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1 Get started TV controls Rear controls (For 32 and 42 TV tour inch TVs only) High 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, •...
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Rear controls (For 22 and 26 Sensors inch TVs only) 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. +/- (Volume +/-): Increase or decrease volume.
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(Mute): Mute or restore audio. (Navigation buttons): 7. VOL +/- (Volume): Adjust volume. : Switch channels. 8. CH Navigate through menus and select (Format): Change the picture items. format to suit the video source. 19. MENU: Access the home menu. 20.
TV, disconnect the TV before you use your TV. If damage is from the power outlet caused by failure to follow the immediately. Contact Philips instructions, the warranty does not Consumer Care to have the TV apply. checked before use.
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To disconnect the TV from the • Risk of injury to children! mains power, the power plug of Follow these precautions to prevent the TV must be disconnected. the TV from toppling over and When disconnecting the power, causing injury to children: always pull the power plug, Never place the TV on a surface •...
Errors reported to Philips of time. Stationary images will be adapted and published on include onscreen menus, black the Philips support website as soon bars, time displays, etc. If you as possible. must use stationary images, Terms of warranty...
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Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardisation for Any operation expressly •...
Energy saving picture settings: • You can apply a combination of energy saving picture Manufactured under licence from settings. While you watch TV, Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the press MENU and select [Setup]. double D symbol are trademarks of Then select [Other Settings] Dolby Laboratories.
European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself Visit the Philips support website about the local separate collection at www.philips.com/support. system for electrical and electronic On the Philips support website, you products. can also: Find answers to Frequently • Asked Questions (FAQ) Download a printable PDF •...
2 Use your TV Automatic switch off You can save energy with this TV's energy efficiency settings, which are enabled by default. If there is no Watch TV user interaction (such as pressing a remote control button or a control on the rear panel) for four hours, the Switch TV on or off TV will automatically switch to...
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Press the Numeric buttons to • Manage channel lists enter a channel number. After the channels are installed, you can: Rename channels • Reorder channels • Skip channels • Listen to digital radio • Rename channels When you select a channel, its name appears.
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1. Press MENU. [Game]: Ideal settings for • 2. Select [Setup], then press OK. games (except for TV source). 3. Select [Channels] > [Channel Select your preferred sound setting Skip], then press OK. 1. Press MENU. The channel list is displayed. 2.
The available picture formats View media depend on the video source: [16:9]: Display the classic 16:9 • format without distortion. What you can do [Just]: Adjust the picture format • You can play photos and music on according to the input source. your TV from a USB device [4:3]: Display the standard 4:3 •...
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1. Press the Navigation buttons to Play files from USB select a photo thumbnail, then press If you have photos or music files on a USB storage device, you can play 2. Press OK again to start the the files on TV. slideshow.
3 Use more of [Maximum volume]: Limit the • maximum volume of the TV. [Switch on volume]: When • your TV switched on, the TV switches to a predefined volume. 3. Press EXIT to store all professional Professional mode mode settings and exit. Guest menu What you can do Here are a few settings that hotel...
[Display Settings]: Set the • Text language preferred subtitle type. For digital TV channels where the broadcasters provide different text Play games languages, you can select your preferred primary and secondary language. Add a game console 1. Press MENU. You can play games consoles 2.
Sleep timer Set locks and timers You can switch the TV to standby after a specified time. Clock 1. Press MENU. You can display a clock on the TV. 2. Select [Timer], then press OK. The clock displays the time that is 3.
(Samsung), Aquos Link (Sharp) or programmes according to age. BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands 1. Press MENU. are fully compatible with Philips TV. 2. Select [Setup], then press OK. 3. Select [Child Lock], then press OK. After you switch on HDMI control, the following features are available: 4.
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Configure each HDMI-CEC • compliant device properly. Switch on HDMI control. • Note: If an HDMI Audio Return Channel (HDMI ARC) compliant device is connected to the HDMI ARC connector on the TV, you can output TV audio through an HDMI cable.
4 Set up your TV [V.Position]: Adjust the vertical • position of the picture. For HDMI (DVI) only. Picture and sound More picture settings You can change the settings in the Picture menu. 1. While you watch TV, press MENU. 2.
1. Press MENU. Install analogue channels 2. Select [Setup], then press OK. You can search and store analogue 3. Select [Channels] > [Auto Scan], TV channels one by one. then press OK to start channel 1. Press MENU. search. 2. Select [Setup], then press OK. Tip: Press OK to see the channel list.
1. While you watch TV, press MENU. Language settings 2. Select [Setup], then press OK. 3. Select [Other Settings] > [Power Save]. Audio language 4. Select [On] or [Off]. If the TV channel broadcasts multiple or dual audio languages, Location you can select your preferred audio To make sure that the correct TV language.
update new software manually • by air Update automatically When available, the TV can receive software updates through digital broadcasts. When a software update is received, you are prompted to update the software. 1. Press MENU. 2. Select [Setup], then press OK. 3.
5 Connect your Connect HDMI cables shorter • than 5 meters/16.4 feet. 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.
CVBS CVBS only transmits video. For You can connect VGA to display PC sound, also connect to Audio content on the TV. Left/Right. VGA only transmits video. For sound, CVBS connections provide • also connect to AUDIO IN. standard picture quality. Connect devices Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player to the TV with an HDMI cable.
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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 TV receiver Connect the digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV.
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Connect the digital TV receiver to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the digital TV receiver to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the digital TV receiver to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable.
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Video recorder Connect the recorder to the TV with an antenna 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.
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.
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Home theatre Connect the home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable and a coaxial audio cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with a composite cable (CVBS) and an audio L/R cable.
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Digital camera NonPublis h Connect the digital camera to the TV with a USB cable. (For certain camera models only) Digital camcorder Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with an HDMI cable. 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. Computer Connect the computer to the TV with an HDMI cable.
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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. External speakers Connect the 2W external speakers (sold separately) to the 8 ohm AUDIO OUT connector on the TV with an audio cable.
Wait until the TV cools down before you reconnect the power cable. If the blinking General issues reoccurs, contact Philips Consumer Care. The TV does not switch on: You forgot the 4-digit code to Disconnect the power cable •...
You want to rearrange or reorder Make sure that the picture • the channel list: settings are set correctly. After channels have been installed, The TV did not save your picture they appear in the channel list. For settings: information about managing Make sure that the TV location is set channel lists, including rearranging to Home.
Some devices may require you • You cannot use HDMI control to manually enable HDMI audio features: output. If HDMI audio is already Make sure that your HDMI devices enabled but you still cannot are HDMI-CEC compatible. HDMI hear audio, try changing the control features only work with digital audio format of the devices that are HDMI-CEC...
Philips TV community at www.supportforum.philips.com. If you wish to speak to or email a Philips representative, contact the Philips Consumer Care in your country. You can find the contact details in the leaflet accompanying this TV or at www.philips.com/support.
For power consumption, see the • 1280 x 1024 - 60 Hz product specifications 1360 x 768 - 60 Hz at www.philips.com/support. For Full HD TV only: Reception 1680 x 1050 - 60 Hz Antenna input: 75 ohm coaxial •...
AUDIO IN: DVI/VGA (stereo • Multimedia 3.5mm mini-jack) Composite and Audio: • Supported multimedia connections CVBS/VIDEO, Audio L/R USB: Connect only USB devices • Component and Audio: CVBS/Y • which consume 500mA of Pb Pr, Audio L/R power or less. SPDIF OUT: Cinch •...
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For 22 inch TVs: For 26 inch TVs: Before you mount the TV on the Before you mount the TV on the wall, find the correct length of the wall, find the correct length of the screw. screw. To find the length of screw, add the To find the length of screw, add the thickness of your wall mount to the thickness of your wall mount to the...
To find the length of screw, add the For 42 inch TVs: thickness of your wall mount to the Before you mount the TV on the screw length, as shown in the wall, find the correct length of the graphic. screw.
- 30 install channels, automatic - 18 connect, TV receiver - 23 connect, USB - 12 connectors - 21 language, subtitles - 19 contact information, on Internet - 9 location, home or shop - 19 contact Philips - 9...
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switch on, professional mode - 13 switch TV on, off - 10 mode, home or shop - 19 multimedia, play files - 12 multimedia, supported formats - 34 text, digital text - 14 text, language - 14 text, subpages - 14 parental rating - 15 trademarks and copyrights - 7 PC, connect - 29...
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