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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome PFL50x7M/08 PFL55x7M/08 EN User Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Channel issues Important information Picture issues Sustainability Sound issues Help and support Connection issues Network issues Use your TV Contact Philips Watch TV Product specifications View programme guide Watch 3D Power and reception View media Display and sound Browse Smart TV...
  • Page 3: Get Started

    For information about the availability of HD and pictures on a wide screen TV with channels in your country, contact your Philips excellent sound. dealer or see www.philips.com/support. You can also connect your PC to the TV with an HDMI or VGA cable.
  • Page 4: Tv Controls

    1. : Switch the TV on or to standby. Programme guides 2. CH +/-: Switch to the next or previous You can find out what's on and what's channel. coming up with the now and next EPG : Select a connected device. (Electronic Programme guide) or eight day +/-: Increase or decrease volume.
  • Page 5 You can also view a slideshow of the images in your smartphone on the TV. To download the application 'Philips My (Back): Return to the previous menu Remote', visit the Apple App store or the page or exit from a TV function.
  • Page 6: Important Information

    TV, disconnect the TV from the TV tightly. Place the TV on a flat, the power outlet immediately. Contact level surface that can support the Philips Consumer Care to have the TV combined weight of the TV and the checked before use. stand.
  • Page 7  3D, health warning Never place the TV on tall furniture, such as a bookcase, without anchoring Available for certain models only. both the furniture and TV to the wall  If you or your family have a history of or a suitable support.
  • Page 8 Although it has effective pixels without notice. Trademarks are the property of 99.999% or more, black dots or bright of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V or their points of light (red, green or blue) may respective owners. TP Vision Netherlands appear constantly on the screen.
  • Page 9 One of Philips’ leading Business Principles is throughout the world. to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products, to comply with...
  • Page 10: Sustainability

    PlayReady Final Products  Power management: An advanced Content owners use Microsoft PlayReady ™ power management system helps save content access technology to protect their the energy consumed by this TV. intellectual property, including copyrighted To view how your personalised TV content.
  • Page 11: Help And Support

    European Directive 2006/66/EC, which energy consumption, warranty policy, spare cannot be disposed of with normal parts and recycling of this TV on the Philips household waste. Please inform yourself website for your country at about the local rules on separate collection www.philips.com.
  • Page 12 Contact Philips You can contact Philips Consumer Care in your country for support. The number is available in the leaflet accompanying this product or online at www.philips.com/support. Before you contact Philips, write down the model and serial number of your TV. You can find this information on the back of your TV or on the TV packaging.
  • Page 13: Use Your Tv

    2 Use your TV Automatic switch off You can save energy with this TV's energy efficiency settings. The settings are enabled by default, so that if there is no user Watch TV interaction (such as pressing a remote control button or a control on the rear panel) for four hours, the TV will Switch TV on or off automatically switch to standby.
  • Page 14 Switch TV channels Manage channel lists  Press CH +/- on the remote control or After the channels have been installed, you can manage them:  Press the Numeric buttons to enter a  Rename channels channel number.  Reorder channels ...
  • Page 15 Listen to digital radio Use smart settings If digital radio channels are available, you can Your TV comes with smart picture and listen to them. They are installed sound settings. You can apply these settings automatically when you install TV channels. or customise them.
  • Page 16: View Programme Guide

    Change picture format View programme guide You can change the picture format to suit the video source. From broadcaster 1. Press ADJUST. You can view information about digital TV 2. Select [Picture format], then press OK. channels using programme guides provided 3.
  • Page 17: Watch 3D

    Health warning (Page 7). Set programme guide To watch 3D on this TV, you need the Before you use the programme guide, check Philips 3D Max active glasses, PTA507 (sold the following settings: separately). 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] >...
  • Page 18 To switch the overlapping images to 3D,  To ensure unobstructed reception on change the 3D format. the 3D glasses, do not block the 3D ADJUST. 1. Press transmitter on the TV. 2. Select [3D].  If the TV displays pictures that overlap vertically, select [3D - Side by side].
  • Page 19: View Media

    Play files from USB View media If you have photos, videos or music files on a USB storage device, you can play the files on What you can do You can play videos, photos and music on Caution: your TV from: ...
  • Page 20: Browse Smart Tv

    3. (Optional) On your PC, register with  [Slideshow transition]: Set the Philips to enjoy exclusive benefits and transition from one picture to the next. receive updates on product information. You can register at any time.
  • Page 21 Connect the TV to the Internet Access Smart TV Applications 1. On your home network, connect a router (Apps) with a high-speed connection to the You can access apps through the Smart TV Internet. home page. The icons on this page represent 2.
  • Page 22 Scroll pages Rent online videos Press P+ and P- to scroll up and down on a What you can do web page. With this TV, you can rent a video from Reload page online video store apps in Smart TV. You If a page does not load correctly, press can rent a video using the following steps: OPTIONS, then select [Reload page].
  • Page 23: Interactive Tv

    3. Press the Navigation buttons to select a Interactive TV store, then press OK to confirm. The icon of the video store is added to the home page. What you can do 4. To view a store, select its icon and press With interactive TV, you can view additional information or entertainment pages provided Rent a video...
  • Page 24 Access interactive TV Most channels that offer interactive services invite you to press the Red button or OK to open their interactive programme. 1. Switch to a digital channel with interactive services. While the application is loading, a blinking symbol is displayed. When the application has loaded, an icon is displayed.
  • Page 25: Use More Of Your Tv

    3 Use more of  Do not overload the USB port. If you connect a USB hard drive device that your TV consumes more than 500mA power, make sure that it is connected to its own external power supply. 1. Make sure that the TV and the USB hard Pause TV drive are switched off.
  • Page 26: Record Tv Shows

    Pause a live TV broadcast Record TV shows What you can do If your TV is connected to the Internet, you can record TV programmes onto a USB hard drive. You can either record current TV programmes or a future TV programme. Start and manage the recordings from the electronic programme guide on the TV.
  • Page 27 If you can't see the [TV Recording] button, Note: While you are formatting the USB make sure that the programme guide data is hard drive, do not connect other USB set to be updated through the network. devices to the TV. >...
  • Page 28 Programme information To stop recording at any time, press . To view more information about a Note: programme, select the programme from the  While recording, you cannot switch TV programme guide and press OK. Depending channels. on the status of this programme, you can ...
  • Page 29: Play Games

    Play games What you need  Use two pairs of Philips 3D Max active glasses - PTA507 (sold separately). See Add a game console the user manual of the glasses for information on how to turn on the You can play games projected on your TV.
  • Page 30: View Text

    4. Select the format in which the split-screen Text options game is displayed: [Side by side] or [Top / 1. While you view text, press OPTIONS. bottom]. 2. Select an option: 5. Press OK.  [Freeze page] / [Unfreeze page]: The TV shows the two screens as full Freeze or unfreeze the current page.
  • Page 31: Set Locks And Timers

    Search Set locks and timers You can search for a word or number that exists on the current text page. Clock 1. While you are viewing text, press OK to You can display a clock on the TV screen. highlight the first word or number. The clock displays the time that is broadcast 2.
  • Page 32: Use Easylink

    BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully Numeric buttons. The [Channel lock] menu compatible with Philips EasyLink. appears. After you have switched on Philips EasyLink, 3. Select channels to lock or unlock. the following features are available: One-touch play...
  • Page 33 EasyLink remote control Control devices simultaneously You can control multiple HDMI-CEC If you connect multiple HDMI-CEC devices compliant devices with your TV remote that support this setting, you can control all control. such devices through the TV remote control. System audio control Note: This is an advanced setting.
  • Page 34 Select speaker output with the adjust menu them. If [EasyLink] or [EasyLink autostart] are  If you are using a Philips HTS, the audio selected, you can access the Adjust menu to and video are automatically switch the TV audio.
  • Page 35: View Scenea

    1. Press ADJUST to receive audio from You can also load your own picture from a the connected Philips EasyLink device. connected USB storage device or a If available, audio only mode is switched on. connected PC as the wallpaper.
  • Page 36: Set Up Your Tv

    4 Set up your TV  [Pixel Plus HD] / [Pixel Precise HD]*: Control advanced settings to fine-tune each pixel to match surrounding pixels. This setting produces a brilliant, high- Picture and sound definition image. - [HD Natural Motion]*: Reduce motion judder and reproduce smooth Settings assistant motion.
  • Page 37: Channel Settings

     [3D depth on/off]*: Enable or disable Reset picture and sound You can restore the default picture and  [Switch to 3D]*: Specify the way the sound settings, while the channel installation TV switches to 3D. settings remain the same. 1.
  • Page 38 Tip: Press LIST to see the channel list. Install digital channels Note: When digital TV channels are found, NonPu blish If you know the channel frequency of the the list of installed channels may display channels you want to install, you can search empty channel numbers.
  • Page 39 You can copy channel lists from one Philips By default, when there are changes to these TV to another through a USB storage channel lists, the TV updates them device.
  • Page 40: Satellite Settings

    Step 3: If the second TV has no channels Satellite settings installed 1. Switch on the second TV (on which you want to copy the channel list). What you can do Initial installation starts. View satellite channels 2. Follow the onscreen instructions and Note: Available on certain models only.
  • Page 41: Language Settings

    Test signal strength Remove a satellite 1. Press > [Setup] > [Search for If a channel or transponder is skipped during satellite]. installation, you can test the signal strength of 2. Select [Remove satellite], then press OK. a satellite or add a new channel. 1.
  • Page 42: Universal Access Settings

    Subtitles on analogue channels Hearing impaired access Tip: To make sure that a hearing impaired 1. While you watch an analogue TV channel, press TEXT. audio language is available, press OPTIONS, then select [Audio language]. 2. Enter the three-digit page number of the subtitles page (usually '888').
  • Page 43: Other Settings

    Select audio from speakers or headphones  [Descriptive]: Hear descriptive speech You can choose to hear the visually impaired in the visually impaired audio. audio through the TV speakers, headphones  [Subtitles]: Hear subtitles in the visually or both. impaired audio. 1.
  • Page 44: Update Software

    Note: The update assistant directs you to  While seated, your eyes should be level the Philips support website. See the with the centre of the screen. installation instructions on the website to Stand mount or wall mount complete the update.
  • Page 45: Connect Your Tv

    5 Connect your 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.
  • Page 46: Connect Devices

    SCART A SCART connection combines video and You can connect VGA to display PC content audio signals. Use the supplied SCART on the TV. adapter cable to connect devices. VGA only transmits video. For sound, also SCART connectors can handle RGB video connect to AUDIO IN.
  • Page 47 Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable to connect the disc player to the TV. 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.
  • Page 48 Use the supplied adapter cable with a SCART cable to connect the satellite or digital TV receiver to the TV. Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable to connect the disc player to the TV. Video recorder Connect the recorder to the TV with an antenna cable.
  • Page 49 Use the supplied adapter cable with a SCART cable to connect the recorder to the TV. Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable to connect the disc player to the TV. Game console Connect the game console to the TV with an HDMI cable.
  • Page 50 Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable to connect the disc player to the TV. Home theatre Connect the home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable and an optical cable. Use the supplied adapter cable with a SCART cable to connect the home theatre to the TV.
  • Page 51 Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable to connect the disc player to the TV. Digital camera Connect the digital camera to the TV with a USB cable. Digital camcorder Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with an HDMI cable.
  • Page 52: Connect More Devices

    Use an audio cable and the supplied adapter cable with a component video (Y Pb Pr) cable to connect the disc player to the TV. 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.
  • Page 53 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. Note: Keyboard and mouse  If you need extra USB connectors, use USB keyboard a USB hub.
  • Page 54 Connect the keyboard and mouse to the TV with a USB cable. When the TV detects the keyboard, you can When the TV detects the mouse, set the select the keyboard layout and test your tracking speed. Navigate into the test area to selection.
  • Page 55: Watch A Connected Device

    From Source menu Watch a connected device You can also press SOURCE to display a list of connector names. Select the connector that connects the device to the Add new device You can watch a connected device in one of SOURCE.
  • Page 56 What you need Wired connection Warning: This TV complies with the EMC 1. Switch on the router and switch on its directive only when you use a shielded DHCP setting. Cat5 Ethernet cable. 2. Connect the router with an Ethernet cable to the TV.
  • Page 57 WPS - Wi-Fi Protected Setup Set secured connection with WPA encryption 1. If your router supports WPS (WiFi Protected Setup), press the WPS button on If your router has WPA (WiFi Protected the router. Access) security, enter the pass phrase with 2.
  • Page 58: Common Interface

    Watch CAM services Common interface 1. After inserting and activating the CAM, press OPTIONS. What you can do 2. Select [Common interface], then press You can watch scrambled digital TV channels 3. Select the CAM provider, then press OK. with a Conditional Access Module (CAM). After the CAM is inserted and subscription fees are paid, you can watch the programme.
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Wait until the TV cools down before about managing channel lists, including you reconnect the power cable. If the rearranging channels, see Watch TV > blinking reoccurs, contact Philips Consumer Manage channel lists. Care. You forgot the 4-digit code to unlock the channel blocking feature (child lock): Enter ‘8888’.
  • Page 60: Picture Issues

    The picture from broadcasts is scrambled: Picture issues You may need a Conditional Access Module to access content. Check with your service The TV is on, but there is no picture or the operator. picture is distorted: An "e-sticker" banner displaying ...
  • Page 61: Sound Issues

    Sound issues Connection issues There is a picture but sound quality is There are problems with HDMI devices: poor:  Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth If no audio signal is detected, the TV Digital Content Protection) support can automatically switches the audio output off delay the time taken for a TV to display —...
  • Page 62: Network Issues

    TV and that your router has open access to the Internet. If your router has a If you wish to speak to or email a Philips firewall or security settings, make sure that it representative, contact the Philips Consumer allows Smart TV data to pass through - Care in your country.
  • Page 63: Product Specifications

    - For 40, 46, 55 inch models: 28  W @ 30% THD For power consumption, see the  product specifications at Incredible Surround www.philips.com/support.  Clear Sound  Dynamic Bass Enhancement The power rating stated on the product ...
  • Page 64: Multimedia

    Video formats Multimedia (Resolution - refresh rate) 480i - 60 Hz Supported multimedia connections 480p - 60 Hz  USB: NTFS, FAT 16, FAT 32. 576i - 50 Hz Connect only USB devices which 576p - 50 Hz consume 500 mA of power or less. 720p - 50Hz, 60 Hz ...
  • Page 65: Connectivity

    Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported subtitle formats Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters. Supported media server software  JVC media server   Twonky Media (for Microsoft Windows MediaTomb and Mac OS X) ...
  • Page 66: Supported Tv Mounts

    For 32 - 40 inch models  SCART (RGB/CVBS): SCART mini Top screws: 16 mm adaptor Bottom screws: 13 mm  HDMI 1 ARC: HDMI Audio Return For 46 - 55 inch models Channel All screws: 16 mm  HDMI 2/3: HDMI ...
  • Page 67: Index

    CAM, insert - 58 connectors - 45 CAM, see Conditional Access Module - 58 contact information, on Internet - 11 channel list - 14 contact Philips - 12 channel list, copy - 39 channels - 14 channels, favourites - 14 demo - 43...
  • Page 68 display - 63 home network - 55 display resolution - 63 home theatre system, connect - 50 DTVi - 23 install channels, automatic - 37 EasyLink - 32 Interactive TV - 23 EasyLink, controls - 33 EasyLink, enable - 33 kensington lock - 8 EasyLink, features - 32 EasyLink, onscreen control - 5...
  • Page 69 product support - 11 Smart TV, applications - 21 Smart TV, browse - 20 Smart TV, network - 55 rear controls - 4 smartphone control - 5 record, TV programmes - 26 software, check version - 44 record, USB device - 26 software, digital update - 44 recorder, connect - 48 software, Internet - 44...
  • Page 70 visually impaired - 42 volume - 13 wall mount - 66 wallpaper - 35 wireless connection - 56 YouTube - 21 YPbPr, component video - 45...
  • Page 71 © 2012 TP Vision Netherlands B.V. All rights reserved. Document order number 313913705205...

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