Safety General issues Care Channel issues Legal Picture issues Sustainability Sound issues Help and support Connection issues Contact Philips Use your TV Specifications TV controls Watch TV Power and reception View programme guide Display and sound Watch 3D Display resolutions...
Secure the stand to from the power outlet immediately. the TV tightly. Place the TV on a flat, Contact Philips Consumer Care to have level surface that can support the the TV checked before use. combined weight of the TV and the ...
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Risk of injury to children! 3D health warning Follow these precautions to prevent the TV For 3D TVs only. from toppling over and causing injury to If you or your family have a history of children: epilepsy or photosensitive seizures, ...
Care CHOKING HAZARD - Keep the product out of reach of children under three years of age at all times! The product contains small parts which can Screen be swallowed. Risk of damage to the TV screen! Never touch, push, rub or strike the Placement tips screen with any object.
Specifications are subject to change malfunction. without notice. Trademarks are the property of Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V or their CE compliance respective owners. TP Vision Netherlands This product is in compliance with the B.V.
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Open source This product contains software licensed under an open-source licence. For Kensington and Micro Saver are registered acknowledgments and licence texts, please US trademarks of ACCO World refer to the electronic in-product user Corporation with issued registrations and manual. TP Vision Netherlands B.V. hereby pending applications in other countries offers to deliver, upon request, a copy of the throughout the world.
Power management: An advanced Sustainability power management helps save the energy consumed by this TV. To view how your personalised TV settings Energy efficiency affect the TV's relative power This TV is designed with energy-efficient consumption, press , then select features.
To exit from the [Help] menu, press Visit the Philips website If you can't find what you need in the onscreen [Help], visit the Philips support website at www.philips.com/support. On the Philips support website, you can also: Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ...
2 Use your TV Sensors and indicators TV controls Rear controls For PFL4xx8 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. (Standby): Switch the TV on or off.
Remote control LIST: Access the TV channel list. (Standby): Switch the TV on or to FORMAT: Change the picture standby. format to suit the video source. 2. Play buttons: Control playback of INFO: Display information about the multimedia files. current activity. SOURCE: Watch a connected device.
EasyLink controls Watch TV If you connect your TV to HDMI-CEC enabled devices, such as a Blu-ray player or Switch TV on or off home theatre, you can control them at the same time with one remote control. Simply switch on EasyLink after connection. Read more about Easylink in Connect your TV >...
Adjust TV volume Switch TV channels Press CH +/- on the remote control or Increase or decrease the TV volume Press +/- on the remote control. Press the Numeric buttons on the +/- on the TV. Press remote control to enter a channel Mute or restore the TV volume...
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3. Select [Rename], then press OK. Manage channel lists The onscreen keyboard is displayed. After the channels are installed, you can: 4. Press the Navigation buttons to select Filter channels. each character, then press OK. Switch between antenna and cable 5.
[Game]: Ideal settings for games. Watch connected devices [News]: Ideal settings for spoken audio, Before you can watch a device, connect the such as the news. device to the TV. See Connect your TV > Connect devices (Page 38). Change picture format Select a device with SOURCE You can change the picture format to suit...
Important > 3D health warning (Page 4). pressOK. To watch 3D on this TV, you need the Access broadcaster programme guide Philips Active 3D glasses PTA508 or 1. Press PTA518 (sold separately). 2. Select [TV guide], then press OK. Note: 3.
[3D - Top / bottom]: Select if the TV Start 3D displays pictures that overlap Automatically enable 3D horizontally. The TV detects when 3D is available and [3D - top/bottom inverted] or [3D - prompts you to put on your 3D glasses to side by side inverted]: Select if the TV start watching.
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Browse USB device [Media server]: When you play content 1. Connect the USB device to the USB from a media server, you can select connector on the TV. another media server. SOURCE, select [USB], then 2. Press [Shuffle on] / [Shuffle off]: Enable or press OK.
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View photos Play DivX® VOD (Video On 1. Select in the top bar. Demand) 2. Select a photo thumbnail, then press OK. This TV is DivX Certified(R) and plays Start a slideshow high-quality DivX Video-On-Demand videos. If there are multiple photos in a folder, select To play DivX VOD videos from your a photo, then select [Slideshow].
3 Use more of The USB hard drive is formatted exclusively for this TV. Keep it your TV permanently connected to the TV. You cannot access the contents of the USB hard drive from another TV or PC. Do not overload the USB port.
Pause a live TV broadcast Record TV shows What you can do If your TV can receive programme guides, you can record TV programmes onto a USB hard drive. You can record both current TV programmes as well as future TV programmes.
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Start recording Do not overload the USB port. If you connect a USB hard drive device that consumes more than 500mA power, make sure that it is connected to its own external power supply. Note: Make sure that the TV and the USB hard drive are switched off.
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Schedule a TV programme recording Watch recordings You can schedule a recording of an 1. Press upcoming programme that will be broadcast 2. Select [Recordings], then press OK. today or in up to eight days' time. You can A list of recordings is displayed. also schedule a timed recording that is not linked to any programme, if programme 3.
With the two-player optimised picture settings for games. gaming glasses, each player can experience different views on the same TV. *For PFL43x8 only 1. Press SOURCE. What you need 2. Select the game console, then press OK.
Text language View Text For digital TV channels where the broadcasters provide different text Select a page languages, you can select your preferred primary and secondary languages. While you watch channels that broadcast text, you can view the text. 1. Press 2.
Set the clock manually Set locks and timers You can set the date and time manually. Before you start, set the clock mode to [Manual]. Clock 1. In the [Clock] menu, select [Date] or You can display a clock on the TV. The clock [Time], then press OK.
Lock or unlock channels 1. In the child lock menu, select [Channel lock]. 2. Enter the child lock code with the Numeric buttons. 3. Select the channels to lock or unlock. Restart the TV to activate the lock. Note: If you access the channels from the channel list, you are prompted to enter your lock code.
4 Change your TV - [Advanced sharpness]: Enable superior sharpness, especially on lines and contours in the picture settings - [Dynamic contrast]: Dynamically enhance the details in the dark, medium and light areas of the picture. Picture and sound - [Dynamic backlight]: Select a backlight level to optimise dynamic power consumption and picture contrast.
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You do not then press OK. need to use this setting when 3. Select a setting to change, then press OK. connecting the TV to a Philips home [Sound style]: Access predefined sound theatre. settings.
Step 2: Search and store new TV channels Channels 1. While you watch TV, press 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] > [Channel installation]. Automatic installation 3. Select [Analogue: Manual installation] > When the TV was switched on for the first [Search channel], then press OK.
ATTENTION: This feature is intended for dealers and service personnel. 6. Select an option, then press OK. You can copy channel lists from one Philips [Store current channel]: Store the TV to another through a USB storage channel under the current channel device.
Step 3: Copy channels to a TV with no Satellite settings channels installed 1. Switch on the second TV, on which you want to copy the channel list. What you can do Initial installation starts. This TV can receive signals from 4 different 2.
Manual installation Remove a satellite If a transponder is skipped during installation, 1. Press 2. Select [Setup] > [Search for satellite] > you can test the signal strength of a [Remove satellite], then press OK. transponder or add a new transponder. 1.
Subtitles on digital channels Hearing impaired access 1. While you watch a digital TV channel, To make sure that a hearing-impaired audio press OPTIONS. language is available, press OPTIONS, 2. Select [Subtitles], then press OK. then select [Audio language]. Languages that 3.
Change volume for visually impaired audio Home mode 1. While you watch TV, press OPTIONS. Some TV settings may not be available in 2. Select [Universal access] > [Mixed Shop mode. To make sure that the correct volume]. TV settings are applied, set the TV to Home 3.
> [Reinstall TV], then press OK. restored. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions. If an error occurs during the upgrade, retry the upgrade from the beginning. If the error reoccurs, contact Philips Consumer Care.
The connections shown in this user manual are recommendations only. Other solutions are possible. For more examples, visit SCART http://www.connectivityguide.philips.com. Tip: If your device has only composite or A SCART connection combines video and RCA connectors, use a composite (CVBS) audio signals.
Connect antenna Connect the antenna to the TV. Connect devices Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the disc player to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable.
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TV receiver Connect the satellite* or digital TV receiver to the TV with an antenna cable. *For certain models only. Connect the satellite or 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 SCART cable. Video recorder Connect the recorder to the TV with an antenna cable. Connect the recorder to the TV with an HDMI cable.
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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 SCART cable. Game console Connect the game console with an HDMI cable to the TV.
Connect the game console to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Home theatre Connect an HDMI-ARC compliant home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable. Connect the home theatre to the TV with an HDMI cable and a coaxial audio cable.
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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 SCART cable. 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. Connect the digital camcorder to the TV with a component video cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable. Connect more devices USB storage device Connect the USB hard drive to the TV with a USB cable.
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Connect the USB flash drive with a USB cable to the TV. 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.
BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully 3. Select a device, then press OK. compatible with Philips EasyLink. Change device settings After you have switched on Philips EasyLink, the following features are available: Change the device type One-touch play You can change the device type to easily access it from the Source menu.
Maximise display for subtitled video EasyLink buttons Some video subtitles can create a separate You can control HDMI-CEC compliant subtitle bar under the video, which limits the devices with the following buttons on the TV video display area. To maximise the video remote control: display area, you can switch on auto subtitle ...
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Change TV audio streaming Select speaker output You can switch audio between TV speakers If a connected device is HDMI Audio Return and a connected amplifier at any time. Channel (HDMI ARC) compliant, you can OPTIONS. 1. Press output TV audio through an HDMI cable. 2.
Access CAM services Connect a CAM (Conditional Access 1. After you insert and activate the CAM, OPTIONS. press Module) 2. Select [Common interface], then press 3. Select the CAM provider, then press OK. What you can do You can watch scrambled digital TV channels with a Conditional Access Module (CAM).
TV. Software installation instructions remote control is working but the TV may and release notes indicating what's been need to be checked by Philips Consumer updated are also available at the site. Full Care. This troubleshooting procedure is not...
There is poor TV reception from an Channel issues antenna connection: Make sure that the antenna is properly You want to install TV channels: connected to the TV. See Change your TV settings > Automatic Loud speakers, unearthed audio installation (Page 30) for instructions on devices, neon lights, high buildings and installing analogue or digital channels.
The computer display on the TV is not Connection issues stable: Make sure that your PC uses the There are problems with HDMI devices: supported resolution and refresh rate. Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth See Specifications > Display Digital Content Protection) support can resolutions (Page 54).
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.
Panel resolution: 1920x1080p (Full HD) Picture enhancement: Pixel Precise Perfect Motion Rate (PMR): Power and reception - For PFL43x8: 200 Hz - For PFL3xx8: 100 Hz Product specifications are subject to change For PFL43x8: 3D: 3D Max without notice.
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Supported audio formats Supported audio formats Supported subtitle formats Character encoding Windows-1250 (CP-1250): Central Europe and Eastern Europe Latin (Czech, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak, Slovenian, Croatian, Romanian, Serbian) Windows-1251 (CP-1251): Cyrillic Windows-1252 (CP-1252): Western Europe Latin Windows-1253 (CP-1253): Greek ...
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display specifications - 54 key beep - 34 DivX VOD - 19 language, menu - 33 EasyLink - 46 language, subtitles - 34 EasyLink, controls - 47 lock TV - 5 EasyLink, enable - 47 EasyLink, features - 46 mode, home or shop - 35 EasyLink, onscreen control - 12 multimedia, play files - 17 EasyLink, remote control - 47...
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recorder, connect - 40 subtitles, language - 34 recordings, delete - 23 sustainability - 8 recordings, schedule - 22 switch TV on, off - 12 recordings, watch - 23 recycle - 8 teletext, search - 25 reinstall - 36 text 2.5 - 25 remote control - 11 text, digital text - 25 rename channels - 14...
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