key beep]: Switch on audio
feedback when buttons are pressed
on the remote control or TV.
• [Clock]:Display time.
• [St atus]: Display information
concerning currently viewing
channel.
• [Ecology]: Relevant setups as below
available.
• [Energy Saving]: This feature
conserve most energy.
• [Mute Screen]: The TV display
will turn off and only sound is
audible. Conserve maximum
energy.
Note
• Press any key of remote to release the T V set
from Mute Screen.
Tip
• Selec t the Option function by pressing the
OPTION button on your remote controller.
Create and use lists of
favourite channels
You can create a list of your preferred TV
channels so that you can nd those channels
easily.
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View only the list of favourite
channels
1 While you watch TV, press FIND.
» The channel matrix menu is displayed.
2 Press OPTIONS.
3 Select [Select list] > [Favourites], then
press OK.
» Only channels in the favourites list
appear in the channel grid.
Note
• The favourites channel grid is empty until you
add channels into the favourites list.
View all channels
You can exit the favourites list, and view all
installed channels.
1 While you watch TV, press FIND.
» The channel matrix menu is displayed.
2 Press OPTIONS.
3 Select [Select list] > [All], then press
OK.
» All channels are displayed in the
channel grid.
Note
• All favourite channels are marked by an
asterisk when you view the channel grid.
Display the TV clock
You can display a clock on the TV screen.
Set the TV clock manually
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] >
[Preferences] > [Clock].
3 Select [Time] or [Date], then press OK.
4 Press the Navigation buttons to set the
time or date.
5 Select [Done], then press OK.
6 Press to exit.
Display the TV clock
1 While you watch TV, press
OPTIONS.
» The options menu is displayed.
2 Select [Clock].
3 Press OK.
Note
• To disable the clock, repeat the procedure.
Manage the favourites list
1 While you watch TV, press FIND.
» The channel matrix menu appears.
2 Press OPTIONS.
3 Select [Mark favourite] / [Unmark
favourite], then press OK.
» The channel is marked or unmarked
from the favourite list.
Use timers
You can set sleep timers to switch the TV to
standby at a specied time.
Tip
• Set the TV clock before you use timers.
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Automatically switch the TV to
standby(sleep timer)
Sleep timer switches the TV to standby after a
pre-dened duration.
Tip
• You can switch off your TV earlier or reset the
sleep timer during the countdown.
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] >
[Preferences] > [Sleep timer].
» The [Sleep timer] menu appears.
3 Select a value between zero and 180
minutes.
» If you select zero, the sleep timer
switches off.
4 Press OK to switch on the sleep timer.
» The TV switches to standby after the
specied time.
Lock unsuitable content
You can prevent your children from watching
certain programmes or channels by locking the
TV controls.
Set or change code
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] >
[Child lock].
3 Select [Set code] or [Change code].
» The [Set code] / [Change code]
menu appears.
4 Enter your code using the Numeric
buttons.
» Follow the on-screen instructions to
create or change your PIN code.
Tip
• If you forget your code, enter ‘8888’ to
override any existing codes.
Lock or unlock one or more channels
1 Press > [Setup] > [Channel settings] >
[Child lock] > [Channel lock].
» A list of channels is displayed.
2 Select the channel that you want to lock
or unlock, then press OK.
» The rst time you lock or unlock a
channel, you are prompted to enter
your PIN code.
3 Enter your code and press OK.
» If the channel is locked, a lock icon is
displayed.
4 Repeat the process to lock or unlock
more channels.
Note
• When you switch channels with CH - or CH
+, the locked channels are skipped.
• When you access the locked channels from the
channel grid, you are prompted to enter your
PIN code.
View Scenea
You can display a default picture as the
wallpaper on your TV. You can also load another
picture as the wallpaper.
If the sleeptimer is off, the wallpaper is displayed
for 240 minutes. Otherwise, it is displayed for
the duration of the sleeptimer.
Switch on Scenea
1 Press .
2 Select [Scenea], then press OK.
» If no picture has been set, the default
picture is displayed.
» If a customised Scenea picture is
loaded, that picture is displayed.
Note
• Scenea feature is not available when the set is
in Shop mode.
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Customise the Scenea picture
You can load another picture as the wallpaper.
Note
• When you load a new Scenea picture, it
overrides the current Scenea picture.
• To use another picture as the wallpaper, you
need a USB storage device that contains a
picture that is less than 1 MB in size.
1 Load a picture smaller than 1MB in size
into a USB storage device.
2 Connect the USB storage device to the
TV.
3 Press .
4 Select [Browse USB], then press OK.
5 Select a picture, then press
OPTIONS.
6 Select [Set as Scenea], then press OK.
» A conrmation message is displayed.
Play photos, music and videos
on USB storage devices
Video le format supported by USB devices:
• Suppor ted storage devices: USB (for
FAT or FAT 32 format only)
• Supported multimedia le format
• Image: JPEG
• Audio:MP3
• Video: MPEG 2/MPEG 4 , H.264 ,
WMV
Caution
• Philips is not responsible if the USB storage
device is not suppor ted, nor is it responsible
for damage or loss of data from the device.
Note
• When USB is connected,TV set will go to USB
source after ever y stand-by.
Connect a USB storage device to play
photos,music or videos stored on it.
1 Switch on the TV.
2 Connect the USB device to the USB por t
on the side of your TV.
3 Press .
4 Select [Browse USB], then press OK.
» The USB browser appears.
View photos
1 In the USB browser, select [Picture], then
press OK.
2 Select a photo or a photo album, then
press OK to view the photo enlarged to
ll the TV screen.
• To view the next or previous photo,
press .
View a slide show of your photos
1 When a full screen image of a photo is
displayed, press OK.
» A slide show begins from the selected
photo.
2 Press the following buttons to control
play:
• to play.
• to pause.
• or to play the previous or next
photo.
• to stop.
Change slide show settings
1 While you view a slide show, press
OPTIONS.
» The slide show options menu is
displayed.
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2 Select one of the following, then press
OK.
• [Start/Stop slideshow]: Start or
stop slideshow.
• [Slideshow transitions]: Set the
transition from one picture to the
next.
• [Slideshow frequency]: Select the
display time for each photo.
• [Repeat]/[Play once]: Play once or
repeatedly.
• [Shufe on]/[Shufe off ]: Play in
sequence or at random.
• [Rotate image]: Rotate photo.
• [Set as Scenea]: Set this picture as
wallpaper.
• [Show info]: Display the picture
name, date, size and next picture in
the slide show.
Note
• [Rotate image] and [Show info] appear only
when the slideshow is paused.
Playing music while viewing slideshow.
You can view slideshow and play background
music at the same time.
1 Select one music album.
2 Press OK.
3 Press to go back to the USB browsing
page.
4 Select one photo album.
5 Press OK to start playing the slideshow.
Watch video
1 In the USB browser, select [Video], then
press OK.
2 Press OK to play.
3 To control play, press the play buttons:
• to play.
• to pause.
• or to play the previous or next
video.
Listen to music
1 In the USB browser, select [Music], then
press OK.
2 Select a music track or album, then press
OK to play.
Change music settings
While you play music, press
OPTIONS to access one of the following
settings, then press OK.
• [Stop playback]: Stop music play.
• [Repeat]/[Play once]: Play a song
once or repeatedly.
• [Shufe on] / [Shufe off]: Play
songs in sequence or at random.
• [Show info]: Display the le name.
• [Sound]: Change sound settings.
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Change video settings
While you play video, press
OPTIONS to access one of the following
settings, then press OK.
• [Stop playback]: Stop video play.
• [Repeat]/[Play once]: Play once or
repeatedly.
• [Shufe on] / [Shufe off]: Play in
sequence or at random.
• [Full Screen]/[Small Screen]: Select
screen size for playing.
• [Show info]: Display the le name.
Disconnect a USB storage device
Caution
• Follow this procedure to avoid damage to your
USB storage device.
1 Press to exit the USB browser.
2 Wait for ve seconds, then disconnect
the USB storage device.
Update the TV software
Philips continuously tries to improve its
products and we recommend that you update
the TV software when updates are available.
Check www.philips.com/support for availability.
Check the current software version
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Software update] >
[Current software info].
» The current software information is
displayed.
3 Find the latest updated les.
4 Compare versions of the software.
• If the current software version
matches the latest software update
le, you do not need to update your
TV sof tware.
• If version number of the software
currently in your TV set is smaller
than the latest one, please
download the latest sof tware
update le to your PC.
5 Decompress the ZIP-le.
6 Copy the le to the root directory of
your USB storage device.
7 Connect your USB storage device to the
TV.
8 Select [Setup] > [Software update] >
[Local updates].
9 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the update.
Note
• The TV restar ts after the soft ware update is
complete.
• This feature is available depending on model.
Update with a USB device
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Software update].
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the update.
Note
• The TV restar ts after the soft ware update is
complete.
• This feature is available depending on model.
Manually updating with USB storage
device
1 On your PC, open a web browser and go
to www.philips.com/welcome.
2 Search for information and software
relevant to your TV set.
Change TV preferences
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] >
[Preferences].
3 Select one of the following, then press
OK.
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• [Menu language]: Select a menu
language.
• [Sleep timer]: Switch the T V
to standby after a pre-dened
duration.
• [Location]: Optimise TV settings for
your location - home or shop.
• [E-sticker]: (For shop mode only)
Switch the e-sticker on or off.
• [Volume bar]: Display the volume
bar when you adjust the volume.
• [Auto switch off]: To conserve
energy, set the TV to switch off
automatically after a period of
inac tivity.
• [Channel information size]: Change
the type of information that is
displayed when you switch channels.
• [Key beep]: Enable audio feedback
when you press buttons on the
remote control or TV.
• [TV position]: Apply the best
settings for your TV based on how
it is mounted.
• [Clock]: Display or remove the time
from the TV, and set clock options.
Reset the TV to factory
settings
You can restore the default picture and sound
settings of your TV. The channel installation
settings remain the same.
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] >
[Factory settings], then press OK.
3 Enter the PIN code(with a default value
of 8888) select RESET, press OK to star t
resetting previous settings.
Reinstall the TV
You can reinstall the default settings of your TV.
All the changed settings will reset.
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] >
[Reinstall TV], then press OK.
3 Enter the PIN code(with a default value
of 8888) select Start Now , press OK to
start reinstalling the TV settings.
Start a TV demo
You can use demonstrations to better
understand the features of your TV. Some
demos are not available on certain models.
Available demos are displayed in the menu list.
1 While you watch TV, press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Watch demo], OK.
3 Select a demo and press OK to view it.
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6 Install channels
The rst time you set up your TV, you are
prompted to select a menu language and to
install TV Afterwards, you can re-install and ne
tune channels.
3 When the channel is found, select
[Done], then press OK.
• To store the channel as a new
number, select [Store as new
channel], then press OK.
• To store the channel as the
previously selected channel, select
[Store current channel], then press
OK.
Automatically install channels
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Search for channel],
then press OK.
Manually install channels
Step 1 Select your system
Note
• Skip this step if your system settings are
correct.
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] >
[Channel installation] > [Analogue:
Manual antenna installation].
3 Select the correct [Colour system] and
[Sound system].
Step 2 Search and store new TV
channels
Step 3 Fine-tune analogue channels
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] >
[Channel installation] > [Analogue:
manual install] > [Fine-tune], then press
OK.
3 Press to ne-tune the channel.
4 When ne tune is complete,Select
[Done],then press OK.
Rename channels
You can rename channels. The name appears
when you select the channel.
1 While you watch TV, press FIND.
» The channel matrix menu is displayed.
2 Select the channel to rename.
3 Press OPTIONS.
» The channel options menu appears.
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] >
[Channel installation] > [Analogue:
Manual antenna installation] > *[Find
channel], then press OK.
• If you know the three-digit
frequency of the channel, enter it.
• To search, select [Search], then
press OK.
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4 Select [Rename channel], then press OK.
» A text input box appears.
5 Press to select each character,
then press OK.
6 When the name is complete, select
[Done], then press OK.
Rearrange channels
After you install channels, you can rearrange the
order in which they appear.
1 While you watch TV, press FIND.
» The channel matrix menu is displayed.
2 Press OPTIONS.
» The channel options menu appears.
3 Select [Reorder], then press OK.
4 Select the channel to rearrange, then
press OK.
» The selected channel is highlighted.
5 Move the highlighted channel to its new
location, then press OK.
6 Press OPTIONS.
7 Select [Done reordering], then press
OK.
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7 Connect devices
This section describes how to connect devices
with different connectors.
Note
• You can use different types of connectors to
connect a device to your TV.
Back connections
a VIDEO OUTPUT
Video output from analogue devices such
as VCRs.
b DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
Digital audio output to home theatres
and other digital audio systems.
d SERV. U
For use by service personnel only.
e PC IN (VGA and AUDIO IN)
Audio and video input from a computer.
(.Note: This machine is a 6 degree tilt VGA
Inter face design, aimed at the interface
when you plug inser t)
VGA
SPDIF OUT
c CVI/AV2 (Y Pb Pr and AUDIO L/R)
Analogue audio and video input from
analogue or digital devices such as DVD
players or game consoles.
VGA
AUDIO IN
LEFT/RIGHT
VGA/DVI
Side connections
a HDMI
Digital audio and video input from high-
denition digital devices such as Blu-ray
players.
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TV ANTENNA
b AUDIO L/R
Audio input from analogue devices
connected to VIDEO.
c VI DEO(AV1)
Composite video input from analogue
devices such as VCRs.
e (Headphone)
Stereo audio output to headphones or
earphones.
Note
• Headphones plugged in, T V speakers will
automatically mute
f USB
Data input from USB storage devices.
d TV ANTENNA
Signal input from an antenna, cable or
satellite.
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Connect a computer
Before you connect a computer to the TV
• Set the screen refresh rate on your
computer to 60Hz.
• Select a supported screen resolution on
your computer.
Connect a computer with one of the
following connectors:
Note
• Connections via DVI or VGA require an
additional audio cable.
• HDMI cable
• HDMI cable and HDMI-DVI adaptor
AUDIO IN
LEFT/RIGHT
VGA/DVI
• VGA cable
AUDIO IN
LEFT/RIGHT
VGA/DVI
DVI
• DVI- HDMI cable
AUDIO IN
LEFT/RIGHT
VGA/DVI
DVI
VGA
VGA
Use Philips EasyLink
Get the most out of your HDMI-Consumer
Electronic Control (CEC) compliant devices
with Philips EasyLink enhanced control features.
If your HDMI-CEC compliant devices are
connected through HDMI, you can control
them at the same time with your TV remote
control.
To enable Philips EasyLink, you need to:
• Connect at least two HDMI-CEC
compliant devices through HDMI
• Congure each HDMI-CEC compliant
device properly
• Switch on EasyLink
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Note
• The EasyLink-compliant device must be
switched on and selected as the source.
• Philips does not guarantee 100%
interoperability with all HDMI CEC devices.
Switch on or off EasyLink
When you play an HDMI-CEC compliant
device, the TV switches on from standby, and
switches to the correct source.
Note
• If you do not intend to use Philips EasyLink,
switch it off.
1 Press .
2 Select [Setup] > [TV settings] >
[EasyLink] > [EasyLink].
3 Select [On] or [Off ], then press OK.
Use one-touch play
1 After you switch on EasyLink, press play
on your device.
» The TV automatically switches to the
correct source.
Use a Kensington lock
There is a Kensington security slot at the back
of the TV. Prevent theft by looping a Kensington
lock between the slot and a permanent object,
such as a heavy table.
Use one-touch standby
1 When you press on the TV remote
control, the TV and all HDMI-CEC
compliant devices switch to standby
mode.
» The TV and all connected HDMI
devices switch to standby.
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8 Product
information
Product information is subject to change
without notice. For detailed product
information, go to www.philips.com/suppor t.
Supported display resolutions
Computer formats
• Resolution - refresh rate:
• 640 x 480 - 60Hz
• 800 x 600 - 60Hz
• 1024 x 768 - 60Hz
• 1280 x 1024 - 60Hz
• 1360 x 768 - 60Hz
• 1920 x 1080 - R 60Hz — —
(Limit FULL HD, R: reduced
blanking time)
Video formats
• Resolution - refresh rate:
• 480i - 60Hz
• 480p - 60Hz
• 576i - 50Hz
• 576p - 50Hz
• 720p - 50Hz, 60Hz
• 1080i - 50Hz, 60Hz
• 1080p - 24Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz,
60Hz.
Tuner/Reception/
Transmission
• Antenna input: 75ohm coaxial (IEC75)
• TV system: PAL,B/G
• Video playback: NTSC , SECAM, PAL
• Tuner Bands: UHF, VHF
Remote control
• Type: YKF293-001
• Batteries: 2 x AAA (LR03 type)
Power
• Mains power: 110-240V, 50Hz-60Hz
• Standby power: ≤0.5W
• Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degrees
Celsius
• Power consumption
• 42PFL6556/ V7: 145W
• 46 P F L 6 556/ V 7: 130W
• 55PFL6556/V7: 190W
Supported TV mounts
To mount the TV, purchase a Philips TV mount
or a compatible TV mount. To prevent damage
to cables and connectors, leave a clearance of
at least 2.2 inches or 5.5cm from the back of
the TV.
Multimedia
• Suppor ted storage device: USB (Only
FAT or FAT 32 USB storage devices are
supported)
• Supported multimedia le formats:
• Images: JPEG
• Audio: MP3, WMA
• Video: MPEG 2/MPEG 4, H.264,
WMV
Warning
• Follow all instructions provided with the
TV mount. PE Elec tronics Ltd bear s no
responsibility for improper TV mounting that
results in accident, injury or damage.
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TV
screen
size
(inches)
42 400 x 400
46 400 x 400
55 400 x 400
Required
pitch (mm)
Required mounting
bolts
4 x M6
(Suggested length
18m m)
4 x M6
(Suggested length
18m m)
4 x M6
(Suggested length
18m m)
Product specication
Design and specications are subject to change
without notice.
42PFL6556/V7
• Without TV stand
• Dimension(WxHxD): 994.11 x 611.1 x
39.9(mm)/49.9(Sp eaker) (mm)
• Weight: 12.47 kg
• With TV stand
• Dimension(WxHxD):994.11 x 661.8 x
239.57 (mm)
• Weight 15.16 kg
46PFL6556/V7
• Without TV stand
• Dimension(WxHxD): 1081.41 x 659.57
x 39.9 (mm)/49.9 (Speaker) (mm)
• Weight: 14.66 kg
• With TV stand
• Dimension(WxHxD): 1081.41 x 710.4 x
239.57 (mm)
• Weight: 17.36 kg
55PFL6556/V7
• Without TV stand
• Dimension(WxHxD): 1287 x 774 x 40.4
(mm)/49.9 (Speaker) (mm)
• Weight: 21.34 kg
• With TV stand
• Dimension(WxHxD): 1287 x 827.3x 290
(mm)
• Weight: 26.16 kg
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9 Troubleshooting
This section describes commonly encountered issues
and accompanying solutions.
TV channel issues
Previously installed channels do not appear in
the channel list:
• Check that the correct channel list is
selected.
General TV issues
The TV does not switch on:
• Disconnect the power cable from the power
outlet. Wait for one minute then reconnect it.
• Check that the power cable is securely
connected.
The remote control is not working properly:
• Check that the remote control batteries
are correctly inser ted according to the +/orientation.
• Replace the remote control batteries if they are
at or weak.
• Clean the remote control and TV sensor lens.
The standby light on the TV blinks red:
• Disconnect the power cable from the power
outlet. Wait until the TV cools down before
reconnecting the power cable. If the blinking
reoccurs, contact Philips Consumer Care.
You forgot the code to unlock the TV lock feature
• Enter ‘8888’.
When turning the TV on/off/to standby, you hear a
creaking sound from the TV chassis:
• No action is required. The creaking sound is
normal expansion and contraction of the TV as it
cools down and warms up. This does not impact
performance.
Cannot remove ‘e-sticker’ banner displayed on the TV.
• To remove the logos and images, set the location
of your TV to home.
1. Press .
2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences] >
[Location].
3. Select [Home] and press OK.
Picture issues
The TV is on, but there is no picture:
• Check that the antenna is properly
connected to the TV.
• Check that the correct device is selected
as the T V source.
There is sound but no picture:
• Check that the picture settings are
correctly set.
There is poor TV reception from an antenna
connection:
• Check that the antenna is properly
connected to the TV.
• Loudspeakers, unearthed audio devices,
neon lights, high buildings and other large
objects can inuence reception quality.
If possible, try to improve the reception
quality by changing the antenna direction
or moving devices away from the TV.
• If reception on only one channel is poor,
ne tune this channel.
There is poor picture quality from connected
devices:
• Check that the devices are connected
properly.
• Check that the picture settings are
correctly set.
The TV did not save your picture settings:
• Check that the TV location is set to the
home setting. This mode offers you the
exibility to change and save settings.
The picture does not t the screen; it is too
big or too small:
• Try using a different picture format.
The picture position is incorrect:
• Picture signals from some devices may
not t the screen correctly. Check the
signal output of the device.
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Sound issues
There is a picture but sound quality is poor:
Note
• If no audio signal is detected, the TV
automatically switches the audio output off —
this does not indicate malfunction.
• Check that all cables are properly connected.
• Check that the volume is not set to 0.
• Check that the sound is not muted.
There is a picture but the sound quality is poor:
• Check that the sound settings are correctly
set.
There is a picture but sound comes from one
speaker only:
• Verify that sound balance is set to the centre.
HDMI connection issues
There are problems with HDMI devices:
• Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital
Content Protection) suppor t can delay the
time taken for a T V to display content from a
HDMI device.
• If the TV does not recognise the HDMI
device and no picture is displayed, tr y
switching the source from one device to
another and back again.
• If there are intermittent sound disruptions,
check that output settings from the HDMI
device are correct.
• If you use an HDMI-to-DVI adapter or
HDMI-to-DVI cable, check that an additional
audio cable is connected to AUDIO IN (minijack only).
Contact us
If you cannot resolve your problem, refer to the
FAQs for this product at ww w.philips.com/support.
If the problem remains unresolved, contact Philips
Consumer Care in your country as listed in the
Addendum.
Warning
• Do not attempt to repair the product yourself.
This may cause severe injur y, irreparable
damage to your produc t or void your
warranty.
Note
• Make a note of your TV model and serial
number before you contact Philips. These
numbers are printed on the back of the T V
and on the packaging.
Computer connection issues
The computer display on the TV is not stable:
• Check that your PC uses the supported
resolution and refresh rate.
• Set the TV picture format to unscaled.
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Consumer Guidelines
1.Kindly ensure that the dealer lls up Warranty card correctly.
2.To avail the Warranty please register your product with the Philips-
• Log on to www.philips.com
OR
• Contact Philips Consumer Care Centre
3.In the unlikely event of a defect developing in the TV set contact the Philips Customer
Care Centre for obtaining warranty service and inform of the defect observed in the
set, the type no. and serial no. of the set.
4.On your lodging a complaint, a trained technician will call on you promptly. In the event of the
technician deciding that set requires attention at the service station; the technician would arrange
to get the set picked up to be delivered to the service station for further attention. “Homecalls” by
the technician would however be restricted within the municipal limits of the city/town in which
the set has been registered.
Type no. Serial No. Date of Purchase
Purchased By: Name
Address:
Tel.No.
Sold by: Name
Address:
Tel.No.
Sold by(User rubber stamp)
Model no.: 42PFL6556/V7
46PFL6556/V7
55PFL6556/V7
Serial no.:
MADE IN PRC
Contact Customer Service Executive at:
1860 180 1111 (Standard Call Rates Apply)
1800 102 2929 (Toll Free No.)
Regd Ofce: PE Electronics Ltd,Auto Cars Compound,Adalat Road,Aurangabad,431005.
WARRANTY
This TV receiver is covered under from whom the set has been purchased or
warranty against any defect arising out through an Authorised Service Center for
of faulty or defective material or workman warranty ser vice. However, if the
ship for a period of 12 months from the Purchaser has to shift his residence to
date of purchase. another town on account of transfer or
other reasons, the warranty benet will be
Should a defect develop in this set during available at the Authorized Service Center
the period of warranty, PE Electronics of that town.
Limited undertakes to get the
set repaired free of charge either
The warranty is not valid in case of any of
the following events:
• The TV set is not used according to instructions given in the ‘Direction for use’
/ ‘User Manual’
• .Defects are caused by improper or reckless use.
• Any repair work carried out by persons other than a Philips dealer or Authorised
Service Center.
• Any modication or alteration of any nature made in the electrical circuitry of the set.
• This Warranty Card is not completed and signed immediately on delivery of the set
by the Philips Dealer.
• Fading effects and/or Ghosts (Multiple Image) in picture, if any,arising due to location
/ signal reception.
• Defects due to causes beyond control like lightning, abnormal voltage, Acts of God or
while in transit to purchaser’s residence.
(Refer Consumer Guidelines for further details)
Specications are subject to change without notice.
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Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. and are used under license from
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.”
www.philips.com
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