Philips 42PFL6805H 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 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 6 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 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 11 Power switch 17 Register your TV 18 Help and support 19 Use your TV 20 Remote control 20 Menus 23 Watch TV 27 Watch a connected device 31 Mo[...]

1 1.1 To begin TV tour Econova With this Econova TV , you can enjoy best- in - class technology and minimise your environmental impact. This is a TV with the lowest energy consumption without compromising on picture and sound quality. Packed with environmental innovations for a better future. Most important innovations are . . . • a thin housing [...]

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[...]

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 the green option or the Eco settings . Yellow With the yellow key, you select the yellow option or the Help menu . Blue With the blue key, you select the blue option. Read more about the remote[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

Position the stand bracket on the back of the TV as shown. Fix the bracket with the 2 screws using the supplied hex key. Position the bottom plate on the bracket as shown. 12 To begin / Setting up[...]

Fix the bottom plate with one screw using the hex key. 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 260mm (42PFL6805). Fix the 2 mounting discs. Use screws with a diameter of max 6mm. To begin / Setting up 13[...]

Slide the bottom plate of the stand onto the mounting discs. To level the TV, pull the bottom of the TV towards you slightly and let it slide on the discs. Position the stand bracket opposite to the wall mount position. 14 To begin / Setting up[...]

VESA info Your TV is prepared for a VESA - compliant wall mount bracket (not included). VESA codes to purchase the bracket: VESA MIS -F 200,200,M6 (for 42PFL6805) Use a screw length as shown in the drawing. Positioning the TV Carefully read the safety precautions before positioning the TV. • Position the TV where light does not shine directly on [...]

Position the TV at the ideal viewing distance. Get more from HD TV picture or any picture without straining your eyes. Find the 'sweet spot', right in front of the TV, for the best possible TV experience and relaxed viewing. The ideal distance to watch TV from is three times its diagonal screen size. When seated, your eyes should be level[...]

1.3 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. (Zero power.) To begin / Power switch 17[...]

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[...]

1.5 Help and support Using Help and Search Help You can open Help from the Home menu. In most cases, you can also press the Yellow key 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 Yel[...]

2 2.1 Use your TV Remote control Overview 1 Standby O To switch the TV on or back to standby. 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, page or chapter. 7 Previous X To switch to[...]

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 directly or to enter text. 18 Subtitle To swit[...]

Charge the remote control battery To charge the battery, lay the remote control on a table with the solar cells facing up. Put away the remote control on a location with a reasonable amount of daylight. If you do this every day, the battery will hardly need additional charging. Direct sunlight You can leave the remote control in direct sunlight to [...]

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[...]

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 Browse 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 statio[...]

Enter text with the remote control keypad Use the navigation keys to position the cursor in the text. Press b (Back) to delete 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 t[...]

In the Adjust menu you can adjust the following: • Picture format • Smart picture (presets) • Smart sound (presets) • Speakers • Surround • Picture shift Picture format Read more about the Picture format settings in Help > Use your TV > Watch TV > Picture format . Smart picture, Smart sound You can set the TV to the pre - defin[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 combination of preset settings suited to a specific use like gaming or daylight [...]

If the TV is on, press O on the remote control to switch to standby. The red standby key indicator is on. Although the TV consumes very little power when on standby, energy does continue to be consumed. When the TV is not in use for an extended period of time, we recommend you switch the TV off completely with the power switch. 30 Use your TV / Wat[...]

2.4 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 [...]

3 3.1 More on ... Text Text pages Open Text To open Text while watching TV, press Teletext on the remote control or 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 - [...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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 the 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 pres[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

4 4.1 Setup Picture and Sound 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 smart sett[...]

Auto switch off With Auto switch off the TV will automatically switch to standby after 4 hours. You will be warned 1 minute before switch off. This automatic switch to standby prevents unnecessary energy use in case you forget about the TV being switched on. Select Auto switch off and press OK to mark or unmark. 40 Setup / Picture and Sound[...]

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[...]

To correct the TV clock , press h > Setup > TV settings > Preferences > Clock and select Country dependent . Select Daylight saving and select the appropriate setting. To set the time and date manually, select Manual . Then select Time or Date . 42 Setup / Channels[...]

4.3 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 Home menu. The TV comes with EasyLink switched on. With an EasyLink device connected, EasyLink offers the following: • One touch play[...]

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[...]

4.4 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 with USB It might be necessary to update the TV software. You need a PC with an high - speed Internet connection and a USB memory device to upload the software o[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 a Scart connection of the TV. VGA Use a VGA cable (DE15 connector) to connect a computer to the TV. With this connection you can use the TV as a computer monitor. You[...]

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. [...]

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). 50 Connections / Connect devices[...]

Audio to Video synchronisation (sync) If the sound does not match with the video on screen, you can set a delay on most DVD Home Theatre Systems to match the sound and 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 th[...]

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. 52 Connections / Connect devices[...]

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 53[...]

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. 54 Connections / Connect devices[...]

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 55[...]

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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, use 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 (A[...]

To view pictures stored on your digital photo camera, you can connect the camera directly 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 transfer its content with PTP [...]

TV as PC monitor You can connect the TV to your computer as a PC monitor. Before connecting the PC, set the PC monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz. See the following pages for how to connect your computer. Use a VGA cable to connect the PC to the VGA connector and an audio L/R cable to connect the VGA Audio L/R to the back of the TV. Use a DVI to HDMI ad[...]

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[...]

5.5 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 & conditions. Insert a CAM Switch off the TV before inserting a CAM. Loo[...]

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 hotline in your country. Loo[...]

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 the power cable connection. The TV does not respond to the remote control • The remote control might run low on power. To charge the remote control, use the charger cable supplied to connect the remote control [...]

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[...]

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 the 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 anten[...]

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 sound interruptio[...]

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 . [...]

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 [...]

7.2 Environmental Eco - label Philips continuously 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 effo[...]

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 consumption : < 0.075W • Power saving features : Light sensor, Eco mode, Pi[...]

7.4 Display and sound Display / Picture • Diagonal size : 107cm / 42" • Picture enhancement : - Pixel Precise HD - LED display - 100Hz Clear LCD • Display type : LCD Full HD • Panel resolution : 1920 x 1080p • Color processing : 4 trillion colors 14bit RGB • Brightness : 450 cd/m2 • Dynamic contrast : 500.000:1 • Response time [...]

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[...]

7.6 Multimedia Connections • USB 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 transport stream • AVI, MP4, MKV, ASF Specifications / Multimedia 73[...]

7.7 Connectivity TV Rear • EXT1 Scart : Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB • EXT2 Scart : Audio L/R, CVBS in, RGB • EXT3 : 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 — [...]

7.8 Dimensions and weights 42PFL6805 Width 991 mm Height 605 mm Depth 43 mm Weight ±17 kg . . . with TV stand Height 658 mm Depth 200 mm Weight ±19 kg UMv 3104 327 0043.2 - 100902 Specifications / Dimensions and weights 75[...]

Index 2 2-in - 1 stand 11 A Add your devices 23 Adjust menu 25 Audio Out delay 44 Auto subtitle shift 44 Auto switch off 40 B Balance 39 Black bars 29 Browse menu 23 C CAM 61 Channel list 24 Channel list options 24 Channels 27 CI+ 61 Clock 42 Common interface slot 61 Component Video YPbPr 47 Connections 47 Consumer Care 62 Current TV software 45 D [...]

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