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EN User Manual Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome PFL30x7H PFL30x7T PFL30x7K PFL31x7H PFL31x7K PFL32x7H PFL33x7H PFL35x7H PFL35x7T PFL35x7K PFL38x7H PFL38x7T PFL38x7K[...]
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EN 2 1 Get started 3 TV tour 3 TV controls 4 Important information 6 Sustainability 10 Help and support 11 2 Use your TV 12 Watch TV 12 View programme guide 15 View media 16 Browse Smart TV 18 3 Use more of your TV 19 Play games 19 View Text 19 Set locks and timers 20 Use EasyLink 21 View Scenea 24 4 Set up your TV 25 Picture and sound 25 Channel s[...]
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EN 3 English 1 Get started TV tour H ig h Definition TV If your TV is equipped with a High Definition (HD) display, you can watch HD video in the following ways and more: a Blu-ray disc player, connected with an HDMI cable, playing a Blu-ray disc an upscaling DVD player, connected with an HDMI cable, playing a DVD disc an over-the-air H[...]
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EN 4 TV controls Rear controls For PFL38x7, PFL35x7, PFL33x7, 42PFL32x7, 32PFL32x7, PFL31x7 and PFL30x7: 1. ( Standby ) : Switch the TV on or off. 2. CH +/- ( Channel +/- ) : Switch to the next or previous channel. 3. ( Source ) : Access a connected device. 4. +/ - ( Volume +/- ) : Increas e or decrease volume. For 26PFL32x7 and 22PFL32x7: 1. +/ - [...]
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EN 5 English For PFL30x7, PFL31x7, PFL33x7 and PFL35x7 - 32 to 47 inch TVs 1. Remote control sensor Point the remote control at the sensor. Make sure that the line- of -sight between the remote control and the TV is not blocked by furniture or other objects. Remote control 1. ( Standby ) : Switch the TV on or to standby. 2. Play buttons : Contro l [...]
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EN 6 17. Colour buttons: Select tasks or options. The buttons function according to the services offered by the service provider. 18. SUBTITLE: Switch subtitles on or off. 19. 0-9 ( Numeric buttons ): Select T V channels or enter text. 20. TEXT : Enable or disable text. EasyLink controls Note : EasyLink controls are available when the connected dev[...]
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EN 7 English Risk of damage to the TV! Two people are required to lift and carry a TV that weighs more than 25kg or 55lbs. When stand mounting the TV, use only the supplied stand. Secure the stand to the TV tightly. Place the TV on a flat, level surface that can support the combined weight of the TV and the stand. When wall mounting the[...]
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EN 8 Screen 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[...]
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EN 9 English Pixel characteristics This LCD/LED product has a high number of colour pixels. Although it has effective pixels of 99.999% or more, black dots or bright points of light (red, green or blue) may appear constantly on the screen. This is a structural property of the display (within common industry standards) and is not a malfunction. CE c[...]
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EN 10 Sustainability Energy efficiency This TV is designed with energy-efficien t features. To access these features, press the green button on the remote control. Energy saving picture settings : You can apply a combination of energy-saving picture settings. While you watch TV, press the Green button , then select [Energy saving] . Screen [...]
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EN 11 English EU energy label The European Energy Label informs you on the energy efficiency class of the product. The greener the energy efficiency class of this product is, the lower the energy it consumes. On the label, you can find the energy effi ciency class, the average power consumption of the product in use and the average energy consumpti[...]
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EN 12 2 Use your TV Watch TV Switch TV on or off Switch the TV on Press the power switch on the TV. If the TV is in standby, press o n the remote control. Note: There is a short delay before the TV responds. Tip: If you cannot find your remote control and want to switch on the TV from standby, press CH +/- on the TV. Switch TV to standby Pr[...]
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EN 13 English Switch TV channels Press CH +/- on the remote control or TV. Press the Numeric buttons to enter a channel number. Manage favourites You can view all channels or only a list of your favourite channels so that you can find them easily. Press LIST to access the channel list. Create a list of your favourite channels 1. Press L IST[...]
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EN 14 Select a source You can watch a connected device in one of the following ways: Add its icon to the Home menu for easy access, then select it from the Home menu. Select from the Source menu. Note: If you connect an HDMI-CEC compliant device to the TV, it is automatically added to the Home menu. Add new device 1. Connect and switch on t[...]
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EN 15 English Change picture format You can change the picture format to suit the video source. 1. Press FORMAT . 2. Select a picture format, then press OK to confirm. The available picture formats depend on the video source: [Auto fill] : Adjust the picture to fill the screen (subtitles remain visible). Recommended for minimal screen distortio[...]
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EN 16 View media What you can do You can play videos, photos and music on your TV from: Your computer connected through the home network (For models with network connector only) A USB device connected to the TV Play files from comp uter What you need Available on certain models only. A wired or wireless home network, connected with a Un[...]
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EN 17 English Play options Watch video Press the Navigation buttons to select a video file, then press OK . Press to pause. Press to stop. Press / to search backward or forward. Press t o exit the content browser. Video playback options While you play video, press OP TIONS to access the following video options: [Subtitles] : Sel[...]
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EN 18 Browse Smart T V What you can do *Available on certain models only. With Internet Applications (Apps), specially adapted Internet websites for your TV, you can watch videos online. Note: Smart TV services and apps vary from country to country. Smart TV displays one page at a time, in full screen. Certain websites may not display c[...]
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EN 19 English 3 Use more of your TV Play games Add a game console You can play games consoles projected on a wide screen TV with excellent sound. Before you start, connect your game console to this TV. See Connect your TV > Connect devices > Game console (Page 39 ). For easy access, add the game console to the Home menu. 1. Press . 2. Select [...]
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EN 20 Text language For digital TV channels where the broadcasters provide different text languages , you can select your preferred primary and secondary language. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or [Satellite settings] . 3. Select [Languages] > [Primary Text] o r [Secondary Text] . 4. Select a language, then press OK . Subp[...]
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EN 21 English Sleeptimer You can switch the TV to standby after a specified time. During the countdown to the specified time, you can switch off your TV earlier or reset the sleeptimer. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences] > [Sleep timer] . 3. Press the Navigation buttons to set the sleeptimer. The sleeptimer can be[...]
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EN 22 EasyLink remote control You can control multiple HDMI-CEC compliant devices with your TV remote control. System audio control If you connect an HDMI-CEC compliant device that includes speakers through the HDMI ARC connector, you can choose to hear the TV audio from those speakers instead of the TV speakers. Synchronise audio If you connect yo[...]
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EN 23 English Select speaker outp ut If the connected device is HDMI- CEC compliant, you can output TV audio through an HDMI cable. Make sure that you connect the device to the HDMI connector on the TV. See Connect your TV > About cables > HDMI (Page 33 ). Configure TV speakers 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [EasyLink] &[...]
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EN 24 Retain picture quality If your TV picture quality is affected by the picture-processing features of other devices, you can switch on Pixel Plus Link. Switch on Pixel Plus Link 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [EasyLink] . 3. Select [Pixel Plus Link] > [On] , then press OK . Maximise video displa y Some subtitles create [...]
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EN 25 English 4 Set up your T V Picture and s ound Settings assistant You can select picture and sound settings with the help of the settings assistant, which demonstrates the effect of your chosen setting immediately. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and sound settings] , then press OK . 3. Select [Continue] , t[...]
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EN 26 More sound settings You can change the settings in the Sound menu. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Sound] , then press OK . 3. Select a setting to change, then press OK : [Smart sound] : Access predefined smart sound settings. [Reset] : Reset to factory default settings. [Clear Sound] : Enhance the sound qual[...]
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EN 27 English 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to select other options, if any. The start menu for channel search is displayed. 6. Start channel search: If your channel service provider instructs you to change settings, select [Settings] , then pres s OK . Follow the service provider's instructions to complete the installation. Othe[...]
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EN 28 Update channel list When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full installation of channels was performed. By default, when there are changes to these channel lists, the TV updates them automatically. You can also switch off the automatic update or manually update the channels. Note : If you are prompted to enter a code, enter '8[...]
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EN 29 English Test signal strength If a channel or transponder is skipped during installation, you can test the signal strength of a satellite or add a new channel. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Search for satellite] > [Satellite reception test] , then press OK . 3. Select the LNB. 4. If you know the frequency of the tra[...]
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EN 30 Subtitles on digital chann els 1. While you watch a digital TV channel, press O PTIONS . 2. Select [Subtitles] , then press OK . 3. Select [Subtitles off] , [Subtitles on] or [On during mute] , then press OK . If you select [On during mute] , subtitles are displayed only when you press to mute the sound. Note: If an MHEG application is activa[...]
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EN 31 English 3. Select a setting, then press OK . [Speaker] : Hear visually impaired audio from speakers only. [Headphone] : Hear visually impaired audio from headphones only. [Speaker + headphone] : Hear visually impaired audio from speakers as well as headphones. Change volume for visually impaired audio 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] [...]
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EN 32 Update software Check version 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Software settings] > [Current software inf] , then press OK . The version of the current software is displayed. Caution: Do not install a lower version of software than the current version installed on your product. TP Vision cannot be held liable or be made responsible for p[...]
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EN 33 English 5 Connect your TV About cables Cable quality 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 connectors transfer picture and sound better. The connections shown in this user manual are recommendations o[...]
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EN 34 SCART A SCART connection combines video and audio signals. SCART connectors can handle RGB video signals but canno t handle high-definition (HD) TV signals. CVBS CVBS only transmits video. For sound, also connect to Audio Left/Right. CVBS connections provide standard picture quality. On certain models, the video input socket on your T[...]
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EN 35 English Connect devices B lu -ray or DVD disc play er Connect the disc player to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the disc player to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the disc player to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable. CVBS AUDIO L/R[...]
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EN 36 TV receiver Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV with an antenna cable. (SAT is available on certain models only.) Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV with a SCART cable.[...]
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EN 37 English Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable. CVBS AUDIO L/R Video recorder Connect the recorder to the TV with an antenna cable. (SAT is available on cert[...]
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EN 38 Connect the recorder to the TV with a SCART cable. Connect the recorder to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the recorder to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable. CVBS AUDIO L/R[...]
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EN 39 English Game console Connect the game console to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the game console to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the game console to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable. CVBS AUDIO L/R[...]
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EN 40 Home theatre Connect the home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable and an optical cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with a SCART cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable.[...]
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EN 41 English Connect the home theatre to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable. CVBS AUDIO L/R Digital camera NonPublish Connect the digital camera to the TV with a USB cable. (For certain c amera models only) Digital camcorder Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with an HDMI cable.[...]
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EN 42 Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable. Connect more devices USB hard drive Connect the USB hard drive to the TV with a USB cable.[...]
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EN 43 English Computer Connect the computer to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the computer to the TV with a DVI-HDMI cable and an audio cable. Connect the computer to the TV with a VGA cable and an audio cable.[...]
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EN 44 Watch a connected device Add new device Before you can watch a connected device, Add its icon to the Home menu for easy access. See Connect your TV > Connect device (Page 34 ). Select from the Source menu. Note: If you connect an HDMI-CEC compliant device to the TV through the HDMI connector and switch it on, the device will be aut[...]
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EN 45 English What you need Warning: This TV complies with the EMC directive only when you use a shielded Cat5 Ethernet cable. An ethernet cable A computer network that includes: a) A universal plug-and-play (UPnP) router and b) A computer with one of the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, M icrosoft Windows Vista, Mac OS X [...]
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EN 46 Start wireless setup 1. Switch on your wireless network router. 2. Connect the Philips USB adapter PTA01 to a USB connector on the TV. The wireless installation starts automatically. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. Tip: Keep the wireless USB adapter connected to the TV. WPS - Wi -Fi Protected Setup 1. If your router supports WPS (WiFi Pr[...]
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EN 47 English Common interface What you can do You can watch scrambled digital TV channels with a Conditional Access Module (CAM). After the CAM is inserted and subscription fees are paid, you can watch the programme. This TV supports CI as well as CI+. CI+ supports premium HD digital programmes with a high level of copy protection. Note: The appli[...]
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EN 48 6 Troubleshooti ng General issues The TV does not switch on: Disconnect the power cable from the power outlet. Wait for one minute then reconnect it. Make sure that the power cable is securely connected. The TV does not respond to remote control or front controls when switched on: The TV requires some time to start up. During this tim[...]
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EN 49 English You want to rearrange or reorder the channel list: After channels have been installed, they appear in the channel list. For information about managing channel lists, including rearranging channels, see Watch TV > Manage channel lists . Picture issues The TV is on, but there is no picture or the picture is distorted: Make sure t[...]
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EN 50 Sound issues There is a picture b ut sound quality is poor : If no audio signal is detected, the TV automatically switches the audio output off — this does not indicate malfunction. Make sure that all cables are properly connected. Make sure that the volume is not muted or set to zero. Make sure that the TV speaker setting is se[...]
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EN 51 English Network issues This section is applicable to certain models only. You want to establish a wireless connection between your TV and home network: Refer to Connect your TV > Network and the Internet > Wi-Fi ready (Page 45 ) for instructions on how to connect your TV wirelessly to your home network. Smart TV does not work: (Smart TV[...]
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EN 52 7 Product specifications Power and recept ion Product specifications are subject to change without notice. Power Mains power : AC 220-240 V~, 50 -60 Hz Standby power consumption : < 0.3 W Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius For power consumption, see the product specifications at www.philips.com/support . The power[...]
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EN 53 English Display resoluti ons Computer formats - HDMI (Resolution - refresh rate) 640 x 480 - 60 Hz 800 x 600 - 60 Hz 1024 x 768 - 60 Hz 1280 x 720 - 60 Hz 1280 x 768 - 60 Hz 1280 x 1024 - 60 Hz 1360 x 768 - 60 Hz For Full HD TV only: 1680 x 1050 - 60 Hz 1920 x 1080 - 60 Hz Computer formats - VGA (Resolution - refresh rate) 640 x 480 - 60 Hz 8[...]
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EN 54 Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported DLNA-compliant media server software (DLNA is available on certain models only) Windows Media Player (for Microsoft Windows) Twonky Media (for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X) Sony Vaio Media Server (for Microsoft Windows) TVersity (for [...]
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EN 5 5 Englis h Supporte d TV m ounts You can mount your T V on the wall with a compatible TV mount (sold separ ately)*. Select the type of TV mount for your TV screen size: 48 cm / 19 inc hes: 75 mm x 75 mm, M4 56 cm / 22 inc hes: 75 mm x 75 mm, M4 61 cm / 24 inc hes : 75mm x 75 mm, M4 66 cm / 26 inc hes: 100 mm x 1 00 mm, M4 81 cm / 32 inc hes: -[...]
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EN 56 For 32PFL3507 and 32PFL3307: For PFL32x7 - 32 to 42 inch TVs: Before you mount the TV on the wall, find the correct length of the screw. To find the length of screw, add the thickness of your wall mount to the screw length, as shown in the graphic. For 32PFL3517 and 26PFL32x7: Before you mount the TV on the wall, find the correct length of th[...]
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EN 57 English For PFL38x7 - 32 to 46 inch TVs: Before you mount the TV on the wall, find the correct length of the screw. To find the length of screw, add the thickness of your wall mount to the screw length, as shown in the graphic. For 50PFL38x7: Before you mount the TV on the wall, find the correct length of the screw. To find the length of scre[...]
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EN 58 8 Index A age rating - 21 amplifier, select output - 23 analogue channels, fine-tune - 27 analogue channels, subtitles - 29 audio language - 29 audio sync - 23 C CAM, enable - 47 CAM, insert - 47 CAM, see Conditional Access Module - 47 channel list - 13 channels - 13 channels, favourites - 13 channels, fine-tune (analogue) - 27 channels, inst[...]
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EN 59 English end of use - 10 energy efficient, settings - 10 Energy label - 11 EPG, Electronic Programme Guide - 3 external hard disk - 42 F favourite channels, list - 13 G game console - 39 games - 19 H HDMI - 33 HDMI ARC - 33 hearing impaired - 30 help, onscree n - 11 Help, version - 57 high-definition (HD), content - 3 home mode - 31 home netwo[...]
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EN 60 S safety - 6 satellite, add or remove - 29 satellite, install channels - 28 satellite, settings - 28 SCART - 34 Scenea, enable - 24 Scenea, load wallpaper - 24 screen care - 8 screen saver - 24 sensors - 4 settings, assistant - 25 settings, audio format - 26 settings, game - 19 settings, picture - 25 settings, sound - 26 shop mode - 31 sleept[...]
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