Philips 58PFL9955 manual

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    1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 6.7 7 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 7.8 Contents To begin 5 TV tour 5 Setting up 12 Keys on the TV 17 Register your TV 19 Help and support 20 Use your TV 21 Remote control 21 Menus 24 Watc[...]

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    1 1.1 To begin TV tour Cinema 21:9 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 brilliant flickerfree progressive scan picture with optimum brightness and superb colours. Advanced formatting [...]

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    To open or close the Browse menu e . In the Browse menu, you can open Text, the Channel list or the TV programme guide. To open or close the Options menu o . In the Options menu, you can select settings related to what is shown on screen. While you watch a channel, mark it as a favourite or stop the slideshow of your photos shown on screen. To open[...]

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    Red With the red key, you select the red option or open digital Interactive TV services or some TV demonstration clips. Green With the green key, you select t he green option or the Eco settings . Yellow With the yellow key, you select the yellow option. Blue With the blue key, you select the blue option. Read more about the remote control in Help [...]

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    You can operate the TV with the 4 menus. Discover and learn their specific uses. • the Home menu • the Browse menu • the Options menu • the Adjust menu To open or close the Home menu h . Open the Home menu as a starting point to operate the TV. In the Home menu, you can start or stop a TV activity. Like watching TV - Watch TV - or watching [...]

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    To open or close the Adjust menu s Open the Adjust menu to quickly adjust the picture and sound settings. You can set the Smart picture setting to Game , which is ideal for gaming, or change the Surround setting of the TV speakers. Go to the ¬ Search page to look for any topic in Help . Connecting devices To connect a DVD, Blu - ray Disc player or[...]

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    High Definition TV 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. Watch HD TV programmes from . . . • a Blu - ray Disc player • a Digital HD receiver connected with HDMI and with a subscription to H[...]

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    Net TV If you have an Internet connection on your home network, you can connect to Net TV. Net TV offers you online movies, pictures, music, infotainment, games and much more. Read more about Net TV in Help > Use your TV > Net TV . Wi -Fi MediaConnect You can use Wi -Fi MediaConnect to project files like movies, music or presentations wireles[...]

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    1.2 Setting up Wall or stand mounting The 2 - in - 1 stand that comes with the TV, can be used as a table - top stand or as a wall mount bracket. Instructions to mount the 2 - in - 1 stand are also included in the printed Start guide. Read the instructions on the following pages. Caution Wall mounting the TV requires special skills and should only [...]

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    Turn the bar as shown. Reposition the bar on the stand and fix the bolt with the hex key. Fix the stand to the TV . To begin / Setting up 13 Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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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. Distance between the 2 fixing points is 340mm (58PFL9955) Fix the 2 mounting discs. Use screws with a diameter of max 6mm. Slide the bottom plate of the stand onto the mounting discs. 14 To begin / Setting up Downloaded From TV-Manual.com[...]

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    To level the TV, pull the bottom of the TV towards you slightly and let it slide on the discs. Unscrew the bolt and turn the bar in the position shown. VESA info Your TV is prepared for a VESA - compliant wall mount bracket (not included). VESA cod es to purchase the bracket: VESA M IS -F 400,300,M6 (for 58PFL9955) Use a screw length as shown in th[...]

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    Positioning 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. Position the TV at the ideal viewing distance.[...]

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    1.3 Keys on the TV Power switch Switch the TV on or off with the power switch at the bottom of the TV. When switched off, the TV does not consume any energy. If the red indicator light is off, switch on the TV with the power switch. If the red indicator is on (standby indication), press O on the remote control to switch on the TV. Alternatively, yo[...]

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    CH Channel Press CH (Channel) - or + to switch channels. Or use the W or X keys on the remote control. 18 To begin / Keys on the TV Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    1.4 Register your TV Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips. Register your TV and enjoy a range of benefits including full support (including downloads), privileged access to information about new products, exclusive offers and discounts, the chance to win prizes and even participate in special surveys about new releases. Go to www[...]

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    1.5 Help and support Using Help and Search Help You can open H elp from the Home menu. In most cases, you can also press the Yellow k ey on your remote control to open or close Help directly. For some activities, like Text, the colour keys have specific functions and cannot open Help. Before you follow the Help instructions, close Help. Press the Y[...]

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    2 2.1 Use your TV Remote control Overview 1 Standby O To switch the TV on or back to st andby. 2 Home h To open or close the Home menu. 3 Navigation key To navigate up, down, left or right. 4 OK key To activate a selection. 5 Browse e To open or close the Browse menu. 6 Next W To switch to the next channel, pag e or chapter. 7 Previous X To switch [...]

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    13 Red colour key To open interactive TV or to select a Text page. 14 Green colour key To open the Eco settings or to select a Text page. 15 Yellow colour key To open and close Help or to select a Text page. 16 Blue colour key To select a Text page. 17 Number keys and text keypad To select a TV channel direct ly or to enter text. 18 Subtitles j To [...]

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    Remove the batteries if you are n ot using the remote control for a long time. Dispose of batteries according to the end of use directives. Read Help > To begin > Setting up > End of use . Cleaning Your remote control is treated with a scratch- resistant coating. To clean the remote control, use a soft damp cloth. Never use substances such[...]

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    2.2 Menus h Home With the Home menu, you can start watching TV or a movie disc or start any other activity. You can add an activity when you connect a device to the TV. Press h to open the Home menu . To start an activity , select it with the navigation keys and press OK . To close the Home menu, press h again. Operate a selected device The TV remo[...]

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    Find your content While watching TV, open the Browse menu to open the Channel list, the Programme guide or Text. When other activities are selected in the Home menu, like Browse PC or B rowse USB, use the Browse menu to find a picture, music or video stored on your computer or USB. Channel list The Channel list shows the TV channels and radio stati[...]

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    Enter text with the remote control keypad Use the navigation keys to position the cursor in the text. Press b (Back) to delet e a character. Use the remote control keypad as you do for SMS/text messaging to enter a character. Use the 1 key to select a special character. Select Clear to delete a character. Select Done to end Rename. Enter text with [...]

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    In the Adjust menu you can adjust the following: • Ambilight On or Off • Ambilight dynamics • Picture format • Smart picture (presets) • Smart sound (presets) • Speakers • Surround • Picture shift Ambilight Read more about the Ambilight settings in Help > Use your TV > Use Ambilight . Picture format Read more about the Picture[...]

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    2.3 Watch TV Switch channels To watch TV and switch TV channels, make sure the Watch TV activity is selected in the Home menu. To watch TV, press h , select Watch TV and press OK . To switch TV channels , press W or X on the remote control. You can use the number keys if you know the channel number or you can use the Channel list to select a channe[...]

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    In the Channel list you can mark a channel as a favourite. You can set the Channel list to only show your favourite channels . To open the Channel list , while watching TV, press e (Browse) on your remote control. Set up a favourite channel While watching TV, press e to open the Browse menu. Select Channel list and press OK . Navigate to a channel [...]

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    Broadcaster or Network To select where the Programme guide information comes from, press h > Setup > TV settings > Preferences > Programme guide . Select From the network or From the broadcaster . From the network Until you link up with Net TV, programme guide information comes from the broadcaster. Once you are connected with Net TV, t[...]

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    For easy picture or sound adjustment, you can select a preset setting for each. While watching TV, press s to open the Adjust menu and select Smart picture or Smart sound . Make a selection from the list and press OK . Smart picture and Smart sound Smart settings are a combinat ion of preset settings suited to a specific use like gaming or daylight[...]

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    • Movie expand Scales the picture to a 16:9 format. • Cinema 21:9 Sets the picture in cinema 21:9 format for original 21:9 movies. • Cinema 21:9 subtitle Sets the picture in cinema 21:9 format but subtitles in the bottom black bar are visible. • Unscaled Expert mode for HD or PC input. Pixel for pixel display. Black bars may appear with pic[...]

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    2.4 Watch 3D Watch 3D This TV has a 3D Full HD transmitter built - in. To watch 3D TV you need the Philips Active 3D glasses PTA03 (sold separately). Select a 3D disc or program To enjoy a 3D movie or p rogram, insert a 3D movie in a 3D Blu - ray Disc player or tune to a TV channel that broadcasts programs in 3D. Press h (Home) and select the 3D Bl[...]

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    2.5 Watch satellite Switch channels To watch satellite channels, press h , select Watch satellite and press OK . To switch satellite channels, press W or X on the remote control. You can use the number keys if you know the channel number or you can use the channel list to select a channel. To switch back to the previous channel, press b (Back). Cha[...]

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    Reorder and Rename You can reposition channels within the list or rename a channel. Read more about Reorder and Rename in Help > Use your TV > Menus > e Browse . Hide channel You can hide a channel in the Channel list. Read more about Hide channel in Help > Use your TV > Menus > e Browse . Show hidden channels You can recall all h[...]

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    2.6 Watch a connected device Select a device When a connected devices is added to the Home menu, you can easily select it. To select and watch a connected device or activity, press h to open the Home menu and select the device or its activity and press OK . Make sure the device is switched on. Read more about Add your devices in Help > Use your [...]

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    2.7 Ambilight Benefits With Ambilight, you enjoy a more relaxed viewing experience and improved perceived picture quality. Dim the lighting conditions in the room and position the TV up to 25cm away from the wall for the best Ambilight effect. To prevent poor infrared remote control reception, position your devices out of sight of Ambilight. Adjust[...]

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    To change the Lounge light mood colour scheme, press J on the TV again. To switch off Lounge light mood, press and hold J on the TV for 3 seconds. You can also set up the colour scheme in the Setup menu. With the TV switched on, press h and select Setup . Select TV settings > Ambilight > Lounge light mood . Select the colour scheme with which[...]

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    2.8 Net TV What is Net TV ? Net TV offers Internet services and websites tailored for your TV. You can visit popular sites, look at infotainment, rent a movie from a video store or watch a TV show you missed. Net TV pages The most popular websites in your country have tailored their web pages for use on TV. Read the newspaper headlines, watch the l[...]

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    Use the number keys on the remote control. Enter the same code again to confirm. Net TV is ready to use. Registration benefits When you have registered, your favourite or locked Net TV pages are stored as a back - up. Also, the last 16 web addresses (URLs) you visit are stored. You can share these pages with another Net TV television if you registe[...]

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    Net TV services for another country Another country might have other services available. To switch to the services of another country, select Country : … at the bottom right of the page and press OK . Select a country and press OK . Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. bears no responsibility regarding the content and the quality of the content p[...]

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    Open Online TV from Net TV To open an Online TV service from Net TV, press h , select Browse Net TV and press OK . In the Net TV services, look for the icon of the TV channel that broadcasts the programme you want. Select the service and press OK . Open Online TV on a channel To open the Online TV service of a TV channel directly, press the Red key[...]

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    3 3.1 More o n ... Text Text pages Open Text To open Text, while watching TV, press e (Browse) and select Text . To close Text, press b (Back). Select a Text page To select a page … • Enter the page number with the number keys. • Press W or X • Press u or v . • Press a colour key to select a colour -coded subject at the bottom of the scre[...]

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    In Text, press o (Options) to select the following: • Freeze page • Dual screen • T.O.P. overview • Enlarge • Reveal • Cycle subpages • Language Freeze page To stop the automatic rotation of subpages, press o (Options) and select Freeze page . Dual screen / Full screen To show the TV channel and Text alongside each other, press o (Opt[...]

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    3.2 Interactive TV Benefits Interactive TV can offer additional infotainment or programmes on a digital TV channel. Interactive TV is dependent on the country or broadcast. Benefits range from enhanced text to online TV and much more. For some iTV services, you need a high - speed connection to the Internet. Read Help > Setup > Network . Use [...]

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    3.3 Multimedia Browse USB You can view photos or play your music and videos from a USB memory device. Insert a USB device in the USB connection on t he left - hand side of the TV while the TV is switched on. The TV detects the device and opens a list showing its content. If the list does not appear automatically, press h , select Browse USB and pre[...]

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    Select a photo for Scenea 1 Select a photo from a connected USB device or from a connected PC. This photo must be in JPEG format . 2 With the photo highlighted in the Browse USB or Browse PC list, press o (Options) , select Set as Scenea and press OK . By agreeing to overwrite the current photo, the new photo is set. Scenea lounge light To switch o[...]

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    3.4 Locks and timers Child locks To prevent children from watching a channel or a programme, you can lock channels or block age - rated programmes. Parental rating Some digital broadcasters have programmes rated. When the rating is equal or higher than the rating you have set for your child’s age, the programme will be blocked. To watch a blocked[...]

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    3.5 Subtitles and languages Subtitles Programme subtitles are available most of the time. You can set subtitles to be constantly displayed. How to set constant subtitles depends on whether a channel is analogue or digital. For digital channels, a preferred subtitle language can be set. For analogue channels To show subtitles of a channel, switch to[...]

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    3.6 Universal access Switch on With Universal access switched on, the TV is set for use for hearing and visually impaired people. Switch on If you did not switch on Universal access at first use, you can still switch it on in Setup. To switch on Universal access, press h > Setup > TV settings > Preferences > Universal access . Select On[...]

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    4 4.1 Setup Picture, Sound, Ambilight Smart settings You can adjust each Smart setting with the settings in Picture or Sound in Setup, TV settings. Adjust the brightness for a particular Smart picture or adjust the bass for a Smart sound. To return to the original smart setting values, undoing the adjustments you made, first set up the TV in the sm[...]

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    Light sensor The built - in light sensor automatically adjusts the picture, together with Ambilight, to the lighting conditions of the room. To switch on, select Light sensor and press OK . To switch off, press OK again. 52 Setup / Picture, Sound, Ambilight Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    4.2 Channels Reorder and rename You can reorder and rename channels in the Channel list. To reorder or rename a channel, read Help > Use your TV > Menus > e Browse . Update channels On first use, the TV installed all channels in the Channel list. If the TV installed digital channels, the TV can automatically update the Channel list with ne[...]

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    To correct the TV clock , press h > Setup > TV settings > Preferences > Clock and select Country d ependent . Select Daylight saving and select the appropriate setting. To set the time and date manually, select Manual . Then select Time or Date . 54 Setup / Channels Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    4.3 Satellite channels Introduction As well as the DVB -T and DVB - C reception, this TV has a built - in satellite DVB - S receiver . With a satellite dish antenna connected, you can receive digital satellite channels . You do not need an external satellite receiver. LNB An LNB - Low Noise Block - downconverter - captures the signals from a satell[...]

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    If satellite channels are already installed, you can update the channel list with possible new channels from all installed satellites. To update the satellite channels, press h > Setup > Search for satellite . Select Update channels and press OK . The TV scans the satellites for new channels and adds them to the list. Empty channels are remov[...]

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    4.4 Network Benefits Browse PC If you connect the TV to a home network, you can play photos, music a nd videos from your computer or storage device. Once the network is installed on the TV, you can find and play the files from your PC on the TV screen. Net TV If you connect the TV to a home network, you can link up the TV to Net TV. Net TV offers I[...]

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    Install Wi -Fi MediaConnect 1 Insert the Wi- Fi MediaConnect CD - ROM in your PC. The CD - ROM disc that came with the TV. 2 Your PC starts your Internet browser and opens the Wi- Fi MediaConnect download page - www.philips.com/wifimediaconnect. On the website, you can check the necessary PC system requirements. 3 Enter the code printed on the CD -[...]

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    4.5 Devices EasyLink HDMI - CEC With the TV remote control you can operate devices that have EasyLink (HDMI- CEC) and are connected with an HDMI cable. Devices with EasyLink automatically show their activity in the Hom e menu. The TV comes with EasyLink switched on. With an EasyLink device connected, EasyLink offers the following: • One touch pla[...]

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    With a delay value set up on the HTS, you need to switch off Audio Out delay on the TV if the HTS has this delay set up for all its output connections. To switch off Audio Out delay , press h and select Setup > TV settings > Preferences > Audio Out delay . Select Off and press OK . If you cannot set up a delay on the HTS or its maximum set[...]

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    4.6 Software Current version To view the current TV software version, press h > Setup > Software settings and press OK . Select Current software info and read Version: . . . . Update from Internet If the TV is connected to the Internet, you may receive a message from Philips to update the TV software. You need a high - speed Internet connecti[...]

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    5 5.1 Connections First connections Power cable Insert the power cable in the power socket of the TV. When disconnecting the power cable, always pull the plug, never the cable. Although this TV has a very low standby power consumption, switch off the TV with the power switch to save energy if you do not use the TV for a long period of time. Read mo[...]

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    5.2 About cables Cable quality Before you connect devices to the TV, check which connectors are available 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. Read the other chapters of About cables . The connections diagrams shown in Help > Co[...]

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    Video If you have a device with only a Video (CVBS) connection , you need to use a Video to Scart adapter (not supplied). You can add the Audio L/R connections. Connect the adapter to the Scart connection of the TV. VGA Use a VGA cable (DE15 conn ector) to connect a computer to the TV. With this connection you can use the TV as a computer monitor. [...]

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    5.3 Connect devices SoundBar Use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV. If you use the HDMI - ARC connections on both TV and device, no other cable is needed. If not, read on. If you do not use the HDMI - ARC connection, add a digital audio cable (cinch coaxial). Blu- ray Disc / DVD player Use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV. [...]

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    Home Theatre System with disc player Use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV. If you use the HDMI - ARC connections on both TV and device, no other cable is needed. If not, read on. If you do not use the HDMI - ARC connection, add a digital audio cable (cinch coaxial). 66 Connections / Connect devices Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    Audio to Video synchronisation (sync) If the sound does not match with the video on screen, you can set a delay on most DVD H ome Theatre Systems to match the sound a nd video. Read more about Audio to Video sync in Help > Setup > Devices > Audio to Video sync . Do not connect the audio signal from a DVD player or other device directly to [...]

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    Digital receiver / Sat. Use 2 antenna cables to connect the antenna to the device and the TV. Add an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV. Dig. receiver + Disc Recorder First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the devices to the TV. 68 Connections / Connect devices Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    Then use an HDMI cable to connect the digital receiver to the TV. Finally, use an HDMI cable to connect the Disc Recorder to the TV. Dig. receiver + Disc - R + Home Theatre First, use 3 antenna cables to connect the devices to the TV. Connections / Connect devices 69 Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    Then use an HDMI cable to connect the digital receiver to the TV. Then use an HDMI cable to connect the Disc Recorder to the TV. Then use an HDMI cable to connect the Home Theatre System to the TV. 70 Connections / Connect devices Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    If you do not use the HDMI - ARC connection on the TV and the device, add a digital audio cable (cinch coaxial). Digital HD receiver First, use 2 antenna cables to connect the device to the TV. Use an HDMI cable to connect the device to the TV. Connections / Connect devices 71 Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    5.4 Connect more devices Game Connect a game console to the side or back of the TV. You can use an HDMI, YPbPr or Scart connection. If your game console only has Video (CVBS) and Audio L /R output, u se a Video Audio L/R to Scart adapter to connect to the Scart connection. Picture delay To prevent picture delay while gaming, close Help and press s [...]

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    To view pictures stored on your dig ital photo camera, you can connect the camera d irectly to the TV. Use the USB connection on the side of the TV to connect. Switch on the camera after you made the connection. If the list with the content of the camera does not appear automatically, your camera might need to be set to t ransfer its content with P[...]

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    TV as PC monitor You can connect the TV to your home network wireless and with Wi - Fi MediaConnect, you can use the TV as a PC monitor. Read Help > Setup > Network > Wi - Fi MediaConnect . Read on to connect a computer to the TV as a PC monitor wired. You can use a VGA cable or a DVI to HDMI adapter. Use a VGA cable to connect the PC to t[...]

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    Ideal TV setting Set the TV Picture format to Unscaled for the sharpest picture quality. While watching TV, press o , select Picture format and select Unscaled . For a list of supported resolutions see Help > Specifications > Display resolutions . Decoder Use a scart cable to connect a decoder that decodes analogue antenna channels. Use the E[...]

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    5.5 Network Wireless To set up the wireless network connection, read Help > Setup > Network . Wired To set up the wired network conn ection , read Help > Setup > Network Connect the router to the TV with a network cable. To fullfill EMC regulations, use a shielded FTP Cat. 5E ethernet cable. Connections / Network 77 Downloaded From TV-M[...]

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    5.6 SD card Memory size To download rented videos from Net TV, you need to insert an SD memory card in the TV SD card slot. Once formatted, leave the card permanently in the slot. SD memory size We recommend an SDHC (High Capacity) Class 2 card with a minimum of 4GB memory. For HD movies, a minumum of 8GB memory. Read more about renting videos in H[...]

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    5.7 Common Interface CAM CAM Scrambled digital TV channels can be decoded with a Conditional Access Module (CAM ). Digital TV service operators provide the CAM when you subscribe to their services. Contact a digital TV service operator for more information and to see terms & c onditions. Insert a CAM Switch off the TV before inserting a CAM. Lo[...]

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    6 6.1 Troubleshooting Contact information If the advice and suggestions in Troubleshooting do not help resolve the problem, try switching the TV off and back on again. Warning If your TV breaks down, NEVER try to repair the TV yourself. Consumer Care If the TV problem is not solved you can call the Philips Consumer Care h otline in your country. Lo[...]

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    6.2 TV and remote control The TV does not switch on • Switch the TV off and on again with the switch on the bottom of the TV. • Check t he power cable connection. • Try using the keys on the TV to switch on. The TV does not switch on from standby • Check t hat the b atteries of the remote control are not empty or weak. Check their + / - ori[...]

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    6.3 TV channels Some TV channels are gone • Check if the correct list is selected in the Channel list. With the Channel list on screen, press o (Options) and select the list you need with Select list . • A channel could be hidden in the Channel list. Read more about Channel list in Help > Use your TV > Menus > Browse . No digital chann[...]

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    6.4 Picture and sound No picture • Check if the antenna is connected properly. • Check if the correct device is selected and connected properly. • Check t he contrast or brightness setting in h > Setup > TV settings > Contrast or Brightness . The picture is poor • Bad weather can influence the picture quality. • Check if the ante[...]

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    6.5 Devices HDMI connections • The HDMI - HDCP procedure might take a few seconds before the picture from a device appears. • If the TV does not recognise the device and there is no picture, try switching from one device to another and back again to restart the HDCP procedure. Or switch the device off and back on again. • If sou nd interrupti[...]

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    6.6 Multimedia The files on my USB device are not shown • Set your device (camera) to ‘Mass Storage Class’ compliant. • The USB device may need specific driver software. Unfortunately, this software cannot be downloaded to your TV. • Not all audio and picture files are supported. See the list in Help > Specifications > Multimedia . [...]

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    6.7 Network Wireless network no t found or distorted • Microwave ovens, Dect phones or other WiFi 11b devices in your neighbourhood might disturb the wireless network. • Make sure that the firewalls in your network allow access to the TV wireless connection. • If the wireless network does not work properly in your home, try the wired network [...]

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    7 7.1 Specifications Software Software version To view the current TV software version, press h > Setup > Software settings and press OK . Select Current software info and read Version: . Open source software This television contains open source software . Philips hereby offers to deliver or make available, upon request, for a charge no more [...]

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    7.2 Environmental Eco - label Philips con tinuously focuses on lowering the environmental impact of its innovative consumer products. We aim our efforts towards environmental improvements during manufacturing, reduction of harmful substances, energy - efficient use, end- of -life instructions and product recycling. Thanks to our environmental effor[...]

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    7.3 Power and reception Power Product specifications are subject to change without notice. For more specification details of this product see www.philips.com/support. Power • Mains power : AC 220-240V +/ - 10% • Ambient temperature : 5°C to 35°C • Standby power consumtion : < 0.15W • Power saving features : Light sensor, Eco mode, Pict[...]

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    7.4 Display and sound Display / Picture • Diagonal size : 147cm / 58" • Picture enhancement : - Perfect Pixel HD Engine - LED Pro - 400Hz Clear LCD* • Display type : LCD Full HD, 2D segmented LED backlight • Panel resolution : 2560 x 1080p • Color processing : 2250 trillion colors 17bit RGB • Brightness : 500 cd/m2 • Dynamic cont[...]

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    7.5 Display resolutions Video formats Resolution — Refresh rate • 480i - 60 Hz • 480p - 60 Hz • 576i - 50 Hz • 576p - 50 Hz • 720p - 50 Hz, 60 Hz • 1080i - 50 Hz, 60 Hz • 1080p - 24 Hz, 25 Hz, 30 Hz • 1080p - 50 Hz, 60 Hz Computer formats Resolution — Refresh rate • 640 x 480p — 60 Hz (VGA/HDMI) • 800 x 600p — 60 Hz (VGA[...]

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    7.6 Multimedia Connections • USB • Ethernet LAN RJ - 45 • Wi - Fi 802.11b/g/n (built - in) • Wi - Fi MediaConnect Supported USB / memory device formats • FAT 16, FAT 32, NTFS Playback formats • MP3, AAC • WMA v2 up to v9.2 • Still pictures : JPEG • MPEG 1, MPEG 2, MPEG 4 • H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC) • WMV9 • MPEG program and transpo[...]

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    7.7 Connectivity TV Rear • EXT1 Scart : Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB • YPbPr : Y Pb Pr, Audio L/R • VGA (D-sub 15), Audio In (stereo mini- jack 3.5mm) • HDMI 1 - ARC in (HDMI v1.4) • HDMI 2 in (HDMI v1.3) • HDMI 3 in (HDMI v1.3) • Audio In (DVI to HDMI)(stereo mini -jack 3.5mm) • Audio Out L/R — display synchronised (coaxial - cinch -S[...]

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    7.8 Dimensions and weights 58PFL9955 Width 1459 mm Height 668 mm Depth 71 mm Weight ±26 kg . . . with TV stand Height 735 mm Depth 288 mm Weight ±29 kg UMv 3104 327 0036.3 - 100909 94 Specifications / Dimensions and weights Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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    Index 2 2-in -1 stand 12 A Add a satellite 55 Add your devices 24 Adjust menu 26 Ambilight 37 Ambilight colour 37 Audio Out delay 60 Auto subtitle shift 60 B Balance 51 Black bars 31 Browse menu 24 C CAM 79 Channel list 25 Channel list options 25 Channels 28 CI+ 79 Cinema 21:9 format 32 Cinema 21:9 subtitle 32 Clear Net TV history 41 Clear Net TV m[...]

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    Watch satellite 34 Watch TV 28 WEP security encryption 57 Wired network 58 Wired network connection 77 Wireless network installation 57 WPA security encryption 57 WPS (Wi - Fi Protected Setup) 57 Index 96 Downloaded From TV-Manual.com Manuals[...]

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