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    EN User Manual Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome 32PFL6606H 37PFL6606H 40PFL6606H 46PFL6606H 55PFL6606H 32PFL6606K 37PFL6606K 40PFL6606K 46PFL6606K 55PFL6606K 32PFL6626H 40PFL6626H 32PFL6636H 40PFL6636H 32PFL6626K 40PFL6626K 32PFL6636K 40PFL6636K Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    België/ Belgique 0800 80 190 Gratis / Gr atuit ß cha t www .philips.com/suppor t България 00800 11 544 24 Česká republika 800142840 Bezplatný hov or Danmark 3525 8759 Lokalt opkald ß cha t www .philips.com/suppor t Deutschland 0800 000 7520 gebührenfreier Anr uf ß cha t www .philips.com/suppor t Ελλάδα 0 0800 3122 1280 Κλή?[...]

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    EN 3 English 1 Get started 4 TV tour 4 Important 7 Environmental efforts 8 Position the TV 9 Help and support 11 2 Use your TV 12 Controls 12 Watch TV 14 Watch a connected device 17 Ambilight 18 Browse PC through DLNA 19 Browse Net TV 21 Rent online video 23 3 Use more of your TV 25 View Teletext 25 Set locks and timers 26 View subtitles 27 View Sc[...]

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    EN 4 1 Get started TV tour R e m o t e c o n t r o l To adjust the volume. To switch TV channels. To open or close the Home menu . In the Home menu, access connected devices, picture and sound settings, and other useful features. To open or close the Source menu . In the Source menu, access connected devices. To open or close the Find menu . In the[...]

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    EN 5 English To select a red menu option, access digital Interactive TV services*, or watch TV demonstration clips. *Available on certain models only. To select a green menu option or to access energy efficient settings. To select a yellow menu option or to access the electronic user manual. Read more about the remote control in Use your TV > Co[...]

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    EN 6 You can learn more on device connections in Connect your TV > Connect devices . H i g h D e f i n i ti o n T V For high-definition (HD) picture quality, watch HD programmes. On standard-definition (SD) programmes, the picture quality is standard. You can watch HD video content in these ways and more:  a Blu-ray disc player, connected wit[...]

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    EN 7 English Important S a f e t y 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 T[...]

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    EN 8 Risk of overheating!  Never install the TV in a confined space. Always leave a space of at least 4 inches or 10 cm around the TV for ventilation. Ensure that curtains or other objects never cover the ventilation slots on the TV. Risk of injury, fire or power cord damage!  Never place the TV or any objects on the power cord.  To easily[...]

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    EN 9 English  Power management : The advanced power management of this TV ensures the most efficient use of its energy. To view how your personalised TV settings affect the TV's relative power consumption, press and select [Setup] > [Watch demos] > [Active Control] . E n d o f u s e Your product is designed and manufactured with high [...]

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    EN 10 W a l l m o u n t To mount the TV, purchase a Philips TV mount or a compatible TV mount. Check your TV screen size and match it against the list for the type of wall mount to purchase: 81 cm / 32 inches : 200mm x 200mm, M6 94 cm / 37 inches: 200mm x 200mm, M6 102 cm / 40 inches : 400mm x 400mm, M6 117 cm / 46 inches: 400mm x 400mm, M6 140 cm [...]

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    EN 11 English Help and support U s e H e l p You can access onscreen [Help] from the Home menu by pressing the Yellow button. You can also switch between the [Help] menu and the TV menu by pressing the Yellow button. O n l i n e s u p po r t If you can't find what you need in the onscreen [Help] , consult our online support at www.philips.com/[...]

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    EN 12 2 Use your TV Controls T V c o n t r o l s 1. +/ - : Increase or decreas e volume. 2. AMBILIGHT : Switch Ambilight on or off. Ambilight is available on certain models only. 3. ( Home ): Access the Home menu. Press again to launch an activity in the Home menu. 4. CH +/- : Switch to the next or previous channel. 5. Power : Switch the TV on or o[...]

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    EN 13 English 4. ( Home ): Access the Home menu. 5. ( Navigation buttons ): Navigate through menus and select items. 6. CH - / CH + ( Previous/Next ): Switch channels, navigate through menu pages, tracks, albums or folders. 7. OK : Confirm an entry or selection. 8. ( Back ): Return to the previous men u page or exit from a TV function. 9. FIND : Ac[...]

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    EN 14 For remote control with AAA batteries (side by side): For remote control with coin cell batteries: E a s y L i n k c o n t r o l s Note : EasyLink controls are available when the connected device is HDMI-CEC compliant. EasyLink allows you to control your TV and other HDMI-CEC devices with one remote control. Access EasyLink controls 1. While [...]

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    EN 15 English Switch off the TV Press the power switch at the base of the TV to the OFF position. The TV no longer consumes energy. A d j u s t T V v o l u m e Increase or decrease the TV volume  Press +/ - on the remote control.  Press +/ - on the fr o nt of the TV. Mute or unmute the TV volume  Press to mute the TV, or  Press again to[...]

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    EN 16 Listen to digital radio If digital radio channels are available, they are installed automatically when you install the TV channels. 1. While you watch TV, press FIND . 2. Select [Channel list:] , then press OK . 3. In the channel list, press OPTIONS . 4. Select [Select list] > [Radio ] , then press OK . 5. Select a radio channel, then pre [...]

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    EN 17 English  [Sports] : Ideal settings for sports. C h a n g e p i c t u r e f o r m a t Change the picture format to suit your preference. 1. Press ADJUST . 2. Select [Picture format] , then press OK . 3. Select a picture format, then press OK to confirm. The available picture formats depend on the video source:  [Auto fill] : Adjust the p[...]

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    EN 18  Press and hold to exit the conte nt browser. While you play video, press OPTIONS to access the following video options:  [Stop] : Stop playback.  [Repeat] : Repeat a video.  [Shuffle on] / [Shuffle off] : Enable or disable random play of videos. View picture Press the Navigation buttons to select a picture, then press OK .  To[...]

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    EN 19 English You can also press AMBILIGHT on the TV to switch Ambilight on or off. C h a n g e s e t t i n g s In the Ambilight menu, you can access more Ambilight settings. 1. While you watch TV, press > [Setup] . 2. Select [TV settings] > [Ambilight] . 3. Select a setting to adjust:  [Dynamic] : Adjust Ambilight between relaxed and dyna[...]

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    EN 20 Note: For help to use other media servers, such as TVersity, see the web site of the media server. E n a b l e s h a r i n g o n W i nd o w M e d i a P l a y e r 11 1. Start Windows Media Player on your computer. 2. Select Library > Media Sharing .  The first time you select Media Sharing , a pop-up screen appears. Tick the Share my med[...]

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    EN 21 English 4. Select [Browse PC] , then press OK . If the network installation starts, follow the onscreen instructions. 5. If the content browser is displayed, select a file, then press OK . The file starts to play. 6. Press the Play buttons on the remote control to control play. View pictures  To play a picture slideshow, select a photo, th[...]

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    EN 22 Configure Net TV 1. Press , select [Browse Net TV] , and then press OK to confirm. The terms and conditions of use are displayed. 2. To agree to the terms and conditions, press OK . The registration menu is displayed. 3.To register with Club Philips, select [Register] , then press OK . 4. Confirm the onscreen message. A prompt asks if you wan[...]

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    EN 23 English Security info To view security information about a page, press OPTIONS and select [Security info] . Rent online vide o W h a t y o u c a n d o With this TV, you can rent a video from an online video sto re. 1. Open a video store. You may need to register or enter your login. 2. Select a video. 3. Make the online payment. 4. Download a[...]

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    EN 24 Payment The store prompts you to log in or to open a new account if you do not have one. The login might consist of your email address and a personal PIN code. When you are logged in, you can select the payment method, a credit card, or a value code in most cases. Consult the video store website for more information on its payment terms.  [...]

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    EN 25 English 3 Use more of your TV View Teletext S e l e c t a p a g e 1. Select a channel that has teletext feature, then press TEXT . 2. Select a page in one of the following ways:  Enter the page number with the Numeric buttons .  Press o r to view the next or previous page.  Press the Colour buttons to select a colour coded item. 3. P[...]

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    EN 26 To switch Teletext 2.5 on or off 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences] . 3. Select [Text 2.5] > [On] or [Off] , then press OK . Set locks and t i mers C l o c k You can display a clock on the TV screen. The clock displays the time that is broadcast by your TV service operator. Display the TV clock 1. While you [...]

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    EN 27 English P a r e n t a l r a t i n g Some digital broadcasters rate their programmes according to age. You can set your TV to display only programmes with age ratings lower than your child's age. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or [Satellite settings] . 3. Select [Child lock] > [Parental rating] . A message prompts[...]

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    EN 28 S e t S c e n ea l o u ng e l i g ht Wh en the TV is in standby, you can switch on Ambilight and create a lounge light effect with your wallpaper. Ambilight is available on certain models only. When the TV is in standby, press AMBILIGHT on the front of the TV. Note: It can take more than 5 seconds for the lounge light to switch on. To select [...]

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    EN 29 English Use EasyLink W h a t y o u c a n d o Get the most out of your HDMI- 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 . Note: Other brands describe HDMI-C EC functionality differently. S[...]

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    EN 30 C o n t r o l d e v i c e s s i m u l ta ne o u s l y If you connect multiple HDMI-CEC devices that support this setting, all the devices respond to the TV remote control. Caution: This is an advanced setting. Devices that do not support this setting will not respond to the TV remote control. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] &g[...]

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    EN 31 English  [Amplifier] : Stream audio through the connected HDMI-CEC device. If system audio mode is not enabled on the device, audio continue to stream from the TV speakers. If [EasyLink autostart] was enabled, the TV prompts the connected device to switch to system audio mode. R e t a i n p i c t u r e q u a l i t y If your TV picture qual[...]

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    EN 32 4 Set up your T V Settings assista n t Use the settings assistant to guide you through the picture and sound settings. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and sound settings] , then press OK . 3. Select [Start] , then press OK . 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to choose your preferred settings. Picture and[...]

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    EN 33 English A u d i o s e t t i ng s Select audio language If the TV channel has multiple or dual sound broadcast, you can select the preferred audio language. While you watch TV, press OPTIONS .  [Audio language] : Select the audio language for digital channels.  [Dual I- II] : Select the audio language for analogue channels. Digital TV ch[...]

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    EN 34 H i d e o r u n h i d e Hide channels To prevent unauthorised access to channels, hide them from the channel list. 1. While you watch TV, press FIND . 2. Select [Channel list] , then press OK . 3. Select the channel to hide, then press OPTIONS . 4. Select [Hide channel] , then press OK . The channel is hidden. Unhide channels 1. While you wat[...]

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    EN 35 English Access DVB-S channels (for certain models only) If your satellite is connected to the SAT connector, you can receive satellite channels. Press > [Watch satellite] to watch satellite channels. I n s t a l l a n a l o g u e c h a n n el s You can search and store analogue TV channels manually. Step 1: Select your system Note: Skip th[...]

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    EN 36 5. When you have selected the correct channel frequency, select [Done] , and then press OK . 6. Select one of the following options, then press OK .  [Store current channel] : Store the channel as the current channel number.  [Store as new channel] : Store the channel as a new channel number. Menu language 1. While you watch TV, press .[...]

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    EN 37 English Update from the Internet If the TV is connected to a router that is connected to the Internet, you can update the TV software directly from the Internet. You need a high speed Internet connection. 1. Press > [Setup] > [U p date now] and press OK . 2. Select [Internet] and press OK . 3. Follow the instructions onscreen. When the [...]

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    EN 38 5 Connect your TV About cables C a b l e q ua l i t y Overview Before you connect devices to the TV, check the available connectors on the device. Connect the device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Good quality cables ensure a good transfer of picture and sound. The connections shown in this user manual are recommenda[...]

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    EN 39 English S C A RT A SCART cable combines video and audio signals. SCART connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot handle high-definition (HD) TV signals. V G A Use this connection to display PC content on the TV. For video and sound, use the VGA and AUDIO IN connectors. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    EN 40 Connect devices O v e r v i e w You can connect your devices to the TV with any of the following options. After connection, press > [Add your devices] to add the icon of the connected device to the Home menu. See Use your TV > Watch a connected device (Page 17 ). B l u - r a y o r D V D d i s c p l a y e r Connect the disc player with a[...]

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    EN 41 T V r e c e i v e r Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.) Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a SCART cable to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    EN 42 Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. R e c o r d e r Connect the recorder with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.) Connect the recorder with a SCART cable to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    EN 43 Connect the recorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. G a m e c o n s o l e The most practical connectors for a game console are on the side of the TV. However, you can also use the connectors at the back of the TV. For the best gaming experience, set the TV to game mode. 1. Press ADJUST . 2. Select [Smart pi[...]

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    EN 44 H o m e t h e a t r e s y s t em Connect the home theatre with an HDMI cable and an audio cable to the TV. Connect the home theatre with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the home theatre with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    EN 45 English D i g i t a l c a m e r a Connect the digital camera with a USB cable to the TV. D i g i t a l c a m c o r d e r Connect the digital camera with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the digital camcorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    EN 46 Connect more devi ces E x t e r n a l h a r d d i s k Connect the external hard disk with a USB cable to the TV. C o m p u t e r Connect the computer with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a DVI-HDMI cable to the TV. Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    EN 47 English Connect the computer with a VGA cable and an audio cable to the TV. Computers an d the Internet W h a t y o u c a n d o Network benefits If you connect your TV to a computer network with storage devices such as computers, you can play the photos, music and videos on your devices. See Use your TV > Browse PC through DLNA (Page 19 ).[...]

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    EN 48 C o n n e c t 1. Switch on the router and switch on its DHCP setting. 2. With the ethernet cable, connect the router to the TV. Alternatively, you can also connect the router to the TV wirelessly, through a wireless USB adaptor (not included). See Connect your TV > Computers and the Internet > Wi-Fi Ready (Page 48 ). 3. Press , select [[...]

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    EN 49 English Project your PC: Install Wi-Fi MediaConnect 1. Find the Wi-Fi MediaConnect CD -ROM that comes bundled with the PTA01 adapter. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into your PC. 3. Your PC starts your Internet browser and opens the Wi-Fi MediaConnect download page - www.wifimediaconnect.philips.com . PC system requirements are available on the website[...]

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    EN 50 6 Troubleshooti ng Contact Phili p s Warning: Do not attempt to repair the TV yourself. This may cause severe injury, irreparable damage to your TV or void your warranty. If you cannot resolve your problem, refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for this TV at www.philips.com/support . You can also contact Philips Consumer Care in you[...]

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    EN 51 English Picture The TV is on, but there is no picture or the picture is distorted:  Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to the TV.  Make sure that the correct device is selected as the display source.  Make sure that the external device or source is properly connected. There is sound but no picture: Make sure that the pi[...]

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    EN 52 HDMI There are problems with HDMI devices:  Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support can delay the time taken for a TV to display content from a HDMI device.  If the TV does not recognise the HDMI device and no picture is displayed, switch the source from one device to another and back again.  If there are i[...]

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    EN 53 English 7 Product specifications Power and recept ion Power  Mains power : AC 220-240 V~, 50- 60 Hz  Standby power : <0.15 W  Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius  For power consumption, see the product specifications at www.philips.com/support . Reception  Antenna input: 75 ohm coaxial (IEC75)  TV system: DVB COF[...]

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    EN 54 Multimedia Supported multimedia connections  USB (FAT or DOS-formatted; Mass Storage Class compliant with 500mA only)  SD card slot  Ethernet UTP5 Supported image files  JPEG (*.jpg) Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 1[...]

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    EN 55 English Connectivity Rear  EXT 1: SCART (RGB/CVBS)  EXT 2: Component (Y Pb Pr), Audio L/R  SERV.U: Service port  AUDIO IN: DVI/VGA stereo 3.5- mm mini-jack  SAT (DVB-S): Available on certain models only. Bottom  Network: Ethernet  DIGITAL AUDIO OUT: Coaxial  HDMI 2: HDMI  HDMI ARC: HDMI Audio Return Channel  Ante[...]

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    EN 56 Use your TV legend to note the weight of the TV with stand. Use your TV legend to note the dimensions of your TV (with and without the stand). Use your TV legend to note the thickness of your TV (with and wit ho ut the stand). Help version UMv 3139 137 04121- 20101124 Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    EN 57 English 8 Index A age rating - 27 analogue channels, fine-tune - 35 audio language - 33 C CAM, enable - 29 CAM, insert - 49 CAM, see Conditional Access Module - 49 care - 8 channel list - 15 channels - 33 channels, favourites - 15 channels, fine-tune (analogue) - 35 channels, fine-tune (digital ) - 35 channels, hide or unhide - 34 channels, i[...]

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    EN 58 home menu - 4 home mode - 10 I install - 34 install channels - 34 install channels (automatic) - 34 install channels (manual) - 35 K kensington lock - 10 L language, me nu - 36 location, home or shop - 10 M multimedia - 54 multimedia, play files - 17 mute TV speakers - 30 N Net TV, browse - 21 O online video, rent - 23 P PC, connect - 47 PC, [...]

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    EN 59 English teletext, enlarge - 25 teletext, language - 25 teletext, search - 25 teletext, subpages - 25 troubleshoot - 50 U universal access - 28 V visually impaired - 28 volume - 12 W wall mount - 10 wallpaper - 27 Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    © 20 11 Koninklijke Philips Electron ics N.V. All rights reserved. Document order number 31391 3704121 Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]