Philips 58PFL9956T User Manual

Philips Cinema 21:9
Platinum Series
Smart LED TV with
Ambilight Spectra 3 and
Multi-view

World's first cinema-proportion Smart TV

147 cm (58")

Ultra wide Full HD 3D Max

58PFL9956T

With Ambilight and multi-view

The 21:9 ultra wide screen is the authentic movie format and the ideal screen to enjoy a
world of entertainment on. Powered by Ambilight, 3D Max, award-winning picture
quality and multi-view, to enjoy multiple content simultaneously.

True Cinema experience on authentic movie format

• Cinema 21:9 movie aspect ratio, no black bars at the bottom and top

• Ambilight Spectra 3-sided intensifies the viewing experience

• 3DMax for a truly immersive Full HD 3D experience

Enjoy the online world with Smart TV

• Integrated Wi-Fi to use Net TV apps and SimplyShare wireless

• Surf the Internet while you watch TV with Multi-view

• A wealth of online apps, videos to rent and catch-up TV

• With DLNA, enjoy photos, music and movies on your TV

• Control the TV with your smart phone, tablet or keyboard

• Find, schedule and pause TV

Award winning picture performance

• Watch any content in the format are used to, or convert it to a 21:9 screen

• Full HD TV and Perfect Pixel HD Engine for unrivalled clarity

• FULL HD LED Pro for the world's most vivid 3D images

Smart LED TV with Ambilight Spectra 3 and Multi-view

LED

PRO

Full HD

Perfect Motion Rate

147 cm (58") Ultra wide Full HD 3D Max

Highlights

58PFL9956T/12

Cinema 21:9 ultra wide screen

Most TVs have an aspect ratio of 16:9 (or

1.

78:1) and a resolution of 1080p Full HD.
However, Hollywood blockbusters are usually
filmed in 2.39:1 aspect ratio. Philips new
Cinema 21:9 TVs perfectly match the original
movie format used by directors with a 21:9
(2.39:1) aspect ratio. So no matter which
movie, you can now watch it in its original
aspect ratio and without the black bars.

Multi-view

The Ultra wide screen of the Cinema 21:9 is
the ideal screen to enjoy a world of
connectivity in a comfortable way. With Multi­view, while watching football on the left-hand
side of the screen, you can simultaneously
browse the Internet on the right side, or chat
on Twitter. With Philips Net TV, top online
content and services are available at the touch
of a button: Video on demand, catch up TV,
Twitter and many more! A Net TV window
can be opened next to the TV, or the TV can
be combined with another video device. The
small screen can easily be swapped with your
main activity to keep you in control.

automatically adapt any content to the 21:9
screen or you can choose to watch it in its
original format. At the push of a button, the
choice is yours!

Ambilight Spectra 3

Add a new dimension to your viewing
experience with Ambilight Spectra 3. This
patented Philips technology enlarges the
screen by projecting a glow of light from 3
sides of the back of the TV screen onto the
surrounding wall. Ambilight automatically
adjusts the colour and brightness of the light to
match the TV picture. Thanks to the wall­adaptive function, the colour of the light is
perfect, regardless of your wall colour.

3D Max

energy consumption, the lower your energy
bill and the friendlier for the environment.

Smart TV

Smart TV for an easier and wireless TV
experience in four areas. Net TV lets you
enjoy a wealth of online apps on your TV:
rent films, watch catch-up TV and enjoy
social media. Stay in Control: change
channels or enter text using your
Smartphone or tablet. Use SimplyShare to
enjoy photos, music and video from your
computer, phone and tablet on your TV.
Watch your favourite Programmes
whenever you want: our programme
guide helps you with Smart USB
recording.

Optimal viewing on 21:9 screen

On the Cinema 21:9, you can watch any type
of content just the way you want. While
watching your favourite TV programme, the
Unique Smart formatting technology can

Be enthralled by 3D movies in your own living
room with the 3D Max. The combination of
the fast display and Active shutter glasses bring
real-life depth in Full HD resolution. Now all
2D content can be experienced in 3D and you
can even control the depth of the 3D to your
liking. Your TV is ready for the 3D Max
experience — just add the 3D Max glasses.

Energy

For many years Philips has pro-actively been
w

orking on energy efficiency. As a result, most
Philips products have achieved green energy
labels. The greener the label, the lower the

2 in 1 Stand

This TV comes with a revolutionary
tableto

p stand that can also be used to
wall mount your television. There is no
need to buy additional wall mount
brackets: it comes conveniently with the
TV in the box. The patented design allows
for no less than 4 mounting positions:
Tabletop swivel stand, Wall mount with
swivel, ultra-flat wall mount and Vesa
compatible wall mount fixation. Mounting
is easy with 2 fixation points on the wall
and smart levelling to get the TV perfectly
horizontal with the touch of your hand!

Smart LED TV with Ambilight Spectra 3 and Multi-view

147 cm (58") Ultra wide Full HD 3D Max

Specifications

58PFL9956T/12

Ambilight

• Ambilight Version: 3 sided

• Ambilight Features: Wall colo
light mode

ur adaptive, Lounge

Picture/Display

• 3D: 3D Max*, 2D to 3D conversion, 3D Depth
adjustment, 2 Player Full Screen Gaming*

• Picture enhancement: Perf

ect Pixel HD Engine,
Perfect Natural Motion, Active Control + Light
sensor, LED Pro, Wide Colour Gamut display,
Super Resolution, Local dimming LED backlight,
Perfect Colours, Perfect Contrast, Scanning
backlight, Bright Pro, 1200 Hz Perfect Motion Rate

• Display: 2D segmented LED backlight

• Panel resolution: 2560 x 1080p

• Aspect ratio: 21:9, 2.39:1

• Diagonal screen size: 58 inch / 147 cm

• Brightness: 500 cd/m²
p

• Response time (ty

ical): 0.5 ms

• Peak Luminance ratio: 65 %

• Dynamic screen contrast: 10,000,000:1

Sound

• Output power (RMS): 40 W (2 x 20 W)

• Sound Enhancement: Auto Vo

Sound, Incredible Surround, Treble and Bass
Control

lume Leveller, Clear

Smart TV Applications

• Control: MyRemote app (iOS & Android), USB

Keyboard and Mouse support

• SimplyShare: DLNA media browser, USB media

ser, Wi-Fi MediaConnect*

brow

• Net TV: Catch-up TV, Online Video shops, Open

rnet browser, Online apps

Inte

• Programme: Pause TV

Connectivity

• Number of HDMI connections: 4

• HDMI features: 3D, Audio Return Channel

• EasyLink (HDMI-CEC): Remote control pass-

gh, System audio control, System standby,

throu
Plug and play add to Homescreen, Auto subtitle
shift (Philips), Pixel Plus link (Philips), One touch
play

• Number of components in (YPbPr): 1

•Number of scarts (RGB/CVBS): 1

• Number of USBs: 2

• Other connections: Antenna IEC75, Common
e

Plus (CI+), Ethernet-LAN RJ-45, SD card

Interfac
slot (Videostore), Digital audio out (optical), PC-in
VGA + Audio L/R in, Headphone out, Service
connector

• Wireless connections: Wi-Fi Certified

Multimedia Applications

• Video Playback Formats: Codec support:,

Containers: AVI, MKV, H264/MPEG-4 AVC,
MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, WMV9/VC1

• Music Playback Formats: AAC, MP3, WMA (v2 up

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9.2)

to

• Picture Playback Formats: JPEG

• Net TV: Included

Supported Display Resolution

• Computer inputs: up to 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz

• Video inputs: 24, 25, 30, 50, 60 Hz, up to 1920 x

1080p

Convenience

• PC network link: DLNA 1.5 certified

• Screen Format Adjustments: Autofill, Autozoom,

ma 21:9, Cinema 21:9 subtitle-shift, Movie

Cine
expand 16:9, Super Zoom, Unscaled, Widescreen

e

• Electronic Programme Guid

: 8-day Electronic

Programme Guide*

• Signal strength indication

• Ease of Installation: Auto detect

Philips devic

es,
Channel installation wizard, Device connection
wizard, Network installation wizard, Settings
assistant wizard, 2-in-1 Wallmount Stand

me bu

• Ease of Use: One-stop Ho

tton, On-screen
User manual, Touch control buttons, Multiview
dual window display

• Teletext: 1200-page Hypertext

• Firmware upgradeable: Firmware auto upgrade
wizar

d, Firmwar

e upgradeable via USB, Online

firmware upgrade

Tuner/Reception/Transmission

• Digital TV: DVB-C MPEG2*, DVB-C MPEG4*,
DVB-T MPEG2*, DVB-T MPEG4*, DVB-T2

• Video Playback: NTSC, PAL, SECAM

Power

• Mains power: AC 220 - 240 V 50/60 Hz

• Ambient temperature: 5°C to 35°C

• Energy Label Class: B

• EU Energy Label power: 125 W

• Annual energy consumption: 173 kW·h

• Standby power consumption: < 0.15 W

• Off mode power consumption: < 0.01 W

• Power Saving Features: 0 Watt Power-off switch,
switch-off timer, Eco mode, Eco settings

to

Au
menu, Light sensor, Picture mute (for radio)

• Presence of lead: Yes*

Dimensions

• Product weight: 26 kg

• Product weight (+stand): 29 kg

• Set dimensions (W x H x D): 1459 x 668 x 71 mm

• Set dimensions with stand (H x D): 735 x 260 mm

• Compatible wall mount: adjustable 400 x 300 mm

Accessories

• Included accessories: Legal and safety brochure,

Power cord, Quick start guide, Remote Control,
Tabletop swivel stand, 2 x battery CR2032, 2 x 3D
Glasses, Wall mounting bracket, 2 x PTA516 3D
Max Glasses, Smart TV Quick Guide, Wi-Fi
MediaConnect voucher

•

Connections

Side Back

HDMI SideUSB USB

SD CARD

COMMON INTERFACE

HDMI 1

ARC

Issue date 2013-03-12

Version: 6.2.7

12 NC: 8670 000 79171
EAN: 87 12581 61099 9

HDMI 2 HDMI 3 SCART

Y Pb Pr - L R

AUDIO OUT

© 2013 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.
All Rights reserved.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips
Electronics N.V. or their respective owners.

www.philips.com

VGA

NETWORK

AUDIO IN

DVI / VGAOPTICAL

ANTENNA

* 3D TV requires Accessory PTA516 (Active shutter glasses), a 3D

compatible source device and 3D source material.

* Net TV: Visit www.philips.com/smarttv to discover the services

available i

n your country.

* Wi-Fi Media connect: The playback of video can be affected by your

PC speed and Wi-Fi bandwidth. For minimum and recommended
system requirements go to www.philips.com/wifimediaconnect.
Displays content with a delay of some seconds. Small differences
between image and sound can occur.

* Parents should monitor their children during 3D viewing and ensure

they do not experience any discomfort as mentioned above.
Watching 3D is not recommended for children under 6 years of age
as their visual system is not fully developed yet.

* The TV supports DVB reception for 'Free to air' broadcast. Specific

DVB operators may not be supported. An up to date list can be
found in the FAQ section of the Philips support website. For some
operators Conditional Access and subscription are required.

Contact your operator for more information.
* 8 days EPG, service not available in all countries
* USB recording is only possible for digital channels covered by the TV

IP bases Electronic Programme Guide (country and channel

restrictions may apply); recordings may be limited by broadcast copy

protection (CI+). An Internet connection is required.
* Energy consumption in kWh per year based on the power

consumption of the television operating 4 hours per day for 365

days. The actual energy consumption will depend on how the

television is used.
* This television contains lead only in certain parts or components

where no technology alternatives exist in accordance with existing
exemption clauses under the RoHS Directive.