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.
You can receive programmes in High Definition from...
• a Blu-ray Disc player, connected with an HDMI cable,
with an 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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1.1.1Enjoy HD2/2
Contact your dealer for more information. Go to
www.philips.com/support to find FAQs featuring the list of
HD channels or providers in your country.
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1.1.2Safety1/5
Make sure you have read and understood all instructions
before using your TV. The warranty becomes invalid if any
damage is caused by failure to follow instructions.
Risk of electric shock or fire!
• Never expose the TV or remote control to rain, water or
excessive heat.
• 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 place the TV, remote control or batteries near
naked flames or other heat sources, including direct
sunlight.
• Keep candles and other naked flames away from this
product at all times.
• Never insert objects into the ventilation slots or other
openings on the TV.
• Ensure power plugs do not come under heavy force.
Loose power plugs can cause arcing and are a fire hazard.
• Never place the TV or any objects on the power cord.
• When disconnecting the power cord, always pull the
plug, never the cord.
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Risk of injury or damage to the TV!
• Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that weighs
more than 25 kg.
• If you mount the TV on a stand, only use the supplied
stand. Secure the stand to the TV tightly. Place the TV on a
flat, level surface that can support the weight of the TV.
• When mounting the TV on a wall, ensure that the
wall mount can safely bear the weight of the TV set.
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility
for improper wall mounting that results in accident, injury
or damage.
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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.
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Risk of overheating!
Always leave a space of at least 10cm around the TV for
ventilation. Ensure curtains or other objects never cover
the ventilation slots on the TV.
Lightning storms
Disconnect the TV from the power outlet and antenna
before lightning storms. During lightning storms, never
touch any part of the TV, power cord or antenna cable.
Risk of hearing damage!
Avoid using earphones, 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 the
room temperature before connecting the TV to the mains.
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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.
• Dim lighting conditions in the room for best Ambilight
effect.
• Position the TV up to 25 cm away from the wall for the
best Ambilight effect.
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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 onscreen for extended
periods of time. Stationary images include onscreen
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 use1/4
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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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.
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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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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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1.1.8ECO - Green1/2
This TV has features that contribute to energy-efficient
use.
Energy efficiency features
• Ambient light sensor
To save energy, the built-in Ambient light sensor lowers
the brightness of the TV screen when the surrounding light
darkens.
• Energy saving
The Energy saving setting of the TV combines several
TV settings that result in saving energy. See the Smart
settings in the Setup menu.
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• Low standby power consumption
The class-leading and highly-advanced power circuitry
brings down the power consumption of the TV to an
extremely low level, without losing out on the constant
Standby functionality.
Power management
The advanced power management of this TV ensures the
most efficient use of its energy. You can check how your
personal TV settings, the level of brightness in current
onscreen pictures, and the surrounding light conditions
determine the relative power consumption.
Close this user manual and press Demo. Select
Active control and press OK. Your current TV setting is
highlighted. You can change to another setting to check
the corresponding values.
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1.2.1Switch on1/2
It takes a couple of 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.
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The white LED flashes during start-up and switches off
completely when the TV is ready for use. The Ambilight
shows the TV is on.
You can set the white LED on permanently or set its
brightness. Press h> Setup > Installation > Preferences >
LightGuide brightness.
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1.2.2LightGuide
The LightGuide at the front of the TV indicates whether the
TV is on or is starting up.
In the Setup menu, you can set the LightGuide brightness
or let it switch off after start up.
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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1.2.4Programme 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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1.2.5Source key
The keys on the side of the TV allow basic TV control.
To open the Source list to select a connected device, press
Source s. Press Source s again to select a connected
device in the list. After a few seconds the TV switched to
the selected device.
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1.2.6IR 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.
VESA MIS-F 400, 400, 8
When mounting the TV on a wall, always use all 4 fixing
points on the back of the TV. Use a screw length as shown
in the drawing.
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Caution
Wall mounting the TV requires special skills and should
only be performed by qualified personnel. The TV wall
mounting should meet safety standards according to the
TV's weight.
Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility
for improper mounting or any mounting that results in
accident or injury.
You must read the safety precautions before positioning
the TV.
Wall mounting
The instructions on how to wall mount the TV are also
mentioned in the Start guide that comes with the TV.
To wall mount the TV, use the bracket and the 2 small
plastic tubes (spacers) included in the packaging.
Read the instructions on the following pages.
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The TV is mounted at the correct height if your eyes are level with the centre of the screen when you sit down.
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Calculate the TV's ideal position.
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Position and level the wall mount bracket and fix the bracket firmly to the wall.
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Mount the 2 spacers on the 2 lower discs at the back of the TV.
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Connect all cables.
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Lift the TV into the wall mount bracket.
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You can slide and level the TV on the bracket.
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1.3.3TV stand
This Cinema 21:9 TV is ideal for wall mounting. However, if
you would prefer to mount the TV on a TV stand, you can
order the matching Cinema 21:9 tabletop swivel stand.
Philips Cinema 21:9
ST 569954
Order this stand at your local dealer or online.
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1.4.1Cinema 21:91/2
This Cinema 21:9 TV perfectly matches the original movie
format and is equipped with a full High Definition (HD)
display. A full HD 2560x1080p, the highest resolution of HD
sources.
This display offers a brialliant flickerfree progressive scan
picture with optimum brightness and superb colours.
Advanced formatting technology continuously analyses
the incoming signals and progressively stretches non 21:9
images to full screen and avoids distortion.
The ultimate cinematic experience
The Philips Home Theatre Receiver HTR9900 and Blu-ray
Disc player BDP9100 together with your Cinema 21:9 TV
create the ultimate cinematic experience in your home.
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The cinematic 7.1 channel surround sound from the 7
speakers and a subwoofer combined with the unrivalled
High Definition pictures from the matching Blu-ray Disc
player complete your cinema feeling.
Ask your Philips dealer for a demonstration.
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1.4.2Ambilight
Ambilight is the lighting technology that emanates
from the back of the television onto the wall. This
innovative technology automatically adjusts the colour
and brightness of the light to match the TV picture.
This creates an unprecedented improvement in viewing
experience. The light also reduces eyestrain thus providing
a more relaxing viewing experience.
Read more on Ambilight in Use your TV.
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1.4.3DVB-T and DVB-C integrated tuner
Next to normal analogue TV broadcast your TV can receive
digital terrestrial (DVB-T) and in certain countries also
digital cable (DVB-C) TV and radio broadcasts.
DVB — Digital Video Broadcasting gives you better picture
and better sound quality.
Some broadcasters have several audio (speech) and/or
teletext languages available.
Verify if the TV supports DVB-T or DVB-C in your country.
Check the 'Digital TV Country Compatibility' sticker on the
back of the TV.
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1.4.4Programme guide
The Programme guide is an onscreen guide to scheduled
TV programmes. This guide is provided by digital
broadcasters or the Net TV online service. You can read the
programme summary, set a message to remind you when
the programme starts or select programmes by genre.
Read More on … > Programme guide.
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1.4.5Wireless network
Simply link up this TV to your wireless network at home.
There is no need for a network cable. Enjoy your pictures,
videos and music files from your PC on a big screen.
Read Setup > Network.
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1.4.6Net TV
You can link up your TV to Net TV.
The Net TV start page offers you movies, pictures, music,
infotainment, games and many more, all set up for your TV
screen.
To enjoy Net TV you need to connect the TV to a router
connected to the Internet.
Read more on Net TV in Use your TV > Net TV.
Read more on connecting to a router in Setup > Network.
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1.4.7USB and PC network connection
View or play your own multimedia files (photos, music,
videos, …) from the USB connection on the side of the TV.
Connect the TV to a home PC network and enjoy watching
multimedia files stored on your PC.
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1.4.8Universal remote control
Your TV remote control is a universal remote control
that can operate other devices such as DVD players and
recorders, digital receivers (STB) or Home Theatre Systems
(HTS). From Philips or other brands.
Read more on Universal remote control in Get started >
Remote control > Universal RC setup.
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1.5.1Onscreen
You are reading the built in user manual.
This manual contains all of the information needed to
install and operate this TV.
You can open or close the user manual with the yellow e
key on the remote control.
Before you carry out the instructions, close the manual
with the yellow e key.
When you open the manual again, it opens on the same
page you left it.
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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 Standby O
To switch the TV on or back to standby.
2 Home h
To open or close the Home menu.
3 Guide g
To open or close the Programme Guide. To open or close
the content list when 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 or close the channel overview.
To activate a selection.
7 Back b
To go back or exit a menu without changing a setting.
To go back to the previous TV channel or the previous
teletext page.
To go back to the previous Net TV page.
8 Info i
To open or close channel or programme information, if
available.
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9 Audio Video keys T, P, Q, S, R
To play multimedia files.
To operate a disc player connected with EasyLink HDMICEC.
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.
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13 TV key
To set the remote control in TV mode.
14 DVD, STB and HTS keys
Universal remote control keys.
15 Colour keys
Easy selection of teletext pages.
To open or close the Demo menu (red key).
16 User manual e (yellow key)
To open or close the user manual
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17 Format f
To select a picture format.
18 Net TV
To open or close the Net TV start page.
19 Teletext
To switch teletext on or off.
20 Disc menu
To show the disc menu of a disc player connected with an
HDMI cable with EasyLink set to On.
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21 Number keys
To select a TV channel or enter digits.
22 Subtitle
To open the subtitle on / off menu.
23 Source s
To select a connected device from the Source list.
24 Ambilight
To switch Ambilight on or off.
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2.1.2Universal remote control1/4
Your TV remote control can control other devices such as a
DVD player or a Home Theatre System from Philips or other
brands.
To operate a device with the TV remote control, you need
to set up one of the Universal mode keys for your particular
device.
Once setup is complete, the Universal mode key sets the
remote control to operate the device but the TV screen will
not switch to that device.
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DVD, STB or HTS key
Use the DVD key to operate a DVD player or Blu-ray Disc,
the STB key for a set-top box or digital cable receiver and
the HTS key for a Home Theatre System.
As long as the key blinks, you can control the device with
the relevant keys on the remote control.
To return to normal TV control, press TV.
When no key is pressed for 30 seconds, the remote control
switches back to TV control.
Setup for a particular device
To start the Universal mode key setup in the Home menu,
press h > Setup > Installation > Universal remote control
and press OK.
Follow the instructions on screen.
The TV will search for a suitable RC code for your device.
When an RC code is found, you can try out the remote
control keys for this device. If not all keys work, you can
continue the search.
In some cases, there are no suitable RC codes available for
some devices.
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Manual setup
You can manually enter an RC code to set up a Universal
mode key. Look up the appropriate RC code in the
Universal RC code list in this user manual. In the list, look
for the type of device and brand you need. Some brands
have several RC codes available. When setup is performed
manually, try to operate the device with the relevant keys.
If the device does not respond or operates incorrectly and
there is more than 1 code available, you can restart the
manual setup using another RC code.
To enter an RC code manually
1 Press the Universal mode key you want to set up, DVD,
STB or HTS and press this key together with the OK key for
4 seconds simultaneously. All 4 keys light up for 1 second
and the key you are setting stays lit.
2 Enter the 4-number RC code you found in the list.
3 If the code is accepted, all 4 keys blink 3 times. If you
entered a code that does not exist, all keys blink for 2
seconds. You can re-enter a code.
4 If the code is accepted, the Universal mode key is set up.
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Warning
To avoid the loss of stored Universal remote control codes,
do not leave the remote control without battery power for
more than 5 minutes. Also during the replacement of the
batteries, do not press any remote control key.
Dispose of batteries according to the end of use directives.
Read chapter Get started > Important > End of use.
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Use Manual setup to enter an RC
code from the list hereafter. Read Get
started > Remote control > Universal
RC code list, Manual setup.
To setup the DVD key, first find the
RC code for your DVD or Blu-ray Disc
player in the DVD codes list.
See the lists for Digital receiver or
Satellite receiver to setup the STB
key. To setup the HTS key, see the
list for Home Theatre System.
Write down the codes for your brand
and device, close the user manual
and try out the codes one by one
until the setup is successful.
DVD codes
DVD player, DVD Recorder, DVD-R
HDD, Blu-ray Disc player.
Open the battery cover on the back of the remote control
to insert the 3 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 are not using the remote
control for a long time.
Dispose of batteries according to the end of use directives.
Read Get started > Important > End of use.
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2.2.1Channel overview1/5
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.
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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.
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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 Use the navigation keys to position the highlight. Press
Back b to delete a character. Use the remote control
number pad as you do for SMS/text messaging to select
a character. Use the 0 number key to select a special
character. Select Clear to clear all text.
4 Select Done and press OK to end Rename.
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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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.
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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, sound or Ambilight settings
• set some special features
• update or re-install TV channels
• connect to a network
• update the TV software
• ...
In the Home menu, select Setup and press OK.
Select an item with the w or x, u or v keys and press OK.
To exit the Setup menu, press 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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2.2.6Guide g1/2
You can view a list of scheduled TV programmes with
the Guide menu (only for digital broadcast). Also, use the
Guide key to view the list of your photos, music or videos
from a connected PC network or USB memory device.
While watching TV, press Guide g to open the
Programme guide, if this information is available.
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When browsing your PC network or a USB memory device,
press Guide g to show the content.
Read More on … > 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, sound and Ambilight.
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, Sound and Ambilight menus in the Setup
menu.
• 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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