Contents 1 Home Screen Overview 11.2 All Settings 2 Get Support 12 Wireless and Networks 2.1 Identify and Register your TV 12.1 Home Network 2.2 TV Help and User Manual 12.2 Connect to Network 2.3 TV Diagnose and Self-diagnose 12.3 Wireless and Network Settings 13 Smart TV and Apps 2.4 Consumer Care / Repair 3 Quick Guide...
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25.2 HEVC Advance 25.3 Dolby Audio 25.4 Wi-Fi Alliance 25.5 Other Trademarks 26 Open Source 26.1 Open Source Software 26.2 Open Source License 27 Disclaimer regarding services and/or software offered by third parties Index...
You can access All Settings menu via the icon at the top right corner. You can also find the Frequent settings and Quick menu with common settings in the Philips TV Menu, which can be invoked directly from the remote control. TV Guide Select ...
- Power - Picture Go to www.philips.com/TVsupport - Sound - Connect external devices - Network - TV tuner TV Help and User Manual - Clear cache memory - Apps ...
Find the telephone number in the printed documentation that came with the TV. Or consult our website www.philips.com/TVsupport and select your country if needed. TV model number and serial number You might be asked to provide the TV product model number and serial number.
TV application. Quick Guide Middle Remote Control Key Overview OK key To confirm a selection or setting. To open the channel list while watching TV. 2 - Back Standby / On To switch back to the previous channel you selected. To switch the TV on or back to Standby.
Batteries and Cleaning Replace batteries Refer to the Quick Start Guide in your product package for detailed information about the remote control batteries. If the TV does not react on a key press on the remote control, the batteries might be empty. To replace the batteries, open the battery compartment on the back of the remote control.
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1 - With the TV switched on, press the joystick key on the bottom of the TV to bring up the basic menu. 2 - Press left or right to select Volume, Channel or Sources. Select Demo, to start a demo movie. 3 - Press up or down to adjust the volume or tune to the next or previous channel.
• The ideal distance to watch TV is 2 to 5 times its 100x100, M4 (min.: 8 mm, max: 10 mm) diagonal screen size. When seated, your eyes should • 43PFS6808 be level with the centre of the screen. 100x100, M6 (min.: 8 mm, max: 11 mm) •...
To switch the TV to standby, press on the remote control. You can also press the small joystick key on Turn on TV the bottom of the TV. In standby mode, the TV is still connected to the Connect Power Cable mains power but consumes very little energy.
Connections Connectivity guide Always connect a device to the TV with the highest quality connection available. Also, use good quality cables to ensure a good transfer of picture and sound. When you connect a device, the TV recognizes its type and gives each device a correct type name. You can change the type name if you wish.
Audio Device HDMI ARC Only HDMI 1 on the TV have HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel). If the device, typically a Home Theatre System (HTS), also has the HDMI ARC connection, connect it to any of the HDMI connections on this TV. With the HDMI ARC connection, you do not need to connect the extra audio cable that sends the sound of the TV picture to the HTS.
• press SOURCES to open the Sources menu and select a connected device. The Philips TV Remote App is available for iOS and Android and is free of charge. Alternatively, you can go (Home) > Settings Block a Device >...
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Digital TV operators provide a CI+ module Set Passwords and PIN Codes (Conditional Access Module - CAM) and an accompanying smart card, when you subscribe to For some CAMs, you must enter a PIN code to watch their premium programmes. These programmes have its channels.
Switch Source Source List • To open the sources menu, press SOURCES . • To switch to a connected device, select the device with the Arrow / navigation keys and press OK. • To view the technical information of the connected device you are watching, press ...
for channels Channels 1 - Select Start now and press OK. 2 - Select Update channels to only add new digital channels. 3 - Select Start and press OK to update channels. This can take a few minutes. About Channels and Switch Quick reinstall Channels ...
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select Advanced. or removed, a message is shown at TV start up. The TV must be in standby to automatically update Frequency step size channels. The TV searches for channels in steps of 8MHz. If this results in having no channels installed or if some channels are missing, you can search in smaller Channel Update Message steps of 1MHz.
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To fine tune a channel, select Fine tune and • Low LO Frequency / High LO Frequency - The local press OK. You can fine tune the channel oscillator frequencies are set to standard values. with or . Adjust the values only in case of exceptional If you want to store the channel found, equipment that needs different values.
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With Channel list copy/Satellite list copy you can the TV successfully. Unplug the USB flash drive. copy the channels installed on one TV onto another Philips TV of the same range. You can avoid the time- consuming channel search by uploading a predefined To Installed TVs channel list on a TV.
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2 - Plug in the USB flash drive that holds the channel Subtitles Language list of the other TV. 3 - To start the channel list upload, select If none of the preferred subtitle languages are (Home) > Settings > Channels > Channel List available, you can select another subtitle language if Copy or Satellite list Copy >...
Channel List Options Open Option Menu HbbTV on This Channel To open the channel list option menu: If you want to avoid access to HbbTV pages on a • Press , to switch to TV. specific channel, you can block the HbbTV pages for •...
Select Channel List Create a Favourites List > OK > OPTIONS > Select channel list 1 - While watching a TV channel, press Channel list to open the channel list. Select one of channel lists that sorted by different 2 - Select the channel, and press ...
On each page of TV Guide, there is a "Did you know" Text Options grid inserted on your favourite channel list. The "Did you know"-channel provides useful tips to improve In Text/Teletext, press OPTIONS to select the the way you use your TV. following…...
Update TV Guide TV Guide You can update the TV guide to get the latest programmes information. To update the TV guide, press OPTIONS and What You Need select Update TV guide*. It may take few times to complete the update. With the TV guide you can view a list of the current * Note: Not available when UK Freeview Play is and scheduled TV programmes of your channels.
TV Guide on Freeview Play Freeview Play (for When Freeview Play* is activated, press TV UK models) GUIDE can open the TV guide, press TV GUIDE again to close. About Freeview Play Change day If the TV guide information comes from the To enjoy Freeview Play*, you need to connect your broadcaster, you can press Channel up to view the TV to Internet first.
View Photos Videos, Photos and 1 - Press SOURCES, select USB and press OK. 2 - Select USB Flash Drive and then select the USB Music device you need. 3 - Select Photo, you can press Sort to browse your photos by day, month or year.
10.4 360° Photo Options 360° Photo When browsing 360° photo files, press OPTIONS to… View 360° Photos List/Thumbnails 1 - Press SOURCES, select USB and press OK. View 360° photos with list view or thumbnails view. 2 - Select USB Flash Drive and then select the USB Shuffle off, Shuffle on device you need.
Character set Music Options Select the character set if external subtitle is available. Audio language When browsing music files, press OPTIONS to… Select audio language if available. Shuffle off, Shuffle on Status Play songs in sequential order, or at random. Display the information of the video file.
11.2 All Settings Open TV Setting Menus Picture Settings Picture Style 11.1 Select a style Qucik Menu and Frequent For easy picture adjustment, you can select a preset Settings picture style. (Home) > Settings > Picture > Picture Press Quick Menu/MENU key on the remote style, press OK to change to next available option.
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press Reset to reset the value. (Home) > Settings > Picture > Sharpness Press the arrows (Right) or (Left) to adjust the Contrast Settings sharpness value of the picture. Contrast Modes (Home) > Settings > Picture > Expert mode Adjust the black level of the picture settings >...
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• Shift – select on the arrows to shift the picture. You Super Resolution can only shift the picture when it is zoomed in. • Zoom – select on the arrows to zoom in. (Home) > Settings > Picture > Expert mode •...
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• Movie - Ideal sound style for watching movie. Personal Sound Settings • Music - Optimised for listening to music. • Voice - Enhanced the dialog in the vocals. Clear dialogue • Stadium - Gives a feel of a large open-air stadium. ...
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source is set to HDMI or Analogue sources and the Height speakers Audio out is set to TV speakers or HDMI sound (Home) > Settings > Sound > EasyLink system. 2.0 > Height speakers. Select the preferred height speakers movement. The setting is only available when connected device is Audio Out Settings compatible with TV for the feature.
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- SPDIF output (DIGITAL AUDIO OUT) will be (Home) > Settings > Channels > HbbTV disabled when streaming Dolby Digital Plus content. settings > HbbTV cookies Switch the storage of third-party cookies, site data Digital out levelling and cache from HbbTV services on or off. ...
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HDMI-CEC Connection - EasyLink Screensaver Settings Connect HDMI CEC-compatible devices to your TV, (Home) > Settings > General you can operate them with the TV remote settings > Screensaver settings > Screensaver control. EasyLink HDMI CEC must be switched on on Select Backdrop to enable the Screensaver.
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Select Switch off timer, the TV switches off Manage Demos automatically to save energy. (Home) > Apps > Demo me > Manage demos • TV switches off if receiving a TV signal but you don't press a key on the remote control during a 4 hour If the TV is set to Shop, you can manage the demo period.
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PIN code when you try to start an 18+ rated app. This lock is only valid for 18+ rated apps Digital TV channels can broadcast special audio from the Philips apps. commentary describing what is happening on screen. (Home) > Settings > Universal access > Audio Region and Language Settings description >...
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spoken languages for a programme. You can set a • The Auto clock mode setting will be back to preferred primary and secondary audio language. If Automatic after the TV power is turned off and on audio in one of these languages is available, the TV again.
Home Network Internet. Use a high-speed (broadband) connection to the Internet. To enjoy the full capabilities of your Philips Smart TV, your TV must be connected to the Internet. Connect the TV to a home network with a high-speed Internet connection. You can connect your TV wirelessly or wired to your network router.
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> Wired or Wi-Fi > Clear Internet Address, Netmask, Gateway, DNS 1, or DNS 2. Memory With Clear Internet Memory you clear your Philips server registration and parental rating settings, your Switch On with Wi-Fi (WoWLAN) video store app logins, all Philips App Gallery ...
You can sort the Apps in Apps by different categories like New, Video, Entertainment, News or Lifestyle. Featured Apps In this area, Philips presents a range of recommended Apps for you. You can select and install them to enrich your Smart TV life.
Netflix If you have a Netflix membership subscription, you can enjoy Netflix on this TV. Your TV must be connected to the Internet. To open Netflix, press to open the Netflix App. You can open Netflix immediately from a TV in standby.
Amazon Prime Video With an Amazon prime membership, you gain access to thousands of popular movies and TV show, including exclusive Prime Originals. Press the key to open the Amazon Prime Video app. Your TV must be connected to the Internet to use the app.
YouTube YouTube provides a platform to connect to the world. Watch and discover popular videos that uploaded by YouTube users around the world. Use the YouTube app to explore the latest topics on music, news, and more. Press the app icon to open the YouTube app. Your TV must be connected to the Internet to use the app.
5 - Complete following steps in the Amazon Alexa manufacturers. With Alexa working on your TV, you app. The first is to enable "Philips SAPHI Smart TV can switch on/off TV, change channels, change Voice Control" skill. The second is to link your Amazon volume and more.
Google Assistant is available on Philips Android TVs running on Android O (8) or higher OS version. GA is Google Assistant available in selected languages and countries with English-UK and German-DE and French-FR being supported from the start. Supported Your TV can work with the Google Assistant. Google...
back on again. Please wait. Software Do not . . . • use the remote control • remove the USB memory device from the TV 19.1 • press twice Update Software • press the power switch on the TV The TV switches itself off (for 10 seconds) and then back on again.
21.7 Connectivity TV Side • USB 1 - USB 2.0 • USB 2 - USB 2.0 • Common Interface slot: CI+/CAM • HDMI 3 in • HDMI 2 in • HDMI 1 in - ARC • Antenna (75 ohm) • Satellite tuner TV Rear •...
The TV goes back to standby after showing the Philips startup screen 22.1 When the TV is in standby, a Philips startup screen is Tips displayed, then the TV returns to standby mode. This is normal behaviour. When the TV is disconnected...
Press Quick Menu > Help > TV diagnose > Check if the correct number of satellites is set in Check the TV. If the video clip stays black, call Philips. settings at the start of the installation. You can set the Wait until the clip ends and select Contact info in TV to search for One, Two or 3/4 satellites.
• Restore picture style, select back to Picture style, Picture Format > Fit to screen. then press Restore style. • If the position of the picture is incorrect on the • Reset all TV settings, go to (Home) > Settings screen, try to check the signal resolution and output >...
item Menu language and press OK. No volume icon shown 4 - Select your language and press OK. • When an HDMI-CEC audio device is connected and you use the TV Remote Control to adjust the volume level from the device, this behaviour is normal. 22.9 Photos, videos and music from a USB device do not show...
If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV controls. from the power outlet immediately. • ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your Contact Philips TV Consumer Care to have the TV television so they cannot be tripped over, pulled or checked before use. grabbed.
some lithium battery types). 23.2 • Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or Screen Care mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion. • Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature Clean surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.
25.4 Wi-Fi Alliance Copyrights The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® Logo is a registered trademark 25.1 of Wi-Fi Alliance®. HDMI The terms HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, HDMI trade dress and the HDMI Logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. 25.5 Other Trademarks All other registered and unregistered trademarks are...
regardless of the platform on which their software is built, Open Source relieving them of the need to code special-case conditions to work around or take 26.1 advantage of platform-specific deficiencies or Open Source Software features. Source: https://github.com/apache/apr This television contains open source software. TP Vision Europe B.V.
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The "and coordination" part is important; D-Bus operating system. ALSA has the following significant provides a bus daemon that does things like: features: - notify applications when other apps exit Efficient support for all types of audio interfaces, from - start services on demand consumer sound cards to professional multichannel - support single-instance applications audio interfaces.
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libpng (1.0.1) developed for the GNOME software suite and is libpng -THE reference library for reading, displaying, available under a "MIT" license. writing and examining png Image Network Graphics. Source: http://www.xmlsoft.org This piece of software is made available under the terms and conditions of the libpng license, which can linux_kernel (4.19) be found below.
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library in a variety of computer languages are available. Source: http://www.openssl.org/ pcre (8.45) The PCRE library is a set of functions that implement regular expression pattern matching using the same syntax and semantics as Perl 5. PCRE has its own native API, as well as a set of wrapper functions that correspond to the POSIX regular expression API.
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Disclaimer regarding services and/or software offered by third parties Services and/or software offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. TP Vision does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of situations.
Dialogue enhancement Network Settings Menu Digital Audio Out - Optical Digital Media Renderer - DMR Parental Rating Digital Out Delay Philips TV Remote App Digital Out Format Photos, Videos and Music Digital Out Levelling Picture Clean, Noise Reduction Digital Out Menu...
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Remote Control - IR Sensor Wi-Fi Rename or replace device icon Repair Reset Settings Safety and Care Satellite Screen Mirroring Screen Mirroring Connection Screen Off Screensaver settings Self-diagnose Shop Setup Sleep Timer Smart TV Software Version Sound Menu Sound Styles Sound, Auto Volume Levelling Sound, Delta Volume Source List...