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Philips 42PFL7486T/12 User Manual
Philips 42PFL7486T/12 User Manual

Philips 42PFL7486T/12 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome EN User Manual 32PFL7406H/K/T 32PFL7476H/K 32PFL7486H/K 32PFL7496H/K 42PFL7406H/K/T 42PFL7456H/K 42PFL7486H/K/T 47PFL7456H/K...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Update software Reinstall the TV Connect your TV About cables Connect devices Connect more devices Computers and the Internet Common interface Troubleshooting Contact Philips General TV TV channel Picture Sound HDMI Network Product specifications Power and reception Display and sound...
  • Page 3: Get Started

    1 Get started TV tour Remote control To adjust the volume. To switch TV channels. To open or close the Home menu. In the Home menu, access connected devices, picture and sound settings, and other useful features. To open or close the Source menu. In the Source menu, access connected devices.
  • Page 4: Connect Devices

    Press and hold to return to watching TV. To select a red menu option, access digital Interactive TV services*, or watch TV demonstration clips. *Available on certain models only. To select a green menu option or to access energy efficient settings. To select a yellow menu option or to access the electronic user manual.
  • Page 5: High Definition Tv

    Watch Demo is on the second page of the setup menu. For more information about the availability of HD channels in your country, contact your Philips dealer or visit www.philips.com/support. Ambilight *Available on certain models only. Ambilight gives a more relaxed viewing experience.
  • Page 6: Important

    TV. If liquids are spilt on or into the TV, disconnect the TV from the power outlet immediately. Contact Philips Consumer Care to have the TV checked before use.  When the TV is swivelled, ensure that no strain is exerted on the power cord.
  • Page 7: Environmental Efforts

    The condensation moisture will not harm the TV or cause malfunction. Environmental efforts Energy efficiency Philips continuously focuses on lowering the environmental impact of our 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.
  • Page 8: Position The Tv

     Screen off: If you only want to listen to audio from the TV, you can turn off the TV display. Other functions continue to operate normally.  Light sensor: The built-in ambient light sensor lowers the brightness of the TV screen when the surrounding light darkens.
  • Page 9: Wall Mount

     The ideal distance from which to watch TV is three times its diagonal screen size. For example, if the diagonal screen size of the TV is 116cm / 46", the ideal viewing distance is ~3.5m / ~138" from the front of the screen. ...
  • Page 10: Contact Philips

    (available in certain countries only) Contact Philips If you like, you can contact Philips Consumer Care in your country for support. You can find the contact number in the leaflet accompanying the TV.
  • Page 11: Use Your Tv

    2 Use your TV Controls TV controls +/-: Increase or decrease volume. 2. AMBILIGHT: Switch Ambilight on or off. Ambilight is available on certain models only. (Home): Access the Home menu. Press again to launch an activity in the Home menu.
  • Page 12 4. (Home): Access the Home menu. (Navigation buttons): Navigate through menus and select items. 6. CH - / CH + (Previous/Next): Switch channels, navigate through menu pages, tracks, albums or folders. 7. OK: Confirm an entry or selection. (Back): Return to the previous menu page or exit from a TV function.
  • Page 13: Watch Tv

    You can also view a slideshow of the images in your smartphone on the TV. To download the application 'Philips My Remote', visit the Apple Apps store or the Android Market. Follow the instructions provided at the applications store.
  • Page 14: Adjust Tv Volume

     If the TV is in standby, press remote control. Note: There is a short delay before the TV responds. Tip: If you cannot find your remote control and want to switch on the TV from standby, press CH +/- on the front of the TV. Though your TV consumes very little energy in standby, it does use some energy.
  • Page 15: View Programme Guide

    Switch TV channels  Press on the remote control.  Press CH +/- on the TV.  Press the Numeric buttons to enter a channel number. Manage channel lists You can view all channels, or only a list of your favourite channels. Press access the channel list.
  • Page 16: Watch A Connected Device

    1. In the programme guide, press OPTIONS. 2. Select one of these settings, then press  [Set reminder]: Set programme reminders.  [Clear reminder]: Clear programme reminders.  [Change day]: Select the day to display.  [More info]: Display programme information.
  • Page 17  If you connect an HDMI-CEC compliant device to the TV through an HDMI connector and switch it on, the device is automatically added to the Home menu. 1. Connect and switch on the device. 2. Press . 3. Select [Add your devices], then press 4.
  • Page 18: Ambilight

     [Slideshow speed]: Set the display time for each picture in the slideshow.  [Slideshow transition]: Set the transition from one picture to the next.  [Set as Scenea]: Set the selected picture as wallpaper on TV. Listen to music Press the Navigation buttons to select a music track, then press OK.
  • Page 19: Browse Pc Through Dlna

     A wired or wireless home network, connected with a Universal Plug and Play (uPnP) router.  A Philips wireless USB adapter or a LAN cable that connects your TV to your home network.  A media server such as: PC running Windows Media Player 11 or higher;...
  • Page 20 5. Select Library > Apply Media Information Changes to activate the changes. Enable sharing on Windows Media Player 12 1. Start Windows Media Player on your computer. 2. In Windows Media Player, select the Stream tab, and then select Turn on media streaming.
  • Page 21: Browse Net Tv

    1. On your home network, connect the TV to the Internet 2. On your TV, configure Net TV. 3. On your PC, register with Philips to enjoy exclusive benefits and receive updates on product information. You can register now or later.
  • Page 22: Rent Online Video

    Access Net TV Applications (Apps) The first page shown is the Net TV home page. The icons on this page represent the applications (Apps).  Browse Internet websites with the Internet Apps. Press the Navigation buttons to select an App, then press OK to confirm. ...
  • Page 23: What You Need

    What you need To rent and download a video, you need a high-speed Internet connection to the TV. Read more about network connections in Connect your TV > Computers and the Internet (Page 53). You also need an SD memory card to insert into the TV SD card slot.
  • Page 24 Download the video When you have paid, you can download the video on to the video memory. During the download, you can continue to watch a TV programme until the TV notifies you that the video is ready to play. If you cancel a download, you can still download the video until the rental period expires.
  • Page 25: Use More Of Your Tv

    3 Use more of your TV Pause TV What you can do While watching a digital channel, you can pause a programme to answer an urgent phone call or to have a break. The broadcast is stored on a USB hard disk that is connected to the TV;...
  • Page 26: Record Tv Shows

    Pause a live TV broadcast 1. On a digital channel, press pause a TV broadcast. 2. Press (play) to continue watching. The status bar shows the following time indicators: A. When the programme is paused for the first time. B. Where the paused programme is currently playing.
  • Page 27: Start Recording

    To check if the programme guide supports recording: and select [Programme guide]. If Press you find a [TV Recording] button on the programme guide page, you can set up and manage recordings. If the [TV Recording] button is not present, ensure that the programme guide data is set to be updated through the network.
  • Page 28 If your TV remote control does not have a button: and select [Programme guide]. 1. Press 2. With the current TV programme selected, press OPTIONS and select [Record]. The TV sets the end time of the recording to the end of the programme. 3.
  • Page 29: Enjoy Hbbtv

    1. Select the recording in the list and press OPTIONS. 2. Select [Delete recording] and press OK. Cancel a scheduled recording To cancel a scheduled recording: 1. Select the recording and press OPTIONS. 2. Select [Cancel recording] and press OK. Expired recordings Broadcasters can limit the number of days a recording can be viewed after airing or...
  • Page 30: View Teletext

    View Teletext Select a page 1. Select a channel that has teletext feature, then press TEXT. 2. Select a page in one of the following ways:  Enter the page number with the Numeric buttons.  Press to view the next or previous page.
  • Page 31: Set Locks And Timers

    Teletext 2.5 Teletext 2.5 offers more colours and better graphics than normal teletext. If Teletext 2.5 is broadcast by a channel, it is switched on by default. To switch Teletext 2.5 on or off 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences].
  • Page 32: View Subtitles

    Parental rating Some digital broadcasters rate their programmes according to age. You can set your TV to display only programmes with age ratings lower than your child's age. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Channel settings] or [Satellite settings]. 3.
  • Page 33: Use Easylink

    Some examples are Anynet (Samsung), Aquos Link (Sharp) or BRAVIA Sync (Sony). Not all brands are fully compatible with Philips EasyLink. After you switch on Philips EasyLink, these features are available: One-touch play When you play an HDMI-CEC compliant device, the TV switches on from standby, and switches to the correct source.
  • Page 34  Switch on EasyLink Switch on To switch on or off EasyLink Note: If you do not intend to use Philips Easylink, switch it off. 1. Press . 2. Select [Setup] > [TV settings] > [EasyLink]. 3. Select [On] or [Off], then press OK.
  • Page 35: Retain Picture Quality

    TV speakers, even when the TV is in standby. 1. Press the connected Philips EasyLink device. If available, audio only mode is enabled. 2. Accept the prompt on the TV to turn off the TV screen.
  • Page 36: Set Up Your Tv

    4 Set up your TV Settings assistant Use the settings assistant to guide you through the picture and sound settings. 1. While you watch TV, press . 2. Select [Setup] > [Quick picture and sound settings], then press OK. 3. Select [Start], then press OK. 4.
  • Page 37: Channels

    Audio settings Select audio language If the TV channel has multiple or dual sound broadcast, you can select the preferred audio language. While you watch TV, press  [Audio language]: Select the audio language for digital channels.  [Dual I-II]: Select the audio language for analogue channels.
  • Page 38: Update Channel List

    Update channel list When the TV was switched on for the first time, a full installation of channels was performed. You can automatically add or remove digital channels or manually update channels. Note: If you are prompted to enter a code, enter '8888'.
  • Page 39: Reinstall Channels

    Reinstall channels ATTENTION: This feature is intended for dealers and service personnel. You can copy channel lists from one Philips TV to another through a USB storage device. You do not need to search for channels or install them again on the second TV.
  • Page 40: Menu Language

     compatible software versions. An onscreen message will notify you if the channel list cannot be copied to the second Note: If you are prompted to enter a code, enter '8888'. Copy channel list to USB 1. Connect a USB storage device to the TV with the channels installed on it.
  • Page 41: Other Settings

    To switch on hearing impaired audio and subtitles 1. While you watch TV, press 2. Press one of the following buttons to select an option:  Red: Switch hearing impaired on or off.  Green: Switch on hearing impaired audio and subtitles. 3.
  • Page 42: Onscreen Help

    USB storage device. 3. In your web browser, navigate to www.philips.com/support. 4. At the Philips Support site, find your product and locate the [Help] file for your TV. The file (a *.upg file) is compressed into a *.zip archive.
  • Page 43: Reinstall The Tv

     If an error occurs during the update, retry the procedure. If the error reoccurs, contact Philips Consumer Care. 1. Switch on the TV. 2. Disconnect all other USB devices from the 3. Connect the USB storage device containing the *.upg file to the USB...
  • Page 44: 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 cables ensure a good transfer of picture and sound.
  • Page 45: Connect Devices

    SCART A SCART cable combines video and audio signals. SCART connectors can handle RGB video signals but cannot handle high-definition (HD) TV signals. Connect devices Overview You can connect your devices to the TV with any of the following options. After connection, press >...
  • Page 46: Tv Receiver

    Blu-ray or DVD disc player Connect the disc player with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the disc player with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. TV receiver Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.)
  • Page 47 Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the satellite or digital TV receiver with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV.
  • Page 48: Game Console

    Recorder Connect the recorder with an antenna cable to the TV. (SAT is available on certain models only.) Connect the recorder with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the recorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Game console The most practical connectors for a game console are on the side of the TV.
  • Page 49 Connect the game console with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the game console with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Home theatre system Connect the home theatre with an HDMI cable and an optical or coaxial audio cable to the TV. (Optical audio output is available on certain models only.)
  • Page 50 Connect the home theatre with a SCART cable to the TV. Connect the home theatre with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Digital camera Connect the digital camera with a USB cable to the TV.
  • Page 51: Connect More Devices

    Digital camcorder Connect the digital camera with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the digital camcorder with a component cable (Y Pb Pr) and an audio L/R cable to the TV. Connect more devices External hard disk Connect the external hard disk with a USB cable to the TV.
  • Page 52 Computer Connect the computer with an HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a DVI-HDMI cable to the TV. Connect the computer with a VGA cable and an audio cable to the TV. Keyboard and mouse USB keyboard *Available on certain models only.
  • Page 53: Computers And The Internet

    If you have selected a Cyrillic or Greek keyboard layout first, you can also add a second keyboard with Latin layout. To change the keyboard layout setting, press > [Setup] > [TV settings] > [Preferences] > [USB mouse/keyboard] > [Keyboard settings] and press OK . TV keys on your keyboard To make a text entry, you can use these keys:...
  • Page 54: Wireless Lan Ready

     A computer network that includes: a) A universal plug-and-play (UPnP) router and b) A computer with one of these operating systems: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mac OSX, or Linux.  To connect your TV to computers, you also need media server software that is set to share files with your TV.
  • Page 55 A wireless USB adapter - PTA01 (For non-Wi-fi integrated TVs only). For the availability of the wireless USB adapter, check with your local retailers or buy online at www.philips.com/tv. Install Wi-Fi MediaConnect (with CD- ROM) 1. Insert the Wi-Fi MediaConnect CD-ROM in your PC.
  • Page 56: Common Interface

    3. Enter the code printed on the CD-ROM envelope. 4. Click the 'Download now' button to download the free Wi-Fi MediaConnect software. 5. Once downloaded, start the file 'Wi-Fi MediaConnect_setup.exe'. Follow the instructions on your PC. TV network name If you have more than one TV in your home network, you can rename this TV.
  • Page 57 1. Switch off the TV. 2. Follow the directions printed on the CAM and insert the CAM into the Common Interface at the side of the TV. 3. Push the CAM in as far as it will go, then wait for the CAM to be activated. This takes a few minutes.
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    If you cannot resolve your problem, refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for this TV at www.philips.com/support. You can also contact Philips Consumer Care in your country for support. You can find the contact number in the leaflet that accompanies the TV.
  • Page 59: Sound

     Make sure that the antenna is properly connected to the TV.  Make sure that the correct device is selected as the display source.  Make sure that the external device or source is properly connected. There is sound but no picture: Make sure that the picture settings are set correctly.
  • Page 60: Hdmi

    HDMI There are problems with HDMI devices:  Note that HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support can delay the time taken for a TV to display content from a HDMI device.  If the TV does not recognise the HDMI device and no picture is displayed, switch the source from one device to another and back again.
  • Page 61: Product Specifications

    Ambient temperature: 5 to 40 degrees Celsius  For power consumption, see the product specifications at www.philips.com/support. The power rating stated on the product typeplate is the power consumption for this product during normal household use (IEC 62087 Ed.2). The maximum power rating, stated between brackets, is used for electrical safety (IEC 60065 Ed.
  • Page 62: Multimedia

    480i - 60 Hz 480p - 60 Hz 576i - 50 Hz 576p - 50 Hz 720p - 50Hz, 60 Hz 1080i - 50Hz, 60 Hz 1080p - 24Hz, 25Hz, 30Hz, 50Hz, 60 Hz Multimedia Supported multimedia connections Supported audio/video files Multimedia file names must not exceed 128 characters.
  • Page 63: Dimensions

     Component and Audio: Y Pb Pr, Audio  Service port: SERV.U  Headphones: stereo 3.5mm mini-jack  SAT: F-pin (Satellite). Available on certain models only. Bottom  Ethernet LAN RJ-45  DIGITAL AUDIO OUT: Optical  HDMI 1 - 3 ...
  • Page 64: Help Version

    Use your TV legend to note the dimensions of your TV (with and without the stand). Use your TV legend to note the thickness of your TV (with and without the stand). Help version UMv 3139 137 04514 - 20120402...
  • Page 65: Index

    - 38 connect, PC - 43 connect, USB - 16 connectors - 5 contact information, on Internet - 9 contact Philips - 10 controls - 11 demo - 35 devices, add - 15 devices, watch - 16 digital channels - 33...
  • Page 66 home menu - 4 home mode - 9 humidity - 7 install channels - 32 install channels (automatic) - 32 install channels (manual) - 33 kensington lock - 9 language, menu - 34 location, home or shop - 9 media server software (Mac) - 18 media server software (PC) - 18 multimedia - 50 multimedia, play files - 16...
  • Page 67 teletext 2.5 - 27 teletext, digital text - 26 teletext, dual screen - 26 teletext, enlarge - 26 teletext, language - 26 teletext, search - 26 teletext, subpages - 26 universal access, enable - 34 universal access, hearing impaired - 35 universal access, visually impaired - 35 USB keyboard - 43 USB mouse - 43...
  • Page 68 © 2012 TP Vision Netherlands B.V. All rights reserved. Document order number 313913704514_edited...

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